Southeast Queens Press

Volume 13 Issue No. 35 Aug. 31-Sept. 6, 2012

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HUNTLEY INDICTED

State Sen. Shirley Huntley has been indicted, accused of covering up a non-profit scam.

By Veronica Lewin … Page 3.

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News Briefs Jazz Fest This Weekend

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The office of Councilman James Sanders, Jr. (D-Laurelton) will once again host a jazz fest in Brookville Park as part of the Garvey Tubman Music Series.

The free concert will take place on Saturday, Sept. 1 from 3 to 7 p.m. in Rosedale's Brookville Park, located at Brookville Boulevard and 144th Avenue.

This year's rendition of the jazz concert will feature jazz legends Bobbi Humphrey, the "1st Lady of the Flute" and the "Piano Prince of New Orleans," Davell Crawford. Also performing will be New York based jazz ensemble "U4OURIA" and "AZIZA & The JazzSoetry Experience."

"I'm excited to once again be sharing my favorite music during my favorite time of year," Sanders said. "There's something about summer and jazz that just go together, and I expect the same excitement and great music that we've had in years past to be on display this Saturday."

The concert does not require a ticket and is free to all guests.

For more information, contact the Councilman's district office at (718) 527-4356.

Arrest In Animal Neglect Case Humane Law Enforcement agents of the ASPCA arrested Queens resident Grimilda Amil of Ridgewood last week for allegedly neglecting and starving her 3-year-old male Yorkshire terrier named Hershey.

On June 27, ASPCA HLE agents responded to the ASPCA's Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic on Metropolitan Avenue after staff became concerned about the condition of a dog that had been taken to the clinic by its owner, Amil. Amil relinquished ownership of Hershey to the ASPCA, and he was transported by the agents to the ASPCA's Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital for evaluation and treatment.

ASPCA veterinarians found Hershey to be emaciated, ane-

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Amil, 55, was arrested by ASPCA Special Agent Joann Sandano. She was charged with one count of misdemeanor animal cruelty. If convicted, she faces up to one year in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. Amil is due in Queens Criminal Court on Oct. 4.

To report animal cruelty in New York City, contact the ASPCA's Humane Law Enforcement department at (212) 876-7700, ext. 4450 or enforcement@aspca.org.

Queens Groups Get Funding The Department of Small Business Services announced on Monday, Aug. 13 the recipients of Avenue NYC funding for Fis-

cal Year 13, which included 12 Queens economic development organizations. Avenue NYC is a competitive grant program that provides funding for non-profit economic development organizations to carry out commercial revitalization activities in the districts they serve. Avenue NYC also offers a number of initiatives allowing the growth of space to support the efforts of many organizations throughout the City. The City has granted approximately $2 million to 50 organizations each year under Mayor Bloomberg's order. In Fiscal Year12, Queensbased Avenue NYC-funded organizations attracted twelve new businesses with their tactics, in addition to creating a new merchant association and revitalizing another three.

"Avenue NYC has helped New York City's retail districts remain vibrant places in which to live, work, and do business," said Rob Walsh, Commissioner of the NYC Department of Small Business Services. "These funds help support the activities of

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Sanders Calls For Huntley To Step Down

BY VERONICA LEWIN

One day after State Sen. Shirley Huntley (D-Jamaica) was indicted, her strongest primary challenger is now calling for her to step out of the race.

Councilman James Sanders Jr. (D-Laurelton) stood on the steps of the Queens Criminal Courthouse Tuesday morning to call on the incumbent to step out of the race. Huntley turned herself in to authorities in Nassau County on Monday and is accused of covering up a member item scam in regards to the Parent Workshop, a nonprofit organization she founded. She pleaded not guilty. In a precautionary move, Huntley called an emergency press conference outside of her home in Jamaica on Saturday morning to announce that she expected to be arrested this week.

"I believe she wants the people of Southeast Queens to have a strong voice in the State Senate," Sanders said. "One who would advocate tirelessly on their behalf, without the distinct distraction of scandal or the difficulties of mounting legal defense.

This is why today, with great regret, I am calling upon Sen.

Shirley Huntley to take the high road. Step aside so that a new voice can take over and that you can deal with the legal problems you're dealing with."

After a joint investigation by Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, Huntley was formally charged with two felonies: tampering with physical evidence and falsifying business records in the first degree.

She was also charged with a misdemeanor, conspiracy in the fifth degree.

Huntley is facing a primary challenge from Sanders, a threeterm councilman, and activist Gian Jones. It is too late for the Board of Elections to remove Huntley from the ballot for the Sept. 13 primary, but Sanders acknowledged that the senator could publicly announce her plans to not continue in the race.

"We have no intentions of bowing out of the race," Huntley spokeswoman Adrienne Felton said on Tuesday.

Lois Menyweather, Huntley's director of inter-governmental relations, sent out an email to supporters Monday night on the senator's behalf.

Shirley Huntley "The fact that this indictment against me has been announced less than three weeks before the Primary Election is no coincidence," the Aug. 27 email states.

"I have served humbly as New York State Senator for over six years now, and it is my desire to continue in this capacity of service to our community," the email later reads. "As such, any assistance you can provide to ensure that I can continue to represent our community in Albany greatly valued (sic)."

The email ends with Huntley thanking readers for their support and asks those who can help

to call the senator's campaign office in Rochdale Village.

Parent Workshop was founded to help parents navigate through the City school system. The organization is accused of funneling public money to Huntley's aide, Patricia Savage, and to the senator's niece, Lynn Smith. According to the indictment, Savage and Smith submitted fraudulent documents to the state to obtain public money from a member item Huntley sponsored. Instead of providing the promised programs, Savage and Smith allegedly pocketed approximately $29,950.

After learning of the investigation, Huntley is accused of personally writing a template for a false, backdated letter designed to trick investigators into believing that Parent Workshop had conducted workshops that never took place. Parent Workshop then submitted this letter to

Schneiderman's office in response to a subpoena.

Each felony the senator is charged with carries a maximum sentence of 1 year and four months to 4 years in prison.

Under the New York State Public Officers Law, conviction of a felony would result in Huntley's automatic removal from office.

In the wake of the indictment, Senate Minority Leader John Sampson (D-Brooklyn) released a statement Monday.

"With the filings of today's charges, I have removed Senator Huntley from her committee ranking and leadership positions, effective immediately," Sampson's statement said. Huntley was a ranking member of the Senate Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Committee.

Reach Deputy Editor Veronica Lewin at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 123 or vlewin@queenspress.com.

Boro Mourns Loss Of Sarro

Councilman James Sanders Jr., candidate for the 10th Senate District primary, calls on State Sen. Shirley Huntley to quit the race after turning herself into authorities in Nassau County.

On Monday Morning, former Community Board 3 District Manager Anna Maria (Mary) Sarro passed away at her home in Jackson Heights due to complications from cancer. She was 85.

For six years, Sarro served as board secretary for CB3 and worked as district manger for 20 years. After her retirement in 1996, she continued to work with various organizations, including United Community Civic Association, Jackson Heights Beautification Group, North Queens Home Owners Civic Association and the 115th Police Precinct Community Council.

Her life touched many in her service to the community, and close friend Councilman Daniel Dromm (D-Jackson Heights) recounted her help in getting approval for the first LGBT Pride Parade and Festival ever held in

Mary Sarro the borough of Queens.

“Mary was such a beloved member of the Jackson Heights community,” said Dromm. “She did a lot to help the LGBT community, and it was such a pleasure to have worked with her. She will be truly missed.”

Sarro is survived by two nephews, one neice, three great nieces and nephews and one great great nephew.

Reach Reporter Megan Montalvo at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 128 or mmontalvo@ queenstribune.com.

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BY MEGAN MONTALVO

BY ROSS BARKAN

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A new audit from the U.S. Dept. of Transportation blasted the Federal Aviation Administration for failing to account for wildlife hazards near airports, possibly lending ammo to the opponents of a rising marine transfer station in College Point.

The audit, released last week

by DOT Assistant Inspector General Jeffrey Guzzetti, found that the FAA’s Wildlife Hazard Mitigation Program failed to adequately prepare airports for wildlife hazards like bird strikes. According to the audit, the FAA recommends but does not require wildlife strike reporting, FAA inspectors lack technical expertise and sufficient records of inspections were not kept. The FAA, the audit maintains, did not properly reprimand airports that did not follow safety guidelines.

“FAA’s oversight and enforcement activities are not sufficient to ensure airports fully ad-

here to Program requirements or effectively implement their wildlife hazard management plans,” stated the audit. “FAA has not developed robust inspection practices, and its inspectors do not have the technical expertise to effectively oversee the [Wildlife Hazard Mitigation] Program.”

The audit knocked the FAA for failing to properly monitor its progress toward meeting the goal of reducing wildlife hazards at or near airports. The FAA must improve the quantity and quality of the data reported to its strike database, the audit said. It noted one particular airport reported only 11 percent of its bird strikes.

In the past two decades, according to the audit, wildlife strikes have steadily and dramatically increased from 1,770 reported in 1990 to 9,840 reported in 2011. Critics of the North Shore Marine Transfer Station, now under construction at College Point, believe the station will attract birds, increasing the

possibility of birds becoming lodged in jet engines. One of the most vocal critics of the station, Friends of LaGuardia Airport Inc., has sued to stop the station’s completion, arguing that the City violated federal grant assurances by allowing the station to be built, therefore allegedly making the airport more dangerous.

“This report finally validated everything we’ve been saying all along,” said Ken Paskar, president of Friends of LaGuardia Airport Inc. “Our lawsuit attacks the FAA for being arbitrary and capricious.”

Marc LaVorgna, a spokesman for Mayor Mike Bloomberg, refuted Paskar’s claims that a trash transfer station, which stood on the same site from 1954 until 2001, would lead to increased bird strikes.

“A station was in the same location for 50 years until 2001 was there a bird strike epidemic then? No,” LaVorgna said. “A station was operated safely there and the new station, which has

Critics of a rising marine transfer station in College Point believe it will lead to more birds striking airplanes. been reviewed by every entity possible, will be even safer: a fully enclosed, state of the art facility.”

Bird strikes entered the national consciousness when a flock of Canadian geese, especially devastating to airplanes due to their size, downed a commercial airliner in 2009, forcing an emergency landing on the Hudson River. The government this year sought to mitigate potential bird strikes at John F. Kennedy Airport by killing hundreds of geese at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Range, angering some animal rights activists.

“Over the last few years, wildlife hazard strikes have decreased, while the level of reporting has increased thanks to the FAA’s new approach to mitigate wildlife hazards through research, technology, training, and online reporting,” the FAA said in a statement. “The FAA has already adopted and completed a majority of the IG’s recommendations, and will continue to make improvements to the wildlife hazard mitigation program.”

Reach Reporter Ross Barkan at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 127 or rbarkan@queenstribune.com.

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Transfer Station Critics Trumpet New Audit

Lawmakers Request Funding For Roof Repair

BY ROSS BARKAN Two elected officials want to raise the standards of one roof.

State Sen. Joe Addabbo (DHoward Beach) and Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Far Rockaway) sent a letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo requesting funding from the Port Authority to cover the costs of unexpected roof and faรงade damage at Catholic Charities Senior Housing Development in Howard Beach.

The money would come from the Port Authority's Regional Funds Account.

"The Catholic Charities senior housing development is the first of its kind and sorely needed for the growing senior population in Howard Beach," Goldfeder said. "Thanks to Monsignor LoPinto and the great team at Catholic Charities the budget for this project has been stretched thin but unexpected damage to the faรงade needs to be corrected immediately in order to ensure quality senior housing."

The Howard Beach Senior

Housing Development consists of a four-story building that was initially constructed as a hospital in the 1960's. Since then it has added a one-story addition, built in the 1980's. Currently, the building's faรงade, including the rooftop parapet, is susceptible to water penetration, according to Goldfeder. As part of the original scope of work, limited repairs to the rooftop were expected,

but due to the present condition of the buildings exterior the costs to renovate the faรงade are exorbitantly higher than originally anticipated.

"The funding that Assemblyman Goldfeder and I are seeking would truly assist the Senior Housing Development in Howard Beach by dealing with the unforeseen additional costs of construction," Addabbo said.

"I have appreciated the vision of Monsignor LoPinto and Catholic Charities in addressing the need for senior housing in the area and it's been a pleasure to have worked with them."

Monsignor LoPinto, vicar of Catholic Charities in Queens and Brooklyn, agreed.

"There was a lot of faรงade work that was done improperly in the original construction and they

didn't use the proper ties to place the brick structure," LoPinto said "This is such an important project and at this point we're just hoping to ensure that the building we developed will be secure and water tight, so we do not run into problems in the future that will be much more costly."

Reach Reporter Ross Barkan at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 127 or rbarkan@queenstribune.com

Local School Begins Building Expansion

BY ROSS BARKAN Construction is booming at one cramped Queens school.

The Dept. of Education will add a new classroom, music room, gym and extra bathrooms at PS/ IS 87 in Middle Village. Construction on the building extension, now underway, was hailed by community leaders. First announced in 2010, the extension became more urgent when it was revealed gym classes were being

held in the basement lunchroom of the 600-seat school.

"Parents deserve to send their child to a local school with small class sizes and the resources necessary to ensure a quality education," said Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (D-Middle Village).

"Whether it's working on their jump shots or learning the clarinet, students will finally have the proper facilities in smaller class sizes for a well-rounded education. I was proud to work with the

Dept. of Education and the Middle Village community to get this project started."

When the school expanded to serve a middle school population in 2002, it became apparent that the current building could not handle the growing student population, Crowley said. Middle Village residents fought for a new extension at the school In November 2009, Crowley gave the DOE a tour of the school, meeting with then Schools Chan-

cellor Joel Klein. In April 2010, Chancellor Klein visited the school for a Community Education Council 24 meeting, where he was met with hundreds of parents and students loudly voicing their support for an extension.

The DOE added the $24 million project to its capital budget, which was approved by the City Council in July 2010.

Reach Reporter Ross Barkan at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 127 or rbarkan@queenstribune.com

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OF SOUTHEAST QUEENS 150-50 14th Road Whitestone, NY 11357 (voice) (718) 357-7400 fax (718) 357-9417 email news@queenspress.com The PRESS of Southeast Queens Managing Editor:

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Editorial Enough Is Enough The New York State Legislature has long held a reputation as one of the most dysfunctional government bodies in the country. While that dysfunction has lessened in recent years, the news coming out of Albany this month just confirms the worst opinions of our representatives in government.

Simply put, Albany is a cesspool.

In recent weeks alone, Bronx Assemblywoman Naomi Rivera was caught funneling money to men with whom she had intimate relationships; Brooklyn Assemblyman Vito Lopez was caught in a sexual harassment scandal – a scandal that the Assembly Speaker managed to cover up with a $100,000 settlement.

And this week, State Sen. Shirley Huntley (D-Jamaica) was indicted on corruption charges.

These incidents are just the latest in a long line of issues that have plagued Albany for decades, cultivating a culture of vile behavior. It is a culture that should not be acceptable, and yet it continues unabated.

Not even the threat of being caught – or of being punished for their crimes – seems to ward it off.

We should expect more from our elected officials, and we should hold them accountable for their actions in the only way we can. We need to take the opportunity to change that culture by electing new, uncompromised individuals to office. It’s the only way to change this dysfunctional culture.

Regina Vogel

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Libraries Are The Best To The Editor: I was interested in your article

about special interests in Queens.

Is this a special survey to find out what people like in Queens, or a drive to get more friends to build up the neighborhood, since so

Letters many stores are going out of business? It’s true, it’s a changing neighborhood.

However, you forgot the most important branch of service: the Queens Public Library. It’s a haven for all who come there. It’s warm in the winter and air-conditioned in the summer. The libraries are friendly and welcoming to all and give direction to the various programs. It’s an educational, cultural and entertaining place, where you can meet friends and make new ones.

The programs are for all ages: pre-schoolers, grade-school children and teenagers. There are educational programs for immigrants to learn English or the computer.

The list goes on and on.

I am inspired by the wonderful, exciting musical concerts being given all over Queens. Every time I see a concert, I think, “that’s the best, nothing can top that,” until I go to the next one!

Recently, I have seen jazz music from Lincoln Center at the Rego Park Library and Spanish music and Flamenco dancers at the Ridgewood Library. Soon, I will see a rhythm and blues show at the Rockaway Branch. I’m grate-

ful that these shows go on in spite of the budget cuts.

The libraries are friends to all and makes one’s life seem worth living. It can cure a melancholy spirit.

Diana Revenson, Maspeth

Arrogance To The Editor, Councilman Sanders has demanded that his political opponent, Senator Shirley Huntley, resign so that he can run unopposed.

He believes that the voters should not have a choice and he should be coronated State Senator.

This sort of undemocratic arrogance is an affront to the people of southeast Queens.

Howard R. Birnbach, Esq. Great Neck

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Farewell To A Powerful Light A Personal Perspective

BY MARCIA MOXAM COMRIE Twilight and evening bell, And after that the dark!

And may there be no sadness of farewell, When I embark; The fragment above from Alfred Lord Tennyson's "Crossing the Bar," came to mind as I contemplated this tribute to a recently-deceased friend. It asks that there be "no sadness of farewell" but how can there not be sadness when you are speaking of Lynnette Velasco?

Lynnette C. Velasco was one of those people whose presence radiated joy and the attendance at her wake and funeral services reflected that truth. Several hundred people came out to pay their respect to a woman whose life touched theirs and left them better for the experience.

I met Lynnette about 15 years ago when she worked for then-

City Councilwoman Juanita Watkins. As a journalist and political strategist, she worked with many elected officials and for many who wanted to be elected.

She was also a talented children's author who took every opportunity to enhance and to showcase her craft. Her children's book, "Zinzi," was her masterpiece, which led to her receiving the Open Book Committee of the Pan American Center as "one of the 10 outstanding emerging writers of color. " A graduate of Virginia's Hampton University, where she earned an undergraduate degree in English, Lynnette received the training she needed to be an excellent written and oral communicator and together with her deep understanding of politics, she was always in demand.

In addition to Watkins, she worked for numerous other elected officials including the

late Assemblywoman Cynthia Jenkins, Assemblywoman Geraldine Daniels, Councilman James Sanders and Councilwoman Inez Dickens of Harlem.

At one point she even ran a nonprofit, Neighborhood Support Systems, Inc., a preservation organization. And she launched the 1990s-era program, Kids Cook Too, at Park West High School in Manhattan, a citysponsored program in collaboration with the Michael Kors Foundation. She knew that it was important that children know how to prepare their own nutritious meals for many reasons and she provided that opportunity. It was her baby and she gave it her all.

Lynnette not only had a way with words, she had a way with people. She had a genuine knack for bringing out the best in all of us. From children to the oldest of adults, everyone felt good to be

around Lynnette. She was an encouraging and beautiful person who, at the age of 59, has left us too soon.

Our community is a lesser place for the absence of Lynnette's light. Her contributions were numerous and her gifts enormous. She never got a challenge she didn't embrace and she always saw the positive attributes in people no matter what others saw to the contrary.

I will miss our literary conversations and our political gossip.

She could always "break it down" to you. And that laugh of hers was contagious. I will miss that, too.

Her friends, her brother Larry and other family members will miss her dearly. But her passing is also a loss to our city and community. She gave and gave and gave until the very end.

Rest in peace, Lynnette, you've earned it.

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Cast Your Vote To End Albany’s Culture Of Corruption

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By MICHAEL SCHENKLER Two weeks ago, Bronx’s Assemblywoman Naomi Rivera was found spending State money on her lovers – she put the first on her payroll and the second in charge of a not-for-profit she was funding. Last week, Brooklyn Assemblyman and Kings County Democratic leader Vito Lopez was stripped of his legislative power, censured and is being pressured to give up his County leadership post

as a re sult of a n et h ics panel charge that he groped female Assembly staffers. And now, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has admit ted to cover ing up a $100,000 set tlement in the incident.

This week was Queens’ turn, with the indictment of State Senator Shirley Huntley (D-Jamaica) on corruption charges stemming from playing financial footsie with family members and a not-for-profit she funded.

We could look back and recite convictions and pleas of blatant illegal activity on the part of many elected State Legislators including: remember former Assemblyman Brian McLaughlin, who stole ever ything in sight; former Assemblyman Tony Seminerio, selling his influence; then there’s former Senator Hiram Monserrate, using public money for political purposes and physically brutalized his girlfriend.

Recently, Senators Carl Kruger and Pedro Espada Jr. led the never-ending parade from elective office to handcuffs.

What’s the solution?

Throw the bums out!

Who? Why, all of them.

CULTURE OF CORRUPTION The culture of corruption in Albany is seemingly omnipotent and although we do believe there are still honest legislators there, they have knowingly played ball on the corrupt field. If they’ve been part of the Albany culture for a

decade and have not brought change. It’s time for the people to make a change.

Sadly, even in this redistricting year, very few of the longtime New York State legislators face serious challenges.

If yours does, regardless of party or principal, consider voting for a newcomer – not someone moving from Assembly to Senate, but fresh blood.

We’re very tired of those who go along to get along. We’re very tired of those who are not part of the solution, because they are part of the problem.

It is time for a change.

CHANGE IN QUEENS NO. 1 We have to star t clea ni ng house at home, here in Queens.

Goodbye Shirley.

While the venerable Mrs. Huntley has previously been supported by this paper, the time has come. We’ve seen enough of her relatives benefitting from the notfor-profit footsie game, to seek an alternative to Huntley.

Now, the Attorney General’s

City Councilman James Sanders Jr. should be elected to replace indicted State Senator Shirley Huntley. indictment punctuates the mandate for change.

Huntley’s primar y opponent is Councilman James Sanders (DLaurelton), who has demonstrated his independence and his ability to work hard for the people. While I personally like James, this is not the issue.

Shirley Huntley has been a longtime part of the Albany culture of corruption and it is now catching up to her.

Yes, she is entitled to a trial, but she doesn’t deserve your vote.

CHANGE IN QUEENS NO. 2 The Stavisky family has been

exposed to the Albany culture of corruption years before Senator Toby replaced her deceased husband in the Senate. She had gone to Albany with her husband, who had been a member of the legislature for 34 years before his untimely death.

Toby has extended t he Stavisky hold on the legislature for the past 14 years.

In the close to 50 years the Staviskys have made their living as legislators, their only child Evan was exposed to Albany and learned ver y wel l how to make a huge amount of money by playing the lobbyist game. Don’t get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with lobbying Albany. There is nothing wrong with being a lobbyist.

However, when your mother is chairperson of a commit tee, there is something wrong with that committee legislating and funding your firm’s clients and their industr y or giving gra nts or member items to your firms’ client. There is something wrong when you profit because your mom is an elected official or she does anything as an elected official to help your firm, its clients or to help you to recruit clients.

But such is the culture of Albany.

Evan Stavisky has run the fastest-growing lobbying firm since its inception a decade ago, and his mom’s elective office is one of the firm’s biggest assets with its Albany clients.

If it’s not illegal, it should be.

Either way, it stinks.

UGLY STAVISKY CAMPAIGN On two occasions over the past several months, I took the Stavisky campaign to task for “being ugly.”

First, when the incumbent Senator turned her back on a couple she had known for years because he was my friend and colleague and I wrote the Senator could lose her reelection race.

Next, when a Stavisky campaign spokesperson attacked her opponent John Messer’s campaign worker, falsely calling him a convicted rapist and at tempting to deflect the issue at hand and smear her opponent, resor ting to false ugly guilt by association accusation.

Wel l, now we have Toby Stavisky ugly strike three . . . lying about an endorsement.

There it was on Toby

relationsh ip between Toby and Gary, but as a longtime observer, there is no way she could have assumed Gary would be with her.

Her campaign just blatantly lied.

No surprise, they’ve been pretty ugly so far.

Strike three.

Independent Democrat John Messer deserves your vote against State Senator Toby Stavisky to help rid Albany of its culture of corruption.

Stavisky’s reelection website under the words “Proudly endorsed by:” on the seventh line . . . “Congressman Gary Ackerman”.

Now I don’t speak for my old friend Gary, nor do I know who he endorses or when, but the Congressman endorsing Toby really surprised me, even though she was the choice of the county organization, as all incumbents are.

So I asked: “Gar y, Did you really endorse Toby?”

He responded: “No I did not.”

He continued: “She never asked me, and I’ve not made an endorsement in this race.”

I’m not going to talk about the

JOHN MESSER With more than enough years in Albany, the culture of corruption seem to have done it to Toby Stavisky. It’s time for a change.

I know Toby’s opponent, busine ssman John Messer is bright, hard-working, driven and truly commit ted to all the people of this multicultural district. He is independent, self-funding, not beholden to special interests, and has no lobbyists in the family.

Albany needs the creative, fresh, entr preneurial drive of a John Messer to rid it of the stench caused by Toby and her colleagues who have spent years looking the other way, gone along to get ahead and have played favorites w it h State funds.

Nothing is clearer to this writer, John Messer should replace Toby Stavisky in Albany if the New York State legislature is ever going to change.

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102nd Precinct Homicide On Aug. 27 at 3:46 a.m. at the corner of 89th Street and Rockaway Boulevard, police responded to a call of a male shot.

Upon arrival, police were informed that the victim, who was identified as Boutin Williams, 22, was shot once in the face by an unknown suspect. Persons known to the victim were attempting to transport him by private means to an area hospital before calling the police. EMS responded and pronounced Williams dead. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers' website at nypdcrimestoppers. com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577.

All calls are strictly confidential.

Forcible Touching

Investigation

The NYPD is seeking the public's assistance in locating the following individual in regards to a forcible touching incident.

On Aug. 15 inside Forest Park, a female victim was approached by a white male who pushed her to the ground and forcibly touched her.

The suspect is described as 25-35 years old, between 5foot-8 and 6-foot with blonde hair. He was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, black baseball cap and dark-colored basketball shorts.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stopp e r s a t ( 8 0 0 ) 577 -T I P S (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers' website at nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577.

All calls are strictly confidential.

At approximately 2:31 p.m. on Aug. 16, police received a call for an unconscious person at 89-11 117th St. Upon arrival, officers discovered an unconscious and unresponsive 29year-old Asian woman. She has been identified as Samantha Seelall. EMS was on the scene and pronounced the victim dead. The investigation is ongoing.

A suspect, a 39-year-old Asian male, was taken into custody.

105th Precinct Assault On A Police Officer The NYPD arrested Jeffrey Contreras, 23, of Jamaica in connection with an incident on Aug. 17 where Contreras allegedly struck three police officers with a vehicle. He was charged with three counts each of second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault on a police officer, aggravated vehicular assault,

first-degree reckless endangerment, fourth-degree CPW and resisting arrest.

While officers attempted to arrest Contreras, he jumped into a 2011 Toyota Rav4 and struck three officers. All three officers were removed to North Shore Manhasset Hospital in stable condition.

Homicide At approximately 10:28 p.m. on Aug. 17, police were called to 144-12 243rd St., in front of Cozy Corner Jamaican Restaurant for a call of a male shot.

Upon arrival, they observed the victim, who was identified as Nevill Brown, 56, of Far Rockaway, with gunshot wounds to the head. EMS responded and pronounced the victim dead at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers'

website at nypdcrimestoppers. com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577.

106th Precinct Robbery The NYPD is seeking the public's assistance in locating Christopher Jacobs, 22, in connection with a robbery at gunpoint.

On Aug. 15 at approximately 10:27 a.m., a female victim aboard a northbound A train was approached by the suspect, who displayed a gun and demanded property from the victim. The suspect removed the property and got off the train at the 88th Street station.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers' website at nypdcrimestoppers. com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577.

Borough Beat

Restaurant Workers Sue For Fair Pay

BY ROSS BARKAN

The parties are due back in court on Friday for the judge to hear the workers' motion for a

preliminary injunction to further limit Kum Gang San from retaliating against the workers.

Reach Reporter Ross Barkan at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 127 or rbarkan@queenstribune.com.

Slow Going For Upgrades

BY ROSS BARKAN Of the many grand designs of the outgoing third term mayor, Highland Park remains a testament to where sweeping vision crashed into fiscal reality.

Ringing the Ridgewood Reservoir, which is near the Brooklyn border, Highland Park was one of several points singled out for Mayor Mike Bloomberg's ambitious PlaNYC 2030 initiative, a push to ensure New York City combats climate change and adequately adapts for a growing population. Instead of being transformed into a regional attraction with a 60-acre sports center, the park and its reservoir

remain relatively unkempt, experiencing incremental upgrades.

Phase one of upgrades includes improvements to pathways, lighting and fencing around the basins of the reservoir, inactive since 1989, and enhanced access for wheelchair users. The $19.3 million project, once a $50 million project, will feature a second phase, according to a Parks Dept. spokesperson.

"We are currently working with the Dept. of Environmental Protection and the State Dept. of Environmental Conservation decommissioning plans for the reservoir," said the spokesperson.

What the $3 million second phase will look like is not clear, but

it likely will not be transformational.

A frail economic recovery has crunched City and State budgets, limiting the scope of park redevelopments. That is not necessarily worth lamenting, said Community Board 5 Chair Gary Giordano.

The reservoir, with three basins, once served as a backup water supply for New York City.

In 2010, the decommissioning process for the reservoir began to officially turn it into a park. A breach needs to be built in the reservoir dam and the second phase will be fleshed out once the decommissioning is finalized.

Reach Reporter Ross Barkan at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 127 or rbarkan@queenstribune.com.

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Employees of Kum Gang San in downtown Flushing sued the restaurant this week for failing to pay minimum wage and overtime and for allegedly stealing some of their tips.

Nine workers in total, including one at Kum Gang San's Manhattan restaurant, brought the suit on Aug. 20 and obtained a temporary restraining order against the company after the restaurant owner, Ji Sung Yoo, allegedly threatened to retaliate against workers for participating in the lawsuit. Yoo could not be reached for comment as of press time.

According to the complaint, Kum Gang San also forced some employees to work at the owner's other restaurants without pay and harassed workers into attending church.

Of the nine workers, three are bussers and six are waiters, all

represented by the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund and LatinoJustice PRLDEF. All but one of the plaintiffs have worked at the Flushing location, though the lawsuit was filed in the federal court of Manhattan. The claims are under the jurisdiction of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. Restaurant workers in New York do not have to be paid minimum wage because their tips are included in their wages. An employer must pay minimum wage if any of the tips are taken, however.

The workers alleged that Yoo said the restaurant would be reporting them to immigration authorities and blacklist them from further employment in the community if they participated in the lawsuit. The suit also claims the owners forced some employees to pick cabbages at the owner's friend's farm, mow the lawn, and shovel snow at the owner's home.

Best of Queens: Good Times Mall/Shopping Center

Queens Center Mall 90-15 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst Patricia Petridis, Richmond Hill Anthie Milonas, East Elmhurst Pat Terranova, Corona Emily Hoffenberg, Bayside Marcia Moxam Comrie, St. Albans Eileen E. Scott, Rego Park Megz Simatoast, Forest Hills Sally Scognamiglio, Woodhaven Vivian Lewis, Astoria Gerry Laytin, New Hyde Park The Shops At Atlas Park 8000 Cooper Ave., Glendale William Higgins, Ridgewood Nina Bogin, Kew Gardens Bay Terrace Shopping Center Bell Blvd., Bayside Phil Konigsberg, Bay Terrace Cheshire Frager, Flushing Whitestone Shopping Center Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Connor Leavens, Whitestone Sky View Center 40-24 College Point Blvd., Flushing Travis Brann, Flushing

Local Musician Queens Symphony Orchestra Nina Bogin, Kew Gardens Lynda Herndon, Flushing

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Simon & Garfunkel Dolph Timmerman, Long Island City Sally Megz Simatoast, Forest Hills Vivian Lewis, Astoria Russell Baker, Brooklyn Pitch Black Brass Band Max Sholl, Manhattan Meghan Ivey Gerry Laytin, New Hyde Park

Local Musician Betina Hershey Dan Olson, Forest Hills Anthony Piranio Pat Terranova, Corona Oratorio Society of Queens Lawrence Rush, Brooklyn Rhoda Jabbour, Flushing

LL Cool J Dolph Timmerman, Long Island City Hemlock Shaw Megz Simatoast, Forest Hills Vivian Lewis, Astoria Russell Baker, Brooklyn Paul Graziano Cheshire Frager, Flushing Barbara Podgurski, pianist Joan Havreluk, Fresh Meadows Bonnie I. Sholl Bonnie Sholl is an excellent clarinet teacher/performer. She is inspirational, professional and loves what she does.

Max Sholl, Manhattan Laurence Woodson Gerry Laytin, New Hyde Park

Movie Theater Kew Gardens Cinemas, 81-05 Lefferts Blvd., Kew Gardens Patricia Petridis, Richmond Hill Nina Bogin, Kew Gardens Dolph Timmerman, Long Island City Marsha Toma, Flushing Max Sholl, Manhattan Cinemart Cinemas 106-03 Metropolitan Ave., Forest Hills William Higgins, Ridgewood

Ronald Izzo, Flushing Cinemart Cinemas 106-03 Metropolitan Ave., Forest Hills Maureen Murphy, Glendale AMC Loews Fresh Meadows 7 190-02 Horace Harding Blvd., Fresh Meadows Gerry Laytin, New Hyde Park Jennifer McVeigh, Fresh Meadows Kevin Lynch, Flushing

Theater Group Maggie’s Little Theater Middle Village William Higgins, Ridgewood Gingerbread Players Forest Hills Nina Bogin, Kew Gardens Oratorio Society of Queens Eileen E. Scott, Rego Park On The Square Productions Vivian Lewis, Astoria QPAC Gerry Laytin, New Hyde Park

Park Forest Park Patricia Petridis, Richmond Hill Lynda Herndon, Flushing

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UA Kaufman Astoria Stadium 14 35-30 38th Ave., Astoria Anthie Milonas, East Elmhurst Anthie Milonas, East Elmhurst Movieworld 242-02 61st Ave., Little Neck Emily Hoffenberg, Bayside Jamaica Multiplex 159-02 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica Marcia Moxam Comrie, St. Albans United Artists Midway Theater 108-22 Queens Blvd., Forest Hills Megz Simatoast, Forest Hills Vivian Lewis, Astoria Regal Atlas Park Stadium 8 8000 Cooper Ave., Glendale Sally Scognamiglio, Woodhaven AMC Loews Bay Terrace 6 211-01 26th Ave., Bayside

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Alley Pond Park Nina Bogin, Kew Gardens

Monahan & Fitzgerald 214-17 41st Ave., Bayside Adam Lombardi, Flushing

William F. Moore Pat Terranova, Corona

Recovery Room 135-24 Booth Memorial Ave., Flushing Jennifer McVeigh, Fresh Meadows Kevin Lynch, Flushing

Cunningham Park Emily Hoffenberg, Bayside Barbara Raisner, Fresh Meadows St. Albans Park Marcia Moxam Comrie, St. Albans Little Bay Park Phil Konigsberg, Bay Terrace Flushing Meadows Corona Park Dolph Timmerman, Long Island City Vivian Lewis, Astoria

Crocheron Park, Bayside Alie & Joseph Valente, Flushing

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Fort Totten Bayside Marsha Toma, Flushing

Lunar New Year Flushing Nina Bogin, Kew Gardens

Socrates Sculpture Park Megz Simatoast, Forest Hills

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Kissena Park Russell Baker, Brooklyn Joan Havreluk, Fresh Meadows Michael Lepore, Flushing Bowne Park Ronald Izzo, Flushing Juniper Park Floral Park Diana Revenson, Maspeth Astoria Park Gerry Laytin, New Hyde Park Page 12 PRESS of Southeast Queens Aug. 31 - Sept. 6, 2012

Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden

Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden 29-19 24th Ave., Astoria Vivian Lewis, Astoria Dolph Timmerman, Long Island City Megz Simatoast, Forest Hills

Grand Café 37-01 30th Ave., Astoria Anthie Milonas, East Elmhurst Irish Cottage 108-07 72nd Ave., Forest Hills Nina Bogin, Kew Gardens Local Bar & Grill 39-24 Bell Blvd., Bayside John Beneduce, Brooklyn Tami Beneduce, Brooklyn Michael Lepore, Flushing

Resorts World NYC Casino 110-00 Rockaway Blvd., Jamaica Sally Scognamiglio, Woodhaven Sly Fox Inn 177-23 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows Emily Hoffenberg, Bayside Station Side Café 164-05 Depot Road, Flushing Cheshire Frager, Flushing Vetro by Russo’s on the Bay 164-49 Crossbay Blvd., Howard Beach Amy Marino, Ozone Park

The Break Bar & Billiards 32-04 Broadway, Astoria Gerry Laytin, New Hyde Park Cavo 42-18 31st Ave., Astoria Megz Simatoast, Forest Hills CJ’s Bar and Lounge 137-09 Crossbay Blvd., Ozone Park Amy Marino, Ozone Park Conolly’s Corner 71-15 Grand Ave., Maspeth Joan Havreluk, Fresh Meadows Cozy Corner Tavern 60-01 70th Ave., Ridgewood William Higgins, Ridgewood Dempsey’s 39-31 Bell Blvd., Bayside Adam Lombardi, Flushing

Kissena Park

Donovan’s Pub 57-24 Roosevelt Ave., Woodside Connor Leavens, Whitestone Tina Mezzacapo, Flushing

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Waltz-Astoria 23-14 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria Gerry Laytin, New Hyde Park Woodhaven House 63-98 Woodhaven Blvd., Rego Park Diana Revenson, Maspeth

Museum King Manor Museum, Jamaica Louis Armstrong House, Corona New York Hall of Science Flushing Meadows Corona Park Nina Bogin, Kew Gardens

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Gun Buyback

Southeast Queens Photos Edited By Harley Benson

Spidey Takes Flight Photos by Ira Cohen

Queens DA Richard Brown joins Southeast Queens officials to herald the success of the recent gun buyback program, which collected more than 500 firearms.

The Open Is Open

Guyana Tri-County Champs

Andy Murray competes during the opening day of the U.S. Open.

The victorious Berbice County won the Guyana Tri-County tournament, which was held last Saturday in Rosedale.

Petra Martic returns a volley during an opening round match.

Photo by Shiek Mohamed

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Queens’ friendly neighborhood web-slinger, Spider-Man, took o v e r a t e r m i n a l a t J o h n F. Kennedy International Airport for a performance of some of the songs from the Broadway hit “Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark.”

A&E

JH Filmmakers Turn Lens On Louganis

BY MEGAN MONTALVO While adversity, hardship and struggle may be part of everyday life lessons for the average person, for Greg Louganis, the word struggle is an understatement.

Inspired by Louganis’ life story, two local filmmakers are taking on the task of chronicling the story of the Olympic Champion diver in the pending documentary “Back on Board Greg Louganis.”

Produced by Will Sweeney of

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duo touches on all aspects of Louganis’ life.

Although the producer/director pair has been the film’s primary financial backers, last week they received added support through a month long fundraiser they launched on kickstarter.com.

According to Sweeney, the launch garnered $55,305 from 601 backers.

“It’s been amazing to see the support we have already received,” Sweeney said. “The fundraiser drew contributors from all over the world.”

Among those backing the highly anticipated project are Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras (D-Elmhurst) and Councilman Daniel Dromm (D-Jackson Heights), who Sweeney previously worked under as his former chief of staff.

While Sweeney and Furjanic

are steadily working in post production, they anticipate that an initial release of the documentary will take place in the fall of 2013.

The documentary’s release date is set to coincide with the 25th anniversary of Louganis’ gold medal winning performance in the 1988 Olympic Games.

Sweeney and Furjanik hope to debut the film at domestic film festivals, such as Tribeca, Sundance and South by Southwest with the intention to eventually release it nationwide either in theaters or on television.

Those interested in contributing to film’s fundraising efforts may contact Will Sweeny or Cheryl Furjanic at will@louganisdoc.com or cheryl@louganisdoc.com.

Reach Reporter Megan Montalvo at (718) 357-7400 Ext. 128 or mmontalvo@ queenstribune.com.

Laundromat Transforms Into Art, Yoga Studio

BY MEGAN MONTALVO The local laundromat has long been the site where the community goes to fluff, fold and wash their dirty duds.

While it may host seldom interactions between washers and dryers, it is hardly considered to be the go-to hot spot for neighbors to get acquainted.

In Jackson Heights, a new phenomenon is taking over the local JH Laundromat, located at 85-15 37th Ave. Customers who would normally be engaging in a dull routine of separating their colors from their whites are now beginning to use the space as a yoga and art studio.

The unconventional use of space began earlier this summer when local resident Suran Song partnered with the communitybased public art organization The Laundromat Project to offer free classes at the JH Laundromat.

Song, who has been a long time artist and devotee of yoga,

can lift the paper to said her inspiration reveal an imprint of behind the classes their stationary came from the Ocbody position. cupy Wall Street “Yoga is all about movement. holding positions “Much of my and finding peace,” work used to be in Song said. “Working high end businesses with the art techthat catered to the 1 niques is an amazing percent,” Song said. and innovative way “By working with the to help individuals Laundromat Project work on their breath in my own community, I get to reach a Ink Prints made from pre- and balance.”

In November, broader group of vious yoga sessions adorn people who may not the ceiling at the JH prints that are made have the means to Laundromat in Jackson from Song’s installation “Yoga Body pay for classes.”

Heights.

Prints and PrinEvery Wednesciples” will be exhibday, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., Song introduces partici- ited as art at a gallery space in Manpants to basic yoga principles hattan. The date and location will and introduces experimentation be announced in early fall.

Song will continue offering with mono printmaking.

By painting a layer of ink be- free yoga courses at the JH tween a yoga mat and a sheet of Laundromat every Wednesday paper, students learn their about through September.

Reach Reporter Megan their foot fall patterns and how Montalvo at (718) 357-7400 Ext. 128 to retain balance.

After each held pose, students or mmontalvo@ queenstribune.com

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Before I had even moved to Queens, I had heard excellent things about Malagueta. The food, the ambiance, the sangria – I was told they were all to die for. Needless to say, I knew I had to pay them a visit.

As I made my way to the door with dining companion, Deputy Editor Veronica Lewin, by my side, I could instantly tell that all the good things I had heard were true.

An aroma of fresh fruit and pop of color from a pair of yellow daisies greeted us as we took our seats.

The homely décor of crisp white linens, wooden accents and colorful Brazilian paintings set the perfect background for our upscale dining experience.

With a long list of authentic dishes, Veronica and I decided it would be best to try a little bit of everything.

We began with the Linguica Grelhada Com Madioca and Acaraje appetizers. Though the names were unfamiliar to us, we were delighted to see the plates that were set before us.

The Linguica Grelhada Com Madioca was an innovative take on Brazilian sausages and was expertly paired with a tasty fried yucca and spicy mayonnaise dip.

Subtle notes of palate

cleansing sage came through with every bite.

As for the Acaraje, it is safe to say that I had not tasted anything more delicious. A plate of perfectly plump shrimp rested ever so gently atop a mashed black-eyed pea cake. With such an original use of back-eyed peas, I could not imagine what the chef had in store for our main course.

For our entrée selections, Veronica tried the Frango Com Prosciutto, which translated to a sautéed chicken breast wrapped in prosciutto smothered in fontina cheese. Her plate came stocked with healthy portions of spicy spinach and homemade mashed potatoes.

Just as I was growing jealous of her beautifully plated dish, my order of Moqueca de Camarao came into view. As a longtime fan of seafood stew, I was curios to see what Malagueta would prepare.

A plate of shrimp dressed in an exotic sauce of palm oil, onions, peppers, coconut milk and cilantro proved to be pleasing to both my eyes and my taste buds.

As we dined, we enjoyed the soothing sounds of Portuguese jazz and washed away our worries with a healthy serving of their signature red sangrias.

Leaving just enough room for desert, Veronica and I split a serving of Passion Fruit Mousse topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.

As we left, I almost kicked myself for not trying Malagueta sooner. No doubt we will be returning soon.

- Megan Montalvo

Jackson Heights and directed by Director Cheryl Furjanic of Brooklyn, the upcoming f lick seeks to fill a void by creating the first ever feature-length documentary about the diving legend.

In addition to competing in a string of Olympic diving competitions, Louganis dealt with an abusive relationship and home foreclosure on top of a fight in the gay rights movement and public battle with HIV. “This is an American comeback story,” Sweeney said. “Greg Louganis is a pioneer and big part of American history. We wanted to make sure we told his whole story.”

From his traumatic televised diving injury at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games to his recent mentorship with the U.S. Olympic divers competing at the 2012 London Games, the filmmaking

Faith

Jamaica Church Hosts Blood Drive

BY VERONICA LEWIN

One of the oldest Presbyterian churches in the country is hosting a blood drive this weekend.

The First Presbyterian Church of Jamaica is partnering with Long Island Blood Services to host a blood drive on Sept. 2.

The blood drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church, located at 89-60 164th St. Potential donors are asked to bring a photo ID. Donors must weigh at least 110 lbs., have not gotten tattoos in the past 12 months and have a healthy diet.

People over the age of 76 must bring a doctor's note to the blood drive. Sixteen-year-old donors

must have parental permission.

The church is celebrating its 350th anniversary this year. The church was founded in 1662 by a group of Dutch settlers. Since then, it has grown into an all-in-

one center for the community. In addition to building a congregation, one of the church's building's served as a movie theater, while other buildings had playhouses, bowling alleys, or gyms. All of

these amenities transformed the church from being solely a place where people can come worship to a place people could go to feel a sense of community.

For more information about

the blood drive or to schedule an appointment, call Sarah Bennett at (718) 276-2597.

Reach Deputy Editor Veronica Lewin at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 123 or vlewin@queenspress.com.

Word

Is anyone among you sick? He should call in the church elders (the spiritual guides). And they should pray over him, anointing him with oil in the Lord's name.

And the prayer [that is] of faith will save him who is sick, and the Lord will restore him; and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. — James 5:14-15

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BY VERONICA LEWIN

The Queens Library will be changing its hours next month.

Beginning Sept. 10, the Queens Library will introduce new service hours. The new schedule will include evening hours in every library on weekdays to make it easier for more people to access the library. The largest libraries will have early morning hours, too. Weekend hours will remain unchanged.

The schedule is available online

at www.queenslibrary.org/hours or at any library location.

"Queens Library provides critically-needed programs, services and materials. People depend on their library to support education for all ages, use the computers for job training, healthcare referrals, and so many of their day-to-day information needs. We need to be open when the greatest number of people can be assisted by trained information professionals," Queens Library President & CEO Thomas W. Galante said.

To make using the library more convenient, more than one-third of Queens' libraries now have 24/ 7 self-service check-ins with more coming online in the near future.

Customers may return their books, videos or other library materials at any time, day or night. The items are checked in on the spot to prevent additional fees from accruing. The customer also receives a receipt.

Reach Deputy Editor Veronica Lewin at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 123 or vlewin@queenspress.com.

The Central Library, pictured above, will soon have early morning hours to serve the community.

PRESS photo by Ira Cohen

Library Announces New Service Hours

People The New York Lottery announced the names of area Lottery players who claimed a winning ticket from one of the Lottery’s live drawings. The following winners each received a cash prize of $10,000 or more.

Wesley McMillan of Forest Hills won $26,812 on the Take Five drawing Aug. 10. McMillan’s winning ticket was purchased at Elmhurst News, 63-29 108th St., Forest Hills.

Daouda Bagaba of Jamaica won

$10,000 on the Powerball drawing Aug. 11. Bagaba’s winning ticket was purchased in Manhattan.

Robert Broadman of Glendale won $10,000 on the Powerball drawing Aug. 1. Broadman’s winning ticket was purchased at Shivaum Grocery Store, 72-10 Myrtle Ave., Glendale.

Yuan Jing of Corona won $10,000 on the Powerball drawing Aug. 8. Jiang’s winning ticket was purchased in the Bronx.

Ana Gonzalez of Richmond

Healthcare Pipeline:

High school students from Queens recently completed Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine’s Pipeline Program, a four-week academic program designed to increase diversity of the healthcare workforce by exposing young scholars to various healthcare professions. Pipeline participants are shown here visiting the radiology department at North Shore University Hospital.

Hill won $10,000 on the Powerball drawing Aug. 8.

Gonzalez’s winning ticket was purchased at Alba’s Grocery of Kew Gardens, 119-20 Metropolitan Ave., Kew Gardens.

Criollo Caicedo of Woodhaven won $10,000 on the Powerball drawing of Aug. 4. Caicedo’s winning ticket was purchased at the Mobil Gas, 68-27 Woodhaven Blvd., Rego Park.

Arturo Lanuza of Jamaica won $10,000 on the Powerball drawing Aug. 15. Lanuza’s winning ticket was purchased at Amphora Exxon, 750 Motor parkway, Brentwood.

Local students have enrolled at Dean College in Franklin, Mass., and will begin the fall semester on Sept. 2. They include: Cambria Heights: Charles Lawrence.

Jamaica: Daniel Simmons.

St. Albans: Keziah Shears and Jada Greene South Ozone Park: Shaza Bailey.

Local students are members of the incoming freshman class at Alfred University. They include:

Jamaica: Devonte Caesar, son of Simone Braithwaite and a graduate of East New York High School of Transit Technology.

Rosedale: Jared Ward, son of Lyeo-Vyen and Frances Ward of Rosedale and a graduate of Humanities and Arts Magnet High School.

Air Force Airman Alain Q. Joseph graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Joseph is the nephew of Lena Darrell of Queens.

Tanawat Kongsmai graduated from Clemson University with a Master of Science degree in automotive engineering during summer commencement cer-

emonies at Clemson University in Clemson, S.C. Jeffrey Edwards of South Ozone Park won $10,000 on the New York Lottery’s Mega Millions drawing on July 3.

Edwards’ winning ticket was purchased at the New Times Mini Market, 133-45 131st St., South Ozone Park.

Army Pvt. Angelique Baveghems has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.

Baveghems is the daughter of Troy Baveghems.

Profile

Local Organization Gives Career Advice

BY VERONICA LEWIN

fect movies such as "Scarface" had on youth in the nation.

Todd said his past motivates him to continue King of Kings.

"As long as we are afforded the opportunity to remember the destruction we left behind, that allows us to wake up everyday knowing there's work to be done," he said. One of their main goals is to strengthen the Southeast Queens community, which the Feurtados have been doing by connecting youth with their elders.

The brothers have traveled the country as motivational speakers and have attended hundreds of workshops and community meetings. The speaking tour captured the attention of Bill Cosby, who went on a six day tour with the pair. Cosby has shocked the black community in the past with his opposition of today's hip-hop culture. Lance said traveling the country gave a

better picture of the problems in our society and inspired the two to start the "Warriors Tour," an anti-drug, anti-gang initiative. The tour stops in schools and community centers and educates young people on a variety of issues including gang prevention, drugs, domestic violence and HIV. The Feurtado brothers hope speaking to school-age youth will educate them Todd and Lance Feurtado, founders a b o u t t h e o p p o r t u n i t i e s of the King of Kings Foundation. available to them aside from In the future, the Feurtado a life on the streets. "There's a myth that there's a pipeline brothers plan to continue unitgoing from the school yard to ing Southeast Queens through the prison yard," Lance said. their events and information "But we're here to bust that programs. "This is a journey that myth and to motivate, uplift we're never going to allow to and inspire our youth to reach stop," Todd said. their full potential despite the Reach Deputy Editor Veronica elements that continue to sur- Lewin at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 123 or vlewin@queenspress.com. round them," Lance said.

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An organization founded by two former Southeast Queens drug lords is now working with the community to prevent young people from following a dangerous path.

The King of Kings Foundation will be hosting a career advisement workshop on Sept. 22 from noon to 2 p.m. The event will be held at Occasions Banquet and Catering Hall, located at 127-08 Merrick Blvd. in Springfield Gardens.

Lance and Todd Feurtado founded the King of Kings Foundation, a non-profit for atrisk youth in the community in 2005. Lance said the foundation was created as a way of giving back while also reaching out to at-risk youth in Southeast Queens. Since starting the non-profit, the Feurtado brothers try to host four major events

a year, including a holiday event for the community.

The two had quite an influence on the drug market in Southeast Queens during their reign. While the Feurtado brothers were incarcerated, Lance said the two had time to think about the social circumstances that led them behind bars. The two pledged to change paths when they were released from jail. "When we came home, we were going to make sure that none of our future generations fell into the same traps that we fell into," Lance said.

Six years ago, the Feurtado brothers released "King of Kings," an anti-drug documentary. The two-hour film takes viewers through the history of Jamaica in the 1970s, when there was an abundance of drugs and crime in the community. "King of Kings" also analyzes the ef-

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DINNER NETWORKING LUNCH Fr i d ay, O c to b e r 2 6 9 0 t h Annual Salute to Commun i t y Le a d e r s N e t wo r k i n g Luncheon in Flushing. 6852802.

ENVIRONMENT GARDENING CLUB Saturdays help with our vegetable and shade garden at the Steinway library at 4.

COMPOSTING Mondays June through November at the Steinway library 6-7:30.

INDOOR COMPOSTING Saturday, September 8 H ow to P u t Yo u r K i t c h e n Scraps to Good Use at the Sunnyside library at 3.

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MISCELLANEOUS FARMERS MARKET Fridays 8:30-4:00 at Dahlia Avenue off Main Street, Flushing.

GREEN MARKET Through November 18 Douglaston Greenmarket at the LIRR station, 235 th and Avenue.

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9/11 MEMORIALS Sunday, September 9 music, poetry and tribute program in the garden of historic Poppenhusen Institute, 114-04 14 th Road, College Point at 2. Tuesday, September 11 Forest Hills and Rego Park communities will hold their annual Memorial Tribute at 6:30 at Remsen Park, Alderton Street. Rain location American Legion Hall, 107-15 Metropolitan Avenue.

WALK-A-THON Sunday, September 16 sickle cell walk-a-thon in Queens Village. 712-0198.

ENTERTAINMENT WORLD CASINO 110-00 Rockaway Blvd., South Ozone Park. Free admission.

NATURE HIKE Sunday, September 2 Nature Exploration Hike at 10 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. 760-3141.

LIVE JAZZ & R&B Sundays, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 live jazz and r&b 6-10 at Déjà vu, 180-25 Linden Blvd., St. Albans.

SALSA Mondays Resorts World Casino holds Monday Night Salsa events. Lessons 7:30.

110-00 Rockaway Blvd., South Ozone ark. 215-2828.

Free.

TAROT CARD READING Tuesdays, September 4, 11 at the Seaside library at 4.

BINGO Tu e s d a y s 7 : 1 5 A m e r i c a n Mart yrs Church in Bayside.

4 6 4 - 4 5 8 2 . Tu e s d a y s 7 : 1 5 (doors open 6) Rego Park J e w i s h C e n t e r . 4 5 9 -1 0 0 0 . $3 admission includes 12 games.

SCRABBLE Tuesdays Fresh Meadows library at 1 and East Flushing library at 3:30.

CHESS Tuesdays 4:30 Rosedale library and 4 at LIC library.

OPEN MIC Thursday, September 6 Open Mic at the Flushing library at 6:30.

SCRABBLE NIGHT Thursday, September 6 at the Bellerose library at 6:30.

GAME DAY Fridays 4:30 Woodhaven librar y.

BANANAGRAM/SCRABBLE Fridays Windsor Park library at 2.

GAME PLAYERS CLUB Fridays 2 Hillcrest library.

LITERACY CELEBRATION Saturday, September 8 Fa m i l y L i tera c y Wa l k a n d Celebration starting at 11.

Ravenswood library.

DISCOVERY DAY Saturday, September 8 Discovery Day Street Fair at the Central library for the family starting at 11.

BLUES Saturday, September 8 James Lewis sings the Blues at the Flushing library at 2.

SHAKESPEARE Saturday, September 8 Shakespeare in Music: Scenes from Famous Operas

by Great Composers at the Forest Hills library at 2:30.

ARMSTRONG Saturday, September 8 Lincoln Center Local presents It’s All About Armstrong at the Peninsula library at 2:30.

NEW PLAYS Sunday, September 9 “Jessie and Sam.” Sunday, September 16 “ Wish Play.”

Sunday, September 23 “ D o n ke y. ” S u n d a y, S e p tember 30 “Zombie Love.”

Sunday, Oc tober 7 “Brilliant Rose.” “The Ladder Series: A Staged Reading Series Aimed at Getting New Plays to the Next Rung” at the Creek and Cave, 10-93 Jackson Avenue, LIC. $7. www.ThePlat formGroup.org CUBAN DANCE Sunday, September 9 Papo Ortega’s Cubanoson at the Central library at 3.

OPEN MIC POETRY Monday, September 10 at Barnes & Noble, 176-60 U n i o n Tu r n p i k e , Fr e s h Meadows at 7:30.

PICNIC CONCERT September 16 jazz at the annual picnic and concert at Grace Lutheran Church in Astoria featuring organist/ vocalist Sarah McLawler.

917-667-5331.

JEWISH MUSEUM TRIP Sunday, September 23 trip to the American Jewish History Museum in Philadelphia with Temple Beth Sholom.

225-9479.

RELIGIOUS TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Fridays, September 7, 14, 21, 28 Shabbat Services at 8. Saturday, September 8 Selichot Service at 8 followed by ice cream social.

Sunday, September 9 Open H o u s e 9 - 1 1 . Te m p l e B e th Sholom, 171-39 Northern Blvd., Flushing. 463-4143.

FLEA MARKETS OUTDOOR FLEA Saturdays and Sundays through November 25 94:30 at St. Nicholas of Tolentine, Parsons Blvd. and Union Turnpike, Jamaica.

FLEA MARKET Thursdays-Sundays MFM flea market at 221-01 Merrick Blvd., Springfield Gardens.

THRIFT SHOPS Saturdays at Trinit y United Methodist Church, Richmond Hill. 347-251-8583.

Saturdays 11-4 at Bargain Boutique Thrift Shop, Queens Baptist Church, 9323 217 th Street, Queens Village.465-2504. First and Third Wednesdays through June at Grace Church, 1415 Clintonville Street, Whitestone. 767-6305.

EDUCATION/GAMES/CRAFTS BEGIN MICROSOFT Saturday, September 1 Central library. Register.

MICRO EXCEL Saturday, September 1 Central library. Register.

PUBLIC SPEAKING Saturdays, September 1, 15, 22, October 6, 20, 27 public speaking and effective communication at Elmhurst Hospital. 646-748-8290 information.

SEWING CLASSES Saturdays 12-3 at Maria Rose International Doll Museum in St. Albans. 2763454.

SCRABBLE CLUB Saturdays at 10 at Count Basie Jr. HS. 886-5236.

BRIDGE Mondays except holidays 12-4 at Pride of Judea in Douglaston. Lesson & play $10. Partners arranged. 4236200.

DRAWING CLASS Mondays National Art League in Douglaston. 3610628.

ADULT CHESS Mondays and Thursdays Queens Village library at 5:30.

MASTERING WORD Tuesday, September 4 at the LIC library at 10.

INTRO COMPUTERS Tuesday, September 4 at t h e O z o n e Pa r k l i b r a r y.

Register.

KNIT & CROCHET Tuesday, September 4 at the Windsor Park library at 1:30.

SMALL BUSINESS Tuesdays, September 4, 11 at the Central library. Register.

LIC CHESS CLUB Tuesdays LIC library at 4.

KNIT & CROCHET Tuesdays Windsor Park library at 2.

GET YOUR YARNS OUT! Tu e s d a y s a f t e r ev e n i n g Minyan at 8, knitters, crocheters, needlepointers, and others meet at the Forest Hills Jewish Center. 2637000, ext. 200.

BASIC COMPUTER Wednesday, September 5 at the Woodside library at 10:30 and the Windsor Park library at 11:15.

KNIT & CROCHET Wednesday, September 5 at the South Ozone Park library at 1.

INTRO COMPUTERS Wednesday, September 5 Central library at 9:30 and Bay Terrace library at 11.

RESUMES/COVER LTS Wednesday, September 5 at the Central library. Register.

ON LINE JOB Wednesday, September 5

on line job applications Central library. Register.

WATERCOLOR Wednesdays all techniques and subjects at the National Art League.969-1128.

MOCK INTERVIEWS Thursday, September 6 Central library. Register.

BOOT CAMP Thursday, September 6 at the Arverne library at 10:30.

INTRO COMPUTERS Thursday, September 6 at t h e O z o n e Pa r k l i b r a r y.

Register.

MICROSOFT EXCEL Thursday, September 6 Central library. Register.

INTRO COMPUTERS Thursday, September 6 Pomonok librar y. Register.

MODERN ART Thursday, September 6 Kew Gardens Hills library at 1:30.

FEDERAL JOBS Thursday, September 6 at the Central library at 4.

FICTION WRITING Thursdays, September 6, 13 at the Langston Hughes library at 5:30.

INTRO EMAIL

Thursday, September 6 Central library. Register.

QUILTING CLASS Thursdays 11-3 Maria Rose Doll Museum in St. Albans.

276-3454 East Elmhurst library at 12.

BEGIN POWERPOINT Friday, September 7 at the Central library. Register.

INTRO WORD Friday, September 7 at the Flushing library at 10.

INTRO COMPUTERS Friday, September 7 at the Hillcrest library. Register.

METRIX LEARNING Fridays, September 7, 14 at the Central librar y. Register. Free online training through Metrix Learning.

INTER. WORD Saturday, September 8 Central library. Register.

BECOME A CITIZEN Saturdays, September 8, 15 at the Flushing library at 3.

Becoming a US Citizen and Building Your Civic Knowledge.

SOUND EDITING Saturday, September 8 at the Jackson Heights library.

592-9700, ext. 135.

HEALTH WAITANKUNG Sundays at 2. Total-body workout. Flushing Hospital/ Medical Center. Free.

Jimmy 7-10pm 347-2156.

CANCER SUPPORT Mondays, September 3, O c to b e r 1 , N ove m b e r 5 , December 3 Franklin Hospital’s Cancer Support Group 2-4 in the cafeteria.

516-256-6478.

TAI CHI Mondays and Thursdays at 11 at the Cardiac Health Center in Fresh Meadows.

670-1695. $5.

WEST NILE Tu e s d a y , S e p te m b e r 4 W h a t Yo u N e 4 d to K n ow About West Nile Virus at the Peninsula library at 2.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT Tuesdays Western Queens Caregiver Network in Sunnyside. 5:30-6:30. 7846173, ext. 431. Also, 3:304:30 Selfhelp Clearview Sen i o r C e n t e r , 2 0 8 - 1 1 2 6 th Avenue, Bayside. 631-1886.

Va r i o u s s e r v i c e s a t t h e Queens Communit y House, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road.

268-5960, ext. 226.

AUTISM Tuesdays Qualit y Services for the Autism Communit y holds workshops for families and friends of autistic children and adults. 7-AUTISM, ext. 1219.

DAY TOP

Tuesdays support for family and friends of those affected by substance abuse. 1-8002Daytop.

WILLING HEARTS Wednesday, September 5 family caregivers relief at the Flushing library at 6.

OA Wednesdays Overeaters Anonymous at the Howard Beach library at 11.

ZUMBA Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 Cardiac Health Center in Fresh Meadows. 670-1695. $10 class.

COOKING WORKSHOP Thursday, September 6 healthy Puerto Rican Cuisine at the Sunnyside library at 6.

CO-DEPENDENTS ANON. Fridays 10-11:45 at Resurrection Ascension Pastoral C e n t e r , 8 5 - 1 8 6 1 st R o a d , Rego Park. Women only.

HEALTH TALK Saturday, September 8 Understanding Stroke, Diabetes and the New Health Care Regulations at the Bayside library at 2.

BLOOD DRIVE Sunday, September 9 a t 188-15 McLaughlin Avenue, Hollis from 2-8.

ALZHEIMERS Tu e s d ay s , S e p te m b e r 1 1 , 25 Caregiver Support Group in Forest Hills. 5925757, ext. 237.

Queens Today MEETINGS MEN’S PRIDE GROUP Thursdays, September 6, 20 Queens Pride House Men’s group 7-9. 429-5309.

CIVIL AIR PATROL Thursdays at 3 at August Martin HS, 156-10 Baisley Blvd., Jamaica. 525-6925.

LEADD CLUB Thursday evenings and one Saturday afternoon. Recreation Socialization Program for Learning Disabled Adults. 18+, able to travel on public transportation.

Arn310@aol.com information.

KNIT & CROCHET Fridays, September 7, 14 knitting and crocheting club at the Fresh Meadows library at 11:30.

CHESS CLUB Fridays, September 7, 14 at the Auburndale library at 3:30.

WOMEN’S GROUP Fridays Woman’s Group of Jamaica Estates meets at noon. 461-3193.

GOLD COAST ROTARY Fridays 516-466-3636.

CLUTTERERS ANON. Fridays Learn how to gain control of your life by eliminating your clutter. 7127656.

LIBRARY DIRECTORS Saturday, September 8 Friends Board of Directors of Queens Library at Cambria Heights meet at 4.

VFW 4787 Mondays, September 10, 24 Whitestone VFW Community Post meets. 746-0540.

CATHOLIC VETS Monday, September 10 American Mart yrs Catholic War Veterans Post 1772 in Bayside. 468-9351.

PARENTS TODDLER PLAYGROUPS Starting in September at M a s p e th Tow n H a l l . 3 3 5 6049.

OPEN HOUSE Saturday, September 8 Tip’s Place will hold an Open House – grandparent support group, family fitness, youth empowerment. 16110 Jamaica Avenue, suite 508 (Chase Building) noon to 3. 558-5900.

BACK TO SCHOOL Sunday, September 9 International Karate and Fitness Center at the Forest Hills Jewish Center at 2:30.

544-4698.

SAMUEL FIELD Y Diverse services for the needs of children of all ages, stages and abilit y levels. 2256750.

FIFTY SHADES Thursday, September 6 “Fift y Shades of Grey: The Trilogy” discussed at 6 at the Pomonok library.

FLUSHING BOOK Friday, September 7 “American Pastoral.” Friday, Oc tober 5 “The Five People Yo u M e e t i n H e a ve n . ” Flushing library at 1.

ELDER LAW Monday, September 10 Eld e r L aw, P ro te c t i n g Yo u r Assets, Wills, Trusts, Health Care Proxies 1:15-2:00 at St. Johns Vianney Church, 14010 34 th Avenue, Flushing.

SENIORS KEW GARDENS Weekdays computer lab 104 . M o n d ay s , Tu e s d a y s , Wednesdays, Fridays Open games 1-4. Tuesdays Stay Well at 10. Wednesdays belly dancing at noon.

Thursdays 12:30 beginners French, 1:30 Conversation Fre n c h . F r i d ay s Ta i C h i / kung 10-11 and Yoga at 11.

Comedy workshop, creative writing, dancercise and computers available. 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, suite 202.

CORNER CAFÉ Weekdays 10-2 at SNAP of Eastern Queens Senior Center, 80-45 Winchester Blvd., building 4, Queens Village.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE Mondays Lunch, lesson and c o n g e n i a l p l ay. P r i d e o f Judea. 423-6200.

STAY WELL Mondays at the Central library at 10 and Wednesdays at 10:15 at the East Elmhurst librar y. Learn how special exercise and relaxation techniques make a difference in your life.

AARP 3654 Tu e s d a y s , S e p t e m b e r 4 , Oc tober 2, November 6 in Bayside. 423-4237.

BASIC COMPUTERS Tuesday, September 4 at the South Ozone Park library at 10.

STARS Wednesdays, September 5, 12 Senior Theatre Acting Repertory at the Hollis library at 11:15.

BRIDGE Wednesdays Reform Temple of Forest Hills. 2612900.

COMPUTERS/EMAIL Thursdays, September 6, 13 at the Flushing library at 10.

STARS Fridays, September 7, 14 Senior Theater Acting Repertory at the Queens Village library at 11.

TEENS CHESS CLUB Saturdays Flushing library at 2.

KNIT & CROCHET Mondays Douglaston/Little Neck library at 4.

LIC CHESS CLUB Tuesdays LIC library at 4.

BOOK BUDDIES Tuesdays Windsor Park library at 4.

RESUME HELP Wednesdays at 3 at the Arverne librar y.

GAME DAY Wednesdays St. Albans library at 4 and the Howard Beach library at 4.

CHESS Wednesdays at 3:30 Queens Village library.

OPEN MIC Thursday, September 6 at the Flushing library at 6:30.

TEEN THURSDAYS T h u r s d ay s Ba y Te r ra c e l i brary at 3.

CHESS CLUB Thursdays intermediate level at the East Flushing library at 5. Sunnyside library at 5.

CHESS CLUB Fridays Auburndale library at 3:30.

ARTS & CRAFTS Fridays Briarwood library at 4.

GAME DAY Fridays Woodhaven library at 4:30.

ECO-JEWELRY Thursday, September 13 eco-jewelry workshop at the Woodside library. Register.

RAP SESSIONS Thursday, September 20 at the Laurelton library at 5.

OPEN MIC Thursday, September 27 at the East Elmhurst library at 6.

ACQC SUPPORT Teen Peer Suppor t Group for those touched by HIV/ AIDS. Ages 14-16. 896-2500.

ART CLASSES Fridays Alliance of Queens Artists in Forest Hills offers teen workshops. 520-9842.

BOY SCOUTS 138 Thursdays Boy Scout Troop 138 in Fresh Meadows. 4542391.

BUKHARIAN LOUNGE For those 15-18 Central Queens YM-YWHA in Forest Hills. 268-5011, ext. 202.

CATALPA YMCA Saturdays recreation, 69-02 6 4 th S t r e e t , R i d g e w o o d .

821-6271.

COUNSELING Call 592-5757 free counseling at the Forest Hills Communit y House.

DROP IN CENTER Mondays-Thursday from 47 the Queens Rainbow

Community Center in Astoria for LGBTQQ youth up to 22. 204-5955.

EMPLOYMENT SERVICE Sunnyside Communit y Services. 784-6173, ext. 129.

GAY GROUPS Mondays the AIDS Center of Queens Count y has a Gay/Bi/Lesbian Yo u t h Group (ages 16-21) meeting designed to support young people in exploring feelings about sexualit y and ot her

issues. 896-2500.

POMONOK TEENS 591-6060.

SCOUTING Rego Park Jewish Center.

516-526-2492.

SCOUTING Join Scouting in Queens.

212-651-2897.

VAC YOUTH SQUAD T h e G l e n O a k s Vo l u n te e r Ambulance Corps is looking for new members 14-18.

347-1637.

YOUTH QUEENS LIBRARIES Many branches of the Queensborough Library offer toddler and pre-school programs and more. Contact local branches.

STORY BOOK LADY Saturdays 12:30-1:30 reading enrichment program for 6-9 year olds at Maria Rose International Doll Museum in St. Albans. $7.50. 2763454.

SCIENCE LAB Saturdays Central library at 10.

CHESS CLUB Saturdays Flushing library at 2.

SHABBAT SCOUTS Sundays Shomer Shabbat B oy S c o u t Tr o o p 6 1 3 a t Yo u n g I s ra e l o f W i n d s o r Park. 969-1571.

CRAFT KIDS Mondays at the Flushing library at 3.

LEWIS LATIMER Tu e s d a y , S e p te m b e r 4 Children’s Library program on Lewis Latimer at the Central library at 4.

CHESS Wednesdays at 3:30 at the Queens Village library.

TIMELESS TALES Wednesdays at 10 at the Central library.

S TORY T I M E Wednesdays at the Seaside library at 11.

GAME DAY Wednesdays at the Howard Beach library at 4.

CRAFTERNOONS Wednesdays Ridgewood library. Register.

PICTURE BOOK TIME Thursday, September 6 at the Queens Village library at 1:30.

HONEY BEE ALIVE Thursday, September 6 at the Woodside library. Register. Monday, September 10 at the Broadway library.

Register.

ARTS & CRAFTS CLUB Thursdays at the Seaside library. Register.

ARTS & CRAFTS

Thursday, September 6 at the Woodside library. Register.

KIDS ACTIVITIES Fridays at 3:30 at the Briarwood library.

GAME DAY Fridays at 3:30 at the Queens Village library.

ARTS & CRAFTS Fridays Briarwood library at 4.East Flushing Register.

Ozone Park at 4.

GAME DAY Fridays Windsor Park at 4.

CHESS CLUB Fridays Auburndale library at 3:30 and at the Windsor Park library. Register.

CUB SCOUTS 351 Fridays at St. Nicholas of Tolentine. Boys in grades 15. 820-0015.

SCOUTING Join Scouting in Queens.

212-651-2897.

CUB/TROOP SCOUTS Fridays September through June Pack 357 and Troop 357 in Flushing. 591-9514 Cubs, 279-9085 Scouts.

REPTILE EDVENTURE Monday, September 10 at the Ozone Park library at 3.

RAINFOREST BUTTERFLIES Monday, September 10 at the Woodside library at 3.

EXHIBIT DOLL MUSEUM Wednesday through Saturdays 12:30-4:30 the Maria Rose Doll Museum in St. Albans. 276-3454. “”Love Connects Us All” and international doll collection.

HALL OF SCIENCE Through September 2 “Legends of Flight,” “Wild Ocean,” Animation” and “Tornado Alley” at the Hall of Science. 699-0005.

VISIONARIES Through September 12 QCC Art Gallery highlights the works of Visionary Master Artists. Queensborough CC. 631-6396.

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PUBLIC SPEAKING Saturdays, September 1, 15, 22 learn how to communicate effective 10-12 at the Elmhurst Hospital Conference Room A-1-15. 646748-8290.

CENTRAL QNS ACADEMY Mondays, September 3, Oc tober 1 Central Queens Academy Charter School board of trustees meeting 79:30 in Elmhurst. 212-4378351.

CIVIL AIR PATROL Mondays Falcon Senior Squadron at 7 at JFK Airport.

781-2359.

HAM RADIO CLUB Tuesday, September 4 Emergency Communications Service meets in Briarwood.

357-6851.

TALK OF THE TOWN Tuesdays, September 4, 18 learn the art of public speaking 7:15 in St. Albans. 6407092.

GLEE CLUB Tu e s d ay s Ba ys i d e M e n ’ s Glee Club rehearses at 8 at All Saints Episcopal Church, 214-35 4 0 th Avenue, Bayside. 961-6852.

MEN’S CLUB SOCCER Tu e s d a y e ve n i n g s F o r e st Hills Jewish Center 8-9:30.

263-7000.

FRESH MEADOW CAMERA Tu e s d ay s Fre s h M e a d ow s Camera Club. 917-6123463.

ADVANCED WRITERS Tuesdays Advanced Bayside Writers’ Group meets at 6:30 in t he Terrace Diner, 212-97 26 th Avenue, upper level.

BEREAVEMENT Wednesday, September 5 Bereavement Support Group at Holy Family in Fresh Meadows at 7:30.

969-2448.

WRITING GROUP Wednesdays, September 5, 12 Seaside Writing Group at the library at 3.

TOASTMASTERS Wednesdays, September 5, 19 learn the art of public speaking at t he Voices of Rochdale Toastmasters Club in Jamaica. 978-0732.

FLUSHING CAMERA Wednesdays, September 5, 1 9 , O c to b e r 3 , 1 7 , 3 1 Flushing Camera Club at Flushing Hospital. 749-0643.

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS Wednesdays, September 5, 19, O c to b e r 3, 17 Queensview Lodge 433 in Whitestone. 917-754-3093.

BARBERSHOP Wednesdays Jamaica Chapter of the Societ y for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet in Flushing. 468-8416.

TALKS

What’s Up SEPT. 1 SEPT. 5 Walkers For Wellness Club Youth Works Orientation Looking for a fun way to improve your health? 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 with others along routes throughout Southeast Queens. 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. Walkers meet at New Hope Lutheran Church, located at 167-24 118th Ave. T-shirts and pedometers will be provided. Contact Thurkessa Brown at (917) 553-1089 for more information.

SEPT. 2 School Supplies ICNA Relief, a division of The Islamic Circle of North America, a New York based national organization, will give out free school bags and supplies to neighborhoods across the city.

The free school bags filled with notebooks, pens, pencils, sharpeners, erasers, rulers, crayons and more.

This free event will be held at the Masjid Al-Ansar, located at 161-34 Foch Blvd., from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

SEPT. 3 Happy Labor Day!

The Youth Works Program addresses the needs of 105 disconnected young people each year ages 18-24 helping them attain skills in literacy, opportunities for career exploration, workforce readiness training and certification, an internship and either permanent employment or further training or education. We offer a $900 stipend for completion of the program.

Additional information about the program can be secured by calling Vanessa Jarvis, Youth Works Coordinator, at (646) 327-2379. Individuals must bring proof of address, Photo ID, Social Security card and a High School Diploma/GED. This free event will be held at LaGuardia Community College, Room C314, 29-10 Thomson Ave., at 10 a.m.

Resumes and Cover Letters Make your resume and cover letter the best that they can be in this workshop! Participants will learn how to get started, types of resumes, what to include and not include, and tips for making your resume and cover letter stronger.

For further information, please visit the Job Information Center or call (718) 990-0746.

This free event will be held at Queens Public Library's Central Branch, 89-11 Merrick Blvd., at 1 p.m.

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Operation Safe SEPT. 4 State Sen. Malcolm Smith's Walkers For Wellness Club crime prevention initiative OpSee Sept. 1 listing. At 7 p.m.

Small Business Workshop Learn how to develop your idea into a business plan in small business workshops. In this workshop on Tuesday evenings, participants will learn about creating a demand for your product/service, setting goals and objectives, budgeting and timelines, identifying resources and networks and getting ready to open doors. For further information, visit the Job Information Center or call (718) 990-0746.

This free event will be held at Queens Public Library's Central Branch, 89-11 Merrick Blvd., at 7 p.m.

eration Safe Southeast Queens will take place on the first Wednesday of every month. For additional information, contact Tai White at (718) 454-0162.

This free event will be held at District Office of State Sen. Malcolm Smith, 205-20 Jamaica Ave., from 7 to 8 p.m.

SEPT. 6 Walkers For Wellness Club See Sept. 1 listing. At 7 p.m.

Mock Interviews Mock interviews let you make mistakes before they count. In this workshop, you will learn how to prepare for your interview, successfully deal with difficult

questions, and follow up properly after the interview. Space is limited. To schedule an appointment, call (718) 990-5148, (718) 990-5176 or visit the Job Information Center.

This free event will be held at Queens Public Library's Central Branch, 89-11 Merrick Blvd., at 9 a.m.

SEPT. 7 Outreach and Assistance Are you a young woman between 17-24 years of age and need assistance in applying for housing, completing college applications, financial aid or just need assistance and don't know where to turn? The Daughters of Isis Foundation is available for support. For additional information, visit thedaughtersofisisfoundation.org, or contact Simone Williams at (347) 731-1721 or isis.staff@gmail.com.

This free event will be held at Young Queens Loft, 148-14 Liberty Ave., 2nd Floor, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

ONGOING Mobile CPR Program FDNY EMS instructors will come out to your site to conduct the CPR training using your facilities. The Be 911 Compressions Only CPR Program is brought to you free of charge by FDNY and NYC Service. The goal of the program is to train as many people as possible in basic CPR skills. In addition, participants will be briefly educated on the automated external defibrillator (AED) used to try and revive a person suffering from cardiac arrest. Though this program does not certify any participants, the FDNY and NYC Service believe increasing the knowledge of how to save a life is far more beneficial.

The program welcomes all ages, as long as the individual can demonstrate competency in retaining the required skills.

Appointments can be made Monday through Friday during the hours of 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Classes may be approximately 20 minutes depending on the size of the group.

For group registration of 10 or more participants or further information, contact the FDNY's

CPR Training Unit at Telephone Number (718) 281-3888.

Group Sessions Clergy United for Community Empowerment, Inc. Group Sessions are located at 89-31 161st St., 10th Floor, Jamaica, for the community on various topics such as Domestic Violence, Mental Health, Substance Abuse intervention, Decision Making, Condom Use, High Risk Behaviors leading to HIV, and self esteem awareness. All group sessions offer light snacks and beverages. Group sessions are open to the public.

Round-Trip Metro Card reimbursement is available at the end of each completed session. For further information call (718) 297-0720. All services are free.

Please call for next group date.

Infant Mortality Clergy United for Community Empowerment's Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative program provides the following services free of charge: case management services, parent skills building, crib care, breast feeding education, health education, nutritional information/education, referral for HIV testing, confidential one-on-one counseling, workshops, and women support groups. IMRI provides referrals for Food stamps, GED, GYN, Emergency Baby Formula (qualifications required) and more.

Call (718) 297-0720. Located at 89-31 161 St., 10th floor, Jamaica. Services are available Tue.-Thurs. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

HIV Awareness Clergy United for Community Empowerment provides intervention and curriculum-based prevention education sessions on HIV/AIDS, to reduce risk behaviors that lead to HIV transmission. Services are located at 8931 161st St., Jamaica. Call (718) 297-0720 ask about our presentation to adolescents and men/ women of color. Services are available Tue.-Thurs., 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Merrick Flea Market A flea market has opened at 221-02 Merrick Blvd. On sale are a wide range of items, including household items, jew-

elry and clothing.

The market is open every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays.

PAL Volunteers The Police Athletic League (PAL) is looking for volunteers to continue its mission of serving New York City's young people by donating their time and talents to help serve Queens youngsters at PAL's Redfern Cornerstone and Far Rockaway Beacon in Arverne-Far Rockaway, PAL's Edward Byrne Center in South Jamaica and PS 214 in Flushing.

PAL Centers in Queens offer a wide range of opportunities for volunteers of all talents. PAL's Redfern Cornerstone and Far Rockaway Beacon are looking for people to participate in a center clean-up day. Volunteers are needed to tutor and mentor young people during the After School Program's daily homework help sessions. In addition, individuals can also donate their time assisting the many special events held at PAL's Centers throughout the year.

PAL is also seeking professionals to give career advice and talk about their own careers to young people, as well as guest speakers who can share information on a specific hobby of interest to the youngsters.

To become a volunteer with the Police Athletic League or to learn more about volunteer opportunities, please visit palnyc.org. Volunteers will go through an application process that includes an interview, screening and an orientation.

For more information, please contact PAL's Volunteer Coordinator, Alexandria SumpterDelves, at (212) 477-9450, Ext. 390 or volunteer@palnyc.org.

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Democratic County Chair Congressman Joe Crowley rockin' with the crowd outside of NBC's Today Show

The Real Morning Joe The “Today” Show’s summer concert series is always popular with kids on summer break and tourists visiting the Big Apple.

Apparently, the concert series is also a big hit with the Queens Democratic Party Chair U.S. Rep.

Joe Crowley (D-Jackson Heights), who was spotted Aug. 23 jamming out to the song of the summer, “Call Me Maybe.”

Crowley is a Carly Rae Jepson fan? In the words of the singer herself, “this is crazy.”

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Cool J Stays In Shape Don’t mess with James Todd Smith.

Better known by his stage name LL Cool J, the rapper/actor is also known for his buff body. Keeping in shape serves him well both on and off stage.

Last week, one Jonathan Kirby was charged with first degree burglary with a person present for breaking into Cool J’s LA home. Kirby, according to published reports, had a long criminal record and a manslaughter conviction.

And guess who was present at the break-in and proceeded to subdue the criminal, breaking his nose, ribs and jaw in the process?

Kirby remains in the hospital; LL Cool J remains on top.

fact, if a crime happens, she may some day be the first on the scene to determine just how the crime went down.

Before becoming a model, Asheka Gayle was in the NYPD Explorers program as a student in the Bronx. Today, she is mixed on her criminal justice ambition and her modeling goals.

A model for about 4 years now, Asheka met up with WBLS’s Bob Lee and a photographer for dinner. Some photos were snapped, some discussion was had and suddenly Asheka found herself hooked on the idea.

“It’s been going fine,” she said of her career since. “I’ve had a chance to meet a lot of photographers, work on different projects, Web sites, work with different make-up artists – including with Sephora.”

For now the modeling is parttime, as Asheka is also focusing on her fallback career – forensic science.

She sees a future in working with the FBI, Secret Service or even the State Troopers, and she’s getting her start studying at Queensborough Community College.

In her down time, Asheka likes to get out of the City and go hiking – another love she picked up from the Explorers.

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Asheka Gayle Home: Rosedale Age: 23 Height: 5’ 9" Weight: 125 lbs Stats: 34-26-32

“I have a group I go with,” she said. “I became an advisor with the program, so I go hiking, do runs, and spend a lot of time with my family.”

Overall, she’s got an upbeat personality to match her brilliant smile. “I’m really outgoing, and I love to smile,” she said. “I like to try things, and to help people out.”

Confidentially, New York . . .

Things were buzzing in Corona last week – but not as usual. The NYPD confiscated 3 million bees from a home on 111th Street – collecting the swarm from the dozens of hives the unnamed man kept in his backyard. The beekeeper was foiled when a real estate agent saw the millions of bees when the man tried to sell his house.

Garden All Wet You’ve heard of Watergate. Now, you’ll hear of water garden.

One man constructed a floating garden off Long Island City, in the East River. Karim Ahmed, a 22-year-old architecture student at The Cooper Union, will plant sunflowers, kale and corn in floating lumber containers, which are now being built into a 20-by-20-foot garden anchored to keep the structure stable.

Why a water garden? Why not?

The next time you eat some Queens corn, it may just have that wonderful, salty stench of a New York City river.

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Email submissions to MSchenkler@gmail.com.

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