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Police late Tuesday night canvassed Spring Creek looking for Howard Beach resident Karina Vetrano, 30, after she was reported missing. The woman, who had set out for a jog, was found dead in Spring Creek hours later. Her death is being investigated as a homicide and she may have been strangled and sexually assaulted.

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Bill Bratton retiring; O’Neill to head NYPD De Blasio calls new commissioner the architect of community policing by Michael Gannon

fficials in Queens this week thanked outgoing NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton, and largely expressed great confidence in the man Mayor de Blasio has tapped to replace him at the helm of the NYPD. Chief of Department James O’Neill, a 33-year veteran of the force, was announced as Bratton’s replacement Tuesday afternoon at a press conference at City Hall. Bratton, whose second tour as head of the NYPD began with de Blasio’s term in 2014, is retiring to take an offer with a private security consulting firm. Chief Carlos Gomez, a native of Cuba whose NYPD career started in Jamaica’s 103rd Precinct, will become the first Hispanic in the history of the NYPD to serve as chief of department. O’Neill is slated to take command on Sept. 16. Capt. Robert Ramos of the 112th Precinct in Forest Hills was optimistic on Wednesday, starting with his view that Bratton did a great job in his tenure. He said perhaps Bratton’s greatest legacy will be the CompStat system, designed during his first term by the late Jack Maple, a data-driven effort to put police officers where there was the most crime. “Shootings are down, homicides are down drastically,” Ramos said. “He’s implemented

Outgoing NYPD commissioner Bill Bratton, left, is getting high marks from many Queens officials, as is Chief James O’Neill, who on Tuesday afternoon was named as Bratton’s successor by Mayor FILE PHOTOS de Blasio. new units to help combat terrorism. He saw fit to put these units into action and make the city safer. “[Bratton] made precinct commanders accountable for conditions in their command,” Ramos continued. “It’s a valuable tool and we’ve seen how well it works.”

He said Bratton inspired confidence in the rank and file, and placed the right people in the right positions — such as O’Neill, whom he made chief of department. “I’m absolutely 1,000 percent confident he’s going to be a great police commissioner,” Ramos said.

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Dance-off over old Republican Club Oligarch owners make their case before City Planning Commission by Anthony O’Reilly Associate Editor

The owners of the former Richmond Hill Republican Club made their case to allow music and dancing in the cellar of the building before the City Planning Commission on July 27, but off icials expressed concerns that allowing such activity there would be detrimental to the community. “It’s essentially tur ning this into a nightclub,” Carl Weisbrod, chairman of the commission, said at the hearing. “And we’ve seen nightclubs that operate in a perfectly fine manner and nightclubs that are concerns of communities throughout the city and areas which really, for very understandable reasons, resist them.” Other members of the commission during the near-hour long hearing expressed concerns of nearby neighbors’ quality of life, traffic near the establishment and parking. The owners of the landmarked building at 86-15 Lefferts Blvd., which is now called Oligarch, are looking to change the use classif ication of the cellar to Use Group 12 — meaning the space could be used for eating, drinking and dancing with a capacity of over 200 and be open to the public. Right now, the cellar and ground floor are only open to private events. The club would serve kosher food and be closed Friday evenings, in accordance with Jew-

The City Planning Commission is in the process of reviewing an application to allow dancing and eating in the cellar of the old Republican Club. Borough President Melinda Katz has suggested FILE PHOTO the body deny the application. ish customs. For one to eat, and possibly dance, in the cellar a reservation would have to be made, the owners said. The commission must decide if the club’s owners will be granted the permit and has 60 days from the time of the hearing to make a decision.

The hearing came days after Borough President Melinda Katz recommended the commission deny the permit, citing the residential area su r rou nding the establishment. “The proposed use would be located in a predominantly residential neighborhood

and it is not an as of use because it is not appropriate in a low-density, low-rise community,” she said in a letter. The owners of the club argued they would be upstanding members of the community and said they would be willing to put a term limit on the permit — such a stipulation has rarely been granted by the commission and there is no formal mechanism to put one in place, however. If granted, the permit would run with the building, meaning any future owners could open any establishment allowed under Use Group 12. Skeptics of the plan, including Katz, said their concern is what any of those future owners may do with the building. “While this applicant has the best of intentions, the next operator may not,” the borough president wrote. Sylvia Hack, co-chairwoman of Community Board 9’s Land Use Committee, told the commission that some residents have complained of Oligarch’s existing operations and that they do not want the business to have dancing in its cellar. As she did at the borough president’s land use hearing, fellow CB 9 member Jan Fenster said the owners have helped liven up the community by renovating it — it had been abandoned until a couple of years ago and fell into a decrepit state — and argued the proposed operation would have no negative impact on the Q community.

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After announcing the indictment of a flood insurance project manager and his former employer for allegedly altering Sandy damage reports, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman outlined a list of what he called flaws in the National Flood Insurance Program and proposals to help fix them. “When the next major storm hits, it’s crucial that families know exactly what kind of damage is covered by insurance, and that their claims are being handled professionally and reliably,” Schneiderman said in a statement announcing the indictment. Matthew Pappalardo, a former project manager for Nassau County-based HiRise Engineering, was indicted along with the company on 25 counts of second-degree forgery. Pappalardo is also being charged with 25 counts of unauthorized practice of engineering. “Fraudulently altering engineering reports undermines the integrity of the entire FEMA claims process, which homeowners and families rely upon in a time of crisis,” the attorney general said. According to the attorney general, damage reports of

homes devastated by Superstorm Sandy that were conducted by subcontracted engineers were later allegedly altered by employees of HiRise, under the direction of Pappalardo, who did not personally inspect the buildings and is not licensed to practice engineering in New York. The altered reports submitted by HiRise were used by adjusting firms to determine how much a homeowner was due under the NFIP. The altered reports allegedly shortchanged residents who were rightfully due money from the program. Other firms have allegedly ordered their employees to alter reports, as well, and some have accused the Federal Emergency Management Agency of being complicit in this scheme. A Republican congressman from New Jersey in May revealed a whistleblower who, in a sworn affidavit, said a system set up by FEMA to ensure Sandy-affected homeowners weren’t cheated out of money was itself designed to withhold funds rightfully due to them. Schneiderman said that during his investigation his office “uncovered evidence of other crimes” related to the damage assessment process, but that fall out of his jurisdiction. He referred those findings to the U.S. Department of Justice.

He also identified the flaws in the NFIP, which include a lack of clarity in the scope of coverage under NFIP, inadequate training for structural engineers retained for flood claims and poor administration and supervision of the flood claims process. The changes Schneiderman proposed to the NFIP include increasing transparency and clarifying the scope of flood insurance coverage, providing policyholders with all documents created during the flood claim assessment process and implementing a national certification process for engineers used to assess flood damages. A FEMA spokesman said in an emailed statement, “We continue to take any allegations of fraud very seriously and we will continue to provide any information about fraud or suspicious activity to the proper authorities. “We expect companies we partner with to share our values of putting survivors first and four years after Sandy, no survivor should still be waiting on a payment for their claim. That’s why we’ve set up an unprecedented process to review additional claims to make sure we pay out every dollar owed to policy holders under their policies,” the spokesQ man added.

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Mourning the loss of a ‘beautiful soul’ Karina Vetrano, 30, found dead hours after being reported missing by Anthony O’Reilly Associate Editor

Although he didn’t know her well, Howard Beach resident Steve Monti always saw Karina Vetrano in the neighborhood, often playing with its younger residents. “She was very friendly with children,” Monti said.

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On her social media pages, Vetrano was described as a “beautiful soul” and a “free spirit.” “This girl was a beautiful amazing person with a heart of gold,” one social media user posted on her last Instagram post. “I can’t fathom this reality right now.” Vetrano, 30, was heartlessly killed by someone still on the loose, who apparently strangled her late Tuesday. Her body was found by her father, Phillip Vetrano, and detectives in Spring Creek Park near the vicinity of 160th Avenue and 78th Street at about 10:40 p.m. Phillip Vetrano had reported her missing about four hours before that after he could not contact her while she was out on a jog — she, along with her father, was an avid runner. Phillip Vetrano did not run that night because he was nursing an injury. “He found her facedown on the ground,” NYPD Chief of Detectives Phillip Boyce said at a press conference that was streamed by a reporter via Facebook Live at the crime scene early Wednesday morning. Boyce added that the woman may have been sexually assaulted. At press time, there had been no arrests made in connection with the case and detectives were questioning homeless people found living in a nearby park.

Investigators canvassed Spring Creek in Howard Beach late Tuesday night as they searched for PHOTO BY RICHARD YORK Karina Vetrano, who was later found dead. An investigation is ongoing. According to officials, the path where Vetrano was found is unpaved and is sometimes utilized by dirt bikers and people riding ATVs. Family and friends gathered at her 84th Street house declined to talk to reporters Wednesday morning. Neighbors willing to talk to members of the media on Wednesday knew of Vetrano, but did

not have any extensive relationship with her. “My daughter went to high school with her,” said one longtime resident who declined to give his name. “She turned off the TV when she heard of it.” Frank Guglietta, a 30-year resident of the community, said his wife knows Vetrano’s mother but that he did not have any continued on page 18

MTA fare hike is likely — right now, anyway Budget, history forecast ’17 increase; MTA says the $3 rumor not a certainty by Michael Gannon

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When Joe Lhota was chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority in 2011, he had the idea that it would be better for both the MTA and ridership if needed fare increases came in smaller, regular increments rather than large jumps after periods of four or five years. On July 27, a fiscal presentation to the MTA Board did nothing to allay concerns that this spring could see the third fare hike in six years. But neither do any of the documents submitted to the board and obtained by the Chronicle on the MTA’s website use the $3-per-ride figure that has been bandied about in the press in the last week. “As a result of the cost savings found, the MTA expects to be able to limit the previously announced 2017 and 2019 fare and toll increases to no more than 4 percent,” the MTA said in a press release. A 4 percent increase is projected to provide the MTA with an additional $308 million in annual operating revenue, allowing for projected balanced budgets through 2019. But it also is showing a $371 million deficit for 2020 if things remain unchanged. Lhota favored revenue increases of 2 percent per year or 4 percent every two years from combined sources, including bus and subway fares as well as tolls collected on all MTA bridges and tunnels. The July 27 report “did nothing to change that,”

said an MTA source. The current fare of $2.75 went into effect in March 2015, with the previous increase kicking in back in March 2013. But no one at the MTA is officially calling for a $3 transit rate, at least for now. Still unknown, for example, is what kind of money might be made available in the coming months through state and federal sources. The Riders Alliance, an advocacy group for mass transit customers, on Wednesday planned a tour of subway stations in low-income neighborhoods to collect what it calls photo petitions. While the MTA is an entity of the state, Alliance members are seeking Mayor de Blasio’s help in getting half-priced fares for low-income residents. Rebecca Bailin, a campaign manager for the Riders Alliance, said the date of the long-planned project was not coordinated with the MTA’s meeting date. “But the timing was good,” she said in a telephone conversation. State statutes require that any fare increase, whatever the amount, must be presented by the MTA at a series of public hearings. A minimum of one hearing in the evening hours is required in each of the five boroughs. The hearings typically are held in the early evening to allow residents who work during the day to attend should they choose to. The times, dates and locations of Q the hearings must be publicized.

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here’s a saboteur in the Donald Trump campaign. He’s out there every day, apparently doing his best to destroy the candidate, to demean the race, to diminish the country. But Trump can’t just fire the saboteur; he is the saboteur. A presidential campaign, even with some mud slinging, is supposed to be a competition of ideas. The people hear what the two major candidates propose and what their party platforms say; examine their histories and how well they lived up to the promises they made before; watch them debate issues; make judgments about their abilities; and so on. So it has almost always been in the United States. Not this year. Trump has turned the race into a farce, single-handedly denying 320 million Americans the contest they deserve as a free people. The last week has been especially disgusting, with Trump insanely belittling the Gold Star parents of slain Army Capt. Humayun Khan, who was killed in Iraq in 2004 (a Trump spokeswoman later compounded the idiocy by partially blaming President Obama for Khan’s death, even though in 2004 Obama was an Illinois state senator, who incidentally opposed the war. She corrected herself Wednesday).

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Dine at a diner Dear Editor: I could not agree more with “Eat out, at a diner” (Editorial, July 28). Who hasn’t enjoyed many excellent meals for decades when frequenting any one of many local diners? But over the years, we have seen the demise of the Gold St ar (Bayside), Seville (Douglaston), Sage (Elmhurst), Saravan (Flushing), Palace (Flushing), Future (Fresh Meadows), Fame (Jamaica), Scobee Grill (Little Neck) and other diners. Diners have been part of my life from teenage years to today. Eating out is a periodic ritual with either friends or family. Portions are generous. Who hasn’t taken a doggie bag home with leftovers to eat the next day? Between the customary soup, salad, rolls, coleslaw and pickles along with the main course — dinner could satisfy the heartiest appetite. Neig hborhood s all over Q ueen s have seen changes over time. Many new immigrant groups sometimes favor their own ethnic foods and restaurants. Diners have also lost customers to numerous fast-food restaurants. Many of their menus have expanded to also include breakfast items and a greater variety of items to select from for lunch or dinner. Remember these people are our neighbors. Our local entrepreneurs who own and operate diners have continued to invest in our community creating new employment opportunities without the assistance of federally funded © Copyright 2016 by MARK I PUBLICATIONS, INC. All rights reserved. Neither this newspaper nor any part thereof may be reproduced, copied, or transmitted in any form, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, microfilming, recording or by any information retrieval system without the express written permission of the publishers. This copyright is extended to the design and text created for advertisements. Reproduction of said advertisement or any part thereof without the express written permission of MARK I PUBLICATIONS, INC. is strictly prohibited. This publication will not be responsible for errors in advertising beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. Bylined articles represent the sole opinion of the writer and are not necessarily in accordance with the views of the QUEENS CHRONICLE. This Publication reserves the right to limit or refuse advertising it deems objectionable. The Queens Chronicle is published weekly by Mark I Publications, Inc. at a subscription rate of $19 per year and out of state, $25 per year. Periodicals Postage Paid (USPS0013-572) at Flushing, N.Y. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Mark I Publications, Inc., 62-33 Woodhaven Boulevard, Rego Park, N.Y. 11374-7769.

he’s handling himself, it’s looking more and more like Trump doesn’t actually want to be president anyway. Hillary Clinton is vulnerable on multiple fronts, and polls say more than two-thirds of Americans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction. If Trump were in command of his faculties as much as he wants us to believe, he could have matured as a candidate after the primaries and run a serious campaign. His convention bounce put him neck-and-neck with Clinton in some surveys, but instead of exploiting that momentum, he destroyed it. And now he leaves us wondering if he’ll even attend the debates — while talking of the election being rigged. Given that the states run the voting, not the federal government, and 31 of 50 governors are Republicans, does that mean he thinks his own party is working to defeat him? As with so many things about Trump, the best answer we can think of is, who the hell knows? Yet there’s still time for a miracle. There’s still time for Trump to turn what essentially has been a bad reality show into a real campaign. We don’t expect that, given what he’s done so far, but it’s possible. And it’s the least he owes the public, both his critics and his demoralized supporters.

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taxpayers’ stimulus dollars. They work long hours, pay taxes and provide local employment. If we don’t patronize our local restaurants, they don’t eat either. Why not honor the found memories we had at the Gold Star, Fame, Future, Palace, Sage, Saravan, Scobee Grill, Seville and other diners which have come and gone by continuing to patronize our remaining diners? Here’s hoping that the remaining diners don’t go the way of the dinosaurs into permanent extinction. Larry Penner Great Neck, LI

Open drug use ignored Dear Editor: (An open letter to NYPD Deputy Inspector Deodat Uprasad) You probably don’t recall but we met at the June community board meeting and briefly discussed a continuing problem we are experiencing at our home in Woodhaven. Gangs of teenagers (mostly black and Latino) loiter to consume drugs, including crack cocaine, right

outside our home. After reporting this multiple times to the 102nd Precinct, when we could not tolerate the smell in our bedroom of “cooking” crack cocaine, we finally called 911 and got a surprise response within 10 minutes. Unfortunately, the gang fled the site five minutes before the NYPD’s arrival, as if they knew you were coming. This loitering occurs nearly every night but the police usually do not respond. To make it easier for the NYPD to respond, my wife and I went to the 102nd Precinct armed with a map and photos of the site as well as drug evidence of where the gangs gather and shoot up. The officer at the front desk pleasantly declined to take our map and photos, stating that the NYPD may check the situation out periodically when and if resources were available. Woodhaven has been our home for than 48 years and we have never experienced this high rate of crime (except under Mayor Dinkins). We can understand that Mayor de Blasio’s political statistics game is to make it appear that crime is down, especially among blacks and Latinos. It certainly would appear lower if you don’t arrest and prosecute these criminals.

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Dear Editor: What a wonderful comedic show. Absolutely hilarious. No, I’m not talking about “Hamilton.” I’m talking about the ridiculous Republican National Convention. Not one coherent idea, not one intelligent speaker (Chachi did OK), not one plan for the future. It was like watching a kindergarten class throw crayons and paste. But then we got a look at the adult table. Democrats with intelligent, progressive ideas. Facts. Proof. Statistics. Irrefutable evidence that Republicans ran our country into a ditch, Democrats got us back on the road to recovery and now Republicans want the keys to drive us off the cliff. No thank you! At the RNC Trump spoke for 75 minutes. Never has one man talked so much and said absolutely nothing! It’s amazing. Trump praises Putin, a man who had Boris Nemtsov, his No. 1 critic, assassinated in the shadow of the Kremlin. But at least Trump has the endorsement of one prominent foreign leader — Kim Jong-un. As the GOP candidate for president, Trump is now entitled to receive classified security information. Trump has displayed an ignorance of military and foreign affairs — at one debate he had no idea what the nuclear triad was. He has also floated the idea of withdrawing from NATO and ending other alliances. The director of the CIA and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff have publicly spoken out against Trump’s proposed policies, and a recent news article described panic among current and former military officers at the prospect of a Trump presidency. President Barack Obama and his national security team may think long and hard about giving the presumptive GOP nominee access to anything but the bare minimum. As a former senior intelligence official said, “It’s not an unreasonable concern that he’ll talk publicly about what’s supposed to stay in that room.” Tony Schwartz was the ghostwriter for Trump’s “The Art of the Deal”; he worked closely with Trump for 18 months. He says Trump is a sociopath. Please, please, are there any Republicans out there who will show they are sane and tell me they are not voting for the orangutan dressed as a clown riding a flaming jet ski in a giant cesspool? Or are the faithful GOP supporters still in “lockstep” with this human horror show? Raise your hand and spew your ignorant waste. Robert LaRosa Whitestone

“We despaired even of life” (2 Corinthians 1:8), the apostle Paul writes to the members of the church at Corinth. When a man who has survived public whippings and beatings and a shipwreck admits to anxiety so heavy that he thought he would die, our curiosity is aroused regarding the exact nature of his trouble. But the great apostle does not satisfy our curiosity. He does, nevertheless, reveal God’s purpose in allowing him to endure this crisis. “This happened that we might not rely on ourselves, but on God who raises the dead” (verse 9). Does this mean that God tries to stop us from relying upon ourselves? That contradicts every commencement address that we have ever heard. Nevertheless, for Paul, letting go of self-reliance also meant letting go of despair, the kind of despair that comes from depending upon so limited a resource as oneself. We can no more conquer the forces of this evil world under our own power than we can leap over the Empire State Building or swim from Far Rockaway to Spain. To the

Christ follower, s el f-r el i a nc e cannot meet the demands of a life that is pleasing to God and amounts to an insult to God on whom we rely for our spiritual strength.

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Every so often the Lord permits harsh trouble to attack His children in order to rid them of exclusive reliance upon themselves and to move them to trust Him as the Deliverer from impossible circumstances. Following his life-threatening trial, Paul’s earlier, partial self-reliance on his own strength or education was a thing of the past. He had turned from his limitations to the God who has none. Sometimes God’s gifts come wrapped in odd packages.

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Dear Editor: I would like to share a few miscellaneous thoughts I had watching the Democratic convention. All year long, Debbie Wasserman Schultz stated that the DNC was neutral in the ClintonSanders primary battle. When the hacked emails revealed a pro-Clinton bias she resigned as head of the DNC and joined Clinton’s campaign. So, we have one liar working for another. How appropriate! There was an 8-foot-high fence surrounding the arena where the convention was being held. If a wall is good enough for the convention, why not on our southern border? The mother of Michael Brown whose son was shot in Ferguson, Mo. as he attacked a policeman in his car was given a standing ovation by the delegates. The Justice Department has determined that the words “Hands up, don’t shoot” was a lie. Why would anyone honor the mother of someone whose son attacked a police officer? Also, notice the theme of lies, as it keeps reoccurring. Hillary was called a “change maker.” Yet, Obama came out stating that Hillary would continue his agenda. So, is she a change maker or keeper of the status quo? If Hillary thinks the Iranian deal was so good, why didn’t anyone explain why Iran is testing ballistic missiles? Do you expect them to attack their neighbors with Twinkies? The vice presidential pick, Tim Kaine, was one of the senators who boycotted Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress. Also, there were reports that some delegates were waving Palestinian flags. Is this a continuation of the Democratic Party’s move away

Trump’s a disaster

Pastor Stephen Roser

More movie memories Dear Editor: Re Ron Marzlock’s July 28 I Have Often Walked article: “Hillside Theater went burlesque, but not for long”: His evocative piece sparked warm childhood memories. Jamaica was a moviegoer’s paradise in the 1950s. Along with the Hillside, there was Loew’s Valencia, an ornate palace that lifted your spirits as soon as you entered. Nearby was the RKO Albee and the Merrick, all showing first-run films. I saw some of my favorite flicks at the Hillside, such as “Somebody Up There Likes Me,” which made Paul Newman a star in 1956. Many movie houses have seen their final fadeout, but my favorite still remains: The Main St. Cinemas in Kew Gardens Hills, which marks its 75th anniversary next year. Quite a feat in an age of digital devices, streaming and Pokémon Go. Richard Reif Kew Gardens Hills

from supporting Israel? Finally, very little was said of ISIS and terrorism. Americans are very concerned about the issue. It appears that the Democrats are tone-deaf, which is one reason many voters are drifting to Trump. As for me, I am not a Libertarian but I will vote for Gary Johnson. At least he is the one candidate whom we can trust. Too bad the Democrats and Republicans cannot say the same thing about their candidates. Lenny Rodin Forest Hills

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While the NYPD administers to this particular drug problem, the city could also receive a bonus by ticketing vehicles constantly parked in a “No Standing” zone at the corner of 89th Avenue and 97th Street. Why is the NYPD not predicting (preventing) this drug crime before it happens? Ernest J. and Louise M. Naples Woodhaven

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QueensWay reps court residents at workshop Ideas discussed include food trucks, film screenings and even a bandshell by Christopher Barca Associate Editor

Imagine enjoying a live band, some halal from a food truck and a screening of the newest Hollywood action flick on a summer night more than a dozen feet in the air above Forest Hills. Should the developers behind the proposed QueensWay work those ideas into their final plan, those possibilities and more will be available for residents living near Woodhaven Boulevard and Union Turnpike in Forest Hills. Should the proposed elevated park ever be built along the abandoned Rockaway Beach Rail Line, that is. “My kids, as we were walking over here, came up with a lot of great ideas. They want soccer fields and all that,” said Friends of the QueensWay member Travis Terry at last Wednesday’s visioning session in Forest Hills. “That’s what this is all about.” In addition to two of Terry’s children, nearly 100 people descended on the Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School last Wednesday to look over maps and brainstorm ideas for the “Metropolitan Hub,” the section of rail between Metropolitan Avenue and Union Turnpike. Af ter hear ing f rom Fr iends of the QueensWay members and other supporters

Friends of the QueensWay member Ruben Ramales, right, listens as area residents discuss their ideas for the “Metropolitan Hub” section of the proposed park along the abandoned elevated PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER BARCA rail tracks in Forest Hills. of the project, the residents in attendance broke into groups of four or five. Kew Gardens resident Elli Villegas’ group was especially active, discussing the feasibility of informational kiosks, movie screening sites and food trucks with Forest Hills mother Sharon Rogers and her daughter, Melina Pappas. “W hat about enter t ai n ment where

musicians can come? ” Villegas asked. “Like a bandshell? Maybe the seating can be part of the landscape, something rustic like tree stumps or something.” MK Moore, also of Kew Gardens, threw out the idea of preserving the history of the railway, which was abandoned in 1962. “How about something like a railroadthemed rest area like the High Line in

Manhattan? ” Moore asked. “[The rails] absolutely should be maintained like the landmarks they are.” Other ideas tossed out by those at the listening session included a dog park, bicycle repair stations and flower beds sponsored by Home Depot or another area store. An alternate proposal touted by transit advocates would see the line rebuilt to again run passenger trains between Ozone Park and Forest Hills. While many in attendance were big fans of the QueensWay, some, like Forest Hills resident Donna Judge, were much more skeptical. She said she lives near the MELS campus and less than 100 feet from the elevated rail line, before telling the crowd the construction of the school was incredibly disruptive to her and her neighbors. “Construction was disastrous, it was a mess,” said Judge, before noting she strongly opposes the proposed reactivation of the rail line too. “Now you’re talking about clearing trees. We lost 11 acres of trees when the school was built. “The QueensWay is a wonderful idea, but I can’t help to think what the construction process is going to be like,” she added. “I know everyone says ‘Not in my backyard,’ Q but this literally is my backyard.”

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Addabbo Playground was filled with residents from Ozone Park, South Ozone Park and Howard Beach Tuesday as the communities celebrated the 106th Precinct’s National Night Out on Crime. At top: Adults take parts in a “pound” exercise, a workout that uses drumsticks to strengthen the body. The exercise was led by a trainer from Gold’s Gym. Center left: Uncle Louie G’s was handing out delicious Italian ices. Above: Children participated in sports throughout the night, including basketball,

left, and Battle Ball, in which participants play soccer while inside a giant bubble. Top right: K-9 officer Toby and his handler take part in a demonstration in front of the audience. Center right: Howard Beach strong! The Howard Beach-Lindenwood Civic Association was represented by Cathy Harrison, left, Barbara McNamara, Joann Ariola and Maria Asaro. Right: Officer Johnson, left, stands with Community Affairs Officer Mark Competello and Competello’s twin daughters.

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Residents of Richmond Hill, Woodhaven, Kew Gardens and Ozone Park enjoyed their national night out at Victor y Field in Woodhaven. Cops showed children what it’s like to drive around in a police car, free food was enjoyed and a good time was had by everyone. Top lef t : Deput y Inspec tor Deodat Urprasad, commanding officer of the 102nd Precinct, stands with Latchman Buhai, president of the 102nd Precinct Community Council, and community activist and borough

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Anti-SBS rally this Saturday The Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association on Saturday will rally against the Department of Transportation’s proposed Select Bus Service for Woodhaven and Cross Bay boulevards. The rally will take place at noon at the southeast corner of Woodhaven Boulevard and Jamaica Avenue. The proposal to put a dedicated bus lane in each direction on the corridor has drawn passionate arguments from those for and against it. Transit advocates argue the changes to the corridor — which include a dedicated

bus lane in both directions from Park Lane South to the Rockaway Boulevard/Liberty Avenue corridor — will speed up traffic for both drivers and those taking public transit to and from mainland Queens and Rockaway. The WRBA, and other community groups, have said the changes will increase traffic for cars because there will be one less lane to travel in. Other changes opposed by the civic include having pedestrians wait on revamped medians and the Q elimination of several left turns. — Anthony O’Reilly

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State test scores see rise in borough Advocates happy with improvement but say math needs to be a priority by Anthony O’Reilly

lor Car men Fariña said in a prepared statement. “I look forward to working Queens students scored higher grades together with students, families and eduon the state English and math tests this c a t o r s t o bu i ld o n t h e s e e s s e nt i a l year, though improvement on the latter accomplishments.” Regarding math instruction, Councilexam was more modest. Education advocates told the Queens Chronicle a priority man Danny Dromm (D-Jackson Heights), must be placed on the subject in the com- chair man of the Council’s Education Committee and a former public school ing years. “I think how the lessons are being laid teacher, noted many of the questions on out is a bit confusing,” said state Sen. that exam are more geared toward word Jose Peralta (D-East Elmhurst), a mem- problems rather than simple computation. “Back when it was just computing, I ber of the Education Committee. “As I talk to some of my closest friends who think a lot of students did much better,” are educators, they’re telling me the way Dromm said. Peralta, speaking the subject is taught of his own child’s is different from the experience with the way it is on the test test, noted the word and that becomes t’s no longer a test of problems add a an issue.” degree of difficulty Queenswide, stamina. It’s about how to the exam. 43.2 percent of stumuch these kids know.” “That is a bit difdents scored a proficult for them,” the ficient score — a 3 — Councilman Danny Dromm, chairman of senator said. or 4 — on the math the Council’s Education Committee While all school test, compared to d i s t r i c t s s aw a n 42.7 percent of stuincrease in prof idents in 2015. For the English exam, 43.7 percent of stu- ciency for English, some saw scores for dents got a proficient score, as opposed to math go down. However, the city found that scores in the 35.7 percent last year. Queens’ improvement ref lects a city- Renewal Schools — select institutions in which extra resources are provided to wide trend for the exams. Across the five boroughs, 38 percent of help aid troubled students — grew slightstudents met prof iciency standards in ly faster than most other schools. The English, a 7.6 percentage point increase city also pointed out that proficiency in math has gone up 23 percent in the past from last year. Similar to the World’s Borough, the three years. Dromm noted the Department of Eduincrease for math citywide was more modest — only 1.2 percentage points, cation has already implemented programs to improve math instruction, including from 35.2 to 36.4. A g raph accompa nyi ng th is stor y Algebra for All — which requires that by brea k s dow n how st udent s i n each 2022 all eighth-graders must have completed algebra, thereby preparing them Queens school district did on the exam. City officials hailed the improvement for more difficult courses in high school. “I think as the years go by you’ll see the in the state test scores, but noted the edumath scores go up,” the councilman said. cation system cannot rest on its laurels. At the same time the city was celebrat“We have much to celebrate today but no time to slow down,” Schools Chancel- ing its success, charter school advocates Associate Editor

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HB mourns Karina Vetrano continued from page 6 interaction with them. “They’re a nice, quiet family,” Guglietta told reporters. Phillip Vetrano, a retired firefighter, also worked as a roofer and did work on many of the houses in Howard Beach, neighbors said. Karina Vetrano went to Archbishop Molloy High School in Briarwood and graduated in 2004, according to a Facebook post from the school. Phillip Petrano is also an alumnus of the school, having graduated in 1974. “Please keep Karina and her family and friends in your thoughts and prayers at this very difficult moment,” the school

said in its post. Fellow alumni offered their condolences to the Stanner — or St. Anner, another name for people who attended Molloy. Vetrano worked at Vetro on Cross Bay Boulevard, which in observance of her death is closing its rooftop bar until next week, it announced Wednesday afternoon. A candlelit vigil in its parking lot was set to take place Wednesday night. An article on the vigil will be posted at qchron.com Thursday morning. Frank Russo Jr., who owns Vetro’s, said in a statement on Russo’s On The Bay’s Facebook page, “Our hearts and prayers go out to the family and the entire community as we mourn this horrible loss.”

How did your child’s school district do on the state tests? This graph shows what percentage of students in each district scored a proficient grade, a 3 or a 4, on the English and math exams. Charter schools scores are not included in this graph. GRAPH BY RONALD UNDERBERG ; DATA COURTESY NYC boasted their increase. I n English, 43 percent of cha r ter school students citywide met proficiency st a nd a rd s , a 13.7 p e rc e nt age p oi nt increase, and in math 47 percent were proficient, a 4.5 point increase. Jeremiah Kittredge, executive director of the pro-charter school group Families for Excellent Schools, said the results show the need for such institutions in the city. “Public charter students improved at almost double the rate in reading and triple the rate in math,” Kittredge said in a statement. “It’s time for the de Blasio administration to stop its partisan opposition to city’s best public schools for highneed students.” The tests this year were the first to have no time limits on them — students could take as long as they needed to complete the exam, so long as they were working productively. Deb Dillingham, the Queens represenVetrano also liked to write, uploading samples of her work to karinavee.com. “I think the most painful truth of existence is that nothing lasts forever …,” is the start of one piece titled “9:29 p.m.” “No matter how much you might appreciate and adore their presence and essence in the midst of your own, when they are gone, all those tactile things go along with it,” the piece continues. Residents of the community were shaken by the murder. “We’re thinking of packing up and leaving for a bit,” Monti told reporters. “We were going to go [to Pennsylvania] just for a weekend but I might extend that for a day or two.” Those who spoke to the Queens Chronicle said the part of Spring Creek Park where Vetrano was found was never thought to be

tative on the Panel for Educational Policy, doesn’t see any connection between that new rule and the increase in scores. “I’d like to think it’s due to the instruction the kids are getting in the schools,” Dillingham said. Dromm said it certainly didn’t hurt the students. “It’s no longer a test of stamina,” the councilman said. “It’s about how much these kids know.” Both exams saw a total of 12,999 city students opt out of taking them — a practice in which parents refuse to send their children to school that day in protest over what they call the state’s over-reliance on test scores for evaluations. Last year, 7,904 students opted out of the exams. Dromm applauded those who opted out of the tests. “These parents are beginning to see what these tests are really all about,” said Dromm, who has advocated for opt out in Q the past. dangerous. One woman, who refused to give her name, said she had heard of animals living in there but never humans. “I cannot believe it,” she said. The woman added she has children around Vetrano’s age who, though they never utilized the same path as she did, will “absolutely no longer be going down that way.” Other neighbors said the community is a quiet one and that they did not expect a murder to take place so close to where they live. Joann Ariola, president of the Howard Beach-Lindenwood Civic Association, said an emergency town hall meeting will be held regarding the killing at a yet to be announced date and time. The NYPD is also requesting anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 1 Q (800) 577-TIPS (8477).

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Elmhurst Dairy to close this October Family business in Jamaica since 1930s; 273 workers face pink slips by Michael Gannon Editor

Elmhurst Dairy, which has produced milk for more than 80 years in Jamaica, will cease operations this October. The company said in a statement that 273 employees would be affected by the closure of the 15-acre site on Styler Road. “It is with deep emotion and sadness that I announce Elmhurst Dairy and its family of ownership, management and employees will conclude more than 80 years of milk production at its Queens’ processing plant,” CEO Henry Schwartz said in the press release sent to the Chronicle. The company said that as recently as 25 years ago there were more than 20 milk processing plants in New York City, Long Island and Westchester, “all of which subsequently closed because of a rapidly changing regulatory and market environment.” Schwartz said the decision to close followed many years of attempting to find a method of making the operation feasible in this difficult market. “My family was dedicated to trying to keep the plant open long past the years that it was economically viable because it

was the wishes of its fou nder, Max Schwartz, that future generations of the family continue the business,” he said. “The family did so at a very high cost but is unable to continue to do so without ongoing losses.” The company said it is dedicated to reusing the land in a manner that will benefit the Jamaica community, and will keep government and elected officials apprised of its plans. A spokesman for the company said the workers’ jobs wou ld be phased out between now and the end of October. He added that the company is working with a placement firm in order to help workers get placed in other jobs. The company said existing regulatory requirements played a major role in the decision, something elected off icials acknowledged on Tuesday. In a statement issued by his office, state Sen. Leroy Comrie (D-St. Albans) said he and others had tried to work with the state and city in an effort to ease some of the reg ulations that proved troublesome. “Unfortunately, that regulatory burden made it impossible for the company to compete with out-of-state vendors,” he said.

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Tanker trucks have come a long way since 1930s when what is now Elmhurst Dairy was founded in Queens. But the last milk-processing plant in New York City soon will be disappearing into Queens history.

Refrigerated delivery trucks ready to begin their runs from the Elmhurst Dairy in Jamaica on Tuesday evening. Heavy city and state regulatory requirements are being cited as reasons the 80-year-old business is no longer able to compete with out-of-state rivals. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL GANNON

“Out-of-state vendors will now be servicing our schools and hospitals,” Councilman Daneek Miller (D-St. Albans) said Tuesday evening at the 103rd Preci nct’s Nat ion al Nig ht O ut Agai n st Crime celebration in Jamaica. Chai r ma n of t he Cou ncil’s Labor Committee, Miller said Elmhurst was the last union-staffed dairy in the area. Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, in a statement from her off ice, said Borough Hall will work with the company and the city in an effort to help t he d isplaced worker s la nd new employment. Miller said while the company has promised to work with local officials to make sure that the property goes to a use that will benef it the com munity, there is a narrow window for what that can mean, as the land is in an industrial

bu si n e s s blo ck a nd u n l i kely t o b e rezoned. The company’s press release said it was started by brothers Max and Arthur Schwar tz in the milk house of their father’s dairy farm on Caldwell Avenue in Elmhurst. The company eventually moved in the mid-1930s to a small facility on South Road in Jamaica. Percy K rout, Max’s brother-in-law who ran another family dairy farm, in Juniper Valley in Middle Village, which at that time had 200 milking cows and was one of the very last active dairy farms in NYC, joined the family enterprise. By 1948, the joint businesses became the Elmhurst milk plant. Company officials said at its height, Elmhurst Dairy produced more than 5.6 million quarts a week and distributed to Q a market of 11 million people.

Retractable roof at Arthur Ashe shown off by Ryan Brady Associate Editor

United States Tennis Association and US Open officials presided over a ceremony during which Arthur Ashe Stadium’s new retractable roof was opened and shut on Tuesday. “A plan more than 10 years ago in the making will literally come to a close before your very eyes,” USTA President Katrina Adams said. “A lot of bold thinking, incredible hard work and strategic problem-solving went into getting us to this day. But when

Installation will keep rain from US Open you think about it, that is the USTA way. Nearly 40 years ago, we moved from a private club to a public facility.” The USTA’s executive director, Gordon Smith, discussed how the roof was planned and the project’s challenges. “Here at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, we are making the impossible happen,” Smith said. “How do you do that? Well, it starts with a team. You start with incredible volunteer leadership. Suc-

cessive boards of directors who had the vision and the fortitude to authorize this, to see it through and to believe that the staff could do it.” The roof will prevent the US Open from facing issues because of rain, which has happened to the tournament before. Billie Jean King pressed the button to reopen the roof, but it did not do so at first. After some technical issues were fixed, it Q was successful.

The new retractable roof at Arthur Ashe Stadium closed and opened on Tuesday. PHOTO BY RYAN BRADY

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selves from exposure to it. While the announcement of charges didn’t disclose where the raid occurred, Spota said 3.8 kilograms of heroin and fentanyl were recovered, along with thousands of individually wrapped and stamped doses of the drugs, an AK-47 assault rifle, a shotgun, three handguns, a bulletproof vest, narcotics packaging materials, scales, a money counter and $20,000 cash. Bags of fentanyl-laced heroin have been discovered at multiple overdose sights in recent weeks, with the doses wrapped in lotto paper and labeled “Brooklyn,” “Aleve” or “Clean Up.” Puello was arrested on July 18 and charged with operating as a major trafficker and second-degree conspiracy, while Ozone Park man Keidy Rodriguez Nunez was busted the following day and hit with the same charges. Middle Village resident Bonita Genao was also caught up in the sting and faces a second-degree conspiracy charge. Operating as a major trafficker brings Q with it the possibility of life in prison.

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Julius Freeman of the Tuskegee Airmen dies Springfield Gardens man, 89, was medical technician for famed fliers by Michael Gannon

It hadn’t always been that way. Getting off a troop ship in 1945, Freeman Julius Freeman, a Springfield Gardens received a slap in the face from his country resident who served with the legendary that friends had died serving. “There were two signs telling men where Tuskegee Airman in World War II, died on to go,” he said in May. “‘White’ and ‘ColJuly 22. He was 89. Freeman, a Kentucky native, became a ored.’ I took off my uniform and threw it away.” fixture at schools and civic orgaIt was not until 2007 that nizations in Queens and Nassau friends convinced him to speak County, where he discussed his of his time in the service, and of days as a medical technician the men with whom he carved attached to the segregated group out a place in military and civil of fighter and bomber pilots who rights history. had to fight their own governFreeman also spoke in May of ment for their right to f ight his lifelong love of cars, and his against Germany in the skies decades in the automobile indusover Nazi-occupied Europe in try as a salesman and innovator. the 1940s. An obituary obtained through The unit’s struggles and triFreeman’s family said he was the umphs were depicted in the 2012 first African-American car salesmovie “Red Tails.” man in the state of Ohio, and Army brass found that the Julius Freeman once demonstrated the old Hudmen they believed could not fight were among the most skilled and lethal pilots son Hornet on local television. Moving to Brooklyn in 1954, Freeman of the war. “As long as there is breath in my body, I visited numerous auto dealerships only to will work to keep the legacy of the Tuskeg- find that no black salesmen were wanted. He was forced to take a custodial job on ee Airmen alive,” Freeman said back in May when he was the guest speaker at the the overnight shift at the Empire State monthly meeting of the 113th Precinct Building. But, “being a deter mined Tuskegee Community Council. Editor

Julius Freeman of Springfield Gardens, a medical technician with the famed Tuskegee Airmen in World War II, died on July 22. He is seen here back in May when he was honored by the 113th FILE PHOTOS Precinct Community Council. Airman,” he persevered and finally did land a position at another Hudson dealership. He would go on to work 63 years in the auto industry. In 2015 he made a television commercial for Honda of Valley Stream in Nassau County. Clients over the years included entertainers Sammy Davis Jr., James Brown and Wilson Pickett, humorist Dick Gregory and sev-

eral members of the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association. In 2007 he and other Tuskegee Airmen received Congressional gold medals from President George W. Bush. In 2009 they attended the presidential inauguration ceremony as guests of President Obama. Freeman is survived by Dorothy, his wife Q of 53 years, and three children.

BQX backers court community support More resident workshops expected, as is EDC’s major engineering study by Michael Gannon

The projected cost — for now — is $2.5 billion. Speculation is that the city would create an entity with the Ya-Ting Liu has spent years advocating for mass trans- authority to sell bonds for construction and startup costs. Construction is slated to begin in 2019, with the first portation projects in New York City. But she is truly embracing her new role as executive riders in 2024. The city would be counting on property values along the waterfront increasing, with director of Friends of the Brooklyn Queens the resulting tax revenue paying off the Connector, a group dedicated to gaining bonds. public support for a 16-mile streetcar line While the state and the Metropolitan along the Queens waterfront between AstoTransportation Authority would not be operria and Sunset Park in Brooklyn. ating the streetcar system, backers want its “I’m excited about this,” Liu said on July fare to be linked to the cost of a MetroCard 28 in a meeting with the editorial board of swipe, or whatever fare and technology the the Queens Chronicle. “If the city can actuMTA has in operation in 2024. ally do this, we will be completely transDepending on what route is selected, resforming travel in New York, especially in idents are likely to lose a number of existthe two boroughs.” ing parking spaces. Dedicated streetcar The city and the New York City Economlanes could potentially restrict or block ic Development Corp. are the major players access to and from businesses. A prelimibehind the proposal, and it is backed by nary report released this past spring said numerous business, civic and real estate some firehouses and at least one hospital interests. Ya-Ting Liu along potential routes cold be affected. But Liu said it also is in the interest of the PHOTO BY MICHAEL GANNON Then there is the need to cross Newtown city as a whole, which she said now has a 100-year-old, Manhattan-centric mass transit system with Creek, which right now has only the Pulaski Bridge as an very limited options for north-south travel in the boroughs. existing option. There has been discussion of a new Ver“You have 16 miles. Ten neighborhoods ... 400,000 peo- non Boulevard bridge where one had existed until 1954 ple live along this corridor and another 300,000 work when the Pulaski opened. All these factors, Liu said, are being examined by Parthere,” Liu said. She added that they are trying to take the best ideas sons Brinckerhoff, a prominent engineering firm headfrom places like Portland, Toronto and cities in Europe quartered in Manhattan. The firm’s report is due out Q between late 2016 and early 2017. that have implemented similar systems.

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Queens athletes ready to represent Team USSA Competitors from across the boro eye Olympic glory in Rio de Janeiro by Christopher Barca Associate Editor

It’s often said that walking into the Olympic stadium alongside your fellow flag-waving athletes during the pomp and circumstance of the Opening Ceremony is an incomparable feeling, even to that of winning a gold medal. And if you look closely at the group of 555 joyous Americans triumphantly making their way into Maracanã Stadium on Friday night at 8 p.m. on NBC, you may recognize some of the beaming smiles. Four Team USA athletes — including one heavily favored to bring home the gold — were either raised in Queens or live here now, while five others either went to school or train in the borough. And two names in particular — Dalilah Muhammad and Deajah Stevens — should be very familiar to anyone with a connection to Cardozo High School in Bayside. Friday will mark the first time either of the two former Judges will be walking into the Olympic stadium as members of Team USA, and Cardozo track coach Gail Emmanuel — a member of the 1984 Trinidad & Tobago Olympic track team herself — said both runners could very well leave Brazil with medals of some color around their necks. “It’s in their blood,” Emmanuel said in a Monday phone interview. “It’s no surprise they both made it. I expect both of them to make the finals and I won’t be surprised if they both make the podium.” The more seasoned of the two, Muhammad will compete in the 400-meter hurdles, an event she’s dominated in since her days at Cardozo.

Cardozo graduate Deajah Stevens burns up the track at the U.S. Olympic trials in Oregon last month.

The blinding speed of Cardozo High School alum Dalilah Muhammad has carried her all the way to Rio, as the Bayside native is one of nine athletes with Queens ties competing for gold this FACEBOOK PHOTOS month at the Summer Olympics, which get underway Friday. The 26-year-old Bayside native won the 2008 New York state championship in the event as a senior, one year after being named the Gatorade Female Athlete of the Year for New York in 2007. After graduating from Cardozo, she took her talents to the University of Southern California, where she placed third in the NCAA Championships in the 400-meter hurdles as a freshman and fifth in the race as a senior. At last month’s Olympic trials in Oregon, the 2013 World Championship silver medalist left the rest of the field in the dust, finishing with a personal record of 52.88 seconds, more than one second ahead of the second place runner. “Just getting to the NCAAs is tough, but getting to the Olympics is such an amazing accomplishment,” Emmanuel said of Muhammad. “Dalilah has been in the top three in the world for the last year and she earned it.” The first 400-meter hurdles heat is scheduled for Aug. 15 at 9:30 p.m., while the final is scheduled for Aug. 18 at 10:15 p.m. Even though she’s five years younger than Muhammad, Stevens has also enjoyed her fair share of success on a national level. During her high school career, she won three straight state championships, the last of which came during her senior season, the one year the Mount Vernon, NY transfer ran at Cardozo. Despite the transfer, Stevens managed to earn a top 10 ranking nationwide in the 200-, 300- and 400-meter events. At the Olympic trials, the University of Oregon star finished second in the 200-meter race with a time of 22.25 seconds, beating four-time gold medalist Allyson Felix — the defending Olympic champion in that event and one of the greatest track stars in history — by half a second. Stevens collapsed after crossing the finish line, overcome with emotion. She could barely express her joy as she wiped

tears from her eyes. “I’m just so happy, I can’t really describe it right now,” she told NBC immediately after the race. “I just thank God, my coach and my mom.” Determined was the one word that immediately came to Emmanuel’s mind when asked about her former runner. “With Deajah, we knew she had the potential. There was no doubt,” she said. “She has everyone looking over their shoulder now. She wants it more than anyone.” That determination was evident the minute Stevens first stepped into Cardozo, as it took her two trains and a bus — at a monthly cost of $400 — over the course of two hours just to get from Mount Vernon to school each morning. Now, her mother, Lakia Perkins, is the one asking for financial help, as she has set up a page on the fundraising website GoFundMe, hoping to collect enough donations to enable her to fly to Rio and watch her daughter compete in person. “Deajah’s little sister Ameera and I have been supporting and encouraging Deajah for the past 8 years to keep the faith and stay determined,” Perkins wrote on the page. “We now need a little support of our own. To keep that enthusiasm going, we need to raise enough funds to travel to Brazil to support Deajah in the next big step of her journey.” Nearly $11,000 had been raised for the family as of Monday afternoon. To donate, log onto gofundme.com/headedtorio2016. The first 200-meter heat is scheduled for Aug. 15 at 9:35 a.m., with the final set for Aug. 17 at 10:30 p.m. Like Perkins, Emmanuel said she’s overjoyed for both Stevens and Muhammad on a personal level. “To have two of my own athletes going through the same experience, just talking about it gives me chills,” she said. “It’s such

an honor and a memorable moment, I can’t even describe it.” The track coach added that the duo’s run to Rio has nearly the entire Cardozo faculty, staff and alumni family buzzing. “I’ve gotten calls from my colleagues, teachers at the school texting me about them. Everyone’s thrilled,” she said. “I plan on getting big posters of them and maybe they’ll send me some autographs.” Joining Stevens and Muhammad on the track team will be Laurelton resident Phyllis Francis and Natasha Hastings, formerly of Rosedale. The only Queens runner with Olympic experience, Hastings won a gold medal with the 4x400-meter relay team at the 2008 games in Beijing. While she wasn’t on the four-woman relay squad that finished first in the finals, she was a member of the USA squad that claimed victory in one of the earlier heats. Under Olympic rules, athletes who run in the heats for medal-winning teams are also awarded a medal. And while her gold is tucked safely away in her mother’s hope chest, the memory of walking into the Olympic stadium for the first time has never left her mind. “It’s certainly surreal,” Hastings told the Chronicle in a phone interview shortly before boarding her flight to Rio on Tuesday. “Walking in with the other sports, it’s pretty cool to come together as a country. “In 2008, we came through a tunnel before walking into the stadium,” she continued. “We started chanting ‘USA! USA!’ and you could feel the walls vibrating from the cheering outside. It was unbelievable.” A two-time NCAA champion at the University of South Carolina, the 30-year-old Hastings, nicknamed “the 400 meter diva,” will again run the 4x400-meter relay in Rio after qualifying for the games by finishing third in the 400-meter race at the Olympic trials in July. When she finally hits the track in Rio, she’ll be realizing her childhood dream once more. “I knew that I wanted to be an Olympian when I was 10, watching the 1996 games,” she said. “I started running that summer. I remember watching Michael Johnson and Jackie Joyner-Kersee with my parents. The Olympics were definitely something we paid attention to.” In Rio, Hastings will face stiff competition from Francis, who finished a quarter of a second ahead of her in that race. It will be the first Olympic experience for the 24-year-old Francis, who will also run the 4x400-meter relay alongside Hastings and Felix. A graduate of the now-shuttered Catherine McAuley High School in East Flatbush, the University of Oregon alum posted a personal best of 49.94 seconds in the 400 meter race at this year’s Olympic trials, finishing second behind Felix. Francis may be an underdog in Rio, she is no stranger to winning, as she is the only continued on page 45

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A fun, family affair in Forest Hills National Night Out Against Crime packs folks into MacDonald Park Balloon animals were a hit at last year’s 112th Precinct National Night Out Against Crime event in Forest Hills’ MacDonald Park, but this year’s must-have children’s items were balloon swords and tennis rackets. After Borough President Melinda Katz performed “The Star-Spangled Banner,” area youngsters spent Tuesday evening volleying back and forth at the makeshift tennis court and pulling Q their best Zorro impression.

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Bratton to leave NYPD; Mayor taps O’Neill as successor continued from page 2 strides in reducing overall crime to significant and historical low levels. It is a remarkable achievement and one that Bill and all New Yorkers should be proud of.” Brown joined the chorus in calling O’Neill an excellent choice for commissioner. Councilman Eric Ulrich (D-Ozone Park) was dismayed by the timing of Bratton’s impending resignation. “Commissioner Bratton’s departure could not have happened at a worse time,” Ulrich said. “Morale in the Police Department is at an all-time low and the majority of New Yorkers simply don’t have confidence in Mayor de Blasio’s ability to lead our city. Bill Bratton brought common sense and stability to an otherwise dysfunctional administration. He understood the importance of building consensus and was one of the few remaining administration officials keeping it all together. “Quite frankly, I’m surprised he lasted this long,” the councilman added. De Blasio was effusive in his praise of both men. “Jimmy is one of the best prepared incoming police commissioners this city has ever seen,” de Blasio said. “His decades of experience have taught him not only how to lead and how to continue to improve the extraordinary work of the NYPD, but also led him to the vision of neighborhood policing that is now taking hold as the philosophy of this Department.”

He praised O’Neill for his work on community policing under Bratton. “This is the man who created that vision of neighborhood policing, and he is the man who will see that vision through to fruition for the good of all New Yorkers.” While the media have often portrayed the relationship between de Blasio and Bratton as strained, the mayor thanked his outgoing commissioner on behalf of a grateful city. “We will never forget or fail to honor the achievements of Bill Bratton,” de Blasio said. “And he and I have developed an intense bond over these last 31 months. And I am happy for the future and I’m happy for your future. “When we think about the 31 months, we came into office all of us together with the goal of doing two things that many said could not be done at the same time — driving down crime while repairing some of the rift between police and community. We said both of those things have to happen. We knew it was a tough road. Wherever Bill Bratton has gone, he’s worked on both those fronts. He then lauded O’Neill — “I always call him Jimmy” — for his work in bringing the city to historically low levels of crime. “We remember what the city used to be like,” the mayor said. “A lot of us lived it — over 2,000 murders a year, disorder was common. Quality-of-life offenses almost went without notice, they were so common.” De Blasio, like Bratton, gave much credit to the commissioner’s partnership with

NYPD Chief Carlos Gomez, at the scene of a shooting in Jamaica in 2015, will be promoted to chief of department. PHOTO BY MICHAEL GANNON Maple during Bratton’s first term. “They had a vision that many doubted,” de Blasio said. “They had a vision that was big and different. They believed. They had faith. They were willing to go where people hadn’t gone before.” O’Neill said the young patrolman who began in 1983 never imagined when he was being sworn in that he would one day be at the podium at City Hall.

“I love being a cop. I love this uniform, I love what it stands for,” he said. “Most of the people I know in law enforcement took this job for the same reason I did: to lead lives of significance,” he said. “They wanted to make a difference in the world. They wanted to help make this an even better city and help all New Yorkers achieve a quality of life we can all be proud of.” He said he learned much — especially about people — on his overnight shifts on the subways when he was just starting out. “I learned quickly how to be a cop, how to be aware of your surroundings, how to navigate the maze of subway lines, but most importantly, how to talk to every type of person imaginable,” he said. “I remember vividly the look of relief on many people’s faces when they’d see me — a cop, a little bit more hair back then, standing on the same platform or riding in the same car as them,” he added. “Not a lot of people back then really wanted to ride the subway between eight at night and four in the morning but they did so to get back and forth to work, to provide for their families ... and they were happy to see a uniformed cop because they felt safer. “It was inspiring for a young cop. And now nearly 34 years later, it’s the same feeling today for the young men and women that are in uniform all around the five boroughs. We are here for you, the people of this city.” Q Christopher Barca contributed to this story.

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Call it Coloring Go! While some folks are running around frantically trying to catch those elusive Pokémon virtual characters, another pastime, this one aimed at a somewhat older segment of the population, has gained tremendous popularity. Along with yoga, dancercize parties, crochet classes and karaoke, senior citizens are picking up their colored pencils and hitting the books — coloring books, that is, all in the name of relaxation therapy. “The biggest thing now is adult coloring,” said Judy Ascherman, program manager at the Howard Beach Senior Center. “It takes the tension out of the day.” Every Wednesday, for a solid hour, some two dozen residents of the center and members of the community gather to add color to some surprisingly complex drawings, from sunbursts to jellyfish. “They love it,” observed John Ruggiero, an AARP employee who was running a recent coloring session. “It’s very therapeutic. They look for-

ward to it. It’s relaxing.” Classical music playing in the background provides the atmospheric accompaniment. Patty Dwyer, who moved into the center two and a half years ago “because of Sandy,” the hurricane that swept devast atingly through the area, finds coloring “very relaxing. It keeps your mind at ease. It’s good meditation.” She enjoys coloring a different picture every week and doesn’t even mind repeating some of the same ones. While participating, “we get to see our friends,” she said. Joan Asselta, who lives in Howard Beach, said she comes to the center four days a week, including Wednesdays. “Am I going to do it right?” she wondered. “We do the best we can.” Asselta particularly enjoys clearing her mind. “You’re not thinking about anything else,” she said. And she is proud to share her work with others. Longtime center resident Iola Tannenbaum said, “It’s a lot of fun. It makes me unwind.” Perhaps more importantly, it serves as good physical

Participants in the weekly coloring sessions at the Howard Beach Senior Center say they benefit physically, emotionally and psychologically from the activity. One adult coloring book, “Imagine PHOTO BY MARK LORD Create Relax,” was created by Rego Park resident Ivonne Torres. therapy for her hands, she added. Juan Rosario, a three-year resident of the center, recently opted to color what he described as “a house with a lot of stuff in it,” a drawing so intricate that it would take him more than one session to complete it. From week to week, he files his works — finished or unfinished — in one of the folders provided by the center. The coloring sessions even involve develop-

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time, which can help with this crippling fear.” To take control of the uncertainty and create peace of mind when it comes to retirement, here are some simple steps you can follow: • Make a budget. Those who plan for retirement are estimated to save three times more than those who don’t. Take into account that your expenses may increase during retirement, specifically for items such as healthcare and travel. Also, be sure to revisit your budget periodically to make adjustments for new circumstances that affect how much you need to support the retirement lifestyle you desire. • Balance is key. Investing in a 401(k) is a great way to start a retirement portfolio, but putting all your eggs in one basket is a common mistake. One method to provide balance to your retirement portfolio is to add some more conservative, low-risk products, such as Fixed Indexed Annuities (FIAs), which protect your principal regardless of market ups and downs. According to the survey, FIAs are an attractive choice for consumers, with 45 percent of Americans surveyed interested in this type of retirement product. • Plan to adjust. A savings strategy that makes sense today might not fit your needs in five, 10 or 20 years. Factors like market volatility, changes in your career or personal life, can impact the amount you’re able to save and how

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“Everyone is from a different culture. I learn a lot.” Working with the seniors has given George “a lot more patience than when I came here,” he added. Rego Park residents Ivonne Torres and her husband, Juan Felipe Correa, became aware of the popularity of coloring books for adults and decided to produce one themselves, with assistance from CreateSpace, an Amazon company that helps people independently publish and distribute their own books. She works as a home health aide, he as a

home health aide teacher. Torres is also a selftaught artist who finds herself inspired most by nature. She put together a collection of 50 of her creations, all of which were hand-drawn, into a volume called “Imagine Create Relax.” “Coloring can take you places,” she said. Of one of the seniors she works with, a man suffering from Parkinson’s disease, she said, “It’s an exercise for his hands. He gets instant gratification that he can do something.” Correa said she designed the book, which is available on Amazon, “to offer others the same sense of peace and serenity that coloring always gave her.” The Howard Beach Senior Center welcomes anyone 60 years of age or older to P participate in its activities.

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Encore!

Encore! Queens World Film Festival movies are back he Queens World Film Festival continues to entertain, hosting encore screenings throughout the summer featuring popular films from the event back in March. The films are being shown in Sgt. Collins Triangle, at Broadway and 59th Street in Woodside and Kissena Park, near the Main Street and Elder Avenue entrance, in Flushing. They are screened at dusk either alone, if the film is full length, or back-to-back with others if they are shorter ones, matched under specific themes ranging from Spanish Visions to New York Stories. The free series started July 8 and runs at the two locations through Aug. 25, with the schedule posted

at queensworldfilmfestival.com. One of the films featured on New York Stories night on Aug. 12 in Woodside is “The Last Taxi Driver,” a short film that tells the story of a post-apocalyptic America overrun by zombies, centered on a character who, despite the state of the world, angrily continues to try to get work driving his taxi. Writer and director Debra Markowitz said the plot came from discussing what would happen if zombies took over, a popular thing to do following the rise of “zombie culture” with shows like “The Walking Dead.” “It was a silly idea I had while walking my dog with my boyfriend,” Markowitz said. “We were wondering

what professions would notice if everyone was a zombie, and I thought about a taxi driver and I ended up writing a script.” Markowitz initially expected the film to be a horror movie, but Robert Clohessy, who plays Dorman, the taxi driver, was so funny that it ended up being a comedy. “I hope they laugh and luckily they have been,” said Markowitz. “We thought of a lot of people who could’ve played Dorman but he’s one of the funniest people in the world.” She added that she’s considering turning the film into a series with Clohessy as the main character. Continuedononpage page continued 37

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“And Then There Were None,” the Agatha Christie mystery aka “Ten Little Indians,” about a series of murders on an island, by the Gingerbread Players. Sat., Aug. 6, 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Aug. 7, 2:30 p.m., St. Luke’s Church, 85 Greenway S., Forest Hills. $15; $12 students, seniors. Info: (718) 268-7772.

“Abandon/Gain; East-West Artistic Encounter,” paintings by Chin-lung Huang reflecting the theme of abandoning to gain, vis-a-vis two cultures. Aug. 9-27, Tue.-Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Hwang Gallery, 39-10 Main St., suite 303, Flushing. Preview master lecture: Sat., Aug. 6, 2-4 p.m.; opening reception, Sat., Aug. 13, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info: (212) 225-8400, hwanggallery.com.

“As You Like It” and “Julius Caesar,” Shakespeare classics, one pastoral comedy, one political thriller, by Hip to Hip Theatre Co. Thru Aug. 28, Wed.-Sun., varying times, at various Queens parks (some dates elsewhere). Free. Info: (718) 729-8567, hiptohip.org.

“Toys & Games from the Attic and Beyond,” with more than 150 items including Queens-born Mr. Machine, Hess trucks, Lionel trains, Beanie Babies and more, with panels on their histories. Tue., Sat., Sun., 2:30-4:30 p.m. or by appointment, thru June 2017, Queens Historical Society, 143-35 37 Ave., Flushing. $5; $3 seniors, students; under 12 free. Info: (718) 939-0647, queenshistoricalsociety.org. IDEAL TOYS VIA ETSY “Summer in Queens,” photos of the season’s festivities in the borough, by Dominick Totino. Thru Labor Day, Red Wall Gallery, Central Park Event Space, Resorts World Casino, 110-00 Rockaway Blvd., South Ozone Park. Free. Info: rwnewyork.com. “3459,” with a live-stream connection to Tom’s Etching Studio in London, with dozens of artists, works, performances, connecting people and examining the boundaries physical space imposes. Opening 6-9 p.m., Wed., Aug. 10, Flux Factory, 39-31 29 Street, Long Island City. Thru Aug. 15. Free. Info: (347) 669-1406, fluxfactory.org. “Sanctuaries,” wall-scale reinventions of natural Colombian landscapes by Tatiana Arocha, the works serving as both refuge and warning for the viewer. Thru Aug. 7, Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing. Free with admission: $6; $4 seniors; $4 students, $2 children over 3. Info: (718) 886-3800, info@queensbotanical.org.

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“Forty,” celebrating 40th anniversary of MoMA PS1’s founding as PS1 Contemporary Art Center, with many pieces from its first show, “Rooms.” Thru Aug. 28, MoMA PS1, 22-25 Jackson Ave., Long Island City. Free to NYC residents with proof; others $10; $5 students, seniors; free under 16. Info: (718) 784-2084, momaps1.org. “To the Moon and Beyond: Graphic Films and Inception of ‘2001: A Space Odyssey,’” rarely seen artwork created for the 1968 epic film. $15; $11 seniors, students; $7 ages 3-17. Thru Aug. 14. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35 Ave., Astoria. Info: (718) 777-6888, movingimage.us. Arcade Classics: Video Games from the Collection, with more than 25 games from 1971-’93 on display and available to play, revealing how classics laid the groundwork for today’s gameplay. Thru Oct. 23, Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35 Ave., Astoria. $15; $11 seniors, students (18+); $7 youth 3–17. Info: (718) 777-6888, movingimage.us.

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The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival returns to Meadow Lake in Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aug. 6-7. FILE PHOTO “Meridian (Gold),” an illuminated water plume whose color shifts correspond to real-time global sentiment about gold. Thru Sept. 25. LIC Landing, Hunters Point South Park, Center Blvd. and Borden Ave., Long Island City. Free. Info: http://bit.ly/1X7NJbM. “Summer Glory: Indoors and Out,” photographs of the summer garden, with dahlias, sunflowers and more, by Little Neck resident Dora Sofia Caputo. Thru Oct. Voelker Orth Museum, 149-19 38 Ave., Flushing. Suggested donation $2. Info: (718) 359-6227, vomuseum.org. “Rockaway!”, exploring painting in regard to location, condition and possibilities, by Katharina Grosse, in collaboration by MoMA PS1 and Rockaway Artists Alliance. Thru Nov. 30, 12-6 p.m., Fort Tilden. Free. Info: (718) 784-2084, momaps1.org.

MUSIC Motor City Revue, 11-piece band playing Motown, rock and soul. Thu., Aug. 4, 7:30 p.m., Astoria Park Great Lawn, Shore Blvd. between Hell Gate Bridge and Astoria Pool. Part of Central Astoria LDC’s Waterfront Concert Series. Next up: Women of Pop & Rock, Aug. 11; Bon Journey, Aug. 18. Free. Info: (718) 728-7820. Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Concert, 16th annual tribute to influential player and composer who died at 28 half a block from concert site, by the Sunnyside Wolverines. Sat., Aug. 6, 6-7:30 p.m., Bliss Plaza, Sunnyside. Free. Info: (718) 6061800, sunnysideshines.org. WIKIPEDIA PHOTO

Italian Night with Elio Scaccio and Tony Valente Trio, part of Juniper Valley Park Concert Series. Tue., Aug. 9, 7 p.m., at the park, 80 St. and Juniper Blvd. N., Middle Village. Bring lawn chair. Free. Info: (718) 651-5865, junipercivic.com.

SOCIAL Saturday night dance, with refreshments. Sat., Aug. 6, 20, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., Italian Charities of America, 83-20 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst. $10. Info: (718) 478-3100.

THEATRE “Grease,” the musical about life and romance in high school in 1959, by the HCJ Teen Drama Group. Aug. 4-7: Thu., 7 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m., Church of the Holy Child Jesus Msgr. Murray Auditorium, 111-02 86 Ave., Richmond Hill. $10; $8 seniors, kids under 12. Info: (718) 847-1860, hcjteendrama@gmail.com, facebook. com/hcjtdc. “Grease,” by the JC Players. Fri.-Sat., Aug. 5-6, 8 p.m., Glendale-Maspeth United Methodist Church, 66-14 Central Ave.; and Sun., Aug. 7, 14, 3 p.m.; Sat., Aug. 13, 8 p.m., Community United Methodist Church, 75-27 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village. $18; $15 seniors, kids. Info: (917) 647-7526, jcplayers.com. “Little Shop of Horrors,” the horror-comedy rock musical about a plant that eats people, by St. Gregory’s Theatre Group. Thu., Aug. 4-Sun., Aug. 14, 2 or 8 p.m. depending on the date, St. Gregory the Great Church, 242-20 88 Ave., Bellerose. $18; $15 seniors, students; $7 kids. Info: (718) 989-2451, sgtg.org.

InterAction, with students at three Queens dance companies collaborating with MachineHDance Co., with themes including coming of age and loss of innocence. Thu., Aug. 4-Sun., Aug. 7, varying times, The Secret Theatre, 44-02 23 St., Long Island City. $15; $20 at door. Info/tickets: (718) 392-0722, secrettheatre.com.

FILM “Spartacus,” the 1960 star-studded Stanley Kubrick film, with Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier and Jean Simmons, about a leader of a slave revolt in Ancient Rome. Fri., Aug. 5, 7 p.m.; Sat., Aug. 6, 6 p.m.; Sun., Aug. 7, 3 p.m., Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35 Ave., Astoria. $15. Part of the “See It Big: The 70mm Show” series. Info: (718) 777-6888, movingimage.us. “Minions,” the 2015 computer-animated 3-D comedy, Mon., Aug. 8, 8:30 p.m., Astoria Park Great Lawn, Shore Blvd. between Hell Gate Bridge and Astoria Pool. Part of Central Astoria LDC’s Movies on the Waterfront Series. Next up: “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” Aug. 15; “Jaws,” Aug. 22. Free. Info: (718) 728-7820. UNIVERSAL PICTURES

“Minions,” Thu., Aug. 11, sundown (c. 8:30 p.m.), East Elmhurst Playground, 25th Ave. between 99th, 100th sts. Rain date Aug. 13. Part of state Sen. Jose Peralta’s Movies in the Park series. Next up: “Zootopia,” Aug. 25, Travers Park, Jackson Heights. Free. Info: (718) 205-3881.

SPECIAL EVENTS Passport Thursdays: Ethiopia, with screening of “Lamb,” a 2015 drama about a boy trying to prevent his sheep from being sacrificed, and show by jazz band Arki Sound. Thu., Aug. 4, 7-10 p.m., outside Queens Museum, Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Free. Bring blanket, chair. Aug. 11: India; Aug. 18: Taiwan. Info: (718) 592-9700, queensmuseum.org. continued continued on on page page 00 38

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The art of science: picturing labs as palaces by Neil Chiragdin qboro contributor

Expansive, arresting, glorious, sobering: Whereas these words may seem to readily apply to the natural wonders of our universe, such descriptors are rarely employed to portray places where the business of science is actually conducted. A new exhibit at the New York Hall of Science in Corona aims to change that. The work of husband and wife photographers Susan Gamble and Michael Wenyon, the show, “Domes and Palaces — Constructing Science,” offers rarefied glimpses of the spaces within which science “happens”— everything from rooms where science is being discussed or displayed to

‘Domes and Palaces — Constructing Science’ When: Through Sept. 19 Where: New York Hall of Science 47-01 111 St., Corona Entry: $15; $12 kids, students, seniors (718) 699-0005, nysci.org

places of actual study. “It’s not where science is actually being constructed, in that scientists are making it there, but where it’s either being discussed or being displayed, or being taught,” said Gamble. Examples of such include classrooms, observatories and even an arena of science policymaking. The exhibit consists entirely of panoramic shots, painstakingly stitched together on computer, pixel by pixel. According to Wenyon, the post-production work on a single image can take up to 18 hours. The results are transcendent, capturing an environ oft imagined as sterile in its sometimes warm and regularly humanistic splendor. The oldest of the images features a wall of triangles, in a continuous variable pattern that follows Penrose tiling. Here, in lavender, there in taupe, they frame a slender form at the center of the photo — a ladder, and ascending it, a man, hardly half the length of the smallest sides of the triangles that make up the great dome. The massive structure is the Haystack radome, and adding to the brilliance of the image is the fact that Wenyon and Gamble photographed it by turning a lens on the telescope in on itself, rather than out towards the night sky.

“The Haystack Radome Mapped with Its Own Telescope,” above, is one of the panoramic photos created by husband and wife photographer team Susan Gamble and Michael Wenyon, right, on display at the Hall of Science. PHOTOS BY NEIL CHIRAGDIN In another observatory piece, at Mount Abu, the duo produced two panoramas for day and night. Inside and outside of the dome are captured in a single image, the night shot revealing temple-like lighting continued on page 39

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continued from page 33 “Sharp Love, Sharp Kittens” is another film being screened at Sgt. Collins Triangle, under the Fathers and Daughters and Sons theme on Aug. 5. It’s about a blue-collar young father who tries to reconnect with his estranged and affluent teenage daughter, who was born after a one-night stand he had with a wealthy woman. Although the film is set in Brooklyn, it has a Queens feel too, as scenes were shot in the Queens Kickshaw coffee shop in Astoria, which is also where the director, Jon Sajetowski, lives. Sajetowski explained that the film deals with themes such as class, gentrification and the evolving world of technology, but the main story is between the father and daughter. “It’s really about love in that it’s the most important thing,” said Sajetowski. “Things are moving so fast, and it’s about taking the time to sit back and enjoy the people that you love.” He added that the film festival and summer screenings are a special part of Queens: “The festival provided an audience and

Robert Clohessy from “The Last Taxi Driver,” a film about a cabbie who continues in his profession even when the world is overrun by zombies. On the cover: Stills from “Sharp Love, Sharp Kittens” and, insets, “The Last Taxi Driver” and “Saving Jamaica Bay.” PHOTOS COURTESY DEBRA MARKOWITZ, JON SAJETOWSKI AND DAN HENDRICK

was really rewarding to filmmakers and treated us with so much respect; they have parties and introduce you to people and pay filmmakers when they can,” said Sajetowski. “I’m proud to live in Queens and be a part of this welcoming community.”

Another film which is special to the borough is the documentary telling the story of what went into restoring the city’s largest open space, “Saving Jamaica Bay.” The film, which will be screened on Aug. 25 at Kissena Park, shows how Jamaica

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Deurali Technologies, LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/26/16. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to C/O United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Ave Ste 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Registered Agent: C/O United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7015 13th Ave Ste 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: General.

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Notice of Formation of Merci Bisous, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/18/16. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: InCorp Services, Inc., One Commerce Plaza– 99 Washington Ave., Ste. 805-A, Albany, NY 12210, also the registered agent upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activities.

a/k/a JOUNG S. SHIN, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated 4 /11/ 2016 and entered thereafter in the Queens County Clerk’s Office, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Queens County Supreme Court, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY in Courtroom #25 on 8/19/2016 at 10:00 am, premises known as 83-84 Dana Court, Middle Village, NY 11379, and described as follows: ALL that tract or parcel of land, situate in the Borough of Queens, County of Queens, State of New York, and designated on the tax maps of the Queens County Treasurer as Block 3000 and Lot 14. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $ 253,291.71 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale and Terms of Sale; Index # 6246/2012 Donald L. Clarke, Sr., Esq., Referee. SCHILLER, KNAPP, LEFKOWIT Z & HERT ZEL, LLP, 950 New Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110 Dated: 6/8/2016. 11-0876-0

Notice of Formation of EVSS LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/24/2016. Office location is Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to C/O United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Ave., Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: any lawful activity.

NB EASTERN GLASS LLC, Arts of Org. filed with the SSNY on 07/11/2016. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY had been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 9-08 129 Street, College Point, NY 11356. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

Notice of Formation of Help Me Help You, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/01/2016. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 12254 Nellis St., Springfield Gardens, NY 11413, also the registered agent upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activities.

OPTIMA CARE LITTLE NECK, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 05/26/2016. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, C/O Central Assisted Living Attn: Eric Mendel, 1509 Central Ave, Far Rockaway, NY 11691. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION, PUBLICATION SUMMONS Case No. 16 CV 003872, Honorable Stephanie Rothstein, Case Code No. 30404. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., 3476 Stateview Blvd., Fort Mill, SC 29715, Plaintiff Vs. VAUDREY HASKINS, 9707 32ND AVENUE EAST ELMHURST, NY 11369; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF VAUDREY HASKINS, 9707 32ND AVENUE, EAST ELMHURST, NY 11369; CURRENT OCCUPANTS OF 2618 N. 17TH STREET, MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 53206; CITY OF MILWAUKEE, 200 E. WELLS ST., STE. 205 MILWAUKEE, WI 53202, Defendants. THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To each person named above as Defendant: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. Within 40 days after July 21, 2016, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is John Barrett, Clerk of Courts, Milwaukee County Courthouse, 901 North 9th St., Room 104, Milwaukee, WI 53233 and to Cord J. Harris, Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC., Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125, Chicago, IL, 60606. You may have an attorney help represent you. If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC. Attorney for Plaintiff __________________ Cord J. Harris, State Bar No. 1096301, Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606, Ph. 312-541-9710, Fax 312-541-9711. Dated: July 1, 2016. Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Notice of formation of Sweet Coz Productions, LLC of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/21/16. Office in Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to C/O United States Corporation Agents, Inc. 7014 13th Avenue, Ste 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228 Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

URBAN EQUITY PROPERTIES I LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 05/18/2016. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Randi E. Taub, Esq., C/O Golden, Wexler & Buatti, P.C., 50 Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Ste 608, Uniondale, NY 11553. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

Shilun82 Property LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY ( SSNY ) on 6/17/16. Office location: Queens Count y. S SN Y desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 227-17 56th Ave., Oakland Gardens, NY 11364 Purpose: General.

NOTICE OF FORM ATION OF LIMITED LIABILIT Y COMPANY. NAME: THE GATES PRESERVE, LLC. Articles of Organization (DOM LLC) were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/29/2016. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to THE LLC, 172-24 133rd Ave., Apt. 13F, Jamaica, NY 11434. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 7/18/2016, bearing Index Number NC-00029416/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me (us) the right to: Assume the name of (First) YIMING (Last) SONG. My present name is (First) MING (Middle) YI (Last) SONG (infant). My present address is 5712 156TH ST., Flushing, NY 11355. My place of birth is QUEENS, NY. My date of birth is December 15, 2015.

Notice of Qualification of SOFTWARE PARADIGMS INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLC Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/13/15. Office location: Queens County. LLC formed in Georgia (GA) on 01/22/08. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. GA addr. of LLC: Five Concourse Pkwy., Ste. 500, Atlanta, GA 30328. Cert. of Form. filed with Secy. of State, Corps. Div., 313 W. Tower, #2 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Atlanta, GA 30334-1530. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

THE PIERRO LAW GROUP PLLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/17/2016. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 42-40 Bell Blvd., Ste. 300, Bayside, NY 11361, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: To practice Law.

NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 07/28/16, bearing Index Number NC-000319-16/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me (us) the right to: Assume the name of (First) DAISY (Last) LALL. My present name is (First) DEZI (Last) LALL. My present address is 143-29 Barclay Avenue, Apt. #4B, Flushing, NY 113551976. My place of birth is INDIA. My date of birth is September 15, 1990.

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2 South End 5N, LLC Arts of Org filed with NY Sec of State (SSNY) on 3/10/16. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Grace Wu, 136-18 39th Ave, 12th Fl, Flushing, NY 11354. General Purposes.

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF QUEENS. Index No.: 6246/2012 M & T BANK s/b/m MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY, Plaintiff, Against JOUNG SUK SHIN

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North American, European chains taking over East Elmhurst location by Suzanne Ciechalski Chronicle Contributor

East Elmhurst’s old LaGuardia Aiport Hotel will be renovated and replaced by two brand-new hotels in the coming months. The nine-story Ibis and seven-story Aloft hotels will be situated at 100-33 Ditmars Blvd. across from LaGuardia Airport. According to state Sen. Jose Peralta (DEast Elmhurst) the renovations are being welcomed by the neighborhood. “It’s a win-win for the community,” Peralta said in a Tuesday interview. He said that the new renovations will not only give travelers a quality spot to spend a night to a few days, but also will help boost the local economy. He added that the project could provide new jobs within the community. “They’re gonna try to hire locally,” Peralta said. “I like the word ‘try,’ but I prefer the words ‘we will.’” He said that he’d be following up with the developers to see if he can get a definite “will” out of them. The project was commissioned to Peter Poon Architects, a Manhattan based architectural firm back in 2014, according to the firm’s website. A listing of hotels on the website of Aloft, a North American-based hotel chain, con-

The former LaGuardia Airport Hotel in East Elmhurst is undergoing renovations as architects look to modernize the facility. According to representatives of the community, construction has been RENDERING COURTESY PETER POON ARCHITECTS pretty quiet. firms that the company will be moving into the area, listing its New York-LGA location as a “new and upcoming hotel,” set to open in February 2017. According to permits filed with the Department of Buildings, Ibis, a European hotel chain, will also be moving into one of the hotel spaces.

According to the firm’s website, the Ibis Hotel will be 49,000 square feet, and the Aloft will be 89,000 square feet. Community Board 3 Chairman Steve Kulhanek said the project hasn’t caused much disturbance in the community. “It’s been pretty quiet,” Kulhanek told the Chronicle Tuesday, adding that he believes

the renovations will be a positive for the area. Kulhanek also believes the project is “as of right,” meaning that the developer does not need to bring the plans before the community board. Calling East Elmhurst a “complicated little corner of the world,” Kulhanek said, “We are there to make sure concerns of the community are adequately addressed.” Peralta added that he hasn’t heard complaints about the renovations. “As long as they are good neighbors and they don’t do anything out of the ordinary, which most hotels normally don’t, it’s gonna be a good addition,” the senator said. The Ibis is set to be a 93-key hotel, while the Aloft will be a 148-key hotel. According to the architectural firm’s website, each of the spaces will be modernized with new designs, which the company says will turn the buildings “into a contemporary and striking ensemble.” Along with modernizing the interior and exterior, the firm’s website also says the company actually worked with a landscape architect to “tree-scape” in an effort “to provide an outdoor experience for the hotel guests to unwind.” The project is expected to be completed Q by February 2017.

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Queens athletes looking for Olympic glory this month in Rio most valuable player in 2012. Like Charles, Syosset, LI native Sue Bird — one of the greatest female basketball players of all time — also starred at Christ the King before winning two NCAA titles at UConn. And also like Charles, Bird led the way as the Royals went undefeated in 1998 en route to winning the national title. On the hunt for its sixth straight gold medal, the dominant women’s basketball team begins play against Senegal on Aug. 7 at 11 a.m. Switching over to fencing, two former St. John’s University stars will prove to be tough opponents for the rest of the world to knock out. On the men’s side, Daryl Homer, of the Bronx, qualified for his second Olympic team by winning silver medals at both the Senior World Championships and Pan American Championships last year. In Rio, the 2012 graduate of St. John’s, — where he was a fourtime All-American — will compete in the men’s sabre category, an event he finished sixth in during the 2012 Olympics in London. On the women’s side, Dagmara Wozniak secured her spot on the

2016 Olympic squad after excelling on the World Cup circuit over the last 12 months. A New Jersey resident and native of Poland, she will compete in the women’s sabre event, four years after the 2011 St. John’s grad finished eighth in London and eight years after she was named an alternate for the 2008 Olympics. The women’s sabre competition will start at 9 a.m. on Aug. 8 and conclude with the gold medal match at 5:45 p.m that evening. For the men’s sabre event, Aug. 10 is the day, with competition beginning at 1:15 p.m. and ending with a bout for the gold at 8:45 p.m. Helping push Homer and Wozniak to gold will be a familiar face, as St. John’s fencing coach Yury Gelman has been named to the coaching staff of USA Fencing. This will be his fifth-straight trip to the Olympics as one of the team’s coaches. At the 2008 games, Gelman led the U.S. men’s sabre team to the silver medal, its bestever finish and first medal since the 1984 Olympics. The final member of Team USA with a Queens tie is table tennis star Jennifer Wu, who used to call

Hunting for gold: Jamaica native and Christ the King High School alum Tina Charles, second from right, poses with fellow Royals legend Sue Bird, left, First Lady Michelle Obama and two other USA Basketball teammates. FACEBOOK PHOTO

Flushing home and still spends her afternoons training at the Indoor Sports Club at 15-35 126 St. in College Point. Originally just a hobby to help improve her poor sight, table tennis became a career for the 26-year-old Chinese immigrant whose family settled in Flushing a decade ago. Wu, a newly minted U.S. citizen now living in New Jersey, qualified

for Rio by winning the gold medal in the women’s singles tournament at the 2015 Pan American Games, last July. The first athletic events of the 2016 Summer Olympics, which run until Aug. 21, are slated for Saturday. The full program features 28 sports and 306 events, with hundreds of medals to be claimed. Q

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continued from page 24 female Oregon runner to ever win the 400-meter NCAA title. The first heat for the 400-meter race will begin at 11 a.m. on Aug. 13 with the final slated for Aug. 15 at 10:45 p.m. Hastings and Francis will compete for Olympic glory in the 4x400-meter competition beginning with the first heat on Aug. 18 at 11:20 a.m., with the final set for Aug. 20 at 10 p.m. “I think I have a good chance to win some medals,” Hastings said with a chuckle. “We’ll see.” While the borough may very well bring home multiple track medals, by far Queens’ best chance for golden Olympic hardware rests with Jamaica native Tina Charles, one of the most talented players on the women’s basketball team. Before winning her first gold for Team USA at the 2012 Olympics in London, the New York Liberty star helped her high school go undefeated in 2006, with the standout earning national player of the year honors that season. She went on to win two NCAA titles at the University of Connecticut before being the top pick in the 2010 WNBA Draft and the league’s

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In late 1964 the Cutler Flower Shop at 71-48 Austin St. in Forest Hills closed up. In the spring of 1965 it was announced the store was to become a cheese shop. Skeptics in the area laughed and wondered how a store could pay the high rent on Austin Street just selling cheese. However, this was no ordinary store. Word got around fast that patrons The front window of Cheese of the World at 71-48 Austin could taste over 365 varieties St. in Forest Hills, on its first anniversary in April 1966. cut fresh from the wheel. Manager Burt Bien and his clerk, Julius opened on Middle Neck Road in Great Neck Schemer, bragged they had an inventory of and Main Street in Hempstead. As the decades passed Cheese of the five tons of cheese. Varieties included imports from every country in the world that World added meats to its stock. The exotic manufactured any kind of cheese. Most of meat selection upgraded the store into an the imports were from Scandinavian, Bene- upscale charcuterie shop. The Great Neck and Hempstead stores lux and other European countries, though there was a wide selection of Canadian and are gone. However, after 51 years, the origiAmerican too. The store was so well nal on Austin has proven it is here to stay Q received that Long Island branches were and not going anywhere soon.

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start again, Mike said it might be prudent for him to wrap things up so that fans could get in the scheduled Rockies-Mets game. The fans quickly voiced their displeasure at that notion and he quickly reversed field and continued. While he thanked former teammates, his Manager Bobby Valentine, former General Manager Steve Phillips and the Mets ownership family, the Wilpons, Mike spent the bulk of his speech thanking Mets fans for their overwhelming support. It was clear that this wasn’t a perfunctory obligation as he spoke about how he is a Mets fan and lives and dies with the team as he watches their games from his home in Florida. He urged Mets fans to look up at the circular number 31 on the roof and remember that “Old Mikey” is with them when things aren’t looking good for the Amazin’s. Current Manager Terry Collins must have been tempted to ask Piazza to suit up given the Mets’ paltry offensive play during the homestand, particularly with runners in scoring position. It hasn’t helped that the Mets have become Blue Cross-Blue Shield’s team, as third baseman Jose Reyes and centerfielder Juan Lagares were put on the disabled list while outfielder Yoenis Cespedes is far from 100 percent with a leg strain; nor is shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera, Q who badly hurt his knee on Sunday. See the extended version of Sports Beat every week at qchron.com.

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