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Volume 13 Issue No. 43 Oct. 26 - Nov. 1, 2012

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FRISKED OUT

More than 100 people came out to protest the NYPD’s Stop and Frisk policy at a meeting at York College.

By Natalia Kozikowska … Page 3.

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St. Albans Man Accused Of Killing Nassau Cop Darell Fuller, the suspect in the shooting of a Nassau County police officer and innocent bystander, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder on Thursday. The same day, Jamaica resident, Gerald Williams, was charged in connection to the crime.

According to reports, Officer Arthur Lopez and his partner pulled over Fuller around 11 a.m., suspecting that he had f led the scene of an accident on Northern Boulevard in Nassau County. After Lopez approached Fuller's car off the Cross Island Parkway, he allegedly shot the officer in the chest and drove off. A short time later, Fuller ditched the car and carjacked Raymond Facey, allegedly shooting him once in the head and stealing his Toyota.

Following the shootings, a manhunt ensued and he was apprehended in St. Albans. The murder suspect had apparently shot himself in the shoulder and was later transferred from Jamaica Hospital to Nassau University Medical Center.

If convicted, Fuller faces life in prison.

He also faces one count of first-degree robbery and three counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the second and third degree.

According to a statement released by Queens District Attorney Richard Brown, Gerald Williams lent his vehicle, a silver 2000 Nissan Altima, to Darell Fuller, the suspect believed to have fired the fatal shots. The 9MM gun used in the crimes were recovered in Williams' vehicle.

Williams was arraigned in Queens Criminal Court in Kew Gardens. He is charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a Class C felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison.

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New Yorkers Question Stop & Frisk Policy More than 100 New Yorkers from all five boroughs gathered at York College on Wednesday, protesting the NYPD’s controversial stop-and-frisk policy, citing that it unfairly targets minorities and is not an effective method for keeping crime off the streets.

The practice of briefly stopping an individual for questioning and patting him or her down for weapons, commonly referred to as “frisking,” was officially recognized by the Supreme Court in 1968 and became an exception to the requirement that police officers must have probable cause to search a person.

In theory, the policy is intended to stop suspicious individuals in hopes of confiscating weapons or illegal substances, but several members of the City Council, including Leroy Comrie (D-St. Albans), Ruben Wills (D-Ozone Park), Jumaane Williams (D-Brooklyn) and Deborah Rose (D-Staten Island) questioned its effectiveness and expressed concern that the majority of individuals who are targeted are minorities.

“Young Black and Latino men

street from me. Lights comprise 4.6 percent flashing, three officers of the City’s populajumped out and immetion but accounted for diately began to yell at an astounding 41.6 me from across the percent of the 685,724 street,” he said. “I asked Stop, Question and why I was being Frisk stops in 2011,” searched and not given Rose said. “In 2003, a reason. I attempted to one gun for every 266 exercise my rights. This stops was found and in time the police officer 2011 it was one gun for who frisked me reevery 3,000 stops.

NYPD’s implementa- More than one hundred people came out to discuss the sponded by calling me a faggot and sexually tion of Stop, Question controversial Stop and Frisk policy. assaulted me.” and Frisk had led to a Mora was among sevdistrust of local government and public safety authority.” of Mitchyll Mora, a Latino ho- eral members of the LGBTQ comThe open forum, led by Rose, mosexual who said he has been munity who had similar encouninvited people of all different stopped-and-frisked four times in ters. Divax Mendez, a Latino races, religions and sexual orien- the last four years. He claimed transgender woman, explained tations to share their experiences that the police had profiled him. that she was arrested for solicita“When I walk in Williamsburg tion for prostitution after an ofwith stop-and-frisk. Approximately two dozen people – in- or Prospect Heights, my color ficer discovered two condoms cluding a pastor, an attorney, suggests I’m up to no good,” he which had fallen out of her bra.

“The officers ripped my wig members of the transgender com- said. “When I am standing in the munity, a president of the Na- West Village, I am assumed to be off my head and told me that I tional Association for the Ad- loitering for the purpose of pros- was going to be arrested for prostitution. I never understood what vancement of Colored People titution.”

Mora went on to describe one happened to me until I met other and several young Black, Hispanic and Muslim minorities and even a particularly horrifying encounter trans-Latinas who had similar experiences,” she said. “We are Latino police officer, all shared with the NYPD. “Earlier this year, I was walk- often arrested if cops find two or their negative encounters with the ing alone on the Lower East Side more condoms on us.”

NYPD’s use of the policy.

Other minority groups, includThe first testimony was that when a car pulled up across the Press Photo by Ira Cohen

BY NATALIA KOZIKOWSKA

ing members of the African American, Latino and Muslim communities also shared testimonies.

Regional Director of the NAACP, Kenneth Cohen, revealed that his son, president of the Northeast Youth Council and a national board member, had been stopped and frisked by police.

Cohen explained that the officers insisted he was pulled over because of the tints on his car.

“In the resolve of the confrontation of the parents and the police officers, they went into a huddle and decided to arrest him.

For what? We couldn’t figure out why,” he said. “They didn’t announce they were going to arrest him, but they jumped him and in one of those charges, they charged him with the assault of two police officers.”

The CIA and LAPD have inspector generals who oversee policies and many speakers and council members argued that the NYPD is in desperate need of similar transparency.

Reach Reporter Natalia Kozikowska at (718)357-7400 Ext. 123 or nkozikowska@ queenspress.com.

District Leader Arrested On Fraud Charge

BY ROSS BARKAN

ager allegedly provided money orders to individuals to contribute to the campaign in their own names, even though Baldeo supplied the funds and these individuals did not contribute any of their own money.

As part of this alleged scheme, Baldeo instructed the “straw donors” to sign contribution cards falsely affirming that the contribution was being made from their personal funds and was not being reimbursed in any manner.

Baldeo also allegedly obstructed the investigation by repeatedly instructing certain “straw donors” to provide false information to FBI agents.

Known as an ambitious yet mercurial presence in the Richmond Hill and Ozone Park political scene, Baldeo nearly defeated former Republican State Sen.

Serph Maltese in 2006. During a failed City Council bid in 2005, Baldeo was charged with pulling a gun on the wife of his opponent, Robby Mahadeo.

The Dept. of Justice allegations are very similar to those brought against the campaign of Comptroller John Liu. Earlier this year, Liu’s campaign treasurer was arrested for allegedly participating in a scheme that used “straw donors” to funnel illegal contributions to Liu’s campaign.

“This [Albert Baldeo] arrest does not come to me as a surprise,” said Richmond Hill civic leader and former City Council candidate Harpreet Toor. “I was expecting something like this to happen.”

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

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Albert Baldeo, a Democratic district leader and immigration attorney, was arrested Wednesday morning and charged with allegedly using “straw donors” to funnel multiple illegal contributions to his 2010 City Council campaign.

Preet Bharara, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Mary Galligan, the Acting Assistant Director-inCharge of the New York Office of the FBI, announced Baldeo was also charged with obstruction of the government’s investigation into the alleged scheme.

Baldeo, 52, was charged with one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud, one count of attempting to commit mail fraud, one count of conspiring to obstruct justice and one count of

obstruction of justice. Each count Leader Albert Baldeo was so focarries a maximum sentence of cused on securing a position with twenty years in prison. This case the New York City Council that will be prosecuted by he was willing to break the law to increase his the Dept. of Justice’s chances – including Public Corruption engaging in a scheme Unit. to circumvent camOn Tuesday night, paign finance laws by Baldeo was supposed to host a forum at La funneling his own money through ‘straw Bella Vita, a catering donors,’” Bharara hall in Ozone Park, to said. discuss various comAccording to the munity issues. A unsealed complaint, woman at the hall’s Albert Baldeo entrance said the foone object of the alleged scheme was to rum had been cancelled due to a “family emer- increase the amount of matching campaign funds the Baldeo camgency.”

Baldeo and Michael Reich, paign would receive from the executive secretary of the Queens City. The probe, which reportDemocratic Party, did not re- edly began in 2010 when Baldeo spond to calls for comment as of was campaigning to replace the late Councilman Tom White Jr., press time.

“As alleged, Queens District found that Baldeo’s office man-

Victory For Springfield Gardens’ Residents

BY NATALIA KOZIKOWSKA After a long fought six-year battle, Springfield Gardens residents are declaring victory over a proposed hot sheet motel which would have been built just a few blocks away from several schools.

In 2005, the vacant plot, located at 219-05 North Conduit Ave., was slated for use as an hourly rate model. Civic leaders, local officials and residents avidly protested the development, fearing that the motel would attract prostitution and other illicit activities that might endanger the lives of students who attend the nearby schools – P.S. 231 and Springfield High School.

On, Oct. 17, more than six years after the developer, Saleish Gandhi, had originally announced his plans, Councilman James Sanders (D-Laurelton) revealed the site would not be used for an hourly rate motel and instead, the property will be turned into a strip mall.

“This is a point of indication for me and my community,” Sanders said. “It shows that if you never give up, you can win. The fight may be uneven, the fight may be long, but you if you never give up you can win. We were told we had a snowball’s chance in Haiti of winning but the injustice of putting a hot sheet motel

70 feet from a high school just struck the community as too galling to the stomach.”

Springfield Gardens locals have long been protesting the hot sheet hotel. In 2008, protestors even rallied in front of Gandhi’s Little Neck home.

Although Gandhi had originally had his heart set on devel-

oping the motel, even laying out the foundation for the structure, he had sold the property to Platinum Realty Associates approximately two months ago.

Arthur Koptiev, an associate at Platinum Realty, was able to confirm that the agency does intend to go forward with the plans for shopping center and

has already spoken to major developers such as Dunkin Donuts and 7-Eleven.

Platinum Realty projected the shopping center will be open in a year.

Reach Reporter Natalia Kozikowska at (718)357-7400 Ext. 123 or nkozikowska@ queenspress.com

Grodenchik Steps Down As Deputy Beep

BY ROSS BARKAN Deputy Borough President Barry Grodenchik is stepping down from his position to launch a bid for borough president.

Grodenchik, who is leaving Borough President Helen Marshall’s executive staff to solely be the director of community boards, will now be able to raise money for his borough president campaign because the New York City Charter precludes deputy borough presidents from

raising money for political campaigns.

“I have requested permission from the Borough President to allow me to run for borough president of Queens,” Grodenchik said.

Grodenchik, a former Flushing assemblyman, created a campaign account and recently spoke with Queens Democratic Party Chair U.S. Rep. Joe Crowley (DJackson Heights) about the possibility of receiving the party’s endorsement. A pivotal decision

on which candidate the Democratic Party backs is many months away, but insiders believe Grodenchik would not be running unless he knew he would be receiving Crowley’s endorsement.

Marshall, who is term-limited, won in 2001 with the backing of the Democratic Party. Former City Councilwoman and Assemblywoman Melinda Katz and State Sen. Jose Peralta (D-East Elmhurst) are already raising money for borough president

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bids. Political insiders believe term-limited Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. (D-Astoria) will also jump into the race. Councilman Leroy Comrie (D-St. Albans) is expected to be another contender, though his lackluster fundraising may keep him out of the race.

The election for borough president will be held in November 2013.

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

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Springfield Gardens Gets $69M Sewer Upgrade

BY NATALIA KOZIKOWSKA The City Depts. of Environmental Protection and Transportation announced that they are in their fourth phase of a water and sewer infrastructure project aimed to alleviate the chronic flooding in Springfield Gardens.

The $69 million project will include the installation of 84 catch basins, approximately 2.8 miles of newer sewer lines and nearly three miles of water mains and new streets and sidewalks.

The project will be managed by the City's Economic Development Corp., and will include the creation of a Bluebelt - an environmentally friendly large scale system of stormwater management that will both collect stormwater in the newly installed catch basins and discharge it into wetlands where it will be naturally filtered and treated.

The entire project is scheduled for completion in 2014 and constitutes a $175 million upgrade of the sewer and water

Councilman James Sanders infrastructure in the area.

Edward Timbers, a spokesperson for the DEP, said that the installation of Bluebelt will be an important feature that will help restore the health of Jamaica Bay. "First, the area has no storm sewage right now so when it rains and snows all that stuff melts it carries pollution. Most storm water sewers empty directly into a water body but by doing it this

way- all the water going into the Bluebelt will be naturally filtered and by the time it reaches Jamaica Bay, it will be much cleaner," Timbers said.

Over the last 10 years, the DEP has built Bluebelts for approximately one third of Staten Island's land area. According to Timbers, expanding the use of Bluebelts has reduced flooding and vastly improved the water quality of New York Harbor. In addition, Timbers said this method is the safest, most efficient, cost-effective and transparent water utility in the nation.

"There have been improvements. They go a long way for solving the flooding problem.

People are very happy with the outcome and the Bluebelts in Staten Island have worked very well," he added.

In addition to preserving Jamaica Bay, the DEP's Bluebelt program will provide important open spaces and diverse wildlife habitats. This project will remove accumulated sediments from

Springfield Lake and plant wetland shelves - improving the aquatic habitat at the Lake.

This $175 million comprehensive upgrade will also include a pilot use of 25,780 feet of porous concrete in the median strip of Springfield Boulevard. This will be one of the first uses of treatment on a NYC roadway median. Porous concrete is also characterized as a Green Infrastructure and will allow stormwater to pass through and be absorbed into the ground, further combating runoff.

For many locals, the news of an upgraded sewage system comes as a major relief.

Denise Johnson, a Springfield Gardens resident, has long been plagued with flooding in her home.

"I am ecstatic to hear that something is being done about the [sewage] system. My home has flooded close to five times and I hope that these upgrades will help fix that," she said.

Councilman James Sanders

(D-Laurelton) said he was also relieved to hear the DEP and DOT have taken action to help the residents in his district after close to ten years of lobbying.

"The smallest rain can generate many complaints down in Springfield Gardens," he said.

"I am doing cartwheels. I shared the frustration of my neighbors who day after day would come home to a flooded basement or a driveway where they needed a boat rather than a car. The real heroes are my neighbors and civic associations who never gave up."

Overall, the much needed upgrades will result in the addition of nine miles of new storm sewer lines, eight miles of sanitary sewer lines, 47 storm sewer chambers, 71,450 feet of distribution water mains, 7,550 feet of trunk water mains, 505 manholes and 305 fire hydrants.

Reach Reporter Natalia Kozikowska at (718)357-7400 Ext. 123 or nkozikowska@ queenspress.com

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PRESS 2012 Endorsements: U.S. President Four years ago, Barack Obama ran a campaign predicated on change. His words inspired a generation of voters who historically avoided the polls to come out and make their voices heard. In the four years since his election, the country's first African American president has consistently fought an opposition Congress to get legislation passed to improve the state of this nation. Given the circumstances, President Obama has had a successful first term.

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of his term and we have no doubt that, given another four years, he would continue his quest to better this great nation.

The PRESS endorses Barack Obama.

U.S. Senate

While some City residents may have been concerned with Gillibrand's upstate pedigree, the Senator has represented the City well, most notably by championing the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. Serving out the term of a wellknown politician, Gillibrand has represented herself and her state admirably in the last four years.

We look forward to what she could do with a full term in the Senate.

The PRESS endorses Kirsten Gillibrand.

commuters of this City are fed up with these constant fare increases - the service does not improve with each one, rather it seems to worsen significantly. People are going to have to shell out more money just to commute back and forth from work, which is not fair

at all. Why can’t the state and federal governments help out the MTA? Where did all of that stimulus money that President Obama made available four years ago disappear to?

John Amato, Fresh Meadows

When Gov. David Paterson appointed Kirsten Gillibrand to fill the U.S. Senate term vacated when Hillary Clinton was named Secretary of State, the upstate Congresswoman was an unknown to many outside of her district.

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Obama administration has led the way on healthcare legislation, a repeal of the controversial "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy and bailed out the auto industry, taking steps to jump start a faltering economy. Under President Obama, the U.S. military took down Osama bin Laden and has finally begun to pull out of its occupation of Iraq. Obama has also appointed two women to the Supreme Court, including the country's first Latina justice.

Barack Obama has proved his mettle as president over the course

Outrageous To The Editor: The MTA has announced that fares are going to increase on all mass transit, bridges, tunnels and commuter railroads by next year.

This is totally outrageous. The public has enough to worry about

due to the very bad economy, and now yet another unnecessary and unfair burden is going to be placed upon them. Perhaps the executives of the MTA should volunteer to take a substantial cut in their already overbloated and uncalled for salaries. The

Trump's October Surprise: The Joke's On Him

A Personal Perspective

BY MARCIA MOXAM COMRIE

When Donald Trump had some people thinking he was really flirting with running for president of the United States, Rev. Al Sharpton essentially called it side show antics. Sharpton had himself run in 2004 with no better chances of succeeding than would Trump in 2012. But there was a sensible method to Sharpton's madness.

He had issues he wanted brought to the national spotlight for the eventual winner to address. Issues such as police brutality and childhood asthma due to poor living conditions, and he handled himself with dignity and actually earned a lot of respect for his debate performances and his sense of humor and ability to think on his feet. No Democrat won that year. John Kerry won the Primary and lost the General to a second term for George W. Bush.

But when Trump joined the chorus demanding that the sitting President of the United

States produce his birth certificate to prove his legitimacy to be president, that was at once laughable and insulting. The "birthers" whom Trump joined, have consistently asserted that Barack Obama was born outside the United States; but they were finally silenced when President Obama sent to Hawaii, his birthplace, for his long-form birth certificate. Trump had egg on his face. But apparently that was not enough.

Earlier this week he announced that he had the ultimate "October surprise" on Obama and then Wednesday he "revealed" it. There was no October surprise, which as we all know, can topple a presidential campaign faster than you can say "insanity." Instead, Trump announced that he's challenging the president to release his college application and transcript for every institution of higher learning he attended. That would be Occidental College in California, Columbia University, where he completed his bacca-

laureate degree and Harvard University, where he earned his law degree. In return, Trump will donate $5 million to the charity of the President's choice.

Yes, one of the wealthiest New Yorkers is trying to bribe a sitting President of the United States because he wants to influence the outcome of this election. You have to wonder if Donald Trump realizes how much of a windbag he is making himself out to be. For a man highly regarded for his business acumen, he really needs to stop the buffoonery. I am not someone who chalks up every criticism against President Obama as racism. That would be simpleminded. Every president is criticized and castigated. It's the nature of the job.

I try to look at everything on its merit. But this is an occasion where I really have to say if both of Obama's parents were white Trump would not have been questioning his birth certificate and his college degrees nor his right to serve and be respected as a

human being and an American. I never once heard of him call for the ouster of George W. Bush for leading us into two wars and untold debt. He never blamed him for 9/11; and he has not praised Obama for getting bin Laden. If he has, then it must have been done so grudgingly that it made no impact whatsoever. He has continually insulted this president.

The good thing is that no one with any sense takes Donald Trump seriously as a political voice. He's a lightweight who has everything else and wants to be seen as a player in the political arena. If he has $5 million he wants to give to charity, then there are a lot of places right here in his childhood home of Queens that could use that money: public schools, libraries, hospitals, cultural institutions…

Instead of making the President look foolish and illegitimate, Trump has only succeeded in proving the point that money cannot buy everything.

Enough with the tomfoolery already!

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Queens College: A Storied 75 Years

BY JOE MARVILLI

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As Queens College hits the 75-year milestone, it welcomes a look back at its storied and influential history.

From its initial founding to recent renovations, the college is full of history no matter where you look. There is a story inside every building, along every pathway and throughout every classroom.

When 107 acres on a Flushing hill was granted to CUNY in 1904, it was for the New York Parental School of Boys. The school opened in 1909 but was marred by charges of brutality, leading to its closing in 1935.

In 1936, Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia agreed to establish Queens College.

The Board of Higher Education outlined the College on April 6, 1937, establishing it as a "college of liberal arts and sciences." A month later on May 25, Paul Klapper was elected as the first president of QC. The school opened that October.

By 1940, the College made its first major class expansion, introducing both evening and radio courses. That same year, the first Queens College Schol-

ars were named - the school's highest graduation honor.

1941 marked another special time in QC's history. The Queens Alumni Association was founded and the first Commencement ceremony took place on June 16.

Like everywhere else in the world, QC was heavily affected

by World War II. In August, the Army Specialized Training Program had established a unit on campus to study engineering and foreign languages, preparing them further for the war effort.

By 1944, more than 1,100 male and 22 female students were members of the Armed Forces.

1950 saw the establishment of a major institute at QC, the Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. The year also marked the opening of Ira Remsen Hall, the first major new building on campus.

The 1960s were a time of social upheaval and QC was right in the middle of it. In June 1964, both the school and the nation were shocked by the murders of QC student Andrew Goodman and fellow civil rights workers James Chaney and Michael Schwerner in Mississippi.

From there, the civil rights

Queens College, as it appeared in the 1930s. movement was in full force at QC. In 1965, Martin Luther King Jr. spoke in the John F. Kennedy Memorial Lecture Series. Spring 1969 saw a heavy amount of student demonstrations against the Vietnam War and administration policy.

Changes took place in 1970 when CUNY instituted an open admissions procedure. In order to recruit more minority students,

Queens College’s Student Union opened in September 1972.

an Open Door Program was introduced in 1973.

In 1975, the College's new policies were clearly working, as enrollment began to reflect the rising minority populations.

However, in 1976, New York City's fiscal crises peaked when CUNY was closed for two weeks in May. As a result, undergraduate tuition was charged for the first time in CUNY history that fall semester.

Four years later in 1979, the Graduate School of Library and Information Studies was established and the Jewish and Ethnic Studies Grants Program began. It was also the year of an appearance by President Jimmy Carter. 1980 saw the formation of the School of Education and QC's budget falling under the control of New York State.

In the early part of the 1980s, many new buildings and programs were founded. In 1981, the Godwin-Ternbach Museum opened and the Aaron Copland School of Music launched. In 1984, Townsend Harris High School reopened on the school campus, more than 40 years after it was forced to close due to budget restraints.

Jazz was the theme of 1986, when the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation gave his Corona house to the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and arranged for QC to administer the locale. In 1994, the

Louis Armstrong Archives opened in Rosenthal Library.

In 1995, Townsend Harris High School students moved to their new on-campus building.

In 2001, the 9/11 attacks shook the college and the nation. The school community mourned the loss of students, alumni, family and friends. The following year, QC took a large role in monitoring and advocating for the health of 9/ 11 workers.

Much of the 2000s was spent looking at the past to move forward. On Oct. 15, 2003, the Louis Armstrong House opened as a public museum. At the June 2005 Commencement, journalist Jerry Mitchell and Leroy Clemons of the Philadelphia Coalition received President's Medals for their work that led to the indictment of former Ku Klux Klansman Edgar Ray Killen for 1964 civil rights workers murders.

2006 saw the World War II Veterans Memorial Plaza dedicated on the quad and a free clinic for 9/11 workers suffering physical and psychological distress opened by the Center of Biology of Natural Systems.

With such an illustrious history, it seems certain that the College's next 75 years will be just as thrilling.

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

Police Blotter Compiled by STEVEN J. FERRARI

104th Precinct

Robbery

Detectives from the NYPD Major Case Squad are requesting the public's assistance in identifying the following suspect wanted in connection to a bank robbery.

On Sept. 28 at 2:50 p.m., the suspect entered the Cross County Savings Bank, located at 80-10 Eliot Ave., in Middle Village. The suspect passed a note to a teller demanding money. The teller complied and the suspect fled with an undetermined amount of cash. There were no reported injuries and the investigation is ongoing.

The suspect is described as a white male, 35-40 years old, between 6-foot and 6-foot-2, 150-160 lbs., with a pale complexion and thin build. He was last seen wearing thick glasses, a red wig, a grey hoodie and a blue cap with an NY logo on it.

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.

107th Precinct

Sexual Abuse

114th Precinct

Robbery

The NYPD is seeking the public's assistance in identifying and locating the following suspect wanted in connection to a robbery.

On Oct. 10 at approximately 9:45 p.m., a female victim was walking southbound on 29th Street near the intersection of 40th Avenue and talking on her iPhone via an earpiece. The suspect, who was walking northbound, passed her and then came up from behind and pushed her against a fence. He then grabbed the iPhone out of her pocket and fled southbound on 29th Street.

The suspect is described as male, black, approximately 30-35 years old, between 6-foot and 6-foot-3 and was wearing army fatigue pants, a multi-colored bubble jacket, wool hat 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.

Robbery The NYPD is seeking the public's assistance in identifying and locating the following suspects in connection with a robbery.

On Oct. 12 at 3:26 p.m., the male victim entered the lobby of 41-01 Vernon Blvd., and was approached by the three male suspects who assaulted the victim, removed his property and fled in an unknown direction. Minor injuries were reported at this incident.

The suspects were described as Black males, 16-20 years old.

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The NYPD is seeking the public's assistance with the whereabouts and identity of the following suspect wanted in connection to a sexual abuse incident.

On Oct. 16 at approximately 4 p.m., an Hispanic male allegedly sexually abused a 10-year-old female inside of the Queens Public Library on 158-21 Jewel Ave., in Fresh Meadows.

The suspect is described as 20-25 years old, 5-foot-10, 200 lbs., with a light complexion and slick black hair pulled into a bun.

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.

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The Greater Jamaica Development Corp. recently held its 11th annual Harvest Festival outside the Farmers' Market on 160th Street. During the festival, an audience watches a healthy cuisine demonstration by chef Fabienne Volel.

Curly Hall and his steed Jay Diamond, from the Federation of Black Cowboys, greet people.

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Professor Sparkle poses with an audience at the end of his show.

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Borough Beat

MRNY Exposes Discrimination In Jackson Heights

BY MEGAN MONTALVO After enjoying a night of dancing at a Jackson Heights nightclub, Carmen, a Latina transgender woman living in Queens, began making her way home.

At 3 a.m., she started walking down Roosevelt Avenue at 90th Street when a man in a black car approached her.

"He told me, 'I can take you wherever you want' and kept insisting 'get in mami, don't be afraid,'" Carmen said, in Spanish.

Since she was tired and needed a ride home, Carmen said she proceeded to enter the vehicle and told the man to take her to 77th and Roosevelt Avenue.

But, instead, the man sped in another direction and parked the car on 32nd Avenue.

"He told me that I had to do oral sex on him, but I told him no," Carmen said. "He said 'if I pay you or don't pay you, you

should still do it' and took a police badge out of his pocket."

Afraid that she would be arrested, Carmen did as the man asked.

"When I finished, he told me to get out of the car," Carmen said. "The place was dark and deserted. He gave me $20 and told me to take a cab back to Jackson Heights and left me stranded. I felt really powerless, humiliated and used."

While Carmen had withheld her story from police in fear of retaliation, on Oct. 23, she stood at the Make The Road New York offices in Jackson Heights to make her tale known.

In conjunction with her testimony, the nonprofit organization released a new report that surveyed more than 300 Jackson Heights residents about their experiences with police in the neighborhood.

Findings from the report, titled "Transgressive Policing: Police

Abuse of LGTBQ Communities of Color in Jackson Heights," detailed that of the two precincts governing Jackson Heights, the 110th and 115th, 90 percent of stop-and-frisks conducted last year were made on people of color.

Researchers contend that within the communities of color impacted, Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, BiSexual or Queer people of color were particularly targeted.

According to the report, out of all the people who said they had experienced a police stop, 33 percent of non-LGBTQ respondents said that they had been harassed by police in some manner.

By comparison, 51 percent of LGBTQ respondents who had been stopped by police indicated that they had experience police harassment.

In addition to the stop-andfrisk statistics, the report also asserts that many transgender interviewees reported being pro-

filed as sex workers when they were conducting routine daily tasks in the neighborhood.

Like many of the survey's respondents, MRNY spokesperson Nicole Duyuca said that she too is a transgender woman who has experienced harassment by the police.

At the age of 16, Duyuca migrated to New York from Mexico.

Seeking to make income in her new city, Duyuca said she began working as a sex worker in Jackson Heights.

Although she no longer engages in prostitution, she recalled one night in 1998 when she had been assaulted by police.

"Two police men picked me up," Duyuca said. "I thought they were going to take me to jail, but instead they took me to Flushing Meadows Corona Park and forced me to have a threesome."

Seeking to help others who may be experiencing similar is-

sues, Duyuca said she began working with MRNY. "We want the policemen to identify themselves and call us by our chosen name," Duyuca said. "They still call me 'Mister.'

I am not a 'Mister;' I am a woman.

All we want is to be respected like everyone else."

Supported by openly gay Councilman Daniel Dromm (DJackson Heights), the report's list of recommendations urge the City Council to pass the Community Safety Act, which includes a ban from profiling and requires officers to announce to stopped individuals they have a right to refuse a search, in addition to providing their rank and reason for a stop-and-frisk.

The NYPD did not respond to requests for comment as of press time.

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

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told the audience the thing he remembered most about his time at the college was saying, “ You getting out?” riffing on the college’s lack of available parking.

To close out the show, Seinfeld opened the f loor up to questions from the audience. He addressed questions about his major (communications and theater – “I did two majors, which is good, because each of those is only half of one”), a “Seinfeld” reunion (“Yes! I will consider this now because that guy asked me about it!”) and whether he still kept in touch with his former cast mates.

There was only one topic Seinfeld wouldn’t touch in his Q&A segment.

“Politics? No, that’s boring,”

Jerry Seinfeld he said before moving on to the next question.

Seinfeld has two more shows on his tour of the City. His next performance will be at the St. George Theatre in Staten Island on Nov. 1. The final set will take place at the Walt Whitman Theatre at Brooklyn College on Nov. 8. Both shows are sold out.

Reach Managing Editor Steven J. Ferrari at (718) 357-7400 Ext. 122 or sferrari@queenstribune.com.

Astoria Music Society Hits New Heights

BY MEGAN MONTALVO When it comes to the arts, musicians have often become synonymous with the term “struggling artist.”

However, in Astoria, one musical society is working towards making a different name for itself.

This month, the critically acclaimed Astoria Music Society announced its 10th concert season and Music Director Silas Huff could not be happier about it.

“Times are tough for arts organizations these days, but we continue to make music of the highest level in a community that needs it…we look forward to celebrating our first decade with all of Queens,” Huff said.

Known as the only orchestra with a regular subscription season in Queens, the society is set to celebrate its 10-year birthday with a bang.

Beginning the first week of November, the season will showcase a full gamut of performances

from classical chamber music to romantic symphonic and contemporary masterpieces.

Highlights of the season include the following musical acts: Opening Night: “Serenades” On Nov. 4 at 5 p.m., Maestro Huff will conduct charming and beautiful serenades from Richard Strauss’ “Serenade in Eb,” Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Gran Partita,” Gounod’s Petite Symphony and more at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 43-19 30th Ave. Astoria Symphonic Choir: “Carols & Psalms” On Nov. 17 at 8 p.m., Maestro Adam Eggleston, artistic director of the Astoria Symphonic Choir, will lead a performance of Benjamin Britten’s “Ceremony of Carols” and Leonard Bernstein’s “Chichester Psalms” at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3118 37th St. Astoria Symphony Orchestra and Choir:

Holiday Jubilee! X On Dec. 16 at 5 p.m., Guest Conductor David Štech will direct Beethoven’s “Consecration of the House,” Bizet’s “L’Arlesienne Suite No. 2,” Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcr acker Suite” and a traditional holiday sing-along at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

Lost Dog New Music Ensemble: The Music of Ravel On Feb. 17 at 5 p.m., the Lost Dog New Music Ensemble will dedicate an evening to the music of French impressionist master Maurice Ravel, featuring his Gaspard de Nuit, Violin/Cello Duet and Piano Trio at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

To receive a full list of performances, contact the Astoria Music Society by phone at (917) 460-4289, or visit astoriamusic.org for more details.

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

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My colleague, reporter Joe Marvilli, and I have been desperately searching for an authentic Italian cuisine restaurant close to work when we stumbled across Villaggio. From the moment we walked through the doors, we felt as though we were in Italy. Villaggio was the perfect choice with a quaint and romantic atmosphere intensified by its classic Italian music playing in the background.

In true Italian fashion, we began our large four-course meal with a salad and tried both the Caesar salad and garden salad. To our surprise, the Caesar Salad had a very distinct taste, separating it from any Caesar salad we had before. The dressing was impressive and only made better by the fresh lettuce. The garden salad was also delicious and was served with a vinaigrette dressing.

As an appetizer, Joe and I tried Villaggio’s famous hot antipasto – served with fried calamari and shrimp, baked clams and eggplant tollatini.

We both agreed that the

calamari, shrimp and baked clams tasted extremely fresh.

The eggplant tollatini was also a nice surprise. Even though I am not a big fan of eggplant, it was my favorite in the appetizer combo. The tollatini was very cheesy and complimented the eggplant perfectly.

Our next plate was fettucine Villaggio – fettuccini, sautéed in butter, shallots, shrimps, asparagus and mushrooms in a pink cognac sauce. The authentic pink cognac sauce was superb.

The sauce did an amazing job complimenting all of its ingredients for a unique mouth-watering taste.

After three amazing courses, Joe and I were very much looking forward to our main course. Once again Villaggio did not disappoint. I had chosen to go with the Salmone Afogatto – a filet of salmon served with carrots, onions and celery, poached in a white wine and lemon sauce.

Like every meal at Villaggio, our meal was served completely fresh – and we could tell. The salmon was cooked to perfection and nearly melted in my mouth. It also did not have an overwhelming fish taste and the white wine and lemon sauce was a perfect contrast to the meal.

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ditorium on Oct. 18, the third of his five shows around the City.

Comedian Colin Quinn, who Seinfeld directed in the Broadway show “Colin Quinn: Long Story Short,” provided the opening act.

Seinfeld opened and closed his set talking about his time at the college. He noted at the top of his set that while it was the first time for him performing at the Colden Auditorium, it was not his first time on stage at the building. He said he got a role in a play while at the school, which he described as a dramatic one although he did not name the show.

Things did not go well, he explained, when the director asked him to be less funny in his delivery.

“That was it, I walked out,” he said. “I never wanted to do anything that wasn’t funny.”

Mimicking someone leaning outside of a car window, Seinfeld

PRESS Photo by Ira Cohen

Before he created one of the most popular TV shows in history – even before he toiled on the comedy club circuit trying to make a name for himself, Jerry Seinfeld was a Queens College kid.

Seinfeld, who graduated from Queens College in 1976, returned to the school last week as part of a series of shows in each of the City’s boroughs. The Queens show sold out within a day of tickets going on sale.

“I was born in Brooklyn, went

to school in Queens and started out as a comedian in Manhattan,” he said. “I feel like New York City taught me how to be funny.”

It was the first time Seinfeld has been back at the college, he said, since he was given an honorary doctorate from the institution in 1994.

“I really think that means more, to have the degree given to you, instead of spending all of those years trying to earn it,” he joked.

The comedian headlined a sold-out show at the Colden Au-

Faith

Co-Pastor At St. Luke Cathedral Hosts Talk Show

BY NATALIA KOZIKOWSKA

Prophetess Tasha Baston, Co-Pastor at St. Luke Cathedral in Laurelton, is proud to announce that she will be hosting a talk show at the church next year.

The talk show, "Table Talk with Lady Tasha Baston," is scheduled to begin in January 2013. The live audience show will feature artists, authors, ministries and educators and will be held on every second Saturday at 6 p.m.

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talk about Christian people. We want to have variety."

In addition to addressing issues within the community, Baston hopes her talk show will help promote authors and artists who are starting out.

"If someone is promoting a CD or song and no one really knows them, we want to be able to promote their career," she said.

Baston and the members of the St. Luke Cathedral community have faith that "Table Talk with Lady Tasha Baston" will be a success.

"I believe it will be a very important talk show. It will talk about ways we can rebuild our communities," she said.

A launch party for the show will be held at the church's Fellowship Hall on Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

"We will be talking about the stuff that people shy away from in conversations," said Baston.

"It's real talk for real people."

Other members of the clergy, including Baston's husband, Bishop at St. Luke Cathedral, Michael Anthony Baston, will also be heavily involved in the production of the talk show.

Baston revealed that her show will address many of the problems that face the Southeast Queens community.

"I plan on having some guests in regards to community awareness regarding safety, especially the things that are going on like the shootings and different things of that nature," she said. "We also want to talk to educators about the different things that are happening in the school, we want to talk about abuse and we want to

If you are interested in ordering tickets for the 2013 year, you may call 1-888-879-8171 or email tickets@bamww.org.

St. Luke Cathedral's Fellowship Hall is located at 133-24 133rd St. in Laurelton.

Reach Reporter Natalia Kozikowska at (718)357-7400 Ext. 123 or nkozikowska@queenspress.com

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BY NATALIA KOZIKOWSKA

The Math, Science Research and Technology High School in the Campus Magnet Complex is honored to have motivated students like Meleika Golding among their student body.

Golding, heavily involved with the school and community was elected as president of the ARISTA honor society.

In a statement, Principal Jose Cruz said, "Meleika Golding is a young lady who has remained focused on her education and not let any distraction keep her from her goals. She is friendly, has a positive disposition and always gets along with her fellow students."

Golding's main activity in ARISTA is to make sure the organization runs smoothly by conducting meetings and coordinat-

ing all community service activities with the guidance of advisor English teacher, Mr. Porter. Each year, the honor society conducts bake sales to raise money for good causes, such as the AIDS walk.

In addition to coordinating events for ARISTA, Golding speaks to her peers at school assemblies, encouraging them to keep their average high so they too may become members of the honor society. ARISTA requires an 85 GPA, no failures, good attendance and no conduct problems.

As Events Manager for the MAST H.S. Student Government, Golding is also responsible for planning activities for her fellow peers. She has also volunteered on a weekend to represent the high school at the recent Department of Education High School Fair at Francis

Lewis, where potential incoming students explored various Queens high schools and their programs.

In addition to her work at the high school, Golding is heavily involved with her community.

The senior volunteers at Laurelton Queens Library every Friday for three hours as a tutor for children grades K-9. She has also done work with the Possibilities Project, a group which helps youths who have problems with bullying or substance abuse.

In a statement, Mr. Porter, Golding's English teacher and ARISTA advisor said, "Meleika Golding is an excellent student leader, very dedicated, committed, reliable, has good rapport with her peers and will definitely succeed in whatever she does in life."

Golding plans on majoring in

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MAST H.S. President Of ARISTA: The Sky Is The Limit

ARISTA president Meleika Golding nursing in college and aspires to become a pediatric nurse or pediatrician.

Reach Reporter Natalia Kozikowska at (718)357-7400 Ext. 123 or nkozikowska@queenspress.com

What’s Up OCT. 27 Coming Home W.I.S.E (Working, Informed, Supported and Educated) A series of interactive workshops will take place in Jamaica, covering the topic of caring for young people who are either incarcerated, formerly incarcerated or court-involved. The discussions will be led by experts who have been released from imprisonment and successfully navigated the challenges of coming and staying home. The free event will take place at 2 p.m. at the Queens Library Central Branch; located at 89-11 Merrick Blvd.

Elmer H. Blackburne Democratic Club Weekly Phone Bank The EHBDC will hold their weekly phone bank in Jamaica for President Obama. The southeast Queens team will be making calls to Pennsylvania citizens from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. It is recommended that attendees bring a cell phone, charger and enthusiasm for the president. The phone bank will occur at 226-19 Merrick Blvd.

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OCT. 28 A Tribute to Fred Hammond York College's Gospel Choir will hold a tribute to the legendary gospel musician. The performance is free and will take place at 3 p.m. in the York College Academic Core Building, found on 94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd.

Experience storytelling through the forms of music and dance in this costumed production. Buddhu and Bhutum, owl and monkey princes, try to rescue the lovely princess Shukh Pakhi, who is trapped in an underwater palace. The free production begins at 3 p.m. at the Queens Library Central Branch on 89-11 Merrick Blvd.

OCT. 29 Diversity Visa (Green Card) Lottery (DV-2014) Queens Library Central Branch is making computers available to customers who wish to fill out online applications for the Diversity Visa (Green Card) Lottery at 3 p.m. The event is free. Assistance with scanning photos is also available at the following libraries and times: Central and Flushing - 10/2-11/ 1, Mondays and Thursdays, 3:008:00 p.m.; Jackson Heights and Long Island City - 10/2-11/1, Mondays 3:00-8:00 p.m. and Thursdays 2:00-7:00 p.m.

OCT. 30 Small Business Workshop For those who have ideas for businesses, you can learn how to develop a small business plan in a workshop at Queens Library Central Branch. Participants will learn about creating a demand for your product/service, setting goals & objectives, budgeting and timelines, identifying resources and networks and getting ready to open your "doors." The event is free and takes place at 7 p.m.

Oct. 31 Job Search Strategies If you are looking for employment, the Queens Library Central Branch is holding a workshop to help with the job search.

Workshop participants will be given advice on general and career-specific websites, safely finding and applying for jobs online, including creating an account at a major job search website, posting a resume online, emailing a resume and following up after applying online. For more information, call the Job Information Center at (718) 900-0746. The

Laurelton Weekly Phone Bank Following the Jamaica phone bank, Laurelton residents will have their chance to show support for President Obama and other Democratic candidates.

Phone calls will be made to Pennsylvania citizens from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m at 226-19 Merrick Boulevard. It is recommended that attendees bring a cell phone, charger and enthusiasm for the president.

NOV. 1 Mock Interviews Those looking to brush up on their interviewing skills should head to the Queens Library Central Branch to take part in a mock interview workshop. Attendees will learn how to prepare for interviews, successfully deal with difficult questions and properly follow up afterwards. Space is limited. To schedule an appointment, call 718-990-5148 or 718990-5176, or visit the Job Information Center. The event is free and occurs at 9 a.m.

Scribbler's Salon The salon is a meeting and learning space where writers can discuss the craft of narrative, submit their writing for group critique and swap ideas and experiences. It will take place at the Queens Library Central Branch at 6 p.m.

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

retaining the required skills.

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

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

For group registration of 10 or more participants or further information, contact the FDNY's CPR Training Unit at Telephone Number (718) 281-3888.

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

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

Please call for next group date.

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.

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 f loor, Jamaica. Services are available Tue.-Thurs. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

PAL Centers in Queens offer a wide range of opportunities for volunteers of all talents. PAL's Redfern Cornerstone and Far Rockaway Beacon are looking for people to participate in a center clean-up day. Volunteers are needed to tutor and mentor young people during the After School Program's daily homework help sessions. In addition, individuals can also donate their time assisting the many special events held at PAL's Centers throughout the year. PAL is also seeking professionals to give career advice and talk about their own careers to young people, as well as guest speakers who can share information on a specific hobby of interest to the youngsters.

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

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

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Arts in Christian Theatre and York College Performing Arts Center are presenting a theatrical rendition of "The Hedge."

The play is a dramatic, modernday retelling of the story of Job. Hosted by Bethel Gospel Tabernacle, Bishop Roderick R. Caesar, Senior Pastor, the play is not recommended for those under the age of six. The production will screen at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at York College Performing Arts Center at 94-45 Guy R. Brewer Blvd. Tickets are $25 or $20 in advance. You can also see "The Hedge" on Sunday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m.

The program welcomes all Buddhu Bhutum: a Bengali workshop is free and takes place ages, as long as the individual at 10 a.m.

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ALUMNI HILLCREST 87 Saturday, November 3 Hillcrest High School class of 1987 meets at Cordon Blue in Woodhaven. 917-8212947.

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

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

COMPOST PUMPKINS Thursday, November 1 bring your pumpkins to the Woodside library at 2.

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FLEA MARKETS RUMMAGE SALE Saturday, Oc tober 27 11-4 and Sunday, October 28 93 rummage sale plus Ethnic Polish bake sale at St. Josaphat’s, 35 th Avenue and 210 th Street, Bayside.

USED BOOKS Sunday, Oc tober 28 9-3 at Bellerose Jewish Center, 254-04 Union Turnpike, Floral Park. Books, DVDs, CDs, more.

CRAFT & VENDOR SALE Saturday, November 3 104 in the school gym at P S 1 1 3 , 7 8 - 2 3 8 7 th S t r e e t , Glendale. Visit Santa, refreshments.

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

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

EDUCATION/GAMES/CRAFTS HALLOWEEN CRAFT Saturday, October 27 Halloween Craft workshop at the Louis Armstrong House Museum from 1-4. 9095271.

PUBLIC SPEAKING S a t u r d a y s , O c to b e r 2 7 , November 3, 17, 24 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.

HISTORY OF PHOTO Monday, Oc tober 29 History of Photography: A M o M A Te l e c o n fe re n c e a t the Queens Village librar y.

Register.

US CITIZENSHIP Monday, October 29 Pathway to US Citizenship at 5 at the Rego Park library.

BEGINNERS FRENCH Mondays, Oc tober 29, November 5, 19, 26 at 5 at the Woodhaven library.

BALLROOM DANCING Mondays, Oc tober 29, November 19, 26 at 6:30 at the Forest Hills library.

BEGIN CROCHET Mondays, Oc tober 29, November 5, 19, 26 a t t h e Arverne library at 5. Bring hook and yarn.

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, Oc tober 30 at the Central library. Register.

JOB READINESS Tuesday, Oc tober 30 at the Woodside library at 6.

COMPUTER CLASS Tuesday, Oc tober 30 at the Sunnyside library. Register.

LIC CHESS CLUB Tuesdays LIC library at 4.

KNIT & CROCHET Tuesdays Windsor Park library at 2.

GET YOUR YARNS OUT! Tu e s d a y s a f t e r e ve n i n g Minyan at 8, knitters, crocheters, needlepointers, and

others meet at the Forest Hills Jewish Center. 2637000, ext. 200.

INTRO COMPUTERS Wednesday, Oc tober 31 at the Pomonok library. Register.

COMPUTER BASICS Wednesdays, Oc tober 31, November 7, 14, 21 at 10:30 at the Arverne librar y.

INTRO WORD Wednesday, Oc tober 31 at the Lefrak Cit y library at 11.

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

EXCEL Thursday, November 1 at t h e C e n t ra l l i b r a r y. 9 9 0 8625.

ORIGAMI WORKSHOP Thursdays, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at the Seaside library at 5:30.

COMPUTER TUTORING Thursdays, November 1, 8, 15, 29 computer tutoring with NY Cares at the Woodside library. Register.

MICROSOFT OFFICE Thursdays, November 1, 8, 15, 29 at the Arverne library at 10:30.

INTRO COMPUTERS Thursdays, November 1, 8, 22 at the Ozone Park librar y. Register.

MOCK INTERVIEWS Thursdays, November 1, 8, 15, 22 at the Central library. 990-5148.

COMPUTER QUICK TIPS Thursdays, November 1, 8, 15, 29 at the Central library at 12:15.

EX-CRIMINALS Thursday, November 1 Job Searching with a Criminal Record at 1:30 at the Far Rockaway library.

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

276-3454 East Elmhurst library at 12.

RESUME WRITING Friday, November 2 resume writing and mock interviews at the Arverne library at 1.

INTRO COMPUTERS Friday, November 2 at the Central library. Register.

ENGLISH CONVERSATION Fridays, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at the Windsor Park library. Register.

BEGIN COMPUTERS Friday, November 2 at the Middle Village library. Register.

METRIX LEARNING Fridays, November 2, 9, 16, 30 at the Central librar y.

Free online training through Metrix. Register.

ENTERTAINMENT MOVING IMAGE Through December 30 “See It Big” films. Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria. 412. Adults. 7776800.

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.

OKTOBERFEST Saturday, Oc tober 27 7-10 at Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 147-57 Ash Avenue, Flushing. $10 includes beer samples, refreshments and entertainment.

HALLOWEEN Saturday, Oc tober 27 Halloween fun for adults and children at St. Luke’s, 85 Greenway South, Forest Hills. $10 adults, $5 children under 12. 4-8pm.

CHEMISTRY DAY Saturday, Oc tober 27 National Chemistry Day at the Hall of Science. 699-0005.

WALKING TOUR Saturday, October 27 The Haunted Waters of the East River walking tour with the Greater Astoria Historical Societ y. $20 non-members.

278-0700.

AUTUMN CONCERT Saturday, Oc tober 27 with t h e N Y Vo c a l A r t i st s Re search Center at 2 at the Flushing library.

AUTUMN LEAVES Saturday, Oc tober 27 at the Forest Hills library at 2:30.

BROADWAY ROX! Saturday and Sunday, October 27, 28 at Queens Theatre in the Park. 7600064.

HALLOWEEN Saturday and Sunday, October 27, 28 Halloween at the Hall of Science. 6990005.

BOO AT THE ZOO Saturday and Sunday, October 27, 28 11-4 and Wednesday, Oc tober 31 35.Haunted Habitats, spooky animal presentations, face painting, crafts, trick or treating, more. Queens Z o o , 5 3 - 5 1 1 1 1 th S t r e e t , Flushing Meadows Corona Park. 271-1500.

LILITH Sunday, Oc tober 28 monodrama for soprano, viola, clarinet and piano at Flushing Town Hall. 463-7700.

CANTOR CONCERT

S u n d a y, Oc tober 28 Queens Jewish Communitywide concert of noted area cantors, choirs at 2 at the Flushing-Fresh Meadows Jewish Center, 193-10 Peck Avenue.

BILLY JONAS Sunday, Oc tober 28 Billy Jonas and the Billy Jonas Band at Queens Theatre in the Park. 760-0064.

TOTTEN TROT Sunday, Oc tober 28 11 th Annual Totten Trot 5K foot race with the Bayside Historical Society. 917-693-7995.

BUDDHU BHUTUM S u n d a y, Oc tober 28 Bengali fairytale at the Central library at 3.

BROAD CHANNEL Sunday, Oc tober 28 Histo r i c a l S o c i e t y o f B r o a d Channel will show an extensive collection at the VFW Hall on Shad Creek Road from 12-5. Artifacts, pictures, newspaper articles, documents, letters and videos. 44-1127.

SAXOPHONE QUARTET Sunday, Oc tober 28 Broken Reed Saxophone Quartet performs at St. Luke’s Church, 85 Greenway South, Forest Hills. www.dylukrdgotrdyhilld.org for time and ticket information.

LIVE JAZZ & R&B Sundays, Oc tober 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25 live jazz and r&b 6-10 at Déjà vu, 180-25 Linden Blvd., St. Albans.

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

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

Free.

OLYMPIC HIGHLIGHTS Tuesday, October 30 Olympic Highlights at 4 at the Seaside librar y.

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

4 6 4 - 4 5 8 2 . Tu e s d ay s 7 : 1 5 (doors open 6) Rego Park Jewish Center. 459-1000. $3 admission includes 12 games.

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

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

SOUTH ASIA ON FILM Wednesdays through April 25 at 4:30 at the GodwinTe r n b a c h Museum at Queens College. 997-4747 for titles and other info.

ROYAL DANISH

We d n e s d ay , O c to b e r 3 1 classical music at Flushing Town Hall. 463-7700.

JEWISH PEOPLE Thursday, November 1 Musical History of the Jewish People at 1:30 at the Kew Gardens Hills library.

OPEN MIC Thursday, November 1 at the Flushing library at 6:30.

GAME DAY Fridays 4:30 Woodhaven librar y.

GAME PLAYERS CLUB Fridays 2 Hillcrest library.

ASTORIA JAZZ BAND Saturday, November 3 with the 16 piece Astoria Big Band at Steinway Reformed Church at 3. 917-667-5331 ticket information.

CHINESE FOLK DANCE Saturday, November 3 at the Flushing library at 2.

BELLE’S PLAYERS Saturday, November 3 scenes and monologues at the Forest Hills library at 2:30.

BEJING OPERA Sunday, November 4 at F l u s h i n g Tow n H a l l . 4 6 3 7700.

MULTINATIONAL PROG. Sunday, November 4 at St. George’s Church, Main Street, Flushing at 4. $20 adults, $10 Youth.

ACAPELLA SOUL Sunday, November 4 doo wop, r&b, gospel and soul at the Central library at 3.

ASTORIA SYMPHONY Sunday, November 4 at 5 at St. Joseph’s Church, 431 9 3 0 th A v e n u e , A s t o r i a .

917-460-4289.

RELIGIOUS TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Friday, Oc tober 26 Shabbat Services and Junior Congregation at 8. Saturday, October 27 Shabbat Services and Torah Study at 10. Sunday, Oc tober 28 breakfast and discussion of summer trip to Israel. $3. At 9:30.

Temple Beth Sholom, 171-39 Northern Blvd., Flushing.

463-4143.

BLESSING OF PETS Saturday, Oc tober 27 at Emanuel Church, Woodhaven Blvd. and 91 st Avenue, Woodhaven at 11.

BOOK SIGNING Sunday, November 4 Dr. Naftali Moses, author of “Mourning Under Glass: Reflections on a Son’s Murder” at 7 at the Young Israel of New Hyde Park, 264-15 77 th avenue. 343-0496. Talk and book signing and collation follows.

Profile

NAACP President Seeks Justice For All

early 80s. People of color still had that stigma," said Gadsden.

At a young age, Gadsden Having grown up in South Carolina in the early 1980s, Leroy watched the NAACP challenge laws and policies that Gadsden, president of kept blacks from voting Jamaica's NAACP and out of office. Inbranch, witnessed sevspired by some of the eral injustices that progress, his admirafaced the African tion for the NAACP American community.

His experiences as a was sparked. young adult have "It finally felt like we had power. That's shaped his career as an what I loved about the advocate for equal rights and have led Leroy Gadsden NAACP," he said.

When Gadsden athim to a path of leadership. tended the University of South Although people of color Carolina, he became an active were officially granted the right member of the College's to vote in 1870, there were nu- NAACP group. Still faced with merous ways that the govern- the harsh reality that racism was ment attempted to keep them an ongoing problem, the group from voting - even more than 100 challenged the university and some of its practices. years later.

"We had professionals on "I saw a lot of tricks in the world to keep people of color campus that were known to not from voting and being elected to like Black students," he said. "I office even though this was the don't think that was a dominant Photo by Natalia Kozikowska

BY NATALIA KOZIKOWSKA

attitude of the school, but there were those pockets of discrimination that were still there that we had to move out."

Determined to prove that a professor at the University discriminated against Black students, members of the USC's NAACP, including Gadsden, took a course he was teaching.

"Sadly, we determined the rumors were true," he said.

At first, the dean of students refused to hear the group's case, but after lobbying outside his office, inciting a distraction and turning to the school newspaper for publicity, USC's NAACP successfully got a meeting with the dean.

"The professor eventually had to go back through the work and update grades of Black students," he said.

After being elected as president of the University's NAACP group in 1985, Gadsden challenged several other discrimina-

tory practices including the rejection of an African American student on the school's cheerleading squad and reports that campus police had been stopping students of color far more frequently than white students. His successful lobbying for these causes led to his second term as president of the College's NAACP. In 1987, just a few short months after his graduation, Gadsden became a police officer. As an officer, he witnessed many more examples of discrimination, including police brutality against Blacks. Obligated to help his community, he would often file reports against white officers who used force during arrests.

In 1991, when Gadsden's police career in South Carolina came to a standstill, he moved to New York. Still very much intrigued by the work of the NAACP, he became a member of

Jamaica's branch.

Although Gadsden still witnessed discrimination against the African American community, including police brutality, things seemed to be looking up.

Jamaica's NAACP accomplished many important things for the community, including making police officer complaint forms available in their office.

Gadsden, now looking at a third term as president of Jamaica's NAACP, is honored to have the inf luence to f ight against discrimination against the African American community and aspires to one day become a leader of the NAACP on a national scale.

"My life is the NAACP," he said. "If the opportunity to be involved on a national level presented itself, of course, I would embrace that whole-heartedly."

Reach Reporter Natalia Kozikowska at (718)357-7400 Ext. 123 or nkozikowska@queenspress.com

is promoted to private first class.

Luis Flores of Ridgewood, serving with the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1258th Field Artillery, is promoted to staff sergeant.

David Shin of Whitestone, serving with the Headquarters

and Headquarters Company, 27th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, is promoted to specialist.

Xavier Guerron of Jackson Heights, serving with the Headquarters, 27th Finance Management Company, is promoted to specialist.

People ticket was purchased at the Tibbs Stationery, 112-17 Linden Blvd., South Ozone Park.

Arlene Wittig of Queens Village won $17,201 on the Take Five drawing Oct. 10. Wittig’s winning ticket was purchased at Wang’s Stationer y, 236-11 Braddock Ave., Bellerose.

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 won a cash prize valued at $10,000 or more.

Patricia Neils of Queens Village won $10,0 00 on the Powerball drawing on Oct. 6.

Neils’ winning ticket was purchased in New Hyde Park.

Aleksandra Rozek of Maspeth won $250,000 on the Mega Millions drawing Aug. 21. Rozek’s winning ticket was purchased at the Stop & Shop, 74-17 Grand Ave., Elmhurst.

Arcadio Diaz of South Ozone Park won $12,000 on the Quick Draw Oct. 9. Diaz’s winning

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

Thaddeus Wohl of Jamaica, serving with the 133rd Quartermaster Support Company, was promoted to specialist.

Passionette Jacobs of South Richmond Hill, serving with the 145th Maintenance Company, was promoted to specialist.

Kimberly Polk of St. Albans, serving with the 719th Transportation Company, is promoted to staff sergeant.

Jinwei Ru of Flushing, serving with Company A, 27th Bri-

gade Special Troops Battalion, is promoted to specialist.

Karinda McKethan of Jamaica, serving with Company A (distribution), 427th Brigade Support Battalion, is promoted to specialist.

Halina Neris of Woodhaven, serving with Company A (distribution), 427th Brigade Support Battalion, is promoted to specialist.

Omar Valdez of Flushing, serving with Company A, 101st Signal Battalion, is promoted to private.

Naresh Samuel of Hollis, serving with Company C, 2-108th Infantry, is promoted to specialist.

Chres Ayube of Jamaica, serving with Company C, 642nd Support Brigade, is promoted to sergeant.

Antoine Lamaison o f Ridgewood, serving with Company C, 642nd Support Brigade, is promoted to sergeant.

Joshua Catricala of Astoria, serving with Company F (Forward Support Company Infantry) 427th Brigade Support Battalion,

Retirement Party:

Councilmen Leroy Comrie (right, D-St. Albans) and Danny Dromm (left, D-Jackson Heights) presented Dario Centorcelli with a City Proclamation to congratulate him on his retirement after decades of service to the City. Centorcelli was a member of the NYC Fire Dept.

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Shaza Bailey of South Ozone Park is set to star in “Cabaret,” the theater production being performed at Dean College, in Franklin, Mass., on Oct. 26 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. Bailey will be featured in multiple choreographed performances throughout the show.

Strawberry’s Grill Strikes Out

Models Of Queens

Whitestone native Alanna Olinger has been modeling since she was in middle school. She got her first big break after being discovered at Westchester Mall

by Tommy Hilfiger. After doing a few print ads and internet ads for Hilfiger, her modeling career jetstarted.

Most recently, Alanna did a Valentine’s Day photo shoot for Love 2 Be Fit, a store for fitness wear, and a fashion runway show in the Brownstone in New Jersey that supported breast cancer awareness. Her career wasn’t just limited to modeling – Alanna has also competed in several pageants including Miss New York and Miss Westchester.

In her spare time, Alanna enjoys hanging out with friends and family, shopping and dancing. Her favorite places to hang out in Queens are Astoria’s Steinway Street and Queens Center Mall.

When asked what she likes most about Queens, Alanna said, “I like that it’s a city environment and also kind of suburban. You have the city feel but you also have the comfort of having neighbors close to you. It’s a very familyoriented Borough.”

Alanna graduated from Stony Brook University in May with a degree in psychology. Although the model has a degree in psychology she does not foresee a future as a psychologist. Instead, she would like work in public relations for a fashion company.

If given the opportunity, Alanna would love to pursue a full-time

career in modeling.

“I love the runway aspect and I love being on stage and in the spotlight and strutting my stuff,” she said. “I find it fun and relaxing.”

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Name: Alanna Olinger Location: Whitestone Age: 24 Height: 5’6 Weight: 98 Stats: 32-31-33

After just two years, Strawberry’s Sports Grill retired from the major league of restaurants.

Created by former Mets and Yankees player Darryl Strawberry and Eytan Sugarman, the grill shut down unexpectedly on Sunday, Oct. 14, following a difficult 2012.

The Douglaston restaurant opened in August Strawberry's and the Mets had similar years.

2010, with much fanfare and celeb- given for the closure.

“We want to thank all the wonrity guest appearances ranging from Justin Timberlake to Whitey derful families and friends who Ford. In 2011, a Community Day chose Strawberry’s Sports Grill as and 25th anniversary reunion of their home away from home,” read the Championship 1986 Mets team a message on the grill’s Facebook kept the business booming. In page. “We also want to thank our 2012, changes to the eatery’s man- amazing staff who truly made agers, uniforms and menu dissat- Strawberry’s Grill the fun, friendly isfied the loyal fanbase it had built environment that it was. We will take the wonderful memories and up.

There was no reason expressly keep them in our hearts always.”

Mediator-in-Chief

Queens' Nicki Minaj

Confidentially, New York . . .

While having lunch at Pizza Chef on the Cross Island service road in Whitestone, members of the QConf team spotted this unofficial notice hanging by the salad bar.

Although the sign humorously noted that “all unattended children would be sold,” we could not help but notice that there were no children in immediate sight. Perhaps they were not joking after all.

Pepper Spray One Queens middle-schooler felt that the food in her school’s cafeteria didn’t include enough pepper…spray.

The New York Post reports an 11-year-old girl had somehow obtained pepper spray and tried to show her friends the spray at lunch.

At approximately 11:15 a.m. at

Junior High School 226 on Rockaway Boulevard, the student accidentally sprayed 34 students.

The victims suffered minor injuries, but were treated by a doctor on the scene.

The girl’s family members were contacted after the bizarre incident, according to a spokesperson from the Dept. of Education.

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Long Island's Mariah Carey President Barack Obama has a lot on his mind these days – debate prep and an upcoming election in addition to the daily issues of running the country. But with all of that, the Prez had some time to weigh in on what some consider to be a very important matter: the ongoing feud between “American Idol” judges, Northport, Long Island's Mariah Carey and Queens’ own Nicki Minaj.

The relationship between the two pop divas had a very public breakdown during auditions for the popular Fox show, leading to Minaj threatening Carey with violence and walking off the set.

When Obama was asked about the situation on a Miami radio show – because what else would you possibly ask the Commanderin-Chief about? – the President replied, “I think they are going to be able to sort it all out, I am all about bringing people together, working for the same cause.”

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