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As Community Board 9 Chairman Ralph Gonzalez moderated, board members Maria Thomson, top left, Priscilla Levine and Dr. Stephen Sofer led opposition to four liquor licenses at Tuesday’s board meeting. Their grounds are that there are already too many bars and nightclubs in the area and they affect the quality of life of residents like Catherine Osti, above. Sofer even suggested a complete moratorium on new liquor licenses, leading some bar and restaurant owners to call their proposals unfair.

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Bratton questioned by City Council Commissioner proposes a bottom to top retraining of NYPD officers by Tess McRae Associate Editor

NYPD Commisioner Bill Bratton was in the hot seat for more than two and a half hours of questioning by City Council FILE PHOTO members on Monday.

here were a lot of things the public and even city lawmakers wanted to hear from Police Commissioner Bill Bratton when he sat before the City Council on Monday. What is going to happen to the officer who allegedly killed Eric Garner? Is the NYPD racist? How will cops be trained to handle escalated situations without excessive force? What are you going to do? These were questions many Council members and residents had for Bratton in the days leading up to the hearing, but inside the chambers, flanked by two of his highest ranking officers — both of whom are black — he played it cool. In what might have been a strategic move, Bratton admitted that yes, there have been instances of inappropriate aggression from his officers and yes, this is a problem that needs to be addressed, but he also did not apologize for the department. “It was evident to me and Mayor de Blasio at the time of my appointment as police commissioner that there was a need for a fundamental shift in the culture of the department,” Bratton said. “From an overarching focus on police activity as measured in the numbers of stops, summonses and arrests to an emphasis on collaborative problem-solving with the community. “It was also obvious that such a critical change could not occur without supplementing and strengthening the leadership and training we provide our personnel.” The purpose of the hearing as well as the large turnout was, in part, a result of the death of Eric Garner. The Staten Island man who resisted arrest after allegedly selling loose cigarettes and died after a police officer used

what appeared to be a choke hold to subdue him. The incident was all caught on video. In response, Bratton has developed a plan to retrain officers. In this effort, every officer would be required to attend a three-day retraining course on how to talk to an uncooperative person that will not escalate the confrontation into a physical conflict; how to subdue a suspect properly and how to be sensitive to cultural differences. Officers would be expected to retrain regularly — probably once a year — the way they do for firearms. While the City Council has been outwardly critical of many police tactics, especially stop and frisk, the two and a half hours of questioning of Bratton was largely cordial. Most of the questions, which came from the Council’s Public Safety Committee Chairwoman Vanessa Gibson (D-Bronx), Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito (D-Manhattan, Bronx) and avid NYPD critic Councilman Jumaanee Williams (D-Brooklyn), were logistical ones. For example, Gibson wanted to know how the NYPD would track officers to ensure they attend the courses. Bratton estimated the program would cost $25 to $30 million, which would cover retraining the training officers and hiring more staff. More surprisingly, Bratton said he will push to hire more than 1,000 new officers next year. This came as a shock to most of the Council as just months before, the commissioner rejected their proposal for the same number of cops. “Maybe next time you can let us know about this not so close to when we have to finalize the budget,” Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras (D-Elmhurst), chairwoman of the Council’s continued on page 22

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Members vote down liquor licenses because there are too many already by Domenick Rafter Editor

During their first meeting back from the summer, Community Board 9 members — in no uncertain terms — announced they were done with the high density of bars and nightclubs in the district area. Faced with several new liquor licenses and a renewal, several members of the board at Tuesday night’s meeting at Villa Russo in Richmond Hill suggested voting down all of them, despite their applications being submitted on time, without any discrepancies and no complaints about the specific owners or locations. The reason? There are too many already. “I am very concerned about the proliferation of bars and nightclubs in this community,” CB 9 member Maria Thomson said during a debate over the first new liquor license, for a restaurant at 98-05 Atlantic Ave. in Woodhaven. “I think what we should do is vote them all down today.” Thomson, along with longtime member Priscilla Levine of Richmond Hill and Dr. Stephen Sofer of Kew Gardens, led the opposition to the liquor licenses for Chimi Mundo & Restaurant Corp., the Atlantic Avenue location, and three other establishments: Whiskey Bar Inc. at 105-13 Jamaica Ave., La Negra at 102-03 Jamaica Ave. and Dhiyana Hibachi Lounge at 117-15 101 Ave. The owner of the latter was present to defend his establishment. Noting that there had been no problems with crime or public drunkeness and that his restaurant has done all that was required, he asked for his license to be approved. “All we are asking is to extend our hours,” he said. But several board members took issue with his request to stay open past the 1 a.m. closure time until 4 a.m. and serve liquor during those hours. They noted that bars and night-

Community Board 9 member Maria Thomson, with Chairman Ralph Gonzalez, speaking out on the issue of liquor licenses at Tuesday’s PHOTO BY DOMENICK RAFTER board meeting in Richmond Hill. clubs along Jamaica Avenue have been a problem in the past with several murders stemming from fights outside nightclubs in 2012 and 2013. Some area residents have repeatedly complained about quality-of-life issues allegedly reverberating from Jamaica Avenue bars, including noise, vandalism and minor infractions like cars blocking driveways and people urinating on front lawns. Catherine Osti, who has lived on 105th Street near Jamaica

Avenue for decades, said the bar situation was out of control. “There are just too many bars on the avenue,” she told the board during the public forum. “There has to be a limit. I’m here to say ‘enough.’” Several board members agreed. When the owner of Dhiyana Hibachi Lounge said he wanted to extend his hours, Sofer quickly responded. “Nothing good ever happens at 3 a.m.,” the board member said, adding that his opposition was “not personal,” and acknowledged that the manager “did everything right.” Sofer went so far as to propose a complete moratorium on all liquor licenses approved by the board for three months until they can grasp just how many bars and nightclubs are operating in the area and if any of them are in violation of laws, such as the 500-foot rule from schools. It was noted that PS 90 is only several hundred feet from Jamaica Avenue and some of the establishments were very close to the 500-foot limit. But one bar owner who was present at the meeting took offense. The owner of Elixir Lounge and Restaurant, who identified himself only as David, said he felt legitimate business owners were being punished for the actions of others. “The owners of those bars who caused the problems, they’re gone, the bars closed down, we’re doing everything right,” he said. ‘It’s not fair. You can’t let some bars stay open until 4 a.m. while forcing others to close at 1. Make it a standard for everyone then.” Sofer later pulled his motion to institute a moratorium without a vote being cast, but all four liquor licenses were voted down. They later also voted down a fifth license that was motioned to be voted on, but not on the agenda. continued on page 21

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Key Food gets a big Howard Beach hello Shoppers browsed shelves even as ribbon was cut last Friday morning by Domenick Rafter Editor

Howard Beach Key Food owner Frankie Almonte, holding scissors, is joined by elected officials and nearby business owners to celebrate the grand opening of the supermarket at 163-10 Cross Bay Blvd. last Friday. PHOTO BY DOMENICK RAFTER — housed a Duane Reade pharmacy until it was badly damaged in Hurricane Sandy in October 2012. Duane Reade never reopened and the building had been vacant since the storm. The Staples next door,

which did reopen after the hurricane, has since closed. In the past year, Almonte has had to completely overhaul the building and bring it up to code, which led to the long wait. But last

Friday, all that was in the past. Standing with his wife and his brother, Almonte thanked everyone, most notably Frank Russo, owner of Russo’s On The Bay, who continued on page 38

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Ann Kiernan carefully studied the bag of green grapes she picked up from the shelf, somehow tuning out the chaos around her. “This is a good price,” she said, grabbing a bag of purple grapes and placing them both in the black basket that hung from her arm. Two aisles away, Chris DeNotta pushed her shopping cart past a display case of sauces and smiled. “They have my tomato sauce,” she said, gleefully grabbing a bottle and placing it in the cart next to two boxes of Ronzoni pasta and several bottles of diet soda. The ribbon had not yet been cut on the new Key Food at 163-10 Cross Bay Blvd. in Howard Beach, but shoppers were already busy working the new long-awaited supermarket. Hundreds of people, from radio personality Skeer y Jones and elected officials including Borough President Melinda Katz,

Assembly man Phil Goldfeder (D-Rockaway Park) and Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) to civic leaders, residents and even children in their school uniforms, were on hand. In the parking lot, its asphalt barely dry, the scene looked more like a street fair than a grand opening, with free giveaways and prizes, and jugglers walking on stilts. Frankie Almonte, the owner of the new Key Food and operator of eight other markets in Brooklyn, Queens and Nassau County, greeted new shoppers and officials as they arrived. He said he was excited to finally see the store open: “It’s been a long time coming.” Indeed it has. Thirteen months ago, a banner was unfurled on the side of the then-vacant building overlooking Cross Bay Boulevard announcing a Key Food would open at the site. The building — sitting on the site of the former Waterview Diner

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After three decades, Carey bids goodbye Longtime CB 9 district manager praised at final meeting Tuesday by Domenick Rafter Editor

It was the end of an era at Community Board 9 Tuesday night. Longtime District Manager Mary Ann Carey was honored for decades of service at her last meeting in the position she has held since Ed Koch was mayor and Donald Manes was borough president. Carey, who lives in Howard Beach, was honored with proclamations from Borough President Melinda Katz, state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach), Assembly Members Mike Miller (D-Woodhaven) and David Weprin (D-Fresh Meadows) and Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park), who notably wasn’t even born when Carey started her position. A representative from city Comptroller Scott Stringer was also present. “It takes a remarkable person who can work so hard for so many years for the community,” Katz said. Katz added that Carey was the go-to person for former Borough President Claire Shulman, whom Katz worked under, for answers on various issues “Claire used to respect Mary Ann so much,” she said. “I know that as Mary Ann retires, she will still stay active.” Deputy Inspector Hank Sautner, commanding officer of the 102nd Precinct, also

District Manager Mary Ann Carey, left, honored by Community Board 9 Chairman Ralph Gonzalez and officials, state Sen. Joe Addabbo, back row left, Assemblyman Mike Miller, Borough President Melinda Katz, Assemblyman David Weprin and Councilman Eric Ulrich at her last CB 9 meeting after 30 years as district manager on Tuesday in Richmond Hill. PHOTO BY DOMENICK RAFTER attended to honor Carey. “She has been a tireless supporter of the precinct and of the cops as a whole,” he said. Carey, whose birthday was also Tuesday, announced last month that she was retiring from her position after over 30 years. Before she served on CB 9, she was assistant manager for Community Board 10. Ad d a b b o, w h o n o t e d t h a t C a r ey served when his father was a congressman, called Carey “a model of community

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oday, Sept. 11, a state Supreme Court justice in Staten Island will hold a hearing on two recently filed lawsuits that have the potential to drastically change how schools across New York State operate. The suits, which were filed separately but at their core are essentially the same, claim that the laws surrounding teacher tenure and other job protections should be reformed because they enable bad educators to keep their jobs, thus denying children the right to a “sound basic education” guaranteed them by the state Constitution. It’s a compelling argument. Just a few weeks ago, the state released the results of new tests administered to elementary and middle school students. The headlines talked about the students making “slight gains.” The reality is that those slight gains brought the number of city students passing the math exam all the way up to 34 percent,

and the number passing the reading test to a lovely 29 percent. Those stats are dismal. Clearly something is not working. And while teachers do not deserve all the blame, not by a mile, their job protections make it far too difficult to dismiss those who are not performing. Using data from 2004 to 2008, the plaintiffs in one of the lawsuits allege that the average time it took to remove a teacher for disciplinary problems was 502 days, while the average time to remove one for lack of competence was 803 days. The average cost to the taxpayer for the latter kind of case was $313,000. Just last week, parents rallied outside PS 101 in Forest Hills against the school’s continued employment of a teacher who previously had grabbed one child there by the neck and shook him. He had to pay a $2,500 fine and was shifted to administrative work, but he’s still in the school. Another city teacher who was letting kids

sleep in class, not grading their work and preparing inadequate lesson plans paid the same fine but was not fired. The UFT’s answer? Well, it recently filed suit too — seeking a ruling that would prevent principals from reviewing teachers’ lesson plans. That’s just bizarre. The anti-tenure lawsuits were filed by the parents of schoolchildren, including ones in Jamaica and Rockaway, against the state and various education officials. They follow a similar case in California. The union is not a party to either but has filed a motion seeking intervenor-defendant status. That certainly should be granted because teachers have an obvious stake in the outcome of the cases. But it looks like the defendants, whether the UFT is one or not, are going to have a pretty hard time denying the plaintiffs’ claims. We look forward to seeing how these fascinating, and vitally important, cases play out in court.

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aving too many bars in one area obviously can pose problems for nearby residents, with all the noise, recklessness and sometimes criminality that alcohol consumption can bring. But they are legal businesses, and the people who own them invest a lot of money before they even apply for the required liquor licenses. Their customers have a good time. And some — think Neir’s Tavern in Woodhaven — become neighborhood icons. Community Board 9 did not recognize any of this when it arbitrarily voted down five liquor licenses on Tuesday. It had no basis to do so except for members’ belief that there are too many bars. The state, which makes the actual decisions, will not back these votes. There must be a better answer, like working with the owners, to solve any problems that bars create.

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School traffic safety on CB 10’s agenda Members returned from summer break to discuss dangerous streets by Cristina Schreil Chronicle Contributor

The September meeting of Community Board 10, held last Thursday — the first official day of school — in the Knights of Columbus Hall on Lefferts Boulevard in South Ozone Park, buzzed with words of caution concerning traffic safety. “Please watch where you’re driving,” state Sen. Joe Addabbo. Jr. (D-Howard Beach) said, reminding residents of the five-point penalty for driving past a stopped yellow school bus. “Opening day, I drove around about a half a dozen schools,” Geoffrey Duldulao, chairman of CB 10’s education committee, said. “There was not one school where I did not see a kid almost get hit by a car.” He said he saw multiple cases of people texting, or not paying attention while driving. Adelle Rogers, who lives on 130th Street in South Ozone Park, said she often witnesses out-of-control driving. “My main concern is that cars stop at 133rd Street and race like hell to get to 135th to try and beat the light,” Rogers said. She suggested that the lights should be better timed on the residential street. CB 10 Chairwoman Betty Braton said they’ll ask the DOT to look into it. Deputy Inspector Jeffrey Schiff, commanding officer of the 106th Precinct, also

South Ozone Park resident Adelle Rogers spoke about out-of-control traffic on residential PHOTO BY CRISTINA SCHREIL streets near her home on 130th Street. addressed the back-to-school season. “While I cannot have officers at every single school, what we’re going to do is concentrate at one school at a time, for a number of days, issuing out double-parking [summonses],” Schiff said. He said he knows it’s an unpleasant task, but double-parking in school zones, specifically during pickup or drop-off hours, is a community problem. Shifting to crime, he also noted there hadn’t been a single shooting all summer. “I’m happy to say, we made it out of June,

July, and August without a shooting,” Schiff said. “Part of the shooting problem that we’ve had in the past is house parties getting out of control.” He said that noise complaints were the No. 1 issue, and that the 106th Precinct concentrated on ensuring parties, bars, and clubs were under control. Schiff also remarked on grand larceny of cars, which he called a community problem. He said 33 percent of cars stolen in the last year were left running and unattended.

Safety wasn’t the only school-related topic. Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Far Rockaway) reported on summer reading. This year, nearly 15,000 rewards were presented for kids’ completions across Southern Queens. “We have more participants in this district than anywhere else of kids who were involved in summer reading,” Goldfeder said. The meeting also included a public hearing regarding the BP Gas Station at 114-02 Van Wyck Expwy., owned by BP Products North America. The company asked to extend the term of a special permit, which expired in April, that is required to allow the operation and maintenance of the four-pump 24/7 selfservice station, which has been on the corner since 1948, for another 10 years. The station fulfilled all requirements it needed to, Braton said. CB 10 approved the special permit. Special conditions include that all graffiti should be removed within 48 hours and there are no used car sales on premises. Braton also addressed the ongoing debate over airport noise roundtables. A clear majority of CB 10 members supported separate roundtables for LaGuardia and JFK, as opposed to one for both. In other news, the meeting’s guest speaker was Trevor Alexander from the Office of Child Support Enforcement, who spread continued on page 36

The consequences of September selflessness Responders discuss their 9/11-related health issues, Zadroga Act by Christopher Barca

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When Queens residents Patricia Workman, Joe Ramondino, Christian Foggy and John Licato awoke from their slumbers 13 years ago today, little did they know that war would be waged against their city and their country that sunny late-summer morning. For these four responders and thousands more just like them throughout the New York area, a different kind of war has raged on internally in the years since the attacks of Sept. 11. They’ve been battling as lethal an enemy as any terrorist group in the world: cancer. It is presumed they got sick because of the time they spent at Ground Zero, inhaling the toxic hodgepodge of soot and chemicals left behind by the tumble of the city’s two tallest towers from heights previously marveled at by tourists and residents alike. Despite their illnesses, all four of them said even if they knew of the consequences at the time, they still would have r ushed toward Lower Manhattan that

day to offer their aid. “I’d do it again, I wouldn’t even think about it,” said Ramondino, a 52-year-old Maspeth resident. “All of us would do it again in a heartbeat. That’s what was asked of us, we were there to help.” That Tuesday afternoon was primary day in the city, and the now-ret i red N Y PD det ect ive working in the Brooklyn North narcotics division was scheduled to patrol a polling place starting at 1 p.m. Woken up by a phone call from his mother regarding news of the attacks, he eventually made it to Ground Zero a few hours after the Twin Towers collapsed. The Maspeth man was given the grisly assignment of sifting through the rubble in search of human remains, airplane parts or personal ar tifacts, and for 24 hours straight, he did just that. Nearly six weeks of working over 12 hou rs per day in the “bucket brigade,” the group of responders passing buckets filled with r ubble back and for th in search of both survivors and the dead, followed.

“You could smell, after a few days, the odor of death in these buckets. It was incredible,” Ramondino said. “But you’re not really thinking about [getting sick].” Abdominal pain forced him to seek treatment at an area emergency room in 2013, and subsequent tests revealed “devastating” news: non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. For years, Ramondino and many others have battled their illnesses. Some almost expected to come down with some sort of medical ailment. Some were shocked by the detection of their disease, such as Licato’s diagnosis of neck cancer in 2013. But all have fought cou rageously against their bodies’ attackers, the same way thousands of firefighters, police officers and ordinary citizens fought through the burning and collapsing World Trade Center to rescue their fellow New Yorkers. At the Queens WTC Clinical Center of Excellence, located in the Nor th Shore-LIJ Medical Center at 97-77 Queens Blvd. in Rego Park, the group of four

Sept. 11 responder and Maspeth resident Joe Ramondino, second from right, discusses his diagnosis of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma alongside fellow Queens residents and cancer patients Patricia Workman, Christian Foggy PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER BARCA and John Licato on Tuesday. Queens residents promised on Tuesday that the fight will continue on both in their bloodstreams and in the halls of Congress, where talks over an extension of benefits provided by the Zadroga 9/11 Health and Com-

pensation Act are underway. “I’m healing, I’m mending,” said Foggy, a 67-year-old Jamaica resident and retired NYPD electrician diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2013. “I look forward, continued on page 52

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Ozone Park block is in cockroach hell Starting in one house, infestation then spread to at least 12 homes by Domenick Rafter Editor

For residents of 134th Avenue in Ozone Park, this summer has been “like a horror movie.” Going back to May, several residents living on a three-block stretch between Cross Bay Boulevard and 96th Street say they have been plagued by a swarm of cockroaches. “It’s like the eighth biblical plague,” said one resident. “Like, this is how I imagined the locusts being in Egypt.” The resident and at least half a dozen of his neighbors, none of whom wanted to be identified because they didn’t want to be on bad terms with the owner of the roach-infested home, said they have had enough and demanded the problem be dealt with. It all started several months ago and stemmed from a former tenant on the second floor of a home at 94-28 134 Ave. on the corner of 134th Avenue and 94th Place. Neighbors say the tenant, whose name they did not know, never threw garbage away. “He would get deliveries from Fresh Direct, but I never saw any boxes or any trash on the curb,” one neighbor said. “Where was his trash?” Residents say they saw “thousands” of roaches crawling on the side of the house, in the window frames and in the frame of the

This house at 94-28 134 Ave. has been infested with cockroaches, neighbors say, and the problem has spread to at least a dozen other houses, including one several dozen yards away where a PHOTOS BY DOMENICK RAFTER roach was seen crawling in the driveway last Friday, inset. front door. They went to their local elected officials and the landlords, Saverio and Phyllis Basile, who don’t live in the house, to have the problem solved. It was ... at least kind of. On Sept. 3, the house was bombed by an exterminator, but the windows were left open, allegedly at the request of the exterminator. A

nightmare ensued. “They came crawling out of the windows, the doors, every nook and cranny,” said one resident. “They were running down the block. You had to see it.” Over the course of the summer, and especially in the last week, at least a dozen houses along 134th Avenue and 134th Road half a

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Two Woodhaven civic leaders took to the streets this past weekend to fight the war on graffiti vandalism. Martin Colberg, president of the Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association, and his predecessor, Ed Wendell, now president of the Woodhaven Historical Society, painted 21 mailboxes, 10 fire boxes and 6 traffic control boxes across the neighborhood on Sunday that had been marred by graffiti. This isn’t their first time with the paintbrush. The WRBA went on a community-wide mailbox painting program in the summer of 2012, painting every mailbox in the neighborhood, and working with the police to identify similar tags to help them capture vandals.

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Richmond Hill resident Joe Sinisi explains his opposition to the reconfigurations to board members and DOT officials Tuesday. PHOTO BY DOMENICK RAFTER

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CB 9 district manager’s awards In her final act as district manager, Community Board 9’s Mary Ann Carey honored three people whom she said have been exceptional in helping the board do its job. Steven Cangelosi, a former Sanitation worker and staffer for Queens District Attorney Richard Brown, was honored along with Debby Kuha, the administrator of Forest Park, which CB 9 covers, and Rosemary

Ciulla-Frisone, a member of adjacent Community Board 10 and staffer for the city Department of Transportation, whom Carey said has been instrumental in helping the board in transportation issues. Celebrating the honors Tuesday night are Cuilla-Frisone, left, CB 9 Chairman Ralph Gonzalez, Carey and Kuha. Cangelosi was not present.

CB 9 honors Community Board 9 honored Mohamed Hack of Queens Village on Tuesday with their Community Recognition Award for his years of service to New York City and especially the borough of Queens. Hack, who works as a community coordinator for Borough President Melinda Katz, served on the Race Relations Advisor y Committee for the NYPD’s Patrol Borough Bronx in the 1980s and since the 1990s worked with faith-based organizations and founded the Interfaith Council for Community Development to help immigrant communities across Queens and especially in West Indian and South Asian communities. More recently, he worked on the staff of Councilman Ruben Wills. Presenting the honor to Hack are CB 9 member Sandra Datnarain, left, and Katz.

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Parents rally against abusive PS 101 teacher Educator given administrative work amidst calls for his expulsion by Christopher Barca Reporter

As students filed into PS 101 in Forest Hills for the first of the academic year’s approximately 180 school days, dozens of parents took to the sidewalk to protest the return of one of the school’s teachers. According to claims made by numerous parents, first-grade science teacher Richard Parlini has made a habit of physically and verbally abusing his students over the course of at least a decade. Yet the embattled educator was still walking the halls of the school at 2 Russell Place alongside his alleged victims on Thursday, angering parents, such as Tom R e n n a , a n d C o u n c i l wo m a n K a r e n Koslowitz (D-Forest Hills). “Having a teacher’s license,” Renna said, “is not a license for assault, humiliating kids or terrorizing them.” A Department of Education spokesman confirmed Monday that Parlini had not been placed on administrative leave, but was tasked with completing administrative work at the school starting last Thursday and was not teaching students in a classroom setting. Koslowitz said “it remains to be seen” what his permanent status would be, but that she was pleased Parlini would not be

Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz speaks out against embattled PS 101 teacher Richard Parlini, who has recently been reinstated after claims of physical and verbal abuse against his firstPHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER BARCA grade students over the last few years. in the same room with children for the time being. “At this time, I am satisfied that the teacher in question will not be giving instruction in a classroom,” Koslowitz said in an email. “Future developments, if any, will be closely monitored by my office.”

A request for comment from the United Federation of Teachers was not returned as of press time. Last year, Parlini was removed from the school after he allegedly grabbed a student by the neck and shook him in front of the child’s friends. Two years earlier, he shoved the same

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Bratton outlines NYPD retraining overhaul continued from page 2 Finance Committee, said. Perhaps the most tension came from Bratton’s response to a Council member calling a chokehold illegal. “It is not illegal,” he curtly corrected Councilman Richie Torres (D-Bronx). “It is a policy, there’s a big difference.” When asked if he would support possible legislation in the future to make certain holds, including chokeholds, illegal, he immediately said he would not. “Department policy is sufficient,” Bratton said. “If you want to make legislation on it, good luck, but I won’t support it.” The response resulted in gasps and hisses from the public. Bratton would not comment on the Garner case at all, saying he wants to let it go through the appropriate channels which, as of yet, is the Staten Island district attorney. Councilman Antonio Reynoso (D-Brooklyn, Queens) did take a little jab at the department when discussing the process by which officers are punished for a crime. “For us, the response is immediate but justice takes a pause for you when an officer commits a crime,” he said. “It’s a double standard.” While Council members were not as aggressive as they have been in previous oversight hearings, the public was less forgiving. Speaker after speaker testified against the NYPD and its practices, though by that time, Bratton had left to tend to some business. The most emotional speaker was Nicholas Heyward Sr., a black man whose son was killed by police in 1994. Nicholas Heyward Jr. was playing cops and robbers with what his father called “obviously fake guns” when he was shot and killed by an officer who has yet to face any jail time. “I find it to be a problem that there is no investigation of police murders of unarmed youth,” he said, holding a picture of his son. “There is never any justice on any of these cases.” Despite members of the public expressing doubts, Bratton said

Police Commissioner Bill Bratton, center, answers City Council members’ questions during a Monday morning oversight hearing on SCREENSHOT NYC COUNCIL NYPD practices. he is sure the city can develop a solution to the lack of trust between cops and communities. “The members of the department will continue to work hard every day to prevent crime and improve the quality of life in neighborhoods across this city,” he said. “I’m fully confident that through partnership and collaboration with the community, we can uphold the law, protect human life, and ensure the safety of Q the police and the public alike.”

student to the ground, a claim that was substantiated by the Department of Education, according to Laurie Townsend, the child’s mother. After the shaking incident, Townsend said, she filed a complaint with the DOE, but Parlini settled with the agency on a deal that included a $2,500 fine and anger management classes just three days before testimony was scheduled to be taken from the victim, his family and witnesses. “By settling, to me, it means you’re g uilt y,” Nak ia Tow nsend, the child’s father, said. “And then you put him back with first-graders. I don’t think he should be here.” Because state law calls for a tenured teacher facing allegations to face an arbitration hearing, where a binding decision is made by the arbiter on the fate of his or her employment, the DOE has little disciplinary power of its own. Par tnership for Educational Justice founder Campbell Brown, a former highprof ile jour nalist with CN N, said her group is filing a lawsuit against the State of New York on behalf of the parents of PS 101 in order to force sweeping reform of teacher tenure law. The PEJ is behind one of two suits filed continued on page 52

Fire at PS 63 on first day There was some u nexpected excitement on the first day of school at PS 63 in Ozone Park on Thursday. A small fire broke out in an airconditioning unit in a classroom of the school at 90-15 Sutter Ave. at around 10:50 a.m. just a few hours af t e r st ude nt s b ega n t hei r f i r st classes. The more than 1,000 students and teachers were evacuated and waited lined up along Sutter Avenue and 90th and 91st st reets outside the school for 45 minutes as NYPD and FDNY officials came to inspect the school. Overhead, several helicopters hovered for about a half hour. “We thought it was a fire drill,” one student said. “It’s weird to have one on the first day though. We knew it wasn’t when we saw the firemen.” The fire was declared under control by 11:15 a.m. but students and teachers were not allowed back in until the smoke had been cleared out of the building a few hours later. No one was injured and the fire did no serious damage. Classes resumed as normal Friday. Q — Domenick Rafter

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Police believe a troubled Flushing man in debt killed his wife and daughter early Tuesday morning and then took his own life. Jong Lee, 50, a truck driver, allegedly slashed the throats of his wife, Sung Lee, 54, and their son, Brian Lee, 15, and piled the bodies on the living room floor of their sixth-floor apartment at 143-40 Roosevelt Ave. According to published reports, police officials said they found a note in Lee’s pocket to a relative that he had too many problems. “If I die by myself, it will cause too many problems for my child and my wife. We all have to leave,” it read. The wife worked part-time in a nail salon and the son was a junior at Brooklyn Technical High School where he was a member of the concert band, according to the principal, Randy Asher. Relatives of the family indicated that Lee was in debt and that the family had declared bankruptcy in 2005. The Fire Depar tment was notif ied around 4:30 a.m. of smoke emanating from the Lee’s apartment. They quickly extinguished the blaze and discovered the

A 33-year-old Flushing resident has been charged with attempted murder and other charges in conne ct ion w it h t he sho ot i ng of a childhood friend multiple times on a W hitestone jet t y and with assaulting his live-in girlf r iend, who had a n order of protect ion against him. Both alleged incidents occurred last month. The defendant is Robert Sasso, 33, of 41st Avenue. Sasso is presently awaiting ar raign ment in Queens Criminal Cour t on two criminal complaints charging him, in one compla i nt , w it h second- deg ree at t e mpt ed mu rde r, f i r st- deg re e assault and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and, in a second complaint, with f irst-degree cr iminal contempt, third-deg ree assault and second-degree harassment. If convicted, he faces up to 25 years in prison on the first complaint and four years in prison on the second complaint. According to the charges in the first complaint, Dean Oku, 39, met up with his friend, Sasso, to smoke marijuana and that Sasso drove them to Summit Place and Malba Drive in Whitestone at approximately 2 a.m. on Aug. 29. It is alleged that Sasso and Oku walked down to the water, smoked marijuana, had a conversation and that, without warning, Sasso fired a .45-caliber firearm multiple times at Oku, striking him in the abdomen, left leg and left arm. Oku was taken to a local Queens hospital and is in critical condition. According to the charges in the second complaint, two days earlier, on August 27, 2014, Sasso was sitting in a vehicle with his 33-year-old livein girlfriend in front of 69-35 Astoria Boulevard between the hours of 3 a.m. and 4 a.m. when Sasso punched her in the face and pushed her from the vehicle, causing bruising to her face. She was taken to a local Queens hospital and treated for her injuries. According to the charges, a oneyear order of protection was issued to Sasso’s girlfriend on July 30, in Queens Criminal Court, which stated, among other things, that Sasso was to refrain from assaulting, stalking, harassment, menacing or any other criminal offenses against her. Q

Police detectives converged at the 143-40 Roosevelt Ave. apartment building where it is believed PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER BARCA an occupant killed his wife and son and then committed suicide. bodies, which were piled on top of each other. A knife blade was found under the bodies and there was blood splattered around the apartment. Police converged on the scene and reported that the bodies were so badly burned they could not immediately be

identified. It is believed that Lee set the fire and then slashed his wrists and throat. There was no other damage to the building. Three firefighters sustained minor injuries and were taken to New Q York Hospital Queens for treatment.

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Police are looking for a man wanted for groping two women inside the Queens Center mall last Thursday, Sept. 4 — shortly after flashing two women at t h e n e a r by of f ic e of t h i s newspaper. According to authorities, the suspect, described as a Hispanic male between 30 and 35 yea rs old , approached a 25-year-old female employee of a clothing store, placed his hand on her legs and grabbed her genital area over her clothing around 3 p.m. The suspect f led, but approximately f ive minutes later, he approached a 34-yearold female from behind, put his ar ms arou nd her waist and rubbed his groin area on her over her clothing before f leeing, authorities said. It is believed the suspect is the same man who exposed himself at the Chronicle front desk around the time of the other incidents. The man asked if there were

Police say this man, seen walking towards the Chronicle, is responsible for groping two women at the Queens Center mall last Thursday, Sept. 4. SCREENSHOT COURTESY NYPD

any rooms for rent and after he was handed a newspaper to thumb through the classifieds, he asked to use the bathroom. When the two women at the front desk told him that he couldn’t, he exposed himself and began fondling himself. They called the police while

another Chronicle employee came to the front desk and shooed him out of the building shortly before officers arrived. One of the employees who witnessed the exposure said the responding officers from the 112th Precinct went searching for the suspect, but failed to

return to the office to fill out a police report. It wasn’t until the weekend when the employee saw the Queens Center mall surveillance images released by police and realized it was the same suspect. The mall is located within the confines of the 110th Preci nct a nd the Ch ron icle is inside the 112th Precinct’s jurisdiction. On Tuesday, detectives from the boroughwide Special Victims Unit visited the Chronicle to get more information. T hey also went to other stores a nd of f ices nea rby, including that of the city marshal, who has more surveillance video of the man. The suspect is described as standing 6 feet tall and weighi ng b et we e n 20 0 a nd 230 pounds with dark hair. He was wearing a blue varsity jacket with red sleeves, sungla sses, d a rk jea n s, wh it e sneakers, a black baseball cap and a white scarf and was carQ rying a briefcase.

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home equity loan is taking out a second mortgage on your home to pay for the work you want to have done, which is based on the equity, or the difference between the home’s fair market value and the outstanding balance of all liens on the property. The interest on these loans is t ax- deductible, wh ich can make th is financing option quite popular. • Secure a home equity line of credit. A home equity line of credit, or HELOC, is another type of home equity loan. Instead of receiving a lump sum to use toward r e novat ion s l i ke you would with a traditional home e q u it y lo a n , a H E L O C i s s o r t of a credit-card-type scenario based on the equity in your home. You are given a line of credit, against which you can buy items. This is good for intermittent needs, when one large sum is not needed. HELOCs have a draw period, during which the borrower can use the credit, and a repayment period, during which it must be repaid. HELOCs generally have lower mortgage fees at the start and are generally subject to the same tax incentives as regular home equity loans. • Consider refinancing. Interest rates on mortgages are at historic lows. You may qualify to do a cash-out refinance, where you borrow against the value of your home

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Determine the best time to refinance a mortgage Ref inancing a mor tgage is advantageous to homeowners for a variety of reasons. The primary reasons people refinance their mortgages are to reduce their monthly payments or free up e qu it y t o u se t owa rd home improvements or other necessities. Lenders will f requently advertise that “now” is the time to ref inance, but people may want to get all of the facts before making their decisions. A low interest rate is not reason alone to refinance. Conventional wisdom has long suggested that borrowers wait to refinance until interest rates drop 2 percent below their current rate. While a low interest rate is important, there are several other factors to consider. • Closing costs: Refinancing a home is an expensive undertaking. While it can effectively shave $100 or more off your monthly payments, there is a financial outlay during the process, which includes closing costs. A person can expect to pay anywhere from 2 to 5 percent of the loan’s value in closing costs when refinancing. Lenders used to enable some to roll the cost of the closing into the mortgage, but stringent rules have changed the way many banks now do business.

If the finances are simply not there to cover the closing costs, refinancing may not be an option. • Credit rating: If your credit rating is better now than it was when you initially earned your home loan, then this might be a good time to refinance. Not only will a person benefit from a low market rate, the interest rate may be even lower because lenders look more fondly on you now than they did years ago.

Lenders often base their assessments of borrower reliability and stability on those potential borrowers’ credit scores, so a strong credit score makes you look better in the eyes of lenders. Borrowers with poor credit ratings may not benefit from refinancing. • Income: A person’s debt-toincome ratio is another factor in determining mortgage interest rates and approval. A positive

change in income status as well as reduction in debt could make it a good time to refinance. • Adjustable rate mortgages: Many people opted for adjustable rate mor tgages when buyi ng homes years ago. Over time, their month ly pay ments may have increased considerably, making it nearly impossible to afford a home. Refinancing for a fixed-rate mortgage, regardless of the current interest rate, will likely ease some of your financial burden. • Home value: A higher home value means more equity in the home. This money can be used to pay dow n debt or for home improvements that further improve the value of the home and property. It is important to speak with a real estate professional to determine if home values have spiked in a particular neighborhood and to gain an accurate appraisal of the home. This will help determine if refinancing is frugal. • Interest rates: Lower interest rates often motivate homeowners to refinance, as a lower interest rate can save homeowne r s a subst a nt ia l a mou nt of money over the course of their loans. However, refinancing too soon (within 4 years of the original

Interest rates are not the only factor homeowners must consider when deciding whether or not to refinance their mortgages. home loan) may put homeowners in a negative light. Lenders may see borrowers who refinance too soon or too frequently as risky borrowers who cannot successfully manage their money. • Prepayment penalties: Certain mortgages have prepayment penalties built in. Should a person pay off the mortgage too early, usually within two to five years, 2 to 4 percent of the home’s loan value must be paid out. Refinancing counts as

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Calling it “a grassroots victory,” an emotional Tony Avella told supporters Tuesday night that his defeat of John Liu should send a strong message to the Queens Democratic Party that “you can’t do this any more.” Avella (D-Bayside), the state Senate incumbent for the 11th District, got the cold shoulder from the county Democrats after joining the Independent Democratic Conference in Albany earlier this year. It is made up of a group of maverick Democrats who caucus with Republicans in the state Senate to form a majority. The move angered County Democratic Chairman Joe Crowley so much that he enlisted Liu, a former city councilman and comptroller and failed mayoral candidate, to run against him in the primary. The ploy did not work, with Avella unofficially taking 52 percent of the vote with 6,813 to Liu’s 48 percent and 6,245 votes. Liu, however, had not conceded as of Wednesday, saying, “Every vote counts, so every vote must be counted. The voters of our district deserve a full, fair and honest counting of every vote cast to ensure their voices are heard. We are optimistic that once all votes have been counted, we will be victorious.”

Incumbent state Sen. Tony Avella thanked his supporters Tuesday night after defeating John Liu in the primary. He also praised his wife, Judy, left, and his campaign manager, Seth Urbinder, PHOTO BY RICK MAIMAN right, for their support. But Avella told the Chronicle Tuesday night that he is not concerned about a possible recount, including absentee ballots. “All the senior citizens told me they voted for me by mail,” he said. Seen by some as an underdog in the campaign despite being the incumbent, Avella credited support from the New York League of Conser vation Voters,

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The two-time incumbent called the opposition’s campaign “one of the most disgraceful I’ve ever seen,” adding, “The most important message this sends is that it shows you can be independent.” Avella told the crowd that he thought it was the right thing to do to join the IDC, “and the people thought it was the right thing to do too. The IDC cares about issues and it was a pleasure to work with them.” By joining, he was able to get millions of dollars for area schools, senior centers and parks. All the Democratic leaders were about a mile away at the Liu gathering. But Avella’s crowd included a varied mix of young and old, Asian, Muslim, black and white. Offering his congratulations was state Sen. Dave Valesky of Syracuse, another member of the IDC. “I have seen his commitment to reform in Albany and in the last couple of days I have talked to his constituents and he is fighting for them.” Primary returns were slow coming in and Sullivan’s bar in Bayside, where Avella’s party was held, did not have NY1, so supporters had to rely on cell phones for updates. But around 10:45 p.m. Avella strode in declaring victory and practically tearing up with joy. He was joined by his wife, Judy, whom he credited with always being there. Q

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Leroy Comrie struck a tone of gratitude and graciousness Tuesday night as he defeated beleaguered seven-term state Sen. Malcolm Smith (D-Hollis) in the 14th District Democratic primary. “The people made a difficult choice; but they chose decisively,” Comrie said before throngs of supporters at the Guy R. Brewer Democratic Club. “The people of the 14th District said they wanted a representative they can be proud of, a representative who will get results from Albany.” Comrie, a former Councilman who most recently served as Deputy Queens Borough president, received more than 67 percent of the vote, according to unofficial results posted by the New York State Board of Elections. Smith, who has been dogged by federal corruption charges, a mistrial and another trial due to start in January, received 18.3 percent of the vote. Queens Village Attorney Munir Avery received nearly 11.5 percent. In another primary with a much

lower prof ile, incumbent state S e n a t o r J a m e s S a n d e r s J r. (D-South Ozone Park) garnered 71 percent of the vote in a contest with Everly Brown (21 percent) and Gian Jones (3.4 percent). Party leaders this past spring hit Comrie with the hard sell, making it clear that he was their runaway first choice to challenge Smith. He was introduced Tuesday night by Congressman Gregory Meeks (D-Queens, Nassau); and local luminaries on hand included Council Members Daneek Miller (D -St. Albans) and Donovan Richards (D-Laurelton); Borough President Melinda Katz, Assembly woma n Ba rba ra Cla rk (D-Queens Village) and former Councilman Archie Spigner. Joined and applauded by his family, Comrie thanked the people who pushed him to accept and pushed him through the campaign. “A lot of people sacrificed their personal ambitions to help me,” he said. “... We took nothing for granted.” One he singled out was local attorney Jacques Leandre, whom

Comrie first tried to coax into running for the seat. “He told me ‘This race is too important,’” Comrie said. He also asked his supporters to respect Smith and honor his 13 years in office. “But it is time to move on to a new day,” Comrie said. Smith, at a somber reception, arrived just before 11 p.m. and immediately began consoling his supporters. “This is how things go in politics,” he said, thanking those who stuck with him and the campaign. Smith also promised an orderly transition. “I’ve had a great ride,” he said. Comrie stepped down from the office of deputy borough president in order to campaign, remaining as an assistant and advisor to Katz. Katz said Tuesday night that she refrained from filling the deputy post until the primary was settled. The borough president said she will make a new appointment, though she does not have a specific person in mind, and it may come Q after the November elections.

Leroy Comrie accepts the Democrats’ nomination for the 14th Senate District Tuesday night flanked by his wife, Marcia, left, and Queens Borough President Melinda Katz. The former councilman unseated Sen. Malcolm PHOTO BY MICHAEL GANNON Smith with 67 percent of the vote.

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things to do,” Stavisky said. “We have a long agenda for the future. For one thing, I A group of 50 or so people erupted into am committed to passing the Women’s cheers as the newly re-elected state Sen. Equality agenda. It’s about time women get Toby Stavisky stepped out of the elevator paid the same as men for doing the same i n t he G o o d K it che n r e s t au r a nt on work. I am also committed to passing the DREAM Act because young people deserve Tuesday. “I’m sure all of you have heard by now, the opportunity to go to college regardless but if you haven’t heard, let me be the first of their immigration status. Lastly, we’ve to tell you Sen. Stavisky defeated her oppo- got to increase the minimum wage.” Several electeds came out to celebrate nent by a landslide,” Rep. Grace Meng with Stavisky, including (D-Flushing), said. Cou ncilman Peter Koo Stavisky was up against (D-Flushing), Assemblythe self-declared “grassman Ron Kim (D-Flushroots campaig ner” S.J. ing), Meng and CouncilJung and defeated him by woman Karen Koslowitz more than 1,200 votes, 15 (D-Forest Hills). percent. “Toby is the best, you At 10:30 p.m., Stavisky’s got the best,” Koslowitz campaign confirmed she said. “We are all ver y had won the election. luck y becau se we a re “First, I want to thank going to be served so well the voters in the 16th Senin the state Senate. She has ate district, it’s to you that worked so hard and has the I’m very, very grateful,” S.J. Jung on primary night. Stavisky said. PHOTO BY STEVE MALECKI respect of all her colleagues. Toby, I am so The senator had the support of political heavy-hitters, including proud of you.” “I am so grateful to all of you. There Mayor de Blasio, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Queens Borough President were so many of you that helped make this Melinda Katz. Stavisky thanked them and happen,” Stavisky said. It wasn’t all cheers and laughter though all her supporters for working hard and as a few blocks away, contender Jung believing in her. Stavisky, who has served for 14 years informed his supporters of the loss. “We are not here because we lost,” he in office, ran on her experience and said she had what it takes to pass controver- said. “We are here because of how hard we worked together as a whole, and we should sial bills. Q “This is one night, but we have a lot of be proud of that.” Associate Editor

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Ice Jewelry: where the owners can relate to their clients

Special board meeting tonight will address embattled CEO’s position by Peter C. Mastrosimone Editor-in-Chief

Ice Jewelry Buying Service is located on Queens Boulevard in Rego Park.

WE PROVIDE CASH LOANS FOR AUTOS AND MOTORCYCLES! they treat everything like it’s a one-shot deal and we don’t do that,” Elias said. In addition to buying gold, silver, diamonds, watches Recently, a woman and her boyfriend went into and coins, Ice Jewelry Buying also offers instant cash an unassuming gold buying and cash loan shop on loans for jewelry and eBay selling services. Queens Boulevard. She had a $35 offer on her ring Their cash loans program is straightforward and from another area shop, but was looking to get a simple. “It’s a perfect solution for someone who better deal. In what may be viewed as poor business has a bill due and a check on the way,” Goldberg acumen, she told her new prospective buyer what said. “But we make sure they have a game plan to her previous offer was. Still, after examining her buy their jewelry back before the end of the term. piece, he offered her $1,600. He did so, as he says, Sometimes these are people’s heirlooms we’re “...because that’s what it was worth.” talking about and we respect that.” The plight of the worker who’s hard-up for cash For those who are less Internet-savvy or just don’t in today’s economy is something that Arthur Elias have the time, Ice Jewelry Buying offers a convenient and Edward Goldberg can relate to firsthand, eBay sales service. If what a customer has isn’t an having been laid off from their jobs in jewelry item that Ice Jewelry Buying would purchase, like manufacturing. They understand that people get a handbag or antique furniture, they can help find into situations where they just need a little cash fast a buyer on their eBay store. Elias consults with the to make the bills and Ice Jewelry Buying Service customer to find a target price and hopes to help out in the most STORE HOURS let the Internet auctioneers handle honest way they can. the rest. “For this, I like to think we’re MON.-FRI. 11am - 7pm For anyone who has ever dealt doing the community a service,” SAT. 10am - 6pm SUN. by Appointment with the hassle of selling and Elias said. “We’re in the business of helping people who are in a tough icejewelrybuyingservice.com shipping an item on eBay — all the forms involved in setting up a user spot. They can come to our store and paypal account, the 10-15 percent fee that Ice and know that we can educate them on what they Jewelry Buying charges to do all the work is really a have and we’ll give them what their items are worth. bargain deal. When that woman told me her previous offer, it made “At the end of the day, I just want people to feel me wonder how many times this happens — how comfortable doing business with us. People have many people who really need that money get taken this conception of gold buying stores as these slimy advantage of?” places with slimy people, and they’re typically right. Elias opened his Rego Park shop with Goldberg But we want to be different. I don’t think it’s cool to in 2009, and already they’re seeing a lot of repeat see someone buy a ring for $200 and put it in their customers and referrals. This is a sign to them that counter for $800. We don’t do that.” they’re doing something right — the pawn business Ice Jewelr y Buying Ser vice is located at typically deals in one-time transactions but Elias is 98-30 Queens Blvd. in Rego Park. Hours of operation determined to break that mold, building a reputation are Monday-Friday from 11 am to 7:00 pm and on trust. Saturday 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday – private “Everyone around here is buying gold these days; appoinments are available. Call for more information you can go into the barber shop down the road and Q (718) 830-0030. sell your jewelry. The problem with all these places is

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CB 10 meeting continued from page 10 public awareness of how crucial it is for every child to receive financial support from both parents. “When someone you know does not know about child support, it can ruin [his or her] life quickly,” Alexander said. He said attending the first child support hearing is key. “Those enforcements are not there to destroy your life, they’re there just to really get your attention,” Alexander said. “The worst case we had in the city was a fellow who owed $300,000 in child support for

Queens Library President and CEO Tom Galante, above, and new member of the Board of Trustees Earl Simons. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL GANNON, ABOVE, AND COUR T ESY QUEENS BOROUGH PRESIDENT

budget and grants in the Office of the Manhattan Borough President. “Mr. Simons’ impressive background in higher education and government, which includes extensive experience in overseeing capital and operating budgets, make him a superb choice for appointment to the Board,” Katz said in an nou ncing the appointment. “His intellect, work ethic and commitment to public service will be a great asset to the Queens Library.” The meetings, which are open to the public, will be held at the Central Library Q in Jamaica starting at 7 p.m. three children by the same biological mother, because he did not come to the child support hearing.” He also said parents can track child support online. Former CB 10 member Diane Marinconz — now co-chairwoman for the Queens Walk Volunteer committee of the New York City Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association — spread word about the upcoming 2014 Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sept. 28 in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Marinconz hopes many will come out to show support at what she called a very somber yet important event. For more information on the Walk to Q End Alzheimer’s, visit act.alz.org.

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MTA launches new Jamaica bus route Q114 Limited replaces Q113; aims for faster trips to, from Rockaways by Michael Gannon Editor

Councilman Donovan Richards (D-Laurelton) was ver y direct on Sept. 5 in addressing the startup of the new Q114 Limited bus line. “This is a victory for Southeast Queens, he said. The new line, which officially replaced the Q113 Local line on Aug. 31, had its formal ribbon cutting complete with elected officials and others from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority at the Parsons Boulevard-Archer Avenue transit hub. “Historically, the neighborhoods of Southeast Queens and the Rockaways have lacked access to reliable transportation,” Richards said. The councilman said he applauded the MTA’s decision to restructure the route, and that the Council would continue to press for more public transit alternatives for the region. It will run 24 hours a day, seven days a week between Parsons Boulevard at 88th Street in Jamaica and Seagirt at Boulevard at Beach 20th Street in Far Rockaway. The key, according to Richards is a reduction of bus stops in both directions that the councilman said could cut the duration of a trip in half. The Q113, running through Nassau County,

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Kew Gardens road closure this weekend A section of Austin Street in Kew Gardens will be closed and parking restrictions will be in place on Friday and Saturday to allow for the installation of a new MTA electrical substation. In a letter distributed to residents last Friday, Sept. 5, the MTA said Austin Street between 126th and 127th streets will be closed from midnight Friday until 6 p.m. Saturday. From 4 p.m. Friday to 4 p.m. Saturday, no parking will be allowed on Austin Street in the Eight Oaks Triangle area. The installation of the substation will occur between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday on LIRR property on Austin Street, across from 84th Drive. The MTA said residents with property adjoining the closure area on Austin Street will have access to their driveways. A minimum 16-foot fire and emergency lane will be maintained at all times during the project, the agency said. “Being a good neighbor is important to us and we will make every effort to complete this project as quickly as posQ sible,” the letter reads.

Darryl Irick, at podium, president of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Bus Company, joined Councilman Donovan Richards, members of RIchards’ staff and MTA drivers on Sept. 5 for the ribbon cutting to formally inaugurate the new Q114 Limited bus line. PHOTO BY MICHAEL GANNON had 77 stops on the route traveling to Jamaica; the Q114 has 50. Riders taking the old route to the Rocka-

ways from Jamaica had to deal with 67 stops. The Q114 has only 44. It will travel along the Guy R. Brewer

Howard Beach Key Food opens continued from page 5 holds a special place in the new store. The deli counter in the supermarket is actually serving Russo’s food — in to-go lunch and dinner format that includes soups, salads, sandwiches and pastas. Shoppers expressed their delight at having another option for groceries. The neighborhood’s only supermarkets are both Waldbaum’s chains, one farther north on Cross Bay Boulevard and the other in the Lindenwood Shopping Center. Beyond that, residents say they often go to delis or convenience stores for grocery items, or to supermarkets outside the neighborhood.

“I’ll probably still go to Waldbaum’s for some stuff,” confessed one shopper from Lindenwood. “But it’s nice to know I can come here.” Making note of Russo’s Fresh Gourmet counter, she said she didn’t “have to go to a fancy party to eat that food anymore.” One shopper, Cr ystal from Long Island, pushed a stroller and her infant son through the store. She ended up buying only mozzarella and Nutella. “I came in because my father had an interview and I thought I’d check the place out,” she said. The Key Food is open every day from Q 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The new Key Food’s deli counter includes selections from Russo’s On The Bay catering hall’s Fresh Gourmet line, including salads, soups, sandwiches and pastas to go. PHOTO BY DOMENICK RAFTER

Boulevard corridor and 147th Avenue. Richards said he expects vastly improved service, especially in Rosedale and the Rockaways. During overnight hours it will make all local stops, with the buses specially marked during those hours. Richards, who has been pushing for far more efficient transportation in Southeast Queens, said residents in his district were looking for a faster trip between Jamaica and the Rockaways than the MTA was providing with the Q113. The MTA took a look, and the result was the Q114. “It has 27 fewer stops than the Q113,” Richards said. Mark Holmes, director of operation planning for the MTA Bus Company, said riders whose stops along the old Q113 line are not included in the new route still will be served at the same stops by the Q111. State Sen. James Sanders Jr. (D-South Ozone Park) , bantering with some of the MTA bus drivers on hand after the ribbon cutting, also greeted the new line with enthusiasm. “I’d be willing to drive this bus myself if that’s what it took to improve the service for my constituents in these communities,” Q he said.

Murder-suicide in Flushing Police say a verbal dispute led to a murder-suicide in Downtown Flushing Monday evening. Xie Bin, 51, of 41-90 Frame Place in Flushing, was arguing with Ya Ling Meng, 46, outside the Shi Li Xiang restaurant at 133-58 41 Ave. around 5:30 p.m. when he shot her one time in the head, according to police. He then shot himself in the head. Both died at the scene. Last yea r, the 109th P reci nct recorded one murder for the year. That figure has increased fourfold for this year, after police discovered three bodies in an apartment at 14340 Roosevelt Ave. Tuesday morning. There was one homicide in the precinct earlier this year. The FDNY initially went to the si x-stor y apa r t ment bu ild i ng to exti ng uish a f i re but it quick ly became a murder-suicide investigation when it was discovered that the three had been stabbed. Police believe a fire was set to cover up the crime and later found a suicide note in the pants of the man, who said he killed his wife and son. It is believed he had heavy debts. Q

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Summer in the Borough Photo Contest!

There’s a first time for everything — even a first time for the Queens Chronicle’s Summer in the Borough Photo Contest to have two winners. And this year, the sixth for the contest, that’s just what happened. The judges have declared a tie for first place. The winners are Jennifer Morrison, who took the photo of the Ferris wheel in Astoria Park, and Nancy Morelli, who took the one of her granddaughter, Lizzie Schiefer, on a beautiful day in Forest Park. They each won several passes to see live entertainment, one choosing a Broadway musical and the other a Disney show. Just look at the perspective and the light in Morrison’s photo — not to mention the brilliant, subtle inclusion of the Queensboro Bridge in the corner. Or the exuberant child’s joy captured in Lizzie’s face. We deem these works of art.

And we had many other favorites among the submissions, including the one by James E. Morton Sr. of the closing summer camp party at the African Center for Community Empowerment in St. Albans; of a lost sandal sandal strategically placed atop a fire hydrant, to aid, perhaps, in its being found by its rightful owner, captured on Queens Boulevard in Woodside by Richard Melnick; and of Tyrese, Tyler and Madison on a Q train bound for the Barclays Center, taken by the semi-anonymous “Anjelminor.” More can be seen on our website. Congratulations to our winners, and we hope all our readers will keep an eye out for our seventh annual Holiday Photo Contest, starting in late November. We look forward to your entries!

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Fitzhugh Karol’s piece “What’s Progression” is meant to simulate a mountain range and is among the works of 15 artists featured in the Emerging Artist Fellowship exhibit at Socrates Sculpture Park.

Creepy cops and mountain ranges including lumber, steel and water to create a rustic arch. The artist combines elements from his childhood with more urban parts. The juxtaposition of the romantic and the industrial creates an unexpected feeling of nostalgia. Throughout the exhibit opening on Sunday, children ran up and down the stairs of “Moon Lasso,” turning it into a clubhouse of sorts, which seems appropriate considering Winkler’s inspiration for the piece. At night, the work takes on a new form with just the turning on of a lamp. The added light source shines down on the arch, hanging directly over a clear basin filled with water. Just to the right of “Moon Lasso” stands a much more ominous piece, “SkyWatch Spider.” The piece, created by Zaq Landsberg, is a replica of the NYPD’s SkyWatch continued on page 45

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The annual Emerging Artist Fellowship Exhibition is back at Socrates Sculpture Park and, as usual, the 15 artists featured created pieces that are weird, thought-provoking and even a little controversial. The EAF is all about providing lesser-known artists with a platform to share their work and to build upon the park’s goal to present socially by Tess McRae aware and inspiring art in a public realm. While previous years have turned out some great works, this year’s group has more than several standouts scattered around the park’s grounds. “Moon Lasso,” a piece by Dane Winkler, is instantly eye-catching as it stands over 25 feet high. Winkler, who was raised on a farm in upstate New York, used materials

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“Japan — An Island Nation: 1870-1890,” Resobox Gallery, 41-26 27 St., Long Island City. Opening reception: Fri., Sept. 12, 7-9 p.m. Exhibition thru Oct. 10. Info: (718) 784-3680, resobox.com.

32nd annual Queens County Fair, Sat.-Sun., Sept. 20-21, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy., Floral Park, $9 adults, $5 kids (12 & under), free parking. Contact: (718) 347-3276, queensfarm.org.

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

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“Homeland [In]security: Vanishing Dreams” by Margaret Matthews-Berenson, Dorsky Gallery, 11-03 45 Ave., Long Island City, exhibition thru Nov. 16; Info: dorsky.org.

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THEATER Medusa Presents Super Secret Serpent Sundays: A Comedy Show, featuring improv teams: Medusa, Torrance, The Quitters, Sun., Sept. 14, 8 p.m. Queens Secret Theatre, 44-02 23 St., Long Island City. $5 pp.

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

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Music of Haydn, New York Classical Quartet, Fri., Sept. 12, 6 p.m. King Manor Museum, 15030 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica. $25 in advance, $30 at door. Reservations: (718) 206-0545, ext. 13; kingmanor.org/events/concert.php. “La Gioconda,” New York Opera Forum, Sun. Sept. 14, 4 p.m., St. Luke’s Church, 85 Greenway South, Forest Hills. Suggested donation $12 ($10 students/ seniors). Info/reservations: (718) 268-7772, stlukesforesthills.com. Schubert, Dubois and Dvorak concert, Con Brio Ensemble, Sun., Sept. 28, 4:30 p.m., The Churchin-the-Gardens, 50 Ascan Ave., Forest Hills, to open its annual three-concert series at the church. $12 pp, $10 students & seniors. Info: (718) 459-1277.

FILM “The Divine Waters of Jamaica Bay,” short film screening and panel discussion hosted by Sadhana: Coalition of Progressive Hindus and “Jamaica Bay Lives,” Queens Museum, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Sun., Sept. 14, 3-6 p.m. Free. Contact: (917) 207-8715, jamaicabaylives@gmail.com.

Sadhana: Coalition of Progressive Hindus and “Jamaica Bay Lives” host a special screening of “The Divine Waters of Jamaica Bay” at Queens Museum on Sept. 14.

AUDITIONS Community Singers of Queens is looking for new members; if interested, attend a rehearsal, Mons., 8 p.m., Messiah Lutheran Church, 42-15 165 St., Flushing. Contact: Ruth Amsterdam (718) 658-1021. Oratorio Society of Queens, Handel’s “Messiah,” fall rehearsal season, auditions at Temple Beth Sholom, 172nd St. & Northern Blvd., Flushing, Mon., Sept. 15, 7 p.m., for holiday concert, Dec. 21. Reservations req’d. Info: (718) 279-3006, queensoratorio.org. Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Choir, 110-06 Queens Blvd., Forest Hills, is looking for new singers in any voice category. Contact: David Close, director of music (718) 279-2939, davidwclose@gmail.com.

CLASSES Yoga classes, Central Queens YM & YWHA, 67-09 108 St., Forest Hills, registration for fall series (15 classes), open level: Mon. 10:20-11:20 a.m.; beginners: Wed. 10:10-11:10 a.m.; intermediate/ advanced: Fri. (starting Sept. 12), 11:30 a.m.-12:40 p.m. $180 CQY members, $225 general; seniors, $71 CQY members, $128 general. Contact: (718) 268-5011, ext. 504; cgy.org. Co-ed mixed level line dance for adults, open to all levels, Cambria Heights Community Church, 116-02 220 St., Sept., 20, 9:30-10:55 a.m. $10 per session. Bring water & towel. Info: (646) 229-0242, bof115@yahoo.com. Hawkins-based modern technique dance with Valerie Green, every Tue., 6:30-8 p.m. $18 pp; $15 dancers/students. Green Space Studio, 37-24 24 St., #301, Long Island City. Contact: (718) 956-3037, greenspacestudio.org/classes.html.

Free English classes for Spanish speakers every Saturday, South Asian Center, 72-26 Roosevelt Ave., Jackson Heights. All levels available, must call (646) 727-7821 to register. Italian for Beginners, every Tues., 7-9 p.m., 10-week course. $60 pp. Dance with Instruction, every Mon. and Fri., 7:15-8:15 p.m. $10. Italian Charities of America, 83-20 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst. Contact: (718) 478-3100. Watercolor classes, National Art League, 44-21 Douglaston Pkwy., Douglaston, Wed., 9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. All techniques, beginner to advanced with demonstration. Call: (718) 969-1128.

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Dorsky displays post-9/11 ‘[IN] Securities’ by Christa Speranza

One of the first, and most recognizable, images comes from artist Brian Tolle, who took influence from LevitWhen the World Trade Center collapsed, New York town, NY, one of the United States’ first suburbs. The City and the rest of the nation were permanently shifted. piece features a blue silicon house draped over a stand“Post 9/11, this world changed dramatically — [our alone wheelchair, creating a melancholy effect meant to world] didn’t feel as safe,“Dorsky Gallery curator, Marie symbolise housing problems veterans faced after returnMathews-Berenson, said, “Artists all over the world, not just ing home from Iraq. the United States, faced many more The pieces, “Old Glor y,” and cataclysmic effects [after this].” “Out of Service,” are updates from In the new exhibit “Homeland Tolle’s previous work so that he [IN] Security: Vanishing Dreams,” could allude to the national housing more than 20 artists portray how a crisis. When: Thurs. - Mon., world where terms such as “national Further into the gallery, a per1 a.m. to 6 p.m. security” and “crisis” became everyplexing image of hair extensions day speak this way. Where: Dorsky Gallery, transformed into an architectural Mathews-Berenson described her 11-03 45th Ave, LIC sculpture tells the story of some of reason to draw attention to the phethe businesses that suffered after Website: Free; dorsky.org nomena after a friend said to her, Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Loren “... watch what the artists are doing. Schwerd’s piece was inspired by the There will be a fallout from this. They’ll be doing this for a skeletons that once were small shotgun houses in New decade, plus.” Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward, a largely poor area badly And so, she began to travel and take notes, collecting damaged by the hurricane. biographies and resumes of artists. Stephanie Imbeau, however, took a more simplistic But it wasn’t just images of the Twin Towers or burning route. Berenson told the story of Imbeau, who said she infernos that the artists focused on. They, instead, call felt “the idea of home and comfort were elusive to her ... attention to myriad social, technological, climatic and she tried to find her way back to art.” political issues that result from tragic circumstances expeThe concept was apparent in her work; tiny, unglazed rienced firsthand or virtually. porcelain houses stand delicately on a platform, which qboro contributor

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Allison Peller, left, and Margaret Mathews-Berenson stand in front of James Casebere’s piece, “Yellow Hallway #2,” at the Dorsky Gallery. PHOTO BY CHRISTA SPERANZA appears collapsible from mere touch. Fragility and disparity are major themes throughout the exhibit. Allison Peller, Berenson’s partner in creating “Homeland,” felt the piece that most captivated those themes was Chris Verene’s diptych photographs entitled “Galesburg.” The family in the two pictures — Amber and two of continued on on page page 46 00 continued

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An artistic playground lies in Long Island City continued from frompage page00 41 continued His work traces the ever-evolving relatowers — structures deployed into high- tionship between nature and time by crime neighborhoods beginning in 2006 installing hundreds of glowing, digital — supported by eight arachnid legs. watches in all of the park’s trees. “SkyWatch Spider” is obviously a swipe What’s more, Mahonski has set each at surveillance and public safety methods clock’s alarm to create a “digital symp r ac t i c e d by t h e N Y PD a n d t h e i r phony” that goes off every day at 4, 5 “absurdity.” and 6 p.m. “‘SkyWatch Spider’ creates a situation Another popular piece was “What’s i n w h i c h v i e we r s Progression,” a Fitmust confront both zhugh Karol work the work it self — made of raw timbers. with its elements of The sculpture is the absurd — as well placed in such a way When: daily, 10 a.m. to sunset, as its literal footing that it integrates the through March 22 in reality,” a descripManhattan skyline Where: Socrates Sculpture Park, t ion of t he piece with what appears to 32-01 Vernon Blvd., LIC reads. be a tree-lined The criticism being mountain range. More: socratessculpturepark.org made by Landsberg “What’s Progesis not a new one and sion” is a piece that — considering recent events that have led pulls the viewers out of themselves and some to outwardly protest the NYPD’s forces them to take in the city from an methods — still effective. unusual perspective. Artist Christopher Mahonski loosely The artist doesn’t seem to intend to references the luminous wings and dark clash nature with skyscraper or look down bodies of cicadas in his piece “Spurious on either environment. Instead, he celeBrood.” brates both.

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Dorksy Gallery continued from from page page 43 00 continued her daughters — were documented during their time spent living in the family car, and eventual transition to an abandoned restaurant, where they reunited with the rest of Amber’s children. Peller, who is enrolled in graduate studies at the School of Visual Arts, had been working with Berenson for three years on the project. With all the despair and tragedy, Peller and Mathews-Berenson felt there needed to be some kind of silver lining to all the sorrow. “This [the exhibit] was kind of a downer, as Margaret put it,” she said. “We needed something hopeful,” she said. To get it, Peller searched YouTube for groups and solutions that interested both her and Mathews-Berenson. She put together a nearly two-hour compilation of clips featuring artists, innovators and architects demonstrating their ideas online for solutions to the world-housing crisis. In accordance with their positive outlook, the Dorsky Gallery has also scheduled two events that look toward the artists’ and industry professionals’ opinion of the impact the disasters had on various societies. “Securing Homeland: Rebounding/

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• Kitchens • Bathrooms • Plumbing • Electrical • Ceramic Tile • Sheetrock

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• • • •

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BEACH 25 REALTY LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 4/17/14. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 536-538 Beach 25th St., Far Rockaway, NY 11691. General Purposes.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: CASH OUT CARDS LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/16/2014. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process c/o United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Evergreen 46th St LLC Arts of Org filed with NY Sec of State (SSNY) on 6/20/14. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 40-01 Little Neck Pkwy, #26B, Little Neck, NY 11363. General Purposes.

J & PAN’S ENTERPRISE, L.L.C., Articles of Organization filed NY Sec of State of New York (SSNY) 06/16/2014. Office location in Queens County. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o J & PAN’S ENTERPRISE, L.L.C., 33-67 154th St., Flushing, NY 11354.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: MONSTROUS LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/17/2014. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to The LLC, 235-51 147th Dr., 2nd floor, Rosedale, NY 11422. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: ANDY’S 3000 BARBER SHOP LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/12/13. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 26-13 Francis Lewis Boulevard, Flushing, New York 11358. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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

Notice of formation of Delta Enterprise USA NY, LLC a limited liability company. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/24/2014. Office Location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to Delta Enterprise USA NY, LLC, 253-25 Union Tpke., Glen Oaks, NY 11004 Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

FLUSHING COMMONS MANAGEMENT, LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/16/14. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 142-32 38th Ave Fl M, Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: General.

Notice of formation of MAJOR LUCKY TAXI LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 5/21/2014. Office located in Queens County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC, 133-06 129th Street, #2, S. Ozone Park, NY 11420. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

NEUE DESIGN WORKSHOP LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/26/14. Office in Queens Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to The LLC, 21-42 45th Road, Long Island City, New York, 11101. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: ARSENAL LIGHTING, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/03/2014. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to Benjamin Suarez, 98-50 67th Ave., Apt. 2G, Rego Park, NY 11374. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: BRIDGE AND TUNNEL BREWERY LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/30/2014. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 61-02 60th Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of Elson Group LLC. Art. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/15/2014. Office location: Queens County. SSNY Designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 50-23 Weeks Lane, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365. Purpose: any lawful activity.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: HERLIEN SECOND LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/21/2014. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to Chung Lian Wang, 136-20 38th Avenue, Suite 3C, Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: ALLIED ENTERPRISES NY, LLC. Certificate of Conversion was filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/11/08. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o Muss Development Co., 118-35 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, New York 11375. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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Brooks Brothers Tie Manufacturing & Alterations Shop is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:

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Must be at Least 21 Years Old Clean NYS CDL Drivers License Type C with Passenger Endorsement Required Knowledge of Five Boroughs a Plus

We Offer: Paid Training Upon Course Completion and Start In Revenue Service, Free CDL Training with Immediate Hire, Paid Sick and Personal Days, Paid Holidays, Two Weeks Paid Vacation After One Year, Medical Benefits, Competitive Salary, Safe Driving and Attendance Incentives.

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Garage/Yard Sales Howard Beach, Lindenwood, Sat 9/13, 9-3, 149-24 80 St. Something for everyone! Must see! Howard Beach, Sat 9/13, 9:30-3:30, raindate 9/14, 162-31 91 St. Multi-family sale, something for everyone!

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WE BUY ANTIQUE TOYS, LIONEL TRAINS, COSTUME JEWELRY, OIL PAINTINGS, STERLING SILVER, SILVER COINS AND PORCELAINS.

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CASH BUYER! Buying ALL Gold & Silver Coins, Stamps, Paper Money, Comic Books, Entire Collections, Estates. Travel to your home. Call Marc in NY: 1-800-959-3419

Ozone Park, Sat 9/13 & Sun 9/14, 10am. Huge yard sale! Everything must go!

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Garage/Yard Sales Whitestone, Sun 9/14, 9-5, 154-24 24 Rd. Books, glassware, garden tools, photography items, furn, jewelry, kitchenware Woodhaven, Fri 9/12 & Sat 9/13, 9am, 87-69 96 St. Cleaning out, huge selection, prices negotiable, must see!

Services Responsible, honest, reliable cleaning lady. I will clean your apt or house. I have exp. Call anytime, 718-460-6779

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Oatmeal lady plies her wares at LIRR Planners hope new Douglaston Plaza will help to revitalize area by Liz Rhoades Managing Editor

Douglaston leaders are hoping a new plaza near the Long Island Rail Road station will bring more life to the location. So does Randi Gurka. Gurka, a retired school guidance counselor and doula, a certified postpartum and lactation specialist, has set up shop in the plaza selling $5 bowls of organic oatmeal to morning commuters. “I started last week and people are buying it,” Gurka said. “It’s worth my time as I’m saving up money to give my newly married daughter a down payment on a house.” She has the approval and good wishes of the Douglaston Chamber of Commerce and the Douglaston Local Development Corp., and all the city permits needed to run such a food business in the street.

Dorothy Matinale, president of the Douglaston Chamber of Commerce, at the new plaza near the railroad.

On Tuesday, Gurka was handing out samples of her steelcut oatmeal with milk that can be topped with blueberries, nuts and other items for an extra $1. She is averaging selling 25 bowls a day that come with lids for easy transport on the trains. Gurka uses a portable stove to keep the oatmeal hot and says everything is organic from the fruits to the oats. She’s open 6 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on weekdays. “I became organic after having a double mastectomy four years ago,” she said. “It’s a healthy way to live.” Gurka is not concerned about the upcoming cold winter temperatures, hoping that they will lead to more customers. “I can bundle up,” she said. One of her fans is Dorothy Matinale, president of the Douglaston Chamber of Commerce. She thinks it’s the first step in revitalizing the area, which now has three empty stores. Earlier this summer, the city Department of Transportation created the plaza around the circular drive at the station. There are new crosswalks, movable furniture, granite blocks, flexible bollards and umbrellas. Traffic is still permitted around the drive. Civic leaders hope it will attract more people to the shopping area, encourage new businesses and allow for a public space for festivals and other activities. “We are excited about it,” Matinale said. There will be a plaza kickoff event on Sept. 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. with a barbecue and square dancing. Victor Dadras, a consultant in the redevelopment of Douglaston, said the plaza “creates a new positive public space that can be used not just for commercial but social

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Fighting Sept. 11 diseases continued from page 10 in the future, to continuing with the funding of the program and attention being given at a necessary rate so that all of us can continue to have decent health.” The legislation, signed into law by President Obama in 2011, established the World Trade Center Health Program, which ensures the monitoring and treatment for those suffering from Ground Zero-related illnesses, and expanded the Sept. 11th Victim Compensation Fund, a program created in 2001 for people who became sick or injured because of the attack. Ramondino, Foggy, Licato and Workman heralded the care they’ve received because of the Zadroga Act, which is funded 90 percent by the federal government and 10 percent by the city, and called for an extension of the health program and compensation fund, which are s e t t o e x p i r e i n 2 015 a n d 2 016 , respectively. “I want to say that the staff here, the doctors and nurses, they coordinated all my efforts, all my tests, efforts and surgeries,” Ramondino said. “Without them, I don’t know where I’d be.” On the afternoon of Sept. 11, 2001, Foggy transported generators and emergency lighting to Ground Zero. The Jamaica man, who lost three close friends in the attack, didn’t leave the site until the next day, and returned daily for

the next three weeks refilling the generators with fuel and performing maintenance on other emergency electrical equipment. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2012. After surgery to remove the g l a n d l a s t ye a r, h e w a s d e cl a r e d cancer-free. Unlike Ramondino, Foggy knew the rubble must have provided some sort of health hazard, yet he continued with his work. “We wore respirators because we knew of the potential for health problems caused by being there,” Foggy said. “But it was a secondary thought.” Licato, a 52-year-old Howard Beach resident, had just finished his midnight to 8 a.m. shift as an officer with the 110th Precinct and was woken up by his daughter when the attack began. He made it to Ground Zero that night and worked 12 hours a day every other day at the site, helping in the recovery effort. A 26-year veteran of the Navy, Licato’s objective was to assist those in need and he was “shocked as hell” when he was diagnosed with neck cancer, but would gladly go through his 33 radiation treatments again if he had to replay that day. “When you get diagnosed at 50 years old, you think ‘it can’t be. I haven’t even

Randi Gurka is selling her organic oatmeal near the Douglaston PHOTOS BY LIZ RHOADES LIRR station. events as well.” Future plans for the area include the possibility of adding a food truck at the site. Leaders are also working with the LIRR to convert the unmanned ticket office into a community center where meetings could be held as well as events Q such as art shows, demonstrations and lectures.

begun to live yet,’” he said. “I’m very proud of my career and service. I believe in giving and protecting and I wouldn’t change a thing.” Work man, a 76 -year-old Flushing woma n, was one of the responders scheduled to testify in front of Congress regarding Sept. 11-related illnesses on Wednesday. The American Red Cross volunteer spent three to four days a week working around “the pile,” as the smoldering mound of rubble was called, from October 2001 to May 2002. Her time in the area led to a diagnosis of multiple myeloma in 2008 and melanoma in 2010. Her multiple myeloma returned earlier this year and a fall left her unable to walk for six weeks, but that won’t stop her from testifying in favor of extending the Zadroga Act on Capitol Hill. Dr. Jacqueline Moline, chairwoman of population health at North Shore-LIJ, said the programs offered by the Zadroga Act are the least the federal government and those in the medical field can do to support those who daringly risked their own lives to save others on Sept. 11 and responders who have since come down with life-threatening conditions as a result of their actions. “What these programs do,” Moline said, “is provide hope and a way of us in the medical community to give back to those who gave up themselves without worrying what was going to happen to Q them.”

PS 101 protest continued from page 22 this summer that claim teacher job protections violate students’ constitut io n a l r ig ht t o “ s o u n d b a s ic ” education. PEJ Outreach Manager Yesenia Robles said the PS 101 parents will be added to the plaintiff list of the already existing lawsuit. “Whatever the arbitrator decides ... it’s binding,” Brown said. “The chancellor can’t overrule it, the mayor can’t overrule it, no one can. The only way DOE can technically get around this is to then challenge in court through an appeals process to tr y to remove the teacher. We’ve argued that it should be the reverse.” According to a source with inside knowledge of the situation, the DOE attempted to move Parlini from the school last Wednesday night by offering him another undetermined position at a different school, but he “wouldn’t budge.” While parents fear that their hands, a s wel l a s t he DOE’s, a re t ied , Koslowitz promised that the process of removing Parlini from PS 101 is far from over. “We may not have won the battle, but there’s a war to be fought,” she said. “We will continue to monitor the teacher to make sure the kids have a great experience in school.” Q

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by Ron Marzlock Chronicle Contributor

During the building boom of the 1920s, Elmhurst was considered a blue-chip growth area. Land was still cheap and the IRT subway along Roosevelt Avenue was nearby. Another subway line called the IND was built along Broadway in the early 1930s. Broadway was zoned for both residential and commercial use. A four-story pale brick building was erected in 1927 at the northwestern corner of Broadway and 77th Street. In common form, the upper floors were residential and the bottom was commercial. A pharmacist named Sam Feingold opened a store there called — what else? — Feingold’s Pharmacy. But it didn’t last long. By 1932 the location had been taken over by a Mrs. Catherine Curtin, who turned it into a candy store. That was successful, becoming a fixture in the area. As the area grew, however, the rent doubled and Curtin had to leave. The corner became a business called Broadway’s Best. Then in 1971, with the enormous influx of immigrants into the area, the spot became the popular House of Spices. People from all

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Feingold’s Pharmacy at 76-17 Broadway in Elmhurst, on April 18, 1930. The store was short-lived, and for many years afterward the site housed a popular candy shop. over went there to purchase spices that would enable them to prepare their foods similar to the way they had prepared them in their native countries. Later the corner housed an eatery called Rancho, and today it’s occupied by the Corner 77 grocery store and deli. A twobedroom apartment upstairs rents for Q $1,600 a month.

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Douglaston native Pat r ick McEn roe announced that he was stepping down as general manager of player development for the United States Tennis Association last week. Patrick, the younger brother of tennis legend John McEnroe, had a decent professional career and served tennis as a CBS sportscaster and Davis Cup captain before becoming in charge of discovering and nurturing American tennis talent. The official reason given was that McEnroe did not want to relocate from New York City to Orlando, where the USTA will open a state-ofart training center in 2016. But it is impossible to ignore the fact that the state of American professional tennis, Serena Williams obviously excluded, is dismal. Six days after the Open got underway there wasn’t a single American in the men’s or women’s singles brackets left who wasn’t named Serena Williams. One has to believe USTA executives were not pleased. It will be interesting to see who succeeds McEnroe in what many feel is a thankless job. Jim Courier is busy being the captain of the US Davis Cup team and does not appear interested in adding to his tennis responsibilities. I ran into Todd Martin, a widely admired retired tennis star, as I was leaving the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center Saturday and asked if he would consider it. “I just started a new job!”

he replied with a laugh almost immediately. Interestingly, there may a light at the end of the tunnel for American professional tennis. Recent court rulings have loosened the rules considerably in collegiate athletics much to the chagrin of the NCAA. That means more young players can compete as professionals and not lose their college scholarships or eligibility. Noah Rubin, 17, who won the boys’ juniors tournament at Wimbledon, but lost in straight sets on the second day of the US Open, is now attending Wake Forest University, and vows to compete in the 2015 US Open. The good news for the Jets in their opening game victory was that they stopped the Raiders on nearly every third down; their running game was terrific; and their defense tackled Oakland receivers as soon as they caught the ball. Cornerback Antonio Allen was just as effective as the man he replaced, the injured Dee Milliner. The bad news for was the incurrence of 105 yards in penalties and quarterback Geno Smith’s questionable play-calling, which often took the team out of easy field goal range. The Jets deserve praise for putting a tribute to the late comedienne Joan Rivers on the scoreboard in the second quarter. They were losing 7-3 at the time but scored a touchdown Q on that drive and never trailed after. See the extended version of Sports Beat every week at qchron.com.

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Rockwood Park All new top to bottom, Hi-Ranch on 40x100, 4 BRs, 2 Baths, Granite Kitchens, Stainless Steel Appliances, New Baths, New Roof, CAC, New Pavers.

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All New Hi CT RA Ranch, granite NTEKS O C countertops IN 2 WE stainless steel app. Deck overlooking yard, stone gas fireplace. IGP with pavers in yard & PVC fence. MUST SEE! EXCLUSIVE ASKING $749K

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Detached, T charming C A TR Colonial, ON C HOWARD BEACH IN possible Lindenwood Condo 6 BRs,2.5 • Greentree Condo (3rd SEARINGTOWN baths, floor), cathedral ceilings Large Colonial on 122x100 lot, updated 3 BRs/2 baths, 2 terraces. .........$320K parquet HOWARD BEACH throughout, ceramic tiled kitchen and • Greentree Condo. 2nd fl., mint floors Rockwood Park baths, hardwood floors. Living room w/ 3 BRs/2 baths, 2 terraces.........$329K Oversized 50x100 lot on amazing block. throughout, fireplace, Circular Driveway with 2 car OZONE PARK HOWARD BEACH • ROCKWOOD PARK 2 stainedCentreville Condo Dormered Cape featuring 5 BRs, 3 full garage, Upgraded electric. Park-like Unique/Contemporary 5 BRs/4 full baths. Cathedral ceilings & skylights, walk-in. Has glass windows, modern kitchen w/ • 4 BR, 2 bath, 2 terrace, plus garage. baths, full unfinished basement. backyard. Herricks School District. Radiant Heat. Granite kit countertops, SS appl, wood-burning frplc. 5th BR is a tremendous ....................................................... $419K ASKING $599K granite. ASKING $1.2 MIL REDUCED ! $669K Master Suite. IGP & pavers. Too much to list. This is truly a must see! ASKING $449K

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