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Officials push for improvements to bus service and Sandy-damaged rail travel in the MTA’s Capital Plan. By Joe Marvilli … Page 14.
Judge Denies Injunction For Ousted Trustees
Back To School: New Leaders At St. John’s, Queens College
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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: STIX WATER STREET, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/30/14. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 31-19 Newtown Avenue, 7th Floor, Astoria, New York 11102. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ________________________ 59-37 56TH ROAD LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 06/30/2014. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Anthony Persico, 242 Randolph St., Brooklyn, NY 11237. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. ________________________ 191 PATCHEN LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 6/27/13. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, P.O. Box 750456, Forest Hills, NY 11375. General Purposes. ________________________ DOMENICK MARINO LICENSED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/30/2014. Office in Queens Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 48-16 70th St., Woodside, NY 11377, also the principal business location. Purpose: Electrical contracting and any lawful purpose. ________________________ Notice of Formation of 2856 Astoria LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 6/20/14. Office location: Queens County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o Werber Management Inc., 40-52 75th St., Elmhurst, NY 11373, principal business address. Purpose: all lawful purposes. ________________________ Samos Lane Realty LLC Articles of Org. filed with NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 05/19/14. Office location: Queens County. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to 134-01 Atlantic Avenue, Richmond Hill, NY 11418. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. ________________________ Notice of the formation of St. Albans Cycle of Life Development LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary
of State of New York SSNY on May 30, 2014. Office located in Queens County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served again the LLC to Rev. Dr. Edward Davis, 190-04 119th Avenue, St. Albans, New York 11412. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. ________________________ Notice of formation of MaRTaB Solutions LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 3/26/14. Office in Queens. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC 13302 133 Ave, SOP, NY 11420. Any lawful purpose. ________________________ Notice of formation of “EE Realty Services LLC.” Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on April 4th 2014. Office located in Queens County. SSNY has been designed for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to: “The LLC, 21-33 21st Avenue #2R, New York, NY 11105.” Purpose: any lawful purpose. ________________________ Notice of Formation: HW ASTORIA I LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/04/2014. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copies of any process served against the LLC to c/o: THE LLC, 41-60 Main Street, Suite 207B, Flushing, NY 11355. Purpose: Any lawful purpose of activity. ________________________ Notice of formation of GANDAR, LLC, a limited liability company. Articles of organization filed with the Secretary of the State of New York on 6/11/2014. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as an agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to: United State Corporation Agents, Inc. Suite 202, 7014, 13th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. ________________________ 50-23 103RD STREET LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 5/30/14. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 154-40 21st Ave., Whitestone, NY 11357. General Purposes. ________________________ Notice of formation of BOVOM STORAGE & PROPER-
TY MANAGEMENT, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/28/2014. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as service for process. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 219-26 Peck Ave, Queens Village, NY 11427. Purpose: any lawful purpose. ________________________ SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NE W YORK COUNT Y OF QUEENS Index No. 22641/2013 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Plaintiff designates Queens Count y as the place of trial. Venue is based uponthe County in which the Mortgage premises is situated. RECEIVED 7/18/2014 COUNTY CLERK QUEENS COUNTY Capital One, N.A. –against- Charis Sachtouris, if living and if any be dead, any and all persons who are spouses, widows, grantees, m0ligagees, lienor, heirs, devisees, distributes, or successors in interest of such of the above as may be dead, and their spouses, heirs, devisees, distributes and successors in interest, all of whom and whose names and places of residences are unknown to Plaintiff, Fleet National Bank, New York City Environmental Control Board, New York City Parking Violations Bureau New York City Transit Adjudication Bureau United State of America-Internal Revenue Service, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Defendants. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your Answer or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the attorneys for the plaintiff within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within thirty (30) days after service is complete if this Summons if not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgement will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $100,000.00 and interest, recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County of QUEENS on June 30, 1992 in Book 3346, Page 906, which was consolidated with the mortgage recorded on October 15, 1996, in Book 4443, at Page 1523 in the amount of $38,750.00 by a Consolidation, Extension and Modification Agreement dated August 20, 1996, recorded October
15, 1996 in Book 4443 at Page 1535, which created a single lien in the amount of $138,750.00, covering premises known as 149-35 12th Avenue, Whitestone, NY 11357. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this Summons and Complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the Mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case if pending for further information on how to answer the Summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your Mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: WILLIAMSVILLE, New York JUNE 26, 2014 By: Stephen J. Wallace Esq. Frenkel, Lambert, Weiss, Weisman & Gordon, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, New York 11706 (631) 969-3100 Our File No.: 01-033536-FOO TO: Charis Sachtouris 149-35 12th Avenue, Whitestone, NY 11357 and/or 116 East 83rd Street, New York, NY 10028 United State of America-Internal Revenue Service New York State Department of Taxation and Finance ________________________ File No.: 2013-1186/D CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK BY THE GRACE OF GOD, FREE AND INDEPENDENT To: Parminder Kaur, Jashandeep Singh, Supreet Sandhu, Gurkirt Singh Sandhu, Gurleen Kaur Sandhu, NYC Human Resources Administration, Audrey Lutz Parma Esq., Sovereign Bank, Attorney General of the State of New York The unknown distributees, legatees, devisees, heirs at law and assignees of AVTAR SINGH, deceased, or their estates, if any there be, whose names, places of residence and post office addresses are unknown to the petitioner and cannot with due diligence be ascertained. Being the persons interested as creditors, legatees, distributees or otherwise in the Estate of AVTAR SINGH, deceased, who at the time of death was a resident of 116-15 95th
Avenue, Richmond Hill, NY 11419, in the County of Queens, State of New York. SEND GREETING: Upon the petition of LOIS M. ROSENBLATT, Public Administrator of Queens Count y, who maintains her office at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, Queens County, New York 11435, as Administrator of the Estate of AVTAR SINGH, deceased, you and each of you are hereby cited to show cause before the Surrogate at the Surrogate’s Court of the County of Queens, to be held at the Queens General Courthouse, 6th Floor, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, City and State of New York, on the 18th day of September, 2014 at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon, why the Account of Proceedings of the Public Administrator of Queens County, as Administrator of the Estate of said deceased, a copy of which is attached, should not be judicially settled, and why the Surrogate should not fix and allow a reasonable amount of compensation to GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ., for legal services rendered to petitioner herein in the amount of $29,687.81 and that the Court fix the fair and reasonable additional fee for any services to be rendered by GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ., hereafter in connection with proceedings on kinship, claims etc., prior to entry of a final Decree on this accounting in the amount of 6% of assets or income collected after the date of the within accounting; and why the Surrogate should not fix and allow an amount equal to one percent on said Schedules of the total assets on Schedules A, A1, and A2 plus any additional monies received subsequent to the date of this account, as the fair and reasonable amount payable to the Office of the Public Administrator for the expenses of said office pursuant to S.C.P.A. §1106(4); and why NYC Human Resources Administration should not be paid $22,573.74; and why the claim from Audrey Lutz Parma Esq. in the amount of $569.32 should not be rejected; and why the claim from Sovereign Bank in the amount of $163.00 should not be rejected; and why each of you claiming to be a distributee of the decedent should not establish proof of your kinship; and why the balance of said funds should not be paid to said alleged distributees upon proof of kinship, or deposited with the Commissioner of Finance of the City of New York should said alleged distributees default herein, or fail to establish proof of kinship. Dated, Attested and Sealed 18th day
of July, 2014 HON. PETER J. KELLY Surrogate, Queens County Margaret M. Gribbon Clerk of the Surrogate’s Court GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ. (718) 459-9000 95-25 Queens Boulevard 11th Floor Rego Park, New York 11374 This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not obliged to appear in person. If you fail to appear it will be assumed that you do not object to the relief requested unless you file formal legal, verified objections. You have a right to have an attorney-at-law appear for you. Accounting Citation 105 Corona Realty LLC Arts of Org filed with NY Sec of State (SSNY) on 4/18/14. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 35-16 105th St, Corona, NY 11368. General Purposes. ________________________ NEW LOTS 310, LLC, Arts. Of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/06/2010. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1578 Gates Ave., Ridgewood, NY 11385. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. ________________________ D S J M D L LC A r t . O f Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 07/22/2014. Off. Loc.:Queens Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to The LLC, 66-20 108th St., Suite 1A, Forest Hills, NY 11375. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. ________________________ Notice of Formation of GOLDEN LOTS, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 7/1/14. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process against may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o THE LLC, 4633 66th St., Woodside, NY 11377. Purpose: all lawful activities. ________________________ Notice of Formation of JELB Y15, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/29/14. Office location: Queens County. Princ. office of LLC: Douglaston Development, 42-09 235th St., 2nd Fl., Douglaston, NY 11363. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity. ________________________
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Injunction By Former Library Trustees Rejected BY JOE MARVILLI Staff Writer The six ousted Queens Library trustees have received a setback in their lawsuit. The Hon. James Orenstein, United States Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of New York, recommended against granting a preliminary injunction that would reverse the trustees’ removal from their positions at the library. He will send his recommendation to Federal Judge Margo Brodie for consideration.
The six trustees, Joseph Ficalora, Jacqueline Arrington, William Jefferson, Grace Lawrence, Terri Mangino and George Stamatiades, were removed last month after a bill passed in the State Legislature, allowing the Borough President and Mayor to do so. BP Melinda Katz said she removed the trustees for failing to properly oversee the finances of the Queens Library. The trustees countered that the move was a power grab by the Borough President. The trustees’ lawsuit states that the State law violates the Contract Clause of the U.S. Constitution and their re-
Age Requirement Lowered For CB Members BY JOE MARVILLI Staff Writer
and fresh perspective which would undoubtedly benefit communities on Staten Island and across the City.” It has been a long road for the bill, which was first introduced in 2008. It gained traction this year, when the City Council passed Resolution 0115 in support of the legislation. The bill was more controversial among Queens’ community boards. Some felt that 16- and 17-year-olds should be focused on school and are too young to commit themselves to the work of a community board. Other boards supported the bill for the different point-of-view it would provide. “Having served on my local Community Board, I know firsthand that this opportunity will not only benefit the futures of those appointed, but it will also begin a new dialogue between all members about how our communities can be better served,” Rozic added. Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 3577400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstribune.com, or @JoeMarvilli.
This week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a piece of legislation that dropped the minimum age of appointment to a New York City Community Board from 18 years old to 16 years old. Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (DHillcrest) and State Sen. Andrew Lanza (R-Staten Island) sponsored the new, bipartisan measure, which is effective immediately. Although the application process to join one of the City’s 59 community boards will remain the same, 16- and 17-year-olds now have equal footing as those who are 18 or older. “This new law will empower our youth and give them the chance to offer their perspective on a variety of issues in their communities,” Rozic said. “By lowering the age of eligibility, we are opening up the potential to transform community boards, reach out to our young people in a positive way and involve them in the democratic process as soon as possible.” Lanza concurred that these younger members of the City population would add a new perspective to community boards and the issues they tackle throughout the year. “Community boards play an important role in improving the quality of life for all New Yorkers and they are intended to represent a diverse range of perspectives on the issues that come before them,” he said. “This new law will permit our youth assemblywoman nily Rozic (center), to apply for community standing with two young civic leaders, anboard membership and nounced the passage of her bill that lowgive them the opportu- ers the community board age limit to 16 nity to add their unique years old.
moval impeded on their first amendment rights. Orenstein disagreed, saying that the trustees were removed for their job performance, not for the context of their speech. This decision is a new obstacle in the trustees’ attempt to prevent Katz and Mayor Bill de Blasio, who removed two other members, from appointing replacements. The suit will now go to Brodie, who took on the case after Brooklyn Federal Judge Roslynn Mauskopf recused herself. She said she is a close friend of former federal judge, Barbara Jones, who is conducting a whistleblower complaint on the behalf of Stamatiades. He is looking into who leaked the initial information about CEO Thomas Galante’s salary, second job and taxpayer-funded smoking deck. It was this information that set this year’s controversies about the Queens Library into motion. Doug Grover, counsel for the plaintiffs, stated their dissatisfaction in Orenstein’s recommendation, but said they would continue to support the Queens Library. “The six trustees are distinguished leaders with long records of service to
the community. They could not allow the actions by the Borough President to go unchallenged. They brought this action to assert the independence of the Library and the right of every trustee to act without political interference,” he said. “They are understandably disappointed by today’s outcome but remain true friends of the library and hope for its continued success.” The remaining trustees on the Queens Library board also released a statement that spelled out their intent to adjust to the new State law’s provisions. “While we are still reviewing today’s action by the court, the Queens Library Board and its committees will be working throughout the months ahead to implement changes to the Library’s by-laws mandated by State law, improve transparency and adopt best practices of not-for-profit corporate governance,” they said. “The Board’s goal is to achieve the same recognition in matters of integrity and oversight as the Library achieved in matters of innovation and service delivery.” Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 3577400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstribune.com, or @JoeMarvilli.
Meng’s Cemetery Bill Signed Into Law BY JOE MARVILLI Staff Writer This week was a momentous one for U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Flushing), as her Protect Cemeteries Act became the first bill she introduced to be signed into law. President Barack Obama signed into law Meng’s legislation that made the desecration of cemeteries a violation of religious freedom. The act amended the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 to include the vandalism of cemeteries as a breach on the right to freedom of religion, both at home and around the world. Meng said the law will fight antiSemitism and religiously motivated vandalism of cemeteries. It will also prevent developers from building over cemeteries. The Congresswoman said several Jewish constituents in her district spoke to her about the need for such a bill. The law also empowers the Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad, a panel created in the 1980s that works to identify and preserve cemeteries, memorials and buildings in foreign countries that are associated with the cultural heritage of Americans. According to Meng, the commission did a lot of work in the former Soviet Union, where Jewish
communities were devastated by the Holocaust and their memorials were left unattended for decades. The Congresswoman thanked the President for supporting her bill with his signature. “I applaud President Obama for signing this important bipartisan legislation into law,” Meng said. “This new law makes it clear that our society will not tolerate the desecration of cemeteries, whether motivated by anti-Semitism, hate or greedy and uncaring developers. It will be a new and critical tool to combat the desecration of cemeteries and provide a much-needed boost towards promoting preservation, tolerance and respect for cemeteries across the globe. I cannot be happier that this critical piece of legislation is now the law of the land.” She also thanked Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.), who sponsored the bill in the U.S. Senate. The Protect Cemeteries Act was introduced by Meng this past February. It was approved by the House Foreign Affairs Committee in April, passed the House of Representatives in May and got through the Senate in July. Obama signed it into law on Aug. 8. Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 3577400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstribune.com, or @JoeMarvilli.
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Elmhurst Still Waiting on DHS Answers
By Jackie StrawBridge Staff Writer
questions touched on the shelter’s expected duration in that location, costs associated with the shelter, security A month has passed with no an- measures and who is housed there. Community Board 4 District Manswers. In late June, Community Board ager Christian Cassagnol said he con4 held a public hearing with elected solidated the questions – nearly 50, officials and the Dept. of Homeless many of which had multiple parts – into services regarding the homeless shel- a typed list that he gave to the DHS. Cassagnol said he was told that ter at Elmhurst’s Pan American hotel. The shelter, which was opened to the answers would come “as soon as possurprise of the community, is one of sible,” although the DHS did not indiseveral new and proposed shelters in cate a precise timeframe. He referred Queens that have inspired protests to the continued lack of response as “insulting.” and outrage with the DHS. Chris Miller, a spokesman for the At the June meeting, the Elmhurst community presented the DHS with a DHS, told the Queens Tribune on collection of questions about the Pan Tuesday that “the Community Board Am shelter. Among other topics, the should receive our answer in a couple of days.” Miller said that DHS has taken the time needed to address the community’s legal and datacentered questions. State Sen. Toby Stavisky (D-Flushing) said she submitted her own list of questions based on the public hearing testimony through a Freedom of Information Law Photos by Jackie strawbridge request, and was told Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the to expect answers by public hearing. July 29.
She said she has still received no response. “I think this is indicative of the problem that there is a total lack of responsiveness to the community,” Stavisky said. “I’m very disappointed.” Cassagnol said that since he submitted the questions, he has reached out multiple times State Sen. Toby Stavisky speaking at the June to the DHS, but has 30 public hearing on the Pan Am shelter in not been able to Elmhurst. connect. In mid-July, City Comptroller Scott “I’ve just stopped,” Cassagnol said. Stringer sent a letter to DHS Com“It’s become somewhat silly.” Cassagnol noted that, as a member missioner Gilbert Taylor criticizing of a recently assembled Community “minimal community consultation” Advisory Board, he will be meeting and calling on the agency to create “a robust consultative process with comformally with the DHS next week. Community members have also munity stakeholders.” The DHS subsequently announced been expressing their frustration since a procedure by which communities the public hearing. “It feels as if DHS is deliberately will receive one week advanced notice avoiding these questions,” Jennifer for new emergency shelters. “It isn’t too late [for the DHS reChu of the civic group Elmhurst Unitsponse],” Chu said. “I still would like ed said. “Especially after Comptroller to know what is going on in my area.” Reach Jackie Strawbridge at (718) Stringer criticized DHS for their lack of transparency…I feel that DHS 357-7400, Ext. 128, jstrawbridge@ could have made a greater effort to re- queenstribune.com or @JNStrawbridge. spond to us,” Chu added.
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Elmhurst Troop Celebrates 100 Years Of Scouting By Jackie StrawBridge Staff Writer It was a day to reunite and reflect. At its 100th anniversary celebration last Saturday at the Queens Botanical Garden, Boy Scout Troop 17 of Elmhurst gathered new and veteran scouts to eat, share stories and participate in outdoor activites. A handful of exhibits at the celebration depicted a bygone era of scouting
A presentation of photos from ing trips and adventures.
through antiquated camping tools, scouting artifacts and historic photos. Ralph De Falco, who joined the Boy Scouts at age 12 and has been Troop 17’s scoutmaster for almost 60 years, said he has witnessed significant transformations in scouting throughout his lifetime. “Oh, has it changed,” De Falco said, citing modernized camping techniques and new merit badges, such as the sustainability badge for environmental conservation. However, he added, “the purpose of scouting never changed… it’s a place where a kid can go, number one to learn how to deal with other people his own age, number two to learn how to deal with adults.” “[The Scouts] teach the things that the schools don’t teach,” De Falco added. Troop 17 counts among its alumni Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. Elmhurst native and Troop scout- Committee Member Kris Kingpayom joined the troop
NYCHA Gets New Air Conditioning Units Earlier this month, Friedrich, the San Antonio, Texas-based manufacturer of room air conditioners, announced the donation of 150 air conditioners to the Dept. of Youth and Community Development Cornerstone Programs, which are housed at NYCHA community centers. The company announced that six organizations in Queens received the units, which are meant to benefit centers that lack cooling or needed replacement units. “For over 60 years, the people of New York have supported Friedrich Air Conditioning. You can see our units keeping New Yorkers cool across the City,” Wink Chapman, vice president of sales and marketing for Friedrich Air Conditioning, said. “It is a privilege for us to work with the City on its mission to improve the quality of life for thousands of New Yorkers this summer and throughout the year.” The organizations in Queens that received the donation include: Action Center for Education and Community Development in Far Rockaway, Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee in Astoria, Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement in Astoria, the Police Athletic League in Far Rockaway, the Southern Queens Park Association in Jamaica and the Child Center of NY in Far Rockaway.
Workers install new Friedrich air conditioners at a City Dept. of Youth and Community Development Cornerstone Program. “With the doubling of available Summer Enrichment seats and expanded evening hours at Cornerstone programs this summer, this generous donation couldn’t have come at a better time,” DYCD Commissioner Bill Chong said. “Friedrich is a wonderful example of how public-private partnerships can have a dramatic impact on thousands of New Yorkers, and it’s our hope that other community partners are inspired to step up to the plate.”
Photos by Joe Marvilli
Troop 17 Scouts with a display of several generations of camping tools.
at age 12. He said he credits scouting with teaching him leadership skills and preparing him for his first job as a lifeguard. Both De Falco and Troop 17 alumnus Bob Williamson also noted that although the population in the area has risen, the scouts have seen dwindling enrollment and fewer adult volunteers over the years. For Williamson, the problem is that working parents no longer have time to devote to the scouts. De Falco, meanwhile, faults bad publicity from the Boy Scouts’ national headquarters. The Boy Scouts of America have recently received negative attention largely due to a reluctance to accept openly LGBT scouts. The Boy Scouts Membership Standards Resolution was amended in 2014 to allow openly gay scouts, while openly LGBT individuals remain excluded from adult leadership roles. “We’re there to teach kids how to survive in their ecosystem,” De Falco said. “How can you teach people how to survive if you make them narrowminded?” De Falso said that he believes any-
one who wants to be a scout should be allowed to join. Throughout the anniversary event, current Troop 17 scouts worked together to scale a rock climbing wall, attended a lecture on sustainability and mingled with alumni. Fifteen-year-old Christian Ventura said he joined the troop at age 11, after seeing a troop meeting advertised outside of his church. “Right away, they welcomed me,” Ventura said. “I can gladly say that the past four years that I’ve been in the troop were probably [some] of the best years of my life.” Ventura added that he was looking forward to chatting with older Troop 17 alumni at the anniversary, “to gain some knowledge about the past.” Reach Jackie Strawbridge at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 128, jstrawbridge@ queenstribune.com or @JNStrawbridge.
Residents and Boy Scout alumni perused historic scouting documents and photos at Troop 17’s 100th anniversary celebration.
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Public Transportation Wasteland Relying on public transportation to get around in Queens can be a troubling endeavor. Subway lines in Southern Queens ravaged by a storm that occurred almost two years ago are frequently shut down for extended periods. In Eastern Queens, the subway is as common as it would be somewhere upstate. And bus service can be sketchy at best. To say that Queens is not a priority for the MTA is not news. The State Assemblymembers who last week held an oversight hearing for consideration in the MTA’s upcoming Capital Plan are not asking for pie-in-the-sky improvements or magical solutions. The requests are simply for the same kind of consideration for Queens transportation needs as other Boroughs receive. Providing increased bus service to Eastern Queens and securing safe and reliable rail options to Southern Queens would do wonders to improve the quality of life of residents in these areas. It would also show that the MTA has a commitment to improving transit options for all New Yorkers, not just those within a main commercial hub. We only wish that last week’s oversight hearing took place in one of the areas discussed as having transportation issues, with MTA officials forced to take public transportation to get to the meeting on time. Perhaps that would have given these officials a better feel for the problems residents face daily.
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To The Editor: orthern Boulevard is highway 25A, a main artery connecting the City with Long Island. I do not think it should be closed down to traffic, and rerouting busses etc. because of some foreigners’ parade. It upsets and delays Queens traffic much too much! 35th or 37th Ave can be used for that. Then, all one sees is foreign
flags, not even one American flag and let us not even talk of the garbage they leave on the street afterwards, expecting us to clean up after them. We are letting them take over our country, and giving them their way, welfare, food stamps, SSI, free medical care etc besides. Enough is enough! robert r Miller, Jackson Heights
RIP Robin Williams
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To The Editor: he tragic death of Robin Williams is indeed a great loss to the entertainment world. During his long career, he made many films, including “Dead Poet’s Society” and “Mrs. Doubtfire”. He had the ability to make so many of us laugh. He will al-
ways be remembered as one of America’s funniest comedians and actors. The thoughts and prayers of all of America are with his family, friends, and colleagues in the entertainment industry. RIP! John amato, Fresh Meadows
Airbnb Can Create Memories, Help Local Economy By Gladys Garcia
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s longtime residents of Astoria, we know what it means to have Queens pride. We made our home in this community and we know our neighbors. Everyone knows our names at shops in the neighborhood at Johns Vitality Market and Gian Piero Bakery. We ride our bikes up and down 30th Avenue (the heart of Astoria) to Grand Café, Sculpture Park, Astoria Park, Museum of Moving Image and the shoreline of Long Island City. Living in Astoria is part of our identity and over the past three years we have been fortunate enough to share our love for our community with visitors from around the world. In 2012, my husband had hip surgery that left him unable to work for 6 months. As a result, we were forced to start dipping into our savings. It was then that our fam-
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ences hosting guests through Airbnb. In July of this year, we hosted two guests from Naples, Italy. Our neighbors — who moved from Naples to New York City more than 60 years ago — were initially skeptical of Air bnb, but had a change of heart after swapping stories about their homeland with our guests over coffee. Afterwards, my neighbors described their new Italian friends as “a breath of fresh air.” The experience had allowed them to travel beyond their doorstep, without ever leaving home. The same can certainly be said for us, as hosts, as well. More recently, a retired firefighter and his family from France came to stay with us. We scheduled a tour of Firehouse 12 for them to meet the brave men and women of the FDNY. They shared stories over coffee
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ORIGIN WEALTH ADVISERS LLC, a foreign LLC, filed with the SSNY on 7/7/14. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Morgen J. Beck, 212 Beach 136th St., Belle Harbor, NY 11694. General Purposes. ________________________ 42-11 Northern, LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/24/14. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to C/O Mark D. Mermel, Esq., 2001 Marcus Ave. Ste W180, Lake Success, NY 11042. Dur. Date: 06/23/2114. Purpose: General. ________________________ File No.: 2012-54/D CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK BY THE GRACE OF GOD, FREE AND INDEPENDENT To: Nora Hanniford, Dawn Hanniford, Margaret Tietz Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center Attn: Joseph Seminaro, Salvation Army Attn: Richard D. Allen, New York City Human Resources Administration, Attorney General of the State of New York The unknown distributees, legatees, devisees, heirs at law and assignees of HELEN LLOYD, deceased, or their estates, if any there be, whose names, places of residence and post office addresses are unknown to the petitioner and cannot with due diligence be ascertained. Being the persons interested as creditors, legatees, distributees or otherwise in the Estate of HELEN LLOYD, deceased, who at the time of death was a resident of 76-15 162nd Street, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366, in the County of Queens, State of New York. SEND GREETING: Upon the petition of LOIS M. ROSENBLATT, Public Administrator of Queens Count y, who maintains her office at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, Queens County, New York 11435, as Administrator of the Estate of HELEN LLOYD, deceased, you and each of you are hereby cited to show cause before the Surrogate at the Surrogate’s Court of the County of Queens, to be held at the Queens General Courthouse, 6th Floor, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, City and State of New York, on the 2nd day of October, 2014 at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon, why the Account of Proceedings of the Public Administrator of Queens County, as Administrator of the Estate of said deceased, a copy of which is attached, should not be judicially settled, and why the Surrogate should not
fix and allow a reasonable amount of compensation to GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ., for legal services rendered to petitioner herein in the amount of $33,879.13 and that the Court fix the fair and reasonable additional fee for any services to be rendered by GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ., hereafter in connection with proceedings on kinship, claims etc., prior to entry of a final Decree on this accounting in the amount of 6% of assets or income collected after the date of the within accounting; and why the Surrogate should not fix and allow an amount equal to one percent on said Schedules of the total assets on Schedules A, A1, and A2 plus any additional monies received subsequent to the date of this account, as the fair and reasonable amount payable to the Office of the Public Administrator for the expenses of said office pursuant to S.C.P.A. §1106(4); and why the New York City Human Resources Administration should not be paid $159,408.06. in full settlement of their claim; and why the document dated November 21, 2005 should not be admitted to probate; and why the Letters of Temporary Administration duly issued to the Public Administrator on February 28, 2012 should not be revoked; and why Letters of Administration C.T.A. should not be issued to the Public Administrator of Queens County; and why the net distributable estate should not be paid pursuant to the Last Will and Testament dated November 21, 2005 as follows: ½ to Margaret Tietz Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and ½ to the Salvation Army. Attached is a copy of the documents dated 10-2-1993 and 11-212005. Dated, Attested and Sealed 5th day of August, 2014 GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ. (718) 459-9000 95-25 Queens Boulevard 11th Floor Rego Park, New York 11374 HON. PETER J. KELLY Surrogate, Queens County Margaret M. Gribbon Clerk of the Surrogate’s Court This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not obliged to appear in person. If you fail to appear it will be assumed that you do not object to the relief requested unless you file formal legal, verified objections. You have a right to have an attorney-at-law appear for you. Accounting Citation ________________________ Notice of formation of SLG SHOP LLC. Articles of organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/16/2014. Office location: Queens County. Secretary of the State of New York has
been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Secretary of State of New York shall mail process to the LLC at 35-10 36th Avenue, Second Floor, Long Island City, NY 11106. Purpose: Any lawful activity. ________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on JUL 30 2014 bearing Index Number NC-000618-14/ QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) John (Middle) W (Last) Park My present name is (First) John (Middle) W (Last) Yang My present address is 3610 166th Street, 3rd Floor, Flushing, NY 11358-2008 My place of birth is Queens, NY My date of birth is May 25, 1996 ________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on NOV 25 2013 bearing Index Number NC-00106613/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Ana (Last) Ortiz My present name is (First) Hannah (Middle) Grace (Last) Ortiz (infant) My present address is 8567 87th Street, Woodhaven, NY 11421-1304 My place of birth is Queens, NY My date of birth is July 10, 2013 ________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on JUL 30 2014 bearing Index Number NC-000620-14/ QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Ashminie (Last) Bisnauth Ramnarine My present name is (First) Ashminie (Last) Bisnauth aka Ashminie Ramnarine My present address is 114-52 132nd St, South Ozone Park, NY 11420 My place of birth is Guyana My date of birth is July 14, 1995 ________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on JUL 14 2014 bearing Index Number NC-000584-14/ QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Walid (Middle) Kaid (Last) Alsaidi My present name is (First) Walid (Middle) Hasan
(Last) Albishari My present address is 118-65 Metropolitan Ave Apt 4A, Kew Gardens, NY 11415 My place of birth is Yemen My date of birth is May 01, 1986 Assume the name of (First) Maya (Middle) Walid (Last) Alsaidi My present name is (First) Mya (Middle) Walid (Last) Albishari (infant) My present address is 118-65 Metropolitan Ave Apt 4A, Kew Gardens, NY 11415 My place of birth is Queens, NY My date of birth is May 12, 2006 Assume the name of (First) Zain (Middle) Walid (Last) Alsaidi My present name is (First) Zain (Middle) Walid (Last) Albishari (infant) My present address is 118-65 Metropolitan Ave Apt 4A, Kew Gardens, NY 11415 My place of birth is Queens, NY My date of birth is April 09, 2010 ________________________ Notice of Formation: Mattbeth Artisan Foods LLC Articles of Organization filed with The Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) On 04/25/2014. Office located in Queens County. SSNY has been designated for service of process SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to c/o: United States Corporation Agents, INC, 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228 Purpose: Any lawful purpose of activity. ________________________ Notice is hereby given that a license, number 1280195 for beer, liquor and wine has
been applied for by JFK Aero LLC to sell beer, liquor and wine at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at John F Kennedy International Airport, Terminal 5, North Concourse, Unit 60 IC, Jamaica, NY 11430 for on premises consumption. ________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on JUL 14 2014 bearing Index Number NC-000564-14/ QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Sean (Last) Kang My present name is (First) David (Middle) Tai Hoon (Last) Kang aka David Taihoon Kang My present address is 240-83 67 Ave, Douglaston, NY 11362 My place of birth is Queens, NY My date of birth is August 16, 1988 ________________________
My present name is (First) Lalita (Middle) Monica (Last) Badoolah aka Lalita Singh, aka Lalita Badoolah My present address is 135-34 124th Street #1, South Ozone Park, NY 11420 My place of birth is Guyana My date of birth is August 11, 1967 ________________________
Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on JUL 30 2014 bearing Index Number NC-000456-14/ QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Aliyah (Middle) Shakireh Al-Enazi Rashid (Last) Al-Maktoum
Please take notice, that the court appointed guardian is offering for sale the studio cooperative apartment at 99-32 66 Road, Apt. 7F, Rego Park, NY 11374; sale terms no contingencies, “as is” condition, immediate 10% downpayment, at Queens County Supreme Court, 8811 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY, Part 22G, Hon. Lee A. Mayersohn, room 22, on September 16, 2014 at 9:30 a.m., Index No. 25087-11. ________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on JUL 09 2014 bearing Index Number NC-000541-14/ QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Yousef (Middle) Abed (Last) Ahmad My present name is (First) Joseph (Middle) Abed (Last) Ahmad (infant) My present address is 6934 225th St, Oakland Gardens, NY 11364 My place of birth is Brooklyn, NY My date of birth is April 26, 2014
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qUEENS thiS wEEk allegations that the individual was Keil Brothers landscaping business. abusing his grandchild. On Aug. 7, State Sen. Tony Avella “With today’s verdict of guilty, an (D-Bayside) and several civic leaders impartial federal jury has found that stood alongside the location where the Baldeo lied and instructed others to lie trees used to be, protesting the move to law enforcement agents investigat- from the developer and asking for the BY JOE MARVILLI ing the source of his campaign contri- Dept. of Parks and Recreation to adStaff Writer butions, and threatened minister a penalty for and intimidated others the damage. Attorney Albert Baldeo, a former in order to conceal the “Every elected ofQueens District Leader, was convicted truth,” Bharara said. ficial, the community in federal court on seven counts of ob- “These practices have no boards, the civics have struction of justice. place in our politics or all petitioned the Dept. Preet Bharara, the United States our justice system.” of Parks and Recreation Attorney for the Southern District of Baldeo was conto come out and issue New York, announced that the jury victed of one count of fines,” Avella said. “We found Baldeo, of Richmond Hill, conspiracy to obstruct want to make sure the guilty of tampering with witnesses justice, and six counts issue of the trees and the during the investigation of his alleged of obstruction of justice, fine is resolved before campaign fraud by the Federal Bureau each relating to a sepathe Dept. of Buildings of Investigation. rate instance of witness ever gives this individIn the fall of 2010, Baldeo, then tampering. ual or company a perserving as a Queens District Leader, Albert Baldeo Each count carries a mit. We shouldn’t allow took part in a plot to defraud the City maximum sentence of 20 somebody who did so through the funneling of multiple il- years in prison. Judge Crotty will sen- much damage to the environment to legal campaign contributions to his tence Baldeo on Dec. 16. get a permit and then go ahead and unsuccessful campaign for City CounReach Joe Marvilli at (718) 357- build whatever they want while the cil. Baldeo and one of his employees 7400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstri- fine sits there.” supplied money orders or cash to indi- bune.com, or @JoeMarvilli. Avella added that the Parks Dept. is viduals, who would then contribute to thinking about issuing a $300,000 fine the campaign under their own names. to the property owner and possibly This manipulation affected the Leaders Rally asking for restitution for the removed New York City Campaign Finance shrubbery. Against Arborcide Board’s calculations as to whether Councilman Mark Weprin (DBaldeo qualified for matching public In Bayside Oakland Gardens) issued a statement campaign funds. Baldeo instructed BY JOE MARVILLI when the damage was first discovered, several of his straw donors to sign af- Staff Writer towards the end of July. He blasted the fidavits that falsely confirmed that the developer for the environmental damcontributions were made using their The destruction of public trees in age committed on the block. own funds. Bayside has elected officials and civic “Arborcide is a criminal offense Once the FBI started investigating leaders fuming. and I will be working to support the the matter, Baldeo told several straw About 20 City-owned trees and Parks and Police Departments to see donors to provide false information bushes were removed from the front that the perpetrators are prosecuted to to, or not cooperate with, the agents of 210-12 48th Ave. in Bayside Hills. the full extent of the law,” he said. looking into his campaign. In one The new owner, 48 Garden Realty Assemblywoman Nily Rozic’s (Dcase, where a straw donor was going LLC, seemed to have removed the Hillcrest) chief of staff, David Ng, was to refuse to lie, Baldeo’s office faxed greenery as the first step in a new on hand for the Thursday rally as well, a threatening letter to the individual development for the empty lot. The to criticize the environmental damage and had a co-conspirator make false property was previously owned by the caused by the tree destruction. “The cutting of these trees is very detrimental to the character of the neighborhood,” he said. “We hope that the developer here can be a good neighbor and work with the Parks Dept. to replant these trees. The more trees we have, the greener the neighborhood, the healthier the environment for us all.” According to Avella, the property is zoned as R4B, which allows detached and semi-attached two-family homes. He said both this development and the controversial new school that will go up across the street will drastically impact the neighborhood’s quality of life. He added that his office reached out to the architect for the lot to discuss the plans for it, but he has yet to receive a response. Community Board 11’s district manager, Susan Seinfeld, said that the developer should have done his or her homework before cutting down the trees, as residential property will likely require Photo by Joe Marvilli the public greenery in front of 210-12 48th Ave. in Bayside (top) green space in front of it anyway. “We felt that the new owner of the was recently destroyed by the property’s new owner (above).
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property should have done their due diligence, known where the property line was,” she said. “There are zoning laws about requiring greenery in front of your property. These trees could have been that greenery and it still would have been beautiful here. Instead, they destroyed the beauty that was here.” Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 3577400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstribune.com, or @JoeMarvilli.
Cuomo Signs Avella Animal Bill
BY JOE MARVILLI Staff Writer
On Aug. 12, State Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bayside) announced that Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed into law a bill he authored to protect people and wild animals from interacting. Avella, alongside Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal (D-Manhattan), wrote a bill that would prohibit direct physical contact between members of the public and captive wild animals at roadside and petting zoos, a majority of which are unlicensed and harbor illegally bred animals. Cuomo signed the bill on Aug. 11. According to Avella, zoo exhibitors and traveling menageries often allow New York State residents to hold and interact with wild animals in a public area. He added that this activity not only endangers the individuals near the animal, but it could also damage the welfare of the animals and create an unnecessary burden on law enforcement. The bill does exclude zoos and aquariums accredited by the American Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The legislation came out of a recent trend on social media dating websites, where individuals would post photos of them posing with tigers. This new law would prevent that dangerous trend, as well as similar incidents. “The fact that these zoos fly under the radar causes a significant public safety hazard that has yet to be appropriately quantified. What’s worse is that these places rely on members of the public to pay in order to interact with these animals, with practically no professional supervision,” Avella said. “Not only does this dangerous practice create severe public safety concerns but also harms the animals themselves, which are illegally bred, prematurely separated from their mothers, traded and oftentimes abused throughout the entire process. This law will now ensure that this type of harmful behavior is outlawed and hopefully prevented so that only reputable zoos and aquariums, accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, are able to provide a safe, learning and entertaining environment.” Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 3577400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstribune.com, or @JoeMarvilli.
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Gillibrand Wants Law For Women Businesses
BY JOE MARVILLI Staff Writer
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) stopped by Queens this week, urging Congress to pass her bill that would support women-owned businesses. Gillibrand visited Data Conversion Laboratory in Fresh Meadows to promote and push for the passage of her Women’s Small Business Procurement Parity Act. This bill would expand opportunities for women-owned small businesses seeking federal contracts. According to Gillibrand, Congress set a goal more than two decades ago to award five percent of federal contracts to women-owned small businesses. The goal has never been reached. Last year, women-owned small businesses nationwide only received 4.3 percent of the contracts awarded. In New York City, the rate was even lower. According to data from Women Impacting Public Policy, only 1.48 percent of federal contract dollars went to womenowned small businesses. “Women-owned businesses are systemically short-changed when it comes to competing for government contracts,” Gillibrand said. “If womenowned businesses received five percent of federal contracts, women entrepreneurs in our City would have received approximately $56 million more in federal contracts alone last year. The truth is, all too often, women contractors
future success of start off on an unequal women-owned complaying field.” panies,” Meng said. The Senator’s bill “It’s time to knock would provide womendown the barriers owned businesses access that for too long have to sole-source contracts, blocked female enmaking hundreds more trepreneurs from doeligible for contracts ing business with the where federal agencies federal government.” need urgent action and Data Conversion consider just one comLaboratory is one pany for a job. At the of the few womenmoment, the only exowned businesses ceptions to sole-source in the City that does authority are womenreceive federal conowned small businesses. tracts, though its The Women’s Small chief operating offiBusiness Procurement Photo by Joe Marvilli cer, Amy Williams, Parity Act is part of a larger comprehen- U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (right center) was joined by said that it is still sive measure called the (from left) Assemblywoman Nily Rozic, U.S. Rep. Grace a struggle for the Women’s Small Business Meng and State Sen. Toby Stavisky in calling for the pas- company. “We work on Ownership Act of 2014. sage of her Women’s Small Business Parity Act. many defense and This legislation aims to expand Small Business Administration women own 8.6 million small busi- federal agency contracts, but due to micro-loan and intermediary lending nesses. These businesses have created competition, we’re rarely in a position programs to reach more female bor- 23 million jobs and left an economic to win a contract as the prime contracrowers and increase counseling and impact of $3 trillion. In New York City, tor,” she said. “The Women’s Small training for women entrepreneurs. women own 670,000 businesses, more Business Procurement Parity Act would essentially level the playing field and of“These arbitrary restrictions put than a 30 percent increase since 1997. women businesses at a serious disadU.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Flushing) fer DCL and other women-owned small vantage. Women entrepreneurs deserve joined Gillibrand in support of her bill, businesses like us the opportunity to a fair shot at growing their businesses stating that the lack of support for wom- significantly increase our federally-contracting competitiveness.” and creating jobs,” Gillibrand said. en-owned businesses has to change. Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 357According to Gillibrand, women“These statistics are very disappointowned businesses are the fastest grow- ing. They are unacceptable and must 7400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstriing in today’s economy. Nationwide, change to ensure the continued and bune.com, or @JoeMarvilli.
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Internship Program Builds Leadership Skills
BY JORDAN GIBBONS Staff Writer
This summer, three high school students from the Borough were chosen to participate in Bank of America’s national program, Student Leaders. Edward Li, Cindy Pietrakowski and Yulin Yang were among 200 outstanding juniors and seniors who were recognized for demonstrating a commitment to community engagement and volunteerism. The students were each placed in a paid eight-week internship and traveled to Washington D.C. for a national Student Leadership Summit. At the Summit, they were able to network with other students from around the country. They also worked with the American Red Cross to pack 2,000 “Totes of Hope” for homeless veterans, which is a program where personal care items, such as socks, toothbrushes and deodorant are donated, packaged and distributed to veterans. “The Summit was one of the most inspiring moments of my life,” Pietrakowski said. Pietrakowski has been interning at the Vanderbilt YMCA in Manhattan and after trying out all the departments, she was allowed to settle into one that she liked the best, which was camp administration. As a rising senior at Maspeth High
Cindy Pietrakowski, Yulin Yang and Edward Li (from left to right) are three of the five Student Leaders chosen from the City for Bank of America’s summer internship program. School, she is looking into majoring in communications at Syracuse University, University of Connecticut or Binghamton University. “The YMCA is so unique. It has so many components and they let us explore everything,” she said. “The camp administration has showed me what goes on behind the scenes. It was a really good fit to put me there.” Yang, a rising senior at Queens High School for the Sciences at York College, is also interning at the Vanderbilt Y, where she is helping to plan its Longevity Luncheon for people who have been members for more than 25 years. “Some people have been there for 60 years,” Yang said. “It really brings
the community together.” Yang is still debating what she wants to pursue in college, but she said it is between biomedical engineering and investment banking. She is also deciding between Stanford University and Dartmouth College. She said her upcoming AP Physics class will help her decide her major. “If I really enjoy it, I may go towards biomedical engineering,” Yang said. She has been working on a research project for a voice recognition system to differentiate and diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and primary progressive aphasia, a degenerative brain syndrome that affects speech and language.
Li, a recent graduate of Stuyvesant High School and a Little Neck resident, is attending Brown University in the fall. His internship is with the Neighborhood Housing Services of New York City, where he also got an opportunity to cycle through all the departments. Li is working on creating a marketing campaign to expand the nonprofit’s online presence. “We’re writing a proposal to Google for a grant for Google Ads,” he said. They are asking for $10,000 a month for advertising. Li is also looking to take a different path than the one he was on at Stuyvesant. “In high school, I was a STEM student, but I don’t want to do research,” he said. “I transitioned to social services; entrepreneurship, journalism or politics.” This year is the 10th anniversary of the Student Leader program. Students are selected through an application process each year and are awarded an internship based on their leadership and a demonstrated commitment to service within their schools and communities. The application is available online at www.bankofamerica.com late this fall. Reach Jordan Gibbons at (718) 3577400 Ext. 123, jgibbons@queenspress. com or @jgibbons2
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POLICE BLOTTER 105th Precinct Collision investigation At approximately 11:03 p.m. on Aug. 5, police responded to a 911 call of a pedestrian struck on the Belt Parkway in the vicinity of 150th Street. Upon arrival, officers observed Frank Korowitz, 62, unconscious and unresponsive with trauma to the body. EMS also responded to the location and pronounced the victim dead at the scene. Further investigation by the NYPD’s Highway Patrol Collision Investigation Squad determined that the male pedestrian, attempting to cross the Belt Parkway in the eastbound lane, was struck by a gray 2009 Nissan Maxima vehicle traveling eastbound, operated by Karlmarx Waite, 44. Waite remained at the location and was subsequently struck from behind by a grey 2002 Isuzu Rodeo, operated by a 40-year-old male. Both operators sustained minor injuries. Pursuant to an ongoing investigation, Waite was arrested and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of vehicle 3rd degree and a motor vehicle license violation: no license.
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attempted RobbeRy - The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating an individual wanted in connection to an attempted robbery. At approximately 2:10 p.m. on Aug. 6, a 65-year-old female was on the corner of 130th Street and 109th Avenue when she was pushed from behind by the suspect as he was attempting to grab her purse, causing her to fall to the ground and hit her head on the sidewalk. The suspect fled before removing any property. The victim sustained swelling and bruising to her head and was removed to an area hospital for treatment. The suspect is described as a male, approximately 5 feet, 5 inches with brown eyes and short black hair. He was last seen wearing white sneakers and blue jeans. Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-tips, visit www.nypd-
crimestoppers.com or text tips to 274637(CRIMES), then enter TIP577. All calls are confidential. RobbeRy - The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating and identifying three male suspects wanted in connection to a robbery. At approximately 4:10 a.m. on Aug. 3, a 60-year-old male, a livery cab driver, picked up the three suspects at a taxi stand located at 86-29 102nd St., and drove them to the opposite of 107-70 101st St. Upon arrival, the suspects held the victim and struck him several times in the head and face with a black firearm while demanding money. The suspects then removed the victim’s iPhone 4S, Verizon 4G tablet computer and his wallet, which contained $250 in cash and a debit card. The victim suffered lacerations to the left eye and swelling to the right side of his face as a result of the attack. Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-tips, visit www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or text tips to 274637(CRIMES), then enter TIP577. All calls are confidential.
114th Precinct
gRand laRCeny - The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance identifying an individual wanted for a grand larceny which took place between June 12 and T his individ- June 23 inside of the ual is wanted Amalgamated Bank, in connection located at 619 Main with a grand St. The suspect used larceny within a fake ID and forged the conf ine s withdrawal slips to of the 114th remove $2,000 from Precinct. the victim’s account. Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers at (800) 577tips, visit www.nypdcrimestoppers. com or text tips to 274637(CRIMES), then enter TIP577. All calls are confidential.
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Air Force Airman Amanda Caban graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San AntonioLackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eightweek program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Caban is the daughter of Ricardo Caban of Ridgewood and Nancy Rodriguez of Brooklyn. U.S. Air National Guard Airman 1st Class MD S. Rana graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Rana is the son of Badsha Miah of Elmhurst and ward of Md. Zaman of Jamaica. The American-Italian Cancer Foundation’s mobile, no-cost breast cancer screening program will hold
Shemesh Baez of Ozone Park was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2014 semester at Le Moyne College in Syracuse. Akash Mitra of Astoria and Ching Zhao of Ridgewood were named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2014 semester at Le Moyne College in Syracuse. Jose Luis of Richmond Hill was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2014 semester at Benedictine College in Atchinson, Kansas. Sebastian Hoyos-Torres of Flushing was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2014 semester at Le Moyne College in Syracuse. MarcAnthony Parrino of Oakland Gardens was named to the Dean’s List for the 2013-14 academic year at Union College in Schenectady. Navy Seaman Justin Mak, son of Siew Kong Mak and Kim Giang, of Flushing, graduated from U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Training included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft
Wounded Warriors
Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder gave a warm welcome to dozens of injured veterans and their families that joined the Rockaway community for the annual Wounded Warrior Project Adaptive Water Sports Festival last month. safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness. Helen Li of Flushing was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2014 semester at Simmons College in Boston. President Barack Obama recently invited the top Smithsonian Institution supporters to attend the “2014 Recognition of Smithsonian Benefactors” dinner. Benefactors from all 50 states were flown in to attend the event, held at the Smithsonian Castle in Washington, D.C. One of New York’s top Smithsonian benefactors, Siewchin
Yong Sommer, a resident of Flushing House, was honored at the event. Siewchin moved to Flushing House on Oct. 31, 2011, soon after her husband of 50 years, Guenther Sommer, had passed away. With Guenther gone, Siewchin was living all alone in her Queens home. Eventually, she decided to donate her home, valued at $1.5 million dollars, to the Smithsonian. In appreciation of their generous contribution, the National Portrait Gallery named The Guenther and Siewchin Yong Sommer Gallery on the museum’s first floor.
Medal Winners
Veteran of the Night
State Sen. Toby Stavisky recently presented an official Senate proclamation to World War II veteran and devoted Mets fan Lenny Merer on Friday night to commemorate his 90th birthday and his selection as the Mets’ Veteran of the Night.
Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens recently held a ZAC Camp Gold Medal Awards Ceremony. ZAC Camp was a four day event that taught children the importance of water safety through swimming classes, hands on activities and classroom curriculum. Pictured (from left) are Adelisa Djokic, Jimmy Jurado, Craig Handzlik (ZAC Camp Staff) Jeinny Reanos, Erick Grace, Gladys Fermen Reyes, Karen Cohn (ZAC Camp Founder and Zachary’s Mother) Pamela Barcelona, Anthony Briceno.
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Rozic, Goldfeder Hold Hearing For Better Transit
BY JOE MARVILLI Staff Writer Two Queens assemblymembers held a public oversight hearing to address the mass transit needs in their respective districts. Assemblymembers Nily Rozic (D-Hillcrest) and Phil Goldfeder (D-Ozone Park), along with James Brennan (D-Brooklyn), headed an Assembly Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions oversight hearing on the MTA’s 20152019 Capital Program. Rozic and Goldfeder used the hearing to call for improved transit options in their neighborhoods. Rozic stressed that bus transportation was essential for her district, as it is not served by any subway lines. She asked MTA chairman Thomas Prendergast for an update on the northeast Queens bus restoration study she secured funding for in this year’s State budget. As part of the study, the MTA will look at the effects of the 2010 service cuts, which removed 38 bus routes entirely and shortened 76 others. The study, which will wrap up in April 2015, will determine transit needs beyond the restoration of the cut lines in northeast Queens. “We have a lot of important needs in terms of local buses and express bus
service. That’s restoring “In the immediate lines, but also creating aftermath of Sandy, we new ones and adding experienced firsthand additional service durthe detrimental impact ing high-peak hours,” that the lack of public Rozic said. “It’s also transit has on our famimportant to note that ilies--in order to plan the de Blasio adminfor our future growth, istration has made a we must invest in vital promise to do 20 Select transit infrastructure Bus Service lines across now,” he said. the City. I think it’s esGoldfeder also sential that one of them took time to praise be in eastern Queens Photo by Joe Marvilli the MTA for includto help not just com- Assemblywoman Nily Rozic called for additional local and ing the restoration of muters to the City but express buses in her district, including the Main Street the Rockaway Beach also people traveling corridor from Flushing to Jamaica. Rail Line as part of its within Queens or to the Twenty-Year Capital Rozic said. “It’s really essential that Needs Assessment Report. Brooklyn or the Bronx.” When it came to new bus service, those communities be serviced first.” In response, Prendergast outlined Goldfeder’s focus was on restoring some key points of the MTA’s Capital the Assemblywoman stressed two key parts of her district in need of addi- and increasing transit options between Plan, including the replacement of 86 tional resources. She said the Main south Queens and the Rockaways. He miles of subway track, the introducStreet corridor needed a line to take asked Prendergast to extend the resi- tion of contactless fare technology, people from Flushing to Jamaica. She dency rebate for the Cross Bay Bridge general maintenance and the addition added that Douglaston is a two-fare toll to include neighboring commu- of new routes for Select Bus Service. zone, meaning that residents need to nities like Ozone Park or Howard While the chairman’s prepared retake a bus to a train or two buses to get Beach, or for the toll to be eliminated marks did not specifically mention for Queens residents. anywhere in the City. resources for eastern Queens, a MTA The assemblyman also asked for spokesman said the agency is going to “So much of the time is usually spent on the 2nd Avenue subway and improved A train service and ferry provide answers to the legislators in East Side Access and not taking away service. He said that an investment the near future. from those important projects, it re- into public transit is an essential part Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 357ally is our transit-starved neighbor- of the Rockaways’ continued recovery 7400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstrihoods that need a lot more attention,” from Superstorm Sandy. bune.com, or @JoeMarvilli.
John Liu Talks Northeast Queens Transit Changes BY JOE MARVILLI Staff Writer Last week, State Senate candidate John Liu outlined his plan for changes to transit in northeast Queens. On Aug. 8, Liu, a candidate for State Senate District 11, held a press conference right off the Cross Island Parkway service road and 154th Street in Whitestone to discuss his transit reforms for the area. Referring to northeast Queens as a “transit desert,” Liu’s six-point plan looks to improve service and give incentives to individuals with few transit options. One of the biggest points Liu made was the need to expand the accessibility and lower the cost of bus transit in northeast Queens, both in terms of local and express service. His plan specifically calls for lower bus fares in neighborhoods with no subway service, additional local bus service at Long Island Rail Road stops and increased availability and frequency for express buses. “Express buses are a good alternative to people who otherwise would choose to drive into Manhattan, because other mass transit is just not viable to them,” he said. Liu also spoke about the need for the MTA to improve the efficiency and availability of Access-A-Ride for seniors and disabled residents. He said that the scheduling and dispatch
Photo by Joe Marvilli
John Liu, with Assemblyman David Weprin (left), ATU Local 1056 president Mark Henry (second from right) and supporters, outlined a plan for transit reform in northeast Queens.
errors created an unneeded hardship on seniors. “Seniors and people with disabilities rely on Access-a-Ride to get to their needed destinations. But too often, they are left curbside, wondering if their ride will ever show up,” Liu said. Since northeast Queens residents have so few transit options, Liu said they are often forced to rely on their personal vehicles. To offer relief to those forced to fill up at the pump, Liu wants to enact a one-year Gas Tax
Holiday pilot program, where gasoline would come tax-free on holidays like Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day. Liu also argued that the MTA needed improved funding. He called for the restoration of the “Commuters Tax” on non-NYC residents. The revenue would go into a “lock-box” for the MTA only. He also said that federal Transportation Equity Acts should move a small portion of their funding towards mass transit.
“Even a small percentage shift away from highway construction towards urban mass transit would provide hundreds of billions of dollars in the long run for urban areas such as New York City,” Liu said. The former Comptroller’s plan would also improve accountability at the MTA, such as a searchable database enumerating any planned fare hikes and capital expenditures. The final point of Liu’s plan would increase protections for transit workers and bus operators. He called on the State to strengthen and enforce penalties on assaults against MTA drivers and workers. “Any frustrations at the MTA are often vented directly at the bus operators, who have little say in the policies that the MTA actually propagates,” he said. “We need to extend full protections.” Assemblyman David Weprin (DFresh Meadows), Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1056 president Mark Henry and several civic leaders joined Liu for his transportation event, stating their support for his plan. “The MTA doesn’t seem to put Queens on the map as far as advocacy of their routes and what’s needed in this area,” Henry said. “Transit service is a right that needs to be fulfilled out here.” Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 3577400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstribune.com, or @JoeMarvilli.
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WOMEN'S HEALTH
NYHQ Starts August With Breastfeeding Initiative BY JOE MARVILLI Staff Writer Last week, New York Hospital Queens held a breastfeeding symposium for community members and medical professionals. The event was part of a larger initiative by the hospital to educate mothers about the benefits of breastfeeding as well as to offer support during the process. NYHQ chose to hold the symposium and start the initiative last week to coincide with World Breastfeeding Week, which ran from Aug. 1 to 7. According to Mary Godfrey, R.N., vice president of Professional Services and Strategic Planning, NYHQ delivers more than 4,000 infants each year and has long had programs in place to support breastfeeding as the healthy choice for babies. However, the hospital’s numbers are not as high as the State rate. NYHQ’s breastfeeding initiative, announced alongside the Flushing Chinese Business Association, hopes to change that through education and assistance. “The New York State Dept. of Health Prevention Agenda 2013-2017 identified the need to increase breastfeeding rates as a significant factor toward improving overall health,” she said. “Queens County breastfeeding rates compare unfavorably with New York State. As a result, New York Hospital Queens selected this Pre-
vention Agenda priority as one giene’s “Latch On NYC” and of two focused initiatives for imfrom Women, Infants and Chilprovement.” dren also spoke about their Godfrey added that Asian/ programs. Pacific Islander women, who During the symposium, the make up nearly half of the births audience was met with some at NYHQ each year, have the good news. According to Godsecond lowest percentage of frey, between June 2013 and in-hospital exclusive breastJune 2014, the rate of Chinese feeding in the State. Only 29.6 babies who were exclusively percent take part in this action, breastfed in-hospital at NYHQ compared to 32.4 percent of increased by 88 percent. Hispanic mothers and 55.5 perFor those who missed the cent of white mothers. Black, symposium, NYHQ still has non-Hispanic women had the resources available to help anlowest rate of in-hospital breastswer questions about breastfeeding at 29 percent. feeding. While it has had lacDr. David Chiang, attending tation consultants on-hand for physician of Obstetrics and Gymany years, NYHQ recently necology, said that the reasons expanded its services with a no for the low rate of breastfeeding out-of-pocket expense support among Asian mothers vary. The program, every Thursday from The international breastfeeding symbol. availability of formula, the lack of noon to 1 p.m. places for breastfeeding at work, cul- needed to use the right position.” “Any difficulties encountered durTo further the initiative’s goals, ing the early days are far outweighed tural traditions and ignorance about its benefits are some of the explanations. NYHQ’s breastfeeding symposium by the short and long-term benefits of He added that some women have was simultaneously translated into breastfeeding. In addition to containproblems breastfeeding, a difficulty Mandarin, Korean and Spanish. ing all the vitamins and nutrients your About 75 people attended the event, baby needs in the first six months of that NYHQ can help with. “They don’t know the right posi- including doctors, nurses, lactation life, breast milk is packed with distions to breastfeed successfully. consultants and community mem- ease-fighting substances that protect That’s why here at NYHQ, we have bers. U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D- your baby from illness,” Godfrey said. lactation consultants to help moth- Flushing) talked to the crowd about “It’s also good for Mom. It may reduce ers feed the baby in the right position her own breastfeeding experience, stress levels and risk of postpartum and give them confidence to breast- as well as her role in a congressional depression.” feed,” he said. “Lots of mothers re- caucus dedicated to children’s health Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 357alize that they do have enough milk and safety. Representatives from the 7400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstrito breastfeed their baby – [they] just NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hy- bune.com, or @JoeMarvilli.
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WOMEN'S HEALTH
Breaking Down Epidural Misconceptions
It’s one of the most effective, safest and widely used forms of pain management for women in labor, yet there are misconceptions about epidurals, a recent study shows. From fears of permanent back pain to allegations of potential harm to the baby, many women still harbor mistaken beliefs about epidurals. “My own mother didn’t want me to have an epidural because she thought it would hurt my baby,” says Paloma Toledo, M.D., M.P.H., lead author of the study. “But when I showed her the overwhelming scientific evidence that it was safe for me and the baby, she felt good about my decision.” More than 60 percent of women in labor use an epidural, spinal or combined spinal-epidural anesthesia for labor, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. It is becoming increasingly rare to use spinal anesthesia for delivery alone, but combined spinal-epidurals are becoming quite common, according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). To administer an epidural, a physician anesthesiologist inserts a needle and tiny tube (catheter) in your lower back and delivers medication to continuously relieve pain below your belly button. Spinal anesthesia is a one-time injection of pain medication. Toledo, an obstetric physician anesthesiologist and assistant professor of anesthesiology at Northwestern
legs should not be so University Feinberg numb that you do not feel School of Medicine, them. You may be able Chicago, frequently to walk after an epidural, hears concerns and depending on the hosmisconceptions pital’s policy; however, about epidurals. With walking generally is not the ASA, she offers recommended immedithe truth behind some ately after the epidural common myths: is placed. Epidural proMyth: Epidurals cedures have improved can cause permasignificantly in the last 20 nent back pain or payears, and you’ll receive ralysis in the mother. enough medication to Fact: Serious relieve the pain without complications from taking away your ability an epidural, includto move. Furthermore, ing paralysis, are extremely rare. Some While there are many concerns and misconceptions about epi- the epidural medications women have discom- durals, studies have proven that the procedure is safe and effec- will not cause you to be groggy or tired. In other fort in the lower back tive in decreasing pain during labor. words, you’ll be able (where the catheter to feel contractions - they just won’t was inserted) for a few hours or days cesarean section (C-section). after the epidural, but it doesn’t last. Fact: There is no credible evidence hurt - and you’ll be able to push efMyth: Epidurals can harm the that an epidural slows down labor or fectively. Myth: There’s a limited window of baby. increases your risk of having a CFact: In Toledo’s study, published section. If a woman has a C-section, time when you can get an epidural. Fact: You can get an epidural any last year in the “International Jour- other factors usually are at play, innal of Obstetric Anesthesia,” women cluding having a very large baby or time during your labor - in the beginexpressed concern that an epidu- slow progression of labor due to other ning, the middle or even toward the ral could cause cerebral palsy or be issues. In fact, there is evidence that end. For more information about pain harmful to the baby. No evidence or epidurals can speed the first stage of management during labor and deresearch corroborates these con- labor for some women. cerns. Additionally, the amount of Myth: An epidural can interfere livery, visit the American Society of Anesthesiologists website at www. medication that reaches the baby with the birth experience. lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Anfrom the epidural is so small it doesn’t Fact: Some women express fear esthesia-Topics/Labor-and-Delivery. cause harm. that their legs will be numb and they Myth: Epidurals can slow down la- won’t be able to walk, feel a contrac- aspx. –BrandPoint Media bor or increase the risk of having a tion or push properly. In fact, your
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Aide Brings Health To Astoria Resident
By Jackie StrawBridge Staff Writer
George’s health was deteriorating, and life alone at home was becoming a struggle. The 88-year-old Astoria resident suffers from heart related health issues, memory loss, arthritis and breathing problems. However, he has lived in his house for 50 years, and was reluctant to seek care in an assisted living facility, according to his daughter Carol. The family requested that their last name not be published. Enter Anthony Walker, a home health aide with home care and visiting nurse service Partners in Care, who has been assisting George with daily tasks, nutrition and weight management in George’s home. Walker has been working as a home health aide for about ten years, and has been with Partners in Care since 2009. Home health aides in New York State must complete a training program for certification, according to the Dept. of Health. Partners in Care additionally provides 36 hours of education and 14 hours of yearly training on top of State requirements,
according to spokesperson Megan Reilly. “My father loves his house and wants to stay in his own home,” Carol said. “This way, he can stay in his own house, and there’s a home health aide there that can help him, take him out to his appointments.” Home health aides do not administer healthcare, but rather act as facilitators. A Partners in Care aide’s responsibilities include ensuring medication is taken on time, recording vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse, and accompanying clients to and from medical appointments, Reilly said. According to Walker, a home health aide’s most important tool is his or her demeanor. “I make sure when I come in in the
morning, I greet them with a smile. I come in with a positive attitude,” he said. “I’m coming in a clean and proper uniform, and professional.” An aide’s role is both assistant and friend, Walker continued. He said that he and George go for walks, watch movies, play games and chat. “You need someone lively to get the patient going, to think about other things…to try to keep this life, whatever’s left of it, to be a happy life. Tony does that,” Carol said. “He uplifts [George’s] spirits.” Although Walker was initially scheduled as a temporary aide to George, the two clicked almost immediately, and with about three years of service he is now George’s longest running home health aide. “They’ve developed a special bond with each other,” Carol said. Carol added that beyond the psychological benefit of Walker’s assistance, her father’s health has
“Being a part of his life has taught me a lot about being a man. He’s been like a father to me as well, giving me advice when i needed it.” — Anthony Walker
become “more stable.” She credits Walker with helping George develop a better diet. “He used to get dehydrated. Tony has taught him how to avoid salt,” she noted. George’s breathing problems have also somewhat subsided as a result of Walker’s care. Reilly noted that on their first day together, Walker secured an oxygen tank for George. Since then, George has not returned to the hospital for breathing issues. Walker said he has seen benefits of the relationship on his own life as well. “I’m blessed to be with George,” Walker said. “Being a part of his life has taught me a lot about being a man. He’s been like a father to me as well, giving me advice when I needed it.” As for George, “he’s changed tremendously,” Walker said. “When I first took over the case he wasn’t really able to communicate well, he wasn’t breathing well and he wasn’t eating well. Today, he’s better.” Carol agreed that George’s state has improved. When she sees him in the evening, she said, “he smiles, he’s got good colors. He’s had a good day.” Reach Jackie Strawbridge at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 128, jstrawbridge@queenstribune.com or @ JNStrawbridge.
'14 Back To School
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BY JORDAN GIBBONS Staff Writer Dr. Conrado Gempesaw is starting his first semester in a few weeks as president of St. John’s University and he said that while it is a great university, but it can be greater. Gempesaw was hired in April and stepped into his new role, as the 17th and first lay president in the school’s history, on July 1. He began his higher education career as an adjunct professor at the University of Delaware and moved up to being a full-time professor in his eight years in the classroom. He then moved over to take numerous administration jobs at Delaware during a six-year period, including the Dean of the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics. In 2010, he was hired as the provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at Miami University of Ohio. At Miami University, he led comprehensive strategic planning efforts and the development of new academic initiatives to enhance retention and graduation rates, increase international enrollment and global partnerships and establish student learning outcomes assessment practices.
Gempesaw earned a Ph.D. in agricultural economics from Pennsylvania State University; a Master of Science in agricultural economics from West Virginia University and a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Ateneo de Davao University in the Phillippines. He said that St. John’s has a very special role in higher education and its special mission is to serve the underprivileged. “Everyday we transform the lives of students,” Gempesaw said. “We have to enhance student success.” He is undergoing a listening tour to learn more about the best practices and traditions at the university. He said he wants to make sure to get the input of students, faculty, alumni and community partners before implementing any changes or strategies. “St. John’s doesn’t operate in a silo,” he said. “I really look forward to collaborating with our community leaders on this regard.” He is also in the process of organizing a presidential retreat with the top 50 leaders at the university, including department chairs, deans and vice presidents. He said he wants to have a visionary exercise to figure out what the school’s aspiration goals
are for the 150th anniversary in 2020. He also wants to set short-term goals while the university figures out its long-term goals. “We need to engage in strategic conversation of where we want St. John’s to move in the near future,” he said. Three things he wants to focus on in the short term are creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship, he said. Gempesaw succeeded the Rev. Joseph Levesque, who took over as interim president last year after the Rev. Donald Harrington stepped down. Harrington served as the school’s 15th president from 1989 to 2013. The board of trustees is confident that they made the right decision, even though they broke the 144-year tradition of having a Catholic priest at the helm of the institution. Peter D’Angelo, chairman of the board, helped lead the presidential search committee and said that Gempesaw will help continue St. John’s transformation into a global educational institution. “In Dr. Gempesaw, we have found a visionary leader who understands and embraces St. John’s mission as a Catholic and Vincentian university and has the skills necessary to realize our goals for the future,” D’Angelo said in a statement after the hiring. As far as being the first president who is not a Vincentian priest, Gem-
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New St. John’s Prez Looks to Enhance Student Success
Dr. Conrado Gempesaw pesaw said that since the board offered him the position, it has not entered his mind. “I came from a very big Catholic family and I always impart in my students, it doesn’t matter where you came from, it matters how hard you work and how you overachieve,” he said. “St. John’s is a university of overachievers. There are so many examples of alumni that current students can see as role models.” Reach Jordan Gibbons at (718)357-7400 Ext. 123, jgibbons@ queenspress.com or @jgibbons2.
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New QC President Ready To Take The Reins By Steven J. Ferrari Editor-in-Chief When first-year students arrive at Queens College for the first time later this month, they will be joined by the college’s new leader. On Aug. 28, Dr. Felix Matos Rodriguez will begin his job as Queens College President. “I’m proud to be joining the freshman class this year,” he said. “I’m going to be there when students move in, as a chance to meet them and get to know them.” The new president will officially take over for Dr. James Muyskens, who retired at the end of 2013, almost close to 12 years at the college. “I have big shoes to fill in every way,” Matos Rodriguez said in an interview on Monday. “Jim was tall in stature, and he also did so many good things for the college.” Dr. Evangelos Gizis served as interim president while a search for a new president was conducted. Matos Rodriguez comes to Queens College from another CUNY institution. He has served as president of Hostos Community College since 2009. An Ivy Leagueeducated scholar, he received a Ph.D. from Columbia University and has taught at institutions including Yale University, Boston College and Northeastern University. Matos Rodriguez also served as a cabinet
secretary for the Dept. of Family Services for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. The new Queens College president said that the institution’s motto – “We Learn So That We May Serve” – was part of what attracted him to the college. “As a historian, the college’s motto fit with my personal motivations,” he said. Matos Rodriguez said he hopes that his first year as Queens College president will serve as a chance to learn about the institution and to meet with key players throughout the Borough to shape his time in office. “I want to meet with people, hear from them on what needs to be improved upon,” he said. “From there, we can start generating ideas that will move us forward.” Citing the college’s connections to the Borough as a cultural hub and economic engine for jobs, Matos Rodriguez said he hoped to build upon its past successes in the future to create new opportunities not just for future students, but for people throughout Queens. He noted that as he meets people from Queens, he has been excited to see how linked the college is to every aspect of the Borough. “It’s a great joy to come in to a place that is so connected culturally, politically and socially to Queens,” he said. “Queens College is part of the
story of accessibility and affordability in higher education.” One of the aspects of the college that the new president praised was The Summit, the college’s residence halls. Matos Rodriguez said he hoped to find new ways to utilize that space during the summer months, including the possible expansion of summer programs or using the building to house international students visiting the campus. “[The Summit] is a wonderful opportunity for the diverse students who come to Queens College to meet people from other cultures,” he said. “It’s an incredible asset to the college.” He also touted the college’s new honors program for transfer students, which he said would acknowledge the accomplishments for a new subset of students, creating new opportunities PhoTo PRovided by QueeNs College for them. dr. Felix Matos Rodriguez With experience as a teacher and a historian, Matos Rodriguez said he was looking for- following their dreams or finding their ward to shaping the role that Queens path at Queens College,” he said. Reach Steven J. Ferrari at (718) College plays within the Borough. “I want to be part of the story of 357-7400, Ext. 122, sferrari@queenpeople with modest means and talent stribune.com or @stevenferrari.
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Tips To Save When Back To School If you've just finished high school and you're headed to college, or if you're an adult student looking to go back to school, chances are you've thought about student debt. You're not alone. The epidemic of student debt is taking higher education by storm. In 2011, combined student debt eclipsed the $1 trillion mark. Consider the fact that total credit card debt in the United States was estimated at $798 billion that same year, and you can see why student debt is such a problem. While concerns about accruing debt may make you nervous, obtaining your college degree is the key to better career opportunities and a higher earning potential throughout your professional life. So how do you earn the degree of your dreams without a mountain of debt? Follow these money-saving, debt-prevention tips and you'll see the benefits on graduation day. Avoid the credit card blitz. As a college student you will be inundated with new credit card offers. While the idea of spending now and paying later may be tempting, credit cards carry some of the highest interest rates available. Frequent use of your credit card without paying the balance off in full will cause you to pile up debt quickly. What's worse, poor use of your credit card - maxing out the limit or making late payments - hurts your
credit score and could make future purchases like a home or car more difficult. Avoid credit cards if possible, but if you must have a card, try to limit your cards to no more than two and don't charge more than you can pay off each month. Maintain your current job or take a part-time job. Paying off credit cards or staying ahead is easier if you're working part-time. Many students don't want to work during their college years, but part-time work is an excellent way to avoid debt. Working even a few hours a week can help you pay down your bills and provide for a little financial cushion so you don't always have to feel like a poor college student. Seek advice at your school. Universities across the country are more aware of student debt than ever before, and some of them are even instituting programs to help students save and reduce debt. Columbia College of Missouri's Money Stacks Program provides students with important financial education and the tips and tools they need to graduate with little to no debt. You'll learn about saving, spending smartly and how overall financial awareness can help you avoid debt. Avoid using loan money for noneducation related costs. Think your loans are like a low-interest credit card? Think again. Instead of look-
ing at your loans as a source of free money, budget your loan money solely for tuition, books and related fees. This will ensure your loan money is spent as it was intended and you stay on budget. Save money where you can. College is expensive, but there are plenty of ways you can save. Purchase new textbooks only after you've exhausted rental or used-book options. Living at home or in the dorms is more cost effective than renting a place of your own. Plus, if you live on campus or close to public transportation, you can eliminate the need to own your own vehicle, which will save you even more. A college education Although college debt is a huge concern, you can is an investment that lessen its impact by avoiding credit cards, getting will benefit you the a part-time job, buying used books and more. rest of your life, and while you may be concerned about will allow you to attain your degree the debt that pursuing a degree can without a mountain of bills. — BrandPoint Media create, saving and spending smartly
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Queensborough Community College Gets $11 Mil BY JOE MARVILLI Staff Writer Queensborough Community College recently received a large grant that it is putting to use in its health and science departments. On July 30, the college announced that it received an historic grant of $11.5 million as part of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s NY CUNY 2020 Awards. College officials plan to use that funding to establish a healthcare clinic, upgrade its biotechnology lab and create a 3-D printing center. The CUNY 2020 program links the innovation of higher education to regional economic development. As part of the 2013-2014 State budget, Cuomo appropriated $55 million to distribute as grants to four-year and
A 3-D printer
two-year colleges throughout the CUNY system. The money was given to projects based on their economic impact, academic advancement, innovation and collaboration. QCC divided its funding into two chunks to provide for three projects that will help students, faculty and the community at large. The first of two grant initiatives is the Center for Allied Healthcare Education and Workforce Development. QCC was awarded $10 million to establish an off-campus healthcare clinic and training center in Queens. Partnering with Urban Health Plan Inc., the 19,000-square-foot facility will provide training programs and clinical rotations for nursing students and continuing education students heading down health-related career paths. The center’s role as a clinic will bring quality primary and specialty care health services to the community in an affordable, comprehensive and high-quality manner through performance advancements of innovative best practices. The initiative is expected to add more than 700 jobs over three years, with 600 of the jobs being filled by graduates entering the workforce in professions related to allied healthcare education. Denise Ward, interim vice president, Pre-College, Continuing Education and Workforce Development, said that QCC collaborated with Ur-
ban Health Plan due to its strong rep- reconstruction and outfitting of the utation, its desire to expand and the health clinic and the renovation of the opportunities it can offer the college’s biotechnology lab should be completed within the next year. health students. The other $1.5 million grant will “We understand that the future of create an Advanced healthcare services is being disseminated “You’re going to Manufacturing Center on 3-D printfrom hospitals to comneed people who focused ing, to be renovated munity health centers,” Ward said. “UHP are familiar with and equipped with 3-D printing equipment. The is one of the top 20 health centers in the how to use a 3-D center will offer workcountry. They are lo- printer. Then you shops and courses to students, high school cated predominately in the Bronx but started to need people who and college faculty and members. open clinics in Queens can actually do industry Stuart Asser, a proa few years ago and shared with us that they the design as the fessor and chairperson of engineering technolwanted to expand.” ogy, said the 3-D printThe $10 million will field expands.” also let QCC upgrade — Stuart Asser ing will give students and faculty a chance to its campus biotechnolfamiliarize themselves ogy lab with state-ofthe-art equipment. It will get special- with an invention that will change the ized tools, such as a Fluorimeter/ industry. “I think it’s going to revolutionize Phosphorimager, Ultracentrifuge, Confocal microscope bench, UV/Vis manufacturing,” he said. “You’re goSpectrophotometer and Chromatog- ing to need people who are familiar with how to use a 3-D printer. Then raphy refrigerator. “One area of research and educa- you need people who can actually do tion that will be supported with this the design as the field expands.” Asser added that he hopes the faequipment is in hospital acquired infections. For example, research will cility is up-and-running in six months’ be conducted in the molecular as- time, with the potential for QCC to start pects of how germs die by studying courses and workshops in the spring. Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 357the use of copper vs. steel in hospital 7400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstriequipment and facilities,” Ward said. Ward added that the acquisition, bune.com, or @JoeMarvilli.
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Grace Meng Honored
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USTA Teaches Kids In Corona U.S. Rep. Grace Meng was honored by The Vaad Harabonim of Queens and CenterLight Health System for her work in protecting sacred cemeteries with her bill that made the desecration of burial grounds a violation of religious freedom (see more on page 3). Borough President Melinda Katz presented the award at the Margaret Tietz Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jamaica. Photo by Jordan Gibbons.
Pride House Welcomes Book Fest Neighborhood kids participated in a tennis clinic at Corona Plaza on Friday. The clinic was run by the U.S. Tennis Association and kicked off an ongoing Corona health promotion as part of the U.S. Open Tournament, which begins Aug. 25. Photo by Jackie Strawbridge.
Honoring Leaders of Gujarti Samaj
Pauline Park, president of the board of directors and acting executive director of Queens Pride House, welcomed participants to Pride House for Queens Pride House Book Fest 2014 on Aug. 5. From left to right: the renowned photographer, Mariette Pathy Allen, who introduced the book, “TransCuba,” which focuses on the transgender community of Cuba; Laura Erickson-Schroth, M.D., editor of “Trans Bodies, Trans Selves;” Lance Ringel, who gave a reading of an excerpt from “Flower of Iowa;” Leslie L. Smith, who read an excerpt from his new novel, “Sally Field Can Play the Transsexual;” and Nancy Agabian, who read an excerpt from “Me as Her Again,” her memoir about coming of age as bisexual in an Armenian family.
Celebrating Astoria
In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the Gujarati Samaj, Assemblywoman Nily Rozic was joined by Assemblymembers Edward Braunstein and David Weprin in honoring leaders of the organization. The Assemblymembers presented New York State Proclamations to Dilip Chauhan, Pradip Gohil, Jitu Mehta, Mihir Patel, and Harshad Patel to recognize their work in the community.
New Ambulance Officials
‘Give Me Astoria,’ recently accepted a letter of recognition for ‘Celebrate Astoria Day,’ scheduled for Sept. 25, 2015. Pictured (from left) are ‘Give Me Astoria’ Managing Editor Sana Hussain, ‘Give Me Astoria’ Founder and CEO Sanja Mylonas, Councilman Costa Constantinides, Tonino Sacco, Esq. Sacco and Fillas Managing Partner.
State Senator Joseph Addabbo, Jr. swore in new leaders of the Forest Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corps, including President John Alber and Vice President Alan Wolfe, last Thursday, July 24, in an installation ceremony held amongst the dedicated volunteers.
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LEISURE
New E-Book Imagines Life And Times Of Mr. Met By Jackie StrawBridge Staff Writer
“I just wanted to offer up a way to rally around the team and have some fun with some of the things I lived through He has an enormous baseball for over the years as a Mets fan,” Katz said. Mr. Met’s trials and a head and an even mishaps throughout bigger heart for the the imagined autobiMets. ography include getIn the new comedy ting knocked out by e-book, “The Unaufoul balls from shoddy thorized Autobiogbatters and watching raphy of Mr. Met,” Shea Stadium crumble Alan Katz imagines a into disrepair. history for the team’s One of Katz’s faintrepid icon. Accordvorite moments is an ing to Katz’s story, Mr. episode in which Mr. Met is not just an actor Met tries to give the in a suit – he is a real middle finger, but reperson born with a gializes that “as a fourant head and cartoon fingered mascot, I’m hands, who is hired by the Mets and fol- Alan Katz, author of “The missing the most exlows them through Unauthorized Autobiog- pressive digit of all.” “These days, peosix rocky decades of raphy of Mr. Met.” ple who love the Mets baseball. The e-book was released in July, and need to have a good sense of humor, because things since 2007 have not gone is available for Kindle. Katz, who calls himself “the biggest so well,” Katz added. “I hope the Mets Mets fan in the world,” said that the are going to laugh along and I also hope book sprang from his dual passion for they’re going to win a lot of games.” For Katz, writing and Mets fanship humor and his hometown team.
Live Jazz At Flushing House Live Jazz will be heard throughout the evening on Sept. 12, as a group of musicians bring their love and concern for the elderly to new heights on the rooftop of Flushing House. “Jazz Up In The Sky” takes place up on the roof at Flushing House, an Independent Living retirement community in Flushing. This live jazz extravaganza is a special fundraising event, to benefit the 300 older adults who call Flushing House home. Headlining the evening’s performers is world-famous and Grammy Award
Jazz Guitarist Hernan Romero
winning jazz hero Hernan Romero. The Hernan Romero Group has featured some of the world’s great guitarists, including Al Di Meola, Paco De Lucia and John McLaughlin. This group infuses the exotic traditions of flamenco-gypsy, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean folk music, with sounds of classical, jazz and Latin rhythms. Composer and guitarist Hernan Romero’s music is famous for its sensuous, passionate, romantic and inescapably infectious sounds. The festival, which runs from 7-11 p.m., features music by other iconic jazz artists including the Michael Feinberg Quartet and Isamu McGreagor Trio. The $100 cover charge – or $150 for couples – includes a gourmet dinner, wine and beer, all served on the Flushing House rooftop, with a dance floor that boasts spectacular views of New York’s panoramic skyline. The jazz festival will also feature a raffle and silent auction, with prizes donated by major benefactors of Flushing House, all to benefit the nonprofit Flushing House endowment fund. Attendance is by reservation only. Space is limited to the first 200 persons who RSVP. To send in your tax-deductible payment, call Robert Salant at (347) 532-3025 or email rsalant@uam. org. Make checks payable to “Flushing House,” write “Jazz Up In The Sky” on the memo line, and mail it to Robert Salant, c/o Flushing House, 38-20 Bowne Street, Flushing, NY 11354. For information, visit JazzUpInTheSky.com.
have been intertwined ever since he was a child. “I still have all my Mets memorabilia,” Katz said. “I used to collect autographs and I have a signed poem [former third baseman Ed Charles] wrote and sent me. It was truly one of my only exposures to poetry as a child.” Katz is himself not only an accomplished humor writer, with several Emmy nominations as part of “The Rosie O’Donnell Show” and “Raw Toonage” writing teams, but also a children’s author who has penned a handful of il-
lustrated books and poetry collections. The target audience for this latest e-book is high schoolers and up, although Katz said he hopes the book will resonate with “anyone who is a Mets fan, anyone who likes to laugh, anyone who likes baseball, anyone who likes to spend $2.99.” “The Unauthorized Autobiography of Mr. Met” is available for Kindle at www.amazon.com. Reach Jackie Strawbridge at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 128, jstrawbridge@ queenstribune.com or @JNStrawbridge.
Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day Kicks Off U.S. Open By JOe MarViLLi Staff Writer August is the last full month of summer and there is no better way to say goodbye to the season than with Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day. The United States Tennis Association recently announced its talent line-up and scheduled activities for Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day, the official kick-off event for the U.S. Open. Its 19th rendition will take place on Aug. 23, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to fun tennis challenges for kids and adults, the festival features interactive games and a live music performance from Young people will have plenty of several up-and-coming stars. The festival will take place fun, athletic activities to do at throughout the grounds of the Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day. USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, with a live tennis and ranging from Rihanna to Jonas Brothers music show occurring inside Arthur to Ariana Grande over the years.” Ashe Stadium from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. ExAttendees can also be participants hibition matches between tennis stars in Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day with several Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will different activities. There will be two offer a preview of the U.S. Open. The youth courts for young kids just starting musicians will have children and adults out. For children who like a challenge, alike dancing in their seats. there is the Hess Express Obstacle The most well-known of the musi- Course, Hess Target Time, where kids cians is Hunter Hayes, a four-time test their skill hitting targets, the IBM Grammy nominee with three chart- Speedzone, to test the power behind a topping hits and a number one debut serve, and Xerox Beat the Pro, a playing album in his short career. Out of these points challenge against some of the tracks, the one people are likely famil- top touring and teaching tennis pros iar with is the multi-Platinum smash, in the world. “Wanted.” “We hope that kids and parents, Other performers at the show in- especially from the Queens commuclude pop rap duo MKTO, the R&B nity, come out and learn about Arthur trio of sisters McClain, British pop rock Ashe and his legacy and see how easy band The Vamps, pop singer Madison it is to play tennis almost anywhere,” Beer and DJ Salerno. Health and fitness Pisanelli said. expert Shaun T and Nickelodeon host There will be many more performJeff Sutphen will also be involved with ers and activities for Arthur Ashe Kids’ the proceedings. Day, enough to satisfy any attendee. “The selection of musical acts takes Tickets cost between $54 and $13. For place over the course of the entire more information, visit youthtennis. year,” USTA spokesman Dom Pisanelli com or www.arthurashekidsday.com. said. “We look for a diverse mix that Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 357-7400, we anticipate being the hottest acts of Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstribune.com, summer, similar to having booked acts or @JoeMarvilli.
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QUEENS TODAY
FRIDAY 8/15 PERFORMING POETRY WORKSHOP
3rd Space, a project of Queens Council on the Arts, presents a poetry workshop with performance poet and musician Ngoma Hill. Running from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the workshop will focus on delivery and stage presence through the use of drama techniques. Admission is $30. Each participating poet should bring one memorized piece to the workshop. For more information, call (347) 505-3010.
GEORGIE PORGIE
The magical Georgie Porgie will appear at the Forest Park Carousel. The magician is scheduled to perform at 2 p.m. The show is free but there is a small fee to ride the carousel. The merry-go-round is located in Forest Park, just off of Woodhaven Boulevard.
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SATURDAY 8/16
CHOBAN ELEKTRIK
Choban Elektrik is a Brooklyn-based electric dance band whose repertoire draws from the folk music of Albania, Macedonia, Greece, Bulgaria and the Romany people. In this multilingual program at Ridgewood Library, the band incorporates the psychedelic sounds of the 1960s and 70s with its vintage keyboards and creates a high-energy dance party with its powerful rhythm section. Traditional line dancing will be demonstrated and encouraged amongst the audience. For more information on Choban Elektrik, call (718) 821-4770.
The Louis Armstrong House Museum will present its final summer concert with Gordon Au & the Grand Street Stompers, starting at 2 p.m. Satchmo’s garden will swell with the sweet sounds of Louis Armstrong favorites, New Orleans classics and the Stompers’ exciting originals, covers of famous classical themes and their own joyous adaptation of pop music. Tickets cost $18 in advance and include red beans and rice, sweet tea and a complimentary museum pass. Tickets can be purchased at LouisArmstrongHouse.org.
SUNDAY 8/17
BIRD NESTING
THE EBONY HILLBILLIES
The Ebony Hillbillies, NYC’s only AfricanAmerican string band, will play at the Queens Botanical Garden for its Music in the Garden series. This inventive ensemble pays homage to the traditional and includes a mix of tasty originals. Pack a picnic snack to enjoy on the Oak Allee and enjoy this exhilarating band. The concert runs from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. and is free with garden admission. Call (718) 8863800 for more information. Queens Botanical Garden is located at 43-50 Main St.
Explore the science behind nest making and transform recycled materials into a nest of your own at the New York Hall of Science’s Little Makers program. There is an $8 materials fee per family, in addition to general admission. The workshop runs from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, visit nysci.org/little-makers or call (718) 699-0005.
SUNDAYS IN TRAVERS PARK
Enjoy traditional Colombian rhythms in Travers Park with the Jackson Heights Beautification Group. At 3:30 p.m., Los Colombian Roots will bring the music of the northern Colombian coast to
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK TUESDAY 8/19
DRAKE VS. LIL WAYNE Rappers Drake and Lil Wayne will bring their co-headlining tour to the Forest Hills Stadium. Starting at 7 p.m., the concert features the biggest hits from two of the biggest names in hip hop. Listen to Drake rap and sing selections from his smash albums, “Take Care” and “Nothing Was the Same.” Lil Wayne’s set will include songs from hit records like “Tha Carter III,” “I Am Not A Human Being” and “Tha Carter IV.” Fans can also expect the two artists to collaborate throughout the show. Tickets costs between $69 and $400. To buy tickets, visit www.livenation.com/events/372871aug-19-2014-drake-vs-lil-wayne. Queens. Free admission. For more information, visit www.jhbg.org.
MONDAY 8/18
METS GAME
The Central Queens Y in Forest Hills is organizing a trip to the Mets game. Enjoy a nice summer day and cheer on your beloved Mets. Transportation is available between CQY and Citi Field. The game starts at noon. For information, call the Central Queens Y at (718) 268-5011, ext. 160.
TUESDAY 8/19
‘MY FAIR LADY’
The Kew Gardens Community Center will present the classic 1964 musical, “My Fair Lady.” The film stars Audrey Hepburn as a poor Cockney flower seller who learns “proper” English from an arrogant professor played by Rex Harrison. The free screening will start at 1 p.m. The community center is located at 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Suite 202.
‘POMPEII’
The Douglaston Library will present a free screening of the 2014 film, “Pompeii,” starting at 2 p.m. In this PG-13 movie, a slave-turned-gladiator finds himself in a race against time to save his true love, betrothed to a corrupt Roman senator, as
Mount Vesuvius erupts and the city of Pompeii crumbles around them. To learn more, call (718) 225-8414.
bookstore for baked goods, special discounts and happy hour. For information, call (718) 278-2665.
WEDNESDAY 8/20
HONEY HARVEST FESTIVAL
Head to the Voelker Orth Museum for its honey harvest festival, running from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. See how the museum’s beekeeper harvests honey. Learn why bees dance. Make some bee-inspired art. Enjoy a honey-tasting table and some house punch made with garden grapes. Admission costs $6 for adults, $5 for members and $3 for children. Toddlers and infants get free entry. For more information, call (718) 359-6227.
ROBERT MWAMBA
Zambian-born guitarist Robert Mwamba and friends illustrate different jazz styles, from bebop to cool jazz, hard bop, modern and more, at the Glen Oaks Library from 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. The concert is free. For information, call (718) 831-8636.
THURSDAY 8/21
BOOKSHOP BIRTHDAY
Next Thursday marks the Astoria Bookshop’s first birthday, and they want to celebrate with you. Come by your neighborhood
MONUMENT QUILT DISPLAY
The Queens Museum will take part in the display of the Monument Quilt, a crowd-sourced collection of thousands of stories of survivors of rape and abuse, alongside messages of love and support from allies in the movement to upset rape culture. The section of the quilt that is coming to Queens includes squares made in a workshop with women from Immigrant Movement International as well as workshops at a sister organization, La Casa Mandarina, an itinerant and independent agency devoted to building a culture of peace by empowering people. The event runs from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Call (718) 592-9700 for information.
PASSPORT THURSDAYS
Head out to Flushing Meadows Corona Park near the Unisphere for this free, weekly presentation of live music, dance and film, hosted by the Queens Museum. For this week, celebrate the sights and sounds of Korea, with a performance by the Song Hee Lee Dance Company and a screening of the film, “Approved for Adoption.” The event runs from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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Battle Rap Between Beeps Last week, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams sent out a press release to spread awareness about Brooklyn’s inaugural International Day of Friendship. The title of the release, invoked the lyrics of Brooklyn rap legend Christopher Wallace, aka The Notorious B.I.G., “BP Adams Spreads Love, The Brooklyn Way.” We here at QConf would
love to see our own BP, Melinda Katz, join the party with her own rap-inspired press release. Perhaps she could honor Hollis native James Todd Smith aka LL Cool J in her next press release about the ousting of the Queens Library Trustees. Here Melinda, we’ll write the headline for you, “BP Katz Says I’m Gonna Knock You Out, Mama Said Knock You Out!”
Don't Let The Bed Bugs Bite You thought people hogging the subway pole are bad. Last week, N line straphangers had to share their train with some very irritating passengers: bed bugs. The tiny travelers infested a handful of trains that were subsequently fumigated, but riders throughout the City weren’t exactly itching to get back on any N train. According to published reports, bedbugs were also spotted in employee lockers and the home of a conductor. The bed bugs have since spread
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Unicycle Lane
Seen earlier this week in Woodside, Sunnyside resident Daniel Marsala was riding down the bike lane on 39th Avenue not on a bike, but a unicycle. Marsala told a QConf photographer that he frequently attends unicycle gatherings in Manhattan, and hopes to organize one in Queens. Photo by Walter Karling.
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to the 5 line. We here at QConf are scratching our heads as to where these bed bugs came from, and where they're headed. Maybe they just found out about all the great bites to be had along the N in Astoria.
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Visit Weiner's Kitchen
A former Congressman is firing up the grill on the Queens peninsula. Former U.S. Rep, Anthony Weiner has opened a non-profit company, called the Rockaway Restoration Kitchen. According to the idealist. org job listing of the company, it is described as “A social entrepreneurship that operates a healthy, sustainable restaurant in a hard luck community to provide training, on-the-job apprenticeship and placement in the culinary and food service sector for unemployed New Yorkers.” Basically, it aims to serve delicious food and train the unemployed with kitchen skills that they can use for a job in that industry. They will help in job placement for people in that program as well, according to the listing. The new venture is looking for an executive director, which has an Aug. 31 deadline to apply for the position. You may remember Weiner for the sexting scandal that forced him to resign from the U.S. Rep. seat he had, which included representing stormravaged Rockaway, along with his failed bid for Mayor last year. He appears to be out of the political game and is now picking up the spatula to help open up a new kitchen to satisfy the taste buds of the residents living on the peninsula.
If you go to a concert by The Dreamstalks, you will enjoy their simple, sing-along songs that seem made for children. While the band may sound age-appropriate, the topics certainly are not. This comedy duo puts the audience in an elementary school assembly, but sings about realistic career goals, dating in New York City and walking in on your parents “wrestling.” The Dreamstalks, made up of Karen Bray and Zach Miko, are an Astoria-based group that fell into musical comedy by accident, when an attempt at starting a band led to one of their first funny songs. “We have been friends for several years and one day decided to start a band. During our first rehearsal, we unintentionally wrote a comedic song about the frustrations of dating in New York City,” they said. “Immediately, we knew we had something and decided to make the fast switch to becoming comedic musicians.” The two of them settled on the adult “children’s songs” bit after their experiences in working day jobs with kids. Miko worked at Field Station Dinosaur, a children's theme park, and Bray was a nanny. “We took our experiences with these jobs and developed our characters. We hadn't seen anything like it before, inappropriate children's musicians,” they said. Often times, the Dreamstalks’ tunes start innocently enough, sounding like a number you may hear on “Sesame Street” or at a children’s camp. For example, “The Table Manners Song” talks about being a kid and going out to a restaurant with
your family. The dinner begins nicely enough, but then things take a dramatic and sidesplittingly funny turn. “For no reason at all, you start screaming while seeing how much ketchup fits into a glass of milk/and kid, you just don’t seem to know/that you’re a terrible patron/and the waitress hates you,” the duo sings with smiles on their faces. The two said they were influenced stylistically by The Mountain Goats and comically by Tenacious D and Charlie Day’s work on the sitcom, “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia,” where his character wrote a hilariously bad musical. The Dreamstalks recently held a fundraiser at Rockwood Music Hall along with a few friends, to help fund their debut album. The duo said they have 10 songs ready to go, as well as a bonus track. The record will also include their betweensong banter. Once the album is done, the group has some ambitious goals for the next few months. “We are hoping to tour, enter into every major festival we can, hopefully get some TV appearances, stage a full length show, buy a horse, who knows! The world is our oyster!,” they said. “Meanwhile we continue doing the act that we love and playing with the people we love, for the audience we love.” To learn more about The Dreamstalks and for all the latest news from the duo, visit www.thedreamstalks. com and www.facebook.com/ thedreamstalks. If you want to help fund their debut, donate to their Kickstarter at www. kickstarter.com/projects/ thedreamstalks/the-dreamstalks-debut-album.
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