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Volume 13 Issue No. 38 Sept. 21-27, 2012

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CITIZENS AT LAST! King Manor Museum hosted a naturalization ceremony, welcoming 75 new citizens to the United States.

By Joe Marvilli ‌ Page 3.

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News Briefs Gym Bounces Back After Flood Nearly two weeks after a devastating flood, Meadows Spa Fitness for Women is bouncing back with outdoor Zumba classes and fast-moving repairs.

On the morning of Sept. 8, Laura Garbatow, the owner of Meadows Spa, discovered her gym had been flooded by hundreds of thousands of gallons of water. The damage came from a burst halfcentury-old cold water pipe located underneath the Fresh Meadows Shopping Center, between a Hooters and AMC Loews Fresh Meadows 7. Since the business is located underground, it bore the brunt of the destruction.

The gym had just completed a largescale renovation at the beginning of 2012, all of which was ruined by the water. Yet by the week of Sept. 16, the fitness center was on the mend. Around half of the floor space and equipment is available for use again. The treadmill room is partially open, but the Zumba/aerobics area remains closed and under repair.

Garbatow hopes both sections will be open by end of the week.

Encouraged by her patrons to circumvent this setback, Garbatow decided to move her classes outside. They are now taking place during their regularly-scheduled time in front of the AMC, next to the outdoor deck of Hooters. According to manager Miriam Kleiman, Hooters has been very helpful by lowering their music during the Zumba programs, allowing the group to exercise with their own music.

So far, the experiment has proved to be a success. Around 50 people showed up to the latest class and the weather has been agreeable for the most part, although rain has been heavy the week of Sept. 16.

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FH Chamber Plans Street Festival As the leaves begin to drop from trees and an autumnal chill enters the air, a whole lot of fun and excitement is coming to Forest Hills.

The Forest Hills Chamber of Commerce is bringing back its fall street festival on Sept. 30. Kicking off at noon be-

tween 69th and 72nd Road on Austin Street, the festival is always a hugely attended event. 200 vendors from the Forest Hills business community will participate. It will conclude at 6 p.m.

Arts and crafts, jewelry, international goods and all sorts of entertainment will be available for all people who want to come.

“We’ll have everything, from soup to nuts,” said Leslie Brown, executive director of the Forest Hills Chamber of Commerce.

The fall festival is not as big as the June festival, Brown said, because the June festival has more live entertainment, like dancing, R&B performances, Caribbean music performances and various local talent lend the June festival more of a party atmosphere.

For more information, visit w w w. fo r e s t h i l l s c h a m b e r. o r g / e n / board_of_directors.

Goldfeder Seeks Hamilton Stop Sign A four-way stop may be the solution for traffic issues in Hamilton Beach.

In an effort to create safer roadways upon entering and leaving Hamilton Beach, Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (DFar Rockaway) has reached out to the Dept. of Transportation asking for an immediate survey and review of roadways at 102nd Street and Russell Street in Hamilton Beach.

“During my mobile office in Hamilton Beach, I witnessed nearly a dozen close accidents between pedestrians and vehicles due to the narrow roadways and lack of traffic control devices,” Goldfeder said.

Goldfeder recently sent a letter to the agency requesting that the DOT do a thorough investigation of the main arteries of Hamilton Beach, but asked that they explore the possibility of installing a four-way stop at the intersection of Russell and 102nd Street. In his letter, Goldfeder noted that due to the narrow roadways, in order for buses to make a left-hand turn upon entering Hamilton Beach, they must venture into the oncoming traffic lane.

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Ceremony Welcomes New U.S. Citizens

BY JOE MARVILLI

PRESS Photo by Ira Cohen

King Manor Museum held a naturalization ceremony on Sept.

17, the 225th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution.

Occurring on what is known as Citizenship Day, the ceremony meant the beginning of a new life for the 75 citizens naturalized, and for their families who came out to celebrate with them.

The weather was sunny and warm, but the crowd was comfortable, shaded under a tent in King Manor’s backyard. The museum is the one-time home of Rufus King, one of the Founding Fathers and one of the five framers of the Constitution.

Following the presentation of colors by members of the 69th Infantry Regiment of the New York Army National Guard, Congressman Greg Meeks (D-Jamaica) took to the podium to welcome the new citizens.

“People from all over the world coming to one land, becoming citizens, and working together as one to make it better for all,” he said. “That’s what this is all about.” Meeks was largely

message from Presiresponsible for getting dent Barack Obama, the citizenship cerwho said, “Always reemony at King Manor member that in back in 2003.

America, no dream is The candidates impossible.” were then presented to The recording was the Hon. Margo K. followed by a visual Brodie, judge of the segment of America’s U.S. District Court for history and diversity, the Eastern District of played to the tune of New York, who led “God Bless the USA” them in taking the

by Lee Greenwood.

Pledge of Allegiance.

After the Pledge of Coming from 19 difAllegiance, Queens ferent nations, the canBorough President didates stood when Councilman Leroy Comrie signs a replica of the U.S. the name of their coun- Constitution as part of the Citizenship Day ceremonies at Helen Marshall talked about her experience tries were called to the King Manor Museum on Monday. as the daughter of two much applause. The inimmigrants. ductees came from “I lost both of them early in Bangladesh, Jamaica, Guyana, a passionate speech in Congress, Trinidad and Tobago, the Philip- condemning slavery and uphold- life, but I made it because I was in pines, the Dominican Republic, ing the Constitution’s vision of America and America took care of me,” Marshall said.

Pakistan, Haiti, Nigeria, El Salva- equality.

“In order for this country to Connecting King’s fight to dor, China, Ecuador, Ghana, Guatemala, Morocco, Nepal, Ro- today, Fox said “What an ex- continue to understand its dimania, Sierra Leone and Sri ample Senator Rufus King sets versity, you need to be involved for us in our generation, win, lose, directly,” said Councilman Lanka.

King Manor Museum caretaker or draw. Do for future genera- Leroy Comrie (D-St. Albans).

Roy Fox went up to talk about tions what has been done for us “You need to be part of every the history of Rufus King’s role in by those who have gone before.” opportunity to make change in One of the more notable t h i s c o m m u n i t y , t o m a k e the fight for equality. During his time as a U.S. Senator, King made speeches was a prerecorded change in this borough, to

make change in this country.”

Councilman James Gennaro (D-Fresh Meadows) lauded the opportunities America will provide for the new citizens.

“This is a great mystic portal that you just walked through today that will continue to reap benefits for you and for your progeny,” he said.

Once the ceremony ended, many of the newly inducted citizens chose to go into King Manor to sign a replica of the U.S. Constitution. There were smiles, tears of joy, and the waving of small American flags from proud families.

Medgar Thom, originally from Guyana, came to America over ten years ago and was happy to finally be naturalized.

“I’m excited to be a citizen,” he said. “I’ve waited a long time for this.” When asked what he plans to do now that he’s taken the Oath of Allegiance, his answer was very civic-minded.

“My first priority: I want to vote,” Thom said.

Reach Reporter Joe Marvilli at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 125, or at jmarvilli@queenstribune.com.

Sanders Defeats Huntley, Looks To November

BY ROSS BARKAN

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ing Inside City Hall that he the former Congressman, enwas looking at “several candorsed Sanders, as did several didates.” unions.

Nevertheless, Richards Portraying himself as an began to outline a potential underdog, Sanders became City Council agenda outside one of the rare candidates to of Krystal Hall. defeat an incumbent in a pri“We have to build up on mary. An energetic Sanders all of our libraries in the discampaign combined with an trict,” Richards said. “Springavalanche of bad press for field Gardens has no library.

Huntley ensured that her reI have them already looking election would be difficult.

Sanders’ wide margin of a Councilman James Sanders addresses sup- at a site. We have to make victory did not shock most porters after he was declared victorious in his sure we’re not only provided political observers. primary against State Sen. Shirley Huntley. education but places for our young people to go.”

Sanders also endorsed his “Another thing we’ll have to chief of staff, Donovan Richards, these things, someone I can lean to succeed him in the City Coun- on, someone I can support and will tackle is this flooding issue in Rosedale—we can’t be swimming cil. support me.”

“I’ve been told an opening for “Perhaps we need to take a every time it rains,” Richards concity councilman has just occurred,” poll,” Sanders added as the tinued. “He’s [Sanders] going to the state so he won’t have any Sanders said, looking toward crowd erupted.

A smiling Richards accepted member items, but I will.”

Richards as the crowd began to Reach Reporter Ross Barkan at laugh. “I will make my choice on the endorsement, though later in this matter no later than now. I will the week Sanders was coy about (718) 357-7400, Ext. 127 or find a worthy person who can do who would be his successor, tell- rbarkan@queenstribune.com.

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Councilman James Sanders (D-Laurelton) defeated incumbent State Sen. Shirley Huntley (D-Jamaica) on Sept. 13, garnering 57 percent of the vote against the recently-indicted legislator.

With tears in his eyes, Sanders told a packed hall of supporters that his victory was the culmination of an “impossible dream.”

“The smart money bet against us,” Sanders said. “…they said, ‘Sanders, you can’t bring together a winning coalition. You can’t unite Orthodox Jews and Sikhs and Blacks and Latinos and whites and South Asians and Muslims and Hindus and Christians … you can’t do it because you don’t have the money.’ But we’re here with the best people money could buy.”

Sanders also defeated activist Gian Jones and will run unop-

posed by a Republican opponent in November. The new 10th Senate District includes Sanders’ council district in Far Rockaway and Rosedale, as well as the predominately South Asian Richmond Hill, where Sanders campaigned vigorously. His victory party was held at Richmond Hill’s Krystal Hall, symbolic of the efforts Sanders had made to pull votes from that community.

“His campaign was very inclusive,” said Vishu Mahadeo, executive director of the Richmond Hill Economic Development Council and a Sanders supporter.

“This is a victory for all of us.”

Huntley’s campaign did not return calls seeking comment. Besides her indictment, Huntley was limited by a leg injury that made campaigning more of a challenge.

She outraised Sanders, but did not have a significant financial advantage in the race. Rev. Floyd Flake,

New Report Highlights ED Use In Queens

BY MEGAN MONTALVO On Sept. 10, the United Hospital Fund released a new report that gave an in-depth look at the patterns of emergency department utilization in New York City hospitals.

The report, entitled “Time and Again: Frequent Users of Emergency Department Services in New York City,” is one of the first to study patterns of New York City emergency department use at an individual level.

Designed to aid in the reshaping of health care services, “Time and Again” examines the characteristics between frequent users

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– Dr. David Gould

age use compared to the Citywide average, the report found that when it came to children aged 0 to 4 years old, western Queens had the highest neighborhood rate. Almost one-quarter of all ED visits (23 percent) made in western Queens were made by children who were under 5-years-old.

These results led report authors Dr. Maria Raven and Dr. David Gould to suggest that interventions specific to the pediatric population and their caregivers, including a need for further study on the current pediatric ambulatory capacity.

“A complex interplay of factors shapes distinct patterns of use for neighborhoods, as well as for individuals,” Gould said.

“It’s easy to think that adding a new primary care provider here or there will address a range of problems, but we must also pay careful attention to a range of other considerations, including individuals’ health status, socioeconomic circumstances, and

care-seeking behaviors. All those factors must be addressed.”

In compiling the analysis of ED use, the report authors underscored the need for system reform. The data led the team to suggest that a creation of wellstructured primary care services in addition to adding support mechanisms, such as a 24-hour

call-in service, to help people to change long-held perception that the ED is the easier place to get a full range of services.

To view the “Time and Again” report in full, visit www. uhfnyc.org.

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

Organizational Efforts: On Sept. 12, James Vaccaro, the director of security and quality control of the Jamaica Alliance Security Team, gave an overview of organizational efforts to make Downtown Jamaica safer and shopper-friendly, at the bi-monthly meeting of the Downtown Committee of the Greater Jamaica Development Corp.

Photo by Walter Karling

“A complex interplay of factors shapes distinct patterns of use for neighborhoods, as well as for individuals.”

— those who made three or more emergency department visits in a year — and super-users, who made five or more visits each year from 2006 to 2008.

It also focused on the considerable variation in emergency department use by neighborhood.

At an overall Citywide level, the report showed 22 percent of the population made at least one “treat and release” visit in 2008.

However, when broken down by neighborhood, ED utilization varied considerably, ranging from a low of 8 percent in the Upper East Side to a high of 41 percent in East Harlem.

According to the report, the level of ED use was strongly associated with neighborhood poverty, the proportion of uninsured residents, Blacks and Hispanics and residents’ reports of poor/ fair health status, no regular doctor, and difficulty getting medical care when needed.

While neighborhoods in Queens had mostly below-aver-

Residents Protest Against Park Plans

BY MEGAN MONTALVO

Press Photo by Megan Montalvo

With several development proposals pending, Flushing Meadows Corona Park could soon undergo a drastic face lift – and many local residents are not happy about it.

On Sept. 17, local elected officials, including State Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bayside), Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras (DElmhurst), Councilman Daniel Dromm (D-Jackson Heights), and Councilman Leroy Comrie (D-St. Albans) joined hundreds of residents for a town hall meeting held at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Corona.

Officiated by Monsignor Thomas Healy, pastor of the 10,000 member church, the meeting hosted numerous public testimonies against the string of the proposed plans as well as discussions and suggestions for alternative improvements.

“We are the closest community to Willets Point. That’s why we are here tonight,” Healy said.

meeting, the stadium would “Families in Corona need call for the filling of the pool living wage jobs, not masand incorporation of a consive stadiums or shopping cert venue on park grounds. malls that will create pov“A privately funded socerty-wage jobs and only cer stadium to replace a big serve the interests of hole in the ground filled with wealthy developers.” dirty water is a good deal for In addition to protestsoccer fans and the parking against the Willets goers who would get to enPoint development Mayor joy the many upgrades to Mike Bloomberg anthe park,” Peralta said. “And nounced in June, which would include the construc- Local families hold signs of protest against we can certainly use the contion of a 1.4 million square pending development proposals for Flushing struction, game-day and permanent jobs that the stafoot shopping mall on pub- Meadows Corona Park. dium would create.” lic parkland, residents in atWhile Peralta’s office vouched tendance also voiced concerns rages and relocation of seven over proposals made by the tournament courts among other for the plenty of folks who supUnited States Tennis Associa- minor infrastructure and utility port the construction of the stadium and the upgrades to the tion and Major League Soccer, improvements.

Meanwhile, MLS, which has park that would go with it, who are currently lobbying for yet to strike a final deal with the Ferreras said that the poor timpark alienation rights.

The USTA’s proposal is ex- City, is seeking support from the ing of the MLS may be the cause pected to face a public review City Council to build a $300 mil- of some of the existing commuthis fall and if approved, would lion stadium on the site of what nity opposition.

“It almost feels like everything call for a $500 million expansion is now the Pool of Industry at the is being rushed,” Ferreras said. of the Billie Jean King National park.

In a comprehensive video preSupported by State Sen. Jose Tennis Center. Plans would include the construction of two Peralta (D-East Elmhurst), who sentation given at the meeting, new stadiums, two parking ga- did not attend the town hall Donovan Finn, a Queens resident

and visiting assistant professor of policy planning and design at Stony Brook University, stated that if each of the proposals are approved, Flushing Meadows’ public park space would be reduced from 1,255 acres to a mere couple hundred acres.

“In my professional opinion, I think all of these plans are deeply flawed,” Finn said. “The biggest problem is that all of these developers are acting as if the other plans do not exist.”

As he concluded his presentation, Finn echoed much of the crowd’s sentiments by urging City officials to take the public’s concerns into careful consideration before moving forward with plans to alter the park.

“If this stuff gets built, it will never be park land again,” Finn said. “It’s an enormous opportunity to change the course of history.”

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

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Health First Fans of soccer and tennis in Queens have a lot to be excited about with the stadium proposals at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, but there are clearly many others who see problems with the proposals.

The hundreds of people who came out Monday night to protest the proposals – an expansion of the USTA’s Billie Jean King National Tennis Center and a new Major League Soccer stadium – were upset at the potential loss of parkland that the stadiums would cause.

Parkland is at a premium in Queens, as it is throughout the City, and the potential loss of park space is an understandable cause for concern for many families who use the park.

These stadiums could be a great boon to the borough, creating jobs and a new tax base, but these developments should not come at the cost of well-used park space. Given Mayor Bloomberg’s penchant for keeping City residents healthy, we would think he would want more park space, more areas where kids and adults can run, play and exercise, not less.

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JFK Concerns To The Editor: Serious concerns exist because of increased landings on two runways at JFK, 22L and 22R, the percentage of these arrivals having risen from 14 per-

cent to 33 percent of all JFK arrivals over the past few years.

One of the FAA’s standard excuses for using JFK runway 22L for arrivals is southern winds over 4 knots per hour. This is understandable since tailwinds

Letters and crosswinds create very, very serious safety issues. However, several concerned citizens have been monitoring JFK wind conditions and runway selection for the months of July and August.

It is very apparent that the FAA is ignoring wind conditions and jeopardizing safety by using 22L for arrivals when the wind conditions would mandate using a different runway! In addition, another citizen has been monitoring audio transmissions between pilots and the JFK tower and, shockingly, pilots are routinely complaining about being forced to use 22L even though the prevailing wind conditions would mandate using a different runway!

It is very apparent that the JFK tower is putting so called “operational efficiency” otherwise known as “cramming as many planes as possible per hour into JFK” ahead of SAFETY and this is unacceptable and should be unacceptable to our elected officials.

We desperately need the help

of our elected officials Even though there’s not much time left between now and November, immediate action on the part of these officials can make the difference.

Ray Gaudio, East Williston

At It Again To The Editor: Occupy Wall Streeters are at it again, bashing those who make money the hard way and that is they earn it and are not given government handouts. Now there are those who would like to see this wealth spread out more fairly, but at the same time do not produce this wealth. Well that sounds like Socialism to me. My question is where is the incentive to create and work hard and see ones endeavors reach fruition? Capitalism is based on one’s ability to create jobs and to build a company that in turn benefits those who are willing to work hard. Now that’s the American way.

Frederick R. Bedell Jr., Glen Oaks Village

A Low Blow Against ‘The 47 Percent’ A Personal Perspective

BY MARCIA MOXAM COMRIE Ignorance when you simply don’t need to know may be bliss; but ignorance by choice is another matter altogether. Mitt Romney just proved this week that he is the latter.

A leaked video clip of the Republican candidate for president has angered, let’s just say, about 47 percent of the American people. The bumbling candidate is seen addressing an intimate group of wealthy supporters. Feeling comfortable with this group of people, Mr. Romney let loose with how he really feels about nearly half the voting population of the country he hopes to run.

He pontificated about how he’s not interested in courting votes from about 47 percent of voters because they’ll never vote for him because they are dependent on government handouts and embrace victimhood. He’s interested in the folks who, like he and his family, don’t need

government assistance for their survival. That’s a low blow.

I think most of us within the readership of the PRESS fall into the first category (myself included). Not because we’re reliant on government handouts. No, we are not. Most of us are hardworking people.

But we are all basically as the saying goes, “three pay checks away from being homeless.” If you happen to have a working spouse you may last longer, but if there’s only one income and you don’t pick up another job quickly you’re vulnerable. And for those in our community who don’t have jobs because they have been laid off; or too ill or too elderly to work, this applies to them as well. I am insulted. Shame on you, Mitt Romney!

This opinion must be why he chose Paul Ryan as his running mate. Their goal is to restructure Medicare and Lord knows what else, to a voucher program. Who wants to bet on how long people would receive these vouchers

before they get cut off? Shame on you too, Paul Ryan!

Romney’s wife, Anne, tried to paint him as a sensitive, generous, caring man who privately helps others. Well Sam Donaldson, when he was White House correspondent , said of President Ronald Reagan, “He’s a generous man who would give you the shirt off his back then go inside and sign off on reducing your mother’s Social Security check.”

Private generosity and public policy need to meet. A president’s out-of-pocket generosity to individuals is nice, but if his public policies undermine the greater good then his private acts of kindness are null and void as far as I’m concerned. If your policy hurts the country then it’s also hurting the guy whose kid you helped to pay for college. I’m not impressed, Mrs. Romney.

Just because some people need more help than others do, doesn’t make them any less valuable as a voting bloc nor any less

viable as human beings. A president, as Barack Obama has said, has to be “president of all the people.” You can’t pick and choose who you want to represent. With his skewered outlook, Romney should be president of Bain Capital not president of the United States.

Government is supposed to be for and of the people. Gov. Andrew Cuomo not long ago snapped, “I am the government!” To that point, Mitt Romney will be “the government.” Is this how he plans to treat us?

Does he intend to turn away the hungry and the lame – and they include our veterans. He did not even think enough of them to give acknowledgement in his Convention speech. The most important speech of his campaign and he failed to mention those who risk life and limbs for country.

Unless he plans to change his tune within the next 46 days he can kiss his presidential ambition goodbye, to which we may end up saying, “Good riddance.”

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They know U.S. News & World Report just ranked us among the nation’s top 50 hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery. They know we’re at the forefront of research into neurological diseases and disorders, receiving more than $2.5 million in grants from the Department of Defense for innovative approaches to brain trauma surgery. And they know every patient they send our way will be treated by our exceptionally experienced and capable team of physicians. They know. And now you do too.

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Road to November

Meng-Halloran Highlights Queens Congressional Contests

BY ROSS BARKAN

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Aggressive Campaigns In June, Meng prevailed over her three primary opponents, including elected officials Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (DMiddle Village) and Assemblyman Rory Lancman (D-Hillcrest), by a wide margin. She is heavily favored in an overwhelmingly Democratic district and will also benefit from 2012 being a presidential election year; many political observers predict Democrats turning out to vote for Obama will also flick the lever for Meng. Green Party candidate Evergreen Chou is also on the ballot.

The Meng camp is not taking Halloran lightly. Since her victory in June, Halloran has run a highly aggressive campaign that blasted Meng for not supporting Israel fervently enough and allegedly focusing on the Chinese community at the expense of other ethnic groups. Halloran himself drew fire for calling Meng a “Chinese national” in an interview with an Israeli newspaper, though Halloran later claimed he was misquoted. He

Tribune photos by Ira Cohen

While most eyes are trained on the presidential battle between incumbent Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, Queens is not without its own electoral clashes.

On a Congressional level, several races are set for the Nov. 6 election, including a rare incumbentfree election.

That match-up, between Assemblywoman Grace Meng (DFlushing) and Councilman Dan Halloran (R-Whitestone), is the most competitive Congressional race this fall. Competing for the new 6th District, a Queens-only district spanning neighborhoods like Middle Village, Elmhurst, Forest Hills, Flushing and Bayside, Halloran and Meng are in this race because the incumbent, U.S. Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-Bayside), opted not to seek another term.

Assemblywoman Grace Meng and Councilman Dan Halloran have been meeting voters and working to get their message out as the November election gets closer.

also made the inaccurate assertion that Meng holds dual citizenship in the U.S. and China.

“The tactics that Halloran is using are very indicative of the exact problems and gridlock we see in Congress,” Meng said. “I didn’t want to see race or religion brought into this campaign.”

Money is the larger issue for Halloran’s campaign: as of June 30, he has raised about $19,000, a small fraction of Meng’s more than a million dollars. Halloran’s hope, according to political operatives, is that more conservative voters from the district’s western portion turn out in large enough numbers to offset Meng’s Democratic base and that Jewish voters are convinced that Meng is not supportive enough of Israel’s security.

Early this month, Halloran met

with the Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi of Israel, Yonah Metzger, to discuss Israel’s security and Iran’s potential development of nuclear weapons. The discussion was held in the presence of Jewish media and represented Halloran’s ongoing efforts to court them.

“There has been no attention paid to the issues in Flushing; she’s talked about the English signage issue. Has anything happened? Has she done anything in Albany to make that possible?”

Halloran said, referring to proposals to mandate the amount of English signage in front of businesses in New York City. “Let’s look at her attendance record: I had a brain tumor, I missed 5 percent of Council meetings. She missed 77 percent.”

The 6th District is quite diverse. 38 percent is Asian, 18

percent is Hispanic and 4 percent is Black. The remaining portion is white and the Jewish community, though not counted in Census figures, makes up more than 20 percent of the population, according to various estimates. When registered voters are taken into account, whites are a little over half the district and Asians are 28 percent. The Hispanic total of 16 percent is slightly lower and the black population of registered voters is very similar.

Israel in Queens The Meng and Halloran campaigns can make it seem like Israel is literally located in Queens, though that is true, at least in the case of U.S. Rep. Steve Israel (DHauppauge), poised to represent the neighborhoods of Douglaston, Little Neck and Whitestone. Though Israel’s district used to only include Long Island, it was drawn into Queens and renumbered the 3rd, after once being known as the 2nd.

Israel has a Republican challenger in Stephen Labate, an Iraq War veteran and Ozone Park native.

More so than even Meng, Israel is the heavy favorite. In addition to being an incumbent, Israel is also chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.

In Southeast Queens, U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-Jamaica) is expected to win another term, but his opponent is not an unknown. Former Democratic Councilman Allan Jennings, now running on the Republican line after competing on the Republican and Democrat lines in the primary, is seeking to unseat Meeks, who has been in office since 1998. The new 5th District, beyond Southeast Queens, also encompasses the entirety of the Rockaway peninsula and parts of Nassau County.

The fiery Jennings was a controversial figure in the City Council, where he served from 2001 until 2005. He was censured by

the City Council after two female staffers accused him of sexual harassment.

A political watchdog group, the Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics, named Meeks one of the nation’s most “corrupt” elected officials. The House Ethics Committee is currently investigating him.

Likely Victory U.S. Rep, Joe Crowley (DJackson Heights), chair of the Queens Democratic Party, faces Republican opposition in William Gibbons Jr. and a Green Party candidate, Anthony Gronowicz. Crowley’s 14th Congressional District spans western Queens and portions of the Bronx and it is highly unlikely Crowley will lose his seat. In 2010, Crowley trounced a Republican challenger.

“Crowley was chosen by his predecessor, in essence anointed,” said Gronowicz, a political historian. “Incumbency is a powerful incentive to a lot of voters. If he hasn’t been indicted, he must be okay, the thinking goes.”

U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-Astoria) is likely to win reelection against Republican Christopher Wight, who took a leave of absence from his job as an investment banker at J.P. Morgan to run for Congress. U.S. Rep. Nydia Velazquez (DRidgewood) is running unopposed for another term, representing Brooklyn and portions of western Queens, while Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries (DBrooklyn) is poised to win the 8th District, which includes eastern Brooklyn and portions of Howard Beach and Ozone Park.

Jeffries’ Republican opponent is Allan Bellone. His Green Party opponent is Colin Beavan. In a well-publicized Democratic primary, Jeffries routed Councilman Charles Barron (D-Brooklyn).

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

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105th Precinct Robbery

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All calls are strictly confidential.

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the following suspect wanted in connection with a robbery.

On Sept. 5 at 11:30 a.m., the suspect entered a Capital One Sexual Assault bank, located at 145-15 243rd The NYPD is seeking the St., and passed a note to the public’s assistance in identifying teller demanding money. The and locating the following susteller complied and the suspect pect wanted in connection to an fled the location with an unknown assault and attempted criminal amount of cash. sex act.

The suspect is On Aug. 25 at described as being a approximately Black male, 5-foot3:30 a.m., a male 9 with black hair and Hispanic suspect brown eyes. approached a vicAnyone with intim on a bicycle formation is asked and proceeded to to call Crime Stoprepeatedly strike pers at (800) 577the victim in the TIPS (8477). The face. The suspect public can also sub- This suspect is wanted then told the vicmit their tips by log- in connection to a sexual tim to perform a ging onto Crime assault. criminal sex act on Stoppers’ website at him and he would

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stop striking her. The victim was then able to flee the scene. The suspect fled in an unknown direction. The victim was treated at Elmhurst Hospital for a broken nose.

The suspect is described as approximately 20-25 years old, between 5-foot-5 and 5-foot-9, weighing 155-170 lbs., with black hair, brown eyes and a thin build.

He was last seen on a black BMXtype bicycle.

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.

109th Precinct Grand Larceny The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the

following individual wanted in connection with a grand larceny.

On Sept. 11 at 3:26 p.m. inside the Walgreens Pharmacy at 44-15 Kissena Blvd., the suspect removed 16 boxes of diabetic test strips. No injuries were reported at this incident.

The suspect is described as a Black male, 5-foot-11 and 180 lbs. He was last seen wearing a red T-shirt, black pants and glasses.

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 nypdcrime stoppers.com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577.

All calls are strictly confidential.

112th Precinct Assault The NYPD is seeking the

public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect wanted in connection to an assault.

On Sept. 9 at approximately 5:45 p.m., the suspect followed the victim inside of a deli, located at 99-08 63rd Road, and stabbed the victim multiple times in the buttocks. The suspect then immediately exited the location and fled on foot. The victim is in stable condition.

The suspect is described as a Black male, approximately 3040 years old, 6-foot-2, 220 lbs., and was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, grey sweat pants, black hat and black sneakers.

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 nypdcrime stoppers.com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577.

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Welcome Queens Borough President Helen Marshall welcomes new City Parks Commissioner Veronica White to Borough Hall. The two discussed issues related to the borough’s parks and projects. Prior to becoming Parks Commissioner, White was the founding Executive Director of the Center for Economic Opportunity, established by Mayor Bloomberg to implement ways to reduce poverty.

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Discussing the forthcoming 11th Annual Harvest Festival, gathered around a handsome collage of photos taken at last year’s event are featured Downtown Committee guest speakers: Joseph Newton, the Employment Coordinator of Venture House; Annette Lopez, Venture House member; Downtown Committe Chairman William Martin; Hillcrest High School Senior and President of the Student Government Jonathan Rodriguez; and Melissa Evans, the associate director of administrative services for the Jamaica Service Program for Older Adults. The 11th Annual exciting Harvest Festival is scheduled for Oct. 13 from 11a.m. to 4 p.m. on 169th Street between Jamaica and 90th Avenue.

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Despite Loss, Adorno Upbeat About Future Though he was trounced by an incumbent assemblyman, Etienne David Adorno is upbeat about his first election and his prospects for the future.

The 27-year-old Community Board 9 member, who was on leave from being an aide to Councilman Robert Jackson (D-Manhattan), lost to Assemblyman Mike Miller (D-Woodhaven) by 42 points. Though Miller took home 71 percent of the vote in a low turnout primary, Adorno was encouraged by his campaign showing and is not ruling out

“We took a chance...The whole point was to get a new group involved in politics.”

-Etienne Adorno

another bid in 2014.

“I think the campaign went great,” Adorno said. “To have mounted a campaign against a three-year incumbent with no money, no active political endorsements and go against the Queens County Democratic Party, that’s winning in my book.”

Adorno gathered 3,000 signatures and has a similar number of followers on Twitter, but garnered only 580 votes on Election Day. The new 38th District, encompassing Woodhaven, Glendale, Ridgewood and Ozone Park, is approximately half Hispanic. Adorno hoped, being a Spanish speaker, that he could tap into that demographic to win.

As the election drew near, the Queens Democratic Party and various unions worked to secure Miller’s victory. More conservative than some of his Democratic

Etienne David Adorno colleagues and likely to be less reflective of the district’s changing demographics, Miller was considered one of the more vulnerable incumbents in Queens, but his strong showing last week indicates that he has little to worry about for now.

Adorno said the race was more than just about winning an Assembly seat. In addition to

raising his own profile, he wanted to bring issues like a rising crime rate to the attention of more people. He pointed to Miller recently sponsoring a selfdefense class as evidence that his efforts paid off.

“I want to send a message to the Party that ‘hey, you gotta do your job,’” he said. “Mike Miller reached out to Latino elected officials and different parts of the community he never bothered to before…People will know who he is for the next two years.

He will be held accountable and no longer be able to keep a low profile and skate by.”

Adorno is looking to open up a Democratic club in the community to engage immigrants who are not as in tune with the democratic process. The Assembly is not the only place Adorno is setting his sights. He wants to see how City Council lines are ultimately drawn, and perhaps

launch a bid there as well. “ U n fortunately, we had a lot of people who never voted in their life and never cared about politics. We took a chance. I’m not saying it was wrong taking a chance. The whole idea was to get a new group involved in politics.”

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

-Ross Barkan

won $16,000 on the Super 8’s scratch-off game. Zambrana’s winning ticket was purchased at the R&K Convenience, 179-37a Hillside Ave., Jamaica.

Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center; Ian S. Ramage, Pace University School of Law; Nicole J.A. Reid, Georgetown University School of Law; John J. Ruane, St. John’s University School of Law; Talia Seidel, New York Law School.

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People Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Curtis Grimes graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eightweek program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Grimes is the son of Laura Grimes of Fresh Meadows.

Air Force Airman Nicholas M. Sinisko 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.

Sinisko is the son of George Sinisko of Flushing and is a 2011 graduate of Francis Lewis High School in Fresh Meadows.

Local students have been

admitted to SUNY Oneonta for the fall 2012 semester. They include: Fresh Meadows: Michael Delligatti.

Little Neck: Dylan Field, Ryan Siegelstein.

Queens Village: Bridget McRae. The New York Lottery announced the names of area Lottery players who claimed a winning ticket from one of the Lottery’s live drawings and received a cash prize valued at $10,000 or more.

Tracy Stettnisch of Maspeth won $10,000 on the Powerball drawing Sept. 1. Stettnisch’s winning ticket was purchased at the Evengreen Deli, 66-09 Fresh Pond, Ridgewood.

John Oberbeck of Middle Village won $42,268 on the Take Five drawing Aug. 31. Oberbeck’s winning ticket was purchased at Mobil, 69-08 Eliot Ave., Middle Village.

Roget Geoffroy of Hollis won $10,000 on the Powerball draw-

ing Sept. 1. Geoffroy’s winning ticket was purchased at Queensbury Discount Wines, 205-20 Jamaica Ave., Hollis.

Ronald Rainey of Far Rockaway won $10,000 on the Mega Millions drawing March 30.

Rainey’s winning ticket was purchased at the Seven Days Food Store, 90-83 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica.

The New York Lottery announced the names of area Lottery players who claimed a winning scratch-off ticket and received a cash prize valued at $10,000 or more.

Laurence Daluz-Sousa of Flushing won $50,000 on the $5,000,000 Cash scratch-off game. Daluz-Sousa’s winning ticket was purchased at Trio Market New York, 34-10 Union St., Flushing.

He Lin of South Ozone Park won $50,000 on the $5,000,000 Cash scratch-off game. Lin’s winning ticket was purchased in Brooklyn.

Eugenio Zambrana of Hollis

Queens DA Richard Brown recently announced the appointment of 15 law school graduates as new assistant district attorneys. The new prosecutors and the law schools from which they graduated are: Timothy J. Bates, St. John’s University School of Law; Adam K. Brody, Fordham University School of Law; Lisa Cubair, Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center; Aharon Diaz, Pace University School of Law; Christopher Fell, Fordham University School of Law; Crystal Igneri, New York Law School; Patrick B. James, New York Law School; Laura M. Kitchen, Hofstra University School of Law; Benjamin Kramer-Eisenbud, Brooklyn Law School; Kaitlin C. McTague, St. John’s University School of Law; Larry J. Przetakiewicz, Touro College

Local students have been named as semifinalists in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program. They include: Astoria: Ina C. Kodra.

Briarwood: Shibin Matthews.

Flushing: Stephanie Y. Chen, Hendrick Hui, John Indergaard, Margaret Jia, Sarah F. Kim, Fatimazohra Koli, Alanna Leung, Gabriella Niyazov, Michelle Y. Szeto, Richard Tang.

Fresh Meadows: Emily R. Grasso, Cin S. Xu. Jackson Heights: Mark G. Paraskevas.

Jamaica: Redwan M. Bhuiyan, Zaheen I. Ahmed, Daniel Lewitz, Aman Modak, Mark S. Shapiro.

Long Island City: Sonia E. Lawrence.

Oakland Gardens: Jonathan Park.

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Flushing Woman Writes Book on Mental Illness

BY JOE MARVILLI Flushing resident Linda Naomi Katz has written a book on mental illness, combining hard medical data and her own struggles with bipolar disorder.

Born under the name Linda Naomi Baron in 1969 and raised as an Orthodox Jew, Katz's story is an inspiring one of overcoming both her mental illness and

the stigma associated with it. As she recovered from her disorder, she became invested in helping those in similar situations. She is now involved with the National Alliance on Mental Illness and has published articles in New York City Voices, a peer journal for mental health advocacy.

"Surviving Mental Illness: My Story" is Katz's first book, released through Outskirts Press.

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Queens East Orchestra Receives Grant

BY JOE MARVILLI The newest branch of the InterSchool Orchestras of New York (ISO) has received a generous grant to start off their debut year.

The newly-formed Queens East Orchestra received a $10,000 grant from City Council member Mark Weprin (D Oakland Gardens). The group will draw young musicians between the age six and 10 from all over Queens, especially those in Weprin's district.

"I am so pleased to bring the ISO to Eastern Queens. Participating in the ISO is a wonderful opportunity for some of our most talented young musicians," said Weprin in a press release.

"This extraordinary support makes it possible for InterSchool

Orchestras to serve many more children," said Executive Director Waddy Thompson. "We are especially excited to open up ISO's programs to a new community of children in eastern Queens under the direction of such a talented conductor."

Joseph Seifers, a bassist and music teacher at P.S. 203 in Oakland Gardens, will provide instruction for the entry-level players. Principal James Ambrose and Assistant Principal Kathleen Sciortino have agreed to let the ensemble practice at P.S. 115 in Glen Oaks. Rehearsals will take place on Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:45 pm.

"I became aware of ISO through one of the talented conductors, Robert L. Johnston," Sciortino said. "Through the efforts and generosity of Mark

Weprin, ISO will begin this Thursday and I'm absolutely thrilled."

Founded in 1972, the ISO brings musicians between the ages of six and 19 together to learn the art of music making in a safe environment. The groups' season lasts from September to May. There are currently 10 ensembles in the ISO. As of press time, the next concert scheduled among the ensembles is PhilharMONSTER on Oct. 28 at Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space in Manhattan.

For those wishing to join one of the InterSchool Orchestras, a registration fee, tuition, and an audition are all required. Auditions are still open and can be scheduled until Oct. 11.

Reach Reporter Joe Marvilli at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 125, or at jmarvilli@queenstribune.com.

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After 14 years as a vegetarian, my girlfriend recently decided to start eating meat again. Since that decision, she has been making up for lost time rediscovering some past favorites: steak, chicken, bacon and burgers. Especially burgers.

In the last month, she's been on the lookout for burger places all over the borough.

One place caught her eye early. Located right by the new CUNY School of Law building in Long Island City, the Burger Garage seemed like the perfect place for a quick lunch.

While not actually a converted garage, the Burger Garage has the feel of a 1950s burger joint, with diner seating along with a row of booths.

According to the restaurant's website, the Burger Garage is striving for the feel of a time when families would pull up to a place for a burger after catching up with neighbors and friends. The experience is one well worth having.

The menu isn't exactly ex-

tensive - burgers, dogs and grilled cheese sandwiches - but we weren't looking for anything fancy.

My girlfriend ordered the B.G. Burger, served with all the fixings - American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle and The B.G. Sauce. I decided to go a little more basic - a bacon cheeseburger with caramelized onions. We decided to split an order of Idaho potato fries, although I was tempted to try the fried onion strings.

Once our order came, very quickly after we placed it, we were happy with our decision to split the fries. The side order was big enough to satisfy both of us and still have a little left over. The burgers, made with 100 percent Black Angus beef, hit the spot perfectly for a quick lunch.

We'll be putting the Burger Garage in the regular rotation of places to go for a good bite to eat in Queens from now on.

Next time, though, I think we'll bring some friends to sit and stay a while. The dessert menu, complete with ice cream, shakes and brownies, look pretty tempting. And with the atmosphere at the joint, hanging out to have a shake seems like the perfect topper to the burgers and fries.

- Steven J. Ferrari

It defines mental illness and your recovery. Of course the different origins behind it. there will be ups and downs Some are hereditary, some are as you go through life, but caused by chemical imbalthat is what recovery is all ances and others come from about," she said. a psychological/emotional "Surviving Mental Illupset. She covers the major ness: My Story" is available types of mental diseases, goin hardcover, paperback, and e-book format through ing through the manifestamajor retailers such as Amations of the ailments and the zon and Barnes & Noble. forms of treatment (both Reach Reporter Joe chemical and psychological).

Marvilli at (718) 357-7400, From there, she delves into Ext. 125, or at her own story with bipolar disjmarvilli@queenstribune.com. order. This section includes the effects it had on herself, her family and work. Over time, she adapted and learned Linda Naomi Katz with her book at a to live with the disease. local Barnes & Noble.

"I always felt that the more you educate people about mental the author did was to remain illness, the more likely they will un- positive throughout her writing derstand it and be able to help so that readers would know that their friends and families who suf- these disorders can be treated fer from this disease," Katz said and a person can live a fulfilling on why she wrote the book. life," said Dr. Carol Hoyer in a Although it has only been out review for Reader Views. for about six months, "Surviving Now happily married, a colMental Illness" has already re- lege graduate and continuing ceived much acclaim from book work as a mental health advoblogs. Most notable is the 2012 cate, Katz serves as an example Non-Fiction Autobiography Silver that mental illness can be overAward from come with the right treatment.

ReadersFavorite.com, which Katz "The main message of my The front cover of Katz’s book on will be awarded this November. book is all about having hope and mental illness.

"One of the wonderful things living a life that is beneficial to

Faith

St. Albans Church Plans College Fair

BY JOE MARVILLI The St. Albans Congregational Church is holding its Annual College Fair on Saturday, Sept. 29.

The event, taking place at the Robert Ross Johnson Family Life Center, is in its 14th year and will contain appearances from over 150 college representatives. Career counseling and

workshops, financial aid information and SAT/ACT testing tips will also be available. The fair will go from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Among the colleges invited to the fair are most of the City Universities of New York, historical Black colleges and universities and many Ivy League schools, including Harvard University. The workshops being held will revolve around college

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Consider the lilies of the field how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin; And yet I say unto you, that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.

-Bible, Matthew 6:28-29

preparation. Some subjects include “You Can Go to College” and “How to Write an Essay.”

Guidance counselors will be on hand to speak to students about getting scholarships and two librarians will list the best books to read on writing essays and similar subjects.

For the last decade and a half, the College Fair has an average attendance of 300 people. This year, a higher turnout is likely due to a special visitor. Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott will be a speaking at the fair. While there have been guest speakers in past years as well, Walcott’s presence has students and parents very excited.

“He lives in the community so we were very happy he had the time to give us. We welcome him,” said Rev. Gular Glover, the Coordinator of Enriching our Elders Ministry. “Our students know him. A lot are coming just

to be able to hear him. The parents are very elated that he is going to be here.”

The mission of the 14th annual College Fair is to expose all students to the options available for higher education in the United States of America. Rev. Dr. Henry Thomas Simmons, the Senior Minister at St. Albans Congregational Church, was one of the main forces behind getting the College Fair up and running 14 years ago. Everyone at the church very much cares about

the students of their neighborhood.

“We have a large congregation,” Glover added. “Our young people are very active and our parents are hungry for information on how they could educate our children. We’re all concerned about the community.”

Robert Ross Johnson Family Life Center is located on 17217 Linden Boulevard in St. Albans.

Reach Reporter Joe Marvilli at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 125, or at jmarvilli@queenstribune.com.

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Hollis Man Invents New Dental Tool

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BY MEGAN MONTALVO

A healthy smile is the easiest way to make friends, show confidence and express happiness.

But, if you have a toothache, it can often be difficult to flash your pearly whites while dealing with the pain.

When Candecore Reid, 52, of Hollis experienced a recent toothache, he could not help but to grin and bear it.

Since getting to a dentist was not possible at the time, Reid decided he would try the next best thing.

B y d i p p i n g d e n ta l f loss into a mix of peroxide and mouth wash, Reid said he was able to reduce his gum swell-

ing to the point of healing.

“After one week, I saw drastic changes. There was no more pain and it completely healed,” Reid said. “Once that happened, I said ‘Hmmm.’”

That “Hmmm” moment led Reid to create a new dental hygiene invention with specially designed housing for dental floss and a mixture of mouth wash and hydrogen peroxide, which he named Floss-N-Treat.

“I invented Floss-N-Treat because I really wanted to help other people who may be in the same situation as I was,” Reid said. “There are a lot of people who are suffering from different dental diseases such as gingivitis or swollen gums, and Floss-

Floss-N-Treat N-Treat could really help them.”

Seeking to reach out to a broad audience, Reid met with representatives from Invention Resource International. After a series of discussions, the formal design for the Floss-N-Treat

packaging surfaced, and Reid’s idea became a full-f ledged reality.

The two-in-one package allows users to conveniently pull the pre-soaked floss through a chamber of the solution mixture and features a variety of floss grades.

While Reid is currently awaiting a patent for his invention, he said that he hopes to donate a portion of all potential proceeds to Dabar Bethlehem Cathedral in Queens Village, where he is currently a member.

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“There are so many people who cannot afford going to the dentist,” Reid said. “Floss-NTreat is a great way to address dental problems while promoting healthy hygiene. I think it will be something that will go on for ages.”

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

What’s Up SEPT. 22 Off The Runway Safe Anointed Buildings Raining In New Atmosphere Inc. will present Off The Runway from 3 to 7 p.m. at PS48Q William Wordsworth School, 108-29 155th St., Jamaica. The event will feature the models of S.A.B.R.I.N.A.’s House with designs by Bunnfunn Collection by Sara Bunn, Goge Fashions by Rochelle Miller, Dress Barn and more.

The emcee for the event will be Robin Richie, host of “Imagine That with Robin Ritchie.”

Spoken word artists LaChocolateBox and Empress Poetry will be on hand, along with R&B recording artist Taana Gardner.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children 10 and younger.

For information, call Anthony at (718) 291-3512 or Sabrina at (347) 543-7484.

Breast Cancer Screening The Women’s Fellowship Ministry of the St. Albans Congregational Church UCC will present an afternoon of breast cancer screenings from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Robert Ross Jophnson Family Life Center, 172-17 Linden Blvd.

To schedule a mammogram, call Multi-Diagnostic Services at (718) 454-8556, Ext. 10 or 31.

Light refreshments will be served.

For information, call the church office at (718) 657-8282.

GospelFest

Making Moves 2012 The Jamaica Performing Arts Center will present an evening of dance as they present the thirdannual Making Movies Dance Festival, 7 p.m. at the Center, 153-10 Jamaica Ave. The

erly follow up on an interview.

Space is limited. To schedule an appointment, call (718) 9905148 or (718) 990-5176 or visit the Job Information Center.

SEPT. 23 A Time To Remember

Under the direction of Dongmyung Ahn, a string trio will perform the music of Bach using baroque-era bows. There will also be a sampling of German white wines, the modern equivalent of the “Old Hock” that was listed on the 1822 Rufus King’s wine cellar.

The event begins at 6 p.m. at King Manor Museum – Rufus King Park. Cost is $20 for members, $25 for non-members and $10 for students.

Councilman Ruben Wills (DJamaica) will present “A Time To Remember: An Evening of Positive Entertainment from 2 to 8 p.m. at Smokey Oval Park on Atlantic Avenue. This is called Phil Rizzuto Park.

The free event will feature interfaith and multicultural entertainment and messages in the form of music, dance groups, steel pan, arts and crafts, fashion show, face painting, games for kids and more.

For information, call (917) 440-7714, (718) 659-6162 or (347) 645-0046.

SEPT. 26 Yom Kippur Program The Queens Community For Cultural Judaism will hold its Yom Kippur program and break the fast at 4 p.m. at the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Grand Central Parkway at 188th Street in Holliswood.

Suggested donation is $18.

For information, call (718) 380-5362.

SEPT. 27 Open House The Jamaica YMCA of Greater New York, 89-25 Parsons Blvd., Jamaica, will hold an open house from 5-8 p.m. The Jamaica Y includes programs for basketball, soccer, karate, kickboxing, swim classes, dance, zumba, spinning, belly dancing, yoga and more.

For information, call (718) 739-6600.

Mock Interviews The Queens Public Library Central Branch will hold a session on mock interviews to prepare participants for job interviews at 9 a.m. The workshop will go over how to prepare for an interview, how to successfully deal with difficult questions and how to prop-

SEPT. 28 Queens College Baroque Ensemble

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 Ses-

sions 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 8931 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 and 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, jewelry 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 ArverneFar 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, 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 Sumpter-Delves, at (212) 477-9450, Ext. 390 or volunteer@palnyc.org.

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The City Parks Dept. and Queens College have announced the return of the Southern Queens GospelFest. This year’s lineup will include Brother Al Smith of the New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Ladies of Prayze, Sheena Lee and others. The day will also include arts and crafts and face painting.

The free event will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. at Baisley Pond Park on Rockaway Blvd.

evening will feature the Creative Outlet Dance Theatre, Synthesis, Dance Project, MAWU Dance and Latihente Dance.

Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for for children. For information or to buy tickets, visit www.jamaicaperformingartscenter.org/ events.

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Send announcements for your club or organization’s events at least TWO weeks in advance to “Queens Today” Editor, Queens Tribune, 150-50 14 Road, Whitestone NY 11357.

Send faxes to 357-9417, c/o Regina or email to queenstoday@ queenstribune.com Yearly schedules and advanced notices welcome!

PARENTS NEW MOMS GROUP Wednesday, September 26 New Mom’s Group meets at the Briarwood library. Register.

COLLEGE FAIR Saturday, September 29 14 th College Fair at the Robert Ross Johnson Family Life Center, 172-17 Linden Blvd., St. Albans from 9-3.

KIDS FUN CLUB Sunday mornings Ascension Church in Forest Hills presents a biblical, kidfriendly and challenging Sunday experience. www.discoverascension.net.

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

INDOOR COMPOSTING Saturday, September 29 H ow to P u t Yo u r K i t c h e n Scraps to Good Use at the Broadway library at 3.

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DINNER NETWORKING LUNCH Fr i d a y, 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.

EXHIBIT INSRUCTORS EXHIBIT Through September 29 at the National Art League, 4421 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston. 516-300-3025.

FOR THE BIRDS! September 30 through November 18 “For the Birds!

Fanciful Follies for Our Feathered Friends: at the Voelker Orth Museum, 14919 38 th Avenue, Flushing.

359-6227.

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 11.

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.

HANDS ON FARMING Monday, September 24 at the Steinway library at 4.

Wednesday, September 26 at the Astoria library at 3:30.

LEGO TIME Monday, September 24 at the LIC library at 6:15.

POLAR BEARS Monday, September 24 at the Broadway library at 4.

Tuesday, September 25 at the Sunnyside library at 4.

Wednesday, September 26 at 3 at the Woodside library.

KNIT & CROCHET Monday, September 24 at the Douglaston library at 4.

CRAFT KIDS Mondays at the Flushing library at 3.

FASHIONISTA ST YLE Tuesday, September 25 at the Broadway library at 3:30.

BOOST WORD PROJECT Tuesday, September 25 at the Central library at 4:30.

SUMMER READING Tu e s d a y, S e p t e m b e r 2 5 The Snake That Ate Whitestone at the library at 5:30.

CRAFTS Wednesday, September 26 at the East Flushing library at 4.

BOOST MATH Wednesday, September 26 at the Central library at 4:30.

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 at the R i d gewo o d l i b ra r y. Re g i s ter.

SENIORS

CRAFTS Thursday, September 27 arts and crafts club at the Seaside library at 4.

SHEEP TO SHAWL Thursday, September 27 at the Woodside library at 3:30.

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

CHESS CLUB Friday, September 28 a t the Auburndale library at 3:30.

DRAW PORTRAIT Fridays, September 28, October 5 at the East Elmhurst library at 3:30.

GAME DAY Friday, September 28 a t the Bay Terrace library at 3.

MAKE A ROBOT Friday, September 28 a t the Central library at 4.

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.

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.

TALKS AESTHETIC REALISM Wednesday, September 26 at the Flushing library at 6:30.

POMONOK Wednesday, September 26 “The Blue Zone: Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who’ve Lived the Longest” at the Pomonok library at 2.

EAST FLUSHING Thursday, September 27 book discussion club at the East Flushing library at 11.

HOLLIS Thursday, September 27 “The Double Bind” discussed at the Hollis library.

Register.

AUTHOR TALK Saturday, September 29 Dahlma Llanos-Figueroa presents “Daughters of the Stone” at 3:30 at the Langston Hughes library.

FAIRWAY SHOPPING Tuesdays free transpor tation to and from courtesy Hollis Court Bd. Of Directors. Pickup and off off on the corner of 213 th Street and 73 rd Avenue at 10:30 for

TEENS MARVIN GAYE MUSIC Saturday, September 22 at the Rochdale Village library at 3.

CHESS CLUB Saturdays Flushing library at 2.

KNIT & CROCHET Monday, September 24 at 4 at the Douglaston library.

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

FASHIONISTA ST YLE Tuesday, September 25 at the Broadway library at 3:30.

TAROT CARD READING Tuesday, September 25 at the Seaside 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 library.

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 27 at the East Elmhurst library at 6.

RAP SESSIONS Thursday, September 27 at the Laurelton library at 5.

TEEN THURSDAYS T h u r s d ay s B ay 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.

BOARD GAMES Friday, September 28 a t the Windsor Park library at 4.

CHESS CLUB Fridays Auburndale library at 3:30.

ARTS & CRAFTS Fridays Briarwood library at 4.

GAME DAY Fridays Woodhaven library at 4:30.

COLLEGE FAIR Saturday, September 29 14 th College Fair at the Robert Ross Johnson Family Life Center, 172-17 Linden Blvd., St. Albans from 9-3.

1.5 hours shopping.

HOWARD BEACH Sunday, September 23 lunch at noon, followed by dancing. 10-3. Fridays in Oc tober digital camera class.

156-45 84 th Street.

738-8100.

AARP 1405 Monday, September 24 Flushing AARP chapter 1405 meets at the Bowne Street Communit y Church, 143-11 Roosevelt Avenue at 1.

SENIOR FITNESS September 24 through November 2 tennis, yoga, fitness walking at Astoria Park, Cunningham Park, Flushing Meadows and Roy Wilkins Park. Call 760-6999 for times and activities.

DEFENSIVE DRIVING Monday, September 24 at t h e W i n d s o r Pa r k l i b ra r y.

468-8300 to register. $17 AARP, $19 others.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE Mondays es:Lunch, lesson and congenial play. Pride of 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.

FLU SHOT CLINIC Tuesday, September 25 101 at the Corona Senior Center, 104-78 Roosevelt Avenue, Corona. 651-1917, ext. 202 to register.

BASIC COMPUTER Tuesday, September 25 at the South Ozone Park library at 10.

CAREGIVERS Tuesday s Caregivers Support group at 3:30-4:30 Selfhelp Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26 th Avenue, Bayside. 631-1886.

STARS Wednesdays Senior Theatre Acting Repertory at the Hollis library at 11:15.

BRIDGE Wednesdays Reform Temple of Forest Hills. 2612900.

STARS Fridays Senior Theater Acting Repertory at the Queens Village library at 11.

DEFENSIVE DRIVING Friday, September 28 a t the L aurelton library. 4798914 to register.

ELDER LAW Sunday, September 30 free workshop on elder law and estate planning, empowering senior citizens 1-4 at Macedonia AME Church, 37-22 Union Street, Flushing. 353-5870.

HEALTH WILLING HEARTS Saturday, September 22 Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands workshop at 2 at the Broadway library.

KOREAN COOKING Saturday, September 22 Healthy Korean Cooking with Vegetables at 2:30 and 5 at the Sunnyside library.

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

Jimmy 7-10pm 347-2156.

CANCER ACTION Monday, September 24 Western Queens Cancer Action Council at 3 at the Astoria library.

ZUMBA Monday, September 24 at the Ar verne library. Register.

MEDITATION Monday, September 24 “Power of Inner Stillness: A Meditation Workshop” at 6 at the Flushing library.

CPR Monday, September 24 learn CPR at the Peninsula library. Register.

ZUMBA Mondays, September 24, Oc tober 1 at the Rosedale library. Register.

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

670-1695. $5.

HEALTHY FOODS Tu e s d a y , S e p te m b e r 2 5 Healthy Foods Arverne library at 6.

ALZHEIMERS Tu e s d a y , S e p te m b e r 2 5 Caregiver Support Group in Forest Hills. 592-5757, ext.

237.

MS Tu e s d a y , S e p te m b e r 2 5 National Multiple Sclerosis Societ y Support Group at 1 Howard Beach library.

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.

RECOVERY, INT. Thursday, September 27 Recovery International meets at 2:30 at the Forest Hills library.

MEDITATION CLUB Thursday, September 27 at the Bellerose library at 5:15.

ART OF MEDITATION Thursday, September 27 at the Broadway library at 5.

INTRO YOGA Friday, September 28 a t the Glendale library. Register.

Queens Today ENTERTAINMENT GUERNICA 75 Through October new compositions by acclaimed young flamenco guitarist and composer Daniel Casares at Thalia Spanish Theatre in Sunnyside. 729-3880.

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

AMAZING MAIZE MAZE Weekends through Oc to ber 28 at the Queens Count y Farm Museum, 7350 Little Neck Parkway, Flora l Pa r k . 3 4 7 - FA R M . $ 9 adults, $5 children.

GUITAR TANGO Saturday, September 22 at the Flushing library at 2.

FAMILY MUSIC & FILM Saturday, September 22 music at 6:30, films at dusk at Sunnyside Gardens Park, 39 th Avenue at 49 th Street, Sunnyside. $10 non-park members, $5 park members. Bring blankets, chairs.

Pizza, popcorn and drinks will be sold.

SOFTBALL GAME Saturday, September 22

NYS Knights of Columbus game with their own “Mets” v s . “ Ya n ke e s ” i n A s to r i a .

917-769-2172. $10, $25 family.

CLASSICAL CONCERT Saturday, September 22 Lhevinne Classical Concert Series piano concert at 8 at Celebration Hall, Center at Maple Grove.

523-1876.

SCRABBLE CLUB Saturday, September 22 at the Peninsula library at 2.

MUSIC Saturday, September 22 Sinatra, Darin and the Great Ladies of Jazz at 3 at the Jackson Heights library.

MARVIN GAYE MUSIC Saturday, September 22 at the Rochdale Village library at 3.

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

225-9479.

NEW PLAYS Sunday, September 23 “ D o n k ey. ” S u n d ay, S e p -

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

TABLE TENNIS Monday, September 24 at the Seaside library at 1:30.

POETRY CLUB Monday, September 24 at the Auburndale library at 2.

THAT’S SHOW BIZ! Monday, September 24 at the Middle Village library at 2.

KNIT & CROCHET Monday, September 24 at the Douglaston library at 4.

ALL AT SEA Monday, September 24 Songs on the Theme of Water at the Seaside library at 5.

PUBLIC SPEAKING Saturdays, September, 22, Oc tober 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.

METRIX Monday, September 24 and Friday, September 28 free online training through Metrix at the Central library at 1.

INTRO COMPUTERS Monday, September 24 at the Flushing library at 10 and at the Fresh Meadows library at 10:30.

WEARABLE ART Monday, September 24 jewelry design at the Pomonok librar y. Register.

Thursday, September 27 at the Richmond Hill librar y.

Register.

METRIX LEARNING Monday, September 24 at the Arverne library at 5:30.

LINKEDIN Monday, September 24 at the Central librar y. Register.

BALLROOM DANCING Monday, September 24 at the Forest Hills library at 6:30.

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

KNIT & CROCHET Mondays at 4 at the Douglaston library.

DRAWING CLASS Mondays National Art League in Douglaston. 3610628.

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

SMALL BUSINESS Tuesday, September 25 at the Central librar y. Register.

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Box Office: 718-262-2840 PAC Information: 718-262-3750 Tickets are available online at: www.yorkpac.com

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Sunday, September 30, 2012

S P E C I A L P R E S E N TAT I O N S E R I E S

Y O R K

Tuesday, September 25 at the LIC library at 10.

INTRO COMPUTERS Tuesday, September 25 at t h e O z o n e Pa r k l i b r a r y.

Register.

LIC CHESS CLUB Tuesdays LIC library at 4.

KNIT & CROCHET Tuesday s Windsor Park library at 2.

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

COMPUTER BASICS Wednesday, September 26 at the Windsor Park library at 11:15.

ED & ARTISTIC Wednesday, September 26 educational and artistic program: organic food and henna hand painting at 4:30 at the Woodside library.

SAVING YOUR STUFF Wednesday, September 26 from USBs and floppy disks to cloud computing at the Central library. Register.

Elementary, My Dear Liu

Models Of Queens

Musical Model

Olympia Zipitas has been modeling through Shortstack, an agency for petite models, for about two years. It’s where she has made some great friends and even pitched in when school work arises.

“I have helped a few of my friends who are photo and art majors with their photography projects,” she said.

Olympia got involved with Shortstack when a high school friend told her about an annual fashion show. They needed a ballerina. Olympia, who used to twirl a bit, helped out with the show and decided that next year, she would audition.

“I don’t see modeling being a career for me,” she said, noting that she’s a full-time student studying music education. OlymOlympia OlympiaZipitas Zipitas pia loves to sing.

Hanging out with friends, seeing movHome: Home: Flushing Flushing ies and practicing singing are her pasAge: Age: 19 19 sions. When she wants to have some real Height: Height: 5’3" 5’3" fun, she knows Flushing is a real hub.

Weight: Weight: 105 105 “I love that everything is accessible, Stats: Stats: 31-29-35 31-29-35 trains, buses and even just walk,” she said.

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Fatty Vallone?

A solicitation form the folks at Prudential sent to the campaign office of Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. was unlikely to get much business.

The body building Vallone who has his sites set on Borough President insists that his middle initial "F" is not for "Fatty."

On Sept. 27, CBS will debut the pilot for “Elementary,” a contemporary version of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes stories.

It will star Jonny Lee Miller as Holmes and Queens-born Lucy Liu as Joan Watson.

Even before its debut, the new series has courted some controversy due to the decision of changing Watson’s gender from male to female. Even though the name has changed from John to Joan, this version of Watson is still a doctor. Jackson Heights native Lucy Liu As with all Queens’ figures, we wish Liu the best of luck with her new program. Watch out for Moriarty!

Whitestone Thriller Walking down 150th Avenue in Whitestone, QConf could not help but notice this strange ceramic bust of the late Michael Jackson peering out of a storefront window. What makes the sighting even stranger is that the store was completely abandoned and MJ was the only thing left. On top of that, it wasn’t just any MJ, it’s the 80s version of MJ. We have to hand it to him, the king of pop has never looked better.

Tick Tock Goes the Clock able to tell if they are late or not for

As the 2012-13 school year begins, students entering Martin Van Buren High School will be

Confidentially, New York . . .

Dog-gone Shame Ex-con Jeffrey Cofield, 43, with a rap sheet spanning decades, was sentenced to 12 years to life for using his pit bull as a weapon.

Two years ago, Sgt. Craig Kearney was chasing a drug suspect into an Astoria apartment building when Cofield said to his dog “get him.”

The pit bull ripped into Kearney’s face before Cofield grabbed his collar and pulled him into a nearby bathroom.

Cofield was found guilty of as-

sault and obstructing governmental administration during his recent trial. Ever the intelligent one, he represented himself.

This was his third felony conviction. In 1990, he pleaded guilty to possessing a weapon and was sentenced to nearly five years in prison, and in 1999, he pleaded guilty to possessing a loaded firearm and was sentenced to a maximum of six years in the can.

Perhaps he should have sent his pit bull to law school.

the first time in years.

The clock implanted near the front entrance on Hillside Avenue has finally been repaired. It was fixed soon after Sam Sochet became the new acting principal of the Queens high school.

For some, the operational clock represents the start of a new era of change at Van Buren.

It’s rumored that the clock has been broken for decades. No word is available on whether a lightning storm and a DeLorean caused the initial damage.

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MUST PRESENT THIS ADVERTISEMENT AT THE TIME OF SALE IN ORDER TO RECEIVE ADVERTISED PRICES ON ADVERTISED VEHICLES. Prices include all costs to be made by consumer except tax, title & MV fees. Prices incl. all manufacturer rebates & incentives. Not Resp. for typos. Programs subject to change prior to publication. Cust. resp. for excess wear/tear. Lease includes 12k mi/yr @ .20¢ over p/mi. Ttl pymt/Resid: Sonata $9,552/$11,689.60. Offers can not be combined. Pictures are for illustrations only and may vary from actual vehicle. All loans subject to primary lender approval. Nemet Motors since 1916. NYDCA#1395645, NYCDMV#1395645, 6410429. Offer expires 9/27/12.

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