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FOR THE CHILDREN ON HER OWN TERMS CB 9’s longtime district manager to retire

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Boys & Girls Club of Metro Queens opens new $10 million expansion PAGE 12 Councilman Eric Ulrich, left, Carol Simon, executive director of the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Queens, state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. and Borough President Melinda Katz at the grand opening of the youth organization’s new building in Richmond Hill on Tuesday.

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Liu, Avella speak out during forum Liu detractors disrupt session; he takes verbal protest in stride by Mark Lord Chronicle Contributor

uring a low-key forum Tuesday night between Democratic state Senate hopef uls Joh n Liu and incumbent Tony Avella, the only real sparks were provided by a handful of hot-headed members of the audience, who temporarily brought the proceedings to a halt. Throughout the 90-minute session at the Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel in Flushing, which drew about 200 mostly Asian-American constituents, Avella and Liu never came face to face. But each offered plenty of allusions — direct or indirect — to the other, mak ing it clear that the competition between them for the 11th District seat is on. A third candidate, Paul Gilman, representing the Green Party, had little chance to make an impact as the crowd had noticeably thinned out by the time he spoke. As Liu followed Avella on stage, he received a rousing welcome until detractors produced a large banner calling for his arrest, leading to a verbal melee in the audience. Liu, tak ing the incident in st r ide, quipped, “Welcome to democracy. These people who voice their opinions are certainly entitled. I’ve been told that they are part of my friends of the Falun Gong, who have

At a candidates’ forum in Flushing on Tuesday night for John Liu, left inset, and state Sen. Tony PHOTOS BY RICK MAIMAN Avella, dissidents disrupted the program to protest Liu’s beliefs. been following me for years, mainly because they firmly believe that I am a Communist spy from China. You can make your own conclusions.” Moderated by NY1 Queens reporter Ruschell Boone, the forum followed a simple formula. Panelists, including a representative

of the MinKwon Center for Community Action, the host organization, asked each of the candidates the same six questions. The contest between Avella and Liu is widely seen as one of the year’s most heated. It began shortly after Avella angered members of the Democratic Party when ear-

lier this year he switched to the Independent Democratic Conference, a faction of five state senators which has an alliance with Senate Republicans. With the Senate’s nearequal balance, the caucus’ bloc vote is often the key to a bill’s passage or failure. Q ue e n s D e moc r at ic Pa r t y lea de r s encouraged Liu, a former city comptroller and councilman, to challenge Avella, who was also a councilman before being elected to the state Senate in 2010. The primary is set for Sept. 9. Responding to the first question, on comprehensive campaign reform, Avella said, “I support the matching fund program. I want it to go further. I want total matching funds of campaigns, period. Until we take out the special interests and the big donors, we’re losing control of our own democracy.” He offered his support when it comes to tenants’ protection and said he is committed “to making sure that workers are protected ... and that no worker ever works in an unsafe environment.” As a co-sponsor of the DREAM Act, which would subsidize young unauthorized immigrants’ college tuition, Avella said “we have to make sure that every student has access to the best education possible. The problem is we have some Republicans and some Democrats in the Senate who will not continued on page 24

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Longtime Community Board 9 district manager says she ‘loved every minute’ by Domenick Rafter Editor

As controversy swirled around her a little more than a year ago, Community Board 9 District Manager Mary Ann Carey said she wanted to step down from her position on her own terms. Now she appears to be doing that. The longtime civil servant announced this week she would retire from the role she has served in for over three decades effective Oct. 1. “I have overseen many projects too numerous to mention here and worked with four Borough Presidents, dozens of legislators, commissioners, District Managers and their staff,” Carey, the longest-serving district manager in the borough, wrote in her resignation letter earlier this month. “In my thirtyfive years of service to this great city with very little exceptions, I loved every minute.” Carey, who lives in Howard Beach, began her stint when Mayor Ed Koch was in office, and has been with CB 9 through countless changes to the city, the community and the board itself, including most recently the rezoning of all of the board’s neighborhoods. CB 9 covers all of Woodhaven and Kew Gardens and sections of Richmond Hill and Ozone Park north of 103rd Avenue. “I congratulate Mary Ann on her much-

Mary Ann Carey, longtime district manager of Community Board 9, will retire as of Oct. 1, FILE PHOTO she announced Monday. deserved retirement,” CB 9 Chairman Ralph Gonzalez said in a statement. “She has done so much for our community, and for so long. It’s difficult to imagine anyone truly filling her shoes. She can be proud of the legacy she’s leaving at Community Board 9. I know that many people in Queens and on the Board join me in thanking Mary Ann for her

years of dedication.” Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park), a former board member who was not even born when Carey started as district manager, said she would be “sorely missed,” but was certain she would remain active. “Mary Ann Carey was a superb public servant who always put the best interests of the community above all else. Throughout her tenure, she played an important role in improving the quality of life for every neighborhood within the district,” he said. “Mary Ann was a strong voice for safer streets, better public transportation, historic preservation and never wavered in her commitment to serving others. I wish her nothing but the very best as she begins the next chapter of her life.” The latter few years of Carey’s term were tumultuous, however. In early 2013, several board members openly spoke about terminating her due to complaints over her ability to do the job. The debate climaxed in a six-hour meeting in June 2013, during which the board went into executive session to debate whether or not to fire Carey from her position. At the time, she told the press that she felt slighted when high-ranking members of CB 9 tried to push her out, but she refused. “I told them I’d think about it,” Carey said in June 2013. “In the end, I decided I’m not

going to let anyone put me out.” Ultimately, she was given a six-month probationary period. But when CB 9 reconvened in the fall, questions of when her probation started or what the process was dogged the first few meetings, during which a battle between several board members and longtime member Sam Esposito erupted. Esposito was nearly fired for emails sent to other board members that some claimed were anti-Semitic, but he argued he was being targeted because of his support of Carey. After being placed on probation, she quarreled with former chairman Jim Coccovillo, going so far as to accuse him of harassment at a January meeting — which Coccovillo was not present at. Carey later apologized. Coccovillo did not run for another term as chairman and was replaced by Gonzalez in April. CB 9 will begin searching for a new district manager after its Sept. 9 meeting, during which the process for hiring Carey’s replacement will be explained. Carey’s retirement will give a borough community board its first new district manager in more than two years, since Christian Cassagnol took over at Community Board 4 in Corona and Elmhurst after the death of its longtime district manager RichQ ard Italiano in 2012.

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Casino offers kids a chance to play Resorts World funds repairs for park in Hamilton Beach damaged in Sandy by Domenick Rafter Editor

Hamilton Beach Civic Association, who acknowledged the casino’s help in the days and weeks after Sandy. “Immediately after Sandy, members of the Resorts World family were in Hamilton Beach providing hot food and water and to this day the organization continues to support our community in a number of ways,” he said. “Resorts World has shown their generosity to Hamilton Beach over and over again and we truly appreciate them and everything they have done for us.” Elected officials who represent Hamilton Beach praised the casino’s funding of renovations. “I believe Resorts World cares about being a part of this community and for that I am truly thankful, as well as appreciative they are reaching out to Hamilton Beach, a geographically isolated neighborhood and one of the worst hit by Hurricane Sandy,” said Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach). “This park rebuilding project will beautify a community still struggling to come

A rendering of the new playground that will be constructed next month in Hamilton Park in Hamilton Beach. The $40,000 project will be funded entirely by Resorts World Casino New York City, it was announced Monday. RENDERING COURTESY RESORTS WORLD CASINO NYC

back from Sandy and I look forward to working with Resorts World as they see this through.” Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Rockaway Park) echoed the statement, adding that “providing play areas for our children in their own backyards is critical for our recovery.”

Cou ncilman Er ic Ulr ich (R-Ozone Park) acknowledged the partnership that made the reconstruction possible. “This is an exemplary case of how elected officials, local businesses and community leaders work together to make a difference in the Q lives of our children,” he said.

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An often-forgotten park on the shores of Jamaica Bay that was devastated by Hurricane Sandy is getting a fix up, thanks in part to a big donation from Resorts World Casino New York City. The gaming facility, located about a m ile away f rom t he pa rk , announced it will donate $40,000 to reconstructing the Hamilton Beach Playground in Hamilton Park. The playground, located on federal land between the A train subway tracks and Hawtree Creek, across from Charles Park, was devastated in Sandy and has not been repaired since. “We firmly believe that investing in our community is an essential part of giving back to those who have been nothing but supportive of Resorts World Casino since we opened our doors almost three years ago,” said Ed Farrell, president of Resorts World Casino New York City, in a statement. “The children of Hamilton Beach have been without a

place to play since Hurricane Sandy severely damaged their neighborhood playground in 2012. Resorts World Casino is proud to be a part of the effort to restore the playground and give the kids of Hamilton Beach a fun, safe place to play.” Before the storm, the park began an epicenter of activity in the subcommunity on the southeast corner of Howard Beach. Neighborhood children would use the playground while pickup softball games were often held in the surrounding parkland. The space was also popular for picnics and a gathering spot for older children. Rebuilding efforts will be led by Pavers and Road Builders Local 1010 and the National Parks Service with additional help from casino employees over the course of the project, which is expected to begin and finish in September. “On behalf of the entire Hamilton Beach community, I want to thank Resor ts World for ever y thing they’ve done for us,” said Roger Gendron, president of the New

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Arrest in hit and run of Sikh LI man faces hate crime charges for Ozone Park attack by Domenick Rafter Editor

A 55-year-old man from Suffolk County is facing hate crime charges for allegedly harassing a Sikh man in Ozone Park last month before intentionally running him over with his car. Joseph Caleca, 55, of Setauket, LI was awaiting arraignment Tuesday in Queens Criminal Court on charges of seconddegree attempted murder as a hate crime, first-degree assault as a hate crime and leaving the scene of an accident without reporting it. “The defendant is accused of an unprovoked attack that allegedly began with the defendant driving by the victim and his friends and yelling out a vile anti-Muslim insult,” Queens District Attorney Brown said in a statement. “After an exchange of words, the defendant allegedly struck the victim intentionally with his vehicle and dragged his body along the street.” Brown said Caleca allegedly called Sandeep Singh, 29, a Sikh from Richmond Hill, “Osama,” referring to terrorist mastermind Osama Bin Laden before hitting him with his car. According to the charges, Singh and three of his friends were standing at the

intersection of 101st Avenue and 99th Street near the location of Singh’s construction company just after midnight on July 30 when a pickup truck allegedly driven by Caleca approached the group. Brown said Caleca cursed at the four men, telling them to move, before saying “go back to your country.” It is additionally alleged that Caleca then parked his truck and got out to confront Singh and his friends. After an exchange of words, according to the charges, Caleca returned to his vehicle and drove head-on into Singh, causing his body to be caught on the vehicle’s undercarriage. Caleca allegedly dragged Singh along the street until his body dislodged from the vehicle, at which point Caleca fled the scene. EMS and FDNY responded to the incident. Witnesses who were at the scene said Singh suffered extensive injuries and his friends and family members, who arrived immediately, were screaming over the injured Singh, forcing firefighters to push them back until EMS could transport the injured victim. Singh received treatment for his injuries, which included surgery for internal bleeding and several staples to his mid-

section, and is expected to recover. Caleca faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted. The incident angered many in the large Sikh community in South Queens, leading to a rally at the site of the incident on Aug. 5 calling for an end to bias against Sikhs. The rally took place on the second anniversary of a mass shooting at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin at the hands of a white supremacist. Some Sikhs at that rally even accused the NYPD of not moving fast enough to find the culprit. Police sources said after the Aug. 5 rally that the department’s hate crimes task force was investigating if bias played a role in the attack. The protesters also noted that Sikhs have been the target of bias crimes since 9/11 because they are often mistaken for Muslims. Sikhs are not Muslims — in fact that two groups have often quarreled over the years in India — but as part of their faith, men wear turbans that some mistake for the same kind worn by Osama bin Laden and other Al-Qaeda members. In fact the clothing is common among people of all faiths in South Asian countries like Afghanistan, PakiQ stan and India.

Casino to raise for youth orgs. Resorts World Casino New York City will host its largest fundraiser of the summer this Friday to benefit two Queens youth organizations. The casino will host a concert and dance party on the Central Park events floor to raise money for the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Queens and the Jamaica YMCA. R ay DeJon , fou nder of LA FFAHOLICS, will host the concert along with Video Music Box’s Ralph McDaniels and DJ Vernon. The program will also feature influential hip-hop producer DJ Marley Marl. Tickets, which run from $25 to $50, can be purchased at Resorts World Casino New York City on the lower level or at rwnewyork.com. Proceeds will go toward both organizations, which serve kids from all over Queens, but especially from the communities surrounding the casino. The Boys & Girls Club of Metro Queens just recently finished a massive expansion that nearly doubled the size of its Richmond Hill building and is raising funds to renovate the older Q part of the structure.

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school bus drivers to briefly strike in January 2013. Now, those very companies will get to increase those wages at no cost to themselves, while the losing bidders who were willing to pay more all along get no benefit whatsoever. As Councilman Dan Garodnick of Manhattan asked during a hearing held Tuesday, according to the New York Post, “If we authorize a grant program here for those companies that won on the basis of being the lower bidders, are we not penalizing the folks who were bidding and intending to keep their senior workforce and their highest-paid workers in place?” Garodnick also made the valid point that the subsidies may be illegal, because state law forbids the city from giving money to private companies except under certain circumstances. “It’s not clear to me that supplementing wages is one of them,” he said. Even Michael Cordiello, the president of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1181, who called last year’s strike, allowed that “there’s some credibility” to what Garodnick said. But of course he’s not about to turn down higher pay for his members. If the Council goes through with the plan, we’d hope one of the companies that lost out will take the city to court, if only to find out if such a move is legal. And maybe to establish, one way or another, a more level playing field before the next bids go out.

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Dear Editor: Kudos Chronicle, for saying what needs to be said, that no one else with any intelligence is saying (“No to Sharpton, yes to the law,” Editorial, Aug. 14). Al Sharpton, who I am a fan of, is so, so wrong on this issue and needs to stay out of the politics of New York City. His job or his mission is not to dictate how the NYPD or the mayor should deal with a situation. He needs to step back. And this mayor, who has been a huge disappointment, needs to get some backbone and stand up to Sharpton, instead of letting him feed the fire with gasoline. Where was Sharpton when many black people in Jamaica where killed by guns in the hands of other black people this year? I did not hear a peep out of him. Does Sharpton feel that because a crime, such as selling single cigarettes, is a low-level crime, that it should just be ignored? Should any quality-of-life issue that is a low-level crime be ignored, as many are saying? As one who lives in Jamaica, which is pretty much the Wild, Wild West of Queens, where anything goes — from illegal curb cuts to bodegas selling loose cigarettes to people drinking in public on apartment steps and blasting loud music into the late hours to all of the illegal dumping of garbage and every other quality-of-life issue — I know these types of © Copyright 2014 by MARK I PUBLICATIONS, INC. All rights reserved. Neither this newspaper nor any part thereof may be reproduced, copied, or transmitted in any form, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, microfilming, recording or by any information retrieval system without the express written permission of the publishers. This copyright is extended to the design and text created for advertisements. Reproduction of said advertisement or any part thereof without the express written permission of MARK I PUBLICATIONS, INC. is strictly prohibited. This publication will not be responsible for errors in advertising beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. Bylined articles represent the sole opinion of the writer and are not necessarily in accordance with the views of the QUEENS CHRONICLE. This Publication reserves the right to limit or refuse advertising it deems objectionable. The Queens Chronicle is published weekly by Mark I Publications, Inc. at a subscription rate of $19 per year and out of state, $25 per year. Periodicals Postage Paid (USPS0013-572) at Flushing, N.Y. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Mark I Publications, Inc., 62-33 Woodhaven Boulevard, Rego Park, N.Y.

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outh and Central Queens are about to see the end of an era, when Mary Ann Carey retires as district manager of Community Board 9 on Oct. 1. Carey is the longest-serving district manager in all of Queens. Hired 35 years ago during the Koch administration, she served under five mayors and four borough presidents. She began her tenure when Jimmy Carter was president, M*A*S*H was a hit show and the only Star Wars movie anyone had seen was “Star Wars.” South Queens’ city councilman, Eric Ulrich, hadn’t even been been born yet, and the paper that would become the Queens Chronicle was in its second year. Such longevity deserves accolades, and we’re glad to give them to dedicated public servant Mary Ann Carey. We wish her the best in retirement.

low-level crimes need to be curbed, because Jamaica is the perfect example of how a community can go completely wrong when they are ignored. You end up with a community that most people do not want to live in, where anyone can do whatever they want, where the quality of life is horrible. In other words, you end up with Jamaica — and how many reading this want to live in Jamaica? All crimes, no matter how low level, need to be addressed and not ignored. Joe Moretti Jamaica

his union.” I wholeheartedly concur. The UFT under Mulgrew will be co-sponsoring the march on Staten Island on Aug. 23, with three other groups. The email sent out to its members reads, “March for justice for victims of police brutality.” This statement is a complete insult to every man and woman of the NYPD, who defend our streets from the criminal element. The efforts the UFT in this matter are just ludicrous. What are we teaching our children, that it is OK to disobey a cop’s order and to resist arrest? Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Glen Oaks

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Dear Editor: Patrick Lynch, president of the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association, has said it is “absolutely ridiculous” that United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew “would waste his members’ dues to get involved with a march that has nothing to do with teachers or

Dear Editor: The recent comments by UFT President Michael Mulgrew that the union supports the upcoming caravan over the Verrazano Bridge to protest the death of Eric Garner are totally unwarranted. First of all, who is he to state that the

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Dear Editor: Racism is the Achilles’ heel of this nation, and it will hobble this country’s efforts to thrive in a very transparent and competitive global economy. Propping up one segment of the population while criminalizing and demonizing others is profligate, reprehensible and self-destructive, especially considering our changing demographics. Unimpeded, racism will cripple this nation, permanently. Glenn Hayes Kew Gardens

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Aid veterans locally Dear Editor: First off, I would like to thank outgoing Veterans’ Affairs Commissioner Terry Holliday for all he did for veterans. He was always available and did the best he could with the budget he was given. He will be missed. One of the biggest problems for veterans in the outer boroughs is the location of the Mayor’s Office of Veterans’ Affairs. World War II,

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Lovin’ our diners Dear Editor: I have enjoyed many excellent meals for decades when frequenting any one of many local diners. Over the years, we have seen the demise of the Gold Star (Bayside), Seville (Douglaston), Sage (Elmhurst), Saravan (Flushing), Palace (Flushing), Future (Fresh Meadows), Fame (Jamaica), Scobee Grill (Little Neck) and other diners. Diners have been part of my life from teenage years to today. Eating out is a periodic ritual with either friends or family. Portions are generous. Who never took a doggie bag home with leftovers to eat the next day? Between the customary soup, salad, rolls, coleslaw and pickles, along with the main course, dinner could satisfy the heartiest appetite. Many times we bagged our desserts to go. Neighborhoods all over Queens have seen changes over time. New immigrant groups sometimes favor their own ethnic foods and restaurants. Diners have also lost customers over time to numerous fast-food restaurants. Many of their menus have expanded to also include breakfast items and a greater variety of items to select from for lunch or dinner. Remember these people are our neighbors. Our local entrepreneurs who own and operate diners have continued to invest in our community, creating new employment opportunities without the assistance of federally funded taxpayers’ stimulus dollars. They work long hours, pay taxes and provide local employment. If we don’t patronize our local restaurants, they don’t eat either. Why not honor the found memories we had at the diners that have come and gone by continuing to patronize the handful of remaining ones? Here’s hoping that the remaining diners don’t go the way of the dinosaurs into permanent extinction. Larry Penner Great Neck, LI

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Dear Editor: Borough President Melinda Katz, in dismissing much of the Queens Library Board, has created a separation of powers problem and concern. Whenever a person is dismissed without any concern or ceremony, even without cause, the character and reputation of the individual is tainted and sullied. In an effort to restore their credibility and good reputation the dismissed individuals brought a court action against the actions of the borough president. Unfortunately, the judge has dismissed this action. It is the citizens of Queens who will never know the truth and are the real losers. No person has the right to sully the good name of an individual. Former Trustee George Stamatiades is an outstanding person who has given tirelessly to the community without any financial remuneration. He is an example of an honest community servant who is only interested in what is best for the people of Queens. He is truly a great loss to our Queens Library system. Margaret Baxter Woodside

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UFT is supporting this action? If he or any individual person in the UFT wants to take part, that is okay. They have that right to protest peacefully. What is not OK is that he gives the impression that the entire UFT is in full support of this. Our police are the best, and there is no reason for Mulgrew, with his asinine comments, to drive a wedge between the UFT and the PBA. Patrick Lynch was 100 percent correct in what he said in response to what Mr. Mulgrew said. I, as a retired UFT member, am angry and incensed by the comments of Mr. Mulgrew. It is time for a change in the leadership of the UFT, the sooner, the better. John Amato Fresh Meadows

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Woodhaven fuming over building ruling At civic meeting, anger over delayed demolition of collapsed structure by Cristina Schreil Chronicle Contributor

It may be the dog days of August, but nothing seems to be slowing down for the summer in Woodhaven. The monthly meeting of the Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association drew a highenergy crowd to the Emanuel United Church of Christ on 91st Avenue Saturday morning. A highlight was the status of the partially collapsed building at 78-19 Jamaica Ave., a former furniture store whose rear collapsed in April 2013, raining bricks into the street. Last month residents were troubled to hear that George Kochabe, who owns the building through 78-19 Jamaica Avenue LLC., sued the city for demanding he demolish it, on grounds that the structure is not a public safety issue. He won a ruling last month that allowed him until October to repair the structure. Many disagree, and distrust Kochabe’s promise to fix problems. “I’m wondering if this happened in Williamsburg or Chelsea or somewhere else, if we’d be having this discussion 16 months later,” said Martin Colberg, president of the WRBA, adding that the site attracts graffiti. “It’s not just the graffiti, the garbage is terrible,” one woman added. She said the barely lit “pig sty” sometimes compels peo-

Neil Giannelli from state Sen. Joe Addabbo’s office — and a Woodhaven resident — speaks at PHOTO BY CRISTINA SCHREIL Saturday’s Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association meeting. ple to urinate on the site. “We’re on it, we’re making phone calls, we’re sending letters,” Neil Giannelli, from state Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr.’s (D-Howard Beach) office, who also lives in Woodhaven, said. Several residents bashed the judge who issued the ruling, state Supreme Court Justice Diccia Pineda-Kirwan, alleging that

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Boys & Girls Club opens new facility Richmond Hill youth organization completes $10M expansion project by Domenick Rafter

$4.75 million in her discretionary funds toward the project. Her successor, Melinda Katz — who sang the national More than three years ago, dignitaries, civic leaders and anthem at Tuesday’s ceremony — honored Marshall. “I know Helen Marshall gave a lot of money to this even some South Queens residents gathered under a tarp in the lot next to what was then known as the South Queens project,” she said. “The borough president’s office will Boys & Girls Club at 110-04 Atlantic Ave. in Richmond continue to be helpful.” Katz said the center was important because the children Hill to put shovels in the ground. On that chilly rainy April day, they promised to be back in several years to welcome who use it, nearly three-fourths of whom are between six a nd 12 yea rs old , a re the f ut u re leaders of thei r the first children into a bigger, better club. On Tuesday, three years, four months and a name communities. “These kids are high school kids, these are college kids, change since the first brick was laid, and in noticeably these are presidents, senators and different weather conditions, the job assembly members,” she said. was done — for the most part. Among the other electeds who Inside the expansive new gym — were at the opening, state Sen. Joe still without finished floors however Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach), who — a cavalcade that included many of allocated funds to the project, and the same officials, civic leaders and Councilman Rory Lancman (D-Fresh residents who were there in 2011, Meadows), who as a state assemblyand some new ones, were present to man represented Richmond Hill and see the finished product. also allocated funds. Councilman “In our 57 year histor y, we’ve Er ic Ulr ich (R- Ozone Park) and served over 50,000, and we’re really Assembly ma n Ph il Gold feder excited that we can serve additionL (D-Rockaway Park) also spoke, as children in the new building, said d id s t at e Se n . M a lc ol m Sm it h Carol Simon, executive director of (D-Hollis). the Boys & Girls Club of Metro But George Russo, president of Queens, which changed its name last the club’s board of directors, said the year in anticipation of an expanded work is not done. Besides the finishcenter serving kids from outside the South Queens neighborhoods sur- Borough President Melinda Katz sings the ing touches like the gym floor, planrounding the facility. national anthem at the beginning of the ning and fundraising will begin soon The $10 million, 350,000-square- ceremony. PHOTO BY DOMENICK RAFTER on renovation of the building’s original 1925 structure next door. foot project added a new regulation“We still need your help,” Russo said. “We have phase sized gymnasium, which is the core of the new addition, as well as classroom space, a pre-teen center, a center for teen- two. Then we’re going to renovate the facility next to us. agers, a computer room and offices for staff. The teen center It’s another job, another hurdle, to increase the square was funded through a $250,000 donation from Major footage to serve more children.” Simon said the renovations will cost about $4 million and League Baseball and the New York Mets. JCPenney also the club plans to open a community center there, as well as kicked in $50,000 for the general project. The expansion also includes a learning center named for add more general usage space for events and programs. Goldfeder, whose district doesn’t include the Boys & Girls former Borough President Helen Marshall, who allocated Editor

George Russo, president of the board of directors of the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Queens, leads a group of boys and girls in the Pledge of Allegiance at Tuesday’s grand opening of the PHOTO BY DOMENICK RAFTER center’s new expansion. Club, but has constituents who utilize it, announced Tuesday that he would give the organization a $125,000 New York State Assembly Capital Grant, to help begin the campaign for the renovation of the older building. “I was proud to attend the grand opening of the newly constructed facility and I am pleased to announce a state capital grant to kick off the next steps in making the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Queens a completely new stateof-the-art facility that will allow our youth to meet under one roof and receive the guidance and tools necessary to be successful,” he said in a statement. Renovations on the older building will start as soon as Q the funds can be raised.

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Taylor Moss, whose dad was hurt at the WTC, plans to study biology A Howard Beach teenager is one of fewer than two dozen winners of a national scholarship awarded to children of law enforcement and firefighters who were killed or injured in the line of duty. The National Law Enforcement & Firefighters Children’s Foundation announced Taylor Moss of Howard Beach as a recipient of the NLEAFCF Scholarship. She is just one of 23 students from across the country to receive the award, which is based on financial need and academic merit. Moss received the scholarship in recognition of her exceptional leadership, community service and scholastic achievement. Moss will receive $1,500 in scholarship money. “Helping their children better pay for college and complete their higher education is the least we can do to honor the first responders who have given so much to protect us,” said NLEAFCF President and

Founder Al Kahn. “Taylor has demonstrated leadership among her peers and exceptional scholastic achievements and community service. We are proud to be a part of helping Taylor achieve her academic goals.” Moss’ father, Lt. Steven Albert Moss, was assigned to Engine Company 76 in Manhattan. He responded to the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001 and worked on the site in the days and weeks after. He developed significant breathing problems as a result of his work and was subsequently placed on disability. Moss attended Archbishop Molloy High School on scholarship, where she made the Principal’s List every year. She has maintained a solid 99.00 GPA for four years and was a recipient of numerous awards, including the University of Rochester’s George Eastman Young Leaders Award for outstanding academic achievement and leadership. In addition, she was also a member of

the National Honor Society, earned the Stanner Spirit Award, a Regent’s diploma with honors and the Jack Curran Outstanding Senior Athlete Award. Moss was also a varsity softball player for four years. She was selected team captain in her final year where she led the state champion team in RBIs. She plans to attend College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts, where she is to major in biology and play Division 1 softball. Her goal is to become a Doctor of Pharmacy to help others in need, inspired by her experiQ ence with her father’s health after 9/11.

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Clockwise from above: State Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. helps serve food to veterans, their family and friends during Saturday’s barbecue ; Ermondo Puccio of Howard Beach, who served in the Army in the southwest Pacific during World War II enjoys the afternoon; entertainment was provided by Almost Home Music Ltd., featuring Laura Lee and Richie D; and new buddies World War II veteran Benjamin Cohen, left, and Korean War vet Raymond Micale share an instant camaraderie.

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Sorry to say, but all our students will be heading back to school! In Woodhaven, we try to make it as painless as possible by the Woodhaven Business Improvement District-sponsored annual “Back to School Sales Day” on Jamaica Avenue on Saturday. Aug. 30. The WBID will bring music, face painters and free giveaways from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. along the strip. The WBID is comprised of all of Jamaica Avenue in Woodhaven and was formed and founded by the Greater Woodhaven Development Corporation. The GWDC prior to the creation of the WBID was responsible for all of Jamaica Avenue and at this time we are now responsible for the Forest Parkway Area, Woodhaven Boulevard, all stores, businesses, and apartment buildings within Woodhaven and the stabilization of our community. Ssince being founded 36 years ago, the GWDC has been a leader in saving FDNY Engine Co. 293 and twice saving Engine 294, working with the NYPD for more patrols on and off Jamaica Avenue, the improvement of the Wyckoff Apartments, the installation of lighting for Forest Parkway and side streets, saving the B56 bus along Jamaica Avenue, painting and repairing of the elevated train, stanchions and stations. The group has also been instrumental in the securing of funding — twice — for the renovation of the Forest

Parkway Plaza area, which we maintain. The GWDC also removes graff iti from commercial locations off Jamaica Avenue. Also now for the second time after the installation of our new lighting many years ago, the GWDC is assisting the WBID in securing new luminaires for the avenue from Borough President Melinda Katz. These luminaires are to be installed beginning next year. Also the GWDC sponsors, soley through our office, the Wonderful Woodhaven Street Festival. The GWDC Staff and I run this festival through our office with no outside fair operators. So mark your calendar for 2014’s festival, our 34th annual, on Oct. 19 from 12 to 6 p.m. On our office door and the Mary Whalen Bulletin Board on Forest Parkway we often place flyers. Many are for lost or found pets. So please look at our office door and bulletin board for these pets and other information. Also note that weekend service on the J Line from Jamaica Center to Broad Street in Lower Manhattan will resume within the next few weeks. Don’t forget to water our street trees, and please leave your porch lights on after dark and leave them on over night. You can call our office at (718) 805-0202, visit our website at woodhavenbid.com, or on our Facebook page, facebook.com/woodhavenbid. May God bless our Armed Forces, our disabled veterans and may God bless America. Q

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Is your Council member going to work? A peak at the attendance records for Queens representatives in 2014 by Domenick Rafter Editor

Queens’ members of the City Council did not miss many days of work, according to attendance records taken between January and May of this year, and when they did, it was often because they couldn’t be in two places at once. The notable exception is one member who is under indictment. The members of the borough’s City Hall delegation attended an average of 92.4 percent of all stated meetings, including committee hearings and sessions of the full Cou ncil, according to the at tendance records of the 15 members who represent Queens acquired from Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito’s (D-Manhattan, Bronx) office. Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) scored a perfect attendance record, attending every committee hearing and meeting of the full Council in chambers. The only exception was a meeting of the Committee on Recovery and Resiliency on Feb. 27, which he missed due to a concurrent meeting of the Small Business Committee. His absence at the former meeting was listed as due to a “conflict.” Cou ncilman Ruben Wills (D -South Jamaica), who represents a district adjacent to Ulrich’s, missed the greatest number of meetings. He was a no-show at about 23 percent of all committee and Council meetings — a total of 12 meetings, all of them committee hearings. However, Wills had a great attendance record up until his legal problems arose. Ten of his 12 absences were recorded after his May 7 arrest on charges of misusing public funds. He was excused for missing a May 14 meeting of the entire Council, but was present for a session on May 29, the only “present” record after his arrest. But one of his earlier absences can be explained. One of Wills’ two pre-arrest absences was from a meeting of the Committee on Contracts on April 24. He was marked present at an Economic Development Committee meeting at the same time, and at two more committee meetings a half hour and one hour later. C o u n c i l wo m a n K a r e n K o s l ow i t z (D-Forest Hills), who scored the secondworst attendance recorded after Wills, missed a total of seven meetings, about 16 percent of all meetings and hearings. But she had a similar issue to Wills; two of those seven meetings were March 24 hearings for the com mit tees on Women’s Issues and Aging that were going on at the same time as one on Housing and Buildings that she was present at. It is unclear why Koslowitz was not given a “conflict” instead of an “absent” record for those meetings. Emails to Mark-Viverito’s and Koslowitz’ offices were not returned as of press time, but a Council source said the discrepancy might be as simple as forgetting to give the Speaker’s Office an explanation.

“It may be just that [the Council member] didn’t ask for a conflict, or attempted to make the meeting but couldn’t,” the source, a former Council staffer, said. Often Council members dip in and out of committee meetings in order to attend simultaneous ones, with only committee chairs or members whose constituents are directly affected by the topic staying for the entire hearing. “He or she may have been focused on the topic or waiting for their turn to ask questions of the witnesses,” the source said, noting that often hearings are held in different buildings around City Hall. “By the time it was his or her turn, the other hearing was over. It happens all the time.” Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras (D-East Elmhurst), who missed just four of 52 meetings, was unable to make a hearing of the Public Safety Committee on May 30 because she was chairing a Finance Committee hearing at the same time. But she was recorded absent f rom the for mer meeting. In fact, of all the members, only Ulrich and Paul Vallone (D-Bayside) were able to get conflicts for concurrent meetings. After Ulrich, the next highest record of attendance was freshman Vallone (D-Bayside), who attended just under 98 percent of his meetings, absent from only one — an April 24 hearing of the Small Business Committee. Vallone was excused from an April 10 meeting of the entire Council and was given a conflict for missing a hearing of the Waterfronts Committee to attend a concurrent meeting of the Committee on Mental Health, Developmental Disability, Alcoholism, Substance Abuse and Disability Services. Councilman Peter Koo (D-Flushing) missed less than 5 percent of meetings — only three out of 45. All three meetings missed were on March 5 and 6. Besides Vallone, the borough’s other freshman members all scored over 92 percent in attendance rates. After the Bayside councilman, the freshman member with the next highest attendance rate was Councilman Antonio Reynoso (D-Brooklyn, Queens), who represents part of Ridgewood, attending 97 percent of his meetings, missing only t wo, while Dan ny Dromm (D-Jackson Heights) only missed one meeting. Councilman I. Daneek Miller (D-St. Albans), the chairman of the Labor and Civil Service Committee, attended over 96 percent of his scheduled meetings, also missing only two. Reynoso’s and Dromm’s percentages were higher because they had more hearings and meetings scheduled than Miller. Freshmen Council Members Rory Lancman (D-Fresh Meadows) and Costa Constantinidies (D-Astoria) both were present at just over 92 percent of their scheduled meetings, while Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer (D-Sunnyside), the secondhighest ran king member of the body, Q attended 93 percent.

Percent of meetings not recorded absent COSTA CONSTANTINIDIES

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97.2% KAREN KOSLOWITZ

84.6% RORY LANCMAN

92.5% DONOVAN RICHARDS

89.3% ERIC ULRICH

100% JAMES VAN BRAMER

93% NOTE: Percentages include if Councilmember was not at the committee hearing or stated meeting due to a conf lict or an excused absence. SOURCE: Office of Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito

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PA officials have riled-up roundtable Airport noise opponents demand more input with studies, boards by Laura A. Shepard Chronicle Contributor

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Janet McEneaney, president of Queens Quiet Skies, raises an issue during Tuesday’s meeting of PHOTO BY LAURA A. SHEPARD the LaGuardia Airport Roundtable. the nation, since the three major airports and several smaller ones are close together and many flight patterns are interdependent. “We’re going to do three roundtables.” Ian Van Praagh, from the PA’s governmental relations department said. “I would highly suggest we move forward and start to actually talk. We can continue to bicker or we can actually work on the bylaws.” State Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bayside) took

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McEneany pushed for a vote on the number of roundtables next week, conducted by a neutral party, in which each of the 140 people invited by the PA is granted one vote. Other attendees also demanded parliamentary procedure, but the agency did not give in. Van Praagh noted that members from other regions requested separate roundtables in order to devote more time and resources to solving their individual problems and that the existing New York format would be more inclusive. Edward Knoesel, manager of aviation environmental programs for the Port Authority, said he would take the views of the roundtable members back to management. He also said the PA has purchased three new noise monitors for LaGuardia, one of which is in the Bronx, one in Flushing and one in Bayside. Many people have requested that noise monitors be placed on their homes and the Port Authority is deciding which locations are suitable and effective. For example, noise monitors cannot be placed near fire houses or schools, which are also noisy. The data from the noise monitors is not included in the Part 150 study — a federal process for determining the noise impacts in a given area and mitigation strategies — continued on page 22

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The debate over broken windows Is the policing strategy valuable in crimefighting, or racially selective? by Peter C. Mastrosimone Editor-in-Chief

Following the July 17 death of Staten Island resident Eric Garner while he was resisting arrest for allegedly selling single cigarettes, an already-existing campaign to dissuade police from enforcing the law on some minor crimes and violations picked up steam. Enforcement of such laws, what is known as the broken windows theory approach to policing, is one target of the protest led by the Rev. Al Sharpton that is set to take place on Staten Island Saturday. According to activists such as Sharpton, as well as some elected officials including three members of Congress who represent parts of Queens, broken windows policing has an unfair impact on minority communities, such as the one where Garner, who was black, died. “Mr. Garner’s death has taken place in the context of a broken windows policing strategy that appears to target communities of color for the enforcement of minor violations and lowlevel criminal offenses,” says an Aug. 12 letter sent to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder by six members of the House of Representatives from New York City, including Reps. Hakeem Jeffries (D-Brooklyn, Queens), Gregory Meeks (D-Queens, Nassau) and Nydia Velazquez (D-Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens). The letter seeks a formal federal probe into Garner’s death and “the alleged constitutional and civil rights violations connected with the broken windows law enforcement strategy.” The lawmakers say there is “reason to believe” police do not take the same approach in majority-white neighborhoods. Broken windows policing takes its name from a 1982 article written by the social scientists James Q. Wilson and George L. Kelling. In a nutshell, it says that relatively minor problems, such as broken windows caused by vandalism, must be addressed because if allowed to fester, they will lead to a sense of lawlessness and more serious criminality in a given community. Proponents also say that enforcing the law on lesser infractions can lead to the discovery or prevention of crime, as when, for example, a someone stealing a can of soda is arrested and patted down — and found to be carrying a gun. The New York Post reported just such an

Mayor de Blasio speaks at a recent NYPD event in Queens, joined by Police Commissioner Bill Bratton, center, Chief of Department Phillip Banks III and Chief of Patrol James O’Neill, left. City Hall PHOTO BY RICK MAIMAN and 1 Police Plaza say they are sticking by their approach to crimefighting. incident at the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan on Aug. 2. Mayor de Blasio and Police Commissioner Bill Bratton, who pioneered the use of broken windows policing here during his first stint as the city’s top cop in the 1990s, say they are sticking with it. With the debate over the strategy at center stage, the Queens Chronicle asked a number of civic leaders across the borough what they think of the approach — and the answers were as varied as the neighborhoods here. Leroy Gadsden, president of the Jamaica branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, said police cannot look the other way when it comes to any illegality, but that they must have more respect for people in the community. The NAACP is one of the organizers of Saturday’s protest, which Gadsden said is not about opposition to the Police Department but about holding offi-

LaGuardia Airport Roundtable continued from page 20 mandated by Gov. Cuomo. The monitors merely serve to validate the results of the study and identify anomalies. Bob W hitehair, vice president of Queens Quiet Skies, insisted that noise monitor data is important and should not be dismissed, as there are fights throughout the country, including one in Chicago, to include the data in the studies in order to qualify for mitigation funding. “We’re going to fight tooth and nail,” Whitehair said. “We think that noise monitor data has to be included somehow.” The Port Authority has selected a consult-

ing firm to conduct the study and is prepared to award them the contract, Knoesel said. Meanwhile, the Port Authority is also in the process of filling five new positions in a dedicated noise office, Knoesel said. But Whitehair took issue when Knoesel said that one of the positions will involve “overseeing” the roundtable. “We intend to be full participants. We intend to change the way planes fly in and out of the airports and we are not going to be overseen, We’ve made that real clear from the start,” Whitehair said. He and McEneany were furious with the PA’s refusal to let the roundtable partici-

cers accountable for their actions. “You must have a respectful and trusting relationship between the police and the community,” said Gadsden, a criminologist who also spent seven years as a police officer in his native South Carolina. “When trust is broken, you see a high-crime neighborhood.” Earl Roberts, president of the 113th Precinct Community Council in Jamaica and adjacent communities, agrees. Unlike some of the activists, Roberts does not believe the community is “over-policed.” In fact, he said, it needs more officers. But according to Roberts, the NYPD needs to return to community policing, in which the cop on the beat knows the neighborhood and the people in it, and can dissuade them from committing low-level offenses. That’s how it was in the old days in public housing, Roberts said, and it’s a vastly different approach than that of today, when “Impact Teams” of eight or pate in hiring the staff or selecting a consultant for the study, as roundtables in other parts of the country play a role in such decisions. Knoesel said that it was not possible due to the agency’s policies which required confidentiality. Knoesel said that once the roundtable is up and running there will be a technical committee, with at least one roundtable member, possibly Whitehair, a former pilot a nd member of t he Sa n Fr a ncisco roundtable. Avella said he and Queens Quiet Skies have sent letters to Gov. Cuomo expressing dissatisfaction with the roundtable’s progress and lack of input into the study. Roe Dario, from COMET Civic Association, asked why the online complaint

nine officers approach groups of young men looking like an army and refusing to answer questions about why their targets are being accosted. “We need police who know verbal judo, so they know how to speak to community residents,” Roberts said. Across the borough in Jackson Heights, Rosemarie Poveromo, president of the United Community Civic Association, agreed that more community policing is necessary to bring relations between cops and residents back to where they should be. But Poveromo also said police should not have their hands tied behind their backs, and decried the recent drastic cutbacks in the use of stop and frisk, which she said had led to the ongoing surge in shootings. And, she said, laws must be enforced. That point also was made by Roe Daraio, president of the nearby Communities of Maspeth and Elmhurst Together civic group, who said “the little things,” such as graffiti and vandalism, are the things that concern residents in many areas. “Those little things really upset communities, and if you enforce the law on those little things, you prevent the bigger things,” Daraio said. Both activists also made the point that enforcement should be even in all neighborhoods and among all ethnicities. Bjorn Matz, vice president of the Kew Gardens Civic Association, said he strongly backs broken windows policing, and remembers how much worse crime was before Bratton applied it under former Mayor Rudy Giuliani. Thirty years ago, Matz and other Kew Gardens activists started a neighborhood patrol to combat crime, one he said was so successful it died out because it no longer seemed needed. As for those who cry “over-policing,” Matz doesn’t buy it, saying, “I believe they’re looking at it from an angle where they want to be free to do the things they want to do.” In neighboring Forest Hills, civic President Barbara Stuchinski, who took the Citizens Police Academy course years ago, said cops should use discretion in whom they target, going after graffiti vandals, for example, but not Q someone selling loose cigarettes. forms have not been translated into multiple languages so that those who cannot read English can lodge complaints. “The Port Authority website is full of information for travelers or for people who want to get flight information, it’s not feasible,” Knoesel said. “You didn’t just arrive in Queens,” Assemblyman Jeff Aubry (D-Corona) said. “And we’ve had a lot of languages in Queens for a very long time, and you have existed in Queens with us for a very long time and you run international airports where people with all kinds of languages come through your facilities, so it seems very absurd for you to say that you can’t manage the languages that are spoken in Q this county.”

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Judge rules with city in Willets Point case Plaintiffs intend to appeal while a newly found loophole holds promise by Tess McRae Associate Editor

After an uphill battle, the petitioners of the Willets West lawsuit have not prevailed. Justice Manuel Mendez ruled Monday that, despite claims of land use violations, the city and the Queens Development Group can move forward with their plans to build a shopping mall and entertainment center on parkland. According to Mendez, the proposal did not need to go through the usual Uniform Land Use Review Procedure because the Parks Department, a city agency, would retain control over the land and the mall would be serving a public purpose and did not, he said, need state approval, as the plaintiffs contest. “The public trust doctrine requires legislative approval before a substantial intrusion or a lease is entered into, resulting in the use of parkland for non-park purposes,” Mendez wrote. “A municipality may lease improvements to property to a private operator, on the condition that it serves a public purpose, and that ownership of the improvement is retained by the municipality.” The plaintiffs’ attorney, John Low-Beer, said he does not agree with Mendez’s decision and plans to appeal. “Plaintiffs believe that the decision misunderstands the common law doctrine that prohibits any non-park use of parkland without the specific and explicit approval of the state Legislature,” he said in a written statement. The state Legislature, when it passed the 1961 law permitting the construction of Shea Stadium, did not intend to allow construction of a shopping mall. That law did not allow the construction of anything except a stadium and related facilities on the

Though a judge ruled against the plaintiffs in the Willets West case, the group maintains there is still hope to block the project there and in the Iron Triangle, above. FILE PHOTO site. Plaintiffs will appeal, and believe that this decision will be reversed on appeal.” A major factor in the case was an administrative code from 1961, which established that although the intent for the parkland was for Shea Stadium, other uses were acceptable for the a public purpose, specifically, “improvement of trade or commerce.” The defense rejoiced in Mendez’s decision. “The ruling is unequivocal in saying that the project is consistent with state law and rejecting every argument to the contrary,” a spokesman for the QDG said in a written statement. “More important, the decision reinforces the support that the City Council and a wide array of community stakeholders have given to this project. It is a significant step forward in the

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Liu-Avella discuss issues continued from page 2 vote for the DREAM Act. Those people have to be replaced.” He went on to indicate that “we had a vote this session. The Independent Democratic Conference vote brought the DREAM Act to the floor. It lost because Democratic senators did not vote for it.” Avella said that “it’s crucial the minimum wage be increased. It’s become so expensive to live here. The millionaires of this state should pay more for the services for the middle class, the working families and the poor.” Concerning homes for individuals with developmental disabilities, he said, “The state has cut funding for these groups to the extent that some of them are going to go bankrupt. That’s absolutely a disgrace.” It was one of many issues on which Avella and Liu see eye to eye. Liu indicated that “funding at the state level for special needs children has been decimated in recent years. As state senator, I will fight to assure that that funding gets restored.” On campaign reform, Liu sees the need for change. “In past recent years, the city system has been somewhat arbitrary,” he said. “When we extend to the state level, which I believe we should do, we need to make a system that is fully comprehensive and fair.” He believes in continuing the rent pro-

tection laws for the city and state, seeing a need to strengthen some provisions. He took advantage of a question about the DREAM Act to aim one of several gibes at Avella. “I support it,” he said. “My opponent supports it. [But] he empowered the Republican leadership that made sure the DREAM Act went down in flames. That is the difference. We cannot allow this to happen in this state Senate any longer.” Liu said that as comptroller, he pushed to raise the minimum wage in the city from $7.25 to $11.50. Now that other cities have surpassed that amount, he said: “Let’s pass a real minimum wage and stop letting the Republicans obstruct the vote on a real minimum wage increase.” Taking a final shot at Avella, he concluded, “We need to elect a real Democrat to the New York State Senate from this district. I will be that Democrat.” Gilman, a self-described longtime activist, covered the same basic issues, saying, “I am for public financing of electoral politics,” adding that “stricter oversight” is needed. Audience questions were not allowed due to time constraints. The 11th District covers portions of Flushing, College Point, Whitestone, Bayside, Bay Terrace, Briarwood, Jamaica Hills, Little Neck, Fresh Meadows, Murray Q Hill, Auburndale and Glen Oaks.

effort to create a new Willets and reverse 100 years of pollution. This $3 billion private investment — the largest investment in Queens’ history — will revitalize an area that has been neglected for far too long, and will include the creation of thousands of jobs and affordable housing.” After the opening arguments, some of the plaintiffs criticized the defense for showing pictures of blighted Willets Point, which is adjacent to the Willets West site. The city argued the proposal by QDG could be one of the last opportunities to clean up the area. The project’s opponents, however, also contend that Mayor de Blasio and Queens Borough President Melinda Katz may have to revisit the sale of 23 acres to the QDG. According to the group Willets Point United, not all the land was the city’s to sell during former-Mayor Bloomberg’s administration. As it stands, only two acres have been conveyed to the developer, though 95 percent of the parcels for Phase One of the project have been acquired by the city. “Former Mayor Bloomberg could not have validly authorized the sale of all 23 acres that comprise Willets Point Phase One, because not all lots within the 23 acres were owned by the city during the Bloomberg administration,” the group wrote in a letter to state Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bayside). The senator, upon receiving the letter, forwarded it de Blasio, urging him to review WPU’s points. Should de Blasio find the group to be right, he and Katz would have to go back to square one and determine how much — if any — of the land to sell, and at what cost. The mayor’s office could not be reached for comment. Q

Parkway Hospital auctioned yet again Process is ‘disrespectful’: Koslowitz by Christopher Barca Reporter

For the second time this year, the defunct Parkway Hospital at 70-35 113 St. in Forest Hills has been auctioned off. On Aug. 8, Auberge Grand Central, a Rego Park-based limited liability company, placed the winning $1 million bid on the former medical center, which closed in 2008, in Queens Civil Court. In 2012, Auberge purchased Parkway Hospital’s mortgages for over $6 million and plans were released by Jasper Venture Group, a Manhattan-based real estate investment firm, in May for a condominium complex to replace the shuttered hospital. When contacted by the Chronicle, a Jasper Venture Group employee forwarded all requests for comment to Auberge. An official with the limited liability company said Tuesday that the person in charge of the Parkway Hospital site was on vacation and no one else at the firm had information on the property or the most recent auction.

Cou ncilwoma n K a ren Koslowitz (D-Forest Hills) expressed her frustration over the slow-moving auctioning process on Wednesday. “I just want this to happen already. The building looks disgusting, front and back,” Koslowitz said. “It’s disrespectful to the community because the building still remains looking terrible while this goes on.” She said she is interested in meeting with the building’s new owners, something she is struggling to arrange. “I’m trying to get a hold of the owners,” she said. “It’s really a difficult situation, everyone is very quiet about it.” When the former hospital was first auctioned off in January, 70-35 113th Street LLC placed the winning $22 million bid. Koslowitz set up a meeting with the company’s representatives, but they arrived nearly two hours late and the councilwoman was unable to meet with them. The firm was unable to come up with the money by the original closing date in Q February and the sale fell through.

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New group does clean sweep at Merrick, 109 York College graduate kicks off the South East Queens Clean Up Group by Kaycia Sailsman Chronicle Contributor

Though he is still just 22, Christopher Peguero of St. Albans has been building a resume of community service projects. And with litter and dumped trash creating eyesores in many communities in Southeast Queens, forming the South East Queens Clean Up Group probably just came naturally to him. The group of volunteers, armed with rakes, brooms and large garbage bags, took to the sidewalks at 109th Avenue and Merrick Boulevard on Saturday morning. Peguero, a recent graduate from York College, got involved in his neighborhood by attending his local community board meeting; he made this decision because people expressed so much strife towards the issue. “I believe we should keep elected officials accountable but still do something in the meantime,” said Peguero. He also believes that trash is one of the main issues that affect South Jamaica. He contacted another community advocate, Joe Moretti, the founder of Clean Up Jamaica, who put him in touch with others interested in the project. Peguero is not a newbie when it comes to community service. He was a part of the Latin Caucus at York College, where he volunteered at various soup kitchens, toy drives, and a hat and scarf drive.

“I like doing stuff like this because it is tangible and people get to see the results,” said Peguero. On Saturday residents Pamela Hazel, Allen Smalls, Paula Hopkins and others came out to improve the look of their community by sweeping the block. Also on hand was Munir Avery, a candidate in the Sept. 9 Democratic primary for the 14th State Senate District. Saturday’s main target was a sidewalk filled with trash, mixed in with dried up leaves. The leaves came from trees within grass-filled abandoned park that has broken benches and a rusty old slide. Moretti and Hazel have been critical of what they see as a lack of action by elected officials who represent the area. “We are community orphans because we are abandoned by our local leaders,” said Hazel. They have said they have had difficulty getting the cooperation of the Department of Sanitation. Avery participated because, he said, he wants to “make southeast Queens a beautiful place to live and work.” “My goal as senator is to give the community more opportunity to come together and help each other,” said Avery. Smalls, a resident of the block for 12 years, said participating in the cleanup made him feel good. “You wouldn’t want to live in a sloppy area,” Q he said.

Volunteers spruce up the sidewalk along 109th Avenue on Saturday to help rid their neighborhood of litter, trash and fallen leaves as part of an effort by the new South PHOTO BY KAYCIA SAILSMAN East Queens Clean Up Group.

Forest Hills hip-hop show draws thousands No incidents reported, but residents say cops flubbed concert exodus by Christopher Barca

out of the venue and made their way into the residential Forest Hills Gardens neighHip-hop superstars Drake and Lil Wayne borhood, where only a limited number of knew the Forest Hills Tennis Stadium con- police were stationed near where the rapcert series wasn’t created without with a pers’ vehicles were. “It didn’t happen the way we were told it twinge of worry from area residents over would,” he said. “[The officers’] priorities excessive noise and large crowds. seem to be where the So before the duo’s limousines are.” l a s t s o n g of t h e Det. Gigi Redzenight, they urged the matovic of the 112th crowd to cheer as Precinct said after loud as they could. the concert that the But Bryan officers were allowDeutsche, one of a i ng people who ha nd f u l of Bu r ns either lived in the Street residents who area or had parked kept a watchful eye t hei r ca r s i n t he on the crowds on v ici n it y t o m a ke Tuesday night, said it their way into the wasn’t the noise that Deputy Chief Steven Silks, the executive officer neighborhood. was a concern. Capt. Judith Har“It’s horrible. Hor- of Patrol Borough Queens North, watches the rison, the precinct’s rible,” Deutsche said crowd file into the stadium. commanding officer, of the dozens of people streaming down Burns Street past the said roughly 75 officers were deployed in venue after the show, something he said the area around the stadium, with teams police informed him would not happen. patrolling inside the stadium to keep order. “No one wants this show to go well more “The ball got dropped here.” When exiting the stadium, attendees are than me,” Harrison said before the concert. Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz (D-Forinstructed to walk right on Burns Street est Hills) attended the show and said towards Continental Avenue. But a steady flow of people took a left Wednesday morning that she had not heard

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Drake performs on a platform elevated about 20 feet above the elated crowd on Tuesday night at the Forest Hills Tennis Stadium. While the concert went smoothly, residents were upset at the PHOTOS BY CHRISTOPHER BARCA amount of people being allowed onto streets past the venue. of any incidents and that “everything sounds like it went fine.” Over 14,000 people packed the stadium to hear rap legend Lil Wayne and rising superstar Drake perform over 50 of their most famous songs such as “Started from the Bottom,” “The Sky is the Limit,” “Trophies” and “Duffle Bag Boy.”

After the barrage of hits and classics, fans were able to file out of the stadium and onto Continental Avenue in under 20 minutes, where mounted police and MTA off icials were waiting to direct them towards the 71st Street-Continental Avenue subway platforms and the Forest Hills Q LIRR train station.

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New help in Queens for Alzheimer’s disease by Peter C. Mastrosimone Editor-in-Chief

What do you do when a loved one says he or she wants to go home — while sitting in his or her own living room? The natural reaction for many people may be to point out that the person already is home, to state it as fact and back it up by saying something like, “Look around, this is your couch, that’s your TV, that’s a picture of our family hanging on the wall.” But that’s not the right approach to take with someone who has Alzheimer’s disease or some other form of dementia, according to Matt Kudish, senior vice president of Caregiver Services at the Alzheimer’s Association, New York City Chapter. That’s because there are two worlds, as they say at the association, and dementia patients live in a different one than the rest of us. A better approach, Kudish says, is to try to get to the root of the problem. Why does the person not feel like he or she is at home? Is the feeling of safety and security lacking? If so, that’s what really should be addressed. You might take that picture on the wall, or an entire photo album, and talk to the sufferer of dementia about how these are people who love him or her — without quizzing the person about who’s who or anything like that. Trying to drag Alzheimer’s patients from their world into ours doesn’t work. Stimulating conversa-

Care consultant Yungae Yook soon will be available to help caregivers of those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease at offices in Kew Gardens, Bayside and Fresh Meadows. PHOTO COURTESY ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION

tion and reminiscing, however, just might. But of course people don’t innately know the right approach to take with an Alzheimer’s patient, and that’s where the Alzheimer’s Association comes in. Among its many services, it can teach caregivers new means of communication to improve the lives of patients, and their own.

“If you haven’t experienced the impact of this disease, it’s very difficult to understand,” Kudish said. “I don’t care who you are, no one can do this alone. And the beauty is you don’t have to do it alone, because the New York City chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is here to help, and all of our services are free of charge.” By the end of the month, the Alzheimer’s Association expects to be offering those services at three new locations in Queens, its first in the borough, thanks to a $348,000 grant from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. The offices will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, though each will only be open on certain days, and the organization has not yet announced which. They all will be headed by care consultant Yungae Yook, who, in addition to being a licensed social worker and resident of Flushing, speaks Korean. The three locations will be: • Queens Community House, at 80-02 Kew Gardens Road in Kew Gardens; • New York Hospital Queens Ambulatory Care Center, at 182-15/19 Horace Harding Expy. in Fresh Meadows; and • NYHQ’s Bayside Primary Care, at 44-02 Francis Lewis Blvd. in Bayside. If you need help, however, you don’t need to wait until those offices open their doors. The Alzheimer’s Assocation offers a 24-hour hotline at 1 (800) 272-3900. You can also ask for

assistance by emailing the group at helpline@ alznyc.org. And there is a wealth of information available at alznyc.org. Among the many services the Alzheimer’s Association provides are education about the disease, help developing a care plan, training programs for professional caregivers, and a 10-hour family caregiver workshop, the latter offered in Queens through a partnership with Sunnyside Community Services. Before deciding exactly what services will be offered at the new locations in Queens, the Alzheimer’s Association will be conducting a needs assessment of the borough, Kudish said. The organization very much looks forward to its expansion here, to help people with a disease that he noted impacts people “physically, emotionally, psychologically, spiritually and financially.” It is estimated that 500,000 city residents either suffer from dementia, of which Alzheimer’s is one form, or care for someone who does, according to the association. “As the number of Alzheimer’s cases in New York City continues to grow, so does the need for our services — but we can only be of help to those who can access us,” association chapter President and CEO Lou-Ellen Barkan said in announcing the group’s expansion to Queens. “By providing in-borough support and programming, we hope to double the number of Queens residents we currently serve. Q

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How to ease your dental anxiety Few people relish the idea of going to the dentist. Dentists prod and poke sensitive areas of the mouth, but their efforts are for the benefit of their patients. Fear of the dentist’s chair is not uncommon, and that anxiety prevents millions of people from seeking proper preventative dental care. The consequences of succumbing to those fears extend beyond pain or lost teeth. Diseases of the mouth have been linked to other ailments, including diabetes, stroke and heart disease. A fear of the dentist may stem from past unpleasant experiences, such as a dentist with a poor chair-side manner, while others may fear the lack of control they experience while in a dentist’s chair. According to Ellen Rodino, Ph.D., who has studied dental fear, lying down with a dentist hovering above you can be off-putting. Couple that with the discomfort many people have when instruments that interfere with their ability to communicate are placed in their mouths, and fear of the dental chair does not seem so unreasonable. Easing fears at the dental office involves communication with the dentist and his or her staff, as well as finding a dentist with whom you feel comfor table. Working through your fears of the dentist is an important step toward getting the oral health-care you need.

• Gagging: According to the American Dental Association, authors of the study, “Gagging and Its Associations with Dental Care-Related Fear, Fear of Pain and Beliefs About Treatment” found patients who have a higher frequency of gagging problems during a dental visit are more likely to experience higher levels of dental care-related fear and fear of pain. They also may have more negative beliefs about dental professionals and dental treatment. Patients should discuss their propensity for gagging with the dentist or hygienist in advance. Some dentists can recommend nose breathing and other relaxation techniques. Distractions, such as televisions in the examination room, also can help to relieve anxiety and the likelihood that you may gag while in the dentist’s chair. Dentists also may opt for smaller cleaning instruments or take other measures to reduce the likelihood of stimulating a gagging reflex. • Sounds: The sounds of cleaning tools and drills elicit fear in many people. But ignoring or avoiding such sounds can help men and women conquer their fears of the dentist’s chair. On your next dental visit, bring a pair of headphones and some favorite music to listen to while you’re in the chair. • Pain: Some dentists cause unnecessary fear in patients because they assume every

person in the chair has the same pain threshold. One person may be able to tolerate a tooth extraction without numbing, while another may need pain relief for a routine cleaning. Fearful patients should make their needs and fears known. Speak to your dentist about what can be done to deal with the pain. Discuss the procedure and find out if novocaine or another pain reliever can be used. Although use of nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, has diminished in dental practices, a dentist may offer medication to relieve anxiety or even sedate patients who are especially nervous. Pain may be more tolerable if you ask the dentist to take frequent breaks or use a numbing agent on your gums. Dentists may prescribe a sensitivity-relieving toothpaste prior to certain dental procedures if your teeth are sensitive to hot and cold. • Rushing: Patients can help themselves relieve anxiety by choosing appointment times that are convenient and at times when they’re less likely to be rushed. An early-morning appointment or a weekend appointment may have patients in and out faster, which cuts down on anxiety-inducing wait time. • Choice of provider: Your choice of dentist may come down to who is in your health insurance network. Those with more flexible insurance plans may have more freedom

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continued from page 10 “They promote absentee landlordship,” said Vazquez, who is also running for district leader. “You can’t convince me that these people are not going to come with a vehicle as well, which is going to mess up the parking situation even more.” Some residents expressed concern about traffic when school starts at PS 97 and the new universal pre-K program in the nearby Woodhaven branch of the Queens Public Library. Police Officer Jose Severino, a community affairs officer from the 102nd Precinct, suggested the precinct could speak to school parent coordinators. He could not promise any kind of presence, however, explaining there are over 25 schools in the precinct. Severino also warned residents against scammers who pretend to be maintenance workers to gain access into homes. He stressed that anyone working for a city or state agency will have proper identification and told residents to call agency headquarters if workers unexpectedly arrive. Kate Mooney, from Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley’s (D-Glendale) office, updated the residents on the Mary Whelan Park project on Park Lane South at 79th Street, expected to begin next year. Crowley is allocating $1 million to upgrade the park to have upgraded amenities like a

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Queens man in Bklyn. fatal A Jackson Heights man was one of two people arrested on drunk driving and vehicular manslaughter charges early Sunday morning in connection with a fatal car crash in Brooklyn. Police said Gerrad Herbert, 32, of 71st Street, was driving one of two vehicles that collided at the intersection of Eastern Parkway and Troy Avenue at 4:14 a.m. A passenger in Herbert’s car, Michelle Migmott, 32, of Brooklyn, was killed. Police said Richard Roman-Santos, 32, of Brooklyn, who was westbound on Eastern Parkway in a Chevrolet Camaro, collided with Herbert’s vehicle as Herbert was making a left turn on to Troy Avenue. Published reports say the rear of the Altima was largely torn off by the crash. The Camaro then struck a parked vehicle. Migmott was pronounced dead at Kings County Hospital. Another passenger in Herbert’s carwas injured. Police said Herbert and Roman-Santos were charged with second-degree vehicular manslaughter and driving with blood alcohol levels of at least .08. Herbert also was charged with thirddegree aggravated unlicensed operaQ tion of a vehicle.

Participatory budgeting eyed Koslowitz, Reynoso bringing process to Districts 29, 34 by Christopher Barca Reporter

Come budget season this fall, Councilmembers Karen Koslowitz (D-Forest Hills) and Antonio Reynoso (D-Brooklyn, Queens) will be kicking their feet up and allowing constituents to do at least a portion of their work for them. The two lawmakers have announced they will be introducing participatory budgeting into their districts in the 201415 budget cycle, with residents getting the chance to brainstorm and vote for how $1 million in funds will be allocated in the area. Koslowitz, who represents Forest Hills, Rego Park, Kew Gardens and a section of Richmond Hill, said it’s an idea that has been successful in other parts of the city and she was interested in seeing if that success would translate in her district. “I’m always open to having district input. I always get my information from the district,” Koslowitz said. “I wanted to see how it works out and people are pretty excited about it.” Christina Prince, the councilwoman’s director of community affairs, said a number of neighborhood assemblies,

which will serve as brainstorming sessions where ideas in their early stages are presented, have already been scheduled. The first session is scheduled for Sept. 8 at the American Legion Hall at 107-15 Metropolitan Ave. in Forest Hills, with assemblies planned for the community room inside the Rego Center mall in Rego Park on Sept. 15 and Russell Sage Junior High School in Forest Hills on Sept. 17. Meetings will continue into October, with a Richmond Hill gathering at an undetermined location planned for Oct. 20. “The idea of the meetings are to have people come in, we give a short presentation on participatory budgeting and the projects we can have and after that, we say ‘OK, what issues do we have?’” Prince said. “You don’t even have to live in District 29 to propose an idea either.” In late fall, those interested in moving forward with their ideas will meet with the councilwoman’s staff to facilitate discussions with city agencies and nail down how much a project would cost. Early next year, project expos will be held, where more infor med f unding pitches will be made to the community and voting, which is open to district resi-

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“Robert’s extensive background in operations and capital construction, along with Editor-in-Chief The new Queens Library board took his experience as the Chief Operations Offifurther shape Tuesday, as Borough Presi- cer of the New York Public Library, make dent Melinda Katz made her first appoint- him uniquely qualified for this appointment to the 19-seat body since she and ment,” Katz said. “His skills and commitMayor de Blasio together purged eight ment to public service will help steward the Queens Library through this members on July 23 in response difficult period and beyond.” to the controversy surrounding “It is an honor to serve on the the institution. Board of the Queens Library The new member is Robert and to join other involved and Santos of Sunnyside Gardens, committed citizens dedicated to who Katz said in a prepared the preservation and enhancestatement “has had a long, ment of the Queens Library syswide-ranging career in higher tem,” Santos said. “Nothing is education, cultural institutions, more important to the health of mu nicipal gover n ment and a community and the intellectuconstruction.” al capital of its people than a Among other posts, Santos Robert Santos COURTESY PHOTO public library, and the Queens has served as vice president of Library is one of the best public The New York Public Library, as chief administrative officer of Adelphi libraries in the nation.” The appointment of Santos follows that University, as executive director of the Flushing Meadows Corona Park Develop- of Jukay Hsu, founder of a technology ment Corp. and as a high-ranking official incubator in Long Island City, whom de Blasio named to the board on Aug. 12. The in two city departments. He also fought in the Vietnam War, serv- offices of the borough president and the ing as a platoon leader with the 101st Air- mayor take turns naming trustees. The same day Hsu was appointed, borne Division and earning two Silver Stars Trustee Mary Ann Mattone resigned. and two Bronze Stars for valor.

Mattone was the only remaining member of the board faction that had continued supporting embattled library President and CEO Tom Galante, and refusing to fully comply with City Comptroller Scott Stringer’s demands for documents, following the eruption of the controversy. Concerns about Galante’s salary, spending and part-time side job led to an audit by City Comptroller Scott Stringer and a federal criminal investigation. Both are pending. As part of the audit, Stringer sought financial records from the library that traditionally have been withheld — those related to its spending of private donations. About 90 percent of the library’s funding comes from the taxpayer, the vast majority of it from the city. Stringer took the library to court to force it to give up all the records he sought, a matter that also is still pending. The trustees who were dismissed by Katz and de Blasio were all in a bloc of the board that won three votes that angered elected officials in Queens: one against a motion to put Galante on paid leave while the investigations play out; a competing resolution to retain him that was approved; and another against complying with Stringer’s demands. Following those votes, the state enacted a Q new law that allowed for the purge.

dents 16 or older, will begin in April. Koslowitz said that if the process goes smoothly and it proves popular among residents, she “absolutely” thinks participator y budgeting will remain in her district. “This way, the constituents feel they’re a part of things,” she said. Reynoso was not available for comment when contacted by the Chronicle, but the councilman, who represents the western portion of Ridgewood, held an information session on participatory budgeting on Aug. 13 and expressed his excitement for the process in a press release issued by the city on July 23. “I am excited to bring participatory budgeting to the 34th District this year,” Reynoso said. “My community is very creative, and I’ve heard lots of great ideas from my constituents already. I am looking for ward to seeing how they decide to spend a million dollars.” A spokesman for Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (D-Glendale), who represents the rest of Ridgewood, said participatory budgeting for District 30 in the 2015-16 fiscal year is something she is considering, but she has yet to make a Q final decision on the matter.

Four shot in 113th Precinct Four people were shot and wounded in Jamaica early Sunday morning in a weekend that published reports said saw two people killed and 21 wounded by g u n f i re t h roug hout t he f ive boroughs. Three men and a woman were wounded near the northern end of Baisley Park at 5:58 a.m., according to a statement issued by the 113th Precinct. The victims all sustained nonlifethreatening injuries and were in stable condition. The statement said it appears to have been an isolated incident. The Daily News reported that nine people were shot, two of whom died, in five shooting incidents on Saturday, followed by 14 wounded in eight incidents on Sunday. The two people who died were shot outside a deli in Harlem. Anyone with information on the Jamaica shootings is asked to contact the 113th Precinct’s Detective Squad at (718) 712-2129; or Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public also can submit tips by logging onto nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting 274637 (CRIMES), then entering TIP577. All Q tips are strictly confidential.

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The Whitestone Bridge is celebrating its 75th anniversary along with the 1939 World’s Fair. A new photo display honors the two at the Queens Library Whitestone branch.

Two New York icons, the Whitestone Bridge and the 1939 World’s Fair, celebrate their 75th anniversaries this year. In their honor, the Queens Library and the Queens Historical Society have joined forces to recognize the connection between the two with an extensive photo exhibition on view at the Whitestone branch of the library. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Entitled “The Bridge and the Fair,” the display explores the social, economic and political environments which made both possible. Focusing primarily on the construction of the bridge, the exhibit also includes four or five images of the fair’s opening ceremony, according to the Queens Historical Society curator, Richard Hourahan, who oversaw the creation of the exhibit. Hourahan said the exhibit consists of some two dozen photographs, opening with the connection between the bridge and the fair.

Among the exhibit’s highlights are an image of a parade over the bridge heading to the fair the day before the latter’s official opening, as well as multiple images of the bridge in its various stages of construction. Included are a few rare photos that captured some of the former construction workers in action, images that Hourahan said lend a “more personal” feel to the construction process. While Hourahan indicated that not all of the photographs are dated, he said every effort was made to arrange them chronologically, the better to show progress in the construction. The exhibit draws heavily from photos on loan from the MTA, augmented with additional images taken from the society’s own collection. Most of the images have not been seen by the public for at least 20 years, according to Hourahan. Continued page continued onon page 42

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Summer Celebration, Sunday to Remember program, Latin American Cultural Center of Queens, Latin American music interpreted by Francisco Cantilo. Fun with dance, raffles, refreshments and entertainment for the family. Sun., Aug. 31, 2:30 to 5 p.m., El Paraiso Tropical, 102-11 42 Ave., Corona. Reserve: (718) 261-7664, laccq@aol.com.

Wayfinding: 100 NYC Public Sculptures by Bundith Phunsombatlert, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, located on the lawn between the Unisphere and Queens Museum, on view thru November.

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34th annual Antique Motorcycle Show, Queens County Farm Museum, Sat., Sept. 14, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $5 pp, (register 10-11 a.m. to enter your own bike), includes family fun, free parking. 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy., Floral Park. Contact: (718) 347-3276, info@ queensfarm.org.

Queens Secret Improv Club, Queens’ only allimprov comedy theater, 44-02 23 St., Long Island City. Indie teams: Wed. & Thurs. 7, 8 & 9 p.m., $5. House teams: Fri., 7:30, 8:30 & 9:30 p.m., $7 for the whole night. Info: secrettheatre.com.

Amy Cova Dance & TeatoLocal, choreographed by Joel Sherry, presented by Take Root, Fri., Sept. 12, 8-10 p.m.$15 pp. Fertile Ground New Works Showcase, for emerging & established artists, different choreographers each month, post-performance discussion, Sun., Sept. 14, 7 p.m., $10 pp. Green Space Studio, 37-24 24 St., #301, Long Island City. Tickets: (718) 956-3037, greenspacestudio.org.

MUSIC “Legends of Ol’ Skool Concert II,” featuring Christopher Williams, Horace Brown and more, Sat., Aug. 23, 9 p.m., Resorts World Casino, 110-00 Rockaway Blvd., Jamaica. Tickets start at $25. Info: rwnewyork.com/entertainment. Free Jazz concert: Michael Mossman, 2013 Grammy-nominated musician, Sat., Aug. 23, 7-9 p.m., The Shops at Atlas Park, 8000 Cooper Ave., Glendale. Bring chairs/blankets; free giveaways.

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“Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow: The Cinema of Patrick Lung Kong,” Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35 Ave., Astoria, Fri., thru August 24.

AUDITIONS Handel’s “Messiah,” Oratorio Society of Queens, fall rehearsal season, auditions at Temple Beth Sholom, 172nd St. & Northern Blvd., Flushing, Mon., Sept. 8 & 15, 7 p.m., for holiday concert, Dec. 21. Reservations req’d. Info: (718) 279-3006, queensoratorio.org.

CLASSES Hawkins-based modern technique dance with Valerie Green, every Tues. starts Sept. 6, 6:30-8 p.m. $18 pp; $15 dancers/students. Green Space Studio, 37-24 24 St., #301, Long Island City. Contact: (718) 956-3037, greenspacestudio.org/classes.html.

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St. Matthias School 105th anniversary gala & all-years reunion, Sun., Sept. 28, 11:30 a.m., alumni Mass followed by dinner in the auditorium, 1-6 p.m., induction of two alumni into Hall of Fame, Helen Wolf (class of 1977) and Robert Lohrey (1961). $60 pp. Register: stmatthiasschool.org. Info: (718) 517-3455, alumni@stmatthiasschool.org.

Wayfinding: 100 NYC Public Sculptures by Bundith Phunsombatlert is on display on the lawn between the Unisphere and Queens Museum in Flushing Meadows Corona Park.

Saturday night dance, Italian Charities of America, 83-20 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst, Sat., Aug. 30; Sept. 13, 27; 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Call: (718) 478-3100.

Free English classes for Spanish speakers every Saturday, South Asian Center, 72-26 Roosevelt Ave., Jackson Heights. All levels available, must call (646) 727-7821 to register.

Kids free art classes, by Latin American Cultural Center of Queens at Arrow Community Center, 35-30 35 St., Astoria, every Sat., 10-11:30 a.m. Reserve: (718) 261-7664. Info: (718) 261-7664 laccq@aol.com.

Italian for Beginners, every Tues., 7-9 p.m., 10-week course. $60 pp. Dance with Instruction, every Mon. and Fri., 7:15-8:15 p.m. $10. Italian Charities of America, 83-20 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst. Contact: (718) 478-3100.

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Watercolor classes, National Art League, 44-21 Douglaston Pkwy., Douglaston, Wed., 9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. All techniques, beginner to advanced with demonstration. Call: (718) 969-1128. DJ classes, Mainline, 218-12 Hillside Ave., Queens Village, 1st & 2nd week of every month. Once a week, four sessions, classes in beat mixing and MC techniques. Call: (718) 479-4848.

KIDS/TEENS Summer fun extended, full day mini-camps for children 5-11, swim & sports, arts & crafts and exciting trips, Mon., Aug. 18-Fri., Aug. 29, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Central Queens YM & YWHA, 67-09 108 St., Forest Hills. Choose the days best for you or register for the full two weeks. Contact: (718) 268-5011, ext. 500, dberman@cgy.org or visit cgy.org/MiniCamp for complete schedule & fee info. Tumbling with Autism Program, Team Up with Play4Autism at Triumph Gymnastics Center, 79-41 Cooper Ave., Glendale, Sun., 1:30-3:30 p.m. Child’s first Sunday free; after: $20 for 1 hour, $30 for 2 hours per child, $40 for 2 hours/2 children. Child must be a registered at Play4Autism (play4autism.org). Info: Greg Vasicek, Play4Autism, (646) 836-4535.

Summer block party, Springfield/Rosedale Community Action Association, Sat., Aug. 23, 12-7 p.m., 225 St. between 147th & 148th aves. Bring your own lawn chairs, grills & picnic baskets. Annual Sickle Cell 5K Walk/Run, Queens Sickle Cell Advocacy Network, starts at York College, 160 St. between Liberty & Archer aves., ends at Roy Wilkins Park on Merrick Blvd., Sun., Sept. 7; registration, 8 a.m., walk/run, 10 a.m. Entertainment, health & wellness, zumba, vendors, food, face painting, music, free massage therapy. $20 preregistration, $25 day of walk. Register: qscan.org, sicklecellwalk@verizon.net. Indian Subcontinent Partition Documentation Project’s Museum “Open House,” Sat., Sept. 13, 3-5 p.m., ISPaD NYC office, 85-60 Parsons Blvd., Jamaica.

COMMUNITY Walk at Flushing Marina, Corona-East Elmhurst Kiwanis, Sat., Sept. 13, 8:30 a.m., 27th Ave. & Ditmars Blvd., East Elmhurst. $20 includes T-shirt & water. Proceeds to send kids to Kamp Kiwanis. Queens Green Party campaign, support Howie Hawkins for Governor and Brian Jones for Lt. Governor of New York as an alternative to Democrats & Republicans. Thurs., Sept. 4, 7 p.m., All Saints Episcopal Church, 43-12 46 St., Sunnyside.

Free lung cancer screenings, Forest Hills Hospital, Weds., 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 102-01 66 Road. Scan takes about five minutes & uses low-dose radiation. App’t req’d. Info: (855) 375-5864. Farmer’s Market Fridays, Queens Botanical Garden, Dahlia Ave., off Main St., Flushing, thru Nov. 21, every week, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: (718) 886-3800, queensbotanical.org.

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In addition to his own acting, Lord also directed in the two high schools where Growing up, Mark Lord, contributing he previously taught. writer for the Queens Chronicle and As the Chronicle sent Lord out to cover retired English teacher of 29 years, had an various stories, he became fascinated by interest in theatre, but never considered the history and presence of Queens and writing or directing. its citizens. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been interested in theater since I What eventually came from his inquiry was about 9 years old,â&#x20AC;? Lord said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not in of Queens was the creation of a musical, writing so much, but in performing. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve â&#x20AC;&#x153;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hear It for Queens!â&#x20AC;?, which ran last performed on the local and regional level, year at the Free Synagogue of Flushing. but I never expected to be writing several Lordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production garnered the attenshows performed by community theatres.â&#x20AC;? tion of Carl Clay, founder of the Black Spectrum Theatre, who approached Lord about bringing such a production to his theatre in Jamaica. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He wanted me to change a few things; have more of a focus on the area of Southea s t Queens,â&#x20AC;? Lord said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It changed so much that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s become an entirely new show Kenny Brawner will perform as Ray Charles at the Black â&#x20AC;&#x201D; or spinoff, really.â&#x20AC;? Black Spectrumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music FILE PHOTO Spectrum Theatre in December. qboro contributor

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The Black Spectrum Theatre is entering its 45th season and will celebrate by hosting a FILE PHOTO number of special musical, theatrical and other events. and sound director, Derek Galloway, will be assisting Lord in his musical composition. For Lord, this will be his first musical performed on the professional level. Lordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The History of SoutheastQueens: The Musical!â&#x20AC;?, is just one of many productions announced this week

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Patrick Lung Kong honored for influential work by Tess McRae qboro editor

It is said true artistic genius is made up of pieces of the past, mixed with something fresh and new, creating a new experience for viewers completely alienating them. Hong Kong director Patrick Lung Kong, who made his first film 50 years ago, did that with his work. The visionary has inspired such heavy hitters as John Woo and Tsui Hark — highly respected directors in Hong Kong film. Lung Kong often portrayed neglected social realities of the world around him by drawing on the traditions of Cantonese cinema. It is for his contributions to film that he is being honored by the Museum of the Moving Image this week. The museum has chosen nine films from the 14 he wrote and directed and the 60 he acted in for a program celebrating Lung Kong’s life and achievements. The retrospective kicked off on Aug. 15, when Lung Kong was presented with a lifetime achievement award. He spoke briefly in front of a packed audience. “I wanted to show audiences real Hong

‘Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow’ When: Aug. 23: 2 p.m., 4 p.m. Aug. 24: 3 p.m., 6 p.m. Where: Museum of the Moving Image 36-01 35 Ave., Astoria Tickets: Free with admission, movingimage.us

Patrick Tse Yin and Josephine Siao in Patrick Lung Kong’s 1968 film “The Window.” The production is being screened at the Museum of the Moving Image on Aug. 23 at 4 p.m. STILL COURTESY MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE

Kong environments,” he said. The title of the special program, “Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow,” is a nod to the 1970 film Lung Kong directed of the same name. The film is considered to be the director’s

grandest vision and testament to his “uncompromising humanist convictions.” “Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow” tells the story of a fast-spreading virus that stems from a rat infestation in the slums. Panic ensues when the government is slow to react.

The film was placed on the Hong Kong Film Archive’s list of the 100 must-see Hong Kong films of all time for its portrayal of class and political conflicts. Another milestone in Chinese cinema is Lung Kong’s film “Mitra.” The production was the first Hong Kong movie to be made in Iran, is the last of Lung Kong’s directorial works to be released and features the director in one of the leading roles. “Mitra” is a love story set upon the desert backdrops of the middle East. Also being shown this weekend is “The Q Window” and “Pei Shih.”

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In 1943, the walkways on the bridge were Designed by Othmar Ammann, the bridge removed and two additional lanes were added opened to traffic on April 29, 1939, the day before for vehicles. the fair first welcomed the public, allowing for easy While the original photos are larger, Hourahaccess to Queens from the Bronx and New Eng- an said the small space available for the current land — the Throgs Neck opened in 1961. exhibit dictated that the photos be reduced to A suspension bridge that crosses the East 8-by-10s. River, it originally consisted of four lanes for Hourahan sees the exhibit as part of the borvehicular traffic as well as ough’s high-profile recogpedestrian walkways. The nition of the anniversaries original toll was 25 cents. of the t wo New York According to Hourahan, World’s Fairs. the bridge was on the The 1964-65 edition is drawing boards for a celebrating an anniversary When: Normal library hours decade and the total conof its own this year, its Where: Queens Library, struc tion time wa s fiftieth. Whitestone branch, b e t w e e n 18 a n d 24 “We want to get into 51-10 14 Road months. the community,” Hourahan Tickets: Free, queenslibrary.org The short construction said, adding that the site time may at least partially for the exhibit was chosen be attributed to the perbecause the library is consonal interest then-President Franklin D. Roos- veniently located near the bridge, is easily accesevelt took in the success of the World’s Fair. sible by car and public transportation and allows Roosevelt, along with New York City’s mayor, for free admission for the public. Fiorello LaGuardia, helped keep the pressure on. While the exhibit will likely attract visitors “Between 1937 and 1939 a lot of forces from around the borough, Hourahan said he came together for the bridge and the fair,” hopes residents of Whitestone will take particuQ Hourahan said. lar pride in it.

‘The Bridge and the Fair’

A photo of the 1939 World’s Fair is one of several on display at the Queens COURTESY QUEENS HISTORICAL SOCIETY Library.

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Bereavement groups for loss of a spouse, facilitated by a licensed social worker. Central Queens YM & YWHA, 67-09 108 St., Forest Hills. Call: Lisa Elhanyi, (718) 268-5011, ext. 621. Overeaters Anonymous, for help with weight loss and/or other issues. Long Island Consultation Center, 97-29 64 Road, Rego Park, Sun., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Call: (718) 937-0163. Rego Park Library, Thurs. at 11:15 a.m., 91-41 63 Drive. Holy Child Jesus Outreach Center, 11206 86 Ave., Richmond Hill, Tues., 7:30-9 p.m. Call: (718) 564-7027. Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Support Group, Center for the Women of New York, Queens Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Kew Gardens, Room 325. Thurs. (weekly) 6:30-8 p.m. Registration required. Free. Contact: CWNY (718) 793-0672, centerwny@yahoo.com. Narcotics Anonymous Drug problem? Call Helpline at (718) 962-6244 or visit westernqueensna.com. Meeting 7 days a week. Alcoholics Anonymous, daily meetings around Queens for those with a drinking problem. Info: queensaa.org, (718) 520-5021. Al-anon, self-help group for anyone affected by anotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drinking: St. Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church, 82nd St. & 34th Ave., Parish house, 1st floor, Jackson Heights, every Tues. Contact: (718) 457-1511. Resurrection Ascension Pastoral Center basement, 85-18 61 Road, Rego Park, every Sun. 12 p.m. Gam-Anon is a 12-step program for families of someone with a gambling problem. Call hot line (212) 606-8177. Schizophrenics Anonymous free self-help support group will be held on Sundays from 10 to 11 a.m. at L.I. Consultation Center, 97-29 64 Rd., Rego Park. Call (718) 896-3400. Caregiver support groups, Queens Community House, 108-25 62 Drive, Forest Hills. & Kew Gardens Community Center, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road. Do you provide help to a family member, friend or neighbor? Could you use some help yourself? Free support services. Contact: Anne Attanas, LMSW, (718) 268-5960, ext. 226.

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In addition, Kenny Brawner, a teacher at IS 189 in Flushing, is back with his popular musical tribute to the late Ray Charles on Dec. 13 and Feb. 14, 2015. The show was performed at Flushing Town Hall in June and was well-received by all those who attended. Entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kenny Brawner is Ray Charles,â&#x20AC;? the show features a 12-piece orchestra and three sultry vocalists. With the Black Spectrum Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s celebration of its 45th season comes the first Spirit and Harmony Festival, featuring Freddie McGregor, which will take place on Sept. 13 starting at noon. The special event is a par tnership between the Black Spectrum Theatre and the International African Arts Festival and will feature a marketplace, music and dance. Founded in 1970, the Black Spectrum Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is one of â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;Ś social and cultural consciousness through the production and presentation of message-oriented theatre and films â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;? The theatre company has presented over 1,500 performances, including 150 theatrical productions. In accordance with Lord, the history of Southeast Queens musical will be presented

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MARTOS 57 LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 07/25/14. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 56-75 49th Street, Maspeth, NY 11378. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

New Radiance LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/22/14. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to c/o Elana Behar, 76-15 35th Ave Apt 2F, Jackson Heights, NY 11372. Purpose: General.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: RCA MARA HOME LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/07/13. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to Ruben Caballero, 108-20 49th Avenue, Corona, NY 11368. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: MONSTROUS LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/17/2014. 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, 235-51 147th Dr., 2nd floor, Rosedale, NY 11422. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: NSIS, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/28/2014. 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 Corporation Service Company, 80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: REALITY PAINTERS LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/20/2014. 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, 116-23 198 Street, St. Albans, NY 11412. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILIT Y COMPANY. NAME: SAFEWAY TRANSPORTATION LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/02/2013. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to Ravinder Singh, 114-12 95 Ave., Richmond Hill, NY 11419. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

WEST SIDE 48TH LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 12/27/12. 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, 14417 156th St., Jamaica, NY 11434. General Purposes.

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SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Index No. 701785/2014. STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF QUEENS BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY, Plaintiff, -vsTHEODORA TARVER, if living and if she be dead, and all Persons who are wives, lienors, heirs, devisees, distributes, successors in interest of such of them as may be dead, and their husbands and wives, heirs, devisees, distributes, and successors in interest all of whom and whose names and places are unknown to Plaintiff; CITY OF NEW YORK NYC DEPARTMENT OF FINANCEPARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU PAYMENT AND ADJUDICATION CENTER OF QUEENS; CRIMINAL COURT OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; “JOHN DOE” AND “JANE DOE” said names being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants of premises being foreclosed herein, Defendants. Mortgaged Premises: 167-15 109TH ROAD, JAMAICA, NY 11433. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you, unless the Defendant obtained a bankruptcy discharge and such other or further relief as may be just and equitable. 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 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. That this action is being amended to include possible heirs of Theodora Tarver as said individual cannot be located. That this action is also being amended to include the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance and United States of America as necessary parties. QUEENS County is designated as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the mortgaged premises. Dated: May 29, 2014. /s/_______________ Mark K. Broyles, Esq. FEIN, SUCH & CRANE, LLP. Attorneys for Plaintiff. Office and P.O. Address: 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, New York 14614, Telephone No. (585) 232-7400. Block: 10186, Lot: 40 NATURE AND OBJECT OF ACTION The object of the above action is to foreclose a mortgage held by the Plaintiff recorded in the County of QUEENS, State of New York as more particularly described in the Complaint herein. TO THE DEFENDANT, except THEODORA TARVER, the plaintiff makes no personal claim against you in this action. To the above named defendants: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Hon. Augustus C. Agate, a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of N.Y., dated June 12, 2014 and filed along with the supporting papers in the Queens County Clerk’s Office. This is an action to foreclose a mortgage. The premises is described as follows: All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, in the Borough of Queens, County of Queens, City and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point on the northerly side of 109th Road distant 120 feet easterly from the corner formed by the intersection of the northerly side of 109th Road with the easterly side of 167th Street, running thence Northerly parallel with 167th Street, 98.2 feet; thence Easterly parallel with 109th Road, 25 feet; thence southerly again parallel with 167th Street, 98.2 feet to the northerly side of 109th Road, 25 feet to the point or place of beginning. Premises known as 167-15 109th Road, Jamaica, NY 11433.

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SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Index No. 703583/2013 STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF QUEENS CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, -vsSALOME MAZARD, INDIVIDUALLY AS HEIR AND ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF HERMAN MAZARD A/K/A HERMANN MAZARD, DECEASED; HERMANN MAZARD, JR., AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF HERMAN MAZARD A/K/A HERMANN MAZARD, DECEASED; ALEXANDRA MAZARD, AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF HERMAN MAZARD A/K/A HERMANN MAZARD, DECEASED; PATRICK R. ETIENNE, AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF HERMAN MAZARD A/K/A HERMANN MAZARD, DECEASED; NATHALIE HERVIEUX, AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF HERMAN MAZARD A/K/A HERMANN MAZARD, DECEASED, if living and if she be dead, and all Persons who are wives, lienors, heirs, devisees, distributees, successors in interest of such of them as may be dead, and their husbands and wives, heirs, devisees, distributees, and successors in interest all of whom and whose names and places are unknown to Plaintiff; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; CITIBANK, N.A.; NYC DEPARTMENT OF FINANCEPARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU PAYMENT AND ADJUDICATION CENTER OF QUEENS; “JOHN DOE” AND “JANE DOE” said names being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants of premises being foreclosed herein, Defendants. Mortgaged Premises: 88-26 193RD STREET, HOLLIS, NY 11423. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you, unless the Defendant obtained a bankruptcy discharge and such other or further relief as may be just and equitable. 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 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. That this action is being amended to include the possible heirs of Nathalie Hervieux, as said individual could not be located. QUEENS County is designated as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the mortgaged premises. Dated: April 9, 2014. /s/_________________ Mark K. Broyles, Esq., FEIN, SUCH & CRANE, LLP, Attorneys for Plaintiff, Office and P.O. Address: 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, New York 14614, Telephone No. (585) 232-7400 SECTION: BLOCK: 10457, LOT: 15 NATURE AND OBJECT OF ACTION The object of the above action is to foreclose a mortgage held by the Plaintiff recorded in the County of QUEENS, State of New York as more particularly described in the Complaint herein. TO THE DEFENDANT, the plaintiff makes no personal claim against you in this action. To the above named defendants: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Hon. Sidney F. Strauss, a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of N.Y., dated May 6, 2014 and filed along with the supporting papers in the Queens County Clerk’s Office. This is an action to foreclose a mortgage. The premises is described as follows: Beginning at a point on the westerly side of 193rd Street formerly Hollis Park Boulevard, distant 202.56 feet southerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the westerly side of 193rd Street with the southerly side of Hillside Avenue; being a plot 110 feet by 100 feet by 110 feet by 100 feet. Premises known as 88-26 193rd Street, Hollis, NY 11423.

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Notice of Formation of BL Advisory Services, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 7/1/14. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o Richard P. Weiss, Esq., 155 Willowbrook Blvd., Ste. 300, Wayne, NJ 07470. Purpose: any lawful activities.

ARIA & ADIBA LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 04/04/2014. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 70-35 Broadway Apt. E18, Jackson Hts, NY 11372. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

E&R BROKERAGE LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 6/30/14. 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, 69-20 48th Ave., Woodside, NY 11377. General Purposes.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: ARSENAL LIGHTING, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/03/2014. 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 Benjamin Suarez, 98-50 67th Ave., Apt. 2G, Rego Park, NY 11374. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of Elson Group LLC. Art. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/15/2014. Office location: 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, 50-23 Weeks Lane, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Ben David Development LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/2/14. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to c/o Michael David Saidian, 124-15 Metropolitan Ave, Fl 2, Kew Gardens, NY 11415. Purpose: General.

J & PAN’S ENTERPRISE, L.L.C., Articles of Organization filed NY Sec of State of New York (SSNY) 06/16/2014. Office location in Queens County. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o J Apt. To Share & PAN’S ENTERPRISE, L.L.C., 33-67 154th St., Ozone Park, pvt house, 2 fl, sep Flushing, NY 11354. rm & closet, share kit/full bath &

Big Apple Property Management, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/11/14. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to Eugenia Lubinitsky, 31-21 31 St, Astoria, NY 11106. Purpose: General.

Les Bisous De La Nuit LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/28/14. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to c/o Deven Savitri Lall, 115-56 122nd St, S Ozone Pk, NY 11420. Purpose: General.

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Moore Homestead Park’s origin

by Lloyd Carroll Chronicle Contributor

by Ron Marzlock Chronicle Contributor

Queens has always been famous for historical properties but is equally famous for seeing them torn down in the name of progress. Here is one such case. The Rev. John Moore, one of the earliest settlers of Newtown (now Elmhurst), arranged to buy land from the native Indians. Capt. Samuel Moore, his son, was granted 80 acres and built the center house here in 1661. The extension on the right was added years later. The Moores lived there for generations, but in 1879 John Jacob Moore, the last family member to do so, died at home. Starting in 1923, heirs of the Moore family started selling off land until only the house remained. It was always carefully preserved, though, with great care taken not to harm it even during subway construction — at first. Major J.M. Perry, the owner of the house at the time, arranged with subway representatives to retain part of the land. They agreed to spare the barn but the subway engineers would not allow any structure to remain over their underground line, as the

The Moore Homestead, 45th Avenue and Broadway, in Elmhurst, March 28, 1930. The telephone building at right still stands. house partly was. They permitted Perry to retain only what was beyond the line and pulled the house down in the spring of 1933, after the new subway was already built. Robert Moses, head of the Parks Department, had the empty lot turned over from the old Board of Transportation to be made into a park in 1954. In 1987 new powers that be in city government honored the gem that had been lost and renamed the site The Moore Homestead Park, in honor of the pioQ neer family that once lived there.

Terry Collins was known for being a fiery guy who alienated many players he managed during his stints with the Houston Astros and the Anaheim Angels, and many observers were surprised when the Mets hired him to be the team’s skipper four years ago. But Collins has surprised nearly everyone with his calm, almost avuncular demeanor as Mets manager. Last Thursday, at his pregame press conference, Terry showed the short fuse that many thought that they would see far more frequently than they have. No, it wasn’t because of the Mets’ inability to get a run in from third base with less than two out, a troubling fact that he acknowledged as a leading reason why the Mets have had losing records during his tenure. Collins lost it when Newsday Mets beat reporter Marc Carig asked him about Matt Harvey’s interview on ESPN Radio the night before. Harvey bragged that he threw numerous pitches at 95 mph during a mound session at the Mets’ Port St. Lucie, Fla. facility, and then repeated his goal of pitching at Citi Field before the season ends next month. “I am going to put my head through the wall!” said a flustered Collins, who has stated on countless occasions that the organization wants to be extremely conservative with its ace pitcher’s recovery from Tommy John shoulder

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surgery. He has ruled out Harvey coming back before next year. He certainly wants to avoid what happened to fellow Mets starter Jeremy Hefner, who recently reinjured his shoulder trying to rehab it after Tommy John surgery. Collins is also frustrated with Harvey’s prima donna personality. Harvey thinks that because he was a big star in 2013, he gets special dispensations. Terry joked with the press that he has to make an appointment to speak with him. When Terry does finally reach him, he should remind Harvey that he’ll get a W-2 tax statement at the end of the year for being a Mets employee and not the “1099” that selfemployed contractors receive. David Wright, a longtime fantasy football fan, will be conducting an NFL player draft on Aug. 27 at Citi Field, using the event as a way of raising funds for numerous charities such as Ronald McDonald House. The public can join David and some of his Mets teammates that day (minimum contribution: $3,000 for one person and $4,000 if you bring a guest). Contributors will receive tickets for the Mets-Braves game that night; autographed Mets paraphernalia; food and beverage; and VIP access to batting practice. Most of the event price is deductible as a Schedule “A” charitable contribution. For Q details, log onto bigleagueimpact.org. See the extended version of Sports Beat every week at qchron.com.

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