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Dino Puglia, a member of the NYPD’s counterterrorism division, visited Howard Beach Monday to give residents tips on how they should react in an active shooter situation — including to avoid, barricade and confront.

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‘We live in a very treacherous world’ At shooter seminar, priest says those with gun license should carry in church by Anthony O’Reilly Associate Editor

he Rev. Francis Colamaria, pastor of St. Helen RC Church in Howard Beach, said at an active shooter seminar at the house of worship Monday that he encourages those with the legal ability to carry firearms to bring their guns to the pews. “If you have a license to carry, I would advise you to carry,” Colamaria said at the seminar, adding that the question has been posed to him by parishioners. “We live in a very treacherous world.” The pastor, who received some applause for the remarks, noted churches and other places of worship have been the target for shooters — and the Islamic State has said the Vatican could be one of its next objectives. The terrorist group has also gone after Catholic churches in the Middle East. Colamaria noted that “the Holy Father has an army” in the Swiss Guard, soldiers tasked with overseeing the safety of the pope since the 15th century. Members of the guard carry several firearms on them at all times, including machine guns. On Nov. 5, 26 people were killed at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas when a gunman entered and started shooting at people. Devin Kelly, the alleged perpetrator who later killed himself, was shot at by a neighbor upon exiting the church. And on June 17, 2015, white supremacist Dylan Roof shot and killed nine worshipers at a black church in Charleston, SC. Roof has been sentenced to death for his actions. A spokeswoman for the Diocese of Brooklyn said it does not prohibit guns being brought into Catholic churches. “New York City has very restrictive carry laws. We abide

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Urprasad promoted, leaves the 102 Pct. Capt. Nilan, former XO of the 101st Pct., is the new commanding officer by Anthony O’Reilly Associate Editor

Out with the old, in with the new. Deodat Ur prasad — who until last Tuesday was the commanding officer of the 102nd Precinct — was promoted to inspector on Nov. 21 and assigned to Patrol Borough Queens South. “He’s done a great job reducing crime and we thank him for his service,” Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (D-Glendale) said at the Nov. 21 meeting of the 102nd Precinct Com mu nit y Cou ncil, which Urprasad was unable to attend. Capt. Courtney Nilan, the former executive officer of the Far Rockaway-based 101st Precinct, was named his successor. Urprasad came to the 102nd in March 2015, replacing then-Deputy Inspector Henry Saunter. At his first public meeting as the commanding officer for Kew Gardens, Richmond Hill, Woodhaven and the northern section of Ozone Park, he said, “My policy is to stop the problem before it festers.” He seems to have found success in that endeavor. NYPD statistics through Nov. 19 show crime is down 21.9 percent in the precinct, compared to the same time period in 2016. Last year, there were 1,066 index crimes at this time — there have been 833 this year.

Former 102nd Precinct Commanding Officer Deodat Urprasad was promoted to inspector last Tuesday, and the same day was assigned to Patrol Borough Queens South. Capt. Courtney Nilan, TWITTER PHOTOS former 101st Precinct executive officer, was named his successor. All cr ime categor ies are dow n — except murder, which is up from four to five reported cases. The 102nd Precinct this year has consistently been one of the top-performing commands in the city, at times being the one with the greatest or second-greatest

crime reduction in all five boroughs. “As I say goodbye, I would like to thank the men and women of the 102nd P r e ci nc t for a l l t hei r h a rd wor k ,” Urprasad said in a Twitter post. Urprasad, a Guyana native, has also been hailed by the Indo-Caribbean community,

which has a large presence in the inspector’s former command. Public Advocate Letitia James recently presented him with a Caribbean Heritage Month proclamation for his work in the com munity. The NYPD in May recognized Urprasad, the highest-ranking Indo-Caribbean police official and the first to be promoted to inspector, for his contributions to the department. “Thanks to trailblazers like Inspector Urprasad, the NYPD is one of the most diverse police departments in the country,” the department said in a May release. Ur prasad came into the 102nd with prior experience leading a command, which is not the case for Nilan. She joined the force in 2004, according to an email from the NYPD, and previously worked in the 103rd, 83rd and 113th precincts. In 2015 she was named executive officer of the 101st Precinct in Far Rockaway. The following year she spent a few weeks in the Queens Village-based 105th Precinct, also as executive officer, but was later sent back to the 101st. Capt. Vincent Tavalaro, commanding off icer of the 101st Precinct, said on social media Nov. 24 that Nilan has “truly impacted the 101 Pct & the Far Rockaway community in such a memorable way. “We wish you all the best as the new commanding officer of the 102nd Precinct. You guys are lucky to have her!” Q

Pisani, others admit guilt in HB loansharking case by Anthony O’Reilly

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Area businessman Rob Pisani on Nov. 17 plead guilty to taking part in a Howard Beach loansharking ring busted by the feds earlier this year, the Queens Chronicle has learned. Pisani admitted to the collection of an unlawful gambling debt in furtherance of a racketeering conspiracy, a spokesman for the United States Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn said. He will forfeit $50,000 to the government and faces 15 to 21 months in prison when he is sentenced April 10. Ch ristopher Boothby, Evan Greenberg, Richard Heck and Robert Tanico — all members of the same ring — also pleaded guilty, on different dates, to using “extortionate means to collect” debts. The Queens residents will be sentenced next March or April. The defendants — and five oth-

ers whose cases are still pending — were arrested in March on various charges including loansharking, extortion, obstruction of justice and attempted murder. According to the charges, Bonanno crime family capo Ronald Giallanzo provided money to some of the defendants to give “extortionate loans” to numerous individuals. The Depar tment of Justice alleges the crew engaged in acts of violence to collect debts owed to them. In one case, Giallanzo allegedly sought to have an individual who robbed one of his crew members murdered. The dispute lasted several months and the two crews often shot at each other on Howard Beach streets, the DOJ said. A tentative trial date has been set for June 25. But that case wasn’t the end for Pisani — he was arrested weeks after the federal charges and slapped with a sexual assault charge after an

employee at his bagel shop claimed he grabbed her buttocks. A Queens district attor ney spokesman said Pisani’s next state court date is Jan. 23. That case led to yet another South Queens arrest. Howard Beach resident and Forum Newsgroup publisher Patricia Adams was cuffed in August after she allegedly tried to convince the father of the sexual assault victim to tell her not to speak to the authorities. Adams allegedly told the father, who recorded his interaction with the newspaper publisher, she had an “interest” in the case — the feds claim she owes thousands of dollars in gambling debts to the Bonanno family. She was indicted Nov. 15 on one count of obstruction of justice and three counts of witness tampering and faces 20 years in prison if conQ victed of the charges.

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Always remember your ABCs: NYPD Cop gives advice to Howard Beach residents in active shooter seminar by Anthony O’Reilly Associate Editor

Dino Puglia, a member of the NYPD’s Counterterrorism Division, told about 75 Howard Beach residents Monday that they must remember their ABCs if they ever find themselves in an active shooter situation: avoid, barricade or confront. “It gives you a little plan and an idea on what to do,” Puglia said at St. Helen RC Church. But he also warned his presentation won’t make everyone 100 percent ready should they find themselves in the vicinity of a mass shooter. “Unfortunately, I don’t have all the answers,” he added. “If I had the answers, I would be handing them out all the time.” Puglia’s appearance was cohosted by the Howard Beach-Lindenwood Civic Association, the 106th Precinct and the Rev. Francis Colamaria, pastor of St. Helen, to educate people following the mass shooting in Las Vegas on Oct. 1, in which Stephen Paddock opened fire on a crowd of concert-goers, killing 58 and injuring 546. Puglia uttered a phrase well-known to New Yorkers many times throughout his presentation — if you see something, say something. “This is about situational awareness,” he said.

Around 75 people attended an active shooter seminar in Howard Beach Monday, where a member of the NYPD’s counterterrorism division told people they should avoid, barricade or confront PHOTO BY ANTHONY O’REILLY if they’re ever in the same vicinity as a shooter. The perpetrators of mass shootings, Puglia said, often plan their attacks before carrying them out. James Holmes, the man who killed 12 people in an Aurora, Colo. movie theater in 2012, examined the surveillance equipment in the venue and the emergency exits in the room.

They are also calm when committing the act. Seung-Hui-Cho, the perpetrator of the 2007 Virgina Tech shooting that killed 12, was described by Derek O’Dell, one of the survivors, as having a blank expression on his face. “They’re not running around,” Puglia said.

Ninety-seven percent of mass shooters are men, but the cop said authorities are seeing an increase in the number of women shooters. Running down the ABCs, Puglia noted that there are a couple of things to keep in mind when deciding which strategy to implement. When avoiding, people should keep their hands in plain sight so first responders arriving at the scene can clearly see who has a gun in their hand and who does not. He added that people should not pull a fire alarm, as that could cause more people to run into the hallway of a building and put more bodies in the path of an attacker. On barricade, those in the room should try to jam a door with as many items as possible, or put something in between them and the shooter. A ballistics video shown at the presentation demonstrated that a filing cabinet — the one in the video was empty — is the most effective piece of office eqipment in stopping or slowing down most rounds of ammunition. Puglia said confronting the shooter may sometimes be a person’s best chance at survival. He recommended grabbing anything in reach — high heels, staplers, hot cups of coffee or a woman’s purse — and throwing Q it at the perpetrator.

Alleged Florida serial killer is an SJU alum Howell Donaldson III is charged with four counts of first-degree murder by Christopher Barca

in a game, a photo and some biographical data for Donaldson appeared on the team’s Tampa police are confident the recent St. website until early Wednesday morning, John’s University graduate whom officers when it was removed by the school. Former St. John’s head coach Steve Lavin arrested Tuesday is the Seminole Heights — who was away from the team while he serial killer. Police Chief Brian Dugan announced at a battled cancer while Donaldson was with the press conference that night that 24-year-old team — declined to comment when contactHowell “Trai” Donaldson III has been ed by the Chronicle on Wednesday. However, a university source said Doncharged with four counts of first-degree murder in connection with four brutal slay- aldson’s tenure with the Johnnies was informal and extremely brief, saying he was cut ings since October. Dugan did not go into detail regarding before the season started and he shouldn’t Donaldson’s background, but the Tampa necessarily be described as a walk-on. “He was used for a native’s social media profew early morning pracfiles reveal that he attendtices along with a small ed St. John’s, where he group of other walk-ons graduated with a degree in who were dropped prior sports management. to the commencement of In a statement issued the season,” the source Wednesday, a St. John’s said. “Never suited up. spokesma n con f i r med No locker, etc.” Donaldson attended the Ac c o r d i n g t o t h e university from the fall of alleged killer’s Linke2011 until his graduation d In page, which was in January 2017 but did also deleted Wednesnot answer further quesday, he also worked as a tions submitted by the student marketing assisChronicle. tant at St. John’s and as The spokesman also a guest experience host said he was also a walk-on w it h t h e New Yo r k with the university’s basMets in 2016. ketball team in 2011. His LinkedIn page While he never played Howell Donaldson III

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With Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn at his side, Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan briefs the media on Wednesday about the arrest of Howell Donaldson III, the St. John’s University graduate charged in connection with four murders in the Florida city since October. PHOTOS COURTESY TAMPA PD also indicates he relocated back to Florida in January, when he took a job at a medical academy. His Facebook profile said his most recent job was at a Tampa-area shoe store. According to police, Donaldson allegedly walked into the Tampa McDonald’s

where he worked early Tuesday afternoon and asked an employee to hold a bag containing his fully loaded firearm while he went to a nearby check-cashing location. He also told his co-worker that he was planning on leaving the state. continued on page 22

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hether the Republican tax plan would boost an economy that’s doing well, and was long before President Trump took office and took credit, is debatable. What’s not debatable is that it would result in the rich controlling an even bigger share of the economic pie than they already do and that it would hurt many in the middle class — and New Yorkers of all incomes. The most egregious change it would make is eliminating the estate tax. Contrary to GOP claims, that tax only hits the wealthiest among us — the top 0.5 percent — because it only kicks in above $5.5 million, or $11 million for a married couple. Why eliminate this source of much-needed revenue taken only from those who can afford it? Another problem with the plan is that while it would cut taxes on middle-income earners initially, over several years those reductions would disappear, resulting in tax hikes down the road. Supporters say the cuts would be extended, but there’s no guarantee of that. The bill would also eliminate the Obamacare

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mandate that everyone get health insurance or else pay a penalty. That would result in an estimated 13 million people dropping or losing their insurance, roiling markets that already face big challenges and shifting more of the burden to older, less healthy people, further driving up costs. Hitting New Yorkers especially hard would be the plan’s elimination of deductions for state and local taxes. People here are burdened by some of the highest in the nation, and it’s hard to see how the other deductions Republicans seek to expand would make up for the loss. And while the idea that the deductions give places like New York the ability to raise state and local taxes may have some merit, it’s kind of moot given that the Empire State pays far more into the federal budget than it gets out of it — unlike most of the so-called red states. Simplifying the tax code is a good idea. Reducing the corporate tax rate so offshore money comes home may be too. But while this bill would do those things, it has serious flaws that outweigh any good in it. Congress should just start over.

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Bike lane do-over Dear Editor: The editorial “War on cars also a war on business” in the Nov. 23 issue of the Queens Chronicle is right on target. As a pedestrian, bicyclist and driver, I am appalled by the lunacy of the persons involved in the design of the bike lanes on Queens Boulevard. I believe a junior high school student could have designed a bike lane better. They, as well as the politicians who approved this, should have been given an IQ test first. Also, I’ve heard the bike lanes being referred to as “protected.” A yellow line does not protect anyone! I fully agree with the Chronicle editorial — the bike lanes could have been installed within the medians between the main and service roads. Of course there would be minor problems, such as the LIRR underpass at 67th street. Anyone familiar with the LIRR’s unused storage area knows the eastand west-end doors could be removed to allow bicyclists to pedal through. And I am sure the city’s high-paid engineering consultants could figure out how to avoid removing the trees on the medians. The worst mistake the designers made was making the bike lanes so wide. They actually installed four lanes, two on each side of Queens Boulevard, with a few areas where they narrow down to only one per side. There is no need for lanes on each side. They could have picked © Copyright 2017 by MARK I PUBLICATIONS, INC. All rights reserved. Neither this newspaper nor any part thereof may be reproduced, copied, or transmitted in any form, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, microfilming, recording or by any information retrieval system without the express written permission of the publishers. This copyright is extended to the design and text created for advertisements. Reproduction of said advertisement or any part thereof without the express written permission of MARK I PUBLICATIONS, INC. is strictly prohibited. This publication will not be responsible for errors in advertising beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. Bylined articles represent the sole opinion of the writer and are not necessarily in accordance with the views of the QUEENS CHRONICLE. This Publication reserves the right to limit or refuse advertising it deems objectionable. The Queens Chronicle is published weekly by Mark I Publications, Inc. at a subscription rate of $19 per year and out of state, $25 per year. Periodicals Postage Paid (USPS0013-572) at Flushing, N.Y. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Mark I Publications, Inc., The Shops at Atlas Park, 71-19 80th St., Suite 8-201, Glendale, NY 11385.

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s it actually a requirement that candidates for speaker of the New York City Council thumb their noses at the voters who put them into office, or just a strong suggestion? There are eight lawmakers jockeying to succeed outgoing (at last!) Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, including two from Queens, Councilmen Jimmy Van Bramer, now the majority leader, and Donovan Richards. And every single one of the eight is open to revisiting the term limits that only let them rename streets, cut ribbons and order the creation of new mounds of paperwork in both the private and public sectors for two terms (OK, and they also spend time trying to get taxpayers citywide to fund projects in their districts and performing varying degrees of constituent service). We’ll give credit to Richards for at least only wanting to loosen term limits for future members. We will not give any to Councilman Jumaane Williams of Brooklyn, who plans to soon introduce a bill asking the voters to approve an extension to three terms. These members just don’t get it. Voters imposed limits of two terms in 1993. They reaffirmed them in 1996. And they did it again in 2010, after then-Mayor Bloomberg and Speaker Christine Quinn teamed up to get the voters’ will overturned. At least now, Mayor de Blasio opposes any change. Third time’s the charm in much of life. The Council should heed the adage. The voters have spoken thrice and should not have to yet again.

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either the eastbound or westbound side and the world as we know it would still survive. That’s what they did on Northern Boulevard. I suggest they eliminate the lanes on one side. Remove the plastic poles that haven’t yet been knocked down by vehicles driving onto the bike lane and paint over the new lines. The least expensive way to ensure they are “protected” is to merely paint a line six feet from the curb or median and allow cars to park between the bike lane and the traffic. The parked vehicles would provide protection free of charge, just as they do on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. Then the stolen parking spaces would be returned to residents and shoppers. As a bicyclist I am in favor of bike lanes. However, not when they impact businesses and drivers to the extent the Queens Boulevard bike lanes do. As a driver, I believe some of the crossovers from the main road to the service road are very poorly designed. I purposely avoid the westbound one just east of 58th Street

in Woodside. It is almost impossible to see cars, and especially bicyclists, approaching in the service road. All of this needs to be redesigned. Paul Slapikas Woodside

War on cars casualties Dear Editor: Re “Bike lanes are ‘murder’ on Rego Pk. businesses,” Nov. 23, multiple editions: Car haters don’t care about business losses when the small percentage of cyclists force changes which seriously damage economic activity and access for shoppers who wish to arrive by cars. Correct policies protect cyclists without damaging access by vehicles. James C. Walker Board Member and Executive Director National Motorists Association Foundation Ann Arbor, Mich.

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Cycling into Oz Dear Editor: As a Schwinn Cruiser Deluxe biker, I have been biking along Queens Boulevard in the new green bike lanes, while serenading myself with some songs from “The Wizard of Oz” (Harold Arlen, E.Y. Harburg, 1939). “Follow the green brick road, follow the green brick road ...” as I dodge vehicular traffic from all sides in the green bike lane. Think. Ground rule No. 1: Bicyclists “must stay near the right curb or edge of the road, or on a usable right shoulder of the road, to avoid undue interference with other traffic. The rule of staying to the right … (Driver’s Manual, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles). Yet, the cited bike lanes have been designed and constructed near the left edge of the service roads, in violation of the bicycle rule of the right. Further, motor vehicle traffic may cross diagonally at some points from the main road, through the bicycle la ne, onto the service ONLINE road, and ongoing cars, buses Miss an article or a and trucks traletter cited by a writer? verse the bike Want breaking news lane to pass slow from all over Queens? or backed-up Find the latest news, traffic in the sinpast reports from all gle-lane service over the borough and road. more at qchron.com. There are no prov isions for law enforcement of illegal motor traffic within the bike lanes only demarcated with yellow and white painted lines. Ironically, despite the dangerous hazards of these bike lanes, a bicyclist “must ride in a bicycle lane, if a usable one is available” (ibid.). We need new safety, environmental, and business impact studies of these nascent bike lanes. So, “We’re Off To See The Wizard” resonates in my mind, “the wonderful Wizard ...” of the NYC Department of Transportation. To me, this Kafkaesque nightmare is another failed experiment in de Blasio progressive social conditioning. Joseph N. Manago Flushing

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believing it to be connected to Ben’s Deli on Long Island. We were the only diners and we never returned. No bicycle lanes then. Just to make a point: We travel with two buses or by Uber to Flushing. We use two buses to travel to Elmhurst for wonderful Asian food. If residents like your restaurant, they will find it, even in inclement weather. Furthermore, I use a walker or a cane, like many other residents who enjoy good food in excellent restaurants. Shirley Sacks Forest Hills

Crowley will be just fine Dear Editor: While “Holden is heading to the City Council” (Christopher Barca, Nov. 23, multiple editions), there is no need to shed a tear about losing NYC Councilmember Elizabeth Crowley. She will find gainful new employment. You read it here first, that Congress member and Queens County Democratic Party Chairperson Joseph Crowley will reward her for being a loyal member of the smoke-filled backroom clubhouse in good standing. Boss Crowley always takes “care” of the party faithful, especially blood relatives. He will make sure she will land with a “golden parachute.” Watch for a coming announcement from Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, Mayor de Blasio, Comptroller Scott Stringer, Public Advocate Letitia James or maybe even Gov. Cuomo. All of them will want to continue staying in good graces with Boss Crowley. Someone will find a place for former NYC Councilmember Elizabeth Crowley on one of the many payrolls they control. They will pontificate about her unique skill sets being badly needed in their office. Cuomo is running for re-election in 2018 and perhaps president in 2020. Due to term limits, de Blasio assumes lame-duck status on January 1. There will be a spirited Democratic Party primary for mayor in 2021. Katz, Stringer and James have already begun “cozying up” with Boss Crowley in anticipation. Each will be looking for him to deliver the endorsement of the Queens County Democratic Party clubhouse machine for their respective 2021 mayoral campaigns. In the meantime, don’t feel any obligation to take soon-to-be former NYC Councilmember Elizabeth Crowley out to dinner. Trust me, she will not be collecting unemployment insurance. With her new job starting in January on the taxpayers’ time and dime, she will be able to pay her own way. Larry Penner Great Neck, LI

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Dear Editor: With reference to your full-page article regarding the new bicycle lanes in Queens, I disagree that they are harmful to businesses. Stores (and diners) never had their own parking in front. Very few diners have parking lots. For example, the Orchard recently sold half their lot. The Shalimar in Rego Park has parking. Both of these are accessible by bus. But the ones I frequent and walk to are the Austin Diner and the T-Bone, both about 6 blocks away. Residents who live in Manhattan and Queens do not drive to their local stores or restaurants. Everyone knows that parking is a problem. Mr. Parker, the owner of Ben’s Best Deli, is trying to blame his lack of business on the bicycle lane in front. This is a specious argument. We visited his restaurant when we first moved here (about 10 years ago), mistakenly

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The funds we really need Dear Editor: I am thankful that Ryan Brady contacted me when he wrote the story “Food Pantry May Have to Close Next Year” (Nov. 16, multiple editions). I just would like to clarify that the Flushing Jewish Community Council did not receive $25,000 from the City Council for the food pantry. Although the FJCC was generously awarded $25,000 by the City Council, this grant was only offered through the Food Bank. The FJCC was forced to reject the grant because the funding, only for food, became redundant because we already receive enough food from the Food Bank and other sources. The need for support was for the operational costs in running the food pantry, which had been supplied by the City Council in years past.

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Trump, Hitler and taxes Dear Editor: Historians say the terror known as Hitler was unleashed on the world after his painting skills were ridiculed and he couldn’t handle the rejection of his peers. Hmmm, perhaps they should’ve given that Emmy award to Trump after all. Speaking of Trump, how lucky are we to have a president who can multitask? The Republican tax plan is amazing. Eliminating deductions for teachers buying school supplies as well as student loan interest deductions and medical expenses to enact deductions where they are really needed — tax exemptions for amaintenance Write Letter! and supportLetters costs for owners andlonger operators prishould be no thanof400 vate jetsand and golf course They owners words may be edited. may who be promise build on any of theirPlease resorts. emailednot to toletters@qchron.com. This trickle-down willwhich succeed include your phone plan number, willin delivering an incredible average tax cut of not be published. $360 for middle-income taxpayers in 2027. And Trump is accomplishing all this while “rising above” the pettiness of Lavar Ball not thanking him regarding the UCLA/ China basketball incident. He showed real presidential style by tweeting “I should’ve let them stay in jail.” What dignity, what class, what a complete disgrace! Robert LaRosa Whitestone

Trump, Moore and misdeeds Dear Editor: Notwithstanding multiple accusations of sexual misconduct asserted against Roy S. Moore, the Republican Senate candidate in Alabama, President Trump has voiced support for Moore. This should come as no surprise, since “birds of a feather flock together.” Tweet, Tweet. Benjamin M. Haber Flushing

May-December wrongdoing Dear Editor: Amid sexual misconduct allegations, Charlie Rose responded with, “I always thought I was pursuing shared feelings, even though I now realize I was mistaken.” Yeah, sure you did, Charlie. You stepped out of the shower and thought all those 20-somethings would want to run into the arms of your shriveled-up 65-yearold body. It was more like they couldn’t wait to get out the door fast enough. Bill Viggiano Williston Park, LI

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continued from previous page other attempts to address problems with these businesses over the years. Our thanks also extend to state Sen. Tony Avel la , A sse mbly me mb e r E d Braunstein and Councilmember Paul Vallone for their support in addressing all of the complaints that this civic organization receives regarding these auto businesses. We have been working for years trying to get these businesses to mend their ways and to become good neighbors to the residents of the area. We have also worked with Community Board 11 and other civic groups including the Bayside Clear Spring Council headed by Mr. Mandingo Tshaka. You would think that with all of this community cooperation, conditions would improve. Unfortunately, problems still continue that adversely affect local residents. It is not our goal to put any of these companies out of business. All that we ask is that they obey the law, that they follow conditions in their certificates of occupancy and/or variances and that they be considerate of the residents of the community. This civic organization will continue to advocate for the residents and cooperate with city agencies and elected officials in trying to resolve these issues. These autorelated businesses are not worlds unto themselves. They are part of the community and must act in a responsible manner that shows respect for the residents who live near these businesses. Terri Pouymari President Henry Euler First Vice President Auburndale Improvement Association Auburndale

This defunding also resulted in not being able to continue with one of our English classes because the money for teacher’s salaries now must be used to support the FJCC operational costs. More financial support is therefore needed to continue the food pantry in 2018 and restore classes that have been lost in a continual decrease in funding over the years. Paul Engel Executive Director Flushing Jewish Community Council Flushing

Thanksgiving celebration Thanksgiving is traditionally a time of joy and celebration — but for those who don’t have the means to provide for themselves, it can be a time of anxiety and despair. To address that need, Living Word Christian Fellowship in Ozone Park offered the community a free, traditional “Thanksgiving Dinner On Us” sit-down dinner on Nov. 18 at the church. There were 120 individuals in attendance. Diners received a meal that included turkey and all the fixings, not to mention the happy ending of apple and pumpkin pie. The event was made available to individuals

Verizon Toys for Tots The Verizon Wireless Zone store at 159-20 Cross Bay Blvd. in Howard Beach will be accepting donations for Toys for Tots from now through Dec. 15. People interested in dropping off items can do so at the store during regular business hours, which is 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day except Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This isn’t the first time the store has done good for the community — its employees earlier this year handed out backpacks to students. Q

HB Judea fundraiser Howard Beach Judea Chabad Sisterhood and Howard Beach Judea Chabad Men’s Club invite you to their first “Vodka and Latkes Night,” vodka and wine tasting presented by Hakerem, on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets $18, tickets at the door, $25. There will be 50/50 and raffles. The event will take place at 162-05 90 St., Howard Beach. For reservations call (718) Q 845-9443.

and families in the community who otherwise would not have had a Thanksgiving meal. All guests were also sent home with the fixings so they could have a Thanksgiving on their own at home. Living Word’s desire is to be an expression of love and compassion to members of the community, reminding them that they are not alone, and someone does care! At top, the Rev. Joel Sadaphal, center, his wife, MaryAnne, next to him, and some of the hardworking wait staff. Above, Sadaphal speaks to some of the guests.

St. Helen Christmas fair St. Helen Catholic Academy will hold a Christmas fair with fun for the entire family on Dec. 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Princess Moana and Superman will be there from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and specialty shopping will be available all day. The event will take place at Fr. Dooley Hall, located at 83-09 157 Ave. For more inforQ mation, call (718) 835-4155

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A cut above the rest Howard Beach-Lindenwood Civic Association member Cathy Harrison was honored on Tuesday for her work in clipping and collecting manufacturer coupons to benefit military members and their families. Harrison, second from left, was presented with proclamations from Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato, left, state Sen. Joe

Addabbo Jr. and Councilman Eric Ulrich. The coupon drive was started by the nowdefunct South Richmond Hill Civic Association, and carried on by the Howard BeachLindenwood group. Civic president Joann Ariola said Harrison often goes above and beyond to collect the coupons and make sure they get to those who need them.

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The New York Racing Association will hold a toy drive to benefit Toys for Tots this weekend at Aqueduct Race Track. The organization will accept new, unwrapped toys and donations in cash or checks made payable to Toys for Tots. Donation boxes will be placed at the main clubhouse entrance and the turf and field entrances. Gifts and donations can be dropped off Saturday and Sunday between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. “It’s a privilege for the New York Racing Association to partner with the Marines Corps’ Toys for Tots Foundation to brighten the holidays for so many children each year,” Lynn LaRocca, NYRA senior vice president and chief experience officer, said in a statement. “Our fans and employees have generously supported Toys for Tots over the years, and we are pleased to encourage that giving spirit again in 2017.” The drive is being supported by cont r ibutions f rom thoroughbred owner Harold Lerner, the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, trainer Gary Contessa and SalvaQ tore Sano.

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A not so EZ time at the cashless tolls Drivers getting hit with fines at Cross Bay bridge, other crossings by Anthony O’Reilly

registered owner of the vehicle or deducted from their EZ-Pass account. But some drivers using EZ-Pass are now One of the top issues being called into the office of Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer saying they’re having problems with the Amato (D-Rockaway Park) lately is drivers credit cards linked to the system not being getting hit with fines due to an issue with recognized, leading to them receiving fines. the cashless tolls at the Cross Bay Veterans Before cashless tolling took effect, drivers were notified if there Memorial Bridge. was a low balance on “This is dollars their accou nt — and cents coming out that’s no longer the of your pocket,” the e use the bridge to do case with the new assemblywoman, a most of our errands so system. Rockaway resident, The issue has been said. “We use the you’re talking about prevalent at the bridge to do most of idge con necting our errands so you’re multiple trips per day.” br Broad Chan nel to talking about multiRo ck away, wh ich ple trips per day ... — Assemblywoman Stacey we nt c a s h le s s i n think about how that Pheffer Amato May, with residents builds up.” from the peninsula One person, Pheffer Amato said, came with five bills with an and the mainland alike calling to complain. “I have my employees working on a numaverage of $250 in fines on each one. “That scares you,” she said. “That’s over ber of cases,” she said. The assemblywoman is asking the MTA some people’s paychecks for the week. It’s for an amnesty period for the fines and very intimidating.” Cashless tolling has been rolled out at outreach to drivers to be conducted for bridges and tunnels in the five boroughs to everyone to be aware on how to check their speed up traffic and ease congestion at the account. An MTA spokesman said in an emailed crossings. A picture is taken of a car’s license plate and a monthly bill is sent to the statement, “Cashless Tolling is enhancing Associate Editor

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Drivers commuting to and from Rockaway on the Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge are complaining that the new cashless tolling system is leading to their receiving hundreds of dollars in FILE PHOTO fines. Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato is pushing for an amnesty period. traff ic f low, reducing congestion and decreasing commute times at MTA Bridges and Tunnels, making it easier for New Yorkers to get where they need to go. “However, the use of an E-ZPass when there are no funds available is a violation and can result in fees being assessed,” the

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Oh, ship. The East River ferries carrying commuters from Long Island City and Rockaway to par ts of Manhattan and Brooklyn are already facing major problems, with at least five being taken out of commission after structural problems were discovered and another crashing into an underwater pillar in Manhattan, forcing passengers to disembark in the middle of the water. The crash happened Monday just after 8 p.m., approximately 90 feet from Pier 11 in Manhattan, according to the NYPD. The ferry was on its way to Beach 108th Street in Rockaway. The ferry struck a pylon, an upright structure used for navigational guidance, that was under the water, according to cops. Original reports claimed the ship hit a sandbar. The collision, cops added, opened two holes in the ferry’s haul. Police said there were 114 passengers, seven crew members and one dog on board, all of which had to be removed by the NYPD’s Harbor and Aviation Units and the Fire Department to another vessel. A water pump was used to keep the ferry af loat while the passengers were being evacuated. All were returned to Pier 11 with no

The NYPD’s Harbor and Aviation Units had to rescue more than 100 passengers off a city ferry in the East River on Monday after the vessel hit an underwater pillar. The incident came a day after SCREENSHOT COURTESY NYPD a report highlighting structural issues with the boats. reported injuries. The city Economic Development Corp., which funds the waterborne transportation service, did not return a request for comment by press time. The crash took place a day after the New York Post first reported five boats

have been pulled out of service due to potentially catastrophic holes being discovered in them. The holes, the Post reported, could have led to leaks in a compartment that if compromised could cause the ship to sink. Each of the vessels costs about $4 million each.

The EDC did not acknowledge a request for comment on the faulty boats, which are operated by Hornblower. The ferry service began in May, a little more than two years after Mayor de Blasio first announced the highly anticipated initiative. Queens commuters can board at Hunters Point, or in Rockaway. State Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach) told the Chronicle Monday it was upsetting to see problems with the ferries so soon after the launch. “This is taxpayer money that we’re talking about here,” Addabbo said in a telephone interview conducted before the Nov. 27 crash. “It is concerning to see these types of problems ... but I am glad they were caught before there were any major problems.” Rockaway residents had a ferry for a short while after Superstorm Sandy, which took them to Manhattan while the A train was out of commission for repairs. When the train came back, the waterborne system stuck around for a short time but was scrapped in October 2014 — the city claimed it was paying too much to subsidize the service — only for the mayor months later to announce it would be coming back. Addabbo said he’s heard nothing but good things about the service since its start. “We haven’t gotten any complaints about Q any problems,” he said.

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Stringer’s bus report often misses the mark by Allan Rosen City Comptroller Scott Stringer, in a scathing report issued this week about New York City’s other transit crisis, the buses, misses the mark by failing to provide adequate solutions. The report raises more questions than it answers and is more noteworthy for what it lacks. Stringer cites the problems well: the loss of 100 million passenger trips in the last eight years and routes that are slow, unreliable, long, confusing, congested and poorly connected. He highlights that many routes are outdated, given changing employment centers. Of course, this is nothing new. Those were the points I raised in my 1972 master’s thesis at Columbia University, noting that many routes were designed prior to World War II and were outdated then. Minimal changes have been made since. Stringer also states that buses are the slowest in the nation because half their time is spent at bus stops or waiting at signals. He suggests bus system management changes, quicker implementation of Select Bus Service, more exclusive bus lanes and better enforcement, a review of bus stop spacing and changing of guidelines, more transit signal priority, increased off-peak frequency and a comprehensive review. Average bus speeds in the boroughs range between 5.5 (Manhattan) and 11.4 mph (Staten Island) averaging 7.4 mph. Springer does not mention how much lowering the city speed limit under Vision Zero to 25 mph has affected the average bus speed. Nor does he mention the effect of exclusive bus and bicycle lanes on other traffic. He suggested increasing the bus stop standard to greater than every 750 feet, yet mentions that every 1,200 feet (the standard for limited routes) is too far for seniors and the disabled. Yet he recommends a quicker rollout of SBS routes, where the standard is every 2,500 feet. This would increase the need to transfer for seniors and the disabled, making their trips take longer. Using a third bus requires an extra fare. It does not always make sense to eliminate bus stops when the time saved is minimal. What does Springer expect the average bus speed to be with a 25-mph speed limit and half the time spent waiting at bus stops and signals? It cannot be greater than 12.5 mph assuming no traffic at all. Reducing the number of bus stops hurts the elderly and handicapped. What he doesn’t address in discussing slow bus speeds are the real culprits, blocked traffic lanes due to doubleparked trucks for long periods of time and construction and utility repair blockages. One recommendation is a comprehensive review of bus routes. Stringer does not address what the focus of this review should be. The MTA’s reviews have focused on how to reduce costs rather than improve routes.

The MTA has created or extended routes that fall shor t of major transit hubs to keep operating costs at a minimum without considering the additional revenue a slightly longer route would have. Stringer criticizes long routes, but doesn’t mention that splitting routes in half, as the MTA has done, reduces connectivity by increasing the need for transfers. The solution is a series of overlapping long routes with more short services adapted to specific travel needs. Stringer wants straighter routes that are less meandering. However, to better serve specific land uses, a meandering route often is needed. Some routes are not straightened to keep operating costs at a minimum when riders would be better served by two routes. Stringer assumes SBS is an improvement when no data exists to show that more people have reduced trip times because of it. He does not ask why the MTA only considers bus travel times, ignoring passenger trip times. He does not question why the M15 with SBS lost 3 million annual passengers in the last five years before the Second Avenue subway opened. Rather than suggesting a moratorium on new routes, he asks for faster implementation. He also does not question why new SBS routes are virtually all just converted Limited Stop routes with no changes to connect new neighborhoods and job centers. A law requiring nonemergency vehicles to give the right-of-way to buses departing stops would increase average bus speeds more than SBS with its fewer stops. The recommendation for better coordination between MTA Bus and NYC Transit is far too general. The question is why the two can’t be fully integrated. Laws and union agreements can be changed. Why shouldn’t buses be housed in depots closest to their routes rather than run extra miles not in service because each company uses its own depots? Does it serve the passengers better that the MTA has converted many revenue miles to not revenue miles by doing that? Though not mentioned in his press release, Springer suggested congestion pricing to reduce tieups, improve bus speeds and raise revenue. He ignores studies showing the Bloomberg plan would have only reduced Midtown congestion by 10 percent. Also ignored are lost revenue opportunities such as how 50 years ago buses carried interior advertisements; today there are virtually none. The comptroller’s report tells us what we already know, though it makes it clearer, while failing to offer real solutions. Q Allan Rosen is a former director of bus planning for MTA NYCT Planning.

The city has done more bad than good with SBS by Mike Miller and Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. On Nov. 12, the city began its Select Bus Service along Cross Bay and Woodhaven boulevards. Based on what we have witnessed and the angry calls we have received at our offices, the city actually created a slightly improved bus service while damaging our local businesses, inconveniencing pedestrians, congesting our local residential streets and impairing vehicle traffic flow. drivers travel at increased rates of speed in According to the Department of Trans- order to make up for lost time in their portation and the MTA, SBS on Cross Bay detour. and Woodhaven boulevards was supposed As for the motorists, the big complaint to provide enhanced bus service for riders, can be summed up in one word: traffic. improve the efficiency of traffic for motorIn order to accommodate SBS, one lane ists and provide safe passage for pedestri- of traffic has been taken away on both the ans crossing the notoriously dangerous north and south sides from an already boulevards. overcrowded roadway with predictable However, it has not taken long since the results. Drivers are seeing an increase in initial launch of SBS to reveal the real traffic on the side streets and at certain issues that come along with the alleged busy intersections such as Jamaica Avenue. progress. At times, various deliveries and emerMany community leaders gencies have narrowed the and residents will tell you that boulevard to an intolerable it comes as no surprise that lane road. he DOT may oneThere the implementation of SBS is little doubt that has already encountered probSBS gets riders where have helped they need tobus lems. Many throughout our go in record time communities have been quesby creating bus lanes, and bus riders, tioning the rationale and making the ride quicker and but that’s validity of this plan for more more efficient for everyone than a year. through off-board fare payabout it. We have awakened to some ment, using both doors to of our worst nightmares with enter the bus and allowing bus t he prop os e d SBS pla n drivers some control over the becoming a reality. traffic lights. The removal of critical parking spaces Most residents would agree that bus serdirectly in front of our local stores, for the vice needed to be improved due to previsole purpose of installing a bus lane for a ously slow service. non-existent Saturday rush hour or at some However, the SBS solution in its current locat ion s a 24 -hou r oper at ion , is form cannot be the final answer. unacceptable. We are urging the DOT and the MTA to Additional parking spaces were also save our local businesses by eliminating eliminated to create new SBS bus stops, Saturdays from the hours of operation, to where an already existing bus stop remains ease congestion by changing the 24-hour just a short distance away. bus lane to the rush-hour use that was preIn an article published on Nov. 16, “‘The viously done north of Metropolitan Avenue customers are getting confused,’” the and to find replacement parking spaces for Queens Chronicle cited frustration voiced those that were eliminated because of SBS. by neighborhood stores on Cross Bay BouThe city must give a voice back to the levard that the new service is hurting busi- community and hear our concerns in order ness. We believe it is hard enough to oper- to come up with a collaborative long-term ate a successful business in New York City solution. Otherwise, “SBS” will not be and the city eliminating parking spaces known for a positive, innovative mass tranright in front of a store has proven to be sit bus plan, but instead, as some of our disastrous. constituents have said, will stand for “Save Despite the city’s initial contention, Businesses Soon,” “Sucky Bus Service” or Q SBS has not made the streets friendlier for “Same BS.” pedestrians. Pedestrians, who must stand Mike Miller is New York Assemblyman on a median in between traffic lanes, now for the 38th District in South and southcompete with increased traffic on the local western Queens. side streets from drivers who are avoiding Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. is New York SBS on the boulevard and seeking alterna- State Senator for the 15th District, in tive routes. We have seen some of these South and southwestern Queens.

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Teenagers with the Greater Ridgewood Youth Council worked so hard to paint a massive American flag on a massive plywood board they assembled, according to group president Bob Monahan. So naturally, it hurt to see holes punched in it and the nearby sign featuring the names of the teens ripped down. “It’s not just about vandalizing the American flag,” Monahan told the Chronicle on Tuesday. “Someone destroyed something a bunch of kids worked very hard on, and that’s the disappointing thing.” As part of a summer project, a group of teenagers was commissioned by Assemblyman Mike Miller (D-Woodhaven) to create the massive flag in an effort to beautify the wall of a Glendale railroad underpass on 75th Avenue between Decatur Street and 60th Place. With permission from the Long Island Rail Road, the youngsters attached their painted wooden iteration of Old Glory to the wall two weeks ago. But sometime on Thanksgiving, an unknown vandal knocked multiple holes in it. Two days later, someone shredded the sign featuring the signatures of the kids. “It was beautiful, it was nice,” Miller told

This wooden American flag, put together and painted by teenagers with the Greater Ridgewood Youth Council, was vandalized last week — just two weeks after it was mounted to the wall of a PHOTO BY STEVE FISHER railroad underpass on 75th Avenue in Glendale. the Chronicle on Tuesday. “Hopefully we can get it repaired and put back up.” Monahan said there are plans to do so, but the issue is getting all the teenage painters together during the busy holiday season to make the repairs and place their John Hancocks on a new sign. “As a group, we’re not going to be

deterred by some knuckleheads out there doing stuff they shouldn’t be doing,” Monahan said, adding that other GRYC community beautification projects will soon be installed across the area. “We’re just going to replace it, fix it and roll the dice in the hope that no one in the community messes with it again.”

In terms of investigating who’s responsible, the GRYC head said he originally contacted the 104th Precinct, but was told that because the painting was on MTA property, there was nothing the NYPD could do. Miller said he has since asked the transit agency’s police force to investigate the act of vandalism, something he believes it is doing. “There are a couple of video cameras around the area,” Monahan said. “If there’s a way to pinpoint who did this, we’ll hopefully be able to do so.” The incident sparked a response from area residents on a community Facebook page, with dozens of people expressing outrage over the crime. “Disgusting. Unbelievable that someone would do something to destroy the flag,” Lilli Betsch wrote. “These children worked so hard to do this.” “This is horrid and I hope whoever did this is caught,” Franny Rose added. “Poor kids must be devastated their hard work was vandalized.” Miller was just as harsh, calling the vandal or vandals “low-life people.” “It’s a deplorable, disgusting thing for someone to do,” he said. “It’s such a disrespect to the flag, our veterans and the kids Q that made it.”

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It was a case of wrong place, wrong time for Naiboa. He was shot just after getting off a bus he mistakenly took in an effort to get home. After a break of a few weeks, Donaldson allegedly murdered 60-year-old Ronald Felton at 5 a.m. on Nov. 14, just blocks away from the other killings. Felton was gunned down as he walked to his church, where he cooked food for homeless families twice a week. According to Tampa police, Donaldson does not have a criminal record and no motive has been established. But according to the Daily News, citing a police source, the alleged killer was arrested in Manhattan in 2014. However, the court record of that incident is sealed. At Tuesday’s press conference, Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn said he hopes Donaldson “rots in hell,” while Florida Gov. Rick Scott called him “evil” in a Wednesday statement. “Tonight, goodness has won. In the battle between darkness and light, light has won,” Buckhorn said. “Tonight is the beginning of when justice will be served. We’re bringing someone to justice who doesn’t deserve to walk among us.” On Wednesday, the mayor called for Donaldson to get the death penalty if convicted, saying “he should die.” He had previously told police to “bring Q his head to me” during the manhunt.

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What’s worsened the parking crunch was the recent closure and demolition of It’s been years since the Kew Gardens the municipal lot near Borough Hall, Civic Association first asked the Depart- which contained 400 spaces. Its elimination has sent motorists scourment of City Planning to consider studying a possible special zoning waiver for ing for spots on residential streets, Pistone the district, according to group president said. And he isn’t confident that such a practice will stop even when the lot’s 302Dominick Pistone. And the results of that study are finally space replacement opens in the near future. “We’re already saturated,” he said. almost here. The civic leader added that when the “While we are finalizing the results of our study, City Planning’s Queens office group originally put forth its request, he reached out to Community Board 9’s lead- figured it would take “forever.” But what ership last week to schedule a meeting next delayed the study even further, he continued, was a series of month to review our staff changes at City analysis and prelimiPlanning. nary recommendae’re anticipating total “We got delayed t i o n s ,” a D C P whe n t he p e r s on spokesman told the chaos and gladiatorial handling our case Chronicle on Tuesgot reassigned. The day. “We expect to games to get a spot next person quit after quickly finalize the once they’re built.” a month,” he said. r e c o m me nd a t io n s “The third person is after this meeting — Dominick Pistone, Kew Gardens Civic ‘working on it’ but and will share them Association president every time we call, with you as soon as we’re told the agency they are completed.” is putting the finishUnder consideration is a request to manddate that devel- ing touches on it.” Kew Gardens is one of the borough’s opers provide on-site parking for all new residential developments in the area — largest transportation hubs, as multiple clamping down on the neighborhood’s high-traffic subway and bus lines intersect in the community. growing street parking shortage. But the neighborhood’s residents skew Under city zoning law, developers are not required to provide parking lots of older and many are reliant on cars, not 10,000 square feet or less, even if the subways or buses, for transpor tation, according to Pistone. buildings themselves are larger. “The notion that you don’t need a car “We have two or three buildings here going up right now where the lots are less here because you’re close to public transthan 10,000 square feet but there are doz- portation is absurd. People need their cars ens of apartments,” Pistone said in a Mon- to g rocer y shop and such,” he said. day interview. “We’re anticipating total “That’s why we want a special district chaos and gladiatorial games to get a spot and that’s why we’ll keep pushing for Q one.” once they’re built.” Associate Editor

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A 52-year-old Corona man has been charged with allegedly speeding through a stop sign and badly injuring an elderly pedestrian in Whitestone on Thanksgiving and fleeing the scene — all while under the influence of alcohol and with a suspended license. Queens District Attorney Richard Brown announced Monday that Carmine Minichino of 46th Avenue was arraigned last Friday on a litany of charges including seconddegree vehicular assault and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. “A 71-year-old Queens man is lucky to be

He allegedly hit walker in Whitestone alive today after being hit and seriously injured while out walking in Whitestone on Thanksgiving Day,” the district attorney said in a prepared statement. “An alleged drunk driver is now charged with this nearfatal crash.” Minichino allegedly sped his 2009 white Chevy van around 6:45 p.m. on Thanksgiving and hit Paul Sim, 71. According to Brown’s office, the collision’s impact made Sim land several feet away.

Prosecutors accuse the defendant of then running over the victim with his van and driving off. Sim, who was hospitalized, suffered from bleeding to the brain and a compound fracture to his right leg, according to Brown’s office. Multiple surgeries will be needed to repair the injuries. After running the victim over, Minichino allegedly stopped the van and fled on foot. He later returned, keys in hand, and was

confronted by police. He allegedly had watery and bloodshot eyes along with a moderate smell of alcohol on his breath when he came back to the scene, keys in hand. The defendant’s blood alcohol content level was allegedly .152 — almost twice the criminal limit of .08 — when his breath was tested. Among other charges, Minichino is also accused of second-degree assault, failing to stop at a stop sign and third-degree unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. He could go to prison for up to seven years Q if convicted.

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Some Queens residents couldn’t watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade or the afternoon slate of NFL games last Thursday, thanks to an outage Spectrum said was caused by vandals. According to reports, thousands of customers across central Queens and parts of southern and central Brooklyn lost television, phone and internet service for hours, thanks to the cutting of a fiber optic cable. “Our NYC network once again has been victimized by coordinate acts of vandalism,” Spectrum said in a statement. “These latest criminal acts overnight have affected thousands of our customers in parts of Queens and Brooklyn, affecting TV, internet and phone services.” The telecommunications company announced around 4:30 p.m. Thursday that service had been restored, while adding that it is offering $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the vandal or vandals. The cable cutting was the fourth such incident since Spectrum’s electrical workers went on strike in March. Q

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Jackson Heights resident and Korean War veteran Robert West was presented earlier this month with four decorations he earned during the conflict, to replace ones that had been lost. Rep. Joe Crowley, center, secured the medals and presented them to West along with state Assemblyman Michael Den Dekker. They were the National Service Medal, the Korean War Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge and the United Nations Service Medal.

West also received a U.S. flag that had flown over the Capitol in recognition of his service. Born on Dec. 22, 1932, he served in the Army in 1953 and ’54 and also was in the New York National Guard at the 369th Armory. The officials honored West for his service, with Crowley saying in part, “We owe a debt of gratitude to individuals like Robert and this is the least we could do to honor his commitment to our nation,” and Den Dekker saluting his “great distinction and courage.”

New York City Animal Rescue Girls, an animal rescue group founded by actress Alicia Harding, will hold its inaugural holiday fundraiser Dec. 9 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Katch Astoria, located at 31-19 Newtown Ave. One hundred percent of the proceeds will be used to fund NYCARG’s rescue, adoption and fostering services, as well as veterinary care for furry friends in need of medical attention. “We here at NYCARG rely heavily on the kindness of our donors and volunteers. I would like to thank each and every single person who has turned this vision into a reality,” Harding said in a statement. “Your various contributions go a long way in making our rescue efforts possible. We are looking forward to a fun-filled evening benefitting our furry little friends in need.” The fundraiser will include performances by three Queens natives: comedians Brandon Collins and Thomas Ray and singer Syrissa Sacca. NYCARG will honor Harding, who is also its president, and promises a surprise VIP guest from Queens will appear and be presented with

Syris sa Sacca will be appearing at NYCARG’s fundraiser. PHOTO COURTESY NYCARG the group’s “Animal Advocacy Award.” The program will include silent auctions and raffles. NYCARG was founded in 2015 and since then has rescued more than 200 animals from the streets of New York. Tickets to the Astoria event are $10 a n d c a n b e p u r ch a s e d o n l i n e a t brownpapertickets.com/event/3184752. Q

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NYC Transit reaches north of the border Toronto CEO Andy Byford also has run transit systems in London and Sydney by Michael Gannon Editor

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has tapped the head of Toronto’s mass transit system to take over New York City Transit as it is taking on massive and multiple turnaround projects. Andy Byford, 52, is a native of Great Britain and has been CEO of the Toronto Transit Commission since 2012. The MTA, in a statement issued last week, said Byford’s selection as its new president comes after an international search, and that he will take the reins in January. “We are thrilled that Andy is going to lead NYC Transit during this time of great change,” MTA Chairman Joseph Lhota said. “Our transit system is the backbone of the world’s greatest city and having someone of Andy’s caliber to lead it will help immensely, particularly when it comes to implementing the Subway Action Plan that we launched this summer. “In order to truly stabilize, modernize and improve our transit system, we needed a leader who has done this work at world-class systems and Andy’s successes in Toronto are evidence that he is up to this critically important task.” Byford began his career with the London Underground system. He rose through the ranks and eventually assumed leadership positions with regional railroads. “New York City’s public transit system has driven New York City to become the bustling, successful metropolis that it is, and it’s an honor to be trusted with the huge responsibility to modernize the system and bring it to the high levels of performance and customer service that New Yorkers truly deserve and right-

fully expect,” Byford said. “I look forward to working with my new colleagues and all the employees of New York City Transit and the MTA, and, most i m p o r t a n t l y, o u r customers.” Published reports state that Gov. Cuomo met Byford for a frank discussion after he was Andy Byford recommended to the PHOTO COURTESY TTC / MTA MTA board. Byford is the second TTC leader to take over NYC Transit; David Gunn made the jump in 1984 and stayed for six years. The New York Times quoted Byford as saying he first rode New York City’s subways on his honeymoon in 1994, and “marveled at its complexity.” A comparison of the numbers, obtained from the websites of the MTA and the TTC, shows that while Toronto has the third-largest system in North America, Byford still will be stepping up considerably in weight class. The Toronto system moves an estimated 2.7 million people per day on its trains, buses and streetcars; the MTA moves 6 million on subways alone and 7.7 million overall. Byford will go from overseeing 12,000 employes to nearly 48,000; four subway lines to 27; 154 bus and streetcar routes to 233. In terms of physical plant and infrastructure, Toronto maintains 42 miles of subway tracks with 75 stations and 52 miles for streetcars.

Welcome to New York, Andy Byford! Having run large transit operations in London, Sydney, Australia and Toronto, Byford will bring his experience to NYC Transit in January when he takes on the role of president. NYC Transit oversees the city’s subway system, including the No. 7 train, FILE PHOTO above, as well as its buses. NYC Transit has 472 subway stations, 662 miles of track. The city’s combined bus route miles — 2,057, according to the MTA — would fall just short of the 2,086 miles’ distance between the Big Apple and Mexico City. But Patrick Foy, MTA president, the former executive director of the Port Authority and no stranger to navigating the treacherous waters of transpor tation in and

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Historically speaking, the search for on-street parking in Astoria can require the toughness, durability and drive of a marathon runner. So when state Sen. Jose Peralta (D-East Elmhurst) last month introduced a bill to establish a pilot resident parking permit program on residential streets within two miles of LaGuardia Airport, members of the Old Astoria Neighborhood Association took a keen interest. In a statement emailed to the Chronicle last Tuesday, OANA said it long has been an advocate of establishing residential parking permits. “While we agree that it will be a long journey to accomplish this, we view with interest a bill establishing a pilot program to test the feasibility of residential parking permits in the LaGuardia Airport area,” OANA said. “Indeed, if possible we would like this extended to the Old Astoria neighborhood.” The group reiterated its long-held stance that parking issues have a strong effect on the neighborhood’s quality of life “from the extra pollution, waste of time, and the psychological frustrations we all face from cruising the

neighborhood looking for parking.” Peralta earlier this month told the Chronicle that workers doing the massive reconstruction of LaGuardia routinely park on neighborhood streets, leaving residents to stage time-consuming hunts to park conveniently near their homes. He said travelers using the airport also can park their cars for a week or more to avoid pricey airport lot parking fees. OANA representatives said they experience a great deal of the latter. When done on roads without opposite side of the street parking regulations, they say, police and traffic agents are either unwilling or unable to ticket the cars. Both Peralta and OANA cite cities across the country where residents appear willing to pay for the privilege of parking. Peralta, while saying anything would have to go through a series of hearings in the City Council and in Albany before approval and implementation, has suggested that $35 for a one-year sticker would not be overly burdensome. His bill would set aside 80 percent of all spaces on a given bock for residential parking. Commercial corridors

would be exempt, though OANA’s press release included a statement from group President Richard Khuzami, first given to the Astoria Post, suggesting that starting times on streets with a lot of businesses could at least be delayed to perhaps 9 p.m. before taking effect. Peralta’s proposal says nothing of starting or ending times. The senator said the remainder of the spots could be used by temporary parkers. Residents hosting overnight guests would be responsible for notifying their NYPD precinct with the make, model and license plate of a visitor’s car to keep it from being ticketed. “Most major cities in the United States run residential parking permit programs successfully,” OANA said. “Parking is at such a premium in New York City that creative thinking is a must.” OANA’s stance is that since Peralta’s idea is for a pilot program, any questions could be resolved along the way or afterward before any permanent action is taken. “But to do nothing should not be an option,” the group said in its statement. “We do not have to accept the status quo. We hope that this can be the first step in solving what today is one of the major quality of life issues all New Q Yorkers face.”

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Fraternity guilty in Deng’s hazing death Oakland Gardens teen, freshman at Baruch, died after medical aid delayed by Michael Gannon Editor

A Pennsylvania jury has found a national college fraternity guilty of aggravated assault and involuntary manslaughter in the 2013 hazing death of an Oakland Gardens student who was pledging the fraternity at Baruch College. Published reports state that Pi Delta Psi Inc. also was found guilty on Nov. 22 of hazing, hindering apprehension and conspiracy in the death of Chun Hsein “Michael” Deng on a freezing December night outside of a rented house in the Pocono Mountains. NBC News and additional published reports state that the Asian-American fraternity was acquitted of the most serious charges — thirddegree murder and voluntary manslaughter. The organization could face fines and other sanctions, including a ban on operating in the commonwealth. Lawyers for Pi Delta Psi argued that the national fraternity could not be held responsible as it did not sanction the incident and that hazing is against fraternity rules. No date has been set for final adjudication of the fraternity’s case. Deng, 18, was a freshman at the Manhattan school. He collapsed from brain trauma during an initiation rite known as the Glass Ceiling, in which he and other pledges were required to wear blindfolds and backpacks laden with 30 pounds of sand before running

a gauntlet of fraternity members who repeatedly hit and tackled them and knocked them to the ground. NBC quoted Monroe County Assistant District Attorney Kimberly Metzger as saying, “Through this verdict, the fraternity has been held responsible for the senseless and completely avoidable death of a strong, smart, promising college freshman,” in an email. Published reports state that the fraternity intends to appeal. Nothing regarding the case had been posted on the group’s website or Facebook page as of Monday. Baruch has permanently banned Pi Delta Psi. Deng’s family is pursuing a civil suit against the organization. A Monroe County, Pa. grand jury in 2015 found that Michael was unconscious for more than an hour while fraternity members, rather than calling for medical assistance, contacted a national fraternity officer — Andy Meng, the brother of U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Flushing) — who the authorities said told them to hide or dispose of anything with the fraternity’s name or letters on it. Police searching the house found a large sandbag and paddles, banners and articles of clothing that were seized as evidence. Authorities also charged that clothing that tested positive for Deng’s DNA was found in a garbage bag.

No evidence of alcohol or drugs turned up in Deng’s system. A subsequent search of fraternity members’ cell phones, seized under a warrant, showed that they began searching the internet with phrases such as “concussion — adults,” “concussion — can’t wake up,” “unconscious” and “pupils don’t dilate,” all symptoms that Deng would have exhibited. While some witnesses told police that Deng was brought to the hospital within 15 to 20 minutes of visibly showing signs of distress, the medical examiner’s report stated that “the delay in treatment of 1 or 2 hours significantly contributed to the death of Mr. Deng.” Kenny Kwan of Astoria, Charles Lai of Queens Village, Raymond Lam of Kew Gardens Hills and Sheldon Wong, also from Queens, all pleaded guilty in May to voluntary manslaughter and hindering apprehension for concealing or destroying evidence. Prosecutors also said they lied to police and concealed their knowledge of the function and its link to the fraternity. All four initially had been charged with third-degree murder, among other charges. So too had Daniel Li, also from Queens, who has been cooperating with prosecutors and who also will be facing reduced charges at an undetermined date.

A fraternity has been found guilty in the 2013 hazing death of Baruch College freshman Michael Deng of Oakland Gardens. FILE PHOTO Kwan, Lai, Lam and Wong are scheduled to be sentenced on Dec. 4 and could face 22 to 36 Q months in prison.

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Antimicrobial tiles create sanitary spaces Tile can be a worthy addition to rooms with potential moisture issues or areas in a home that may routinely necessitate quick cleanup. Because they are not damaged by constant contact with water, tiled f loors and walls are often found in bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms and entryways. Although tile is resilient, it is not impervious to the microorganisms that tend to proliferate in areas where moisture and humidity are commonplace. Microbes can grow rapidly in warm areas, especially if food is present. Mold or mildew issues also c a n b e c o m e p r o ble m a t ic seemingly overnight. But certain modifications can help homeowners alleviate the proliferation of microorganisms. Va r io u s m a nu f a c t u r e r s have developed their ow n innovative tile that contributes to cleaner, and sometimes more eco-friendly, home environments. The application of certain treatments can make ceramic tiles even more impervious to water and moisture. Some tile may help reduce the spread of certain strains of bacteria, such as E. coli and staph, without requiring the application of potentially harsh chemical detergents. Other treatments may protect against yeast, molds and fungi that can cause stains and odors and result in the degradation of tile.

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Tips for buying a home in a seller’s market The real estate market can be difficult to navigate for both buyers and sellers. First-time buyers can easily become overwhelmed as they search for homes, while sellers hoping to get the best price for their homes might be frustrated if offers are slow to come in or fall short of their asking prices. If met with an underwhelming market, many sellers can pull their homes off the market and wait until it becomes more advantageous to sell. But buyers, particularly those shopping in a seller’s market, may not have that flexibility. Buying in a seller’s market can be competitive and frustrating, but buyers can employ various strategies to survive such markets and land the homes of their dreams. • Get mortgage preapproval. Sellers’ markets typically feature low inventory, which can make the buying process very competitive. Prospective buyers who do not have a mortgage preapproval letter in hand when making offers may find themselves losing out on their dream homes to fellow buyers who have gotten preapproval from a lending institution. Sellers may be impatient with buyers who have not yet been preapproved for a mortgage, even accepting a lesser offer from buyers who are ready to begin transactions immediately. The preapproval process is relatively quick and simple, so buyers should not hesitate to apply. • Stick to your budget. Lenders will indicate to prospective buyers how much they’re willing to lend them, and that figure is typically considerably

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The boys and girls of Queens need coats Dove House residents also hope for cars, dolls, books and learning toys by Anthony O’Reilly Associate Editor

As the temperature continues to drop, the residents of Dove House are looking for something to keep them warm. Children living in the eastern Queens emergency shelter for battered women or men and their children wrote to Santa Claus asking for coats, scarves, gloves, hats and more. “Winter is here and it’s really cold,” one of the children wrote. “A winter coat and winter boots will surely keep me warm.” Other good boys and girls, who promise to leave milk and cookies out for Kris Kringle, are asking for blankets, shirts, pajamas and socks in all sizes. But they’re also looking for something fun this Christmas. Many of them are asking for learning toys, dolls, cars, model trains and train tracks, basketballs, scooters, musical toys, Lego blocks and more. How can you help make these children happy this Christmas? By donating to the Chronicle’s annual toy and gift drive. Donated items will go to the children at the Dove House and four city homeless shelters: the Kings Inn Family Center in East Elmhurst, the Boulevard Family Residence in Elmhurst, the Metro Family Residence in East Elmhurst and the Saratoga Family Inn in Springfield Gardens. Gifts can be dropped off at the Chronicle office, at The Shops at Atlas Park, 71-19 80 St., suite 8-201 in Glendale, above HomeGoods, from Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking in the South Garage is free for the first hour

and in the circle for 15 minutes. If you can’t deliver gifts during regular office hours, you can leave them at Barosa Brick Oven Pizza, located at 62-37 Woodhaven Blvd. in Rego Park. A number of elected officials also let their offices be used as drop-off points. They are: • Councilman Danny Dromm, located at 37-32 75 St., 1st floor, in Jackson Heights; • Councilman Eric Ulrich, located at 93-06 101 Ave. in Ozone Park; • Assemblyman Mike Miller, located at 83-91 Woodhaven Blvd. in Woodhaven; • state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr., at 159-53 102 St. in Howard Beach and at his satellite office at 66-85 73 Place in Middle Village; and • Assemblyman Ed Braunstein (who collects for other drives as well as ours), at 213-33 39 Ave., suite 238 in Bayside. James Seaman Sr., vice commandant for the Long Island area of the Marine Corps League, will also be collecting for the Chronicle and other toy drives at the following locations: • St. Margaret RC Church and St. Margaret Catholic Academy, located at 66-05 79 Place and 66-10 80 St., respectively, in Middle Village; and • Allstate Insurance, located at 64-77 Dry Harbor Road in Middle Village. We thank you in advance, and if you have any questions, please visit the Queens Chronicle during business hours or Q call us at (718) 205-8000.

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No LIRR train service between Jamaica Station and Atlantic Terminal December 2–3 and 9–10 Ride Q trains between Atlantic Terminal and 34th Street/Herald Square instead The Long Island Rail Road will be installing new switches near Atlantic Terminal on the weekends of December 2–3 and December 9–10. During those weekends, the following changes will be in effect: • No LIRR trains will operate between Jamaica Station and Atlantic Terminal • NYC Transit will accept LIRR tickets for rides on the Q train between Atlantic Terminal and 34th Street/Herald Square • Eastbound customers: make the short walk from Herald Square to Penn Station at 34th Street and Seventh Avenue, where you can board eastbound LIRR trains

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C M SQ page 34 Y K So many great coaches have said that teams don’t learn from victories nearly as much as they do from losses. After all, only in defeat can you discover your weaknesses. What we saw across the Red Storm’s first five games were things we already knew. Anyone who follows St. John’s (6-1 record) could tell you Shamorie Ponds is a stud, Marcus LoVett can ball and that newcomers Marvin Clark II and Justin Simon are grinders that give the team balance. But will the Johnnies get enough solid post play from forwards Tariq Owens, Kassoum Yakwe and Bashir Ahmed to be truly competitive this year? That’s not a question that can be answered in blowout wins over cupcakes like Central Connecticut. You need to see them in action against legitimately tough opponents to see if the above question will be a yes or no. While St. John’s notched a few impressive wins this month, their first real test came last Friday down in Orlando, where the Johnnies took on an underrated Missouri team still reeling from the loss of superstar Michael Porter Jr. to a season-ending injury. Even if the Tigers still had the future NBA top pick at their disposal, it was always going to be their big men who gave the Red Storm the most trouble. And that was the case Friday, as Missouri knocked St. John’s from the ranks of the unbeaten by a score of 90-82. I’m a big fan of Owens. His basketball IQ is high, his motor never stops running and he can block shots with the best of them. But at 205 pounds, the 6 foot, 11 inch center is too lanky to be that reliable big man under the hoop.

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It’s a similar situation with Yakwe. He’s not Shaquille O’Neal, but at 6 feet, 7 inches and 210, he’s big enough to hold his own. But he lacks in consistency, and overall needs more time to develop as a player. Ahmed splits the difference between the two. The explosive 6 foot, 7 inch forward can jump out of the gym to grab a rebound, but he’s far more of a slashing scorer from the wing than he is an interior presence. So unless one or more of those three dramatically improve their low-post abilities this year, St. John’s will be vulnerable against the Missouris of the world. And last Friday, the Tigers — led by burly forwards Jordan Barnett, Jontay Porter and Kevin Puryear — dominated the Red Storm on the glass, outrebounding the Queens boys 41-27. For long stretches of the game, the Red Storm were dominated by Missouri’s bigs in the paint, as they scored with relative ease. Offensively, the Johnnies were a one-shot team, as offensive rebounds and second-chance opportunities were rare. When that happens, you’re almost forced to

take — and make — every shot from the perimeter, as opposed to driving the lane as Ponds and LoVett love to do. The Johnnies were actually able to do that for stretches, as they led by as much as eight in the second half thanks to offensive explosions from the aforementioned guards. But asking Ponds, who scored a career-high 31 points, and LoVett to shoot the lights out from deep an entire game is simply unrealistic. Last Sunday against Central Florida — a team with post players as big as Missouri’s but less talented — the Johnnies showed much more grit in the paint, as they gutted their way to a 46-43 win. On a night where Ponds scored just six points and the rest of the offense struggled mightily, the St. John’s defense was on fire. Playing the starring roles were Ponds, who grabbed 10 bounds, and fellow guard Justin Simon, who snagged eight rebounds and blocked four shots. While Owens managed to block five shots in less than 20 minutes of court time, neither he nor Yakwe or Ahmed exactly lit the world on

St. John’s forward Tariq Owens swats a shot against Missouri, who dominated the Red Storm inside. PHOTO COURTESY ST. JOHN’S ATHLETICS fire against a team that that should have been handled with a bit more ease. It’s far too early to say whether we have found the Red Storm’s Achilles heel, the weakness that will bring them back down to earth after such a good start. After all, the Big East Conference is much more guard-centric than it is built around the big man as it was in previous decades. But St. John’s and third-year head coach Chris Mullin now have a clear picture of what needs to be fixed on this talented, yet young Red Storm team. And having been around this group for two years now, I know they’re not just fast learners Q but eager students of the game, as well.

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Golden State Warriors practice at SJU, impart wisdom on the Storm The St. John’s Red Storm are already coached by a Basketball Hall of Famer in Chris Mullin. But having a few more hoops icons on the sidelines, even if only for a day, couldn’t hurt. The NBA champion Golden State Warriors paid a visit to St. John’s last Tuesday, where they spent the afternoon practicing in front of an awestruck Johnnies team. After practice, Warriors superstars Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green chatted and took pictures with memQ bers of the Red Storm. — Christopher Barca

Curry, the two-time NBA MVP and two-time champion, shakes hands with Red Storm forward Amar Alibegovic. Golden State Warriors superstars Steph Curry, in white, and Kevin Durant, right, meet with the St. John’s Red Storm last Tuesday. PHOTOS COURTESY ST. JOHN’S ATHLETICS

Durant, an eight-time NBA All-Star, poses for a picture with Red Storm guard Marcus LoVett.

Two former Michigan State Spartans, Warriors forward Draymond Green, right, and St. John’s redshirt junior Marvin Clark II kick back on the sidelines.

St. John’s men’s basketball coach Chris Mullin, left, shares a laugh with Warriors star Klay Thompson. The NBA champions pr ac ticed at SJU last Tuesday and visted with Johnnies player s and coaches afterwards.

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Pass the salt, hold the snark ‘Make America Dinner Again’ seeks to heal the political divide

If your family is like many in America, odds are you tried to avoid the topic of politics at the Thanksgiving table last week. But at Make America Dinner Again, politics is not just the topic of conversation — it’s the main course. Make America Dinner Again, known as MADA, is a nationwide movement that seeks to bring people with different political viewpoints to the table to eat food and learn about the other side’s ideology in a respectable, calm manner — much different than the vitriolic debate often seen throughout the country. “The day after the election we were feeling ...

just a lot of negative emotions,” said California resident Justine Lee, co-founder of MADA. “And so we felt we needed to take those feelings on and turn them into something positive.” Lee, along with her friend and co-founder, Tria Chang, just marked the first anniversary of MADA. People with differing political opinions, she said, have responded well to the concept. “What we’ve learned is that there is so much interest, there is so much hunger for this platform, for this opportunity to sit face-to-face with someone and get to know them or hear their story and where they’re coming from,” Lee said. “That’s been really cool.” The concept of bringing people with opposite views together to have peaceful conversation was

something that appealed to East Elmhurst resident Tom Speaker, who heads MADA’s New York chapter and coordinates the groups partnerships, social media and community engagement. Politically, Speaker leans to the left — but the Ohio native knows what it’s like to be around people on the right side of the political aisle. “I come from a pretty conservative family,” Speaker said. “I’m still pretty close with my family and I know they’re pretty decent human beings and how they vote doesn’t affect my perception of whether they’re good people.” So it irked him to see people with political views similar to his “use vitriolic language about Trump voters and conservatives ... people that I know. continued on page 39

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“Nicola L.: Works, 1968 to the Present,” with multimedia works taking up notions of skin and surface, including functional items such as furniture that resemble human forms. Thru Mon., Dec. 18, SculptureCenter, 44-19 Purves St., Long Island City. $5 suggested; $3 students. Info: (718) 361-1750, sculpture-center.org. GingerBread Lane, an entirely edible village made over an entire year by Jon Lovitch; winner of the 2013-16 Guinness World Record for largest gingerbread village. Thru Mon., Jan. 15; workshops to make your own gingerbread car, boat or train, with kit provided, on various dates thru Sat., Dec. 30, New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111 St., Corona. Free with admission: $16; $13 seniors, kids, students (workshops $15 more). Info: (718) 699-0005, nysci.org. “Mage,” with works by several artists in various media, examining the “spells” cast over us by modern technologists with specialized knowledge, analogous to the mages of yore. Thru Fri., Jan. 19, Radiator Gallery, 10-61 Jackson Ave., Long Island City. Free. Info: (347) 677-3418, radiatorarts.com. “Highlights from Self-Taught Genius,” with American folk art from the 18th to 21st centuries in various media, in a new gallery. Mon.-Thu., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., thru Jan., American Folk Art Museum Collection and Education Center, 47-29 32 Place, Long Island City. Free. Info: (212) 595-9533, folkartmuseum.org. “The Sculpture of Gonzalo Fonseca,” with roughly 80 works, most in stone, with some drawings and sketches, by the major figure in developing modern Latin American art. Thru Sun., March 11. Noguchi Museum, 9-01 33 Road, Long Island City. $10; $5 seniors, students; NYC HS students, kids under 12 free. Info: (718) 204-7088, noguchi.org.

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“It Can Happen Here,” a performance developed from stories of anguish and defiance in the face of xenophobia and oppression, by Judith Sloan of Sunnyside, with audience participation. Sat., Dec. 2, York College Fine Arts Gallery, 94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., Jamaica (lower Liberty Ave. entrance). Free. Info/RSVP: bit.ly/2zJIedQ.

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Dancing Dream: the ABBA tribute band, performing the 1970s pop group’s hits like “Dancing Queen,” “Fernando” and “Take a Chance on Me.” Sat., Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m., North Shore Towers Cinema, 272-40 Grand Central Pkwy., (631) 698-9696, COURTESY PHOTO

Keely Garfield: “Perfect Piranha,” with several dancers moving through “ineffable strands of shady movement to fully articulated declarative dancing. Wed.-Fri., thru Dec. 8, 8 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 2 and 9, 6:30 and 9 p.m., The Chocolate Factory Theater, 5-49 49 Ave., Long Island City. $20. Info: (718) 482-7069, chocolatefactorytheater.org.

FILM Those wanting a break from the secular side of Christmas could hardly do better to get the season going than to hear the Sacred Music Society of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs and the Oratorio Society of Queens team up for their annual holiday concert on Sunday, Dec. 10. See Music. PHOTO BY ADRIANA LOPETRONE Crossing the Lagrangian Point, a multimovement piece by Hans Tammen & Dark Circuits Orchestra, with ear-scorching intensity and bizarre visuals. Thu., Nov. 30, 7 p.m., Knockdown Center, 52-19 Flushing Ave., Maspeth. $10. Info: knockdown.center. Broadway Comes to Bell, with current and former Great White Way performers entertaining, followed by coffee and dessert, with proceeds matched and used to aid Puerto Rico and other relief efforts. Mon., Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m., Bayside United Methodist Church, 38-20 Bell Blvd. $20; kids under 13 free. Info: (718) 229-4024, baysideumc.org. Sacred Music Chorale of Richmond Hill, performing Weber’s Mass in E flat and “a Christmas card of favorites.” Sun., Dec. 3, 3 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 86-20 114 St., Richmond Hill. Info: (718) 849-1437, stjohnsrichmondhillny.com. Cabaret Speakeasy Fundraiser, with classic jazz by members of The Gavroche Jazz Band and special guests, adult beverages, snacks, raffle and more; presented by Musica Reginae. Speakeasyera dress-up optional but encouraged. Sun., Dec. 3, 4-7 p.m., The Church-in-the-Gardens, 50 Ascan Ave., Forest Hills. $50. Info: Barbara Podgurski, (718) 894-2178, musicareginae.org. Sacred Music Society Christmas Concert, with the society joining with the Oratorio Society of Queens to perform highlights from Handel’s “Messiah” and other beloved holiday songs, led by Maestro David Close. Sun., Dec. 10, 4 p.m., Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, 11006 Queens Blvd., Forest Hills. $30; $10 kids under 13 with adult. Info: (718) 268-6251, facebook.com/sacredmusicsociety.olqm.

LECTURES/TALKS A New York Christmas, with tour guide Sibyl Groff, author of “A New York Christmas — Ho-ho-ho at Gothamtide,” on the holiday’s history, NYC’s importance in its observance, the contributions of Queens resident Jacob Riis and more. Sun., Dec. 3, 2:30 p.m., Queens Historical Society, 143-35 37 Ave., Flushing. $5; $3 students, seniors. Info: (718) 939-0647, queenshistoricalsociety.org. PHOTO COURTESY QHS

“The Chosen,” the 1981 adaptation of Chaim Potok’s novel about the friendship of two young Jewish men from different cultural backgrounds, followed by discussion, as part of the Four Freedoms film series. Wed., Dec. 6, 2-5 p.m., Queens Museum, Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Series finishes with “The Bishop’s Wife” Wed., Dec. 13. Free with admission: $8 suggested; $4 seniors; free students, children. Info: (718) 592-9700, queensmuseum.org.

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THEATRE “La Gota Fria” (“The Cold Sweat”), a new “comedy about cancer” set in 1990s Queens, that might make one dance, laugh and think about treatment options. Thu.-Fri., Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 8 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 2, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 3, 4 p.m., Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside. $18. Info: (718) 729-3880, thaliatheatre.org. “The Last Days of Judas Escariot,” with the biblical traitor on trial in a story with appearances by Pontius Pilate, St. Peter, Satan and more, asking if he should be forgiven. Fri., Dec. 1, 4 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 2, 7 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 3, 3 p.m.; Thu., Dec. 7, 12 p.m.; Fri., Dec. 8, 7 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 9, 2 p.m., York College Performing Arts Center Little Theater, 94-95 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., Jamaica. $10. Info: (718) 262-2840, york.cuny.edu/events. “She Loves Me,” a “musical valentine” about two co-workers who are lonely hearts pen pals, by the Parkside Players. Fri.-Sat., Dec. 1-2, 8 p.m. $20; $18 seniors. Info: (718) 353-7388, parksideplayers.com.

The Great Northeast Cheese & Dairy Fest, with dozens of artisanal creameries showcasing more than 75 cheeses of all kinds, plus wine and spirits. Sat., Dec. 2, 6-9 p.m. (5-6 p.m. VIP hour), Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd. $60 (VIP $100). Info/RSVP: (718) 463-7700, flushingtownhall.org. PHOTO BY JULES MORGAN / FLICKR

St. Nicholas Day, a Dutch cultural event with a visit from the namesake saint, exhibit, holiday singing, treats, ornament craft and more. Sun., Dec. 3, 12-5 p.m., Onderdonk House, 1820 Flushing Ave., Ridgewood. $5; kids free. Info: (718) 456-1776, onderdonkhouse.org. continued on page 40

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When one thinks about fast, unapologetically loud death metal, imagery of substance abuse only seems normal. But not for ex-Nile guitarist and Narcotic Wasteland frontman Dallas Toler-Wade. Wade used his personal experiences growing up in Fayettesville, NC as lyrical ammunition to tackle the substance-abuse trend with the band’s second album, “Delirium Tremens,” where he takes on the uphill battle against drug and alcohol addiction. “Losing many friends to pharmaceutical drugs, mixed with alcoholism,” Toler-Wade said, lent itself to the inception.

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The title itself, “Delirium Tremens,” refers to a medical condition, “the DTs,” pertaining to alcohol withdrawal, which includes a rapid onset of confusion. “[Substance abuse] seems to be growing at an accelerated rate these days, and it’s happening all over the place,” Toler-Wade said, going on to talk about how some people turn to the streets to find heroin. An opioid “has a chemical bond with people,” he added, “including those who normally don’t have addictive personalities.” The United States’ drug addiction epidemic is well-documented, and sometimes even glorified in the music industry. But not by Narcotic Wasteland. “I can see that people want to use something to knock the edge off,” Toler-Wade said, but he limits his own intake to “just beers to keep it under control.” On the new album, the song “Bleed and Swell” deals with living with someone who is such a bad alcoholic, that not only is he or she self-destructive, but also harmful to all the other members of the household, TolerWade said. He believes marijuana is a far less destructive substance and should be legal. “And God forbid anyone discuss the legal-

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Frontman Dallas Toler-Wade says Narcotic Wasteland’s upcoming Queens show is COURTESY PHOTO going to be “loud, fast and full of attitude!” ization of marijuana, because it helps with pain and anxiety,” he said, adding that only certain components that help with epilepsy and other such conditions should be used. In contrast, with alcohol, “You can get into a fight, crash your car, or get into bed with someone you normally wouldn’t with.” Toler-Wade said he has never consumed any opioid or street drugs, due to a strong

and healthy upbringing, and friendships that kept him away from hard drugs. “Big pharm is holding all the cards,” he added. “Delirium Tremens” is his second album with Narcotic Wasteland and his first since leaving Nile earlier this year. “‘Delirium Tremens’ traverses an atmosphere of instability and toxicity that audibly continued on page 41

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Holiday season is already here, so many in Queens have plenty of shopping to do. And some of the best places to get gifts are the bazaars and holiday shopping events that many of the borough’s churches and synagogues are having. Plenty of cool stuff will be for sale in Oakland Gardens at the annual American Martyrs Roman Catholic Church’s Christmas Fair this weekend. Vendors at the event sell “jewelry, costumes, silver, a lot of ornaments,” according to church finance committee member Jovie Chorzepa. People can also buy baseball cards, doll clothes, soap, makeup and plenty of other Christmasrelated items from them, she added. The merchants pay the church a fee to sell there. American Martyrs also sells some items it self: “like bric-a-brac, kitchen stuff, books” and other stuff donated by parishioners. “One hundred percent of the proceeds” from those sales goes to fund the parish, Chorzepa told the Chronicle. “There are a lot of expenses that are going on in the church that we don’t get any help from the government for.” All in all, the church finance committee member says it’s a great time. “It’s a lot of fun because we do serve breakfast and lunch, of course,” said Chorzepa, who also teaches CCD and has other roles at American Martyrs.

It’s not just churches: Holiday shopping events will take place at synagogues, too. Temple Beth Sholom in Flushing is having its annual bazaar this weekend and on Monday. There will be raffles for monetary prizes at the synagogue, congregation Second Vice President Joy Bobrow said. Among the items one can buy at the bazaar, which are mainly donations, it’s likely that you’ll be able to find a great gift for someone. “We have records, we have DVDs, we have cosmetics, we have clothing, art, holiday season decorations, toys ... some nice china,” said Bobrow, who is one of the event’s coordinators. Books, silver and “one-of-a-kind bric-a-brac” will also be at the bazaar. “It’s an eclectic variety of goods,” the congregation second vice president said. And you can grab some food there: homemade brisket and soup will be sold. As with the American Martyrs fair, all of the bazaar’s proceeds will go to Temple Beth Sholom’s financial needs. “We’re trying to stay here and be here for the communit y,” Bobrow explained. She said that the Flushing temple has been holding the bazaar for years, perhaps longer than four decades. These are just two of the many holiday shopping events in Queens. For a list with dates, locations and times, check out What’s Happening — our Q Community Calendar.

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“I was kind of discouraged by seeing that kind of attitude become so prevalent. And of course it’s on both sides, but being more left-leaning I tend to know more left-leaning people.” Dozens of Americans have been reached at dinners held throughout the country so far, and according to Lee eight more events, to be held between now and the end of February, are being planned right now. In the two dinners Speaker has worked on, there has been a good mix of ideologies. At the first, the liberals outnumbered the conservatives but the second saw it the other way around. In both cases, all attendees were respectful of those they may have disagreed with and tensions were kept low. “I don’t feel like anyone walked away with any negative feelings,” Speaker said. MADA’s co-founders are no strangers to holding big dinners — Lee and Chang before the election held a similar gathering called “Death Over Dinner,” where they and a group of friends discussed the issue

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of death while having a meal. “So we’ve done it with friends before but this was the first time we were trying to do it with a group of strangers,” she said. So why the focus on food? Simply put, it’s the antithesis of politics

— in that it’s a uniting factor rather than a dividing one. “We were just thinking of food, dinner or a warm meal as a conduit for conversation,” Lee said. “It kind of serves as a nice buffer for an uncomfortable situation ... We both need to eat, food is delicious so

we both start with common ground right off the bat.” As for the name, Lee said the paraphrase of the president’s campaign slogan is meant to appeal to Democrats and Republicans. “It just kind of has that catchiness to it [for Trump supporters] ... but it could also appeal to folks who don’t support Trump and are looking for opportunities to subvert his messaging and have the focus be more on dinner than the word great,” she said. Lee and Speaker said while many have expressed interest in attending a MADA event, finding people to host the dinners has proved much more difficult. “I would like to have them every month, actually,” Speaker said. “It’s just a matter of finding someone who can do it for free or at a cheaper rate ... that’s actually our main focus right now, finding people to host and make it a regular thing.” Those interested in becoming a host or finding out more about MADA can visit the group’s website, makeamericadinneragain.com or send an email to Q makeamericadinner@gmail.com.

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KIDS/TEENS “From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler,” a musical theater performance based on E.L. Konigsburg’s 1967 children’s adventure story set in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, best for kids 6-10, by ArtsPower. Sun., Dec. 3, 1 and 3 p.m., Queens Theatre, 14 United Nations Ave. S., Flushing Meadows Corona Park. $14. Info: (718) 760-0064, queenstheatre.org.

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Chess, card and board games for teens, with Uno, poker, chess and more, every Mon.-Sat. except major holidays, 2-6 p.m., Queensboro Hill Library, 60-05 Main St., Flushing. Free. Info: (718) 359-8332, queenslibrary.org. Lego Building Club, where children grades K-6 have fun being creative with Legos. Most Wednesdays, 4-5:30 p.m., Bellerose Library, 250-06 Hillside Ave. Free, no registration required. Info: (718) 831-8644, queenslibrary.org/bellerose.

CLUBS St. Josaphat’s Leisure Club, with lunch, bingo, ice cream and more. Thu., Dec. 7, 11:30 a.m. (lunch until 12:45 p.m.; bingo at 1 p.m.), 34-32 210 St., Bayside. Info: Info: Joy, (917) 921-7631. “Hooks & Needles” Crochet & Knit Club, with participants bringing projects, hooks, needles and yarn, or working on charity projects. Every Thu., 6:30-9 p.m., Big 6 Shopping Center, 60-10

Queens Blvd., Woodside (entrance inside shopping center, up one flight, down hall to left of 99-cent store). Info: Lorraine, (917) 817-4037.

MARKETS St. Helen Catholic Academy Christmas Fair, with speciality shopping and family fun. Sat., Dec. 2, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (Superman and Princess Moana visit 1:30-3:30 p.m.), 83-09 157 Ave., Howard Beach. Info: (718) 835-4155, sthelencatholicacademy.org. All Saints’ Church Christmas Bazaar, with new merchandise, live Christmas trees and wreaths, poinsettias, photos with Santa, food, raffles, kids’ rooms and more. Sat., Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 214-35 40 Ave., Bayside. Info: (718) 299-5631, allsaintsepiscopalbayside.org. Temple Beth Sholom Bazaar, with holiday items and more. Sat., Dec. 2, 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 3, 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Mon., Dec. 4, 4:30-8 p.m., 171-39 Northern Blvd., Flushing. Info: (718) 463-4143, templebethsholom.org. American Martyrs Church Christmas Fair, Sat.-Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 79-43 Bell Blvd., Bayside. Info: (718) 464-4582. St. Josaphat’s Christmas Craft Sale, with centerpieces, cemetery cones, crosses and wreaths, all handmade, jewelry, food and more. Sat., Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 3, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 34-32 210 St., Bayside. Info: Info: (718) 229-1663. Hollis Hills Bayside Jewish Center Holiday Bazaar, with items for children and adults, wide price range. Sun., Dec. 3, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 210-10 Union Tpke. Info: (718) 776-3500. Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy Holiday Shopping Fair, with jewelry, clothing, accessories, baked goods, cash bar and more. Wed., Dec. 6, 7 p.m., Roma View Catering, 160-05 Cross Bay Blvd., Howard Beach. Info: Doreen DeCandia, (718) 757-2728. Notre Dame Craft & Gift Fair, with vendor spots possibly still available at $55 a table. Sat., Dec. 9, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Notre Dame School Auditorium, 50 Corwin Ave., New Hyde Park. Info: (516) 3527203, ndnhp.org. St. Nicholas of Tolentine Flea Market, with holiday items and more. Sun., Dec. 10 and 17, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Union Tpke. and Parsons Blvd., Jamaica. Info: (718) 969-3226, stnicholas-queens.org. Richmond Hill, 117-09 Hillside Ave., every Sun., 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Largest flea market in Queens. Info: (347) 709-7661, richmondhillfleamarket.com.

SCOUTING St. Margaret’s Boy Scout Troop #119, now 72 years old, seeks new members age 10 1/2 and up. Meetings each Tue., 7:15-9 p.m., Parish Hall, 66-05 79 Place, Middle Village. Info: Mr. Krzewski, (718) 894-4099.

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continued from page 37 manifests as a gritty, unrelenting, pulverizing extreme metal storm,” the band’s PR rep says. “On ‘Delirium Tremens,’ Narcotic Wasteland manages to create challenging music without losing a sense of meaning and vital emotional connection with the listener.” “Initially I was going to try and play shows with Narcotic Wasteland when Nile wasn’t busy, because I was with them for 20 years,” Toler-Wade said, continuing, “This past year, I decided that it was time to leave Nile, started Narcotic Wasteland and came across a really good drummer, Phil Cancilla. “I knew he would fit right in with me and Chris Dupree, our bass player.” The band’s lead guitarist, Ed Rhone, has been having health issues and is temporarily leaving the band, so it’s performing as a trio. With an eye on trending social narcissism, Toler-Wade talked about “You Will Die Alone,” a song about self-absorbed people, directly attacking social media head on. “I try to be with people who are trustworthy,” said the 43-year-old. “I’ve been eviscerating negativity and those people from my life, because I don’t have to live with it.” Dubbing guitar-playing one of his biggest addictions, Toler-Wade said there were times while he was home and just began “working on stuff.”

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Unlike some other contemporary acts, he believes his band’s music is the “real deal.” “A lot of times with this genre, things can be Satanist or gore-related,” he noted. Narcotic Wasteland takes a different approach. “Every day, you cannot miss an article or a newscast talking about an overdose, arrest, etc. all from this country’s drug epidemic,” the band’s PR rep says. “Narcotic Wasteland is using their platform to make a difference by opening the dialogue.” With three-quarters of a six-and-a-halfweek U.S. tour complete, the band will be playing over at Blackthorn 51 on Dec. 2. “Expect it to be loud, fast and full of attiQ tude!” Wade said.

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CARE AND PROTECTION, TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION, DOCKET NUMBER: 17CP0044WC, Trial Court of Massachusetts, Juvenile Court Department, COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, Worcester County Juvenile Court, 225 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608 TO: Angie Felix, Carlos Andre Cruz, and/or father of Selena Angelena Cruz: A petition has been presented to this court by DCF (Worcester), seeking, as to the following child: Selena Angelena Cruz, that said child be found in need of care and protection and committed to the Department of Children and Families. The court may dispense the rights of the person named herein to receive notice of or to consent to any legal proceeding affecting the adoption, custody, or guardianship or any other disposition of the child named herein, if it finds that the child is in need of care and protection and that the best interests of the child would be served by said disposition. You are hereby ORDERED to appear in this court, at the court address set forth above, on the following date and time: 12/14/2017, 09:30 AM Pre Trial Conference You may bring an attorney with you. If you have a right to an attorney and if the court determines that you are indigent, the court will appoint an attorney to represent you. If you fail to appear, the court may proceed on that date and any date thereafter with a trial on the merits of the petition and an adjudication of this matter. For further information call the Office of the Clerk-Magistrate at 508-831-2000. WITNESS: Hon. Carol A. Erskine, FIRST JUSTICE Brendan J. Moran, Acting Clerk-Magistrate DATE ISSUED: 11/08/2017 SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF INYO Elizabeth Corpora (SBN 105592) 308 West Line Street, Suite A. Post Office Box 1161 Bishop, California 93515. 706-872-8226 Attorney for Minor. In re Matter of Adoption Request of Nathan M., Petitioner, on Behalf of Christopher C., a minor. Case No. SIADSQ 15-82 CITATION TO APPEAR TO: STALIN CALDERON By order of this Court, you are hereby cited to personally appear on the following date, and at the following time: Date: December 14, 2017 Time: 8:30 a.m. in Department Four, located at 301 West Line Street, Bishop, CA, to show cause why CHRISTOPHER C., a minor child, should not be declared free from your parental custody in order that Christopher might be adopted by the petitioning party. If you appear at the hearing on the termination of parental rights, and you do not have legal counsel, the Court may appoint an attorney for you if you cannot afford to hire your own legal counsel. The Court will do this unless you knowingly and intelligently waive your right to counsel. It will not be the same attorney who has been appointed to represent the minor child. It may be a public defender or a private attorney. The Court may continue the hearing up to 30 days, to allow your attorney adequate time to appoint Counsel and allow your attorney to become familiar with your case. Date Nov. 1, 2017 Brian J. Lamb, Judge of the Superior Court

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553 Remsen Associates LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/28/2017. 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: Joseph Yunatanov, 7013 Austin Street, 3rd Floor, Forest Hills, NY 11375 Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

LEGAL NOTICE BY PUBLICATION is hereby given to Ahmad Bostani a/k/a Arman Rezayar Bostani a/k/a Ahmad Reza Bostani a/k/a Ahmadreza Bostani (collectively referred to as “Bostani”), of an action commenced in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Queens, entitled Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company v. Islam, et al., Index No. 702988/2015, the object of which is, among other things, to recover damages against defendant Bostani in an amount of no less than $430,000.00 and expenses in an amount of no less than $7,288.01, plus interest from the date of April 14, 2014, costs, disbursements and expenses, for his role in the improper transfer of a certain piece of real property and for failure to repay a loan in a principal amount of $472,000.00 borrowed by Bostani in connection with said transfer of real property. Pursuant to its obligations under a policy of title insurance, plaintiff Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company (“Commonwealth”) paid the above sum and incurred the above expenses to quiet title to the property. Legal Notice by Publication is further given that on January 20, 2017, the Court granted default judgment against defendant Mohammad Islam (“Islam”) as to liability only, and that on October 25, 2017, the Court granted default judgment against defendant Bostani as to liability only. Legal Notice by Publication is further given that an Inquest on the issue of damages to be awarded to Commonwealth and against Islam and Bostani will occur on February 27, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. at the New York State Supreme Court, Queens County, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Trial Scheduling Part, Courtroom 25, Jamaica, New York 11435. If Judgment is entered against you for the relief that Commonwealth demands, the Sheriff may seize your money, wages, property or other assets to pay all or part of the Judgment. If you cannot afford an attorney, and seek information about the legal process, you may call the Help Center at the Supreme Court at (718) 2981024, or visit Room 100 in the Courthouse. Fidelity National Law Group, 105 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 103, Roseland, New Jersey 07068, (973) 863-7017, are the attorneys for Commonwealth.

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The surprising Knicks The Hoeft family used by Lloyd Carroll Chronicle Contributor

The conventional wisdom at the start of the season was that the Knicks could challenge the 1972-73 Philadelphia 76ers for the honors of being the worst team in NBA history. After all their “big” off-season free agent signing was Tim Hardaway Jr. who was OK but no great shakes when he played for the Knicks previously. Scott Perry, in his first trade since becoming Knicks general manager, dealt the team’s biggest name, Carmelo Anthony, to Oklahoma City Thunder for center Enes Kanter, forward Doug McDermott and a 2018 second round draft choice. It sure looked like a one-sided dump of a deal in the Thunder’s favor. Knicks management may finally be having the last laugh. Hardaway has become the offensive force that Anthony was. Kanter and Doug McDermott have given the Knicks offensive weapons that they haven’t had in years. Current Knicks forward Michael Beasley was selected by the Miami Heat, who had the second pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. He did not live up to that lofty status and has had a journeyman career playing in such places as Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Memphis, Houston, Phoenix and, of course, Miami and New York. Beasley chuckled when I told him that he could get a job with the Weather Channel after he retires since he has worked in so many dif-

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ferent climates. The Knicks’ cable home, MSG Networks, had a little fun with the team’s best start in years last Thursday by running repeats of all of forward Kristaps Porzingis’s big games this season. MSG cleverly called the Turkey Day promotion, “Thankszingis.” You have to feel for second-year Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks and head coach Kenny Atkinson who once again have to deal with injuries to key players. Point guard Jeremy Lin, who missed most of last season, is out for all of this one as well because of a knee injury he suffered on opening night. Lin’s backcourt partner, D’Angelo Russell, also hurt his leg and had to have arthroscopic surgery. He is expected to return sometime this season but no one knows when. The NBA schedule dovetailed very nicely with the Thanksgiving holiday this year for a pair of Queens natives. Knicks center Kyle O’Quinn told me that he was going to have dinner with his mom in Springfield Gardens. Moe Harkless, who played at Forest Hills High School, St. John’s University, and is now a member of the Portland Trailblazers, got a chance to spend time back home because his team played the Brooklyn Nets on Friday and Q then the Knicks this past Monday. See the extended version of Sports Beat every week at qchron.com.

by Ron Marzlock Chronicle Contributor

German immigrant John Hoeft and his wife Cornelia toiled in their grocery store for many years. In 1899, they got up enough money to buy their first home at 229 Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. With three children, they outgrew it and moved to a huge house on Williamsburg Turnpike in then-Richmond Hill. The couple and their children, George Eliot, Helen and Roger, employed two livein Irish immigrant servants: Mary and Maggie Cooney. First-born son George soon married a woman named Helen. With their son, George Jr., and daughter, Gwendolyn, they all lived in the big house. In a few years, a development started in the area when Crystal Lake was drained, the local golf course was sold for development and the Long Island Rail Road came through the area. The area was renamed Kew Gardens and Williamsburg Turnpike became part of Metropolitan Avenue; their home was now on a commercial strip. John Hoeft passed; his widow Cornelia sold the home and

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John and Cornelia Hoeft’s house on Williamsburg Turnpike (now Metropolitan Avenue), near Lefferts Avenue (now Lefferts Boulevard), Richmond Hill (now Kew Gardens), in 1905. moved with her daughter Helen into the then-new Cord Meyer Continental Apartments at 70-10 108 St. in Forest Hills. George Eliot Hoeft, his wife and family moved to Queens Village. Years later, he moved back to Kew Gardens, to the Curzon apartment house on 118th Street before passing away in Florida in 1971 at age 84. Today this scene is completely unrecognizable except for the narrow width of Metropolitan Avenue, which vehicles still Q have to navigate every day.

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