Borough Democrats buck national trend for county, state, federal offices Queens goes to the polls: an overview
by Michael Gannon Senior News Editor
Democratic candidates in Queens appeared to have insulated themselves from the red wave that swept over much of the country on Tuesday night. All figures were obtained from the city’s Board of Elections unless credited otherwise and are not yet certified.
President of the United States
President Donald Trump won a projected 292 electoral votes to 224 for Vice President Kamala Harris, according to the most recent figures reported by the Associated Press.
United States Senate
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) defeated Republican Michael Sapraicone 55.8 percent to 39.3 according to the New York State Board of Elections.
Munoz, Lumarie Maldonado-Cruz, Claudia Lanzetta, Andrea Ogle and John Katsanos.
Civil Court Judge-top five Glenda Hernandez, Sharifa Nasser-Cuellar, Amish Doshi, Peter Lane and Melissa Deberry.
3rd Congressional District
U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-Nassau, Queens Suffolk) defeated Mike LiPetri (R) 51.3 to 48.7, according to the AP.
Surrogate Court Judge Cassandra Johnson (D) defeated Stephen Weiner, 63.3 to 36.3.
Justice of the Supreme Court: 11th District-top seven Alan Schiff, Delsia Marshall, Sandra
5th Congressional District
U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-Jamaica) defeated Paul King (R), 72.7 to 27.
6th Congressional District
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Flushing) defeated Thomas Zmich (R) 60 to 38.
7th Congressional District
U.S. Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-Queens, Brooklyn) beat Bill Kegler (R) 77.5 to 22.2.
14th Congressional District
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-Bronx, Queens) defeated Tina Forte (R) 68.66 to 31.
State Senator — 10th District
Sen. James Sanders Jr. (D-Jamaica) defeated Michael O’Reilly (R) 71 to 29.
State Senator — 11th District Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky (D-Whitestone) defeated Yiatin Chu (R) 53.6 to 45.9.
State Senator — 12th District Sen. Mike Gianaris (D-Astoria) defeated Han-Khon To, 67 to 33.
State Senate — 13th District Sen. Jessica Ramos ran unopposed and got 98.3 percent of the vote.
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Incumbent assemblywoman declares victory Wednesday after a tight race Pheffer Amato bests Sullivan in rematch
by Kristen Guglielmo Editor
Though many in Howard Beach, Ozone Park and the Rockaways were concerned with the presidency, plenty of eyes also were on the Assembly District 23 race Tuesday night as Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Howard Beach) and Tom Sullivan, a retired Army Reserve colonel from Breezy Point, engaged in a rematch.
Pheffer Amato announced her victory Wednesday afternoon following a tight race.
“First of all, I want to thank the voters of this great district for once more honoring me with their support. I grew up here, I love this community, and I will never stop fighting for us in Albany,” Pheffer Amato said in a statement. “This win is a win for all of us.”
camp said, the margin makes it clear that she has been reelected. Pheffer Amato credited her strong bipartisan base of support, labor endorsements and history of delivering for her constituents as the keys to her repeat success.
When the two candidates faced off in 2022, early returns showed Sullivan hanging onto a lead of about 150 votes.
After legal battles and a recount, however, the Board of Elections certified Pheffer Amato’s victory the following January by just 15 votes.
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She continued, “We have an amazing district – we are diverse, we are of all faiths, ethnicities, and backgrounds, and we know how to stand together when it’s important and I’m proud to be going back to Albany to keep fighting for the families of this district!”
While more paper ballots may come in over the coming days, her
Similarly, on Tuesday night, early returns on the Board of Elections website showed Sullivan slightly leading. By the end of the evening, Pheffer Amato had eked ahead. Early Wednesday, with 97.7 percent of scanners reporting, Pheffer Amato had 51.1 percent of the vote, winning 22,416 ballots, with Sullivan at 48.6 percent, or 21,324. Write-ins accounted for 0.21 percent of the vote. By 4 p.m., Pheffer Amato declared her win.
Early Wednesday, before the final results were out, Sullivan wrote on Facebook, “I would like to thank each and every voter who came out to have their voice heard. As we wait
for every vote to finish being counted, I want to thank all of my supporters and volunteers for their months of hard work. Before we make a final statement, we want the process to run its course.”
He did not immediately respond to a request for comment after Pheffer Amato claimed her victory.
The rematch often appeared
Attendees awash in color at Charles Park
by Kristen Guglielmo Editor
For the fourth year in a row, Howard Beach on Oct. 26 showed up at Charles Park for Miles for MBC and Kelly Marie, an annual 3-mile color run that aims to raise awareness and money for metastatic breast cancer research.
This year, $26,561 was raised for Metavivor, a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing awareness of advanced breast cancer and equity in research and patient support.
Metastatic breast cancer is Stage IV breast cancer that has spread from its original location to other areas of the body, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
An estimated 168,000 women in the United States are living with metastatic breast cancer. There is no cure.
contentious. Pheffer Amato, who considers herself a moderate Democrat, has repeatedly claimed that Sullivan would not be able to get his own legislation passed as a Republican in a Democratic majority. Sullivan has pushed back against the idea.
Though Sullivan comes from a
family of military and law enforcement, Pheffer Amato received endorsements from police and firefighter unions. She also was named “Legislator of the Year” by the Police Benevolent Association.
Alternatively, Sullivan had the staunch support of the Queens GOP and Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park). Q
Howard Beach’s Miles for MBC event is organized by Danielle Graziano in support of her friend Kelly Adams Mahindra, a 44-year-old mother and pediatric pulmonologist living with MBC since her diagnosis in 2019.
“We’ve known each other since grammar school,” Mahindra told the Chronicle. “So a really long time.”
Of Graziano’s efforts, Mahindra said, “She really goes above and beyond and gets a lot of donations.”
She said Graziano has already started planning next year’s Miles for MBC.
“Next year, hopefully we’ll get to $50,000,” Mahindra said.
Graziano told the Chronicle that this year’s event had around 100 attendees.
“We had pumpkin painting, a
treat or trick station and over 50 raffles that included Yankees and Nets tickets,” Graziano said in an email.
Other offerings included a pink lemonade stand, a warm up by Enchantress Shane of Rockaway and an MBC chalk design at the start and finish line by Katie Better.
The event also boasted a list of sponsors, including Novack CPA, Mega Contracting and Terp Bros.
Though the event has passed, it’s never too late to donate to MBC research, Mahindra told the Chronicle. To donate to Metavivor, visit metavivor.org/take-action/donate.
“We need to find a cure for this thing,” Mahindra said. “This is crazy, and I’ve known too many young women that are getting it now. It’s just terrible. We’ve got to try our best to find a cure.” Q
In its fourth year, Miles for MBC and Kelly Marie raised more than $20,000. The event is inspired by Kelly Adams Mahindra, fourth from left, who is living with metastatic breast cancer. PHOTO COURTESY DANIELLE GRAZIANO
Incumbent Assemblymember Stacey Pheffer Amato, left, defeated her challenger, GOP candidate Tom Sullivan, for the seat in Assembly District 23. PHOTOS BY PETER C. MASTROSIMONE
Boro voted mostly Democratic — but more red than in recent years Queens reacts after Trump defeats Harris
by Kristen Guglielmo Editor
With 292 electoral votes as of Wednesday afternoon, former President Trump is now president-elect, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in a political comeback that’s divided New York State.
Unofficial election results on Wednesday morning showed that Harris garnered about 62 percent of the vote in Queens. In 2020, President Biden received 72 percent of the votes in the World’s Borough. Statewide, Harris received about 55 percent of the vote according to the preliminary results, and Trump got approximately 44 percent.
Trump is the first Republican since former President Bush in 2004 to get more than 40 percent of the vote in New York State.
In some areas of Queens, such as Howard Beach, residents celebrated in the early hours Wednesday. Multiple people told the Chronicle they heard fireworks following the election results at around 2 a.m.
Diana Castigliano, a retired receptionist, and her daughter, Francesca, a teacher, spoke to the Chronicle Wednesday morning near a Stop and Shop in Howard Beach. Diana said she was “elated for the country.”
Her daughter differed, saying, “He preaches hate and division. That’s not what this country needs.”
Reactions from elected officials poured in following Trump’s victory.
Mayor Adams, who endorsed Harris, congratulated Trump at a press conference Wednesday and wished Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance “all the best.”
“As mayor of America’s largest city, our main team will work with the incoming administration for the good of all New Yorkers,”
Adams said.
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards said in an email that Queens “damn sure won’t be defeated.”
He continued, “Another Trump presidency will bring with it daunting battles over justice in all its forms — from protecting immigrant rights to a woman’s body autonomy to nearly every other fundamental freedom we hold dear as Americans — but they are fights that I know Queens will never back down from. ... Donald Trump has rooted his politics in racism, sexism, homophobia, xenophobia and a complete disregard for the needs of everyday New Yorkers trying to get by and get ahead. His values are antithetical to our own here in Queens, where we have turned the idea of America into a reality. I promise that The World’s Borough will not be defeated in our defense of our values.”
Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani (D-
Astoria), a mayoral candidate, in a statement said, “We face a grim new reality this morning. New Yorkers must now prepare for a full-scale assault on the fundamental values and protections of our city.”
Mamdani said Trump has “shown himself adept at exploiting genuine pain and alienation, only to carry out the billionaire class’ arsonist agenda.”
State. Sen Kristen Gonzalez (D-Long Island City) wrote on X, “We’ve got so much work to do. Last night showed us that sadly, hate still has a home in American politics. It also laid bare many Americans’ frustrations with a cost of living crisis driven by billionaires and corporate greed.”
Gonzalez called for New Yorkers to “fight even harder for affordable housing, healthcare coverage for all, and worker protections. We’ve got to fight hateful anti-immigrant rhetoric and
protect the rights and dignity of every New Yorker.”
Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) in a statement to the Chronicle congratulated Trump on his victory.
“I am very much looking forward to working with his administration and our partners in Congress to bring federal solutions to many of the problems we are facing as a city,” Ariola said. “Together, I’m hopeful that we will be able to tackle issues like the ongoing migrant crisis — especially regarding the situation with Floyd Bennett Field and cooperation between ICE and the NYPD —as well as congestion pricing and public safety, among others.”
Councilwoman Vickie Paladino (R-Whitestone) in a statement said, “As always, my focus is on my district and our city, and I’m excited and encouraged by the re-election of President Trump. ... While this has been a particularly heated and contentious campaign season, it’s time for us all to come together and wish our new president success in doing what our country and our city needs.”
She continued, “We were elected to serve the people, and while we may not agree on every issue, it is our duty to do so with respect, accountability, and dedication.”
Councilmember Lynn Schulman (D-Forest Hills) said, “As a proud New Yorker, and a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I know this outcome has sparked real worries about the direction of our country, especially around social justice, healthcare, and the rights of marginalized communities. These are deeply personal to me, and I will continue to stand up for the values and rights that define who we are as a diverse, inclusive, and resilient community.” Q
State Education Department unveils five-year implementation proposal Regents may not be required to graduate
by Kristen Guglielmo Editor
High school students in New York State may no longer have to pass Regents exams to earn their diploma starting in 2027, the State Education Department announced Monday.
The agency unveiled a $11.5 million five-year plan to the Board of Regents that is designed to promote greater equity within the education system, informed by stakeholder engagement, including parents, educators, administrations and the business community.
It stems from the recommendations outlined in the November 2023 Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures report. The SED’s proposal is still subject to approval by the Board of Regents.
The plan, called New York Inspires, “aims to guarantee that every public school student in New York State has access to the educational opportunities and supports necessary for success in school and beyond,” the SED said. The agency said it is “committed to incorporating additional opportunities for stakeholder feedback throughout the process.”
The proposal features a structured timeline consisting of a planning year through summer 2025 and three phases: instal-
The State Education Department on Monday unveiled its fiveyear plan for new graduation requirements designed to promote equity within the education system.
lation (fall 2025 through summer 2027), initial implementation (fall 2027 through summer 2029) and full implementation scheduled for fall 2029.
The plan is designed to implement four key transformations: adopting a state “portrait of a graduate,” redefining credits to focus on proficiency, sunsetting diploma assessment
requirements, and moving to one diploma.
New ways to demonstrate proficiency may include internships and work-based learning, capstone projects, portfolios, community service and project-based learning. Full details of new credit requirements will be unveiled in 2025.
One Woodhaven educator told the Chronicle said she was interested to see how the new graduation requirements would affect Regents exams altogether.
“I teach middle-school honors,” she said. “My eighth-graders would be delighted to not have to take their Regents exams.”
She said she has had students who do well in class and on homework, but can falter when it comes to standardized testing.
“It’s going to be fascinating to see if overall testing scores go down if Regents become optional,” she said.
State Sen. John Liu (D-Bayside), the chair of the Committee on NYC Education, said in a statement, “For many families, standardized testing is a flawed but objective assessment of student achievement. In following last year’s recommendations by the Blue Ribbon Commission, the SED has laid out a framework for implementing additional pathways for a high school diploma while ensuring Regents exams continue to be offered as a standardized test option.”
Former President Donald Trump, seen here at a 2016 event at Hofstra University, defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. Reactions to his victory are mixed in Queens. PHOTO BY MICHAEL GANNON / FILE
Record-dry October spurs a call for agencies, residents to save water Mayor declares a city drought watch
by Michael Gannon Senior News Editor
New York City Mayor Adams and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Rohit Aggarwala issued a citywide drought watch last Saturday amid what data show is a historic lack of precipitation.
“October was the driest October on record, which has resulted in minimal inflow to replenish the reservoirs,” Aggarwala said in a press release from the Mayor’s Office. “Because of this, a drought watch has been declared, and we must now take immediate action. All of us who rely on the city’s water supply, including 8.3 million consumers in the city and another 1.5 million upstate, must make concerted efforts to conserve water.”
City records date back to 1869.
City agencies have been ordered to update water conservation plans and prepare to implement them, and the DEP is urging the public to help conserve every drop possible. Adams said conserving water will slow the depletion rate of the stored water in city reservoirs and could potentially postpone or eliminate the threat of a seri-
ous shortage.
“By starting to save water now, we’re doing everything we can to make sure that we can water our parks and fill our pools come summer, and to stave off a more serious drought emergency,” the mayor said.
A drought watch is the first of three levels of water conservation declarations by the city. As conditions continue to evolve, the city may declare a drought warning and, if necessary, even a drought emergency, each of which involves escalating requirements to reduce water usage at city agencies and by New Yorkers.
Some simple tips offered by the DEP include:
• Report open fire hydrants and street leaks to 311. An open hydrant can release more than 1,000 gallons per minute, which wastes 1.4 million gallons of drinking water in a 24-hour cycle.
• Don’t flush the toilet unnecessarily. According to the EPA, toilets are by far the main source of residential water use, accounting for nearly 30 percent of an average home’s indoor water consumption. Each flush can use 1.6 gallons, with older models
using as much as 6 gallons.
• Take shorter showers, which can save 5 to 7 gallons per minute. When taking a bath, fill the tub only halfway and save 10 to 15 gallons.
• Don’t run the tap while shaving, washing hands or brushing teeth. Faucets use 2 to 3 gallons per minute.
• Fix leaks. A leaky faucet that drips at the rate of one drip per second can waste more than 3,000 gallons per year, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
• Run the dishwasher and washing machine only when full. Use short cycles if available. Turn off the water while washing dishes.
• Install water-saving fixtures, including low-flow toilets and showerheads, as well as faucet aerators.
• Sweep driveways and sidewalks clean rather than washing them down with a hose.
Additional information is available on the DEP’s Water Savings Tips website at tinyurl.com/37ee2mcj. Q
Upstate reservoirs that provide New York City’s water are significantly below their seasonal levels following a record-setting lack of rainfall in October.
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Democrats can’t live in their own left-wing world
Bronx Congressman Ritchie Torres got it right in a tweet Wednesday morning.
“Donald Trump has no greater friend than the far left, which has managed to alienate historic numbers of Latinos, Blacks, Asians, and Jews from the Democratic Party with absurdities like “Defund the Police” or “From the River to the Sea” or “Latinx,” he posted.
What happens when Democrats pledge to be “progressive” — more like regressive — and support such causes and jargon? In most places, they lose elections. And thanks to their unwise policies and posturing, they’ve now had their worst fears come true, as former President Trump prepares to take office for a second time in one of the most momentous political comebacks in American history.
How did it happen? Go back to Torres:
“There is more to lose than there is to gain politically from pandering to a far left that is more representative of Twitter, Twitch, and TikTok than it is of the real world,” his tweet said. “The working class is not buying the ivory-towered nonsense that the far left is selling.”
Vice President Kamala Harris said as little as she could during the campaign, but she had a record of supporting lib-
eral causes, and people remembered that. Her running mate was just as liberal as she was.
The result? Trump not only won the Electoral College by a decisive margin, he won the popular vote, too.
And look what happened here in Queens. There were only two serious races, though Republicans put up a nominal fight in several more. And in both cases, the incumbent Democrats highlighted their centrist credentials, eschewing the “progressive” label some relish.
In north and northeastern Queens, state Sen. Toby Stavisky (D-Whitestone) faced education activist Yiatin Chu. Stavisky pointed out how she had been the first Democrat in the Legislature to say the bail “reforms” of 2019 needed fixing. She won by about 54 to 46 percent.
In South Queens and the Rockaways, state Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Howard Beach) touted her endorsements from law enforcement and other first responder unions. That support sunk her opponent, a retired Army colonel. She won 51 to 49 percent — a narrow victory, but not like their last race, when she won by just 15 votes.
Elsewhere in Queens, a lot of Democrats who ran more to the left either had no opponent or were in such a liberal
district they could win 2-1 or better no matter what.
But around the country, Democrats have been supporting things like sanctuary city laws, with concurrent bestowing of massive public benefits on unauthorized immigrants; and rules allowing biological boys and men to play on girls and women’s sports teams. Joe and Jane Six-Pack see all that and recoil. They go to Trump.
And that’s not to mention insanity like Gov. Hochul’s comment, just before Election Day, that people who vote for Republican congressional candidates are not just anti-abortion but anti-women and anti-American. That’s offensive.
Now some of the same ivory-tower types appalled by the election results are doubling down on the rhetoric, sounding much like the feeble anti-Trump “resistance” of 2016. “Autocracy,” they yell, “racism, sexism, homophobia, xenophobia.” OK, sure. You said all that throughout the campaign, and Trump ended up winning 54 percent of Latino men and 45 percent of Hispanics overall, for one thing. That’s “Latino,” not “Latinx,” by the way, which makes no sense in Spanish however you pronounce it. Take it from Ritchie Torres. And take the thrust of his message to heart, too, Democrats, or you’ll be in the wilderness for a long time.
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City Of Yesterday
Dear Editor:
Re Stephanie Meditz’s Oct. 24 report “City of absolutely not, Queens says”:
As a Queens resident for over 80 years, I’m angry at the hostility of City Council members and community boards toward Mayor Adams’ City of Yes for Housing Opportunity program. They ignore a grim alternative.
Unless NYC becomes a City of Yes, it will become a City of Yesterday. A shortage of affordable housing will force many residents to leave, while deterring others from coming here.
New York’s current 1.4 percent apartment vacancy rate is the lowest since 1968 (nyc.gov.).
The average monthly rental rate for a one-bedroom apartment in Queens is $2,382, which is 53 percent above the national average of $1,558 (apartments.com). That is insane and obscene.
Soaring rents result from a lack of new housing units constructed. NYC will need 432,000 new housing units by 2032, says the Regional Plan Association (Forbes). But only 11,000 were built last year. Do the math.
Mayor Adams’ plan to overhaul outdated zoning laws will enable construction of accessory dwelling units and bring basement apartments up to code, creating more and better rental opportunities for tenants. Some homeowners fear that new housing will lower their property values. But it’s time to put human values above property values.
All New Yorkers, including Queens residents, face a challenging choice. Do we want to live in a city with a bright future ahead, or in a city of yesterday? There are no other options. Richard Reif Kew Gardens Hills
Red-light law flawed
Dear Editor:
The expansion of red-light cameras throughout the city falls short of what’s needed to improve safety (“Corners with red-light cameras to quadruple,” Oct. 31).
The goal of this type of legislation should be to prevent reckless driving rather than merely penalize it afterward. Why don’t we have countdown timers at every traffic signal? Why don’t signs indicate camera enforcement at specific intersections, as in Nassau County? When was the last study of yellow-light durations to ensure they’re adjusted to the prevailing traffic speed?
This legislation is simply a revenue-generating scheme disguised as a safety bill. Shame on our elected officials for sponsoring this shoddy bill, and shame on our governor for signing it into law.
Shalom Weberman Forest Hills Gardens
Cemetery not sacred
Dear Editor: Re “MTA talks initial steps for IBX line,” Oct. 31, multiple editions: Wow! After another couple years of obligatory bureaucratic phasing, the Interborough Express might become reality. It’s just, the planned IBX service needs a dedicated rightof-way. Conveniently, a tunnel beneath All Faiths Cemetery on Metropolitan Avenue in Middle Village fits the bill. But — didn’t the MTA say in January the required expansion would “disturb graves?” Who wants a potentially haunted IBX?
LETTERSTO THE EDITOR
No matter, apparently. That cemetery is a final resting place for mostly German Americans going back to the 19th century. No Blacks like at the African Burial Ground National Monument lovingly forever set aside in lower Manhattan, saved from desecration by canceling a new federal building. After all, as Mayor de Blasio (at least) once solemnly said, Blacks built this city. So, who cares? Move those German stiffs, unloved in liberals’ history, aside and dig away! Safe to say, the governor won’t have a problem with it.
Edwin Eppich Glendale
Russia freed serfs first
Dear Editor:
Re Michael Gallagher’s Oct. 24 letter, “Slave and serf history”:
Mr. Gallagher is wrong when he states that serfdom in Russia was only abolished in 1917 (i.e., much later than slavery was abolished in the United States). In fact, in most regions of the Russian Empire, serfdom was terminated more than four years earlier than slavery ended in America, in March 1861. (It was ended in 1816 in Estonia; 1819 in much of Latvia; and 1864 in Poland).
Victor Maltsev Rego Park
An Amazin’ year
Dear Editor:
Thank you for such a thoughtful analysis of the Mets’ season in your editorial salute to Team Mets (“Thank you to the Mets,” Oct. 24).
Your acknowledgement of the unique skills of specific players, management’s ability to activate those talents to the best results and the overall synergy of the Mets’ ability to play baseball as a world-class team certainly highlights and contextualizes an Amazin’ season.
Frances Scanlon Flushing
Power of positivity
Dear Editor:
Don’t worry, everyone! The sun will come out, tomorrow. Love, live, laugh and don’t be lonely.
Spring will come soon! Take it step by step. Lean into abundance and prosperity. Sing, dance and cook and inspire!
Someone loves you, maybe many people. Don’t regret; grow and prosper! Sweet dreams!
Eva Tortora Manhattan
Editor’s note: This letter was penned before and is not related to the elections.
Key Club students meet up
Dear Editor:
Key Club is a student-led high school organization of Kiwanis International. As members, students develop initiative and leadership through community service in order to build greater character.
The New York City divisions of Key Club got together for this year’s Fall Rally on Sunday, Oct. 27, to showcase entertaining and educational workshops at which students could
interact and network with Key Clubbers from across several divisions. It was held at LIU Brooklyn.
With several workshops ranging from running for higher office to public speaking, the Fall Rally was an enriching experience. Key Club members were exposed to new ideas and gained insight toward various skills to help them succeed. The event was a great way to meet new people while sharing similar interests. And while that happened, pizza was given!
Afterward, our members from Bayside High School made origami for a fun service project. And in the end, a raffle took place and, surprisingly, one of them won candy.
Andrew Ouyang Flushing
The writer is a senior at Bayside High School and a committee member of its Key Club.
Penny was a protector
Dear Editor:
Daniel Penny, a former Marine, is in court being tried for manslaughter and negligent homicide in the death of a homeless and mentally ill man named Jordan Neely. As reported, Neely acted in a menacing way to passengers on a subway train and Penny acted in a way to protect those riding on that subway train, resulting in Neely’s death.
Now, many of my fellow New Yorkers, especially the elderly, have been attacked when there was no one to protect them. These people truly needed a good Samaritan like Daniel Penny. My heartfelt prayers go out to the parents, friends and relatives of Jordan Neely, but in my opinion, the blame should go to medical personnel who did not properly treat Neely.
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As a senior citizen and as a United States Navy Vietnamera veteran, I feel we need many more good Samaritans who are willing and able to step up and to protect innocent New Yorkers in danger of being harmed. To Daniel Penny, I hope and pray that you are found innocent of these charges.
Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Bellerose
Keep calm and cooperate
Dear Editor:
Everyone who is anti-Trump is upset and saying that democracy is gone, America will fall and former President Trump is a dictator. Give him a chance.
Today is stress-reduction day and all must try to relieve stress by doing yoga, deep breathing, distracting walking, talking to others and praying.
There’s too much rhetoric and this campaign was the nastiest one ever. Now let all try to cooperate and make America great again. Cynthia Groopman Little Neck
Calls to reinstate workers terminated due to Covid noncompliance increase Pols: ‘Bring back our city employees’
by Kristen Guglielmo Editor
Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) is urging city leadership to reinstate municipal workers terminated for noncompliance with Covid vaccination mandates, following recent revelations that she said challenge the necessity of such restrictions.
Ariola’s call comes following resurfaced video footage and past testimony from highranking public health officials that cast doubt on the measures upheld during the pandemic.
The footage, recorded in March 2022, features the then-New York City commissioner of public health, Dr. Ashwin Vasan, shortly after he took office, speaking to a reporter from the Washington Post.
Vasan said, “It was right and appropriate in March and April of 2020 to introduce that guidance, whether it was mask mandates or vaccine mandates ... Those were the right things to do in a time of emergency. I don’t think we are in an emergency right now.”
In a press release last Thursday, Ariola wrote, “Despite this open admission to a member of the media that the New York City Commissioner of Public Health did not believe the city was in an emergency, and thus did not need to continue enforcing mandates, thousands of city workers remained out of a job because of the ongoing vaccination demands from the mayoral administration.”
Ariola said that in fall 2022, during a meeting between Vasan, members of the City Council’s Common Sense Caucus and Mayor Adams, Vasan said he believed things were becoming “less about public health and more about political optics.” She said he was corrected by Adams, who said “the science was on their side.”
city’s former Covid czar, showed the doctor admitting to having sex parties during the pandemic. After the footage leaked, Varma admitted to engaging in “two private gatherings” while he served at City Hall from April 2020 to May 2021.
He said he was “targeted by an operative for an extremist right-wing organization determined to malign public health officials and take down the public health system in America.”
Ariola wrote, “Alongside Dr. Vasan’s testimony to the media that he did not feel it necessary to continue enforcing mandates, but the government felt compelled to do so anyway, we can now see the true charade that was at play during one of the most trying times in our city’s history.”
For those reasons, Ariola demanded that all city workers removed from due to vaccine noncompliance be reinstated.
“The mayor has consistently denied me and union representatives a promised meeting to discuss this very subject,” Ariola said. “Time after time, despite verbal commitments from the administration, we have found ourselves repeatedly rebuffed and delayed by members of Mayor Adams’ staff.”
The city has yet to publicly respond to Ariola’s renewed push, and the Mayor’s Office did not respond to requests for comment.
“We have found ourselves repeatedly rebuffed and delayed by members of Mayor Adams’ staff.”
— Councilwoman Joann Ariola
“Vasan, at that point, did not refute the mayor’s position but appeared visibly uncomfortable at the statement,” Ariola said.
Vasan resigned in October 2024.
Last month, a video of Dr. Jay Varma, the
According to a February 2023 press release from City Hall, 1,780 municipal workers were terminated due to vaccine noncompliance. The other two Queens councilmembers in the Common Sense Caucus told the Chronicle they agree with Ariola. The caucus last month called on the City Council to hold a special hearing to examine Varma’s claims and subpoena him, former Health Commissioner Dr. Dave Chokshi and former Mayor de Blasio.
“The city’s treatment of municipal workers during the pandemic was disgraceful, especially with recent admissions from Dr. Ashwin
Resorts World job fair returns
It’s back! State Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Woodhaven) is once again hosting his free job fair on Nov. 8 at Resorts World Casino, at 110-00 Rockaway Blvd. in South Ozone Park, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Job seekers are encouraged to dress in professional attire and bring multiple copies of their resumé to distribute to potential employers. Resorts World offers free parking directly across from the casino entrance.
Businesses that are expanding, startups looking to build their teams, or established companies struggling to find the right talent are encouraged to reach out to Addabbo’s office for a complimentary table.
“This is a highlight of my annual calendar, and I’m deeply thankful to our host site, Resorts World Casino, and co-sponsor The Queens Chamber of Commerce for their support in creating job opportunities for our community,” Addabbo said in a statement.
“Facilitating employment for individuals is one of the most significant roles I play as an elected official. I urge anyone seeking a job to attend the Job Fair and explore all the available options.”
For more information, contact Addabbo’s office at (718) 738-1111. Q
Vasan, the Health Commissioner, and former COVID-19 czar Dr. Jay Varma,” Councilman Bob Holden (D-Maspeth) wrote in an email. “Mayor Adams claims there’s a staffing shortage, yet refuses to make things right for workers who stood by ‘my body, my choice’ on vaccines. The mayor needs to stop digging in, admit this was a failed policy, and bring the workers back. End this senseless war on our city’s backbone!”
Councilwoman Vickie Paladino (R-Whitestone) echoed the sentiment, writing, “We have long held that workers fired due to unjust COVID mandates be rehired with back pay. The recent revelations about Dr. Varma and Dr. Vasan only bolster what we always knew — the mandates were a farce from day one, and those in charge pushed them solely for political reasons.”
When Adams announced the ending of the vaccine mandate in February 2023, his administration praised its success in stopping the spread of Covid.
“The city’s vaccine requirement ... has yielded significant results with 96 percent of city workers vaccinated with the primary series,”
the deputy mayor for health and human services, Anne Williams-Isom, said at the time.
“There’s no higher priority than keeping New Yorkers healthy and ending this pandemic once and for all. The most important step we can all take is to take the free, safe, and effective COVID-19 vaccine,” said then-Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Melanie Hartzog.
One Woodhaven educator under the condition of anonymity told the Chronicle that during the pandemic, the vaccine mandate “frightened” some school staff.
She added, “It was very black and white. Teachers either loved that it was required and wanted to help keep their kids safe, or hated it and compared it to communism. Personally, I will never regret helping stop the spread.”
In a statement, Police Benevolent Association President Patrick Hendry told the Chronicle, “Ever since we successfully sued to overturn the mandate for PBA members in 2022, we’ve made it clear that the city has an obligation to make whole any employee whose career was unjustly impacted by the mandate. The city must follow through on that obligation.” Q
Students now off on Dec. 23
Who doesn’t enjoy a day off?
When the 2024-25 school calendar was unveiled, there was some pushback from the public at having students and faculty attend school on Monday, Dec. 23, while winter recess begins the following day — meaning students and teachers would have a one-day week.
Last Wednesday, the city announced that Dec. 23 will be a day off for public school students, turning the nine-day recess into a 12-day reprieve. Winter break will now begin on Friday, Dec. 20.
“We know that a one-day week would
not be well attended — so this just makes good sense,” Mayor Adams said in a statement. “Our children’s education will not be short-changed, so we will still maintain the required 180 days of instruction.”
Michael Mulgrew, president of the United Federation of Teachers, said it was the “right decision to give our students and educators more time with their families.”
The effort to get the day off was spearheaded by eighth-grader Isaac Regnier of Brooklyn, who started a petition last year. It garnered nearly 23,000 signatures. Q — Kristen Guglielmo
Councilmembers Joann Ariola, left, Bob Holden, and at right, Vickie Paladino, have called for the reinstatement of municipal workers fired due to Covid vaccine noncompliance. Ariola last week doubled down on her calls following resurfaced footage of high ranking public health officials regarding the pandemic’s safety measures. NYC COUNCIL PHOTO / FACEBOOK
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A vibrant festival of lights in Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill came alive with vibrant colors and celebratory music last Saturday as the community gathered to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, with a lively motorcade at Lefferts Boulevard and Liberty Avenue.
In row one, a girl dressed as Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity who is central to the holiday, adjusts her crown, left; a resident happily receives a plate of free Caribbean food; spectators watch kids performing on
stage; and a group of young girls, each adorned as Lakshmi, pose for the crowd.
In the second row, a woman sings religious songs and plays the harmonium, left; and the event’s organizers are all smiles.
Right, a woman receives an intricately detailed henna design chosen from a sample sheet; and a young girl gets her face painted with a traditional Hindu design. — Kristen Guglielmo, with reporting by Michael Shain
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Cause of blaze inside illegal ADU under investigation, say authorities Two dead in garage fire in Jamaica: FDNY
by Naeisha Rose Editor
Homicide, an illegal conversion and squatters using drugs are just a few factors that could have contributed to the deaths of two people in a fire last Saturday.
Police listed the death of Edward Daniel Jacobs, 35, of Jamaica, and that of an unidentified woman, who were both found unconscious in a garage, as homicides, but when asked to elaborate on Tuesday, told the Chronicle the investigation by the FDNY fire marshal remained ongoing.
According to the FDNY, a 911 call about a blaze in a two-story rear detached garage, located at 172-27 91 Ave., was called in around 6:37 a.m. Twelve units comprising 60 firefighters took until about 7:30 a.m. to get the fire under control.
EMS responded and pronounced both individuals deceased at the scene.
The FDNY said both victims were civilians.
The police said Jacobs lived on the property.
After the fire, inspectors from the Department of Buildings were called in to conduct structural stability inspections of the detached garage and the three-story home, said the agency.
DOB inspectors said the blaze left the garage with extensive structural damage, including charred wood joists, broken win-
dows and collapsed walls and a ceiling.
The fire did not extend to the house, which was undamaged, but the investigators found that home had an illegal apartment in the cellar and that there was another illegal apartment in the fire-damaged garage.
The DOB said the illegal apartments were created without permits or approvals from the agency and both were found to have inadequate ventilation, as well as no second
means of egress.
In addition, the DOB issued Office of the Administrative Trials and Environmental Control Board violations to the building owner for occupancy contrary to certificate occupancy and for work without a permit.
According to the New York Post, the two people who died were suspected of squatting in the garage.
Fahim Shawon, a college student who was
living on the second floor of the home, told the outlet people were always coming and going from the first floor and the garage. He also noted that the night before there were four or five people by the stairs of the home, whom he rushed past. He said he would see needles and smoking at the stairs.
“I used to not even know that people lived in the garage,” he told the Post. “One day the cops came and they were searching for people ... and they told me.”
According to Augrented, a website that provides information on rental property, there had been one call to 311 about housing issues at the property, and the landlord received seven housing maintenance code complaints, most of which were bed bug related.
The American Red Cross of the Greater New York Region said that residents who have been impacted by the fire may call the nonprofit at 1 (877) RED CROSS (733-2767) selecting option 1, for help with recovery efforts in the future.
“Our hearts go out to the family, friends and neighbors of those impacted by the fire,” said ARC spokesman Frederic Klein. “On Saturday, the American Red Cross responded to this fire and worked to connect with impacted residents. At this time, no impacted residents have requested assistance from the Red Cross.” Q
Estate Planning Fundamentals: Avoiding Probate
By Cynthia J. Conza, Esq.
Probating a will in New York is often: (a) expensive, (b) a long and potentially contested Court proceeding, and (c) entirely avoidable with proper planning. You can allow your family and beneficiaries to avoid the arduous and costly probate process in Surrogate’s Court with responsible planning with a revocable trust.
in Surrogate’s Court. By avoiding the delay of probate a revocable trust gives beneficiaries immediate access to assets upon death. A revocable trust also prevents a will contest by an heir you purposefully left out of your will or received less than they think they deserved.
Fundamentally, both a will and a revocable trust are designed to transfer your assets to your beneficiaries when you die. You will also name an individual to carry out your wishes: the executor in your will or the trustee in your trust. Both a will and a revocable trust can be changed as many times as you wish while you are still alive. You also retain complete control over the assets you identify in your will or revocable trust.
A revocable trust can also ensure the inheritances you leave remain in your bloodline for your grandchildren and not end up with in-laws. Similarly, a revocable trust can protect the inheritances you leave from your children’s divorces or creditors. Married couples with taxable estates can also reduce and often eliminate estate taxes with a revocable trust.
However, a primary difference is by putting your assets into a revocable trust you are allowing your beneficiaries to avoid the probate process
Proper estate planning and avoiding probate will have a significant impact on your children and beneficiaries. Please feel free to contact me at cynthia@conzamcnamara.com or (718) 845-5555 if you would like to discuss further.
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Speaker’s Office releases housing plan
Says it is more comprehensive than mayor’s and commits to affordability
by Naeisha Rose Editor
City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams (D-Jamaica), along with other Council members and housing advocates, shared last Friday the City for All Housing Plan, a counter to Mayor Adams’ housing reform initiative,
The Speaker’s Office said the comprehensive housing plan has commitments for affordability.
Adams’ office said City for All Housing is a more inclusive and holistic approach to tackling the housing crisis that does not simply rely on zoning reforms. The Council must soon approve or deny City of Yes, the mayor’s housing plan to increase housing density citywide through new zoning regulations.
The plan calls for making new housing units and homeownership more affordable, investing in infrastructure to support growth, strengthening affordable housing preservation, bolstering the utilization of housing vouchers, protecting tenants and funding housing agency capacity. It calls for large funding increases in a slew of programs. The Speaker’s Office said via email that spending commitments will be subject to negotiations between the Council and the administration.
“New Yorkers need more housing, but affordability, homeownership opportunities, housing security and stability, and neighborhood investments are equally important to help working- and middle-class residents in our city,” the speaker said via a statement. “In order to ensure everyone in our city has safe and stable housing to continue contributing to the strength of our city and its economy, we must go beyond zoning reforms to address all the unrelenting housing pressures that leave New Yorkers struggling to afford finding or staying in homes.”
Without holistic solutions, the city’s severe housing and affordability crisis will only worsen, Adams said.
Aside from Adams, 21 Council members were quoted in the announcement as supporting the plan.
“Taken together, these actions and investments can help ease the challenges facing New Yorkers, allowing our city to become more affordable, livable, and sustainable,” she said. “The Council intends to advance City for All to secure the housing justice all New Yorkers deserve.”
income development units; and safeguarding Mitchell-Lama and Neighborhood Pillars, the latter of which provides low-interest loans and tax exemptions to nonprofits and mission-driven organizations.
“The Council intends to advance City for All to secure the housing justice all New Yorkers deserve.”
City
Council Speaker Adrienne Adams
To further meet affordability goals the Council members want to have set-asides, or units dedicated within new developments in “highopportunity” middle-class neighborhoods specifically for voucher holders or the formerly homeless; support faith and community-based organizations that provide cheap housing units; increase funding for Community Land Trusts; require that some transit-oriented and town center development units are cheap and the affordable floor area is 20 percent of a building with Mandatory Inclusionary Housing. For the latter, there would be no public funding without HPD approval and units would be for people making up to 40 percent of the area median income, as the weighted average.
upgrades to address existing and prevent future flooding and sewer issues, by incorporating stormwater management practices and installing backwater valves, while providing sufficient parks, roadways and streetscapes for the community.
To strengthen housing preservation, the Council group wants to expedite the return of more than 5,000 vacant units via deeper investments into the Vacant Unit Readiness Program; improve the terms of deals with developers who might utilize the Neighborhood Pillars Program and increase funding for that and the Alternative Enforcement Program, to improve housing conditions and preserve inexpensive units; establish the City-State Mitchell-Lama Action Group to stabilize long-term affordability of homeownership and rental units; and accelerate completion of a vacant unit reporting and inspection system for available occupancy.
The Council members would like to bolster the utilization of housing vouchers by expanding access to City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement for youth and people facing eviction without requiring their
entrance to the adult shelter system. They would do that through increased funding and tackling the bureaucratic inefficiencies in the application and voucher management process; increasing normalization of voucher acceptance in high-opportunity neighborhoods; and combatting housing discrimination by increasing funding for the Citizens Commission on Human Rights.
An audit by state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said homeless New Yorkers relying on CityFHEPS face significant delays for permanent housing.
Auditors of the city Department of Social Services, which launched CityFHEPS in 2018, said the agency’s program was plagued by monitoring and oversight failures as costs grew from $365 million in 2023 to $816 million this year.
The CCHR says people on vouchers are facing source-of-income housing discrimination, which became illegal in the Big Apple in 2008.
Unlock NYC, a housing nonprofit, released a report this year that said corporate landlords, who prey on people via scams and steer voucher holders away from coveted neighborhoods while requesting exclusionary credit scores, are the primary drivers of SOI discrimination.
In June, Tony-winning actor Wendell Pierce, who has been on shows from “The Wire” to “Jack Ryan,” said he was denied housing by a white landlord, despite having high income and plenty of assets, because he was Black, reported NBC.
To protect tenants, the Speaker’s Office said significantly enhancing right to counsel; restoring and strengthening the Anti-Harassment Tenant Program with $25.5 million, which was removed from a three-year contract with providers organizations before adoption of the 2025 fiscal budget; and increasing funding for tenant organizing to support groups like Unlock NYC that would provide housing stability.
The Speaker’s Office also said eliminating barriers set by the Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget to hiring and financing approvals; prioritizing resources for HPD; clearing development backlogs; strengthening HPD and the city Department of Buildings’ ability to do housing inspections; and further funding the Department of City Planning would help the agencies fulfill their mission. Q
Based on data from the Coalition for the Homeless, the Speaker’s Office said via email an estimated 350,000 people have been without homes since August.
To deepen the affordability of new units via housing production, the Council members would like to increase funding to the Department of Housing Preservation & Development’s five-year capital plan to support housing programs for people with extremely low and low incomes; NYCHA Section 9 repairs; inexpensive senior, supportive housing and some mixed
To buttress homeownership, the Council group wants to up the funding of legal services for homeowners via estate planning efforts in at-risk neighborhoods; provide aid for small landlords; expand financial assistance for the maintenance and repair needs of existing homeowners; increase proportion of homeownership projects and funding for OpenDoor, a program that constructs co-ops and condos for moderate to middle-income folks; and double money for the HPD HomeFirst Down Payment Assistance Program with expansion of eligibility to include more low- and middle-income households.
To adjust to new housing growth, the Council members said they would commit to significant capital funding for the Department of Environment Protection, open space and street
Map shows street co-names
You’ve got Paul A. Vallone Way, at the corner of 32nd Avenue and 157th Street in Flushing, co-named last month for the late councilman, family man, political scion and superfan of Christmas.
You’ve got Camille A. Ferraro Way, at the corner of 101st Avenue and 104th Street in South Ozone Park, just named for the late longtime teacher at St. Mary Gate of Heaven Catholic Academy.
All over Queens and the city you have an ever-growing roster of co-named streets honoring both public and private figures who left a mark on the community. Firefighters, police officers, civic leaders, accident victims — the list is long and varied. And now you can locate and learn about them all, with an interactive map that marks the latest in the city’s efforts to put data of all kinds in the hands of everyone. It is posted at tinyurl.com/yz5c4rnz. The map has 2,496 entries, according to the city Department of Records and Information Services, which announced it. Biographical information for some locations named for first responders killed on Sept. 11, 2001 is missing but will be filled in. Q — Peter C. Mastrosimone
A housing development in Jamaica.
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2024 Election Day results
continued from page 2
State Senate — 14th District
Sen. Leroy Comrie Jr. ran unopposed and got 99 percent of the vote.
State Senate — 15th District
Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Woodhaven) defeated Danniel Maio (C) 76 to 23.
State Senate — 16th District
Sen. John Liu (D-Bayside) defeated Juan Pagan (C) 79 to 20.
State Senate — 18th District
Sen. Julia Salazar (D-Brooklyn, Queens) ran unopposed and received 99 percent of the vote.
State Senate — 19th District
Sen. Roxanne Persaud (D-Brooklyn, Queens) ran unopposed and received 99.6 percent of the vote.
State Senate — 59th District
Sen. Kristen Gonzalez (D-Queens, Brooklyn) ran unopposed and received 99 percent of the vote.
23rd Assembly District
Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer-Amato (D-Howard Beach) was ahead of challenger Thomas Sullivan 51 to 48.6 as of the Chronicle’s deadline on Wednesday. She declared victory late that afternoon.
24th Assembly District
Assemblyman David Weprin (D-Fresh Meadows) beat Ruben Cruz II (R) 61 to 35.
25th Assembly District
Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D-Flushing) defeated Kenneth Paek (R) 52.6 to 47.
26th Assembly District
Assemblyman Ed Braunstein (D-Bayside) defeated Robert Speranza (R) 67 to 32.
27th Assembly District
Assemblyman Sam Berger (D-Flushing) defeated Angelo King (R) 57 to 42.
28th Assembly District
Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi (D-Forest Hills) defeated Jonathan Rinaldi (R) 58 to 42.
29th Assembly District
Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman (D-Springfield Gardens) defeated Dwayne Moore (R) 86 to 14.
30th Assembly District
Assemblyman Steven Raga (D-Maspeth) defeated Brandon Castro (R) 60 to 40.
31st Assembly District
Assemblyman Khaleel Anderson (D-South Ozone Park) ran unopposed and got 99.4 percent of the vote.
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Assemblywoman Vivian Cook (D-Jamaica) ran unopposed and got 99.5 percent of the vote.
33rd Assembly District
Assemblyman Clyde Vanel (D-Queens Village) ran unopposed and received 99 percent of the vote.
34th Assembly District
Assemblywoman Jessica González-Rojas (D-East Elmhurst) ran unopposed and received 98.2 percent of the vote.
35th Assembly District
Assemblywoman-elect Larinda Hooks (D) ran unopposed and got 98.6 percent of the vote.
36th Assembly District
Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani (D-Astoria) ran unopposed and received 98.4 percent of the vote.
37th Assembly District
Assemblywoman-elect Claire Valdez (D-Queens) ran unopposed and received 98.4 percent of the vote.
38th Assembly District
Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (D-Woodhaven) ran unopposed and received 97.7 percent of the vote.
39th Assembly District
Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz (D-Corona) ran unopposed and received 97.4 percent of the vote.
40th Assembly District
Assemblyman Ron Kim (D-Flushing) defeated Philip Wang (R) 55 to 45.
Proposition 1 — New York State
A proposal to protect against unequal treatment based on ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and pregnancy passed 57 to 35.
Proposition 2 — New York City
A proposal expanding and clarifying the Department of Sanitation’s authority to clean public properties and require containerization of waste passed 61.7 to 38.
Proposition 3 — New York City
A proposition to require more fiscal analysis from the City Council and mayor before hearings and votes on laws passed 55.7 to 43.
Proposition 4 — New York City
A measure to require additional time and public notice before the Council votes on public safety laws passed 57 to 43.
Proposition 5 — New York City
A measure to require more detail in the assessment of city facilities and update capital planning deadlines passed 58 to 42.
Proposition 6 — New York City
A proposal to establish a chief business diversity officer and let the mayor designate the office that issues film permits and combine archive boards passed 52.6 to 47.4. Q
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Park place within the 104th Precinct
Derelict and illegally parked cars crowd the streets, residents say
by Stephanie G. Meditz Associate Editor
As if parking wasn’t hard enough already.
Glendale residents say abandoned and illegally parked vehicles litter the streets, prompting several recent towing operations.
Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) said 76th Avenue is a chronic area for illegally parked and dumped cars.
She posted on Facebook that the NYPD’s 104th Precinct ran a heavy tow operation on Oct. 24 for abandoned and unlawfully parked vehicles on the streets surrounding the former K-9 caterer’s property and “a known bad actor body shop.”
“The towing initiative goes there often. Now that it is in our district, we are making sure that road tow goes there as often as they can,” Ariola told the Chronicle in an emailed statement.
Glendale resident Dorie Opitz Figliola said there were coach buses parked near the Vietnam Veterans Garden during a recent neighborhood cleanup hosted by Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi (D-Forest Hills).
The NYPD had posted “no parking” signs ahead of the event.
“I went down there like a lunatic, and I said, do you not read signs?” Figliola said.
She also said trucks and coach buses park on 88th Street overnight.
Figliola said auto body shops are supposed to place cars in a garage or secured area at night but that “does not happen on 76th Avenue,” referring to East Coast Auto Plaza Inc.
Ariola told the Chronicle that the 104th Precinct, which has conducted multiple operations in the area, said the body shop
Shots fired at a vigil for subway-surf victim
by Stephanie G. Meditz Associate Editor
Shots were fired Oct. 27 at a candlelight vigil for a recent subway surfing victim who died in Ridgewood, the New York Post first reported.
Police said a witness stated that two unknown males fired multiple rounds into a crowd at Fairview and Putnam avenues. They then fled northbound on foot on Fairview Avenue toward Madison Avenue.
The memorial beneath the Forest Avenue M train station honors the life of 13-year-old Adolfo Said Sanabria Sorzano, who died nearby Oct. 23.
Four shell casings were recovered on the scene, according to police.
The Post reported that police believe it was a targeted incident.
The event followed several recent young deaths from subway surfing.
Four days after Sorzano’s death, 13-year-old Krystel Romero died subway surfing along the 7 line at the 111 Street station in Jackson Heights. Her friend was left in critical condition.
The Chronicle reported last week that
PHOTO BY STEPHANIE G. MEDITZ
Mayor Adams said the city has a campaign against subway surfing, which is reportedly a “challenge” on TikTok.
Six young people died subway surfing so far this year.
“Adolfo was a child full of life, with dreams and hopes, and his passing has left a void that is impossible to fill,” his mother, Milene Sorzano, said on a GoFundMe page to cover his funeral expenses. “I ask you with all my heart to help us say goodbye to him with the dignity he deserves.”
leaves cars on the street often.
She said the precinct receives regular calls and complaints from area residents about the issue.
East Coast Auto Plaza Inc. owner Alex Emil said the body shop also tried to clean the streets — he called 311 to complain about the buses and RVs parked there.
“What happened I think a week ago, cops actually came and started towing all those buses out. And we kind of got into the mix of all this and they started taking our cars also,” Emil said.
ache with customers.”
Ariola said illegally parked cars first receive a ticket and get towed if they do not comply or if summonses pile up. Cars left in the same spot for over a week receive a summons and a tow.
A DCPI spokesperson told the Chronicle that during an operation in the vicinity of 88th Street and 76th Avenue, vehicles observed with violations were ticketed and 14 vehicles were towed.
The tows were in addition to the 603 vehicles that the 104th Precinct already had removed so far this year.
Emil said he called the precinct and asked officers to visit the shop to discuss the tows.
“Basically, we’re trying to help. We’ve been there for three years, we’ve never had stuff like that,” he said.
Emil also proposed turning 76th Avenue into a one-way street.
“The problem was that particular street itself is a headache because everyone’s using it for commercial purposes. This is like a bridge to go from one side to another because if you drive from 88th Street toward 76th, it takes you straight to Home Depot,” he said.
“It’s just disheartening what’s going on.”
— Dorie Opitz Figliola, Glendale native
Asked if the shop’s cars were parked on the street, he said, “Of course.”
The shop has a contract with Geico and Progressive, Emil said, and when they send customers’ cars there, there is “no place to put them.” He said the shop has its own yard, but it is full.
“Nobody came to us, nobody told us, ‘Guys, cars have to be moved,’ nothing,” Emil said. “They just came and started towing everything and they caused a lot of head-
“It’s hard to drive, I understand. I understand how people feel,” Emil continued. “We try to help, but at the end of the day, they can’t just come and start sweeping all the cars just because somebody complained without telling us what the story [is] there.” Officers also make use of boots and barnacles, or devices placed on the front windshield of illegally parked vehicles.
“I’ve lived here all my life. I’m active in the community and it’s just disheartening what’s going on,” Figliola said of the illegal parking. “They have zero respect.”
The 104th Precinct also towed abandoned vehicles near PS 68 and along Fresh Pond Road and Myrtle Avenue, both on the border of Ridgewood and Glendale, and Principe Park in Maspeth, Councilman Bob Holden (D-Maspeth) posted on Facebook last week. Q
Free mammograms in R. Hill
The American-Italian Cancer Foundation and Councilmember Lynn Schulman (D-Forest Hills) are joining together to bring a free mammogram bus to the Sikh Cultural Society, at 95-30 118th St. in Richmond Hill, on Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There are no co-pays and deductibles are waived. Uninsured patients are welcome.
To receive a mammogram, one must be a woman between the ages of 40 and 79, currently living in New York City, who has not had the exam done in the past 12 months.
According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer accounts for 30 percent of all new female cancers each year. It estimates that in 2024, about 310,720 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that women who are 40 to 74 years old and are at average risk for breast cancer get a mammogram every two years.
To schedule an appointment, call (718) 544-8800. Q — Kristen Guglielmo
Police said shots were fired Oct. 27 at Fairview and Putnam avenues, the site of a memorial for Adolfo Said Sanabria Sorzano.
The NYPD’s 104th Precinct and Traffic Enforcement Division towed 14 vehicles in Glendale last week, including some from East Coast Auto Plaza Inc. on 76th Avenue. PHOTO COURTESY NYC COUNCIL
Sign up for Medicare Part B online, by fax
or by mail
by BJ Jarrett
RIGHT PLACE,
had to say about our team:
Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period is underway through Dec. 7. This is an annual opportunity for people with Medicare to review their coverage and, if needed, make changes to their plans.
If you already have Medicare Part A and want to sign up for Part B, you don’t have to wait for open enrollment. (Learn more about the various parts at tinyurl.com/ yuzshtwr.)
If you are age 65 or older and would like to enroll in Part B during a Special Enrollment Period because your employer group health plan is ending or ended within the last 8 months, please visit our Sign up for Part B only webpage
You can complete your Medicare Part B Enrollment online. You will electronically sign the online application, so you will need to provide an email address.
If you prefer, you can fax or mail the completed forms — CMS-40B Application for Enrollment in Medicare — Part B (Medical Insurance) and CMS-L564 Request for Employment Information — to your local Social Security office (ssa.gov/locator).
Be sure to carefully read the instructions on the forms. Your Part B application may be delayed or rejected if you submit incorrect or incomplete documentation.
When completing the application:
You should state, “I want Part B coverage to begin (MM/YY)” in the remarks section of the online or paper CMS-40B form with the month and year you want your Part B to start.
You will need to submit documentation verifying that you have or had coverage through a group health plan within the last 8 months through your or your spouse’s current employment. Fax, mail, or upload and attach one of the following documents:
• Income tax returns that show health insurance premiums paid.
W• Health insurance cards with a policy effective date.
• Explanations of benefits paid by a group health plan.
• Statements or receipts that reflect payment of health insurance premiums.
Once your Part B application is processed, you’ll get a new Medicare card in the mail. The Part B premium will be deducted automatically from your Social Security benefit. If you don’t receive Social Security, you’ll get a bill from Medicare.
Where to find more information
For more information, read our How to Apply for Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) During Your Special Enrollment Period factsheet. Call us at 1 (800) 772-1213, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., with your Part B enrollment questions.
hile Part A does not generally have a monthly premium, most beneficiaries pay a standard Part B premium, as well as other costs.
• W-2s reflecting pre-tax medical contributions.
• Pay stubs that reflect health insurance premium deductions.
To learn more about Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period (Oct. 15-Dec. 7) or if you have other Medicare questions, visit Medicare.gov or call 1 (800) MEDICARE (633-4227). Please let your friends and loved ones know about the online, fax, and mail options for signing up for Medicare Part B. P BJ Jarrett is the Acting Deputy Associate Commissioner of the Social Security Administration.
IBD issues: Crohn’s disease and colitis explained
Inflammatory bowel disease affects between 2.4 and 3.1 million people across the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Data from a U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey showed 1 percent of U.S adults may have diagnosed IBD. Also, the National Institutes of Health report an estimated 322,600 Canadians were living with IBD in 2023. Canada has one of the highest rates of IBD in the world.
The Mayo Clinic notes that IBD refers to disorders involving chronic inflammation of tissues in the digestive tract. The two most common types of IBD include ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Both diseases typically develop in teenagers and young adults, although they can occur at any age. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease affect men and women equally, and symptoms are very similar. Understanding the differences between colitis and Crohn’s can direct people to the best courses of treatment for their ailments.
Crohn’s disease
Crohn’s disease is characterized by inflammation of the lining of the digestive tract, anywhere from the mouth to the anus. However, the small intestine is most often affected. According to UCLA
Health, when a person has Crohn’s disease, there are healthy parts of tissue mixed in between inflamed areas. Because Crohn’s disease affects more of the GI tract, WebMD says doctors may see sores in the mouth, on the lips or tongue, or even anal tears and rectal infections.
Ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis is a form of IBD that is limited to the colon. It affects the inner most lining of the colon, while Crohn’s disease can occur in all of the layers of the bowel walls. With colitis, there are no healthy areas of tissue in the colon between inflamed spots; the inflammation is continuous.
Diagnosis
Doctors use various tests to diagnose IBD. A colonoscopy checks the large intestine. A sigmoidoscopy examines only the lower part of the large intestines, while an esophagogastroduodenoscopy checks the lining of the esophagus, stomach and the duodenum. Additional testing may be used to examine the small intestine or bile and pancreatic ducts, says WebMD. Even after various imaging tests, doctors still may be unsure if Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis is responsible for symptoms.
Scientists are working to improve blood tests to help diagnose ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s. These tests check levels of certain antibodies found in blood. Most often people with ulcerative colitis have the pANCA (perinuclear antineutrophil) antibody present, while those with Crohn’s disease have the ASCA (anti-Saccharomyces Cerevisiae) antibody present. These tests are not always accurate, so other diagnostic criteria should be used.
Treatment
The goal of IBD treatments is to reduce the inflammation that triggers symptoms. Anti-inflammatory drugs
While they share certain characteristics, there are some differences between Crohn’s disease and colitis.
often are the first step in the treatment of IBD as well as immune system suppressors. The Mayo Clinic says biologics are a newer category of therapy for IBD, and are aimed at neutralizing proteins in the body that are causing inflammation. When dietary changes and medication are not completely effective for IBD, doctors may suggest surgery. The Mayo Clinic says up to two-thirds of people with Crohn’s disease will require at least
one surgery in their lifetime. The damaged portion of the digestive tract is removed and then the healthy sections are joined together. Surgery for ulcerative colitis may include removing the entire colon and rectum and using an internal pouch for bowel movements. Inflammatory bowel diseases can affect people in many ways and require treatment to restore quality of life. P — Metro Creative Connection
by Mark Lord
If you were to ask performing artists in New York City to name the most challenging aspects of pursuing their careers here, one likely answer would be the lack of sufficient affordable rehearsal space.
In response to this shortage, the CUNY Dance Initiative was formed 10 years ago, and now, to mark the anniversary, a celebration will be held by the Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College Nov. 16 at 7 p.m.
Since 2014, the organization has granted more than 11,000 hours of studio and stage time to over 200 choreographers and dancers. Past beneficiaries will provide the entertainment for the upcoming gala event.
According to Alyssa Alpine, the initiative’s director, a pilot program was set up in 2013 at four campuses
Hot steps will highlight CUNY program’s 10th anniversary gala
of the City University of New York, including two in Queens, Queens College and LaGuardia Community College, as well as City College of New York and Kingsborough Community College in Brooklyn.
The program led to a formal launch the following year.
Today, the initiative is represented at 13 CUNY colleges across the five boroughs, including all four in Queens, with Queensborough Community College and York College joining the original two
from the borough.
“For us to step in to help grease the wheels is really important,” Alpine said.
Alpine explained that the initiative provides funding to both artists and the host colleges, which give the performers free rehearsal space, for which they receive honorariums to help offset expenses.
Over the past decade, in addition to facilitating more than 200 residencies for artists, the program has sponsored instruction for over 5,000 CUNY students and attracted more than 20,000 New Yorkers to performances at CUNY arts centers, Alpine said.
“We do an open call for applications for residencies for artists each year,” she said. There were 245 applications for 24 residencies for the 2025 fiscal year, she said.
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Bodine Castle could not survive the siege of modernity
by Ron Marzlock Chronicle Contributor
John Bodine was born in upstate New York on Sept. 7. 1809, according to New Paltz Dutch Reform Church records. His wife, Mary Polly Bodine, was 10 years older than him, having been born in 1799. She bore him a son, Mordaunt, on Aug. 3, 1835.
John Bodine made a fortune in the wholesale grocery business located at 77 Dey St. and 196 Chambers St. in Manhattan, exporting provisions to Cuba.
The fanciful Bodine Castle at 43-16 Vernon Blvd. in Long Island City, as it looked in 1933.
In 1853 with his excessive wealth, John Bodine built a real castle at what was later numbered 43-16 Vernon Blvd. He ran for mayor of Long Island City when it was still its own city in 1876 and lost. Upon his wife’s death in 1879, he lost interest in the castle and moved to West 25th Street in Manhattan. John died April 2, 1887 at 77.
His son Mordaunt leased the home to the
Young & Metzner paper and jute bag company in 1893. In 1920 he died and his son Mordaunt Jr. sold the home to The Wm. Young Lumber Co. In 1962 Con Edison bought it. It was declined landmark status in February 1966 and quietly demolished on May 11, 1966, without any protest. Today the site remains a Con Ed facility. Q
Gingerbread Players don’t tread gingerly with ‘Hedda’
by Mark Lord qboro contributor
One of the most highly coveted roles in the theater is that of Hedda Gabler, the title character in the 1891 classic play by Norwegian dramatist Henrik Ibsen.
It is that role that is bringing Forest Hills resident Brooke Lynn McGowan to the stage of the neighborhood’s The Gingerbread Players for the first time, with a four-performance run set beginning Nov. 9.
“It’s been a dream to play such a strong female lead,” McGowan said in a recent telephone interview. She added that her goal wasn’t necessarily to play Hedda, but she is thrilled with the opportunity.
“She’s very complex,” she said of the character who is torn between her desire for freedom and her commitment to social appearance.
In fact, McGowan has been preparing for this moment most of her life. She began to take up acting at the age of 8 with classes for young professional performers. She would go on to attend Montclair State University, where she was a theater major.
Over the years, she has been a working actress on and off, but she is now employed full-time by a nonprofit organization, while taking acting jobs on the side.
She was impressive enough at her audi-
tion to be cast as Hedda by the play’s director, Bill Logan.
“She was brand-new to me,” he said.
“And it is one of the great dramatic roles.”
Logan is not only pleased with his choice of leading lady, but with the entire company,
which is rounded out by Mike Miller, who plays Hedda’s boring husband; Rich Feldman, as her former lover; Andrew Dinan; Farah Diaz-Tello; Kim Guarino and Shelia Spencer.
“For some weird reason, the actors are
totally in sync,” he said. “I’ve only had to guide them through nuances.”
Though the play is more than a century old, both McGowan and Logan believe it remains relevant.
“It’s about how women are viewed in society,” Logan said. “I don’t think that’s changed a whole lot. Hedda can’t get past her caste prejudices. That’s her downfall.”
McGowan, who said she has done a lot of research into the character, said, “Everybody has a dark side. There’s a little Hedda in all of us.” And, she added, “a love triangle is always relevant.”
The character’s complexity is part of the challenge in playing her. “It’s easy to portray her as evil,” McGowan said. But there are “a lot of different aspects” to her personality.
While Hedda is known for being manipulative, McGowan said she is not at all like that. “Hedda is so far from my personality,” she said.
As for the play itself, Logan said he’s made “a few adjustments to the dialogue,” adding that it “still plays very well.”
Performances at Saint Luke’s Church, at 85 Greenway South in Forest Hills, are on Nov. 9 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 10 and 17 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $15.
For more information, call (718) 2687772 or visit gingerbreadplayers.org. Q
Fancy footwork will delight at CUNY dance gala
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To qualify, applicants must be based in New York City. Both emerging and established choreographers are welcome to apply.
“There is a need to support New York City-based dance companies in addition to providing opportunities for our campus students and those living in the surrounding campus communities to engage on their own turf with dancers and choreographers,” said Jeffrey Rosenstock, assistant
vice president for governmental relations and external affairs at Queens College.
The companies “can also get to discover Queens and its rich resources and its diverse population,” Rosenstock added.
The upcoming anniversary event will be an evening of dance and live music, featuring excerpts of works created during past residencies.
“We’re spotlighting two of the talented choreographers CDI has supported over the past decade,” said Jon Yanofsky, director of the Kupferberg Center.
Los Ricos will offer a flamenco performance by Sonia Olla and Ismael Fernandez, who will reprise the “palmas” section from “Ella,” a piece created during their residency at Queens College in 2018.
Sekou McMiller & Friends, a force in Latin dance movement, will present Afro-Latin Soul, an exploration of the jazz and African roots of salsa music and dance.
The work was created during their 2023-24 residency at LaGuardia.
“To host this event allows us to show-
case the amazing community of New York City dancers and choreographers who have made CDI the impactful program that it is,” said Yanofsky.
“Dance,” Alpine said, “has been Manhattan-centric. It’s something wonderful to go to a performance without going on a train to the city. We have been attracting audiences on our home turf.”
She said that the program “is the only residency of its size and scope in the country” and continued, “Making use of spaces, staff and the community is important. It gets to the real issue: how can an artist live and work in New York City?”
The 10th anniversary celebration will take place at LeFrak Concert Hall on the campus of Queens College, at 65-30 Kissena Blvd. in Flushing.
Tickets are $30.
For more information, call (718) 7938080 or visit kupferbergcenter.org. Q
Brooke Lynn McGowan will take on the role of Hedda Gabler — one that has been likened to a female Hamlet — in the play of the same name by Henrik Ibsen, staged this weekend and next by The Gingerbread Players. PORTRAIT BY EILIF PETERSSEN VIA WIKIPEDIA; COURTESY PHOTO
Sonia Olla and Ismael Fernandez of Los Ricos will perform a flamenco piece Nov. 16. On the cover: Sekou McMiller & Friends will present an Afro-Latin show. PHOTOS COURTESY THE ARTISTS
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NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT: QUEENS COUNTY FRANK BIANCANIELLO and JOSEPH GULOTTA v. ZDE ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LLC, et al. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated September 17, 2024 and filed with the Clerk of the Supreme Court, Queens County on October 9, 2024, bearing Index no. 715701/2022, I will sell at public auction on December 6, 2024 at 11:00 am in the second floor, Courtroom 25 of the Queens County Supreme Courthouse, 88-11 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11435, the premises known as 25-54 12th Street, Unit 5A, Astoria, NY 11102 (Block: 904, Lot: 1013) and 25-54 12th Street, Unit 5C, Astoria, NY 11102 (Block 904, Lot: 1015). Premises sold subject to filed Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale and Terms of Sale. Judgment amount $1,031,821.72 plus interest and costs. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with the Unified Court System Safety and Operational Protocols in effect at this time. Auction location and time are subject to revision based on Court policy, current protocols and health conditions. Arthur Nicholas Terranova, Referee. Harry Zubli, Esq., attorney for plaintiff (516) 487-5777.
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-AR25, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-AR25, -against- BIBI GOPAUL, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Queens on February 11, 2020, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006AR25, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-AR25 is the Plaintiff and BIBI GOPAUL, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE on the COURTHOUSE STEPS OF THE QUEENS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 88-11 SUTPHIN BLVD., JAMAICA, NY 11435, on November 15, 2024 at 11:00AM, premises known as 9339 205TH ST, QUEENS A/K/A HOLLIS, NY 11423; and the following tax map identification: 10480-29. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE BOROUGH AND COUNTY OF QUEENS, CITY AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 722933/2021. Everett Hopkins, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.
Dynamics Werx LLC filed 10/10/24. Cty: Queens.
SSNY desig. for process
& shall mail to: c/o Kritika Kumar, 8900 Sutphin Blvd., #LL5, Jamaica, NY 11435.
Purp: any lawful.
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR HARBORVIEW MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-5, -against- STACIE C. GRANT A/K/A STACIE N. C. GRANT, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Queens on May 2, 2024, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR HARBORVIEW MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-5 is the Plaintiff and STACIE C. GRANT A/K/A STACIE N. C. GRANT, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE on the COURTHOUSE STEPS OF THE QUEENS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 88-11 SUTPHIN BLVD., JAMAICA, NY 11435, on November 15, 2024 at 10:00AM, premises known as 115-112 225TH STREET, CAMBRIA HEIGHTS, NY 11411; and the following tax map identification: 11306-57. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE FOURTH WARD OF THE BOROUGH AND COUNTY OF QUEENS, CITY AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 722456/2022. Scott H. Siller, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES.
Notice of Formation of KUHINUR JAHAN LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/13/2024. 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: KUHINUR JAHAN, 15123 12TH ROAD, WHITESTONE, NY 11357. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.
The New York City Department of Transportation, Executive and Admin Division cordially invites your company to submit Proposals for the following contract: PIN: 84125P0002
Event Planning Contract (Specifications) available for download free of charge starting 10/23/24.
To access the RFP, vendors should visit the PASSPort public Portal at https://www.nyc.gov/site/mocs/passport/aboutpassport.page
Click on the “Search Funding Opportunities in PASSPort” blue box. Doing so will take one to the public portal of all procurements in the PASSPort system. To quickly locate the RFP, insert the EPIN, 84125P0002 into the Keyword search field. In order to respond to the RFP, vendors must create an account within the PASSPort system if they have not already done so.
A pre-bid conference via Zoom is scheduled for 10/30/24 11:30am.
Those who wish to attend the pre-bid meeting must email the authorized agency contact for a link no later than 10/29/2024 by 4pm.
The deadline for the submission of questions via email is 11/6/24 by 4:00 pm to the authorized agency contact person. This procurement is subject to participation goals for MWBE Goals of 30%.
Any inquiries concerning this IFB should be directed by email, under the subject line “84125P0002/84124MBAD654-Event Planning Contract” to the email address of the Authorized Agency Contact, Kathy Cornwall-Wilson, at kcornwallwilson@ dot.nyc.gov or through the PASSPort communication function. Responses to this RFP must be submitted via PASSPort.
All Bids must be received via Passport before the Bid Due Date, 11/22/24, no later than 11:00 AM.
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, INDEX # 726557/2023
Property: 62-48 Mount Olivet Crescent, Unit 3B and Parking Space 31P, Middle Village, New York 11379, Supplemental Summons with Notice of Action to Foreclose a Mortgage, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for the benefit of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Credit Risk Transfer Trust, Series 2019-2, Plaintiff(s), against Jose Molina if living, and if he/she any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or generally 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; Jose Molina a/k/a Jose D. Molina, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., The Board of Managers of Middle Village Meadows Condominium, United States of America (Eastern District), New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Criminal Court of the City of New York (Queens), Capital One, N.A., New York City Environmental Control Board, New York City Parking Violations Bureau, New York City Transit Adjudication Bureau, The People of the State of New York, The United States of America, and “JOHN DOE #1,” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises being foreclosed herein, Defendant(s) WE A R E ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE TO THE ABOVENAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s attorneys within 20 days after the service of this summons exclusive of the day of service or within 30 days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Sheldon May & Associates, P.C. by Ted Eric May, Esq., Attorneys for Plaintiff. 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, New York 11570. Phone: 516-763-3200. File # 39120
QUADRA VENTURES HOLDINGS
LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/01/2024. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.
SSNY shall mail process to: Yuanyuan Yuan, 3916 College Point Blvd., Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.
Supplemental Summons and Notice of Object of Action Supreme Court Of The State Of New York County Of Queens Action To Foreclose A Mortgage Index #: 716975/2018 Reverse Mortgage Solutions, INC. Plaintiff, vs Lucy Radman As Heir To The Estate Of Mario Lisica, Elizabeth J. Geigen Aka Elizabeth J. Krieger As Heir To The Estate Of Mario Lisica, William A Krieger, Jr. As Heir To The Estate Of Mario Lisica, John W Krieger As Heir To The Estate Of Mario Lisica, Unknown Heirs Of Mario Lisica 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, People Of The State Of New York, United States Of America On Behalf Of The IRS, New York City Environmental Control Board, United States Of America Acting Through The Secretary Of Housing And Urban Development, “John Doe” (Refused Name) Defendant(s). Mortgaged Premises: 24-43 157TH Street Whitestone, NY 11357 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 Mario Lisica Defendant In this Action. The foregoing Supplemental Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. Cassandra A. Johnson of the Supreme Court Of The State Of New York, dated the Third day of October, 2024 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 foreclosure a mortgage upon the premises described below, dated May 23, 2012, executed by Mario Lisica (who died on April 5, 2020, a resident of the county of Queens, State of New York) to secure the sum of $938,250.00. The Mortgage was recorded at CRFN 2012000231640 in the City Register of the City of New York, Queens County on June 14, 2012. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed July 25, 2018 and recorded on July 27, 2018, in the City Register of the City of New York, Queens County at CRFN 2018000250765. The property in question is described as follows: 24-43 157TH STREET, WHITESTONE, NY 11357 NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this Foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.
DATED: October 8, 2024 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. 83017
SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF QUEENS – U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff, -against- MIGNON PALMORE FOSTER; GAIL MIGNONE ARCHER, JR.; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS-AT-LAW, NEXT-OFKIN, DISTRIBUTEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TRUSTEES, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, AND GENERALLY ALL PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING, UNDER, BY OR THROUGH THE DECEDENT GAIL PALMORE ARCHER BY PURCHASE, INHERITANCE, LIEN OR OTHERWISE, ANY RIGHT TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO THE PREMISES DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD; NEW YORK CITY PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU; “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #10” inclusive, the names of the ten last name Defendants being fictitious, real names unknown to the Plaintiff, the parties intended being persons or corporations having an interest in, or tenants or persons in possession of, portions of the mortgaged premises described in the Complaint, Defendants - Index No. 718971/2023 Plaintiff Designates Queens County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject premises is situated in Queens County. To the above named Defendants– YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your Answer or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance upon the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the date of service or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York. If you fail to so appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That this Supplemental Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated September 25, 2024. NOTICE-YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME – If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable Phillip Hom, J.S.C. Dated: September 25, 2024 Filed: September 27, 2024. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 107-29 and 107-27 165th Street, Jamaica, NY 11433. Dated: September 20, 2023 Filed: September 20, 2023 Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, Attorney for Plaintiff, By: Mark R. Knuckles, Esq., Of Counsel, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591 Phone: (914) 345-3020
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for the benefit of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Credit Risk Transfer Trust, Series 2019-4, Plaintiff, -against- Lourdes Marie Dorce’s unknown heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devises, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming, under, by or through said defendant, who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, Steven Fequiere as Heir to the Estate of Lourdes Marie Dorce, Ernest Fequiere a/k/a Ernest Fiquiere a/k/a Ernest Figuiere, Commissioner of the Social Services of the City of New York Social Services District, New York City Parking Violations Bureau, New York City Environmental Control Board, New York City Transit Adjudication Bureau, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, United States of America - Internal Revenue Service, Natasha “Doe” (Refused Last Name), John Doe (Refused Name), John Doe (Refused Name), John Doe (Refused Name), John Doe (Refused Name), John Doe (Refused Name), Defendants. Index No.: 725737/2023 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Plaintiff designates Queens County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgage premises is situated. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your Answer or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the attorneys for the plaintiff within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; or within thirty (30) days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York; or within sixty (60) days if it is the United States of America. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $240,000.00 and interest, recorded in the office of the clerk of the County of Queens on July 18, 2008 in CRFN 2008000285943 covering premises known as 21512 Murdock Avenue, Queens Village, NY 11429. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: Bay Shore, New York. April 11, 2024 Frenkel, Lambert, Weiss, Weisman & Gordon, LLP /s/BY: Linda P. Manfredi Attorneys for Plaintiff 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, New York 11706 (631) 969-3100 Our File No.: 01-095958-F00
B SPORTS EAT
by Lloyd Carroll Chronicle Contributor
LA 2, NY 0
You could not blame the Los Angeles Dodgers if, on their flight back to LA after beating the Yankees in that error-filled, perfect-for-Halloween Game 5 of the World Series, they broke into a beery chorus of “New York, New York.” The Dodgers, of course, defeated the Mets in six games in the National League Championship Series the prior week.
Mets fans can commiserate with their Yankees counterparts when it comes to Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman. For years, Mets fans had to endure watching Freeman terrorize their team with big hits when he was a member of the Atlanta Braves. Freeman showed he did not play favorites when it came to the boroughs because he was as dangerous, if not more so, in the Bronx as he was in Queens for so many years. He hit four home runs and drove in a dozen runs as he was named the MVP of the 2024 World Series.
The Dodgers are clearly the best team in baseball, and they were far from being at full strength during the playoffs. They were without top starting pitchers Clayton Kershaw, Tony Gonsolin and Tyler Glasnow, who were not on the Dodgers’ roster because they were injured. There is a good chance the Dodgers would have swept both NYC teams if they were healthy.
Yankees outfielder Juan Soto de facto became
a free agent as soon as the last out was recorded in the World Series. Instead of simply saying, “I enjoyed my special year with the Yankees, and I hope to return, but I would be cheating myself if I did not test the free agent market,” Soto stated he is open to joining any of Major League Baseball’s 30 teams if the price is right.
I know Soto’s agent is tough-as-nails Scott Boras, but Boras is Pete Alonso’s agent as well.
To his credit, Alonso has spoken of his desire to finish his career as a Met, and how much he enjoys it here. He has also spoken of how his grandparents lived in Queens, and loved it, after they emigrated from Spain.
The worst moment during the World Series came during Game 4 when a pair of hooligan Yankees fans, Austin Capobianco and John Peter, tried to prevent Dodgers rightfielde r Mookie Betts from catching a foul ball. As seen on camera, Capobianco tried to grab Betts’ glove, while Peter held down his wrist. Betts was lucky he was not injured. Both clowns should have been arrested and prosecuted. Instead, they were escorted out of the game and interviewed by ESPN at a nearby tavern. If the Yankees had miraculously rallied to win the World Series, I am afraid these guys would be revered the way Mets fans will forever salute Grimace an d “OMG” for their team’s success in 2024. Q
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