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HOWARD BEACH REMEMBERS

Neighborhood holds outdoor 9/11 ceremony

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Residents of Howard Beach and beyond held their annual candlelight vigil for the victims of 9/11 last Friday, bucking the trend of a shift away from in-person gatherings.

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Restaurants worry about indoor regs Owners hope 25 percent capacity can keep up with their expenses by Michael Gannon Editor

s restaurant owners prepare to welcome their first indoor sit-down guests in seven months, they and industry advocates are hoping that they will have enough customers — and enough time — to stay in business. Regulations until at least November limit them to 25 percent of indoor capacity. Raquel Olivares, executive director of the Woodhaven Business Improvement District, whose members include a lot of small independent restaurants along the Jamaica Avenue corridor, said they are raring to get back inside. “But everyone I speak with, everyone who calls here asking for information is worried that 25 percent is not enough,” Olivares said. “Say you have a capacity of 50 — that means you’re seating 12 at a time. Twelve is not enough to pay your rent, your utilities, your staff and the fines that the city is always hitting you with.” She said on top of that many small business owners are having to add new ventilation equipment. All will have personal protective equipment and hand sanitizer and contact tracing materials. Some are erecting physical barriers between tables. For many, that on top of the added expenses after outdoor seating was allowed.

Restaurant dining in New York City can begin moving indoors on Sept. 30. Owners are grateful for FILE PHOTO BY DAVID RUSSELL the change but hope that initial limitations will let them pay their bills. “Some people didn’t have outdoor tables and chairs,” Olivares added. Cuomo set the Sept. 30 date last week, while restaurants everywhere else in the state had been serving people indoors since June. They are now allowed 50 percent capacity. The city could be allowed to go to 50 percent by Nov. 1 if COVID-19 rates remain low. Patricia Robinson of Giordi’s Joint, a Woodhaven bar, that also serves food, wondered how

much input the governor had from the city’s restaurant industry when setting the September regulations. “They didn’t ask us,” Robinson said. Like Olivares, she said even though capacity maxes out at 25 percent, rent and bills remain at 100 percent. “If you’re 900 square feet, 25 percent is two or three tables,” she said. Businesses stopped seating guests indoors

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in March just before St. Patrick’s Day. Robinson said aside from some inconveniences, most owners were willing to go along given the seriousness of the pandemic. “They said it would be for two weeks,” she said. “For that I wasn’t going to disable my cable [television]. There was no way for us to cut expenses [at first].” Robinson said outdoor dining helped some for those who had the space outside to do it. In her case they were doing more takeout. And she had firsthand experience last week with how Long island restaurants are doing at 50 percent when she tried to set up a family function. “I couldn’t get a reservation in Nassau County,” she said. Joe DiStefano of Rego Park, who is a food writer and the author of “111 Places in Queens That You Must Not Miss,” had mixed feelings about the partial reopening. “I would have preferred 50 percent,” DiStefano told the Chronicle in a telephone interview. So would his friends in the business. He did say he expects to see a lot more innovation among owners both in terms of their cuisine and how it is offered, something he said he has seen particularly in ethnic restaurants in places like Jackson Heights. “A lot of people have been very creative,” Q DiStefano said.

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Howard Beach pays tribute to 9/11 by Michael Shain

though they did at an alternate ceremony several blocks away. Traditional gatherings in places Howard Beach held its annual 9/11 memorial candlelight vigil out- like Juniper Valley Park in Middle doors last week, a decision that Village went virtual this year. City officials discouraged the defied the shift away from in-person usual public events that accompany gatherings. Nearly 250 people turned out for 9/11 remembrances, according to the ceremony that had been moved Middle Village organizers. Requests for park permits after from its traditional location, the Engine 331/Ladder 173 firehouse on March, when city and state authoriCrossbay Boulevard, to the parking ties shut down restaurants, theaters lot of Our Lady of Grace Roman and sporting events to prevent the spread of the coroCatholic Church in navir us, became Old Howard. diff icult, if not “There was e thought it’d i m p o s s i b l e , t o never a question obtain. about” moving the be important “When we annual vigil online applied for a peras other communito feel other mit, we got back a ties in Queens did, said Frances Scarpeople around three-page list of what we had to do antino, owner of you.” to get it ,” said Reach for the Stars Lynda Metzger, one Day Care and the — Frances Scarantino, of the original orgaceremony’s longevent organizer nizers of the Midtime organizer. dle Village vigil. “We thought it’d If public places to hold memorial be important to feel other people around you,” she said. “The pandem- ceremonies were hard to come by, the Howard Beach organizers moved ic is not going to stop us,” she said. Pushing ahead with a live ceremo- their event to a private space. About two weeks ago, organizers ny was unusual this year. For the first time since the terror- of t h e Howa rd B e a ch v ig i l ist attacks 19 years ago, relatives of approached Our Lady of Grace about those who were killed that day did using its parking lot, said the Rev. not read the names of the dead at Marc Swartvagher, the church’s Ground Zero in Lower Manhattan, pastor. Contributor

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Army veteran Sean McCabe salutes the flag at the 9/11 candlelight vigil in Howard Beach, which brough out nearly PHOTO BY MICHAEL SHAIN 250 people. “I didn’t want to see the community not have a place to come,” he told the Chronicle. Besides, he said, the church had held other events in recent weeks, including several outdoor Masses and a 106th Precinct Community Council meeting. “We did it before,” Swartvagher said.

Public officials seemed universally supportive of the live event. “We should be doing these,” acting Borough President Sharon Lee told the vigil, referring to the only live memorial in the borough this year. “Especially when it’s hard. Even in the middle of a pandemic.” “It was difficult because we changed from the firehouse. A lot of

precautions had to be taken,” said Scarantino, who wore a face shield as well as a mask at the event. This year’s memorials for the victims of 9/11 were probably the most u nusu al people could remember. And many of the rituals altered to keep within the gover nment’s pandemic guidelines continued on page 12

Trees downed in Isaias show poor health Pols and advocates say that Parks’ inspections ignore wood decay by Max Parrott

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Ozone Park resident Joe Maldonado said that he has been calling 311 about an unhealthy tree on Woodhaven Boulevard between Liberty and 103rd avenues for about a half decade — placing at least one of those calls over the past year. It was one of many trees in his neighborhood that Maldonado had called about, including a few others near his property at the intersection of the boulevard and 97th Avenue. He said he could tell that the tree near 103rd was rotting from the inside, but when the Parks Department sent an arborist to check on it, he was told not to worry. “He looks up at the tree and he says the tree’s got branches on it. ‘It’s OK.’ The whole tree was hollow and rotted from the inside,” Maldonado said. Then Tropical Storm Isaias hit South Queens and proved Parks’ diagnosis to be dangerously wrong.

A tree on Woodhaven Boulevard and 103rd Avenue, right, crashed down onto a truck, sending its driver to the hospital. Ozone Park resident Joe Maldonado had repeatedly sent in 311 requests on the tree based on its poor PHOTOS BY JOE MALDONADO health for years. The trunk of the tree that Maldonado had cited cracked open and crashed down directly onto the roof of a truck on the side of the road. When he approached a group of men who had

called 911, they told him the driver had been sent to the hospital. The tree is one of the 3,370 managed by the Parks Department that came down during Isa-

ias across the city, agency official Jennifer Greenfeld said at a City Council hearing on the storm. Though Parks and Con Ed have insisted that the storm’s fierce winds downed perfectly healthy trees in addition to sickly ones, South Queens legislators and expert arborists say it’s the rotten ones they’re concerned about. Woodhaven’s Councilman Bob Holden (D-Middle Village) has said that from what he saw, 95 percent of the trees that came down in the neighborhood showed signs of poor health. Holden’s observations agree with those of Maldonado, whose photographs of Isaias’ damage in Ozone Park clearly detail the hollowed-out trunks, blackened by fungus, in half a dozen trees, which snapped in at their base along a five-block stretch of Woodhaven Boulevard. Carsten Glaeser, an arborist with 25 years of experience, said that he thinks the state of South Queens’ extensive tree damage shows that the Parks Department inspections are not continued on page 14

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The Howard Beach community held its annual September 11th candlelight memorial ceremony last Friday night in the parking lot of Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church in Old Howard, to allow for proper social distancing. Clockwise from top right, bagpiper Peter McMahon waits for his turn to go on; memorial candles are held; the Howard Beach Lindenwood Civic Association stands together; Liam McCabe, left, Samantha Cohen, Andrew Cohen and Kiera McCabe hold up their Ameri-

can flags; Pat McCabe, who recently retired as state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s longtime chief of staff, remembers; auxiliary cops take photos before the ceremonies begin; Frank Lombardi, in cap, the former chief engineer of the World Trade Center, stands with Frank Scarantino, whose daughter Frances is the organizer of the annual event; the 9/11 Tribute in Lights, top left, is visible from Manhattan on the clear night; and an attendee mourns with a flag and candle.

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ondering whether children should be going back to school, as more than half of those in New York City will start doing part-time on Monday? Just ask the experts at the American Academy of Pediatrics: “The importance of in-person learning is well-documented, and there is already evidence of the negative impacts on children because of school closures in the spring of 2020,” the group representing 67,000 pediatricians said in a late June report. “Lengthy time away from school and associated interruption of supportive services often results in social isolation, making it difficult for schools to identify and address important learning deficits as well as child and adolescent physical or sexual abuse, substance use, depression, and suicidal ideation.” Even those children not facing any of these terrible challenges need to be in school, not just to keep their learning on track but to maintain their emotional wellbeing and further their maturation and socialization. Keeping them all at home again as this school year begins would be bad policy, though we certainly don’t fault those thousands of families who, for one reason or another, are choosing to continue remote learning for now. We’re

thankful the city is giving them a choice. But offering part-time in-school learning for those who want it is the best education policy Mayor de Blasio has launched since he established prekindergarten for all. In fact, given his sorry record as mayor, it may be the best policy of any kind he’s launched since then. It’s a noble effort. Whether it will succeed, or even whether it can under the circumstances, is a big question. While de Blasio is to be lauded for insisting on in-person learning, he is to be faulted, as usual, for the execution. Just this week, he announced that the city will hire 2,000 more teachers in order to meet the needs of the blended learning model that will see students alternate between days in school and days at home. That should have been done over the summer. The city is also scrambling to make sure school ventilation systems will be functioning well enough to help thwart the spread of the coronavirus. What are the chances they’ll all work right? Very low, and certainly far lower than if the work had been done in a timely fashion. But doing things in a timely fashion is not the de Blasio way. On Wednesday, the city announced that students will not be guaranteed live instruction when they’re learning

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from home, in a major reversal. No teachers able to respond to the students, take their questions and adjust a lesson when appropriate. Instead it will be prerecorded lessons and assignments. De Blasio insisted the city will hire enough teachers to make more live remote instruction possible but as usual, it’s too little, too late. And how deep into the city’s “substitute pool” can one go before the quality of teacher begins to suffer? We’d suspect not too deep. The poor planning behind the mayor’s plan for blended learning has become highly evident before the delayed school year even begins for students. So has the mayor’s failure to secure the support he really needs to make it succeed. The teachers union is pushing him around and threatening to strike. Don’t be surprised if they shut this whole endeavor down. Parents aren’t exactly jumping for joy, and just wait until they learn that live remote teaching won’t be guaranteed. And where’s the governor? Just giving de Blasio enough rope to hang himself with? He barks about bars and restaurants nearly every day, but schools? Not really. Children need to be in school, for countless reasons. We hope the rough edges get ironed out and that in-school learning succeeds, thanks to, and despite, Mayor de Blasio.

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No walk in the park Dear Editor: I was very upset with the inclusion of the Breakneck Ridge Trail (Hudson Highlands State Park) in Michael Gannon’s article “Fun is just a walk in the parks” (Back to School & Fall Guide, Sept. 3). As a hiker, hiking club leader and summiteer of Breakneck Ridge (for 40 years), I can tell you that the trail goes sharply up the face of Breakneck Ridge, with handholds and climbing over boulders. It is no “walk in the park.” Irresponsible mentions of this destination on many other websites, etc., has caused the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference (nynjtc.org) in normal times to station volunteer monitors at the trail head to caution the too-many and often unprepared hikers. They also suggest alterna-

tive, much-less dangerous but longer routes to the top of Breakneck Ridge. The name “Breakneck” is not a joke, but, yes, the view from the top is magnificent. Naola B. Gersten-Woolf Forest Hills

Cuomo’s dining disparities Dear Editor: Re your Sept. 10 editorial: “De Blasio flails about on restaurants and schools alike”: While our mayor flailed over indoor dining, Gov. Cuomo acted decisively — well, sort of. He’ll allow NYC restaurants to resume indoor dining on Sept. 30, but only at 25 percent capacity. This compares to a 50 percent capacity everywhere else in his state. Why the difference? He cited NYC’s

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Dear Editor: Larry Penner vouches that “the Democrats could run Mad magazine’s ‘What, Me Worry?’ Alfred E. Neuman for president and still carry the Empire State by a wide margin” (“True blue New York,” Letters, Aug. 27). That’s a harsh assessment ... of Neuman. Unlike Democratic politicians in solidly blue states, or Republicans in their red counterparts, he had real rivals to contend with. For decades, the dimwitted mascot of the irreverent humor institution risked losing customers to comparably foolish competitors, like Cracked magazine’s Sylvester P. Smythe and Sick magazine’s Huckleberry Fink. “Mad‘s Maddest Artist” Don Martin found gainful employment in becoming “Cracked‘s Crackedest Artist.” Fink’s “Why Try Harder?” is a more fitting slogan for political machines that have minimal incentive to serve their electors than the “What, Me Worry?” which obviously inspired it. Joel Schlosberg Bayside

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Amazon at Aqueduct? Dear Editor: Amazon wants to hire 100,000 new employees and many of them could be right here in New York. The Resorts World Casino and Aqueduct Race Track could be repurposed to be a huge warehouse. They are near mass transit and have plenty of parking as well as Kennedy Airport next door. NYC has to ignore the “poor me” politicians like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and go forward with the future. Ray Hackinson Ozone Park

They offset those of the regular “deplorables.” The Orange Ego has weaponized the federal government to stack the deck against a fair election. The only thing sicker than the Orange Ego is a deplorable, and the sickest of all is his new favorite fan base “QAnon.” Sane Americans vote, by hook or crook, and return a “chance” of sanity to America. Steven Schwartz Howard Beach

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“density” as a reason. But what’s really “dense” is Cuomo’s logic. Why is 50 percent indoor dining safe in Buffalo, but not in Brooklyn? NYC’s COVID infection rate has been below 1 percent for over a month. Along with this unfair disparity, Cuomo hit NYC restaurants with conditions not imposed elsewhere in New York. They must close at midnight, ask customers for contact tracing data and urge them to notify the State Liquor Authority if a restaurant exceeds a 25 percent capacity limit. That means we must compromise our privacy and act as snitches to serve his agenda. Arrogant Andrew’s chutzpah knows no limits. He recently wrote a book titled “American Crisis” — or had it ghost-written for him — describing how he reduced New York State’s COVID casualty count. This despite the fact that 6,400 seniors died after his health commissioner ordered nursing homes to accept COVID-positive patients. Cuomo’s literary effort is like Harvey Weinstein writing a book about how he launched the Me Too movement. Richard Reif Kew Gardens Hills

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Running the gambit of first response Howard Beach resident’s volunteer efforts have adapted over time by Max Parrott Associate Editor

Howard Beach native Paul “PJ” Marcel has been drawn to the call of community service since he was a Boy Scout, particularly as a first responder. “My family always instilled how to take care of certain situations,” he told the Chronicle. But volunteering as a first responder, with its immense time commitment and vocational risks, put up obstacles for Marcel, in response to which he’s had to adjust his efforts over the years. First he joined the auxiliary police force in 2000. Then he did a stint with the West Hamilton Beach Volunteer Fire Department for two years, and finally he found his home with the Forest Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corps, where he’s served since 2007. In that capacity, his work has made headlines. During Hurricane Sandy, Marcel ear ned the limelight for rescuing 120 Queens residents from rapidly f looding homes by roving around in a decommissioned military cargo truck. The story even spread to the ears of CNN’s Anderson Cooper, who invited him to speak about the effort shortly after. Ironically none of Marcel’s neighbors had power during the broadcast. The all-in volunteer life couldn’t last forever, though. In 2014, with his auto body shop and snow removal business taking up more and more of his time along with family responsibilities, Marcel said that he had to slow down his par ticipation in the FHVAC — a decision that wasn’t easy for him. For Marcel, the job meant more than just

Howard Beach resident Paul “PJ” Marcel’s volunteer efforts have run the gambit of different types of emergency response, from ambulance driver, firefighter and auxiliary police officer. Now as the president of a motorcycle club, he focuses on a 9/11 memorial ceremony. COURTESY PHOTO coming to the rescue. It was a way for him to pay tribute to first responders, whom he had revered ever since 9/11. One such responder, Richard Pearlman, an 18-year-old fellow FHVAC member who like Marcel was from Howard Beach, and who died in the 9/11 rescue effort, stayed in Marcel’s thoughts as he performed his duties as an ambulance driver. When he decided to leave the corps, Marcel said that Pearlman started to haunt his dreams. In one recurring dream, he said that Pearlman would appear facing away from him. As Marcel approached him in the dream, Pearlman turned to him and said, “We gotta go back.” One night after Marcel woke up from this

dream, but instead of feeling anxious he was inspired. Immediately he raced over to the FHVAC station and burst in to tell the corps president that he needed to do a motorcycle ride to honor Pearlman. “He looked at me and he said ‘You’re f--ing crazy but it just might happen.’ So we started discussing the event and the capacity of what we were going to do,” Marcel said. Since then, Marcel has organized the annual “Run for Richie,” a motorcycle ride traveling from Queens to Lower Manhattan every year around 9/11 to raise money for the ambulance corps in Pearlman’s memory. His interest in motorcycles isn’t isolated to the event, of course. Since 2011, he’s also taken a role as president of the New York

City Punishers Chapter of the Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club. Contrary to the name of the group, one doesn’t need to be a member of the police to join. It’s a group of what PJ described as “like-minded individuals,” who presumably revere law enforcement, but come from all walks of life: a professional insurance agent, a fireman, collision shop owner, ex-military and a deli worker. Over the course of the five years Marcel has organized the rally, thousands have taken part in the annual event. This year was the first that the ride will not be able to gather in the Aqueduct Race Track parking lot due to COVID-related concerns over mass gatherings. “It’s a Memorial Ride, No Politics, No Agenda, No Bulls--t,” Marcel wrote in a Facebook post promoting the event. It’s not the only time Marcel has talked about consciously trying to avoid the realm of politics. He maintains that one thing that separates his community work from that of government representatives is that he does it for its own sake. “I’m not running for a president position, I’m not running for a community advisor position, I’m not looking for any political person that needs to take headaches,” he told the Chronicle several weeks ago at a food distribution event with the Ozone Park Residents Block Association. He said that the 9/11 ceremony this year was a big success despite its circumstances. Over 1,000 bikers rolled through the park at the foot of 7 World Trade Center from all around the tristate area to participate, while maintaining social distancing, Marcel Q emphasized.

Court rules against president on Census Says undocumented immigrants must count for House redistricting by David Russell For the latest news visit qchron.com

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A federal court ruled against President Trump’s attempt to not count undocumented immigrants for the purpose of reapportioning congressional seats after the 2020 Census, saying last Thursday it violated the law. “The Presidential Memorandum violates the statute governing apportionment because, so long as they reside in the United States, illegal aliens qualify as ‘persons’ in a ‘State,’” the judges wrote. Trump’s July memorandum was met with legal action from several groups, led by the American Civil Liberties Union. “This is a huge victory for voting rights and for immigrants’ rights,” said Dale Ho, director of the ACLU’s Voting Rights Project, after the panel of judges in the Southern District of New York ruled. “President Trump has tried and failed yet again to weaponize the census against immigrant communities. The law is

clear — every person counts in the Census.” Immigrant advocacy group Make the Road New York was one of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit. “This is an enormously important decision for our communities, which will help ensure we are counted,” said Javier Valdés, co-executive director of Make the Road New York. “Time and time again the Trump administration has recklessly tried to erase immigrants and deny our communities the representation and resources that we deserve. Yet again we have defeated them.” State Attorney General Letitia James also criticized Trump. “President Trump’s repeated attempts to hinder, impair and prejudice an accurate census and the subsequent apportionment have failed once again,” she said. “The courts have ruled in our favor on every census matter in the last two years and continually rejected President Trump’s unlawful efforts to manipulate the census for political purposes.” Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-Manhattan,

Queens, Brooklyn) said she was pleased with the ruling. “Now that the court has ruled, Republicans must finally agree to extend the statutory deadlines and let the Census Bureau do its job of conducting a complete and accurate count of every person in the United States,” she said. This was the second Census ruling in several days against Trump. On Sept. 6, a federal judge blocked the administration’s order to finish the count at the end of the month. A court hearing for a preliminary injunction will be held Sept. 17. The administration had pushed back the deadline for completing the count to Oct. 31 because of COVID, with the date for delivering totals to April 2021. But the date was moved up to Sept. 30, with the totals being delivered by Dec. 31. The Census will determine how more than $1.5 trillion in federal spending is allocated, along with the reapportionment of congressio-

A federal court ruled against President Trump, saying undocumented immigrants should be counted in the 2020 Census. The decision was lauded by many, including state Attorney GenFILE PHOTOS eral Letitia James. nal seats. New York State lost two seats after the 2010 count. The self-response rate in New York that year was 62 percent, while the national average was 76 percent. Off icials here remain concerned this year about a relatively low response rate and the impact that Q could have.

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Celebrating Citizenship Day with a call to action for all by Bitta Mostofi

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After Joe Thompson, above right, noticed that the ghost bike on the corner of 160th Avenue and 84th Street in Howard Beach had aged and been vandalized, he decided it was a job for the Howard Beach Civilian Observation Patrol. The bike, which memorializes where cyclist Gary Zammett Sr. was killed, had been rusting from the weather, in addition

to its missing seat and various other parts. Thompson’s daughter, Anna, top left, and friend Anthony Sorrentino, above left, joined him to sand the memorial bike down, and add new parts, flowers and several coats of white paint. Several hours later, they completed the restoration, which Thompson hopes will remind the riders to observe traffic signs.

Donate or shred at Forest Park Residents looking to donate clothing and household goods or shred documents can head to the bandshell parking lot in Forest Park on Sunday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Accepted donations include clothing, shoes, small appliances, kitchenware, toys, bikes, jewelry, small furniture, American flags and eyeglasses. Up to three boxes of documents will be accepted for shredding. There will be no electronics recycling. Other items not accepted include cardboard, magazines, file folders, preshredded paper, air conditioners, paint and tires. The Parks Department requires partici-

pants to wear masks in the parking lot. Those making donations or shredding documents are asked to stay in their vehicles as much as possible. Residents should have items in an easily accessible part of the car, allowing a volunteer to safely remove them. People leaving their car must fill out a questionnaire indicating if they have COVID symptoms or if they have been in close contact with someone who has contracted the virus in the previous two weeks. They will have to provide their name, phone number and email for contact tracing purposes if it turns out anyone with COVID attended. Q

In 1952, Congress designated Sept. 17 Citizenship Day in order to honor the formation and signing of our Constitution. Thereafter, then-President Truman proclaimed “... it is most fitting that every citizen of the United States, whether native-born or foreign-born, should on September 17 of each year give special thought and consideration to his rights and responsibilities under our Constitution.” It is in that spirit that this Citizenship Day I take a moment to recognize that this election year we must all seize our rights and own our responsibilities with a commitment to realizing our fullest potential as a country and fighting to uphold our values. Whether native born or naturalized citizen you have the right to participate in elections — it is of utmost importance that you exercise that right. If you have not done so already, please make sure you register to vote by Oct. 9. If you have questions or need help, please visit voting.nyc or call (1) 866 VOTENYC (868-3692). New York City is a co-founding member of Cities for Citizenship — a national initiative of 85 municipalities across the country to promote naturalization and citizenship programs for immigrants — and has invested millions of dollars to ensure that immigrant New Yorkers have the legal support they need on their path to becoming citizens. We honor those who have taken the oath to become citizens; encourage those who are eligible to naturalize, but have not yet taken the final steps, to take advantage of the cityfunded resources available to support them through the process; and call upon all New Yorkers to make their voices heard. Our ActionNYC program provides connections to city-funded, free and safe immigration help to all of our immigrants across the five boroughs, and in languages that they speak. New York City residents can call the ActionNYC hotline at 1 (800) 354-0365,

9/11 ceremony continued from page 4 were not popular. State Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach), who sported an American f lag mask to the vigil, criticized the 9/11 Memorial & Museum’s decision, later reversed, to cancel the well-known Tribute in Light. “The danger of a virus? The f irst responders, they didn’t think about a virus,” he told the vigil. “That’s how you say thank you to them,” he said pointing west at the beams that mark where the Twin Towers stood in Lower Manhattan which could be seen on

between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday to Friday. We continue to invest in this initiative because we recognize that when immigrant New Yorkers receive legal support on their path to citizenship, our city as a whole benefits. And for those who are not yet citizens, you too can make your voice count by completing the 2020 Census by Sept. 30. The Census is composed of 10 simple questions that take less than 10 minutes to answer. By filling it out for your entire household, you can help to ensure our communities get their fair share of billions of dollars in federal funding for public schools, affordable housing, roads and bridges, and more, as well as the representation in Congress we deserve. The Census is safe and confidential — there are no questions about citizenship or immigration status. You can easily selfrespond now online at my2020census.gov or by phone at 1 (844) 330-2020. We need all New Yorkers — native born, citizen and noncitizens, regardless of immigration status — to be a part of this once-in-a-decade count. Every immigrant New Yorker, no matter where you are along the path to citizenship, is a vital part of our communities and carrying on the legacy of generations of people who came to this country to follow their dreams and contribute to an open, welcoming and democratic America. Your story is the story of this city and of this nation, breathing life and hope into the values written in our Constitution. Let us together seize our power. Stay safe, stay healthy, register to vote, Q and let’s get counted, New Yorkers! Bitta Mostofi is Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs.

the horizon. “Light the lights.” The decision to move the Middle Village vigil, which drew as many as 4,000 people the first year after the 9/11 attacks, was criticized by some. “It was a very, very difficult decision to make, but we did it out of an abundance of caution,” said Metzger. “We took a a lot of flack for it. But we did what our gut told us to do.” Going virtual had a positive side, she pointed out. Hundreds of people went on Facebook to see the 25-minute live broadcast, many who’d moved out of the area or with family connections here. “People from all over the world saw it,” Q she said.

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Hollister was hoppin’ — or it would be if everyone who wanted to get inside could all at once on the first weekend since the Queens Center mall reopened. While some stores saw lines to get in, othPHOTOS BY MICHAEL SHAIN ers, such as Pink, weren’t immediately ready to reopen, given the short notice from Albany and the need to adjust, mall management said.

Shoppers welcomed back to the big mall At Queens Center, masks, lines and some stores still working to catch up by Michael Shain Chronicle Contributor

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T he Q ue e n s C e nt e r m a l l h a st i ly reopened last Wednesday without fanfare after a six-month shutdown. Gov. Cuomo announced Sept. 3 that New York City malls and casinos across the state, including Resorts World Casino in South Ozone Park, would be allowed to reopen at 50 percent capacity starting Sept. 9. That was good news for Macerich, the company that operates the mall, which had been closed by the state since mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But that also meant the company had less than a week to prepare. “We found out the same time as everyone else, when the governor announced it,” said a Macerich spokeswoman. Faced with the need to hire new staff and restock inventory on short notice, about 25 percent of the mall’s 128 stores were not able to open when the mall did last Wednesday. Last Saturday, two days after the reopening, the signs of startup were still evident.

The gates on the popular Pink clothing pers each will allow in at one time. And store were still down, though it was clear to some stores had substantial lines outside see the workers were restocking its shelves waiting to enter. for a Monday opening. The line outside Hollister, the clothing At the Lego store, a manager was con- store that specializes in teen and young ducting orientation for new clerks behind adult clothing, was 40 people or so long. locked glass doors. It was a 10-minute wait to get into the Masks are required to enter the Elmhurst Disney Store at midday. mall and signs abound urging social disBut it was easy to maintain social distancing and observing the specific doors tancing in the mall’s long walkways, and for entrance and spaces in the parkexiting. ing garage were Benches a nd plentiful last t’s nice to come back.” chairs in the pubweekend. l ic a rea s h ave “ I t ’s n i c e t o — Ozone Park mom Mary Provenzano been removed , come back,” said ma k i ng ha rder Mary Provenzano, for people to linger in the mall after their an Ozone Park mom who stood with her shopping is done. two children waiting to get into the FootSecurity has been increased — though locker for Kids store. “They were going by how much, the mall operators decline to crazy in the house and this was a good say — and extra housekeeping staff has place to bring them.” been hired to routinely disinfect door hanIn the age of Amazon, the future of mall dles and handrails. shopping was already being threatened. It The big question is when — and if — the is an ominous trend especially for central crowds will return. Queens, home to Rentar Plaza, The Shops The stores get to set the number of shop- at Atlas Park, Rego Center and the Queens

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Downed trees show bad health continued from page 4 effective at identifying disease. “If you have a skilled inspector who knows what he’s looking for, you could find things that are going to trigger a response,” Glaeser, of Flushing, told the Chronicle. The urban environment exacerbates interior wood decay, which primarily consists of fungal growth that digests wood within tree trunks and branches, weakening them and opening up large hollows. Poor tree health presents a major problem for extreme wind events like Isaias. The damages caused by the storm spawned from its

70-mile-per-hour winds, which swept the city battering trees and knocking down power lines for over 73,000 Queens residents. That is particularly true for South Queens Community Districts 10, 12 and 13, which have consistently ranked to have the most outages for years, according to Community Board 10 Chairwoman Betty Braton. To help crack down on poor tree health. Glaeser said that a Parks inspection needs to include “sounding,” a mallet-based test that measures trunk resonance to check for hollows. “We take the safety of New Yorkers seri-

ously, and our trained expert foresters work diligently year-round to inspect and care for our city’s trees — we utilize state-of-the-art methodology and a robust risk inspection protocol to determine tree health,” Parks spokesperson Dan Kastantis said, adding that the department expects to complete over 55,000 inspections this year. Parks inspects trees either over a sevenyear pruning cycle, or based on 311 requests. The inspection assesses three categories: likelihood of tree failure, likelihood of impact and consequence of impact. To conduct the inspections, it employs both internal expert arborists and consultant arborists. But Glaeser said that obtaining arborist certification does not itself require a deep

Place mall, as well as Queens Center. Empty space in Rentar Plaza where Toys ‘R’ Us and Kmart used to be is now being converted into fulf illment centers for Amazon. Just last week, Century 21, the discount clothes chain that is one of the largest tenants in Rego Center, declared bankruptcy and announced it will be closing all its stores for good. A new report out last month from Coresight Research estimated that 25 percent of the nation’s roughly 1,000 malls will close over the next three to five years. The pandemic has simply hastened the process, it said. At nearly 1 million square feet of retail space, Queens Center is the biggest mall in the borough. Because of its location in such a heavily populated area, it ranks among the most profitable on a square-foot basis in the country. Judging from its experience reopening Green Acres mall in Valley Stream, LI, which Macerich also owns, a company spokeswoman said it takes “several weeks” Q for business to get back to normal. enough knowledge to diagnose many of the problems he sees in New York City’s street trees. The title is an industry certification, as opposed to a state license, which might require more rigor. If Parks’ inspection cycle leaves South Queens vulnerable now, budget cuts will not help. The fiscal 2021 plan includes a reduction of $7.2 million for tree pruning contracts and a $1.5 million reduction for tree stump removal contracts, according to Parks. “My question is this: Why are so many trees left in these defective states?” asked Glaeser. “If you had a man-made structure and there was some defect in the concrete Q work, there would be a serious lawsuit.”

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DOE stops requiring live virtual instruction in a last-minute shift by Max Parrott Associate Editor

After staffing shortages continued to plague New York City’s school reopening plan under the demands of its blended learning model, the Department of Education announced a last-minute policy shift aimed to address the issue the night before virtual orientation began. Students who opt for blended learning will no longer be guaranteed live instruction on the days they’re learning remotely from home. The city’s blended learning plan arranges for most students who opt in to attend inperson classes between one and three days each week and virtual classes for the rest of their schedule. The city had maintained up until Tuesday night that it would require a separate staff to provide live instruction for students learning remotely in addition to inperson teachers. Under that plan, students would keep an certain amount of live, or synchronous, teaching time each week On Tuesday DOE officials loosened that requirement so that on remote learning days, students will not be guaranteed live instruction under the condition that the school does not have staffing to provide it. “What we’ve chosen to do is be honest and transparent with the public and say to

folks our goal has always been synchronous instruction every single day,” said Schools Chancellor Carranza in the mayor’s virtual press conference on Wednesday morning. The new guidance, which NY1 first reported, could potentially result in a situation in which students don’t receive any live virtual instruction for days at a time. That asynchronous form of instruction will involve prerecorded lesson plans and assignments. The added “flexibility” will likely disappoint parents who want their children to maximize virtual face time with their teachers. In the most crowded schools, which abound in Queens, students will only have one day of in-person learning per week. The DOE is insisting that its goal is still to offer live instruction even on remote days, but the staffing constraints made it necessary to give schools an alternative way to operate. Asked about the change on Wednesday morning, Mayor de Blasio insisted that the reinforcements who will make more live remote instruction possible are on their way. “Even in a regular school year without a pandemic, they’re adding staff into schools even a few weeks into the school year,” he said. Principals and union leaders have been

The city will no longer require blended students to receive live instruction on the days that they FILE PHOTO are learning remotely. raising concerns over the staffing shortages caused by the blended model consistently for the past month. Though de Blasio announced that the city will deploy an additional 2,000 educators into schools this week, the Council of School Supervisors and Administrators, the principals union, calculated that it would need an additional 10,000 teachers in order to meet the need. Though more and more parents have opted for remote-only learning, United Federation of Teachers President Michael

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Mulgrew said that it is unlikely to be enough to make the mayor’s plan work. “The 2,000 is clearly not going to be enough,” he said in response to de Blasio’s announcement. On Wednesday, De Blasio indicated that he is prepared to continue hiring more staff as the school year gets under way. “If we need to go deeper into our substitute pool we will. There’s thousands and thousands of substitutes ready to go and we Q can bring them on,” he said.

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Cabán launches NYC Council campaign Leftist candidate centers platform on social services, defunding NYPD by Max Parrott Associate Editor

Tiffany Cabán, the the 33-year-old public defender and queer Latina who came within 55 votes of becoming Queens district attorney last summer, announced last Thursday that she is running for City Council in 2021. During her run for district attorney, Cabán’s sudden rise in popularity made national news by virtue both of her background as an activist and public defender and her unabashedly leftist decarceral platform that was centered on eliminating the use of cash bail and decriminalizing sex work and low-level drug offenses. Cabán joins a pool of seven other candidates seeking to fill the seat in Astoria’s District 22, which is held by term-limited Councilman Costa Constantinides. In her campaign launch speech, she criticized the recent city budget for not going far enough to redirect money from the Police Department to social services. “In the middle of a global health pandemic and the intersection of an international uprising against police brutality and the murder of black folks at the hands of police, the City Council failed the tests of political courage and moral clarity by protecting a bloated police budget while our hospitals and schools were being gutted and health

Tiffany Cabán, center, the 33-year-old public defender and former Queens district attorney candidate, announced last Thursday that she is running for City Council for Astoria’s District 22 seat in 2021. NYS SENATE PHOTO / TWITTER care workers were begging for PPE,” she told the crowd. Cabán suggested that defunding the police will be a central policy plank when she fielded a question on how she’ll push for her promise of a homes guarantee in the middle of a recession by responding that “the police have 6 billion dollars.” “Every single dollar that doesn’t contrib-

ute to our public health and our public safety needs to be redirected. We’re going to have a tough time coming out of this situation we are in but we got some money to work with,” she said. Cabán, whose 2019 candidacy was buoyed by the endorsement of the Democratic Socialists of America, received the endorsement for City Council from a group

of Queens electeds and activists on Thursday including state Sens. Jessica Ramos (D-Jackson Heights) and Mike Gianaris (D-Astoria) and Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer (D-Sunnyside). “Growing up in Astoria wasn’t easy, and it’s become harder for working families over time and throughout this pandemic. I trust Tiffany to make the right decisions and to bring our communities together in the pursuit of transfor mational justice,” said Ramos. The other Democratic candidates are Constantinides’ Chief of Staff Nick Roloson, Sunnyside Shines Executive Director Jaime Faye-Bean, Queens Community Board 1 members Rod Townsend and Evie Hantzopoulos, education advocate Leonardo Bullaro and Edwin DeJesus. Jesse Cerrotti, another socialist candidate who had been running for the seat, dropped out of the race to endorse Cabán after she announced. “We now have the opportunity to elect a public defender — someone who has been a mentor and teacher for me when she ran for district attorney,” Cerrotti said at the launch. On the Republican side, Felicia Kalan, the founder of a consulting group that aims to help mothers find freelance work, is runQ ning.

Century 21 bankrupt; Rego site will close Queens site crowded as retail chain begins going-out-of-business sales by David Russell

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Century 21, known as “New York’s Best Kept Secret,” will close all its stores, including one in Rego Park, as the discount retailer has filed for bankruptcy. “We now have no viable alternative but to begin the closure of our beloved family business,” Co-CEO Raymond Gindi said in a statement, “because our insurers, to whom we have paid significant premiums every year for protection against unforeseen circumstances like we are experiencing today, have turned their backs on us at the most critical time.” In a release last Thursday, Gindi said insurance providers had not paid about $175 million that he believed was due, saying, “we are confident that had we received any meaningful portion of the insurance proceeds, we would have been able to save thousands of jobs and weather the storm, in hopes of another incredible recovery.” The discount retail chain, which was founded in 1961, has approximately 4,000 employees and brought in about $750 million in sales last year, according to The New York Times. It has 13 locations across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida. The one at Rego Center on Junction Boulevard is the only one in Queens. Century 21 did not answer when asked for

a time line on the store’s closure, though an employee there said it will shut down in early November. “Nobody’s more upset than us,” said the worker, who has been at the store for five years. “It’s another indication of the ongoing challenges of this pandemic, even for an offprice retailer, and it just reinforces my view that we need to buy and shop local all the time, as much as we can,” Queens Chamber of Commerce President Tom Grech told the Chronicle Monday. The Rego Park store is seeing residents come out as the merchandise is on sale. On Monday at 5:30 p.m., approximately 50 people waited on a line that extended into the parking lot to get into the store. The wait was around 20 minutes from the back of the line to the front door. Most of the items are 10 to 30 percent off and many customers lugged around small shopping carts, not discouraged by the fact that all sales are final. Other notable retailers to file for bankruptcy during the coronavirus crisis include Brooks Brothers, J.C. Penney, J. Crew and Neiman Marcus. Century 21 will be the latest business to close at Rego Center. In recent years, Kohl’s, Toys ‘R’ Us and Sears have closed their doors,

Customers wait to enter Century 21 at Rego Center on Junction Boulevard Monday. The discount retail chain filed for bankruptcy, and residents are taking advantage as the business begins liqPHOTO BY DAVID RUSSELL uidation sales. The line Monday had approximately 50 people on it. though the spaces have been filled or are slated to be occupied. Ikea will come into the former Sears site and At Home has plans to open in the former

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In oversight hearing, impacted Queens members push for reforms by Max Parrott Associate Editor

The New York City Council grilled Con Edison officials on Monday in an oversight hearing on the utility company’s response to Tropical Storm Isaias last month. The councilmembers, including a group from Queens whose districts were the hardest hit by the storm, drilled into several problems: the extent of the power outages that lasted over a week for thousands of the borough’s residents, issues caused by overhead power lines and the number of contract workers the utility had at its disposal immediately following the storm. In his opening statement and in response to the Council’s questions, Con Edison President Tim Cawley conceded that while in the end the company’s response fell short of the expectations of many New Yorkers, he blamed a changing weather forecast for the delays in power restoration. He maintained that the company had been prepared for what it thought was coming. “We prepared for the forecast with a cushion and the weather delivered something much more destructive,” Cawley said. That answer didn’t fly with several of the councilmembers. Councilman Justin Brannan (D-Brooklyn) pushed back on the notion that the forecast had been unpredictable in

his line of questioning. “The damage was worse than we thought it was going to be, but the storm forecast was not worse than we thought,” Brannan said, adding that the forecast had predicted 70 miles-per-hour winds the night before the storm. Councilman Andrew Cohen (D-Bronx) argued that the utility provider did not have adequate line workers in place to address the damage in a timely manner, citing a Public Service Commission report that found Con Ed did not properly assess work crew requirements to get a requisite amount of mutual aid workers. “I don’t think mutual aid worked here. I don’t think there were enough people to get restoration,” Cohen said. While Cawley reported staffing a higher number of line workers than the PSC’s report cited, he stopped short of disputing the report, saying that he would need to compare its data with his own. In addition to picking apart the response to the storm, the hearing focused on highlighting areas that the utility provider needs to provide in the future. In his opening statement Cawley said that there are three primary ways the company can reduce major outages to wind events like Isaias: the city could remove all trees near

In an oversight hearing over the Con Ed’s Isaias response, Council members took issue with the delays in the utility’s restoration. PHOTO BY TDORANTE10 / WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

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Power plant draws protest in Astoria Marchers oppose plan to refit site; company says it aids green goals by Michael Gannon

The project’s official name in the application before the state is the Astoria Replacement ProjEnvironmental groups and some area politi- ect. The New York City Democratic Socialists cians last weekend protested outside an elec- of America sponsored the protest on Sept. 12. Among the participants were city Comptroltricity generating plant in Astoria that is the subject of an application to convert it for use of ler Scott Stringer, and state Sens. Mike Gianaris (D-Astoria) and Jessica Ramos (D-East Elmcleaner fuel. Critics say the application by NRG Energy hurst), as well as Democratic Assembly candiwould fly in the face of state laws aimed at date Zohran Mamdani and City Council candidate Tiffany Cabán. reducing carbon-based energy production. “NRG has spent decades poisoning Astoria But the company says the converted plant would burn up to 99 percent cleaner than pres- with fossil fuel emissions, and now that environently, and would serve only as a reliable backup mental laws have forced them to shut down their as more and more sources of renewable energy old plant, they’re trying to replace it not with the renewables we need, but a fracked gas peaker come onto the grid. that would make them more money,” said NYC-DSA Ecosocialist organizer Sarah Lyons in a press release from the DSA. Mamdani said the state must do what it takes to get to 100 percent renewable energy. Stringer, in a letter earlier this month to the state Department of Environmental Conservation Division of Environmental Permits noted that much of NRG Energy’s data is from a previous application for the site from 2010, and that the state has The plant site within the longtime Con Edison property in greatly strengthened environmental PHOTO COURTESY NRG ENERGY laws in the last decade. northern Astoria. Editor

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Fire Department adds 27 to list of those who contracted fatal illnesses by Michael Gannon Editor

Eleven members of the FDNY who were assigned to Queens were among the 27 added last Wednesday to the department’s memorial wall dedicated to those who died from illnesses caused by rescue and recovery work at the site of the 9/11 World Trade Center attack. The ceremony took place at FDNY Headquarters at 9 MetroTech Center in Brooklyn. The event was not open to the press and public this year because of COVID-19 restrictions. “This year, due to the growing number of those lost, we were forced to expand this wall, to ensure there was room to honor all those who gave their lives,” said FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro on Twitter. The wall now has 227 names, members of the department who have joined the 343 killed in the collapse of the Twin Towers in 2001. The honorees on Sept. 9 who were stationed in Queens included: • Firefighters Robert Gless and John O’Br ien of Engine Co. 329 in the Rockaways; • Capt. Robert Collis of Engine Co. 304 in Queens Village; • Auto mechanic James Sottile of a

department repair shop in Long Island City; • Firefighter Joseph Losinno of Engine Co. 302 in Jamaica: • Firefighter Roger Espinal of Engine Co. 320 in Flushing; • Firefighter Clifford DiMuro of Ladder Co. 137 in Rockaway Park: • Firefighter Brian Casse of Engine Co. 294 in Richmond Hill; • Lt. Paul Deo Jr. of Engine Co. 317 in St. Albans; • Lt. Kevin Dunn of Engine Co. 251 in Glen Oaks; and • Firefighter Paul Greco of Squad 270 in Richmond Hill. Also honored were: • Firefighter Owen Carlock of Ladder Co. 122 in Brooklyn; • Firefighter James Hurson of Engine Co. 318 in Brooklyn; • Firefighter Joseph Walsh of Ladder Co. 32 in the Bronx; • Firefighter Robert Fitzgibbon of Engine Co. 47 in Manhattan; • Firefighter Walter McKee of Battalion 39 in Brooklyn; • Firefighter John Boyle of Rescue 1 in Manhattan; • Firefighter Richard Tanagretta of Rescue 5 in Staten Island; • Firef ighter Andrew Gargiulo of

Engine Co. 160 in Staten Island; • Lt. Richard Estreicher of Engine Co. 248 in Brooklyn; • Cpt. Dennis Gilhooly of Engine Co. 67 in Manhattan; • Firefighter Michael Feldman of Ladder Co. 161 in Brooklyn; • Firefighter Richard Jones of Ladder Co. 25 in Manhattan; • Firefighter Joseph Hatzelman of Engine Co,. 218 in Brooklyn; • Firefighter Daniel Foley of Rescue 3 in the Bronx; • Battalion Chief Dennis Moynihan of Battalion 18 in the Bronx; and • Firefighter John Marr of Engine Co. 34 in Manhattan. “Our Department made a solemn promise to never forget the bravery and sacrifice of the 343 members who gave their lives on September 11th, and the growing list of heroes who have died due to illnesses related to their courageous work throughout the rescue and recovery effort,” Nigro said in a statement issued by the FDNY. “Though we are unable to join in person this year to remember these 27 extraordinary individuals, we still pause to honor that promise by ensuring their memory lives on with their inclusion on our World Trade Center Q memorial wall.”

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JFK group wants new health studies OK’d PA says some community benefits from rebuild are on hold for now by Michael Gannon Editor

The devastation that the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked on the airline industry has had an equally devastating effect on the redevelopment of John F. Kennedy International Airport — and, by extension, on a number of community benefit proposals that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has had to suspend with the near future of the entire airline industry in a state of flux. The assessment was met with disappointment Monday night during a Zoom meeting of the JFK Airport Committee, which is made up of residents of Eastern and South Queens and western Nassau County. “Aside from what we announced in October, the other items are on hold,” said Hersh Parekh of the Port Authority. A science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, initiative with York College in Jamaica is moving forward as York is going to all online learning for now. Also moving forward is a council to help area businesses apply for and secure concessions at the airport. So too, Parekh said, is a second-chance employment program for job seekers who have had involvement with the criminal justice system. He said projects begun before the COVID19 shutdown, such as the $300 million expansion of American Airlines’ Terminal 8, are

Barbara Brown, chairwoman of the JFK Airport Committee, had an environmentally friendly background Monday during a committee meeting on Zoom that had intense focus on the environment ZOOM IMAGE and the health of residents of Queens and Nassau County. progressing. But deals for Terminals 1 and 6 were cut short, and will be re-evaluated as the airline industry continues to stagger forward with massive declines in passengers. “These are two big projects that need to be reviewed and see if they are viable,” he said. Other benefits that communities near the

airport have been seeking, and whose reviews also are on hold are health studies, including those related to air quality and the noise under the flight paths. Barbara Brown, president of the Eastern Queens Alliance and chairwoman of the JFK Committee, has been pushing for such studies

for years, even before plans to rebuild the airport were announced. She once again asked the PA to use the break to consider changes when plans begin to move forward. “Build it back better,” Brown said. Parekh said along those lines the JFK planners are learning from the ongoing reconstruction of LaGuardia Airport, particularly for things like proper spacing for passengers, touchless technology and newer, safer protocols for cleaning and maintenance. Gloria Boyce-Charles of the Eastern Queens Alliance said she would prefer the health studies be approved and moved forward. “Putting people’s health in the back burner isn’t building back better,” she said. In other business, Dan Mundy Jr. of Broad Channel got the support from his fellow committee members to draft a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration asking why planes departing JFK from Runway 31 Left — which sits adjacent to Jamaica Bay and launches planes over Howard Beach — cannot make the left turn over Riis Park rather than continue blasting Howard Beach and the Rockaways with jet engine noise. Mundy has sought the change for years. “We’ve never really gotten an answer on that,” said Mundy, who also is an ardent environmentalist and a member of Jamaica Bay Q Ecowatchers.

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Monday began enforcing a directive from Gov. Cuomo that allows for a $50 fine for those found to be on mass transit without wearing a face mask. But among transit rider advocates contacted by the Chronicle, the reception has ranged from lukewarm to ice-cold. A statement issued by Cuomo’s office last Thursday said MTA surveys show more than 90 percent of customers are using masks on subways, buses, the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North. The MTA has filed an emergency rule with the New York Secretary of State allowing a $50 fine for refusal to wear a mask on public transit. A 60-day comment period is in effect, after which the MTA Board will consider the public comments and adopt a final rule. The new rule follows Cuomo’s most recent directive and the nation-leading executive order issued on April 17 requiring all customers and employees to wear a face covering while in the public transit system. The $50 fine is considered another measure to drive mask compliance even higher. It will be enforced by the MTA Police Department, NYPD and Bridge and Tunnel officers, Cuomo’s office said.

Other MTA employees will not be responsible for enforcement. Mayor de Blasio also has been insistent that the NYPD not partake in mask and social distancing enforcement. The NYPD said in an email that it is committed to its continued cooperation with the MTA, and that officers will continue educate the pubis on avoiding being victims of crime and protecting themselves from the coronavirus outbreak. “While mask compliance in the MTA system remains very high, we want to make sure that people feel comfortable coming back to public transportation,” Cuomo said in a prepared statement. “I have asked the MTA to come up with an enforcement regimen so people know that not only are the cars clean and the stations clean, but the riders will be acting appropriately. We have to be able to say to the riding public that everyone will be wearing masks — and if they refuse to wear a mask they will be penalized.” “The goal is to achieve universal mask compliance,” said Patrick Foye, MTA chairman and CEO, in a statement issued by the agency on Monday. “This is about saving lives not generating revenue, and we’ll work with a range of law enforcement personnel to make sure riders are given every possible opportunity to wear a mask. This is about encouraging safety, not punishment.” “This new policy is intended to give us an additional tool to keep our customers safe,” said

Sarah Feinberg, interim New York City Transit president. The Riders Alliance, in a Tweet posted last Thursday afternoon, was unimpressed. “More police, more fines, more pain for working-class people without a mask isn’t the way to keep us safe or #savetransit,” the group posted. Charlton D’souza of Passengers United is OK with the fine in terms of having another tool, but said more is needed. “A $50 fine will increase compliance,” said D’souza, of Queens Village. “But the MTA still hasn’t solved the homeless problem.” D’souza would first like riders to be offered free masks and, in the case of homeless riders, have their temperatures taken to see if they might be in need of immediate medical help. D’souza said he himself travels on trains and buses with a packet of spare masks and offers them to his fellow riders. “They usually say ‘Thank you,’” he said. But he also said the MTA must be able to deal with maskless passengers who refuse to wear them and situations that could devolve into confrontations. The MTA says it has made four million free masks available to customers since the start of the pandemic. Any customer in need of a mask can ask a station agent, customer ambassador, conductor or law enforcement

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part of your wardrobe. Protecting your eyes and the skin around them, sunglasses are far more than just a stylish accessory. • Help your skin help itself: Your body is exposed to the harsh effects of free radicals year-round. Unfortunately, free radicals and premature aging go hand-in-hand. Consider neutralizing them and the damage they can cause from the inside out. One way to do so is with Heliocare Daily Use Antioxidant Formula. Dermatologist-recommended, this natural, dietary supplement contains 240 mg of a powerful antioxidant formula derived from the extract of Polypodium leucotomos (PLE), a tropical fern native to Central and South America that has been used for centuries as a remedy for skin related conditions. “Many of my patients come to me with questions about how to maintain their skin’s youthful appearance,” says Dr. Nazarian. “I tell them to consider taking Heliocare on a year-round basis.” To learn more and to access additional skin care information, visit heliocare.com. For healthy-looking, resilient skin, be sure to maintain your skin protection routine this Q fall and beyond. — StatePoint Media

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Menopause is a natural occurrence that takes place in a woman’s life around the age of 50. Menopause is marked by bodily changes that represent the end of a woman’s ability to bear children. Like puberty, menstrual periods and pregnancy, menopause involves fluctuations in hormones, notably estrogen and progesterone. These fluctuations can cause symptoms that may make women uncomfortable, such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood swings and difficulty sleeping. As a result, many women discuss options that can make them feel more comfortable. Hormone replacement therapy may be a consideration. What is hormone replacement therapy? Estrogen levels fall during menopause. The online medical resource WebMD says that hor mone replacement therapy, or HRT, involves taking small doses of estrogen alone or estrogen combined with progestin, the synthetic form of progesterone. Women who have undergone a hysterectomy or the surgical removal of their ovaries may only take estrogen, while a woman who still has her uterus typically takes the combination HRT. Many women find that HRT can relieve most of the troubling symptoms of menopause and help them feel more comfortable. In addition, HRT has been proven to prevent bone loss and reduce fracture in postmenopaus-

Hormone replacement therapy may be a consideration for women experiencing discomfort due to menopause, as women discuss ways to make them feel more comfortable. al women, according to the Mayo Clinic. Types of products There are different types of HRT. HRT may involve taking a pill or applying a patch, gel or vaginal cream. HRT also may include a slowreleasing suppository or a vaginal ring. The delivery method will depend on the symptoms to minimize the amount of medication taken.

Risks of HRT While there are many benefits to HRT, there are some risks associated with the therapy. These risks depend on the dose, the length of time taking HRT and individual health risks. The Mayo Clinic says that, in the largest clinical trial to date, HRT that consisted of an estrogen-progestin pill increased the risk of cer-

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Important women’s health screenings Routine medical screenings are an essential element of a healthy lifestyle. Many health screenings are recommended for both men and women, but women also should include some gender-specific testing in their health routines. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” That popular adage can be applied to personal health, particularly with respect to women’s health screenings. • Breast cancer: Both men and women can get breast cancer, but women are at a far greater risk than men. According to Breastcancer.org, roughly one in eight women in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. The earlier a woman finds breast cancer, the better her chance for survival. Cancers caught early are less likely to spread to the lymph nodes and vital organs than cancers caught at later stages. Recommendations on mammogram screening start time and frequency vary with age and risk factor, so women should discuss and develop an individualized plan with their doctors. • Cervical cancer: Doctors advise that women should receive pelvic exams beginning at age 21, or earlier for women who are sexually active. Pap smears are screenings that help detect the presence of cancer-

Routine medical screenings for women may help discover certain diseases before they threaten their long-term health. ous cells on and around the cervix that may be indicative of cervical cancer. Guidelines continually change regarding the frequency of Pap smear testing, but the general consensus is women age 30 and older may need screening every three years if they have not had any abnormal tests in the past,

according to Everyday Health. Women should speak with their gynecologists regarding how frequently they should be tested for cervical cancer. • Bone density test: Osteoporosis, a weakening of bones that causes them to become more fragile, may initially be symptom-free.

Osteoporosis is often discovered only after a fracture. The National Osteoporosis Foundation says that estrogen decreases during menopause can cause bone loss, which is why women have a higher risk of developing osteoporosis than men. In addition to healthy living habits, bone mineral density tests beginning at age 65 or earlier can help identify problems early on. Certain risk factors may require women to begin receiving bone density tests before age 65. • Skin cancer screening: A report from the National Cancer Institute appearing in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology revealed startling melanoma trends among young women. This deadly skin cancer is rising in incidence. Screening for changes in skin markings can help identify melanoma and other nonmelanoma cancers early on. Skin should be checked by a dermatologist or a general health professional during regular physicals. Guidelines recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, a group of experts in disease prevention, also recommend these screenings for women: blood pressure, cholesterol, colorectal cancer and diabetes. Proper care and early identification of illness risk factors can keep women on the Q road to good health. — Metro Creative Connection

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QPAC’s Gotta Dance class teaches kids to move like Broadway

The eighth year of the Queensborough Performing Arts Center’s Gotta Dance programming looks a little different than in years past — the 10-week class will be conducted entirely online. “It’s going to be different, but it’s going to provide the kids some familiarity, which is really important,” said Susan Agin, QPAC’s executive and artistic director. “This program is per fectly suited for a virtual experience because it is part e du c at i o n, p a r t p hy s i c a l, p a r t

performance.” In past years, the Gotta Dance workshops were hosted at Queensborough Community College, but the pandemic has forced the classes to shift online. Despite the change, Agin believes the program will be just as, if not more, valuable to participants who are stuck at home and in need of art and exercise. “We want to make sure that they’re getting not only what they need scholastically, or academically, but we don’t want them to be jipped of the art experiences that they usually have when they’re not

doing distant learning,” said Agin. “During a normal school situation, children go on field trips and in many cases they come to our theater ... With our programming, t hey ’re s t ill get t ing what t hey deserve, which is a well rounded approach to learning.” T h e p r o g r a m m i ng i s g e a r e d toward children 8 to 14 and offers the opportunity to learn choreogra phe d da nce re create d f rom Broadway shows. Past classes have pulled inspiration from “Hamilton,” “ W i c k e d ,” “ T h e L i o n K i n g ,” “Grease” and more, in an effort to

introduce the youngsters to the world of theater and musicals. Broadway closed its curtains in March in response to the pandemic, and will remain shuttered until at lea s t Ja nua r y, leading Agin to b e l i e ve t h e b e g i n n i ng o f t h e academic year couldn’t be more timely for the young dance and musical enthusiasts of Queens to participate in Gotta Dance. “During this hiatus we’re really providing them a Broadway experience,” she explained. “That company exper ience where you have continued on page 27

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Last Wednesday, the Brooklyn Nets named the greatest Canadian basketball player of alltime, Steve Nash, to be their new head coach. Nash logged 20 years as one of the best point guards in NBA history. The question, of course, is “Does that translate to success in being an NBA coach in the nation’s largest market?” The selection of Nash to succeed Kenny Atkinson, who was dismissed by the Nets in March, was a complete surprise because his name never came up as a potential head coach in the NBA the way, say Mark Jackson, Tyronn Lue and Tom Thibodeau always seemed to. At his introductory press conference Nash acknowledged his good relationship with Kevin Durant when they were both working for the Golden State Warriors a couple of years ago which was probably a key to getting the job. Nets general manager Sean Marks is well aware the NBA is a players’ league and team superstars call the shots. The Nets will be relying on two stars next year, the aforementioned Durant and Kyrie Irving, and both have acquired reputations for being high maintenance. Marks is hoping Nash’s Hall of Fame stats and easygoing personality will bring success. Nash scored points for candor when he admitted he jumped the line over many others with far deeper coaching resumes. Like Jason

Jacob “Jack” Marantz, a Romanian immigrant, married Bella Kozinn in Manhattan on June 27, 1910. Their first born, Saul Bernard Marantz, arrived on July 7, 1911. A brother, Charles, and sister, Edith, soon followed. Saul married Jean Dickey in 1940. His original interest was commercial art. They moved out to 124 81 Ave. in Kew Gardens in 1945. He started tinkering in his basement with a radio that he took out of his 1940 Mercury and was hooked on The home of Saul Marantz at 124 81 Ave. in Kew Gardens, electronics. In 1952, his first success as as it looked in the 1940s when he purchased it. an inventor was a pre-amp, used He started another business in 1972, to reduce interference, which he called the “Consolette.” He started to produce making loudspeakers, and retired in high-end audio equipment with an eye- 1978. He later moved to Bridgewater, NJ, pleasing simplicity of styling. Units were and passed away on Jan. 1, 1997 at age 85. originally produced on Long Island and in The name Marantz remains respected 1966 factory operations moved to Japan, worldwide and is owned today by Sound Q United LLC. after Marantz had sold his company.

Kidd before him, Nash went from retired player to head coach without logging any time as an assistant coach. Speaking of assistant coaches, Jacque Vaughn, who served as the interim head coach of the Nets after Atkinson got axed, did a terrific job to get the Nets into the playoffs down in the Orlando bubble. The fact his undermanned Nets squad was swept in four straight by the vastly superior Toronto Raptors is irrelevant. Marks acknowledged his fine work and said Vaughn will be returning as Nash’s lead assistant. The Jets predictably started the season by losing to the Buffalo Bills 27-17. The final score was misleading. The Jets were never in the game as they were down in the first half 21-0 and arguably it should have been a far worse score. Jets QB Sam Darnold is in his third season but still hasn’t learned to throw the football away instead of taking a sack or tossing an illadvised pass that often winds up as an interception. Darnold’s clock management skills still leave a lot to be desired. CBS announcer Andrew Catalon rightfully criticized him for not getting a play off before the two-minute warning in the fourth quarter with the Jets down by 17. Most worrisome for Gang Green’s skimpy offense, however, is running back Le’Veon Q Bell’s hamstring injury. See the extended version of Sports Beat every week at qchron.com.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted daily life almost beyond comprehension, closing cultural venues in NYC and across the globe. As museums reopen and some restrictions ease, one option for Queens residents wanting to enjoy art in person (by appointment only) is The Garage Art Center in Bayside. Founding director Stephanie Lee converted her own garage to make her vision a reality. “I’d been dreaming about having a gallery space for artists in a space small enough to do in-depth solo shows,” she says. Here, artist Linda Rettich’s “Happily Ever After?” features diorama and glass domeencased scenes from classic fairy tales. Although Rettich completed all the pieces shown in December of 2019, the exhibit’s central theme of how life doesn’t always turn

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out how we thought or hoped feels doubly poignant as the world collectively reels from the grief, economic stress and difficulty with maintaining mental health brought on by the coronavirus and the lives lost to it and irrevocably changed by it. Pairing diverse textiles with exquisite beading that so closely mimics textiles the two are almost indistinguishable at first glance, Rettich’s work focuses on how the darker endings of popular fairy tales are generally much closer to the truth of what humans experience than the happy ending many are familiar with. In some versions of the classic, Little Red Riding Hood doesn’t survive the wolf. In another, Snow White’s Prince punishes the wicked stepmother who poisoned his love by forcing her to dance in hot shoes until she dies. The shattered mirror Rettich has in her piece symbolizes the shattered dreams of a jealous wicked stepmother who was unsuccessful in her attempts to destroy Snow White and hold onto her title as fairest of them all. There’s no question: Grimm is grim. As are the times we’re living in. Rettich also looks at fairy tales through the lens of the #MeToo movement. A beaded-haired Little Red Riding Hood confronting the nightcapped, nightgowned wolf posing as grandma parallels a young woman

facing a man concealing his predatory intentions toward her, whether he’s the boy next door or her wealthy and powerful boss. (Disclaimer: The person in power with predatory intentions could easily be female, nonbinary or otherwise self-identified, as is the case with the target. This particular piece concerns specifically a male-female dynamic and interaction.) The central focal point of the exhibit, “The Princess and the Pea” fairy tale, displays the eponymous beaded-dressed princess arrayed gracefully atop miniature stacked mattresses wrapped in textiles from all over the world including Asia, South America, Latin America and Africa, leaning against pillowcases made from an Indian sari. One element included is Japanese sashiko, an embroidery technique used to strengthen fabric and add layers to increase its warmth. Rettich’s wearable pieces include beaded collars designed with African Kenti and Scottish tartan patterns, so architecturally well structured and shaped it gives them the effect of being held up by and decoratively billowing around invisible necks, sturdy as wreaths. The collection also features beaded cuffs Rettich designed with fossil stones using a technique she calls “building off the base” giving the broochlike cuffs the appearance of relief wrist sculpture.

Linda Rettich and her work based on “The Princess and the Pea.” PHOTO BY JORDANA LANDRES

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None of the pieces are for sale; Rettich’s creations are a labor of love. As we head into the new normal, grief, hope, and just about every emotion in between intertwine. Although happily ever after may not be available; resilience is. The Garage Art Center offers, through an accessible local art space experience a chance to bring together the edges of the old intact normal with the new normal as it continues to unfold. There’s no question adversity begets deep anguish and loss, but along with it, also the opportunity to begin to partially alleviate and alchemize it. Q And that’s no fairy tale.

QPAC provides the Broadway melody for kids ready for when it does reopen.” The workshop is catered to the age group that would traditionally see their first Broadway show during this time, Agin said, and she hopes to give them a taste of the experience during the pandemic. The sessions will be led by choreographer Will Porter, who notes that other than a source of exercise and performance, dance is a way to connect with others. “Dance, in a lmos t every country and culture, is a nerve center of history and identity. As dancers and lifelong students of dance, whether you are just beginning or kicking with the Rockettes at Radio City, we are connecting to thousands of people, cultures, stories, and moments in time before us, just by moving rhythmically to music,” said Porter. “Dance pairs expression with our pres-

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“The performing arts is crucial to help kids not only express their feelings in this strange time, but engage head on with their own creativity. In a dance class, students mirror movement, embody a story and develop their musicality,” Porter continued. “Through learning Broadway choreography, we find new ways to tell a story

through movement, and to amazing music. Did I mention it’s fun?“ The fa ll session of Got t a Dance will run on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sept. 26 to Oct. 24. Another session will be held from Feb. 27 to April 10. For tickets or more information, call (718) 631-6311 or visit qcc. cuny.edu/QPAC/index.html. Q

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NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 08-25-2020, bearing Index Number NC-000445-20/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me (us) the right to: Assume the name of (First) AMIR (Last) GOHARI. My present name is (First) AMIR (Middle) MOHAMMAD (Last) GOHARIKAKHKI AKA AMIRMOHAMMAD GOHARIKAKHKI AKA AMIR GOHARIKAKHKI (infant). The city and state of my present address are Kew Gardens, NY. My place of birth is JAPAN. The month and year of my birth are March 2006.

BIZZY LIDDLE DEE CREATIVE CREATIONS LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 7/1/20. Off. Loc. : Queens Co. United States Corporation Agents, Inc. designated as agent upon whom process may be served & shall mail proc.: 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

DAR LOGISTICS LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 08/12/2020. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 8942 Pontiac Street Floor 2, Queens Village, NY 11427. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

LISTONE ENTERPRISE LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 09/04/2020. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Linda Irene Stone, 52-30 65th Place, Apt 2G, Maspeth, NY 11378. Reg Agent: Linda Irene Stone, 52-30 65th Place, Apt 2G, Maspeth, NY 11378. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 07-07-2020, bearing Index Number NC-000157-20/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me (us) the right to: Assume the name of (First) HAIQIAN (Last) HUANG. My present name is (First) HAIQIAN (Last) ZHANG AKA HAI QIAN ZHANG. The city and state of my present address are DOUGLASTON, NY. My place of birth is CHINA. The month and year of my birth are December 1976. Assume the name of (First) NICHOLAS (Middle) TING (Last) HUANG. My present name is (First) NICHOLAS (Middle) HUANGTING (Last) ZHANG (infant). The city and state of my present address are DOUGLASTON, NY. My place of birth is QUEENS, NY. The month and year of my birth are July 2005. Assume the name of (First) LAWRENCE (Middle) HAO (Last) HUANG. My present name is (First) LAWRENCE (Middle) HUANGHAO (Last) ZHANG (infant). The city and state of my present address are DOUGLASTON, NY. My place of birth is QUEENS, NY. The month and year of my birth are October 2009.

Notice of Formation of Bry’s Beauty Boutique LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/27/2020. 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: BRY’S BEAUTY BOUTIQUE LLC, 18816 QUENCER ROAD, SAINT ALBANS, NY 11412. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of DR PR Consulting LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/04/2020. 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: DAVID ROBBINS, 83-30 KEW GARDENS ROAD, APT 2P, KEW GARDENS, NY 11415. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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Notice of Formation of Caspi246 LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/19/2020. 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: Caspi246 LLC 198 Beach St., Rockaway Park, NY 11694. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of DW Urban Properties LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/13/2020. 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: DW URBAN PROPERTIES LLC, 128 AUDLEY ST., RICHMOND HILL, NY 11418. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of Mar Design Studio LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/02/2020. 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: MAR DESIGN STUDIO LLC, 3040 31ST STREET, ASTORIA, NY 11102. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of COAST 2 COAST ROBOTICS L.L.C. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/22/2020. Office location: Albany 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: LEGALINC CORPORATE SERVICES INC., 1967 WEHRLE DRIVE, SUITE 1 #086, BUFFALO, NY 14221. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of Empire State Music & Arts, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/15/2020 amended on 08/26/2020. 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, 560 ONDERDONK AVENUE, RIDGEWOOD, NY 11385. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of MCMN Rockaway LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/17/2020. 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: MCMN ROCKAWAY LLC, 105-30 101ST AVE., OZONE PARK, NY 11416. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of Command Collective LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/25/2020. 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: COMMAND COLLECTIVE LLC, 150 50TH AVE, APT 544, LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of KDM Korporate, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/03/2020. 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: KHAVEL SMITH-MARTIN, 179-09 SELOVER RD, JAMAICA, NY 11434. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NAME: MJ HVAC LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/08/2020. Office Location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served whom is Michael J Accardi. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him or her to the company c/o MJ HVAC LLC 21271 26th Ave P.O. Box 604908 Bayside, New York 11360. Principal business address: 21271 26th Ave. P.O. Box 604908 Bayside, New York 11360. Purpose: Any lawful acts.

NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 09-03-2020, bearing Index Number NC-000370-20/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me (us) the right to: Assume the name of (First) YITZCHOK (Middle) RUBIN (Last) PORTNOY. My present name is (First) RUBEN (Middle) ITZCHOK (Last) PORTNOY AKA PORTNOY AKA YITZCHOK

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C M SQ page 32 Y K Supplemental Summons and Notice of Object of Action Supreme Court of the State of New York County of Queens Action to Quite Title Index #: 701103/2020 FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, vs UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GEORGE MITCHELL, IF LIVING, AND IF HE/SHE BE DEAD, ANY AND ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, CLAIMING, OR WHO MAY CLAIM TO HAVE AN INTEREST IN, OR GENERAL OR SPECIFIC LIEN UPON THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THIS ACTION; SUCH UNKNOWN PERSONS BEING HEREIN GENERALLY DESCRIBED AND INTENDED TO BE INCLUDED IN WIFE, WIDOW, HUSBAND, WIDOWER, HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DESCENDANTS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, COMMITTEES, LIENORS, AND ASSIGNEES OF SUCH DECEASED, ANY AND ALL PERSONS DERIVING INTEREST IN OR LIEN UPON, OR TITLE TO SAID REAL PROPERTY BY, THROUGH OR UNDER THEM, OR EITHER OF THEM, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE WIVES, WIDOWS, HUSBANDS, WIDOWERS, HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DESCENDANTS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, COMMITTEES, LIENORS, AND ASSIGNS, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES, EXCEPT AS STATED, ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO EAST BROOKLYN SAVINGS BANK, CAPITAL ONE, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO THE GREEN POINT SAVINGS BANK, NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT ADJUDICATION BUREAU, CITY REGISTER OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK Defendant(s). Mortgaged Premises: 116-28 201st Street, St Albans, NY 11412 BL #: 11072 - 44 To the Above named Defendant: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Supplemental Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Supplemental Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Supplemental Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Queens. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. TO UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GEORGE MITCHELL Defendant In this Action. The foregoing Supplemental Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. Robert J. McDonald of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated the 18th day of August, 2020 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Queens, in the City of Jamaica. The object of this action is to quieting title as to any interest in the subject property held by HSBC Bank USA, N.A., as successor in interest to East Brooklyn Savings Bank, Capital One, N.A., as successor in interest to The Green Point Savings Bank and New York City Transit Adjudication Bureau; directing the City Register of the City of New York to reform the Land Records in the Clerk’s Office to reflect that the mortgages recorded June 26, 1959 in Reel 7604 Page 89, Page 470 and October 31, 1991 at Reel 3224 Page 1766 are extinguished and HSBC Bank USA, N.A., as successor in interest to East Brooklyn Savings Bank and Capital One, N.A., as successor in interest to The Green Point Savings Bank no longer have any interest in the Subject Property; directing the City Register of the City of New York to reform the Land Records in the Clerk’s Office to reflect that the TAB liens recorded December 18, 2013 in TAB Violation No. 061-746-291, December 18, 2013 at TAB Violation No. 061-378-736, December 19, 2013 in TAB Violation No. 070-163-134, December 19, 2013 in TAB Violation No. 061185-951, December 17, 2013 in TAB Violation No. 058-092-522, December 18, 2013 in TAB Violation No. 061-063-512, December 17, 2013 in TAB Violation No. 056-741-906, and June 22, 2015 in TAB Violation No. 109-434-638 are extinguished and New York City Transit Adjudication Bureau no longer has any interest in the Subject Property; quieting title as to any interest in the subject property held by Unknown Heirs of George Mitchell; directing the City Register of the City of New York to reform the Land Records in the Clerk’s Office to reflect that the Unknown Heirs of George Mitchell no longer have any interest in the Subject Property; enjoining the defendants from taking any action that is adverse to the Plaintiff’s lien position or its related rights; and such other and further relief that the Court may deem is just, equitable, and proper. The property in question is described as follows: 116-28 201st Street, St. Albans, NY 11412 If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this quiet title proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. DATED: August 26, 2020 Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s), 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100, Williamsville, NY 14221 The law firm of Gross Polowy, LLC and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. 69177 Notice of Formation of Moolah ATM LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/02/2020. 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: MOOLAH, 10420 37TH RD, CORONA, NY 11368. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of Nature’s Best Snacks LLC, Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/16/2020. 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, 139-15 222ND STREET, LAURELTON, NY 11413. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of NY Medical City Supplier LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/08/2020. 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: SHELLA RILLORAZA, 119-35 8TH AVE., COLLEGE POINT, NY 11356. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

The young making strides for the old St. Francis Prep teen researches a cure for Parkinson’s disease by Katherine Donlevy Associate Editor

A young man from Flushing has set out to find a cure for Parkinson’s disease, a condition that mostly affects the elderly. “My relative recently just passed away from Parkinson’s ... My parents described how hard her life was — she couldn’t walk, couldn’t go to the bathroom,” Jaskeerat Gujral, a rising senior at St. Francis Prep in Fresh Meadows, said of his aunt’s mother. But even before it afflicted a member of his family, Gujral already had set out to research the neurodegenerative disorder. “My inspiration for research was my interest in neuroscience,” he explained. “When I was around 12 I just became fascinated by the brain and how such a small organ can do a lot. At first, I didn’t fully understand the brain, so I assumed that it was a simple organ. I was completely wrong. I now realize the brain is a relatively small organ, but it controls several aspects of our lives from movement to thinking.” The 17-year-old is sponsoring a fundraiser in conjunction with the American Parksinson’s Disease Association to help find a cure for the disease. As of Sept. 9, the teen had raised $1,400 of his $2,000 goal, which will be put toward providing education, information and support to those touched by Parkinson’s disease in Queens, as well as to fund scientific research into the causes, prevention, treatments and ultimately a cure. Parkinson’s disease is a central nervous system disorder that affects movement, often resulting in tremors, speech changes, rigidity of muscles and impaired motion. The nerve damage in the brain often leads to drops in dopamine levels and leads to depression, an xiety and weight loss. According to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, only about 10 to 20 percent of people who have it are classified with a “young onset” version of the disease, meaning that they experience symptoms before the age of 50. “Doing research on this terrible disease, I find myself to be in complete sadness constantly trying to grasp the idea that elderly people must suffer from these symptoms on a daily basis,” said Gujral in the description for his fundraiser. Though he is eager to raise money that can contribute to a cure, Gujral said that a major point of the fundraiser is to raise awareness of the debilitating disease. Gujral took his passion one step further and began studying possible medication alternatives for Parkinson’s patients under the mentorship of a clinical neurologist based outside of Chicago. “We’re trying to see if an herb can treat

Jaskeerat Gujral, a rising senior at St. Francis Prep in Fresh Meadows, is raising funds and conducting research for a cure for Parkinson’s COURTESY PHOTO disease. motor and mood symptoms in Parkinson’s such as depression and tremors,” said Gujral. He and Dr. Sachin Kapur have been studying the effects of ginkgo biloba, an antioxidant-riddled supplement from the maidenhair tree, on patients since Aug. 11. “I reached out to him and asked if he was willing to do research with me,” said Gujral. “Over the past year we have been creating an experimental study and trying to find patients willing to participate. He has a clinic so he’s trying to promote research study.” The two have been working together remotely since before the pandemic and started the clinical trials in late July after a patient agreed to participate. Several more patients have since agreed to join in, and the two researchers are hoping for as many as 50 participants to produce an accurate report. Par ticipants ingest the herb orally through a capsule over the course of six weeks in addition to their already prescribed medication. Throughout the trial, Gujral and his mentor conduct two tests on each patient that assess mood change and motor improvement. “It’s been very interesting because I really like neuroscience and research,” said Gujr a l. “ W het her fe el i ng h appy or depressed and hopeless, they rate those feelings and if there’s an increase or d e c r e a s e , we’d s e e i f it m a d e a n improvement” To donate to Gujral’s fundraiser, or for more information on Parksinson’s disease, Q visit apdaparkinson.org.

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Large 2 Family Corner Colonial with 3 Duplex Style Apartments And Irregular Lot. 7 Bedrooms, 4 Full Bathrooms, 2 Half Bathrooms, Hardwood Floors Throughout. Private Driveway & Side Driveway That Can Fit 6 Additional Cars, Third Floor Has Terrace. Close to Shopping Center and Transportation.

This 3 BR, 2 full bath Hi-Ranch has high-end improvements & well-thought upgrades throughout. Can be converted into a true mother/daughter with its own walk-in entrance. The upper level has hardwood floors throughout the LR, DR & BRs. The beautiful kit has Cherry-wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances & granite countertops. Gorgeous full bathroom has floor to ceiling ceramic tile with large vanity. Nice sized BRs with plenty of closet space. The first floor has tile throughout with 3-zone radiant heat floors. Beautiful full kitchen with quartz countertops, under cabinet lighting, instant hot water, rollouts in all cabinets and a full bath. Large Pella sliding door leads you to the fully paved backyard with PVC fencing that is perfect for entertaining. The huge garage has been completely tiled and can possibly be converted to a 4th BR & has a pvt drvwy with plenty of parking on the block.

Welcome to this huge, immaculate, beautiful Hi-Ranch mother/daughter setup with 5 BRs & 3 full baths nestled in the heart of pristine & upscale Rockwood Park in Howard Beach designed with an elegant stucco facade that includes stylish columns & stucco trim accenting custom Andersen windows-all coupled with attractive vinyl siding. This house also boasts tastefully done neutral pavers that enhance the 3 car pvt drvwy & 1 car att gar. *ANOTHER BONUS-NO SANDY DAMAGE!!* The building size is large -27’ X 52.67’. Some of the many upgrades include: Central Air System, Furnace, & Condenser all newly installed in July 2020; Sep outside 1st floor entrance; Heated pool; Custom Andersen windows & sliders; Custom shed with electric; Full PVC privacy fence; Home Security Camera System; Plumbed gas grill; Roof 10 yrs old. This house shows beautifully and is a stunner. Make this your new home!

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Cohen makes a deal to buy New York Mets by Michael Gannon Editor

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Aigner Chocolates celebrates How sweet it is. The community celebrated the 90th anniversary of Aigner Chocolates on Metropolitan Avenue in Forest Hills last Sunday, with elected officials and residents coming out for the milestone. State Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr., second from left, joined here by Queens Chamber of

Commerce President Tom Grech, former store owner Peter Aigner, and co-owners Rachel Kellner and Mark Libertini, was one lawmaker to issue a proclamation. “They’re a true testament for the need for small businesses to be supported by the community. They’ve weathered all kinds of challenges,” Grech told the Chronicle.

The owners of the New York Mets have reached an agreement to sell the club to hedge fund billionaire Steve Cohen. “The Sterling Partners have signed an agreement with Steven Cohen pursuant to which Mr. Cohen would purchase the New York Mets,” the club said on its Twitter account Monday afternoon. “I am excited to have reached an agreement with the Wilpon and Katz families to purchase the New York Mets,” Cohen said in the team’s statement. The price is in excess of $2.4 billion, the highest ever paid for a sports franchise — for which Cohen will obtain a 95 percent stake in the team from Fred and Jeff Wilpon and Saul Katz. The deal does not include SNY, the team’s lucrative cable television network. The Wilpons’ reluctance to include SNY, which is short for SportsNet New York, in any sale is believed to have turned off some potential bidders. Others who have been linked to the bidding in recent months include Queens

native and loyal Mets fan Mike Repole, who is the founder of Bodyarmor; and a group fronted by entertainer Jennifer Lopez and former baseball star Alex Rodriguez. The sale is contingent on the approval of the other owners. The vote will take place in November. Cohen will need 23 yes votes. While Mets fans would be happy if the deep-pocketed financier is more willing to go toe-to-toe with the Yankees and others for high-priced talent than the Wilpons have been. A possible hu rdle that has been brought up repeatedly since the team was put up for sale is that Cohen’s company back in 2013 paid $1.8 billion in fines and forfeiture for an insider trading charge. He was not personally charged. But Cohen also is known to Major League Baseball, as he already is a minority owner of the club. He had reached an agreement in principle to purchase the team earlier this year. He pulled out back in February when the Wilpons reportedly wanted to maintain control of Q the team for a further five years.

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718-845-1136 Mint 1 family brick Colonial, 3 BR/ 1 bath cathedral ceilings, updated kitchen, access to paved pvt yard, pavers front & back, community drive with pvt driveway & 1 car garage, one yr old gas furnace & hot water heater, 7 yr old roof, Andersen windows, ceiling fans, washer/ dryer room. Asking $619K

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PRICE: $2,490/mo. Contact Wesley Antos for more information 347-631-0403

RICHMOND HILL NORTH Beautiful Dutch Colonial Det 1 Fam home with orig moldings, parquet flring, stained glass windows, pocket drs. This home is spacious & perfect for a large family. Charming & a lot of character, steps to Forest Park, buses, trains, shopping, & schools are all nearby. PRICE: $889,000

Contact Carolyn DeFalco for more information 917-208-9176

OZONE PARK Single Fam Colonial home fully det corner property w/2 BRs & 2 baths. The home has a living area & an Eat-in-kit. Nice backyard for relaxing & events. Full fin bsmnt with sep ent. A moments walk to Liberty Ave, multiple forms of public transportation. All within a 10 min commute to multiple shopping, stores, entertainment. Don’t miss the opportunity.

PRICE: $568,888 Contact Anthony Johnson Freeman for more information 310-993-6787

OZONE PARK

OZONE PARK Great income prop, turnkey no start-up cost with a vacant lot in the back, 4 BR apart w/terrace that overlooks the courtyard. Two all-new bath w/new fixtures on the 2nd flr. The commercial is multi-use & ready for business with open floor plan, has new kit, male & female baths, space is also equipped with C/A/C. The basement is fin with open floor plan, washer & dryer & all new heat & hot water tank system. The property is totally ren w/new plumbing, electrical, wiring & new roof.

PRICE: $1,495,000 Contact Rose Deonarine for more information 917-496-1819

Excellent location and condition. New roof, 16-solar panels. 5 air conditioners split. 9 video cameras in the house, 9 video cameras outside. 3 Refrigerators.

PRICE: $679,000 Contact Pedro Duarte for more information 718-848-4700

BAY RIDGE FAR ROCKAWAY This home is in mint condition, quiet block, close to proximity to schools, shopping and houses of worship & more.

PRICE: $1,200,000 Contact Eglon Williams for more information 917-592-2693

HOWARD BEACH 3 BR, 2 bathroom home for sale

PRICE: $729,000 Contact John Dibs for more 718-848-4700

Absolutely Beautiful 1 BR unit located in one of the most sought-after buildings in Bay Ridge. Tastefully ren kit, Large LR & spacious BR containing a custom walk-in closet. Crown & floor moldings throughout. Close to shops, restaurants & public transportation including the 69th St. Ferry & express bus to Manhattan in front of Building. Walk across the St. to the scenic bike/jogging path along the bay.

PRICE: $500,000 Contact Cass Boggiano for more information 718-848-4700

JAMAICA Newly Ren Single-Fam house in the Jamaica Area. Brick & new Vinyl siding gives it an elegant look with a great curb appeal. Each Room is equipped with Sensory Lights & hardwood floors. LR, New enclosed kit, Din Area, & Half Bath. Kit is equipped w/New appliances, tile flrs & an Exhaust ring. New roof, windows, painted insulated walls, Gas fired heating system w/extreme high-power water heater, S.S. appliances, & well-maint Washer & Dryer. 1 Full Bath & 3 BRs on second fl. Attic is completely open for any other use.

PRICE: $620,000 Contact David Owoeye or more information 347-870-7555

HOWARD BEACH Spacious 1 BR 1st Flr Corner Garden Co-op Unit. Convenient to Bus Trans, Shopping, School & Houses of Worship. 25% Down Payment Required. Pets Allowed (30 lb. Limit). Base Monthly Maint $708.15 Month (Includes Heat, Electric & Cable) Parking $35 & AC $35 Add'l. Laundry & Storage Rms on-Site. Flip Tax Applies - 236 Shares @ $40/Per Share.

PRICE: $205,000 Contact Theresa LaBoccetta for more information 347-531-9060

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Contact Indira Persaud for more information 917-509-2874

PRICE: $2,000/mo. Contact Rene Rose for more information 718-810-0293

2 Family home for sale. PRICE: $949,000 Contact Paul Deo for more information 929-400-1063

Great Location Ideally located in Richmond Hill, close to Bus, MTA & LIRR, & Van Wyck Expressway. Single Family (R5 zoning can be converted to 2 Fam) plz verify with an architect. Full-Bath on each floor, 2 BR plus open space attic. Great Starter home after some TLC

QUEENS VILLAGE 3 BRs, 1 bath home for sale

PRICE: $550,000 Contact Valerie Shalomoff for more information 646-533-8142

JAMAICA A large 4 BR, 2 full bath home for rent in a very convenient loc for anyone utilizing public trans. Shopping of all kinds is aplenty in every direction within a few minutes travel & the “A” train is within 3 blocks. Multitude of bus lines on Woodhaven Blvd, one of which is an express line going straight to the city. We look forward to hearing from you! PRICE: $2,900/mo.

Contact Merlissa Samuel for more information 516-712-7801

PRICE: $535,000 Contact Fardeen Hamid for more information 718-848-4700

WOODHAVEN Newly Constructed Multi-Fam house. New kit, LR, baths & bsmnt. Prop features new roof, arched shaped windows, painted insulated walls, gas fired heating system w/extreme high-power water heater, stainless steel appliances, each flr has a sep electrical panel, thermostat- for individual temp control on each flr & gas system. pvt gar & a 3 Car Dvwy. Call today to schedule a showing PRICE: $759,888 Contact Chatter Singh for more information 646-354-0799

Step inside this charming home in the heart of Valley Stream, once you walk inside you will find that this delightful house is incredibly spacious & has amazing historical features that any buyer would appreciate. BASEMENT KITCHEN & BATHROOM HAVE PERMITS MASSIVE RENTAL INCOME POTENTIAL PRICE: $619,000 Contact Crystal Gonzalez for more information 347-449-1644

RICHMOND HILL 3 Bedroom, 1 bath, Close to Bus, Close to Railroad, Close to Shops

RICHMOND HILL Pvt Dvwy, All Brick Colonial Home! The Entry Hall W Coat Closet Welcomes You to The Bright & Spacious LR Boasting Grand Wood Molding. Continue On To The Formal DR Large Enough For Even the Biggest Fam Gathering. The Eat-In-Kit Has Enough Rm For Everyday Dining. A Mud Rm & Half Bath Complete The First Flr. Hardwood Flrs Throughout the Home Which Have Been Covered For A Long Time. 3 Lg BRs Upstairs with a Full Walk Up Attic! Close To Stores, Buses, Trains, Restaurants, JFK & So Much More! You Will LOVE Living Here!

PRICE: $550,000 Contact Tara Persaud for more 718-848-4700

PRICE: $599,000 Contact Jennifer Scala for more information 917-796-5251

EAST FLATBUSH

OZONE PARK

DEVELOPMENT SITE in a busy area of E. Flatbush Block 4893 Lot 0050 & Block 4893 Lot 0051 Both Lots size 40 x 100: 5,000 sq ft buildable: Zoning R5 The flr area ratio (FAR) of 1.25 typically produces three-& four-story attac houses & small apart houses. With a height limit of 40 feet, R5 districts provide a transition between lower- & higher-density neighborhoods & are widely mapped in Brooklyn. PRICE: $1,399,000

Move right into the beautiful Single-fam home loc in a very desirable area in Ozone park. This is a stunning & spacious newly ren prop that has 3 BRs 1.5 baths & includes so many bonus feature such as granite countertops, full fin bsmnt, 2 car det gar parking, tankless water heater, a security system just to name a few. This home is conveniently located near public transportation, shops, places of worship, and schools. A MUST SEE!!! PRICE: $789,000

Contact Sandra Torres for more information 347-432-7696

Contact Rayhan Ramzan for more information 917-200-5341

JAMAICA HILLS Beautiful 1 fam home w/5 full BRs, updated in desirable neighborhood. This 5 BR home features hardwood flrs throughout. Large LR, huge kit & din area, unfin fireplace. Full & fin bsmnt with OSE. Lots of closets. Pvt dvwy with gar. A beautiful front porch w/ evergreen trees & backyard. All info should be verified including but not limited to lot size, taxes. Commission will be paid upon closing. House facing school. PRICE: $925,000

Nice modern brick home about 18 years old. 3 BRs, 1 bath for rent.

S. OZONE PARK

RICHMOND HILL

STATEN ISLAND Renovated 2 Family Home with in-ground pool. 6 BRs, central AC, comes with 24 solar panels, full fin bsmnt, separate entrance, high ceilings, hardwood floors throughout the house

PRICE: $829,999 Contact Nissim Levy for more information 917-254-5420

VALLEY STREAM OZONE PARK