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Volume 13 Issue No. 39 Sept. 28 - Oct. 4, 2012

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ON THE RISE

Safety advocates claim that NYPD needs to step up efforts to report crimes at City parks.

By Ross Barkan‌ Page 3.

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News Briefs

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Queens Pride House Celebrates 15 Years Since 1997, Queens Pride House has served the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer community of Queens in New York City.

In the past 15 years, it has been the only LGBTQ community center in the borough operating under a mission to create a safe and nurturing space.

On Sept. 27, the Pride House celebrated the commemoration of its 15th anniversary with a benefit at Novo Restaurant in Jackson Heights.

“We decided to use our 15th anniversary as an opportunity to honor Selena Blake, Ross Levi, the Rev. Charles McCarron, Daniel Cano and Voces Latinas for their contributions to the LGBT community,” said Pauline Park, president of the board of directors and acting executive director.

Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Blake is best known for her work as a former model and actress. In 1987, she moved to the Queensbridge Houses in Astoria, where she gained the inspiration for directing her first documentary titled “Queensbridge: The Other Side.”

As the executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda, Levi led successful campaigns for the Dignity for All Students Act and the state marriage equality law, and has since joined Gov. Cuomo’s team as vice-president for marketing initiatives in the business marketing division at Empire State Development, New York’s chief economic development agency.

Since 2004, Rev. McCarron has been executive director of Episcopal Community Services of Long Island. During the anniversary ceremony, Queens Pride House will recognize his work as the first executive director of Queens Pride House, wherein he served as an unpaid volunteer from 1997 to 1998.

Former Pride House Intern Daniel Cano will be honored for his work, which focused on a series of workshops on positive psychology. He has just finished his associate’s degree at La Guardia Community College and is now starting his first year at Hunter College.

Queens Pride House is located at 76-11 37th Ave. #206 in Jackson Heights.

Author Press To Discuss New Book At Central Queens Y An award-winning author is coming to Forest Hills.

Journalist Eyal Press will discuss his new book, Beautiful Souls, on Oct. 15 at 1:30 p.m. at the Central Queens YM and YWHA. The book explores the stories of ordinary people who choose to defy authority in order to follow their conscience.

A prosecutor at Guantanamo decides

to leave his position and serve as a witness on the side of a detainee. A Swiss border guard during World War II refuses the order to bar Jews fleeing the Nazis from his country. What compels people to stage acts of resistance such as these when faced with a moral dilemma? Press asks many questions like these.

Press sought out the individual resisters to hear their stories. He interviewed people like an American financial whistleblower and a Serbian soldier. Press found that in many cases, the individual was moved by direct contact with victims.

Press’ work has appeared in the New York Review of Books, The New York Times Magazine, and The Nation. This program is one in a series of events presented by the Hevesi Jewish Heritage Library of the Central Queens Y. The Y is located at 6709 108th St. A suggested donation for author events is $6.

Pinchinat Chosen For Afterschool Ambassador The Afterschool Alliance announced last week that Patrick Pinchinat, Beacon Director of Queens Community Beacon Program, was selected to serve as an Afterschool Ambassador, a prestigious national honor.

Pinchinat is one of just 12 local leaders from across the country to be chosen for the honor. Each Afterschool Ambassador will continue supporting a local afterschool program while also serving the one-year Afterschool Ambassador term, organizing public events, communicating with policy-makers and building more support for afterschool programs. The Robert Bowne Foundation is sponsoring Pinchinat’s ambassadorship.

Each ambassador will organize a major event for Lights On Afterschool, the Afterschool Alliance’s 13th annual national rally for afterschool programs, to be held Oct. 18 across America.

“I am delighted to have this chance to help increase support for afterschool programs, which give students opportunities to explore their interests and give parents the security that comes with knowing that their children are safe and supervised, with engaging, educational activities after the school day ends,” said Pinchinat.

“Afterschool programs are critical to students’ success in school, to families trying to survive in this economy and to America’s workforce in the future.”

Queens Community House is a multiservice settlement house that serves nearly 25,000 children, youth, adults and families at 22 different sites in 11 neighborhoods throughout Queens. Pinchinat has been working with children and families at Queens Community House since 1995.

Presstime

Local Girl Shot At Queensbridge Houses

BY MEGAN MONTALVO While doing her homework early Sunday morning, Queensbridge Houses resident Amy Sanchez was shot in her left hand.

At 5:16 a.m., police arrived on scene and rushed the 15-yearold to New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell in Manhattan, where she underwent surgery on Monday.

According to Ray Normandeau of the Queensbridge Tenant Council, Sanchez had woken up early to finish her home-

work, which she often does.

As Sanchez was typing in her apartment on the third floor, Normandeau said five shots were fired nearby at 45-15 10 St. in Astoria.

A stray bullet richocheted off a neighboring wall and entered Sanchez’s apartment window where she was subsequently struck.

“This was not someone who was selling drugs or doing something wrong,” Normandeau said.

“Obviously, she was trying to do the right thing by doing her homework in her apartment and

this is what happened.”

Police have yet to make an arrest, but are seeking a male Black suspect wanted in connection with the gunfire. The suspect is described as 5-foot-9 and 200 pounds. He was last seen wearing a dark leather jacket with a dark baseball hat and jeans.

To increase public safety, the New York City Housing Authority released a statement on Monday detailing plans for new enhancements.

By the end of 2013, NYCHA said it will add security cameras to approximately 85 developments.

Normandeau said violence at the Queensbridge Houses has yet to decline.

The number of Citywide shootings have dipped since last year. However, locally in the 114th Precinct, crime has climbed by 10 percent.

In addition, murders have increased in the area from four last year to seven this year, and 21 people have been shot, which is four more than last year.

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

“NYCHA doesn’t have the funding to install these systems at all Developments but will install where elected officials have allocated discretionary funding for the aforementioned security measures,” the statement said.

Since the beginning of the year, NYCHA said it had a comprehensive strategy in place to improve security. The improvements included enhancing building entrance security by installing more cameras, creating improved key technology and installing modern intercom systems.

Despite the new changes,

BY ROSS BARKAN Advocates for park safety claim that a lack of technology within the NYPD is a cause for concern and is leading to park crimes being under-reported.

Though the NYPD compiles crime reports for 31 parks, in-

cluding five in Queens, a 2005 law passed by the City Council requires the City to report crime in all parks and playgrounds larger than one acre. Public Advocate and mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio is knocking the Bloomberg Administration and the NYPD for not following

through on this law.

“For a city that wrote the book on data-driven crime fighting, the dearth of statistics on crime in our parks is astounding,” said de Blasio, who wrote a letter to Police Commissioner Ray Kelly and Mayor Mike Bloomberg. “We need to fix these blind spots im-

Carter Honored For His Service

BY ROSS BARKAN

peccable life,” Morgan said. “Everyone expressed no reservations about giving him such an honor. The place was packed.”

Carter, who used to work in the banking industry, has given selflessly to charities for the physically disabled, Morgan said.

He has arranged many fundraisers and worked to give paralyzed individuals hope in their lives. Despite this, Morgan said, Carter is a “very quiet and easygoing person.”

“When people look at the name of the hospital they will ask, ‘who’s Hank Carter?’ His name would tell story about people who care about humanity. It’s about helping people, not buying a big car or house,” Boyd said.

“It was an incredible night,” Boyd added. “There was such an aura in the church.”

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

A bloody bench in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, the result of a recent stabbing incident, according to NYC Park Advocates. not listed in a separate category in crime reports and park advocates believe the uptick in crime may be the result of a decrease of Parks Enforcement Patrol officers. PEP officers, part of the Parks Dept., carry pepper spray and batons but not handguns—in the mid 1990s, there were approximately 450 PEP officers on patrol across the City and now there are only 100.

The NYPD and the Parks Dept. did not respond to requests for comment as of press time.

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

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A historic and moving Wednesday night in Queens Village brought out the borough’s elected elite to honor a special philanthropist in the Southeast Queens community.

The New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation announced that a new public healthcare facility under construction in Manhattan will be named after Henry “Hank” Carter, founder of Wheelchair Charities, Inc., in recognition of his 40 years of support of people with disabilities and more than $25 million in donations to HHC’s Coler-Goldwater Specialty Hospital and Nursing Facility. Pastor John Boyd II., of New Greater Bethel Ministries, led the ceremony at the Queens Village church.

Remarkably, it is the first time HHC will name a healthcare fa-

cility for a living individual. In addition to Carter, Alan Aviles, president of HHC, and Linda Curtis, senior vice president of Bellevue Hospital, were honored.

Borough President Helen Marshall, outgoing U.S. Rep. Edolphus Towns (D-Brooklyn), State Sen. Malcolm Smith (DHollis), Assembly members Barbara Clark (D-Queens Village), Jeffrion Aubry (D-Corona), Keith Wright (D-Manhattan) and Councilman Leroy Comrie (D-St. Albans) all attended. Representatives for Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Queens native himself, and U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-Jamaica) were in attendance.

A bevy of Southeast Queens clergy flocked to Queens Village to honor Carter. For Dr. Caswell Morgan, a ministry elder at New Greater Bethel Ministries and dean of the bible institute, the night was special for several reasons.

“Hank has lived such an im-

mediately, before another New Yorker is victimized in one of our public spaces.”

Alley Pond Park, Cunningham Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Kissena Park, Forest Park and Rockaway Community Park are the only Queens parks with specific crime reports.

While the NYPD does not differentiate most park-specific crimes, NYC Park Advocates, a parks watchdog group, has compiled an unofficial tally of crimes in parks. The group reported that crime in City parks was up 24 percent from the beginning of 2009 to the end of 2011. The report also noted that at least 41 people were involved in violent crimes this summer.

When the 2005 law was passed, the NYPD set its own timetable for implementation based on when the law would be “technologically feasible.” The Public Advocate office’s chief complaint is that crime occurring in most parks is lumped into general precinct crime and is not specifically identified on any type of crime map, like other non-park crimes are. This identification allows the NYPD to place more officers in certain zones.

The 31 parks only account for about two percent of the city’s 1,700 outdoor recreational facilities. Incidents in parks are also

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Advocates Call For Park Crime Reports

Bill Calls For Count Of Asian Communities

BY MEGAN MONTALVO

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In an effort to increase access to meaningful health and social services for Asian Pacific American communities, Councilman Daniel Dromm (D-Jackson Heights) has introduced new legislation.

On Sept. 24, Dromm stood with leaders from the Coalition for Asian American Children and Families, New York University Center for the Study of Asian American Health and the Asian Research Institute at the City University of New York on the steps of City Hall to announce a bill that would disaggregate data collected on Asian Pacific Americans.

“If we don’t fully understand the true makeup of our Asian population, how can we ensure that we are effectively delivering services to communities that are currently underserved?” Dromm said. “Disaggregated demographic data is necessary in order for our city to properly identify

and address the needs of to collect demographic inall members of the City’s formation will be required Asian Pacific American to separate collection catpopulation.” egories for each major According to the Asian Pacific American 2010 Census, Asians group, including, but not were the fastest growing limited to: Bangladeshi, community in New York Bhutanese, Burmese, CamCity between 2000 and bodian, Chinese, Filipino, 2010, growing by 30 perGuamanian, Indian, Indocent. The minority group nesian, Japanese, Korean, now represents 14 perMalaysian, Native Hawaicent of the City’s total ian, Nepalese, Pacific Ispopulation. lander, Pakistani, Samoan, While many Asian PaSri Lankan, Taiwanese, cific Americans share Thai, Tibetan and Vietnamgeographic and cultural ese. commonalities, many If passed, the data is sub-demographic groups expected to help make betwithin the community ter use of federal funding face different challenges Councilman Daniel Dromm called for a better count of Asian-Pacific Americans during streams by allowing providthat require a diverse set a speech on the steps of City Hall. ers, advocates, funders and of needs to seek services decision makers to identify from City agencies. needs and resources that “Asian Pacific Americans play Families. “This bill will lead to will aid in the development of Currently, unique factors such as social, educational and eco- a vital role in New York’s more effective policies, funding public programs. nomic differences associated workforce and economic suc- and services for New York’s fastReach Reporter Megan with different Asian ethnicities cess,” said Wayne Ho, executive est growing community.”

Montalvo at (718) 357-7400 Ext. Under the proposed legisla- 128 or mmontalvo@queens are not reflected in required data director of the Coalition for Asian American Children and tion, City form documents used tribune.com research.

Studio Provides Whole Music Experience

BY JOE MARVILLI

PRESS photo by Joe Marvilli

When it comes to music lessons, Fresh Meadows has had a consistently successful source for the last few years in Real Brave Audio.

Created by Daniel Powers Jr. in 2006, RBA provides a wide variety of musical instruction from 13 skilled teachers. This locale is more than just a place for technique lessons though. The studio offers a musical experience where the same amount of emphasis is placed on stage performance and recording.

RBA’s inception began in 2003 when Powers quit his previous job and was looking to start the next phase of his life. After going back to school, he decided to start teaching music.

“I’ve always stressed in my life that I wanted to leave an imprint on the world. If I could do anything, let it be something important that people can remember,” Powers said.

Soon after he started teach-

ing, Powers rented a small piece of property and opened the studio in 2006. He struggled with putting together all the factors of his budding business but was determined make his vision a success.

The turning point occurred in 2009 when the focus shifted away from studio recording and towards education. Powers started going to local schools and participated in afterschool programs. While it did not provide much Real Brave Audio owner Daniel Powers Jr. provides music lessons for local youth. money, it did help spread the word.

Originally, the studio was cen- ano, violin, viola, sax, flute, clari- he’s managed to free enough time tered on guitar and vocal lessons, net and trumpet. to take on four students. He said While he used to have 60 stu- he missed the mentorship role which are Powers’ specialties.

Soon though, customers started dents, the workload of running teachers take on, especially with calling about other instruments. the business got to the point the venue’s focus on children.

Today, RBA offers courses in where he stopped teaching alto“It was an honor when I was vocals, guitar, bass, drums, pi- gether last year. This year though, teaching that some of the kids

would actually talk. Not only do they have an outlet music-wise, but they have someone they can trust even to just sit there with them and be there for them,” said Powers. “That’s what it meant to me as a kid. My guitar teacher was there for me growing up.”

Starting in Fall 2007, RBA has held two free concerts each year as a showcase for the students. The next performance is scheduled for Nov. 11 at PS 26 on 195-02 69th Ave. “We don’t turn away people so everybody gets to perform if they want to. Music should be shared,” Powers said. “As long as you want to do this and you have the desire, that’s where it starts.”

RBA is located at 195-09 69th Ave. in Fresh Meadows, behind the pizzeria. Free parking is available near the intersection of 195th Lane and 193rd Lane.

Family discounts are available for lessons.

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

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What City Of Tomorrow?

New York City is widely referred to as the greatest city in the world, and there is no denying that there are myriad great things about the Big Apple.

Recent complaints about the City’s technological deficiencies, however, are disturbing news.

The Board of Elections’ reticence to move into the 21st Century in who votes are counted on election nights was troubling enough.

Thankfully, the BOE seems to be making strides to correct the past issues to bring procedures into the present day.

This week’s reports of technological deficiencies in reporting crimes in City parks, however, may be even more disturbing. Seven years after the passage of a law requiring the City to report crimes in all parks and playgrounds larger than one acre, the NYPD seems to have not made any attempt to meet the technologic needs of the law. Safety advocates have noted that crime is on the rise at City parks. Shouldn’t the City be doing all it can to prevent this?

Letters Voting Fix Needed To the Editor: Four years ago, for the United States Presidential Election, voter turnout was higher than usual across most of the country. This year, Americans are once again gearing up to go to the polls on Nov. 6 to choose our President. Here in New York City, we must do our part to ensure that the election runs as

smoothly as possible for every voter.

Following the decennial redistricting that the United States Constitution mandates, the New York City Board of Elections reconfigured all Election Districts. While the newly-enlarged Election Districts may result in administrative savings, they are turning out to be a headache for some voters. As a result of the new Election Districts, many

Letters voters will have to go to different poll sites this year. Before the September Primary Election, the Board of Elections sent out notices to voters whose poll sites were changed. Unfortunately, some voters did not see or did not take note of the mailers that went out. Come November, confusion about where to vote will present an unnecessary obstacle for many citizens.

I am urging the following to help curb the Election Day chaos. First, the Board of Elections must put into place an extensive outreach effort to let voters know how to confirm that they are registered and find out where to vote. Second, every voter should take the responsibility to make sure that he or she is registered and knows where to vote on Election Day, as there is a good chance that the poll site has changed. Log onto http://vote.nyc.ny.us or call (866) VOTE-NYC or (866) 8683692. In our representative democracy, the vote is precious.

Let’s do what is necessary now to make sure that New Yorkers can exercise their right to vote in November.

Mark S. Weprin, Council Member

Save The Park To The Editor: Flushing Meadows Corona Park is the centerpiece of the borough of Queens. It was the site for both the 1939 and 1964 World’s Fairs. The recent interest by several organizations to acquire land in the park for development needs to be very carefully looked at before any type of major alterations to the park are to be done.

We really need to retain the park in its current state, because for thousands of Queens residents, it is the only place to come with the family and friends to relax.

Development of the park would surely eliminate many trees and wildlife, and would certainly encroach on the zoo’s area as well.

There must be some type of compromise on any possible development in the park; if no compromise can be reached, then the idea of development in Flushing Meadows Corona Park needs to be tabled permanently. We need our parks here in Queens; we do not need to have them ruined. Flushing Meadows Corona Park should be given national park status by the federal government, since it was the site for two World’s Fairs.

John Amato, Fresh Meadows

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The Passing Of A Community Guy

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A Personal Perspective

BY MARCIA MOXAM COMRIE

Advertising Executives Merlene Carnegie Shari Strongin

Christopher Afuwah was one of those people who loved life, loved people and loved his community. At age 59 when he died last week, I still considered him a young man – too young to die anyway. But there he was: gone too soon for someone who still had so much more to do and to give.

I first met Chris about 15 years ago when he served as a member of Community School Board 29 with my husband and a number of other dedicated people, including Morshed Alam and Rosa Brown. I was impressed with Chris, Rosa and Morshed because they were all considered “new Americans:” Chris from Nigeria, Rosa from Columbia and Morshed from Bangladesh. All were dedicated to a better com-

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munity in their new homeland with a strong public school system for their children.

A huge part of the American dream is based on educational opportunities for us and our children and this diverse group of community advocates were determined to make it possible despite opposition from the powers that be at the old Board of Ed as it was then known in the 1990s. The bond Christopher and his School Board colleagues forged was strong and that was evident when they all came out to pay their respects at his funeral last week, years after their official ties had been severed.

Christopher Mukolu Afuwah was born in Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa in 1953 and died in New York City on Sept. 16, 2012 – his 29th wedding anniversary to his soul mate, Vivian Smith Afuwah. The couple had three

sons, John, Patrick and Kevin.

Christopher took advantage of the opportunities available to him in his adopted country. He earned a couple of college degrees, worked in the banking and other industries and eventually embarked on a civil service career with the New York City Fire Department. His value to the FDNY was evident by the crowd of colleagues who converged on the Majority Baptist Church where the funeral service was held. Their sense of brotherhood permeated the church both inside and outside.

That’s the kind of love and loyalty Chris inspired in everyone with whom he served; because he loved his family, his neighbors and his friends and he saw the good in everyone. I think our community is a lesser place for his absence. He was a really thoughtful guy who worked very

hard along with his wife, to take care of his family while still taking time out for civic engagement such as the aforementioned School Board, the NAACP, the Vulcan Society, Atled, Inc., United Black Men of Queens and much more.

Someone once said it’s not how long you lived that counts.

It’s what you did with the time you had that counts. This being the case, Christopher in 59 years packed more good into the comparatively short time he had than most people do in 90 years.

In fact, even in death, others will benefit from his having lived.

In lieu of flowers the family has asked for donations to be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (tribute # 3155054).

May he rest in peace in the knowledge that he made a difference in the lives of a lot of people.

So long, Chris.

Police Blotter Compiled by STEVEN J. FERRARI

107th Precinct Bank Robbery The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the following individual wanted for a bank robbery.

On Sept. 14 at approximately 9 a.m. inside of the Chase Bank at 138-02 Queens Blvd., the suspect entered the location, approached the teller, passed a demand note and fled with an undetermined amount of cash. There were no reported physical injuries.

The suspect is described as a Black male, early 30s, 5-foot-10 with a slim build and a clean shave. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, dark pants, black backpack and a black baseball cap. Surveillance image shows the suspect carrying cash in his hands as he walks out of the bank and proceeded to flee on foot in an unknown direction.

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.

110th Precinct Public Lewdness The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the following individual wanted for public lewdness that took place

on Sept. 14 at approximately 10:30 a.m. on a Queens-bound M train at Grand Avenue. The suspect exposed himself to a female while sitting on the train.

The suspect is described as an Hispanic male, approximately 5foot-7. He was wearing a red shirt, dark pants and black shoes.

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.

114th Precinct Burglary This individual is wanted in connection to a public lewdness incident.

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

On Sept. 12 at approximately 12:45 p.m. in the vicinity of

Newtown Avenue, a suspect entered an apartment by picking a lock, removed electronics and fled on foot. The suspect is described as a white male in his 40s, between 5-foot-6 and 5foot-7 with a medium build and a light beard. He was last seen wearing a dark colored striped shirt, sunglasses and khaki pants.

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.

Grand Larceny The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the following individual wanted for a grand larceny that took place on Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at 30th Street and 36th Avenue.

This individual is wanted in connection to a grand larceny.

The suspect grabbed an iPhone from the victim and fled the scene.

The suspect is described as a Black male last seen wearing blue jeans, dark blue shirt and a Colorado Rockies baseball hat.

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Enjoy Queens:

Hotel Boom Keeps Heating Up

BY JOE MARVILLI Within the last few years, there has been a massive upswing of hotels in Queens. Many travelers are taking advantage of the borough’s cheaper rates and close proximity to Manhattan.

After all, why shell out more money for a hotel in the City when Queens is just a short subway ride away?

The most prominent hotel development has occurred in Long Island City. Due to its easy accessibility and close distance to Manhattan, the district has seen its number of hotels rise from just one to 18 in the last five years, with a 19th currently planned.

Among the many options available to visitors is Z Hotel, located at 11-01 43rd Ave. The building presents an amazing view of Manhattan across the

East River. Its 100 guest rooms each come with an LCD TV, free Wi-Fi and a mini bar. International, domestic and local phone calls can be made at no additional charge.

The hotel’s subterranean Z Gallery showcases work from four local artists. From the basement, visitors can head up to the Z Roof, a 5,000 square-foot rooftop lounge.

If you are heading into Manhattan, take the hotel’s complimentary transportation every hour on the hour from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. If you would prefer to get some exercise, complimentary bicycles are accessible from sunrise to sunset.

Another convenient choice is Wyndham Garden Long Island City Manhattan View. Situated at 44-29 9th St, the hotel’s 128 pet-friendly guest rooms include free Wi-Fi and Direct TV.

Do not worry about be“Eventually, it’s coming a couch potato going to be a pretty during your stay though. booming area,” said A 24-hour fitness center Director of Sales will keep you in shape Natalie Serse. in between your visits to In Southeast the City.

Queens, Garden Inn Hotels are not just & Suites is ideally centered in LIC placed on 151-20 though. One of the Baisley Blvd. in Jamost high-tech lodgmaica, only 2.5 miles ings in New York City away from John F. just opened this August Kennedy Airport. at 20-07 127th St. in The Z Hotel in Long Island City offers complimentary Free Internet access F l u s h i n g . H o t e l D e bicycle rentals. and free local phone Point was built to be as calls can be found in environmentally-friendly as age, which includes pickup all of the hotel’s 185 guest possible. Its 114 rooms con- from LaGuardia Airport to the rooms. Complimentary contitain LED lighting, solar power, hotel, complimentary break- nental breakfast is available for on-demand water heating and fast, two Metro Cards and a early risers, going from 6 to 10 on-demand temperature con- ride to and from the train sta- a.m. An airport shuttle to any tion. Although De Point has JFK terminal requested is also trols.

The locale has a variety of not been running at full occu- on the house. packages for incoming guests. pancy yet, the development in Reach Reporter Joe Marvilli at One of the most attractive is College Point is an encourag- (718) 357-7400, Ext. 125, or at the New York Experience Pack- ing sign for business. jmarvilli@queenstribune.com.

Eat Queens:

Restaurant Week Makes Mouths Water Page 8 PRESS of Southeast Queens Sept. 28 - Oct. 4, 2012

BY MEGAN MONTALVO Although Queens may be known for its diversity, often locals forget just how good they have it when it comes to the vast array of dining options.

Fortunately, the Queens Economic Development Corp. gives borough dwellers a yearly reminder with the annual Discover Queens Restaurant Week. This year, the event will take place over two weeks from Oct. 8 to Oct. 11 and Oct. 15 to Oct. 18.

Similar to the highly-acclaimed New York City Restaurant Week, Queens Restaurant Week will offer three-course prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner.

However, prices will be much more affordable at $25 per meal, which is $10 less than the NYC Restaurant Week options.

In addition, only local eateries will be featured in the lineup.

“The great thing about Queens is that there are a lot of

ditional décor attract new restaurants that have an incomers seeking a unique ternational authenticity dining experience. In addithat is lacking in Manhattion to an impressive rostan,” said Rob MacKay, ter of tequilas and QEDC director of public empanadas, Tequila Sunrelations, marketing and rise offers visitors a wide tourism. selection of traditional Celebrating its 9th conMexican fare. Sizzling secutive return, QEDC will fajitas and salty margaritas host a kick off event on are a great way to spice up Oct. 2 at noon in front of Queens Borough Hall, lo- Last year’s Restaurant Week kick-off featured a the night. Tequila Sunrise cated at 120-55 Queens live performance from Tequila Sunrise’s Mariachi is located at 34-37 Bell Blvd.

Blvd.

Band.

London Lennies – Since Approximately 15 local Bourbon Street Cafe – The Big 1959, this Rego Park restaurant establishments will set up outdoor stands to provide compli- Easy may reign supreme when it has become notorious for the mentary samples of their specials comes to Cajun cuisine, but that best in fresh, local seafood sedoes not mean you have to leave lected daily at the world-famous to all passers-by.

“This is really a great chance the borough to get the good eats. Fulton Fish Market. Located at for businesses in Queens to get At 40-12 Bell Blvd. in Bayside, 63-88 Woodhaven Blvd., Lontheir name out there,” MacKay Bourbon Street cooks up all the don Lennies hosts the area’s finsaid. “We are hoping to have Cajun classics in true French est raw bar comparable to the participating restaurants from Quarters fashion. From gumbo to ones just across the pond.

Panorama of My SilenceAstoria to the Rockaways this jambalaya, Bourbon Street has everything that will appeal to Heart – Situated along a strip of year.” laundromats, delis and grocery Confirmed participants in even the poorest of Po’ Boys.

Tequila Sunrise of Bayside – stores, this unassuming vegetarthe kickoff include the following Live Mexican mariachi and tra- ian cafe resides at 84-73 Parsons eateries:

Blvd. in Jamaica. Inspired by the teachings of Sri Chinmoy, Panorama offers unique dishes like soy burgers and veggie pies. Best of all, a zen-like atmosphere gives cafe-goers a delightful sense of calm just before they head back into the concrete jungle.

Uncle Peter’s Restaurant – Restaurant Week would simply not be complete if it were not for the inclusion of Italian cuisine. Thankfully, Uncle Peter’s will feature their homemade pastas and hearty entrees during the celebration. A warm atmosphere and upscale ambiance have earned this restaurant’s title as the go-to spot for a delicious meal in Queens. Uncle Peter’s is located at 83-15 Northern Blvd. in Jackson Heights.

For more information on the event, visit queensny.org.

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

Borough Beat

Park Made For Man’s Best Friend

The Glen Oaks Village Enchanted Forest Park and Dog Run will have its grand opening ceremony this Saturday, Sept. 29 at noon.

Announced by the Glen Oaks Village Board of Directors, the occurrence will provide residents with an opportunity to see the new park and to pick up registration forms for their dogs. In case of rain, the event will be moved to Sept. 30.

The Dog Run contains a variety of special features. Specialized K9 artificial turf and natural vegetation line the sloping hills.

The path is split into two sections, one for large dogs and one for small dogs. Water fountains are available for both dogs and people.

“Glen Oaks Village is a pet friendly community,” said Glen Oaks Village President Bob Friedrich. “We have 3,000 families who live in Glen Oaks. It

The Glen Oaks Village Enchanted Forest Park and Dog Run will hold its grand opening ceremony on Sept. 29. gives them a place where they can allow their dogs to run.”

Volunteers with speciallymade shirts will monitor the region, making them easy to find.

Security will periodically make sure each dog is a registered member of the Dog Park and wearing a Glen Oaks Village Dog

Tag. The tag indicates the owner signed the dog park liability waiver form and paid the annual registration fee.

The registration fee is $25 per dog for Glen Oaks Village occupants and $50 per dog for those who live outside the Village. While the fee has been waived for 2012,

it is due by May 31 for 2013.

Unregistered dogs may use the park through Oct. 14. Dog Park registration is available from Monday to Friday at the management office found at 70-33 260th St. and Saturdays at the maintenance Services Office at 70-41 260th St..

A photo of your dog is required.

To get to the park, enter the driveway next to 70-55 260th St., turn left and walk up the curved sidewalk near the tennis courts.

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

-Joe Marvilli

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Veteran Hugs Ve t e r a n s ( f r o m l e f t ) G e r r y V i l b i g , To m Maher, Paul Sacks, Bill Novack and John Giordano offered free hugs at the Queens County Fair for those who helped support our troops overseas. Photo

by Jo-Anne Raskin.

Southeast Queens Events Edited By Harley Benson

Beautification

Superman

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New volunteers joined Assemblyman William Scarborough last Saturday to help clean the center islands on Merrick Boulevard from Springfield to Linden. Local business owner Marcel Robins of State Farm Insurance Agency, Daniel Ennis of Quik Lube as well as the NAACP Youth Group and volunteers from the Youth Fitness Center joined Scarborough and Parks Dept. volunteers to remove debris and weeds in preparation for the planting of trees, shrubs and plants.

Frank Magri, Community Board 8 Member and Local 3 Member, came to the defense of a woman who was being brutally attacked.

At its general board meeting held on September 12, 2012 Community Board 8 presented a plaque to Frank Magri for his courage and selflessness. “It is always a pleasure when we hear about the success of one of our board members who does so much good, in this particular case our own Superman, Frank Magri,� said Chairman Alvin Warshaviak.

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Profile

Brice Vick Prepares To Launch Hip Hop 4 Health Among hip-hop dancers, critics and enthusiasts, Brice Vick often receives acknowledgment for his contributions to the dance community, but acknowledgment simply isn’t enough.

After a decade of experience working exclusively with Ashanti, who is often titled the “princess of hip-hop” and years of experience with other artists like Chris Brown, Lauryn Hill and Beyonce, Vick is preparing to leverage his experience to provide health, finance and education resources to innercity New York youth, all while incorporating elements of global dance.

This week, Vick has announced the formation of his non-profit organization, Hip Hop 4 Health Plus.

Hip Hop 4 Health Plus is a government recognized not-forprofit organization that uses hip-hop dance and current

Hip-hop singer Ashanti stands next to choreographer Brice Vick. trends to encourage kids to be more active throughout their day.

Hip Hop 4 Health Plus hosts year-around interactive dance workshops where celebrity cho-

reographers teach a variety of dance techniques all in a fun and engaging manner, including Mommy and Me classes and classes for the elderly.

Hip Hop 4 Health Plus plans

to offer scholarship programs, has an upcoming DVD scheduled for release and anticipates hosting regular family friendly outreach events throughout the New York City area.

The next Hip Hop 4 Health Plus dance workshop is scheduled at the Allendale School in New Jersey.

While most choreographers are spitting images of one another, Vick courageously stands alone escorting celebrity recording artists to their peak by utilizing a unique approach to dance that is unattainable by conformists.

His electric style is rapidly becoming the standard for artists seeking to gain that critical edge that will set them aside in an industry that is flooded with clones. Vick does not stop at what is hot for the moment.

Vick is known in the industry for pushing the envelope and

encouraging artists to take a chance at being different.

He forces his clients to not only embrace what has already been done but also encourages them to take their performance to the next level stimulating audiences with something refreshingly new, distinctive and most of all memorable.

Jessenia Williams of Woodhaven, serving with the 145th Maintenance Company, is promoted to specialist.

Heights won $10,000 on the New York Lottery’s Powerball drawing Aug. 29. Enile’s winning ticket was purchased in Brooklyn.

Kasandra Aquino of Jamaica and Alimot S. Yusuf f o f Rosedale have enrolled at St. Lawrence University in Canton as members of the class of 2016.

Aquino is a graduate of Civic Leadership Academy. Yusuff is a graduate of New York Harbor School.

Navin Roolpal of South Ozone Park won $25,000 on the New York Lottery’s $100,00 0,000 Spectacular scratch-off game. Roolpal’s winning ticket was purchased at Metro Candy, 96-13 Metropolitan Ave., Forest Hills.

Audra Clyburn of South Ozone Park received a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice during summer 2012 commencement ceremonies at the University of New Haven in West Haven, Conn.

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People The New York Army National Guard announced the promotion of members in recognition of their capabilities for additional responsibility and leadership.

Vega Estrada of Queens Village, serving with Company B, 101st Signal Battalion, is promoted to sergeant.

Timothy Deluniversita of Ozone Park, serving with Com-

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Family Fun Day:

Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Far Rockaway) joined dozens of children and families enjoying games, face painting, and entertainment at Family Fun Day at Public School 207 in Howard Beach. The event was sponsored by Frances Scarantino of Reach for the S.T.A.R.S Daycare and the City Parks Foundation.

pany B, 642nd Support Battalion, is promoted to sergeant.

Steven Govea of Richmond Hill, serving with Company F (Forward Support Company Infantry), 427th Brigade Support Battalion, is promoted to specialist.

Tyesha Green of Jamaica, serving with Company B, 101st Signal Battalion, is promoted to specialist.

Gregory Hinds of Jamaica, serving with Company C, 101st Signal Battalion, is promoted to private.

John Krukti of Hollis, serving with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 27th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, is promoted to sergeant.

Veronica Medina of Queens Village, serving with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 369th Sustainment Brigade, is promoted to sergeant.

Stephen Pritchett of Jamaica, serving with Company A, 101st Signal Battalion, is promoted to private.

Christina Rukki of Forest Hills, a student at St. Lawrence University in Canton, is studying abroad in Spain.

Fermin Enile of Cambria

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A&E

Queens Theatre Looks At Legend Of 'Ella'

BY TAMMY SCILEPPI Queens Theatre has a lot to celebrate as it launches the opening of its exciting 2012-13 Season Sept. 28 with "Ella" - a stylish musical concert acquainting the audience with the life and songs of legendary jazz and pop diva, Ella Fitzgerald.

Starring dynamic songstress Tina Fabrique, who attempts to capture Ella's true essence, the show showcases a repertoire of more than a dozen of Fitzgerald's most memorable tunes, as Fabrique sings scat like nobody's business - performing those great American songbook classics that made "The First Lady of Song" famous. You'll swear Ella Fitzgerald's spirit was in the room.

"When I first made the decision to come to Queens Theatre 18 months ago, 'Ella' was the show I knew I wanted to bring to this audience and this commu-

nity," executive director Ray Cullom said.

"After delighting audiences and setting box office records at major theaters around the country, it is high time that this brilliant show, starring the equally brilliant Tina Fabrique, plays New York City."

Jammin' with "Louis Armstrong" and her band like Fitzgerald used to, Fabrique will channel her inner Ella, letting loose on iconic hits like, "A Tisket, A Tasket," "How High the Moon," "That Old Black Magic" and "They Can't Take that Away from Me." Fabrique's Ella has toured the U.S. and Europe as a featured singer with The Duke Ellington Orchestra for many years.

Chosen by Rob Ruggiero, her director and conceiver of 'Ella,' Fabrique came highly recommended by Danny Holgate (her music arranger) because of her experience scatting and singing.

"I was fortunate to do several of her (Fitzgerald's) songs with them, since I

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imitation of her, but more of a truthful echo of her vocal quality, her scat comfortability and her phrasing, along with that little girl attitude she was famous for. I work for accuracy in her scats; I learned them note for note - more as an acting exercise, since they were in-themoment creations that must be sung that way to be effective." Learning all that in about three weeks, she still listens to Ella to stay connected.

There's no doubt Fabrique's scintillating vocals would do Ella proud.

"Much more than a simple revue of Ella Fitzgerald songs (although that would be enough for me!), the show is a wonderful dramatic portrait of the intimate life and creative forces that drove Ella to become the premiere interpreter of the great American songbook, and how and why she developed her unique and inimitable style," said Cullom.

To purchase tickets, call the box off ice at (718) 760.0 064. Visit www.queenstheatre.org for more dates and times.

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The best part about living in Queens is the variety of food available, either to go have a nice dinner out or to have one delivered for a quiet evening in. One night while searching for something different that the usual take out - pizza, Chinese, you know the drill - I discovered Mmm… That's A Wrap. The family-owned establishment, with three locations in Queens offers gourmet wraps, shakes and quesadillas.

Ordering from a new place, however, offers up some challenges. The most important challenge is deciding what to order when everything looks good. It's a problem most foodies would enjoy having and Mmm… That's A Wrap certainly fits the bill.

I wavered first between a Panini or a quesadilla between finally settling on having the titular wrap. Of course that doesn't really narrow down the options, as the menu offers more than 20 different wraps. I finally settled on the "El Burrito Loco," which came filled with

both chicken and steak, brown rice, beans, hot sauce, sour cream and melted jack and cheddar cheeses.

The menu describes the "Loco" as jam-packed, and they weren't kidding.

Filled to the brim with ingredients, the wrap was the perfect choice for an empty stomach. Since the first time I ordered it, it's become a delivery favorite.

On our most recent order from Mmm … That's A Wrap, my girlfriend ordered the Bistro Panini, filled with hot roast beef, sautéed onions, cheddar cheese and a zesty bistro sauce. As soon as I opened it to pass it along to her, I was jealous.

The Panini looked and smelled fantastic and as she devoured the sandwich, I made a note to order one for myself.

The heaping portions don't stop with the main dishes. For dessert, we each tried the chocolate peanut butter oatmeal. As I love all three ingredients there, I figured it would be a can't-miss proposition. I definitely made the right choice. As a bonus, I was able to put half the mixture away for dessert the next night, too.

While we ordered from the Astoria location listed above, Mmm… That's A Wrap can also be found in Howard Beach (163-12 Cross Bay Blvd.) and Bayside (45-25 Bell Blvd.).

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knew her style well. And, Rob liked my acting in a show he saw me in," she said.

"The one thing Rob wanted to hear me do was the scat to 'How High the Moon,'

by Ella. I did it, and the rest is history."

"My singing skills are just a gift from the Almighty, and the rest I learned mostly from performing in New York clubs and working with some of the best jazz musicians around," said Fabrique, who appeared on Broadway in "Ragtime" and "How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying," among others. "Then of course, doing theater was the gift that taught me discipline: doing so many shows a week, etc."

The 60-something performer, who hails from the Bronx, said she likes "the sense of community that Queens has always been known for. It was a place many jazz musicians, like Harold Ousley, Bob Cunningham, Brost Townsend and of course, Louis Armstrong lived at one time."

Fabrique insists she doesn't imitate "The Queen of Jazz's" voice and style: "I don't really sound like her; I am not an

Faith

“Soul Train” Tribute Arrives This October

BY JOE MARVILLI This October, a Jamaica junior high school and a St. Albans church will come together to hold an evening dedicated to the music of TV variety program “Soul Train.”

Presented by the New Vision Choir of the Presbyterian Church of St. Albans, “A Tribute to Soul Train” will run for two nights at the Richard S. Grossley School (JHS 8). The event will take place on Friday, Oct. 5 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 6 at 6 p.m.

The choir will perform songs that appeared throughout the program’s legendary run, moving from the 70s to the 80s and ending in the 90s. Members of the choir and other singers will create a blast from the past; portraying many of the artists they will be covering. Fans can enjoy singer tributes that will include artists such as Al Green, Ike and Tina Turner and Sister Sledge.

Al Green first appeared on the broadcast during its fifth episode in 1971. He visited the show a total of six times. Ike and Tina

Word If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.

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Turner also appeared during the first season of “Soul Train”.

The singers will be accompanied by a live band.

All tickets cost $25 per night. For purchasing information, contact Mary Greene, the president of the New Vision Choir, at (347) 351-8036 or Dauphine Buggs (718) 481-8144.

When asked what she would like the audience gets out of the event, Greene hoped they would enjoy the nostalgic trip through time.

“Just a remembrance of what the music was like in those days,” said Greene. “Music just soaked with love.”

For those interested in attending the performance, the address of Richard Grossley Junior High 8 is 108-35 167th St. The Presbyterian Church of St. Albans is located at 190-04 119th Ave.

“A Tribute to Soul Train” will take place on Oct. 5 and 6.

“Soul Train” originally aired from 1971 to 2006. It was created by Don Cornelius, who also served as the first host and executive producer. During its reign, the show featured many inf luential musicians such as Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Donna Summer, Prince, Sly

and the Family Stone and Etta James. The variety show holds the record for the longest, continuously running first-run syndicated program in television history.

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

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Martin Van Buren H.S.

New Principal, New Era at Van Buren H.S.

BY JOE MARVILLI Although Martin Van Buren High School has had a difficult past couple of years, new principal Sam Sochet is looking forward to make the school a place where students can excel.

At a freshman seminar on Sept. 24, the administration put heavy emphasis on starting a new chapter for the struggling school, with a series of inventive programs and a more trusting environment. Parents and students alike packed the library to find out about what Sochet and the teachers had in store for them.

Sochet, who started July 1, outlined the need for Van Buren to move its education programs into the 21st century, helping pupils learn in the Internet era.

“How do we educate kids who are technologically wired and savvy?,” said Sochet. “We have to be really ahead of the curve. You can’t just wait for college. We have to make these kids college-ready.”

One of the ways the school hopes to do this is with the Sir Issac Newton Pre-Professional Science Programs. Meant for excelling students with an interest in science, these courses will prepare them not only for col-

lege but also for their careers.

“High school in New York City is a competitive market now,” said Sochet o f t h e school’s evolving set of courses.

“What’s the demand? We want our children to be educated in a meaningful way.”

Sochet also accentuated creating a different, more comfortable environment within the school. By shifting attitudes to an optimistic outlook, the principal hopes to inspire a cultural change over the next few years.

Sochet said he would have an open door policy for his students.

“I’m trying to be a visible prin-

cipal, not an invisible one. I think that’s really an important change that kids can experience here,” Sochet said.

Councilmen Mark Weprin (D–Oakland Gardens) was on hand to praise Sochet and the changes he is implementing.

“This is just the beginning of

what’s going to be a great few years for Van Buren High School,” said Weprin. “I think it needed some new excitement and new energy and Mr. Sochet seems to have that energy.”

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

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What’s Up SEPT. 29 Latin Beat Queens Library branches in Cambria Heights, Jamaica, Rochdale Village and others will host viewing parties of the encore performance of Latin Beat, streamed live from the David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center at 2:30 p.m.

SEPT. 30 Royal Dancers The Royal Drummers and Dancers of Burundi will perform at the York College Performing Arts Center, 94-45 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., from 4-6 p.m.

One of the greatest percussion ensembles in the world, the Royal Drummers and Dancers of Burundi have performed in the same way for centuries, passing down traditions and techniques from father to son. Their performances were traditionally a part of particular ceremonies, such as births, funerals and the enthronement of Kings. In Burundi, drums are sacred and represent, along with the king, the powers of fertility and regeneration. The origins of their performance being shrouded in ancient legend and mystery, the Royal Drummers and Dancers of Burundi channel the energy and creative spirit of a nation through these drums and the rituals surrounding them.

OCT. 1 Stay Well

Vegetarian Benefits The Central Branch of the Queens Library will host a free program on the health benefits of vegetarianism from 2-3 p.m.

Useful tips and recipes will be offered. Queens ConnectCare will also be offering free health screenings (blood pressure, blood glucose & body mass index) and the opportunity to schedule an appointment at the Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center.

For information, call (718) 990-5154.

The Central Branch of the Queens Library will host a free program detailing the Queens Economic Development Corp.’s seventh annual Queens StartUP! Business Plan Competition at 6:30 p.m.

The competition gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to strengthen their business knowledge, learn about business trends, and gain insights about starting and growing a business, as well as offering an introduction to the vast resources at Queens Library.

OCT. 3 Operation Safe Southeast Queens State Sen. Malcolm A. Smith’s crime prevention initiative, Operation Safe Southeast Queens, will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Smith’s district office, 205-20 Jamaica Ave. For information, call Tai White at (718) 454-0162.

Debate Watch Party Councilman James Sanders will host a watch party for the presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney from 9 to 10:30 p.m. at Clippers Restaurant and Lounge, 234-36 Merrick Blvd.

To RSVP to the event, call Donovan Richards at (718) 5274356.

OCT. 4 Mock Interviews The Central Branch of the Queens Library will host a free program to help with interview skills at 9 a.m. 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.

Networking The Central Branch of the Queens Library will host a free networking program at 4:30 p.m.

Professional networking is more important than ever, yet many people struggle to do it well. This

mentals of networking from a perspective that makes it easy and natural. Call 718-990-0746 for information.

Noise Forum Saint Peter’s Lutheran Church, 224-04 147th Ave., will be the site of a forum to discuss the plans for a runway extension at John F. Kennedy International Airport. The forum will be hosted by the Eastern Queens Alliance and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The forum will discuss the runway extension and its implications — noise and otherwise. Information about the overall long range plans for JFK will also be shared. Noise code from New York City’s Department of Environmental Protection can be found at: http:// www.nyc.gov/html/dep/html/ noise/index.shtml.

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-

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.

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, 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 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, visit palnyc.org. Volunteers will go through an application process that includes an interview, screening and an orientation. For more information, contact PAL’s Volunteer Coordinator, Alexandria SumpterDelves, at (212) 477-9450, Ext. 390 or volunteer@palnyc.org.

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Learn how special exercises and relaxation techniques can make a difference in your life with a free program at 10 a.m. at the Central Branch of the Queens Library, 89-11 Merrick Blvd.

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PARENTS 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.

NEW MOMS GROUP We d n e s d ay, O c to b e r 3 New Mom’s Group meets at the Briarwood library. Register.

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RELIGIOUS TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Fridays, September 28, October 5 Shabbat Services at 8. Sunday, September 30 Erev Sukkoth Services at 7:30. Saturday, Oc tober 6 Shabbat Services and Torah Study. Sunday, Oc tober 7 9:30 Breakfast and Adult Education. 7:30 Simchat Torah S e r v i c e s . Te m p l e B e t h Sholom, 171-39 Northern Blvd., Flushing. 463-4143.

BAY TERR ACE Thursday, Oc tober 4 Sisterhood of Bay Terrace will hold a Sukkot Luncheon. $18 members, $20 others.

631-5468.

SUKKOT INTERACTIVE Friday, Oc tober 5 Reform Temple of Forest Hills, 711 1 1 1 2th S t r e e t d u r i n g Shabbat service, which begins at 7:30.

BLESSING OF PETS Saturday, Oc tober 6 at 11 at Church of the Resurrect i o n , 8 5 - 0 9 1 1 8 th S t r e e t , Richmond Hill. 847-2649.

BRUNCH & WINE Sunday, Oc tober 7 Sisterhood of the Jewish Center of Oak Hills Brunch and Wine Tasting. 631-0100.

YOUTH

TEENS 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.

CHESS CLUB Saturdays Flushing library at 2.

ROADMAP TO COLLEGE Monday, Oc tober 1 at the Queens Village library and at the St. Albans library at 4.

RECYCLED JEWELRY M o n d a y, O c t o b e r 1 re cycled bicycle jewelry workshop at 4 at the Sunnyside librar y. Wednesday, Oc tober 3 at 3:30 at the Broadway library.

HOMEMADE MOVIE Mondays, Oc tober 1, 15.

Tuesdays, Oc tober 9, 16.

Thursdays, Oc tober 4, 11, 18 the Lefrak Cit y library at 4:30. Three week contest to write and produce a homemade movie.

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

VETERANS CARDS Tu e s d ay, O c to b e r 2 c e l ebrate Veterans’ Day with Cards at 2:45 t the Douglaston library.

LIC CHESS CLUB Tuesdays LIC library at 4.

BOOK BUDDIES Tuesdays Windsor Park library at 4.

GAME DAY We d n e s d a y, O c to b e r 3 Howard Beach 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.

PSAT PRACTICE Thursday, Oc tober 4 at the Windsor Park library. 800273-8439 to register.

ORIGAMI WORKSHOP Thursdays, Oc tober 4, 11, 18 Seaside library at 5:30.

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.

BOOK BUDDIES Fridays, October 5, 12, 19 Fresh Meadows 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.

PRACTICE TEST Saturday, Oc tober 6 personalized score report pinpointing your strengths and weaknesses.

Register Princeton Review at 800273-8439. Held at the Hillcrest library.

SENIORS SENIOR FITNESS Through November 2 tennis, yoga, fitness walking at Astoria Park, Cunningham Park, Flushing Meadows and Roy Wilkins Park. Call 7606999 for times and activities.

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.

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 Tuesdays, Oc tober 2, November 6 in Bayside. 4234237.

BASIC COMPUTER Tuesdays, Oc tober 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at the South Ozone Park library at 10.

FAIRWAY SHOPPING Tuesdays free transpor tation to and from courtesy Hollis Court Bd. Of Directors. Pickup and drop off on the corner of 213 th Street and 73 rd Avenue at 10:30 for 1.5 hours shopping.

WII GAMING We d n e s d ay s , O c t o b e r 3 , 17, 31 at the Fresh Meadows library at 2.

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.

HOWARD BEACH Fridays in Oc tober digital camera class. Sunday, October 14 defensive driving. $17 AARP members, $19 others. 156-45 84 th Street.

738-8100.

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

BABY & ME Mondays, Oc tober 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Bayside library at 11.

STORY TIME Monday, Oc tober 1 at the Hollis library at 11:30.

MOTHER GOOSE Monday, Oc tober 1 at the Whitestone library at 11:30.

WONDERFUL WEAVING Monday, Oc tober 1 at the Central library at 3.

SEASIDE CRAFT Mondays, Oc tober 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at the Seaside library.

Register.

IPAD STORY TELLING Monday s, Oc tober 1, 15, 22, 29 at the North Forest P a r k l i b r a r y. Re g i st e r a t autisminitiatives@queensmuseum.org to register.

CRAFT KIDS Mondays at the Flushing library at 3.

VETERANS CARDS Tu e s d ay, O c to b e r 2 c e l ebrate Veterans’ Day with cards at the Douglaston library. Register.

NECKLACE Tuesday, October 2 at the Fresh Meadows library at 4.

Thursday, Oc tober 4 at the Hollis library at 4. Make your own Native American necklace, for those 8-14.

NEW WORD PROJECT Tuesdays, Oc tober 2, 16 for those 6-12 at 4:30 at the Central library.

BILINGUAL STORY TIME Wednesday, Oc tober 3 at the Astoria library at 11:30.

In English and Spanish.

PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME We d n e s d ay s , O c to b e r 3 , 10, 17 at the Maspeth library at 12:30.

BOARD GAMES We d n e s d a y, O c t o b e r 3 Bellerose librar y. Register.

FALL CRAFT/ACTIVIT Y We d n e s d ay s , O c to b e r 3 , 10, 17, 24, 31 at the East Flushing library Register.

CAVE WRITING We d n e s d a y, O c t o b e r 3 Fresh Meadows library at 4.

INTRO POWERPOINT Wednesdays, Oc tober 3, 10 Central library. Register.

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 ge wo o d l i b ra r y. Re g i s ter.

PRESCHOOL TIME Thursdays, Oc tober 4, 11 at the Bellerose library. Register.

READ FOR RECORD Thursday, Oc tober 4 at the Poppenhusen library at noon for preschoolers and 3:30 at the Seaside library for those 3-7 and at the Hollis library at 4:45.

POLAR BEARS Thursday, October 4 “If You Really Love Polar Bears” at 3:30 at the Astoria library.

HISPANIC HERITAGE Thursday, Oc tober 4 at the Corona library at 4.

Storytelling for Hispanic Heritage Month.

PING PONG… Every Thursday ping pong, board games and coloring at the Seaside library at 4.

WHO TOOK CHEESE? Thursdays, Oc tober 4, 11, 18, 25 8-12 year olds will re a d “ W h o To o k m y Cheese?” at the Central library at 4:30.

FIRE SAFETY T h u r s d ay, O c to b e r 4 a t 4:30 meet a real life firefighter at the Pomonok library.

ORIGAMI WORKSHOP Thursdays, Oc tober 4, 11, 18, 25 at the Seaside library at 5:30.

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

DRAW PORTRAIT Friday, Oc tober 5 at t he East Elmhurst library at 3:30.

KIDS STORY TIME Fridays, Oc tober 5, 12, 19 at the Arverne library at 11.

PRESCHOOL CRAFTS Fridays, Oc tober 5, 12, 19 a t t h e S u n n ys i d e l i b ra r y.

Register.

GO GREEN! Friday, Oc tober 5 animal sculptures at 3 at the Woodside library.

HISPANIC HERITAGE Friday, Oc tober 5 at 3:30 at the Jackson Heights library. Stor ytelling for Hispanic Heritage Month.

BOOK BUDDIES Fridays, Oc tober 5, 12, 19, 26 at the Fresh Meadows library at 4.

READ TO ME Fridays this autumn for those 3-7 at the Briarwood library at 3.

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.

FAMILY STORYTIME Saturdays, Oc tober 6, 20 at the Flushing library at 11:30.

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

ASTORIA HISTORICAL Monday, Oc tober 1 “ The Shoreline of LIC” lecture and exhibit at 7. $5 nonmembers. Saturday, Oc tober 6 “Silent Spring” history roundtable at 1. $5 nonmembers. Greater Astoria H i sto r i c a l S o c i e t y, 3 5 - 2 0 B r o a d w a y , 4th f l o o r , L I C .

278-0700.

AUDIO BOOK CLUB Monday s, Oc tober 1, 15, 22, 29 Seaside library at 11.

WINDSOR PARK Monday, Oc tober 1 “ The Man in the White Sharkskin Suit” discussed at 2 at the Windsor Park library.

UFOS OVER LI & NYC Monday, Oc tober 1 at the Woodside library at 3:30.

CLASSIC BOOKS Monday, October 1 “To Kill A Mockingbird” discussed at 6:30 at the Peninsula library.

INVESTOR EDUCATION Thursday, Oc tober 4 with St. Johns’ Universit y School of Law Securities Arbitration Clinic at 6:30 at the Woodhaven library.

FLUSHING BOOK Friday, Oc tober 5 “The Five Pe o p l e Yo u M e e t i n Heaven.” Flushing library at 1.

CHINESE AMER. LIT Saturday, Oc tober 6 at 3 at the Flushing library. “To Read Is To Live” discussed.

ALL THE TEA Sunday, Oc tober 7 Sarah Rose discusses “For All the Tea in China: How England Stole the World’s Favorite Drink & Changed History.”

King Manor 3-5 206-0545, ext. 13.

Queens Today MEETINGS

HEALTH

END ALZHEIMERS Sunday, September 30 Q u e e n s Wa l k t o E n d Alzheimers in Flushing Meadows Park. 917-8813358.

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

FARMERS MARKET Saturdays through November 17 8-4 at Roy Wilkins Park, Merrick and Baisley Blvds.

GREEN MARKET Sundays through November 18 Douglaston Greenmarket at the LIRR station, 235 th and 4 1 st Avenue. www.grownyc.org/follow.

CENTRAL QNS. ACADEMY Monday, October 1 Central Queens Academy Charter School board of trustees meeting 7-9:30 in Elmhurst.

212-437-8351.

TABLE TENNIS CLUB Mondays, Oc tober 1, 8, 15, 22Seaside library at 1:30.

KNIT & CROCHET Monday, Oc tober 1 at the Douglaston library at 4.

BONE DIGGERS CLUB Mondays, Oc tober 1, 22, 29 Oceanus Bone Diggers Club at the Seaside library at 5:30.

SUNNYSIDE WRITERS M o n d ay s , O c to b e r 1 , 1 5 Sunnyside library at 6:30.

TALK OF THE TOWN Tuesday s, Oc tober 2, 16, November 6, 20, December 4, 18 learn the art of public speaking at 7:15 in St. Albans. 640-7092.

HAM RADIO CLUB Tuesdays, Oc tober 2, November 6, December 4 Emergency Communications Service meets in Briarwood. 357-6851.

SEASIDE WRITING We d n e s d a y s , O c to b e r 3 , 10, 17 Seaside library at 1.

TRAVEL CLUB We d n e s d a y s , O c to b e r 3 , 10, 17 Seaside library at 3.

CONVERSATION CLUB We d n e s d a y s , O c to b e r 3 , 10, 17, 24, 31 at the Seaside library at 5:30.

BEREAVEMENT We d n e s d a y s , O c to b e r 3 , Bereavement Support Group at Holy Family in Fresh Meadows at 7:30.

969-2448.

TOASTMASTERS Wednesdays, Oc tober 3, 17 learn the art of public speaking at the Voices of Rochdale To a st m a s t e r s C l u b i n J a maica. 978-0732.

FLUSHING CAMERA We d n e s d a y s , O c to b e r 3 , 17, 31 Flushing Camera Club at Flushing Hospital.

749-0643.

KNIGHTS OF PY THIAS Wednesdays, Oc tober 3, 17 Queensview Lodge 433 in Whitestone. 917-754-3093.

MEN’S PRIDE GROUP Thursdays, November 4, 18 Queens Pride House Men’s group 7-9. 429-5309.

PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, Oc tober 4 public meeting and hearing at 7:30 at St. Peter’s Lutheran C h u r c h , 2 2 4 th S t r e e t a n d 147 th Avenue, Rosedale regarding the extension of the runway at JFK Airport.

PUBLIC SPEAKING Saturday, Oc tober 6 learn how to communicate effectively from 10-12 at Elmhurst Hospital. 646-748-8290.

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

Jimmy 7-10pm 347-2156.

ZUMBA Monday, Oc tober 1 at the Rosedale library. Register.

CANCER SUPPORT Mondays, Oc tober 1, November 5, December 3 Franklin Hospital’s Cancer Support Group 2-4 in the cafeteria. 516-256-6478.

VEGETARIANISM Monday, October 1 health benefits of vegetarianism at 2 at the Central library.

ZUMBA M o n d ay s , O c t o b e r 1 , 1 5 register at the Arverne library.

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

670-1695. $5.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT Tuesdays Western Queens Caregiver Network in Sunnyside. 5:306:30. 784-6173, ext. 431.

Also, 3:30-4:30 Selfhelp Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 2 6 th Avenue, B a y s i d e . 6 3 1 - 1 8 8 6 . Va r i ous services at the Queens Communit y House, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road. 2685960, 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.

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. Thursdays, Oc tober 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1 Recovery International meets at the Forest Hills library at 2:30.

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.

WELL SPOUSES Wednesday s, Oc tober 10, November 14, December 12 well spouses or partners of the chronically ill and disabled meet at St. Charles Rehab Center in Albertson at 7. 516-829-8740.

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

FLEA & CRAFT Sunday, September 30 at St. Joan of Arc, 82-00 35 th Avenue, Jackson Heights 84.

FAMILY FLEA MARKET Saturday, Oc tober 6 11-4 at the Bay Terrace Country Club, 217-14 24 th Avenue, B a y s i d e . Ve n d o r s , p o ny rides, dj, pumpkin decorating, face painting, refreshments, more.

FLEA MARKET Thursdays-Sundays MFM flea market at 221-02 Merrick Blvd., Springfield Gardens.

THRIFT SHOPS Saturdays at Trinit y United Methodist Church, 86-02 108 th Street, Richmond Hill.

347-251-8583. Saturdays 11-4 at Bargain Boutique Thrift Shop, Queens Baptist Church, 93-23 217 th Street, Queens Village.465-2504.

EXHIBIT 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.

ENVIRONMENT 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.

ENTERTAINMENT AUTUMN CONCERT Saturday, September 29 at the Flushing library at 2.

SALSA Saturday, September 29 Salsa Langston Hughes library at 2.

FILM SCREENING Saturday, September 29 “Garbage Dreams” (in Arabic with English subtitles) at the Steinway library at 2.

LATIN BEATS Saturday, September 29 streaming live from Lincoln Center – Latin Beat will be shown at 2:30 at the Central library.

WORLD FAIRE Saturday and Sunday, September 29, 30 at the NY Hall of Science. DIT talents in science, technology, crafting, fashion, food, and more. 10-7. $22-30. 5959123.

GENERAL HILL Sunday, September 30 “The Life of General AP Hill: The Man in the Red Battle Shirt” at the Bayside Historical Societ y. $8 BHS members, $12 others. 352-1548 reservations.

DIONNE WARWICK Sunday, September 30 at Queensborough Communit y College. 631-6311.

NEW PLAYS Sunday, September 30 “ Z o m b i e L o v e . ” 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 30, Oc tober 7, 14 live jazz and r&b 6-10 at Déjà vu, 180-25 Linden Blvd., St. Albans.

OLYMPIC HIGHLIGHTS Tuesdays, Oc tober 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Olympic Highlights at 4 at the Seaside library.

YING DANCE CENTER Thursday, October 4 “The Age of Flower Dance Performance” at the Flushing library at 6:30.

SOUL TRAIN TRIBUTE Friday and Saturday, Oc tober 5, 6 tribute to Soul Train at JHS8, 108-35 167 t h Street, Jamaica. $25. 4818144.

FAMILY FLEA MARKET Saturday, Oc tober 6 11-4 at the Bay Terrace Country Club, 217-14 24 th Avenue, B a y s i d e . Ve n d o r s , p o n y rides, dj, pumpkin decorating, face painting, refreshments, more.

ARGENTINIAN TANGO S a t u r d a y, O c to b e r 6 Argentinean Tango, Spanish

Flamenco, Puerto Rican Cuisine starting at noon at the Langston Hughes library.

AESTHETIC REALISM S a t u r d ay , October 6 Ethnics Is A Force! Songs about Labor at the Flushing library at 2.

CHINESE FILM S a t u r d ay , October 6 screening of “ Warriors of Qiugang” (Mandarin Chinese with English Subtitles) at the Sunnyside library at 2:30.

SPIRITS ALIVE Saturday, Oc tober 6 Spir-

its Alive 2-5 at Maple Grove Cemetery. 523-1876.

CONCERT Sunday, Oc tober 7 Shusmo plays original music using a wide range of influences with Arabic music at its core.

3 at the Central library.

WALKING TOUR Sunday, Oc tober 7 walking tour of Maple Grove Cemetery at 10 and again at 1.

523-1876.

PAT COOPER S u n d a y, O c to b e r 7 at Queensborough Communit y College. 631-6311.

EDUCATION/GAMES/CRAFTS METRIX LEARNING Saturday, September 29 at 9:30 at the Central library.

BECOME A CITIZEN Saturday, September 29 at the Flushing library at 3.

HISTORY OF PHOTO Mondays, Oc tober 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 History of Photography: A MoMA Teleconference at the Queens Village library. Register.

RESTAURANT CAMP M o n d ay s , O c to b e r 1 , 2 2 Restaurant Boot Camp at the Corona library at 5.

US CITIZENSHIP Monday s, Oc tober 1, 15, 22, 29 Pathway to US Citizenship at 5 at the Rego Park library.

BEGINNERS FRENCH Monday s, Oc tober 1, 15, 22, 29 at 5 at the Woodhaven library.

START UP! Monday s, Oc tober 1, 15, 22 Business Plan Competition at 6:30 Central library.

SMALL BUSINESS Tuesdays, Oc tober 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at the Central library. Register.

INTRO EMAIL Tuesdays, Oc tober 2, 9 at the McGoldrick library at 11:30.

COMPUTER CLASS Tuesdays, Oc tober 2, 9, 23, 30 at the Sunnyside library.

Register.

JOB READINESS Tuesdays, Oc tober 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at the Woodside library at 6.

BEGIN COMPUTERS Tuesdays, Oc tober 2, 9 at the Flushing library at 10.

BASIC COMPUTERS Wednesday, Oc tober 3 at the Woodside library at 10:30.

INTRO WORD We d n e s d ay s , O c to b e r 3 , 24, 31 at the Lefrak Cit y library at 11.

INTRO EXCEL We d n e s d a y, O c t o b e r 3

Pomonok library. Register.

COMPUTER BASICS Wednesdays, Oc tober 3, 24 at the Windsor Park library at 11:30 Space limited.

START UP! Wednesdays, Oc tober 3, 24 Business Plan Competition at the Central library at 6:30.

BUSINESS CARDS We d n e s d a y, O c t o b e r 3 create business cards using Publisher. Register. Central library.

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

MICROSOFT OFFICE Thursdays, Oc tober 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1 at the Arverne library at 10:30.

FICTION WRITING Thursdays, Oc tober 4, 11, 18 at the Langston Hughes library at 5:30.

LEARN CHINESE Thursdays, Oc tober 4, 11, 18, 25 at the North Forest Park library at 5:30.

ORIGAMI WORKSHOP Thursdays, Oc tober 4, 11, 18, 25 at the Seaside library at 5:30.

INTRO COMPUTERS Thursdays, Oc tober 4, 11, 25 at the Ozone Park librar y. Register.

COMPUTER TUTORING Thursdays, Oc tober 4, 11, 18, 25 at the Woodside librar y. Register.

MOCK INTERVIEWS Thursdays, Oc tober 4, 11, 18, 25 at the Central library.

Register.

RESUME WRITING F r i d a y s , O c to b e r 5 , 1 9 Arverne library at 1.

BECOME A US CITIZEN Saturday, Oc tober 6 at the Flushing library at 3.

PUBLIC SPEAKING Saturdays, Oc tober 6, 20, 27 public speaking and effective communication at Elmhurst Hospital. 646-7488290 information.

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MISCELLANEOUS

Models Of Queens

Hot Dog & Day Boat Scallops

Sofy Maxman Home: Bayside Age 18 Height 5’2 Weight 106 Stats: 31-28-32 Came across this old picture from a beautiful magazine, "Edible Manhattan" and realized that Jason Weiner (right) chef/owner of Almond (Bridghmpton and NYC) gets more press than his brother Anthony (left) who once dominated the news.

Rock Rock Rockaway Beach

Book signing Tuesday, Oct 2, Barnes & Nobles, Fresh Meadows

Vivian Rattay Carter will be appearing at the Fresh Meadows Barnes & Noble for a discussion and signing of her book, “Rockaway Beach (Images of America)”.

Released in June 2012, the book takes a look back to when the community of Rockaway Beach was founded in the mid-1800s.

From there, it moves forward in time, looking at the land’s development, decline, and its current revival. The story of this Queens neighborhood is supplemented by vintage images from the area.

The signing will take place on Oct. 2. The Barnes & Noble is located at 176-60 Union Turnpike.

No sharks expected.

Page 18 PRESS of Southeast Queens Sept. 28 - Oct. 4, 2012

Need To Feed Following numerous requests

by Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. (D-Astoria), the DOT has announced an agreement to program all new muni meters to shut down on Sundays, preventing the machines from accepting money.

Despite parking regulations being suspended on the day of rest, many confused locals have continued to feed the meters.

Likening the meters to broken arcade games that are wrongfully eating people’s money, Vallone has also asked that muni meters be turned off at all times that parking is free in addition to the Sunday shutdown.

Guess reading the existing parking signage was just too difficult for some people.

Muni meters won't take Sunday money thanx to Peter Vallone Jr.

Taking It To The Max Sofy Maxman has been modeling through Shortstack, an agency for petite models, for about three years. So far, she says it’s been an amazing time for her in every way.

“The general experience of being in Shortstack was so fantastic all around,” she said.

Sofy has always had a fascination with photography and fashion. She even took a couple classes

at the Fashion Institute of Technology. During her sophomore year of high school, she learned about Shortstack through her mother. She auditioned with her best friend and both of them were selected to join.

When she’s not modeling, Sofy spends her time studying at Franklin & Marshall College in Pennsylvania. She enjoys writing

and playing on her acoustic guitar. When she’s back in Queens though, Forest Hills is her most comfortable place to visit.

While the idea of modeling fulltime interests her, Sofy doesn’t see it happening.

“I think that would be nice, but I don’t think so,” she said. “I think I’m just gonna stick with Shortstack”

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Crime Doesn’t Pay Ever wonder what would happen if you storm the field of a baseball game after a historic moment? Well, other than your 15 minutes of fame, the results aren’t pretty, as one Long Island man found out.

Rafael Diaz, 33, of Massapequa, was sentenced in Queens Criminal Court after running onto the field to celebrate Johan Santana’s nohitter in June. He was ordered to perform 100 hours of community service, pay a $1,000 fine and $4,000 in civil penalties to the Mets. In addition, he’s been banned from any Mets facilities indefinitely.

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