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OUR STATE OF HEALTH:

Lack Of Doctors, Hike In Uninsured Continue To Plague Boro Hospitals

BY BRIAN M. RAFFERTY

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Last year, the news was grim.

Mounting debt, slow Medicaid reimbursement, below-average insurance repayment and questionable finances for parent company Caritas led to the shutdown of two major Queens hospitals – St. John’s Hospital in Elmhurst and Mary Immaculate Hospital in Jamaica.

The closings came on the heels of the state-ordered closure of New Parkway Hospital in Forest Hills, leaving a gaping hole in emergency care, not to mention the substantial loss of hospital beds in a borough already well behind its neighbors for beds per-capita.

The remaining hospitals have adjusted. A bump in state funding allowed expansion of some care, a few beds to be added and some additional emergency room doctors and nurses to carry the load at the borough’s other centers.

In short, Queens has adapted to the reduction in beds and emergency rooms, pushing some hospitals to near their breaking point, with patients pil-

ing up well beyond capacity in some locations. Add to the mix the fact that the H1N1 virus hit the borough in late April, sending hundreds of suspected swine flu cases to the overburdened emergency rooms. The net effect appears to have been burdensome, but not catastrophic.

As we entered 2010, a slew of new challenges starting to show their face in Queens – a lack of primary care physicians, unsteady finances at two of Queens’ remaining hospitals and a growing number of uninsured patients – combine to make a potentially toxic cocktail of health services in the borough.

Is There A Doctor In the House?

After the state doled out $30 million in grants to shore up emergency rooms following the hospital closures, SQUISH, a consortium of communitybased organization from Southeast Queens, urged the State to consider further grants and a greater consideration for the unequal distribution of health care in the borough.

“The concern is that it will be distributed equally throughout the borough, even though the need is so much more acute in Southeast Queens,” said

Nisha Agar wal, the director of the health justice program at the New York Lawyers for the Public Interest.

A Queens Healthcare Profile issued by the State focuses on reducing emergency room congestion and adding additional beds to Queens hospitals, but it also admits the problems in the borough are not equally acute.

While only 16 percent of Queens residents live in a federally designated Primary Care Health Professional Shortage Area, compared with 39 percent for the City at large, the recent hospital closures have affected those very areas.

Southeast Queens has only 48 primary care doctors per 100,000 people, whereas the Flushing/Clearview area has 132 per 100,000. This means that

Mary Immaculate Hospital shut down last February leading neighboring Queens Hospital Center and Jamaica Hospital to pick up its slack.

On Unsteady Ground In a report to trustees dated June 26, 2009, independent financial auditor PricewaterhouseCoopers wrote that “Jamaica [Hospital]’s recurring deficiencies […] raise substantial doubt about Jamaica’s ability to con-

tinue as a going concern.”

The report continues, “There can be no assurance that management’s plans will be sufficient or timely enough to generate sufficient cash to meet its operating needs and achieve financial stability for Jamaica.”

According to the audit, Medisys – which operates Jamaica Hospital and Flushing Hospital, two other hospitals and dozens of ambulatory care clinics – is also in trouble: “The consolidated financial statements of MediSys reflect a working capital deficiency and net deficit that raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.”

“This is on us,” said David Rosen, CEO and President of Medisys. “It puts us in an extremely compromised position, financially speaking.”

In 2006, before the closing of Parkway and the bankruptcy of the two Caritas hospitals, Jamaica Hospital was seeing 2,351 annual visits in each of its 47 emergency room bays, far exceeding the accepted standard of 1,500 per bay.

The closing of the other hospitals has increased this load. For example, Rosen said that the number of trauma admissions was up 60 percent for the first six months of 2009, compared to the same period a year before.

The H1N1 virus overwhelmed the already overloaded ERs. According to a City Comptroller report on the state of Queens’ emergency rooms, Jamaica Hospital’s ER was handling well over 500 daily visits during last year’s H1N1 outbreak. The hospital averaged 300 to 350 visits daily before the flu and the hospital closures.

“In the last week of May of 2008 we got 33 cases of people with flu like illness,” said Geoffrey Doughlin, chairman of Emergency Management for Jamaica Hospital, “But in May of 2009, there were 1,139.” “ We get increased volume from hospital closures, plus regular influenza, plus H1N1,” said Doughlin. He clarified that the crunch in May he cited included just the patients displaying flu like symptoms, meaning both seasonal and H1N1 strains, but it did not count the people who went to the ER even though they did not meet these nationally set symptom guidelines.

This group, the so-called “worried well,” also clogs up ERs and add expenses for the hospital, especially if they do not have the option of a primary care provider to examine them.

“The demographic in this service area is such that there is high percentage of uninsured patients and illegal immigrants who do not qualify for any coverage,” said Rosen. “This is particu-

With the closure of St. John’s Hospital, emergency services in Western Queens have been relocated to Mt. Sinai Hospital of Queens and New York Hospital Queens.

After New Parkway Hospital in Forest Hills shut down, many of its inpatient services have been picked up by Forest Hills-LIJ and other neighboring locations. larly apparent in the ER.” A c c o rding to a 2009 Queens Healthcare Profile released by the State Department of Health, some 41 percent of ER visits at Jamaica Hospital were “inappropriate,” with half of them seeking admission for non-emergency conditions and the other half more appropriately handled by a primary care provider.

By all accounts, the ER is by far the most expensive way to treat these patients.

While Doughlin said that some 80 percent of Jamaica’s patients come in through the ER, the other 20 percent also require care. Whether the cause is a Swine Flu surge in patients or picking up the ER load of closed hospitals, Doughlin said the hospital’s only option is to shift staff from other areas into the ER. “You can’t shut down your entire operation for five months, so you’ve gotta do things in parallel […] People have to get their cancers removed,” said Doughlin.

“It threatens everything,” said Rosen. “We’re operating at a very high level of occupancy, as we traditional do, but now it’s even higher.[…] Cases a re getting bumped because the trauma cases are more urgent.

“Needless to say, the emergency room is overwhelmed. Essentially we have changed our whole operations and frankly it’s to our financial detriment,” said Rosen.

Growing Uninsured Numbers Queens leads the city in the number of uninsured residents, reports the U.S. Census Bureau. And the rising numbers leave private borough hospitals struggling to maintain services with gradual decreases in revenue.

“It’s a cause for concern,” said Michael Hinck, spokesman for Jamaica Hospital and Flushing Hospital Medical Center. “What we’re seeing in the ER is matching the findings of the report. The situation is only getting worse.”

The closing of three hospitals in Queens in the last 16 months has exacerbated the situation, causing patients usually treated at the closed facilities to flood existing medical centers. With a higher percentage of uninsured patients, local hospitals must deal with the troubles of generating revenue to remain open or face the same fate of similar defunct facilities.

The U.S. Census Bureau reports individuals under the age of 65 in

Queens without insurance nears nearly 392,000, 20 percent of the population.

Queens was ranked the top for individuals without insurance in the age category, after Manhattan which has an 18 percent rate of uninsured.

“It’s not just the concern of the number of uninsured,” said Dan Andrews, spokesman for Queens Borough President Helen Marshall. “It’s also the number of 10 hospitals to treat over 2.2 million people.”

Caritas cited a mixture of disparities in insurance company reimbursement rates, dwindling aid from the state and an increasing population of uninsured as factors that led to their inevitable closure.

Now those uninsured flock to the remaining hospitals, including Jamaica and Flushing Hospitals.

Hinck said to combat the situation, the hospitals are communicating with legislators more frequently in an effort to stabilize their finances while still providing quality care.

Terry Lynam, spokesman for the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health Centers, said the center, which owns and operates Forest Hills Medical Center, has seen a wave of uninsured patients in their ER as well. But the surge of uninsured patients has been handled.

“We do turn a small profit every year,” he said. “It’s in the black, but barely.”

The influx is a major concern and dilemma for all hospitals, Lynam said, but it has been an upward trend for a number of years.

“Hospitals, generally speaking, are barely breaking even these years,” Lynam said. “It’s the mission of the non-profit though. It’s a mission to the community.”

Marshall has also called for the construction of a new hospital in the Rockaways to accommodate more patients, and another in Western Queens to aid Mt. Sinai, located in an area where it’s difficult to expand.

Hinck said that although the future remains bleak, the centers are remaining strong for now.

“I don’t think any hospital is doing well, but there’s no imminent danger of closing,” he said. “But it’s difficult.

We’re hoping the situation improves.”

Queens Tribune staff contributed previous reporting to this article.

Reach Editor Brian M. Rafferty at brafferty@queenstribune.com or (718) 357-7400, Ext. 122.

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people have to wait longer for appointments and doctors have less time to spend with patients.

Many health advocates make the argument that this ratio is largely to blame for the high rates of inappropriate emergency room visits, which are a massive financial drain on the borough’s hospitals.

“The ER is a one-stop shop,” said Kevin Forrestal, the chairman of the health committee for the Queens Civic Congress and an administrator in a New York City hospital’s emergency department.

Instead of taking two days off from work and traveling from primary physician to specialist, many residents – including those who do have insurance – will still go to the ER because that is how they have learned to receive health care. The ER also cannot turn anyone away if they are unable to pay.

“I remember in the 60s, the mailing of the bill often cost more than the money collected – and that was when stamps were cheap,” said Forrestal, “If your mother and father went to the ER when someone was sick, you’re going to do the same thing yourself unless you learn otherwise.”

Aside from the high expense to the hospital, the patient will receive worse health care if he or she only sees a doctor for acute ailments. “Episodic care is bad medicine,” said Forrestal, “People should have a health care provider that they see regularly who is looking at the whole person and doing all that is needed: annual physicals, certain tests, screening for cancer.”

The lack of primary care providers is a nationwide problem that is already being addressed by the State in raising their insurance reimbursements, but Forestall says that is a long process.

For now, organizations like SQUISH are hoping the State finds additional funding in addition to the current $30 million grant and uses that money to fund community outreach that can advocate the importance of primary and preventive care.

Agarwal argues that this strategy will reduce the strain on ERs and create a more effective local medical system. She also advocated for extended or non-working hours, saying the current nine to five structure “just doesn’t make sense.”

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ELMHURST HOSPITAL CENTER:

Public Facility’s Diverse Patients Create Unique Health Challenges Centrally located amid the most ethnically diverse community in the world, Elmhurst Hospital Center is responsible for the care of over 1 million Queens residents hailing from every ethnicity and cultural background imaginable.

According to the hospital’s Chief Operating Officer, Elmhurst has counted more than 100 languages spoken in its patient population. With such an assorted patient base, this multicultural institution boasts an extensive interpretation service, access to an exorbitant range of specialties and serves as the major tertiary care provider in the borough.

Handling The Need The hospital’s Chief Operating Officer Chris Constantino emphasized the fact Elmhurst is a high-volume facility. “ We are a busy hospital,” Constantino said. “Our population has g rown. I’m going on 24 years at Elmhurst; I’ve seen it grow year after year after year. We do more discharges, we do more ER visits and we do more outpatient visits than any other hospital in the borough.”

He continued that in light of the economic climate, there is an ongoing anxiety about the financial state of the facility.

“This is a busy hospital and a busy community,” Constantino said. “Having all that money to provide that care is certainly a concern that I have, given what’s going on with reimbursement today.”

He added that with the uncertain state of health insurance and the lower reimbursements the hospital receives for services that are provided, espe-

Specialty Care In addition to the hospital’s highly developed care management program, some other notable achievements Constantino mentioned were the fact that Elmhurst is only one of a few Magnet-designated public hospitals in the country, a distinction that means its nurses are highly qualified, and the hospital’s involvement with Interboro RHIO, a state system to share health records and information across a network of physicians.

He also noted in terms of specialties, Elmhurst Hospital is especially proud of their highly-developed divisions of Women’s Health, Cancer Care and Cardiac Care.

According to their Web site, Elmhurst Hospital Center’s obstetric service is the largest among the city’s

ELMHURST HOSPITAL 79-01 Broadway Elmhurst, NY 11373 (718) 334-4000 nyc.gov/html/hhc/html/facilities/elmhurst.shtml Total Beds: 545 State Designations: AIDS Center Level 3 Perinatal Center Regional Trauma Center SAFE Center Stroke Center Medical/Surgical Procedures: 36,038 July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009 Source: NYS Dept. of Health

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Emergency Care First and foremost, Elmhurst Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center, which means, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, it is equipped to provide the highest level of surgical care to any patients suffering from serious or lifethreatening injuries.

In addition to this distinction, the hospital also serves as an Emergency Heart Care Station and a 911 Receiving Hospital. Additionally, it is the premiere health care organization for key areas such as Surgery, Cardiology, Women’s Health, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Renal and Mental Health Services.

In Fiscal Year 2009, EHC received 602,824 outpatient visits and 136,047 emergency room visits making it one of the busiest ERs in New York City. Also, in FY 2009, 4,012 babies were delivered at Elmhurst, which accounts for the most deliveries in the region.

cially in a community with a large uninsured population due to rising unemployment rates and the area’s large undocumented immigrant communities, there has been great strain on the hospital. “ That pre s s u re, taking care of those patients, has fallen on the municipal hospitals in New York City,” Constantino said.

“Our number of uninsured has grown in the last year and a half so obviously having enough money to provide all those services is a very dicey issue now.”

To combat these issues, Constantino said the hospital has a highly-developed c a re management p rogram, a system Located in the heart of the country’s most diverse zip code, Elmhurst Hospital provides health which centers around services to a population like none other in New York. proactive and preventative health care by connecting patients with other physi- Health and Hospitals Corp facilities. elective angioplasties.

“We’re the only one in this borough cians and alternatives to the entering The hospital offers a full range of services, including genetic counseling, that’s allowed to be an emergency the hospital.

“We’re looking to provide the best advanced ultrasonography, pre-natal angioplasty center where you can come care that we can in the most economi- care and management of pregnancy in with a heart attack and we can actucal terms and take it outside of the complications, from simple to com- ally put you on the table and open up hospital,” he said. “In other words, plex. By 2012, the hospital plans to your arteries that way,” Constantino keep patients healthy at home so they open a new Women’s Healthcare Ser- said.

Elmhurst Hospital Center is affilidon’t get into the hospital.” vices Pavilion.

Constantino said Elmhurst is one of In terms of Cancer Care, last year ated with the Mount Sinai School of the few hospitals that have received the hospital opened the Hope Pavil- Medicine and is a member of the New grant money to expand its care man- ion, which provides cancer detection York City Health & Hospitals Corporation. agement program, which in addition and treatment services to patients.

Reach Reporter Kaitlyn Kilmetis at to coordinating care to keep patients Lastly, the hospital’s Division of out of the hospital also helps to end Cardiology offers state-of-the-art ser- kkilmetis@queenstribune.com, or (718) patient’s hospital visits as soon as pos- vices including the ability to perform 357-7400, Ext. 128. sible.

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FLUSHING HOSPITAL:

BY JOSEPH OROVIC

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With almost 20,000 admissions last year, Flushing Hospital remains a substantial provider of care within the borough.

The hospital’s roots go back to 1884, when a group of community minded women set up a room with one bed in a rented house. They began Queens’ first and obviously oldest hospital.

That one bed grew into the 325-bed health care hub (with 21 added last year), and not-for-profit teaching hospital.

The institution’s emergency room saw more than 15,000 patients in 2009, and performed nearly 10,000 surgeries.

Flushing Hospital has a full service, recently expanded Emergency Department, consisting of separate adult and pediatric units. It is also a 911 receiving hospital and a state designated stroke center.

It has a litany of specialized centers and services.

Specialized Care The Ambulatory Care Center has more than 40 general and specialty clinics, including Internal and Pediatric Medicine, Ophthalmology, Podiatry, OB/GYN, Dentistry, and Mental Health, among others.

Flushing Hospital also features a Geriatric Medical Unit. The 20-bed unit serves the many needs of the older adult community by providing patients with highly qualified geriatric specialists.

The hospital’s Wound Care Center is a seven bed outpatient center designed to treat and heal patients with chronic or non-healing wounds, to quicken healing, avoid amputation, and improve overall quality of life.

The Department of OB/GYN has eight ultra-modern and spacious La-

bor Delivery and Recovery suites. It also offers gynecological oncology services to treat all gynecologic malignancies, including laparoscopic surgery.

Flushing’s expanded Cardiology Department provides inpatient and outpatient testing, a variety of services, advanced testing with better diagnosis and quicker results.

The Radiology Department offers a variety of imaging techniques, including mammography, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, high speed CT scanning, vascular laboratory, diagnostic Xray, and interventional radiology. The department also features an MRI Suite, with an open bore MRI system.

With a comprehensive range of services and broad range of subspecialties, Flushing Hospital’s Department of Pediatrics provides care for acute and chronic illnesses in infants, children, and young adults. The department’s specialty areas and services include a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), as well as a newborn nursery, an infant apnea monitoring program for infants at risk for sudden infant death, and an Early Intervention Program for infants with suspected or confirmed developmental delays.

Community Needs The hospital has taken measures to accommodate its patients’ demographics, which consists of a largely Asian community.

To meet the needs of the Chinese community that it serves, the hospital opened a medical service in Sanford Towers.

The center’s overriding philosophy combines traditional medicine of the East with the technology of Western medicine. The entire staff is culturally sensitive to the traditions and practices of their patients. All of the staff, including physicians, nurses, and admin-

FLUSHING HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER 45th Avenue & Parsons Boulevard Flushing, NY 11355 (718) 670-5000 www.flushinghospital.org Total Beds: 325 State Designations: Level 3 Perinatal Center Stroke Center Medical/Surgical Procedures: 21,082 July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009 Source: NYS Dept. of Health

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Asian Community Finds A Home In Hospital’s Multilingual Center Flushing Hospital offers a major outreach program to the large Chinese population of the neighborhood. istrative personnel, are multi-lingual, many speaking both the Cantonese and Mandarin dialects of Chinese, as well as English.

The center offers internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, with five examination rooms, one proced u re room, and two-consultation rooms.

In addition to multi-lingual staff, the center caters to patients by offering signage and medical forms in Chinese.

Treating Dependency The hospital also has a Chemical Dependency Unit, a medically managed detoxification unit offering safe withdrawal from alcohol and other drugs. Culturally-sensitive treatment is provided by a staff that consists of physicians, physicians’ assistants, specially trained nurses, credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselors, creative arts therapists, social workers, and psychiatric consultants.

The unit’s primary focus is on stabilizing the individual physically and emotionally so they can start the recovery process. Educational groups help patients learn about addiction and creative arts groups help patients understand and express their emotions.

Also, self-help groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, have meetings on the unit to familiarize patients with the support services they provide. Patients are admitted 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The length of stay is usually between three and seven days.

The hospital also features the Reflections Outpatient Program, a chemical dependency outpatient service that uses a culturally sensitive holistic model in treating addiction. It promotes an abstinence-based approach to encourage participation in a 12-step program and other sources of sober support.

Groups concentrate on areas such as relapse prevention, stress management, motivation, and fun in recovery.

There are both male and female groups, and a group for patients’ significant others. Individual and family counseling is also available.

The program is open for day and evening sessions and accepts many private insurance policies, as well as Medicaid and Medicare. There is also a sliding scale for self-pay patients.

Those requesting services are first screened over the telephone and an inperson evaluation is scheduled as soon as possible.

Connecting To Patients Flushing Hospital also provides the standard collection of pastoral services, with a pastor available upon demand. It also provides various religious services.

There is a pharmacy available on the campus seven days a week as well.

The Case Management/Social Work Department helps patients with their hospital stay and discharge arrangements. The staff includes social workers and registered nurse case managers who monitor a patient’s hospital stay from admission to discharge. The case manager works closely with the attending physician to expedite tests or treatment to prevent unnecessary prolonged hospitalization. The social worker assists the patient with placement in a nursing home or rehabilitation facility, if necessary.

The hospital’s community outreach includes regular blood drives.

There are also various support groups for patients who need help coping with disease. These groups include Alzheimer’s Caretakers Support, a Diabetes Club, Infant Care and Nutrition, and Breast Feeding classes and Ostomy Education & Support group.

Reach Reporter Joseph Orovic at jorovic@queenstribune.com, or (718) 3577400, Ext. 127.

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FOREST HILLS HOSPITAL:

House Calls Are Just One Service That Sets Them Apart From The Rest

BY DOMENICK RAFTER

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Located in the heart of the bustling Forest Hills neighborhood, two blocks east of Queens Boulevard at 66th Road and 102nd Street, the 312-bed Forest Hills Hospital, formally called LaGuardia Hospital, was acquired by North Shore-LIJ Health System in 1996, changed the name and expanded the facility.

It is the only hospital in the neighborhood after the closing of nearby New Parkway Hospital in 2008 and St. John’s Hospital in adjacent Rego Park in 2009. Forest Hills Hospital treats more than 25,000 patients a year.

Fo rest Hills Hospital has been named a designated stroke center by the New York State Department of Health, one of 118 statewide. Forest Hills has a state of the art emergency room, and a certified heart station, which equips Forest Hills to uniquely treat all types of acute coronary syndromes with clot-busting drugs that can alleviate the effects of such ailments as heart attacks and strokes.

at the hospital. Also in the past, high-risk pregnancies were not able to be handled by Forest Hills and women with high-risk pregnancies were sent to other hospitals.

The New Life Center at Forest Hills Hospital is a state of the art center for women to give birth. The center is home to labor, delivery, and recovery (LDR) rooms, where labor, delivery and recovery can all occur in one room and eliminate the need for delivering mothers to be moved from room to room during the childbirth process.

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Slimming Down Forest Hills is also a leader in the field of bariatric surgery; that is surgical solutions to weight loss. Forest Hills lists as candidates for bariatric surgery those with a body mass index (BMI) of over 40, or those who are 100 pounds Formerly LaGuardia Hospital, Forest Hills LIJ is located in the heart of the neighborhood’s overweight, or anyone with a Saving Blood BMI of 35-40 who suffers from Forest Hills is known for its Blood- residential area. potential life-threatening conless Medicine and Surgery Program, which allows patients to receive qual- during surgery to the body. The use of down or stop bleeding completely and ditions like heart disease, diabetes, ity care without blood transfusions and a device called a harmonic scalpel, an can be used topically or through in- high blood pressure or sleep apnea.

Forest Hills offers two types of other products to ease religious con- ultrasonically activated instrument that jection. bariatric surgical solutions; an Open cerns; alleviate fears of illnesses, such allows surgeons to coagulate small and House Calls Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, in which a as HIV or West Nile virus transmitted medium sized vessels, also eliminates Don’t think doctors make house small pouch is created at the top of the through blood transfusions at hospi- need for blood post-operation.

Doctors at Forest Hills can also use calls anymore? Not at Forest Hills, stomach and connected to the small tals; avoid complications that can arise from blood transfusions; and shorten a process called hemodilution, when a which is known for its House Call pro- intestines via a bypass around the main recovery time. As part of the program, calculated number of units of the pa- gram, a non-emergency program portion of the stomach to limit the surgeon may perform minimally inva- tients’ blood is removed just prior to where doctors come to a patient’s amount of food the body intakes, and sive procedures using fiber optic tech- any anticipated significant surgical home. The house call staff works with the popular Lap Band surgery, which nology to perform surgeries through blood loss. After major blood loss has a patient’s physician or, if the patient is less invasive, requires less recovery incisions only one inch big or smaller, ceased and while still in the O.R., the does not have one, Forest Hills will time, is adjustable and reversible, and reducing the amount of bleeding dur- blood units are returned to the patient. supply one. Patients eligible for the does not require stapling or bypassing ing surgery and eliminating the need A hormone called Erythropoietin house call program may have condi- of the stomach or any other part of the (EPO) is often used to prevent or can tions such as heart disease, stroke, can- digestive track. for a blood transfusion.

Doctors use a technique called cell help recovery from anemia. Also, He- cer, high blood pressure, depression, Time For A Check-Up salvage, which returns any blood shed mostatic Agents are often used to slow diabetes, vascular disease, pulmonary disease, leg and back maladies that Forest Hills is also home to a new, may make it difficult for a patient to state-of-the-art Adult Primary Care walk and ulcers. For more information Center, where non-emergency, prion the House Calls program call For- mary-care outpatient procedures can est Hills Hospital at (718) 830-4327. be performed. The Adult Primary Care Center has the setting of a private Women & Children practice, but lies within the hospital on 102-01 66th Road Forest Hills is well-known for its the second floor and staffed by physiForest Hills, NY 11375 gynecology, perinatal and labor/deliv- cians who are members of the Depart(718) 830-4000 ery services. The facility offers a wide ment of Medicine at the hospital.

Total Beds: 312 range of women’s health services in a The Adult Primary Care Center brand new Women’s Health Center on provides services such as complete State Designations: the hospital’s second floor. The hos- physical examinations, immunizations, Level 2 Perinatal Center pital is also a Level 2 Perinatal Center x-rays, blood tests, preventive screenStroke Center and specializes in prenatal care. ing for cancer, cholesterol, and diabeIn the past, special needs newborns tes, as well as affordable and readily Medical/Surgical Procedures: 15,632 at Forest Hills would have to be trans- available treatment for conditions such July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009 ferred to North Shore Hospital in as high blood pressure, asthma, diaManhasset while the new mother would betes, emphysema, circulatory and Source: NYS Dept. of Health remain at Forest Hills, thereby separat- heart disease. ing mother and child. Now, the Level 2 Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at center is equipped to take care of new- drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 357borns with special needs can be handled 7400, Ext. 125.

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JAMAICA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER:

Massive Center Takes On More After Closing Of Other Facilities

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Resting at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and the Van Wyck Expressway, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center remains the predominant source of care for Southeast Queens, serving about 1.2 million residents of Queens and Southeast Brooklyn.

W ith much of the borough’s healthcare system contracting, Jamaica spent 2009 expanding. It added 44 beds, bringing its total to 431. It also added Trump Pavilion, an adult nursing facility.

The hospital saw more than 350,000 patients in its Ambulatory Care Centers, with another 70,000 split amongst its Dental and Women’s Health Centers in 2009. The main center’s Emergency Department saw 129,000 patients last year. The Level 1 Trauma Center and Stroke Center rank among the City’s busiest. And rightfully so.

Still Adjusting With the closures of Mary Immaculate and St. John’s Hospitals, Jamaica was among those forced to pick up the slack.

But as earlier reported by, the hospital’s suitability for the role was dicey initially, as its books were doubted by an audit released by PriceWaterhouseCoopers. “[...] Jamaica has recurring losses from operations, a working capital deficiency of $12,408,000 at December 31, 2008 and an unrestricted net deficit of $52,733,000.”

The report continued, “There can be no assurance that management’s plans will be sufficient or timely enough to generate sufficient cash to meet its operating needs and achieve financial stability for Jamaica.”

According to the audit, Medisys – which operates Jamaica Hospital and Flushing Hospital, two other hospitals and dozens of ambulatory care clinics – is also in trouble: “The consolidated fi-

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Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is a teaching hospital that offers a wide range of services. nancial statements of MediSys reflect a working capital deficiency and net deficit that raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.”

“Needless to say, the emergency room is overwhelmed. Essentially we have changed our whole operation and frankly it’s to our financial detriment,” said David Rosen, CEO and President of Medisys.

The fears were exacerbated by the potential for an H1N1 outbreak, which ultimately never materialized.

It was not the first time the hospital’s wallet thinned. The institution faced financial ruin 25 years ago, which it overcame. It was first established in 1891 in a rented four-bedroom home in Jamaica.

JAMAICA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER 89th Avenue & Van Wyck Expressway Jamaica, NY 11418 (718) 206-6000 www.jamaicahospital.org Total Beds: 431 State Designations: Level 3 Perinatal Center Regional Trauma Center Stroke Center Medical/Surgical Procedures: 100,631 July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009 Source: NYS Dept. of Health

Specialty Care The hospital boasts a litany of specialties and centers, geared at treating various illnesses.

The hospital’s Radiology department has an MRI and 64-slice CT scanner, ultrasound and mammography, among other technologies.

Jamaica is also one of Queens’ only hospitals offering mental health treatments. Inpatient and outpatient help is available, as well as a psychiatric Emergency Department. It provides professional counseling to adults, young children, adolescents, foster-care children, among others, treating anything from marital stress to depression.

The hospital’s Pediatrics Department provides a wide variety of care for kids from birth into teenage years.

The department consists of a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), a nursery, and a playroom.

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation contains “The Brady Institute,” which is nationally recognized for treating brain injury and assisting coma recoveries. There is also the Margaret T. Palomino Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit, which specializes in physical disabilities. The department also offers out-patient rehabilitation services.

The Palliative Care Consultation Program services patients facing lifethreatening illnesses and their families.

The Cardiology Department has a cardiac catheterization laboratory and a non-invasive laboratory.

Lastly, the hospital also provides dental services at its new the Depart-

ment of Dentistry. The center features a 15-chair dental clinic as well as a separate, four-chair faculty practice within its 11,000 square feet of space.

Training Future Doctors Services aside, Jamaica is also one of the borough’s largest teaching hospitals. It has affiliations with schools ranging from Columbia to Cornell, as well as Stony Brook and working in conjunction with New York Hospital.

The Morton Safran Family Practice Center, located one block from Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, serves as the primary care classroom for training and educating resident physicians.

It features 34 examination rooms and four fully equipped procedure suites.

The center also features an Ophthalmology suite, x-ray facilities, an office laboratory, a conference room, and a medical library.

Residents and attending physicians work side-by-side, assisted by a support team Residents are responsible for the care of their own panel of continuity patients under the supervision of the faculty.

Reaching Out The hospital’s extensive community outreach program has sent its employees, namely doctors, to a number of events and seminars. They have provided educational workshops to help manage a variety of conditions. Their expert physicians from its Speakers Bureau have addressed a number of healthcare topics at meetings or events.

The hospital also offers an assortment of free health screening such as diabetes, glucose, bone densitometry, cholesterol, asthma and oral hygiene.

Jamaica Hospital’s Women’s Health Care Center offers integrated clinical and educational services provided by a multi-lingual staff. Providers from many disciplines come to the center to share their expertise and offer their services.

This setting, which is situated within a larger, free standing outpatient center, provides an excellent opportunity for linking the main campus of Jamaica Hospital with the Women’s Health Center.

The multidisciplinary staff includes obstetricians, gynecologists, surgeons, technicians, radiologists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, registered and licensed practical nurses.

The hospital has recently tied up its record keeping practices. The Department of Health Information Management maintains medical record facilities for every individual evaluated and treated at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center.

The confidentiality of medical and personal information contained in the medical record is a right of every patient and will not be released without the proper written authorization.

The hospital offers the standard range of services, from a cafeteria serving food for outpatients and visitors, to a pharmacy.

Cash-strapped patients have the services of the Medicaid eligibility unit at no cost to the patient. They will perform an initial income evaluation and, if you qualify, will assist you with providing a list of necessary documentation, setting up appointments, completing and filing a Medicaid application.

Reach Reporter Joseph Orovic at jorovic@queenstribune.com, or (718) 3577400, Ext. 127.

Rest Assured Jamaica and Flushing Hospitals are Still Here for You The staffs at Jamaica Hospital and Flushing Hospital Medical Centers realize that the recent closures of multiple Queens’ hospitals may have left you concerned about the availability of quality healthcare in your neighborhood.

With close to 240 years of combined service, Jamaica and Flushing Hospitals have always been there for the community.

We pledge to do everything we can to remain here for you and your family for many years to come.

For More Information About Services Available at: Jamaica Hospital: 718-206-6000 www.jamaicahospital.org Flushing Hospital: 718-670-5000 www.flushinghospital.org

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Flushing and Jamaica, both part of the MediSys Health Network, are committed to meeting the increased demand. We have taken measures to ensure the people of Queens – from newborn to elderly - receive the same high-quality healthcare services they have come to expect over the years. Some of those steps include increasing our ER capabilities, installation of an electronic medical record and patient tracking system and an increase in the number of beds at both hospitals.

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LONG ISLAND JEWISH MEDICAL CENTER:

Diverse Care, Unique Specialties Found At The Queens Border

BY DOMENICK RAFTER

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The sprawling campus of Long Island Jewish Medical Center, one of the flagship hospitals for the North ShoreLIJ Health System, straddles the border of Queens and Nassau County just south of the Grand Central Parkway along 74th Avenue between Little Neck Parkway and Lakeville Road.

Because of its unique location, LIJ is an important medical facility for residents in both Queens and Nassau Counties, and even beyond. Some 54 percent of LIJ’s patients come from Queens County, 35 percent from Nassau County, 4 percent from Brooklyn and the other 7 percent from elsewhere in the metropolitan area.

A teaching hospital, the 452-bed Long Island Jewish is also the academic campus of the Albert Einstein School of Medicine, which is affiliated with Yeshiva University and is the largest graduate medical education program in New York State.

Core Specialties LIJ is well known for its extensive cardiac program. The hospital has received high praise for its angioplasty procedures. In 2006, the New York State Department of Health named LIJ one of the top hospitals in the state for angioplasty success rates. LIJ was the only hospital to perform the majority of angioplasty procedure s through the patient’s wrist instead of groin. The wrist procedure is meant to make patient recovery easier with a lower risk of post-operation complications.

LIJ is also known for its dental medicine facility. Besides a general dentistry practice on site that includes 14 full-time dentists, LIJ is home to an extensive dental surgery facility, called the Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery Division. The division specializes in removal of impacted and erupted teeth, dental implant procedures, as well as reconstruction of jaw and bone grafting, treatment of injuries to jaw and facial bones, and surgical treatment of malocclusion, or misalignment or incorrect natural placement of teeth in the jaw, and discrepancies in jaw size.

The Oral Pathology division specializes in diagnosis and treatments of oral hard and soft tissues diseases such as cysts, tumors and oral cancer, as well as radiation and chemotherapy treatments of cancers of the mouth and jaw.

The Pathology division also offers evaluation and treatment of diseases of the soft tissue around the mouth, including the skin and lips, as well as diseases of the salivary glands, such as dry mouth.

For Mother & Child LIJ’s Center for Maternal-Fetal Health conducts prenatal examina-

and early 20th Century who is considered to be the father of modern neurology.

The Cushing Institutes is home to innovate neurological treatments such as Spinal Cord Stimulation, a technique can block the sensation of pain with an electrical device implanted in the body. The device uses a mild current to replace the feeling of pain with a sensation similar to the feel of running water. The technique is often used when back surgery is unsuccessful, for severe pain in limbs and severe pain after an amputation, commonly called “phantom limb” pain.

Laparoscopic Spine Surgery is also performed at LIJ, allowing doctors to conduct minimally invasive surgeries of The Long Island Jewish Medical Center straddles the the spine, which alQueens/Nassau border. lows for faster recovery time and minitions, ultrasound examination, am- mal risk of infections and other seriniocentesis, and ante-partum fetal ous complications. monitoring. The Fetal Concerns ProLIJ also performs a new and ingram coordinates specialized care for novative treatment for Parkinson’s women whose pregnancies are af- disease called Deep Brain Stimulafected and complicated by fetal abnor- tion. The treatment is performed in malities. two stages – stage one involves the Women who enter the program are implantation of the electrodes in the first given a diagnostic ultrasound by brain, and involves a two- to threea maternal-fetal care specialist, after day hospital stay. Stage two is perwhich a plan is developed that encom- formed 7 to10 days after the first surpasses both the medical and emotional needs of the expected mother.

Among the conditions treated in the Fetal Concerns Program are abdominal wall defects, heart defects, genetic disorders, spina bifida, chest lesions, cleft lip and cleft palates, and urologic, neurologic and chromosomal 270-05 76th Ave abnormalities. The center makes LIJ New Hyde Park, NY 11040 the designated regional perinatal care (718) 470-7000 center for the entire borough of www.northshorelij.com Queens.

Total Beds: 880

gery and involves placement of pulse generators, or brain pacemakers, and is performed as an outpatient procedure. Though not without its risks, the procedure can dramatically improve symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

Dem Bones LIJ also has a large Department of Orthopedic Surgery, which specializes in nine areas: joint reconstruction of hip, knee and shoulder, shoulder/ sports medicine, focusing on sports injuries, spinal surgery, pediatric orthopedics, oncology, orthopedic research in new innovative and treatments of injuries and diseases to the musculoskeletal system, hand and arm, including wrist, and elbow injuries and carpel tunnel syndrome, foot and ankle problems, such as hammertoe, bunions, and heel pain and trauma care resulting in extreme and severe injuries to the musculoskeletal system.

Ear, Nose & Throat LIJ’s Department of Otolaryngology is a leading department in treatment of injuries and diseases having to do with the nose and sinuses or brain surgery using nasal passages.

The department offers procedures such as, endoscopic sinus surgery, revision sinus surgery, endoscopic repair of cerebrospinal fluid leaks, a condition in which fluid common found around the brain and spinal cord leaks through the nose, endoscopic surgery for nasal, sinus and pituitary brain tumors, balloon sinuplasty, a procedure in which blocked sinuses are opened up using small balloons catheters that are placed in the sinuses and inflated, widening the walls of the sinuses, and rhinoplasty, most commonly referred to as a “nose job.”

A unique facility within the Department of Otolaryngology is the Schein Voice and Laryngeal Center, which exists to diagnose and treat patients with voice problems. The center treats patients with voice disorders caused by benign growths such as nodules or polyps as well as those w i t h v o c a l d e m a n d s , c a n c e ro u s growths that affect the voice box, or respiratory or neurological impairments. Also a part of the center is the Geriatric Voice Program addresses the special problems related to voice in the aging.

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LONG ISLAND JEWISH MEDICAL CENTER

Neuroscience The Harvey Cushing Institutes of Neurosciences located on the campus of Long Island Jewish Medical Center treats a number of neurological diseases ranging from aneurysms and brain tumors to restless leg syndrome and writer’s cramp. The collection of institutes is named for Dr. Harvey Cushing, a doctor from the late 19th

State Designations: Pediatric Trauma Center Regional Perinatal Center Stroke Center Medical/Surgical Procedures: 56,134 July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009 Source: NYS Dept. of Health

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MT. SINAI HOSPITAL QUEENS:

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BY LORI GROSS

Big Fish In A Big Pond Nierman explains that the hospital is optimistic about its own future. “We are the center of healthcare for all of Northwest Queens,” said Nierman.

Several miles away is Elmhurst Hospital but several miles in New York City and “you could be in North Dakota,” for all the time it takes to travel that far in an emergency, Nierman said.

“We are the hub and we feel that responsibility,” he said.

Mt. Sinai of Queens is the Queens arm of Mt. Sinai of New York, which is based in Manhattan. Mt. Sinai of Queens has recently gone paperless

Mt. Sinai Hospital Queens has been serving the community for 100 years. with its emergency department records. The records are now tied to a common server, which makes them available to Mt. Sinai in Manhattan immediately.

A CAT scan can now be done in Queens, and looked over by a doctor in real time in Manhattan for what Nierman calls “seamless” integration.

Mt. Sinai of Queens is also now developing a program of orthopedic surgery in joint replacement. They just hired for the first time a full-time Chief of Orthopedic surgery with expertise in joint replacement, Dr. Ajoy Sinha.

Dealing With Change Even with an optimistic outlook, Nierman is clear that he believes health care in Queens is in crises. “We just had in the last couple of years three hospitals go out of business – two of whom were in our geographic referral area: St. Johns and Parkway Hospital[s],” Nierman said. He said the area suffered “not only the loss of many jobs, but also the loss of hospital beds and emergency departments for huge number of patient in central Queens. We are concerned about what going to happen in Queens in general, but what we are happy to say is Mt. Sinai in Queens is going very well and very strong.” His hospital has seen more than 50,000 visits to their emergency department in the last year.

They also have performed 6,396 surgeries and have 457 affiliated doctors.

The total number of patients who selfpay for medical treatment is 486, or 4.54 percent.

The emergency room visits con-

tinue to go up every year for the hospital, and every year there are more discharges, according to Nierman. The hospital staff has many surgeries under its belt, Nierman said.

Last year the hospital brought many new physicians on staff some, many who were specially recruited.

Mt. Sinai is a 235-bed community hospital, located at 25-10 30th Avenue in Long Island City. They offer what they herald as “a full spectrum of sophisticated inpatient and outpatient services with a team of nearly 400 physicians representing 36 medical and surgical specialties and subspecialties.

Those include cardiology, breast health, minimally invasive surgery, vascular care and an orthopedic center.

It is also a New York State designated Stroke Center – meaning it is highly equipped to treat stroke victims.

Founded as Daly’s Astoria Sanatorium in 1910, Mt. Sinai has been serving Queens residents for 100 years.

The original stucco hospital building still stands behind the main hospital building.

Located in the most diverse county in the country and perhaps the most diverse place in the world, the physicians and staff speak more than 50 languages.

For more information about Mount Sinai of Queens visit mshq.org, or call (800) 968-7637.

Reach Reporter Lori Gross at lgross@queenstribune.com, or (718) 3577400, Ext. 124.

MT. SINAI HOSPITAL OF QUEENS 25-10 30th Ave. Long Island City, NY 11102 (718) 932-1000 www.mshq.org Total Beds: 235 State Designations: Stroke Center Medical/Surgical Procedures: 8,310 July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009 Source: NYS Dept. of Health

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Mt. Sinai Hospital is now practicing the three ‘P’s – potty, pain, and position – approach to patient care.

Hospital nurses now make rounds every hour and check each patient to see if they need to use the bathroom, if they are in any pain, or if they need to change positions.

The initiative to maximize patient service was the idea of an outside consultancy firm. Mt. Sinai’s administration predicts the three ‘P’s will be evermore popular in health care. The hospital calls it the “Best Initiative,” and describes the shift in nursing habits as a “change in culture and priorities.” A spokesman for the hospital said that in addition to increasing patient comfort, the Best Initiative increases nurse efficiency; when patients know with certainty that a nurse is coming to check on them they ring the call bell less. For this reason, they have not had to take on any additional nursing staff.

Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Nierman explained that part of the push to maximize patient comfort includes evaluating their experience through surveys. “It really focuses on asking patients their perspective of the experience in hospital, and doing things which help improve that experience as much as possible,” said Nierman – something he says almost all hospitals are moving towards.

The three ‘P’s are a way to make sure that patients are suffering from any discomfort that would otherwise be avoidable. Nierman says a top priority of the hospital is anticipating pain and hedging it.

An initiative aimed at Hospital staff experience is also under way. The Hospital’s executive staff asks managers about those working the night shift who deserve special recognition, seek those people out, and laud them in front of their peers. That staff may include anyone from nursing, pharmacy, housekeeping and other departments.

Nierman explained that the hospital is running on the understanding that it’s better to say “outstanding job,” than to admonish or punish other staff.

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nary disease. Diagnosis and treatment of asthma, chronic bronchitis and emphysema, lung cancer and breathing difficulties of any cause are among the major patient needs served.

A visit to the hospital can be frightening for a young child, as well as for parents. The Pediatrics Unit at New York Hospital Queens strives to provide friendly and convenient medical care to children and adolescents.

NYHQ promises children receive the most technologically advanced services in Queens.

BY JOSEPH OROVIC

Honing Their Skills NYHQ performed more than 13,000 surgeries last year. The Department of Surgery provides core surgical services within the preeminent acute care institution of Queens, New York, and maintains a surgical residency program.

The clinical schedule of the department’s staff is complemented by a vital academic program that helps keeps department clinical capabilities on the cutting edge of technology and advancing surgical protocols. These academic pursuits have at their core a surgical residency program which graduates four surgeons each year.

The hospital started out in 1892 as a haven for unmarried mothers in a humble house on East 123rd Street in Manhattan. It was named the Rescue Home for Women and was operated by the Salvation Army. During World War I, the facility opened a free medical service for the dependants of enlisted men. With the recession of the war, the name of the facility was changed to become Booth Memorial Hospital. It relocated twice in Manhattan before landing permanently in Flushing.

The hospital opened on Feb. 14, 1957, with 210 beds and 45 bassinets.

In 1992, the hospital became an affiliate of the New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center. In the time since, NYHQ has grown to become a 439-bed acute care hospital.

It offers several standard and unique amenities for patients, like customizable menus for meals, free interpreters, a library cart, newborn baby photography, and multi-faith chaplains.

Reach Reporter Joseph Orovic at jorovic@queenstribune.com or call (718) 357-7400, Ext. 127.

Former Booth Memorial Hospital Ready For A Major Expansion Tribune photo by Ira Cohen

With an extensive network spreading like a spider web around the borough, New York Hospital Queens spread itself broadly enough to admit more than 35,000 patients and treat 115,000 emergency room visitors last year.

“Despite all our years spent in health care, neither of us has ever seen such a challenging environment as the current one,” said Stephen S. Mills, President and CEO of NYHQ in his annual report letter. “The complexity that our medical staff and administrators contend with in order to deliver high quality patient care and outcomes has reached an all time high as we enter the next decade.”

Continued Growth Mills set out an agenda for this year, which will see an expansion in care, services and locations.

By June, NYHQ hopes to open its “West Wing,” an addition to its hospital.

“It is on time, and on budget, which is a great accomplishment in any program of this nature, and even more so in the current environment,” Mills wrote.

NYHQ will also focus on the modernization and streamlining of patient record keeping, so physician’s records are compatible.

Mills added the hospital has received several accolades for quality care, and will continue to actively seek out more and new ways to make illness easier for patients and their loved ones.

“NYHQ has risen to the top percentiles nationally in a number of core measures for quality care,” he said. “We can build upon this momentum and accomplishment in clinical care to improve each patient’s experience.”

Special Services The private not-for-profit’s 1,432 doctors constitute a wide range of specialties and services.

NYHQ has created an expansive networkof care centers around the borough. With specialties ranging from dentistry to breast health, the hospital strives to have a center located within the borough that specializes in nearly any particular ailment.

For example, The Cancer Center at NYHQ provides a program of cancer services ranging from radiology to support groups.

The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery was created in 1996, the year the borough of received approval to provide cardiac surgical services at NYHQ. Since that time, the program has blossomed into a busy service with the ability to carry out the most sophisticated of procedures.

The Center for Dental and Oral

New York Hospital Queens is in the middle of a large expansion.

Medicine (right next door to the Tribune) provides a full spectrum of dental services, from implantology to overcoming dental phobia.

The hospital’s Emergency Department is staffed by physicians specializing in emergency medicine and certified in advanced cardiac life support, advanced trauma life support, and pediatric advanced life support. Physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses specially trained in emergency medicine and trauma are skilled in identifying urgent medical conditions that require immediate intervention.

Each patient receives appropriate medical screening immediately upon ar rival and is triaged into one of four distinct care areas. Patients suffering from serious medical conditions that must be treated aggressively and patients with minor emergencies are cared for in separate treatment areas.

The Department of Medicine is the largest clinical department in the medical center. The department is comprised of more than 600 academic faculty and voluntary attending physicians.

The Department of Medicine includes medical subspecialties, each with its own director, which range from cardiology, endocrinology and geriatrics to HIV/AIDS specialty care and oncology/hematology.

The Division of Primary Care offers a staff of three full-time attending physicians and is housed in a modern ambulatory care facility located two miles from the hospital.

To help you breathe better, the Division of Pulmonology provides consultations for hospitalized and nonhospitalized patients, pulmonary function testing, management of respiratory failure, respiratory care services and ambulatory care of pulmo-

NEW YORK HOSPITAL QUEENS 56-45 Main Street Flushing, NY 11355 (718) 670-1231 www.nyhq.org Total Beds: 439 State Designations: AIDS Center Level 3 Perinatal Center Regional Trauma Center Stroke Center Medical/Surgical Procedures: 64,616 July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009 Source: NYS Dept. of Health

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NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL:

Just Across The Queens Border, Hospital Focuses On Healing

BY DOMENICK RAFTER

Only about a mile across the border from Queens in Nassau County in Manhasset lays the sprawling campus of the 812-bed North Shore University Hospital, one of the two flagship hospitals in the North Shore-LIJ System.

Opened in 1953 and located along Community Drive between the Long Island Expressway and Northern Boulevard, North Shore University Hospital is a teaching hospital. It serves as the academic campus for the NYU School of Medicine and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. North Shore University Hospital is well known and well regarded as the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Maturity Magazine ranked North Shore the nation’s top hospital.

A Cut Above North Shore performs more than 10,000 surgical procedures a year, ranging from minor outpatient procedures to serious life-threatening surgeries like open heart surgery. North

North Shore University Hospital is the jewel in the North Shore-LIJ crown.

Shore is considered a leader in the field of heart surgery and treatment.

The department provides services including such as a minimally invasive approach, which allows for a shorter recovery period and a smaller risk of post-operation infection and scarring.

The department also specializes in endoscopic vein harvesting, which allows for a less invasive incision to be made in the leg or arm to harvest veins to use in bypass surgeries.

Also the aortic center uses state-ofthe-art technology – an endovascular graft that allows for a less-invasive surgical procedure by eliminating the need for a large incision in the abdomen, allowing for a shortened recovery period. Also, in the past two years, surgeons from North Shore’s Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery have successfully treated more cases of pulmonary emboli, a potential fatal blockage of the lung’s main artery, more than any other facility on Long Island.

Cancer Care North Shore is also well known for its cancer research and treatment facility. The campus offers a wide range of services to patients with cancers in-

cluding inpatient and outpatient chemotherapy treatments, psychosocial counseling, nutritional consultation, pain management programs, support care programs and cancer genetic counseling. North Shore is home to a designated leukemia unit and a bone marrow transplant program for autolo-

Getting Well Post-operation recovery is also very important at North Shore. The campus specializes in recovery and rehabilitation. North Shore has extensive Intensive Care Units specifically set aside for different types of patients.

These include a Medical Intensive Care Unit, a Surgical ICU, as well as a Pediatric ICU for children and a Neonatal ICU for recovery of newborn babies.

The Stern Family Center for Extended Care and Rehabilitation, established in 1989, sits atop a hill on the campus of North Shore University Hospital. The 256-bed facility focuses on care for the aging as a nursing home as well as extended rehabilitation for patients of any age who may need further care beyond their stay at the hospital.

The center is established to look more like a hotel or suburban housing development, with atrium courtyards, patios and gardens in an outdoor green space, and sunny-day rooms. The center also includes an automatic bank teller machine, a snack bar, and a beauty salon. The facility’s close proximity to the main hospital across the campus allows for quick response in the event of a medical emergency.

Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 125.

NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

300 Community Drive Manhasset, NY 11030 (516) 562-0100 www.northshorelij.com Total Beds: 812

State Designations AIDS Center Regional Perinatal Center Regional Trauma Center SAFE Center Stroke Center Medical/Surgical Procedures: 169,586 July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009 Source: NYS Dept. of Health

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AIDS & Infection North Shore is noted for its unique focus on HIV/AIDS research and treatment and providing care to HIV/AIDS patients. The Center for AIDS Research and Treatment (CART), part of its celebrated Division of Infectious Diseases, is home to the largest HIV/ AIDS treatment facility on Long Island, treating more than 1,800 HIV/ AIDS patients. In the center, each patient is assigned a board-certified infectious disease physician, nurse case manager and social worker case manager.

The center also provides services to allow HIV-infected mothers to deliver healthy, virus-free babies and offers surgical care and dental care as well.

The research center laboratory utilizes the most modern technologies to support patients back to health, while active clinical trials help provide the newest medicines, vaccines as well as state of the art treatments. Also, all-embracing psychosocial and adherence programs supplement primary care to help patients fight the battle for emotional control over HIV/AIDS while assuring proper use of medications.

The greater Division of Infectious Diseases provides more than 2,000 consultations each year for patients with infections all over the body. The division monitors and controls infections in bone marrow transplant and immune-compromised patients undergoing cancer treatment, allowing patients to achieve successful remission from their disease. North Shore’s Division of Infectious Disease also boasts expertise in the management of systemic insect and animal-borne diseases are prevalent in Long Island.

gous, allogeneic and stem cell transplantation for patients from across the country.

The hospital does extensive research in breast cancer, in addition to its treatment of breast cancer patients.

The Living with Breast Cancer program is designed to provide women with breast cancer with the information, skills and support needed to effectively manage their disease and treatment and thereby enhance their quality of life.

The program includes a series of lectures on topics such as Learning about breast cancer and genetic predisposition, communicating with caregivers during and after treatment, coping with adjuvant therapy, medical t reatment and humor, radiation therapy and physical activity, participating in your care, nutrition and breast self-exam and enhancing selfesteem. The program is free and available to all women in the community diagnosed and treated for breast cancer.

LEGAL NOTICE

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Notice of formation of MrazNewland Endeavors, LLC, a limited liability company, DBA Cybertary. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (SSNY) on September 4, 2009. Office located in Queens. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to THE LLC at 2824 Steinway Street, #249 Astoria, NY 11103. Purpose: any lawful purpose. _______________________________________________________________________ SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF QUEENS ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE INDEX NO.: 6827/09 HSBC MORTGAGE CORPORATION (USA) Plaintiff, vs.

AURELIA HADA, Defendant(s). MORTGAGED PREMISES: 1866 GATES AVENUE, QUEENS, NY 11385 SBL #: BLOCK: 3468 LOT: 19 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: 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 Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Queens. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. Dated this 26th day of January, 2010, Steven J. Baum, P.C., Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s), 220 Northpointe Parkway, Suite G, Amherst, NY 14228 TO: AURELIA HADA, Defendant(s) In this Action.

The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. BERNICE D. SIEGAL of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated the 5th day of January, 2010 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Queens County Clerk, in the City of Jamaica. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by AURELIA HADA dated the 29th day of October, 2003, to secure the sum of $339,500.00, and recorded at Instrument No. 2004000067557 in the Office of the Clerk of the County of QUEENS, on the 4th day of February, 2004; which mortgage was duly assigned by assignment dated the 16th day of August, 2004, and recorded on the 18th day of October, 2004, in the Office of the Clerk of QUEENS County at Instrument No. 2004000643246; the Plain-

LEGAL NOTICE tiff is the holder of another mortgage in the amount of $75,562.85 which was recorded July 23, 2008 at Instrument Number: 2008000292221 in the County (or City Register of): QUEENS; which mortgage was subsequently modified or consolidated with the mortgage referred to at Installment Number: 2004000067557 by a Consolidation, Extension and Modification Agreement dated August 24, 2004 and recorded June 10, 2005 at Instrument Number: 2005000337874 to form a single lien in the amount of $412,500.00. The property in question is described as follows: 1866 GATES AVENUE, QUEENS, NY 11385 SEE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION Block 3468 and Lot 19 All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough and County of Queens, City and State of New York, known and designated on the Tax Map of the City of New York for the County of Queens as the same existed in June 1998 as Tax Lot 19 in Block 3468 bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the southeasterly side of Gates Avenue distant 125.10 feet Northeasterly from the corner formed by the intersection of the Southeasterly side of Gates Avenue (60.05 feet wide) with the Northeasterly side of Onderdonk Avenue (66.00 feet wide); RUNNING THENCE Northeasterly and along the Southeasterly side of Gates Avenue 25.01 feet; THENCE southeasterly at an interior angle of 90 degrees 00 minutes 05.8 seconds with the preceding course a distance of 100.08 feet; THENCE southwesterly at an interior angle of 89 degrees 59 minutes 54.2 seconds with the preceding course 25.01 feet: THENCE Northwesterly at an interior angle of90 degrees 00 minutes 05.8 seconds with the preceding course a distance of 100.09 feet to the Southeasterly side of Gates Avenue at the point or place of BEGINNING. Premises known as 1866 Gates Avenue, Queens, New York HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The state encourages you to become informed

LEGAL NOTICE about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the tollfree helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877-BANKNYS (1-877-226-5697) or visit the department’s website at WWW.BANKING.STATE.NY.US. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed.

State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. § 1303 NOTICE 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 is 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: January 26, 2010 Steven J. Baum, P.C., Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s), 220 Northpointe Parkway, Suite G, Amherst, NY 14228 The law firm of Steven J. Baum, P.C. and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. ________________________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of 34 Gansevoort Realty, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 7/2/07. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o Mark D. Mermel, Esq., 98 Cuttermill Rd., Ste. 234, Great Neck, NY 11201. Purpose: any lawful activities. _______________________________________________________________________ Notice of formation of MCL International Realty Group

LEGAL NOTICE LLC, a limited liability company. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (SSNY) on 11-30-09.

Office located in Queens.

SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to THE LLC 36-07 30 th Avenue Astoria, NY 11103. Purpose: any lawful purpose. ________________________________________________________________________ SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF QUEENS ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE INDEX NO.: 2232/09 WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, vs. AUROHOM SHOOP, Defendant(s). MORTGAGED PREMISES: 2 BAY CLUB DRIVE, UNIT 1M, BAYSIDE, NY 11360 SBL #: BLOCK:5893 LOT:1492 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: 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 Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Queens. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. Dated this 27th day of January, 2010, Steven J. Baum, P.C., Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s), 220 Northpointe Parkway, Suite G, Amherst, NY 14228 TO: AUROHOM SHOOP, Defendant(s) In this Action.

The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. LEE A. MAYERSOHN of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated the 25th day of January, 2010 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Queens County Clerk, in the City of Jamaica. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by AUROHOM SHOOP dated the 1st day of March, 2007, to secure the sum of $297,500.00, and recorded at Instrument No. 2007000125466 in the Office of the Clerk of the County of QUEENS, on the 8th day of March, 2007; The property in question is described as follows: 2 BAY CLUB DRIVE UNIT 1M, BAYSIDE, NY 11360 SEE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION Block 5893 and Lot 1492 The Condominium Unit (The “Unit”) known as Unit No. I-M in Building known as East Building in the premises known as The Bay

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Club Condominium, said Unit being designated and described as Unit No. 1-M and said Building being designated and described as East Building in the Declaration establishing a plan for Condominium ownership of said premises Under Article 9-B of the Real Property Law of the State of New York, (the “New York Condominium Act”), dated October 14, 1981 and recorded in the Queens County Office of the Register of the City of New York (the “Register’s Office”) on November 19,1981 in Real 1383 Page 1338, as amended by the First Amendment to the Declaration on May 22, 1982, in Real 1460 Page 1507, and the Second Amendment to the Declaration on July 12, 1983 in Reel 1550 Page 1096, and the Third Amendment to the Declaration on September 24, 1983 in Reel 1581 Page 1265, and the Fourth Amendment to the Declaration on December 5, 1983 in Reel 1607 Page 1955, and also designated as Tax Lot 1492 in Block 5893 of Section 28 of the Borough of Queens on the Tax Map of the Real properly Assessment Department of the City of New York and on the Floor plans of said Building, certified by Jack Brown, Architect on November 4, 1981 and filed with the Real property Assessment Department of the City of New York on November 19, 1981 as Condominium plan No. 43, and also filed in the Register’s Office on November 19, 1981 as Condominium Plan No. 43. TOGETHER with an undivided .0944% interest in the Common Elements; Premises known as 2 Bay Club Drive, Unit 1M, Bayside, New York HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The state encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877-BANK-NYS (1-877-226-5697) or visit the

department’s website at WWW.BANKING.STATE.NY.US. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. § 1303 NOTICE 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 is 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: January 27, 2010 Steven J. Baum, P.C., Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s), 220 Northpointe Parkway, Suite G, Amherst, NY 14228 The law firm of Steven J. Baum, P.C. and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt.

Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. ________________________________________________________________________ 91-03 37 AVENUE, LLC a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) filed with the Sec of State of NY on 12/7/09.

NY Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/ her to Demetrios Kazalas, 9016 37th Ave., Jackson Heights, NY 11372. General Purposes. ________________________________________________________________________ Notice of formation of LE CHAVEZ LLC, a limited liability company. Articles of Organization filed with the Secy. Of State of the State of NY (SSNY) on 10/02/2009.

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 the LLC 150-13 Hillside Ave., Jamaica, NY 11432. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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PENINSULA HOSPITAL CENTER:

Top Service Despite Budget Strain

BY LORI GROSS

In commemoration of its 100th year, Peninsula Hospital Center recently acquired the latest AngioScreen technology for stroke, hypertension and heart disease screenings. It is a point of pride for the hospital to be a New York State designated stroke center. Angio screenings are offered at no charge.

Over the past several years the Department of Emergency Medicine also underwent complete renovation in treatment areas, including an upgrade and expansion of its mammography suite. Also upgraded was the inpatient dialysis unit, radiation oncology, which was expanded, and surgical services.

The Adult and Pediatric Diabetes Programs were also expanded.

The hospital has been able to take on new projects thanks largely to government grants. Offsetting the grants are other strains on the hospital’s finances, like malpractice insurance, and cuts to Medicaid reimbursement.

Peninsula’s Chief Medical Officer Peter Galvin says he does not know what the future hold for his hospital, or the healthcare field at large.

“Things are going to get harder before they get easier,” he said. “We’ve had government cuts in terms of Medicaid reimbursement – and now the state and

federal [government] are threatening more cuts. Hospitals are dependant upon that income to keep afloat.”

Galvin said he believes it will be harder to remain solvent without having to cut staff or patient care. As it is, Peninsula has not had to lay off staff, but Galvin also said they have simply not replaced physicians who left by attrition.

In 2009, the hospital had 4,877 emergency room visits. Roughly 10 percent of the hospital’s admittance is without insurance – 3.5 percent of their 5,595 total 2009 admissions. The figure is a disproportion share of uninsured compared to other hospitals, said Galvin.

Asked about his personal thoughts on health care reform, Dr. Galvin believes any legislation would be useless unless it encompassed malpractice tort reform. “The malpractice problem is so out of control doctors can’t pay malpractice insurance,” said Galvin, adding “doctors are getting squeezed.”

The majority of the physicians are volunteering attendees, who don’t work directly for the hospital, but more directly for the patients who come through the hospital.

The hospital boasts that its Osteopathic Hospitalist Fellowship Program is a first of its kind in the nation.

Hospitalists are specialized doctors who practice almost exclusively in hospitals. Their addition to hospital staff is tied to improved patient outcomes, decreased cost of medical care and increased patient satisfaction.

Peninsula Hospital Center instituted the program in 2006 for all-day medical supervision of patients who have no primary care physician, or whose private doctor has requested hospitalist care for their patient.

“Greater scrutiny by regulatory

agencies and higher standards of care will require more hospitals to follow Peninsula Hospital Center’s lead and actively embrace hospitalist programs,” said Peter A. Guiney, Director of Medical Education. “This is a new opportunity for Peninsula Hospital to help private physicians with compliance and workload while still maintaining the valued patient-physician relationships.”

Peninsula’s specialized centers include a Family Health Center, radiation oncology treatment, inpatient hospice unit, Angels on the Bay Pediatric Unit, Traumatic Brain Injury/Acute Stroke Rehabilitation, Osteopathic Manipulation Therapy, Dental and Ophthalmology Centers, and an Advanced Comprehensive Radiology Department.

Reach Reporter Lori Gross at lgross@queenstribune.com, or (718) 3577400, Ext. 124.

PENINSULA HOSPITAL CENTER 51-15 Beach Channel Drive Far Rockaway, NY 11691 (718) 734-2000 www.peninsulahospital.org Total Beds: 173 State Designations: Stroke Center Medical/Surgical Procedures: 3,958 July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009 Source: NYS Dept. of Health

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QUEENS HOSPITAL CENTER:

Celebrating Its 75th Anniversary, Key Hospital Looks Toward Future

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The start of 2010 marked the 75th anniversary of the borough's Queens Hospital Center. The facility is pushing ahead toward its next 75 years of success, planning a number of expansions and taking proactive measures to cater to an ever-increasing patient population.

A member of the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation, this major Queens healthcare provider is comprised of 360,000 square feet, which house 279 licensed beds - 261 inpatient, 12 newborn bassinets and 6 Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) extended observation beds. The hospital also is home to of spacious ambulatory care suites featuring both primary and specialty services, cutting-edge equipment, adult, pediatric and psychiatric emergency services and operative services such as same-day surgery and inpatient surgery.

Making Adjustments The Jamaica-based hospital, located at 82-70 164th St., serves a substantial portion of the communities of Central and Southeastern Queens.

During Fiscal Year 2009, Queens Hospital Center had 18,284 discharges, 368,837 outpatient visits, 95,438 visits to the Emergency Department and was blessed with 2,165 births.

Executive Director George M. Proctor said with the closing of St. John's and Mary Immaculate last year, QHC has definitely seen an influx of new patients.

"Although, we were on an upward trajectory already, that just increased it even more," Proctor said.

He added that after the closings occurred, the hospital submitted a proposal to the state and received $2.1 million to handle the immediate surge. In wake of the initial rush of

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Queens Hospital Center has adapted to the borough’s changing healthcare environment. patients, the hospital's staff has risen to the challenge.

"The staff has done an outstanding job in terms of being able to maintain patient satisfaction and quality care even with a significant increase in terms of our volume," Proctor said.

"But we have felt it in our ambulatory care, in patient and our emergency department care - all three."

Eyeing Growth To deal with the jump in patient population, Proctor said the hospital is in the process of planning and implementing a number of expansions to handle the increase. Queens Hospital Center plans to add addi-

QUEENS HOSPITAL CENTER 82-68 164th Street Jamaica, NY 11432 (718) 883-3000 w w w. c i . n y c . n y. u s / h t m l / h h c / h t m l / queens.html Total Beds: 261 State Designations: AIDS Center Level 3 Perinatal Center SAFE Center Medical/Surgical Procedures: 36,221 July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009 Source: NYS Dept. of Health

tional ICU beds, five additional neonatal intensive care unit beds, to boost its geriatric care services and a new dedicated endoscopy suite.

In addition to these changes, the hospital has a number of core programs in place. Since the hospital's modernization, the result of a fouryear $149 million capital project unveiled in January 2002, the facility has introduced four distinctive Centers of Excellence.

"They all deliver exceptional service and they are all really meeting our community's needs," Proctor said.

The Queens Cancer Center of Queens Hospital is the only state-ofthe-art, comprehensive cancer center in the borough of Queens, as well as in any of the city's public hospitals.

The center offers a wide range of diagnostic and treatment services for patients coping with the disease. The Queens Cancer Center has cuttingedge technology and, including a new $1.5 million 64-slice CT scanner, the most sophisticated technology of its kind in the borough of Queens.

The Diabetes Center features a multidisciplinary team and emphasizes screening, education and management to prevent disabling and lifethreatening complications.

The Women's Center is dedicated solely to serving the medical needs of the women in our community and offers a comprehensive array of services.

The Behavioral Health Center provides services for children, adolescents and adults, with the goal of helping patients remain healthy and active.

Proctor said the hospital seeks to

expand and strengthen each of these centers as a facility recognizes its 75th anniversary this year.

A Bright Future While celebrating its history, Queens Hospital Center is also looking forward to a bright future for the hospital.

"We see that the hospital will continue to grow because with the reduction of facilities across Queens in the past couple of years, we know that that's there," Proctor said. "We see a growing community. We see a very diverse community that we need to meet there cultural as well as language needs. We see continued expansion."

He said that the hospital anticipates a continued momentum forward by seeking to excel in its critical areas of patient safety, customer satisfaction, accountability, communication and fiscal viability.

Proctor also added that although times are tough, the hospital maintains a sense of optimism and continue motivation.

"If you talk to staff in general in the hospital there's a sense of excitement. And even though these are very challenging times they know we will continue to provide the community with the service that it truly deserves," he said.

For more information about Queens Hospital Center, visit www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/html/facilities/ queens.shtml or call (718) 883-3000.

Reach Reporter Kaitlyn Kilmetis at kkilmetis@queenstribune.com, or (718) 357-7400, Ext. 128.

“A test of a people is how it behaves toward the old.”

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New York’s seniors survived the great depression, fought to defend our nation, and helped restore our country to prosperity.

Now many are battling a new fight for dignity and independence as they face the frailty of growing older.They deserve the best care and support we can provide.

We urge all concerned New Yorkers and elected officials to join us in standing up for New York’s older and disabled citizens and against extreme cuts that would threaten the health care they depend upon.

It’s the right choice for our State. It’s the only choice for those who’ve sacrificed so much for us.

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We know we’re facing difficult times and that all must play a part in restoring our State to economic health. Yet, as we make hard choices, it is critical that we maintain our commitment to our older and disabled citizens, and preserve the vital long term care services that thousands of New Yorkers and their families depend upon.

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SCHNEIDER CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

Children Are The Focus At Schneider

BY DOMENICK RAFTER

Located on the campus of Long Island Jewish Medical Center adjacent to Long Island Jewish Hospital, the 154-bed Schneider Children’s Hospital is a stand-alone teaching hospital dedicated to the care of patients ranging from newborns to teenagers.

Schneider operates with its own nursing and social work staff dedicated to pediatrics.

Opened in 1983, Schneider has gotten nationwide and worldwide attention. For three years straight, U.S. News & World Report has listed Schneider among the nation’s top 30 children’s hospitals. Last year, it was recognized in the survey for its excellence in the specialties of diabetes and endocrinology, digestive disorders, respiratory disorders and urology.

Schneider is home to an emergency room specifically dedicated to infant, child and teenage patients as well as an enormous cancer research and treatment facility that focuses on pediatric cancers, especially leukemia.

Schneider has a state-of-the-art bone marrow transplant unit. Schneider also

has a premier heart institute focusing on cardiac diseases.

The hospitals boasts a very active mental health component as well that focuses on depression, hyperactivity and eating disorders, as well as child genital disorders. The goal of the mental health department is to catch issues such as depression at a young age and treat them before they become a fullblown problem once a child becomes an adult.

Schneider’s Cystic Fibrosis Center is one of the largest in the tri-state area with accreditation from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Schneider lists the goals of the center as slowing the progression of the disease, prevention and treatment of complications and helping the patients and families integrate the disease and strenuous treatments for it into daily life. Schneider has a high-tech home care program for cystic fibrosis patients, who are closely monitored at home and scheduled more frequently for medical evaluations in the CF clinic.

Schneider is renowned for its pediatric dentistry division that deals with

dentistry from the first teeth to adolescence. Dentistry procedures are performed from outpatient procedures to surgery under general anesthesia.

Schneider is home to noteworthy pediatric surgery department that specializes in infectious diseases. Recently, Schneider made news when 15-yearold Eric Zapata of Bay Shore, came to the hospital near death from a staph infection caused by a mosquito bite.

After a month in a Suffolk County hospital, sepsis set in, Eric’s vital organs began to shut down and his weight dropped from 150 lbs to 106 lbs. He came to Schneider, where his heart stopped and he was resuscitated, and his lungs collapsed and were literally falling apart. Dr. David Zeltsman performed life-saving surgery on Eric’s lungs at Schneider and four months later, Eric was able to breathe on his own and return home.

Besides its New Hyde Park location, Schneider has satellite locations elsewhere in Brooklyn, Hewlett in Nassau County, and Commack in Suffolk County. Schneider continues to grow.

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ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL

With Stroke Center Designation, The ‘Other St. John’s’ Is A Leader met the State’s rigorous criteria to treat stroke victims.

“As a designated Stroke Center, we have demonstrated that the moment a patient arrives with a stroke we are able to identify and treat them within minutes with the most up-to-date medical treatments available,” St. Johns Stroke Team Leader Dr. Hausknecht said. “We will be on hand to treat patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We are committed to helping patients recover from stroke.”

The criteria for stroke center designation was developed from the Brain Attack Coalition Guidelines and according to a release sent by the Hospital, are consistent with the American Stroke Association standards for acute stroke treatment. The Stroke Center Demonstration Project of 2003 demonstrated that stroke centers provide significant improvement in stroke assessment and response times.

St. Johns is equipped with diagnostic equipment and St. John’s Episcopal is one of only two hospitals in medical expertise. Ambuthe Rockaways. lances will now bring susSt. Johns Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway announced in January its designation as a Stroke Center by the State Hospital Review and Planning Council of the New York State Department of Health. With that new designation, people living in the area who suffer an acute stroke can be treated with speed, increasing the chance of survival and improved outcomes.

Chief Executive Officer John Gupta expressed his pride that St. Johns has

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pected stroke victims to St. Johns, if it is the nearest stroke center. The Hospital also offers CT scan, MRI technology, and can provide follow-up care including physical therapy. The Hospital said it is committed to doing community outreach and education on the dangers of stroke.

Stroke symptoms include sudden numbness of the face, arm or leg – particularly on only one side of the body – as well as sudden confusion, trouble

of a fundraising campaign to construct a four-story, $132 million Center for Pediatric Medicine. The proposed 100,000-square-foot building, to be erected in front of the existing 154-bed hospital, will feature the region’s first dedicated pediatric emergency department; a pediatric imaging center; a 25bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit; and a 25-bed Medical-Surgical Unit.

Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 125.

SCHNEIDER CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL 269-01 76th Ave. New Hyde Park, NY 11040 (718) 470-3000 www.northshorelij.com Total Beds: 154 Source: North Shore Web Site

seeing in one or two eyes, dizziness or trouble walking, or a sudden severe headache.

The Hospital asks that if these symptoms are detected, that individuals call 911.

St. John’s is the only full service community hospital serving the Rockaway and the Five Towns area to provide general adult medical surgical services, obstetrics, pediatrics and psychiatric services. They also provide obstetric inpatient services and clinical pastoral education.

Its mission is overseen by the Bishop of Long Island, and in-line with the dogma and traditions of the Episcopal Church. “An essential element of this ministry is pastoral care provided by a chaplaincy program sensitive to the faiths and traditions of those served,” reads their mission statement.

St. John’s is located at 327 Beach 19th St. in Far Rockaway. They can be reached by phone at (718) 869-7000, or on the Web at ehs.org.

Reach Reporter Lori Gross at lgross@queenstribune.com, or (718) 3577400, Ext. 124.

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL, 327 Beach 19th St. Far Rockaway, NY 11691 (718) 869-7000 www.ehs.org Total Beds: 257 State Designations: Level 2 Perinatal Center Stroke Center Medical/Surgical Procedures: 9,914 July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009 Source: NYS Dept. of Health

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LEGAL NOTICE SUMMONS: GUTERRES\JOHNSON SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF QUEENS, INDEX NO. 23289/09; PAULA GUTERRES, Plaintiff, against- DEREK JOSEPH JOHNSON, Defendant, Summons and Notice in divorce action, venue based upon Plaintiff’s residence, cause of action is abandonment..

You are summoned to appear in this action by serving a Notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s attorney, Thomas P. McNulty, Esq., 347 5th Avenue, Suite 310, New York NY 10016 (212) 3440272 within 30 days after service is completed and if you fail to appear, judgment will be taken against you by default. To the above named Defendant, this Summons is served upon you by publication by Order of Hon. Sydney F. Strauss, a justice of this court, granted on September 11, 2006. The nature of the ancillary relief demanded is: The Plaintiff may resume use of her maiden name, Paula Guterres, or any other former partners. The Court may grant such other and further relief as it may deem just and proper. The relief sought is a Judgment of Divorce. ________________________________________________________________________ Notice of formation of STORAGE DELUXE COLLEGE POINT LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/7/2009 Office location, County of Queens.

The street address is: 26 W. 17 th Street, Ste. 801, New York, NY 10011. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process served to: c/o Storage Deluxe, 26 W. 17 th Street, Ste. 801, New York, NY 10011 Purpose: Any lawful act. ________________________________________________________________________ ALK PROPERTIES LLC a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) filed with the Sec of State of NY on 9/21/09.

NY Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/ her to Alexandere Koniaev, 112-01 Queens Blvd., Forest Hills, NY 11375. General Purposes. ________________________________________________________________________

Queens County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to P.O. Box 751141; Forest Hills, NY 11375-1141. Purpose: any lawful purpose. ________________________________________________________________________

Parkway Suite G, Amherst, NY 14228 TO: MAHMOOD SARWAR, Defendant(s) In this Action. The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. ROBERT J. MCDONALD of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated the 14th day of January, 2010 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Queens County Clerk, in the City of Jamaica. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by MAHMOOD SARWAR dated the 27th day of March, 2008, to secure the sum of $378,000.00, and recorded at Instrument No. 2008000131817 in the Office of the Clerk of the County of QUEENS, on the 2nd day of April, 2008; The property in question is described as follows: 118-07 152ND STREET, JAMAICA, NY 11434 SEE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION Block 12206 and Lot 16 ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough and County of Queens, City and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the Easterly side of152nd Street distant 205.50 feet Northerly form the corner formed by the intersection of the Easterly side of 152nd Street with the Northerly side of 119th Avenue; RUNNING THENCE Easterly at right angles to the 152nd Street and partly through a party wall, 100 feet; THENCE Northerly and parallel with 152nd Street, 13.5 feet; THENCE Westerly and again at right angles to 152nd Street and partly through a party wall, 100 feet to the Easterly side of 152nd Street; THENCE Southerly along their Easterly side of 152nd Street, 13.5 feet to the point or place of BEGINNING. Premises known as 118-07 152nd Street, Jamaica, New York HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The state encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible op-

tions, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877BANK-NYS (1-877-226-5697) or visit the department’s website at WWW.BANKING.STATE.NY.US. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home.

There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. § 1303 NOTICE 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 is 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: January 28, 2010 Steven J. Baum, P.C., Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s), 220 Northpointe Parkway, Suite G, Amherst, NY 14228 The law firm of Steven J. Baum, P.C. and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt.

Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. ______________________________________________________________________

them as may be dead, and their husbands and wives, heirs, devisees, distributees and successors in interest, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to Plaintiff: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FREMONT INVESTMENT AND LOAN: KAZALAS PAINT SUPPLIES CO.; EUROPEAN AMERICAN BANK; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; PLATINUM FINANCIAL SERVICES; BENEFICIAL NEW YORK, INC.; CRIMINAL COURT OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; CAPITAL ONE BANK; CCU LLC; NY FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC; ERIN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC; PERFORMANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC AAO FIRST N. AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK; WORKERS COMPENSATION BOARD OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; NEW CENTURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.; PALISADES COLLECTION, L.L.C.; MANMOHAN K. BAKSHI, PC; HSBC BANK NEVADA NA; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK CITY PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU; NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT ADJUDICATION BUREAU; NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTALCONTROL BOARD; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK AND JOHN DOE “1” through “12” said persons or parties having or claimed to have a right, title or interest in the Mortgaged premises, herein their respective names are presently unknown to the Plaintiff, Defendant(s) TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof.

In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint Queens County is designated as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the mortgaged premises. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by service 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 is 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: Syosset, New York January 28, 2010 ALAN H. WEINREB, ESQ. THE LAW OFFICES OF ALAN WEINREB, PLLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 6800 Jericho Turnpike Suite 207W Syosset, NY 11791 (516) 9456055 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Hon. Robert J. McDonald, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Queens County, entered Jan. 20, 2010 and filed with the complaint and other papers in the Queens County Clerk’s Office, Jamaica, NY. The object of the action is to foreclose a mortgage recorded in said clerk’s office on the 12 th day of June, 2006 as CRFN#200600329475, covering prem. k/a 95-48 114 th St., Richmond Hill, NY a/k/a Block 9415, Lot 28. TO THE DEFENDANT(S), EXCEPT THE PLAINTIFF MAKES NO PERSONAL CLAIM AGAINST YOU IN THIS ACTION. IF, AND ONLY IF, you have received or will receive a Bankruptcy Discharge Order, which includes this debt, the plaintiff is solely attempting to enforce its mortgage lien rights in the subject real property and makes no personal claim against you. In that event, nothing contained in these or any papers served or filed or to be served or filed in this action will be an attempt to collect from you or to find you personally liable for the discharged debt.

NOTICE OF RIGHTS THE NAME OF THE CREDITOR TO WHOM THE DEBT IS OWED IS HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF NOMURA HOME EQUITY LOAN, INC. ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006FM2 YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. UNLESS YOU DISPUTE THE VALIDITY OFTHIS DEBT OR ANY PORTION THEREOF WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE, WE WILL ASSUME THE DEBT TO BE VALID. SHOULD YOU DISPUTE THE DEBT AND NOTIFY US IN WRITING OF THE DISPUTE WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS, WE WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH VERIFICATION OF THE OBLIGATION. UPON YOUR WRITTEN REQUEST WITHIN THE THIRTY (30) DAY PERIOD, WE WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR IF DIFFERENT THAN THE CURRENT CREDITOR. Dated: Syosset, New York January 28, 2010

Notice of formation of Celebrity Parents Magazine, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on October 8, 2009. Office located in Queens. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 147-23 Charter Road, Jamaica, NY 11435. Purpose: any lawful purpose. ________________________________________________________________________ Notice of formation of Corona Real Estate Group, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 12/11/ 2009. Office located in

TJB COMPUTER SOLUTIONS LLC a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) filed with the Sec of State of NY on 12/15/09. NY Office location: Queens County.

SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to The LLC, PO Box 656586, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365. General Purposes. ________________________________________________________________________ Notice of formation of New York 38, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 01/14/2010. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 136-20 38 th Avenue, Suite 11B, Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: any lawful activity ________________________________________________________________________ Notice of formation of CELESTIAL COMFORTER, LLC, Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy.

Of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/ 8/09. Office located in: Queens County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process to: the LLC, 145-60 South Road, Jamaica, NY 11435. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. _______________________________________________________________________ SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF QUEENS ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE INDEX NO.: 2757/09 WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, vs. MAHMOOD SARWAR, Defendant(s).

MORTGAGED PREMISES: 118-07 152ND STREET, JAMAICA, NY 11434 SBL #: BLOCK: 12206 LOT: 16 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: 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 Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie.

Trial to be held in the County of Queens. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. Dated this 28th day of January, 2010, Steven J. Baum, P.C., Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s), 220 Northpointe

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS WITH NOTICE Index No. 23830/09 ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE PREMISES: 95-48 114 th STREET RICHMOND HILL, NY HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF NOMURA HOME EQUITY LOAN, INC. ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006FM2, Plaintiff –againstKULWANT SINGH, if living, and if he be dead, grantees, mortgagees, lienors, heirs, devisees, distributees or successors in interest of such of

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GIVE WHAT YOU'VE GOT:

Blood Donations Always Needed

BY LORI GROSS

Part of living a healthy life is having the ability to pass your good health onto others. In that vein, the New York Blood Center is calling on people of diverse backgrounds to donate blood.

The Center lamented that though here are 3.5 million African-Americans living in New York, according to the U.S Census Bureau, they only make up

6.6 percent of donors. NYBC donors currently are 71.5 percent White, 10 percent Hispanic or Latino, and 4.7 percent Asian or Pacific Islander.

"Unfortunately, this does not mirror the diversity of our patient population," the Center wrote in a statement they hoped would draw attention to their need for a more diverse donor pool.

NYBC provides 2,000 pints of

Hospital Eyes Rate Of Pedestrian Injuries

blood and blood components daily to almost 200 hospitals and medical centers in the New York City area.

Blood goes to surgery and transplant patients, as well as those suffering from cancer, accident and burn victims, those with hemophilia, AIDS and sickle cell anemia.

Their Hemophilia Services Program provides more than 1,500 hemophilia patients with access to the 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week care, which includes counseling.

Blood is not all that is on the minds of the New York Blood Center.

Since 1989, NYBC has also helped register nearly 200,000 potential bone marrow donors and has helped bring 600 donors to the marrow donation process to save lives.

NYBC also boasts a National Cord

City Expands Program Aimed At Prevention

BY KAITLYN KILMETIS

Doctors, administrators and public servants gather for the Pedestrian Injury Summit.

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BY KAITLYN KILMETIS About 30 percent of patients treated at Elmhurst Hospital are pedestrians injured in traffic accidents. Last month the hospital took proactive measures to attempt to change that statistic.

On Friday, Jan. 22, Elmhurst Hospital held its Second Annual Summit on Ways to Reduce Pedestrian Injuries in New York City. The event, held in the hospital’s auditorium, consisted of a variety of lectures, panel discussions, open forums and a Q&A session, as well as a breakfast and lunch.

The lectures topics range from “Pedestrian Injury and Trauma Basics” to “Safe Streets for Seniors.” In total, there were 18 lectures, given by physicians and administrators from a number of New York City hospitals, community activists and transportation and traffic safety experts.

The event is a part of a public awareness campaign organized by the hospital’s Department for Neurosurgery and Department of Emergency Medicine.

“Neighborhoods in Western and Central Queens, (the catchment area for Elmhurst Hospital Center), have seen an increasing rise in the number of traffic accidents involving pedestrians,” said Dr. Jaime Ullman, Elmhurst Hospital Center’s Director of Neurosurgery. “According to a recent study we conducted, traffic accidents involving pedestrians, especially those taking place on Queens Boulevard, Northern Boulevard and

Roosevelt Avenue, resulted in more than 30 percent of the injuries seen in Elmhurst Hospital Center’s Emergency Room.”

Ullman added that pedestrian injuries typically make up 9 to 25 percent of injuries at hospitals in other parts of the city.

The one-day symposium examined ways to prevent pedestrian injuries and increase safety of the roads and also discuss how pedestrian injuries impact public health.

According to Elmhurst Hospital, the purpose of the summit was to “convene those who are involved in pedestrian safety, highlight individual prevention programs and their impact, and promote broader awareness of the problem, while coming to a consensus on the optimal pathways for change.”

Elmhurst Hospital spokeswoman Atiya Butler said the program is an attempt to educate the public since the hospital has seen an exorbitant number of blunt trauma cases caused by pedestrian accidents. “ We’re definitely trying to raise public awareness about safety to make sure when you crossing the street you’re aware of your surrounding especially on the congested roadways of Western Queen,” Butler said. “ We want to raise awareness since there have been so many tragic accidents over the years.”

Reach Reporter Kaitlyn Kilmetis at kkilmetis@queenstribune.com, or (718) 357-7400, Ext. 128.

Blood Program which began in 1992 and is the world's largest public cord blood bank. To date, the program has facilitated 2,800 life-saving transplants.

Their Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute houses a dozen laboratories which lead in hematological research.

The need for donated blood is constant, according to NYBC. They provide blood to 20 million people in the area. NYBC offers a community service scholarship as an incentive to students who organize blood drives during the winter holiday and summer.

Donors themselves receive free minimedical examinations on the donation site. The exams include information on the patient's temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate and hemoglobin level. Donors can be as young at 16years-old with parental consent. They must weight at least 110 pounds and be in good health. People over 76 may donate blood with a doctor's note.

To donate blood or confirm eligibility please call (800) 933-25566, or visit nybloodcenter.org.

Reach Reporter Lori Gross at lgross@queenstribune.com, or (718) 3577400, Ext. 124.

On Feb.1, the Health Department’s Primary Care Information Project (PCIP) unveiled a new venture to identify and reach out to high-risk patients before more drastic measures are necessary.

Through the Panel Management program, a team of outreach specialists will review the health records in order to identify patients who may find themselves falling victim to preventable health problems in the near future.

The program, which is largely funded by drug-maker Pfizer, is intended to help primary-care physicians avoid dealing with health problems that can averted as a result of early detection and action. Physicians and outreach specialists are prepared to recommend patients seek proactive measures, such as cholesterol management or blood pressure control, and encourage patients to seek appropriate care and treatment based on their individual circumstances.

Already, PCIP has supplied 1,700 New York City medical practices with electronic health records that highlight patients’ health risks before their minor issues turn into larger problems including heart attacks and strokes.

The program, which centers around proactive care and preventative practices, hails from the belief many needless deaths, disabilities and hospitalizations could be avoided with early action.

According to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, in 2006, there were more than 120,000 preventable hospitalizations among New York City residents ages 18 and older that could have been avoided with appropriate treatment in a primary care set-

ting. Take Care New York 2012, the City’s health policy blueprint, states the city hopes to cut preventable hospitalizations by 17 percent.

New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said the program will help to realize that goal.

“Instead of waiting for high-risk patients to seek treatment, the Panel Management program connects primary care doctors with New Yorkers who need ongoing care,” Farley said.

“For example, of the 25 percent of New Yorkers who suffer from hypertension, less than half have their blood pressure controlled. Panel Management will help to address this gap.”

Dr. Amanda Parsons, the assistant health commissioner who leads PCIP, echoed this sentiment.

“Panel Management moves health care from ‘you get it only if you come’ to a patient-centered approach that reminds people to get screenings or treatment,” Parsons said. “Small medical practices often don’t have the resources to provide this kind of outreach. This initiative uses existing technology to cross that barrier.”

In the beginning stages of the program the Health Department has vowed to monitor the cost, quality of care and satisfaction of patients.

The Health Department previously tested the model at a Rosedale facility, MS Family Medicine Health Care.

Physicians who want to adopt the Health Department’s electronic health record or join the Panel Management program can find more information at www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/pcip/ pcip.shtml.

Reach Reporter Kaitlyn Kilmetis at kkilmetis@queenstribune.com, or (718) 357-7400, Ext. 128.

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Name: 529 UTICA, LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. Of State of NY 11/23/09. 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, 102-10 Metropolitan Avenue, Suite 200, Forest Hills, NY 11375. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. ________________________________________________________________________ SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Index No.: 8855/09 Date of Filing: January 27, 2010 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS C HASE H OME F INANCE LLC, Plaintiff, against- UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF THE LATE CAROLYN L. SANDERS, IF THEY BE LIVING OR DEAD, THEIR SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES AND PLACES OF RESIDENCE ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF if living, or if either or all be dead, their wives, husbands, heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, assignees, lienors and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF THE LATE CAROLYN L. SANDERS, IF THEY BE LIVING OR DEAD, THEIR SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES AND PLACES OF RESIDENCE ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, of any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, and the respective husbands, wives, widow or widowers of them, if any, all of whose names are unknown to plaintiff; NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD; NEW YORK CITY PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU; NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT ADJUDICATION BUREAU; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE;; STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; “JOHN DOES” and “JANE DOES”, said names being fictitious, parties intended being possible tenants or occupants of premises, and corporations, other entities or persons who claim, or may claim, a lien against the premises, Defendants. TO THE ABOVENAMED DEFENDANTS: 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 Plaintiff’s attorney(s) within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service, where service is made by delivery upon you personally within the State, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service

is made in any other manner, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

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 is 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. YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Honorable Lee A. Mayersohn of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, signed on January 14, 2010, and filed with supporting papers in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Queens, State of New York.

The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by CAROLYN L. SANDERS to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMIEE FOR FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB in the principal amount of $180,000.00, which mortgage was recorded in Queens County, State of New York, on January 9, 2007, as CRFN 2007000016481. Said mortgage was thereafter assigned to Plaintiff by instrument dated March 20, 2009 and recorded on July 7, 2009 as CRFN: 2009000204952.

Said premises being known as and by 10618 RUSCOE ST, JAMAICA, NY 11433.

Date: December 21, 2009 Batavia, New York Virginia C. Grapensteter, Esq. ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff Batavia Office 26 Harvester Avenue Batavia, NY 14020 585.815.0288 Help For Homeowners In Foreclosure New York State Law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. Mortgage foreclosure is a complex process. Some people may approach you about “saving” your home.

You should be extremely careful about any such promises.

The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. There are government agencies, legal aid entities and other

non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about foreclosure while you are working with your lender during this process.

To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877-BANKNYS (1-877-226-5697) or visit the Department’s website at www.banking.state.ny.us.

The State does not guarantee the advice of these agencies. _______________________________________________________________________ SEQUENCE NO. 1 At an IAS Part 23 of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Queens, at the Courthouse located at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New York on the 18 day of Dec, 2009 PRESENT: HON. ROGER N. ROSENGARTEN SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS INDEX NO. 32038/09 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE MIN CHEN, Petitioner, -againstHAMILTON CAPITAL HOLDINGS CORP., Respondent Upon reading and filing the annexed Affirmation of Peter Mammis, Esq., dated November 17, 2009, the Affidavit of the Petitioner, Min Chen, dated November 17, 2009, the Affidavit of Iemin Moe, dated November 17, 2009, and upon all of the papers and proceedings heretofore had herein, LET, the Respondent or any interested party, or his/her respective attorney, show cause before this Court at an IAS Part 73 at the Courthouse, located at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New York 11435, Room 23, on Feb.17, 2010, 9:30 a.m./p.m. in the fore/ after noon of said day, or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, why an Order should not be made and entered pursuant to Real Property Actions and Proceedings § 1921 canceling and discharging the mortgages held by the Respondent with respect to condominium units 206 and 208 both located at 33-70 Prince Street, Flushing, New York 11354, directing the register or clerk of Queens County to mark the same in his records as canceled and discharged, ordering and directing that the debt or other obligation secured by the mortgage be canceled, and granting such other and further relief, as this Court may deem just and proper. SUFFICIENT CAUSE APPEARING THEREFORE, it is, ORDERED, that service of this Order to Show Cause and supporting papers shall be and upon Queens City Register and upon Secretary of State sufficient if copies thereof sent on or before Jan. 13, 2010 to the Respondent by personal service be deemed good and sufficient service. ENTER J.S.C. Plaintiff is further directed to file an Order of service by publication upon respondent and possible successor within 30 days of the date of this Order. J.S.C. ________________________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF MEETING: Notice is hereby given that the

Annual Meeting of the members of FLUSHING CEMETERY ASSOCIATION will be held at the office of the Cemetery, 163-06 46 th Avenue, Flushing, Queens County, New York on Thursday, March 18, 2010, at 11:30 A.M. for the purpose of electing Trustees, approving the renewal of its policy of indemnification insurance for its Trustees, Officers and Employees and the transaction of other business as may properly be brought before the meeting. Dated: February 5, 2010 JOAN H. CORBISIERO, Secretary

service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Queens. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. Dated this 2nd day of February, 2010, Steven J. Baum, P.C., Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s), 220 Northpointe Parkway, Suite G, Amherst, NY 14228 TO: NELL J. UY, Defendant(s) In this Action. The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. MARGUERITE A. GRAYS of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated the 21 st day of January, 2010 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Queens County Clerk, in the City of Jamaica. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by NELL J. UY dated the 31st day of August, 2005, to secure the sum of $491 ,200.00, and recorded at Instrument No. 2005000529911 in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Queens, on the 21st day of September, 2005; which mortgage was duly assigned by assignment dated the 6 th day of July, 2009, and sent for recording in the Office of the Clerk of Queens County; The property in question is described as follows: 29-11 LEWMAY ROAD, FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11691 SEE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION Block 15821 and Lot 30 ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements there on erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough of Queens, County and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at appoint on the Southerly side of Lewmay Road distant 84.87 feet Westerly Northerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the Southerly side of Lewmay Road and the Westerly side of Beach 29th Street; RUNNING THENCE Southerly at right angles to Lewmay Road, 102.50 feet; THENCE Westerly parallel with Lewmay Road, 19.25 feet; THENCE Northerly at right angles to Lewmay Road and part of the distance through a party wall, 102.50 feet; THENCE Easterly along the Northerly side of Lewmay Road, 19.25 feet to a point or place of BEGINNING. Premises known as 2911 Lewmay Road, Rockaway, New York HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RE-

SPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The state encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877BANK-NYS (1-877-226-5697) or visit the department’s website at WWW.BANKING.STATE.NY.US. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home.

There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. § 1303 NOTICE 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 is 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: February 2, 2010 Steven J. Baum, P.C., Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s), 220 Northpointe Parkway, Suite G, Amherst, NY 14228 The law firm of Steven J. Baum, P.C. and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose.

________________________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of INFINITY TUTORIAL, LLC, a domestic LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 11/19/ 2009. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: Dharampal Singh, 123-13 Jamaica Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11418. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. ________________________________________________________________________ VILLA HOMES LLC a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) filed with the Sec of State of NY on 10/9/09. NY Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/ her to The LLC, 7-34 Leggett Pl., Whitestone, NY 11362.

General Purposes. ________________________________________________________________________ Notice of formation of PRANKDIAL LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 11/04/09. Office located in Queens County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC 1375 Broadway 3 rd Floor New York. NY 10018.

Purpose: any lawful purpose. ________________________________________________________________________ SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF QUEENS ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE INDEX NO.: 18105/09 CITIBANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2007-SD3, ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007SD3 Plaintiff, vs. NELL J. UY, Defendant(s).

MORTGAGED PREMISES: 29-11 LEWMAY ROAD, FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11691 SBL #: BLOCK 15821 - LOT 30 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: 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 Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of

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HOLISTIC HEALTH:

Individiual Focus And Lots Of Data Lead To A New Focus On Health

BY LORI GROSS

The concept of bio-individuality, that everyone has their own nutritional needs, is the framework Kathleen Melville works within for her clients.

Melville is a health counselor at Keen Health.

“One person’s food is another

person’s poison, and that’s why fad diets don’t work in the long run,” writes Melville. “When the experts say, ‘dairy is good for you’ or ‘fat is unhealthy,’ it’s too much of a generalization.” Melville looks at age, blood type, metabolic rate, health, activity level and a client’s preferences to craft

Boro Comes Out Big To Aid Relay For Life

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BY BRIAN M. RAFFERTY

with a walk set for June 26, raised $17,428.25 from 31 participants; and Astoria, with a walk set for June 26, raised $806.76 from six participants, for a grand total to date from Queens of $25,784.01.

The relay is usually held overnight, with walkers taking turns – hence the relay quotient – or even pushing through to walk for the duration of the event. Relay is a moving celebration of cancer survivorship. The event begins with a Survivors Lap in which cancer survivors take a victory lap around the track. A candlelight ceremony is held later in the evening to honor cancer survivors and remember those who we’ve lost to this disease.

The history of the Relay began in Tacoma, Wash. in May 1985, when Dr. Gordy Klatt, a Tacoma colorectal surgeon, spent 24 hours circling the track at Baker Stadium at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma. He ran for more than 83 miles. That first year, nearly 300 of Klatt’s friends, family, and patients watched as he ran and walked the course. Throughout the night, friends donated $25 to run or walk with Dr. Klatt for 30 minutes.

His efforts raised $27,000 to fight cancer.

In 1986, with the help of Pat Flynn – now known as the “Mother of Relay” – 19 teams took part in the first team Relay event on the track at the historic Stadium Bowl and raised $33,000.

An indescribable spirit prevailed at the track and in the tents that dotted the infield.

To learn more about Relay For Life, or to participate, go to relayforlife.org, or call John Link of the Queens Chapter of the American Cancer Society at (718) 261-1092, Ext. 5538.

Reach Editor Brian M. Rafferty at brafferty@queenstribune.com or A previous Relay was held at Shea Stadium. (718) 357-7400, Ext. 122.

Every year, the American Cancer Society asks the people who support their mission to not only talk the talk, but to walk the walk – literally.

The Relay For Life is a national program where groups from across the country stage massive walks with tens of thousands of participants to help raise awareness and money to support the American Cancer Society.

In Queens, there are at least seven different teams already scheduled to hold Relay For Life gatherings. Teams from St. John’s University, Cunningham Park, Fort Totten, College Point, Middle Village, Howard Beach and Astoria have already registered to hold their walks – the earliest of which will be April 2 at St. John’s.

As of Wednesday morning, $1,950 has already been pledged by some 55 participants in the St. John’s walk; Cunningham Park, with a walk dated June 5, raised $1,310 from 20 participants; Fort Totten, with a walk set for June 5, raised $1,835 from five participants; College Point, with a walk set for May 22, raised $1,239 from 24 participants; Middle Village, with a walk date of June 26, raised $1,215 from 30 participants; Howard Beach,

A program with Melville includes two 50-minute sessions per month, email support between sessions, reading materials, self-care products, food samples and access to a library of health and wellness books. She also offers phone sessions if a client does not live close enough to meet in person. She offers a free first consultation.

Melville is a qualified counselor though the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She also received a Master’s in Counseling from St. John’s University. Those qualifications are an addition to her having been a former reporter for the Queens Tribune.

“My passion is to work with women that get by in this busy world – but need some assistance to feel more alive and thrive. I want to empower women to feel their best everyday; to know their body and what she needs; and to see past the images of what they should look like and focus on how great they feel and look,” Melville writes on her Web site.

For more information about Keen Health or to set up a consultation, call (347) 599-5868.

Reach Reporter Lori Gross at lgross@queenstribune.com, or (718) 3577400, Ext. 124.

a personalized diet. She works to deliver radically improved health and happiness, and to help set in place the habits for “a lifetime of balance.”

“I practice a holistic approach to nutrition, which means that I look at how all areas of your life are connected,” said Melville. “Does stress at your job or in your relationship cause you to overeat? Does lack of sleep or low energy prevent you from exercising? As we work together, we look at how all parts of your life affect the whole.”

Her process includes setting and accomplishing goals, exploring new foods, understanding and reducing cravings, helping to increase energy and to improve personal relationships.

Melville’s follows The Integrative Nutrition pyramid, which champions fruits and vegetables, protein, water and complex carbohydrates. The pyramid de-emphasizes milk, meat, sugars and artificial food. She describes Integrative Nutrition’s mission as a way to improve health and happiness in America to “create a ripple effect Kathleen Melville’s web site can be found at that transforms the world.” www.kathleenmelville.com

Treating Curved Backs

BY LORI GROSS A Fresh Meadows doctor is raising awareness about scoliosis, and the various treatments to help young people with the disease grow to live normal lives.

Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine. Small curves typical of spine anatomy are not cause for concern according to Dr. John Blanco, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon practicing in Fresh Meadows, and at Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan.

When the curvature exceeds an acceptable range of degrees, a child may require medical treatment.

Scoliosis tends to be genetic. Studies have shown that scoliosis is not caused by bad posture, backpacks or exercise. It affects girls more than boys.

Scoliosis development is usually painless and gradual, often without a parent or child noticing. Scoliosis can be detected when one of a person’s shoulders appears higher than the other, the waist looks uneven, one hip is higher than the other, ribs protrude on only one side, or a child seems to lean when standing.

Parents who notice these signs of scoliosis should take their child to the

doctor right away, according to Blanco. Early treatment leads to a better outcome and may forestall the worsening of the condition. Severe cases of scoliosis run the rare risk of causing back pains and fatigue, make breathing difficult and can adversely affect the heart and lungs.

“Treatment depends on the age of the child, the degree of the curve and how much the child will continue to grow. The goal is to slow or prevent progression of the curve and to improve the way it looks,” Blanco explained.

For significant curves, Blanco believes the best treatment may be a back brace. Some are worn only while sleeping, some during the day and at night.

Surgery for those with a curve greater than 45 degrees may be recommended. It is a complicated procedure that takes several hours.

Blanco recommends that parents make sure the physician specializes in scoliosis surgery.

For more information about scoliosis, visit hss.edu/peds.

Reach reporter Lori Gross at lgross@queenstribune.com, or (718) 3577400, Ext.124.

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JOINT REPLACEMENT:

New Options Exist For Patients In Pain

BY KAITLYN KILMETIS

need to cross any bridge or traverse any tunnel to seek treatment - the Hospital for Special Surgery has a satellite office in Fresh Meadows.

Westrich said the Queens office, located at 176-60 Union Tpke., was created so Queens and Long Island patients need not make the trek into Manhattan. Although the office does not perform surgeries, it has all the capabilities to provide preliminary and follow-up care, such as xrays and physical therapy.

Westrich said the location is particularly useful in making diagnoses that can be followed up with surgery, if necessary, at the main office. The Manhattan hospital is a world-renowned specialty facility that performed over 7,000 hip and knee replacements last year.

Studies have shown specialization centers consistently have higher success rates and lower complication rates.

Westrich said.

He also mentioned how there has been a paradigm shift in orthopedic surgery philosophy. Now with minimally-invasive procedures and partial replacement techniques, people of all ages are getting surgeries rather than waiting until the pain becomes unbearable.

"People don't need to Dr. Geoffrey Westrich helps Queens patients. suffer in pain," Westrich

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Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Geoffrey Westrich treats patients from all over the world at the Manhattan-based Hospital for Special Surgery. Included in his patient population are a number of people who hail from all across the borough, a large number of whom are surprised to learn there was no

Self-Improve With YMCA

BY LORI GROSS

The YMCA of Great New York reported that 46 percent of individuals keep their New Year’s resolutions after six months. That’s one reason why the YMCA is encouraging New Yorkers to make more moderate and realistic resolutions for 2010.

Instead of a totally lifestyle overhaul, the YMCA recommends setting small goals that will in turn lead to “big results” over the year.

“We see countless individuals walk through the doors of the YMCA looking for a quick fix when it comes to losing weight,” said William Nelson, executive director of the Flushing YMCA. “The truth is that there is no magic bullet when it comes to selfimprovement, bettering oneself takes determination and commitment, but also the support and encouragement of others. The Flushing YMCA is dedicated to helping members of our community be the best they can be.”

The top resolutions relate to weight loss, money saving and self-improve-

ment, according to USA.gov. The YMCA recommends exercise two to three times per week for 30 minute intervals for weight loss goals.

To help New Yorkers achieve their fitness goals, YMCA has developed a 12-week Y Personal Fitness program, that’s free with membership) to help people to incorporate fitness into their routine.

The YMCA also provides free and subsidized classes like Aqua Aerobics, Spinning, a variety of dance and yoga classes. Zumba dance in particular is very popular. They offer also belly dancing and free style aerobics for cardio work outs. Yoga is offered three or four times per week.

Classes are mostly adults of mixed age groups and abilities.

For more information about all programs available through the YMCA of Greater New York, visit ymcanyc.org or stop by your local YMCA branch.

Reach Reporter Lori Gross at lgross@queenstribune.com, or (718) 3577400, Ext. 124.

said. "These are very safe operations in a joint replacement center and they can drastically improve someone's quality of life."

He outlined some state-of-the-art advances that are revolutionizing hip and knee replacements. Firstly a minimally invasive joint replacement, which is performed with a three- or four-inch incision, as opposed to one that is 12 or 14 inches. Next is a procedure called "hip resurfacing," which conserves more bone than a total hip replacement. Lastly, Westrich spoke about partial knee replacements, which target the area where the arthritis is present rather than replacing the whole knee.

With smaller incisions, less pain

and bleeding, quicker recovery times and the ability to remain active after an operation, there is no need to wait until old age to seek treatment," Westrich said.

"You don't need to be sitting around in terrible pain waiting and waiting," he said. "If someone has great pain they should come in and get evaluated."

The Hospital for Special Surgery can be reached at Hospital for Special Surgery (212) 606-1510. The Affiliated Physician Office can be reached at (718) 591-7090.

For more information about Dr. Westrich, visit www.westrichmd.com.

Reach Reporter Kaitlyn Kilmetis at kkilmetis@queenstribune.com, or (718) 357-7400, Ext. 128.

Stop Smoking Programs

BY KAITLYN KILMETIS

Addiction to nicotine is widelyconsidered one of mankind's most enslaving and debilitating dependencies, which is why kicking this nasty habit seems nearly impossible at times. The City of New York is trying to ease this trying process with the help of its Smoking Cessation Program.

The program, which is scattered across the City, has two Queens locations, one at Elmhurst Hospital and the other at Queens Hospital Center.

The Smoking Cessation Program, an entirely free service, will put patrons in touch with health educators who can provide them access to nicotine gum and patches. Staff also offer counseling on the gum's usage and on ways to deal with cravings and triggers. The program can help those trying to quit by establishing a quitting timeline, developing a plan for their next visit and encouraging visitors to make a contract with themselves.

Counseling opportunities are available in group, individual and phone sessions.

Director of the Queens Hospital Center Smoking Cessation Program Helene Benjamin said the program creates a supportive, judgment-free,

non-threatening atmosphere in order to help smokers reach their goals.

"Smokers are very much persecuted in our society, and we are only here to help them," Benjamin said. "For many smokers, quitting is a real challenge and we will help them develop the skills, the confidence and the ability they need to meet that challenge."

She added that one of the hallmarks of the program is accepting patients at whatever stage they are at rather than lecturing smokers on the dangers and forcefully advocating they quit.

"The message I want to get out to people is that people are welcome to come at whatever stage they're at," Benjamin said. "They don't have to be ready to quit. Part of my job it to get people to that stage where they're ready to change."

For a consultation, call either center for an appointment. Elmhurst Hospital, located at 79-01 Broadway in room A1-25, can be reached at (718) 334-2550. Queens Hospital Center, located at 82-68 164th Street in Building N, 6th Floor, Room 619 in Jamaica, can be reached at (718) 8834208.

Reach Reporter Kaitlyn Kilmetis at kkilmetis@queenstribune.com, or (718) 357-7400, Ext. 128.

Free nicotine patches are available for smokers who enroll in the Smoking Cessation Program.

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Queens Health Coalition

Created in 1996, Queens Health resources that match health care needs Coalition serves the entire borough of with health care solutions.

Queens, providing a vital link between For more information call (718) residents in need of health and social 762-0346 or visit:www.qhcnyc.org. services with the providers of this care.

QHC offers intergenerational, multi-ethnic programs and activities that place a special emphasis on the underserved, hard-to-reach segments of Queens suffering from barriers to care due to factors such as economics, limited education, language and cultural diversity, age, gender and geography. QHC’s projects range from the Caregivers Respite Care Program to the Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative.

QHC has a 60-member network of health care and social service agencies, medical facilities plus community and faith– based organizations to assist in making Queens residents aware of services they should and can have, how to access them and how to gain support for programs they need in their comQueens Health Coalition’s Program Director munities.

Through educational work- Rose Marie Dorvily at The “World Harvest New shops, referrals services, case Life Children’s Home,” a Haitian orphanage management and aggressive converted into a pediatric discharge facility to community outreach, QHC ’s receive the injured children or children after multi-lingual trained staff of surgery because they lost their family and have professionals provides valuable no one to take care of them.

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PARKER JEWISH CENTER:

For More than 100 Years, Adding Quality Time to Later Life An independent 527-bed, not-forprofit institution, Parker offers the most compassionate long-term care, distinguished by the highest levels of skilled nursing, comprehensive on-site medical services, and excellence in social work services, therapeutic recreation, and an on-site pharmacy.

In the mid 1980s, Parker was the pioneer in restorative therapy for older adults. Today’s Parker is New York’s single most active post-acute care center for older adults. Its specialized rehabilitation programs serve adults recovering from the broad range of sur-

Pellet Cancer Treatment Used On Lung At NYHQ dure. Brachytherapy involves the implantation of radioactive seeds into the tumor site to kill the remaining cancer cells after surgical resection, while limiting the damage to healthy tissue.

Brachytherapy has been successful in treating prostate cancer, but had never been used to treat this form of aggressive lung cancer.

“The tumor was very aggressive. We decided to use radioactive Cesium-131 pellets due to their high success rate in treating prostate cancer. This patient has responded well to the treatment, with an outcome that would not have been possible with traditional treatment,” said Nori.

According to Nori, Cesium-131 pellets have several advantages over the older radioactive isotopes including a shorter half-life, which means faster delivery of a radiation dose that allows less time and opportunity for the cancer cells to repopulate.

Nori has trained several hundred physicians in the U.S. on the use of brachytherapy procedures in the treatment of cancer, and more recently on the use of Cesium-131 in lung cancer treatment. He is renowned in the field of radiation oncology and for pioneering the use of use of radioactive isotopes to treat prostate cancer. He was one of the first to use the radioactive isotopes Iodine-125 and Palladium103 in 1975 and 1985 as well as Cesium-131, which was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2003 for treating prostate and other cancers.

New York Hospital Queens is a member of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System and an affiliate of the Weill Medical College of Cornell University.

Parker Jewish Center has been operating for 103 years.

Transportation, Inc., to help transport older adults to medical appointments.

In the spring of 2010, Parker will introduce the opening of the QueensLong Island Renal Institute, Inc.(QLIRI) on the lobby floor of its main building. Queens’ and Long Island’s newest dialysis center, QLIRI assures patients the finest quality of care, stateof-the-art technology and uncompromised dignity, in a bright, ultra-modern and comfortable setting.

For further information, call (718) 289-2251, e-mail rshafran@parkerinstitute.org or visit parkerinstitute.org.

Oxygen Treatment Aids Wound Healing

BY DOMENICK RAFTER North Shore-LIJ Health System introduced a new, modern way to treat wounds, infections and painful pressuring ulcers that develop, causing lifealtering pain and disability.

The high-tech Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy facility opened in January at its Comprehensive Wound Care Center, located just across the border from Queens in Nassau County at 1999 Marcus Ave, Lake Success. The new facility aims to treat serious wounds that don’t easily heal stemming complications of diabetes, vascular disease, tissue damage caused by radiation therapy and other serious traumatic injuries that cause wounds too big or too serious to heal on their own and require specialized treatment.

The therapy, performed as an outpatient procedure, works by allowing patients to breathe 100 percent oxygen at two-to-three times greater-thannormal atmospheric pressure while placed inside a safely enclosed and

monitored pressurized chamber. The therapy increases the amount of oxygen that can be delivered to the tissues in the body by the blood. The extra oxygen gives a boost to blood flow to the site of the wounds and improves the response to the infection, supports tissue growth and facilitates healing.

Many serious wounds that require the treatment may require 30 to 40 hyperbaric oxygen treatments.

The facility has installed two chambers. In the chambers, flat-screen televisions have also been installed to help patients relax during their treatments.

The facility is easily reached from the Comprehensive Would Care Center parking garage on Marcus Avenue to allow easier access for patients who make have mobility issues because of their serious wounds. For more information, call the Wound Care Center at (516) 233-3780.

Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 125.

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A 58-year-old man who lives in Corona came to the emergency room of New York Hospital Queens with extreme pain and tingling in his left arm.

Although he did not realize it at the time, he had lung cancer.

Recently, he made medical history as the first patient in the United States to be treated for lung cancer through the use of radioactive pellets placed directly in the tumor, and today his recovery is going well. Known as brachytherapy, this treatment approach is commonly used to treat prostate cancer.

“Although the patient came in because of pain in his arm, it was not due to an injury. It was discovered that the cause was a Pancoast tumor, a tumor in the lungs that affects the arms and shoulders but rarely causes symptoms, such as cough or shortness of breath, typically associated with the lungs,” according to Dattatreyudu Nori, M.D., chairman, Radiation Oncology.

The patient was treated with high dose chemotherapy and then underwent treatment with external beam radiation. Although he did have some positive response, the tumor was still present. Because of the location of the tumor, the NYHQ physicians knew that additional conventional treatment could endanger surrounding critical structures including nerves and vessels, and could affect the other organs of his body.

With the options becoming limited, Nori, along with colleague Dr. Paul C. Lee, the hospital’s vice chairman of cardiothoracic surgery, decided to perform a surgical resection of the tumor and then implanted the tumor bed with radioactive Cesium 131 pellets – in a new type of brachytherapy proce-

gical procedures, stroke, injuries and illness. Some 1,500 men and women are discharged to home, family and community annually from the Institute’s short term rehabilitation programs.

An integral part of its comprehensive continuum of care, Parker’s community health programs include adult day health care (a medical model), an Alzheimer’s day care center (a social model), long term home health care and community hospice. These community health programs help adults avoid institutionalization and remain where they most want to be –in the comfort of their homes, in their communities, with their families and friends.

In 1975, Parker established the first Geriatric Fellowship Program in the nation, and continues to be one of the leaders in the training of geriatric health care professionals and research.

Parker’s Nerken Center for Research and Grants is conducting studies related to Alzheimer’s disease and associated dementia, anemia, depression, flu, osteoporosis, palliative care, health information technology, and many other emerging issues of aging.

Parker is launching a division of transportation, Lakeville Ambulette

Tribune photo by Ira Cohen

From its beginnings in 1907 as a shelter for homeless elderly, Parker Jewish Institute has evolved into an internationally recognized center of health care and rehabilitation for adults.

Parker provides post-acute care, short term rehabilitation, long term care, and a network of community health programs to more than 7,000 adults each year. The Institute is also among the region’s leaders in the training of geriatric health care professionals as well as geriatric and gerontological research.

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Notice of Formation of COASTAL LIGHT LLC, a domestic LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 09/11/ 2009. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 29 Beach 220th Street, Breezy Point, NY 11697. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. ________________________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of 94-05 Roosevelt Avenue LLC, filed under the original name 9405 Roosevelt Street LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 11/4/09. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Corazon DeJesus Lopez, 9403 Roosevelt Ave., Jackson Heights, NY 11372. Purpose: any lawful activities. ________________________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: GREEN RAINBOW LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/08/09.

Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it maybe served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o Evangelia Halkias, 32-30 33 Street, Astoria, New York 11106. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ________________________________________________________________________ MOCKO DRAIN CLEANING LLC a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) filed with the Sec of State of NY on 12/31/09. NY Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to The LLC, 251-06 Thebes Ave., Little Neck, NY 11362-1338. General Purposes. ________________________________________________________________________ Notice of formation of Traveler Relocation LLC, a limited liability company. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (SSNY) on 11/09/2009. Office located in Queens County.

SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to c/o Traveler Relocation LLC, 25-58 77 th Street, Jackson Heights, NY 11370. Purpose: any lawful purpose. ________________________________________________________________________ Notice of formation of New York 38, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 01/14/2010. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 136-20 38 th Avenue, Suite 11B, Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: any lawful activity ________________________________________________________________________ Notice of formation of CELESTIAL COMFORTER, LLC, Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy.

Of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/ 8/09. Office located in: Queens County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process to: the LLC, 145-60 South Road, Jamaica, NY 11435. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. _______________________________________________________________________ SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF QUEENS ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE INDEX NO.: 2757/09 WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, vs. MAHMOOD SARWAR, Defendant(s).

MORTGAGED PREMISES: 118-07 152ND STREET, JAMAICA, NY 11434 SBL #: BLOCK: 12206 LOT: 16 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: 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 Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Queens. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. Dated this 28th day of January, 2010, Steven J. Baum, P.C., Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s), 220 Northpointe Parkway Suite G, Amherst, NY 14228 TO: MAHMOOD SARWAR, Defendant(s) In this Action.

The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. ROBERT J. MCDONALD of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated the 14th day of January, 2010 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Queens County Clerk, in the City of Jamaica. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by MAHMOOD SARWAR dated the 27th day of March, 2008, to secure the sum of $378,000.00, and recorded at Instrument No. 2008000131817 in the Office of the Clerk of the County of QUEENS, on the 2nd day of April, 2008; The property in question is described as follows: 118-07 152ND STREET, JAMAICA, NY 11434 SEE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION Block 12206 and Lot 16 ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough and County of Queens, City and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the East-

erly side of152nd Street distant 205.50 feet Northerly form the corner formed by the intersection of the Easterly side of 152nd Street with the Northerly side of 119th Avenue; RUNNING THENCE Easterly at right angles to the 152nd Street and partly through a party wall, 100 feet; THENCE Northerly and parallel with 152nd Street, 13.5 feet; THENCE Westerly and again at right angles to 152nd Street and partly through a party wall, 100 feet to the Easterly side of 152nd Street; THENCE Southerly along their Easterly side of 152nd Street, 13.5 feet to the point or place of BEGINNING. Premises known as 118-07 152nd Street, Jamaica, New York HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The state encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877-BANK-NYS (1-877-226-5697) or visit the department’s website at WWW.BANKING.STATE.NY.US. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home.

There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. § 1303 NOTICE 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 is 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: January 28, 2010 Steven J. Baum, P.C., Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s), 220 Northpointe Parkway, Suite G, Amherst, NY 14228 The law firm of Steven J. Baum, P.C. and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt.

Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. ________________________________________________________________________ Notice of formation of Traveler Relocation LLC a limited liability company. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (SSNY) on 11/09/2009. Office located in Queens County.

SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to c/o Traveler Relocation LLC, 25-58 77th Street, Jackson Heights, NY 11370]. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

ined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to Assume the name of (First) Mohammad (Last) Moniruzzaman My present name is (First) Mohammad (Middle) M. (Last) NLN aka Mohammad Moniru No Name Given My present address is 188-01 87 th Drive, Hollis, NY 11423 My place of birth is Bangladesh My date of birth is January 01, 1984 ______________________________________________________________________

2010 PRESENT: HON. ALLAN B. WEISS, Justice NO MOTION FEE, FILED ON COMMENCEMENT ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE INDEX NUMBER 3114-10 LIANG HUI LIN and LI YUN LIN Petitioners, againstARMANDO FERNANDEZ, Respondent.

UPON reading and filing the annexed Petition of LIANG HUI LIN and LI YUN LIN, dated the 27 th day of January, 2010; and upon the mortgage between ENRIQUE CARTAGENA and ESTELLA CARTAGENA, as mortgagors and ARMANDO FERNANDEZ, as mortgagee dated the 31 st day of March, 1975 and recorded in the office of the Registrar of the County of Queens, State of New York on the 7 th day of April, 1975, in reel 826 of mortgages, Page 876 for the premises known as 55-23 JUNCTION BOULEVARD, ELMHURST, COUNTY OF QUEENS, STATE OF NEW YORK; together with all prior proceedings and pleadings had herein; LET the Registrar of the County of Queens and Respondent or his attorneys show cause before this Court before Part 2, Rm 46, at the Supreme Court, Queens County, at the Courthouse located at 88-11 SUTPHIN BOUELVARD, JAMAICA, NEW YORK 11435, on the 10 day of March, 2010 at 9:30 A.M. in the forenoon of that day or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, why an order should not be made by this Court cancelling and discharging the mortgage made by ENRIQUE CARGAGENA and ESTELLA CARTAGENA, as mortgagors and ARMANDO FERNANDEZ, as mortgagee st dated the 31 day of March, 1975 and recorded in the office of the Registrar of the County of Queens, New York on the 7 th day of April, 1975, in reel 826 of mortgages, Page 876 for the premises known as 55-23 JUNCTION BOULEVARD, ELMHURST, NEW YORK, COUNTY OF QUEENS, STATE OF NEW YORK; said Registrar in whose office the said mortgage has been recorded, to mark same upon his or her records as cancelled and discharged, and further ordering and directing that the debt or obligation secured by said mortgage be cancelled. SUFFICIENT CAUSE appearing therefor, it is ORDERED that this order shall be published one (1) time on or before the 26 day of Feb. 2010 in Queens Tribune, a newspaper published in County of Queens, State of New York. ORDERED THAT service of a copy thereof be served personally upon the Registrar of the County of Queens, on or before the 26 day of Feb., 2010 be deemed good and sufficient service thereof. ENTER: J.S.C. 2-1110

______________________________________________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 2/ 1/10, bearing Index Number. NC-000052-10/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to Assume the name of (First) Theodore (Middle) Christopher (Last) Maran My present name is (First) Theodore (Middle) Christopher (Last) Marangopoulos aka Theodore Christopher Maran, aka Theodore Christopher My present address is 211-65 23 rd Avenue, Bayside, NY 11360 My place of birth is Queens, NY My date of birth is December 18, 1944 ______________________________________________________________________ Notice of formation of MOTIMAHAL TRADING LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 11/13/ 2009. Office located in Queens. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC 120-06 101 ST AVENUE, S RICHMOND HILL, NY 11419. Purpose: any lawful purpose. ______________________________________________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 2/ 3/10, bearing Index Number. NC-000068-10/QU, a copy of which may be exam-

Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 2/ 1/10, bearing Index Number. NC-000042-10/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to Assume the name of (First) Manny (Last) Choi My present name is (First) Man Wai (Last) Choi aka Manny Choi My present address is 1708 147th Street, Whitestone, NY 11357 My place of birth is Hong Kong My date of birth is November 23, 1967 ______________________________________________________________________ HL PROPERTIES 92299H, LLC a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) filed with the Sec of State of NY on 12/22/09. NY Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to Hsiang-Jui Hsu, 138-26 62 nd Ave., Flushing, NY 11367. General Purposes. ______________________________________________________________________ Notice of formation of Lowery Street Media, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 12/08/ 2009. Office located in Queens County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC P.O. Box 4685 Sunnyside, NY 11104. Purpose: any lawful purpose. ______________________________________________________________________ Notice of formation of DEKALB PORTLAND LLC. Articles of Org filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/5/2010. Office location: Queens Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Incorporating Services, Ltd., 99 Washington Ave, Rm 805A, Albany, NY 12260. Purpose: any lawful activities. ______________________________________________________________________ SEQUENCE NO. 1 At a IAS Part of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, held in and for the County of Queens, at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New York on the 11th day of Feb.,

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PEDIATRIC CHEMOTHERAPY:

Schneider's Cancer Unit Focuses On Aiding The Youngest Patients

BY LORI GROSS

Schneider Children's Hospital has been ranked among the nation's top kids' hospitals by U.S. News and World Report.

The hospital - which began as a department of North Shore Hospital with 30 beds and a preemie nursery accommodating eight babies - recently opened its own specialized pediatric ambulatory chemotherapy unit.

The new unit features 13 treatment bays, which contain televisions with video game access. The bays are meant to supply creature comfort to ailing patients, as well as privacy.

The facility sums up its entire purpose with the mantra, "Caring for children includes providing them with a warm, comforting, homelike setting for their treatment." The layout of the building is spacious and child oriented, with a flower-filled courtyard at the center of the building. There are also staffed playrooms on each floor.

Schneider believes that parents and siblings are the "most important members of the health-care team," and - very

humanely - supplies fold-out beds for parents to stay in their children's rooms.

Chronicled on Schneider's Web site

at schneiderchildrenshospital.org are the stories of child survivors who were treated at Schneider. One particularly

Schneider Children's Hospital recently celebrated the opening of a new pediatric ambulatory chemotherapy unit that features 13 treatment bays, each equipped with a television that provides access to video games. The spaciousness of the new unit enhances patient's comfort and privacy. Cutting the ribbon were, from left: Kevin McGeachy, the hospital's deputy executive director; Fredrick Bierman, MD, chairman of pediatrics; Jeffrey Lipton, MD, chief of pediatric hematology/oncology; Arthur Klein, MD, the hospital's executive director and chief of staff, and senior vice president of children's services for the North Shore-LIJ Health System; and Philip Lanzkowsky, MD, the hospital's long-time executive director who initiated the construction of the new unit.

compelling story is that of Jhyla, who in 2005 was a "normal, happy, healthy" 7-year-old girl. After complaining to her mother that she was experiencing headaches for two weeks, and subsequently vomiting and experiencing fatigue, Jhyla's mother took her to an emergency room.

There, a cat scan revealed that she had a brain tumor.

Jhyla was sent to Schneider for evaluation, where on arrival it was discovered that she had a large tumor in the back of her brain in the right cerebellum. That year the mass was completely removed in surgery by Dr. Mark Mittler. Schneider credits Jhlya with tolerating the procedure very well. She then was able to go home.

Her condition, Medulloblastoma, required her to have chemotherapy and radiation therapy to prevent it from coming back. Jhyla endured six weeks of radiation and chemotherapy drugs before succumbing to three different types of chemotherapy over the course of a year.

Following grueling therapy, her MRI's came back clean. Her hair grew back, she gained back weight, and went back to living the life of a normal kid, save for monthly oncology exams and quarterly MRI's.

Schneider treats patients Jhyla's age, as young as infants or as mature as young adults. They have 30 clinical departments and over 100 centers and services ranging from adoption evaluations and dentistry, to care like developmental and behavior pediatrics in addition to oncology.

Reach Reporter Lori Gross at lgross@queenstribune.com, or (718) 3577400, Ext. 124.

WOMEN’S HEALTH PAVILION:

BY KAITLYN KILMETIS

On Dec. 22, a team of hospital representatives plunged shovels into the hard, winter ground; by 2012, what began as meager hole in the dirt will become a medical haven for the borough’s female population: Elmhurst Hospital Center’s Women’s Healthcare Services Pavilion.

In two years, adjacent to the hospital’s main building, located on the south side of 41st Avenue between 78th and 79th Streets, will stand a stateof-the-art facility with more that 20,000 square feet of dedicated clinical space traversing two separate floors.

The Pavilion is designed to cater to a variety of women’s issues. The center will house a plethora of services including gynecology, gynecological surgery, colposcopy, pregnancy and HIV testing and counseling, prenatal care, high-risk pregnancy monitoring and ante partum fetal testing.

Additionally, the center will feature a number of support programs geared towards women. Those classes include

breastfeeding, childbirth, nutrition and diabetes education.

At the time of the groundbreaking, Elmhurst Hospital Center Executive Director Chris Constantino said the new Pavilion will supply the hospital with the space it needs to adequately provide for the ever-expanding needs of the surrounding communities.

“The building of the new Pavilion will allow us to dramatically expand the scope of our services for women,” Constantino said. “In a building that was designed to serve 150,000 patients annually, we now see over 400,000.

The new facility will account for both present and future needs, allowing for five percent annual growth in service capacity over a five-year period.”

Senior Vice President of the Queens Health Network Dr. Ann Sullivan said the facility will serve as sanctuary for women across Queens.

“Women spend so much of their time caring for other people, and it’s great to know that there will be a place where they themselves can be taken

care of,” she said.

The creation of the Pavilion was made possible after now-former Councilwoman Helen Sears and the New York City Council secured $8.5 million for the building of the facility. An additional $6 million in funding came from a New York State HEAL Grant and the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation’s capital budget.

At the groundbreaking, Sears, who was presented an award for her years of service, expressed excitement about the idea of the Women’s Healthcare Services Pavilion finally coming to fruition.

“This is a special moment for Elmhurst Hospital Center and for me,” Sears said. “This women’s health center had to be done, and after eight years, it’s finally becoming a reality.”

Elmhurst Hospital officials boasted about the fact the Pavilion will meet the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design standards for environmentally sustainable construction.

Pictured l. to r.: Dr. Ann Sullivan, Senior Vice President, Queens Health Network, HHC Boardmember Anna Krill, Dr. Jasmin Moshirpur, Regional Medical Director, Queens Health Network, Elmhurst Hospital Center Executive Director Chris Constantino, Councilmember Helen Sears, Dr. Barry Brown, EHC OB/GYN Department Director, Mindy Kopit, Associate Executive Director for Ambulatory Care, Alfonso Pistone, Assistant Vice President, Office of Facilities Development.

Also, the Women’s Healthcare Services Pavilion has been designed to appeal to the female population with a hearty helping of natural light and a special space for children to play in the waiting area.

For more information about the Women’s Healthcare Services Pavilion at Elmhurst Hospital Center, contact Atiya Butler, Assistant Director of External Affairs, at (718) 334-1259 or atiya.butler@nychhc.org.

Reach Reporter Kaitlyn Kilmetis at kkilmetis@queenstribune.com, or (718) 357-7400, Ext. 128.

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Location Dedicated To Women Expected To Open Doors In 2012

Less Radiation Exposure Makes Camera A Hit

BY DOMENICK RAFTER

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A new innovative camera at North Shore-LIJ is making cardiac stress testing much faster and less of a risk for patients.

The new camera, the Discovery 530c, developed by General Electric, allows smaller cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) crystals to be used to enhance the sensitivity of the camera system, allowing patients to be imaged four times faster than previous cameras.

Past systems took up to 20 minutes to take an image, but the Discovery 350c can take an image in just three minutes.

Also, the new camera limits radiation exposure to a patient by as much as 50 percent.

“There has been a lot of concern about radiation exposure in medical imaging,” said Dr. Regina Druz, Director of Cardiology at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset.

Druz said the Discovery 530c allows imaging to take place using a smaller amount of radiation material. She explained that beside the concern about risk to the patient, radioactive material needed usually comes in from outside the country and has been difficult to get a hold of. Using less radiation allows doctors to use the cameras more often without worrying about the amount of radioactive material on premises.

The Discovery 350c has also al-

lowed for a more comfortable experience for the patient. In the past, patients would have to stand with their arms over their heads for 15-20 minutes, which was a problem for patients with arthritis or back problems. The new cameras also have an open de-

sign, which is a positive for patients with claustrophobia.

North Shore-LIJ has two Discovery 530c cameras. Their use began on Oct. 1, 2009. Since then, the cameras have seen more than 500 patients.

Druz said the cameras have been a

success. “The Discovery 530c has definitely lived up to its expectations,” she said. “It has opened up new possibilities” Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 125.

Neighborly Feel At Trump Pavilion

Trump Pavilion is a modern fourstory, 224-bed nursing and rehabilitation center, located in Jamaica.

Nestled on the Jamaica Hospital campus but away from the congested Van Wyck Expressway, its location makes for the perfect oasis. Residents will find wonderfully inviting colors, spacious rooms, oversized windows, and the comforts and splendor of some of the finest hotels in the metropolitan area.

The staff is dedicated to providing residents with expert and superior rehabilitation care, making this the optimal choice for short-term rehabilitation. To ensure that residents have the most pleasant recovery, Trump Pavilion offers a wide range of services.

Beyond the four-story atriumlobby, residents live in biaxial, semi-

private patient rooms designed to offer residents more privacy. Every room features a personal armoire, night stand, telephone, and bathroom.

Television rentals are available.

There are also respite rooms, which allow family members and caregivers to leave their loved ones, for up to two weeks, at Trump Pavilion. Individuals in these rooms have complete access to the services offered at the facility. Respite rooms are paid for by Medicaid or private funds.

Patient lounges with internet access, expanded dining areas, recreational rooms, a hair salon, an interfaith chapel, a gift shop and an outdoor garden all create a friendly neighborhood environment.

Individuals in need of short-term rehabilitation receive individualized and specialized care while on their

road to recovery at Trump Pavilion.

The dedicated team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, unit service coordinators, and licensed therapists works very closely with residents to help restore their ability to function and maximize their independence.

By offering high quality rehabilitative, medical, and social services, and utilizing an interdisciplinary approach, the experienced staff ensures that the health and emotional needs of residents are met.

Involvement in the "life" of the facility leads to enhancement of coping skills, self-esteem, self-confidence and most importantly an opportunity to develop a peer support group.

To learn more about the Trump Pavilion, go to trumppavilion.org or call (718) 206-5118.

Queens Today SECTION EDITOR: REGINA VOGEL

Send typed announcements for your club or organization’s events at least TWO weeks in advance to “Queens Today” Editor, Queens Tribune, 174-15 Horace Harding Expressway, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365. Send faxes to 357-9417, c/o Regina.

IF YOUR ORGANIZATION MEETS ON A REGULAR BASIS, SEND ALL DATES FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR.

ALUMNI ST. JOHN’S PREP Saturday, March 13 for the classes of 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000. 721-7200, ext.

686.

ST. AGNES Saturday, April 24 Homecoming for all years, especially those ending in 0 or 5. 353-6276.

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MISCELLANEOUS FREE TAX PREP Saturdays through April 11 free income tax preparations at the Langston Hughes library, 100-01 Northern Blvd., Corona starting at 11. Bring all tax related documents.

YOU GOTTA BELIEVE Sunday, February 28 Adoption agency for adopting an older child at 4 at Little Flower Children’s Services, 89-12 162 nd Street, Jamaica.

372-3003.

BASEBALL LEAGUES Register now for spring leagues for those 13-adult.

Queens Alliance Baseball League. 366-7717.

FREE FLAGS The Lipsky-Blum Post #764 of the Jewish War Veterans offers free flags to all families of deceased veterans for use at cemeteries. 4634742.

AUXILIARY OFF. The 105 th Precinct Communit y Council invites all interested in becoming an Auxiliary Police Officer to contact 776-9268.

FH VAC The Forest Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corps needs volunteers. They will sponsor you for a NYS EMT course at no cost to you once you qualif y. 793-2055.

Monetary donations also needed PO Box 750617, Forest Hills 11375.

COMMUNITY SINGERS Mondays through May the Communit y Singers of Queens, Inc. rehearses at Messiah Lutheran Church, 42-15 165 th Street, Flushing.

New members welcome.

658-1021.

TAX PREP Tuesdays through April 13 free tax preparation for eligible candidates at the Hollis library.

FOOD PANTRY Fridays Grace Episcopal Church, 14-15 Clintonville Street. 767-6305.

ENTERTAINMENT TANGO Through March 21 Thalia Spanish Theatre in Sunnyside presents “Borges and Piazzolla in Tango.” 7293880.

GUIDED TOUR Saturdays and Wednesdays guided tour of the landmark Poppenhusen Institute. 3580067 reservations.

LUNAR NEW YEAR Saturday, February 27 at the Flushing librar y.

FRESH MEADOW POETS Saturday, February 27 Fresh Meadow Poets meet to discuss and critique their poems. Forest Hills library.

PEGGY LEE TRIBUTE Saturday, February 27 at the Whitestone library at 2.

CIRCO COMEDIA Sunday, February 28 for all ages at Colden Auditorium, Queens College at 2. 7938080. $14.

BAYSIDE STAMP SHOW Sundays, February 28, March 28, April 25 Bayside Stamp Show at the Ramada Hotel on Northern Blvd. from 10-4:30.

PIANO EXPRESSIONS Sunday, February 28 Piano Expressions of the African American Music Heritage sponsored by B-Sharp Branch of the National Association of Negro Musicians.

4 at Amit y Baptist Church, 164-18 108th Street, Jamaica.

Free will offering.

MINI AUCTION Sunday, Februar y 28 Te a and Treasures mini-auction at 3 at Alley Pond Environmental Center. $10. Register 229-4000.

KEEP DANCING Sunday, February 28 afternoon with Marge Champion with a screening of the documentary “Keep Dancing” with remarks by Ms. Champion following the film.

LeFrak Concert Hall, Queens College, at 3. 793-8080. $25.

BINGO Tuesdays at 7:15 at American Mart yrs Church, church basement, 216-01 Union Tu r n p i k e , B a ys i d e . 4 6 4 4 5 8 2 . Tu e s d a y s a t 7 : 1 5 (doors open 6) at the Rego Park Jewish Center, 97-30 Queens Blvd. 459-1000.$3 admission includes 12 games.

QC READINGS Tuesday, March 3 Margaret At w o o d a t 7 .

Tu e s d a y, March 16 Marie Ponsot at 7. Tuesday, April 20 Edward P. Jones at 7. Tuesday, April 27 Joyce Carol Oates at 7. Queens College presents its annual readings. $20 per event. Season tickets available. 793-8080.

TALENT SHOW Friday, March 5 5 th Annual Talent Show featuring children and teens from the communit y at 3:30 at t he Bayside library.

HARLEM ON MY MIND Saturday, March 6 Xoregos Performing Company celebrates the Harlem Renaissance in a presentation of poetry by women writers of the era, some Langston Hughes poetry and three short plays at 2 at the Central library.

CELEBRATE CHOPIN Saturday, March 6 Celebrate Chopin on the 200 th anniversary of his birth with Dr. Albert Zak, pianist at 2 at the Flushing library.

JOAN CARTWRIGHT Saturday, March 6 Joan Cartwright performs with the Tom Ziabinger Trio at t he Langston Hughes library at 2.

IRISH MUSIC Saturday, March 6 traditional Irish music featuring GIRSA at 6:30 at the Flushing librar y.

SYMPHONY 101 Saturday, March 6 Bring on the Brass! A performance/ workshop for the entire family at the Flushing library at 11.

FH SYMPHONY Sunday, March 7 the Forest Hills Symphony Orchestra performs at 2 at the Forest Hills Jewish Center. $5, $3 seniors and students. 3741627.

SUNDAY CONCERT Sunday, March 7 Raman Ramakrishnan and Benjamin Hochman perform at the Douglaston Concerts at the C o m m u n i t y C h u rc h . 2 2 9 2169. $5.

PERCUSSION Sunday, March 7 Simply Skins, Daughters of the Drum, perform at 3 at the Central library.

RELIGIOUS REGO PARK JC Saturday, February 27 celebrate Purim beginning at 7:15. Saturday Shabbat Services at 9. Wednesdays 12:30-2:30 Yiddish Vinkel.

Rego Park Jewish Center, 97-30 Queens Blvd. 4591000.

PURIM PARTY Sunday, February 28 at the Bayside Jewish Center. $18.

Reservations required.

BELLEROSE JC Sunday, February 28 Purim will be celebrated with the reading of the Megillah at 10 and a Carnival to follow.

Tuesdays at 7:30 “Journeys in Judaism.” Bellerose Jewish Center, 254-04 Union Turnpike, Floral Park. 3439001.

BAY TERRACE Sunday, February 28 Purim Carnival at the Bay Terrace Jewish Center, 13-00 209 th Street, Bayside. 428-6363.

REFORM TEMPLE Tuesday, March 2 “ Torah With A Twist” for those in their 20s and 30s at 7. Drinks and snacks follow a learning session. Reform Temple of F o r e s t H i l l s , 7 1 - 1 1 1 1 2 th Street. 261-2900.

FLEA MARKETS THRIFT SHOP Tuesday, March 2 from 9-2 at the Jewish Center of Kew Gardens Hills, 71-25 Main Street, Flushing.

FLEA MARKET Sunday, March 7 St. Nicholas of Tolentine, Parsons Blvd. and Union Turnpike 10-4.

Queens Today EDUCATION/GAMES/CRAFTS Maspeth library at 1.

CENSUS JOBS TEST Tuesday, March 2 at t he Astoria library. Register.

SCRABBLE CLUB Tuesday, March 2 at the East Flushing library at 3:30.

WATERCOLOR CL ASS Wednesdays at 9:30 at NAL. Traditional and contemporary, all levels. 969-1128.

JEWELRY MAKING Wednesdays in February at the Central Queens YMYWHA in Forest Hills. 2685011, ext. 621.

BASIC COMPUTER Wednesday, March 3 at the Woodside library at 10:30.

ADULT GAME DAY – WII Wednesday, March 3 at the St. Albans library at 3.

INTRO COMPUTERS Thursday, March 4 at the Pomonok library. Register.

BEGIN COMPUTERS Thursday, March 4 at the Steinway library. Register.

COMPUTER CLASS Thursday, March 4 at the Middle Village librar y. Register.

BASIC COMPUTER Thursday, March 4 at the Queensboro Hill library. Register.

BEGIN COMPUTERS Thursday, March 4 at the Forest Hills library. Register.

COMPUTER CLASS

Thursday, March 4 at the Rosedale library at 6.

CHESS CLUB Thursdays at 5:30 at the East Flushing library, 19636 Northern Blvd.

SCRABBLE/CHESS Thursdays at 4 at the Windsor Park library, 7950 Bell Blvd., Bayside.

CHESS CLUB Every Thursday at 6 at the Queens Village library.

QUILTING CLASSES Thursdays 10-2 at the Maria Rose Doll Museum in St. Albans. 917-817-8653 to register.

KNIT/CROCHET Thursdays at 6 and Fridays at 10:30 at the Fresh Meadows library.

BASIC COMPUTER Friday, March 5 a t t h e Astoria library at 11.

JOB INFORMATION Friday, March 5 a t t h e Central library at 3.

WII SPORTS CHALLENGE Fridays at 4 at the Lefrak Cit y library.

PUBLIC SPEAKING Saturdays, March 6, 20, April 3, 17 learn to communicate effectively at Elmhurst Hospital. 4578390.

RESUME WRITING Saturday, March 6 at the Steinway library at 2.

HEALTH PARTNER ABUSE Sundays Partner Abuse Counseling Program for women who experience all t ypes of abuse. 225-6750, ext. 248.

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

670-1695. $5 a class.

CANCER SUPPORT Mondays, March 1, April 5 Franklin Hospital’s Cancer Support Group meets at 2 in the Greenberg Conference Room. 516-256-6478.

PARKINSON Mondays, March 1, April 5 at the Reform Temple of Forest Hills from 3-5. 440-4200.

CANCER ACTION Monday, March 1 Baisley Park Cancer Action Council meeting at 6 at the Baisley Park library.

YOGA DANCE Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 at the Cardiac Health Center in Fresh Meadows. 670-1948. $10 class.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT E ve r y Tu e s d a y We ste r n Queens Caregiver Network in Sunnyside. 784-6173, ext.

431.

TEEN DEPRESSION Wednesday, March 3 free communit y presentation for students grade 7-12, parents, guardians, teachers, professions on teen depression, bullying, and cyberbullying at 6 at the Reform Temple of F o r e s t H i l l s , 7 1 - 1 1 1 1 2 th Street. RSVP 261-2900.

OA Thursday, March 4 Overeaters Anonymous meets at the Howard Beach library at 10:30.

MEMORY LOSS Fridays Couples with one partner experiencing memory loss meet at the Samuel Field Y. 225-6750, ext. 236.

OA Fridays 6:30-8:30 at Unit y Center of Flushing, 42-11 1 5 5 th S t r e e t . B e g i n n e r s meeting except the last Friday of each month, which is a writing meeting.

CO-DEPENDENTS ANON. Fridays 10-11:45 at Resurrection Ascension Pastoral Center, 85-18 61 st Road, Rego Park. Women only.

AYURVEDA Saturday, March 6 balance your life with Ayurveda, creating optimal health and balance by adopting the concert of “Food as medicine” and gain control over your health and well-being.

Woodhaven library at 3.

REDUCE STRESS Saturdays, March 6, April 3 at the Poppenhusen Institute. Tea and talk. 3580067.

BLOOD DRIVE Sunday, March 7 from 8:45-2:45 at Young Israel of New Hyde Park, 264-15 77 th Avenue. Free brunch.

552-6449.

DINNER JOURNAL DINNER Saturday, March 6 the Young Israel of New Hyde Park will host its 55 th Anniversary Journal Dinner in Great Neck. 343-0496.

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TAX PREPARATION Saturday through April 11 free income tax preparation at 11 at the Langston Hughes library.

CAREER POTENTIAL Saturday, February 27 Discover Your Career Potential at 2 at the Central library.

KNIT AND CROCHET Saturdays at the Seaside library at 2:30.

POETS Saturday, February 27 the Fresh Meadow Poets meets at 10 to discuss their poems at the Forest Hills library.

ESOL CLASS Saturday, February 27 at the Queens Village library.

Register.

POETRY DISCUSSION Saturday, February 27 at 11 Poetry Discussion Group at the Central library.

PET OWNERS Sundays (not on holidays) from 1-4 free workshops on pet behavior at Crocheron Park in Bayside (weather permitting). 454-5800.

KNIT & CROCHET Mondays at 4 at the Douglaston/Little Neck library, 249-01 Northern Blvd.

INSTRUCTION & DANCE Mondays and Fridays 7:158:00 dance lessons, dance from 8-11. Italian Charities of America, 83-20 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst. $10.

ADULT CHESS Every Monday at 6 at the Queens Village library, 9411 217 th Street.

INTRO TO INTERNET Monday, March 1 at the Fresh Meadows library. First come, first served.

COMPUTER Mondays, March 1, 8 at the Lefferts library at 10:30.

BASIC CROCHET Mondays, March 1, 8 at the St. Albans library. Bring yarn and needle at 1.

JOB INFORMATION Monday, March 1 Job Information Services at the Middle Village librar y. Register.

BALLROOM DANCING Monday, March 1 at the Forest Hills library at 6:30.

DRAWING CLASS Tuesdays at 1. All medias, all levels. 969-1128.

GET YOUR YARNS OUT! Tuesdays after evening Minyan at 8, knitters, crocheters, needlepointers, and others meet at the Forest Hills Jewish Center. 263-7000, ext. 200.

BEGIN COMPUTERS Tuesday, March 2 at t he Forest Hills library at 10:30.

COMPUTERS Tuesday, March 2 at t he Sunnyside library. Register.

COMPUTER BASICS Tuesday, March 2 at t he Astoria library at 11.

BASIC COMPUTER Tuesday, March 2 at t he Queensboro Hill library. Register.

ADULT SCRABBLE Tuesday, March 2 at t he Fresh Meadows library at 1.

Bring your own boards.

TAX PREPARATION Tuesdays through April 13 at the Hollis library at 1.

INTRO COMPUTERS Tuesday, March 2 at t he

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LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Formation of Dreygo 160 LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 1/ 14/10. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o Dreygo Development LLC, 34-13 38th St., Long Island City, NY 11101. Purpose: any lawful activities. ______________________________________________________________________ Notice of formation of D’Arienzo Family LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/ 17/2009 Office location: County of Queens. The street address is: 70-04 Kessel Street, Forest Hills, NY 11375.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process served to: The LLC, 70-04 Kessel Street, Forest Hills, NY 11375 Purpose: Any lawful act. ______________________________________________________________________

BY VIRTUE OF A DEFAULT IN A SECURITY AGREEMENT MADE BY 2927 FOOD CORP. TO RESNICK SUPERMARKET EQUIPMENT CORP., I WILL HEREBY FORECLOSE UPON AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION SALE ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2010 AT 1:00 P.M. AT 2927 8 TH AVENUE NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10038, THE CHATTELS OF THE AFOREMENTIONED SECURITY AGREEMENT, CONSISTING OF THE FURNISHINGS INVENTORY, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT OF A SUPERMARKET BUSINESS. THE SECURED PARTY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO BID AND/OR PURCHASE AT THIS FORECLOSURE AUCTION SALE. ELIOT B. MILLMAN CO. AUCTIONEERS LLC AUCTIONEERS AS AGENTS FOR THE SECURED PARTY PHONE # (718) 327-7697 ______________________________________________________________________ PROBATE CITATION File No. 1997-4034 SURROGATE’S COURT – QUEENS COUNTY CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: To the heirs at law, next of kin, and distributees of NINA KORNBLUM deceased; if living, and if any of them be dead to their heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, legatees, executors, administrators, assignees and successors in interest whose names are unknown and cannot be ascertained after due diligence. A petition having been duly filed by Howard B. Weber, who is domiciled at 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006 YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Queens County, at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New York, on the 18 th day of March,2010 at 9:30 A.M. of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of Nina Kornblum lately domiciled at 69-40 Yellowstone Blvd., Queens, NY 11375 admitting to probate a Will dated May 11, 1994 a copy of which is attached, as the Will of Nina Kornblum deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that

[x] Letters Testamentary issue to: Samuel Miller (State any further relief requested) JAN 29 2010 (Seal) HON. ROBERT L. NAHMAN Surrogate Alice Marie E. Rice Chief Clerk Howard B. Weber Attorney for Petitioner (212) 509-0999 Telephone Number 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006 Address of Attorney [Note: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you.] ______________________________________________________________________ STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT QUEENS COUNTY SUMMONS AND NOTICE Index No. 8307-09 Borough: Queens Block: 15782 Lot: 0042 NYCTL 2008-A TRUST AND THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS COLLATERAL AGENT AND CUSTODIAN, Plaintiff, vs.

GEAGBAE WORJLOH A/K/A CIEAGBAE WORJLOH; NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD; NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT AUTHORITY TRANSIT ADJUDICATION BUREAU; HERBERT BINGER; NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION and “JOHN DOE #1” THROUGH “JOHN DOE #100”, the names of the last 100 defendants being fictitious, the true names of said defendants being unknown to plaintiff, it being intended to designate fee owners, tenants or occupants of the liened premises and/or persons or parties having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the liened premises, if the aforesaid individual defendants are living, and if any or all of said individual defendants be dead, their heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, committees, devisees, legatees, and the assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest of them, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by, through, or against the said defendants named as a class, of any right, title or interest in or lien upon the premises described in the complaint herein, Defendants. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above-entitled foreclosure action, and to serve a copy of your answer on the plaintiffs attorney within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal service within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Queens County is designated as the place of trial. The basis of

venue is the location of the premises. Dated: December 1, 2009 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an Order of Honorable Jaime A. Rios, a Justice of the Supreme Court, dated February 5, 2010, and filed with supporting papers in the Queens County Clerk’s Office. This is an action to foreclose a tax lien covering the property known as Block 15782 and Lot 0042. The relief sought is the sale of the subject property at public auction in satisfaction of the tax lien debt. In case of your failure to appear, judgment may be taken against you in the sum of $18,871.24, together with interest, costs, disbursements and attorneys fees of this action, and directing the public sale of the property. Richard M. Beers, Jr. PHILLIPS LYTLE LLP Office and Post Office Address 1400 First Federal Plaza Rochester, New York 14614 Tel. No. (585) 238-2000 ______________________________________________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 1/ 26/10, bearing Index Number. NC-000034-10/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) TRISHA (Middle) LYNN (Last) DOWNES My present name is (First) TRISHA (Middle) LYNN (Last) HANLEY AKA TRISHA LYNN HEYM, AKA TRISHA LYNN DOWNES My present address is 13-36 125 th Street, College Point, NY 11356- My place of birth is Santa Clara, CA My date of birth is September 19, 1979 ______________________________________________________________________ PROBATE CITATION File No. 2008-3479-A SURROGATE’S COURT – QUEENS COUNTY CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: To the heirs at law, next of kin, and distributees of Diana Dawson a/k/a Diana E. Dawson deceased, if living, and if any of them be dead to their heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, legatees, executors, administrators, assignees and successors in interest whose names are unknown and cannot be ascertained after due diligence.

Kim Dawson Hall Clarence Dawson Chante Martin A petition having been duly filed by Dolores Samuels Walters, who is domiciled at 2314 Newton Road, Albany, Georgia 31701 YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Queens County, at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New York, on 8 th day of April, 2010 9:30 A.M. of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of Diana Dawson a/k/a Diana E. Dawson lately domiciled at 114-08 180 th Street, St. Albans, Queens, NY 11434 admitting to probate a Will dated June 6, 1987, a copy of which is attached, as the Will of Diana

Queens Today MEETINGS

SENIORS

EXHIBIT

BELLA ITALIA MIA Saturday, February 27 Bella Italia Mia meets from 125:30. $5 members, $7 others. Christ the King HS, 6802 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village in the CNL Paolucci International Building. 426-1240.

FRESH MEADOW POETS Saturday, February 27 Fresh Meadow Poets meet to discuss and critique their poems. Forest Hills library.

JEWISH VETS Sunday, February 28 Jewish War Veterans meet at Garden Jewish Center. 463-4742.

SIBLINGS BEREAVEMENT Mondays, March 1, April 5 St. Adalbert’s bereavement group for the loss of a sibling in Elmhurst. 429-2005.

LIC CRAFT CLUB Monday, March 1 first meeting of the LICraft Club for adults at 1 at the LIC library.

205 TH PLACE M o n d a y , M a r c h 1 2 0 5th Place and Vicinit y Block Association meeting at 6:30 at the South Hollis library.

111 TH PRECINCT Tuesday, March 2 the 111 th Precinct Communit y Council meets at 7:30 in the meeti n g r o o m , 4 5 - 0 6 2 1 5 th Street, Bayside. 279-5295.

HAM RADIO CLUB Tuesday, March 2 Emergency Communications Service meets in Briarwood. 357-6851.

FREE LUNCH Saturdays, February 27, March 27, April 24 at the Church of the Resurrection in Kew Gardens. 847-2649 reservations.

AARP TAX HELP Monday through April 12 at the Hillcrest library at 1.

AARP TAX HELP Mondays, March 1, 8 at the Sunnyside library at 1.

SENIOR GAME DAY Mondays, March 1, 8 at the Queens Village library at 1.

AARP 1405 Mondays, March 1, 15 Flushing AARP 1405 meets at the Bowne Street Comm u n i t y C h u rc h , 1 4 3 - 1 1 Roosevelt Avenue at 1.

AARP 3654 Tuesdays, March 2, April 6 AARP chapter 3654 meets in Bayside. 423-9416.

CARING FOR ANOTHER Tuesdays 10:30-11:30 New group starting for any adult who cares for another adult.

Learn to manage stress.

Clearview Senior center in Bayside. 631-1886.

STARS Wednesday, March 3 Senior Theater Acting Repertory meets at the Hollis library at 10:30.

ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT Every other Wednesday Alzheimer Support Group meets at the Elmhurst Senior Center. 478-7171, ext. 27

LOUIS ARMSTRONG Guided tours at the Corona museum. $8 adults, $6 seniors, students, groups. 478-8274.

DOLL MUSEUM Wednesday through Saturdays tours at the Maria Rose Doll Museum in St. Albans.

523-5138.

AFRICAN ART “Dynast y and Divinit y: Ife Art in Ancient Nigeria” and “Perspectives: Women, Art and Islam” at the Museum for African Art, 36-01 43 rd Avenue, LIC. POPPENHUSEN Wednesdays and Saturdays guided tour through the historic Poppenhusen Institute in College Point from 11-3. 358-0067.

SMALL WORKS Through February 27 National Art League Members’ art exhibition at the NAL, 442 1 D o u g l a st o n P a r k wa y.

Monday through Thursday and Saturday 1:30-4:00.

Free. 428-1859.

EMERGING ARTISTS Through March 7 2009 Emerging Artist Fellowship Exhibition at the Socrates Sculpture Park. Vernon Blvd. at Broadway, LIC. .

RENAISSANCE & MOD. Through March 27 “Scholars, Explorers, Priests: How the Renaissance Gave Us the Modern World” at the GodwinTernbach Museum at Queens College. 997-4747.

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

Dawson a/k/a Diana E. Dawson deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that [X] Letters Testamentary Issue to: Dolores Samuels Walters FEB 8 2010 (Seal) HON. ROBERT L. NAHMAN Surrogate ALICEMARIE E. RICE Chief Clerk Arnold Simon, Esq. Attorney for Petitioner (516) 495-7373 Telephone Number 88 Froehlich Farm Boulevard, Woodbury, NY 11797 Address of Attorney [Note: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear, if you fail to appear it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney to appear for you.] ______________________________________________________________________ Notice of formation of Fractal Group Holdings, LLC, a limited liability company. Articles of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/02/09.

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: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Ave., Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: any lawful purpose. ______________________________________________________________________ Israel Center of Conservative Judaism, a nonprofit organization, is seeking quotes for (equipment) (materials) (subcontractors services) under a Federal Grant awarded

by the Bureau of Justice Funding. Work includes: (design and installation of Closed Circuit Television equipment) (design and installation of access control and ID systems) (design and installation of electronic security systems) (design and installation of entryway door replacement) (design and installation of perimeter security lighting system(s), (window film and computer). Proposal documents can be obtained and/or reviewed by stopping by our office during normal business hours Monday Thursday (11:00 AM to 3:30 PM) located at 167-11 73 Avenue, Flushing, NY 11366, tel. (718) 591-5353. All interested firms will be required to sign for the proposal documents and provide primary contact, telephone, fax and email address. Sealed bid Quote/Proposal response is required by: March 8, 2010 3:30 PM. Work is to commence by: March 15, 2010 and completed by October 30, 2010. ______________________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COM-

PANY. NAME: 60th AVENUE REALTY LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/09/09.

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, 142-12 60th Avenue.

Flushing, New York 11355.

Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ______________________________________________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 2/ 3/10, bearing Index Number NC-000072-10/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) PHILIP (Middle) NEWTON-ADLER (Last) BAZELEY My present name is (First) PHILIP (Middle) NEWTON (Last) BAZELEY My present address is 30-47 29 th Street, Astoria NY 11102- My place of birth is Brooklyn, NY My date of birth is October 04, 1982

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Queens Today YOUTH lage library at 3:30.

BOARD & CARD GAMES Friday, March 5 at the Seaside library at 3:30.

ARTS & CRAFTS Friday, March 5 at the Briarwood library at 4.

HIP & HEALTHY Friday, March 5 healthy lifest yles for ages 11-14 at the E. Elmhurst library at 4.

ARTS & CRAFTS Friday, March 5 at the East Flushing library . Register.

GAME PLAYERS Fridays for those 6-14 at the

Hillcrest library at 4.

BOOK BUDDIES Fridays at the East Elmhurst library at 3.

WII SPORTS CHALLENGE Fridays at the Lefrak City library at 4.

RECYCLED TREASURES Friday, March 5 create a sculpture from recycled materials. For those 5-12. Lefrak Cit y library. Register.

CLASSIC HITS Saturday, March 6 Percussion concert at Queens College for children. 793-8080.

TEENS LUNAR NEW YEAR Saturday, February 27 Lunar New Year Festival from 10-4 at the Flushing library.

CHESS CLUB Saturdays at the Flushing library at 2.

TEEN TUTORING Saturdays, February 27, March 6 at 10 at the Bayside library.

KNIT & CROCHET Monday, March 1 at the Douglaston/Little Neck library at 4.

YOUTH DISCUSSION Monday-Friday, March 1-5 and Monday, March 8 at the South Hollis library at 1:30.

TEEN GAMING Mondays-Wednesdays at the Fresh Meadows library at 3.

GAME ON! Tuesday, March 2 at t he Glendale library at 3.

TEEN TUTORING Tuesday, March 2 at 3:30 at the Bayside library.

ANIME AND MANGA Tuesday, March 2 at t he Central library at 4.

TEEN BOOK CLUB Tuesday, March 2 at the LIC library at 4.

GAMING Tuesday, March 2 at t he Peninsula library at 4.

MAGIC TRICKS Tuesday, March 2 at t he Rosedale library. Register.

TEEN TECH PREVIEW Tuesday, March 2 at t he Flushing library at 5.

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

TEEN DEPRESSION Wednesday, March 3 free communit y presentation for students grade 7-12, parents, guardians, teachers, professions on teen depression, bullying, and cyberbullying at 6 at the Reform Temple of F o r e s t H i l l s , 7 1 - 1 1 1 1 2 th Street. RSVP 261-2900.

TEEN GAMES Wednesday, March 3 at the Central library at 4.

CROCHET CLUB Thursday, March 4 at the Baisley Park library at 4.

TEEN ZINE Thursday, March 4 at the Central library at 4.

MANGA CLUB Thursday, March 4 at the Flushing library at 4.

GIRL SCOUTS Thursday, March 4 at the Queens Village library at 4.

ROBOTS ARE FUN Thursday, March 4 at the St. Albans library at 4.

BOOK TALK Thursday, March 4 “The Secret Life of Bees” will be discussed at 6 at the North Forest Park library.

B’NAI B’RITH YOUTH Thursdays for high school s t u d e n t s a t Te m p l e B e t h S h o l o m , 1 7 2 nd S t r e e t a n d Northern Blvd., Flushing at 7:30.

TALENT SHOW Friday, March 5 5 th Annual Talent Show at 3:30 at the Bayside library.

MATH & POETRY Friday, March 5 Communit y Word Project at 3:30 at the Langston Hughes library.

BOARD & CARD GAMES Friday, March 5 at the Seaside library at 3:30.

WII GAMING Friday, March 5 at the Bellerose library at 4.

WII SPORTS CHALLENGE Friday, March 5 at the Lefrak Cit y library at 4.

SAT REVIEW Saturday, March 6 SAT Subj e c t Te st Re v i e w a t t h e Pomonok librar y. Register.

COLLEGE CLUB Monday, March 8 at the Flushing library at 5.

SCOUTING The Rego Park Jewish Center will offer boy and girl scouting. 516-526-2492.

SAMUEL FIELD Y Basketball, SAT Prep, more at th e S a m u e l F i e l d Y ’ s Te e n Center at PS169. 423-6111.

PARENTS TEEN DEPRESSION Wednesday, March 3 free communit y presentation for students grade 7-12, parents, guardians, teachers, professions on teen depression, bullying, and cyberbullying at 6 at the Reform Temple of F o r e s t H i l l s , 7 1 - 1 1 1 1 2 th Street. RSVP 261-2900.

ELEMENTARY CHOICE Wednesday, March 3 interactive program about selecting an elementary school for your child. Flushing library at 11.

CHILD Wednesday, March 3 the Samuel Field Y’s CHILD Program (Center for Helping Individuals with Learning Differences) will present Charles Cartwright on “Autism Spectrum Disorders & Medication: What You Need To K n ow. ” 2 2 5 - 6 7 5 0 , e x t .

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QUEENS LIBRARIES Many branches of the Queensborough Library offer toddler and pre-school programs. Contact your local branch for dates.

LUNAR NEW YEAR Saturday, February 27 Lunar New Year Festival at the Flushing library from 10-4.

MAD SCIENTISTS Saturday, February 27 at Alley Pond Environmental Center. 229-4000.

BOY SCOUTS Saturdays 1-3 at St. Paul’s Church. 271-4309.

TEEN TUTORING Saturdays, February 27, March 6 at 10 at the Bayside library.

MATH HELP Saturday, February 27 at the Flushing library at 10.

FAMILY STORY TIME Saturday, February 27 a t the Maspeth library at 11:30.

CHESS CLUB Saturdays at the Flushing library at 2.

S TORY TIMES Saturdays and Tuesdays at 10:30 weekly story times at 7 at Barnes & Noble, 176-60 U n i o n Tu r n p i k e , F re s h Meadows.

HOMEWORK HELP Monday-Friday at the Long Island Cit y library at 3.

CRITTER CLOSE-UPS Monday, March 1 meet live animals at the Middle Village library at 3. For those 3-5.

KNIT & CROCHET Mondays at 4 at the Douglaston/Little Neck lib ra r y. B r i n g n e e d l e s a n d yarn.

KNITTING CLUB Monday, March 1 at the LIC library. Register.

LEGO ROBOTICS M o n d ay a n d Tu e s d a y, March 1, 2 grades 3-6 at the Hollis library at 4:30.

CHESS Monday, March 1 at the Rochdale Village library at 5:30.

TEEN TUTORING Tuesday, March 2 at the Bayside library at 3:30.

STORY TIME Tuesday, March 2 at the Lefferts library at 3:30. For those 4-8.

DR. SEUSS STORY HOUR Tuesday, March 2 at the Seaside library at 4.

DR. SEUSS BIRTHDAY Tuesday, March 2 at the Maspeth library at 3:30.

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

AMERICAN GIRLS Wednesday, March 3 at the East Flushing library. Register.

COMICS WORKSHOP Wednesday, March 3 at the Flushing library. Register.

GIRL SCOUTS Thursday, March 4 at the Queens Village library at 4.

ROBOTICS Thursday, March 4 at the Far Rockaway library. Register.

TALENT SHOW Friday, March 5 5 th Annual Talent Show at the Bayside library at 3:30.

GAME DAY Fridays at the Queens Vil-

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Leisure

Poetry And Dance Unite At Thalia

Howl For This Place

ranged by award-winning composer Raul Jaurena, who has assembled a stellar group of musicians who alone justify the price of admission.

When the individual pieces of this production are given the room they require – two dancers expanding upon a theme or the musicians taking turns improvising off a well-worn melody – the show rises to the talent of its par ticipants.

But when these pieces are all stacked together just because they all involve tango, the effect of each is limited. The passion of tango – or poetry, or music for that mat ter – need not be explained, that’s what the dancing is for.

Borges & Piazzolla Tango runs through March 21 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 4 p.m. Tickets cost $30 minus $3 for students and seniors. Friday tickets are $25. For more information, visit thaliatheatre.org or call (718) 729-3880.

Brilliant College Star Returns Home To Shine

studying the piano with his mother at age 4.

As a teenager during China’s infamous Cultural Revolution, he was sent to Qinghai – a Chinese province bordering Tibet – where he spent seven years as a pianist and percussionist in provincial music and dance theater, studying the folk music of the region.

When China’s universities reopened in 1978, Sheng was among the first students admit ted to the Shanghai Conservator y of Music, where he studied composition from 1978 to 1982. Following a move to New York in 1982, he earned a master of ar t s from Queens College in 1984 and a doctorate in musical art s from Columbia University in 1993. As a student at Tanglewood Music Center in 1985 he met Leonard Bernstein, who later became his mentor.

Sheng studied composition and conducting with Bernstein privately until Bernstein’s death in 1990.

All of Sheng’s lectures and performances are free and open to the public. Call (718) 997-3800 or v isit ht tp:// qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/music/brightsheng/ for more information.

Lectures The Chinese Cultural Revolution – Experiencing It in Music Composition: Wednesday, March 3, 12:15–1:30 p.m., Music Building, Room 264 The Nanking Massacre – An Observer’s Musical Reaction: Wednesday, March 10, 12:15–1:30 p.m., Music Building, Room 264 Love Songs from Tibet – Qinghai Plateau: Wednesday, April 21, 12:15–1:30 pm, Music Building, Room 264 T he Phoenix – A Biblical Po r trait: Wednesday, April 28, 4:30–5:45 p.m., Music Building, Room 264 Per formances Bright Sheng Re sidency Concer t: Wednesday, March 17, 12:15 p.m., LeFrak Concert Hall Bright Sheng Re sidency Concer t: Wednesday, May 5, 12:15 p.m., LeFrak Concert Hall Bright Sheng Residency Chamber Concert: Saturday, May 8, 2 p.m., Flushing Town Hall Gallery The composer conducts the QC Orchestra, Sept. 29 at 12:15 p.m., LeFrak Concert Hall.

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names and places unless you are already familiar with them, the point here is to see how they are reflected in the dancing.

The tangos themselves live up to the Thalia’s consistently high standards. The individual dances are not overly flashy, but most have brilliant moments and retain the energy of an improvising couple. The choreograTwo couples kneel as the stor y plays out. phy is playful and constantly world of the words is pantomimed onstage, outdoing the last move, wh ich is per fectly suited to staged tango and casts the actor/ regardless of how well the actors execute.

For example, “a moan and a deadly shout dancers in their best light.

The show was created to celebrate the spring up / and shining amid the shadow / the sparkling brightness with which a dag- collaboration between Borges and composer ger / strikes its fatal stab,” has a dynamism, Astor Piazzolla, and seems to most closely a dance, all its own on the page, but it is follow an album the two collaborated on in diffused when read aloud with knives un- 1965 called El Tango. The music was arsheathed and glistening on the stage. The breath of a poem does not appear on a mirror.

The entire production follows Borges’ poems in treating the tango as a character in its own right: “Tango did what it pleased with us and it led us and misled us and it ordered us and found us again,” sings our nar rator Marga. Don’t wor r y about t he Acclaimed composer, conductor and pianist Bright Sheng returns to his alma mater through December 2010 as Visiting Distinguished Art ist-in-Residence at t he Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College.

Internationally known as an innovative ar tist who skillfully weave s traditional Ch iand its selection of gourmet salsas.

El Coyote nese music into his compositions, Sheng will For my dinner, I tried the Churrasco, a 80-18 Nor ther n Blvd., Jackson present a series of free lectures and perforgrilled skir t steak marinated in garlic and Heights mances that range from a musical observaolive oil and served with marinated limes (718) 651-4874 tion of the Nanking Massacre to collaboraand onions and a chimichurri sauce, which w w w.elcoyotemexico.com tive performances with the Queens College consisted of chopped garlic, parsley, olive CUISINE: Mexican music faculty and orchestra. Several lectures oil and crushed peppers.

HOURS: 7 Days 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. will feature demonstrations of traditional The dish came out still sizzling on a skilPARKING: Street Chinese musical instruments.

As you step through El Coyote’s door let and although the chef, Carlos Axilote, Professor Sheng’s residency grows from from the busy hustle and bustle of North- warned me it was hot, I couldn’t resist my Queens College’s Asian Initiatives Program, ern Boulevard, you enter a dimly-lit lush urge to try it – so I risked injur y and forked created in 2008, which coordinates, exand lavish lounge straight out of Cabo San right in. The final verdict was that the steak pands, and institutionalizes the college’s exwas impossibly juicy, each bite more sucLucas. isting Asia-related activities. The program With rich mahogany furniture, jewel- culent than the next. From the steak to the will also forge stronger bonds and create toned walls, a meticulously set modern sides of rice and black beans, the overgreater visibility for the college in the Asian whelming flavors from the seemtablescape and luxurious window communities of Queens and the rest of New treatments you know that if the RESTAURANT ingly simple dishes made my York City, as well as in Asia. tastebuds merengue on my tongue décor is any indication of the Sheng is considered one of the foremost to the beat of the Mexican music quality of Mexican meal that composers and musicians of his generation. that sung out through the speakawaits you, you’re in line for a His music is per formed t hroughout t he ers. (Side note: the song selection fine culinar y fiesta. Although the world and he has a catalog of 20 recordings. was stellar. I guarantee within 10 flawless-interior-decoratingA 2001 recipient of a MacAr thur “genius” minutes flat your toe-tapping will equals-five-star-meal logic may award, Sheng was named the New York City turn into a deep desire to salsa not always hold true, at El CoyBallet’s first composer in residence in 2006. down the dining room aisle ways.) ote it is per fectly on-point to In 1999 President Bill Clinton commissioned While I devoured every mormeet that hypothesis. him to create a new work honoring the vissel of my delectable dinner, the My meal began with a simple iting Chinese Premiere Zhu Rongji. The reserving of warm chips accompanied by a staff told me all about the exciting extras sulting Three Songs for Pipa and Cello finely-chopped salsa with a flawless consis- the restaurant had to offer: karaoke, happy made it s premiere in a performance by Wu tency. Bot tom line: I had to physically re- hour, mariachi band per formance s, lunch Man and Yo-Yo Ma at the W hite House. strain myself from finishing the entire bas- specials, Sunday brunch and a daily special Sheng has received fellowships from the fixed price menu. ket.

Nat ional Endowment for the Ar t s, a nd As I swallowed t he last savor y slice of As I noshed on the star ter, I read over awards and fellowships from the American the restaurant’s extensive menu, which laid my steak it occurred to me, El Coyote had Academy of Ar t s a nd L et t er s a nd the out its credo on the inside cover – to cre- captured the balance of chic and traditional Guggenheim, Jerome, Naumburg, and ate traditional Mexican home-cooked it laid out as its governing philosophy perRockefeller Foundations. He is currently the dishes in a chic and modern way. The mis- fectly. As I looked all around it was clear I Leonard Bernstein Distinguished Professor sion seemed to come to life in the first was in a high-end, modern restaurant; but of Music at the University of Michigan. dish that stood out to me on the menu: El it felt as if my meal was hand cooked with “It is a pleasure to welcome such a distinCoyote’s traditional guacamole prepared love and affection by my doting abuela hard guished alumnus back to the college. Professor tableside in an Aztec blender but then at work in the kitchen.

Sheng is among the most notable composers As I relaxed back in my chair to reflect served on the table’s ultra-modern square and musicians of his generation; it is a sign of plates – the juxtaposition of the two worlds, on the miraculous Mexican meal, I noticed how much he values the education he received classic and contemporary, that El Coyote El Coyote’s mascot camouflaged in the here that he was so eager to give something sets out to capture was embodied physi- restaurant’s front corner. Quite apropos beback to the next generation. It is exciting to see cause after my visit I felt like howling at the cally on one plate. him working with our students,” said Music The eatery prides itself on its homemade moon.

School Director Edward Smaldone.

-Kaitlyn Kilmetis guacamole, its famous lime boat margarita Born in Shanghai in 1955, Sheng began

By VL ADIC RAVICH A literature teacher once said that subtlety is for children. A questionable premise, but one that certainly applies to the aesthetics of the tango. This ever-more-popular dance adapts itself to a myriad of musical styles and time signatures, relying on the dynamism of the dancers to pull it along.

A new “tango musical” playing at the Thalia Spanish Theatre takes the dance’s approach to hear t, showing off its talents for an uninterrupted hour and a half. While the skill of the cast is admirable, the production fails to keep up with its own bravado.

The dramatic scenes slip into unintentional comedy, while the hyper-stylized acting – a highlight of the tangos themselves – deflates into cliché when the dancers feet stop moving. There is a reason they call tango the three-minute romance.

An alternating succession of song, music and dance, Borges & Piazzolla Tango tries to fuse the poetry and music of the brilliant artists in its title into a freewheeling musical theatre style.

The song lyrics – mostly about love, tango and knife fights – are all taken from Jorge Luis Borges’ poetry. While there is undoubtedly a great loss in the translation projected for non-Spanish speakers, the poetr y in either language lose s its mystery when the

Queens Deadline

Meeks Backs Flake, Selection Of AEG ered he pleaded guilty to defrauding the city out of thousands of dollars in cash in 1999.

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, reluctant to the AEG deal, refused to back any deal in which any par tner had a criminal record.

“No one is looking at the capabilities of what Rev. Flake and Dar r yl Green brought to the deal,” Meeks said. “When you talk about economic development in Queens, no one is more qualified [than Flake and Green]” Meeks said he didn’t understand why bidders like AEG with a focus on community involvement were being criticized. He said any bidder who had community ties should “get extra points.”

“One bidder included the community and they seem to be criticized for the tiny piece they put in to make sure jobs are created in and around the community where the racino will be,” Meeks said, pointing out that AEG’s inclusion of Flake and Greene helped tie the South Queens community into the project. “AEG is qualified to make sure local people are getting the jobs to be created in the district.”

Meeks also had kind words for Jeffrey Levine, Chairman of Levine Builders, AEG’s developers, saying that Levine has spearheaded impor tant de velopment projects throughout New York Cit y.

Meeks also responded to the federal investigation into New Direction Local Development Corp. He said he is not involved in the investigation into New Direction and did not know what the investigation is about, but will cooperate with investigators if asked.

Sears Declines GOP Slot, Judge Put On The Ticket Peralta also got the endorsement of city councilman Daniel Dromm (D-Jackson Heights).

“I am proud to support Jose Peralta for State Senate. Now more than ever, we need a strong voice in the State Senate and Jose Peralta will be a senator we can be proud of,” said Dromm in a statement. “In the Senate, Jose will continue the fight for quality educat ion for our children, suppor t for our small businesses and equality for all New Yorkers.”

In the meantime, Monserrate’s legal team, led by former New York Civil Liberties Union president and public advocate candidate Norman Siegel, is seeking to appeal his expulsion. Last Friday, U.S. District Judge William Pauley refused to overturn his expulsion and reinstate Monserrate to his seat.

Siegel and his team filed an expedited appeal to the United State s Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit seeking to declare Monserrate’s expulsion and the March 16 special election unconstitutional on the grounds that the expulsion left the 13th Senatorial district without representation and thus violated the constitutional rights of the district’s residents.

On Wednesday afternoon, the Second Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals granted Monserrate an expedited appeal, with briefs due between March 2 and March 9, and oral arguments scheduled for March 12.

Should appeals fail, Monserrate will seek to regain his seat in the special election.

Monserrate would need 1,461 signatures, or 5 percent of the total number of votes cast in the district in the 2006 gubernatorial race, from district voters to get on the ballot. Should Monserrate get on the ballot, he would be listed under the “Yes We Can – Si Se Puede” ballot line, having not received the nominat ion of any political par t y.

Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400 Ext. 125

the selection of AEG, criticizing the deal, but support ing the plans to move forward.

“The deal’s lack of transparency and a set of objective criteria are fair game for criticism. But what is not fair game is to scrap the entire project at this point,” said State Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach). ”It is imperat ive that New York State moves expeditiously to finalize the contract that establishes the racino at Aqueduct Racetrack. It is a long-awaited project that will bring both construction and permanent, fulltime jobs to our community,” said Assemblywoman Audrey Pheffer (D-Rockaway Beach).

Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 125.

Man Murders Family, Turns Gun On Himself

By SASHA AUSTRIE They stood on the fringes of the yellow police tape.

Eyes and cameras zoomed in on the white house, neighbors stood in clusters speculating in hushed whispers. The rumors started to swirl.

The only thing known to be fact is that at about 7 a.m. Monday morning officers from the 105th Precinct responded to an emergency call at 145-50 230th Pl. The home held a grisly Stunned family members were outside the home where the Baileys were killed. scene - four dead with gunshot wounds to the head. According to police She waited. She needed the bodies to be officials and numerous published reports, moved to get closure. From 11:30 a.m. until Mark Bailey, a school bus driver for Nassau mid afternoon she stood on the sidewalk.

County, allegedly shot and killed his wife, She crept closer to the yellow caution Dionne Coy-Bailey, an assistant principal at tape when the medical examiner's van Philip Randolph High School, and his two backed into the driveway. At about 2:30 daughters Yolann, 19, and Yonique, 14. p.m. the first body bag was pushed out of the According to the Queens DA's office, home. Word filtered through that it was the Bailey killed his family some time between shooter.

Sunday night and Monday morning.

A man on a cell phone nearby had these Rodney Colby stood with a group of men words: "If you want to kill yourself, kill yourpeering at the house. Colby said he heard one self, but why kill the children? That is selfish." gun blast that morning while walking his A man who said he worked with Dionne's niece to school. At the time of the blast Colby brother-in-law said the shootings happened said he didn't flinch as he thought it was a Friday evening. He said "the bodies were stiff neighborhood kid. with rigor mortis." He said one of the sisters Colby, who dubs himself the neighbor- called Dionne on Saturday and received no hood landscaper, said he'd at times cut grass response. for the Bailey family.

"They were very close," he said of the "He was a nice guy," Colby said of Bailey. sister's relationship. "They spoke every day."

"If you ever did know him you would have He said the bodies were discovered minliked him." utes before emergency personnel arrived at Colby said police told him Bailey used a the scene. handgun to kill his family and then turned a "It was unbelievable," he said. shotgun on himself, though other reports Dionne's co-worker and sister came to pointed to the crime being carried out with pick her up and, upon getting no response, an assault rifle. called her brother-in-law.

Colby speculated that hard times had led According to published reports, a family to the tragedy. friend peeked into an open window and saw "The economy is messed up," he said. one of the dead bodies.

"You have bills stacking up on people."

"I looked in and saw someone under the He added that Bailey probably got up with covers," he is quoted as saying. "I reached in the intention of going to work and just and felt a leg and felt it was kind of stiff." "snapped."

The police returned to the scene and "The cops don't have nobody to bring to broke down the door and with that the justice," he said. investigation into the demise of the Bailey A woman who stared transfixed at the family began. Published reports state Bailey white house pointed a few houses down the was found in the living room and his alleged street when asked where she lived. victims were found in their beds. Also, there "No," was her response when asked if she are reports that Bailey left a suicide note in heard any shots. "The people [who lived in the kitchen, saying "I am sorry. Love, Mark." the basement] didn't even hear anything."

Reach Reporter Sasha Austrie at Asked if she knew the family, "No," she saustrie@queenstribune.com, or (718) 357responded.

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By DOMENICK RAFTER Will expelled State Sen. Hiram Monserrate’s seat be filled by…Hiram Monserrate?

The former state senator, who was expelled by a 53-8 vote of his colleagues on Feb. 9 after being convicted of misdemeanor assault in October for slashing his girlfriend, filed over 5,500 signatures to be put on the ballot for the March 16 special election for his Jackson Heights seat as an independent, while continuing to appeal his expulsion from the State Senate.

Republicans were looking to shake up the race a bit by nominating former Democratic City Councilwoman Helen Sears, who was defeated in a bitter primar y fight last year by Dromm. The Queens Republican Party voted unanimously to nominate Sears last Friday, but Sears declined the nomination after failing to receive the nominations of the Conservative and Independence Parties, which both decided not to field candidates in the race.

On Feb 24, right before the deadline to nominate a candidate for the ballot, Republicans nominated Robert Beltrani, and Administrative Law judge and Jackson Heights attorney.

“I’ve known Bob Beltrani for many years.

He is a family man, an accomplished at torney, public servant and judge. He has the integrity and the ability to serve the people of Queens well and none of the outrageous and offense baggage that surrounds Monserrate and Peralta,” said Queens GOP Chairman Phil Ragusa. “Vot ing for Judge Beltrani will send a strong message that corruption and violence are unacceptable.”

Queens Democrats have endorsed Assemblyman Jose Peralta (D-Jackson Height s), who was previously planning on running against Monserrate in the Democratic primary this November. The Working Families Party will also list Peralta on their ballot line.

He said he did know New Direction oversaw t he New Yorkers Organized for Hur ricane Families charity that was set up by Meeks and State Senate President Pro Tempore Malcolm Smith (D-St. Albans) to raise money for victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Earlier this month, it was discovered that only $1,392 of the over $30,000 raised was actually given out to victim’s families. Meeks said he knows a separate account was set up to aid transparency between New Direction and the charity and that those records will show where the money went.

“I join other in asking for transparency.

I, too, want to know where that money went.”

Meeks said.

Other local officials have weighed in on

Tribune Photo by Ira Cohen

By DOMENICK RAFTER U.S. Rep. Greg Meeks (D-Jamaica) is unwaveringly defending the selection of Aqueduct Enter tainment Group to develop the “racino” at Aqueduct Racetrack – and the person who has emerged as the figurehead of the deal, his predecessor in Congress, the Rev. Floyd Flake.

“There has been a lot of unfortunate misinformation,” said Meeks. “Ever yone said Rev. Flake is the lead person in the deal, when that’s not true. He is only 0.6 percent of the deal.”

Criticism of Gov. David Paterson’s decision to back AEG’s bid arose after allegations that Paterson chose AEG to woo the backing of the politically influential Flake for his gubernatorial campaign. Paterson is suffering from low approval ratings and may face a strong challenge from State At torney General Andrew Cuomo in September’s Democratic primary. Flake’s church, the Great Allen A ME Cathedral of New York, has more than 18,000 members and is influential in Southeast Queens’ large and strongly Democratic African-American population.

Meeks, who represents the Jamaica-based congressional district Flake represented from 1987 until 1997, said critics have purposely ignored Rev. Flake’s work within the community. He also commended work of Darryl Green, the Darman Group principal who also had a .06 percent stake in AEG’s bid, but dropped out of the deal after it was discov-

Replacing Hiram And Cleaning Up The System

By MICHAEL SCHENKLER

Follow me on Twitter @QueensTribune Hiram Monserrate’s expulsion – that’s an ugly word – from the State Senate was upheld by Federal Judge William Pauley. Gosh, can you imagine how evil one has to be so as not to be fit to serve in the most maligned elective house in the nation? Now while Hiram cer tainly contributed to the dysfunction this past summer, they achieved the corruption and selfserving ethical abominations long before Hiram took the Thruway nor th.

The House that Bruno built is as void of decency and purpose no matter which party is in control.

The Albany culture of corruption trumps all.

Sad. And what is to become of Hiram’s seat?

On March 16, there will be a special election to fill the vacancy created by Hiram’s expulsion.

Hiram submitted some 5,500 signatures to run as an independent – an effort which is sure to be scrutinized and challenged by Dems who still fear the wily thug.

Geesh, I never know what to call Hiram, a man who was convicted of a misdemeanor for domes-

tic violence and clearly outplayed both parties this summer by trading his vote for influence and stymieing the Senate. They all do it; he just did it outside of the party blessing. He cares about his constituents but clearly can’t work within existing governmental structures.

Yes, Hiram should be replaced.

Jose Peralta, the local Assemblyma n, has t he suppor t of Queens County and Albany Senate Dems.

But sadly, the hero of the moment seems to be tarnished like the rest of the Albany cesspool – perhaps he’ll fit right in. Peralta has acknowledged filing false campaign financial reports listing his mother as an in-kind donor instead of the LLC she worked for allowing the Assemblyman to increase his war

chest by some $17,000. There are a number of other questions about campaign filing improprieties, but Peralta refuses to respond to this paper.

Hopefully there will be a real election and Peralta will have to face his wrongdoing.

While the vacancy remains in the 13th SD until March 16, the Senate is divided 31 Democrats who do not always get along and 30 Republicans who seem to function and vote in unison when it mat ters.

The interesting political twist is the Republicans had offered their line to former Councilwoman and lifelong Democrat Helen Sears, who would have been expected, if she were to win, to organize with the Republicans. Ultimately she declined the nomination, citing a lack of cross-party suppor t from the Independence Par ty, so we are no longer looking at the possibility of throwing the Senate back into an organizational nightmare. But in all honesty, it is sometimes harder to tell which is worse: the state Senate in session or the state Senate that doesn’t do anything.

With Peralta as the Dem, if Monserrate makes the ballot on

his “Yes We Can – Si Se Puede” line, one-on-one we think Peralta has the advantage.

While I’m directing my disgust at Albany, last week, the NY Post let the NYC Council have it with both barrels likening it to the Albany sewer: “Embezzling $1.2 million in taxpayer cash — as Bronx Councilman Larry Seabrook allegedly did — violates even the ludicrously lax standards of the New York City Council.”

“But count on this: Seabrook never would’ve gotten away with it for so long if a lot of his council colleague s weren’t neck-deep in much of the same muck.”

“Sure, most of them may not be lining their own pockets (as far as is known). At least some of the nonprofits they fund may even do valuable work.”

“Nonethele ss, it’s stil l profoundly corrupting — with the bulk of the cash going straight to folks the pols know will be useful come election season.”

“What’s more, it’s no coincidence that such a system breeds Seabrook-level corruption. If ever yone’s gorged with pork, it’s in ever yone’s interest to turn a

blind eye to the worst apples.”

The Post then offers a list of seven Council members who have been involved, to some extent, in questionable misdirection of member item money.

They point the finger right at the top of the Council: “Council Speaker Christine Quinn is especially culpable: She says she’s instituted “reforms,” but pork remains her No. 1 tool for enforcing discipline. She was even caught budgeting cash for made-up groups in order to quietly dispense it to allies later.”

They then turn on Albany and provide an equally long sleaze list including such Queens luminaries Bria n McL aughli n a nd Tony Seminerio, and suggested that the member item scandal “may yet trip up S enate Pre sident Malcolm Smith.”

The answer, my friends, lies in reform at all levels of government.

Return legislators to the task of legislating and not distributing public funds, ensure independent oversight and prosecute the hell out of those elected who don’t understand the meaning of “public service.”

MSchenkler@QueensTribune.com

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Blast the Bosses; Chide The ‘Reformers’

By HENRY STERN For the last few months, we have written a parade of articles about the legislature, which is not only dysfunctional but self-serving. Some columns are about individuals in trouble because of their Henry own greed, others are about a system which frustrates honest men and women and allows the defeat of legislation by unseen powers.

For generations, civic organizations have been complaining about Albany. In recent years, these lamentat ions have intensified. The Brennan Center for Justice, which is a research organization at NYU Law School, produced its magnum opus in 2004, referring to the NY State legislature as “the most dysfunctional legislature in the nation.” Since then, despite pressure from editorial boards of newspapers around the state, the activity of civic organizations demanding reform, and the complete absence of any reasoned defense of existing rules and privileges, little change has taken place. In fact, political bosses are as powerful as ever. In the Assembly enormous power is concentrated in the Speaker, who is the ablest politician in the state, in part by simply being rational. The Senate is anarchic and corrupt, swollen with patronage, at the mercy of its least ethical members, the laughing

stock of the political universe.

In our judgment, the main problem is not the money that public officials steal or extor t, which can be counted in the millions, but the amount they give away due to rewards or presStern sures, which runs into the billions. A sweetened pension, for example, passed one midnight to appease a union leader, will be paid out for eternity. When the commuter tax was killed in 1999, New York City lost hundreds of millions of dollars, not for one year, but forever. It’s pay, and play, for keeps.

One reason the current network of relationships has endured for so long is that, like some animals, it has the ability to heal itself when it is injured. When one man goes down, another is elected or appointed to take his place, and learns the ropes just as a new inmate does when he enters prison.

Now the large majority of legislators do not take cash for their personal use. Some of those who do have been caught. But the majorit y receive s campaign contributions. The problem is that the votes and opinions of quite a few legislators are shaped by their contributors. Indeed, there is an ethic in town that if you have taken money from someone long enough, you are morally obligated to vote as he wishes.

The se net works, where elected officials need to raise funds ever y t wo year s, a nd the only people who care to give them money are people who want something from them, generate a Petri dish in which favoritism and cronyism flourish. “Pay to play” affects many aspects of the work of elected officials. The legislators identify more closely with the lobbyists, good buddies who are there from year to year, than annoying locals who show up only to make demands. Put it this way, with whom is a legislator more likely to have a drink?

The reformers are, however, a useful part of the legislative process. I am one of them (president of Citizens Union from 1990 to 1993, the Dinkins years) and I have been with them on all-day bus trips to Albany, where they meet with legislators and listen to lies. More often than not, a younger staff member appears. He pays attention to what the reformers are saying. He promises that he will tell his boss, who at the moment is unfor tunately detained at an important meeting. Maybe he will, maybe he won’t. It scarcely matters. But the reformers need hope and wish for the best.

In his recent column, Mayor Ed Koch advised good government groups to band together in an effort to defeat incumbents: “In New York the public shudders at the mention of its dysfunctional legislature. But now an

opportunit y has presented itself for good government organizations to band themselves together and attack the problem in the upcoming November elections. They should review all the legislators closely, the good and the bad . . . should convene a meeting where they would discuss how best to achieve the goal of reforming both the Democratic and Republican par t ie s by r unni ng ca ndidate s against the incumbents in the September primary.”

The same things go on year after year. Some reformers do not fully understand that the principal

concern of elected officials is holding on to their offices, or finding better ones. As long as the reformers lack the capacity or inclination to do anything about their tenure, goo-goos (short for good government, first used in the 1890’s by their critics) will continue to be the objects of amusement and mild derision. Many were well-born, and some believe that they are “above politics.” In fact, politics is above them, because it deals with realities rather than visions, and politicians get some things done, whether you like them or not.

StarQuest@NYCivic.org

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NY Needs To Create Real Long-Term Care

BY SCOTT AMRHEIN

Scott Amrhein is president of CCLC. The new payment system would, in short, base payment to nursing homes on a “one-size-fits-all” model.

In truth, one price simply does not fit all, and suggesting otherwise is misleading and dangerous. Instead of promoting safety, quality, and adequate staffing - which should be fundamental goals of reform - the regional pricing system will set off a “race to the bottom,” encouraging providers to dramatically cut costs and under-invest in the people and programs needed to deliver quality care.

The plan would cut most deeply from the very facilities that have invested the most in a strong and adequate workforce, and from those that have provided the highest quality care.

Instead of rewarding high quality of care, regional pricing would punish it, and the victims of this new plan will be the seniors and disabled citizens in our State.

While achieving fiscal solvency in New York must be a shared burden, we cannot continue to do it on the backs of our State’s most vulnerable citizens. A strong health care system should be invested in, not diminished. Neither Gov. Paterson’s proposed health care cuts, nor his plan for regional pricing, will do anything to strengthen long term care in our State. And strong, economically viable long term care providers are exactly what all of us may need some day.

Scott C. Amrhein, MPH is President of the Continuing Care Leadership Coalition, an affiliate of the Greater New York Hospital Association that represents more than 100 not-for-profit and public continuing care provider organizations.

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If the true test of a people is how they treat the oldest among them, New York State is failing miserably. In a stark example of how we are falling short of our obligation to care for our State’s chronically ill, disabled and elderly, the budget plan unveiled recently

by Gov. David Paterson once again subjects nursing homes and home health programs to severe and damaging funding cuts.

Equally troubling, the state is set to enact a new “regional pricing” payment system that will strip tens of millions of dollars from New York’s best performing nursing homes, many of which are concentrated in the New York Metropolitan area. These actions threaten the care delivered to New York’s most vulnerable seniors and will force nursing homes to eliminate jobs.

Our oldest and frailest residents are too important for that to happen.

New York’s elected officials must reject these devastating budget proposals and instead develop a plan that will ensure that our long term care system reflects and perpetuates the civic and moral values we all hold dear.

New York’s health care system has faced enormous challenges over the last few years that have left non-profit long-term care providers in unprecedented financial straits, all while the state’s aged population continues to swell. In the past three years, health care for seniors has been cut seven times, with a combined loss of over $1.2 billion. The impact? Many facilities have shut their doors for good and hundreds of health care workers have lost their jobs.

Since 1990, over 80 nursing homes have closed and repeated funding cuts will inevitably accelerate the trend.

Every closure displaces frail nursing home residents and compromises access to needed long term care for entire communities. The Governor’s latest round of proposed cuts will diminish essential services for the seniors.

The proposed cuts will strip over $400 million from our health care institutions. For Queens, it will be a $23 million loss.

As difficult as it is to imagine, the State, simultaneous with its plan to cut the Medicaid budget for long term care providers, is preparing on April 1st of this year to upend the cur rent nursing home reimbursement system and replace it with a controversial new plan known as “regional pricing.” Under this new system, payments to nursing homes would no longer bear any relationship to the actual costs that nursing homes incur in providing care to their residents.

Edit Page In Our Opinion:

Equal Treatment In this edition, with a focus on the major hospitals of the borough, we have presented a picture of where we stand one year since the closure of St. John’s and Mary Immaculate, letting the people of Queens know where they can go – or where an ambulance may take them – in case of emergency, or even if just looking to see with whom their doctors are now affiliated.

Overall, it would seem that we – as a borough and as a health system – are surviving despite the massive changes.

This may not last, however. We urge our elected officials to continue to press the State Dept. of Health to permit any needed expansions of existing facilities, to press for emergency room assistance and to re-examine the needs of our borough to be sure that we will continue to be adequately served as we continue to grow in size, with increasing numbers in uninsured.

The healthcare options for this borough are of vital importance to the well-being of our residents. The hue and cry from our Governor and state officials over the potential closing of St. Vincent’s in Manhattan, where a much smaller ratio of residents-to-hospital-beds exists, is enormous when compared to the lackluster response when our hospitals were on the verge of collapse just a year ago.

When it comes to our health services, we deserve equal attention, equal access and treatment equal to that received by our brothers and sisters on the other side of the East River. We call upon elected officials to make this happen.

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How About A JHS? To The Editor: Now that it has been reported that the Dept. of Education has purchased the property on Metropolitan Avenue and Tonsor Street in Ridgewood, I would like to ask them to consider putting a Junior High School there instead of an Elementary School.

We do not have a junior high within walking distance of PS 153.

Children from that school have to take the Q58 bus to IS 73. If there was a junior high on Metropolitan Avenue then the City would not have to provide MetroCards or school bus service for these children The parents would also not have to spend money for carfare for their children if there was a junior high nearby. Also parents could keep a better eye out for their children if they were nearby.

We have two elementary schools within three or four blocks of this area. This junior high could just take the children from PS 153 and PS 71 who do not live within walking distance of IS 73 and IS 93.

Both elementary schools could just go up to fifth grade and this new junior high could be for sixth, seventh and eighth grades.

I hope the DOE and the Schools Construction Authority consider my suggestion. It would save the city money so they would not have to provide MetroCards or school buses for the children in this neighborhood especially in these tough economic times.

Charlene L. Stubbs, Maspeth

Fiscal Restraint To The Editor: Two weeks ago, on a business trip to New Jersey, I paid $2.47 per gallon for branded, regular-grade gasoline, when stations in my area were charging $2.95.

What are our Assemblymen and Senators in Albany thinking? Why are they spending when they should be conserving? Why are they taxing us to destruction?

In New Jersey, the new elected Governor, Chris Christie has informed the citizenry that a state employee, retiring at age 59, would have contributed $129,000 to the State retirement fund yet upon retirement can expect to receive $3,300,000 in cash benefits plus an additional $500,000 in medical coverage during his lifetime. That, Gov. Christie says, is unsustainable.

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Here in New York State, we can only guess at the fraud, waste, entitlements and other welfare benefits, whose costs have made our home State repellant to business investment and jobs.

Teachers, we have learned in these pages, cannot be fired for incompetence and are placed in “Rubber Rooms” while still receiving full pay. That example must be just the tip of the iceberg.

When will our elected officials start to exercise fiscal restraint? Must we start a State-level Tea Party Movement to get things changed?

David Rivkin, Jamaica

Historic Flaw To The Editor: Once upon a time there was a holiday called George Washington’s Birthday. It was more than just a day off from school; it prompted us to discover and explore the birth of our Republic, the Constitution and the men who wrote it. We have renamed the day “Presidents’ Day,” thus diminishing the significance and notable consequences of the contributions of one of our most important founding fathers.

It has become fashionable to dismiss the Constitution and our founders as old fashioned, flawed and irrelevant. Our classrooms are devoid of American history and most students as well as teachers have never read the Constitution.

We are distancing ourselves from our roots in the name of globalism and a “new world order.”

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer stated in 2003 that “the challenge for Americans is how our Constitution fits into the governing documents of other nations.” Why would anyone want to have our Constitution “fit into” the documents of Zimbabwe, Cuba or Iran or someplace that throws all women into hooded strait jackets with eye slits, permits slaughter of dissidents and ethnic cleansing?

A proposal in North Carolina that the study of history in high schools begins with the presidency of Rutherford B. Hayes in 1877 is evidence of a growing trend to devalue and dismiss our roots and legacy. Under the proposed changes, ninth graders would take a course called “Global Studies,” focusing in part on issues such as the environment and 11th graders would take history of the United States only from 1877 onward.

As future generations meander through the mall in search of bargains on Presidents’ Day, it is not inconceivable they will know nothing of the Constitution and think George Washington was an eco-

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Ed Konecnik, Flushing

Ohno? Oh, Yes! To The Editor: Apollo Ohno now has won the most medals in a winter Olympics for an American. His dedication to this sport of speed-skating is nothing less than phenomenal. He has displayed character, skill and a tenacious spirit that now has him in seventh heaven.

I believe Apollo is a great role model for all of our youth in Queens and that is because if you work hard and really want something anything is possible. Let me give Apollo a high-five for a job well done. Apollo, all of America is proud of your achievements.

Frederick Bedell Jr., Glen Oaks

Sad Realization To The Editor: On a recent Saturday night, my wife and I attended a bar-mitzvah reception at a Long Island restaurant/caterer. Our table seating card read Table No.2 where we were seated with a bunch of strangers including curmudgeons, merry widows and a pair of married folks who looked about our age,(late 50ish).

As there was no prime rib I had hoped to order, I opted for the salmon filet over the chicken marsala. I’m trying to incorporate more fish in my diet, one of my few healthier habits.

Our salad was a plate of leaves: red, green and maroon. I don’t eat leaves. What am I, a Giraffe? Only the twigs and ladybug beetles were missing on my plate. Why not just serve me a Bonsai tree so I could dig in?

As I guzzled some red wine.(more healthy food), after joining hands doing a Hora and hokey pokeying, the music the DJ was playing for the rest of the evening was unrecognizable to me. My wife knew Lady Gaga and the Black Eyed Peas. Yes, I had heard of them from the recent Grammy award show. No Beatles, Stones, The Who – even the Back Street Boys is old stuff now. The traditional Village People’s “YMCA” was never played. The party had mostly children attending. I counted three adult tables.

Still, I felt some music for my generation would have been appropriate.

There were unfortunately no grandparents of the bar-mitzvah boy alive today, and no great aunts or uncles either from what I observed.

Where were the elderly folks? People

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at my table looked older than me, though their kids were in elementary or middle school. Our daughter, unable to attend this gala event, is a junior at an upstate New York university, Suddenly the frightening, horrific, reality hit me. There was an old folks table. I was sitting at it!

This has got to be a mistake. What’s going on here? I must be at the wrong table. I wasn’t even offered chicken nuggets or spaghetti. I can’t believe I enjoyed the salmon.

Change my table, please!

Mark Lane, Little Neck

Meat-Free To The Editor: The season of Lent is the perfect time to consider a plant-based diet.

This 40-day period preceding Easter is when Christians have traditionally abstained from meat and dairy in memory of Jesus’ 40 days of fasting and prayer before dying on the cross. Such a gesture would be a tangible expression of Jesus’ message of compassion and love for all living beings.

Animals are being raised for food under abject conditions of caging, crowding, deprivation, drugging, mutilation and manhandling. When trucked to slaughterhouses, they travel for days without food or water only to be bled, skinned, and dismembered while still conscious.

Wastes from factory farms foul the water we drink and the air we breathe, and meat production accounts for 18 percent of greenhouse gases responsible for global warming. Most chronic killer diseases are linked to consumption of animal products.

We have choices, and there are consequences: blessings and curses.

We can continue to subsidize these sins against nature with every food purchase, or we can show our respect for Jesus’ message by accepting a wholesome, nonviolent diet of vegetables, fruits, and grains first mandated in Genesis I-29.

For additional information, visit veg4lent.org or enter “vegan recipes” in a search engine for some exciting cuisine.

Felix Britt, Fresh Meadows

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Goddess Of Carnage?

Lucy Liu and Dylan Baker will join the cast of Broadway’s “God of Carnage.”

Go Greyhound A missing Greyhound bus yes, a Greyhound bus – stolen from a Manhattan maintenance facility was discovered parked on an East Elmhurst street. Apparently, the gutsy thief who swiped the 45-foot-long vehicle never mastered the grade school staple hide and seek. Either that or midgetaway any one of a series of questions that come to mind immediately hit the harebrained criminal: Why did I just steal a bus?

What do I need with a stolen Greyhound? What am I going to do

with this massive pillaged product of my ridiculous scheme?

Greyhound is on the case trying to figure out the identity of wacky bus-burglaring bandit, but believe it was an inside job. Maybe it’s time to take a better look at your hires, huh, Greyhound?

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Though JFK International Airport may be one of the busiest in the United States, it doesn’t mean that it’s one of the best to look at.

Travel and Leisure Magazine last week released its list of the ugliest airports in the world, and our hometown hero got socked.

“When JFK was young – back when it was still called Idlewild – it was beautiful, a stunning assemblage of the best modern architecture of its time,” the magazine wrote, calling the Eero Saarinen TWA terminal “a bit of heaven,” and quickly noting that 50 years later,

there is much to be desired: “Today JFK is resolutely hellish; arriving passengers are often greeted with endless blank corridors and stairways. ‘More than dysfunctional, it’s completely bananas,’ says Museum of Modern Art design curator Paola Antonelli.”

Oh yeah, well next time you fashionistas and art-world bigwigs want to jet off to Florence or Prague, try finding another airport that’ll take you there.

Chocolate, Pizza and Beauty Models Of Queens

Ready for your Lucy Liu fix? We know she’s been hard to find lately, but whet your appetites because the Jackson Heights beauty will be appearing on Broadway.

The much talked about comedy, “God of Carnage,” is adding Liu to the cast.

So those of you who had some withdrawal symptoms we say let loose because her first performance is March 2. Have at it boys – or girls.

This Queens knockout has been modeling for about three years, starting at 17, and has been enjoying her work so much she has taken the semester off from school to dive head first into the business.

Lisa Ramos had a dance teacher who had been helping other girls navigate the industry, and who pushed her to try being in front of the camera.

“I’ve mostly been doing beauty work, face modeling and catalog work,” Lisa said. “Now I’m with an agency.”

A health science student at Stony Brook University, Lisa spends most of her days going to casting calls and a considerable chunk of each weekend doing test shoots. “I like to hang out, but I really don’t have a lot of time,” she said.

Though she is studying to be a nutritionist, Lisa admits that her big hobby is eating pizza.

“Every pizzeria there is, I’ve been to it,” she boasts, noting Alba’s Pizzeria in Briarwood as her favorite.

She’s had her share of wardrobe malfunctions and trying to squeeze her feet into display shoes two sizes too small, but for the most part she loves what she does almost as much as chocolate.

Again, she wants to be a nutritionist?

“It’s an obsession,” she said.

“Besides, it’s good for you; it releases endorphins.”

Lisa said she wants to combine her two favorite foods and create a chocolate pizza. When told about the same-named iconic dessert at Woodside’s Sapori D’Ischia, she quickly asked for the address and made “yummy’ sounds.

A beautiful model who loves pizza and chocolate? How can there be anything wrong with that?

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Confidentially, New York . . .

Still Social Remember when you were young and your parents grounded you for some infraction and you sat in your room and sulked? You may even have worked up the nerve to ask your parents to lessen your punishment.

But in this new age of technology, you can get thousands to tout your rally cry. Tess Chaplain, a 15-year-old Sunnyside girl, brought her plight to the World Wide Web. The teen was grounded for five weeks after she missed her 11:30 p.m. curfew by an hour and her first offense of drinking at a party.

She found both sympathy and apathy from her friends on Facebook.

All we have to say is you got off easy, Tess. When we were 15, we had to be home when the street lights came on.

A piece of Tony Bennett can be seen over Kanye West’s shoulder in pictures from filming the video "We Are The World 25."

We Are The World 25 The 2010 Olympic Winter games were kicked off with a pretty drab and boring opening ceremony compared the to Beijing uber show, and then viewers were assaulted with the disaster that was “We Are The World 25.”

The remake of the original hit – written by the late Michael Jackson – barraged viewers’ ears with ear splitting solos by Celine Dion, as well as a purely weird rap solo by Lil’ Wayne.

But listen past the din and you’d hear the distinct croon of borough native Tony Bennett. It didn’t do much to save the track, but his ability to stand as a gentleman amongst kids deserves its own distinction.

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