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State senators try for tough gun control laws Sen. Gianaris’ bills complement Sen. Peralta’s 15 gun proposals by Josey Bartlett Associate Editor

tate Sen. Mike Gianaris (D-Astoria) plans to propose five gun control bills this week in an effor t with other Democratic state senators to stop gun violence. New York State is the fourth toughest state on gun control, Gianaris said, but these bills would close many gaps and make the state No. 1. The theater shooting in Colorado and the mass murder of Sikhs in Wisconsin has many politicians taking a look at gun legislation. Gianaris began working with the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, which ranks each state according to the strength of its gun control laws, after the Colorado shooting on July 20. Additionally, New York City has seen a 12 percent uptick in gun violence in the year to date, spurring Gianaris to introduce this package. “The recent rash of gun violence makes clear that enough is enough. It is long past time to improve our gun laws and New York should lead the way,” Gianaris said. However, gun control bills have not had an easy go in the Republican-majority state Senate. “Now is the time — and the issue — to put politics aside,” said state Sen. Jose Peralta (D-East Elmhurst), who is the sponsor of

Queens state senators Jose Peralta, left, and Mike Gianaris have gun FILE PHOTOS control legislation pending in the Senate. 15 bills pertaining to gun control in the state Senate. “In 2010 the Republican Party took control and it became very, very difficult. Any bill with remnants of gun control was shoved into some committee that was never going to see light of day,” he said. Peralta has long pushed for microstamping, which would put serial numbers on ammunition. Mayor Bloomberg supports the bill; however, it hasn’t moved in the Senate. Nevertheless, Peralta is trying a new tac-

tic with what he calls common-sense legislation. The senator said three relatively new bills will gather bipartisan support. One is a measure to strip the mentally ill of guns. It has passed in the Assembly during the last four years and has NRA backing. He also sponsored legislation that requires people to renew their gun licenses every five years and get a background check when purchasing ammunition. “The Senate Republicans can live with this. It won’t be such a heavy lift,” he said.

Gianaris’ new bills will complement these proposed laws, by targeting areas where the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence says the state is lacking. The center evaluates states on legislation curbing firearm trafficking, promoting child safety, banning assault weapons, strengthening background checks and restricting guns in most public places. States can earn up to 100 points in their annual evaluation. California has the highest ranking with 81 points. New York is fourth best with 62. “New York is still pretty strong, but has room for improvement,” Gianaris said. His laws, if passed, would help elevate New York to the highest spot. One of the five bills would restrict people to buying no more than one firearm a month. Another would establish a universal background check even for transactions with private sellers. Thirdly, prospective purchasers would be required to earn a firearm safety certificate through taking a class. Also, the legislative package would impose a 10-day waiting period, which the state senator said could possibly deter emotionally disturbed individuals from committing impulsive acts of violence. continued on page 16

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Local Sikhs shocked by temple massacre Leader of Richmond Hill center lost uncle in Wisconsin attack by Domenick Rafter Associate Editor

An NYPD vehicle sat conspicuously on the corner of 118th Street and 97th Avenue in Richmond Hill as the sun rose Monday morning. On the front steps of the ornate building on the corner, uniformed cops stood guard, glancing to their left and to their right. There was no specific threat to the building which houses the city’s largest gurdwara — the name Sikhs give to their houses of worship — but the day after a gunman opened fire at a gurdwara outside Milwaukee, Wis., the police were taking no chances. “The NYPD is increasing coverage in and around Sikh temples in New York City today, including the deployment of Critical Response Vehicles, as a precaution in the wake of the Wisconsin shooting,” the police said in a statement Sunday night. “There is no known threat against Sikh temples in New York City; however, the coverage is being put in place out of an abundance of caution.” The attack, allegedly perpetrated by a former soldier with ties to white supremacist groups more than a thousand miles away, sent shockwaves through the Sikh community in Queens, home to one of the largest concentrations of Sikhs in the country. There are only about 500,000 Sikhs in the United States, making it a small close-knit community where many know each other, and the members of the Wisconsin gurdwara are familiar to some in Richmond Hill, which is home to more than 15,000 Sikhs. Mohan Singh Khatra, the newly minted chairman of the Sikh Cultural Society, lost his uncle, Suveg Singh, in the shooting.

Mayor Mike Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Ray Kelly visit the Sikh Cultural Center in Richmond Hill on Monday, one day after six Sikhs were gunned down while attending services in a PHOTO BY DOMENICK RAFTER temple outside Milwaukee, Wis. “I just spoke to him [this weekend],” Khatra said. “I feel really sad. I will never see him again.” Khatra traveled to Wisconsin this week for his uncle’s funeral and said he had planned to visit his family there even

before the shooting. On Monday, Mayor Mike Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly visited the Sikh Cultural Center in Richmond Hill to offer condolences to Khatra and the community and discuss security. “[This goes] against everything that New York is all about and this remains a city where people of every nationality live in harmony, and where people of every faith worship in freedom, and that’s essential to who we are as New Yorkers,” Bloomberg said outside the gurdwara on Monday. Gurdev Singh Kang, president of the Sikh Cultural Society, said the NYPD responded immediately to local gurdwaras after the attack in Wisconsin. “They have met their obligation to protect New York City,” he said. “NYPD, they came right over here and went to other area temples and we feel safe and we feel the confidence in our NYPD.” The police officer wounded in the attack, Lt. Brian Murphy of the Oak Creek, Wis. police department, also has connections locally. Murphy, who suffered multiple gunshot wounds but is expected to survive, is a Brooklyn native and the brother of a recently retired NYPD officer. The advocacy group Sikhs for Justice is planning on making a $10,000 donation to Murphy’s recovery to thank him. “Brian Murphy is the one that came into harm’s way,” said Gurpatwant Pannun, legal advisor for Sikhs for Justice who has a law firm in Jackson Heights. “Had it not been for Brian Murphy, God forbid, there would have been many more lives lost.” The massacre brought to the surface a common problem among relations with the Sikh community, who are often continued on page 28

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Residents: Explosion hits alleged drug den Say they’ve been complaining to cops repeatedly, with no resolution by AnnMarie Costella Assistant Editor

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Precinct, was standing near Uhl, but they did not make eye contact. “He knows who I am,” Uhl said citing her numerous complaints. “We thought the drugs were outside the building, not inside,” Pascale said, to which Uhl just shook her head. John Cerverizzo Jr., who lives nearby and was standing at least six storefronts away from the fire near the corner of the block, was given a

summons for standing too close to the scene. Others who were standing much closer to the fire-damaged building were not ticketed. “They won’t catch the drug dealers, but they will give me a ticket for standing on the corner,” Cerverizzo said as he held his pink summons. “She told me I was obstructing justice.” Daniel Iannacci, who grew up in

the neighborhood, was standing in the doorway of his apartment watching the FDNY survey the scene. “We’ve been complaining about the drugs for a year and a half,” he said. “It’s systematic. It’s non-stop. They’re squatters. They go in there and they do whatever they do. It’s not like this is something new. The Police Department has been here before. The Fire Department has been here before.” Q

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A fire Friday at 106-10 Rockaway Blvd. in Ozone Park started with an explosion, according to nearby residents. They say the long-abandoned building has been a haven for drug addicts and squatters, and they are not surprised by what happened. Joanne Uhl, 71, who lives next door to where the alleged explosion occurred, said she heard the blast, and judging by the unsavory characters she says visit the vacant building, it was bound to happen sooner or later. “Boom! Then we heard all the glass shatter,” Uhl said. “I thought, good, I hope somebody’s in there. Those drug dealers have been coming up and down and those cops tell us we can’t do anything.” The NYPD and FDNY were still on the scene about one hour later as residents had come out of their apartments to watch the drama unfold in front of the two-story building, which, they said, housed Better Homes Depot real estate firm up until about two years ago.

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Cops arrest suspect in casino robbery Briarwood man nabbed in Poconos by Domenick Rafter Associate Editor

A Queens man accused of robbing Resorts World New York City Casino in June has been caught far from home. Kevin Lides, 23, of 80-08 135 St. in Briarwood was arrested on July 31 in Monroe County, Pa. and was extradited to New York on charges that he robbed the casino on June 29. The robbery occurred around 4:30 p.m at a time when the casino was busy. Lides is accused of making off with $63,000 after approaching a second-floor cashier in the casino and handing her a note threatening to kill her if she did not comply. She then handed over the cash in a plastic bag and he left the casino. “The defendant is accused of brazenly walking into a crowded casino on a Friday afternoon and demanding money,” said District Attorney Richard Brown. “The odds of getting away with such an alleged crime were stacked against him, and his long overdue arrest proves the old adage: you can run but you cannot hide.”

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An unidentified woman’s body with nearly two dozen stab wounds was found in the attic of a home on the service road of the Van Wyck Expressway in Richmond Hill last weekend. Police were responding to a call of a foul odor inside a home at 97-26 Van Wyck Expressway, located on the expressway’s southbound service road, shortly before noon on Saturday, Aug. 4 when they discovered the body wrapped in plastic in a container in the attic of the home. According to police, the house was the same one where a 32-year-old man committed suicide on July 20. An NYPD source said the call about the foul odor that led cops to the body was made by the brother of the suicide victim who had gone to the house to collect the deceased man’s belongings. The woman whose body was found is described as being between 5 feet, 3 inches and 5 feet, 9 inches tall and having

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Combating gun violence e said it two weeks ago after the massacre at a movie theater in Colorado, and we’re saying it again today after the massacre at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin: We need more gun control, and now is the time to get it enacted. We’re not talking about banning all firearms, busting into people’s houses to seize the ones they already own or doing anything else that would be a genuine violation of the Second Amendment. But like the other liberties granted by our Constitution, the right to keep and bear arms is not absolute. Even the National Rifle Association, which continues to get in the way of many sensible gun control measures, agrees that some are warranted and allowable. In the state Senate, Sen. Jose Peralta (D-East Elmhurst) has 15 gun control measures pending, but the Republican leadership doesn’t seem interested in passing any of them. It can’t even allow microstamping, the marking of individual rounds with serial numbers that would allow them to be traced. Prompted by the Colorado killings and the 12 percent spike in shootings the city has seen so far this

year, fellow Queens Sen. Mike Gianaris (D-Astoria) is introducing five more bills this week. His proposals include better background checks, mandatory training of all gun buyers, a 10-day wait on weapons purchases that might prevent some impulse killings and a requirement that dealers report all firearm sales to the state Division of Criminal Justice Services within 24 hours. These are all measures supported by the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, the nation’s premier firearms control advocacy group. And they all seem worthy of discussion on the Senate floor. But, as Mayor Bloomberg frequently points out, it’s national measures that are really needed, because most of the gun murders committed in the city are done with weapons purchased in other states and then smuggled in. The mayor has challenged President Obama and Mitt Romney to each come up with a plan to combat gun violence, and neither has responded adequately. How many more massacres will it take before the nation has a serious conversation about what new laws could be effective and constitutional at the same time? We would hope zero, but we fear that’s not the case.

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DOT: the Dunces of Transportation e understand that the city Department of Transportation has a tremendous job to do in keeping the streets well-maintained in all five boroughs. But some of what the DOT does is just so dopey it defies belief. Since mid-July, for example, the stretch of Woodhaven Boulevard that splits Forest Park, Glendale, Forest Hills, Kew Gardens and Woodhaven all meet, has been a disaster. The DOT is repaving, which is great, but the way it’s been going about the job, the street has been without lines for days. On a major boulevard with plenty of curves, that creates major angst at the least. People race along Woodhaven and cut across lanes even when they are marked — lately it’s just been a madhouse. Meanwhile, about 20 or so blocks to the north, the agency has denied a civic request to reduce speed limits on tiny side streets like 62nd Drive, where anyone but a teenager or other maniac can tell you that going 25 mph is too fast. Instead it posted a mobile speed sign noting that the limit on Woodhaven is 30. Except for the couple days it inexplicably said it was 35. The DOT doesn’t even know the speed limit? Really? And it can’t see that the speed limit on big boulevards should differ from that on side streets? This agency needs a shift in thinking.

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over the Queensboro Bridge also pay $2.25? That’s only fair. Mayor Bloomberg wants to impose tolls on the bridges, but the power to do that lies in Albany, and most legislators — including my state senator, Toby Stavisky — cave in to the auto lobby and oppose it. They say they want more MTA revenue streams, but block the best way to get them, which makes them hypocrites. Some claim that tolls will create traffic jams leading to the bridges, but an E-Z pass system will prevent that. Currently, New York has a patchwork system where all tunnels and some bridges have tolls. All bridges crossing the East River must be tolled. No more free rides for drivers. Richard Reif Flushing

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Dear Editor: Last week I opened the New York Post and read an article about the possibility of Walmart opening a store in the newly proposed Willets West development. Republican New York City Councilman Dan Halloran said that Walmart would be a welcome addition to Queens. He said “Generally, advertised prices on groceries and other consumer products at Walmart are below retail prices in other stores.” I completely disagree with Councilman Halloran. Walmart is not a welcome addition to Queens and New York City. Walmart has a history of being anti-union, and their low wages and employee benefits are concerning. Their discounted prices are achieved on the backs of their employees. Big box stores need to pay their employees a living wage and offer comprehensive benefits to them and their families. We should not sacrifice our mom-and-pop

It’s the public’s choice II Dear Editor: “Ban anti-gay Chick-fil-A” (Letters, Aug. 2) was disappointing. The fact of both Councilman Danny Dromm and 2013 mayoral wannabe and City Council Speaker Christine Quinn calling on New York University to shut down their Chick-f il-A franchise was an attempt to score points with gay, lesbian and extreme liberal supporters, many of whom are campaign contributors. Their rationale is based upon the owner’s political beliefs — which I also disagree with. New Yorkers face a 9 percent unemployment rate, with an additional 7 percent who have given up looking, future multibillion-dollar municipal budget shortfalls, a growing $65-billion-dollar long-term debt and long-term pension funding shortfalls in the billions — along with critical issues in education, housing, transportation, public safety and the environment, just to name a few. A future mayor and City Council should clearly have more important issues to deal with than going after Chick-fil-A. Customers purchase these products under no coercion. How disappointing to see that progressive liberals like Quinn and Dromm are throwing their lot in with the Moral Majority social police and politically extreme conservatives who attempt to use government rules, regulations and the threat of boycotts to impose their own moral values on others. For those who don’t like the Chick-fil-A’s owner’s political beliefs, please feel free to purchase a competitor’s product. Don’t deny others the opportunity to dine on some good grub. Larry Penner Great Neck, LI

stores, the backbone of our community, in order to accommodate big box stores such as Walmart and Target. We need to be encouraging manufacturing jobs to return to the United States. Companies like Walmart have only helped to ship those jobs overseas. It is time for the 19th Council District to have a council member who is in touch with middle-class voters. The economic damage that Walmart would have on small businesses is completely unacceptable. If elected to the City Council I would fight every day to block companies such as Walmart from entering our community. Matthew Silverstein Democratic candidate for the 19th CD Bayside

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try to stop them from doing business. Since the mayor tolerates the company, is he hateful? Why does Mr. Dromm not condemn the national group of black clergy who spoke out against gay marriage? Could the answer to the last question be that it would be politically incorrect? If Mr. Dromm feels he has to dictate morality to others, I suggest he resign his position on the City Council and become a minister. Lenny Rodin Forest Hills

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Legionnaires’ contained at LaGuardia College Students and faculty warned about pneumonia-like bacteria by Josey Bartlett

tem off, flushed it out to rid it of any sediment, and then boiled and chlorinated the water. The cleaning ended over the weekend, but the school LaGuardia Community College students received an email on Aug. 2 notifying them of a potentially danger- will continue to monitor the water system, according to ous outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease, a type of lung Lyddon. “We are following the right steps and people aren’t in infection. The bacteria Legionella grows naturally in hot water, danger,” she said. Although the disease can result in death in 5 to 30 according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and that’s exactly what happened at the commu- percent of the cases, according to the CDC, it’s fairly nity college when the bacteria infiltrated Building C’s difficult to contract. Most individuals who come in contact with the bacteria do not fall hot water system. ill. Also, the bacteria does not The city Department of Health spread from person to person. contacted the school in June, statIndividuals must directly breathe ing that two school employees had don’t feel threatened.” in the Legionella bacteria, which contracted the vir us between — Luis Munoz, is carried in mist or water vapor. August 2011 and June 2012. OutLaGuardia Community College student Prospective student Kimberly breaks usually occur in the sumRose was “a little concerned” by mer and fall; however, the exact the repor ts, but not deter red time of the incidents were not released to the administration. Annually, 8,000 to from her intentions to enroll for the fall. “I’ll just carry a lot of hand sanitizer,” she said on Aug. 3. 18,000 people are hospitalized with Legionnaires’ disLGCC student Luis Munoz also wasn’t worried by ease, according to the CDC. The condition and names of the two employees are the news after receiving the email on Aug. 2. “I won’t be affected in any way,” he said. “I don’t feel unknown, according to LGCC spokeswoman Susan Lyddon. “The New York City Department of Health does not threatened.” He said the email explained how the bacterial infecrelease that information, so we don’t know,” Lyddon tion is contracted, and the symptoms and likelihood of said. However, the school sprang into action. The institu- falling ill from it. Symptoms include high fever, chills, a cough, muscle tion hired Olmsted Environmental Services, a Garrison, NY-based industrial hygiene and safety company, to aches and headaches. However, antibiotics taken at first conduct tests identifying the bacteria. Then in coopera- signs of detection usually kill the bacteria, according to Q tion with the DOH the school turned the hot water sys- CDC literature. Associate Editor

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A group of grade-school students walked passed LaGuardia Community College. College students enrolled and planning enrollment on Aug. 3 PHOTO BY JOSEY BARTLETT didn’t seem concerned by the outbreak.

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Wanted: One-armed bandit Police are searching for a man with one arm who stole a package from the front porch of a house in Woodhaven last month. On the afternoon of July 23, UPS delivered the package to a residence on 94th Street near 86th Avenue and left it on the porch. A couple of minutes later, a silver minivan pulled over across the street. A man exited the vehicle after several minutes, walked up to the house, opened the

gate and swiped the package from the front porch. A photo of the suspect, above, was captured by a surveillance camera on the home. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit tips by logging onto nypdcrimestoppers.com, or by texting 274637 (CRIMES), then entering TIP577. All tips are strictly confidential.

The three announced candidates for the 15th State Senate District are either opposed to rumored legislative pay raises next year or say there are far more important things to worry about before any such vote should even take place. State senators and Assembly members now receive $79,000 per year, one of the highest rates in the country. They also receive $171 per day for expenses when the part-time Legislature is in session. Legislators have not had a pay increase since 1999, and talk out of Albany is that a bill increasing them to $100,000 — which would be the highest in the nation — could come up in January following November’s elections. Juan Reyes, the candidate backed by the Queens Republican Party, last week called the plan “an outrage” in a statement issued by his campaign. “All around New York State, people are suffering,” Reyes stated. “And now Albany’s part-time legislators have the nerve to plan raising their own pay to

$100,000 a year or more.” Jessica Proud, spokeswoman for Reyes’ GOP primary opponent, Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park), says he shares the sentiment “Councilman Ulrich is opposed to pay raises, particularly as Queens families are struggling during diff icult economic times.” Ulrich and Reyes are vying for their party’s nomination in a primary scheduled for Sept. 13. The Ulrich camp also tweaked incumbent Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach) for voting for a pay increase during his tenure in the City Council. Addabbo, asked about the issue on a visit to the Chronicle’s offices, said the talk about such a vote still is just talk at this point. “There are r umors going on,” he acknowledged. “But before I would even consider a vote on that there has to be a vote on the state’s minimum wage, on hydrofracking, on campaign f inance reform. I think people right now care less about rumors than issues that directly Q affect them.”

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Diverse communities stand against crime 102nd Precinct’s ‘Night Out’ in Forest Park features food, games Police, fire and emergency medical workers unveil the national 9/11 flag in the basketball courts at PS 232 in Lindenwood during the 106th Precinct’s annual Night Out Against Crime PHOTOS BY DOMENICK RAFTER

Lindenwood plays host to ‘Night Out’ Members of the Sikh Cultural Center in Richmond Hill brought a flavor of their culture to the 102nd Precinct’s Night Out Against Crime, serving authentic Indian cuisine alongside the trademark PHOTOS BY DOMENICK RAFTER American summer food — hot dogs.

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People slowly trickled into the Buddy Memorial plaza at the intersection of Park Lane South and Myrtle Avenue in Richmond Hill on Tuesday night for the 102nd Precinct’s annual Night Out Against Crime as the sun sunk lower below the canopy of Forest Park’s eponymous trees. By 7 p.m., a diverse crowd had packed into the plaza, where the smell of barbecue and Indian food mixed with the beats of The Wanted and Katy Perry coming from the 92.3 FM radio station van that had come to offer giveaways and games to partygoers. Children were treated to a bounce house.

Ed Wendell, President of the Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association with Carol Lacks of the Kew Gardens Improvement Association.

Besides the hot dogs grilled up by NYPD officers, the Sikh Cultural Center offered the attendees a buffet of authentic Indian food, a homage to the cultural diversity of the 102nd Precinct’s neighborhoods, which include Woodhaven, Richmond Hill, Kew Gardens and part of Ozone Park. Around the plaza, elected officials including Assembly members Mike Simanowitz (D-Electchester) and Mike Miller (D-Woodhaven) as well as Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz (D-Forest Hills) chatted with constituents. Representatives of state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach) and Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (D-Middle VilQ lage) also were in attendance.

Assemblyman Mike Simanowitz, left, with 102nd Precinct Community Council President Lachman Budhai.

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“Oh wow.” The exclamation of surprise and awe could be heard echoing across the basketball courts next to PS 232 in Lindenwood on Tuesday evening as police, fire and EMT workers unfurled the national 9/11 flags during the 106th Precinct’s Night Out Against Crime events. The flag, which was found in tatters near Ground Zero after the Sept. 11 attacks, traveled the country visiting the sites of national tragedies including tornado-ravaged Greensburg, Kan. and Columbine High School. Attendees listened to Firef ighter Jimmy Sands of Engine 331 in Howard Beach tell the history of the flag. The Night Out Against Crime events in the schoolyard of Lindenwood’s PS 232 included ice cream and Mamita’s Ices, whose warehouse is on Liberty Avenue and 101st Q Street, steps from the 106th Precinct.

Attendees were treated to a performance by dancers from Jayden’s Dance Center of Ozone Park.

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Members of the 106th Precinct’s Auxiliary Unit line up for a photo at their table in the school during the National Night Out Against Crime PHOTO BY TERRY NUSSPICKEL events.

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Church squatters run out of rights Marshall evicts women who had made Q’boro Hill their home for 14 months by Andrew Benjamin Chronicle Contributor

The tale of two squatters living at Queensboro Hill Community Church has finally come to an end. On Tuesday afternoon, City Marshall Edward Guida served an eviction notice to squatters Mary and Judy, who have asked that their last names not be printed, after months of legal wrangling to have them removed. They can now be arrested for criminal trespassing if they try to re-enter the property. Friends Mary and Judy, and their dog, Patrick, had been evicted from their apartment for not paying rent and appealed to officials at the church to stay there temporarily. Temporarily became 14 months. According to New York law, squatter’s rights begin to apply after 30 days of occupation. Police have no authority to remove squatters, and they can only be removed if the landlords go to court to settle the issue. Mary, 52, worked part-time cleaning the church for a while, and members had no problem allowing the two to stay in the street-level fellowship room with its stage, bathroom and kitchen — for a while. Judy, 64, has many medical issues including rheumatoid arthritis, says she needs knee replacement and has undergone a corneal transplant. Patrick is her companion. Guida said that he deals with many squat-

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Joe Illigasch, who is a churchgoer in the 35-member congregation, took the lead to get the women removed. He said the legal fees amounted to $2,000, not counting the cost to the church of changing the locks. Despite the drama that has unfolded in the

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Kiwanis brings seats to park A dozen benches at Queens Botanical Garden repaired by Domenick Rafter Associate Editor

Surround by the colorful flora and horticulture that creates an oasis in the chaotic, densely populated neighborhood of Flushing, the Queens Botanical Gardens is a popular place to just get away and relax. But until recently, places to sit in the gardens were few and far between. The benches in the park have begun to rot away and break and the funds to replace them are scarce. Enter the Kiwanis Club. Dino Bono of the Kiwanis Club’s Howard Beach chapter said they came up with the idea to f ind the resources to repair the benches. “Many of the benches were old and broken,” he said. “We thought this would be a great project for us.” Bono, with the help of John Stahl from the Glendale chapter of the Kiwanis Club, spearheaded the repairs to a dozen benches in the gardens. Bono said it costs about $75 to repair each bench and it took a few weeks to restore them all. “We received a lot of help from other clubs and organizations,” Bono said. Other Kiwanis clubs from Western Queens helped out in the work, and a

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More flooding in Fresh Meadows Neighborhood overwhelmed by surge of stormwater last week by Liz Rhoades Managing Editor

The rainstorm on Aug. 1 lasted only a couple of hours but that was plenty of time to once again flood a Fresh Meadows neighborhood. The area is no stranger to flooding. The outdated, overtaxed sewers, combined with hilly terrain, are a recipe for danger. At least four major floods have been reported since 1975, with a couple of lesser ones over the years. Jim Gallagher, president of the Fresh Meadows Homeowners Civic Association, has been pushing for sewer improvements for years. He said in 2010 the city Department of Environmental Protection initiated a $500,000 flow monitor study but that he is still waiting for the results. “We can’t sustain this anymore,” Gallagher said. “They are adding two hotels and possibly a third to the area. It’s too much.” The DEP says the sewer system can only handle three-quarters of an inch of rain an hour, and last week’s storm just was too much. City Councilman Jim Gennaro (D-Fresh Meadows) said that ironically, he was to meet with a DEP off icial a day after the storm, but the agency had to cancel. “They set it up,” Gennaro said. “We want to know what they are going to do. The $500,000 study should yield important information on

This house on 67th Avenue in Fresh Meadows got hit hard from stormwater that flooded the basement. A fast-moving rainstorm deposited over two inches of rain in the area last week. PHOTO BY LIZ RHOADES

where the capacity has to be expanded.” The councilman added that the agency was still testing areas last October and since then has been going over data. “Last week’s storm highlights how necessary this is to fix the situation,” he said. “The situation is unacceptable.”

For homeowner Jean Demirjian, who has lived at 175-08 67 Ave. for 48 years, the stress and aggravation over her flooded house are almost overwhelming. “When I saw how hard it was raining, I immediately moved my car to higher ground,” Demirjian said. “I’ve

lost two cars parked in the garage before.” She’s been previously flooded in 1975, 2007 and 2008. This time, there was three feet of water in her garage and two feet in the basement. “My oil burner is ruined and my washing machine doesn’t work,” Demirjian said. She is so used to the process that she didn’t hesitate to call a restoration company to clean out the basement and prevent mold from forming. “I don’t know how much it will cost and some won’t be covered by insurance,” the homeowner said. “I just can’t do it myself.” She noted that a DEP representative came around last Thursday with forms for her to fill out. “I told her, ‘Why bother? I’ve done this three times before and it doesn’t get us anything,’” Demirjian said. She heard that a neighbor around the corner on Utopia Parkway got five feet of water and across the street, the Utopia Jewish Center at 64-61 Utopia Parkway got three feet of water in the basement. Jewish center workers on Thursday were busy mopping up some of the remains in the basement ballroom. The wall-to-wall carpeting in the hall squished underfoot. One of the cleanup crew said the Jewish center’s Sunday school, next door, was continued on page 32

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Even her cousin’s being Queens County Democratic chairman does not appear to have spared Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (D-Middle Village) from party discipline. Crowley will be unable to run to retain her position as a district leader in the 38th Assembly District after party off icials succeeded in challenging enough signatures on her nominating petitions. Her cousin, Joe Crowley (D-Queens and the Bronx), also is the congressman representing the 7th District. The move is the second major political setback Crowley has been dealt by party leadership since she lost her primary challenge to party-supported Grace Meng in the race for the 6th Congressional District. Within a week of coming a distant third behind Meng in the June 26 primary, Crowley saw Council Speaker Christine Quinn hack her district’s discretionary funding by more than $286,000 for fiscal year 2013, dropping her to second-to-last

among all council members. Elizabeth Crowley was running unopposed when the challenges were filed. Her spokesman, Eric Yun, said the councilwoman was taking a philosophical view. “Her first priority right now is being a City Council member,” Yun told the Chronicle. “The district leader position is a voluntary one, which consists largely of helping other Democrats in the district. Challenging petitions is part of the democratic process.” Yun said no one has made any claims that there was any fraud on the part of the campaign, and that Crowley can keep busy enough with things such as the paid sick days bill that has popular support in the council but is opposed by Quinn and Mayor Bloomberg. Michael Reich, executive secretary for the Queens County Democratic Party, said the situation is one of Crowley’s creation. “She didn’t submit enough signatures,” he said. He said Crowley would have to go through the normal process to secure support for council renomination next year. Q

Funds from new scratch-off lottery game State Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bayside) is hoping a little bit of luck will befall legislation he just introduced that would help fund nonprofit community organizations through dedicated proceeds from a new scratch-off lottery game. Avella says that “draconian” state budget cuts, the loss of legislators’ ability to earmark funds for groups in their districts and the lingering downturn in the economy have combined to put “a tremendous burden” on nonprofits. The new source of money for the organizations would be called the Community Grant Fund. “Youth groups, senior centers, cultural organizations and little leagues provide essential services and rely on discretionary funding to survive,” the senator said at an Aug. 3 press conference announcing the legislation. “These groups certainly are not pork. With declining sources of funding these groups need a dedicated Community Grant Fund. My legislation is an innovative way to provide these groups with the funding they desperately need.” Avella noted that since 2010, the state

has banned member item spending, and he said that loss, combined with cuts in regular budget allocations and reductions in private funding since the recession, means that vital organizations are unable to get the dollars they need to serve the community. He was joined at the press conference by leaders of several such groups. “I am involved with numerous not-forprofit organizations, and one has already been dissolved after 35 years, and others are on the ropes,” said Jim Trent, president of the Queens County Farm Museum, located in Floral Park. “The governor does not understand the dire consequences of going three years with no state support. “The not-for-profits are an important quality of life factor in education, culture, seniors support, health, etcetera. There needs to be an acknowledgment by government of the important role not-for-profits play in the life of the community and a strategy designed to keep these groups from folding. Sen. Avella’s bill may well be the Q solution we are all seeking.” — Peter C. Mastrosimone

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germent, second-degree assault and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, District Attorney Richard Brown said. Mawahib Elbahi, 31, was standing in front of her apartment on 31st Drive in Astoria on April 20 with her 3-year-old daughter and infant son when a stray bullet allegedly fired by Mata at a group of teens missed its target and hit Elbahi in the shoulder. She was treated and released at a Queens hospital. Mata f aces 25 years in prison if Q convicted.

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Margaret Tucci, 101 Margaret “Marge” Tucci of Howard Beach will turn 101 this month. Born on Aug. 12, 1911 in Virginia, Marge was raised in Brooklyn and now lives in Howard Beach with her sister, Phyllis Digristrina and her neice, who is also named Phyllis. Marge has one son. He is

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Gov. Cuomo signed into law a bill mak- in the communities they love, and of which ing tax abatement programs more accessi- they are an integral part,” Simotas said. Simotas introduced the SCRIE/DRIE ble for seniors and persons with disabilities seamless transition legislation on Feb. 7. on Aug. 2. The bill further connects the Senior Citi- The bill passed in the Assembly on May 9 zen Rent Increase Exemption program and and in the Senate on June 19. For SCRIE eligibility, applicants must the Disabled Rent Increase Exemption by be 62 years of age or requiring cities to creolder, rent an apartate a system in which ment that is regulated benef its received by the Division of under the DRIE proHousing and Comgram are transitioned munity Renewal, to the SCRIE prohave an annual gram seamlessly household income of upon reaching the $29,000 or less, and appropriate age. pay more than oneAdditionally, the bill third of the houseclarifies the eligibility criteria so fewer peo- Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas at a hold’s aggregate disposable income for ple are excluded, seniors’ event last year. rent. Eligible individaccording to AssemPHOTO COURTESY NYS ASSEMBLY uals may apply by blywoman Aravella mailing a completed Simotas (D-Astoria). SCRIE exempts eligible tenants from application and proof of residence to NYC rent increases and gives landlords a tax Department of Finance, SCRIE Exemption, 59 Maiden Lane, 22nd Floor, New break on their real estate taxes. “We must do all we can to help our York, NY 10038 or filing an application Q seniors and neighbors with disabilities stay online at nyc.gov/accessnyc.

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OEM prepares NYC 2012 hurricane guide Preparation considered a key

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STARS meet the Mets The children of the Reach for the STARS! summer program in Howard Beach got a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Citi Field last week. There, they got a behind-the-scenes tour of the facilities, including luxury suites, the press room and the broadcasting room. The children also visited the Mets Clubhouse, where the players warm up, workout, relax and get ready for a game. In addition, the

children sat in the dugout and ran on the field. The tour ended with a stop in the Mets Museum. State Sen. Joe Addabbo helped organized transportation for the chldren to the stadium. Above, the children at the Mets’ original home-run apple outside Citi Field thank Sen. Addabbo for his help.

Hurricane season in New York City officially began on June 1, and the city’s Office of Emergency Management has prepared a guide for residents containing tips on how to prepare for a major storm. “Ready New York: Hurricanes and New York City” offers tips for setting up emergency supply kits; what to have packed and ready in the event of an evacuation; how to secure one’s home and prepare disaster plans; and locations of likely flood zones in the five boroughs. There also is a list of evacuation centers located throughout the city. “Hurricane Irene [in 2011] made New Yorkers confront the dangers of storm surge flooding, high winds and heavy rain that accompany tropical storms,” OEM Commissioner Joseph Bruno said in a statement issued by the office of Queens Borough President Helen Marshall. “Preparation is the key before any emergency,” he said. Marshall said that the city is most vulnerable between August and October. “You cannot prepare for an emergency

after it happens,” she said. Hurricane Irene had been downgraded to a tropical storm by the time it struck the city in August 2011, but it still managed to take down trees, cause power outages and local flooding and leave homes and businesses damaged. City preparations included the complete shutdown of the MTA’s bus and rail service, and the first mandatory residential evacuations in the city’s history. One New York City resident was killed. Jose Sierra, 68, of the Bronx, died when he went to a marina near his home to check on his boat. The guide is available on OEM’s website at nyc.gov/html/oem/html/ready/hurricane_guide.shtml, or by calling 311. It is available in 12 languages, including English, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Bengali, Haitian Creole, Italian, Korean, Polish, Urdu and Yiddish. Residents also can sign up to receive emergency updates online or by email, text or phone messages through the city’s Notify Q NYC program at nyc.gov.notifynyc.

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I hate to say it but school will be soon be open. I hope that you have been shopping your award-winning Woodhaven Business Improvement District — from Dexter Court to 100th Street — for back-to-school bargains. We have great savings available especially on Saturday, Aug. 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. when your WBID will sponsor our “Back-to-School” sales days with live music, face painters and free giveaways — including American flags — all along Jamaica Avenue — courtesy of your store and business owners. So shop and then relax by eating out or ordering in at the many Jamaica Avenue restaurants where the prices are right, the streets are clean and you can enjoy shopping and dining in a safe atmosphere. Remember to vote on Primary Day, Thursday, Sept. 13, for the Republican and the Democratic candidates who will run in the November election on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6. The Greater Woodhaven Development Corporation-sponsored “Wonderful Woodhaven Street Festival” will be held on Sunday, Oct. 14 with new hours being 12 to 6 p.m. Three years ago we were asking you to email and write letters to our New York State Secretary of State regarding the reinstatement of the cease and desist order (protecting Woodhaven residents from unwanted real estate solicitations). Well, it was reinstated. So, please fill out a form today. You can have

one mailed to you by calling the GWDC at (718) 805-0202 or registering electronically at dos.state.ny.us/lcns/cdform.asp. Important news — the GWDC has lowinterest home improvement loans available at 2 percent and 5 percent interest. Call our office to find out if you qualify. Last year our elevated J train was named No. 1 as the best train in New York City. This year it placed second with the No. 7 train now No. 1. Remember Kool and the Gang? Well they will be appearing at Resorts World on Friday, Aug. 10 at 8 p.m. There will be an exam for Tracking Dog Handler on Friday, Aug. 24, at 10 a.m. If interested go online to dec.ny.gov/about/50230.html. Employment opportunities also available at the U.S. Tennis Open with o pen registration online at amerivents.com. Don’t forget our “Jewel of Forest Park,” our carousel, open every day from 1 p.m. to dusk. Sadly this past week there was a deadly shooting at a Sikh Temple in Minneapolis where six innocent religious people lost their lives. Thankfully, the police — two were badly injured — saved lives by responding and killing the suspect. Our deepest condolences and prayers go out to our Sikh friends and neighbors in this their time of grief. Fly the American flag above all others and replace it often. May God bless our leaders, our armed forces and disabled veterans and Q may God bless America.

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Dragon boat racers ply the waters of Meadow Lake in Flushing Meadows Park.

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Dragon Boat Festival rocks the park Two-day event brings crowds to Meadow Lake in Flushing Meadows The fiery Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival was held last weekend at Flushing Meadows Park, with 20-person teams competing in the races on Meadow Lake for the 22nd year in a row and dozens of other entertainers and artists on land. Queens-based DCH Racing dominated the national competition, as DCH Racing I took the top spot, DCH Racing II took second place and Lake Mercer DHC Racing took third. Full results are available online at hkdbf-ny.org/home.php?choice=results. The racers, performers, artists and attendees were blessed with great weather for the event, which brought in about 2,500 participants from the United States and Canada, all racing in custom-made teak boats produced in Hong Kong. If you missed the fun, see you next year! Q

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The boats get low in the water with their many crew members.

Damayris and John Cajigas of Bellerose were among the throngs of happy campers to attend the festival.

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Brittany Viola, daughter of former New York Mets and St. John’s University pitching star Frank Viola, was scheduled to compete in 10-meter platform diving Wednesday evening. In men’s fencing, Daryl Homer of St. John’s University, who last week finished eighth in the individual men’s saber event, also finished eighth in the team event on Aug. 3. St. John’s Fencing Coach Yury Gelman coached the U.S. squad. A university press release stated that the gold medal Russian team featured a fencer whom Homer had dismissed in the individual round. Queens native Kara Goucher, who moved to Minnesota as a child, f inished 11th out of 119 runners in the women’s marathon on Aug. 5. She came in three minutes behind gold medalist Tiki Gelana of Ethiopia, and 16 Kara Goucher, left, finished 11th in the marathon, while Alysia Montano, seconds behind felcenter, advanced in the 800-meter run. Diver Brittany Viola was sched- low American ShaQ uled to compete Wednesday night. PHOTOS COURTESY USOC/LONG PHOTOGRAPHY lane Flanagan.

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Charles, Bird close Shining Beauty in on Olympic gold

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Sikhs respond to Wis. attack

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continued from page 5 mistaken for Muslims because of their trademark long beards and turbans, required by Sikh religious doctrine, which bans cutting hair. After the Sept. 11 attacks, a Sikh man in Arizona was murdered by a perpetrator who mistook him for a Muslim. Locally, a Sikh man was beaten near Lefferts Boulevard and 101st Avenue in July 2004 by a group of white men who called him a Muslim. Five men were later arrested and charged with bias crimes for the incident. Pannun said there has been a big increase in hate crimes against Sikhs since 9/11. Councilmen Ruben Wills (D-South Jamaica), Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) and a number of their colleagues also appeared at the Sikh Cultural Center Monday afternoon to show solidarity with the Sikh community, and Rep. Joseph Crowley (DJackson Heights), joined by City Council Speaker Christine Quinn (D-Manhattan), and other elected officials spoke at a gurdwara in Woodside. “While we do not yet know the motivations of this senseless act and it’s important to wait for more information from law enforcement, we do know that Sikh-Americans are too often the victims of intolerance and hate,” Crowley said. Sikhism is a monotheistic religion with no connection whatsoever to Islam. It originated in India in the early 1600s and most

It’s a girl! Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas (DAstoria) and her husband, John Katsanos, welcome the arrival of Eleni (Helen) Evangeline Katsanos.

Helen was born at 10:15 p.m. on Tuesday. She weighs 8 pounds, 9 ounces and is 21.5 inches long. She is the couple’s first child.

Sikhs still live in the Punjab region of the country. Its teachings are focused on equality of humanity, moderation and nonviolence. Many Sikhs immigrated to the United States, Canada and Great Britain during the 1980s, when they were being persecuted in India after a Sikh assassinated former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Kang noted that the Sikh Cultural Center had pushed to allow Sikhs to wear their turbans when working in the NYPD or in other jobs because he believes it would bring about more acceptance for their culture and traditions. Bloomberg said there are between one and two dozen Sikh members of the NYPD. The Wisconsin shooting also reignited the debate over gun control that sparked after another mass shooting less than three weeks ago at a movie theater in Aurora, Colo. Bloomberg called out both President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney for ignoring the issue of gun control in their campaigns for president. He suggested a number of potential regulations including microstamping of bullets and closing gun show sales loopholes and called on the candidates to discuss the issue. “During the next president’s term, 48,000 Americans are going to be murdered and so far we haven’t heard from either candidate a plan, a concrete plan that makes sense, to get the problem Q solved,” he said.

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A 34-year-old Massachusetts man was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Friday for manslaughter in the 2009 stabbing death of a Forest Hills man. Alexys Fer maintt of Holyoke, Mass., pleaded guilty in June to stabbing 38-year-old Michael Pecora multiple times in his apartment on 65th Avenue in Forest Hills. The two men had met online. Fermaintt took Pecora’s watch, cell phone and laptop computer before fleeing the apartment. Fermaintt, who had been held without bail since his arrest in 2009, was sentenced by Queens County Supreme Court Justice Gregory Lasak. In a statement issued by his office on Friday, Queens District Attorney Richard Brown said he concurred with Lasak’s decision. “The sentence imposed by the court today hopefully will provide a measure of solace to the victim’s family by allowing them to know that justice has been served and that the person responsible for the brutal attack on their loved one will serve a lengthy prison sentence,” Brown Q said.

Hoyer stumps for Meng in 6th CD House minority whip talks jobs in speech at Queens Borough Hall by Michael Gannon Associate Editor

Congressional Democrats rolled some heavy artillery into the 6th District on Tuesday as House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Maryland) came to Borough Hall to talk jobs — and to support Assemblywoman Grace Meng (D-Flushing) in her bid for Congress. “Grace Meng has a track record of putting results before rhetoric and the needs of people before partisanship,” Hoyer said. “That’s exactly the type of leadership we need in Washington.” Meng and the House’s second-ranking Democrat spoke in support of the party’s “Make It In America” jobs plan, which they said would increase manufacturing jobs both by encouraging new growth and rewarding companies for repatriating work now done overseas. “It’s just common sense that we should be making every effort to promote domestic manufacturing and provide tax credits to companies who insource jobs,” Meng said.

Meng also presented her own four-point plan that includes offering more aid to local and state governments to hire more public sector workers “including teachers, police officers and firefighters”; more federal funding for transportation and infrastructure projects; tax credits for small businesses that hire new workers; and investment in technological initiatives that are in the planning stages in Queens. When asked why temporary tax credits would be better for small businesses than permanent tax cuts like those fashioned by President Kennedy in the 1960s, Hoyer took the question. “What all businesses, large, small and medium, want is certainty,” Hoyer said. “Republicans like to talk about the Kennedy tax cuts, but remember that Bill Clinton raised taxes and it produced the best economy you have seen in your lifetime.” Hoyer said he is pushing to have things like business investment credits made permanent to offer the certainty he spoke of.

House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer stopped by Borough Hall Tuesday to support AssemblyPHOTO BY RICK MAIMAN woman Grace Meng.

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Meng did not directly address the proposal for more public sector workers, particularly in states and municipalities that are under increasing burdens from their public payrolls. “I don’t think unions should be made scapegoats,” she said. Steven Stites, spokesman for Meng’s opponent, Councilman Dan Halloran (RWhitestone), wasn’t impressed. “Assemblywoman Meng borrowed President Obama’s job plan,” he said. “That’s the one that has given New York City 10 percent Q unemployment.”

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Flushing Meadows lakes need help City’s loss of Olympic bid was also a loss for Queens’ ecology by Allison Maier

Department of Environmenand shrubs. He created the tal Conservation grant and two lakes by constructing a local matches together totalOn a hot weekday morning, chil- tide gate to fix water levels ing roughly $2.5 million. dren studied the ducks swimming in and equipping them to capThat effort will focus on Meadow Lake, while a steady suc- ture storm water runoff. shorelines along the west side Locked in by the highcession of joggers made their way of the lake, digging out the ways, the lakes today are isoalong the bordering trail. invasive phragmites and But the idyllic scene in Flushing lated from other natural areas, planting an assortment of Meadows Corona Park, the largest preventing new species from wetland and meadow plants, public park in Queens, was inter- immigrating. The high levels like brushes and sedges, as rupted by uniquely urban afflic- of phosphorus and nitrogen well as trees, said project tions. Much of the lake shore is have promoted dense growth manager Kathleen McCarthy. inaccessible because walls of phrag- of algae that have, in the past, The new plantings will help mites — tough, tall reeds — get in depleted oxygen and led to create a more diverse habitat the way. Runners, meanwhile, have mass kills of fish. and offer natural filtration to These days, about a dozen to swerve to avoid the many puddles clean the water, she said. The species of f ish, including that interrupt their path. Parks Department is also Meadow Lake and its sister to carp, white perch and pumplooking into creating a biothe south, Willow Lake, are the kinseed sunfish, have neverretention basin for storm forgotten stepchildren of New York theless managed to survive in City’s failed bid for the 2012 sum- the lakes, though the salty The unnaturally smooth perimeters and uniform depths of the manmade lakes have water and even floating mer Olympics, which are under- conditions, summer heat and allowed for invasive species like phragmites to take over. PHOTO BY ALLISON MAIER islands in the lake. McCarthy said work is way in London. New York’s isolation from surrounding Olympic bid had proposed trans- areas limit the number of species. have been building up at the bottom Flushing Meadows Corona Park. expected to begin in 2013. In this forming the manmade lakes into a John Waldman, a biology professor of the lakes ever since they were They recommended that the city case, she said, coming up with a 2,000-meter rowing course, a pro- at Queens College, says he is struck created. The report concluded that dredge the lakes and reconfigure plan for the unique situation of the ject that early reports estimated at by the diversity of the fish popula- the only way to improve the lakes’ the shoreline — at an estimated cost urban lake, with its brackish water tions that have managed to thrive in ecosystems would be to undertake a of close to $18 million — as well as and surrounding highways, will around $164 million. develop programs to deal with likely end up taking longer than the Instead, while other Olympic- Flushing Meadows Park despite the massive restoration project. Coauthor Paul Mankiewicz, water quality and invasive species. actual restoration work. born development projects thrive conditions there. Without the Olympics boost, “It’s been a very long process for “I’ve developed a lot of respect executive director of the Bronxaround the city and borough — for its sheer produc- based Gaia Institute, says that the funds on that scale aren’t to be designing this project because it’s a from Citi Field and lakes’ biodiversity and ecological found, but more modest restoration very unusual ecosystem,” she said. tivity,” he said. Yankee Stadium to — the two measures of is proceeding. In July 2010, the city McCarthy says she looks at this A report commisthe housing develophe lakes are a sioned by the productivity a healthy ecosystem — will contin- Department of Environmental Pro- work as a pilot project that will help ments now under construction in Robert Moses Olympic bid com- ue to suffer without such restoration tection announced that Unisphere, refine strategies to be used for the mittee in 2006 rec- efforts. He also sees aesthetic rea- Inc., the park’s conservancy, would lake in the future. Hunters Point South creation that “I’m really excited to see what ommended increas- sons to clean up an area that is receive a grant of nearly $387,000 — Flushing Meading the acreage of “enormously, heavily used” by the to carve out wetlands to capture and happens,” she said. “I think it will ows’ twin lakes today leave wetland area sur- residents near Flushing Meadows: treat storm water runoff on its way be a very interesting restoration.” remain stagnant. The A $1.27 million project designed rounding the lakes “A water body can be an impres- to the lakes. That system’s design is waters are saturated something complete and construction is to better filter the water and make and creating a sys- sionist masterpiece.” with phosphorus and to be desired. tem of alternating Mankiewicz is not alone in see- expected to begin this fall, said the park more user-friendly kicked nitrogen that would wetlands and soils ing that potential for the lakes. After Meira Berkower, a planning coordi- off Aug. 3 [see separate story in have been kept in check had natural tides remained that would improve natural filtration New York lost the Olympic bid, the nator with the Parks department some editions, or at qchron.com]. In the meantime, Meadow Lake untouched by human development. of pollutants in the water making its city Parks Department used a JM who is managing the project. The Natural Resources Group of continues to get throngs of visitors Hydrocarbons, nitrates and heavy way to their waters. It noted that Kaplan Fund grant to hire two metals wash down to the lakes in plans to dredge the lakes to nearly architectural firms, Smith-Miller the city Department of Parks and who appreciate it for what it is. On storm water from the Van Wyck and three times their current depth to and Hawkinson Architects and Recreation is planning its own Aug. 4 and 5, nearly 200 teams Long Island expressways and the create the rowing course would also Quennell Rothschild and Partners, restoration work for the lake, which raced over its waters for the 22nd Grand Central Parkway, which ring help clean out the contaminants that to develop a strategic plan for will be funded through a state annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival. Meadow Lake is ideal for a the park. rowing event like this because of its The lakes’ pollution is a result of large size and lack of big waves, deliberate engineering choices by said festival chairman Henry Wan. Robert Moses, mastermind of the The lake actually seems healthier 1939 and 1964 World’s Fairs and This article is published under the Queens versity’s Journalism School, and named for school now than it was in past years, Wan the park that hosted them. Moses Chronicle’s partnership with The New York World, founder Joseph Pulitzer’s groundbreaking newspasaid, when oxygen depletion killed leveled the towering ash heap that which produces accountability journalism devoted per of the same name. Reporters are graduates of fish there. Still, its distinctive green had dominated the site for three to deepening public understanding of the ways city the Journalism School, on year-long post-graduate hues have remained the same. decades, covered it with a combinaand state government shape life in New York City. appointments. Their work is published online at “The color hasn’t changed,” he tion of earth, peat moss and mulch, The New York World is published by Columbia Uni- TheNewYorkWorld.com. 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‘So you think you can dance’ Comes to Steps Ahead Dance Studio — again On Aug. 2, Ashley Rich, top 14 dancer from Season 8 of “So You Think You Can Dance” brought her expertise to Steps Ahead Dance Studio in Ozone Park. Rich taught two master Contemporary dance classes to the lucky and talented dancers. The students benefited from her dance training as well as her experience on the hit Fox TV show.

Rich is best known on the SYTYCD stage for her “Jailhouse” routine with partner Chris Koehl. During her time on SYTYCD, she had the privilege of working with choreographers such as Christopher Scott, Spencer Liff, Sonya Tayeh and Liz Lira. Steps Ahead Dance Studio is also proud to announce that Rich has joined the staff for

the 2012-2013 dance season teaching technique and jazz classes. She will be joining our other talented and dedicated teachers in the pursuit of quality dance education. For more information on registering visit Steps Ahead Dance Studio which is located at 90-55 Desarc Road, Ozone Park or call Q (718) 641-2005.

A workman mops up some of the moisture in the ballroom of the Utopia Jewish Center, which got two feet of water. PHOTOS BY LIZ RHOADES

Flooding continued from page 18 hit even harder. All up and down the area cleanup vans from companies such as Servpro were giving estimates on work. One man who lives directly across the street from the Jewish center said he was lucky. His damage wasn’t as bad as some of his neighbors’. Gennaro pointed out that the flooding becomes an issue when residents try to sell their homes. “This has got to Q get fixed,” he said.

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The six-person jazz band the Lucky Dogs, above, will perform on Aug. 18 in the Louis Armstrong House Museum garden, top right.

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alking into Louis Armstrong’s garden from his neon blue kitchen, you can imagine the sense of ease the quiet Japanese-style space would have provided the jazz legend during the last year of his life. The garden boasts more greenery than most swatches of Corona, a fish pond, winding paths and a performance space It’s on that stage that many jazz musicians get as close as they probably ever have been to Satchmo, a nickname short for satchelmouth, the large-mouthed trumpeter. On Saturday, Aug. 18 the New Yorkbased jazz band the Lucky Dogs will get their turn to show off their intricate horn solos and improvisations at the Louis Armstrong House Museum. “I don’t think Louis’ ghost is there, but it’s not your average beer garden,” said Lucky Dog guitarist Mikey Hart. “It’s definitely very special. We’ve all made pilgrimages there on our own, but playing there is heavy.” He added that when someone believes that the spirit of jazz is there, the “vestige is in your mind” and it affects how a musician can play. The New Orleansstyle band’s niche is inspired by 1920s Louis Armstrong recordings, in which Armstrong played backup for Joe “King” Oliver. Hart said Armstrong’s parts have a youthful exuberance to them and an experimentation that his later poppier songs do not.

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St. Josaphat’s Parish Hall, next to the church on 35 Avenue off 210 Street in Bayside.

The Queens Botanical Garden presents the Jamaica Estates Association Art Show “The Artist Within: The Urge to Create” on view through Sept. 30, Tuesday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Gallery of the Visitor Center and Administration Building, 43-50 Main St., Flushing.

The New York State Safe Boating class will be taught by qualified U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary instructors at the Thai Rock Restaurant, 375 Beach 92 St. in Rockaway Beach on Saturday, Aug. 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The fee is $65, learning materials and lunch included. For more information, call Mike Kaff at (917) 952-7014 or email 12-01@verizon.net. To register online go to Flotilla 12-01’s website at uscgaux1201.org.

AUDITIONS The AARP Queens Chorus performs at Queens nursing homes and rehab/senior centers. If interested in joining call (718) 523-1330 for audition dates. Theatre Time Productions announces auditions for its fall production of “Macbeth Did It,” a comedy by John Patrick. They are looking to cast 12 men and 9 women ages 18-70. All roles open. Auditions will take place on Monday, Aug. 13 and Wednesday, Aug. 15 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. They will be held at the Colonial Church of Bayside, 54-02 217 St., Bayside. If you have a headshot, bring it. If you have any questions you can call the director Tom Williams at (516) 459-5585. The performances will take place the last two weekends of October.

THEATRE The Voelker Orth Museum, 149-19 38 Ave., Flushing, will hold a free outdoor Shakespeare performance produced by Hip-to-Hip Theater on Thursday, Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m. featuring “Hamlet” and “Comedy of Errors.” Theatre by the Bay, the community theater group of Bay Terrace Jewish Center, 13-00 209 St., Bayside, will present a full-day festival of readings of original plays on Sunday, Aug. 19 starting at 1 p.m. General seating with admission to any or all of the plays in the festival is $10 payable by cash or check only. For more information call (718) 428-6363, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. St. Gregory’s Theatre Group presents “Big: the musical” on Aug. 9, 10 and 11 at 8 p.m. and Aug. 12 at 2 p.m. at Gregorian Hall, 244-44 87 Ave., Bellerose. Tickets reserved in advance: $18 adults, $15 seniors, $7 children under 12 years. Tickets without reservations: $2 surcharge added. To reserve tickets call (718) 989-2451.

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FILM Movies Under the Stars at Cunningham Park, 196th Street and Union Turnpike in Fresh Meadows at 8 p.m. Films include: Aug. 9, “The Help,” Aug 16, “Captain America,” Aug. 23, “Happy Feet 2” and Aug. 27, “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.” Bring your own chairs and blankets.

MUSIC Dandy Wellington and His Band will perform on Friday, Aug. 10 at 8 p.m. at Flushing Town Hall, 13735 Northern Blvd. Tickets are $25/$20 members; Package price: $80/$70 members (table seating for two, wine and canapes). Pre-show swing dance lessons at 7 p.m. with instructor Adam Lee.

Astronomer Mark Freilich will offer an astronomy class on Saturday, Aug. 18 from 8-10 p.m. at Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston, for ages 7 and over. Cost is $10 members, $12 non members, $7 for children ages 7-12. Pre-register by calling (718) 229-4000.

Dandy Wellington and His Band will perform on Friday, Aug. 10 at Flushing Town Hall, following a pre-show swing PHOTO COURTESY FLICKR/KEVIN HARBER lesson with Adam Lee. Bang on a Can and The Noguchi Museum, 9-01 33 Road, Long Island City, present composer/performer extraordinaire Andy Akiho, who will perform in the museum’s sculpture garden for the August installment of Music in the Garden on Sunday, Aug. 12 at 3 p.m. Akiho will play steel pans, and will be joined by a quartet comprising Domenic Salerni (violin), Ian Rosenbaum (marimba and percussion), Sam Adams (bass), and Kenneth Salters (drums). It’s free with museum admission: $10 adults; $5 seniors citizens and students with valid ID; free for children under 12 and New York City public high school students with valid ID. Summer heats up with Tuesday free outdoor concerts at 7 p.m. at Gantry Plaza State Park, 4-09 47 Road, Long Island City. On Tuesday, Aug. 14 hear Christel Rice and Irish flute music. Queens Jewish Community Council presents Jewish Music Under the Stars on Wednesday, Aug. 15 with Folkspiene Yiddish fest at 7 p.m. at Cunningham Park, Union Turnpike and 196th Street in Fresh Meadows.

FLEA MARKETS St. Nicholas of Tolentine Parish continues to run its outdoor flea market every Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 25 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but will be closed on Sunday, Aug. 19. It is located at the intersection of Parsons Boulevard and Union Turnpike in Jamaica. A flea market will be held at Italian Charities of America, 83-20 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst, on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

MEETINGS Southeast Queens Camera Club meets at Roy Wilkins Park, 177-01 Baisley Blvd., Jamaica, Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. with Introduction to Digital Photography on Aug. 14, Aug. 21 and Aug. 28. Bring camera and manual.

Free public speaking/effective communication meetings are held on the first, third and fourth Saturdays of the month at 10 a.m. Learn to be comfortable speaking before an audience. Meetings are held at the Elmhurst Hospital Center, Conference room A-1-15, 79-01 Broadway. Contact club vice president membership at (646) 748-8290.

FOR KIDS Learn about the different animals that used to live at King Park. Bring your favorite stuffed animal and enjoy making a special craft for your animal on Saturday, Aug. 11 from noon to 3 p.m. at King Manor, 150-03 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica. The event is free. City Parks Foundation’s “Family Adventure Race” is an exciting new parent-child race that combines basic exercises and sports skills, to provide a healthy, one-hour dose of fun for the whole family. The race takes place in Flushing Meadows Park on Saturday, Aug. 11: 8:30 a.m., race start time for ages 8-10 and 10 a.m., race start time for ages 1113 at the Fountain of the Planets. Registration is limited and on a first-come basis. Go to cityparksfoundation.org/sports/kids-fitness/get-up-and-gofamily-adventure-race. $10 entry fee per team. Team must include one parent or guardian and up to two children. Storytelling will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 10:30 a.m. at Alley Pond Park, 76th Avenue off Springfield Boulevard. Enjoy live storytelling of children’s books along with a craft project. For children 10 years and younger. Bring chairs or a blanket.

CLASSES This summer, members of St. Josaphat Parish’s Women’s Craft Club are offering free instruction in knitting, crochet, needlepoint and holiday crafts for youth. This opportunity is open to children ages seven and up (and their parents/guardians), and all materials will be supplied. The Craft Club meets every Tuesday in August from 1 to 3 p.m. in

A defensive driving course for insurance and point reduction will be given at St. Mel’s Church, 26-15 154 St., Flushing, on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For information and registration call (631) 360-9720. The cost is $45. Free English classes will be given every Saturday through Sept. 8 from 10-11 a.m. at New People’s Church of NY, 46-04 162 St., Flushing. To reserve your seat, register online at newpeopleschurch.com/english.php. The Voelker Orth Museum, 149-19 38 Ave., Flushing, is offering a family-friendly series of hands-on workshops on Wednesdays, through Aug. 15. Workshops have a $4 fee ($3 for members). On Aug. 1: Summer Garden Discovery and Planting; Aug. 8: Art and Storybooks; and Aug. 15: Honey Bees and Honey Harvest Program. The Queens Community House, Pomonok Center, 67-09 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, is offering Zumba with Nando Zee on Thursday nights at 6 p.m. for $10 per person. Participants must wear sneakers and be at least 16 years old. For information call Amy at (718) 591-6060. Italian Charities of America, 83-20 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst, teaches ballroom dancing every Monday and Friday night from 7:15 to 8 p.m. followed by a social dance. Cost is $10. The Flushing Camera Club meets at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Flushing Hospital, enter at 45th Avenue and Burling Street on the first, third and fifth Wednesdays of the month. For information, visit flushingcameraclub.org. The Jackson Heights Art Club offers art classes in all mediums, adults, children, days, evenings. Classes are held at St. Mark’s Church, 82nd Street and 34th Avenue. Costs are: adults, $75 for four sessions; children seven years and up, $50 for four sessions. Membership available. For information, call Geraldine at (718) 446-4709. Mindfulness Meditation one-hour class with Rabbi Michael Weisser at Free Synagogue of Flushing, 4160 Kissena Blvd., on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Free. For more information, call (718) 961-0030 or email info@freesynagogue.org.

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Broadway classics impart life lessons “We invited everyone who had done a Broadway Blockbusters show for the celeBroadway Blockbusters Productions has bration, even if it meant to do only one been entertaining audiences with musicals number they did before,” Koslosky said. every summer for a decade, most promiBut, according to Koslosky, no one was nently through its musical revues, with off the audition hook. “Their voices could highly energized singers/ have changed,” he said. dancers belting and “We had to hear high-kicking through them.” Returnees dozens of songs comprise 90 percent When: Thurs. to Sat., Aug. 16, each go-round. of the cast of 40, he 17, 18 at 8 p.m. So, what to do to said, with a few newWhere: Flushing Town Hall celebrate this sumcomers. 137-35 Northern Blvd. mer’s tenth annual “This is more about milestone? giving opportunities Tickets: $25, $35 VIP seating If you’re director to the younger ones (516) 334-1536 Andrew Koslosky, and the others who you bring back as want to become profesmany of the group’s alumni as you can sionals to work with professionals,” gather, select 90 or so of the best numbers Koslosky said. from across the years, and make it your With that mission in mind, Koslosky frebest show yet. quently takes on the role of mentor to the Following six weeks of rehearsals, the performers, offering insights based on his result, “Broadway Blockbusters, The 30-plus years on stage. Anthology: Ten Years in Review,” will play “They learn to organize their time. at Flushing’s historic Town Hall for a limited They learn to stay disciplined ... to make run of only three performances on Aug. 16, the most of their talent,” he said, adding 17 and 18. that they learn about the four Cs: being

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like it’s a one-shot deal and we don’t do that,” Elias said. In addition to buying gold, silver, diamonds, Recently, a woman and her boyfriend went watches and coins, Ice Jewelry Buying also into an unassuming gold buying and cash loan offers instant cash loans for jewelry and eBay shop on Queens Boulevard. She had a $35 selling services. offer on her ring from another area shop, but Their cash loans program is straightforward and was looking to get a better deal. In what may simple. “It’s a perfect solution for someone who be viewed as poor business acumen, she told has a bill due and a check on the way,” Goldberg her new prospective buyer what her previous said. “But we make sure they have a game plan to offer was. Still, after examining her piece, he buy their jewelry back before the end of the term. offered her $1,600. He did so, as he says, Sometimes these are people’s heirlooms we’re “...because that’s what it was worth.” talking about and we respect that.” The plight of the worker who’s hard-up for For those who are less Internet-savvy or cash in today’s economy is something that just don’t have the time, Ice Jewelry Buying Arthur Elias and Edward Goldberg can relate to offers a convenient eBay sales service. If what first-hand, having been laid off from their jobs a customer has isn’t an item that Ice Jewelry in jewelry manufacturing. They understand Buying would purchase, like a handbag or that people get into situations where they just antique furniture, they can help find a buyer need a little cash fast to make the bills and Ice on their eBay store. Elias consults with the Jewelry Buying Service hopes to help out in customer to find a target the most honest way they can. price and let the internet STORE HOURS “For this, I like to think we’re auctioneers handle the rest. doing the community a service,” MON.-FRI. 11am - 7pm For anyone who has Elias said. “We’re in the business SAT. 10am - 5pm ever dealt with the hassle of helping people who are in a SUN. by Appointment of selling and shipping tough spot. They can come to an item on eBay — all the our store and know that we can forms involved in setting up a user and paypal educate them on what they have and we’ll give account, the 10-15 percent fee that Ice them what their items are worth. When that Jewelry Buying charges to do all the work is woman told me her previous offer, it made me really a bargain deal. wonder how many times this happens — how “At the end of the day, I just want people many people who really need that money get to feel comfortable doing business with us. taken advantage of?” People have this conception of gold buying Elias opened his Rego Park shop with stores as these slimy places with slimy Goldberg less than a year ago, and already people, and they’re typically right. But we they’re seeing a lot of repeat customers and want to be different. I don’t think it’s cool to referrals. This is a sign to them that they’re see someone buy a ring for $200 and put it in doing something right — the pawn business their counter for $800. We don’t do that.” typically deals in one-time transactions but Ice Jewelry Buying Services is located at Elias is determined to break that mold, 98-30 Queens Blvd. in Rego Park. Hours of building a reputation on trust. operation are Monday-Friday from 11am to “Everyone around here is buying gold these 7:00pm and Saturday 10am to 5pm; Sunday days; you can go into the barber shop down private appoinments are available. Call for the road and sell your jewelry. The problem Q more information (718) 830-0030. with all these places is they treat everything

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St. Gregory’s Theatre Group has gone out on a limb by selecting “Big — the Musical” as its summer attraction and offering actors and audiences exposure to a rarely produced show, not seen in these parts in several years. The family-oriented fantasy, based on the popular movie starring Tom Hanks, had an unfortunately abbreviated run on Broadway in 1996. Written by John Weidman and featuring songs by David Shire and Richard Maltby, the play focuses on Josh Baskin, a soonto-be teenager who, after being passed over by the girl of his dreams for a 16year-old and facing the humiliation of being denied admission to a carnival ride because he doesn’t meet the height requirement, wishes he were “big.” Magically, his wish comes true, and Josh finds himself in the body of a grown-up, though in every other way he is still a kid. The story, which takes place over several weeks, follows Josh through various adventures, ultimately delivering the message that there’s more to being an adult than one might have expected. Its ‘no place like home’ tone at the end proves most endearing. The intergenerational cast, featuring nearly 70 singer-dancer-actors, keeps dancing throughout much of the show’s running time. The many youngsters who participate in several of the musical numbers demonstrate great discipline on stage.

Under the musical direction of Peter Finarovsky, the five-piece band handles the musically varied score with aplomb. Among the performers, several stand out. Nearly stealing the show are two pint-sized talents. Andrew Feldman plays the younger version of Josh with great assurance, and he is cute and heart-tugging without being coy. Even more memorable is Ian O’Boyle, a natural scene stealer who can sing and dance and deliver with precision his many one-liners as Josh’s best childhood friend, Billy. Zachary Sean Dennis returns to the SGTG stage after a prolonged absence to bring to life the demanding role of the adult Josh, to varying results. He tries too hard to bring out Josh’s youthfulness, and in the early scenes the characterization doesn’t quite ring true. He appears much more comfortable in leading-man mode once Josh accepts his position as a grown-up. 00 continued on page 38

‘Big — the Musical’ When: Aug. 8, 9, 10, 11 at 8 p.m., Aug. 12 at 2 p.m. Where: Gregorian Hall 244-44 87 Ave., Bellerose Tickets: $18 adults, $15 seniors, $7 under 12; $2 surcharge for unreserved tickets (718) 989-2451

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musician in the 1920s had to play into one funnel-type The guitarist and vocalist isn’t saying that Armstrong’s sound-capturing machine, as depicted in the movie “Oh more popular 1950s recordings weren’t anything but amaz- Brother, Where Art Thou,” which, because of the actual closeing, because he will be the first to acknowledge their stun- ness of the musicians, creates a different sound than those records made now by people singing into high-tech mics ning sound. “He was brilliant through and through,” Hart said. often in different rooms or perhaps even different countries. Besides this exploration of early jazz, audiences can expect “There has never been anything like it. There have been horn solos typical to New Orleans brass-horn bands as well other things that were amazing, but nothing quite like it.” However, the band chooses to focus on these early jazz as lots of collective, spontaneous improvisation. The hour-and-a-half-long show will include some New pieces saying those cuts are usually left behind by other performers and appreciators, but they shouldn’t be. On long York swing standards, gospel classics and R&B-influenced songs. The length of the pieces and trips to gigs, Hart — along with Will the tempo will depend on the audiAnderson on the clarinet and saxoHot Jazz/Cool Garden ence, Hart said. phone, Kelly Frisen on the big fiddle, And this band knows how to featuring the Lucky Dogs Rich Levinson on the drums and switch up the speed. For swing shows washboard, Dion Tucker on the tram- When: Aug. 18, 2 p.m. the Lucky Dogs play faster, shorter pagne (a classy, or silly, name for a Where: Louis Armstrong House Museum songs, while in jazz clubs they can trombone, depending on who you talk 34-56 107 St., Corona jam forever, he said. to) and Simon Wettenhal on the trum- Tickets: $15; includes museum tour “Swing songs are not too long so pet, euphonium and fugelhorn — louisarmstronghouse.com you don’t have to propose and get research these earlier sounds. (718) 478-8274 married by the end of the song. In lisThe 1920s jazz songs were typically tening rooms you can really stretch it heard live in dance halls not via a recording. That’s why more dance-inducing sound seeps into out,” Hart said. Hart and the drummer, Levinson, met in New Orleans. the early tracks. Additionally, since the industry focused on live performances, instead of recording studio sessions, tech- When they moved to New York City they connected with nology had its limitations. Vinyls were only three minutes other musicians by playing on the streets and in the sublong; however, the Lucky Dogs doubt the playing stopped ways. They would talk to other guys about the 1920s Armstrong songs and the magic behind them. there, leaving a sense of mystery to these recordings. Then they found their real match in trumpet player Lastly, the early tracks convey a sense of intimacy. Each

The Lucky Dogs jazz band will play on Aug. 18 at the Louis COURTESY PHOTO Armstrong House Museum in Corona. Wettenhal at “a fancy party on Long Island.” Wettenhal, a veteran musician who plays with Woody Allen’s band every Monday, is a scholar of Armstrong’s trumpet solos. “We just dug each other,” Hart said. They added in other like-minded musicians to round out the band of self-proclaimed drunken scallywags. After all that’s how their name came about. Well, the name’s roots are twofold. “When we put on our suits and have to be on our best behavior, we think of ourselves as lucky dogs,” Hart said. Secondly, the name comes from the New Orleans-based novel “Confederacy of Dunces,” which mentions “Paradise Hot Dogs,” easily recognized as the city’s actual late-night staple, named Lucky Dogs. “Whenever it gets late at night you end up down there, and in the morning you regret it more than whatever you Q drank the night before,” Hart said.

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boro CLASSES The YWCA of Queens, 42-07 Parsons Blvd., Flushing, has expanded its GED preparation program to include free adult classes. Tracks vary in length from 10 to 20 weeks depending upon entrance test results. Contact the YW and sign up for the next placement examination. Call Stacy McKelvey at (718) 353-4553 for more information or to reserve your placement exam seat. A one-hour auto clinic for women is held the third saturday of every month at 3:30 p.m. at Great Bear Auto Repair Shop, 164-16 Sanford Ave., Flushing. Call to reserve at (718) 762-6212. Ongoing drawing class every Wednesday 1-4 p.m. at the National Art League, 44-21 Douglaston Pkwy, Douglaston. Instructor, Marc Jasloff. Call (516) 223-7659. Fee: $25 per class.

REUNION Bayside High School class of 1962; 50th year reunion on Sunday, October 7 to be held at the Courtyard Marriot at Laguardia, from 2-6 p.m. For information contact EileenTorraca@yahoo.com

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES The Wednesday Night Singles Group of the SFY Adult Center, 58-20 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck, invites you to social evenings with special guest speakers on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 7-9 p.m. Fee: $7 Adult Center members, $9 nonmembers.

SPECIAL EVENTS A farmers market will be held every Friday until fall from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dalia Avenue off Main Street, near the Queens Botanical Garden. On Sunday, Aug. 26, the 31st Street Festivial, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Astoria, will be held, on 31st Street between Ditmars Boulevard and 21st Avenue, from noon to 6 p.m. Food vendors, craft vendors, games rides, North Shore Animal League mobile pet adoption and general vendors. Fun for the whole family. Call (718) 4446028 for more information.

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Big — the musical continued from from page page 36 00 continued Opposite him is Gina Baez, who displays a lovely singing voice as Susan, adult Josh’s romantic interest. She and Dennis have a particularly affecting duet in the final number, “We’re Gonna Be Fine.” Kelly Pipa, as Josh’s mother, offers the show’s standout solo, ‘Stop, Time,’ a wistful plea for children not to grow up so fast. Pipa delivers it with heartfelt emotion. Gene Ferrari has fun with the role of MacMillan, a gruff toy manufacturer, and

SPORTS vesting and to sample some honey on Wednesday, Aug. 15 from 2-3:30 p.m. The afternoon will be filled with fun facts, discovery activities, stories and crafts for children and adults. Admission is $4 ($3 for members), children 5 or younger free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Groups are advised to call ahead to be accommodated, (718) 359-6227.. Flushing-Fresh Meadows Jewish Center, 193-10 Peck Ave., Fresh Meadows, will offer “Give My Regards to Broadway: Jews who shaped American music, theatre and motion pictures,” a multi-media presentation by Moshe Sherman, associate dean and professor at the Graduate School of Jewish Studies, Touro College, on Sunday, Aug. 12. Join them for breakfast at 9:45 a.m. Donation is $5. Presentation by Sherman at 10:30 a.m., no charge.

SUPPORT GROUPS The Center for the Women of New York is now accepting registration for a new session of its Women’s Support Group. The group meets at Queensborough Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Room 325, Kew Gardens, every Thursday from 6-7:30 p.m. To participate no prior group experience is needed and there is no fee. For information and an interview appointment, call the Center for the Women of New York at (718) 793-0672. A bereavement group will meet this summer at the Bayside Senior Center, 221-15 Horace Harding Expwy. Pre-registration is a must. Call (718) 225-1144. Co-Dependents Anonymous (women only) meetings are held every Friday from 10 to 11:45 a.m. at Resurrection Ascention Pastoral Center, Fr. Freely Hall, 85-18 61 Rd., Rego Park. Nar-Anon is a self-help support group or anyone affected by a loved one’s use/abuse of drugs. The group meets every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the basement lounge at the Church in the Gardens, 50 Ascan Ave., Forest Hills. For information, call 1(800) 984-0066, or go to nar-anon.org. Drug problem? Call Narcotics Anonymous Helpline at (718) 962-6244 or visit westernqueensna.com. Meetings are held seven days a week. Free caregiver support groups at Queens Community House, Kew Gardens Community Center, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road. Call (718) 226-5960 Ext. 226 for details.

as one of his employees, Pamela Merrill merely has to walk across the stage to earn laughter. Nearly two dozen individuals contributed to the design and construction of the set, which, in the SGTG tradition, is filled with magical surprises all its own. The costumes, designed by Marjorie Wilkerson, are spot on and the sound design, by David Miller, includes many effective effects. On opening night, a few missed lighting cues and slow scene changes were distractions and, at nearly three hours, the show is long. But SGTG’s rendering of this funny Q and touching story is worth a visit.

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Padres expose Mets’ flaws by Lloyd Carroll Chronicle Contributor

The Mets’ 2012 postseason dreams pretty much perished when they dropped 12 out of 13 games in a malaise that began just before the All-Star break and continued until they left for a western road trip two weeks ago. Ironically, the traditional late July-early August Arizona-California swing, which has generally done in the Mets in recent years, actually seemed quite hospitable to our Flushing heroes on this go-round. They split four with the Diamondbacks and then took three out of four from the Giants. Both teams have legitimate postseason aspirations. You couldn’t blame the Mets if they felt good about themselves when they took on the lowly San Diego Padres to finish off their trip. Naturally, they lost two out of three to the NL West cellar dwellers. I was visiting San Diego, a great place to go during a sweltering New York summer, and I caught last Friday’s game, which truly summed up the Mets’ season. The Amazin’s got terrific starting pitching from RA Dickey but let him down with shoddy fielding and a frustrating inability to move men around the bases. Anytime a team can muster just one measly run despite accumulating nine hits, it’s clearly in deep trouble. Adding insult to injury was that Padres

reliever Huston Street recorded the last four Mets outs to earn the save. It has been widely reported that the Padres offered Street to the Mets in June when it became clear their bullpen was an Achilles heel, but Mets General Manager Sandy Alderson passed because he didn’t want to increase payroll. Signing a relief pitcher is always a crapshoot, but Street remains one of the best. This was a case of being penny-wise and pound-foolish. Petco Park, with its lush park behind the outfield, wide seats close to the action and fine dining choices including Hodad’s, home of San Diego’s best burger, is a joy to visit even if you’re not a big baseball fan. For one, everyone gets “Blueprint,” a free booklet with articles about the Padres and their opponents, and photos of the home players. The format is admittedly borrowed from Playbill, which has long done the same for New York theatergoers. It’s a shame neither the Mets nor the Yankees, who play just a few miles from Broadway, don’t offer a similar product. Dick Enberg, who has won more Sports Emmy Awards than any other broadcaster and has been the Padres TV voice for the last few years, told me that he will not be in Flushing calling the 2012 US Open for CBS. “It has just gotten too touchy to live out of a suitcase and be away from my family for two Q weeks,” he explained.

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Park Lane’s stately splendor by Ron Marzlock Chronicle Contributor

Park Lane in Kew Gardens was mapped out and opened up at the same time neighboring Forest Hills Gardens was beginning to be developed, in 1910. There was no Inter- The large Spanish villa at 80-49 Park Lane, taken by borough-Jackie Robinson Parkway a photographer facing east, on May 21, 1940. With the exception of the lamppost and trees, the view is separating the communities then. Park Lane is a very desirable almost the same after 70 years. place to live because it’s one of the highest points in Queens. That’s why in Lane South. Next door is 80-55, built by 1913 the mayor and city parks commission- Robert W. Berger, which suffered a tragic er selected Park Lane as the headquarters fire in 1995 that gutted the interior. It has for the Queens Parks Department. A build- since been rebuilt and has been on the maring dubbed “The Overlook” was construct- ket for several years with an asking price in ed. At the time it had the most spectacular excess of $3 million. In the 1960s, homes in the vicinity were commanding view of the borough. Over the years, however, developers have taken away purchased mainly by Sephardic Jews with roots in Spain, Portugal and Northern this view with overdevelopment. Only a few people are fortunate to have Africa. In the 1980s Iranian Jews came, folhomes on Park Lane. The house at 80-73 lowing the overthrow of the shah and estabwas custom built by Paul Roth and his son lishment of the Islamic republic there. For the few that can afford them, this area Harold, well-known builders working out of Jamaica in the 1920s. It’s on the corner contains some of the most spectacular Q where the street turns south, becoming Park homes ever built in Queens.

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Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;way Blockbuster 35 continued from page 00 The foundation has donated more than $1 million to extracurricular programs. Surrounding Koslosky are several longtime collaborators, including musical director Patrick White and choreographer Kevin Wallace. The show is appealing, Wallace said, because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like a â&#x20AC;&#x153;smorgasbord. â&#x20AC;? It has so many different things, he said.â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a salad bar of musical theater ... something for everyone.â&#x20AC;? For Wallace, one of the showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highlights is the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jitterbugâ&#x20AC;? number that was deleted from the film â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Wizard of Oz.â&#x20AC;? He also favors â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blow, Gabriel, Blow,â&#x20AC;? from Cole Porterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anything Goesâ&#x20AC;? and a medley from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Les Miserables.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;People constantly ask about â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Les Mis,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? said Koslosky. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a staple. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be fabulous. The voices are amazing.â&#x20AC;? Kirk Johnson, a city employee who coaches baseball on the side, is returning to the Blockbuster fold for the first time in six years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my first time with most of this cast,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always had a lot of fun. I enjoy performing. I believe in Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s message for music to carry kids through their entire lives.â&#x20AC;? One of the kids who has grown up on stage is Ashley Lettieri, now 16. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love to

do it,â&#x20AC;? she said of performing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The people are family. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learned a lot. I am able to do what I love and get close to so many people.â&#x20AC;? Playing at Town Hall is a particular pleasure for performers like Grillo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The venue is cozy ... a wonderful place,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The atmosphere creates a feeling of theater the way it used to be. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like old world theater.â&#x20AC;? Before sending the cast home for the night, Koslosky reminds them, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You are part of a fraternity now. You were privileged with a gift. Use it the right way.â&#x20AC;? Q

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: MAKIDIGITAL LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/31/12. 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, 2162 Crescent Street, No. D8, Astoria, New York 11105. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

THE DEPARTMENT LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 6/8/12. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: George Marc Bunag, 62-60 99th St., Apt. 416, Rego Park, NY 11374. General Purposes.

Notice of Formation of limited liability company. Name: KRDC CREATIVE ARTS, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/15/2012. Office location is New York County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 29-19 21st Avenue, #C10, New York, NY 11105. The general purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Cascade Realty LLC, Arts of Org filed with NY Sec of State (SSNY) on 6/12/12. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 10624 98th St, Ozone Park, NY 11417. General Purposes.

159-40 100TH STREET LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 4/25/12. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 86-31 250th St., Bellerose, NY 11426. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Principal business location: 159-40 100th St., Howard Beach, NY 11414.

492 MONROE LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY Email: Pictureastoria@aol.com on 5/8/12. Office location: Website: PictureAstoriaPhotography.com Queens County. SSNY is Facebook: www.Facebook.com/PictureAstoriaPhotography designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. Moving Sales Health Services SSNY shall mail process to: CANADA DRUG CENTER. Safe The LLC, 87-26 Jamaica and affordable medications. Save Ave., Woodhave, NY up to 90% on your medication 11420. General Purposes.

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STAMMTISCH PROPERTIES LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 5/22/12. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Werner Lehner, 69-46 Myrtle Ave., Glendale, NY 11385. General Purposes.

Andre Smikle, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/13/12. Office in Queens County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 133-24 Laurelton Pkwy, Rosedale, NY 11422. Purpose: General.

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KOZANI REALTY, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 02/04/2002 Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 24-14 24th Ave, Astoria, NY 11102. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

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Abounding Enterprise, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/28/07. Office in Queens County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 182-30 Wexford Terrace, Ste. #L-12, Jamaica, NY 11432. Purpose: General.

Notice of Formation of VALARIE MICHELLE DECOR LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/08/12. 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, 4035 67 St., Apt. 31, Woodside, NY 11377. The regd. agent of the company upon whom and at which process against the company can be served is Valarie Baser, at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of limited liability company. Name: BISTRO AT THE POINT LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/24/2011. Office location is Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to, William Woo, 511 Old Post Road, Edison, NJ 08817. The general purpose: For any lawful purpose.

NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 7/9/12, bearing Index Number NC-000380-12/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, New York, in room 357, grants me the right to assume the name of Irina Martin. My present name is Irina Martirosian, aka Irina Sergeyevna Martirosian, aka Irina Sergeyevna Vilkhovetskaya, aka Irina Vilkhovetska. My present address is 63-25 Saunders St., Apt. 2D, Rego Park, NY 11374. My place of birth is Ukraine. My date of birth is August 7, 1973.

NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 6/25/12, bearing Index Number NC000328-12/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 Vicky Tsang Quim. My present name is Vicky Quim aka Vicky Tsang. My present address is 3330 61st Street, Unit #405, Woodside, NY 11377-2237. My place of birth is Queens, NY. My date of birth is June 6, 1976.

7116 PENELOPE AVENUE, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/22/2012. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 71-16 Penelope Ave., Middle Village, NY 11379, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

FLYING PANTS STUDIOS, LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 7/9/12. 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, 89-17 69th Rd., Apt. 2B, Forest Hills, NY 11375. General Purposes.

Notice of Formation of limited liability company. Name: A2H LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 7/13/2012. Office location is Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to UNITED STATES CORPORATION AGENTS INC., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. The general purpose: For any lawful purpose.

NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 7/10/2012, bearing Index Number NC000392-12/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 Diana Muntean. My present name is Diana Ardelean. My present address is 83-46 Penelope Avenue, Middle Village, NY 11379. My place of birth is New York, USA. My date of birth is 3/21/1973.

Notice of Formation of limited liability company. Name: 786 K & C LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/25/2012. Office location is Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 170-09 84th Rd., Jamaica, NY 11432. The general purpose: For Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of limited liability company. Name: KOZZY KORNER JAMAICAN RESTAURANT LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/23/2012. Office location is Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Lavern Collins, 145-07 Frankton Street, Rosedale, NY 11422. The general purpose: For any lawful purpose.

NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 7/11/12, bearing Index Number NC-000395-12/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 Shimon Alayev. My present name is Samuel Ellie aka Sergey Alayev. My present address is 8203 Utopia Pkwy., Jamaica, NY 11432. My place of birth is Uzbekistan. My date of birth is August 27, 1959.

NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 7/10/2012, bearing Index Number NC-00039112/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 Peter Muntean. My present name is Pera Muncan. My present address is 83-46 Penelope Avenue, Middle Village, NY 11379. My place of birth is Serbia (former Yugoslavia). My date of birth is 1/2/1970.

Notice of Formation of BIG APPLE DIALYSIS MANAGEMENT LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/12/12. Office location: Queens County. Princ. office of LLC: 23-14 College Point Blvd., College Point, NY 11356. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Attn: Jodumutt G. Bhat at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: LAFLECTION WEDDING LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/15/12. The name was amended to LAFECTION WEDDING LLC on 05/09/12. 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, 35-56 Main Street, Flushing, New York 11356. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Healthy Options 4 Kids LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/3/12. Office in Queens County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 8510 160th St., Jamaica, NY 11432. Purpose: General.

Notice of Qualification of JMDH REAL ESTATE OF MASPETH PARKING, LLC. Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/30/12. Office location: Queens County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 04/04/12. Princ. office of LLC: 15-24 132nd St., College Point, NY 11356. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the princ. office of the LLC. DE addr. of LLC: 1220 N. Market St., Ste. 806, Wilmington, DE 19801. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of DE, Div. of Corps., State of DE, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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Notice of Formation of limited liability company. Name: A.S. Wings LLC. Application for Authority was filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/05/2012. Office location is Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 21 Greene Avenue, Amityville, NY 11701. The general purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Index No.: 680/12 Date of Filing: July 18, 2012 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS JAMES B. NUTTER & COMPANY, Plaintiff, -againstKAREN WASHINGTON AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF THE ESTATE OF SAMUEL CROSS; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF SAMUEL CROSS DECEASED AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF ANY OF THE AFORESAID DEFENDANTS WHO MAY BE DECEASED AND THE RESPECTIVE HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DISTRIBUTEES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, TRUSTEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, ASSIGNEES AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF THE AFORESAID CLASSES OF PERSONS, IF THEY OR ANY OF THEM BE DEAD, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE HUSBANDS, WIVES OR WIDOWS, IF ANY, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES AND PLACES OF RESIDENCE ARE UNKNOWN TO THE PLAINTIFF, if living, or if either or all be dead, their wives, husbands, heirs-atlaw, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, assignees, lienors and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF SAMUEL CROSS DECEASED AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF ANY OF THE AFORESAID DEFENDANTS WHO MAY BE DECEASED AND THE RESPECTIVE HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DISTRIBUTEES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, TRUSTEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, ASSIGNEES AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF THE AFORESAID CLASSES OF PERSONS, IF THEY OR ANY OF THEM BE DEAD, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE HUSBANDS, WIVES OR WIDOWS, IF ANY, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES AND PLACES OF RESIDENCE ARE UNKNOWN TO THE PLAINTIFF, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, of any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, and the respective husbands, wives, widows or widowers of them, if any, all of whose names are unknown to plaintiff; NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD; NEW YORK CITY PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU; NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT ADJUDICATION BUREAU; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA-INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; STATE OF NEW YORK; ‘’JOHN DOES’’ and ‘’JANE DOES’’, said names being fictitious, parties intended being possible tenants or occupants of premises, and corporations, other entities or persons who claim, or may claim, a lien against the premises, Defendant(s). 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 within twenty (20) days after service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service, where service of this summons is made by delivery upon you personally within this state, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner, 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 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 mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can 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 protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Honorable Diccia T. Pineda-Kirwan of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, signed on June 18, 2012, and filed with supporting papers in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Queens, State of New York. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by SAMUEL CROSS and LIZZIE CROSS to JAMES B. NUTTER & COMPANY, bearing date April 21, 2008, in the principal amount of $544,185.00, which mortgage was recorded in Queens County, State of New York, on May 19, 2008, in CRFN: 2008000201198. Said premises being known as and by 534 GRASSMERE TERRACE, FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11691. Dated: May 2, 2012 Batavia, New York Virginia C Grapensteter, Esq. ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff Batavia Office 26 Harvester Avenue Batavia, NY 14020 585.815.0288 Help For Homeowners In Foreclosure New York State Law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. Mortgage foreclosure is a complex process. Some people may approach you about “saving” your home. You should be extremely careful about any such promises. The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. There are government agencies, legal aid entities and other non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about foreclosure while you are working with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877BANKNYS (1-877-226-5697) or visit the Department’s website at www.banking.state. ny.us. The State does not guarantee the advice of these agencies.

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Howard Beach, studio apt, pvt ent, $850/mo, G&E/cable incl, Ozone Park, 3 BRs, 2 baths, lg LR pets/smoking, call 718-843-4564 & DR, EIK, rec room in bsmnt w/ fireplace, backyard & dvwy, Howard Beach/Cloverdale, 1 BR $2,250/mo. Owner, 718-845-3216 walk-in, sliding door to yard, or 917-299-2362 near shopping, express bus, schools, no pets, no broker fee, Ozone Park/Centerville, 1 BR, free W/D, $1,025/mo, heat incl, newly renov, all utils/cable incl, no smoking/pets, credit ck, $975/mo. 917-723-0158 718-843-3585 Howard Beach/Lindenwood, 3 BRs w/terr, 1 1/2 baths, close to Woodhaven, 2 BRs, also all shops & trans, no pets/smok- Ozone Park, 1 BR, $800/mo, ing, credit ck req. Call owner, 917- garage avail, refs req. Owner 917-520-7902 855-7390

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Houses For Sale

Houses For Sale OLD HOWARD BEACH BEAUTIFUL 1 FAMILY BRICK COLONIAL, XTRA LG LR, LG FORMAL DINING ROOM, HUGE EIK W/ISLAND, GRANITE THROUGHOUT, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, 4 BRS, 3 FULL BATHS, LOTS OF CLOSETS, FULL ATTIC, 3 CAR PVT DVWY, 1½ CAR GAR, BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPING, 1 BLOCK FROM CHARLES PARK.

Houses For Sale Woodhaven North, Brick Victorian, 40x100, 6 BRs, 3 1/2 baths, stained glass windows, pvt dvwy, 2 car gar, $699K. Connexion I RE 718-845-1136

Street level, Off Rockaway Blvd, 700 sq ft, Ideal for Law, CPA, Insurance, Real Estate. $1,800/mo Neg. AGENT MARIA 917-207-4003

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Prime office space Pan Bay Center

BROAD CHANNEL SAT 8/11, 12-2pm 812 Shad Creek Road

Cross Bay Blvd, 2nd Fl. w/elevator, 1751 sq ft (will split) Plenty of free parking in private lot.

AGENT ANNA MARIA 917-682-5222 ARIOLA REALTY

Corner colonial house, Excel cond w/all amenities, 3 BRs, Kit open to LR & DR, 1½ Baths, $389K CHANNEL TEAM REALTY 718-634-5000

OLD HOWARD BEACH

Howard Beach, Sat 8/11, 1-3, 163-22 91 St. Old Howard Beach, Sat 8/11, 1-3, 164-44 96 St. Jerry Fink Real Estate, 718-766-9175

Ozone Park, Crossbay Blvd, professional comm office space/desk rental good for 1 or 2 persons. Call 516-902-6777

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Howard Beach/Lindenwood, medical or proffessional, 1,100 sq ft condo for rent, presently dental office, $2,300/mo. Call FRED @ Keller Williams Landmark Realty, 516-353-1941

OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND. Best selection of affordable rentals. Full/ partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Real Estate. 1-800-638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com

Excellent, Newly Renovated Mother/ Daughter, 40x100, 4 BRs, 2 Baths plus alcove Studio on 1st Flr, Garage. A Must See! Asking $649K Owner 347-921-0588

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NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 6/25/12, bearing Index Number NC-000336-12/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 Ronald Joseph Ramnarine. My present name is Ronald Joseph-Ramnarine aka Ronald J. Ramnarine. My present address is 109-35 126th Street, South Ozone Park, NY 11420-1527. My place of birth is Trinidad and Tobago. My date of birth is September 5, 1977.

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HOWARD BEACH/ ROCKWOOD PARK Unique 4 BR, 2.5 Baths, 1 car gar and rare 3 car dvwy, CAC, deck overlooking yard with in-ground pool. Mint walk-in, new kit, granite countertops, spectacular bath. Asking $649K

OPEN HOUSE SAT 8/11, 1-3pm 164-44 96th St.

HOWARD BEACH/ROCKWOOD PARK

Beautiful Hi-Ranch, w/4 BRs, 2 Full Baths, LR, DR, 2 Kitchens, CAC, 1 Car Garage, Private Driveway! $549K Or Best Offer, Must Sell! Call Today!

Cozy 2 Family Jome, 6 BRs, Full finished basement and a private driveway, Must see! $610,000

Charming 1 Family Detached Home, Newly Renovated, H/W Flrs, 3 BRs, 2 Full Baths, Foyer, Formal DR, Great Location, Right Near The Park. Must Sell! All Offers!

HOWARD BEACH

All Brick, Huge Custom Split Colonial 37x35 on 56x100 Lot, 4 BRs, 3.5 Baths, New Oak Fls, 2 Fireplaces, Paved Circular Dvwy, 2 Car Gar, IGP.

REDUCED TO $675K

HOWARD BEACH/ROCKWOOD PARK

Beautiful corner hi-ranch with gorgeous landscaping, 3 BRs, formal dining room, move- in condition, must see!! $700,000

Beautiful Triplex w/Jacuzzi, 3 BR, 2 Full Bath, w/Terrace, Lg Living Room, Washer & Dryer Available, Hardwood Floors, EFF Kit, $399K, Also The Option To Rent - $2100 Per Month ! Call Today!

HOWARD BEACH/ROCKWOOD PARK Move-in Condition Hi-Ranch 40x100, New Kitchen, Updated Baths, New Carpeting, 5 BRs, 2 Baths, Asking only $659K

HOWARD BEACH/ROCKWOOD PARK Mint Corner Colonial on 100x40, Totally Redone w/New Kit, Granite Lg Hi-Ranch w/Bsmnt, 40x100 Lot, 5 Countertops & Stainless Steel BRs, 3 Full Baths, All Hardwood Fls, Appliances, All Tiled Floors, 3 BRs, 1 Car Gar, Well Water for Sprinklers, 2.5 Baths. $629K CAC, New Roof. Asking $675K Cozy 1 BR Co-op, 1 Bathroom, Living Room/ Dining Area, EFF Kit, Hardwood flrs throughout, Laundry on each flr, Parking space available, $95,000 - A Must See! Call Today!

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Beautiful Mint Legal 2 Family Being Move-in Condition, 1 Family, 3 BRs, used as 1 family, 4 BRs, 2.5 Baths, New Kitchen w/Hardwood Fls, Full Basement, Great Location, Granite. Asking only $629K New Windows & Kitchen. $365K

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REDUCED TO $629K

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BROAD CHANNEL Cozy "Waterfront" 1 Family, 25x100, Perfect for docking your boat. Needs TLC. Asking $299,500

Houses Wanted - Free To List - Free Credit Check - Call Now! HOWARD BEACH/OLD SIDE Lg Cape on 42x100, Updated Windows, H/W Fls on 1st Fl, Updated EIK w/9' Ceilings and Access to Bkyd, Det 2 Car Gar w/Pvt Dvwy, Full Fin Top Fl & Bsmnt, Pavers in Bkyd. Asking. $629K

HOWARD BEACH

OZONE PARK 1 Family Det, 6 Rms, 3 BRs, 2 Baths, Fin Bsmnt, Garage, 22x121 Lot, Mint Condition! Asking Only $389K

Beautiful 3/4 BRs Colonial, Full Fin Bsmnt, Updated Throughout, Private Driveway, Garage. $489K

Legal 2 Family, 3 BRs, 2 Baths over Studio Apt. 2 Car Pvt Dvwy, Updated Kitchen & Baths. $619K

REDUCED TO $289K

HOWARD BEACH ROCKWOOD PARK Hi Ranch, 49x100, 10 Rms, Fireplace, Many Extras, 4 BRs, 3 Baths, Inground Pool, Garage, Pvt Dvwy. New Lower Price! Call Now!

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HOWARD BEACH/OLD SIDE

Mint Hi-Ranch, Totally Redone, HOWARD BEACH/LINDENWOOD Large quaint colonial on 40x100, 4 3/4 BRs, New Kit w/SS Appl, New 3 BRs, 2 Bath Condo/Townhouse, BRs, 2.5 baths, LR w/Enclosed Porch, Brick, Stucco, Windows, Pavers 2 Terraces, 2 Garages, Dogs OK, New Fireplace, EIK, Fin Bsmnt, Pvt Dvwy Front & Back! Asking only $699K W/D. A Must See! A Steal @ $289K! for 4 cars. $529K

HOWARD BEACH 4 Rms, 1 BR Hi Rise Co-op, All redone, New Granite Kit, New Bath, New Appl. PARKING AVAILABLE! Asking $112,500

HOWARD BEACH 2 BR Garden Co-op, 2 fl, Pet ok, Washer/Dryer allowed. Asking only $130K, Call Now!

HOWARD BEACH 3.5 Rms 1 BR Hi Rise Co-op, All redone, New Kitchen, New Appliances. PARKING AVAILABLE! Asking $110K

PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

OZONE PARK

HOWARD BEACH/OZONE PARK

Professional Office/Desk Space Available. Call 718-641-6800, Ask for Tom

Howard Beach, 3.5 Rm 1 BR Apt, Terrace, Laundry Room on Premises, and parking.

HOWARD BEACH CO-OPS

HOWARD BEACH/OLD SIDE

• L-Shaped Studio, Low Maint $62K • 1 BR Hi Rise, Top Floor, Move in condition! .........$105K • 2 BR w/DR, (Garden) in Courtyard, Low Maint ....$136K • 2 BR, 2 Baths, Hi-Rise ...$150K

Waterfront Custom Luxury Home OZONE PARK/CENTERVILLE • Park Village Condo, 2 BRs, on 80x100 lot, Center Hall w/5 2 Baths w/Terr, W/D, Low BRs and 5 Full Baths. Master Suite Common Charge, 1 Deeded w/Attached Office. Full Fin Bsmnt Parking Spot.................. $269K w/recreation room & 1 BR Apt.

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WOODHAVEN NORTH Charming Brick Victorian on 40x100, 6 BRs, 3.5 Baths, Wood Moldings, Stainglass Windows, Manicured Yard, Pocket & French Doors, Private Driveway, 2 Car Garage, New Roof. Asking $699K

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Garden Co-op 1st fl, 2 BRs, Pet friendly dogs ok, Updated kit and bath, Hardwood floors, Storage room, Laundry room on premises.

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