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WITH HONORS Veteran buried at Bayside Cemetery remembered

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Feds unveil plan for the future of Gateway National Recreation Area, which includes options for attracting more urban parkgoers to Jamaica Bay

NIGHT OUT 102nd and 106th precincts hold anticrime events

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POETRY IN MOTION Dancers bring movement to Socrates Sculpture Park

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PHOTOS BY DOMENICK RAFTER

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The parkland around Jamaica Bay, part of the Gateway National Recreation Area, could feature more boating, hiking, camping and other activities as the Obama administration plans to make it a centerpiece of its plan to bring cities and national parks together.

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Mayoral hopefuls come to SE Queens Hundreds gather at Laurelton church as candidates seek voters’ support by Michael Gannon

intervention in preschool years. Albanese would establish a department of he mayoral frontrunners from both early education, while de Blasio would increase major parties chose to skip a candidates taxes on high earners to fund mandatory pre-kindergarten. forum in Laurelton last week. Bill Thompson, the Democrats’ nominee in But those hoping to force their way into a runoff after the Sept. 10 primaries took full 2009, had to leave early for a prior commitadvantage of the platform offered by the Con- ment, but did repeat his criticism of the Bloomberg administration’s policy of inspections cerned Citizens of Laurelton to make their and fines when it comes to small case before about 200 potential voters. businesses. There were few surprises out of the “They are being used as the city’s more prominent candidates. piggy bank,” Thompson said. Among the Democrats, Public Comptroller John Liu said the Advocate Bill de Blasio and former recent controversies surrounding Congressman Anthony Weiner reithis campaign finances that followed erated their criticism of a Bloomberg 2013 years of investigation have not tied administration they say is “Manhattanhim to wrongdoing, and have made him a centric” and out of touch with Queens and the stronger candidate. Harsh words other outer boroughs. “For three years I have been called ‘the “Have the outer bor- embattled comptroller,’” Liu said. “Come Januat the forum oughs been treated fairly in ary I hope to be called the embattled mayor.” PAGE 19 Republican George McDonald had a clear 12 yea r s u nder M i ke Bloomberg? I would say field, with neither former MTA Chairman Joe Lhota nor supermarket magnate John Catsimanot,” de Blasio said. De Blasio and former Brooklyn Democratic tides choosing to attend. He would have to catch at least one of them Councilman Sal Albanese both said their goals for economic development, job growth, unem- on Sept. 10 to have any hope of forcing a GOP ployment, expanding the middle class and pub- mayoral runoff. The creator of the Doe Fund said all one lic safety stem largely from their ambitious plans for education reform starting with early needs to do is examine the candidates’ records, Editor

Democratic mayoral candidate Bill Thompson, center, asks for voter support as Independent Adolfo Carrion Jr, left, and Green Tony Gronowicz await their turns at the microphone. PHOTO BY MICHAEL GANNON

such as his for helping ex-convicts and at-risk young adults get job training and placement. Green Party candidate Tony Gronowicz was not initially invited but was allowed to be seated on the dais. He said the Democratic and Republican parties — and by extension his opponents — are too connected with the banking and real estate industries to truly represent residents. Citing the foreclosure crisis in Southeast Queens, he pointed to Green Mayor Gayle

McLaughlin of Richmond, Calif., whose city is proposing to use eminent domain to buy up underwater mortgages in order to renegotiate terms with the lending institutions and keep people in their houses. Gronowicz would be physically removed from a forum hosted in Queens Tuesday by the AARP when he again showed up and attempted to seat himself. The most each candidate had to say was on continued on page 33

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National Park Service opens plans for Gateway’s future to the public by Domenick Rafter Editor

When one thinks of a national park, the iconic ones come to mind — Yellowstone, Yosemite and Acadia — or the sites of some of America’s greatest natural wonders— the Grand Canyon, the Everglades or the erupting Hawaiian volcanoes. One typically doesn’t think of Queens. But if the Obama administration has its way, southern Queens — as well as other parts of coastal New York City — will become the poster child for urban national parks. The National Park Service last Thursday released an extensive general management plan and environmental impact statement on future plans for Gateway National Recreation Area, the federal parkland formed four decades ago, including much of the parkland around Jamaica Bay like the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Charles Park in Howard Beach and Hamilton Park in Hamilton Beach. The plan is born out of an agreement between the U.S. Department of the Interior — the agency that oversees the National Park Service — and city Parks Department in 2011 to co-manage the federally-owned land, which also includes portions of the Rockaway Peninsula, the Staten Island coastline and Sandy Hook, NJ. “This draft GMP/EIS is the culmination of four years of collaborative work with elected officials, shareholders, partners and the public,” said Gateway Acting

Under a proposal touted by the federal government, Jamaica Bay would become a premier urban recreation destination with new hiking trails, bicycle paths, camping and boating and new sources of public transportation would be built to connect the parkland to urban areas PHOTO BY DOMENICK RAFTER like Manhattan. Superintendent Suzanne McCarthy in a press release. “We believe it sets a successful path for Gateway’s future.” Among the ideas being proposed in the

NPS’s preferred plan are increased opportunities for camping in and around the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge and means of con nection, such as bike lanes and

trails, between sites around Gateway like Charles Park and Hamilton Park, which would also be eyed for “small-scaled” visitor centers that may include food and bicycle vendors — a plan proposed by the Parks Department to Community Board 10 in April that was shot down because board members wanted to see the park, notorious for being dilapidated and dirty, given an overhaul first. Many of the drastic changes were proposed for parts of Brooklyn, such as Floyd Bennett Field, Plumb Beach and Canarsie Pier, and the Rockaways, where Fort Tilden would become a major hub for park activities. Don Riepe, president of the American Littoral Society’s northeast chapter, said he likes the idea of bringing more recreation to the bay, but hopes the NPS doesn’t ignore it’s first priority — maintenance and repair. “My only concern is that I feel that there should be a major focus on protecting natural resources,” he said. “The recreation is fine. I think they should get their house in order. I’m asking ‘Who is going to manage it? Are the resources going to suffer?’” The plan also includes suggestions for improving infrastructure, and dealing with the post-Sandy reality of flood risk. In the proposal the NPS outlines plans to construct new buildings to meet the flood elevation criteria set by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and build roads continued on page 28

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The next 40 years at Jamaica Bay

Search continues for Woodhaven stabber Police release new pictures of man they believe is the suspect in attack by Domenick Rafter Editor

New photos of the man police say may have stabbed a Woodhaven teenager 11 times outside her home on July 29 after she walked home from her job at McDonald’s in Ozone Park. PHOTOS COURTESY NYPD

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The manhunt for the suspect in last week’s near-fatal stabbing of a Woodhaven teenager continues as police released new pictures Tuesday of the man they believe committed the vicious assault. Seventeen-year-old Natasha Martinez was attacked outside her 85th Street home at around 11:30 p.m. on July 26 after she walked home from her job at McDonald’s on 101st Avenue in Ozone Park. She was stabbed 11 times in her back and torso, but was able to crawl into her home where her mother called 911. She was taken to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in critical condition, but her status was later upgraded to stable and she is expected to survive. Police say the suspect f led the scene toward Jamaica Avenue and was dressed in a white hooded sweatshirt. The first pictures released of the suspect last week showed him in a white or light-colored hooded sweatshirt walking away from the scene. But new pictures released Tuesday show the suspect, a black man, in a black T-shirt, though he has a light-colored garment around his neck. Police still say he was wearing a sweatshirt at the time of the stabbing. The suspect may have fled Woodhaven on the J train. Since the stabbing, police have been following multiple

leads. Originally, investigators believed the attack may have been linked to a similar stabbing that left a woman near death near her home in Queens Village on June 25. In that case, Kerline Denizard, 36, a home health aide, was stabbed seven times in the neck on 221st Street at around 5 a.m. She also survived, but remains hospitalized. Police Commissioner Ray Kelly told reporters last week that the similarities between the two incidents — both stabbings took place late at night in residential neighborhoods by suspects with similar descriptions — led police to investigate a possible connection. Neither Martinez nor Denizard were robbed. The second lead is that Martinez’s stabbing was gang related and a source close to the investigation said that lead is now considered the more likely option. A man sources say is a member of the Latin Kings gang was picked up by police Monday night and taken to the 102nd Precinct for questions, but he was not arrested and was later released. What ties Martinez may have to gangs is unclear. She does not have a criminal record and is not a member of a gang, but sources close to the investigation said she may have been involved in an argument with a gang member. In the meantime Martinez remains hospitalized and had to have her spleen removed, according to published reports.

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Howard Beach power outage A small brownout struck Howard Beach on Sunday, leaving more than two dozen homes, as well as the Rockwood Park Jewish Center, in the dark. Accord i ng to Con E d ison t he power went out for 26 customers, including the synagogue, in the vicinity of 85th Street and 157th Avenue at around 10:30 a.m. A spokesman for the utility said that power was restored to 25 of the 26 customers by 2:30 p.m. Power was returned to the Rockwood Park Jewish Center at 7:30 a.m. on Monday morning, in time for the synagogue’s morning services. Sunday services at the Jewish center went on in the dark. A resident reported seeing at least seven Con Ed trucks at the scene working to restore power. The spokesman said the outage was due to a problem with equipment, but the utility won’t know the cause until the cables are inspected. Most of Howard Beach, including the area around the Rockwood Park Jewish Center, was without power for 12 days after Hurricane Sandy last Q October. — Stephen Geffon

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Ex-con is convicted in March sex crime

The finishing touches are being put in place at the Woodhaven branch of the Queens Library. The historic building at 85-41 Forest Parkway has been under renovation since March and will reopen completely later this month. The 90-year-old building, financed by Andrew Carnegie, is having new lighting installed on the first floor, and is receiving new furniture and finishes as well as a fresh coat of paint. A new circulation desk is being const r uct e d a nd sel f- che ck-i n s a nd check-outs are being added. The library will also get a handicapped accessible bathroom and a new front door. The building’s roof is undergoing repairs. Since its closure, a temporar y library has been operating in its basement. That will close Friday night so that the library can be moved back upstairs to its main space. The librar y’s main doors will reopen Tuesday, Aug. 20. Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (D-Middle Village) allocated $713,000 Q toward the renovation. — Domenick Rafter

Attack happened on Woodhaven street by Domenick Rafter Editor

A man who served 18 years in prison for manslaughter for fatally stabbing his aunt was convicted of sexually assaulting a woman in March on a Woodhaven street near a laundromat where he worked. Richard Kassebaum, 42, who had lived in Lindenwood, was found guilty of firstdegree sexual abuse, criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation and two counts of forcible touching. He faces up to seven years in prison when he is sentenced Aug. 15. Kassebaum was released on parole in 2009 after serving more than 18 years for killing his aunt in her Flushing home in 1990, according to state records. He was still on parole at the time of the attack. According to trial testimony, Kassebaum was working at a laundromat located at 85-42 Woodhaven Blvd. on March 31 at around 4:30 a.m. when a 40-year-old woman left and began walking home while her clothes were washing. As she left and tur ned the cor ner onto 86th Road,

Kassebaum followed her, grabbed her from behind and knocked her glasses from her head. He then grabbed her buttocks and fled after the woman screamed. She later identified her attacker as a male wearing a navy blue short-sleeve shirt and jeans, which Kassebaum was wearing at the time of the attack, according to footage from the laundromat’s surveillance video. On the video, Kassebaum is seen in the parking lot after the victim left and walking behind her on 86th Road and later running back into the laundromat from 86th Road immediately after the attack. Police had originally arrested Kassebaum for the attack on a 23-year-old woman in Forest Park on March 29. In that case, the woman was tasered from behind while jogging on a bridle path near the Jackie Robinson Parkway by a man who then sexually assaulted her. The man was scared off by a couple walking nearby. Kassebaums’s arrest was later voided but he was rearrested for the March 31st incident. Police are still looking for the man Q wanted for the park attack.

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Focus on the issues, not the sleaze

he city is on the cusp of a huge transition. Whoever the next mayor is, he or she will not be Michael Bloomberg, for better and for worse. There isn’t a single city union with a current contract. The mayor and City Council are locked in a battle over how to manage the Police Department and how exactly it should be fighting crime. The school system seems to be perpetually taking a step or two forward and a step or two back. In Queens, the community is riven over plans to build on land in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. The question of development vs. preservation is as controversial as ever. And then there are the skyrocketing pension and healthcare costs that are eating up the budget to the detriment of every service the city should be providing. But with all these issues and more on the table, and with one forum after another for the candidates running for every citywide office, what is it that dominates the news? Anthony Weiner’s online peccadilloes. His ex-cybergal’s adult film debut. Eliot Spitzer’s refusal to say if he has a girlfriend. Kristin Davis’ alleged drug dealing, which could get her a lot more time than she served for dealing in prostitutes.

It’s high time this all came to a close. People should stop demanding that Weiner and Spitzer quit the races they’re in, for mayor and comptroller, respectively, because they’re simply not going to. Extreme longshot mayoral candidate George McDonald should stop bringing up Weiner’s issues every time they’re in the same room. It’s time to get back to the real issues voters have to consider when choosing their candidates. No one would like that more than Weiner and Spitzer themselves, but that’s not the reason to do it — the reason is that getting serious is what’s best for New York. Weiner and Spitzer are going to soldier on regardless, along with Comptroller John Liu, whose own mayoral campaign was pretty much squashed this week when the Campaign Finance Board decided against providing him with $3.5 million in matching funds for the race, due to a long list of irregularities in his fundraising. With Liu facing near impossible hurdles and Weiner simply unelectable, New Yorkers should be asking ourselves who among the remaining candidates is best to lead the city, not whose scandals make for the best one-liners on late-night talk shows. Let’s get back to the issues.

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n a city with so many people, tragedies are inevitable. And every time you think you’ve heard about the worst thing that happenstance could do to someone, something worse occurs. That’s one way to think about the death of Yingyi Li-Dikov, the Flushing woman killed last Sunday by a falling tree in Kissena Park. She was six months pregnant at the time, and her husband and family are of course devastated. It’s a tragic case of simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time. But it also may be a case of what happens when the city neglects its basic responsibilities. Li-Dikov is not the only person to have been killed by a tree the city should have known was dangerous. Mayor Bloomberg is intent on planting a million new trees around the city, but he should be more intent on maintaining the ones we already have. We hope the next mayor will better fund the Parks Department’s forestry service in a real effort to avoid further tragedies like the one that ended the life of Yingyi Li-Dikov for no damn reason at all.

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follow through on my call, to make sure this time-sensitive issue is addressed. This is one of many roads which need to be repaved, originating with the sinkhole. Michael Perlman Forest Hills

Our school for our kids Dear Editor: The School Construction Authority says that if residents do not want a new elementary school on the Keil property in Bayside, an alternative site should be recommended. The SCA should be told that we have another site for a school in District 26 and that site is PS 130 on Francis Lewis Boulevard and 42nd Avenue. The school is geographically in District 26, but as many know, it was stolen from the community many years ago. After several incarnations, it was turned over to District 25 with local students effectively shut out and bused off to overcrowded schools like PS 31 (near the Keil property), PS 162 and PS 159. If PS 130 were to be reclaimed for District 26, it would take the pressure off those other schools.

A new elementary school may be appropriate in other District 26 areas and/or in District 25. The Auburndale Improvement Association, a local civic organization, has collected over 200 petition signatures from residents living around PS 130 demanding that the school be returned to our community. Many of the petitions have detailed statements demonstrating just how upset and outraged local residents are. Property values are affected as well. What family would want to buy a home in an area where children cannot readily use their local school and have to be bused off to other, overcrowded schools? So far, we have received no response from Chancellor Walcott, the Department of Education, SCA or the two local superintendents regarding the petitions. Copies were sent to each as well as to local elected leaders. The community around PS 130 will not give up until that school is returned to use for local children. We have no problem with the program for special needs children currently in the building remaining there. And we understand that the changeover to local use would be gradual so as not to disturb the

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Should have been in bed Dear Editor: Ten-year-old Briana Palmer was shot in Far Rockaway after she exited her apartment building at 1:15 a.m. One-fifteen a.m. Ten years old. One-fifteen a.m.! What kind of parents let their kids go out in any neighborhood at that hour? Thank goodness she survived. Her parents should be charged with child neglect and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Robert La Rosa Whitestone

Support solar energy Dear Editor: For the past few years, it seems like New Yorkers have been dealing with one weatherrelated disaster after another. Unfortunately, climate scientists predict that extreme weather events like Superstorm Sandy will become even more common if we don’t cut our global warming pollution. As a New Yorker, I expect our legislators to do everything in their power to protect us from another Superstorm Sandy, but the state Senate, especially Sens. Dean Skelos and Jeffrey Klein, failed to expand clean and renewable solar power in New York. I can’t imagine how this common-sense issue failed to pass. Gov. Cuomo laid out a simple plan to grow solar power that would have kept 120,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions out of our atmosphere and powered 400,000 homes. Many areas, including Skelos’ district on Long Island, were devastated by Sandy. Why couldn’t Skelos at least agree to pass the governor’s plan for solar? It’s time for our legislators to stop playing politics, and start solving global warming. Natalie Galarza Environment New York Manhattan The writer is a student at Fordham University.

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Dear Editor: “Forget the soda ban” has the fizzle! Mayor Bloomberg’s support of the city Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s plan to ban the sale of beverages over 16 ounces to combat the excessive calories contained in sugary drinks was a waste of taxpayers’ dollars. High obesity rates have just as much to do with the sedentary lifestyle of many, who spend more time on iPods and home computers than playing sports, exercising after work or just walking. Following the mayor’s insane logic, we should also stop stores from selling ice cream, pizza, fries, cake and cookies. E v e r y o n e ’s prof it margins ONLINE are dependent upon the sales of Miss an article or large beverages. editorial cited by a writDistributors and er? Want news from our stores provide other editions covering gainful employthe rest of Queens? Find ment for thoupast reports, news from sands of people. across the borough and All of these more at qchron.com. people are our neighbors who are just trying to earn a living. Both businesses and employees pay taxes that help pick up the tab for municipal services. Customers purchase these products via free will. Even a child can figure out how to get around this ban by purchasing two smaller beverages to consume over 16 ounces. Our economic and civil liberties prosper best when government stays out of the bedroom, marketplace and our stomachs! Just what will the politically correct Health Food Police go after next?

New Yorkers face an 8 percent unemployment rate, with an additional 7 percent more who have given up looking, a looming multi-billion dollar municipal budget shortfall, a growing $66 billion long-term debt and long-term pension funding shortfalls in the billions, along with other critical issues. Bloomberg should worry about these more pressing quality-of-life issues. Larry Penner Great Neck, LI

Drink what you want I Dear Editor: Re “Sugary drink ban plan sours in court,” Aug. 1, multiple editions: This unanimous decision reinforces the unconstitutionality of the proposed soda ban, which clearly reflects government overreach. What we eat, drink and feed our families is our own choice and does not need government control, oversight or influence. Re “Forget the soda ban,” Aug. 1, Editorial: Agreed that education, rather than regulation, is a more effective means of encouraging Americans to lead healthy, balanced lifestyles. Bans and restrictions won’t change behaviors; only education about diet and exercise can. Maureen Beach American Beverage Association Washington, DC

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Marines honor a PFC killed in 1930 by Laura A. Shepard Chronicle Contributor

Marines, both young and old, gathered to honor a forgotten hero of a forgotten war buried in a forgotten cemetery on Sunday morning. The North Shore Queens Detachment 240 of the Marine Corps League came in uniform to salute and rededicate the headstone of Pfc. Irving Aron, who was killed in action in Nicaragua on Dec. 31, 1930 and posthumously awarded a Navy Cross. Aron, a Brooklyn native, is buried at Bayside Cemetery in Ozone Park beside his mother, Cecilia. A plaque noting his name and accomplishments had been pilfered, as have many others in the derelict Jewish cemetery. After a traditional color guard entrance, and a chaplain’s invocation describing Aron’s “feats of valor” and “respect of fellow Marines,” Jim Seaman Sr., the assistant area vice commandant of the Marine Corps League, read Aron’s citation from President Herbert Hoover: “The patrol of which he was a member, while on telephone line repair work, was attacked by a vastly superior force of bandits, and upon the opening of the bandit fire, Pfc. Aron took up a position alongside the trail and returned the fire. After maintaining his position for about an hour he was seriously wounded in the arm. Without regard for his personal safety and disregarding his wound, he took up the fire with his pistol in his left hand and continued to assist in the defense

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Anthony Pisciotta, left, Jim Seaman (behind tree), David Goldstein and Victor de la Cruz PHOTO BY LAURA SHEPARD unveiled the headstone marking PFC Irving Aron’s grave on Sunday. until he was killed. Pfc. Aron’s conduct during this action was of the highest order and beyond the ordinary call of duty.” The U.S. military operation in Nicaragua was intended to protect American civilians living there during a civil war. The Marines also honored Anthony Pisciotta, the cemetery volunteer who brought Aron’s story to the Marine Corps League’s

attention. An MTA bridge inspector, Pisciotta spends his Sundays cleaning up the decrepit cemetery, where he learns the stories of its inhabitants and the history associated with them, as he clears walkways, removes overgrown vines and picks up fallen stones. “Irving Aron and Anthony Pisciotta found each other and touched each other’s lives in the past and present,” Seaman said. “Anthony

found the headstone desecrated and contacted the national headquarters of the Marine Corps League and the North Shore Queens detachment fixed the situation.” Seaman asked the state to make Pisciotta an honorary member of the Marine Corps League and presented him with a certificate at the ceremony. “Anthony is one of the rare people who sees something that needs doing and fixes it,” Seaman said. “Every one of these stones has a story and we owe it to these people to treat them with dignity and respect,” Pisciotta said as he accepted the honor. “[Pfc. Aron] went to a country he’d probably never heard of to fight in a war most of us don’t even remember.” When Joe Wolfe of Arkansas, a Marine who served in Iraq, took an interest in his family history, he learned he had family at Bayside. He also discovered a Brooklyn Daily Eagle article about Pfc. Aron. He told Pisciotta about his fellow Marine and asked him to make sure there was a flag on his grave and “give him an extra oo-rah.” Pisciotta found the headstone devoid of its metal plaque and replaced it with a temporary, plastic plate and brought the Marines down to take a look. Appalled by the theft, the detachment raised money for a replacement. However, Joe Robinson, a member of the Marine Corps League, told David Goldstein, the owner of Parkside Memorial Chapels, continued on page 24

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Lindenwood stands against crime Food, fire trucks and honors at the 106th Precinct’s Night Out by Stephen Geffon Chronicle Contributor

An estimated 500 residents came out on Tuesday evening to take part in the 106th Precinct Community’s Annual National Night Out Against Crime at the PS 232 playground in Lindenwood. Residents took in lively music and entertainment and feasted on a smorgasbord of hot dogs, cookies, candy, popcorn, ice cream and beverages. The event also featured tips on crime preventing, VIN etching, child fingerprinting, safety infor mation and infor mational displays by local organizations and businesses. Members of the West Hamilton Beach Volunteer Fire Department and New York City Fire Department Donna Gilmartin and Frank Dardani gave delighted of the 106th Precinct Community groups of chilCouncil present Deputy Inspec- dren tours of tor Thomas Pascale, right, with t h e i r f i r e an award. trucks. .Q

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Deputy Inspector Thomas Pascale, left, commanding officer of the 106th Precinct, and Capt. Robert Sparkes, the precinct’s executive officer, receive a mayoral proclamation The West Hamilton Beach Volunteer Fire Department was on hand to give children PHOTOS BY STEPHEN GEFFON tours of its fire trucks and ambulances. for the precinct’s work during Hurricane Sandy.

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The 102nd Precinct’s Night Out Against Crime brought dozens of residents of Kew Gardens, Richmond Hill, Ozone Park and Woodhaven to the My Buddy memorial in Forest Park at Park Lane South and Myrtle Avenue. Just like last year, the weather featured comfor table temperatures and a gorgeous sunset behind the trees as well as a bouncy castle for children, as well as a number of different kinds of food from fried r ice and lo mein, to hot dogs and salad to a vegetarian Deputy Inspector Hank Sautbuffet brought ner, commanding officer of the and served by 102nd Precinct, speaks to the members of the crowd as Latchman Budhai, Sik h Cult u ral president of the 102nd PreCenter in Rich- cinc t Communit y Council, Q mond Hill. looks on.

Children enjoy a bouncy castle designed to look like crayons in Forest Park. An officer plays frisbee with neighborhood children in a meadow in Forest Park. PHOTOS BY DOMENICK RAFTER

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CFB denies funds to John Liu’s mayoral run Citing the candidate as responsible for the honesty of his campaign by Liz Rhoades Managing Editor

The city’s Campaign Finance Board on Monday denied matching funds to John Liu’s mayoral run, citing “serious and pervasive” potential violations across the campaign’s fundraising efforts. But Liu, a former councilman from Flushing now serving as city comptroller, vowed later in the day to continue his campaign, although one of his lawyers, Martin Connor, called the CFB’s decision “a political death penalty.”

The decision could cost Liu’s campaign $3.5 million. Under normal circumstances, taxpayers provide $6 in funding for every $1 in eligible contributions raised by candidates. CFB Chairman the Rev. Joseph Parkes said the decision to not grant matching funds was made “because there is reason to believe that violations [of board rules] have been committed by his campaign.” Liu’s former treasurer, Jia Hou, and a fundraiser, Oliver Pan, were convicted in May of multiple charges related to a straw donor

scheme, in which people make contributions above the legal limit by saying they came from other people. They are set to be sentenced on Sept. 20, 10 days after the primary. Parkes pointed out in his statement that although Liu was not charged with any wrongdoing, “the candidate is ultimately responsible for the campaign’s compliance with the law.” In addition, the CFB noted an investigation by an outside firm, Thacher Associates, whose staff, along with Chinese translators, tried to interview 85 donors whose records had been

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what the problems are and take care of them,” she said. “If they don’t, the city really needs to step in.” On one bus, route Q320, PIST said there has been chronic lateness as well as no air conditioning with the windows up and the bus driver’s window open. The letter said that at least one child came home soaked in sweat and needed to be placed on an asthma machine and the matron and driver have not followed regulations including boarding children on the traffic side of the bus across the street from the home instead of door-to-door transportation. PIST also received complaints about the driver blowing the horn, a sign in the window with the wrong operator’s name, failure to pre-trip buses before leaving the yard and inspectors who close cases without first following up with parents and caregivers. The letter includes complaints from Frankie’s bus, Q337, which alleges that the bus had insufficient air conditioning, and was filed on July 16 — at the height of the seven-day heat wave. The letter states that an inspector was not sent out until July 19. Office of Pupil Transportation borough representative Frank Jackson told a complaining parent that the bus for that route now has air conditioning, but the parent said it was still too hot for both the children and their aides. Barnett-Andrea said a violation was issued for his son’s bus after inspectors responded, but she said the problems come right back after the case is closed. One driver, who wished to have his name withheld, acknowledged the problem. “Today was the first time I was on a bus with air conditioning,” the driver said. continued on page 49

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the candidates’ differences — ranging from nuanced to polar opposite — on subjects A mayoral forum that shed extensive light such as stop and frisk, funding for educaon numerous issues facing New Yorkers and tion, middle class jobs and housing, and the next mayoral administration once again ways to foster small businesses. Weiner, the Brooklyn native who served a came down to sparring over Anthony Weinlarge portion of Queens during his 14 years in er’s judgment and, well, you know. “He’s a self-pleasuring freak,” Republican Congress, continued with his campaign’s candidate George McDonald said during a theme of being mayor of all five boroughs, not just Manhattan. round of questions about priorities. “When Mayor Bloomberg’s head The Thursday forum, to which major hits his pillow at night, he sees the candidates for mayor and comptroller Manhattan skyline,” Weiner said. were invited, was sponsored by Con“I see Brooklyn, Queens ... I’m on cerned Citizens of Laurelton at the your side.” Linden Seventh-Day Adventist Former Councilman Albanese Church on 137th Avenue. took a diplomatic swipe at both Democratic mayoral contenders Weiner and what some have called Bill Thompson, Comptroller John 2013 his underwhelming record of accomLiu, Public Advocate Bill de Blasio and former Councilman Sal Albanese were on plishment as a congressman. “You have to have good character; you the dais, as were independent candidate and former Bronx Borough President Adolfo Car- need to have good judgment,” he said. “Peorion Jr., Democratic comptroller candidate ple need to know they can take your word ... Scott Stringer (D-Manhattan) and Republi- Some people are interested in serving the public. Others are interested in serving themcan comptroller candidate John Burnett. Absentees included the Democratic may- selves, and I think you’ve just heard from oral frontrunner, Council Speaker Christine one.” A bit later, Liu, who is trailing Weiner Quinn (D-Manhattan); Republican mayoral in the most recent Quinnipiac poll, spoke. “When my head hits the pillow at night, I’ll contenders Joseph Lhota and John Castimatidis; and Democratic comptroller candidate be resting to help New Yorkers the next day,” he said. “Not taking pictures of myself.” and former governor Eliot Spitzer. McDonald’s broadside came just before The freewheeling discussion brought out Editor

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A day after a Flushing woman was killed by a falling tree in Kissena Park, state Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bayside) called for the city to end its Million Trees NYC program and focus on inspection and maintenance. At a Monday press conference, Avella, who is running for borough president, said he is furious with the city’s goal of planting a million trees by 2017 “while there is a clear failure to properly maintain the trees that are currently planted throughout the city.” According to police, Yingyi Li-Dikov, 30, of Parsons Boulevard, was hit by a 50-foot falling oak tree near Kissena Lake at about 6:24 p.m. while she was sitting on a bench. She was six-months pregnant. She is survived by her husband, Aleksandar Dikov. This would have been the couple’s first child. Another woman received minor injuries in the incident and refused treatment. Li-Dikov suffered injuries to her head and she was pronounced dead on arrival at New York Hospital Queens. Councilman Peter Koo (D-Flushing) said Monday he had contacted the Parks Department and that an investigation was underway. Avella was joined by Geoffrey Croft, who heads the NYC Park Advocates. Croft noted that another woman was injured by a fallen tree at Grover Cleveland Park in Ridgewood earlier on Sunday. “I have been saying for a while now that people’s lives are in danger as the result of the current city tree policy,” Avella said. “Unfortunately, I have been proven right, especially these past few months. “These tragic accidents can no longer be thought of as ‘acts of God’ and must trace back to the city’s lack of regular tree maintenance. How can the mayor want to plant a million trees if the city cannot even take care of the trees it already has?” This was the 12th tree-related injury from a city tree in the last eight weeks, according to Croft. “The city allocates a fraction of the funds necessary to properly maintain and inspect its more than 2.6 million trees. How many more people have to be killed or injured before the city begins to take this issue seriously?” Croft asked. Avella believes by ending the Million Trees program, the money saved could go to fund regular tree maintenance, which the city has neglected due to budget cuts over the last few years. Mayor Bloomberg initiated the Million Trees NYC program in 2007 to promote cleaner air and a more hospitable environment. To date, the city has planted 757,000 trees. Beverly McDermott, president of the Kissena Park Civic Association, director of Friends of Kissena Park and a park steward at Kissena, said she had worried about the downed tree for some time. “I’ve been waiting for it to fall,” McDermott said. “The trees in that area were compromised by the

State Sen. Tony Avella, left, wants the city to end its Million Trees program and use that money to better maintain park trees. He spoke during a press conference at Kissena Park on Monday after a Flushing woman was killed by a falling tree there. With him are Geoffrey Croft, enter, and PHOTO COURTESY NYS SENATE Carsten Glaeser. tornado of 2010 and Sandy. That tree was ready to come down; it was leaning.” A licensed pruner, she said Parks needs the proper tools to diagnose tree problems: “You can’t base it just on appearance.” Kissena Park, which covers 237 acres, includes the remains of a nursery planted by Samuel Bowne Parsons in 1850 that lasted until his death in 1906. At that time, Queens was the horticultural center of the city and Parsons planted 100 varieties of exotic trees. Some of those unusual trees still remain in the park and are in jeopardy, according to McDermott, because of inadequate care and maintenance. The Parks Department estimates the fallen oak was 70 years old. Also at the press conference was Carsten Glaeser, an arborist and vice president of the civic, who said the Parks Department has placed its greater share of resources into new tree plantings by its Million Tree program rather than management activities “that would best minimize tree risk to the passing public, especially after storms like Hurricane Sandy.” The tree was removed Monday afternoon, but not before Glaeser got a look at it, and he said it was hollow. Arthur Pincus, spokesman for the Parks Department, said the tree is being thoroughly examined to determine more about its condition. He added that there have been six zone inspections this year in Kissena Park, but did not elaborate on the locations or how extensive they were. Pincus did confirm that his agency is in the process of contracting an independent tree consultant to review all city tree management procedures. Other elected officials in Queens also responded to the tragedy on Monday, ask-

ing for action. Borough President Helen Marshall called for the Parks Department to conduct safety inspection of all trees in Kissena Park. “We don’t want the kind of tragedy that happened to Ms. Li-Dikov to happen to anyone else anytime, anywhere,” Marshall added. Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Rockaway Park) said the Kissena Park incident added an increased sense of urgency over the many Sandy-damaged trees in southern Queens and the Rockaways. “It shouldn’t take a tragedy to get the city to do its job,” Goldfeder said. “This is

another example of an incident that could’ve been prevented if the city and the administration put the resources where they needed to go.” He added that his office has received dozens of calls from residents in his district about trees, most of which were damaged or weakened by Sandy, leaning precariously or falling. “I’ve gotten calls from people who have reported near misses or trees hitting their cars,” Goldfeder added. “The Parks Department says the trees are alive or will come back, but there are situations where large branches are just hanging there and they can do a lot of damage if they fall.” Avella pointed out during his press conference that accidents like Sunday’s tragedy are the reason he introduced state legislation that would ensure the city is engaging in proper inspections whenever such incidents occur, so the public is protected and the city can better manage its responsibility for maintaining its tree population. “This has literally become a life or death situation. If we take better care of our trees, the potential damages to life and property will be significantly reduced,” he added. According to McDermott, Li-Dikov and her husband had just moved back to Queens from Texas, where he had received National Guard training. On Monday, the grieving husband, wearing military fatigues, visited the site of the accident with his parents and left flowers. The family emigrated from Bulgaria. Li-Dikov grew up in China, coming to the United States to finish her education at Ithaca College. She met her future husband while working at the Flushing YMCA. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) was working with immigration authorities to make sure the dead woman’s father could enter the Q country to attend her funeral. Domenick Rafter contributed to this story.

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Mattone plans to build restaurants Community feels shortchanged by owner of a vacant lot in Elmhurst by Laura A. Shepard Chronicle Contributor

A for mer park ing lot bet ween the Queens Center mall and the Long Island Expressway has been empty for the past 12 years and now the developers who own it want to build three restaurants there. The College Point-based Mattone Group presented its plan at an informational Newtown Civic Association meeting in Corona Tuesday night. The company would bring in an Olive Garden, a Longhorn Steakhouse and Joe’s Crab Shack, which will cover approximately 25,000 to 30,000 square feet, surrounded by free parking spaces. If the plan moves forward, they predict that the establishments will open in April or May 2014. Most of the meeting focused on the civic association members’ parking and traffic congestion-related concerns, but Robert Valdes-Clausell, an officer of the Newtown Civic Association and a member of Community Board 4, brought up the property’s history and the developer’s history of shortchanging the surrounding community. Valdes-Clausell also noted the meeting’s unusual timing, in the summer, when many community members are away. “This has all the trappings of something that is not kosher,” he said of the new plan. The city’s Economic Development Corp. sold the property, which was a city parking lot, to Mattone on Dec. 17, 2001 for $2.2 million. The City Council, including the area’s former Councilman John Sabini (D-Elmhurst), approved the deal, overriding the objections of CB 4 and disregarding the city’s Uniform Land Use Review Procedure. Mattone’s contract with EDC contained several restrictions. The developer was supposed to build a movie theater, which Loews would operate, within four and a half years and buy the dilapidated Elmwood Theater, and give the proceeds to Catholic Medical Services, which then operated St. John’s Hospital according to Valdes-Clausell. If those restrictions were not met, the EDC was entitled to buy back

Marine honored continued from page 10 about Aron, and Goldstein, along with Victor de la Cruz, the head of the monument department, decided to engrave the stone on Aron’s grave for free. The detachment had planned to give the money to Pisciotta for cemetery repair work, but he would not accept the $1,000 check and insisted it go to Toys for Tots instead. Terrance Holliday, the mayor’s commissioner of Veterans Affairs, said, “we don’t have enough Anthonys in the world” before reading a letter from Mayor Bloomberg. “Your selfless acts to honor the memory of Private Aron, a Brooklyn-born Marine

The Mattone Group plans to build three restaurants on a tract of land between the Queens COURTESY RENDERINGS Center mall and the Long Island Expressway. the property for $1. The Mattone Group did not comply with the restrictions, but the EDC did not repossess the property. Loews declared bankruptcy shortly after, and Mattone never found a replacement as the movie-theater business was in decline. Therefore, Mattone never purchased the Elmwood Theater and Loews sold it to the Rock Church instead. St. John’s Hospital filed for bankruptcy in 2009. On Feb. 6, 2013 Mattone signed a new contract with the EDC, in which the developer paid $3 million to modify the original deed from 2001, allowing it to build the restaurants on the property. Mattone claims that they did not need to seek community approval because the proposed restaurants are in accordance with area zoning laws and that informing the community before beginning construction was merely a courtesy. Valdes-Clausell accused Mattone of putting the cart before the horse, by making a new deal with EDC without informing or asking the community about it first. and Navy Cross recipient who bravely gave his life while on active duty in Nicaragua, exemplify the spirit of service and giving back that makes our city so great,” Bloomberg wrote. State Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach) thanked “everyone involved with the upkeep and maintenance of the cemetery,” for enhancing the “cosmetic look” of the space, which is surrounded by residential neighborhoods. “Veterans Day is not just one day of the year,” Addabbo continued. “We all have an obligation to do what we can for our veterans, those who are here and those who have passed.” The engraved stone was unveiled and a wreath set upon it. Some people placed stones on the headstone, as per Jewish cus-

Moreover, the $3 million in the recent contract went straight to the EDC, not the community. “We lost a great location we could’ve used for some communal purpose,” Valdes-Clausell said, noting that the property had been eyed for a new police station for the 110th Precinct, which the City Council has the funds for, but no space. “It would’ve been the perfect location and the city wouldn’t have to seize any homes,” he said. The current police station, at 94-41 43rd Ave. is on a one-way street and police often have trouble parking there, he added. Valdes-Clausell also claims that CB 4 frequently inquired about the status of the property after 2005, but never received a straight answer from Mattone, the EDC, or the borough president. “Why should Mattone be let off the hook for $3 million?” he asked, referring to the fact that the contract was breached, CB4 never approved it in the first place, and the property was not repossessed by the EDC for $1, or put back on the market tom. Andrew Schultz, the executive director of the Community Association for Jewish At-Risk Cemeteries, read a closing prayer and the Marines saluted Pfc. Aron, while ceremonial music was played. Several people milled around afterwards remarking on the ceremony and the sense of having done a good thing. “Beautiful might be an understatement,” Schultz said. “This was a way to highlight life and the impact one person makes in this world. There are a lot of wonderful things here, with Jews and non-Jews shaking hands and embracing.” “For me, it was kind of a new experience to have everybody gather to honor this Pfc. who was killed a long time ago,” said James Slagle, 11, a Young Marine, who attended

for competitive bidding. Nicholas Dovas, a longtime member of the Newtown Civic Association, fears the restaurant project is already a done deal. “I hate to see this rammed down the community’s throat,” he said. “These people are politically connected.” Councilman Daniel Dromm’s Chief of Staff Andrew Ronan voiced similar concerns at the meeting. “We heard about this through whispers and rumors,” Ronan said. “We’re not sure why the EDC went this route. People are out of town and it feels like they’re trying to get this in under the wire.” As for the Newtown Civic Association members’ parking concer ns, Mattone plans to have free parking spots for restaurant-goers, while the spots for the mall cost money. The primary concern was that people will leave their cars in the restaurant lot and go to the mall for several hours. Preventing this situation would requ i re en forcement v ia a secu r it y company. “Everyone in Queens is familiar with the threatening, ominous ‘park at your own risk situation,’” one of the Mattone brothers said. The property is also located near the Woodhaven Boulevard subway station, so some were concerned about people parking cars in that lot and then riding the subway. Civic Association members described the “nightmarish” traffic in the area, on the Long Island Expressway ramps, Queens Boulevard, 59th Avenue and Junction Boulevard, which they fear will be exacerbated by development on the property, especially during the holiday season. Meanwhile, CB 4’s district manager Christian Cassagnol said his main priority is job creation, which he said the area needs. Mattone claims that building the restaurants will create 350 to 400 new jobs. Cassagnol told Mattone that he would like the new restaurants to be part of an internship program at the Queens Center mall, in which students from the community will shadow store managers for a day. Q the ceremony. Pisciotta contacted Pfc. Aron’s relatives, descendents of his older sister Edna, who now live in Idaho and California. At age 92, Carol Uhalley fondly remembers playing with Irving as a young child. Aron also had an older brother, Mortimer, who was MIA in World War I. Carol’s daughter Joan said she wished she could have been there. “It was a very touching and beautifullooking ceremony,” said Janet Rush, a greatniece of Aron. “We’re quite thankful. This came right out of the blue and so many people with big hearts came into the middle of this.” “I’m just glad we did a good thing,” League Commandant Bill Novack said. Q “Marines don’t leave anybody behind.”

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ocated on Lake George in the beautiful Adirondack mountains, only a four-hour drive from Queens, The Sagamore Resort is a year-round island resort offering something for everyone. Bought in 2008 by Ocean Properties, Ltd. the resort just completed a total renovation and now offers year-round relaxation. Lake George, nicknamed the “Queen of American Lakes,” is located at the southeast base of the Adirondack mountains. Its beauty is legend. On May 31, 1791, Thomas Jefferson wrote in a letter to his daughter, “Lake George is without comparison, the most beautiful water I ever saw; formed by a contour of mountains into a basin ... finely interspersed with islands, its water limpid as crystal and the mountainsides covered with rich groves ... down to the water-edge: here and there precipices of rock to checker the scene and save it from monotony.” I spent three days at the resort with my wife last week and can honestly say the lake is as beautiful now as when Jefferson wrote that over 200 years ago. Sitting at the edge of the dock in a lounge chair with mountains in every direction is the apex of relaxation. The Sagamore was originally built in 1883. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 375-room resort strikes a balance of retaining its charm and offering all modern amenities. The hotel offers 137 luxurious rooms and suites.

The Sagamore, located at the edge of the Adirondacks, is an island resort on Lake George COURTESY PHOTO anchored in Bolton Landing, New York. The newly refurbished lodges feature 222 rooms including 111 spacious suites with fireplaces and terraces overlooking Lake George. For families, The Sagamore offers a full indoor recreation center with activities day and night. There is an 18-hole miniature gol f course, an official Wiffle ball field, Wii stations,

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ride around Lake George in The Morgan, a 72-foot replica of a 19th-century touring vessel. The Sagamore Spa & Salon is a full-service salon offering various spa treatments including Swedish massages, stone therapy, facials, body wraps and much more. There is a separate 3,800-square-foot fitness center offering all types of state-of-the-art exercise equipment. The best part is the fitness center looks out onto Lake George so you will not miss the views while exercising. The Sagamore has two large pools on the property. The outdoor pool area, added in 2009, features a 95,000-gallon swimming pool and a large warming pool for adults. The pool is surrounded by 150 chaise lounge chairs. An indoor/outdoor heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi offers year-round enjoyment. Lakefront activities include a full-service marina, private beach and fishing charters. There are many choices for dining at The Sagamore. La Bella Vita is the signature Italian restaurant at the facility. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For breakfast there is a full buffet offering omelettes, waffles, pancakes, lox, bagels and much more. There are both indoor and outdoor seating options. Other restaurants include Mister Brown’s Pub, Caldwell’s Lobby Bar and three lakeside dining options — The Pavilion, Splash Pool Bar and The LakeHouse. For more information about The Sagamore log onto thesagamore.com or call them at Q (866) 385-6221.

continued from page 5 that have sufficient drainage and can be passable in a flood. NPS’s management plan also calls for i ncreased public t ra nspor t at ion — including ferries and better train service — to the area to bring visitors in from Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn. That excites Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Rockaway Park), who has been strongly suppor tive of adding more transit options for southern Queens and the Rockaways, including ferry service and reactivation of the old Rockaway Beach Long Island Rail Road line. “I’m excited NPS shares my vision for continued growth and success for their park and all of southern Queens and Rockaway,” Goldfeder said. He said better transportation to get parkgoers to the area would mean more efficient transportation options for residents in southern Queens and the Rockaways to commute to jobs in Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn. “If we create access, it will allow residents to easily travel,” Goldfeder said. “I’m hopeful that this is a good opportunity and a good way to inf luence the city to be proactive about increasing transportation.” The plan also stems from the Obama administration’s desire to pour more resources into federal parkland in or

close to major cities — par t of the W hite House’s larger plan to bring inner-city children to the outdoors. In October 2011, then-U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Mayor Bloomberg signed the agreement in Marine Park, Brooklyn that allowed the two entities to coordinate management of Gateway, which was created in 1972 as an attempt to protect and restore New York’s coastal wetlands that had been severely damaged by industrial pollution during the previous century. “We are asking ‘How do we connect urban populations to the outdoors?’” Salazar said in 2011. “New York may be the greatest opportunity we have.” The W hite House seems eager to move forward on the plans. Riepe said Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell — despite only having been confirmed to her position in April — has already visited Gateway to drum up support for their plans. Public comment is being accepted on the proposal online at parkplanning.nps.gov, where the entire plan can be downloaded and read. Open houses discussing the plan are scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 20 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Ryan Visitor Center in Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn and Tuesday, Sept. 10 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the JamaiQ ca Bay Wildlife Refuge.

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Scholars’ students’ eco-hike Students in the Living Environment Summer Program at Scholars’ Academy in Rockaway Park visited the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge at Gateway National Recreation Area on July 31st. The program is designed to expose students to the ecosystems in Jamaica Bay, which is close to where most of Scholars’ students live. Taking in the sights at the refuge were famed ornithologist Dr. Rabat, left to right,

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Despite setbacks, Liu is in it to win it Candidate believes mayoral race is still closer than voting polls show by Tess McRae

Liu estimated that his actual support is 20 percent, putting him in second place, just Though he’s way behind in the polls, John behind City Council Speaker Christine Liu is confident he will be elected mayor of Quinn (D-Manhattan). What’s more, the Campaign Finance New York City. “I’m confident we can win this,” the can- Board denied Liu his matching funds that didate said in a sit-down with the Chronicle would have totaled $3.5 million. Liu currenteditorial board. “I wouldn’t be in this race if I ly has $1.3 million in campaign donations to use for the remainder of the campaign. didn’t think I could win.” Even with the latest polls putting Liu in Though this has taken an enormous chunk fifth place — 10 points behind former Con- out of his budget, Liu said he will continue gressman Anthony Weiner — the city comp- forward. “I’m having a great time,” Liu said before troller said he is enjoying the campaign ride. The campaign also remains badly scarred the CFB denial was announced. “I’m having by a nearly four-year federal investigation an absolute great time. You have to understand that I grew up as an immigrant into his fundraising four years ago that here having nothing to do with poliled to the felony convictions of a tics. The other candidates grew up fundraiser and former campaign with politics and spent their treasurer. careers in politics. I majored in Liu was never brought up on mathematical physics and being charges and has denied ever knowsomeone who never imagined runing about the illegal acts. ning for office, let alone being elect“They wiretapped my phone for 2013 ed to anything, was a great privilege.” 18 months and I’ve come out clean,” Liu said that he makes a point to attend he said. “It’s like a witch hunt for which there is no witch, but I can now say that I all of the mayoral forums held by civic assohave been thoroughly investigated and am ciations, political groups and others. “I haven’t missed a single forum and I fully vetted. “At least my numbers have been consis- don’t think any of my opponents can say the tent, consistently low,” Liu joked. “After hav- same thing,” he said. “It’s part of the responing one of the worst things that could happen sibility of the candidate to show up to these to a candidate or an elected official happen to fo r u m s a n d t o b e a s s e s s a b l e a n d accountable.” me, I am happy to still be here.” Out of all of the mayoral candidates, Liu is Though poll after poll has shown Liu’s chances of being mayor as slim to none, the probably the most outspoken and critical of Flushing resident said that there is an impor- the stop-and-frisk police policy that allows tant detail to consider when looking at poll officers to stop and search individuals they numbers — the polls don’t take into account deem suspicious. While many of the Democratic candidates a very essential demographic. “If you look at these polls, they are only have called for reforms to be made to the broken down by black, Hispanic and white practice, Liu is the only candidate who would voters,” Liu said. “The Asian-American popu- like it repealed. “The defenders of stop and frisk will say lation makes up 13 percent of New York and they are not being counted. There are 12 lan- that it’s a valuable policing tool and I agree guages and dialects that make up this commu- with that,” he said. “But they also say that it nity so it is impossible for pollsters to gauge is stop, question and frisk as if there is any this properly. I expect about 90 percent of the questioning going on and there is none. If Asian vote, so when you take that into consid- you went outside and asked those who have been stopped if they were questioned or if eration, it puts me much higher in the polls.” Reporter

John Liu, the city comptroller and candidate for mayor, said that because the polls do not take the Asian-American population, the numbers are off. Liu believes he will rake in 90 percent of PHOTO BY MICHAEL GANNON the Asian vote which makes up 13 percent of voters. they even knew why they were being stopped, they’d say no.” Mayor Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Ray Kelly have cited stop and frisk as a main cause of the decrease in crime over the years. Liu disagrees. “While they say that murder rates are much lower than the 1990s, I don’t think that can be the basis for comparison,” Liu said. “If you look at the first term, there were 587 murders and 97,000 stops. By 2011, the murder rate had fallen to 515 and yet the number of stops skyrocketed to 700,000 stops. There is no correlation there. If you look at 2012, the murder rate plummeted to 416 but guess what? So did the number of stop and frisks. There is no correlation. The numbers don’t figure out.” In addition, Liu called for changes to the faulty 911 system that has crashed several times this year. “We have to plug all of the gaps,” he said.

“We have to go back to the people who use it and consult with them and figure out where the kinks are. I don’t think any of the users have been involved in the planning of this system. We can’t keep cutting out human presence.” All and all, Liu said that he is happy to be in the running and that, as far as he sees it, this is still an open race that anybody can win. “When I was elected to City Council, it was a big deal for me, and then to be made comptroller was that much more amazing,” Liu said. “It is an amazing thing to me that I’m here in this position, r un ning for mayor. Who could’ve guessed when I was younger that I would go from being a manager at Price Waterhouse Cooper to running for mayor of the greatest city in the world? I am happy to be here and every additional day that I get to do this is Q another cherry on top.”

Cuomo signs speed cameras into law 20 NYC school zones in pilot program Gov. Cuomo has signed into law a bill that will place speed monitoring cameras at 20 school speed zones in New York City over the next five years. The pilot program will operate much like the existing red light camera program, in that it will allow law enforcement to issue $50 summonses based on information collected by cameras. The law will go into effect on Aug. 31. In a joint statement with Mayor Bloomberg issued by the governor’s office on Aug. 1, Cuomo said the new law to protect school children, pedestrians and drivers alike — and gives police another tool to use against speeders. “Speeding in school zones puts our children at risk and

preventing this reckless behavior should be a priority,” the governor said. The mayor pointed out that innovative engineering and aggressive law enforcement techniques have brought trafficrelated fatalities to near record lows in the last 10 years. “But speeding remains the single greatest contributing factor in traffic fatalities in New York City,” Bloomberg said. “Decreasing the number of drivers who speed is a proven lifesaving measure, and this legislation does exactly that.” After five years, the city will be required to submit to the state a detailed analysis of the program and its results in monitored areas to prove its efficacy.

State Sen. Jose Peralta (D-East Elmhurst), a co-sponsor of the bill, said an intersection he would like to see monitored is at the Horace Harding Expressway and Junction Boulevard near PS 206, which is “under consideration” for cameras, according to his sources at he city’s Department of Transportation. Councilman Donovan Richards (D-Laurelton) also is among the myriad officials who supported the bill. He has said he intends to lobby the DOT hard in an effort to have cameras placed in at least one of the areas in his district plagued by chronic speeding. Violations would be adjudicated by the city’s Parking Q Violations Bureau.

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Day before Timoshenko murder The man serving life without parole for the 2007 murder of NYPD Officer Russel Timoshenko has been convicted of shooting and robbing a man in Jamaica the day before he killed the 23-year-old officer. Dexter Bostic, 40, formerly of Far Rockaway, was convicted on July 31 of shooting an unarmed man on Sutphin Boulevard on July 8, 2007, and robbing the wounded man of $1,800 and his car keys as he lay bleeding on he sidewalk. A statement issued by the office of Queens District Attorney Richard Brown said Botic was convicted of second-degree attempted murder, two counts of firstdegree assault, two counts of first-degree robbery, two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and a single count of fifth-degree possession of stolen property after a four-week trial. While Bostic has no hope of ever being paroled, he could receive a sentence of up to 25 years on Sept. 11. Brown is asking for the maximum sentence. Robert Ellis last year received up to 25

years in the same incident, a sentence that will be served after he completes the 15 years he drew for weapons charges in connection with Officer Timoshenko’s death less than 24 hours later. Timoshenko and his partner, Herman Yan, pulled over a black BMW SUV on July 9 in Brooklyn after noticing that the license plate had been reported stolen. Both officers were shot multiple times as they approached the vehicle. A bullet severed Timoshenko’s spinal cord, leaving him comatose and unable to breath on his own. He was removed from life support and died five days later. Yan, though struck in his arm and chest, was able to return fire and come to his partner’s aid. His bulletproof vest is believed to have spared him far more serious injuries. Yan, 27 at the time, subsequently was promoted to the rank of detective for his act ions. So too was Ti moshen ko, posthumously. Three men were arrested following a Q four-day manhunt.

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Two Good Samaritans What if a household item was given away and you remembered that you left a large sum of money in it? Would you expect to ever see it again? Most cynical New Yorkers would say no. But not if the men who took your appliance were Michael Downer of Rosedale and Fred Alsterberg of Ozone Park, employees of Atlantic Recycling in Ozone Park. Downer, left, and Alsterberg found and returned about $ 5,000 in cash to a

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Albanese said modification should include better training for newer officers; the hiring of 1,300 new officers to make the practice less necessary; and the reformation of the state’s drug laws. Commissioner Ray Kelly, de Blasio said, would have to be replaced before any reform could be implemented, calling him the architect of the current status quo. McDonald said he would keep Kelly on, that stop and frisk can be a useful tool when properly applied. Thompson, who has become increasingly critical of the policy as the campaign has worn on, had to leave the forum before the stop-and-frisk question Q was put to the candidates.

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Two of the men seeking to be New York City’s next comptroller touted their different backgrounds and experiences in an Aug. 1 forum in Laurelton, each saying his made him more qualified than the other to be the city’s next top financial officer. Democrat Scott Stringer is the Manhattan borough president and also served 13 years in the state Assembly. Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, Republican John Burnett has spent more left, and financial manager John Burnett made than 20 years in the financial services indus- their sales pitches in Laurelton. try, including supervisory and management FILE PHOTO, LEFT; COURTESY PHOTO positions at Smith Barney and Merrill Lynch. “The city last year paid out between $500 Former Gov. Eliot Spitzer, who joined the Democratic campaign just prior to the dead- million and $600 million in claims,” Stringer line for nominating petitions, was invited by said, much of it from suits against the NYPD. He said the office can conduct relevant Concerned Citizens of Laurelton, the major audits to see where changes could be made. sponsor of the forum that also included mayBurnett said financial knowledge is oral candidates, but did not attend. more important than government The forum took place at Linden knowledge. Seventh-Day Adventist Church in “You have to be qualified to do Laurelton. the job,” he said. He said the priDemocrat John Liu, who now mary function is to oversee and holds the office, was in attendance grow the city’s five multibillionto participate in the forum for maydollar pension funds to realize maxioral candidates. 2013 mum return on the money invested. The exchange of qualifications came He also favors combining them into one down largely to Burnett’s experience with finance, pensions and the audit process, and plan for greater savings on fees. He also Stringer’s knowledge of government and how pointed out that any time the pension investments underperform, the city is obligated to it can be made to work. Stringer said the comptroller can wield make up the difference with tax dollars. “I don’t want to raise taxes to do that, and considerable influence with decisions on how and where to invest pension dollars, having an not just because I’m a Republican,” he said. Burnett also questioned whether a candiimpact far beyond the office’s primary duties date so steeped in the political system could of investing and auditing. “The comptroller has to make sure people be counted on to effectively audit those he has are supported and protected,” Stringer said. worked with for years. “And it seems to me that every time someHe also said controversies such as the NYPD’s stop and frisk program can come one gets elected comptroller, he spends the under his purview because of the amount of next three years running for some other Q office,” he said. money involved in things like litigation.

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Reused objects sew fabric of show Reusable fashion show takes stage at Sunday’s Shore Fest in Astoria by Josey Bartlett Editor

The catwalk will be coming to this Sunday’s car-free festival in Astoria. In keeping with the Shore Fest’s theme of Build It Green, on Aug. 11 Materials for the Arts, in a partnership with GrowNYC and Goodwill, will be showing off how duct tape, buttons and scraps of this and that can be the fabric for unique

wearable items. “It’s not just about recycling, but revisioning what we use,” said Materials for the Arts executive assistant Olivia Roldan, “and fashion is such a great way to put that on center stage.” Starting Aug. 4 the Department of Transportation has and will shut down, for a total of three Sundays, Shore Boulevard for pedestrian use. Lawn is laid down in patches

Guests at the Materials for the Arts booth will make jewelry out of found objects and have the opportunity to walk the runway at Sunday’s Shore Fest.

and educational activities, live music, and food-tastings from many neighborhood restaurants fill the space. Materials for the Arts, the Long Island City-based municipal donation program, will set up a booth showing people how to make accessories. “We’ll use buttons and shells and whatever is in the warehouse that week,” said Pamela Isaac, a teaching artist with the organization who has created jewelry out of found materials for 21 years. All people at the Shore Fest will be asked to walk the catwalk at 5 p.m. Additionally, students with the LIC YMCA DEFYNE Fashion Program will be on hand to show off their more complex pieces. In a recent nine-month program the high schoolers created more than 20 garments out of cardboard, duct t ape, bubble w rap and vinyl records. The prog ram ended with a fashion show in the facility. Now their designs will be hitting the Q open air.

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A month-long series of dance performances in Long Island City will include selections from “Speak Easy Secrets,” a ballet choreographed by Julia Gleich. Miyako Asano, right, was one of the ballet’s original performers.

with yarn to the treehouse and window planters in the exhibit “Civic Action” — that all the leading dance companies don’t always stick to traditional dance genres. The four main groups have brought dance to almost every space from Walmart parking lots to people’s living rooms and empty pools — in fact all four choreographers have an affinity for either drained pools or water. Gleich — who helped found Norte Maar, the group that is collaborating with Socrates to produce the new event — started the monthlong series last Monday. Each new piece will be performed on the new waterfront trapezoid stage followed by works by other companies. Gleich and Gleich Dances will perform on Aug. 10, followed by performances by Lynn Parkerson and the Brooklyn Ballet, Nellie Rainwater, and Ian Spencer Bell; Weeks, founder of Delirious Dances, will perform her completed work on Aug. 17 with Sydney Schiff Dance Project and Jonathan Gonzalez; TAKE Dance will perform on Aug. 24 with Stuart Loungway of Terra Firma Dance Theatre and Valerie Green of Dance Continued onpage page continued on 40

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by Josey Bartlett ocrates Sculpture Park is leaping into the world of dance. Throughout the days leading up to designated performances that will be held every Saturday in August, four New York City-based choreographers will work on pieces made uniquely for the park in the series called Dance at Socrates. Choreographers Julia Gleich, Edisa Weeks, Rachel Cohen and Takehiro Ueyama each will be charged with crafting a new dance over one week (a process parkgoers can watch throughout the week). “Part of the point is to engage the public on the creative process,” said park spokeswoman Katie Denny. It should be no surprise given Socrates’ affinity for pushing the boundaries of art — from its “do it (outside)” exhibit with wish trees and bottles covered

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W H AT ’ S H A P P E N I N G Sunday, Aug. 11, 10 a.m.-noon, ages 8-12, $21. Teaches about the job of an animal caretaker, hands-on experience in feeding brushing, cleaning, certificate included.; Wet and Wild, Saturday, Aug. 17, ages 3-4; Saturday, Aug. 24, ages 5-7; 1:30-3 p.m., $18 enjoy the water at APEC, water tables, sea shell and fish games, live sand and water animals, wet and wild craft, snack. Young Chefs—Lunch Italian Style, Saturday, Aug. 17, 10:30 a.m.-noon, ages 8-12, $24. Italian music, homemade garlic Parmesan bread, fresh caprese salad. Preregistration required. Call (718) 2294000 or visit alleypond.com.

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“Queens Surface” photography exhibition, Aug. 10-28, weekdays, Flushing Queens Library, 41-17 Main St. Free. Information: Michelle Cheikin, m@ michellecheikin.com, (917) 669-0877.

AUDITIONS Douglaston Community Theatre, comedy, “The Second Time Around,” Monday, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 20, 7:30 p.m., Zion Episcopal Church Hall, Church Street, 1 block north of Northern Boulevard, off Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston. Call Marilyn Welsher, (516) 623-3692.

CLASSES Summer Sunrise Yoga, Wednesdays in August, 6-7:15 a.m., BambooMoves, 107-40 Queens Blvd., Suite 206, Forest Hills. Donation $5. Information: Melissa Seigel (347) 684-0451.

THEATRE The First String Players, uproarious comedy, “Play On!” Saturdays, Aug. 10, 17, 8 p.m.; Sundays, Aug. 11, 18, 2 p.m., $10, Our Lady of Mercy, 70-01 Kessel St., Forest Hills, Juno Street entrance. Contact: (718) 268-6143; firststringplayers@gmail.com. HCJ Teen Drama Group, Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes,” Thursday, Aug. 8, 7 p.m.; Friday, Saturday, Aug. 9, 10, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 11, 3 p.m., Church of the Holy Child Jesus, 111-02 86 Ave., Richmond Hill. $10, $8 seniors and children under 12. Call (718) 847-1860. The 1st annual UNFringed festival, The Secret Theatre, 44-02 23 St., Long Island City, through Aug. 24. Information: info@secrettheatre.com, (718) 392-0722, secrettheatre.com. “Jesus Christ Superstar,” St. Gregory’s Theatre Group, Aug. 8-10, 8 p.m., Aug. 11, 2 p.m., Gregorian Hall, 244-44 87 Ave., Bellerose. $18, $15 seniors, $7 kids under 12. $2 extra at the door. Information: tickets@sgtg.org, (718) 989-2451.

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“Les Miserables,” ICC Theater, 7200-7250 Douglaston Pkwy., Douglaston, Aug. 8-10, 8 p.m., Tickets: $25, thejosephinefoundation.org/store, (516) 6503231. Proceeds to benefit the Josephine Foundation.

Free Shakespeare showing “The Tempest” and “Love Labor’s Lost”: Sunnyside Gardens Park, 48-21 39 Ave., Sunnyside, Friday, Aug. 9, 7:30 p.m., children’s programming at 7 p.m.; Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City, Sunday, Aug. 11, 6:30 p.m. Contact: Andrea Rose, sunnysideshakes@ gmail.com, (718) 672-1555.

FILM Movies at Cunningham Park, 193rd street and Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows, Thursdays, starting at 8 p.m.: Aug. 15, “North by Northwest;” Aug. 22, “Les Miserables;” Aug. 29, “Kinky Boots.” Free. The Chain NYC Film Festival through Aug. 18 at the Chain Theatre, 21-28 45 Road, Long Island City. Cost $10. Contact (646) 580-6003 or visit chainfilmfestival.com.

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New York Hospital Queens and Deepdale Gardens Community Council, 23rd annual community blood drive, Sunday, Aug, 11, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Samuel Field Young Men and Young Women Hebrew Association, 58-20 Little Neck Pkwy., Little Neck. Call to register (718) 428-5050.

City Parks Foundation, Summerstage, free. 5Pointz, 45-46 Davis St., Long Island City, Sunday, Aug. 11, 5 p.m., Back to the Roots — Kool Herc at 5Points celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Hip-Hop.

FLEA MARKETS The Ridgewood Youthmarket, an urban farmstand supplied by local farmers and operated by youths to provide fresh healthy foods to the community, intersection of Myrtle and Cypress avenues, Saturdays, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. until November 23. Forest Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corps yard sale, Saturday, Aug. 10, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 92-29 Metropolitan Ave. Sunday, Aug. 18, Myrtle Avenue Festival sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Glendale, Myrtle Avenue between Fresh Pond Road and Forest Avenue, noon-6 p.m. Call (718) 444-6028.

MEETINGS AARP Chapter 2889 meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at noon at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 69-60 Grand Ave., Maspeth. Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston, hosts: hiking club monthly meetings, Mondays, Aug. 26, Sept. 23, 7 p.m., Adults only. Membership Required. Call (718) 2294000 or visit alleypond.com.

Blood Drive, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 12:30-6:30 p.m. Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. Ages 17+, 16 with signed consent from parent. Appointment recommended, walk-ins welcome. Contact: (718) 2294000 ext. 214, email emcglinchey@alleypond.com, visit alleypond.com.

FOR KIDS Play4Autisim, programs for kids on the Autism Spectrum: “Kidz Into Action” street hockey program, Fridays in August, Juniper Valley Park, Juniper Boulevard between Lutheran Avenue, 71st Street and Dry Harbor Road, Middle Village. Martial arts class, Tiger Schulman’s Martial Arts, 73-25 Woodhaven Blvd., Glendale, Thursdays to Aug. 22, martial arts gear available for $50. Small registration free for both programs. Contact: Grey Vasicek, greg@ play4autism.org, (718) 894-3400. Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston, hosts: Storytime Safari— Ocean Bonanza, Saturday, Aug. 10, 1:303 p.m., ages 3-4, 5-7, $18. Listen to an oceanrelated story followed by a craft and activity, snack, meet an animal, take a trail walk.; Adventure Hour—Sand Creatures, Sunday, Aug. 11, 1:30-2:45 p.m., 18-36 months with a parent, $16. Socialize and learn about sand creatures, sandrelated activities, art projects, outdoor play, trail walks, music, live animals.; Animal Care Trainee,

Free hour-long yoga classes at: Astoria Park, 21 Hoyt Ave. N, Saturday, Aug. 24, 10 a.m.; Gantry Plaza State Park, 4-09 47 Rd., Long Island City, Sunday, Aug. 11, 11 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 8 5:30 p.m. Call the Yoga Room at (718) 274-0255. Coed mixed-level line dancing for adults, Cambria Heights Community Church, 116-02 220 St., Saturdays, Aug. 17, Sept. 7, 21, 9:30 a.m.-10:40 a.m. $10 per session. Call (646) 229-0242. Drama workshop with Scott Klavan at Central Queens YM and YWHA, 67-09 108 St., Forest Hills, Thursday, Aug. 15, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $10, $8 members. Call (718) 268-5011. Queens Arts Fund information session, about grants available for artists and nonprofits, Thursday, Aug. 22, 6 p.m., Queens Council on the Arts, 37-11 35 Ave., entrance on 37th Street, Astoria. Contact Katie Tuff, ktuss@queenscouncilafts.org, (347) 505-3019. Free. Maspeth Town Hall Community Center, 53-37 72 St., offers toddler playgroups in September, children 3 and under. Call (718) 335-6049.

SPECIAL EVENTS An evening ride on the Forest Park Carousel to end Alzheimer’s, Friday, Aug. 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Woodhaven Boulevard and Forest Park Drive, Woodhaven. Unlimited rides and face painting, $10; individual rides, $3 donation. Contact: Carol Lacks, Carollacks@aol.com, (917) 881-3358. Free car wash, Saturday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, Clintonville Street and 14th Road, Whitestone. Information: Brian Blayer, revblayer@gmail.com, (718) 767-6305. Demonstrations of crafts from the 1800s, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 16, 17, noon-4 p.m., King Manor, 150-03 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica. Free. kingmanor.org/events.

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Queens players in the running for theater awards by Mark Lord qboro contributor

When the New York Innovative Theatre Foundation announced its annual award nominations in July, several groups and individual performers from Queens were well represented, for productions ranging from a classic British musical with a cult following to a superhero noir comedy about the dangers of love and a new musical farce set in Paris in 1899. In May, the Astoria Performing Arts Center, a nonprofit organization founded in 2001 with the mission of bringing high-quality theater to Astoria, presented a limited engagement of “Blood Brothers,” a tragic tale of fraternal twins separated at birth that was originally developed as a school play and went on to become the third longest-running musical production in West End history. The show was produced at APAC at the suggestion of the theater’s artistic director, Tom Wojtunik, who was taken by its themes and innate theatricality. In his inventive staging, the entire cast, and some musicians, remains on stage throughout, with the audience nearly engulfing the playing area. Wojtunik now finds himself a nominee as Outstanding Director for his work, one of four nominations the show received. “I was thrilled to find out I was nominated for directing ‘Blood Brothers’ at APAC. It’s one of my favorite things I’ve ever directed, and I’m really honored to be recognized for it,” Wojtunik said. The show is also up for the set design by Stephen Dobay,

the lighting design by Dan Jobbins, and as Outstanding Production of a Musical. One of its competitors in the latter category is “That Lady from Maxim’s,” described as a “12-character musical menagerie of misguided misfits, mistaken identities and mirror-maze madness.” Based on the play “La Dame de Chez Maxim,” by Georges Feydeau, the show, with book, music and lyrics by Bryan Williams, was presented by Isle of Shoals Productions, Inc., another nonprofit theater company, at this year’s New York Musical Theatre Festival in July. Though it has not yet been performed in Queens, a large portion of its cast, all of whom have received IT nominations, has roots in the borough. “This group had worked together before, the majority of us,” explained Cecilia Vaicels, who created the role of Gabrielle Petypon in the show. She described her character as “a very pious woman, a religious fanatic who has visions and sees miracles.” For her participation, Vaicels has been nominated, along with the entire company, for Outstanding Ensemble. “I was just speechless,” she said, when she learned of the nomination. “I’ve been doing this for 22 years. This is phenomenal. It’s like a Tony for off-off-Broadway shows. I’m still so excited I can’t stand myself.” In all, the show received seven nominations, making it one of the leading contenders this year, the ninth time the awards are being presented. In addition to the recognition it received for Outstanding

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Michael Buscemi, left, Arthur Lundquist and Cecilia Vaicels in PHOTO BY MICHAEL ABRAMS “That Lady from Maxim’s.” Production of a Musical and its ensemble, the show is also up for Outstanding Actress in a Lead Role (Queens resident Amara Haaksman), Outstanding Actress in a Featured Role (Marissa Rosano), and Outstanding Director (Lance Hewett). Williams has been singled out in two categories, for his fulllength script and original music. “Oh, my God, I’d be ecstatic,” Vaicels said, faced with the prospect of winning. “Even if we got one of those awards it would be wonderful.” She admitted that having the ensemble continued on page 00 continued 42

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Two wonderful sung-through classics by Mark Lord qboro contributor

In an unusual coincidence, two of the world’s most famous sungthrough musicals shared last Friday as their opening night on the local boards, with “Les Miserables” beginning a run at the ICC Theater in Douglaston and “Jesus Christ Superstar” taking over Gregorian Hall in Bellerose. Presented by JABEN, USA Inc. and SuperNova Productions, “Les Miz” is being performed in the borough for the first time. By now, the story, based on the 1862 novel by Victor Hugo, is generally well known, particularly since the release of the recent film version with Hugh Jackman. For fullest appreciation, familiarity with this intricate tale is recommended prior to viewing. The sprawling plot involves a dozen major characters involved in love, war, and, in the case of its protagonist, a French peasant named Jean Valjean, the quest for redemption following 19 years of imprisonment. The production is one of the finest to be seen in this area in recent and not-so-recent memory. Under the direction of Kevin Wallace, the show is a standout in nearly every respect, with only a few innocuous quibbles on its unusually smooth opening night. With virtually no spoken dialogue, the show rests to a large extent on the caliber of its musical talent. Musical director Patrick White has elicited a full sound from

Judas, left, played by Steve Makropoulos, and Jesus, played by David PHOTO BY MICHAEL DUSSACK Burkard, in “Jesus Christ Superstar.”

an ensemble of five musicians, as well as magnificent solos and harmonies from the cast of nearly 50. Each vocalist is to be commended on exceptional enunciation. Ray Nacarri provided the original orchestrations. From start to finish, the hall is enveloped in the lush melodies and often stirring lyrics of the show’s creators, Alain Boublil and ClaudeMichel Schonberg. As Valjean, Andrew Koslosky raises his glorious tenor throughout. His musical monologue, “Who Am I?,” through which Valjean expresses his dilemma, “If I speak, I am condemned, If I stay silent, I am damned!,” is powerful. The famous “Bring Him Home,” wherein he prays for the well-being of a young man about to go to battle, is tender. And his musical confrontation with Valjean’s antagonist, Javert, proves a dramatically strong duet. As a youthful Javert, When: Aug. 8, 9, 10 at 8 p.m. Malcolm Spaulding nearly Where: Immaculate Conception stopped the show with his Center Theater rich rendition of “Stars,” 7200 Douglaston Pkwy., vowing to recapture the Douglaston fugitive Valjean. Juan Luis Sanchez as Tickets: $25; $35 VIP seating Marius, the idealistic stu(516) 650-3231 dent who goes off to war, provides another strong male voice. He is particularWhen: Aug. 7, 8, 9, 10 at 8 p.m., ly fine in “Empty Chairs at Aug. 11 at 2 p.m. Empty Tables,” in which he laments the loss of his comWhere: Gregorian Hall rades in battle. 244-44 87 Ave., Bellerose Comic relief is provided Tickets: Advance: $18; $15 seniors; $7 by Don Gormanly and children; $2 more at the door Monica Barczak as inn(718) 989-2451 keeper-turned-gang leader

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Thenardier and his wife, whose coiffure calls to mind another evil character, Mrs. Lovett, of “Sweeney Todd” fame. Their rollicking musical moment, “Master of the House,” performed with an increasingly inebriated ensemble, is filled with detailed bits of clever stage business timed to perfection. But the number never quite achieves the level of debauchery that is expected. As the Thenardiers’ daughter, Eponine, Shannon Connolly delivers a heartfelt “On My Own” and a touching “A Little Fall of Rain,” while her sister, Joanna Connolly makes a sympathetic Cosette. Mariel Pacific as Cosette’s mother Fantine displays a fine singing voice in one of the show’s most celebrated songs, “I Dreamed a Dream.” Other strong per formances come from Dan Stravino as Enjolras, who prepares the idealistic students for the revolution; 11-yearold Karina Ordonez as Young Cosette, looking shockingly like the waif on the show’s famed logo; and, in leading ensemble roles, David Arzberger, Richard Masin, and John Rodriguez. The mobile set and appropriate costumes added to the show’s professional look. Delayed sound cues and a couple of missed lighting cues did little to hamper the overall effectiveness of the production. The story spans decades and several characters age throughout the proceedings, either via double casting or makeup. Others, however, look as young and attractive at the end as they did at t h e o ut s et , a d et a i l t hat

Don Gormanly as Thenadier and Monica Barczak as Madam Thenardier PHOTO BY DIANE LETTIERI in “Les Miserables.” should perhaps be examined. The other current sung-through attraction, with music by the undisputed champion of the genre, Andrew Lloyd Webber, is one of his earlier works, “Jesus Christ Superstar,” now being revived by St. Gregory’s Theatre Group, which mounted a memorable production of the show 14 years ago. Webber wrote the show with frequent collaborator, lyricist Tim Rice, basing it loosely on the Gospels’ accounts of the last week in the life of Jesus and ending with the Crucifixion. The show, which made it s Broadway debut in 1971, remains one of the most controversial theatrical rock operas of all time, due, in large part, to the depiction of some of its characters. The show focuses primarily on the shared story of Jesus and Judas Iscariot, as seen through the eyes of the musical’s creators. Despite the show’s title, it is Judas who often finds himself in the spotlight. The show, like “Les Miz,” is best

understood by those with prior knowledge of the subject matter, and, like its source, allows much room for interpretation, and, indeed, encourages intentional anachronisms. Director Kathy Rollo Ferrara, once again at the helm, has added contemporary touches here that give the show, and its story of man’s fears, desires and choices, a modern feel. The concert-style lighting, traces of hip-hop and the inclusion of smartphones in one scene are among the innovations. During the overture, the characters in the piece are introduced. The pageantry that unfolds over the next two hours is a sight to behold, as Rollo Ferrara is particularly adept at painting interesting stage pictures. In fact, the show’s entire physical setup, which, like the earlier incarnation, utilizes the large floor space that is Gregorian Hall as its playing area, ser ves to bring continued on on page page 00 continued 41

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Site-specific dances at Socrates Sculpture Park continued from page page 00 35 continued from however, be a double-edged sword. Entropy; and on Aug. 31 Rachel “It can be so open you don’t Cohen with Racoco Productions know what to push up against,” she will perform with Morgan McEwen said. “So I’m looking.” of MorDance, followed by dancer Gleich is considering performing and choreographer Kim Jones. All a solo — something she hasn’t performances begin at 3 p.m. done in a long time — as well as “Norte Maar has selected four trying out new dancers to perform extraordinar y choreographers with her company’s four core whose unique styles will activate dancers and playing around with the park every site-specific day in August,” music from a John Hatfield, cellist she has the park’s execworked with in When: Saturdays, 3 p.m. utive director. the past. Aug. 10-31 Dance at She hop es Where: Socrates Sculpture Park Socrates also to take inspira32-01 Vernon Blvd., LIC supports aspirtion from the Tickets: Free, (718) 956-1819 ing choreograsculptures and socratessculpturepark.org phers by pairing the beauty of teens ages 13 to Socrates, which 18 with experienced choreographers is a little pocket park overlooking each week. the Manhattan skyline. “It’s a really interesting opporValerie Green and Kim Jones tunity to create new works or are the only two Queens chorereset old ones,” said Gleich, who ographers performing. previously lived in Astoria. Green will perform “Secret of Gleich reflected on how having the Girl of the Flowers” after free rein to develop a piece can, TAKE Dance.

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Soaring at Socrates all month long will be dancers including these from Gleich Dances, Delirious Dances, Racoco Productions, Terra Firma Dance Theatre, Jonathan Gonzalez and Sydney Schiff Dance Project. PHOTO BY NORMAN JABAUT / NORTE MAAR

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continued from page page 00 38 continued from unusual intimacy between the performers and the spectators, who are seated threequarters in the round. For best sight lines, seats on the elevated platforms are advised. Adding to the feeling of involvement are the entrances of cast members via makeshift entryways and the placement of the band among the scaffold-like setting, where the musicians remain fully visible throughout. The show is filled with nonstop movement and several full-fledged production numbers. Rollo Ferrara and a team of choreographers are responsible for the impressive synchronization of the large, multigenerational cast of around 50. Among the more memorable of the large numbers, several of which take on a carnivallike feel, are “Hosanna,” marking the exultant arrival of Jesus and his followers to Jerusalem; “King Herod’s Song,” in which the flamboyant king mockingly asks Jesus to prove his divinity; and “Superstar,” the show’s rousing anthem which features simple but effective movement. All of the performers are totally committed to their respective roles, from the leads to the youngest members of the youth ensemble. In the title role, David Burkard displays tremendous emotion, most particularly in the evening’s dramatic highlight, the Crucifixion. His musical zenith is reached in his forceful rendering of “Gethsemane,” in which he

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honored as a whole “would be special.” Sharing that nomination is fellow cast member Michael Buscemi, a lifelong Queens resident, who played Etienne, servant extraordinaire, in the show. “They supposedly wrote this part for me. It’s a wonderful thing to create any kind of role. It’s been a wonderful experience doing it,” he said. Also bringing pride to the borough with multiple nominations was the Flux Theatre Ensemble, a local troupe that has mounted 18 productions since 2006. “We are absolutely thrilled to have been nominated for the fifth straight year, and for two different shows,” the group’s website says. Receiving three of the group’s four nominations was “Hearts Like Fists,” a play about superheroes written by Adam Szymkowicz which ran at the Secret Theatre in Long Island City at the end of last year. Writing about the show, the Chronicle’s theater critic noted, “Highest praise must be offered to Kelly O’Donnell, who directed with a seemingly endless supply of imagination.” O’Donnell has been nominated for her contributions, as have Becky Byers for Outstanding Actress in a Lead Role and Rocio Mendez

Mendez and Adam Swiderski for Outstanding Choreography/Movement. The group also picked up a nomination for Outstanding Original Full-Length Script for Johnna Adams’ play, “Sans Merci.” The best part of the IT Awards, according to the group’s website, is “realizing just how wide and diverse the Indie Theatre Movement really is.” This year, the NYITF, a nonprofit organization, bestowed nominations on a total of 60 productions and 134 individual artists. The awards will be presented at a ceremoQ ny on Sept. 30.

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Mets fans emitted a collective groan last Friday seeing David Wright writhe in pain after running hard to first base in the 10th inning of yet another extra-inning game. The immediate diagnosis was that Wright had a suffered a pulled hamstring in his right leg. Unlike in past years, when Mets management would delay putting players on the disabled list in the hopes of some overnight miraculous recovery which never happened, Wright was immediately placed on the 15-day disabled list. The immediate consensus was that he would not play again until early September. You can’t blame the Mets for being cautious with their superstar. Although he is younger than Derek Jeter, the team does not want to risk having their captain try to return to duty only to watch him reinjure himself the way the Yankees captain did. Unlike the Yankees, the Mets have no shot at the postseason, so it makes total sense for Mets executives to be ultra-conservative when it comes to handling their best player, who earns more than $17 million annually. The silver lining about Wright’s injury is that it opened up a roster spot for outfielder and Whitestone native Mike Baxter, who was unfairly sent down to the Mets’ Las Vegas AAA affiliate in June when team executives reached their patience level with struggling

first baseman Ike Davis. General manager Sandy Alderson wanted to make it look like he was instituting a team shakeup to lessen the spotlight on Davis’ failure. Alderson and manager Terry Collins were infatuated with the alleged talents of young outfielder Jordany Valdespin, to Baxter’s detriment. While Valdespin did deliver a few clutch pinch hits, he infuriated teammates with his hotdogging style, which included standing at home plate marveling at a home run he swatted in the ninth inning. If that wasn’t bad enough, his team was losing 7-1 at the time, which is not exactly a great time for showmanship. The next day, to no one’s surprise, a Pirates pitcher hit him in the back. Jordany publicly sulked because his teammates did not storm the field in his defense and even seemed to back the Pirates’ decision to nail him. Valdespin was eventually demoted to the Las Vegas 51s. Last week, word came back that he was back to his old tricks as he stood in the batter’s box admiring a home run he swatted against the Sacramento River Cats. The opposing pitcher naturally drilled Valdespin the next time he batted. This time, however, he got support as his manager, fiery Wally Backman, led Valdespin’s teammates onto the field for a brawl to show support. Both Valdespin and Backman drew one-game suspensions. Word is Q Sandy Alderson wasn’t very happy.

of success by Ron Marzlock Chronicle Contributor

You cannot talk about the success of Queens County without putting Cord Meyer at the head of the list. Many Queens developers have come and gone but the Cord Meyer Organization is here to stay. Cord (Cordt) Meyer, a German immigrant, originally focused development in Elmhurst in 1893 and worked out of a storefront and purchased land in what was then called Newtown. In 1904 he built the beautiful building you see here at 108-18 Queens Blvd. He knew Queens’ days for farming would not continue much longer. Two years later he bought land from farmer Frederick Backus on the north side of Queens Boulevard and changed the name of the area from Whitepot to Forest Hills, for effective marketing of homes. The office building had a beautiful fountain out front, but that was removed when the boulevard was widened. The striking building was used several times in silent films by Astoria Studios as a prop and backdrop in the 1920s. The building came down in 1966 and was replaced with the large building that towers over the

The Cord Meyer Development building located at 108-18 Queens Blvd. in Forest Hills, on Jan. 11, 1940. area today with the initials CM on it. Curiously Cord Meyer Development has its offices down the block at 111-15 Queens Blvd., in a much more humble building. After the death of Meyer in 1910, his sons continued his success with Arbor and Forest Close in 1926 and 1927. Apartment houses Lexington, Livingston and Continental sprang up along 108th Street. Grandson Cord Meyer (1920-2001) had a colorful career with the CIA from 1949 to 1977. In 2003 remaining family members Charles and George Meyer passed control of the company to Sal Panico as CEO and Anthony Colletti as COO. CM is still No. 1 after all these years, looking forward to Q greater projects in the 21st century.

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NY WATER HOLDING LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 6/17/13. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 144-17 156th St., Jamaica, NY 11434. General Purposes.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: STREET PAWS LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/12/2013. 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, 144-16 Jewel Ave., Flushing, NY 11367. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

M.C.A. INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING, LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 4/29/13. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 59-55 47TH Ave., 3F, Woodside, NY 11377. General Purposes.

M A RQUEE TA LENT MANAGEMENT LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 6/20/13. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, P.O. Box 750578, Forest Hills, NY 1113750578. General Purposes.

Notice of Formation of Portia Properties VI LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/24/13. 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, 40-06 Warren St., Elmhurst, NY 11373. Purpose: any lawful activity.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: TREASURED PUPS LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/23/2013. 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 C/O UNITED STATES CORPORATION AGENTS, INC., 7014 13TH AVENUE, SUITE 202, BROOKLYN, NY 11228. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Manhattan Electric Global USA, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/23/13. Office in Queens County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 150-10 71st Ave., #6-C, Flushing, NY 113672122. Purpose: General.

Notice of formation of New Da Tong Realty LLC. Art. of Org. filed w. Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/18/2013. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, C/O William X. Zou, Esq., 136-20 38 Ave., Suite 10D, Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

SECURITY FENCE OF NEW YORK LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 6/6/13. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 56-10 Nurge Ave., Maspeth, NY 11378. General Purposes.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: UPTOWN CREATIVE, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/18/2013. Office location: New York 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, 86 BROADWAY, GARDENS CITY PARK, NY 11040. Purpose: Souvenir.

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533 48th LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/26/13. Office in Queens County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 533 48th LLC, 25-19 Borden Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101. Purpose: General.

BRADDOCK INDIA KITCHEN LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 06/11/2013. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 239-17 Braddock Ave, Bellerose, NY 11426. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: DeUrn LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/30/2013. 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 C/O UNITED STATES CORPORATION AGENTS, INC., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

168 J, LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 4/19/13. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 73-14 178th St., Fresh Meadows, NY 11366. General Purposes.

Notice of formation of 71-37 66th Drive LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/2/2013. Office location, County of Queens. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 71-35 66th Drive, Middle Village, NY 11379. Purpose: any lawful act.

Notice of Qualification of BRICKMAN 48TH AVE LIC LLC Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/15/13. Office location: Queens County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 05/28/13. Princ. office of LLC: 30-02 48th Ave., Long Island, NY 11101. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Brickman Associates, Attn: Steven H. Klein, 712 Fifth Ave., 6th Fl., NY, NY 10019. DE addr. of LLC: c/o Corporation Service Co., 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of the State of DE, Div. of Corps., John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: ECOGROWTH HOLDING LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/24/2013. Office location: New York 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, 401 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, NY 10013. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION of 2 UP LLC. Article of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/22/2013. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The Post Office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon her is C/O the LLC 136-20 38th Avenue, Ste. 11G, Flushing NY 11354. Purpose of LLC: to engage in any lawful act or activity. Street address of Principal business location is: 7-15 119 Street, College Point, NY 11355.

NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 1/18/13, bearing Index Number NC-000829-12/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 the right to assume the name of Ahdeera Rhea Persaud. My present name is Sereena Anna Persaud aka Indira Roxanne Persaud, aka Indira R. Persaud. My present address is 8910 Vanderveer St., Queens Village, NY 11427. My place of birth is Guyana. My date of birth is January 19, 1966.

CAD LEE LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 5/2/13. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Kwong L. Lee, Manager, 45-24 216th St., Bayside, NY 11361. General Purposes.

Notice of Formation of FX HOLDING LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/9/12. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: F&T Group, 136-20 38th Ave., 12th Fl., Flushing, NY 11354, Attn: Earle Tockman, Esq. Purpose: any lawful activity.

21 LINDEN PLACE LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 5/3/2013. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 10702 Jamaica Ave., Richmond Hill, NY 11418. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: ASTORIA OWNERS LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/02/13. 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, 43 West 47th Street, Suite 203, New York, New York 10036. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

DAC LEE LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 5/2/13. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Kwong L. Lee, Manager, 45-24 216th St., Bayside, NY 11361. General Purposes.

GANZO MOVING, LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/1/12. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Alfredo Tepale, 108-47 42nd Ave., 1st Fl., Corona, NY 11368. General Purposes.

Notice of Qualification of 3JS MANAGEMENT, LLC Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/26/13. Office location: Queens County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 06/25/13. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Urban American Mgmt., Attn: Jana Schmidt, Esq., 590 56th St., West New York, NJ 07093. DE addr. of LLC: Corporation Service Co., 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State for the State of DE, John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

BEACHWALK LLC App. for Auth. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 7/12/2013. LLC was organized in CT on 6/7/2013. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to 18 Nawthorne Rd., Old Greenwich, CT 06870, which is also the principal business location as well as the required office in CT. Cert. of Org. filed with SSCT, State Capitol, Rm 104, Hartford, CT 06106. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of DARALIZ REALTY LLC, a domestic or foreign Limited Liability Company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/08/2013. NY Office location: Queens County, SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC service upon him/ her to the LLC, 183-79 Liberty Avenue, St. Albans, NY 11412. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Hillside Hotel LLC Arts of Org. filed with SSNY on 05/15/2013. Office in Queens County. SSNY has been designated service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Singh Harjinder, 74-35 Grand Ave., Elmhurst, NY 11373. Any lawful purpose.

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SQ page 48 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS Index No. 9834/2012 Date of Filing: 5/9/2012 Plaintiff designates Queens County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon County in which premises are situated. SUMMONS Tax Lien Foreclosure Block: 10161; Lot: 30 a/k/a 104-52 164th Street NYCTL 2011-A TRUST and THE Call BANK718-205-8000 OF NEW YORK MELLON as To Advertise Collateral Agent and Custodian, Plaintiffs, -against- THE HOLY TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHRIST INC., ADMINISTRATOR OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, COMMISSIONER OF LABOR – NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, TANYA WARTERS, CITY OF NEW YORK ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD, “John Doe No. 1” through “John Doe No. 100” inclusive, the names of the last 100 defendants being unknown to plaintiff, it being intended to designate fee owners, tenants or occupants of the tax lien premises and/or persons or parties having or claiming an interest in or a lien upon the subject property, if the aforesaid individual defendants are living, and if any or all of said individual defendants be dead, their heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, committees, devisees, legatees, and the assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest of them, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by, through, or against the said defendants named as a class, of any right, title, or interest in or lien upon the premises described in the complaint herein, Defendants. To the above named Defendants: You are hereby summoned to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. Notice of Nature of Action and Relief Sought. The Object of the above entitled action is to foreclose a Tax Lien in the original Tax Lien Principal Balance of $150,823.04 with interest as described in a certain Tax Lien Certificate dated November 16, 2011 and recorded in the Office of the City Register for the Borough of Queens, County of Queens, on November 23, 2011 in City Register File Number (“CRFN”) 2011000408634 upon premises described as follows: ADDRESS: 104-52 164th Street BLOCK: 10161 LOT: 30 COUNTY: Queens The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Tax Lien described above. Plaintiff designates Queens County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the county where the Property being foreclosed upon is located. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the Plaintiff who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you may lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and complaint and protect your property. Sending a payment to the Plaintiff will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: May 7, 2012 New York, New York THE LAW OFFICE OF THOMAS P.MALONE, PLLC By: Thomas P. Malone, Esq., Attorneys for Plaintiffs, 60 East 42nd Street, Suite 1540, New York, New York 10165, Ph: (212) 867-0500 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing summons is being served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Court dated July 2, 2013 and filed along with the supporting papers in the Queens County Clerk’s Office

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LEGAL NOTICES

SUPREME COURT QUEENS COUNTY MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF KEVIN WONG, GUARDIAN OF THE PERSON AND PROPERTY FOR SAl KWAN WONG, AN INCAPACITATED PERSON INDEX NO. 20800/05 Pursuant to an Order of this Court dated July 9, 2013 by Hon. Lee A. Mayersohn, a Justice of this Court, an Application to Sell the Premises at 85-60 261st Street, Floral Park, New York being a plot 40’ X 100’ will be made on the 13th day of August, 2013 at 9:30 A.M. at I.A. Part 20 of the Supreme Court at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New York 11435. Said Property is presently under Contract, subject to the approval of the Court for the price of $660,000.00. CONTACT ALFRED POLIZZOTTO, III, ESQ. OF POLIZZOTTO & POLIZZOTTO, LLC, ATTORNEY FOR THE GUARDIAN AT 6911 18TH AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11204, TEL. NO. (718) 232-1250

Jireh 1 LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/20/12. Office in Queens County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 13511 221st St Suite 1, Laurelton, NY 11413. Purpose: General. Notice of Formation of Kedar Capital Management, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/21/13. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: National Corporate Research, Ltd., 10 E. 40th St., 10th Fl., NY, NY 10016, the registered agent upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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continued from page 18 Department of Education spokeswoman Marge Feinberg said the two buses with issues in Queens were checked and the situation has been rectified. “We have arranged for inspectors to check them in the morning,” she said in an email. “Buses Q320 and Q337 were inspected in late July and the airconditioning systems were found to be in working order. W hen a repor t of non-f u nct ion i ng or i nadequ ate ai r-

conditioning system is received, the vehicle is scheduled to be seen by an inspector. If the system is not working properly, it is normally taken out of service and a replacement bus is ordered.” But Barnett-Andrea said she believes the city just doesn’t care about her son and others in special education programs. “I think they’re discriminating,” she said. “This is too important. Doctors don’t sign notes because they have nothQ ing better to do.”

Johnnie Stevens, co-founder of Parents to Improve Student Transportation, holds a protest sign as a school bus pulls into the Logan Bus Company yard on Atlantic Avenue Monday PHOTO BY DOMENICK RAFTER afternoon.

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OLD SIDE Charming 1 Family Colonial Mint Raised Ranch on 40x100, on 40x100, New Kitchen w/ Ultra mint 4 BR Colonial, House redone Stainless Steel Appliances and 3 BRs, 1 Bath, New Hardwood Flrs, New Centrail Air, Full 4 years ago, 4 new full baths, New New Cabinets, Full Bsmnt, LR w/ LAJJA P. Unfinished Bsmnt, 1 Car kit, fireplace, In-ground heated pool, Fireplace, New Bathrooms, MARFATIA Garage. Asking $549K Broker/Owner stucco & pavers front & back. 3 BRs, 2 Full Baths. $449K

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