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C M SQ page 1 Y K GANNONMICHAELBYPHOTO STALEMATE Mayor, comptroller at odds on Rikers deadlines PAGES 2 AND 8 Work continued this week on a garage and municipal building that are part of the future Kew Gardens jail project. But Mayor Adams and Comptroller Brad Lander last week went back and forth over whether the city will meet its self-imposed deadlines for closing jail facilities on Rikers Island. ITSOWGOES Planters headed to Cross Bay PAGE 4 CHARACTERSQUIRKY Unusual book displays Queens’ unusual homes SEE qboro, PAGE 21 FINANCEHOME& Section PAGES 17-20 VOL.XLVNO.36 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 QCHRON.COM SOUTH QUEENS EDITION Serving Howard Beach, Ozone Park, Woodhaven, Richmond Hill, South Ozone Park, City Line and JFK Airport YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER QUEENS’ LARGEST WEEKLY COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER GROUP

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“When you still have a higher number o f people that can fit into the borough-based jails, what do we do with those that continue to do shootings, robberies, assaults, rapes, and other crimes?”Adams suggested that some of his critics decide on a plan B. But the mayor said the administration’s path is clear. “We’re going to follow the law,” he said “The law calls for the jails to be closed. We’re going to follow that law.” Significant construction already has taken place on a future parking garage and municipal building behind Queens Borough Hall. The existing former Queens Detention Facility, located behind the criminal courthouse on Queens Boulevard, will be demolished. The new site has been discussed as being 29 stories tall with 886 beds, including 126 for women. Other jails are planned for the Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan. The jails are in the 10-year capital plan and will be funde d through the sale of bonds. Details on the Kew Gardens project and the entire borough-based jail plan are available online at bit.ly/3ewwzpi.

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tions for Lander. “First of all, we’re going to follow the law,” Adams said. “But can you ask the comptroller a question for me? I believe we’re 2,000 above the number of what we stated the count was going to be ... So, I would like the comptroller to tell us, what do we do with those inmates that’s not going to fit into the borough-base d jails? What do we do with them? See, I nee d the folks that are idealistic to deal with the realism of this.

B’ Can city meet Rikers closure deadline?

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Q by Michael Gannon Senior News Editor B ack in May, a spokesman for Mayor Adams was asked about a bill introduced by Councilman Bob Holden (D-Maspeth) that would mandate a cost analysis of rehabilitating Rikers Island versus replacing it with four borough jails at a cost of more than $8 billion by 2027.

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Construction continues on a parking garage and municipal building in Kew Gardens that will be adjunct to a new jail planned by 2027 on the spot of the old Queens Detention Facility, background, located behind the Queens Criminal Courthouse.

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Lander: Inmate numbers head in wrong direction; Adams: ‘Give me a plan

On Aug. 29, however, both Adams and Comptroller Brad Lander expressed concern that self-imposed city deadlines could be j eopardized by a growing jail population. Lander visited Rikers with Councilwoman Carlina Rivera (D-Manhattan) and public Advocate Jumaane Williams. A law on the city’s books mandates that Rikers be closed as a jail by 2027.

“This administration will always follow the law, and the law currently says the jails on Rikers Island must close on time,” the spokesman said. “To follow the law and protect the safety of the communities and all involved in the borough-based jail projects, this work is proceeding.”

“After declining for years, the number of people incarcerated at Rikers has climbed back to a little below 6000 people,” Lander said in an email from his office. “The borough-based jails are intended to have a total capacity of 3300 people. Prior to Covid in 2019, the City was on track to lower the population and was down to approximately 4000 people detained, but with the rising population, the trend is in the wrong direction.” Adams, in a transcript from his press conference later that day, had numerous ques-

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“This investment in the future of Belmont Park will transform our racing operations and pave the way for a broader re-imagining of the facility,” said Dave O’Rourke, NYRA president and CEO. “The shift to Aqueduct this fall will minimize the overall impact on the racing schedule, and ensure continuity for the Belmont spring/summer meet and Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets. We appreciate the patience of our horsemen and fans as we enter this period of transition at Belmont, and look forward to an exciting fall at the Big A.” NYRA expects main track and turf training to resume in April 2023, meaning the 2023 Belmont Stakes, the third jewel in thoroughbred racing’s triple crown, will proceed as scheduled.

Seven weeks, 28 sessions to the Big A Belmont fall season heads to Aqueduct

NYRA said, in addition to providing expanded access, the tunnels will serve as a conduit to the infield for commercial vehicles, allowing the agency to completely reconstruct the Belmont main track and its two turf courses. The tunnels will also provide NYRA with the opportunity to consider the installation of a synthetic track in the future.

Fans of Aqueduct Race Track will have a few bonus weeks of live thoroughbred racing as the Belmont Park 2022 fall season is moving to South Ozone Park through Oct. 30. PHOTO deter drivers from cutting through it. The plants and art pieces have been removed as they await relocation. The circle has no actual barriers and Inserillo said it can be confusing, especially to those not familiar with the traffic pattern.Many still have opinions on the area. One Facebook user commented on the civic’s post that she’d like to see a tree planted in the center like the traffic circle at the entrance of the neighborhood. Another was grateful that two tubs would remain because she has seen cars “race across” the circle. One man said he wanted stop signs to return.Theplanters are set to be moved sometime this fall, Inserillo said, with help from Jay Frango of the civic and once they get the go-ahead from the DOT.

Fans of live horse racing in Queens will not have to leave the borough over the next few weeks, as the regular Belmont Park fall season will be moved to Aqueduct Race Track in South Ozone Park to accommodate ongoing construction at Belmont.

The New York Racing Association, in an article by Pat McKenna posted on its website at nyra.com/belmont, said the 28-day meet will begin at the Big A on Thursday, Sept. 15, and run through Sunday, Oct. 30. Live racing will take place Thursdays through Sundays.

The construction at Belmont, located just the other side of the Cross Island Parkway in Nassau County, will create tunnels to allow vehicular and pedestrian traffic to the track’s infield.

“Then for the holiday season we can decorate them with solar lights and it’ll look nice. And other times of the year, there will always be colorful flowers around the evergreen,” she said. Two will remain in the traffic circle to The Lindenwood planters were previously part of an art installation, seen at right back in July, to prevent traffic through the center of the intersection. Now they are being prepped to move to Cross Bay Boulevard.

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The tubs, which were filled with plants and made into a modern art installation, were part of a beautification effort by former Councilman Eric Ulrich in 2021. He had appropriated $38,5000 in funding for the Queens Botanical Garden to erect the greenery in partnership with the civic, Community Board 10, the Department of Transportation and Queens-based artist team Combo Colab, the Chronicle reported at the time. It was set to remain in place for a year and aimed to brighten up the “empty eyesore,” Ulrich had said. Over time, the vessels became a point of contention and proved hard to maintain, despite help from the West Hamilton Beach Volunteer Fire Department, and residents wanted to see brighter arrangements in them. The civic wanted to relocate them and Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) had expressed the idea of wanting to put planters along Cross Bay Boulevard anyway so it made sense to use these. Ariola will provide funding to have the Botanical Garden again spruce up the tubs and then the civic will maintain their upkeep with help from Lisena Landscaping. “We’re going to do some type of evergreen in the middle,” Phyllis Inserillo, copresident of the civic, told the Chronicle.

Traffic circle tubs near 88 St. to be refreshed and moved to medians will move to Cross Bay Blvd.

The “infamous” Lindenwood planters in the red traffic circle at 153rd Avenue and 88th Street will soon be moved to the Cross Bay Boulevard medians, the Howard Beach Lindenwood Civic announced last week.

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Construction on the race tracks will begin following the conclusion of the 2023 Belmont Park spring/summer meet.

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The administration’s approach includes 200 new school safety agents joining the ranks starting on the first day of school plus an additional 650 who will be in training throughout the rest of the school year.

CIVICBEACHHAMILTONNEWANDTOP,WHBFD,COURTESYPHOTOS by Deirdre Bardolf Associate Editor As school returns this week, one thing is on the mind of many: safety. Mental and physical health and safety have been on the decline following the pandemic and tragedies like the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, last spring.This week, the city Department of Education announced its approach to doubling down on school safety. “This administration is prioritizing the reimagining of our commitment to supporting the whole child from the day they enter our schools to the day they graduate,” Schools Chancellor David Banks said in a press release from the DOE on Wednesday. “Our families’ biggest concerns should be on the studies of their children, which is why we are doubling down on this work to take concerns about safety out of the equation.”

One elected official is calling for more.

Ramped up school safety plans: DOE

It is expected to make the mandated 180 days for students to be in school easier to reach.A United Federation of Teachers spokesperson told the New York Post that teachers are expected to have a plan for a “digital classroom” in place by Sept. 30.

The DSF identified 1,300 issues across all schools and worked to address them by the first day, according to the DOE.

Approach seeks to address mental and physical needs of students

The department also outlined its ongoing work to combat the spread of Covid-19 and monkeypox.

The end of summer was marked with displays of creativity and fun in Hamilton Beach at the annual Baby Parade hosted by the New Hamilton Beach Civic Association. Families paraded their kids in decked-out costumes, wagons and more. The West Hamilton Beach Volunteer Fire Department hosted the BBQ afterward and Chief Nick Spinelli made a splash, top, in a dunkThetank.Fogarty family, above left with civic President Roger Gendron, rear, and Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato, won 1st Place for Most Original and Best Overall with their “Who Let the Dogs Out” wagon. First place for Most Humorous was the McGuigan family’s “Beach Bum” baby, above right. The civic traces the tradition back nearly 90 years and says it is its way of thanking the community for its support. — Deirdre Bardolf Baby parade in Ham Beach

The DOE is also providing enhanced emergency readiness training including active shooter exercises, which were held throughout the summer in collaboration with the NYPD and Louisiana State University.

This year’s 9/11 remembrances in Howard Beach will be marked by a new addition to the community: a tree grown from the same one that was saved from Ground Zero.A September 11th Remembrance ceremony will be held at the Rockwood Park Jewish Center on 84th Street this Sunday at 2 p.m. near the site of the 9/11 memorial mural, which was unveiled last year. The September 11th Survivor Tree that was gifted to the Howard Beach Lindenwood Civic Association by the 9/11 Memorial Museum with help from Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) will be planted with help from survivors and the families of victims of the terror attack. Later that day, a candlelight memorial ceremony will be held at Our Lady of Grace, sponsored by the Stars Community Center. It will begin at 7 p.m. in the parking lot and the community will gather to remember the day with words and music. Fellowship and refreshments will follow, a flier states. Attendees are asked to bring their own candles as well as chairs and American flags.

The DOE did not immediately respond to a request for further details on students in shelters or who can’t be home alone. — Deirdre Bardolf

The Division of School Facilities also conducted a survey of 1,400 buildings to assess classroom door locks, exterior door locks, alarms, panic buttons and more.

Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) sent a letter to Banks last weekend calling for all entrances of schools to be locked. In the letter, she cited a meeting she had in June with school safety officials, principals and NYPD and FDNY representatives in which she suggested using doorbells with cameras and locking all doors with a special key for emergency responders. Everyone agreed that a plan could be put together for this to happen, Ariola said in the letter. “We live in uncertain times, where illegal guns are easily obtainable and mental health is not addressed as efficiently as it should be,” sheShewrote.continued, “Let’s make this the most outstanding year we have ever seen for the Department of Education by putting safety first and locking all school doors that guard the ones we hold the most dear.”

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The DOE’s plan also includes measures to provide emotional support for children, such as assigning social workers directly to superintendents instead of having them centrally based and increasing restorative justice and violence interruption initiatives.

Sno’ more snow days: Banks

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School safety is top of mind as students return this fall. FILE PHOTO The days of kids wearing their pajamas inside out to bring on a snow day are over for city students, Schools Chancellor David Banks announced on Tuesday. Students will instead be expected to participate via remote learning in the case of inclement weather. “With the new technology that we have — that’s one of the good things that came out of COVID — if a snow day comes around, we want to make sure that our kids continue to learn,” Banks said in an interview on Fox 5’s “Good Day New York.” Snow days had been done away with during the pandemic and the policy was renewed last year, according to reports, and now seems to be gone for good.

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No one answered that question.” What we need is the repeal of the law mandating that Rikers not be the location of any jail as of 2027. Instead, new, modern jails, with all the recommended creature comforts, should be built on the island, with the nightmare facilities that exist there now torn down. This is the idea behind legislation pressed by City Councilman Bob Holden of Maspeth to study the idea of building at Rikers instead of elsewhere. But we don’t expect that to happen any more than we expect to see better policing, the repeal of the state’s insane bail “reform” law of 2019 and the serious reworking of the Raise the Age law of 2017. These are all things that would make the city safer, but Albany is not on board. If the criminal justice pendulum is swinging at all back toward common sense, it’s taking far too long.

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Remember, a husband lost his wife, a father lost a son, mothers lost daughters and friends lost friends. How does one forget? We need to remember all that was lost on that day of terrorism. Future generations need to know about what happened on that day.

Never forget 9/11 DearI’mEditor:greatly troubled by the belief by some who think we need to move on from the events of 9/11, 21 years ago. There are those who think there has been too much talk of 9/11 and believe that event is ancient history. We lost thousands of good lives on that day, as well as in the subsequent war that was generated in Afghanistan, where we lost many good men and women who fought the war there for 20 years. Many of our members of the military who did not die came home with many disabilities.

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The money will be borrowed, through bond issuances that will leave the taxpayers on the hook for many years. But beyond the reduction in people’s safety, the dismissal of community concerns and the costs, the most egregious error made by those who pushed the borough jails plan through was the belief that the number of detainees needing to be locked up could be radically reduced, as if by magic. Events of the last few years show this to be folly. As planned, the four jails will be able to house up to 3,300 people. Right now there are a little under 6,000 locked up on Rikers Island. Only fools and ideologues believe that number is too high. Just about every day we learn of another heinous crime committed by someone with such an egregious record that it boggles the mind he wasn’t kept behind bars. And according to a source in the know, the number of people arrested in the city climbed 26 percent in the first half of this year compared to the same time last year, and the number of criminals sentenced to city facilities jumped 184 percent. That’s what’s needed.

Let us not forget the 343 firefighters who gave their lives to save the many on that day of infamy during the attack on the World Trade Center. Let’s also remember the first responders who gave their all and who are sick and dying from the effects of 9/11.

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he plan to close Rikers Island and replace it with jails based in every borough save Staten Island was always more about wishful thinking, virtue signaling and pandering than anything practical. The only sensible aspect of it was that detainees would be closer to courthouses, making it faster and cheaper for the city to transport them back and forth. And that was more than overridden by the safety element — what better place could you possibly find to keep potentially violent people locked up than an island surrounded by treacherous waters? Of course communities from Kew Gardens to Chinatown that are slated to get the new jails objected. And of course their objections were duly noted and duly shelved. Construction on a new parking garage and municipal building next to the old Queens House of Detention is underway, work that is tied to the upcoming demolition of the former jail and erection of its replacement. Of course the $8 billion projected cost of the four new jails will turn out to be far higher, because that’s just how it goes with long-term government projects, and also because rampant inflation and supply chain woes driven by the Covid crisis kicked in only after the plan was set.

“We have to have a plan B, because those who have created plan A, that I inherited, obviously didn’t think about a plan B,” Adams said. “If we don’t drop down the prison population the way they thought we were, what do we do?

LETTERSTO THE EDITOR

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When we disregard history, we are doomed to repeat it. As grand knight of St. Anastasia Knights of Columbus in Douglaston and a member of American Legion Post 103 in Douglaston and of the Catholic War Veterans and Auxiliary in Glen Oaks Village, and a Navy veteran of the Vietnam era, let me ask may God bless and protect America on another anniversary of 9/11, now known as Patriot Day. Let me also ask we all remember this day in our prayers and fly the American flag from home and office on this day.

1 editorial “Clean record? No (pot)Whoeverdeal.”: wrote New York State’s rules to get marijuana dispensing licenses must have been stoned. Giving top preference to convicted drug offenders is comparable to the Department of Motor Vehicles giving drivers with lengthy speeding and accident records first crack at getting a commercial driver’s license. The new rules stem from the woke goal of “equity,” which replaces past forms of discrimination with new types of bias to gain social justice. This lunacy is best summed up by the title of a 1936 cult classic film on the perils of marijuana: “Reefer Madness.”

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The disparity between the number of people the last administration and City Council hoped would need to be jailed and the number actually behind bars now came to a head last week when city Comptroller Brad Lander and Mayor Adams got into a tiff about the time line to close Rikers. The law now mandates that happen by 2027.

DearYesterdayEditor: afternoon my office was at Jacob Riis Houses to unveil a damning report showing “How the Other Half Lives in Public Housing,” to condemn how infuriatingly pervasive unsafe, unlivable housing conditions have been in New York City since Jacob Riis himself reveale d them in the city’s tenements over a century ago. Less than 12 hours later, that complex would become the clearest — or cloudiest — example yet of how NYCHA has failed in its obligation to provide safe, quality housing that tenants deserve, and are paying for. When we spoke to tenants on the ground, before the arsenic levels were public, they were already angry an d exhausted. This news exponentially compounds

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FTA intends to target funding for (1) capital projects to repair, improve, modify, retrofit or relocate infrastructure of stations or facilities for passenger use, including load-bearing members that are an essential part of the structural frame; or (2) for planning projects to develop or modify a plan for pursuing public transportation accessibility projects, assessments of accessibility or assessments of planned modifications to stations or facilities for passenger use.

I can take sensitive national security and top-secret documents to Mar-a-Lago and not lose any votes. I can be impeached twice and not lose any votes.Ican take Putin’s word over the information provided by the U.S. intelligence service and not lose any votes.

Trump could say ... DearDonaldEditor:Trump’s metaphorical comment: I can shoot someone in the middle of Fifth Avenue and not lose any votes, has been similarly replicated at various times throughout his term: I can lie that the 2020 election was stolen, try to intimidate election officials to “find” more votes in my favor and not lose any votes.

The writer is a transportation historian, advocate and writer who worked for 31 years for the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office.

The Southern border is left wide open and millions of people from all over the world are streaming into our country while American citizens and legal residents will be heavily scrutinized in their tax returns.

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The revolving door — spending trillions of dollars for climate, healthcare, energy, etc. on one side and increasing taxes on the majority of Americans on the other side — does not make any sense. It is just a redistribution of money that will penalize the average American. Do we want to imitate countries like China, Russia, Cuba and Venezuela?

Though there might be more evidence other than these few examples, how much more is needed to convince rational Americans that the flawed character of Trump renders him unfit for the presidency?

A broken femur that has healed is evidence that someone has stayed with the one who fell, has bound up the wound, has carried the person to safety and has tended the person through recovery. Helping someone else through difficulty is where civilization starts, Mead said. “We are at our best when we serve others.” One day Republicans may join civilization.

Glenn Hayes Kew Gardens The uncivilized GOP DearYearsEditor:ago, anthropologist Margaret Mead was asked by a student what she considered to be the first sign of civilization in a culture. The student expected Mead to talk about fishhooks or clay pots or grinding stones. But no. Mead said that the first sign of civilization in an ancient culture was a femur that had been broken and then healed. Mead explained that in the animal kingdom, if you break your leg, you die. You cannot run from danger, get to the river for a drink or hunt for food. You are meat for prowling beasts. No animal survives a broken leg long enough for the bone to heal.

Robert LaRosa Sr. Whitestone America upside down DearWhereEditor:lies the emphasis of controls in our country under the Biden Administration?

I can incite a mob to storm the Capitol to impede the electoral process, throw my vice president under the bus and not lose any votes. I can separate children from their parents and not lose any votes.

LETTERSTO THE DITOR that city-sanctioned suffering. Our report in part highlighted the hazards of constant water outages at NYCHA complexes — but the systemic failures within that agency run so deep that now, in this case, the water itself is dangerous. NYCHA’s failure to react quickly enough to reported water issues — or provide a safe alternative water supply until now, is emblematic of their patterns of inadequate preparation and response. NYCHA has long been the city’s worst landlord, and no one can truly be surprised by these revelations anymore, but they are still shocking and enraging. This is not all about funding — this is a clear indictment of longstanding and ongoing mismanagement. There are no excuses anymore.

Jumaane Williams New York City Public Advocate Manhattan Fed funds await MTA DearHereEditor:isone way the MTA can increase the number of NYC Transit Subway, Staten Island Railway, Long Island and Metro North Rail Road stations that become compliant with the Americans With Disabilities Act. The Federal Transit Administration announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity for $343 million of fiscal year 2022 funds under the All Stations AccessibilityTheseProgram.funds can help pay for projects that will upgrade the accessibility of legacy rail fixed guideway public transit systems (subway, commuter rail, light rail) for persons with disabilities, including those who use wheelchairs, by increasing the number of stations or facilities, such as outdoor light-rail boarding and alighting areas, that are fully accessible.

To control millions of illegal immigrants trespassing into our land, we have only 20,000 border control agents; whereas, to check on 724 billionaires in the United States, we presently have 74,500 IRS agents and will add 87,000 over 10 years, reaching a total of 111,500 IRS agents if 50,000 retire as expected. This is based upon the so-called Inflation Reduction Act, recently approved by Congress. No question, small businesses and ordinary taxpayers will be audited and are the true target!

Something needs to give and something must reverse the course, fast! Heinz Mayer Garden City,

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The Queens College Hillel, the school’s chapter of the global Jewish campus organization, also hosted a check-in with students this week aiming to provide a safe space for them to express themselves following the incident.

Cops summons man and Queens College responds to student needs

Video captured a man yelling offenses into a megaphone outside the Queens College campus last week. by Sophie Krichevsky Associate Editor

The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection filed a lawsuit Friday against the Starbucks Corp. in response to the firing of Austin Locke from the company’s Astoria-Ditmars Boulevard location days after he led store employees in a successful unionization push in July. The suit, which was filed with the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, specifically alleges that Starbucks violated the city’s Fair Workweek Law, which says that fast-food employees cannot be fired without just cause. The DCWP came to that conclusion through an investigation into Locke’s firing. That was prompted by a complaint which, with the help of Workers United, the union representing the Astoria-Ditmars Boulevard store, Locke himself filed with the agency in TheJuly.suit aims to get Locke reinstated and to have Starbucks pay him back pay and other compensation for work lost. The company would also be required to pay civil penalties, as the Fair Workweek Law stipulates. Whether those things will be accomplished will be determined by OATH when the case goes to trial. A trial date has not yet beenAskedset. about the case, a Starbucks spokesperson wrote in an email to the Chronicle, “We do not comment on pending litigation. However, we do intend to defend against the alleged violations of the New York City Just CauseTheLaw.”lawsuit, Locke’s firing and the Ditmars Boulevard store’s unionization come less than a year after a Buffalo, NY, Starbucks became the first in the nation to unionize. Since then, more than 200 other stores have done so successfully, including the company’s Astoria Boulevard location, the first in Queens. The company has not met with Workers United to negotiate a contract, however.

hate speech when it occurs in our community.”

A man spewing racist and anti-religious epithets outside of Queens College last week was silenced by police who confiscated his megaphone and ticketed him last Wednesday. Throughout the week, the man, who officials said is not part of the Queens College community, yelled racist, anti-Semitic, antiChristian and anti-Islamic statements and conspiracy theories, oftentimes vulgar, out of a white Volkswagen near the entrance on Melbourne Avenue, according to information from a college spokesperson obtained via email. A video of the incident was shared on Twitter by the nonprofit watchdog organization StopAntisemitism.org. The person who recorded the video was on campus and the yelling man is on the other side of the fence. The person filming says, “This fellow has been sitting in front of the Queens College campus for pretty much the entire day now and nothing is being done ... he can cause a ruckus and he can spread intimidation and fear.” The school’s Public Safety Office attempted to engage the individual but, because he was technically off campus, agents contacted the NYPD, according to an email from Queens College Chief Diversity Officer and Dean of Diversity Jerima DeWese to the campus community. The email stated that officials would continue to work with the NYPD to ensure safety on Officerscampus.onThursday night issued the 34-year-old man a C summons, or criminal court summons, for using a sound device for noncommercial purposes and without a permit, according to an NYPD spokesperson. Officers observed the man in a vehicle, which was parked on a crosswalk, with his body “protruding out of the sunroof,” speaking through the bullhorn. He refused to stop and was issued the C summons as well as a parking summons for being on the crosswalk. Among the things the man said, as seen on the video, were that Jews were siphoning the wealth of Germany and that “all these retarded colored folks just walk in here,” onto the campus named after a “f--king Jew.” The bullhorn was taken and vouchered, the spokesperson said. In the email to the campus community, DeWese said, “When hate speech occurs, it has effects and consequences on those who are exposed to it.”

Nightlife bill targets ODs

Locke is not the only Starbucks employee to allegedly be fired in relation to union activity. Seven employees at a Memphis, Tenn., location were fired after they took part in an in-store interview about their union efforts earlier this year. In August, a judge ordered the company to reinstate them. That was far from lost on Locke.“I’m happy that I’m getting, you know, some traction in the legal case for my reinstatement,” he told the Chronicle, “But I’m more worried about the almost 100 other Starbucks workers that have been illegally fired by Starbucks.”

Austin Locke, above, was fired from the Starbucks on Ditmars Boulevard after he led the store’s unionization effort earlier this summer. A rally organized in support of him in July was widely attended.

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Rep. Grace Meng (D-Flushing) wrote on social media that she will continue monitoring the situation alongside the college and police.

Councilwoman Lynn Schulman (D-Forest Hills) also condemned the act on Twitter, saying she was “very disturbed” to hear of it.

The campus is home to 4,000 Jewish students and is the seventh-largest Jewish campus community in the nation, the QC Hillel wrote on “CampusesTwitter.have become increasingly hostile to Jewish life amid the national spike in antisemitism, and it is more critical than ever to ensure universities foster an inclusive environment where Jewish students can live and learn without fear,” the group wrote in a letter.

An earlier email from DeWese last week stated, “While we respect the First Amendment rights of all people, we thoroughly condemn hate speech and wish to make it clear that Queens College is in no way associated with such harmful rhetoric.”

City agency says Astoria employee was fired illegally

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Intro. 56 also would give businesses up to 10 doses at a time of medicine capable of reversing the effects of opioids.Co-sponsors from Queens include Councilmembers Tiffany Cabán (D-Astoria), Lynn Schulman (D-Forest Hills), Francisco Moya (D-Corona), Shekar Krishnan (D-Jackson Heights), Linda Lee (D-Oakland Gardens), Julie Won (D-Sunnyside) and Jim Gennaro (D-Hillcrest).Inastatement, Andrew Rigie, executive director of the New York City Hospitality Alliance, voiced his support.

“This kind of language [and] ideology has no place in Queens nor in the rest of our diverse nation,” she stated.

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DCWP files suit against Starbucks

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A bill before the City Council would allow the city to train employees at “nightlife establishments” to give lifesaving medication to patrons suffering from an opioid overdose.

“Overdose deaths plague our society and that’s why it’s critically important to invest in harm reduction at our city’s social spaces, like bars, nightclubs, and restaurants. By giving the opioid antagonist Narcan to nightlife establishments and providing their employees with training to administer the medication, we can save lives, just like CPR kits can save lives.”

“We recognize the need to address these effects on an ongoing basis. As such, the Office of Compliance and Diversity and the Center for Ethnic, Racial and Religious Understanding at QC (CERRU) will be initiating a Campus Conversation and other community forums regarding the presence and impact of

Campus disturbed by racist ranter

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards tweeted about the event, “Students, faculty and the Queens College community shouldn’t be subjected to these anti-Semitic and racist rants. Glad to hear law enforcement addressed the issue by fining the individual and confiscating his megaphone. This behavior is vile and it won’t be tolerated in Queens.”

You remembered their books. You remembered their forms. You remembered their schedules.

The department will add the location to the existing list of proposed speed enforcements sites and survey the area, she said. A speed hump on 105th Street between 107th Avenue and Rockaway Boulevard will be installed as soon as resources become available, she added.

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Eric AshwinMayorAdamsVasan, MD, PhD Commissioner

The board also met over the summer with the Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit to present a “shopping list of all the ongoing issues” it has throughout the district and a meeting is set to follow with higher ups in the NYPD, above Capt. Jerome Bacchi, the 106th Precinct commander, Braton said. Bacchi also gave an update of crime, which included arrests for petit larceny being up 65 percent this year, with 930 in total, accounting for over 100 per month. “A lot of it is caused by recidivists, so ... if you contact the politicians and say, ‘Hey we’ve had enough,’ maybe they’ll do something to enact some sort of reforms that will address that,” he said.

Community Board 10 met last week for the first time following the summer break, remaining online for the time being with plans to meet in person in October if state guidance permits.

— Deirdre Bardolf

The whole meeting can be viewed on the board’s YouTube channel.

Over the summer, the board also provided written testimony in support of Councilwoman Joann Ariola’s (R-Ozone Park) bill to create an office to handle marine debris disposal and vessel surrendering.

Summer recap, recognition

Q Virtual return for CB 10 following summer

The meeting began with city Department of Sanitation officials reminding residents that curbside composting will return on Oct. 3 and also detailing plans for a renovation of the department’s garages on 150th Avenue.

The 102nd Precinct Community Council met following the summer break on Tuesday night, following the busy season and Commanding Officer Capt. Jeremy Kivlin’s exact three-month anniversary there. Kivlin, left, gave a rundown of the summer, saying that the precinct did “some really good things” — including responding to over 100 noise complaints for large parties, issuing 393 parking violations for tractor trailers parked overnight and seizing 81 ATVs and dirt bikes last month alone — but that there is still plenty to improve on. One highlight came July 27, when Officer Christopher Scheer, second from left, saved a man from jumping off of an overpass of the Van Wyck Expressway. He was joined by his family and his former 102 partner, NCO Fernando Mayo, right, the baby’s godfather.

Chair Betty Braton brought up the July news that the Travelodge on Redding Street in Ozone Park had been reactivated as a homeless shelter and announced that the board had also received a notice via telephone, not yet a formal letter, that the Hilton Garden Inn on 134th Avenue near JFK Airport had been as well, and that families were being moved in. Braton also announced that the Department of Transportation had deemed that the stretch of Cross Bay Boulevard from 164th to 165th avenues should be considered for mobile speed enforcement.

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Vaccines are required for children to stay in school and day care. Be sure to remember their vaccines.

They’re safe and reduce the risk of severe preventable illnesses, like measles, polio, and chickenpox. COVID-19 vaccines are now recommended for children 6 months and older. Talk to your child’s health care provider or visit nyc.gov/health and search “student vaccines” or call 311 for information on immunization requirements.

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Ramos says she plans to pursue changes to the process for securing emergency housing, including the development of a system in which emergency services act as a broker between those in need and housing suppliers, and upgrades to resources available to displaced families looking for permanent housing. She will also look to continue legalization efforts for basement apartments and work to close what are called “bad faith” insurance loopholes, in which those declined for insurance coverage are left with few legal options for challenging the denial of their claim on grounds of bad faith acting by insurance“It’scompanies.unconscionable, to me, that we haven’t been able to provide any real economic relief to these families,” she said.

The program’s first run will take place at the New York City Housing Authority’s South Jamaica Houses. Construction is set to begin in 2023, with two grassy areas and a basketball court that will be rebuilt at a lower elevation targeted for water storage. Similar projects are in planning stages in the St. Albans/Addisleigh Park neighborhood and in East Harlem. Adams also announced an expansion of the city’s Floodnet sensors, designed to provide real-time flooding data to city agencies, residents, emergency response teams and researchers, along with “daylighting” plans to bring previously covered streams back to the surface in the Bronx.

Mayor Adams, in white polo shirt, was joined by Borough President Donovan Richards, center, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, between them, and other elected officials in South Ozone Park on Thursday to announce with DEP Commissioner Rohit Aggarwala, next to the mayor, the expansion of green infrastructure initiatives aimed at mitigating the effect of torrential rainfall.

“It just feels like everyone remembered hurricane season was rolling around again only lately,” she added. “Little has been done since Hurricane Ida last year.” More focus, she says, has to be placed on finding shelter for those displaced by the next Ida-level storm.

As it went last September, Ramos’ office was tasked with connecting her constituents to the American Red Cross, who, in most cases, would cover three nights of emergency shelter before leaving it to displaced individuals and families to figure out the rest.

“The problem is, in a city like New York, and especially in a borough like ours, the vast majority of people being displaced are people who don’t necessarily have big networks here in Queens, here in New York,” she said.

As the city marks the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Ida, the effects of which have some displaced families still living in hotels, Mayor Adams warns that climate change could lead to intermittent weather abnormalities becoming the norm.

The city’s sewers were built to withstand rainfall at a rate of 1.75 inches per hour, according to Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Rohit Aggarwala. Last summer alone, the city experienced two separate instances of rain falling at a faster rate: Hurrican Henri, when per hour totals reached 1.94 inches, and Ida, which dumped 3.75 inches per hour. “Our path to resilience requires us to look to nature, to augment our sewer system, to build green infrastructure that will compliment our gray concrete infrastructure,”

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— DEP Commissioner Rohit Aggarwala

by Sean Okula Associate Editor

While the city will continue to build out traditional “gray” infrastructure, including the installment of sewers in areas of Southeast Queens that had previously been overlooked, an Ida-level event cannot be contained by sewers alone. Aggarwala says the creation of green infrastructure initiatives eases the burden on the traditional drainage system by redirecting or storing excess rainwater until a storm passes. Rain gardens — like the one at 135th Avenue and 127th Street where the officials spoke — are designed to absorb water into the ground and help keep the sewer system from being overwhelmed. Bluebelts, a program initiated on Staten Island that has expanded into Queens and the Bronx, involves the adaptation of naturally existing streams and wetlands into stormwater filters, bringing the water away from city streets and into larger bodies of water.Also announced was a pilot of the city’s Cloudburst program, aimed at redirecting stormwater from city streets into specially targeted public places.

In a phone conversation with the Chronicle on Tuesday, state Sen. Jessica Ramos (D-Jackson Heights) offered a blunt assessment of the city’s current plan and its response, as well as the federal and state responses, to last summer’s storm.

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Flood prevention initiatives announced in S. Ozone Park; Ramos wants more DEP say rain garden count

“This is more than just infrastructure,” Adams said. “This is how we’re going to protect our city and people from rising sea levels and stronger storms. This is how we can create good jobs because it’s about also using one solution to address a multitude of problems.”“We’regoing to continue to be prepared for whatever challenges that we have to face. We will pivot and shift and adjust,” he added.

“Our path to resilience requires us to look to nature ...”

Aggarwala said. “Separately, neither would do the job, but the combination of well-maintained sewers and extensive green infrastructure can make New York City resilient in the face of the storms to come.”

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“A lot of what was released in the current plan is kind of a recount of things that are already being worked on or projects that have been completed,” she said. “Rain gardens are great, bioswales are great, but, I mean, how many are we really going to build and is that going to be enough?”

“Thirteen New Yorkers died in their basement apartments due to flooding,” Adams said. “This traumatized our city. But climate change is bringing longer droughts, stronger storms and heavier rainfalls to places all over theToglobe.”help mitigate the effects of the next colossal rainfall event, Adams and other elected officials and department heads were in South Ozone Park last Thursday to announce the creation of an additional 2,300 rain gardens, the continued expansion of the city’s Bluebelt program and other green infrastructure initiatives aimed at relieving some of the burden on the city sewer system that was overwhelmed by last summer’s rainfall.

First Deputy Chancellor Dan Weisberg, above left, and Deputy Chancellor Carolyne Quintana, top, visited school staff at JHS 185 in Flushing this week to celebrate their first dayTheyback.met with teachers, participated in social-emotional learning exercises and observed Principal Theresa Mshar’s warm welcome.“Iam thrilled to officially kick off the new school year and so glad the First Deputy Chancellor and Deputy Chancellor Quintana were able to join us to celebrate,” said Mshar, adding that staffers are focused on “leveling up” for students this year. “I can remember by name all of my teachers from 1st grade on,” Weisberg told the teachers. “I remember them because of how important they were to me. We always have to remember how important the work you do is. It is the most critical work we do with our young people and our families.”

Warm welcome at JHS 185

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Glenn Hirsch had a long and allegedly troubled history with the Great Wall, dating at least back to last fall when he became incensed that a food order he received did not come with what he considered to be enough duck sauce. He allegedly returned to the restaurant on multiple occasions to threaten the staff. He was accused of threatening restaurant personnel with a gun last January.

The wife of the accused “Duck Sauce Killer” was indicted on weapons charges Thursday for possessing guns allegedly in her home in connection with the April 30 murder of food delivery man Zhiwen Yan in Forest Hills. But the attorney representing Dorothy Hirsch is accusing the Office of Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz of leaving key evidence out of its presentation to the grand jury, evidence he believes would have benefited his client, including that she was a domestic violence victim at the hands of her late husband. Dorothy Hirsch, 63, a nurse from Briarwood, was charged with nine counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, eight counts of unlawful possession of a firearm and a single count of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition.Hirsch’slate husband, Glenn Hirsch, had been charged with stalking and shooting Yan on a Forest Hills street as he made deliveries for the Great Wall Chinese restaurant.Glenn Hirsch was arrested June 1. One day later law enforcement allegedly seized eight guns and ammunition from Dorothy Hirsch’s home from a closet she and her attorney say was for her estranged husband’s exclusive“Asuse.alleged, the defendant was found in possession of a cache of illegal weapons,” Katz said in a press release from her office on Friday. “These deadly guns, which were recovered in an apartment that she alone owns and occupies, pose an inherent danger to countless nearby residents and the community at large. My office will continue its relentless pursuit of illegal firearms that put Queens residents in harm’s way. The defendant has been indicted.” Glenn Hirsch, out on $500,000 bail, shot himself to death prior to a scheduled court hearing on Aug. 5. In his rambling suicide note, he said Dorothy Hirsch was completely innocent of the charges. She faces up to 15 years in prison if Theconvicted.guns,according to Katz’s office, included a .357 Magnum revolver; a .25-caliber semiautomatic pistol; a .38-caliber revolver; a .380 semiautomatic pistol; a .45-caliber semiautomatic pistol; and three 9 mm semiautomatic pistols.“The defendant’s late husband, who was prosecuted for gunning down the victim, was allegedly seen parking in front of [Dorothy Hirsch’s] 84th Road residence immediately following the murder,” Katz’s press release said. “Records indicate that defendant Dorothy Hirsch is the sole owner and occupier of the residence where the weapons were found.” Attorney Mark Bederow, who is defending Dorothy Hirsch, assailed the DA’s Office in a telephone interview on Friday, accusing prosecutors of “cherry-picking” the evidence it presented to the grand jury.

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A spokesperson for Katz’s office said in a subsequent email that all their statements on the matter were included in the press release.

Yan, 45, of Elmhurst, was married with three children. He became a popular and beloved figure in Forest Hills and surrounding neighborhoods for his pleasant demeanor.

“The press release is more noteworthy for what materials it omits for the reader than what it tells the reader,” he said.

Guns found in home after Yan murder; defense says DA cherry-picked evidence

The Great Wall and its customers created a touching memorial to Zhiwen Yan after his murder last April. HIs accused killer’s estranged wife faces weapons charges.

PHOTO BY MICHAEL GANNON / FILE “She has nothing to do with the so-called Duck Sauce Killer case ...”

The Sept. 1 article “DSNY collection to continue on Labor Day” misstated which items would be picked up on the holiday. Only garbage was. We regret the error.

— Defense attorney Mark Bederow

A GoFundMe page set up by Yan’s wife, Kunying Zhao, has raised more than $221,000 for the family. It can be found at bit. ly/3ARRIBY.Bederowis urging people to recognize that Dorothy Hirsch is not Glenn Hirsch. “She has nothing to do with the so-called Duck Sauce Killer case and like anyone else feels terrible about what happened to Mr. Yan,” he “Andsaid. whether Glenn committed that awful crime or not, people were denied justice when that case ended by there not being a public trial so that everyone could have had that play out,” Bederow added. “But justice is not served for anyone by shifting attention and coming after an innocent woman because her name just happens to be Hirsch as well.” Professor Joseph Giacalone of John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a retired NYPD detective sergeant and former commander of the Bronx Cold Case Squad. He told the Chronicle that it is neither illegal nor uncommon for a prosecutor to play hardball in similar situations. He also said it almost certainly is not without reason. “It’s not unusual that the police or a prosecutor would use leverage to try and get information from them,” Giacalone said. “But probable cause is needed to charge them, and since this is coming directly from the district attorney, he or she, whoever the assistant district attorney is, has probable cause, because you’re dealing with lawyers already. “It’s not like the police could make a mistake here. This comes directly form the district attorney, as far as I’m concerned ... It could have been leverage [against Glenn Hirsch] immediately, but there’s other evidence that maybe they discovered, or could prove that she knew about this.” While he said that comments from a defense attorney have to be taken with a grain of salt, “his or her job is to do exactly what they’re doing.“That’s why you have to follow the evidence … and when that’s coming directly from the District Attorney’s Office, especially in the age of criminal justice reform and all the other stuff that’s going on, they must have a pretty airtight case. In this environment, they’re not going to play games. Even though [Glenn Hirsch] is dead, they’re still doing this to her.”

Bederow said the DA’s Office “knows, and refused to tell the grand jurors” that some of the guns discovered in the closet at Dorothy Hirsch’s home had been linked forensically to Glenn Hirsch by his DNA, and that some of the guns had serial numbers matching gun cases found in Glenn Hirsch’s home. He asserts that the jurors were not told that the closet was for Glenn Hirsch’s exclusive use, and that he possessed a key to the apartment “and could come and go as he pleased.”

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“The press release tends to suggest that there’s just guns in her house, therefore she possessed them knowingly, case closed,” Bederow said. “That is a simplistic description of what has happened here.” Bederow said the grand jurors “presumably” were not told that the guns were stored in black garbage bags that were not see-through and packed in ways that would not have let his client see that they contained firearms. He said the packaging was much the same as many of Glenn Hirsch’s belongings in his own apartment.“There’s no way to indicate what’s in there,” he said. “So there is substantial evidence that these guns exclusively belonged to Glenn and there is no evidence that they belong to Dorothy in the sense that she knew that they were in a closet that she was allowing Glenn to use for overflow storage in the same manner that he stored the rest of his junk. “The prosecution refused to tell the grand jury that Dorothy has been a victim of domestic violence from Glenn and refused to give us evidence of that, which we said would support her defense, and they had the gall to say that that’s not relevant. And that’s a very troubling way to treat a victim of domestic violence.”

Hirsch was accused of driving up behind Yan and getting out of his car at the intersection of 67th Drive and 108th Street before shooting him once in the chest.

The charges against Glenn Hirsch included the prosecutors’ allegation that he drove around the block where the Great Wall restaurant is located several times on the night of April 30 until he saw Yan emerge with his deliveries.

Q by Sophie Krichevsky Associate Editor When Kew Gardens Hills resident Richard Reif first attended Main Street Cinemas back in 1946, a day at the picture show cost only 25 cents. “You could spend the whole afternoon there, which me and my friends did,” he remembered fondly. “You got two feature films, a cartoon, a newsreel and an episode of a serial — and you could bring your own food.” So it’s not difficult to imagine his disappointment when, after seeing Idris Elba’s latest film, “The Beast,” last weekend, he found out that would be the last movie he ever saw at the theatre, which closed its doors earlier this week. It is rumored that the theater is closing due to a rent increase; however, the Chronicle was unable to confirm that, as owner Rudy Toolasprashad did not respond to multiple queries. City property records show that the lot — which includes the movie theater and all the stores between it and the corner of 72nd Drive — was purchased by G & Y Main Street Plaza LLC in February of this year. It is not clear whether the purchase has any connection to Main Street Cinemas’ shuttering. Like all theaters, Main Street Cinemas had previously closed during the earliest days of the pandemic. Though many other small film venues across the country never reopened, Main Street Cinemas welcomed movie-goers back in March 2021. “I thought then it would close for good, but it didn’t,” Reif said. “This summer you know, I went to movies like ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ and ‘Elvis’ and ‘Thor,’ and there were big turnouts — people of all ages, parents brought their kids

Main Street Cinemas in Kew Gardens Hills screened its final movie this week as it closed its doors after more than 80 years.

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for things like the Sonic Hedgehog movie. So that really surprised me that it’s closing.” The institution has been a staple in the community since it opened in 1941, when it was called the The Main Street Playhouse. It played the starring role in the lives of many young people over the years. The first movie Reif saw at Main Street Cinemas was “Bambi.” “I cried when Bambi’s mother was shot, and I’ve hated hunters ever since,” he recalled. Though she could not pinpoint the first movie she saw there, Martha Taylor, who lives in Jamaica Estates and said she’s gone to Main Street Cinemas since she “was a little kid,” remembers watching “The Perils of Pauline,” an early 20th-century melodrama film serial, on countless Saturday mornings. “That was part of the fun of going to those neighborhood movies,” she told the Chronicle. Back when it was a single-screen venue, featuring both an orchestra section and a balcony, Reif said that teens sitting up top were rarely watching the movie. “The balcony became a makeout spot for teenagers,” Reif recalled. “So there was often more action in the seats.” (Double features of “The Virgin Queen” and “Tonight’s the Night” likely did not discourage them.)State Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach) — whom the theater is touting for reelection on its marquee — noted that Main Street Cinemas’ closing could hinder the community’s ability to mingle. “I hate to see it,” he said. “Whether it be because it provides a social site where people can have some social engagement, jobs — some local jobs that are lost there — and I hate to see an empty storefront.”

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Joseph Janis, a Howard Beach resident for the last 56 years, also was skeptical about elected officials.

Joseph Janis, left, said outside the Stop&Shop in Howard Beach that he’s lucky enough to not have to complain about money anymore, while Kennia Smith worried about the economy while shopping at The Shops at Atlas Park in Glendale.

“The dollar is worth a lot less right now,” lamented Konstantinos Poulidis, 25, of Whitestone. “The government has been printing a lot of money and spending it recklessly, which is killing what’s left of the middle class.”He does not believe the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act will curb inflation enough to make a difference. Poulidis added that supply chain issues have been bothersome: “I couldn’t get my car inspected for two months because of the semiconductorGonzalez,shortage.”a46-year-old Howard Beach native, walked to the store to save on gas. While pain at the pump is lessening, most people interviewed said that gas price was their first thought when entering their vehicles. DeShaun Burke, 37, an IT professional from St. Albans also shopping at the Howard Beach Stop&Shop, plans to go electric with his next car so he won’t have to shell out future dollars at gasResidentsstations.also reflected on the disastrous impact of the pandemic on the economy, which most believe has not fully Gonzalez’srecovered.industry, graphic design, was negatively affected by the coronavirus. “The graphics business was hurt when advertising revenue went down during the pandemic,” he said. “It never recovered. My income is almost half of what it was during the height of Covid and much less than it was prepandemic. It’s an exceptional situation. It’s much harder to provide a decent life for your family now. “At this point, I don’t care about politicians’ party affiliations as long as they have a positive impact,” Gonzalez insisted. “Recently, however, I think politicians’ efforts have been counterproductive.”Burkeisabitmore optimistic. “I think the economy is slowly leveling out, but it’s still not where it was before the pandemic,” he said. “For example, I actually got some good deals today — what would have cost me $108 came out to $88. But, yeah, with the high prices you’ve got to be more conscious and maybe look out for coupons as well.” Like Gonzalez, Burke is not holding his breath when it comes to the efforts of those in tinueatlistening,just“Politiciansgovernment.todayarearguingandnotsothepeoplethebottomwillcon-tosuffer,”hesaid with a sigh. Kennia Smith was browsing at The Shops at Atlas Park in Glendale when she spoke to the Chronicle. “Everything is expensive!” the 42-year-old mother snorted. “We’re all trying to keep up with our mortgages, our taxes. We’ve all had to limit how much we eat out, how much we drive. The economy’s going downhill. I don’t know, but it may end up worse than the 2008 recession.“Thecity is unaffordable and dangerous; it’s not a place to live anymore.”LucyVelez, 19, who works at the new Goldfish Swim School at Atlas Park, agreed that the city has become unaffordable for most. “The rents are ridiculous,” complained the Forest HillsThenative.city saw a 35 percent increase in rent between June 2021 and June 2022, according to a report by StreetEasy. And rents may continue to rise. Not helping matters, high interest rates are making buying a home more difficult, resulting in more demand for a dwindling number of apartments. To save money, Velez is “buying a lot less and taking mass transit a lot more.” She predicted the economy will finally recover when “we’re back to our old, prepandemic habits.” Will those habits return? Possibly, but the numbers in Lander’s Aug. 8 Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook don’t paint a pretty picture. The city’s accommodation and food services, retail, arts, entertainment and recreation sectors all remain well below prepandemic measures in terms of employment and profits. Between 2019 and 2021, Queens lost 158 private establishments. Weekday subway ridership in the city is only 56 percent of pre-Covid levels, with weekday bus ridership at 62 percent. Office occupancy is returning at a snail’sLanderpace. has admitted the Big Apple’s economy is “showing mixed signals” and that a “downturn” and “uncertainty” might be on the horizon.New York State’s Department of Labor statistics show that the rest of the state has recovered jobs faster. But the city’s future is far from hopeless. Between June 2021 and June 2022, New York City gained 298,600 private-sector jobs. Its unemployment rate fell from 10.1 percent in July 2021 to 6.6 percent in July 2022. Queens has the second-lowest unemployment rate (6.1 percent) of the five boroughs, bested only by Manhattan (5.2 percent). In April 2020 Queens had a staggering unemployment rate of 17 percent, so it seems the borough is trending toward normalcy.Still,not everyone can snag jobs easily.“Both my roommates have finance degrees and would be considered traditionally ‘employable,’” noted Michael D., 28, of Astoria, after shopping in Howard Beach. “But even they struggled through Zoom interview after Zoom interview when trying to find work.” Speaking to the Chronicle outside the Queens Center mall, Keila G., an 18-year-old Applebee’s hostess from Elmhurst, said that all her friends are looking for jobs. “I know the food industry is trying to get more people,” she said. “My friends are trying to find what’s available.“Iwish the government, or someone, would sponsor something or increase awareness of how we can get jobs and improve our situations.” More generally, Poulidis asserted that small businesses deserve more attention.“Many small businesses in Queens were on the edge of survival during Covid,” he pointed out. “Maybe politicians should give them a tax break, instead of helping Boeing executives buy another yacht. Because I don’t want Queens becoming one giant Walmart.”

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UNEMPLOYMENT New York City July 2021 10.1% July 2022 6.6% Queens July 2021 9.8% July 2022 6.1% isis‘Everythingexpensive!’‘Everythingexpensive!’

Shoppers at the Queens Center mall in Elmhurst last Saturday. The borough lost 158 private establishments between 2019 and 2021, according to a new report from city Comptroller Brad Lander.

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“I’m lucky enough right now that I’ve got nothing to complain about when it comes to money,” the 86-year-old longtime Chronicle reader said outside Stop&Shop. “Politicians are smart, that’s how they got their jobs. I think, though, that sometimes they think we’re all stupid.”

Thirty years ago, political strategist James Carville coined the slogan, “It’s the economy, stupid!” The sentiment appears to resonate with Queens residents today. he dollar is worth a lot less now.”right KonstantinosPoulidis

The automatic doors slid open at the Stop&Shop supermarket exit on Cross Bay Boulevard and 156th Avenue in Howard Beach last Saturday. Tim Gonzalez appeared with a full brown paper bag of groceries. He pointed to it, and in a discouraged tone, said, “This used to cost around $45 and now it’s like 80 bucks!” Former Mayor Ed Koch used to ask city residents, “How’m I doing?” In the days leading up to Labor Day, the Chronicle asked Queens denizens, “How’s the economy doing?” In typical Queens fashion, the answers were varied, earnest and passionate.Gonzalez had good reason to be exasperated. It’s no secret that inflation has hit a 40-year high. Consumer prices in the Big Apple rose 6.7 percent between June 2021 and June 2022. City Comptroller Brad Lander noted that real hourly wage growth had “plummeted” due to inflation in his July 11 Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook. The drop is concerning, especially because NYC increased its minimum wage to $15 just a few years ago.

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The updates you make this fall can prepare your home for the long winter months ahead, helping you stay more comfortable all season while reducing your energy bills and other expenditures.

The updates you make this fall can prepare your home for the long winter months ahead, helping you stay more comfortable all season while reducing your energy bills and other expenditures. Here are some home improvements to consider, as well as tips and insights for making the most of these upgrades:

• Improve windows and sliding glass doors. New windows can make a substantial impact on your overall energy efficiency, if you select wisely.

• Select insulated siding. Did you know that most wall insulation is placed only between the studs? Since wall studs represent up to 25 percent of the wall surface of an average home, that’s like having one side of your home with no insulation at all! Check out siding that provides continuous insulation, such as CedarMAX insulated vinyl siding from ProVia, which is not only one of the most energy-efficient exterior claddings on the market, but offers enhanced curb appeal and durability.

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• Seek further savings. Did you know that by installing energy-efficient products, you may be eligible to receive an energy tax credit? When purchasing products for your home, consider shopping with companies that are clear about the status of their products, as well as provide needed documentation certifying your eligibility.

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• Pass it on. Environmental stewardship is a valuable lesson to impart to the next generation. While you make energy-saving updates to your home, consider checking out free resources that can help your children understand why this matters. For example, the “Sammy the Star” Energy Star Educational Program, found at provia.com/energy-star, teaches children about the importance of saving Energyenergy.savings and environmental protection go hand-inhand. This fall, consider home upgrades that prioritize both. — StatePoint Media

Finally, be sure any new products are delivering their full value with a proper installation that eliminates drafts.

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To identify the most energy-efficient windows for your home, refer to the Environmental Protection Agency’s climate zone map, which divides the country into four regions. For each region, the agency provides recommended values for the two major characteristics that affect the energy efficiency of vinyl windows: the U-Factor (which measures the window’s insulating value) and the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (which represents the amount of heat from the sun that passes through the glass). Learn the specs of any windows you’re interested in before making a purchase to ensure they’re a good fit for your Whereverregion.youlive, make sure the windows and sliding patio doors have been independently tested to meet strict EPA energy-efficiency standards, and check to see that the windows are Energy Star-Certified. The ecoLite, Aspect, Endure and Aeris lines from ProVia all offer comfort and energy efficiency, as well as optional upgrades that can help make an additional dent in your energy bill or add aesthetic appeal.

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As you enjoy mild autumn weather, take time to ensure your home is equipped to handle the chilly months ahead. Following these steps will mean a more comfortable, energy-efficient winter:

• Clean the furnace area. Don’t keep chemicals or cleaning products near your heater, and don’t store anything next to it that could impede ventilation. Keep vents and returns free of obstructions. Don’t lay carpet over vents, place furniture over or in front of them, or obstruct the flow of air.

• Have a technician give your HVAC system a pre-season tune-up. Make sure that everything is running efficiently before temperatures plummet. Even the most efficient system can suffer if it’s not properly maintained. Just be sure your HVAC equipment is installed and serviced by a North American Technician Excellence-certified HVAC technician, as they have demonstrated their knowledge of today’s increasingly sophisticated heating and cooling systems by passing a nationally recognized test developed and supported by all segments of the industry. Working with a NATE-certified technician translates to a longer life for your HVAC equipment, increased energy efficiency and fewer callbacks and warranty returns. To find a NATE-certified contractor in your area and for more HVAC tips and insights, visitnatex.org.

With a few simple considerations this fall, you can reduce your home energy bill and improve your home’s comfort all winter. Q — StatePoint Media With a few simple considerations this fall, you can reduce your home energy bill and improve your home’s comfort all winter.

• Turn down your thermostat. Keeping your thermostat five degrees cooler can lower your heating bills without affecting your home’s comfort. Install a programmable thermostat to regulate temperatures.

• Check and maintain your insulation. Improperly insulated walls, floors, attics, basements and crawlspaces drain away heat and can also lead to moisture imbalance. Adding weather stripping and caulk around windows and doors can also go a long way to improving your home’s insulation.

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1) Submit a written request to NYC Parks at concessions@parks.nyc.gov from August 26, 2022 through September 12, 2022. 2) Download from August 26, 2022 through September 12, 2022 on NYC Parks’ website. To download a draft copy of the agreement, visit 3)https://www.nycgovparks.org/opportunities/concessions/rfps-rfbs-rfeisSubmitawrittenrequestbymailtoNYCDepartmentofParks and Recreation, Revenue Division, 830 Fifth Avenue, Room 407, New York, NY 10065. Written requests must be received by September 2, 2022. For mail-in requests, please include your name, return address, and License # Q1-A-SB-IT.

• Compare the Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency of your heating system with newer models. If it’s below 13, you may want to consider a new, more efficient system. Remember, the higher the rating, the less wasted energy for a reduced carbon footprint. Be sure to choose equipment bearing the ENERGY STAR logo. High-efficiency systems reduce your impact on the environment and can also save you money. You may also be eligible for a Federal Tax Credit if you select a qualifying model.

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• Clean your air filters monthly. Dirty filters make HVAC equipment work harder and cause more wear and tear on your system. They also increase your energy bill and reduce indoor air quality.

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NOTICE OF A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING of the Franchise and Concession Review Committee and the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation (“NYC Parks”) to be held remotely via a Microsoft Teams dial-in on Monday, September 12, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. relative to: INTENT TO AWARD as a concession for the Renovation, Operation & Maintenance of an indoor tennis sports facility at Alley Pond Park, Queens, for a twenty (20) year term, to Samuel Field YM & YWHA Inc dba Commonpoint Queens (“Licensee”). Compensation under the License Agreement will be as follows: Licensee shall pay to City license fees for each Year, according to the following schedule: Year 1: $250,000.00 vs 17% of Gross Receipts; Year 2: $263,125.00 vs 17% of Gross Receipts; Year 3: $276,939.06 vs 17% of Gross Receipts; Year 4: $291,478.36 vs 17% of Gross Receipts; Year 5: $306,780.98 vs 17% of Gross Receipts; Year 6: $322,886.98 vs 17% of Gross Receipts; Year 7: $339,838.55 vs 17% of Gross Receipts; Year 8: $357,680.07 vs 17% of Gross Receipts; Year 9: $376,458.27 vs 17% of Gross Receipts; Year 10: $396,222.23 vs 17% of Gross Receipts; Year 11: $416,033.45 vs 17% of Gross Receipts; Year 12: $436,835.12 vs 17% of Gross Receipts; Year 13: $458,676.88 vs 17% of Gross Receipts; Year 14: $481,610.72 vs 17% of Gross Receipts; Year 15: $505,691.26 vs 17% of Gross Receipts; Year 16: $530,975.82 vs 17% of Gross Receipts; Year 17: $557,524.61 vs 17% of Gross Receipts; Year 18: $585,400.84 vs 17% of Gross Receipts; Year 19: $614,670.88 vs 17% of Gross Receipts; Year 20: $645,404.43 vs 17% of Gross Receipts.

A draft copy of the agreement may be obtained at no cost by any of the following ways:

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A two-minute walk in Flushing from Main Street and merceAvenueRoosevelttotheKingslandHome-steadisakintotimetravel.Com-andbustle subside, replaced by an uncanny quiet. Fewer bus stops, more trees. Most strikingly, tall apartment buildings suddenly give way to smaller, older houses, demonstrating that Queens, and its architecture, cannot be singularly defined. It was fitting that architect Rafael Herrin-Ferri discussed his book “All the Queens Houses: An Architectural Portrait of New York’s Largest and Most Diverse Borough” at the Kingsland Homestead, an 18th-century farmhouse that is home to the Queens Historical Society and its museum, on Saturday, Aug. 27. The 272-page book, which was published in October 2021 by Jovis Verlag, is a photographic survey of the unconventional and eye-catching houses of Queens. Like many books, it was born from a smaller project and the author’s insatiable curiosity. After moving from Manhattan to Sunnyside in 2009, the uatedHerrin-Ferri,Spanish-bornwhograd-fromCornellUniversity with a bachelor of architecture degree in 1996, was immediately struck by some of the peculiar architecture in his new neighborhood. He quickly learned that quirky houses could be found all over Queens. The author began casually taking photos of such homes as he came across them. By 2013, however, he started to take a more organized approach, going block by block throughout the entire 108-square-mile borough.Without a car, he would usually hop on the subway with his folding bike to reach his destination. When in a neighborhood, he’d bike up and down the streets, trying to pinpoint the unique among the commonplace with his camera.Technology helped immensely. Google Street View proved invaluable in locating desirable houses. The architect also used geographicaltracking computer programs to map out his journey.

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The childhood home of legendary entertainer Ethel Merman at 29-08 31 Ave. in Astoria as it looks today. PHOTO BY WALTER ALBERTIN / VIA

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Contributor Ethel Agnes Zimmermann was born in Astoria on Jan. 16, 1908, the only child of German immigrants Edward and Agnes Zimmermann. Ethel’s father was a bookkeeper, who lived to age 98. Her mother was a schoolteacher, and she lived to beTheir91. daughter graduated from W.C. Bryant High School, class of 1924, and was going to be a secretary. Census records show she lived with her family in an apartment building at 29-08 31 Ave. in Astoria. Blessed with a powerful belting mezzo-soprano voice and perfect enunciation, she started performing gigs in nightclubs. She changed her name from Zimmermann to Merman to better fit it on a marquee sign. She was on her way, crossing between Broadway and motion pictures with ease. With her singing and personality she became larger than life. She made history when she married her fourth husband, Academy Award-winner Ernest Borgnine, in 1964 and separated from him only days later, making it one of Hollywood’s shortest marriages. Merman performed up until the end of her life — always in demand and always giving a strong performance. She passed away at age 76 on Feb. 15, 1984. Her childhood apartment building appears to be in fine condition for a structure that is almost 100 years old today.

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Performing “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” are Aglaia Ho, left, Dan Kuhlman, Alex Jamison Ferlazzo, Caitlin Leahy, Danielle Fleming and, inset, JK Larkin.

The house that started it all: Rafael Herrin-Ferri highlights the nontraditional Sunnyside building (on screen) that inspired his book surveying the borough’s unique architecture. On the cover: Homes in Jackson Heights, top, and North Corona and Herrin-Ferri at Kingsland Homestead. PHOTOS COURTESY QHS, ABOVE, AND, COVER, COURTESY RAFAEL HERRIN-FERRI AND, LEFT, BY PETER KROPF

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The format is mostly one house per page, which was intentional. “When you open the book, the houses are paired together to create a somewhat cinematic shot, as if you are walking with me,” Herrin-Ferri said.

Kurtzman, a Forest Hills resident, admitted that “it’s definitely a bit daunting to take on a show that is such a beloved part of so many people’s lives and childhoods. It has been a lot of fun to reconnect with all these characters and really get into their psyches.” She predicted that audiences are “going to come away smiling,” adding that they “might even learn a thing or two about the true meaning of happiness.”

So, what does Herrin-Ferri think of the Kingsland Homestead? “I like the Dutch colonial gambrel front and the asymmetrical quarter-round attic window, along with that yellow color.”

He was aware that some residents may view these homes as eyesores that ruin neighborhoods. In response to that concern, he shared a quote from Louis Comfort Tiffany, the famous decorative artist who had built a stained-glass factory in Corona: “Color is to the eye what music is to the ear.”

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“Charlie Brown is the everyman of every person,” explained Dan Kuhlman, who is about to take center stage playing the iconic role in Royal Star Theatre’s production of the Peanuts-inspired musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” running four performances beginning Sept. 16. In fact, he said, “Every Peanuts character is an archetype, so much so that we can all find a little of ourselves in each of them.” Based on the world-famous comic strip by Charles M. Schulz, the show (featuring book, music and lyrics mostly by Clark Gesner) brings together Charlie Brown and all his childhood friends, both human and fourlegged, who, through songs, monologues and short scenes, offer insight into the true meaning of friendship. From footage of rehearsals filmed a couple of weeks before opening night, it’s obvious that the cast of six adults, under the direction of Alison Kurtzman, marking her “official directorial debut” on the Queens community theater scene, have acquitted themselves quite naturally to bringing out the childlike exuberance of the youngsters they portray. In addition to Kuhlman, the cast consists of (in time-honored alphabetical order) Danielle Fleming as Linus, Aglaia Ho as Lucy, Alex Jamison Ferlazzo as Sally, JK Larkin as Schroeder and Caitlin Leahy as Snoopy. Musical direction is by Brett Roelofs. Not only is Fleming’s character a generation younger than herself, he’s also of the opposite sex. No problem for Fleming, who finds that recalling what it was like to be a child allows everything to fall into place. Beyond that, she said, “It’s very nostalgic to have an understanding as an adult what the lines (spoken by a much younger character)Themean.”company includes some fine vocal soloists, offering strong choral work on numbers such as “Beethoven Day,” a paean to Schroeder’s musical idol. The backdrops and set pieces create an imaginative world appropriately in keeping with the comic-strip origins of the show, providing a cartoon-like feel. It’s fairly common practice for actors to make their way to Manhattan when seeking employment. In this case, for Kuhlman, the opposite holds true. A resident of Manhattan, he found his way here for the chance to experience the daily trials and tribulations of the title character.“Mygoal is simply to perform,” he said. “For me, it’s about the role, the show and the company, not the location. As long as the MTA can get me there, I’ll be a part of it.”

The homes range from brick row houses with unconventional colors in Jackson Heights to a minimalist, Mission-style twofamily home in Elmhurst and what HerrinFerri calls the “Bi-lateral Banner House,” a converted two-family in North Corona with a distinctive “birdcage-like balcony.”

Herrin-Ferri chose to focus on the “nontraditional, idiosyncratic, and authentic” architecture of Queens, almost all of which is in the form of low-rise housing: single-family homes, semidetached and converted twofamily houses, row housing and duplexes. He was drawn to houses with bold colors, as well as those that “charmingly” violated architectural and aesthetic rules. Fronts of homes that “engaged the street” especially piqued his interest. Most houses he shot had been altered in the last two decades. At the talk, he noted two major recent trends in Queens: increases in both polychromatic brick and stucco. After snapping thousands of photos, Herrin-Ferri finished surveying the borough in February 2020. He then selected about 230 of his best pictures for “All the Queens Houses.” Three-quarters of the book’s photos are accompanied by short descriptions that provide a fun, architectural evaluation. He consulted the city’s Department of City Planning and Department of Buildings websites, as well as ZoLa — NYC’s zoning and land-use map — to research the houses’ architectural histories. He even examined tax photos via the city’s Department of Finance.

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF QUEENS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS CERTIFICATE TRUSTEE OF BOSCO CREDIT II TRUST SERIES 2010-1 Plaintiff, Against PRADIP SAHA, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 05/23/2022, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the Courthouse steps of the Queens Supreme Court located at 8811 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY, on 10/12/2022 at 12:40 PM, premises known as 90-34 191st Street Hollis, NY 11423 and described as follows; ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough of Queens, City and State of New York. Block 10446 Lot 29. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $266,249.74 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 719792/2021. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Gerald Chiariello, Esq., Referee. Leopold & Associates, PLLC, 80 Business Park Drive, Suite 110, Armonk, NY 10504 Dated: 10/12/1022 File Number: 6957747 PCO

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF QUEENS, REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING, LLC Plaintiff, vs. RAY CECELIA JOSEPHS AKA RAY JOSEPH BARR, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 29, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the outside steps of the Queens County Supreme Court, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY on October 7, 2022 at 11:15 am, premises known as 13041 225th Street, Laurelton, NY 11413. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough of Queens, County of Queens, City and State of New York, Section 54, Block 12903 and Lot 16. Approximate amount of judgment is $395,063.29 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 718347/2018. The Referee shall comply with the Eleventh Judicial District’s COVID-19 policies concerning public auctions of foreclosed properties. These policies, along with the Queens County Foreclosure’s Auction Rules, can be found on the Queens Supreme Court - Civil Term website. Gary Malcolm Darche, Esq., Referee, Greenspoon Marder, 590 Madison Avenue, Suite 1800, New York, NY 10022, Attorneys for Plaintiff Legal Notices

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Notice of Formation of ALL EXITS LGX LLC Articles of Organization were ﬁ led with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/05/2022. Ofﬁ ce 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 LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, 75-25 153RD STREET, 322, KEW GARDENS HILLS, NY 11367. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

LOST TITLE APPLICATION NO.: 2409157 August 26, 2022 OFFICE OF TITLES NOTICE PURSUANT TO SECTION 82 OF THE REGISTRATION OF TITLES ACT (RTA) WHEREAS the applicant(s) in the above stated application has/have declared that the following duplicate Certiﬁcate of Title has been lost, I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that I intend to cancel the said Certiﬁ cate of Title and issue a new one in duplicate fourteen days after the last publication of this advertisement. Volume: 1381 Folio: 518 Lot: 679 Place: Part of Bogue Estate Parish: St. James Registered proprietor(s): Uri Elvis Mcphill L. Dunbar, Deputy Registrar of Titles

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF QUEENS, 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, vs. NATASHA PHANG, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 12, 2018 and an Order Granting Motion Extending Time to Re-Calendar Foreclosure Auction Sale duly entered on August 25, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the outside steps of the Queens County Supreme Court, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY on October 7, 2022 at 12:45 p.m., premises known as 168-68 92nd Road, Jamaica, NY 11433. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough and County of Queens, City and State of New York, Block 10211 and Lot 57. Approximate amount of judgment is $544,639.59 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fi led Judgment Index #707898/2020. The Referee shall comply with the Eleventh Judicial District’s COVID-19 policies concerning public auctions of foreclosed properties. These policies, along with the Queens County Foreclosure’s Auction Rules, can be found on the Queens Supreme Court - Civil Term website. Joseph F. DeFelice, Esq., Referee, Taroff & Taitz, LLP, Attorneys at Law, 630 Johnson Avenue, Suite 105, Bohemia, NY 11716, Attorneys for Plaintiff 232 MARKETPLACE LLC. Arts. of Org. fi led with the SSNY on 06/23/22. Offi ce: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 20810 Cross Island Pkwy, Suite 294, Bayside, NY 11360. Registered agent address c/o United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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Court Square Property LLC, Arts of Org. ﬁ led with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 8/3/2022. Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Jiashu Xu, 112-15 Northern Blvd., #2, Corona, NY 11368. General Purpose

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Notice of Formation of PAHO NY LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁ led with NY Dept. of State: 8/5/22. Ofﬁ ce location: Queens County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: Maho Yamatani, 101-01 67th Dr., Apt. 2K, Forest Hills, NY 11375, principal business address. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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Notice of Formation of SAETIA LLC Articles of Organization were ﬁ led with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/01/2022. Ofﬁ ce 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: COLIN BARTOLDUS, 34-43 82ND ST., APT 21, JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY 11372. Purpose: For any lawful purpose S & S Painting and Solutions LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 8/9/2022. Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 86-09 125th St., Richmond Hill, NY 11418. General Purpose

Notice of Formation of ROOKMIN & SUKHDEO ENTERPRISE, LLC Articles of Organization were ﬁ led with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/06/2022. Ofﬁ ce 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: LILAWATI AHMED, 175-45 88 AVE, UNIT 5R, JAMAICA, NY 11432. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. To Advertise Call 718-205-8000

Notice of Formation of URBAN CAFFEINE LLC Articles of Organization were ﬁ led with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/16/2022. Ofﬁ ce 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: ROCKET CORPORATE SERVICES INC, 2804 GATEWAY OAKS DR. #100, SACRAMENTO, CA 95833. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $164,000.00 and interest, recorded in the office of the clerk of the County of Queens on October 25, 2001 in Reel 6057, Page 1306 covering premises known as 145-13 226th Street a/k/a 145-15 226th Street, Rosedale, NY 11413. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action.

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS Lyons Mortgage Services, Inc., Plaintiff, -againstPrisca Deschamps individually and as Heir to the Estate of Tony Deschamps, Marie Jecrois as Heir to the Estate of Tony Deschamps, Tracy Deschamps individually and as Heir to the Estate of Tony Deschamps, Farah Deschamps individually and as Heir to the Estate of Tony Deschamps, Tony Deschamps Jr as Heir to the Estate of Tony Deschamps and Tony Deschamps’ unknown heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right, title or interest in the real property described in the complaint herein, Melrose Credit Union, New York City Environmental Control Board, New York City Parking Violations Bureau, New York City Transit Adjudication Bureau, United States of America-Internal Revenue Service, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Ariel Deschamps, Muriel Deschamps, Kevin Doe (Refused Last Name), Defendants. Index No.: 717268/2018 Filed: 8/17/2022 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Plaintiff designates Queens County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is situated. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your Answer or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the attorneys for the plaintiff within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; or within thirty (30) days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York; or within sixty (60) days if it is the United States of America. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK – COUNTY OF QUEENS INDEX # 718885/2020 FILED: 10/16/2020 SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 94-27 80th Street, Ozone Park, NY 11416. BCMB1 TRUST, Plaintiff, against THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GERALDO P. LOPES, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE – UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION & FINANCE, CITY OF NEW YORK ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD, and “JOHN DOE No. 1 through JOHN DOE No. 99”, said names being fictitious, parties intended being possible tenants or occupants of premises, and corporations, other entities or persons who claim, or may claim, a lien against the premises, Defendants. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS(S): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear by serving an answer to the annexed Complaint upon Plaintiff’s attorney, at the address stated below, within twenty (20) days after service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in the case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint, together with the costs of this action. The Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Ronald J. McDonald, a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Queens on 7/12/2022.

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NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. The Case Management Conference has been scheduled for October 4, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. The name and address of the court is: Los Angeles Superior Court, Civil Division, Central District, Stanley Mosk Courthouse, Department 39; 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, 90012 Judge: Honorable Stephen I. Goorvitch The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: Rushing McCarl LLP (John Rushing, Ryan McCarl, Davit Avagyan), 2219 Main St. No. 144, Santa Monica 90405 310-8965082 Date: August 17, 2022

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Richland & Falkowski, PLLC. Attorneys for the Plaintiff, 28-07 Jackson Avenue, 5th Fl, Long Island City, NY 11101. Our File LOPES

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: Jeremy Jordan-Jones, an individual; Amalgam Capital Ventures LLC, a corporation; and DOES 1 through 50, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: Jaime Chavez, an individual NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more Information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Website (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtlnfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

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. Dated: Bay Shore, New York, March 29, 2022, Frenkel, Lambert, Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP/s/ BY: Linda P. Manfredi, Attorneys for Plaintiff, 53 Gibson Street, Bay Shore, New York 11706, (631) 969-3100 No.: 01-089348-F00

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS INDEX NO. 706901/2019 Plaintiff designates QUEENS as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 2103 30TH AVENUE, ASTORIA, NY 11102 Block: 547, Lot: 2 BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. IRENE APOLONIO, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ISABELO C. APOLONIO; IBEL APOLONIO, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ISABELO C. APOLONIO; IMER APOLONIO, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ISABELO C. APOLONIO; ISSA APOLONIO, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ISABELO C. APOLONIO, if living, and if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, though or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; IVY APOLONIO, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ISABELO C. APOLONIO; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF ISABELO C. APOLONIO, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, though or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; BUDDY MASADA, ‘’JOHN DOE #2’’ through ‘’JOHN DOE #12’’, the last eleven names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises described in the Complaint, Defendants. To the above named Defendants 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.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the 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. Dated: May 12, 2022 ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC, Attorney for Plaintiff, Aric H. Peymann, Esq., 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $938,250.00 and interest, recorded on August 17, 2009 in CRFN 2009000259087, of the Public Records of QUEENS County, New York, covering premises known as 2103 30TH AVENUE, ASTORIA, NY 11102. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. QUEENS County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS Index No. 708773/2019 Date Filed: 5/20/2019 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, -against- NADINE MEZI, and, if she be living and if she be dead, the respective heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, distributes, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or inheritance, lien or otherwise any right, title or interest in or to the real property described in the amended verified complaint, M. JUDITH MEZI, and, if he be living and if he be dead, the respective heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, distributes, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or inheritance, lien or otherwise any right, title or interest in or to the real property described in the amended verified complaint, JEAN M. JACQUES, GLADY’S GERBIER JACQUES, CENTURION CAPITAL CORPORATION AAO SEARS, CRIMINAL COURT OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK, LR CREDIT, LLC, PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU, ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, TRANSIT ADJUDICATION BUREAU, STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANY, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA-INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, Defendants.

Dated: Manhasset, New York, August 23, 2022 DAVID A. GALLO & ASSOCIATES LLP By: /S/ FRANK A. MORRONE, ESQ. Attorneys for Plaintiff, 47 Hillside Avenue - Second Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030 (516) 583-5330 (516) 583-5333 - fax

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SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

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ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough and County of Queens, City and State of New York, bounded and described as follows BEGINNING at a point on the easterly side of Francis Lewis Boulevard, 50 feet wide, (Rosedale Avenue), distant 50 feet southerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the southerly side of 249th Street, 50 feet wide, (President Street) with the easterly side of Francis Lewis Boulevard; RUNNING THENCE easterly parallel with 249th Street, 100 feet; THENCE southerly parallel with Francis Lewis Boulevard, 50 feet; THENCE westerly parallel with 249th Street, 100 feet to the easterly side of Francis Lewis Boulevard; THENCE northerly along the easterly side of Francis Lewis Boulevard, 50 feet to the point or place of BEGINNING. Plaintiff designates Queens County as the place of trial based on the location of the mortgaged premises in this action. We are attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. To the above-named defendants: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the amended verified complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the amended verified complaint is not served with this supplemental summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the plaintiff’s attorneys within twenty (20) days after the service of this supplemental summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this supplemental summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) or within (60) days after service of this supplemental summons if it is the United States of America; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the amended verified complaint. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. If you do not respond to this supplemental summons and amended verified 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 supplemental summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing supplemental summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Honorable ULYSSES B. LEVERETT, Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York, dated the 6th day of February, 2000 and duly entered in the office of the Clerk of the County of Queens, State of New York. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT. This is an action to foreclose a mortgage lien on the premises described herein. The object of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $445,500.00 and interest, recorded in the Office of the City Register of Queens County on March 28, 2006 in Instrument No. 2006000170886, which mortgage was assigned to BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS by assignment of mortgage dated July 25, 2005, which was recorded in the Office of the City Register of Queens County on April 1, 2010 in Instrument 2010000109573, which mortgage was further assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, NA, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP by assignment of mortgage dated April 10, 2012, which was recorded in the Office of the City Register of Queens County on April 26, 2012 in Instrument 2012000166561, which mortgage was modified by a Loan Modification Agreement dated February 21, 2018, to modify said mortgage to an amount of $693,362.15, which was recorded in the Office of the City Register of Queens County on April 30, 2018 in Instrument 2018000142416, covering premises known as 249-07 FRANCIS LEWIS BOULEVARD, ROSEDALE, COUNTY OF QUEENS, CITY AND STATE OF NEW YORK 11422, AKA 249-07 250T ST AKA 249-07 250T ST. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above. The Plaintiff also seeks a deficiency judgment against the Defendant, NADINE MEZI, for any debt secured by said Mortgage which is not satisfied by the proceeds of the sale of said premises, unless discharged in bankruptcy.

At top, Rep. Grace Meng, left, state Sen. Toby Stavisky and Assemblymember Nily Rozic laid flowers at the Leng family home last Thursday, one year after the family died when Hurricane Ida flooded their house.

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by Sophie Krichevsky Associate Editor When Min Chi Ho Pi and her husband first moved into their Flushing home in 1995 to become pastors at the Chinese Christ Gospel Church, they did not know that the homes on and near Peck Avenue had a knack forAndflooding.though the house had weathered several floods over the years, none came close to Hurricane Ida — the water rose all the way up from the basement and halfway up the window in their first-floor living room. The storm left the house’s foundation compromised and covered in mold; the walls have since been ripped out. But since their 153rd Street home is owned by the church, the Ho family is unable to make any of the repairs themselves, despite the home being unlivable.“Notonly we cannot sell, we cannot rebuild or remodel, but also I am afraid some homeless people would get in here and not go out, and I’d have to go to court,” Ho Pi said. They have been staying with friends for the last year. While the couple’s situation may be unusual, the damage to their home is not. When, last Thursday, a year after Hurricane Ida devastated the borough, the Chronicle accompanied Rep. Grace Meng (D-Flushing), state Sen. Toby Stavisky (D-Flushing) and Assemblymember Nily Rozic (D-Fresh Meadows) on a visit to the house and that of Hongsheng Leng around the corner at 153-10 Peck Ave. (who, along with his wife and daughter, was among the 11 Queens residents who perished as a result of the storm’s flooding), where they laid flowers, it was clear that the neighborhood has still not fully recovered.“Notevery house even has electricity right now,” Meng said last Thursday.

PHOTOS COURTESY U.S. HOUSE, TOP, AND BY SOPHIE KRICHEVSKY

Water tends to collect in the neighborhood — which is smack in the middle of Kissena Park — virtually every time it rains. Even after it rained last Tuesday night, some ponding could be found along the streets last Thursday afternoon.

much work to be done

“Three pumps on the corner of Rose, they just burst,” Rozic recalled. “Like a geyser — it was bubbling,” Stavisky added.Those pumps have not yet been fixed. Alexander Hart, chief of staff for Councilmember Sandra Ung (D-Flushing), who came on behalf of the councilmember, said the office will be meeting with the Department of Environmental Protection in October to discuss the city’s plans for the neighborhood.

Above, Pastor Ho and his wife, Min Chi Ho Pi, stand in their home of more than 25 years.

“While we have done a lot to help the community return to its prosperous state before the storm, there is still much more to be done,” Meng said in a statement. Ung vowed to work with Meng in order to get their constituents the resources they need.

“This whole subsection is built on swampland, save for one block at the end,” Rozic told the Chronicle that afternoon. When Ida hit, the water pumps in the area couldn’t handle the stress.

“The thing that happens — flooding again — it comes, some neighbors sell the houses, again, again, again,” Ho Pi said. “So our neighbors change — a lot of our neighbors change. But we’re still here.”

Some residents are not waiting on a new pump system — several homes on the Ho’s block had for-sale signs in their front yards last week. That’s not a new phenomenon.

Q A year after Ida, still

Those who have stayed in the area take whatever precautions they can. Some laid out sandbags in front of their homes last week in an attempt to keep water out as hurricane seasonItbegins.wasn’t lost on the lawmakers last week that something has to change in the neighborhood.

“It’s unacceptable that one year after this devastating incident, there are still people without a permanent place to live,” Ung said in a statement to the Chronicle last week. “It is incumbent on government to support and protect all of our communities, especially our most vulnerable immigrant communities.”

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On Friday, I asked Mets manager Buck Showalter about the disappearance of public batting practice. “That has been a recent change in the game. The thinking now is not to tire your players over a long season by taking batting practice on hot, humid days or before day games after night games. Hitting in the indoor cages is better for them,” he replied. Buck then added how he missed the communication that takes place during outdoor batting practice. Buck was being diplomatic. He misses outdoor batting practice, but he didn’t want to criticize the team’s analytics department. He knows teams have never taken BP before a day game or when the weather is unbearable. It was his constant use of the word “communication” that intrigued me. Batting practice has traditionally been a time for the media to chat with players. It’s the only player access writers who are not granted clubhouse access get, and it’s the only time fans can interact with players. I told a Mets player after I heard Buck’s comments that I believe many ballplayers prefer hitting indoors so they can avoid both fans and the media. “You’re not wrong!” he admitted. See the extended version of Sports Beat every week at qchron.com RD 202, Ave., NY 11385

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The Centers for Disease Control has urged everyone to do as much activity outdoors as possible in this Covid-19 era. Outdoor batting practice is vastly superior to hitting in a narrow indoor cage as players can judge the conditions on the field on which the game is taking place.

While I understand taking outdoor BP on the road is crucial because Mets players are not as familiar with those ballparks, there is no reason to deny Citi Field patrons a chance to watch their heroes take their pregame hacks. It has long been a part of the in-person baseball fan experience.

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