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Lancman said “Anti-Semitism and antiIsrael sentiment are intertwined and widelan Grapel, 27, a law student from spread in the Arab world.” Lancman, however, said that because Hollis Hills, stands accused of being an Israeli spy and has been arrested in Grapel entered the country on an AmeriEgypt for allegedly planning to sabotage can visa combined with the intense media the revolution there. His family denies the attention focused on the case, he is not allegations, according to published very worried for the young man’s safety. “I’m sure it has been an unpleasant sitreports, but there is no word on when he uation for him and very traumatic for his might be released. A woman who answered the phone at family,” Lancman said. “Hopefully, he will be returned safely the family’s home on to the United States as Tuesday said “We are as possible.” not giving anymore his is an unfortunate soon Grapel, who has statements,” before American-Israeli hanging up. mistake, and we are dual citizenship, is a law Egyptian off icials student at Emory Unihave accused Israel of trying to straighten versity in Atlanta, Ga. sending Grapel, whom it out.” and went to Egypt last they believe is an intelmonth to volunteer ligence agent, to cause — Rep. Gary Ackerman with a refugee organitrouble in the already zation, according to delicate nation, which is still in a transitional period following published reports. Joel Lion, a spokesman for the Israeli the ouster of President Hosni Mubarek. Assemblyman Rory Lancman (D-Fresh consulate in New York, said that Israel Meadows) said that as political actors in will continue to work for Grapel’s immethe region begin jockeying for power and diate release, but added that since he Egypt begins to morph into a democracy, entered Egypt on his American passport, promoting the fear of Jews is especially the American Consulate in Egypt has dangerous and might cause problems “for jurisdiction. people who travel to Egypt and other “I can tell you, though, that Grapel is cercountries that have experienced the so- tainly no spy,” Lion said in an email. “Why called Arab spring.” he was picked up by Egyptian authorities is “I am very concerned and the Jewish beyond us. In addition, as far as we’re community should be very concerned,” aware, Grapel is in good condition.” Assistant Editor

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Grapel served as an intern to Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-Queens and Nassau) in the summer of 2002 at his Bayside office. His duties consisted of answering phones, filing, assisting constituents with their problems and “getting a good grounding in what government is about.” “He was a pretty darn good student and very smart,” Ackerman said during a telephone press conference about the incident on Tuesday. Grapel moved to Israel in 2004, and months later enlisted in the Israeli Defense Forces, becoming a paratrooper. He speaks Arabic and was very interested in Middle Eastern and Egyptian culture, according to Ackerman. The congressman said he has spoken to officials at the highest levels in the Israeli government and they have assured him that Grapel “in no way had anything to do with espionage,” adding, “This is an unfortunate mistake, and we are trying to straighten it out.” The lawmaker said he has been working with the Egyptian embassy and its ambassador personally to try and resolve the situation, but would not reveal any more details about their interaction. However, he did say, “I would agree to make the case for him in person, if that would be helpful.” He added that he is concerned about what the arrest could signify given the current political situation in Egypt, stating, “I hope he will not be used as a pawn

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CB 9 member criticizes Ulrich over bike tweet Councilman says he was only defending himself against attacks by Anna Gustafson Editor

ouncilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) was criticized by Community Board 9 Chairwoman Andrea Crawford at the group’s meeting this week over a recent exchange he had about bike lanes on Twitter. Ulrich, who was not present when she spoke, later said he was defending himself against a bicycle advocate who has repeatedly “harassed” him. On June 2, Ulrich wrote on Twitter that he “had a nightmare that NYCDOT installed a bike lane on my block.” Melissa Rosales, a former CB 9 member who is not a constituent of Ulrich’s, criticized the councilman’s statement and sent a tweet to him that said “bike lanes and traffic calming should be a dream, not a nightmare” after an accident that involved a van hitting an elderly woman as she stood at the intersection of 103rd Avenue and 93rd Street in Ozone Park. The councilman then responded to the woman via Twitter, writing that “traffic in Queens is bad enough,” and said that he will “pass on the Kool-Aid.” Ulrich added a hash tag that said “get a life.” “There’s been some heated discussion between a council person and a former member of this board that has gotten a bit heated and inappropriate on the part of the council person,” Crawford said at the board’s meeting on Tuesday night in Ozone Park. Ulrich said on Wednesday that his response was to one woman, and indirectly to a community of advocates, who have repeatedly heckled him on the Internet. He

Community Board 9 Chairwoman Andrea Crawford, right, criticizes a recent heated discussion about bike lanes between Councilman Eric Ulrich and a an advocate on Twitter. CB 9 member Ivan Mrakovcic, left, and District Manager Mary Ann Carey did not say anything about the incident that occurred earlier this month. PHOTO BY ANNA GUSTAFSON said people have gone so far as to tweet they would “mow” him down on the street. He noted he is open to having a “serious discussion” about bike lanes, which he stressed he supports in communities that want them, but will not respond to nasty insults or, worse, death threats. “I am not a punching bag, and I am not a doormat,” Ulrich said. Still, Crawford said Twitter is not the forum to have an argument with a resident.

“It’s not appropriate for an elected official to say, ‘get a life,’” she said. CB 9 member Nick Comaianni defended Ulrich during the meeting, saying he was responding to bike advocates who had been attacking him and calling him “nasty names.” “Queens is a congested area, and I wouldn’t be comfortable sending my kids to ride in bike lanes in some parts,” Comaianni continued.

Rosales wrote on a blog, brooklyn spoke.wordpress.com, that she was “offended” by the statement that she had harassed Ulrich. “But most of all, I am disheartened that when voicing an issue to a local councilman, someone who is supposed to help you find solutions to problems, I was not only dismissed, but insulted,” Rosales wrote on June 9. Richmond Hill resident Tom Chiofolo said he has invited Ulrich to accompany him on a 30-mile bike ride he often takes every Saturday from Park Lane South and Myrtle Avenue, through Flushing, Fresh Meadows, Whitestone and other parts of the borough. “I’m not sure what the councilman’s background in bicycling is, and I wanted him to get a chance to see what it’s like for bicyclists,” said Chiofolo, a CB 9 member. “Riding in Queens can be very dicey. I follow all the rules of the road, and I’ve been screamed at and insulted for wearing spandex.” In other news, board members unanimously passed a resolution calling for the Q74 bus line to be reinstated, with Crawford saying it was a vital link for residents who wanted to get to Queens College. Board members also said they hope the city chooses their area for a pilot program that Mayor Bloomberg has said he hopes will help to reduce the number of illegal conversions — which they said are pervasive throughout CB 9. As part of the program, officials will generate a list of illegal conversions at high risk of a fire and the locations will be Q inspected within 48 hours.

Who would run if Weiner resigns? by Michael Cusenza Editor

As national leaders on both sides of the aisle continue to turn up the heat on Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-Queens and Brooklyn) and call for his resignation, the bold-faced names of many Queens political players — some in office; others working in the private sector — have emerged as possible contenders should Weiner step down and a special election be called for the 9th Congressional District seat. At press time, Weiner remained on an official two-week leave of absence from Congress as he seeks professional treatment in the wake of a lurid sexting scandal involving several women. He has said he has no intentions of resigning, but leaders in his own party — including President Obama and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (DCalif.) — have indicated that he should call it quits. If Weiner follows the party line, the seat of an overwhelmingly Democratic district that stretches from the Rockaways to Middle Village would be up for grabs. In the Republican corner, Weiner’s 2010 campaign opponent, Bob Turner, and City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) have been bandied about as possible challengers. Turner’s son and spokesman, Matt, said his father, who notched 41 percent of the vote last November, would “seriously consider” running “if the party backs him up financially.” Matt Turner also indicated that “senior people in the Republican Party” have reached out to his father, a semi-retired former television executive.

Turner raised the prospect of how redistricting, and the possible loss of two New York congressional seats following the 2010 census, could directly affect who runs. “My father is the likely candidate for the party because he doesn’t really have career ambitions,” Matt said. “It’s very risky for somebody else, I think.” Asked if he was interested in the position, Ulrich told the Chronicle he “would take a second look at it,” and noted that redistricting would play a role in his decision. Queens GOP spokesman Robert Hornak said the party does not have a short list of candidates, but “we certainly want to consider all comers.” He pointed out that Weiner has yet to resign, and wouldn’t be surprised if the embattled pol stood his ground. “The guy is so arrogant, it’s possible,” Hornak said, adding that the QGOP has created the petition-based website resignweiner.com. “The only way [he resigns] is if the Democrats find a nice job for him to move to and save face. It’s extremely possible he’ll try to ride it out.” In the Democratic corner, the list of potential candidates includes state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach), Assemblyman Rory Lancman (D-Fresh Meadows), Assemblyman David Weprin (D-Little Neck), his brother, City Councilman Mark Weprin (D-Oakland Gardens), and former City Council members Melinda Katz and Eric Gioia. While Lancman declined to comment for this story, Addabbo, whose father held the 5th, 6th and 7th

Congressional District seats in his 25 years in the House, said that his job as a state senator is his No. 1 priority. “I’m not thinking of it at this point,” he said. “If it should come up, I’ll make a decision at that time.” Addabbo later added that “the stability of the 9th Congressional District seat might not be there — and people who would run would have to consider that.” Assemblyman Weprin acknowledged “it certainly is an honor that people have mentioned [running] to me,” but there are a lot of factors to mull. “I wouldn’t rule it out, but obviously there is no vacancy yet,” he said. “I think Congressman Weiner has done a good job representing his district, and is doing the right thing by seeking medical help. I’m not looking to call for his immediate resignation. I don’t want to jump the gun — let’s just let the process play out.” Councilman Weprin agreed with his brother on Weiner’s political record, adding that at this point “he’s got to make decisions that are in the best interest of his family and constituents.” Asked if he was interested in running, Weprin said, “Any time there is an open congressional seat in the area you represent, you have to look at it.” Katz, an attorney who lives in Forest Hills, did not return a call seeking comment. Gioia, of Sunnyside, works for a private bank and could not be reached. U.S. representatives must be at least 25 years old, a citizen for seven years and an inhabitant of the state they Q represent.

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La Bella Vita owner inspires child’s book Anne Romano pens story focusing on cultural diversity in schools by Anna Gustafson

Rockaway Boulevard that specializes in massive spreads of Italian food — not to mention the Tuesday night karaoke Tony Modica, owner of La Bella Vita in Ozone Park, events for which Romano has a soft spot. remembers it well — the realization that, at 12 years old, “A while ago, I told Tony I wanted to do an author’s he had left almost everyone and everything he knew in his lunch for one of the other books I’d written,” said Romano, tiny hometown of Casteldaccia, Italy and had arrived in a a sociology professor at Nassau Community College who land called New York, where he felt completely isolated has written a number of books, including several on Italian and worlds away from his friends across the ocean. heritage. “He said, ‘wait, you write books?’ We started This story is well known by millions of immigrants talking, and I began to think about his life and pizza dance throughout Queens and the city, and and how I wanted to write about it is these people, as well as those that. Well, one night after three native to the country, that Modica espressos, I went home and basicaland Ozone Park resident Anne ly wrote the book in my head.” e want students to Romano hope to reach with The book’s main character, little Romano’s new children’s book based Tony, is devastated after moving know what’s important on the restaurant owner’s childhood. from Italy to the U.S. and does not “Little Tony and the Pizza want to return to school after his is being united.” Dance,” written by Romano and f irst day there. After his mother — Anne Romano illustrated by Karen Mandracchia, is brings him to speak to the principal, the story of an elementary-school the school leader brings him to eat student who finds himself drawing his favorite food — pizza. strength from his classmates’ diversity after moving from “The principal tells him that he’s upset because the other Italy to the U.S. In the book, the student wins over his fel- kids seem so different from him, but when you look at low students with a “pizza dance,” or moves that Modica pizza there’s all these different ingredients and they work came up with that mime making a pizza. so well when they’re blended together.” Modica and Romano hope the story with lessons in culLittle Tony heeds the message and comes up with his ture shock, accepting differences and immigration could be own pizza dance, which receives a warm reception from used in schools throughout the city to promote understand- his peers when he performs it the following day. ing between students who often hail from radically differRomano and Modica said they plan to have signings for ent backgrounds. the book that was published a couple months ago by Xlib“I hope this book will make children realize we’re all ris, and do readings in city classrooms during the next people,” Modica said. school year. The idea for the book came after Modica and Romano “It can be a really important teaching tool,” Romano knew each other for more than two decades, with the said of her work. “We want students to know what’s imporQ author having frequented La Bella Vita, a restaurant on tant is being united.” Editor

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Resignation is inevitable hen members of the House of Representatives address one another on the floor of the chamber, they say “the honorable gentleman (or gentlewoman) from New York,” or whichever state is appropriate. But we can’t imagine anyone addressing Rep. Anthony Weiner as “the honorable gentleman” ever again. Can you? Whatever he is — intelligent, driven, passionate about the issues — he is demonstrably not honorable. No man who engages in phone sex with another woman two months into his marriage is, not to mention all the congressman’s other tawdry activities. Weiner’s resignation is inevitable, given the ongoing stream of revelations in the sexually charged scandal he created for himself. If he hasn’t made the announcement by now, it will be forthcoming, rest assured. It’s a sad ending to what had been a promising career, one that seemed to be leading toward the mayoralty. Weiner was a strong advocate for the poor and middle class, a powerful voice for pro-

gressive legislation like the new healthcare law, and a lawmaker who frequently found the time for direct constituent service. He held “Congress on the corner” events often to hear the concerns of residents, and you might run into him on the streets of Forest Hills or Kew Gardens anytime, getting a chance to tell him what you think. Weiner claimed he was being fully honest during his notorious June 6 press conference, at which he confessed to the bulk of his shenanigans. But the revelations that followed show that he did indeed use at least some House resources to further his online sexcapades and did try to coach at least one of his targets on what to tell the media as part of his dishonest, botched coverup — both things he denied that day. Enough is enough. When the president of the United States tells an elected official of his own party that it’s time to go, however diplomatically he couches it, it’s time to go. America always gives second chances, but first you have to bear the responsibility for what you’ve done. For Weiner, that means resigning.

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Criminal bankers Dear Editor: At a recent press conference, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bhahara hemmed and hawed when several journalists suggested that his recent prosecutions of insider trading were a mere diversionary tactic, to draw attention away from the fact that the Justice Department has shown no interest whatsoever in prosecuting the bank fraudsters whose reckless behavior nearly capsized the world’s economy in the recent past. Mr. Bhahara, who has thus far totally ignored the problem of bankster gangsters, evidently following the instructions of Attorney General Eric Holder, said that was not the case. Professor William K. Black, an advisor to the World Bank and a scholar presently teaching at the Kansas City branch of the University of Missouri Law School, has an international reputation as “the” No. 1 expert on devising techniques to combat bank fraud, money laundering and tax evasion, and has single-handedly created an entirely new branch of the law to deal with this problem. If Mr. Bhahara is indeed the opponent of corruption that he says he is, let him make a public pronouncement without delay, urging President Obama to appoint Professor Black to the post of director of the FBI, whose present head, Robert Mueller, will be required to retire shortly when his 10 year term expires. Clifton Wellman Elmhurst

Weiner = decadence Dear Editor: Re: “Weiner under the gun” (Editorial, June 9) In the Army, if a soldier sent pictures of himself in the raw to women he didn’t know, and hadn’t asked for them, he’s be court martialed and thrown out of the army. If a man on the street or in a public vehicle opened his raincoat and exposed himself, he’d be arrested for indecent exposure. When only one of 200 cybersex exchanges with a blackjack dealer in Vegas was made public in all its ugliness, I read that he and his wife have been married for only 11 months, he had been sending his filthy shots all around

NAACP is out to lunch at Aqueduct he National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has played a storied role in promoting the equality of black Americans for more than 100 years. But that doesn’t mean its every move is right, and the Jamaica chapter has it wrong on Resorts World New York, the Genting Worldwide affiliate that is building and will operate the Aqueduct racino. Genting has bent over backwards to hire people from the surrounding area for the endeavor, putting a special emphasis on minorities. Yet it’s not enough for Leroy Gadsden, the Jamaica NAACP president, who charges the firm with discrimination, claiming it may as well put up a sign saying black people aren’t welcome. The claim is ridiculous. The firm is probably hiring more people right now than any other company in Queens, and this newspaper knows firsthand that it is specifically targeting South Ozone Park, Jamaica, Springfield Gardens, Laurelton and other predominantly black communities for recruitment. Of course discrimination still exists in many institutions, despite its illegality. But there’s no indication Resorts World New York is one of them. All the evidence says the exact opposite. Gadsden, who may be serving his own political ambitions with his protests, should lay off the company and find a better way to advance the goal of true equality.

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He goes or I go Dear Editor: If a worker took snapshots of his scrotum, and sent them around to strangers

doing business with his company, he would be fired on the spot. I do not understand this double standard for politicians. Weiner is obviously mentally ill. It makes my district and my state look very bad to allow him to occupy an important, high profile position. I was a strong supporter, until the truth came out. Now, I am adamant that he step down. In fact, I am considering getting out of the Democratic Party if he continues to represent my district. Jan Fisher Forest Hills

How about Rangel? Dear Editor: There is one aspect of the Anthony Weiner situation that I find very disturbing. It appears to me that there have been more Democrats in Congress calling for Weiner to resign than there were when Charlie Rangel’s problems became public. Rangel broke numerous House rules, did not pay income tax on all his income

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Stop all immigration Dear Editor: I propose a freeze on all legal immigration until the unemployment rate is below six percent. (No politics involved.) We cannot afford over one million people coming into this country every year, and in many cases taking jobs away from people who are already here. We owe this freeze to the American people. Many of them are struggling in this economy; we do not owe anything to foreigners. Just read the papers and look around. There is so much poverty, joblessness, etc. and many natural disaster’s all over the country. We don’t need “your tired and your poor.” We have our own. Frank Blainey Bayside

For smaller classes Dear Editor: The city’s proposal to increase the number of students at MS 217 in Briarwood in the 2011-12 school year is not beneficial to the educational success of students. As stated in this paper on May 12, the city Office of Student Enrollment is projecting that 200 more students will attend MS 217 when nearby PS 86 in Jamaica no longer houses the sixth grade (“City urged not to add students at MS 217,” multiple editions). MS 217 currently has about 1,400 students and is already slightly above capacity, according to the article. Studies have shown that smaller class sizes increase learning and lessen the achievement gap between ethnic and racial groups. According to Class Size Matters, a nonprofit, nonpartisan clearinghouse for information on class size, smaller classes strengthen the foundation of a child’s educational career. In four th, sixth and eighth g rade, according to Class Size Matters, students who attended smaller classes in the early grades were significantly ahead of their regular-class peers in all subjects. By eighth grade, they were still almost a full year ahead of their peers. If the size of the sixth grade classes at MS 217 increases, the students will not

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Dear Editor: June is the month we honor our fathers and memories of my dad bring much to my mind. My father’s name is Frederick and was 59 years old when I was born. As he got older there was a lot he couldn’t do due to his age but in some ways he did a lot for me that counted more. He always told me to tell the truth and to stand up for what I believe in. Many times my father would sit me down and tell me of our colorful family history. He would tell me that my great-great-grandfather had come over from England with his twin brother to fight in the American Revolution and forge a new life for themselves. My grandfather served in the Civil War and fought under General Sherman. My father was born in 1890 and was the youngest of 13 children, but only six lived beyond the age of 21. He once told me a story that I would never forget. He was 9 years old and saved all year to buy fireworks, which were legal in 1899. When he was about to shoot them off a bully of about 14 threw a match in his box, which all went up at once. My father was very angry and beat him up. The bully ran home to tell his father, who came over to complain to my grandfather. My grandfather called my dad to his side and said, “Look at the size of my little boy and look at the size of your son, who did a very bad thing.” At that the father of the boy pulled his son home and I have to guess punished him for doing such a bad thing. My father got married at age 19 and had a daughter, who was my step-sister Marion. One day he was working through his lunch at his job at a coffee company to repair one of the machines and someone started it up. He ended up losing two of his fingers. He didn’t know it at the time but this saved him from being drafted in 1917 during World War I. His f irst wife died in 1941 after 35 years of marriage due to a doctor’s mistake. World War ll started and again he was called by the draft and excused. He really wanted to serve and ended up as an air raid warden. He married my mother in 1945 and they settled in Queens Village. I came along in ‘49. He said he had waited all his adult life for a son and the best part was I was born on his birthday. My father was a tough little man about 5 feet 6 inches tall, and 126 pounds. He always spoke his mind and tried to do what was right. He died in 1973. Let me say this to him, “I’m proud you were my father and always will be my dad for you are forever in my heart.” Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Glen Oaks

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Dear Editor: For Father’s Day, in loving and revered remembrance of my dad, Wolf Maris Auslander (1882-1956): My father was a shoemaker in those days when cobblers used nails to bind leather soles to shoes. Poppa was an observant Jew who wore a yarmulka, obeyed the commandments and kept the Sabbath and a kosher home. On Saturdays he would rise early to go to shul. On weekdays he would close shop for awhile to attend morning services. He was a gentle man who embraced life humbly

and loved his wife and children, asking nothing in return. I grieve that not once when he lived did I say to him, “I love you, Poppa.” My only consolation is that I know that my father is “dwelling in the house of the Lord forever.” Hear me now, Poppa — I love you. In sorrow and in joy, Hymie. Hyman Auslander Flushing

The fault, dear voters Dear Editor: Americans are polarized and angry with cause. Politicians ensure their re-election by isolating citizens into “our” group or “the enemy” for their selfish political purposes. Raising questions of patriotism and raging over issues ranging from abortion to gay rights, politicians have learned to create constituencies whose focus is limited to social issues rather than addressing the threats to America. If average citizens had the power to address the critical issues of raising the national debt, reducing government spending and enhancing revenues, resolutions would be made quickly and fairly. Americans understand what is needed to balance budgets and honor obligations. Politicians pandering to limited core voters abandon their duty of serving the welfare of the Republic by drawing lines in the sand that have no legitimacy except as campaign slogans. Few Americans would accept unbridled spending and fewer could accept defaulting on debts. It is enraging to have elected officials defend extending tax cuts for millionaires and oil companies raking in billions while benef iting from tax breaks. The average Americans paying their fair s h a r e o f t a xe s a r e b a ff l e d wh e n t h e wealthiest of the nation pay proportionately less taxes than they do. It is not that all politicians are sleazy and corrupt; it is that the average American has avoided voting in primaries, ceding the power of the electorate to small dedicated groups with extreme agendas. By failing to participate in the electoral process we have empowered the worst to rule. The resulting outrage is of our own making, and unless we change it will remain as harmful and despicable as it is. Edward Horn Baldwin, LI

Lousy mayor Dear Editor: The mayor doesn’t know what sincere, caring passion is, because he doesn’t have it. It’s time we stop kissing up to him. He has taken away so much from the people. He wants to take away every right we have. He worries so much about smoking and butts being all over the streets. Well, I find stepping on a cigarette butt is cleaner than stepping on someone’s spit, or stuff from their nose that carries more germs and sickness than someone smoking in parks or beaches. The mayor’s just looking out for No. 1. Him. Don’t get me started. Alice Mercado Richmond Hill

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Kid-porn ex-cop going to prison A retired NYPD police officer from South Ozone Park who pleaded guilty to downloading child pornography has been sentenced to up to 10 years in prison, Queens District Attorney Richard Brown said. Matthew Fanning, 48, was sentenced last Thursday by Queens Supreme Court Justice Fernando Camacho. The ex-cop pleaded guilty to two counts of promoting a sexual performance by a child, including downloading a video that featured a 3-year-old girl performing oral sex on an adult male and obtaining another video that depicted a 10-year-old girl having sexual intercourse with an adult male, the DA said. “Today’s sentence should send a clear message to those who view and share child pornography that such behavior is unacceptable in a civilized society,” Brown said in a statement. “The children who are depicted in these vile videos are real children who are being sexually assaulted by adults and who will suffer the physical and emotional effects of these crimes for a lifetime. The fact that the defendant is a retired NYPD officer makes this case all the more disturbing.” He was sentenced to two and onethird to seven years in prison for the first count and one to three years for the Q second.

Chief promises police around racino Says residents shouldn’t be worried about safety by Anna Gustafson Editor

As the September opening day for the Resorts World New York casino in South Ozone Park edges closer, nervous neighborhood residents concerned about their safety were assured by Patrol Borough Queens South Assistant Chief James Secreto that the police manpower necessary to protect them will be provided. Secreto told the members of the 106th Precinct Community Council at their meeting last week that if top police officials don’t give him the additional officers he has requested, he will provide them from the borough’s resources. “One way or another we are going to have cops there,” said Secreto. Residents fear that the influx of an estimated 8.4 million people a year into the neighborhood will add traffic and increase the risk of crimes and quality of life issues. Some expressed concern that prostitutes may be drawn into the area. City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) has also voiced the concerns of his constituents and recently asked for additional police officers for the 106th Precinct in advance of the casino’s opening. “While the new racino is scheduled to open later this summer, many of my constituents are still concerned about the level of police protection the community will receive from the NYPD,” Ulrich wrote in a recent letter to Police Commissioner Ray Kelly. “Despite the fact that vehicular and

foot traffic will increase, it still remains unclear if and when the local precinct will receive additional police personnel. Undoubtedly, more police officers will be needed to patrol the residential neighborhoods surrounding the facility.” David Quintana of Ozone Park told Secreto that he saw a large contingent of police officers standing around the New York Stock Exchange building in Manhattan. He said that in light of the expected 30,000 visitors a day coming into the neighborhood surrounding the casino, “we could use some of those officers out here.” On the noise abatement front, the precinct’s ongoing effort to quiet troublemakers resulted in the issuance of 26 noise summonses during the period from May 30 to June 5, according to Community Affairs officer Ken Zorn. He added that 32 noise summonses were issued the week before. A Lindenwood resident complained that cars are still speeding through area stop signs without stopping. Capt. Thomas Pascale told him officers would be made aware of this problem. With the Fourth of July approaching, 106th Precinct police officers will be taking a zero-tolerance stance on fireworks use. “For children’s safety and the safety of all residents, we are going to make sure that we prevent the discharge of fireworks,” said a police department official. Fireworks burn at an extremely high

Chief James Secreto told residents there will be sufficient police in southern Queens when the FILE PHOTO Aqueduct racino opens. temperature and can quickly burn through clothing and skin, causing serious injuries. Items such as sparklers are mistakenly thought to be safe, when even they can be very dangerous, the officers said, adding that fireworks should only be handled by trained professionals. Pascale said that 40 additional police officers will be assigned to the precinct’s fireworks detail on July 4. He also said that a police command post will be set up in front of the Starbucks Q store on Crossbay Boulevard.

At Lindenwood civic police discuss theft Residents report noise and auto vandalism are top concerns by Stephen Geffon Chronicle Contributor

More than 50 people filled a room in the Rockwood Park Jewish Center in Howard Beach Monday evening to express their concerns at the monthly meeting of the Lindenwood Alliance. Capt. Thomas Pascale, commanding officer of the 106th Precinct, was on hand at the meeting to address residents’ concerns. Pascale brought with him police officers Philip McManus and John Dombrowski, who patrol the Lindenwood area during the 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift. Pascale started off with tthe good news that motor vehicle crimes in Lindenwood were on the decrease for the year. The captain told the residents that his analysis showed that property crimes were occurring while residents were asleep, particularly on rainy nights. He said that he has authorized overtime for some of his officers and told them to pay special attention to the Lindenwood area. A resident of 78th Street between 155th and 156th Avenue told the captain that the noise on weekends on the block seems to get out of hand at times. She said that because of the block’s location their local security patrol seems to overlook it. Pascale said calling 311 is the best way to get a police response to her noise problem. Another resident told the captain that there has been much vehicle vandalism, including the theft of tires, rims and mirrors from cars parked along Shore Parkway between 84th

Lindenwood Alliance co-founders Joann Ariola, left, Christina Gold, and Alliance member Cathy Placco, hear from Capt. Thomas Pascale and police officers John Dombrowski and Philip McManus PHOTO BY STEPHEN GEFFON at their meeting this week. and 89th streets. Pascale said that the theft of car rims has declined by 50 percent in the precinct for the year. He noted that the thieves look for specific cars, such as 2011’s Nissan Maximas, Infinitis or Hondas. He urged owners of these models to take extra precautions to protect their cars. Dombrowski said that he and McManus are well aware of what he called the minicrime-pattern and are actively investigating it. Dombrowski asked the Lindenwood residents to help the police by calling 911 to report any suspicious individuals or activity.

He suggested they look out their door before they go to sleep, take a peek out their window if they get up during the night and glance out their door in the morning when they wake up. A type of suspicious activity that should be reported would be an individual looking into cars or trying car doors. Pascale noted thieves can steal car rims very quickly, saying they can do it “probably as fast as an Indy pit crew” takes the tires off a race car. He added that wheel locks can even be defeated by the thieves. Dombrowski urged residents to call 911 if

they see an individual changing a car tire on the street. “I know there are going to be a lot of times they are going to be false alarms but I'd rather do that than not do it,” he said. Christina Gold, co-founder of the Alliance, said she canvassed the residents living around 156th Avenue between 80th and 81st streets, where the city has proposed installing a speed hump. She found that about half the residents were for it and half were against the speed hump. Since there was no overwhelming sentiment in favor of the hump, Gold said she felt it should not be installed. Community Board 10 Chair Betty Braton said that last April the community board received a letter from the city Department of Transportation that an investigation had taken place and DOT indicated that the location met the criteria for installation of a speed hump. CB 10 members recently tabled the motion to support the installation of the speed hump on 156th Avenue between 80th and 81st streets to give the Lindenwood Alliance time to review the matter with residents. The DOT’s request to install a speed hump on 156th Avenue between 88th Street and 89th Street in Howard Beach was approved by the board. The next meeting of the Lindenwood Alliance will be held on Monday, July 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rockwood Park Jewish CenQ ter in Howard Beach.

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Capt. Thomas Pascale, commanding officer of the 106th Precinct, said that the Police Officer Michael Restaino, who Police Department takes domestic vioworks in the Domestic Violence Unit of lence very seriously. He noted police offithe 106th Precinct, was honored with the cers can make an arrest in a domestic vioCop of the Month award at the communi- lence situation, even if the victim does not ty council meeting last week for his 77 want that to happen. According to the Mayor’s Office to arrests and visits to 1,600 homes over the Combat Domestic Violence, there were past four years. The arrests and home visits were in 15 family related homicides in Queens response to domestic violence complaints. in 2010, a 21 percent decline over the 19 that occurred in the borough in 2009. Mayor Rudy Giuliani implemented in 1994 a police strategy to provide a comprehensive law enforcement response to domestic violence after state legislators passed the Family Protection and Domestic Violence Intervention Act, which introduced mandatory arrest laws in domestic violence situations. The program placed specially trained domestic vioAssistant Chief James Secreto, left, Christina Restaino, lence prevention officers and Michael Restaino and Capt. Thomas Pascale at the investigators in each of the 106th Precinct meeting last week. PHOTO BY STEPHEN GEFFON city’s 76 police precincts. Q Chronicle Contributor

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Howard Beach Kiwanis Club President Steve Sirgiovanni, left, presents a $130 check to Matthew Caiazza to help the Boy Scout with his care package drive for U.S. Marines serving in Afghanistan. Caiazza, 15, is a member of Boy Scout Troop 139 in Howard Beach. He is organizing a drive on Saturday, June 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Waldbaum’s at 153rd

Avenue and 84th Street in Lindenwood. Caiazza asked that residents bring travel size items of hand sanitizer, disposable razors, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, baby wipes, deodorant, sun block and bug spray. Other items that can be donated include chewing gum, hard candy, powdered drink mix, granola and cereal bars and beef jerky.

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St. Teresa of Avila pupils showcase research on Spanish speakers by Anna Gustafson Editor

St. Teresa of Avila School students invoked many a famous person last week, channeling the personalities of people like Carlos Santana, Pablo Picasso and Cesar Chavez for an event that showcased months of research into important figures from Spanish-speaking countries. Thirty-three seventh-graders held their second annual “wax museum” event at the South Ozone Park school, during which the students would stand perfectly still until a viewer touched them, at which time they

Jenessa George said she was impressed by the “enthusiasm” of her research subject, salsa singer Celia Cruz.

would recite a monologue about the figure they have researched for their Spanish class. “I’ve been playing the guitar since I was 6 years old, which is why I wanted to study Carlos Santana,” said Nicholas Khan, 14, of South Ozone Park. “I especially liked the fact that he has donated more than 80,000 guitars to needy children in Mexico, where he’s from.” Students were expected to choose people to research in part based upon their philanthropy work. “We’re not here just to showcase the millionaires and the sports figures,” said Sandra Paz, the students’ Spanish teacher. “We’re here to find out what their contribution to society has been.” Stephanie Sawh, 12, said she chose renowned tennis player Arantxa Sanchez because she is “really into sports.” “Doing the research for this was fascinating to me,” said Stephanie, who plays soccer and basketball. Kelsey Khan, 12, of South Richmond Hill, said she was thrilled to discover that her subject, former astronaut Ellen Ochoa, was the first Hispanic woman to go into space. “I’ve always wanted to be an astronaut,” said Kelsey, who noted she is also open to the idea of becoming a veterinarian. “I love science because I love studying about the

St. Teresa of Avila School seventh-grade student Stephanie Sawh poses as a wax figurine of the PHOTOS BY ANNA GUSTAFSON renowned tennis player Arantxa Sanchez. Earth and the planets.” While students said the idea of performing a monologue in front of other students and teachers was a bit daunting, they soon warmed to the idea. “A lot of people told me I speak well in front of crowds,” said Lakshmi Sookran, 13, of South Ozone Park. “That makes me happy because my person, Dolores Huerta, also spoke well — she was an advocate for

farm workers and helped them to get their rights. That’s the kind of thing that I want to do.” Jenessa George said she has been inspired to listen to salsa music after she researched musician Celia Cruz. “I was impressed by her enthusiasm, especially since things weren’t always easy for her,” she said. “When she left Cuba and Q Castro took over, she couldn’t return.”

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Queens Center hosts job help and recruiting fair on June 23 Queens Center, located at 90-15 “Queens Center’s community based Queens Blvd. in Elmhurst, has partnered efforts in connecting Queens residents to with Queens Borough President Helen these jobs not only exhibit their commitMarshall to host an employment and ment to filling the positions locally, [but] recruitment fair on Thursday, June 23, will boost the local economy, particularly from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today when jobs and resources are scarce.” The event will provide eligible job seek“Creating meaningful programs and serers with the opportunity to be pre-screened vices for our community has been an inteand interviewed for local and citywide gral part of our longstanding tradition,” employment opportunities. There will also said Dawn Simon, the senior marketing be workshops manager, for open to the public Queens Center. that will cover “We are delighted inter view skills to par tner with his partnership is the latest and preparation, Queens Borough in a series of initiatives by resume writing, President Helen employment rights Marshall and my office to provide Queens’ and other job Queens Workresidents with employment readiness topics. force1 on this Immigrant serimportant initiaopportunities.” vice organizations tive and we look that specialize in forward to provid— Queens Borough President Helen Marshall employment couning opportunities seling and placefor Queens resiment will be on hand to assist immigrant dents to become employable.” workers, regardless of their legal status. To be considered for employment “This partnership is the latest in a series opportunities, applicants are required to of initiatives by my off ice to provide register at the event, bring photo ID and Queens residents with employment oppor- multiple copies of their resume. Applitunities,” Marshall said. “The companies cants must also be in proper interview represented will provide critical support to attire. All job seekers are welcome. many residents who need to make it The event will take place in the JCPenthrough these tough economic times. ney Wing, across from guest services, on That’s why I have partnered with Queens the mall’s Level 2. Center and Queens Workforce1 to invite For more information and to RSVP on borough residents to apply for these jobs the web, go to shopqueenscenter.com, or Q right here in Queens in a word-class venue. call Terry at (718) 592-3901.

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Attention shutterbugs — the Queens Chronicle’s third annual Summer in the Borough photo contest is now open! Send us your best shots of children playing, flowers blooming, workers sweating — whatever you think best captures the spirit of summertime in our fair borough. There’s no limit to eligible ideas, and creativity is key, along with photo quality and originality. Our only requirement is that the pictures be taken in Queens. Please include the location for each shot as precisely as possible, as well as whatever you can say about the story behind the photo. The winner gets free tickets to a fami-

ly-friendly event in or near the city, and will see the photo published in all nine of our editions and posted on qchron.com. We’ll announce the winner in September. Last year it was Linda Joblonski of Middle Village, who took the above shot of her daughter, Emileigh, at Juniper Valley Park. Joined by Emileigh’s grandmother Joyce Joblonski, they got to see Disney on Ice together. Send your high-resolution digital photos via email to peterm@qchron.com, or mail prints to Queens Chronicle Photo Contest, 62-33 Woodhaven Blvd., Rego Park, NY 11374. The deadline is Sept. 6. Good luck!

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Howard Beach Relay for Life by Anna Gustafson COURTESY AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

Dave Olsen with his wife, Stephanie, and daughters, Emily and Caitlin. Dave Olsen, a cancer survivor, was honored at the Howard Beach Relay for Life.

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rea residents and people from all around the country braved the rain last weekend to participate in the Howard Beach Relay for Life, an emotional event during which about 1,000 people remembered cancer victims and celebrated survivors. The event on June 11 and 12 at Frank M. Charles Memorial Park raised roughly $150,000 for the American Cancer Society, according to Relay Co-Chairwoman Phyllis Inserillo. “People came out as if there was beautiful sunshine,” Inserillo said. “The day meant a lot to them. It shows the community’s hope in finding a cure for cancer.” About 500 people, many from Howard Beach and others from around Queens and the country, were members of the teams that participated in the relay. The event kicked off with an opening ceremony that honored survivors, followed by a luminaria ceremony that was dedicated to Mary Napolitano, a 44-year-old Howard Beach resident who died earlier this month after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Napolitano’s 15-year-old daughter, Dawnmarie, sang at the ceremony, and Inserillo said there was not a dry eye in the crowd. “It was hard for us this year, with Mary being gone,” she said. “But that’s why we’re there, to Q make sure our friends and family don’t die from this disease.”

PHOTOS BY NICK BENEDUCE

Howard Beach Kiwanis Club members present a check to State Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. addresses the crowd of Relay Co-Chairwomen Phyllis Inserillo and Melissa Fochetta. more than 1,000 people at the Howard Beach relay. Members of the Forever Friends team walk during the kick-off of the Relay for Life at Frank M. Charles Memorial Park.

Dawnmarie Napolitano sings the National Anthem.

Cheerleaders from Christ the King Regional High School show their enthusiasm for beating cancer.

About 500 people were members of teams that participated in this year’s relay.

Roe’s Corner, a team from PS 90 in Richmond Hill, participated in the event.

U.S. Marine Corps cadets also honored cancer victims and survivors during last weekend’s relay.

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Weiner constituents face off at heated rally Smaller contingent decries JPCA’s calls for congressman to resign by Michael Cusenza Editor

Tempers flared and constituents clashed last Sunday outside Rep. Anthony Weiner’s (D-Queens and Brooklyn) Kew Gardens off ice during a rally organized by an area civic organization that is calling on the embattled congressman to resign. Members of the Juniper Park Civic Association toted handmade signs — some direct, others boasting Weiner puns — urging

the seventh-term pol to step down as more lurid photos continue to surface. On Monday, Weiner was granted a two-week leave of absence from the House to receive professional treatment. President Obama has said that if he were in Weiner’s predicament, he would resign. “We certainly at this point feel Anthony Weiner cannot be an effective leader,” JPCA President Bob Holden, a registered Democ-

A smaller contingent of Weiner supporters held their own rally at the same PHOTO BY RIYAD HASAN location at the same time.

rat, said through a megaphone Sunday afternoon. “That’s our seat, not his seat. If he wants to get well, and come back in a year and a half and run, let him do that.” More than 50 people were involved in the demonstration, but not all were demanding Weiner relinquish the leadership of the 9th Congressional District, a position he has held for the last 12 years. Chants of “Hey! Ho! Weiner must go!” and “Resign today, rehab tomorrow!” were met by messages such as “We support Weiner!” Emotions ran high, and as more people sought to express their opinions, the event became heated at times, replete with faceto-face exchanges and f ingerpointing. Harde Singh, 46, of Forest Hills was particularly vocal in his support for Weiner, who Singh has helped get re-elected in the last two races and would vote for should he seek an eighth term. “My congressman, who is very liked by his constituents, hasn’t done anything illegal,” Singh, a registered Independent, told the Chronicle after the rally. “This is a man who has done something over the Internet — is it right? No. But

JPCA President Bob Holden, left, and member Tony Nunziato send a message to Rep. Anthony Weiner outside his Kew Gardens office last Sunday. PHOTO BY MICHAEL CUSENZA

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Helping people find work More than 15 employers and over 1,000 residents participated last Saturday in a job fair sponsored by Councilman Ruben Wills, in partnership with the Rochdale Youth Council and Rochdale Community Center. The event was held at the Rochdale Village Big Mall. Representatives from various businesses, agencies, corporations and nonprofit agencies were on hand to assist hard-to-place job seekers such as the formerly incarcerated, veterans and senior citizens. There was

also assistance with job readiness training. Some of the employers at the fair included the Council for Airport Opportunities, the employment agency for Kennedy and La Guardia airports, Chase Bank, the FDNY and Resorts World New York, developers of the new casino at Aqueduct Race Track. Here Assemblywoman Vivian Cook, second from left, Assemblyman William Scarborough and Wills listen to an employer presentation at the job fair.

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Memorial Day freedom is not free by Maria A. Thomson Executive Director GWDC

As we say so long to spring, one more mention of our Finally Spring dinner dance. A big thank you to Park Place Greenery owner and Woodhaven Business Improvement District President Mathew Xenakis for the beautiful bouquets that were presented to our honorees and Capo’s Trophies owner Paul Capocasale for the beautiful plaques. Also to be thanked are the raffle contributors: Pina Liquors, Sal’s Pizza, Healthmax Pharmacy, Spirare French Cleaners, Schmidt’s Confectionery, Community Federal Savings Bank, Sam’s Deli, Avenue Diner, N.F. Walker Funeral Home, Hallmark Card Shop, Ohlert-Ruggiere Insurance and Real Estate, Woodhaven Pharmacy, Manor Deli, M and M Hardware, New Pop’s Restaurant, Taste of Italy and G.J. Office Supplies — most of which are members of our Jamaica Avenue WBID. We had so many wonderful people in attendance, all who had a great time, two of which were fresh from their honeymoon — Loycent and Aisha Gordon, Loycent (our Lloyd), is one of the owners of the new Neir’s Tavern. At all of our dinner dances we call up to the podium veterans in attendance. This year we were honored to have Joseph Rubino, a 90-year-old, World War II veteran and father-in-law of honoree Dominick Brienza. A standing ovation was given to our veterans. Quick note, the Jamaica Avenue elevated train continues to be painted with the final coat of forest green. It really looks great and it was well worth the wait (25 years).

The renovation and painting has been proceeding very smoothly with excellent cooperation from the MTA. If you have any comments, call our office at (718) 805-0202. The repaving of Jamaica Avenue is moving along courtesy Queens Borough President Helen Marshall. A rally was held to keep Richmond Hill’s Engine Co. 294 open. It was a great rally which sent a loud message — don’t close 294 or any firehouses. Hopefully, we were heard. As of July 1, the city will try once again to raise meter parking rates from 25 cents for 20 minutes to 25 cents for 15 minutes. The small businesses on Jamaica Avenue cannot afford this increase. Shoppers will go to malls where parking fees are minimum or free. Our small stores are suffering due to the economy. Let’s not add to their pain. Forest Park events: Mondays, June 20, 27 and July 11 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Dancing Under the Stars at Wallenberg Square. Wednesdays, June 15 at 7 p.m., “Jack and the Beanstalk” at Sobelsohn Playground and June 22 at 7 p.m., “Alice in Wonderland” at Jackson Pond Playground. The Woodhaven Boulevard islands off Jamaica Avenue are being repaired with new construction and the planting of new trees. The WBID has installed new flags on our welcome signs with the names of the perished victims of Sept. 11, 2001 to honor those lost on that tragic day. As I have stated before, fly the American flag every day and may God bless Q America.

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Rachel Mayo stands with Kew Gardens resident Franco Scardino, her advisor for the Quality of Life competition, after winning an award for her research on cyberbullying. PHOTO COURTESY WORKING IN SUPPORT OF EDUCATION

More than one in three teens and one in six pre-teens have experienced cyberbullying, according to the New York State Center for School Safety, and other organizations, like BullyingStatistics.org, report about half of teenagers in the U.S. have been victims of the torment that happens in a realm difficult for parents and educators to monitor — the Internet. Cyberbullying routinely infiltrates internet messaging, chat rooms, social networking web sites like Facebook, e-mail and text messaging. “I’m really hoping that, more than anything, this will bring awareness to the issue,” said Mayo, who is now studying psychology at Brandeis University. “I hope Q the silence about this ends.”

Joe and Liz Rhoades of Middle Village announced the marriage of their son, Ben Rhoades, to Rachel Streck on Saturday in Philadelphia, where the couple lives. Rhoades is a graduate of Francis Lewis High School, SUNY Binghamton and received his master’s degree at the University of Pennsylvania, where he is a cancer research scientist. The bride is a graduate of Lock Haven University and is a revenue agent with the Internal Revenue Service. The two met through their mutual hobby of geocaching, in which people hide various items in secret locations that participants then find using global positioning devices.

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Boro groups say legislation would help stop killings by Stephen Geffon Chronicle Contributor

Queens organizations have thrown support behind state legislation that would permit rescue groups to recover animals that are scheduled to be killed at shelters, saying it would help to save many adoptable pets set to be euthanized in the borough and throughout the state. State Assemblyman Micah Kellner (DManhattan) recently proposed the Companion Animal Access and Rescue Act, an identical version of which is being sponsored by state Sen. Joseph Robach (R-

Rego Park-based Animal Center of Queens rescued Huggy, a 9-month-old puppy who was about to be euthanized at a shelter. Huggy has been adopted and is now living in a loving PHOTO COURTESY ANIMAL CENTER OF QUEENS home.

Rochester), which he said would allow groups to find homes for animals set to be killed. Current law only allows individuals, not groups, to save the animals. “We wholeheartedly support Assemblyman Kellner’s bill,” said Nancy Fahnestock, treasurer of CSM Stray Foundation, a Kew Gardens-based animal protection group. “This would save so many adoptable animals that are now being euthanized. In addition it would put a checks and balance system to assure that shelters are humanely treating animals by allowing rescue groups open access in visitations to select animals for adoption. This is a great step in the right direction,” Kellner said there are now tens of thousands of animals in shelters statewide, many of which are healthy and well behaved. “Unfortunately, shelters oftentimes don’t have the room or resources to care for these or other animals,” Kellner said. “Even worse, current law does not protect or grant access to the qualified rescue groups that are working to save these loving and loyal animals.” A statewide survey found that 71 percent of all New York rescue groups have been turned away by a shelter, which then killed the animals they offered to save. “When a humane organization volunteers to take these animals, they should not be denied,” Kellner said. The act also sets qualifications and guidelines for both shelters and rescue groups.

“Outlining the responsibilities of those who work directly with the animals will help ensure that the animals receive the proper care,” said Kellner. “These provisions ensure that animals are given fresh food and water on a daily basis, exercise and socialization with other animals, clean living environments and prompt veterinary care.” To ensure compliance, routine inspections of the facilities would be mandated. Kellner’s bill was named in memory of Oreo, a pit bull mix, who, in June, 2009 survived being thrown off a sixstory building in Brooklyn, from which she suffered two broken legs, a cracked rib and severe inter nal injuries. Her owner was arrested on cruelty charges, and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals took her in and brought her back to good physical health. But that November, the ASPCA announced that Oreo was untreatably aggressive and that she would be euthanized. A nonprofit animal rescue group, Pets Alive Animal Sanctuary, offered to take her in, but the request was refused and Oreo was put down. The ASPCA and the Humane Society have not taken a stance on this bill. CAARA is supported by a number of animal welfare groups, including Best Friends Animal Society, Alley Cat Allies, the No-Kill Advocacy Center and the League of Humane Voters of New York. Q

St. Helen celebrates 50th anniversary St. Helen Church is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a gala on June 20 at Russo's on the Bay. Individuals are asked to help sponsor the golden jubilee. For $25, individuals’ names will be listed on display that evening, for $100 individuals can receive individual framed signs that will be on display during the cocktail hour, and for $200 individuals will receive a video presentation of photos played continuously during the event with segments available for a sponsorship message. For information, call (718) 738Q 1616.

Addabbo to speak at Ozone Park Civic State Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. will be the guest speaker at the Ozone Park Civic Association meeting on Tuesday, June 21 at 8 p.m. The meeting will be held at 9714 135 Drive. Attendees are asked to use the Centreville Street and 149th Avenue entrance of the Ozone Howard Little League ball fields. All members of the public are welQ come to attend.

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Economic recovery slow but steady: Pinsky EDC president highlights Willets Pt., Hunter’s Pt. as key to growth by Michael Cusenza

neighborhoods.” Willets Point is at the top of the list of The Bloomberg administration’s invest- community investments. The city now ment in such projects as the Willets Point holds 90 percent of the previously priredevelopment and the Hunter’s Point vately owned property in the portion of South plan are key to the gradual economic the Iron Triangle it anticipates will be recovery of the city, according to Economic developed first, Pinsky reported, and is in Development Corp. President Seth Pinsky the process of selecting contractors, with groundbreaking set for later this year. — but more work needs to be done. The redevelopment plan, which still In remarks delivered last Friday at the faces plenty of vocal final Queens College opposition, is aimed at Business Forum bringing retail and Breakfast of the entertainment offerschool year, Pinsky ew York City each ings, a hotel and consaid that since the vention center, thounation’s economy time, without fail, sands of mixednosedived in 2008, the city has had to chart a has adapted, changed income residential units and new public new course, looking to and recovered.” open spaces to what shore up infrastructure many have called a and creating opportu— Seth Pinsky, NYCEDC president blighted area of the nities through develborough. opment initiatives Pinsky reported that across the Big Apple, while making education a central compo- Phase I of Willets Point will generate as many as 4,600 construction jobs and 1,800 nent of its fiscal restoration. “We know our recovery remains tenu- permanent employment opportunities. However, Jack Friedman, executive ous,” Pinsky asserted. “Achieving our goals will not be easy and will likely take time. director of the Queens Chamber of ComNew York City each time, without fail, has merce, said certain aspects have made it difficult for the QCC to completely back adapted, changed and recovered.” To that end, the administration has put the Willets Point Redevelopment. “To say we’re disappointed would be an forth capital commitments of more than $27 billion over the next four years, Pinsky understatement,” Friedman told Pinsky. said, “investing in basic infrastructure, cru- “We have not been included in Phase I, and cial amenities, schools and even whole the convention center has been pushed back Editor

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NYCEDC President Seth Pinsky delivers remarks at Queens College last Friday morning. PHOTO COURTESY QUEENS COLLEGE

to Phase III. After all our support of the EDC, we feel we’ve been phased out.” Pinsky acknowledged that Willets Point is “obviously a very challenging project,” in part because “the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression intervened.” But he also said that the city has “taken the most viable portion of the development, financially, and we’ve moved forward on it.

“We will begin to realize the dream,” Pinsky continued. “We are not making the investments at Willets Point to stop at onethird of the project.” In Long Island City, officials are in the process of pouring $300 million into making Hunter’s Point South a reality. Pinsky called it “the largest middle-income development in the city since Starrett City” in Brooklyn. “Construction is already underway on basic infrastructure, roadways and a new school,” he said, adding that 60 percent of the new housing will be affordable. “The Bloomberg administration is making Long Island City more accessible and more desirable.” The new East River ferry service illustrates that goal, Pinsky added. In order to sustain the recovery and “compete in the 21st century,” Pinsky said the city needs to increase the number of engineers and scientists working in the five boroughs. In December, Mayor Bloomberg and Deputy Mayor Robert Steel announced that the administration is looking for a university partner to develop a science research institute in the city. “The responses [to the request] envision thousands of new students and millions of dollars in new development,” Pinsky said. Still, the reality is that success is never guaranteed. But Pinsky insisted the Big Apple will return from these trying fiscal times a better metropolis. “Not only will we as a city fully recover, we will emerge stronger and more vibrant Q than ever before.”

Howard Beach Kiwanis Club President Steve Sirgiovanni, left, presents a $500 check to Joe De Candia, president of the International Society of SS Cosma and Damiano. The money will go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International.

The International Society of SS Cosma and Damiano is a charitable organization that helps to sponsor the annual diabetes walk in Howard Beach. The group is based in Howard Beach. The walk, which happened last week, raised $100,000 for diabetes research.

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ASPCA opens Glendale clinic The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals last week celebrated the grand opening of its stationary spay and neuter clinic in Glendale. The new facility will focus on providing spay and neuter services for animal rescuers with free-roaming or feral cats and rescued

dogs and cats, but will also spay and neuter large-breed dogs by appointment, as well as handle emergency walk-ins. Dr. Robin O’Neal, staff veterinarian, above, performs a surgery at the clinic, located at 70-25 83 St. For more information, call 1 (877) SPAY-NYC (772-9692).

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Pope Pius XII — a great benefactor of Jews? On Tuesday, June 21, in a meeting open to the public, the Rotary Club of Southwest Queens will host Gary Krupp to discuss his book, “Pope Pius XII and World War II — The Documented Truth.” The book, published by Krupp’s Pave the Way Foundation, is a compilation of documentary materials evidencing Pope Pius XII’s efforts to help Jews and resist anti-Semitism during the Holocaust. Krupp and his wife, Meredith, founded the Pave the Way Foundation to foster understanding among the world’s religions. Krupp will discuss his initial misgivings about Pope Pius XII and the discoveries that led him to decide the pope was one of the greatest benefactors of Jews in modern times. Pius XII’s role during the war and the degree to which he protected Jews from the Nazis has been the subject of intense controversy ever since. Krupp, a Jewish

New Yorker, has emerged as one of the pope’s greatest defenders, and was named one of the Top Ten People of 2010 by “Inside the Vatican” for his efforts on behalf of truth and historical justice. Krupp had also been honored by the Vatican as a Knight and Commander of the Order of Saint Gregory the Great because he provided free consultations that saved Italian Catholic hospitals millions of dollars in equipment acquisition costs over 25 years. The Rotary Club discussion will begin at 7 p.m. at the Starbucks at 157-41 Cross Bay Blvd. in Howard Beach. Complimentar y coffee and cake will be served. Signed copies of Krupp’s book will be available for purchase. For more information, call (718) 845-1429. To join or learn more about the club, stop by its weekly meeting at Prima Pasta at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesdays, or call (718) Q 845-1429.

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Is the plate better than the pyramid? Department of Agriculture attempts to make nutrition easier to understand by AnnMarie Costella

and praised the USDA’s website for providing additional information to complement the diagram, including details about serving sizes. Some of the nutritional problems Balden said she encounters with her patients include not getting enough physical exercise and unhealthy food preparation — frying foods rather than steaming, baking or roasting them. Balden added that the best way for people to ensure they are eating healthily is to consult a nutritionist who can tailor their diet to meet their own specific needs. New dietary guidelines launched in January of this year form the basis of the federal government’s nutrition education and assistance programs. The advice includes: Enjoy your food, but eat less; avoid oversized portions; make half your plate fruits and vegetables; switch to fat-free or low-fat milk; make at least half your grains whole grains; choose foods with low amounts of sodium; and drink water instead of sugary drinks. The dinner plate icon is “a step in the right direction, but it still lacks information about portions, the quality of food and where it’s coming from,” said nutritionist Monica Heiz, the owner of MJ Pilates and Wellness in Forest Hills. But she added that the image of a dinner plate is probably easier to grasp for teens and young people than the pyramid. Heiz advised that people eat more fish that is rich in Omega 3 fatty acids because it promotes brain development and pasture-fed meats with no antibiotics or hormones. “It’s important to get people to notice that diets based on large amounts of grains and pastas are not working,” Heiz said. “That’s why we have a high Q level of obesity in this country.”

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Queens nutritionists agree that the new dinner plate symbol the Department of Agriculture has come up with to replace its old food pyramid is easier to understand, but, they say, it could be more detailed. The dinner plate consists of four colored sections for fruits, vegetables, grains and protein. There is also a small circle next to the plate, where dairy, like a glass of milk or cup of yogurt, would go. “I definitely think it’s easier to read,” said Zimmie Balden, the director of the Women, Infants and Children program at the Addabbo Family Health Center and a nutritionist for more than 20 years. “It’s pretty self-explanatory. ... The pyramid was not as defined.” The new illustration was created as a result of the 2010 White House Child Obesity Task Force’s recommendation for simple advice to help consumers make better food choices. “When mom or dad comes home from a long day of work, we’re already asked to be a chef, a referee, a cleaning crew. So it’s tough to be a nutritionist, too,” first lady Michelle Obama said in a prepared statement. “But we do have time to take a look at our kids’ plates. As long as they’re half full of fruits and vegetables, and paired with lean proteins, whole grains and low-fat dairy, we’re golden. That’s how easy it is.” The icon is part of a comprehensive nutrition initiative that will include a new website with expanded information and other tools and resources. The pyramid will remain available for health professionals and nutrition educators in a special section of the website. As part of this new initiative, the USDA is encouraging Americans to put the MyPlate icon into action by taking a photo of their own plates and sharing it on Twitter with the hash-tag #MyPlate.

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Sports are one way to keep kids active in a way that is both fun and healthy. Family hike: Head to the nearest state park or nature preserve to take in the sights and some activity. Pack a picnic lunch and hike through the wilderness. Vary the pace and the terrain for a good workout. Sports center: Keep a bag of sporting equipment handy so that kids can quickly engage in a pick-up game of softball or soccer. Dance club: Transform a room in the house into a nightclub. Kids can invite

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Diagnosing that pain in your lower back If you or someone you care about has low back One common way for a doctor to identify SI pain, donÕt resign yourself to lumbar spine surgery joint dysfunction is to inject Lidocaine, a local just yet. There’s a good chance the problem isn’t a anesthetic, into the joint. If it relieves the pain temdisc, or even in the spine itself—it may be some- porarily, the joint is the likely source of the probplace else that’s easier to handle. lem. There are multiple treatment options — physiDoctors today estimate that up cal therapy, chiropractic manipto 25 percent of all low back ulations, oral medications and pain actually originates in the steroid injection therapy — and sacroiliac joint, which is located all can be helpful. Some people in the pelvis just behind the hip. also find relief from wearing a The SI joint bears and transfers pelvic belt, which can provide weight and movement from your support part of the time. upper body to your legs, and However, if these alternaover the years it can become tives improve the symptoms arthritic and the ligaments can only temporarily or not at all, wear out. When that happens, surgery may be required. Tralow back complaints are usually ditional open surgery involves the result. If you have trouble That back pain may not be coming from repairing and/or resurfacing lying or sleeping comfortably in your spine, but from your sacroiliac the malfunctioning SI joint, certain positions or feel lower joint, doctors say. but there’s also a new highNAPS COURTESY PHOTO back pain when lifting, running tech procedure using small or walking, the SI joint may be titanium implants to stabilize the source. the joint. This minimally invasive system, called “The SI joint is a significant cause of low back iFuse, involves a much smaller incision and much complaints, including pain and disability, which less soft-tissue damage, so it is likely to heal can mimic disc pain without actually originating more quickly and comfortably than traditional from the lumbar spine,” said Dr. Ralph Rashbaum, open surgery. a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. “All spine Diagnosing your low back pain is the first step surgeons should include the SI joint as one of the toward getting it fixed. And new technology is Q first places to evaluate in patients presenting with helping patients achieve that more quickly. low back problems.” — NAPS

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Jane Deacy said she voted for Weiner’s GOP opponent, Bob Turner, in the 2010 race and her biggest issue with Weiner is his lying. “As a female, mother and grandmother, I’m outraged that my congressman should act in this manner,” she asserted. Lorraine Sciulli, vice president of the JPCA, agreed with Deacy’s assessment of Weiner. “He’s making New York look terrible,” Sciulli said. “We are outraged at his behavior. This is not a guy fit for office.” Last week, according to a NY1-Marist

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No smoking — when a child’s in your car Queens lawmakers author bill to bar lighting up if passenger is under 14 By Bud Taylor Chronicle Contributor

Queens legislators are spearheading a state bill to ban smoking in private vehicles where a child under 14 is a passenger. The Assembly is expected to vote this week on the bill, which was first proposed by Assemblyman David Weprin (D-Hollis). If passed, violators could be fined up to $100 by any law enforcement officer. “[This bill] extends the Clean Indoor Act to motor vehicles,” said state Sen. Toby Stavisky (D-Whitestone), who is sponsoring the bill in the Senate. “In the same way that restaurant employees and patrons alike were forced to breathe secondhand smoke, children are being forced to breathe unhealthy air in cars. They do not have the option of leaving.” Assemblyman Rory Lancman (D-Fresh Meadows) also favors Weprin’s bill. “Imagine I tell you I’ve got a child and I’m going to put him in an eight-by-ten-foot box and fill it up with smoke,” he said. “You’d probably call the police.” That’s the unsafe environment people create when they smoke in a car with children, Lancman said. State health organizations and research groups have thrown their support behind the bill, speaking out on the dangers of secondhand smoke for children. “We enthusiastically support this bill ... The research has clearly demonstrated that secondhand smoke is toxic to children,” said Dr. Henry Schaeffer, chairman

Assemblyman David Weprin, center, stands with supporters of his bill banning smoking in cars with children. They are Dr. Perry Sheffield, co-chairwoman of the Council on Environmental Health, left, Dr. Warren M. Seigel, district vice chairman of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and concerned PHOTO COURTESY NYS ASSEMBLY teenagers. of American Academy of Pediatrics, District II, for the state. “Children are more vulnerable to the effects of secondhand smoke, with short term problems being more acute asthma attacks and respiratory issues and long term effects that could include cancer and heart disease,” said Donald Distasio, CEO

of the American Cancer Society of New York and New Jersey. “Is this the future that parents would want for their kids?” Weprin’s bill cites several studies on the effects of secondhand smoke on children to justify extending a ban on smoking into the private sphere. Among them is the 2006 U.S. Surgeon General’s report “The Health

Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke” that states secondhand smoke is a serious health hazard that can lead to disease and premature death in children. That same year, a Harvard School of Public Health study on secondhand smoke in automobiles simulated children’s exposure to it in a motor vehicle by measuring carbon dioxide and respirable suspended particles, concluded that detected levels were unsafe, particularly for children. The bill describes the car smoking ban as an extention of protections already mandated for private automobiles, such as the use of seat belts. “This isn’t about issuing tickets,” said NYPIRG legislative counsel Russ Haven. “It’s about raising awareness that putting children in cramped quarters and exposing them to cigarette smoke endangers their health.” The federal Environmental Protection Agency estimates 300,000 children nationwide develop lower-respiratory infections each year as a result of exposure to secondhand smoke, with approximately 15,000 of these children hospitalized due to their infections. “I think parents will ultimately do the right thing and take their smoking away from their kids,” Weprin said. Rockland County has already banned smoking in cars with children up to the age of 18, and Califor nia, Maine, Louisiana and Arkansas have enacted simQ ilar legislation.

Massive Miracles: no hype, just facts Blessed Virgin Mary appears in Flushing Meadows Park By Michael Mangan

would be Doreen Botelho, 64, of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., who was cured of her deadly cancer in 1999 after four doctors told her that she had less than a month to live (with doctor’s statement). She recently retired from her full-time job in the postoffice and is happily married for 37 years. It’s really very simple: in these times only supernatural help, superabundant grace will get it done for you and your loved ones. Who else can you turn to? Lady Gaga? Do you really think the government will save you? The answer (you’ve been searching for) is way beyond a human solution. That’s why these hallowed grounds in Flushing Meadows Park are so critical and timely – the powerful messages and dead-on prophecies that provide clear and unapologetic direction and counsel, the wondrous cure, conversion and healing and especially, for you, that indescribable peace that surpasses all understanding and makes all things easier to bear. We urge you to make this spiritual experience your own on Saturday, June 25 at 7 p.m. by joining us in prayer and solidarity. There is no cost or obligation. Just bring your love of God (and the Blessed Mother) and an open heart prepared to receive a flood of grace that is sure to wash and renew, unburden and uplift. See you in the park on the 25th! Mr. Mangan is the President of St Michael’s World Apostolate, who is hosting the event. For more information, go to www.smwa.org/41st or see our full-page ad on page 31

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like it’s a one-shot deal and we don’t do that,” Elias said. In addition to buying gold, silver, diamonds, Recently, a woman and her boyfriend went into an unassuming gold buying and cash loan watches and coins, Ice Jewelry Buying also shop on Queens Boulevard. She had a $35 offers instant cash loans for jewelry and eBay offer on her ring from another area shop, but selling services. Their cash loans program is straightforward and was looking to get a better deal. In what may be viewed as poor business acumen, she told simple. “It’s a perfect solution for someone who her new prospective buyer what her previous has a bill due and a check on the way,” Goldberg offer was. Still, after examining her piece, he said. “But we make sure they have a game plan to offered her $1,600. He did so, as he says, buy their jewelry back before the end of the term. Sometimes these are people’s heirlooms we’re “...because that’s what it was worth.” The plight of the worker who’s hard-up for talking about and we respect that.” For those who are less Internet-savvy or cash in today’s economy is something that Arthur Elias and Edward Goldberg can relate to just don’t have the time, Ice Jewelry Buying first-hand, having been laid off from their jobs offers a convenient eBay sales service. If what in jewelry manufacturing. They understand a customer has isn’t an item that Ice Jewelry that people get into situations where they just Buying would purchase, like a handbag or need a little cash fast to make the bills and Ice antique furniture, they can help find a buyer Jewelry Buying Service hopes to help out in on their eBay store. Elias consults with the customer to find a target the most honest way they can. price and let the internet STORE HOURS “For this, I like to think we’re handle the rest. doing the community a service,” MON.-FRI. 11am - 7pm auctioneers For anyone who has Elias said. “We’re in the business SAT. 10am - 5pm ever dealt with the hassle of helping people who are in a SUN. by Appointment of selling and shipping tough spot. They can come to an item on eBay — all the our store and know that we can educate them on what they have and we’ll give forms involved in setting up a user and paypal them what their items are worth. When that account, the 10-15 percent fee that Ice woman told me her previous offer, it made me Jewelry Buying charges to do all the work is wonder how many times this happens — how really a bargain deal. “At the end of the day, I just want people many people who really need that money get to feel comfortable doing business with us. taken advantage of?” Elias opened his Rego Park shop with People have this conception of gold buying Goldberg less than a year ago, and already stores as these slimy places with slimy they’re seeing a lot of repeat customers and people, and they’re typically right. But we referrals. This is a sign to them that they’re want to be different. I don’t think it’s cool to doing something right — the pawn business see someone buy a ring for $200 and put it in typically deals in one-time transactions but their counter for $800. We don’t do that.” Ice Jewelry Buying Services is located at Elias is determined to break that mold, 98-30 Queens Blvd. in Rego Park. Hours of building a reputation on trust. “Everyone around here is buying gold these operation are Monday-Friday from 11am to days; you can go into the barber shop down 7:00pm and Saturday 10am to 5pm; Sunday the road and sell your jewelry. The problem private appoinments are available. Call for Q with all these places is they treat everything more information (718) 830-0030.

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Serf Maltese to speak at Sons of Italy Former state Sen. Serf Maltese will be the guest speaker at the Order Sons Of Italy Fiorella LaGuardia meeting on Thursday, June 16 at 7:30 p.m. Maltese will speak about the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire. The meeting will be held at Our Lady of Grace Convent at 158-20 101 St. in Howard Beach. For more information, contact Anne Romano at (718) 843-2642 or Rosemary CiullaFrisone at (917) 734-2411. Q All members of the public are welcome to attend.

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Dina Denis, left, Lisa Craig, right, and Nicole Sclafani, on the floor, perform as Dance Into Light. The company will be performing at LaGuardia Community College as part of the “LEAP Dance Project Showcase” on June 17.

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“Dina has artistic vision. But you need dancers to take that initiative. Collaboration is a skill that we’ve learned,” said Lisa Craig, who has been dancing with Denis since 1999. Nicole Sclafani, who completed the trio of dancers, said, “It makes it more organic. Dancers feel more comfortable” when they are allowed to help in the creative process. Denis’ own feeling is that “you become invested in the work. You feel a personal pride.” The new dance they’re working on is one called “LifeFull,” which they hope to have ready by November, over a year from the date conceptual ideas were first bandied about. When complete, the dance will encompass six different stories, each based on a real person, according to Denis, who spoke with individuals working as animal care givers, as corporate trainers and in other continued ononpage 48 Continued page

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W H AT ’ S H A P P E N I N G Quintet of the Americas will perf o r m i n va r i o u s l o c a t i o n s i n Queens for their free summer solstice concerts. COURTESY PHOTO

Move at the first of their summer series. The sextet, with a featured vocalist, will perform standard swing classics, for the audience’s listening and dancing pleasure.

National Art League, Children’s Art Exhibition runs now through June 30 at 44-21 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday and Saturday from 1-4 p.m. Admission is free.

FILM Movies in the Park at Captain Tilly Park, Highland Avenue and 165th Street on Friday, June 17 from 7-11 p.m. features “Despicable Me.” Bring a chair or blanket.

Museum of the Moving Image, 35th Avenue at 37th Street, Astoria, presents “Behind the Screen,” the core exhibition will be ongoing. “City Glow” will be on view through July 17.

CLASSES An astronomy class with Mark Freilich will meet on Saturday, June 18 at 8 p.m. at Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. Cost is $10 for adult member, $12 for adult nonmember and $7 for children ages 7-12. Includes handout information packet. Pre-register by calling (718) 229-4000.

“My Lovely Ladies: The Dried Floral Art of Natalie Carbone,” will be on view from June 18-Aug. 21 at the Voelker Orth Museum, 149-19 38 Ave., Flushing. Artist’s opening will be held Sunday, June 19 from 2-4 p.m. Gallery hours are Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m.

Yoga in the park on Saturdays, now through June 25 at 9 a.m. at Little Bay Park (roller hockey rink), Bayside.

Queensborough Community College presents the exhibits: “Through the Eyes of Our Ancestors: African Art from the James and Marjorie L. Wilson Collection,” “I AMazon,” “Annual Juried Student Art Exhibit” and “Transitional Services for New York, Inc.” now through June 30 at QCC Art Gallery, 222-05 56 Ave., Bayside. Gallery hours are Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 p.m. For information, call (718) 631-6396.

The US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 12-01 at Fort Totten in Bayside, suggests preparing for the summer afloat by enrolling in one of their boating classes on June 26, July 17 or Aug. 14 at Fort Totten in Bayside. Pre-registration is required. Cost starts at $75. Contact Mike Kaff at (917) 952-7014 or e-mail 12-01@verizon.net. New creativity and advanced painting workshop at National Art League, 44-21 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston, with Pedro Pacheco, instructor. For advanced students who wish to develop their personal self expression, will meet Fridays, now through June 24 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Cost is $500. Contact Pacheco at (646) 546-2296. Also, fundamental and advanced drawing techniques with artist/instructor Eric March, will be held Mondays from 1-4 p.m. Cost is $20 per class. To register, call (718) 361-0628.

An exhibition commemorating the 96th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide is now on view in the Barham Rotunda on the third floor of the Queens College Rosenthal Library, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, now through June 30. Socrates Sculpture Park, at Broadway and Vernon Boulevard in Long Island City presents the exhibit Vista, now through Aug. 7, during daylight hours. The Maria Rose International Doll Museum, 18711 Linden Blvd., St. Albans, exhibits are open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Cost is $5 for adults, $2.50 for children. June is bride month. The museum will feature dolls dressed in bridal gowns.

AUDITIONS Audition for Broadway Blockbusters 2011 summer musical review show. Required to bring identification, sheet music and a head shot photo. Sheet music should include 16 bars of a ballad and 16 bars of uptempo music. You must be prepared to dance at the audition. Adults 18 and older (singers and dancers); teenagers 13-17 (singers and dancers). Auditions will be held on Thursday, June 16 from 7-9:30 p.m. at American Martyrs Parish Hall, 79-43 Bell Blvd., Bayside. Auditions for “The Music Man” for the HCJ Teen Drama Group, ages 13-19, will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 21 and 22 at 7 p.m. at 11102 86 Ave., Richmond Hill. Performances will be held Aug. 4-7. Singers, dancers, actors and orchestra members needed. Set designers and stage crew also needed. For information, call (718) 847-1860 or e-mail hcjteendrama@gmail.com. Senior Theatre Acting Repertory holds acting rehearsals on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. at Hollis Public Library, 202-05 Hillside Ave. and on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. at Queens Village Library, 94-11 217th St. For information, call the director’s assistant at (718) 776-0529.

THEATRE Actor’s from Queens’ Piney Fork Press Theater will present a free reading of a new full length play by Johnny Culver “Trout Day,” a comedy set in a small Ohio town in the early ’70s, on Saturday, June 18 at 2 p.m. A short discussion will follow. For information e-mail johnnyculver@pineyforkpress.com. Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside, presents “No Problemo, Amigo” now through June 19 on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m. Tickets are $25, $22 for students and seniors. For information and tickets, call (718) 7293880 or visit thaliatheatre.org.

MUSIC Applebee’s, Councilman Leroy Comrie and Jamaica Groups will host a concert series on Thursday’s, June 16 and 23 from 6-9 p.m. on Union Hall Street between Jamaica and Archer avenues in Jamaica. The concerts will feature Mambo Negro, Queens based jazz, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian and funk band on June 16. The New York College Blue Notes will perform on June 23. Flautist, Dotti Anita Taylor will perform from her jazz repertoire, with Bertha Hope on piano, on Saturday,

June 18, at 3 p.m. at the Voelker Orth Museum, 149-19 38 Ave., Flushing. Admission is $12 and $10 for VOM members. Light refreshments served. Emanuel Church located on Woodhaven Boulevard and 91st Avenue in Woodhaven is sponsoring a Wood”haven” stock music festival fundraiser featuring many bands and singers on Saturday, June 18 at 6 p.m. in the upstairs hall. Suggested donation is $10. The Greek Cultural Center, 26-80 30 St., Astoria, presents free musical theater on Sunday, June 19 at 6:30 p.m. Professor Evan Rapport will speak about the culture and music of Bukharian Jews and will perform on the tanbur on Tuesday, June 21 at 1:30 p.m. at the Central Queens YM & YWHA, 67-09 108 St., Forest Hills. Cost is $6. Quintet of the Americas presents three free solstice concerts in Queens on June 21 and 22. On Tuesday, June 21 at 11 a.m. at the Salvation Army Temple, 8607 35 Ave. in Jackson Heights, that same day at 1 p.m. at Community Mediation Services, 89-64 163 St. in Jamaica and on Wednesday, June 22 at 12:15 p.m. at Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services Bayside Senior Center, 221-15 Horace Harding Blvd. The Music Staff Swing Orchestra will be performing a free concert on Thursday, June 23 in Windmuller Park in Woodside, located at 39th Drive and 52nd Street at 6:50 p.m. The performance is sponsored by Woodside on the

A defensive driving course for insurance and point reduction will be given at Holy Family Church, 175-20 74 Ave., Flushing, on Saturday, June 25 form 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. For information and registration, call (631) 360-9720. The cost is $45. Central Queens YM & YWHA, 67-09 108 St., Forest Hills, offers cooking classes Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. now through June 28, with Chef Marlo Dublin, a graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education’s Culinary Arts program and NYU’s Food Studies program. No experience necessary. Cost is $50 per class. Central Queens Y members receive a $10 discount. Space is limited, so register early. To register or for information, contact Lauren Fredston-Hermann at (718) 268-5011 or lfh@centralqueensy.org. Yoga classes are now being held at the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 76-11 37 Ave., Room 204, Jackson Heights. All levels are welcomed. Classes are held Saturdays, from 10-11 a.m. and Sundays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Classes held during the week include, meditation, ayurvedic, yoga philosophy and Sanskrit language instruction. Minimum donation is $5. For information, call Rashid at (646) 912-1885 or Shree at (646) 417-2252. Hillcrest Jewish Center, 183-02 Union Turnpike, Flushing, offers Israeli folk dancing on Mondays from 7:159:45 p.m. Cost is $10 for nonmembers, $9 for members.

FLEA MARKETS Rummage sale on Saturday, June 18 from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 36-01 Bell Blvd., Bayside.

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Before that little television show with a similar name came along, a weekly summer event known as “Dancing Under the Stars” was already catching on at the Little Bay Park in Bayside. “I like to say they copied me,” said Janice Melnick, the northeast Queens park administrator who led last Wednesday’s warm-up session. Not that the crowd needed to get any warmer — temperatures were in the 90s that day; attendance was down a little from the typical 100-plus participants, but nothing could keep the die-hards away. “It’s one of our more popular events,” Melnick said. “The weather has a lot to do with it. The first year it was very small, maybe 30 people. For the finale, if it’s a nice night, we expect around 300.”

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occupations. The dance will present “the essence of these people’s lives and how they impact the world,” she said. The concept is “looking at everyday people doing extraordinary things,” she said, with the expectation that the piece will “take an audience on an emotional journey.” In the meantime, the group is preparing to appear along with other artists on June 17 at LaGuardia Community College in the “LEAP Dance Project Showcase,” the culminating event of a special nine-month program for professional dance development. The show is part of Queens Art Express, a four-day festival from June 16 to 19, celebrating arts along the N, Q, R and 7 train lines.

‘LEAP Dance Project Showcase’ When: June 17 at 7:30 p.m. Where: LaGuardia Performing Arts Center 31-10 Thomson Ave. Long Island City Tickets: Free, reservations required. Call (718) 482-5151 or email rsvp-lpac@lagcc.cuny.edu

The original name of her group, Dina Denis Dance, evolved into the new one Denis explained, because “I associate light with something positive. It’s dancing into that good path. I hope to cause the audience to reflect. I hope to bring joy to the elderly people and a light within young people. We try to bring light through the arts.” Denis began as a solo artist, but her company, which consists almost entirely of Queens residents, now includes dancers Paul Monaghan and Stefanie Rude, as well as a resident composer, Steve Sclafani, Nicole’s husband. As a musician, Sclafani said, “it is important to have a choreographer who trusts you. It gives a level of confidence. I can just s t a r t p l a y i n g t h i n g s . We a l l know why we’re doing what we’re doing.” Dance Into Light is establishing a name for itself through its programs at nursing homes and senior centers and with its artist-to-youth mentorships and dance performances which feature live music.

Regardless of her audience, Denis tries to “support the idea of human connectivity through dance stories that speak about life, love and the spiritual quest.” Her goal is always “to speak to the audience i n a c l e a r w a y. We want to spark their imagination. I hope we spark joy in their Q lives.”

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New York Metropolitan Country Music Association, Inc. will hold a dance on Saturday, June 18 at 7 p.m. at the Glendale Memorial Building, 72-02 Myrtle Ave. White Lightening will perform. Cost is $12. The Singles Center of the Samuel Field Y, 58-20 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck, offers Wednesday Nite Rap for singles 45+ on June 22 at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $8. Italian Charities of America, 83-20 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst, will hold Saturday dances on June 25 at 8 p.m. Music by Jean and Joe. Cost is $10. Dancing Under the Stars will be held on Wednesdays, now through July 27 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Little Bay Park roller hockey rink, Bayside. Free ballroom dance lessons (first 45 minutes), dancing, music and fun.

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In recognition of national cancer survivor’s month, New York Hospital Queens is inviting the public to a program on Friday, June 17 at 10:30 a.m. at 56-45 Main St., Flushing. City Comptroller John C. Liu is scheduled to be the guest speaker. Survivors will tell their stories and renowned physicians and leaders in the field of oncology will present information about advances in the treatment of cancer. Lunch will be served immediately following the program. Seating is limited and it is necessary to RSVP by calling 1 (800) 282-6684. Join the Walkers for Wellness Club at New Hope Lutheran Church of Jamaica. Under the guidance of a walking leader, you will walk two to three times each week at a comfortable pace. The club is open to walkers of all ages and abilities. The walking schedule

is Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m. Weather permitting, meet at the church, located at 167-24 118 Ave.

MEETINGS Project Single Moms will hold a meeting on Saturday, June 18 at 12:30 p.m. at 215-32 Jamaica Ave., Queens Village. Ice cream will be served at the final meeting of the season of Horizons, a club for those 55 and over, at the Reform Temple of Forest Hills, 71-11 112 St., on Thursday, June 23 at noon. Musical entertainment will be provided by Tom Newby and Reha Arkin. Attendees are invited to bring lunch. A charge of $3 will also include coffee and cake. You Gotta Believe, a community based older child adoption agency is looking for families who would be willing to provide love and nurturing to a child in the foster care system. To learn more, join the agency every Sunday at 4 p.m. at Little Flower Children’s Services, 89-12 162 St., Jamaica.

SUPPORT GROUPS The Center for the Women of New York announces that it is now accepting registration for a new session of their Women’s Support Group. It meets at Queensborough Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Room 325, Kew Gardens every Thursday from 6-7:30 p.m. For information and an interview appointment, call (718) 793-0672. Drug problem? Call Narcotics Anonymous Helpline at (718) 932-6244 or visit westernqueensna.com. Meetings are held seven days a week. SMART Recovery, a free self-help group dedicated to assisting individuals in overcoming all types of addictive behavior problems, meets on Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Long Island Consultation Center, 97-29 64th Road, Rego Park.

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“I love teaching people who are beginning how to enjoy dancing,” Hershey Russo said. “In American culture, people don’t learn how to partner dance. You have lots of ages and everyone is dancing together.” Indeed, the wide age span was obvious as everyone there, from senior citizens to tots barely old enough to stand took to the floor. For the Arguellos, of Jamaica, it’s a true family affair. “We love to dance,” said mom Estrella, who was dancing with daughter Rebeca until dad Guido arrived and cut in. “We’ve been dancing for so many years,” said Estrella. “We started dancing with the kids since they could move.” They planned on having son Shane join them next week, once he comes home from college. One couple, Phyllis Sacks and Rich Siemerling, have been participating for several years because, Sacks admitted, “We keep forgetting the steps. We need the review. It’s fun. I wish it were longer.” Siemerling said, “We look forward to it. If we get rained out, we feel bad,” he said. Still, dancing outdoors has its benefits. “People who don’t dance come out

with chairs to watch and get entertained by us,” Siemerling added. Sponsored by the Parks Department, the sessions, which are free and open to the public, run every Wednesday, starting at 7 p.m., through July 27; they include two 45-minute sessions, the first for instruction and the second a variety of music for dancing. “It’s a nice way to spend a night,” Melnick said. For directions or further information, contact Melnick at (718) 352-4793 or visit nyc.gov/parks. Other city parks have Dancing Under the Stars events, so check for times and locations near Q you.

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Another selling point was that, as advertised, the apartments had a commanding view overlooking Queens Boulevard to Kew Gardens in one direction and Jackson Heights and Elmhurst in the other. The building has been renumbered 10822 72 Ave. but retains the name Alberta. After 88 years it is in pristine condition, and serious thought should be given to its preservation as buildings like this will never be constructed again in Forest Hills. With the very high value of the land alone, this beauty could be put in danger of Q destruction at some point.

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The oldest apartment building in Forest Hills outside of the Gardens I have found to be The Alberta. John S. Myers of Manhattan was the builder, and he named the structure after his mother. In 1922 Myers hired architect Rudolf C.P. Boehler to design a four-story luxury walk-up building at what was then 2 Roman Ave. Boehler worked mainly in Manhattan, from 1920 to 1954, and this was his only project in Queens. Through a beautiful marble covered vestibule you enter The Alberta’s spacious, artistically treated reception room, from where marble stairs lead to the apartments. One of the selling points was Myers’ willingness to arrange the color scheme in accordance with tenants’ wishes if leases were signed before completion of the building. Inspection began in late September 1923 and it was ready for occupancy on Oct. 15. Expensive for its time, The Alberta’s A and B line of four-room apartments cost $145 a month, the three-room C and E line was $110 and the two- A 1923 architect’s rendering of The Alberta, located at room D was $85. 2 Roman Ave., today’s 108-22 72 Ave., in Forest Hills.

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Notice of Formation of COMMUNITY REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/09/11. Office location: Queens County. Princ. office of LLC: 43-24 220TH Place, Bayside, NY 11361. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Han Shik Lee, M.D., 134 The Dell, Albertson, NY 11507. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Sharp Photo Shooter, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sec. of State of NY SSNY on 03/08/11. Office in Queens County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail any process served against the LLC to 35-30 81 St., Jackson Heights, NY 11372. General Purpose. Notice of Formation of Target Contracting Group LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Sec’y. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/19/11. Office location: Queens Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Incorp Services, Inc., One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Ave., Ste. 805-A, Albany, NY 122102822, also the registered agent. Purpose: for any lawful activities.

Notice of Formation of SALSA NEW YORK LLC, a domestic LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 04/27/2011. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: Hyung M Lee (A.K.A.) Kevin Lee), 43-07 39th Place #1L, Sunnyside, NY 11104. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: Monse-International Institute of Education LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 4/4/2011. Office location is Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 162-02 Jamaica Ave., 2nd Fl., Ste. 4, Jamaica, NY 11432. The general purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: EREBUS CREATIVE LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/31/2011. Office location is Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 34-21 78th St., Apt. 5G, Jackson Heights, NY 11372. The general purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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Notice of Formation of Fong & Juan LLC, a limited liability company (LLC). Arts. of Org. filed with the Secy. of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 4/25/2011. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 90-63 52nd Avenue, 1st Floor, Elmhurst, NY 11373. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

ROSEWOOD & ASSOCIATES LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 3/11/11. NY Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Ave., Ste. 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. General Purposes.

Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: Adroit Contracting LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 4/20/2011. Office location is Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Michael Dimarco, 205-10 48th Avenue, Bayside, NY 11364. The general purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of Venture Design Research Center USA LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 4/28/11. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 32-17 College Point Blvd., Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: any lawful activities.

FINE MARKS MANAGEMENT LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 4/18/2011. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 54-40 Little Neck Pkwy., Apt. 5M, Little Neck, NY 11362, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: WRITEABOUTME LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/19/2011. Office location is Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to C/O: UNITED STATES CORPORATION AGENTS, INC., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. The general purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: Celebritea LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/04/2011. Office location is Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 4304 64th Street, 2nd Fl., Woodside, NY 11377. The general purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Wellhello, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/25/11. Office in Queens County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Julia Kuswardi, 2845 33rd St., #1R, Astoria, NY 11102. Purpose: General.

Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: Alial LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/08/2011. Office location is Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 8623 247th Street, Bellerose, NY 11426. The general purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: 25-29 36TH ST LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/29/2011. Office location is Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Edward Michael Varga III, 2357 33rd Street, Queens, NY 11105. The general purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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NOTICE OF SALE OF COOP APARTMENT Pursuant to a Security Agreement executed January 25, 2007 executed by George Kapsalis to EMIGRANT MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. and assigned to EMIGRANT SAVINGS BANK-BRONX/WESTCHESTER, secured party, in accordance with its rights as holder of the Security, by Kim Carrino Auctioneer, DCA # 1004275 will conduct a public sale of the security consisting of 90 shares of stock of JEFFREY GARDENS APARTMENT CORP. (the “Corporation”), all rights, title and interest in and to a Proprietary Lease between said Corporation and debtor for Apt #1A in the building known as 100 4640 216TH STREET, BAYSIDE, NEW YORK together with all fixtures and articles of personal property now or hereafter affixed to or used in connection with said apartment on June 28, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. at the Queens County Courthouse steps, 88-11 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY in satisfaction of an indebtedness in the unpaid principal amount of $71,997.07 plus interest, late fees, attorney fees, maintenance in arrears and all other charges. Apartment is sold “AS IS” AND POSSESSION TO BE OBTAINED BY THE PURCHASER. Said sale is subject to: payment of all sums due, if any, to the Corporation and the consent if necessary, of said Corporation; any existing tenancy; payment of all expenses and fees of the secured party with respect thereto; terms of sale and auctioneer’s fees; flip-tax; State, City and County transfer tax. The secured party reserves the right to bid. Terms: an official bank or certified check made payable to Stagg, Terenzi, Confusione & Wabnik, LLP for ten (10%) percent of price bid. Stagg, Terenzi, Confusione & Wabnik, LLP (Escrowee) (516) 812-4500 Kim Carrino, Auctioneer (Auctioneer 917-751-3817) STAGG, TERENZI, CONFUSIONE & WABNIK, LLP ATTORNEYS FOR EMIGRANT SAVINGS BANK-BRONX/WESTCHESTER 401 FRANKLIN AVENUE, SUITE 300, GARDEN CITY, N.Y. 11530 (516) 812-4500 We are a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

NOTICE is hereby given that a license, number 1254373, for beer, liquor and wine has been applied for by Black Card Bars LLC d/b/a Alewife Queens to sell beer, liquor and wine at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 5-14 51st Avenue, Long Island City, Queens, NY 11101 for onpremises consumption.

Notice of Formation of SHANRANDEEP & VIKRAMDEEP CAB LLC, a domestic LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 03/23/2011. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: Alashkar S. Kundlas, 30-46 69th St., Jackson Heights, NY 11377. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

Notice is hereby given that a license, number 1253202, for restaurant wine and beer has been applied for by the Dan Gol Dae Ji Corp. to sell wine & beer at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 41-10 149th Place, Flushing, NY 11355 for on-premises consumption.

NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 6/14/11, bearing Index Number NC-000448-11/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, New York, in Record Room 357, grants me the right to assume the name of Morris Litmanowicz. My present name is Morris Litman aka Morris Litmanowicz. My present address is 2 Bay Club Drive, Apt. 8N, Bayside, NY 11360. My place of birth is Germany. My date of birth is December 7, 1950.

Notice of Formation of LLG PROPERTY LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/27/11. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Algin Management Co., LLC, 64-35 Yellowstone Blvd., Forest Hills, NY 11375. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 6/9/11, bearing Index Number NC-000447-11/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, New York, in Record Room 357, grants me the right to assume the name of Barbara Litmanowicz. My present name is Batia B Litmanowicz aka Batia Barbara Litmanowicz aka Batia Barbara Grabash Semo. My present address is 2 Bay Club Drive, Apt. 8N, Bayside, NY 11360. My place of birth is Poland. My date of birth is December 25, 1950.

SUMMONS SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS Index No.: 26459/10 Date Purchased: 10/20/10 Plaintiff designates Queens County as the place of trial. The basis of the venue is Plaintiff’s residence. MIRIAM CASTRO, Plaintiff; -againstCHARLES SIMONSON and WILDER PALLEZ, and their wives, if any, whose names are unknown to plaintiff, if said above named defendants be living, and if any of said defendants be dead, then any and all other persons who may claim as heirs-atlaw, next-of-kin, devisees, distributees, legal representatives, and successors in interest of said defendants, their wives or husbands, creditors, mortgagees, lienors, assignees and legal representatives of them and the successors in interest of said heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, devisees, distributees and legal representatives, their wives, husbands, creditors, mortgagees, lienors, assignees and legal representatives of them and if any specifically named defendant or any defendants named as a class be dead, then their heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, devisees, grantees, distributees, husbands, widows, wives, executors, trustees, administrators, assignees, mortgagees, lienors and successors in interest and generally all parties having or claiming to have an interest in or lien upon the premises described in the complaint or any amendment thereto by, through or under any of said specifically named defendants herein or by, through or under any of the other defendants herein named specifically or as a class, all of whom and whose places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained; Defendants. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Verified Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or if the Verified Complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s attorneys within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service, (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York): and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Verified Complaint. Dated: Bayside, New York, September 22, 2010 Yours, etc. Alan Kestenbaum, Esq., Weil & Kestenbaum Attorneys for Plaintiff 42-40 Bell Boulevard, Suite 302, Bayside, New York, 11361 718-281-0100 This action is brought pursuant to Article 15 of the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law of the State of New York to compel the determination of claims to the real property known as 90-23 51st Avenue, Elmhurst, New York, Section 11, Section 1852, Lot 70, County of Queens.

The tax returns of the Anna Sobol Levy Foundation, for the calendar year ended December 31, 2009, are available at its principal office located at 2125 34th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11106, for inspection during regular business hours by any citizen who requests it within 180 days hereof. The Principal Manager of the Foundation is Mr. Mark Adelson. Publ. 6/16/11.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, PURSUANT TO LAW, that the NYC Dept. of Consumer Affairs will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday June 22, 2011 at 2:00 p.m., at 66 John Street, 11th floor, on a petition from Cabana-70 Associates, L.P., to continue to maintain, and operate an unenclosed sidewalk café at 107-10 70th Road in the Borough of Queens, for a term of two years. REQUESTS FOR COPIES OF THE PROPOSED REVOCABLE CONSENT AGREEMENT MAY BE ADDRESSED TO: DEPT. OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, ATTN: FOIL OFFICER, 42 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, NY 10004.

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Brooklyn home to get a major overhaul Documenting one resident’s home improvement journey with the HRA (Part 1 of 3)

ons t ance Joh nson moved i n to her two-family home in Canarsie 17 years ago, selecting the space because of its airy interior and the bustling street life outside. Over time the dwelling started to need repairs and the contractors she’d hired didn’t do a very good job. Facing a mountain of bills and a not-soperfect credit history, she thought there was was little she could do to make things better. Johnson had been receiving notices in the mail from Housing Rehabilitation Assistance and other companies promoting similar services, but wary about their promises, she would just toss them in the garbage. Then one day she was walking through the neighborhood on her way to the supermarket when something unusual caught her eye. “I saw this woman with a little banner on her lawn that said ‘Bathroom completed with the help of the HRA,’” Johnson recalled. “I’m not a very trusting person, but after that I gave it a second thought.” The HRA enables homeowners to r e m o d e l t h e i r d w e l l i n gs b y p r o v i d i n g tax credits, grants, financing options and other assistance. When Johnson called the company, a representative told her she could consolidate all her debt plus the cost of the remodeling into one monthly payment at a low interest rate thus allowing her to pay less than she had before. “ W hat he said made sense to me,” Johnson said. “It seemed like something I could benefit from and I decided to go right along with it.” U n l i ke m o s t h o m e o w n e r s w h o j u s t remodel one room at a t ime, Johnson, confident that the HRA could achieve what they promised, decided to embark on a

high quality materials that Johnson has hand selected. Best of all, the work is guaranteed for life. It is important to note, however, that the HRA does not sponsor every type of project. The ones it does cover fall into one of two categories: energy efficient projects including roofing, windows and siding; and capital improvements designed to increase the overall value of the home such as kitchens, basements, bathrooms and attic conversions. Johnson lives with her husband and two children. She works in the education field, at what can often be a tiring and stressful job, so there is one particular aspect of the renovation that she is most looking forward to. “I have always wished I could have a jacuzzi in the master bathroom,” Johnson said. “I want it to be a bathroom where I can just go and have a nice soak and relax. The contractor has agreed to put that in, so that will be really wonderful.” Johnson is excited and a little nervous about the renovations to her home, but she is looking forward to seeing the results. This article is the first in a three-part series that will document the homeowner’s journey with the help of the HRA. For more i n for ma t io n or i f you a re interested in qualifying for the programs and services offered, please contact Housing Rehabilitation Assistance toll -free at 1 (866) 791-6302.

Constance Johnson can’t wait to see the results of her HRA sponsored home improvement project.

huge home improvement project. “She had been t u r ned dow n by t wo other lenders less than a year ago, but we were able to overcome that,” said HRA representative Carlos Fontanez. “We put up an argument with the bank. There was a lot

The kitchen in the tenant’s apartment will be gutted and new cabinets, appliances and a center island will be installed.

of paperwork, but we got her approved. She was very happy about that.” Johnson plans to overhaul her basement and convert it into an a apartment, redo the bathroom and kitchen of her tenant’s apartment, install a new sliding door, renovate three bathrooms in her home, and make repairs to the exterior roof of the dwelling — a job which will take New York Construction Co., a licensed and bonded HRA contractor, approximately three months to complete. The contractor will gut each room down to the beams and remodel them using only

The basement, used mainly for storage purposes, will be converted into an apartment with a brand new kitchen and bathroom. PHOTOS BY ANNMARIE COSTELLA

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