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vants acting as additional eyes and ears, helping our HOME-STAT teams further target their outreach and meet people where they are, we remain squarely focused on taking this progress further,” said Department of Social Services Commisioner Steven Banks. Despite the initiative’s good intentions, some elected off icials and activists remain apprehensive. “It is unclear to me how this solves the problem,” said Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi (D-Forest Hills). “As elected officials, we should be listening to the advocates on the ground who see the human impacts of this crisis every day and implement the solutions they are calling for.” Among such advocates, the Coalition for the Homeless has been working for over 35 years to implement cost-effective strategies for combating the homelessness crisis in New York City. Policy Director Giselle Routhier is unconvinced that Outreach NYC wasn’t created for appearance purposes. “The Mayor’s grand outreach plan is to implement mass surveillance of homeless New Yorkers, without necessary additional investments in real solutions like housing or lowthreshold shelters,” Routhier said in a prepared response statement. “This is not a plan to ‘help’ anyone. It is a chilling and counter-productive plan to try to drive the problem out of sight.” Q

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Sex-assault case ups shelter tension Mayor weighs in on man charged with grabbing child in laudromat by Michael Shain

community to make sure people feel safe,” he said. “That didn’t happen here and we have to “Unacceptable” is what Mayor de Blasio is calling the case of a homeless shelter resi- fix that now.” Olivo was arrested last month after being dent arrested last month in the alleged sex identified by Special Victims Unit cops, abuse of a 3-year-old Woodhaven boy. Confronted by a member of Community who recognized him from a surveillance Board 9 at the mayor’s town hall last week in tape recorded in a laundromat on Jamaica Jamaica, de Blasio heard for the first time Avenue. Initial charges of endangering the welfare about Luis Olivo, the 63-year-old homeless man living at the recently opened 101st Ave- of a child, a misdemeanor, were upped last nue shelter in Ozone Park, charged with week to a felony, prosecutors told the vicassaulting a child in a laundromat last month. tim’s mother last Friday. But, after he failed to show up for a court Community groups that have been assured the residents of the 117-bed shelter were care- appearance Nov. 8, Olivo’s whereabouts are unk nown. A warfully screened for rant has been issued sexual offenses and against him for bail mental health probe tried to work with this jumping. lems are up in arms According to over the arrest. shelter and there’s been court records, the “ We t r i e d t o shelter resident was work with this shela lot of resistance.” arrested for a simiter and there’s been lar sexual assault on a lot of resistance,” — Sherry Algredo, chairwoman CB9 a child in September Sh e r r y A lg r e d o, Education and Youth Services Committee 2012. chairwoman of CB In that case, he 9’s Education and Youth Services Committee, told de Blasio approached a woman and an 8-year-old girl outside a storefront church, also on Jamaica at the town hall. “The fears we had are coming to pass and Avenue, offering to administer free blood we are scared more incidents will come to pressure tests. As he tested the 8-year-old, according the pass before someone starts to take us complaint, Olivo pulled the child’s hand seriously.” “There’s no question, this is unaccept- under the table and placed it on his crotch. In a plea deal, charges were reduced to able,” said de Blasio. The shelter, which opened last February, endangering the safety of a child, and Olivo “is not supposed to be an island, it’s sup- served six months in jail. Video from the Oct. 19 laundromat posed to have a real relationship with the Editor

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The mother of a 3-year-old who was allegedly assaulted sexually by a resident of an Ozone Park homeless shelter in this Woodhaven laundromat is fearful for her child after the suspect jumped PHOTO BY MICHAEL SHAIN bail two weeks ago. He has not yet been found. incident shows Olivo offering the 3-year-old candy and a balloon, while his mother was working at a number of washing machines. Olivo then pulls down on the child’s shirt, pushing him under the table where the suspect was seated. “The [assistant DA] told me not to worry, that he wasn’t around anymore,” the mother of the 3-year-old said.

“Then I asked did she know where he was and she said, ‘no.’” A spokeswoman for the Queens DA could not confirm new charges until the indictment is unsealed at an arraignment to be scheduled when he is back in custody, she said. Olivo’s Legal Aid attorney refused to Q comment on the case.

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Resorts World Casino in South Ozone Park, the largest taxpayer in New York State, is closing on $3 billion paid to Albany since it opened eight years ago. To mark the occasion, the casino this week initiated a “Good Neighbor Network,” aimed at helping civics and arts groups in Queens raise their public profiles and raise money. “When Resorts World Casino New York City was in development, it made a promise to be a good neighbor to the Queens community and it has clearly kept that promise,” Tom Grech, president of the Queens Chamber of Commerce, said in prepared statement that accompanied the announcement. The program, to be run by the casino’s director of PR and community development, Michelle Stoddart, gives access to the Resorts World website to dozens of groups including the Boys & Grils Club of Metro Queens; Greater Jamaica Development Corporation; Queens Botanical Garden; Queens Chamber of Commerce; Queens Economic

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Inside the mind of an active shooter Special NYPD training on what to do in mass shooting goes public by Michael Shain Editor

There hasn’t been a random mass shooting in New York City since 2017, when a disgruntled family physician who’d been dismissed two years earlier opened fire inside Bronx Lebanon Hospital. One doctor was killed and five other nurses and doctors were wounded, along with one patient. That is an awkward achievement to be proud of. But when two mass shootings took place in California in the past week alone, two and a half years without a random mass shooter counts as a win for the NYPD. At Christ the King High School in Middle Village this week, the department’s Counterterrorism Division staged a rare active shooter training session open to the general public. Until this recently, NYPD teams have concentrated on offering training to religious and large institutions such as banks, colleges and stadium staffs. This was one of the first times counterrorism talks have been opened to the general public. Under stiff security restrictions — no photos, no recording, no one under 18 — about 100 people attended the session

Monday night. Most had lear ned it was happening from modest notices posted on the Twitter sites of the eight police precincts in Patrol Borough Queens North. “We don’t want our presentation recorded so that any potential terrorist could easily search the internet for our recommended tactics and strategy,” Inspector Jeffrey Schiff, executive officer of the Counterterrorism Division, told the Chonicle. The 90-minute talk, punctuated with videos and PowerPoint charts, was something of a tiptoe through the mind of a mass shooter as well as instructions on what to do in a worst-case scenario. “Why don’t we see active shooters more often in New York City?” asked Officer Stephen Gibbons, a counterterrorism instructor. “I’d like to take some credit for that,” he said, speaking on behalf of the NYPD. The average age of mass shooters is 35, he said, but the figure is misleading. The vast majority are either between ages 15 to 19 — “school shooters,” Gibbons said — or 40 to 44. “Those are the workplace shooters,” he said. Only 4 percent are women and — the notoriety of the Columbine shootings notwithstanding — only 2 percent involved more than one gunman.

Until now, the NYPD limited its active shooter training sessions to vulnerable targets like synagogues, mosques, banks and colleges. This week in Middle Village, it offered its off-the-record USAF PHOTO presentation to members of the general public for one of the first times. “The profile between a suicide and an active shooter is almost identical — with one exception,” said Gibbons. “The active shooter wants to take as many people as possible with them.” The shooters who did not die told psychiatrists similar stories in prison inter-

views, he said. “They all said: ‘I felt invisible, I felt powerless, I felt unloved,’” according to Gibbons. Call 1 (888) NYC-SAFE (692-7233) if you have any suspicions or tips for police, he said. “That’s our see-something-say-someQ thing hotline.”

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Tick, tock. Tick, tock. The clock is running on Gov. Cuomo’s ultimatum to National Grid to end its moratorium on new gas customers by Tuesday or he will start proceedings to yank its license to operate in Queens and Brooklyn and on Long Island. The energy company has yet to reply formally to Cuomo, but National Grid CEO John Pettigrew told Wall Street analysts during an earnings call last week that he had not expected this. “With regards to the moratorium, we don’t think the actions that we take would lead down that particular route,” Pettigrew said, according to The Wall Street Journal. “Nonetheless, this is a difficult and serious issue, and we’re working as hard as we can to find non-pipeline solutions. “We’re currently working through all the different engineering solutions that could be a non-pipeline solution,” he said. “So, for example, as we’re looking at things like energy efficiency, demand side management, we’re looking at things like

The system that will replace the MetroCard will be introduced at the Sutphin Boulevard/Archer Avenue subway station next month, according to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Earlier this year, the contactless One Metro New York system became operational in select Manhattan and Brooklyn subway stations. In an MTA press release on Nov. 12, MTA Chief Revenue Officer Al Putre announced the next phase of the OMNY expansion to more than 40 subway stations will include the first in Queens next month. The system is activated by certain credit and debit cards. The station serves the E, J, and Z lines. “I think we want to hit some of our heaviest stations so we get the most usage and transfer points,” said Putre over the summer, discussing which stations will become OMNY equipped next. The Sutphin Boulevard station fits the bill. According to the MTA’s most recent ridership data, it was Queens’ sixth-busiest station in 2018 with more than seven million riders.

National Grid has until Tuesday to respond to Gov. Cuomo’s threat. PHOTO BY MICHAEL SHAIN compressed natural gas, vaporization, increased capacity on our [liquefied natural gas] facilities ... Ultimately, our objective is to be able to serve the customers.” National Grid, citing a looming gas supply crisis, stopped accepting new customers last May, after the state refused to approve a new pipeline across New York Harbor. On Nov. 12, Cuomo gave the company 14 days to come up with an alternative plan to supply gas to more than 2,000 cusQ tomers awaiting new service.

The MetroCard’s days are increasingly numbered, with the new contactless technology coming to the Sutphin Boulevard E-J-Z staFILE PHOTO tion next month. Soon, every station in Queens will be outfitted with ONMY readers as the MTA plans to fully retire the MetroCard by 2023. “Our customers have adopted OMNY at impressive levels during the public pilot,” said Putre, in response to better than expected growth. The press release said OMNY surpassed three million uses among 16 Manhattan and Brooklyn stations. Plans call for all subway stations to be OMNY equipped within 12 months and Q for rollouts to happen every month.

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Yesodot looks to combat opioid crisis Forest Hills counseling center hopes to aid Bukharian addicts first, then all by Katherine Donlevy Associate Editor

Opioid deaths in Queens are finally on their way down after a four-year spike, with 49 recorded in the first quarter of 2019 —but it’s an offical New York City statistic Diana Rachnaev heavily doubts. “My take is that less people are reporting it,” said Rachnaev, comparing the statistic to the oftenneglected Census. “No one’s filling it out, therefore you don’t have the n u m b e r s . It ’s n o t a c c u r a t e reporting.” Rachnaev specif ically mentioned the Bukharian neighborhood of Forest Hills where she grew up, a community that has been hit espicially hard by the opioid epidemic. “These families are not going to tell you that it was an opioid issue, and a lot of these families don’t do autopsy because it’s against their relgion.” To combat the opioid epidemic that has taken the lives of Rachnaev’s friends and neighbors, she set out to open a counseling center in the community. Yesodot, directly translating to “foundations” in

Hebrew, searches to heal the root of the community’s afflictions, which Rachnaev believes is childhood trauma, and to reverse the shame and stigma of asking for help. “We’re going to constantly create a culture of awareness so people can ask the r ight questions,” explains Rachnaev. “It hits close to home. It’s so many people who have been dying here in the neighborhood and there’s so many people taking their own lives, struggling with mental health and no one is speaking up because of the shame and the stigma. That’s the culture.” Rachnaev teamed up with her siblings, Daniel and Ilana Rachnaev, as well as Greg McCants, Alan Sirowitz and Andrew Pyo, to break that stigma. Originally planning to open a wellness center for general health and nutrition, the group changed direction when members of the community came to it searching for advice on the opioid crisis and other afflictions, such as mental health issues, domestic violence and eating disorders. The founders, who have near-

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Diana Rachnaev, one of the counseling center’s founders, stands in front of the soon-to-be opened Yesodot headquarters. The center will first open to the Forest Hills Bukharian community members before inviting other Queens PHOTO BY KATHERINE DONLEVY residents in. basis, Rachnaev claims. “There is no cookie-cutter format here,” she said. “There’s different styles of counseling and everyone has a different method that they respond to bet ter. They’re all individuals that have

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Now, in Howard Beach, NY, one doctor is helping local residents with knee pain live more active, pain-free lives. Living with knee pain can feel like a crippling experience. Let’s face it, your knees aren’t as young as you used to be, and playing with the kids or grandkids isn’t any easier either. Maybe your knee pain keeps you from walking short distances or playing golf like you used to. Nothing’s worse than feeling great mentally, but physically feeling held back from life because your knees hurt and the pain just won’t go away! My name is Dr. Robert F. Gucciardo, D.C., owner of Gucciardo Specific Chiropractic and Natural Health Center. Since we opened seventeen years ago, I’ve seen hundreds of people with knee problems leave the office pain free. If you’re suffering from these conditions, a new breakthrough in medical technology may completely eliminate your pain and help restore normal function to your knees.

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Could This Noninvasive, Natural Treatment Be the Answer to Your Knee Pain? For 10 days only, I’m running a very special offer where you can find out if you are a candidate for cold laser therapy. What does this offer include? Everything I normally do in my “Knee Pain Evaluation.” Just call before December 1, 2019 and here’s what you’ll get… • An in-depth consultation about your problem where I will listen … really listen … to the details of your case. • A complete neuromuscular examination. • A full set of specialized X-rays to determine if arthritis is contributing to your pain (if necessary). (If you have films please bring them for evaluation). • A thorough analysis of your exam and X-ray findings so we can start mapping out your plan to being pain free. • You’ll see everything firsthand and find out if this amazing treatment will be your pain solution, as it has been for so many other patients. Until December 1st, you can get everything I’ve listed here for only $37. The normal price for this type of evaluation including X-rays is $250, so you’re saving a considerable amount by taking me up on this offer. Remember what it was like before you had knee problems – when you were pain free and could enjoy everything life had to offer. It can be that way again. Don’t neglect your problem any longer – don’t wait until it’s too late.

A new treatment is helping patients with knee pain live a happier, more active lifestyle. Here’s what to do now: Due to the expected demand for this special offer, I urge you to call our office at once. The phone number is 718-845-2323. Call today and we can get started with your consultation, exam and X-rays (if necessary) as soon as there’s an opening in the schedule. Our office is called Gucciardo Specific Chiropractic and Natural Health Center and you can find us at 162-07 91st Street in Howard Beach. Tell the receptionist you’d like to come in for the Knee Evaluation before December 1st. Sincerely, Dr. Robert F. Gucciardo, D.C. P.S. Now you might be wondering…

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New research in a treatment called Class IV Laser Therapy is having a profound effect on patients suffering with knee pain. Unlike the cutting type of laser seen in movies and used in medical procedures, the Class IV therapeutic laser penetrates the surface of the skin with no heating effect or damage. Laser Therapy has been tested for 40 years, had over 2000 papers published on it, and has been shown to aid in damaged tissue regeneration, decrease inflammation, relieve pain and boost the immune system. This means that there is a good chance cold laser therapy could be your knee pain solution, allowing you to live a more active lifestyle. Professional athletes like The New York Yankees and team members of the New England Patriots rely upon cold laser therapy to treat their sports-related injuries. These guys use the cold laser for one reason only…

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P The overuse of stop-and-frisk EDITORIAL

ike Bloomberg was wrong about stop-andfrisk, and so were we. The practice of police accosting people on the street, questioning them and patting them down was used far too often, and while we don’t think the issue was as clear-cut as some critics said, its benefits were not worth the costs. The worst of the costs were the damage the overuse of stop-and-frisk did to innocent people, mostly young black and Hispanic men, who were the main targets of the practice. The reason for that was the sad fact that young black and Hispanic men commit the vast majority of violent crime in the city, specifically more than 90 percent of all homicides. The main goal of stop-and-frisk was to get guns off the street, so it seemed only natural that proportionately more blacks and Hispanics would be subjected to it than whites or Asians. But the fact is that the vast majority of those patted down were not guilty of anything. And that understandably fueled resentment against the NYPD among many in the minority community, which already had good historical reasons to be distrustful of police. Don’t forget that lawmen elsewhere were

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committing violence against black people on a massive scale only a few decades ago. Black people certainly haven’t forgotten. Nor should they. We supported stop-and-frisk because it seemed to be part and parcel of the historic crime reduction the city has enjoyed for just about 30 years now. Whenever we thought violent crime rates couldn’t go any lower, they did, and stop-and-frisk was sold as a key element of the NYPD’s strategy. But after it was reduced somewhat near the end of Bloomberg’s last term, and cut dramatically under Mayor de Blasio, crime continued to fall. There were brief spikes, including one in 2014 that seemed to follow de Blasio’s major reduction in stop-and-frisk, but in the end murders have continued to fall. The only thing that’s fallen faster is the use of stop-and-frisk. We hope Bloomberg’s apology, though obviously tied to his presidential ambitions, can help heal the wounds between police and minority communities — with both sides growing to respect each other more. The past should not be forgotten but one must recognize what has changed in order to move forward.

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redit Councilman Eric Ulrich, for one, with calling it right about the new homeless shelter for men in Ozone Park: “Housing single adult men near a school is a recipe for disaster and threatens the safety of our children.” But it wasn’t even a child going to school who became the first victim of an alleged sex attack by a resident of the shelter on 101st Avenue. Instead it was a 3-year-old boy sitting in the Woodhaven laundromat where his mother works. The community was promised the men at the shelter would be screened for sex offenses before they were placed there. That was false.

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and plane, an N/W extension would provide service to communities between points A and B. With this subway extension, Astoria Heights, Ditmars, Rikers Island and East Elmhurst will be less dependent on cars and buses, benefiting the environment. I hope that our state elected officials will take another look at the LaGuardia AirTrain project and redirect its funding toward a subway to the airport extension. Sergey Kadinsky Fresh Meadows

Queens on big screen Dear Editor: Re David Russell’s feature story “The borough’s memorable movie moments,” 41st Anniversary Edition, Nov. 14: I enjoyed your 41st anniversary supplement, particularly David Russell’s piece on

The suspect was charged with sexually assaulting an 8-yearold girl in 2012. He pleaded that down to endangering the welfare of a child and got six months in jail. This time, he skipped court and is on the lam. It’s too bad the community was misled about who would be placed in the shelter it opposed. It’s too bad the suspect wasn’t held on bail. It’s too bad a lot of suspects who commit other crimes against children won’t be held on bail thanks to the “reforms” kicking in Jan. 1. It’s too bad our policy makers don’t use more common sense when it comes to the laws they pass and the facilities they allow in our communities.

Queens’ movie history. But he omitted an important part of it. Russell noted that director Alfred Hitchcock shot scenes for 1951’s “Strangers on a Train” at Forest Hills Stadium. But he ignored another Hitchcock classic, “The Wrong Man” (1956), shot almost entirely in Queens. Henry Fonda played real-life musician Manny Balestrero, who was falsely accused of robbery and later exonerated by Queens District Attorney Frank Hogan (Anthony Quayle). Hitchcock filmed many scenes in Jackson Heights, including at the Roosevelt Ave. subway station, the court house at Catalpa Avenue and 64th Street, and a jail when Fonda enacted a scene in a cell. This prompted a real inmate to yell: “What did they get you for, Henry?” Russell, in his lead, said that the movies’ golden age lacked CGI. But it had its own form of CGI — Creativity, Genius, Imagination. Those qualities are lacking from today’s flood

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Dear Editor: I noticed that the McDonald’s in Howard Beach on Cross Bay Boulevard has the temerity to declare for itself the right to be equal to the United States by displaying their flag on an equal level and size with the Stars and Stripes. It must have 30 flags flapping in the wind. No one has anointed this McDonald’s a nation yet, as far as I know. The U.S. flag should not be used as a commercial tool for McChicken. Ray Hackinson Ozone Park

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Dear Editor: On Nov. 22, 1963 in Dallas, Texas, President John F. Kennedy, the first Roman Catholic to be ever elected, was shot and killed, assassinated as he rode with his wife, Jackie, and Texas Gov. John Connelly and his wife, Nellie, in a motorcade driving along the city’s streets. Kennedy’s sudden and tragic death at the hands of Lee Harvey Oswald plunged our nation and the world into days of shock, mourning and outrage. Leaders from all over the world, from kings to queens, from prime ministers to presidents, came to Washington, DC for the state funeral to pay their respects to our slain president. Who could ever forget that poignant moment when John Kennedy Jr., who was only 3 years old, stood alongside his mother with his sister, Caroline, and saluted his father’s casket as it was borne down Pennsylvania Avenue? That moment brought tears to the eyes of everybody who was present as well as the millions of people watching the funeral service in our country and around the world. Fifty-six years have passed since that tragic, awful day in Dallas. Today our nation is still the greatest place in the world to live, but it has many issues that still affect our quality of life, which need to be addressed and solutions found for by our Congress. What would President Kennedy have done for our nation, had he not been killed ? He was an energetic, dynamic person who had so much potential for the future of our nation. Sadly, he was never able to complete his goals and dreams for Americans,

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of franchise films. But they sparkled in the many movies I saw at the Lowe’s Valencia in Jamaica and RKO Keith’s in Flushing. Those theaters were glittering palaces where people viewed films on big screens, not small phones. Richard Reif Kew Gardens Hills

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911 texting service slated for summer Technology is part of a system that will ‘essentially be the future’: pol by David Russell Associate Editor

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Liberty Ave. walk-through On Liberty Avenue last week, an unusual scene unfolded under the elevated subway line. A group of high-ranking police officials from South Queens — accompanied by several elected officials and managers from the Department of Transportation — walked down the street, slowly, pointing upward and talking to each other over the rumbling trains. Passersby getting off the train or walking home from shopping couldn’t tell right away what was going on. Capt. John Costello, above, second from left, the newly installed commanding officer of the 106th Precinct, organized the Nov. 13

walk-through of the area near the 80th Street subway stop which has been a flashpoint in the neighborhood due to several robberies and a violent attack on two Bangladeshi men earlier this month. Among the problems, said Kenichi Wilson, head of Community Board 9, is that the new LED lights installed last year by the DOT on Liberty Avenue are “all focused on the street. The sidewalks are now dark.” A mobile command vehicle and temporary lighting were stationed near the subway stop last week. “But the NYPD is trying come up with a more permanent fix,” Wilson said. — Michael Shain

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The casino is undergoing a major expansion in anticipation of getting a new license. It has invested $400 million in a new hotel with 400 rooms, new restaurants and conference facilities. Construction is set to be completed by the summer. Once completed, the hotel will also serve as the new grand entrance to the casino. “This ambitious development illustrates Resorts World New York City’s long-term commitment to, and belief in, Queens,” said Seth Bornstein, executive director of the Queens Economic DevelQ opment Corp.

continued from page 4 jobs it provides. The ad is slated to air for the next three weeks on cable and broadcast TV in New York City and its surrounding suburbs, as well as Albany. The video-game casino has been trying to convince Gov. Cuomo to grant it a new license that will usher in fullf ledged, table gambling at the facility, similar to Las Vegas and Atlantic City casinos. Cuomo has yet to say where he stands on the proposal.

Councilman Bob Holden (D-Middle Village) remembers calling 911 to report a stabbing and the difficulty of trying to explain his location. “Juniper Boulevard Nor th and 77th Street,” he said. “Is that Jupiter?” the operator asked. “No,” Holden said. “It’s Juniper. J-u-n-i...” Occurrences like that can be limited with the implementation a new 911 text messaging system, which is planned to begin next summer, allowing users to send videos, photos and texts to 911. It is part of the Next Generation 911 system that “will essentially be the future,” Holden, chairman of the City Council’s Technology Committee, told Community Board 5 during last Wednesday’s meeting. “We should have it already.” The technology will especially benefit hard-of-hearing residents and victims of domestic violence. “They can’t just pick up the phone and call without, many times, being heard or abused,” Holden said. More than 2,000 municipalities and counties in the country have already implemented the system. “For this city not to have it is ridiculous,” Holden said. In June 2017, the city announced the textto-911 service would be available in early 2018, with the full Next Gen 911 system anticipated to launch in early 2022. Now the project is slated to be completed in 2024, according to reports. Suffolk County became the first major police department in the state with the 911 texting technology in October 2018. Nassau County has had Smart911 technology since 2013, with residents registering a profile so operators know who is calling and not having to delay the response.

Text 911 was implemented in parts of Utah in 2015. Reached by phone, Tina Mathieu, executive director of the Weber Area Dispatch 911 and Emergency Services District, said her center was the first in the state to use it. Her initial concern, she said, was that everyone was going to text instead of call “because that’s the world we live in.” There was a public education campaign but the overwhelming majority of residents still call. “I really think that when people are in crisis, they want to talk to someone,” Mathieu told the Chronicle Monday. She recommends calling unless a perpetrator would be aware of the call. “Call if you can, text if you can’t,” Mathieu said. Medical emergencies would be an example of a situation where there would be too much of a delay in typing instructions. “There’s scenarios where it’s OK to text but it’s certainly not the end-all, be-all,” Mathieu said. Mathieu, who worked on the legislative level trying to secure funding for the project, said there were skeptics when the idea was first introduced to the grant committee but eventually it was approved. Every phone user in Utah pays a 911 surcharge of 76 cents per month. She spoke of the stress 911 operators face with things they can never forget but at least they don’t witness them. People will be able to send videos and photos with Next Gen 911, however. While dispatchers can prepare police officers and firefighters for what they are traveling to, she said, there’s no preparing a dispatcher for what they may see. “It’s not going to be surprising to me the day that someone videotapes them committing suicide and sends it in,” Mathieu said. “And that’s what worries me the most about the technology and how we’re going to train for that and handle processing those kinds Q of calls.”

City residents will be able to text 911 in emergencies next summer.

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Jamaica town hall meeting fits the Bill Mayor takes more than two hours of questions at August Martin HS by Michael Gannon Editor

Mayor de Blasio was the headline attraction last Wednesday night at a town hall meeting at August Martin High School in Jamaica, but young Amaryllis Greene, 9, was the showstopper. Amaryllis, 9, who is a fourthgrader at Ideal Montessori School in Jamaica, questioned the mayor on the subways, the homeless and just why First Deputy Commissioner Benja m i n Tucker was bypassed for Chief of Detectives Dermot Shea to become the new police commissioner on Dec. 1. The mayor was so impressed he wondered aloud whether Amaryllis might become a legislator in the future. The event, hosted by Councilwoman Ad r ien ne Ad ams (D-Jamaica), was largely a question-and-answer session. When the mayor didn’t have an exact answer, he had NYPD brass and precinct commanders, plus depar tment heads or their representatives respond. De Blasio generally comes to such meetings bearing gifts for local communities. “You have elected officials who are very, very good at figuring out how to get money from me,” he said in regard to Adams and Councilmen Donovan Richards (D-Laurelton) and Daneek Miller (D-St. Albans.) Two gifts were connected by the thread of the increase in youth violence in Southeast Queens in recent months. “It does not make sense when young people engage in violence,” he said. “This is not how it ought to be.” The mayor said that the city so on w i l l b eg i n f u nd i ng t o increase the number of hours that

Mayor de Blasio took questions for nearly three hours on Nov. 13 in a town hall meeting at August Martin High PHOTO BY MICHAEL GANNON School in Jamaica. the Edward Byrne Police Athletic League Center on Guy R. Brewer Boulevard in South Jamaica will stay open. It soon will be open until 9 p.m. on Friday nights and to midnight n Saturdays. “Too often the center is closed during the hours it’s needed,” he said. The mayor also said the city will pay to reopen the Community Center at the Baisley Park Houses — a NYCHA complex — that has been shuttered for a decade. It will be renamed for Aamir Griffin, the 14-year-old resident of the Baisley complex who was shot and killed on Oct. 26 while he played on the Baisley basketball court. And the first round of questions were, at the mayor’s request, focused on public safety. Amaryllis, given her turn, presented the mayor with a list of questions. She said the subway of ten makes her late for school, and that

she is concerned for the homeless people she sees there; and, “With all due respect, why was Mr. Benjamin Tucker not selected as police commissioner? ” she asked. De Blasio in turn asked, “May I call you future Councilwoman Greene?” In regard to subways, the mayor pointed out while they are in the Met rop ol it a n Tr a n s p or t at ion Authority’s jurisdiction, the city this year reached a historic agreement for funding improvements; and an increase in outreach efforts for the homeless. As for the police commissioner — Shea was in the school’s gym — De Blasio told his young constituent that the decision was not an easy one. “ Some t i me s , you h ave t o choose from a lot of great people,” he said. Amaryllis, for the record, hopes

Flushing reps save bingo New York State no longer considers bingo to be as high a risk of a gambling game as Russian roulette or blackjack. On Tuesday, Nov. 13, Sen. Toby Stavisky (D-Flushing) and Assemblyman Da n iel Rosent h al ( D -Flu sh i ng) announced their bill expanding the operation of bingo games for senior and community centers was signed into law. “Restrictions around bingo were long overdue for a change,” said Rosenthal. “Senior centers across the state were taking chances by offering social opportunities for our residents.”

Prior to the new legislation, community organizations without a gambling license were limited to hosting bingo games only 15 days a year. Although the rule was rarely enforced, community centers running excess games were at risk for fines. The Flushing representatives’ bill will expand the number of games to approximately one per week. “Studies show that participating in activities has positive results. It gives senior citizens a reason to get up in the morning, meet friends and participate with other communiQ ty members,” said Stavisky.

to be a health inspector when she grows up. Residents brought up public safety measures large and small. Quality-of-life issues, such as a long-term, illegally parked commercial trucks or groups of unregistered cars were delegated to NYPD precinct commanders. “A n d w h e n w i l l t h a t b e addressed?” the mayor asked more than once. “Tomorrow,” was the regular reply. But on the bigger picture, the mayor and NYPD officials said a police-community partnership is important. Chief of Patrol Services Rodney Harrison said residents sometimes have to meet police halfway. He said the now-departmentwide Neighborhood Coordination Officer program, which has designated sector officers within each precinct, can help the NYPD help

residents th rough reg ular interaction. He invited all present to attend the regular Build a Block meetings at which NCOs and sector officers can tackle bigger issues. He also said the department’s website can link any resident with the time, date and place of his or her neighborhood’s meeting. “Shame on you if you don’t know who your NCOs are,” Harrison said. The mayor did field a question from a resident who questioned recent reports about how the city is offering defendants in criminal court cases incentives such as movie tickets and fast-food coupons to keep their dates in court. De Blasio said first that the city’s efforts appear to be showing some success. And he also took the opportunity to rip a published report in the New York Post that New York Mets baseball tickets for defendants were involved. “They focused on one donor who donated six tickets,” the m ayor said. “It’s i r releva nt. Irrelevant.” Parents from Success Academy charter schools in Queens also were out in force. While they have been asking de Blasio for space for a new middle school, they were livid on Wednesday after the city announced that they are being given the old Our Lady’s Catholic Academy building on Rockaway Boulevard in South Ozone Park [see separate story in some editions or at qchron.com]. A brief disagreement ensued when the mayor’s press staff attempted to keep reporters in a barricaded area unless accompanied by a staff member, which was largely ignored; one reporter invited the mayor’s staff to try to have Q her arrested.

Being sought Police have identified the man they believe robbed the McDonald’s on Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach last week. Detectives at the 106th Precinct released this photo and identified the suspect as Gregory Mirando, who is still at large. The fast-food restaurant was robbed shortly after 11 p.m. on Nov. 11 by a man who indicated he was carrying a weapon in his waistband. The counter worker handed over about $360, police said. Police ask anyone with information to call detectives at (718) 845-2261.

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Bloomberg apology comes 6 years late Former mayor issues mea culpa for harm stop-and-frisk caused NYC by Katherine Donlevy Associate Editor

Just a few weeks after teasing intentions to enter the presidential race, for mer Mayor Michael Bloomberg apologized for his determined enforcement of the stopand-frisk policy during his time in office. “I now see that we could and should have acted sooner and acted faster to cut the stops,” Bloomberg said at the Christian Culture Center in East New York, Brooklyn, a predominately black mega church. “I wish we had and I’m sorry that we didn’t, but I can’t change history.” The policy gives the NYPD authority to “stop, question and search” any individual officers suspect of illegal activity or to be carrying a weapon. Bloomberg, believing the policy to be a main contributor to decreased murder and other crime rates, ordered an increase during his three terms as mayor, but he ear ned a reputation among critics as a racist after minorities were disproportionately targeted: According to the New York Civil Liberties Union, stop-and-frisk reached its peak in 2011 with 685,000 cases, 54 percent and 34 percent comprising black and Latino New Yorkers, respectively. Floyd vs. The City of New York found in 2013 that stop-and-frisk was an “uncon-

Stop-and-frisk gave authority to city police officers to search individuals they deemed suspicious of illegal activity or of concealing a weapon, but the biased policy led to the majority of FILE PHOTO searches falling on black and Latino individuals. stituional” practice that led to indirect racial profiling. Despite the lawsuit and the accompanying backlash, Bloomberg continued to defend the policy, making his Sunday, Nov. 17, statement, “I realized back then that I was wrong and I’m sorry”

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Authorities now are offering up to $10,000 for information in the fatal shooting of 14-year-old Aamir Griffin on Oct. 26 in South Jamaica. In a statement issued by the NYPD and tweeted by Chief of Detectives and incoming Commissioner Dermot Shea, Crime Stoppers now is offering up to $2,500 upon the arrest and indictment of the responsible party or parties, and up to $7,500 upon a conviction. Aamir was playing basketball with friends on the court at the Baisley Park Houses where he lived with his family when he was shot in the neck. Police believe that the shot came from 100 yards away or more, and that he was not the intended victim. Police have said Aamir, a freshman at Benjamin N. Cardozo High School in Bayside, and Ashley Armoorgan, 16, who was wounded by gunfire nearby two days later, were innocent bystanders in gangrelated violence. One arrest has been made in Ashley’s shooting. Anyone with information is asked to

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that much more aston ish i ng to the community. Mayor de Blasio promptly settled the lawsuit and decreased stop-and-frisks by 94 percent after replacing Bloomberg in office, a decision that did not affect the crime rate negatively. He voiced his skepticism over his predecessor’s apology in light of his intentions for a presidential run. “People aren’t stupid. They can figure out whether someone is honestly addressing an issue or whether they’re acting out of convenience. For years, so many of us said ... this is hurting people,” said de Blasio in an interview with CNN. “The city has gotten safer six years in a row and the relationship between police and community is healing. So, there are many points where he could have acknowledged this. It seems awfully strange that it took until now.” President of the Police Benevolent Association Patrick Lynch found the apology “too little, too late,” stating in a press release that Bloomberg should have listened to objections from police during the height of stop-and-frisk. “We said in the early 2000s that the quota-driven emphasis on street cops was polluting the relationship between cops and our communities,” said Lynch. “His a d m i n i s t r a t io n’s m i sg u id e d p ol ic y inspired an anti-police movement that has made cops the target of hatred and violence, and stripped away many of the tools we had used to keep New Yorkers safe.” A veteran NYPD street officer, who asked to remain anonymous in light of the controver y, also noted the timing of Bloomberg’s apology: “Really? When he’s running for election? Give me a break!” Cou nci l member Ad r ien ne Ad a m s (D-Jamaica) was quick to dismiss Bloomberg’s statement. “For years, for mer Mayor Michael Bloomberg defended the

NYPD’s use of stop-and-frisk as black and brown communities were ir reparably harmed,” she said in an emailed response to a Chronicle inquiry. “This apology cannot erase the years of damage caused by the discriminatory stop-and-frisk policy and is meaningless without accountability. I f ind his apology disingenuous and opportunistic.” “I was totally focused on saving lives. But as we know, good intentions aren’t good enough,” Bloomberg said. While some elected officials are skeptical over the intentions of Bloomberg’s statement, many are welcoming as long as the ex-mayor is willing to further his efforts to make amends for the wrongs the policy has caused. “[The apology] appears authentic and it seems to have come from his heart. But at this point, communities don’t simply want to hear an individual talking the talk. It’s important for all of us to walk the walk and repair the damage that has been done,” Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (D-Brooklyn, Queens) said in a statement after his off ice was contacted. “The Bloomberg Foundation has been involved in a wide variety of philanthropic efforts that have made a positive difference in New York City. It’s important, perhaps, to consider investing in efforts like helping currently incarcerated individuals transition into society. His voice, his resources and his effort in that regard would be very welcome.” “Mayor Bloomberg has a lot more to apologize for than the racially biased policy of stop-and-frisk,” Councilman Daneek Miller (D-St. Albans) said in a released response. Miller hopes to see Bloomberg amend for the displacement of families caused by rezoning of neighborhoods, the refusal to make negotiation agreements with municipal labor unions and the choice to end employee protection provisions in the school bus industry. “He was wrong on stop-and-frisk, and he was wrong on these issues, too.” “I’m so happy Mayor Bloomberg found religion on Sunday,” Councilman Donovan Richards (D-Laurelton) joked in an interview. Richards said he fell victim to the policy as a 13-year-old youth, and personally understands the repercussions and lasting distrust it causes between communitites and the NYPD. “Of course we forgive, but we wish that he understood the harm that he was doing while he was mayor,” said Richards to the Chronicle. “The fear that was technically instilled in black and brown people across the city still lives on. The number one way to make the city safer is to have an NYPD that we trust. “We do believe in redemption ... On the ground in communities like Southeast Queens, we do see the tempuratures changing a bit. It’s not perfect but human interactions are taking a step in the right Q dfirection.”

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Mayor signs trash zone bills for 2021 Businesses limited to approved haulers; city sees gains, critics cite economic hit by Michael Gannon Editor

Mayor de Blasio on Wednesday signed three bills aimed at drastically changing the commercial solid waste collection industry. The new laws will divide the city into 20 zones, each served by up to three carters selected through a competitive bidding process. The idea is to reduce the number and length of garbage truck trips each day; to increase worker and equipment safety; and to encourage more recycling. Unlike residents, businesses do not have their garbage collected by the city’s Department of Sanitation. The transition is expected to begin in 2021. “Today’s bill signing doesn’t just mark a new day for commercial waste hauling,” Mayor de Blasio said in a statement issued by his office. “It’s a new day for New York’s Green New Deal, showing that we can create good-paying jobs while drastically reducing pollution and emissions. It’s a new day for working people — many of whom are immigrants chasing the American dream — ending the race to the bottom that has led to low labor standards and poor wages. It’s a new day for safety on our streets, whether you’re on the truck or biking next to it.” “This program will cut truck traffic by more than 50 percent and encourage businesses to recycle and compost more, DSNY Com-

New laws will divide the city’s commercial waste collection into zones beginning in 2021. While many are applauding potential gains for the environment and worker and traffic safety, others FILE PHOTO are questioning its economic sense and potential impact on businesses. missioner Kathryn Garcia said in the statement. Cou ncil ma n Cost a Const a nt i n ides (D-Astoria) also applauded the new laws. “Commercial waste zones will significantly reduce truck emissions, improve street safety, and better protect workers — who right now are subjected to long, grueling shifts,” he said. Department of Transportation Commis-

sioner Polly Trottenberg, citing incidents in the last few years, said reforms also advance the city’s Vision Zero traffic safety agenda. “This year alone, we have seen three pedestrians, three cyclists, and two motorcyclists struck and killed in crashes with reckless commercial-waste vehicles,” she said in a statement accompanying the mayor’s. “By dramatically reducing the number of truckmiles traveled, this new law will undoubtedly

save lives on our streets.” Not everyone was on board. Thomas Grech, president and CEO of the Queens Chamber of Commerce, has been an ardent opponent of the plan. “On behalf of the 1,125 members of the Queens Chamber of Commerce, large and small, we’re disappointed,” Grech told the Chronicle. “They’ve done nothing but replicate the failed model used by the Los Angeles City Council. We see nothing coming from this but lower levels of service and higher prices.” Grech called it “the continuing assault on the market economy in the City of New York.” Responsible Waste Management, a consortium of about two dozen waste haulers in the city, also remains opposed, saying the commercial waste zone bill was never publicly debated. In an email, the group also said eliminating choice and competition for customers poses huge risks for the city. “For the waste services industry, those risks are severe: the survival of dozens of locally-owned companies serving New York for as long as 90 years and hundreds of displaced workers, including many secondchance workers,” the email said. “For our customers, the loss of choice inevitably will yield higher prices and service challenges — Q despite the city’s best efforts.”

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The de Blasio administration lived up to the letter of the law last week, announcing that it has designated space in South Ozone Park that the Success Academy charter school program can use as a Queens middle school beginning next September. The an nou ncement, made pr ior to Mayor de Blasio’s town hall meeting in Jamaica on Nov. 13, would appear to end a two-year dispute, allowing more than 200 Success fourth-graders to stay within the charter’s system next year after they graduate in June. But several Success parents who attended the town hall believe the administration is acting in bad faith, choosing the old Our Lady’s Catholic Academy rather than larger, more conveniently located — and unused — space in existing public school buildings in the Department of Education’s Queens inventory. While the mayor and Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza have been hostile toward charters — de Blasio and Success founder Eva Moskowitz have a particularly antagonistic relationship — state law requires the city to give space to all approved charter schools or to provide funding for rent. Deputy Schools Chancellor Karin Gold-

mark, upon de Blasio being questioned by a Success parent at the meeting, said the city considers the site to be suitable for Success’ needs. Ann Powell, a spokeswoman for Success, told the Chronicle in an email that the charter is reserving judgement. “While there are many public school buildings with space available which would be far closer to our families, we intend to examine this option in good faith to see whether it can meet the needs of our families,” Powell said. Success off icials and parents had accused de Blasio of trying to hold off as long a s p o s sible. T hey r e p e at e d ly expressed concern that de Blasio and Carranza were deliberately attempting to force their children back into district middle schools for lack of space, allegations repeatedly denied by the mayor and the chancellor. Parents told the Chronicle prior to the town hall meeting that the building would be good for no more than two years, and that it is too far away from other Success schools for those who must bring children to two different buildings each morning. “This is only a temporary building; we’ll outgrow this in two years,” said parent Sandrine Campbell of Springfield Gardens. Other parents said closer, more conve-

Parents of Success Academy charter school students, in their now-traditional orange T-shirts, were a visible presence on Nov. 13 at Mayor de Blasio’s town hall meeting at Jamaica’s August PHOTO BY MICHAEL GANNON Martin High School. niently located schools have space to accommodate far more students. Goldmark said the DOE considers the building to be a permanent site. Another parent said the timeline of two

years holds another mark of significance — specifically, when term limits remove de Blasio from office. “We’ll just have to negotiate with a new Q mayor,” she said.

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Help us help them this holiday season Toys and gifts for kids in shelters by Peter C. Mastrosimone Editor-in-Chief

The Queens Chronicle’s 25th Annual Toy Drive — designed to provide both fun things and necessities to youngsters living in area homeless shelters — is now underway. As always, we’re hoping that you can find it in your heart to contribute new, unwrapped items that will brighten the holidays of children and their families who find themselves in need this season. It’s important that we collect gifts that are appropriate for everyone from infants to preschoolers to school-age children and young adults. Toys, games and other diversions are welcome, but so are items of clothing — especially with the weather we’ve been having without winter even having arrived yet — and accessories including scarves, hats and gloves. High-tech items such as portable phone chargers are always appreciated, and are not necessarily that expensive. On the other side of the technology scale, books are great — but, as with all presents, new ones only, please.

Gifts may be dropped off through Dec. 21 at the Chronicle office at The Shops at Atlas Park, 71-19 80 St., suite 8-201 in Glendale, above HomeGoods, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Anyone with questions may call us at (178) 205-8000 and ask for Stela or Lisa. They may also be brought to the offices of those elected officials who have again partnered with us: state Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. at 159-53 102 St., Howard Beach or 66-85 73 Place, Middle Village; Assemblyman Ed Braunstein at 213-33 39 Ave., suite 238, Bayside; Assemblyman Mike Miller at 83-91 Woodhaven Blvd., Woodhaven; and Councilman Eric Ulrich at 93-06 101 Ave., Ozone Park. The deadline for donations is Wednesday, Dec. 18. The gifts you provide will be given to children and young people living in five homeless shelters located across Queens: the Saratoga Family Inn, Dove House, the Metro Family Residence, the Boulevard Family Residence and the King’s Inn. We also will be partnering with the Toys for

Queens Chronicle Associate Editor Katherine Donlevy, Editor Michael Shain and intern Richard Heaton are all in the holiday spirit already and hoping you’ll help make the season brighter for PHOTO BY PETER C. MASTROSIMONE needy children around the borough this season. Tots program, as we have in the past, to send some of the gifts to the children of veterans who are in need. Expect more information on that in the coming weeks. The Chronicle is proud to continue this

annual tradition, which is always very wellsupported by our readers. It’s not the children’s fault that their families are down on their luck, and we thank you in advance for your help in Q making their holidays so much brighter.

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Jamaica Hospital Medical Center celebrated 128 years of service to the community on Nov. 16 at its annual Rainbow Ball, celebrated at the Queens Museum. As part of the celebration, the hospital recognized and honored first responders from the city’s police, fire and emergency medical services. At top row left, hospital President and CEO

Bruce Flanz, right, presents a plaque to FDNY Deputy Chief James DiDomenico, while, at top right, he greets NYPD Assistant Chief David Barrere, commanding officer of Patrol Borough Queens South. Above right, he is shown with EMS Chief Nancy Gilligan of Division 1. NYPD pipers and drummers, second row center, were among those providing entertainment for gala attendees.

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Holiday Guide Howard Beach & Ozone Park Celebrate the Holidays

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HOWARD BEACH & OZONE PARK CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS

No place like home for the holidays When it comes to Thanksgiving and Christmas shopping, the best is right outside your door by Anthony O’Reilly Chronicle Contributor

An average of two-thirds of every dollar — or about 67 cents — spent at a small business stays within your community, a 2018 report by American Express found. In other words, the more money you spend at Howard Beach and Ozone Park businesses, the more you’re investing in your area.

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La Torre Bakery turns out holiday honey balls by thousands.

So this Christmas and Chanukah season, log off Amazon and spend Black Friday morning at home with the family — and shopping local businesses. Of course, the holidays may mean you’ll be expecting tons of family over the next few weeks and it’s important to feed them. For that, stop over to Brother’s at 161-16 Cross Bay Blvd. But don’t wait too long — owner Nick DiBlasi encourages shoppers to put their orders in early so they can get the freshest items. “I won’t substitute the quality of my food just so I can reach a certain amount of orders,” DiBlasi said. “I just won’t do it.” The rib roast is a neighborhood staple at Brother’s, so be sure to call them at (718) 835-7508 to put yours on hold. Brother’s is also known for its many gift baskets, which DiBlasi says can be customized to each customer’s preference — a great gift idea for anyone on your nice list. And while you’re feeding the family, why not offer them some wine? Liquor Town & Fine Wines, at 135-21 Cross Bay Blvd., has countless options for sale always at the lowest prices. Follow the shop on social media as it highlights some of its favorite picks along with tasting notes and pairing ideas. That’s not your only option though, as Wines & Spirits of Howard Beach, at 159-26 Cross Bay Blvd., also has a helpful staff on hand to help you pick out the best bottle for your festivities or gift basket. What’s for dessert? Why, only the best pastries, cakes and cookies from La Torre Bakery, of course. Along with its usual offerings, this real-deal Italian bakery, at

Brother’s Italian Food World customizes baskets with the kind of specialties that make people feel, PHOTOS BY MICHAEL SHAIN well, special. 158-12 Cross Bay Blvd., sells hundreds of pounds of struffoli, also called honey balls, around Christmas. Be sure to pick up some of La Torre’s famous cannolis and cheesecakes while you’re there. Visit the shop soon if you want a custom cake made, as those take time to bake. Don’t feel like cooking? The Cross Bay

Diner, at 160-31 Cross Bay Blvd., and Matteo’s of Howard Beach, at 155-10 Cross Bay Blvd., always offer Thanksgiving and Christmas specials that’ll feed a small army — never mind your family. Check out the Chronicle this week for their offers. World famous Lenny’s Clam Bar, located continued on page 26

Matteo’s, left, puts anything from its menu on your dining room table in time for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Cross Bay Diner, right, has always been there for the neighborhood that knows eating.

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Why travel? Shop locally this holiday season continued from page 24 at 161-03 Cross Bay Blvd., has many special offers including all-you-can-eat ribs in November, a Thanksgiving Day special menu and catering for holiday parties. Fresco Gourmet Market, at 157-48 Cross Bay Blvd. offers a complete Thanksgiving catering menu for parties of all sizes: everything from 16- to 20-pound turkeys to trays of lasagna, baked ziti and sweet potato mash. It also has cookie trays and fruit platters. All orders must be placed before Nov. 23rd. Fresco will also be offering a full holiday catering menu. They can be reached at (718) 845-4582.

The pharmacy might not seem like the most festive place to shop, but Cross Bay Chemist’s Howard Beach and Ozone Park locations both offer gifts for everyone, such as fragrances, toys, board games and more. There are tons of goodies to stuff stockings for your loved ones with, throughout both locations. Visit Cross Bay Chemist at either 157-02 Cross Bay Blvd. or 96-05 101 Ave. With Christmas as the season of giving, who better to give to than your area public schools? On Saturday, Nov. 23, PS/MS 207 will be hosting its Holiday Extravaganza from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 159-15 88 St.

There will be a mobile animal land, where children an make their own stuffed animals, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus for $10 and plenty of shopping opportunities — clothes, toys, candles, jewelry, accessories, sports collectibles and more will be for sale. On Dec. 9, Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy will hold its Holiday Shopping Fair — a one stop shopping event at Roma View Catering, located at 160-05 Cross Bay Blvd., from 7 to 11 p.m. Come pick out handbags, baked goods, jewelry, children’s clothing and more. Contact Doreen DeCandia at (718) 757-2728 or ddecandia@olgcahb.org for more information. And of course, be sure to spend plenty of time with your friends and family around the Christmas tree. Q Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah to all!

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Sweet treats for your family holidays ’Tis the season for baking cookies, cakes and more ...

Stick with tested recipes Although holiday bakers may want to branch out a bit with their culinary creativity, recipes that have previously been prepared with great success can take some of the work out of holiday baking. Preparing recipes you recall preparing in the past is much easier than trying something new. If you’d like, add sparkle to old standards, such as decorating oatmeal or chocolate chip cookies with colored sprinkles. Cookies are fast-baking Did you know that cookies were originally made to test oven temperatures? Culinary historians say that cookies were first made to test if an oven was hot enough to bake other goods. Today, cookies can be whipped up in mere minutes. Make a batch of dough and then freeze or refrigerate it, thawing it when the time comes to bake. Also, think about baking one day and decorating the next if pressed for time. Embrace colored candy melts Icing can be tricky to master. Simply heating colored candy melts and pouring over cakes or painting onto cookies can add festive appeal to desserts. Candy melts even come in many different colors and can be combined to achieve the tint desired.

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A quick and delicious holiday recipe for “Chocolate-Strawberry Pie” from Addie Gundry’s “No-Bake Desserts” (St. Martin’s Press) can be prepared in just 15 minutes, all without turning on the oven.

During the holiday rush it’s easy to get sidetracked or tired and perhaps even a little bit overwhelmed by all the things to do in such a short period of time. But holiday baking doesn’t have to add to seasonal stress! With these tips and shortcuts, you’ll end up with plenty of sweet treats for the family even as you make your holiday baking much easier by employing great tricks of the trade.

Double chocolate chip cookies

Add a smile to the face of family members by making some delicious holiday desserts. Keep ingredients in top form Don’t let poorly performing ingredients or a lack of supplies be your undoing. Butter can be softened quickly in the microwave when needed for recipes. Eggs can be brought to room temperature by allowing them to sit in a bowl of warm water. Ensure that brown sugar stays soft by putting a piece of sliced bread in the container. Don’t forget to stock up on other baking staples, such as vanilla and almond extracts, baking powder/ soda, molasses and confectioner’s sugar. Parchment paper is key Line cookie sheets or cake pans with parchment paper for easy dessert release and quick cleanup. Parchment paper and even foil can help lift cakes or cookie bars out of pans so they look neat and do not stick. For those people who enjoy baking, no dish is more synonymous with holiday baking than cookies. Children leave cookies out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, while adults may indulge and enjoy an extra cookie or two at family gatherings or holiday office parties. Here are some holiday recipes your family will enjoy through the holidays and beyond. Cookies come in all shapes and sizes, so bakers have an array of options at their disposal when planning their holiday menus. Chocolate chip cookies may be among the most popular types of cookies, and bakers who want to capitalize on that popularity while giving loved ones something a little different may want to try the following recipe for “Double Chocolate Chip Cookies” from Maxine Clark’s “Chocolate: Deliciously Indulgent Recipes for Chocolate Lovers” (Ryland, Peters & Small).

Double Chocolate Chip Cookies Makes about 12 large cookies 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 5 tablespoons granulated sugar 5 tablespoons light brown sugar, sifted 1 large egg, beaten 1⁄2 teaspoon pure vanilla essence or chocolate extract (see note) 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons self-rising flour 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 2⁄3 cup (or more) dark and white (or milk) chocolate chips (or roughly chopped chocolate) A heavy, nonstick baking sheet Preheat the oven to 350 F. Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugars together until pale and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla essence. Sift the flour with the cocoa and salt in a small bowl. Fold into the egg mixture with the chocolate chips. Place 4 heaping tablespoonsfuls of the mixture on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them well apart. Press down and spread out to about 1⁄4-inch thick with the back of a wet spoon or with dampened fingers (you may like to scatter some more chocolate chips over the top). Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute, then transfer to a wire rack. When cool, store in an airtight container. Repeat with the remaining mixture. Note: Chocolate extract is a fat-free flavoring ingredient made from a blend of roasted cacao beans, water and alcohol.

Chocolate-Strawberry Pie Yields 1 pie 1 pint fresh strawberries, washed, trimmed and halved 1 store-bought (or homemade) chocolate cookie pie crust 2⁄3 cup sugar 1⁄4 cup cornstarch 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1⁄4 teaspoon minced crystallized ginger 1⁄8 teaspoon ground nutmeg pinch of kosher or sea salt 6 large egg yolks 2-1⁄2cups half-and-half 6 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped 1⁄2 tablespoon rum extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Additional strawberries for garnish (optional) Place the strawberry halves in a single layer in the bottom of the pie crust. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, ginger, nutmeg and salt over medium heat. Whisk in the egg yolks to create a thick paste. Gradually whisk in the half-and-half until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Add the chocolate and whisk until combined. Add the rum and vanilla extracts. Cool the mixture for 4 minutes. Pour the filling over the strawberries and up to the top of the crust. Chill the pie for 2 hours or until set. Garnish with additional strawberries, if Q desired. — Metro Creative Connection

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Origins of some beloved holiday traditions

Christmas is rife with traditions that date back ages.

Christmastime is here. The presents are being purchased and wrapped. The stockings will soon be hung on the fireplace mantle. Mistletoe is pinned above the front entryway, and poinsettias add rich color to home decor. Tradition is integral come the holiday season. Throughout the month of December, traditions fill people’s days and comprise the many reasons why individuals decorate, celebrate and dine the way they do this time of year. But few may know the origins of some of the most beloved holiday traditions.

Santa Claus Santa Claus’ origin story can be traced to St. Nicholas, a Christian bishop who lived during the fourth century. St. Nicholas was very generous and gave away his fortune to help the needy. He also did various other good deeds. St. Nicholas became famous and began to be known by various names around the world. The Dutch called him Sinter Klaas, which was eventually transformed to Santa Claus. The jolly persona came later when 20th century advertisers — especially the artists responsible for Coca-Cola ads — portrayed Santa in a red suit with a big smile.

Christmas stockings The Christmas stockings of today may be a byproduct of various traditions. One such tradition dates back to a Dutch custom in which children would leave shoes full of food to feed St. Nicholas’ donkeys, and then St. Nicholas would leave small gifts in return. Another origin story of Christmas stockings can be traced to the 12th century, when nuns would leave socks full of nuts, fruit and tangerines for the poor. This is why some people still put tangerines in Christmas stockings.

Mistletoe Mistletoe is hung in doorways, and couples who stand beneath it are encouraged to share a kiss. The tradition of hanging it in the house goes back to the times of the ancient Druids. Mistletoe was thought to bring good luck to a household and ward off evil spirits. The custom of kissing under mistletoe can be traced to England. Originally, a berry was picked from the sprig of mistletoe before the person could be kissed. When all the berries had gone, there could be no more kissing.

Christmas tree Christmas trees are everywhere this time of year. The use of evergreen trees predates Christmas and is associated with the pagan festival of Saturnalia, which celebrated the agricultural god Saturn with partying and gift-giving. During the winter solstice, green branches served as a reminder that spring would arrive anew. Germans are credited with first bringing evergreens into their homes and decorating them.

Christmas bells Church bells ring for many special services, including Christmas Mass. During Christmas midnight Mass in the Catholic Church, the altar bells may be rung while the priest says the “Gloria.” Bells are part of caroling, and jingling bells are associated with sleighs and Santa’s reindeer. Christmas is rife with traditions that date back ages. Q — Metro Creative Connection

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Tips to simplify cooking for a crowd this holiday Families big and small typically celebrate the holiday season together. For some, celebrating the holidays with family requires traveling, while others stay put and welcome family and friends into their homes. At some point during the holiday season, celebrants who host family and friends will no doubt prepare a homecooked meal for their loved ones. Cooking for a crowd can seem like a daunting task, especially for first-time hosts. However, there are various ways for hosts to simplify cooking for a crowd this holiday season. 1. Prepare a familiar dish. Hosts may agonize over their holiday menus, and some may feel compelled to prepare a family specialty or the same dishes their parents or grandparents prepared for holiday dinners when they were children. But holiday hosts can make things easy on themselves by choosing dishes they’ve made in the past, regardless of their place in family history. Chances are the ingredients for hosts’ own specialties are already in the pantry, saving a potentially time-consuming trip to the grocery store. And thanks to the familiarity factor, hosts’ own specialties likely won’t require as much time to prepare. 2. Share some cooking duties. Another way to simplify cooking for a

crowd is to invite guests to bring along a side dish or dessert. Guests who live nearby can make something in advance of the big meal, while hosts can hand over their kitchens to overnight guests who express a willingness to contribute their own homecooked dish to the party. Sharing the cooking duties gives hosts more time to connect with friends and family and serves as a great way to plan the menu in advance. 3. Only make what guests are likely to eat. Hosts also should not feel pressured to cook more food than is necessary. Holiday meals have a tendency to be lavish, but hosts don’t have to spend all day in the kitchen preparing food that will likely end up as leftovers or trash. Get a final headcount in the days before everyone comes over and adjust your recipes accordingly. 4. Start early. If the big meal is on Christmas Day, that does not mean hosts have to start cooking while everyone unwraps their presents. Hosts who are uncertain about what to cook can look for meals that can be prepared in advance so come the big day all they need to do is turn on the oven and let meals cook while the family spends time together. Hosts can employ various strategies to simplify the process of cooking for a crowd Q this holiday season. — Metro Creative Connection

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COPD: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment November is National COPD Awareness Month. Did you know that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the third-leading cause of death in the United States. The disease kills more than 120,000 Americans each year — that’s 1 death every 4 minutes — and causes serious, long-term disability. Warning signs include: • increased breathlessness; • frequent coughing (with and without sputum); • wheezing; and • tightness in the chest. How is COPD diagnosed? COPD is diagnosed using a simple breathing test called spirometry. Pulmonary rehabilitation helps improve COPD symptoms and allows you to be active without shortness of breath. How common is COPD? COPD affects an estimated 30 million individuals in the U.S. and over half of them have symptoms of COPD and do not know it. Early screening can identify COPD before major loss of lung function occurs. What are the risk factors and common causes of COPD? Most cases of COPD are caused by inhaling pollutants; that includes smoking (cigarettes, pipes, cigars, etc.), and secondhand smoke. Fumes, chemicals and dust found in many

work environments are contributing factors for many individuals who develop COPD. Genetics can also play a role in an individual’s development of COPD — even if the person has never smoked or has ever been exposed to strong lung irritants in the workplace. Here is more information on the top two risk factors for developing COPD: • Smoking. COPD most often occurs in people 40 years of age and older who have a history of smoking. These may be individuals who are current or former smokers. While not everybody who smokes gets COPD, most of the individuals who have COPD (about 90 percent of them) have smoked. • Environmental factors. COPD can also occur in those who have had long-term contact with harmful pollutants in the workplace. Some of these harmful lung irritants include certain chemicals, dust or fumes. Heavy or long-term contact with secondhand smoke or other lung irritants in the home, such as organic cooking fuel, may also cause COPD. How is COPD treated? Treating your COPD can greatly improve your quality of life. Treatment options that your doctor may consider include: • Stop smoking. • Avoidvoid tobacco smoke and other

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With the new year fast approaching, remember to make your annual health exam a key component of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. A person may not see the need to visit the doctor if he or she is feeling well, but not every disease or condition manifests itself in a way that men and women can detect. According to the Unity Point Clinic, nearly onethird of the 133 million Americans living with a chronic disease are unaware of the presence of their conditions. Routine physical exams can detect serious illnesses before they do much damage. No two physical exams will be exactly alike, but many will share some general features. Health history A crucial element of a physical exam will include a thorough health history if the physician doesn’t already have one on file. The doctor will take time to ask questions about family history of illness, health habits, any vices (smoking, drinking alcohol, etc.), exercise schedule and diet. If there is a possible hereditary health condition running through your family, the doctor may suggest certain testing and make note of potential

signs to look for in the future. Current ailments After discussing a patient’s history, the doctor may ask if they are having any problems they cannot explain. These can include changes in eating or sleeping patterns; aches and pains; lumps or bumps and other abnormalities. Again, the presence of symptoms may be indicative of illness or physical changes, but not all diseases produce obvious symptoms. Vital signs A doctor will check a patient’s vital signs during the physical. Areas the doctor will look at include but are not limited to: • Heart rate: This measures the speed at which the heart is pumping. Normal resting heart rate values range from 60 to 100 beats per minute. • Blood pressure: A blood pressure cuff (sphygmomanometer) will measure systolic and diastolic pressures. Systolic pressure measures the force with which the blood is pushing through the arteries. The diastolic blood pressure is the pressure in the arteries between beats, when the heart rests. The systolic (top number) should be below 120,

while the bottom should be less than 80, according to the Mayo Clinic. • Respiration rate: The doctor will measure the number of breaths taken in a minute. WebMD says between 12 and 16 breaths per minute is normal for a healthy adult. Breathing more than 20 times per minute can suggest heart or lung problems. • Pulse oximetry: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine says pulse oximetry is a test used to measure the oxygen level (oxygen saturation) of the blood. It is a measure of how well oxygen is being sent to the parts of your body farthest from your heart. Normal pulse oximeter readings usually range from 95 to 100 percent. Values under 90 percent are considered low. Physical exam The examination will also include physical components. The doctor will perform a visual inspection of the skin and body for any abnormalities, such as the presence of skin cancer. The physician may feel the abdomen to check that internal organs are not distended. Females’ physical examinations may include breast and pelvic exams.

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The New York State Department of Transportation is reminding drivers that the westbound Grand Central Parkway now has a new permanent Exit 15 ramp, 500 feet before the old temporary IMAGE COURTESY NYS DOT ramp, which has been closed.

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Part of Kew Gdns. Interchange work New York State’s Department of Transportation is reminding drivers that there is a new, permanent change in traffic patterns on the westbound Grand Central Parkway in the heart of Queens. Motorists wishing to access westbound Union Turnpike and westbound Queens Boulevard now must exit the GCP from a new permanent Exit 15 ramp, which sits approximately 500 feet east of the temporary ramp that had been in use during construction. The change is part of the ongoing $365 million fourth phase of the Kew Gardens Interchange rebuilding project. The new ramp was opened to regular traffic in the early morning hours this past Saturday, Nov. 16. For real-time travel information, motorists are encouraged to check New York State’s official traffic and travel information source, 511NY, before setting out for their destina-

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continued from page 8 Although not a main focus, Bukharian and Hebrew beliefs are scattered throughout the mission and pillars. One of Rachnaev’s goals is to teach the community that finding comfort in spirituality is an important aspect to healing, but cannot be the only aspect “It’s such a small part and it can only keep you going for so much. [We want to] work with local rabbis to have their support as well because a lot of people do go to them, but rabbis are not professionals in these areas and they won’t be able to give

Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) is hosting a free Thanksgiving Day dinner again this year for those who may not have anywhere else to go on the holiday. The dinner is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. at Villa Russo restaurant, 101-12 Lefferts Blvd. in Ozone Park. Ulrich’s office can even arrange for transportation to the dinner, according to an announcement released last week. “No one should be alone on Thanksgiving,” the open invitation reads. Ulrich started the dinner last year in

you the answers you are looking for.” Substance abuse and negative behavior p r eve nt io n i s a l a r ge f u n c t io n of Yesodot’s overall plan, specifically for the children of the community. “The children here are going to be the victims of the toxic vicious cycle if we don’t put an end to it,” said Rachnaev. “That goes back to our theology. The children are the foundations. They’re staples of the community. When we all go, they’ll be the ones to continue, and if we don’t fix it now they’re only going to get Q worse.”

what he hopes will become a neighborhood tradition. He made special note that the dinner is set for the holiday itself, Nov. 28, rather than the weekend before or after. No one will be turned away from the holiday meal, regardless of whether he or she made reservations or live the district, he said. However, the councilman’s office “strongly encourages” those who would like to attend to call (718) 738-1083 to RSVP. His office is also looking for volunteers to help serve on Thanksgiving Q Day.

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SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS–SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF QUEENS – THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-43CB, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-43CB Plaintiff, against DOROTHY PUGH AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF DORIS PUGH; ANTHONY BURGESS AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF DORIS PUGH; CRYSTAL FAULKNER AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN AND ADMINISTRATOR TO THE ESTATE OF DORIS PUGH if living, and if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, 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; KEITH AKEEM FAULKNER AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF DORIS PUGH; DONOVAN VASSELL DUFFUS AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF DORIS PUGH; NEW YORK CITY PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU; NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 0/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; MAKALO SAMBUJANG; STEPHANIE BROWN, Defendants-Index No. 11720/2011 Plaintiff Designates Queens County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject action 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, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); the United States of America may appear or answer within 60 days of service hereof; and in case of your failure to 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 July 29, 2019. NOTICE-YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME – If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE; New York State law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT You are in danger of losing your home. If you fail to respond to the Summons and Complaint in this Foreclosure Action, you may lose your home. Please read the Summons and Complaint carefully. You should immediately contact an attorney of your local legal aid office to obtain advice on how to protect yourself. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Department of Financial Services at 1-800-269-0990 or visit the Department’s website at http:// www.dfs.ny.gov. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. We are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable Laurence L. Love, J.S.C. dated July 29, 2019. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 105-26 171 Place, Jamaica, NY 11433 located at Block 10240 and Lot 39 Filed: October 3, 2019 Dated: November 6, 2019 Pincus Law Group, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff, By: Cynthia Malone, Esq., 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556 (516) 699-8902

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS Re-Filed: Filed: 12/31/2013 Index No. 706294/2013 Plaintiff designates QUEENS County as place of trial Venue is based upon County in which premises are situated SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS WITH NOTICE: ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY, BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, -against- THERESA SOTO; VICTORIA SOTO; SILBINA GONZALEZ; MARIA BUTISTA; COUNTRYWIDE BANK, N.A.; NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; “JOHN DOE” AND “JANE DOE” said names being fictitious, it being the intention of plaintiff to designate any and all occupants of premises being foreclosed herein, Defendants. 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. DATED: Elmsford, New York October 18, 2019 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 WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY, BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Alex Zamenhof, Esq. Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523 Phone: (914) 345-3020 NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY, BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, IS FORECLOSING AGAINST THE OWNER OF THIS PREMISES. IF YOU LIVE HERE, THIS LAWSUIT MAY RESULT IN YOUR EVICTION. YOU MAY WISH TO CONTACT A LAWYER TO DISCUSS ANY RIGHTS AND POSSIBLE DEFENSES YOU MAY HAVE. NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above-entitled action is to foreclose a mortgage to secure $416,000.00 plus interest, recorded in the Office of the County Clerk/City Register of the County of Queens on February 15, 2006 as CRFN: 2006000091005 covering the premises described as follows: 3036 91ST ST, EAST ELMHURST, NY 11369 The relief sought in the within action is final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the mortgage described above. The Plaintiff makes no personal claim against any Defendants in this action. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable Darrell L. Gavrin, J.S.C. dated September 16, 2019 and filed October 10, 2019 Help for Homeowners in Foreclosure New York State Law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. Summons and Complaint You are in danger of losing your home. If you fail to respond to the summons and complaint in this foreclosure action, you may lose your home. Please read the summons and complaint carefully. You should immediately contact an attorney or your local legal aid office to obtain advice on how to protect yourself. Sources of Information and Assistance The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Department of Financial Services at (800) 342-3736 or visit the Department’s website at http://www.dfs.ny.gov. Rights and Obligations YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME AT THIS TIME. You have the right to stay in your home during the foreclosure process. You are not required to leave your home unless and until your property is sold at auction pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale. Regardless of whether you choose to remain in your home, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY and pay property taxes in accordance with state and local law. Foreclosure Rescue Scams Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services.

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Certain things improve with age, others not so much. Among the less fortunate are some of the plays by the most successful American playwright of all time, Neil Simon, whose early work “Barefoot In the Park” has just opened a run at Queens Theatre, where it plays through Nov. 24. It remains a personal favorite, but references to the likes of Douglas Fairbanks Jr. (a popular actor in his time) and “What’s My Line?” (a long-r unning television quiz show), a nd commentary on the lifestyle of folk singers, simply don’t elicit the kind of laughter that they

once surely did. The story itself is simple enough. Paul and Corie, a newlywed couple, have moved into a fifth-floor brownstone walkup in Manhattan, and before the honeymoon is over, differences in their personalities begin to wreak havoc on their marriage. Throw in a meddling mother-in-law, an eccentric neighbor who lives in the at tic and a compassionate telephone repairman, and the scene is set. Speaking of which, the apartment setting designed by Akiko Rotch is spot-on, a throwback to a time long since gone, complete with peeling walls, a skylight with a hole in it (allowing for

some humorous cracks), an old-fashioned radiator and period kitchen appliances. But the cast, which includes handicapped and ethnically diverse per formers, is definitely up-to-date. Carey Cox, a disabled actress with Broadway under her belt, makes for an animated Corie. However, it seems highly unlikely that, despite her sense of adventure, this Corie would have taken a top-floor apartment in a nonelevator building. And, while, in a running gag, everyone else is completely out of breath every time they emerge from the stairwell, Corie is not. This seems a miscalculation. continued on page 47

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“GingerBread Lane 2019,” the new edition of the world’s largest gingerbread village, with every single element edible, created by Queens chef Jon Lovitch; with make-your-own workshops on select days. Sat., Nov. 23-Sun., Jan. 12, New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111 St., Corona. Free with admission: $20; $15 seniors, kids, students with ID (workshops extra). Info: (718) 699-0005, nysci.org.

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“The Search for Life Beyond Earth,” an interactive experience likening extreme environments on Earth to those on other celestial bodies such as Mars, Europa and Titan, as well as places outside the Solar System, and addressing the requirements for life. On permanent exhibit, New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111 St., Corona. Free with admission: $20; $15 seniors, kids, students with ID. Info: (718) 699-0005, nysci.org. “Diplomacy,” with works by 11 international artists responding to the architecture and Cold War history of Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall, along with photos, plans and other ephemera related to it. Through Fri., Nov. 22, Dr. M.T. Geoffrey Yeh Art Gallery, Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall, St. John’s University, 8000 Utopia Pkwy., Jamaica. Free. Info: (718) 990-7476, stjohns.edu. “Honoring Your Vision,” with about 30 paintings and photos by nine artists on what is in front of us but may be overlooked, including “Then and Now” images of historical area architecture by Cheryl Cuddeback. Through Fri., Nov. 29, Red Pipe Café, 71-60 Austin St., Forest Hills. Free. Info: (718) 224-8359. “At Sea,” with works by multiple artists in various media using sea imagery to address the idea of being adrift in the face of fraught events, natural and manmade, global and personal. Through Sun., Dec. 8, Dorsky Gallery Curatorial Programs, 11-03 45 Ave., Long Island City. Free. Info: (718) 937-6317, dorsky.org. “Arte Cubano,” with works by more than 25 Cuban artists reflecting on the quotidian, social and political realities of the island and the world. Through Thu., Feb. 20, 2020, Godwin-Ternbach Museum, at Queens College, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing. Free. Info: (718) 997-4747, gtmuseum.org.

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“Behind the Process,” a deconstruction of choreographer Pascal Rioult’s new work, set to Ravel’s “Daphnis and Chloe,” and a company performance of Rioult’s “Bolero.” Fri., Nov. 22, 7:30 p.m., Rioult Dance Center, 34-01 Steinway St., Astoria (entrance on 34 Ave.). $25. Info: (212) 398-5901, rioult.org/ behindtheprocess.

MUSIC Gustavo Casenave Quartet: A South American Jazz Tale, with the pianist and composer, left, performing original jazz, tango and classical works with bassist Pedro Giraudo, saxophonist Alejandro Aviles and drummer Franco Pinna. Fri., Nov. 22, 8 p.m., Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd. $16; $10 students; free teens. Info: (718) 463-7700, flushingtownhall.org. COURTESY PHOTO

“Brendan Fernandes: Contract and Release,” with six dancers interacting with six “training devices” that Fernandes modeled on Noguchi’s “Rocking Chair,” along with other sculptures in the installation “Noguchi: Body-Space Devices.” Sat., Nov. 23, 1:30-2:30 p.m., The Noguchi Museum, 9-01 33 Road, Long Island City. Free with admission: $10; $5 seniors, students; free NYC HS students, kids under 12. Info: (718) 204-7088, noguchi.org. Love is in the air at stagings of “Añoranza de Colombia” (“Nostalgia for Colombia”), a romance told through music and dance by performers including Lorena Ayub and Willy Mena, above, at Thalia Spanish Theatre starting this Friday. See Theatre. PHOTO BY RYAN RIVERA A Journey: Bach to Piazzolla, with reimagined jazz and tango, inspired by Bach, composed by masters and performed by violinist Yu Jeong Lee, flautist Min Park, cellist Na-Young Baek and pianist Edwin Sungpil Kim. Sat., Nov. 23, 7 p.m., Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd. $16; $10 students; free teens. Info: (718) 463-7700, flushingtownhall.org. The Boy Band Project, an interactive cover group performing songs by NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, One Direction, Boyz II Men, Hanson and more, for a night of singing and dancing. Sat., Nov. 23, 8 p.m., The Lexington Center, 25-26 75 St., East Elmhurst. $35$48. Info: (718) 631-6311, visitqpac.org.

THEATRE “Añoranza de Colombia” (“Nostalgia for Colombia”), a musical love story about dancers of modern ballet and Colombian folklore, with 5 musicians and 15 dancers. Each Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; each Sun., 4 p.m., Nov. 22-Dec. 15, Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside. $40-$45; $37-$42 seniors, students. Info: (718) 729-3880, thaliatheatre.org. “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” a musical about two con men who team up to scam rich, lonely women, based on the film of the same name, by The Parkside Players. Fri.-Sat., Nov. 22-23 and 29-30, 8 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 1, 2 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 103-15 Union Tpke., Forest Hills. $20; $18 seniors, students. Info: (718) 353-7388, parksideplayers.com. “Gypsy,” the musical based on the memoirs of striptease artist Gypsy Rose Lee, focusing on her mother, Rose, known as the ultimate show biz mother, by Theatre By The Bay. Sat., Nov. 23, 8 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 24, 3 p.m., Bay Terrace Garden Jewish Center, 1300 209 St. $25; $22 seniors 62

and over, kids 12 and under; $2 more at door. Info: (718) 428-6363, theatrebythebayny.com. “Deathtrap,” the comedy-thriller about a playwright apparently willing to kill to have a hit, by Douglaston Community Theatre. Fri.-Sat., Nov. 22-23, 8 p.m.; and Sat., Nov. 23, 2 p.m., Zion Episcopal Church, Church Street off Douglaston Pkwy., 243-01 Northern Blvd. $19; $17 seniors, students. Info: (718) 482-3332, dctonline.org.

FILM “Apollo 11: First Steps Edition,” an exclusive version of the 2019 documentary about the mission that landed men on the moon for the first time 50 years ago, with never-before-seen footage. Daily through Tue., Jan. 21, 2020, 3 p.m., New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111 St., Corona. $6; $5 kids, students, seniors, plus admission: $16; $13 seniors, kids, students with ID. Info: (718) 699-0005, nysci.org.

“Marguerite,” a musical tale of love, inclusion and living life without walls based on the life of Canada’s first female saint, Marguerite Bourgeoys, by the Astoria Performing Arts Center. Through Sat., Nov. 23, various dates and times, Church of the Redeemer, 30-14 Crescent St., Astoria. $25; $20 seniors, students. Info: (718) 706-5750, apacny.org. “Barefoot in the Park,” the Neil Simon comedy about newlyweds of very different temperaments living in a fifth-floor walkup that could use some work. Through Sun., Nov. 24, various dates and times, Queens Theatre, 14 United Nations Ave. S., Flushing Meadows Corona Park. $25-40. Info: (718) 760-0064, queenstheatre.org. “Painted Alice — The Musical,” an adaptation of “Alice in Wonderland” for adults, about an artist who falls through her canvas into a dark and comical world. Through Sun., Dec. 1, various dates and times, The Plaxall Gallery, 5-25 46 Ave., Long Island City. $25-$45. Info: (347) 848-0030, licartists.org. “Strong Face,” a reading of a satiric play about Follywood, where no one can tell the actress Bentley Jones is a woman, by Philana Omorotionmwan, with talkback afterward. Sat., Nov. 23, 8 p.m., Queens Theatre, 14 United Nations Ave. S., Flushing

“The Thin Red Line,” the star-studded 1998 epic about the Guadalcanal campaign in World War II, based on James Jones’ novel. Fri., Nov., 22, 7 p.m.; Sat., Nov. 23, 3 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 24, 6:30 p.m., Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35 Ave., Astoria. $15; $11 seniors, students; $9 kids 3-17; includes museum admission. Info: (718) 7776888, movingimage.us. 20TH CENTURY FOX

KIDS/FAMILIES “Sesame Street ‘Lost and Found,’” a screening of rare footage of the children’s show that was never aired, was shelved after one broadcast or featured characters since retired, with a live appearance by one Sesame Workshop executive and one former head writer. Sun., Nov. 24, 2 p.m., Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35 Ave., Astoria. $15; $11 seniors, students; $9 kids 3-17; includes museum admission. Info: (718) 777-6888, movingimage.us. continued on page 48

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In this romp, nobody is as he or she appears to be, and the plot has as many There’s giddiness aplenty in what is twists and turns and surprises as a murder believed to be the local community theater mystery — with songs and a lot more laughs! The book is by Jeffrey Lane, and it is quite debut of “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” the Parkside Players attraction that runs through funny at times, particularly in the stronger first act, and the music and lyrics by David Dec. 1. Based on a popular 1988 film of the same Yazbek are, respectively, tuneful and witty. Three actors with a flair for the comedic name, the show (an honest-to-goodness musical comedy!) began a healthy run on share the stage a great deal of the nearly three-hour running time, and they are quite Broadway in 2005. Set on the French Riviera, the story, remi- entertaining. Mark Dunn as Lawrence is debonair in the niscent at times of Mel Brooks’ “The Producers,” follows a pair of con artists, Lawrence Pierce Bronson mold, with enough charm to, and Freddy, who endeavor to dupe every well, charm the pants off his intended vicgullible person in sight, both individually and tims, and he sings pleasantly, to boot. Getting quite the physical workout, Matt Frenzel as a team. injects a lot of funny bits into his portrayal of Freddy, Lawrence’s protege, earning many a laugh with his throwaway delivery. When: Fri., Nov. 22 and 29, Sat., Nov. 23 Nearly stealing their thunder is and 30, 8 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 1, 2 p.m. Frank Franconeri as Andre, Lawrence’s Where: Grace Lutheran Church, bodyguard of sorts, his right-hand 103-15 Union Tpke., Forest Hills man, also the town’s chief of police. Tickets: $20; $18 seniors, students. Jenna Kantor, in a variety of wigs (718)353-7388, parksideplayers.com and costumes (Sue Lynn Yu did a wonderful job on the latter, providing a qboro contributor

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Trust nothing — except that this is one fun show

Mark Dunn as Lawrence, Susan Young as Christine Colgate and Matt Frenzel as Freddy PHOTO BY MARK LORD make for a comic trio in “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.” ents as Muriel, another of Lawrence’s conquests. And, though a late arrival on the scene, as the apparently naive Christine Colgate, dubiously dubbed the American Soap Queen, Susan Young becomes a major figure in the

wide range of styles, colors and trappings), has her finest moments as Jolene Oakes, an oil heiress who picks Lawrence as her intended. Her big number, “Oklahoma?,” complete with hoedown, is a musical highlight. Lauren Snyder is given ample opportunity to employ both her dramatic and vocal tal-

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Douglaston troupe stages a play that’s to die for as psychic Helga Ten Dorp, a Filled with unexpected plot reversals and numerous twists rather wild and mysterious creature who might be on to the Douglaston Community Theatre kicks off and turns that invariably elicit unspeakable goings-on in the its 70th season as a mainstay on the local audible gasps in the audience, it Bruhl household. scene with a sturdy — and still shocking — remains a definite crowd pleaser. The play, seen on Nov. 9, has Dawn Bianco, as Bruhl’s innorendering of Ira Levin’s classic comic thriller cent, high-strung wife, Myra, “Deathtrap,” with three performances rarely been performed on the local boards, making its arrival called to mind Jean Stapleton’s remaining through Nov. 23. Edith Bunker in her unhinged The play arrived on Broadway in 1978 and most welcome. Under the taut direction of moment s. Ken Cohn wa s would run for a solid four years, setting the reserved as Sidney’s highly prorecord as the longest-running show of its Linda Hanson, the five actors comprising the cast have been fessional, observant attorney, kind. Its popularity is understandable. Porter. It focuses on playwright Sidney Bruhl and molded into a true ensemble. In the challenging role of SidSet in the year of its Broadthe lengths he may or may not go to in order way debut, the play is replete to have another successful show. The play’s ney, veteran actor Joe Pepe adds with references to personalities tag, “Some playwrights would kill for anoth- another colorful portrayal to his that were theatrical titans at the er hit!,” hints at what might be in store. gallery of characters, imbuing him with more than a tinge time: David Merrick, George C. of smugness, along with Scott, and the like, lending a deviousness, and, at times, touch of nostalgia to the utter desperation. proceedings. When: Fri., Nov. 22, 8 p.m., As his self-assured former The detailed set, designed by Sat., Nov. 23, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. student, Clifford, who has Ian McDonald, is apropos, Sidney Bruhl (Joe Pepe) gets a grip on his protege, Clifford Where: Zion Episcopal Church Parish Hall, written what could possibly (Danny Leonard), in “Deathtrap.” anchored by a fireplace and decPHOTO BY MARK LORD 243-01 Northern Blvd., Douglaston turn into a hugely successful orated with framed theatrical Tickets: $19; $17 students, seniors. play, Danny Leonard makes an auspi- mance that is as intense as it is wisely posters of Bruhl’s past productions and an (718) 482-3332, dctonline.org cious DCT debut. He totally inhabits his underplayed. assortment of antique weapons, some of Q role, turning in a smoldering perforStealing a scene or two is Sherry Mandery which are utilized to great effect.

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continued from page 43 Opposite her as her stuffed shirt of a husband is Spencer Lackey, a likable actor who takes on the challenge of filling the shoes once occupied by a young Robert Redford, who played the role on stage and the subsequent film version of the play. Mhari Sandoval as Mrs. Banks, Corie’s busybody mother, does little to earn the laughs ordinarily associated with one of Simon’s choicest character roles. Similarly, Jon J. Peterson, whose Victor

Velasco, the man upstairs, takes a shining to her, needed to be much more over the top in a role that cries out for flamboyance. And in two cameo appearances as the repairman, Rahoul Roy barely registers in a role that has been known to practically steal the show. Under the direction of Brant Russell, who helmed an outstanding production of “The Miracle Worker” at the same venue a couple of seasons ago, the current offering is merely serviceable. It’s never unpleasant, but it never delights the way it might have. Opening night there When: Fri., Nov. 22, 8 p.m.; were several minor misSat., Nov. 23, 2 and 8 p.m. steps, including, on at Sun., Nov. 24, 3 p.m. least one occasion, a Where: Queens Theatre, 14 United telephone that continued Nations Ave. South, Flushing to ring after the receiver Meadows Corona Park had been picked up. Tickets: $20-$40. (718) 760-0064, T h e p l a y, w h i c h queenstheatre.org delighted audiences for almost four years in its

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initial Broadway run, became one of the longest-running comedies in history. It still makes for a pleasant diversion and perhaps serves best as a backward glance, offering older theatergoers a touch of nostalgia and young theatergoers the opportunity to experience a bit of life as it used to be. With rents going for $125 a month, who wouldn’t want to return to those good old days, if Q only for a couple of hours?

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Mrs. Banks (Mhari Sandoval), left, Corie (Carey Cox) and Paul (Spencer Lackey) are enthralled with the story of Victor (Jon J. Peterson) and, at left, Corie and Paul make up after their first big fight in “Barefoot in the Park.” On the cover: Corie pulls Paul out of their apartment. ALICE CHACON PHOTOGRAPHY

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I HAVE OFTEN WALKED

Ozone Park girl Lauper didn’t always just have fun by Ron Marzlock Chronicle Contributor

Frederick Lauper was born in the Bronx in 1920, the son of parents from Switzerland and Germany. French was the household language. His father was a private school teacher who soon moved the family out to Malverne, LI, and bought a home. Frederick married Domenica Gallo, 10 years his junior, in Queens in April 1951. She preferred to be called by her middle name, Katrine. Their first child, Ellen, was born in November 1951 followed by Cynthia Ann in June 1953 — she was born in Astoria — and a son, Frederick Jr., in 1958. All lived at 95-11 104 St. in Ozone Park. After her mother got remarried, Cynthia Ann never got along with her abusive stepfather. Going by Cyndi, she acted out with strange hairstyles and clothing. She left Richmond Hill High School and ran away at age 17. Going as far as Canada, she came back and joined different music groups to hone her talents. Her breakout hit, “Girls Just Want to

Childhood home of Cyndi Lauper, 95-11 104 St., Ozone Park, as it appeared in the 1950’s when she lived there.

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KIDS/FAMILIES Sunday Family Workshop, with art-making, dance, music and storytelling, geared toward kids 7 and up and their families, on a drop-in basis. Sun., Nov. 24, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Queens Museum, Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Free with admission: $8 suggested; $4 seniors; free students, children. Info: (718) 592-9700, queensmuseum.org.

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Alley Eco-Club — a Citizen Science Club for Adults, a new group with participants making and recording their observations about the natural world and discussing them at meetings. Sun., Nov. 24 (and each 2nd and 4th Sun. of the month), 10 a.m., Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. Free. Info: (718) 229-4000, alleypond.com, tom0153@hotmail.com.

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LECTURES/TALKS Community Conversation on Democracy, with a reading from Humanities NY and a discussion led by Jo-Anne Raskin. Sat., Nov. 23, 10:30 a.m.12 p.m., Maple Grove Cemetery Victorian Administration Building, 127-15 Kew Gardens Road, Kew Gardens. Free. Info/RSVP (requested): (347) 878-6614, friendsofmaplegrove.org. Let’s Talk Democracy: Can Democracy Survive?, last in a civics series led by Queens College political science professor and Taft Institute for Government Co-director Michael Krasner, with presentations and question-and-answer sessions. Thu., Nov. 21, 6-7:30 p.m., Forest Hills Library, 108-19 71 Ave. Free. Info: (718) 2687934, letstalkdemocracy.org.

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NY Wintercon, a sci-fi, fantasy, comic and art convention with celebrity guests including the cast of “Farscape,” games, cosplay, as above, and more. Fri., Nov. 22-Sun., Nov. 24, varying hours, Resorts World Casino, 110-00 Rockaway Blvd., South Ozone Park. $25-$120; kids $10$30. Info: nywintercon.com. COURTESY PHOTO

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Have Fun,” in 1983 became a groundbreaking girls’ anthem. Lauper has done it all; singer, songwriter, actress, winning two Grammys, a Tony and an Emmy; and is an activist. She has retained her Queens accent along Q with her four-octave singing range.

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Introduction to Midrash, each Mon., 10-11 a.m., through end of Jan. 2020; Jewish Medical Ethics, each Wed., 10-11 a.m., through end of Jan.; Star Trek and Judaism, each Sun., 7-9 p.m., through Dec. 1; Introduction to Judaism, each Thu., 7-8 p.m., through May 21, 2020; all taught by Rabbi Daniel Wolpe, Flushing-Fresh Meadows Jewish Center, 193-10 Peck Ave. Free. Info: (718) 357-5100.

Indoor flea market, with Xmas giftware, toys, stuffed animals, cards, collectibles, crocheted items, books and more. Sat., Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Notre Dame Catholic School, 25 Mayfair Road (on New Hyde Park Road), New Hyde Park, LI. Info: (516) 354-5618.

SENIOR ACTIVITIES SNAP: Services Now for Adult Persons, a full-service neighborhood center with exercise classes, line dancing, table pool, hot lunch daily, sewing, jewelry, quilting classes and more. 13333 Brookville Blvd., suite LL5, Rosedale. Info: (718) 525-8899, snapqueens.org. Della Monica-Steinway Senior Center, 23-56 Broadway, Astoria. Exercise classes daily, 10 a.m. Social dancing every Mon. and Thu., 1 p.m. Daily lunch served 11:45 a.m. Info: (718) 626-1500. Howard Beach Senior Center, with exercise classes every weekday except Thu., varying times; dances with a DJ and hot lunch every Tue., 12-3 p.m.; art classes every Thu., 9:3011:30 a.m., 12:30-2:30 p.m.; intro to sign language every Fri., 10-11:30 a.m.; karaoke every Wed., 1-3 p.m.; monthly book club; and more, 155-55 Crossbay Blvd. Info: (718) 738-8100.

SUPPORT GROUPS Overeaters Anonymous, for anyone with an eating disorder or other problem with food or maintaining a healthy weight, in various neighborhoods. Each Tue., 6:30-8 p.m., Holy Child Jesus Outreach Center, 112-06 86 Ave., Richmond Hill. Info: (718) 564-7027 (leave message). Each Thu., 12-1:30 p.m., Howard Beach Library, 92-06 156 Ave. Info: Julie, (718) 848-4338. Each Thu., 12:151:40 p.m., Rego Park Library, 91-41 63 Drive. Info: (347) 433-5876 (OA of Greater New York; leave message), (718) 459-5140 (library).

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF QUEENS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Plaintiff AGAINST Carl Casseus; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated December 20, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Queens County Supreme Courthouse, Courtroom #25, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New York on December 20, 2019 at 10:30AM, premises known as 209-50 111th Avenue, Queens Village, NY 11429. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough and County of Queens, City and State of NY, Block 11123 Lot 17. Approximate amount of judgment $131,013.97 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 713333/2017. Hon. Randolph Jackson, Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC, Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff, 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard, Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: October 10, 2019 For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The NYC Board of Standards and Appeals has scheduled a public hearing on the following application: Variance (§72-21) to permit the construction of a threestory and cellar, two-family building contrary to ZR §23-49 (Special Provisions for Side Lot Line Walls). R5 zoning district. Address: 31-45 41st Street, Block 679, Lot 23, Borough of Queens. BSA Calendar Number: 2019-48-BZ Applicant: Sheldon Lobel, P.C., for Michael Wong, owner. Community Board No.: 1Q This application has been calendared for Public Hearing *Tuesday, December 10, 2019, 1:00 P.M. session, in Spector Hall, 22 Reade Street, Borough of Manhattan. Interested persons or associations may appear at the hearing to present testimony regarding this application. The referenced application may be reviewed by appointment at the BSA’s office, Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm. To schedule an appointment or to obtain subsequent information regarding additional hearing dates, please call 212386-0009 and reference BSA Calendar Number .

17 E ST MARKS PL LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 10/7/19. Off. Loc.: Queens Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to The LLC, c/o ABDUL WASI, 5517 137TH St., FL. 2, Flushing, NY 11355. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of 450930 Astoria Management LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/29/2019. 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: IBRAHIM FODA, 45-09 30 AVE, ASTORIA, NY 11103. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of A M & Z Car Service LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/31/2019. 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: A M & Z CAR SERVICE LLC, 8824 189TH STREET, HOLLIS, NY 11423. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 10-15-19, bearing Index Number NC-000734-19/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me (us) the right to: Assume the name of (First) RICHARD (Middle) ADALBERTO (Last) BERMEO CASTRO. My present name is (First) RICHARD (Middle) ADALBERTO (Last) BERMEO-CASTRO AKA RIDHARD C BERMEO AKA RICHARD A BERMEO AKA RICHARD A BERMEO CASTRO. The city and state of my present address are GLENDALE, NY. My place of birth is ECUADOR. The month and year of my birth are October 1954.

1113 CYPRESS AVE LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/18/2019. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 1113 Cypress Ave, Ridgewood, NY 11385. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

Notice of Formation of CREATIVE BEGINNINGS REALTY GROUP, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/23/2019. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, 83-19 141ST STREET, APT. 705, BRIARWOOD, NY 11435. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of GARDEN OPS LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/30/2019. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: THE LLC, 17-54 DEKALB AVENUE, Unit 2F, RIDGEWOOD, NY 11385. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

WOODSIDE 32 LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 03/20/19. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 53-19 32nd Avenue, Woodside, NY 11377. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

144-41 26 AVENUE LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/09/19. Office: Q ueens C oun t y. S S N Y designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 33-59 169th Street, Flushing, NY 11358. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

EMPIRE STATE’S CHILDREN, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 05/02/19. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Registered Agents Inc., 90 State Street, Suite 700, Office 40, Albany, NY 12207. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of Graphis Printing and Design Services, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/09/2019. 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: KONSTANTINA TSEKENIS, 146-40 23RD AVENUE, WHITESTONE, NY 11357. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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Lindenwood, 1 BR renov, W/D, new flrs, new doors, $1,600/mo. Lindenwood, 3 BR, renov, W/D, new flrs, new doors, $2,500/mo. C21 Amiable II, 718-835-4700

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Co-ops For Sale Howard Beach/Lindenwood, Hi-rise, 2 BR, 2 bath, updated kit. Asking $247K. Hi-rise, mint AAA, 2 BR, 2 baths, custom kit, new baths. Asking $310K. Garden Co-op, 3 BR, 1 bath, dryer in apt, updated kit. Asking $299K. Connexion I RE, 718-845-1136

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JACKSON, an Incapacitated Person. Pursuant to an Order of the Court, Index Number 15297/2013, dated November 18, 2019 by the Hon. Lee A. Mayersohn, an application to sell real property located at 172-15 144th Avenue, Jamaica, New York 11434 will be made on the 17th day of December, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. at I.A.S. Part 22G of the Supreme Court located at 88-11 Sutphin Blvd., Courtroom 22, Jamaica, NY 11435. Said sale is subject to the approval of the Court. Best offer over $530,000. Contact Mark J. Keller, Esq. (718) 297-1890. Bidders must be prepared to enter into a contract of sale and make a deposit of at least 10% of the purchase price by bank or certified check payable to “Mark J. Keller, Esq. as attorney”. No personal checks will be accepted. Closing within 60 days of Court Order approving contract of sale of real property. Mark J. Keller, 90-27 Sutphin Boulevard, Suite 402, Jamaica, New York 11435; (718) 297-1890.

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007AR3, V. MOHANIE BISHU, ET. AL. NOTICE OF SALE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated April 12, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Queens, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-AR3 is the Plaintiff and MOHANIE BISHU, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the QUEENS COUNT Y COURTHOUSE, COURTROOM #25, 88-11 SUTPHIN BLVD., JAMAICA NY 11435, on December 13, 2019 at 10:30 AM, premises known as 92-24 175TH STREET, JAMAICA, NY 11433: Block 10214, Lot 17: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE 4TH WARD, BOROUGH AND COUNTY OF QUEENS, CITY AND STATE OF NEW YORK. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 705689/2016. David H. Sloan, Esq. - Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

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Mets fans weren’t happy their team didn’t play in October but they’ve certainly enjoyed November, as pitcher Jacob deGrom won the National League Cy Young Award while first baseman Pete Alonso was named National League Rookie of the Year last week. Both deGrom and Alonso received 29 of 30 first-place votes. It was a bit surprising deGrom was nearly a unanimous winner, considering how he struggled early in the season. The fact Alonso wasn’t a unanimous winner generated controversy since he set a rookie record by smashing 53 homers. Andrew Baggarly, who covers the San Francisco Giants for the digital publication The Athletic, voted for Braves pitcher Mike Soroka. While Soroka had a fine season, it’s nearly impossible to make an argument that he was a more worthy recipient. Greg Gianotti tore Baggarly apart on WFAN’s “Boomer & Gio Show,” stating that Baggarly was merely trying to manufacture contrived publicity for himself and The Athletic. Gianotti was absolutely right. Even before the vote had a chance to become a controversy, Baggarly had a column written asking Mets fans’ forgiveness. The Athletic has broken some major stories such as how the 2017 World Series champion Houston Astros supposedly stole the strategy signs from opposing teams,

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HOWARD BEACH/LINDENWOOD Hi-Rise - 1 Bed Co-op, low maint., G & E and taxes incl. Asking $149K Hi-Rise - 2 Bed, 2 Baths updated kitchen. Asking $247K Hi-Rise - Mint AAA, 2 Bed, 2 Baths, custom kit., new baths. Asking $310K Garden Co-op - 3 Bed, 1 Bath, freshly painted, Hi-hats, new closet doors, w/dryer in apt, updated kit. Asking $299K

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GLENDALE Beautiful 2 Fam Home Used As a 1 Fam in Glendale, Queens. Easily Convertible To a Functional 2 Fam. Great School Right Around the Corner, Few Blocks From Atlas Mall, Convenience in Every Direction. A Fully Fin Bsmnt As Well Your Own Gar, Cozy Yard & Large Dining Rm. 3 Well Sized BRs w/Built In Closet Space on 2nd Flr & 2 Full Baths in the Home.

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ST. ALBANS The House Sits on a 5,000 sq. ft. Corner Lot. You Have An Updated kit, L.R., Formal Din Rm, 3 BRs, 2.5 Baths & a Full Fin Bsmnt W/Sep Entrance. Bonus Features Include An Entry Foyer, Office Space, Un-Fin Sunroom & Outside Deck Upstairs, New Roof, Boiler, Hot Water Tank, Wood Flrs & Solar Panels.

PRICE: $650,000 Contact Tara Persaud for more information 917-200-8907

VALLEY STREAM 2-Fam Home, 6 BRs & 4 F/Bath, Each Floor Has 3 BRs & 2 F/Bath. Head To Toe Totally Brand New. Beautiful 2 Kits, New Wood Floor, New Roof, New Sidings, New Windows, New Plumbing, New Electric, New Boilers, New Dvwy. PRICE: $785,000 Contact Rajni Mohnani for more information 646-407-5642 HOWARD BEACH One Fam. Det. 3 BRs (2 Half Rooms) 2½ Bath, Fin Bsmnt, Porch, 2 Car Gar Dvwy Holds 4 Cars. PRICE: $749,000 Contact John Amato for more information 929-268-6278

NEW HYDE PARK 1 Fam Ranch W/Full Bsmnt with 3.5 BRs Open Floor Plan Mini Updates Throughout Including New Kit with S.S. Appliances, L.R. W/Brick Fireplace, Hardwood Wood Floors Throughout, New Gas and Hot Water Heater, New Washer/Dryer, New Roof, Siding and Updated Windows, Full Finished Bsmt with New Laminate Flooring and Tons of Storage. Pvt 2 Car Dvwy, 1 Car Gar.

PRICE: $649,000 Contact Ariel Rahmanov for more information 508-986-9265

ST. ALBANS Great 3 BR, 2 Bath Colonial, Needs TLC, Work Mostly Cosmetic, 220 Wiring, Large Gar. PRICE: $479,000 Contact Christopher Truvillion for more information 718-864-8393

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OZONE PARK Subject Prop Sits on a R6B, C2-3 Zoning Currently Used As 2 Residential Units. Can Be Used As a Development Site. Great For Owner/Investor. Ideal For a Prof Office W/Residential Units. Close Proximity To Airport, Highways, Schools, Shopping Etc. Owner Very Motivated.

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PRICE: $899,900 Contact Subhas Ramroop for more information 347-581-5596

ROCHDALE This Spectacular 2 Fam Sits on 4900 sq ft. Along with a Pvt Dvwy & a Det Gar. The Interior Consists of 2 BRs, 1 Bath, L/R D/R & Kit On The 2nd Fl, & 3 BRs, 1 Bath, L/R, D/R & An Eat-In-Kit On The 1st Floor. Also Comes With a Full Fin Bsmnt.

PRICE: $675,000 Contact Chatter Singh for more information 646-354-0799

THE BRONX Newly Renovated Det Single-Family Features New Floors, Windows, Roof, Boiler, Electrical & Heating System. Front Lawn & Backyard with a Separate Entrance To Bsmnt, Concrete Pvt Dvwy For 3 Car Parking & Backyard. PRICE: $649,000 Contact David Owoeye for more information 347-870-7555

ELMONT 2 Fam House, Totally Renovated, Has Separate Entrance to the Bsmnt. Close to Transportation & Shopping Centers. PRICE: $599,999 Contact Max Levy for more information 917-254-5420

VALLEY STREAM Commercial Building. This Suite is 1,660 sq ft, 2 Baths Inside the Unit & 1 Pvt Parking Spot for Tenant In Lot. Asking $3,500 a Month With a 5 Year Lease Which Includes Water, Taxes & Cam Charges. Perfect For a Professional Office and Has Tremendous Visibility.

PRICE: $3,500/Month Contact Paul Deo for more information 347-581-9863

PRICE: $679,000 NORTH WOODMERE 4 BRs, 3 Bathrooms PRICE: $911,000 Contact Valerie Shalomoff for more information 347-730-3347 CORONA 3 Family In Excellent Condition with 2 BRs on the First Floor, 3 BRs on the 2nd Floor, & 3 BRs on the 3rd Floor with Baths Recently Done. Beautiful Backyard, Close To Everything! PRICE: $1,400,000

FREEPORT 2 Family Home, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms PRICE: $259,887 Contact Ryan Singh for more information 347-257-9475

HOWARD BEACH Lovely Hi-Ranch Style Home. 4 BRs, 2 Baths. Fully Det Pvt. Dvwy Can Accommodate 4 Cars. 1st Floor-New. Updated Electric, Plumbing, Roof-7 Years. PRICE: $569,888 Contact Carolyn DeFalco for more information 917-208-9176

OZONE PARK Comfortable 3 BR, 1 Bathroom Home In The Quiet Centreville W/Pvt Dvwy & Garage, Deck & Large Backyard.

JAMAICA Attached Colonial in Jamaica Hills with 3 BRs, 2 Full Baths, Family Room, Separate Entrance To The Backyard. PRICE: $725,000 Contact Indira Persaud for more information 917-509-2874

HOWARD BEACH 3 BRs, 2 Bathrooms, Lots of Space, New Gas Boiler, New Roof & Siding. PRICE: $590,000 Contact Milady Fernandez for more information 718-848-4700

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SHIRLEY A Beautiful Cape Featuring a Tremendous L.R. with a Fireplace & High Vaulted Ceilings, 2 BRs On 1st Floor & 2 BRs On 2nd Floor of Generous Size. Entire House Has Been Updated In The Last Year. Property Itself Is Approximately ½ An Acre. PRICE: $350,000 Contact Wesley Antos for more information 347-631-0403

HOWARD BEACH A Mint 2 BFR Co-op in a Desired Area of Lindenwood. Formal Dining Rm, Closet Space Galore. Plenty of Natural Light Throughout the Unit. PRICE: $327,500 Contact Theresa LaBoccetta for more information 347-631-0403

GLENDALE Step Inside This Marvelous Single Fam Home, Packed with a Lot of Love & Care. This 3 BR beauty Has 2 Full Baths, a Massive Fully Fin Bsmnt & Never Ending Convenience. PRICE: $689,855 Contact Anthony Johnson-Freeman for more 310-993-6787

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