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Vol. 44, No. 12 March 20-26, 2014

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NEW PRIORITIES With a new set of budget goals, based on input from Community Boards and civic leaders, Borough President Melinda Katz establishes her agenda. By Joe Marvilli … Page 14.

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of STEPHEN B. IRWIN, ATTORNEY AT LAW, PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on November 4, 2013. Office located in Queens County, SSNY designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the PLLC to 59-14 146th St., Flushing, NY 11355. Purpose: any lawful purpose. ________________________ THE LOST TRIBE EXPEDITIONS, LLC a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 1/21/14. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC maybe served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 3409 41st St., Apt. 3B, Long Island City, NY 11101. General Purpose. ________________________ Notice of formation of JD REALT Y MANAGEMENT LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on December 05, 2013. Office location in Queens. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC 37-20 Prince Street, Suite 3E Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: any lawful purpose. ________________________ Notice of Formation of NTM Properties, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 6/21/11. 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 20841 15th Dr., Bayside, NY 11360. Purpose: any lawful activities. ________________________ At I.A.S. Part 35 of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, held in and for the County of Queens, at the Courthouse thereof located at Supreme Court, Queens County, 25-10 Court Square, Long Island City, NY on 27th day of January, 2014 P R E S E N T : HON. TIMOTHY J. DUFFICY Justice NYCTL 2011-A TRUST, and THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON as Collateral Agent and Custodian for the NYCTL 2011-A Trust, Plaintiffs, - against - OCTAVIA MOORE a/k/a OCTAVIA B. MOORE, et al., Defendants. Index No.: 15535/13 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Borough: QUEENS Block: 1669 Lot: 54 Upon the Summons and Complaint heretofore filed herein, the Notice of Pendency filed herein in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Queens on August 15, 2013, the annexed Affirmation of Leonid Krechmer, Esq., dated December 23, 2013, and upon all the papers and

proceedings heretofore had herein, LET the defendants show cause at the Centralized Motion Part, Room 25 of this Court to be held at the Courthouse thereof, located at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, Queens, New York on the 28th day of March, 2014, at 11:00 am o’clock in the forenoon of that day, or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, why an order should not be entered granting the following relief: (i) pursuant to CPLR §1015 and CPLR §1021 (which is made applicable to a tax lien foreclosure action in accordance with §11-335 of the Administrative Code and Charter of New York City), an order appointing a Temporary Administrator for the Estate of Octavia Moore a/k/a Octavia B. Moore and extending time to serve said Estate; and, (ii) such further relief as this Court may deem just and proper in these circumstances. SUFFICIENT REASON APPEARING THEREFORE, let service of a copy of this Order to Show Cause via personal service, together with the papers upon which it is based, upon the defendants and/or their attorneys who are entitled to receive notice thereof, on or before the 5th day of March, 2014 be deemed good and sufficient service; and it is further, ORDERED, that service of the Order to Show Cause upon defendant Estate of Octavia Moore a/k/a Octavia B. Moore be made by publication of the Order to Show Cause once in each of four successive weeks in the Queens Tribune, 174-15 Horace Harding Expressway, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 (718) 357-7400 and The Queens Chronicle, 62-33 Woodhaven Boulevard, Rego Park, NY 11374 (718) 2058000, newspaper(s), at least one in the English language, hereby designated as most likely to give notice to the defendant and any heirs of the Estates, viz: service be deemed good and sufficient service. ENTER: HON. TIMOTHY J. DUFFICY, J.S.C. ________________________ TESTAVERDE LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 1/13/14. Office location: QueensCounty. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Paul Testaverde, 40-42 National St., 2nd Fl., Corona, NY 11368.General Purpose. ________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: BOWNE CHEMISTS LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/29/14.

Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o Andrew Vagenas, 161-19 29th Avenue, Suite 2, Flushing, New York 113581049. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: CAPITOL FIRE SPRINKLER OF NEW YORK, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/31/14. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 401 Broad Hollow Road, Melville, New York 11747. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ________________________ SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK – COUNTY OF QUEENS INDEX# 24970/2009 FILED: 9/11/2013 Plaintiff designates Queens County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgage premise is situated. PENNY MAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff against LEONARD GOGGINS, if they be living and if they be dead, the respective heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or inheritance, any right, title or interest in or to the real property described in the complaint, NYC ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD, and “JOHN DOE” and “JANE DOE , “ the last two names being fictitious and said parties intended being tenants, or occupants, if any, having or claiming an interest in, or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Defendant(s) TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: 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 ATTORNEYS 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 YOU 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 SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not serviced with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s attorney within 20 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); The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action, may appear within (60) days of service thereof 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 OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT: THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose on a mortgage that was recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Queens on March 13, 2008 in CRFN: 2008000103127 and was then assigned to the plaintiff by way of assignment dated September 11, 2009 to be recorded in the Queens Clerk. Plaintiff is the holder and the owner of the aforesaid NOTE and MORTGAGE, covering premises known as 538 Beach 68th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11692. (Block 16034 Lot 18). The relief sought within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt described above. To the above named Defendants: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Hon. Sidney F. Strauss, J.S.C. , a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, filed along with the supporting papers in the office of the Clerk of the Count y of QUEENS on 12/30/2013. This is an action to foreclose on a mortgage. 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 and City and State of New York (Block 16034 Lot 18). Said premises known as 538 Beach 68th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11692. YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. By reason of the default in the payment of the monthly installment of principal and interest, among other things, as hereinafter set forth, Plaintiff, the holder and owner of the aforementioned note and mortgage, or their agents have elected and hereby accelerate the mortgage and declare the entire mortgage indebtedness immediately due and payable. The following amounts are now due and owing on said mortgage, no part of any of which has been paid although duly demanded: By virtue thereof, plaintiff has heretofore elected and by these presents hereby elects to accelerate the entire unpaid principal balance of $408,500.00 to be immediately due and payable under the mortgage herein foreclosed, with accrued interest at 8.825% per annum from July 1, 2007. Plaintiff is also entitled to a reasonable attorneys’ fees in the amount of $4,500.00, plus costs and disbursements, for which demand is hereby made UNLESS YOU DISPUTE THE VALIDITY OF THE DEBT, OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER YOUR RECEIPT HEREOF THAT THE DEBT, OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, IS DISPUTED, THE DEBTOR JUDGMENT AGAINST YOU AND A COPY OF SUCH VERIFICATION OR JUDGMENT WILL BE MAILED TO YOU BY THE HEREIN DEBT COLLECTOR. IF APPLICABLE, UPON YOUR WRITTEN REQUEST, WITHIN SAID THIRTY (30) DAY PERIOD, THE HEREIN DEBT COLLECTOR WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE FROM THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTC Y COURT, YOU ARE NOT PERSONALLY LIABLE FOR THE UNDERLYING INDEBTEDNESS OWED TO PL AINTIFF/ CREDITOR AND THIS NOTICE/DISCLOSURE IS FOR COMPLIANCE AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE New York State 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, 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 New York state Banking Department at 1-877-Bank-NYS 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. Section 1303 NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving the 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 may 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 AN ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Kozeny, McCubbin & Katz, LLP. Attorneys for the Plaintiff, 395 N. Service Road, Suite 401, Melville, NY 11747 Our File 12144

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UPS Fires 250 Drivers For Protesting Termination By Luis Gronda Staff Writer United Parcel Service drivers who organized a protest against a former colleague’s termination are now being shown the pink slip as well. Two hundred and fifty UPS drivers have been fired for temporarily walking out of the job late last month to protest the firing of Jairo Reyes, who worked there for 24 years, and not receiving the hearing that workers are entitled to. The workers staged the protest outside of the UPS facility in Maspeth on Feb. 26. According to a source familiar with the dispute, the union that represents the UPS employees, the company violated what is called the “innocent until proven guilty” clause in their contract, which states if UPS accuses an employee of wrongdoing and wants to terminate employment, they have the right to stay on the job until a neutral arbitrator

makes a decision on the situation. The source said this is not the first time UPS has fired a worker without a hearing. “It’s a chronic problem,” the source said. The drivers held their protest on the same day Reyes was fired and returned to work after 90 minutes of voicing their disapproval. “They delivered their message, then they delivered the packages,” the source said. The union later met with UPS executives in Florida regarding the situation the following week and tried to resolve the issues. Nothing was settled from the two meetings they have held and they have not met with the company since, the source said. The union hopes to get the jobs back for all of the fired employees, including Reyes. In an emailed statement, UPS said it took an “appropriate and justifiable” action to fire the employees

for an illegal and unauthorized work stoppage. “The employees in question abandoned their jobs and staged a protest after encouragement from the local union official, who chose to pre-empt the grievance procedure and organize a walk-out, rather than allowing a dispute to be resolved through mutually agreed upon contractual provisions,” the company said. They added that their collectively bargained agreement states that an employee can be fired if they participate in an unauthorized work stoppage and their Feb. 26 protest disregarded an arbitrator’s warning in 2011 that every employee is on notice that a future walkout may result in their termination. As a reaction to the workers termination, the Working Families party launched two petitions in support of the 250 who lost their jobs, including one on moveon.org, which as more than 43,000 signatures as of press time.

They have gathered about 100,000 signatures in total. “The tens of thousands of signatures on our petition reflect the strong disapproval of UPS’s underhanded tactics,” Bill Lipton, State Director for the Working Families Party, said in a statement. Local 804 President Tim Sylvester, which is the union that represents the UPS workers, demanded that UPS sit down with the union to discuss the issues regarding the workers. “UPS drivers in Queens walked off the job to protest harassment and company violations of their rights, including their Innocent Until Proven Guilty rights. Customers, elected officials and the public are sending UPS the message that it is outrageous to fire hard working New Yorkers for standing up for their rights,” he said in a statement. Reach Luis Gronda at (718) 3577400, Ext. 127, lgronda@queenstribune.com, or @luisgronda.

Long Island City Marketing Campaign Delayed By Trisha sakhuja Staff Writer The Metropolitan Transportation Authority and a group of Long Island City businesses are still sorting out details for a marketing campaign that would run during a series of weekend shutdowns on the 7 train. While the MTA works on three infrastructure improvement projects on the 7 train for 13 weekends between February and July, with nine more disruptions expected later in the year, it has agreed to launch a free marketing campaign to promote the many restaurants and cultural institutions in Long Island City for customers traveling between Queens and Manhattan. Sheila Lewandowski, director of the Chocolate Factory Theatre in LIC, said suspending the 7 train for maintenance work is not the first of its kind, but the duration of this shutdown is really hurting many of the small businesses in the neighborhood. “Most businesses make their money over the weekend and when you remove access to 46 percent of the year – that is practically telling them to close,” she added. After sitting-in several meetings with MTA representatives, Lewandowski said they are disappointed with how the meetings have surfaced, because details of the marketing campaign were not communicated properly or in a timely fashion. After much back and forth, as of last week, the group has given the MTA creative material that they can use to launch the marketing campaign. MTA spokesperson Kevin Ortiz

said they have received creative they are disappointed with material from the businesses how the marketing campaign and they are looking to launch is being executed. the campaign as soon as pos“We are already three sible. weeks into the 22 consecu“We are still committed to tive weekends of service disworking with the Long Island ruptions on the 7 line and City contingent on a robust the MTA has yet to deliver a marketing campaign,” he said. meaningful marketing camOrtiz said the marketing paign that will benefit Long campaign will run over the Island City businesses,” Van next three months on subways Bramer said. through the form of posters Riders traveling between announcing the 7 train diver- The 7 train will be shut down every weekend Times Square and Queenssions. boro Plaza are encouraged to through July due to maintenance work. After the three-month martake free shuttle busses from “Three months is not a real comketing period, Ortiz said they Queensboro Plaza to Vernon would have to check their availability mitment because this project goes Boulevard-Jackson Avenue Station, or until 2017,” she said. for marketing space on the subways. hop on the E, F, N or S. Both Councilman Jimmy Van Lewandowski said they are still Reach Trisha Sakhuja at (718) 357waiting to hear from the MTA about Bramer (D-Sunnyside) and State Sen. 7400, Ext. 128, tsakhuja@queenstriMichael Gianaris (D-Astoria) said bune.com, or @Tsakhuja13. the duration of the campaign.

Memorial Day Parade Switches Hands By joE MarViLLi Staff Writer One of the City’s largest Memorial Day parades looks to be switching organizers this year. The Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade will no longer be produced by the local neighborhood group that had been in charge of the ceremony for years. Due to a lack of sufficient local support, the Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade Organization, Inc. is dissolving. Instead, the United War Veterans Council is looking to help put the parade together for 2014.

A letter on the parade’s website stated that the UWVC and two other large donors from outside the Little Neck/Douglaston community were responsible for more than two-thirds of the 2013 parade’s expenses. “Unfortunately, the necessary financial support became increasingly difficult to obtain from our community,” the letter said. Since 1927, the Memorial Day Parade has marched down Northern Boulevard in honor of those who served over the years. The parade was often funded by many generous donations from people in the community. For 2014, the UWVC is working

with the community and other groups to help put together the parade. As part of that effort, an open meeting was held at the Community Church of Little Neck after press time. When asked to comment, the UWVC said it wanted to hold off until after the meeting to discuss the parade in detail. “I hope a miracle might still occur and another group might step up to the plate for the good of all veterans,” Frederick Bedell Jr. wrote in a letter to the editor. Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 3577400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstribune.com, or @Joey788.

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Renderings Of QueensWay Released By Luis Gronda Staff Writer With another round of public hearings on the horizon, the first glance of what the QueensWay could look like was unveiled last week. The Trust for Public Land and the Friends of the QueensWay came out with the first renderings of the proposed pedestrian bike path that would run from Ozone Park to Rego Park. The drawings come just in time for two additional public meetings the two organizations will host next week: Pictured above are the two preliminary renderings of the proposed QueensWay project released last week. March 24 at the Metropoli- They were unveiled ahead of two upcoming public workshops of the elevated bike path next week. tan Expeditionary Learning School in Forest Hills and March 26 sideration the numerous comments “It really provides a safe option,” both meetings to express his views on at the High School for Construction people submitted during last year’s Matsil said. what should be done with the 3.5-mile Trades, Architecture and Engineering public meetings, and they will conWhen asked for a reaction to the stretch of vacant land. in Ozone Park. tinue to do so until the study is com- renderings, Phil McManus, head of Regarding seeking further support Marc Matsil, the director of the plete. The current end date is around the Queens Public Transit Commit- of the QueensWay, Matsil said he has TPL, said they released the renderings June or July of this year, according to tee, said reactivating the LIRR line, not spoken to the new administration, now because they are going into the Matsil. running from Rockaway to Rego Park, including Mayor Bill de Blasio, about second phase of their feasibility study The TPL head said he has been is still the better option. the project because they want to finish that began last year. Part of that is an- “in awe of the enthusiastic support” “It wouldn’t be such a bad thing if the feasibility study first, but he does other opportunity for area residents to of the QueensWay so far, adding that it wasn’t on my train tracks,” he said. plan to ask for his support in the fucomment and express their ideas and he has not heard a lot of people who “Why would anyone want to get rid of ture. concerns about the potential elevated support reactivating the former train a 40-minute commute from Queens to Reach Luis Gronda at (718) 357path. line from residents who live near the Manhattan?” 7400, Ext. 127, lgronda@queenstriHe said the designs took into con- site. McManus said he plans on being at bune.com, or @luisgronda.

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U.S. Rep. Israel Reveals Small Business Bill BY JOE MARVILLI Staff Writer U.S. Rep. Steve Israel (D-Melville) announced a new bill this week that would give small businesses an additional safety net. On March 18, Israel visited three small businesses in Glen Oaks, ending the tour with the announcement of the Savings Accounts for a Variable Economy for Small Businesses Act. The legislation would let businesses with less than 50 full-time employees to deposit up to 10 percent of their gross profits per year into a special savings account.

Israel said the bill would act as a 401K or an IRA for small businesses with fewer than 50 full-time employees. By putting up to 10 percent of their earnings into a special tax-deferred savings account, it would lessen the need for businesses to borrow outside credit during slow economic times. Withdrawing money from the account would also be tax-free if one of three criteria takes place. If the Gross Domestic Product declines for two consecutive quarters, if the SBA designates there is an emergency that should allow a business to withdraw tax-free from the account, or if the community in which the business operates is des-

ignated by FEMA as a disaster area, then the withdrawal is tax-free. Businesses can withdraw from the account any time they want, but there will be a tax included without at least one of those criteria. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The United States lost 170,000 small businesses as a result of the Great Recession. The big banks, they recovered, but small businesses have not sufficiently recovered,â&#x20AC;? Israel said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re talking about not only the need for more customers, but the challenges that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re having accessing credit, to pay their bills, to expand.â&#x20AC;? Israel announced the bill after visiting three small businesses along Hill-

side Avenue in Glen Oaks. He stopped by Clean & Green Laundromat and Milk Farm and Halal Meat grocery store, before holding the press event inside Usha Foods Inc. The owner of Usha Foods Inc., Anil Mathur, and his son, CEO Abhi Mathur, expressed their support for the bill as well, saying they would take advantage of the opportunity if it goes into law. Israel plans to introduce the SAVE for Small Businesses Act when Congressâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; reconvenes next week. Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 3577400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstribune.com, or @Joey788.

King also denied claims that the $30,000 to pay the firm came from taxpayer money. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Queens Library, like many nonprofit organizations, utilizes communications firms to promote our programs and services to benefit the community. It is not unusual and is part of our long standing communications strategy,â&#x20AC;? she wrote in an emailed statement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The conversation last week was a continuation of a discussion from the fall with the Board to support the rollout of our strategic plan for 2014 goals and initiatives.â&#x20AC;?

Galante has been under fire by media outlets and elected officials alike for his $391,994 annual salary and $140,000 in office renovationsâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; perks he referred to as â&#x20AC;&#x153;averageâ&#x20AC;? compensation in the nonprofit world last month. Allegations that taxpayer money was used to fund Galanteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s six-figure salary and lavish office upgrades, which includes a private outdoor smoking area, prompted the City Council to hold an oversight hearing and City Comptroller Scott Stringer to launch an audit of all three library systems.

Last week, news surfaced that Galante and the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s construction management consultant, Frank Marino, have also been served subpoenas prompting a federal investigation. Marinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s firm, Advanced Consulting Corp. in Merrick, has managed 15 Queens Library improvement projects since 2008. In light of the scandal, Queens Library has been informed that it will pay all legal fees for Galanteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s federal and City investigations. Reach Natalia Kozikowska at (718) 357-7400 Ext. 123 or nkozikowska@ queenspress.com or @nkozikowska.

Queens Library Fires Back At PR Reports BY NATALIA KOZIKOWSKA Staff Writer Last week, the media alleged that Queens Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Board of Trustees voted to spend $30,000 in taxpayer dollars to boost its public image in the weeks following the scandal revolving around CEO Thomas Galante and his six-figure salary. And now, Queens Library is firing back. According to Joanne King, a spokesperson for the Library, the nonprofit had indeed hired an outside public relations firm, but the firm was hired to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;promote services,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; such as library programs.

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Time To Lead, Mr. Mayor Just a few weeks ago, Mayor Bill de Blasio was riding a wave of popularity on the promise of change in the way the City was run. That wave has started to sputter, as poll numbers suggest. While Mayor de Blasio talked a good game while he was campaigning for the position, we feel he is stuck in campaign mode. After he was sworn in, he continued to campaign to ensure Melissa Mark-Viverito was named City Council Speaker. After he won that election, he moved on to campaign for other policies he sees as priorities, including Universal Pre-K and his Vision Zero pedestrian initiatives. Meanwhile, several key posts within his administration are still vacant and he seems to lack direction when it comes to other issues many may find important. Healthcare, the City’s economy and affordable housing are all issues that require immediate attention. The Mayor has repeatedly touted the overwhelming support he received in the Nov. 5 election as a mandate to lead. But as his approval rating continues to slip, it is important to note that his large margin of victory came in an election that saw the lowest voter turnout in decades. As we approach the end of Mayor de Blasio’s first 100 days in office, we hope that he comes to an understanding that he needs to manage a bureaucracy rather than campaign each day. The Mayor has a City Council Speaker willing to push his agenda and a City Council that no doubt will follow suit. New York City needs someone who is ready to lead, to get down to business and govern. We have faith in the Mayor de Blasio’s vision. It’s time to divert that vision towards governing. We hope he realizes this soon.

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To The Editor: think that most of us are aware of our elected officials and the job that they do on behalf of our communities. But we should also recognize the contribution that our community boards and civic associations make in affecting conditions in our neighborhoods. As a member of Community Board 11, I work alongside 49 other volunteers who operate in an advisory capacity when it comes to matters such as zoning issues, variances and other land use applications. We also have several committees which work on education, transportation, environmental, parks, and health issues, among other important community matters. Sometimes we address city-wide issues as well. Board members may not always agree with one another, but I believe

that we all respect each other and focus on our commitment to our communities. We are lucky to have a phenomenal office staff headed up by District Manager Susan Seinfeld. At our March meeting, we had a change in leadership due to term limits. Jerry Iannece, who was our Chairman for many years, did an outstanding job in conducting our monthly meetings and representing the Board at various meetings and functions. Our new leaders include Chairperson Christine Haider and Vice Chairs Laura James, Ocelia Claro and Eileen Miller. I look forward to working with our new dynamic team of leaders. I would urge all residents to join their local civic group and participate in meetings and discussions. If possible, attend monthly community board meetings, especially if

there are issues on the agenda concerning your area. Board members want to hear the concerns from the community. It helps us decide how to vote on the various issues that come before the Board. You may also consider joining the Board. We particularly need more representation from the Auburndale community at the present time. We are lucky to live in a wonderful area. Yes, there are problems, especially, in my opinion, with overdevelopment and education matters. But if we all work together, we can make a difference. Henry euler, Bayside

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Poverty Stigma Shouldn’t Keep Children From Lunch By Letitia James

here’s simply nothing more important than the health of our children and families. Recently, I was joined by a consortium of over 120 of the City’s leading food advocacy, health and parent organizations to announce a plan that will provide universal free lunch for all New York City public school students. Today, over 75 percent of city public school students are eligible for free or reducedprice school lunch — an estimated 780,000 students – and many students from families just above the income threshold but still struggling. Unfortunately, in part because of the poverty stigma associated with school lunch— and understandable fears of undocumented families filling out the significant required paperwork to qualify— an estimated 250,000 income eligible city students do not participate in the school lunch program. That’s a quarter million children who are allowed to access free or reduced price lunch but don’t do so largely because of the poverty stigma. The problem gets worse as children get older and societal pressures increase: 81 percent of elementary school students eat school lunch, but that number drops to 61 percent by middle school, and 38 percent in high school. We know that universal school lunch works because we already have it in select low-income schools in New York City. We simply want to expand that accessibility. Boston, Dallas and Chicago already have similar free lunch policies, as do New York State

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qUEENS THIS wEEk Charter School Could Be Coming To Woodhaven

St. Patrick’s Jazz Concert Comes To Flushing

By Luis Gronda Staff Writer

By joE MarViLLi Staff Writer

A proposed charter school in Woodhaven has some residents concerned about how it could affect their neighborhood. Circle Academy Charter School is hoping to open a charter school at 85-27 91st St. in Woodhaven, the site of a church that was abandoned two years ago. The school would lease out the building for the 2015-16 school year before moving to its permanent location at 75-14 Jamaica Ave., also in Woodhaven. According to an informational handout given by CACS, the school will have students from grades K to five. The kids will be enrolled in phases year by year. During its first year, it will host a kindergarten class of 88 students and a first grade class of 66 students. Each year that follows, they will integrate a new grade into the school. The school is slated to open in August 2015, according to the handout. The topic of the school brought a heated debate and discussion when mentioned at last week’s Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association meeting. Many residents raised questions and concerns about the school, but CACS was not present at the meeting to discuss their plans. WRBA’s president, Martin Colberg, said the group was scheduled to appear at the meeting, but were forced to cancel at the last minute. “We have two good public schools here, PS 60 and PS 97. We don’t need a charter school,” said Vincent Amabile Jr., a Woodhaven resident. “It’s going to waste a lot of money. Why don’t you take the money and invest it in PS 60 and PS 97?” Other residents were concerned about what kind of children will be accepted into the school, wondering if they would prioritize kids from the local area, and if there is a traffic plan for the area. Michael Estep, a spokesman for CACS, said the school would only be at the 91st Street location for one year. They leased to open the school for one year before moving into the Jamaica Avenue location for the 20162017 school year. A pre-k/kindergarten daycare program will occupy that space when they leave, according to Estep. The program’s opening was delayed for one year, he said. “When we heard it was available, we began negotiating to lease the building,” Estep said. Regarding the students that would go to the proposed charter school, he said it is decided by public lottery that is drawn by non-school personnel. The school is not set in stone, ac-

The St. Patrick’s Day celebrations will continue this weekend with a jazz concert in Flushing. On Sunday, March 23, composer/ pianist Paul Joseph and his jazz quartet will perform renditions of classic Irish tunes at Mary’s Nativity Church in Flushing. Starting at 1 p.m., the show promises an evening of songs to sing along and stomp your feet to. The group will perform tunes like “Danny Boy,” “When Irish Eyes are Smiling,” “Red Is the Rose,” “The Minstrel Boy” and more. The Paul Joseph Quartet is known for its jazz arrangements of classical music. While Joseph leads with his skills on the keys, violinist Susan Mitchell, drummer Mike Corn and bassist Edgar Mills round out the ensemble to a full-bodied sound. “I wouldn’t have done it unless I was asked to. I was hesitant at first, because I didn’t see a way to fuse the two together effectively,” Joseph said. “But I realized it would be feasible when I started digging in and learning about the Irish musical culture. I found so many great traditional pieces that it even became hard to narrow down the song selections.” This is the second year that the quartet will hold a St. Patrick’s Day performance. “There’s always a market for music that touches the individual regardless of the genre,” Joseph said. “Music is food for the soul and there are more and more people who are looking for nutritious food.” Mary’s Nativity Church is located at 46-02 Parsons Blvd., Flushing. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. For more information, call (718) 359-5996 or visit www.pauljoseph.com. Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 3577400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstribune.com, or @Joey788.

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A charter school has been proposed to open at a currently abandoned church in woodhaven.

cording to Estep. They are required to send in their full application to the State Dept. of Education by March 28. After that, they will interview CACS about their proposal and hold a public town hall in the neighborhood before approving or denying their application. Estep said they will continue dialogue with the community and plan on attending WRBA’s meeting next month. “Just because we apply on the 28th, doesn’t mean we’ll stop our public meetings,” he said. Reach Luis Gronda at (718) 3577400, Ext. 127, lgronda@queenstribune.com, or @luisgronda.

State Assembly Candidate Grilled By Civil Group

By Luis Gronda Staff Writer

A Woodhaven resident running for a State Assembly seat was grilled about his candidacy at a civic group meeting last week. Robert Pumarejo announced his intentions to run as a Democrat for the 38th Assembly District against Assemblyman Mike Miller (D-Woodhaven), which encompasses Woodhaven and parts of Ozone Park, Glendale and Ridgewood. Pumarejo is an account manager at NYC Business Solution, a City program that helps people gain skills that are needed to obtain a job in today’s economy. He said he wants to run, in part, because recently a girl was stabbed a short distance away from his home on 80th Street and he wants to increase police presence in the district. “That terrified me. Why? I have kids. Why? Because my neighbors have kids,” he said. “I want more police presence in Woodhaven. We deserve to walk down the street and

not be afraid, to wonder ‘am I going to be stabbed? Am I going to be mugged?’” He also said he want to reopen the Volunteer Ambulance Corps, and the senior center that was housed in its headquarters, as quickly as possible. Pumarejo said his mother was a member of that senior center and many like her were displaced as a result of its closure. Removing graffiti in the area is another central focus of his campaign, Pumarejo said. Members of the Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association showered the candidate with questions about his intentions to run, including his involvement in the community. “What have you done for Woodhaven in the past and why haven’t you been at this meeting before?” one WRBA member asked. “What makes your first step running for Assembly rather than being involved in the community first?” another member asked. Pumarejo said that he originally intended to run for the seat back in 2008, but he was laid off from his job back then, due to the economic downturn the country experienced during that time. Therefore, he was forced to focus more attention on finding employment to support his family rather than running for elected office. He later admitted that he has not done anything to specifically help Woodhaven, noting that he organized job fairs in other parts of the City, but that would change if elected. A WRBA member, Arlene Annunziata, said he should get involved more in the community, like attending more WRBA meetings in the future, and then worry about running for an elected office at a later time. Pumarejo said he looks forward to meeting and getting to know everyone involved with the civic group. Reach Luis Gronda at (718) 3577400, Ext. 127, lgronda@queenstribune.com, or @luisgronda.

Paul Joseph and his quartet will play a St. Patrick’s Day jazz concert at Mary’s Nativity Church in Flushing on March 23.

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Lots 1101-1104 and 11071110 (f/k/a Lot 57) in the Borough of Queens, County of Queens, State of New York. Said premises known as 71-28 163RD STREET, FRESH MEADOWS, NY Approximate amount of lien $ 3,272,758.00 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index Number 22138/10. WILLIAM T. DRISCOLL, ESQ., Referee. Lowenstein Sandler LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 65 Livingston Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068 ________________________ File No.: 2012-734/C CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK BY THE GRACE OF GOD, FREE AND INDEPENDENT To: Virginia Keurentjes-Datcu, Aurel Datcu, Maria Mies,Ioan Datcu, Ana Ghinea, Victoria Mihu, Aurel Datcu, Vasili Datcu, Sofia Huzu, Petru Datcu, Maria Rus, Nicolae Bogdan Datcu, Mihai Datcu, Nicolae Datcu, Victoria Datcu, Lucretia Paraschiv, Attorney General of the State of New York The unknown distributees, legatees, devisees, heirs at law and assignees of VICTORIA DATCU, deceased, or their estates, if any there be, whose names, places of residence and post office addresses are unknown to the petitioner and cannot with due diligence be ascertained. SEND GREETING: Upon the petition of LOIS M. ROSENBLATT, Public Administrator of Queens County, who maintains her office at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, Queens County, New York 11435, as Temporary Administrator of the Estate ofVICTORIA DATCU, deceased, you and each of you are hereby cited to show cause before the Surrogate at the Surrogate’s Court of the County of Queens, to be held at the Queens General Courthouse, 6th Floor, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, City and State of New York, on the 24 day of April, 2014 at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon, why the Account of Proceedings of the Public Administrator of Queens County, as Temporary Administrator of the Estate of said deceased, a copy of which is attached, should not be judicially settled, and why the Surrogate should not fix and allow a reasonable amount of compensation to GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ., for legal services rendered to petitioner herein in the amount of $8,281.48 and that the Court fix the fair and reasonable additional fee for any services to be rendered by GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ., hereafter in connection with proceedings on kinship, claims etc., prior to entry of a final Decree on this accounting in the amount of 6% of assets

or income collected after the date of the within accounting; and why the Surrogate should not fix and allow an amount equal to one percent on said Schedules of the total assets on Schedules A, A1, and A2 plus any additional monies received subsequent to the date of this account, as the fair and reasonable amount payable to the Office of the Public Administrator for the expenses of said office pursuant to S.C.P.A. §1106(4); and why the Last Will and Testament dated March 3, 1983 should not be admitted to probate as an ancient document; and why Temporary Letters of Administration duly issued by the Surrogate’s Court on May 3, 2012 should not be revoked; and why Letters of CTA should not be issued to the Public Administrator of Queens County; and why the net distributable estate should not be paid as per the Last Will and Testament dated March 3, 1983 as follows: 100% to Virginia Keurentjes-Datcu, Dated, Attested and Sealed 27th day of February, 2014 HON. PETER J. KELLY Surrogate, Queens County Margaret M. Gribbon Clerk of the Surrogate’s Court GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ. (718) 459-9000 95-25 Queens Boulevard 11th Floor Rego Park, New York 11374 This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not obliged to appear in person. If you fail to appear it will be assumed that you do not object to the relief requested unless you file formal legal, verified objections. You have a right to have an attorney-at-law appear for you. Accounting Citation ________________________ James S. Hasselbacher Estate File No.: 2014-70 SURROGATE’S COURT – ONTARIO COUNTY AMENDED CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK By the Grace of God, Free and Independent To: Unknowns (whose names and whereabouts are unknown), hereby intending to designate the paternal and maternal aunts, uncles, and cousins of the decedent, who may be the heirs at law, next of kin, of James S. Hasselbacher, deceased, Jasons DiPonzio, Esq., as Guardian and litem on behalf of the unknowns and Audrey Cooper, Assistant Attorney General of the State of New York, 144 Exchange Blvd., Suite 200, Rochester, NY 14614 A Petition having been duly filed by Gary G. Baxter, whose post office address is 15 Greenhurst Avenue, Geneva, New York 14456, YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Ontario Count y, at the Courthouse, located at 27

N. Main Street, Room 123, in the City of Canandaigua, on April 15, 2014, at 1:30 o’clock in the afternoon of that day why a decree should not be made in the Estate of James S. Hasselbacher, lately domiciled at 301 Gibson Street, Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York, granting Letters of Administration upon the estate of the decedent to Gary G. Baxter or to such other person as may be entitled thereto. Hon. Frederick G. Reed, Ontario County Surrogate Elizabeth T. Simpson, Chief Clerk Dated, Attested and Sealed, March 7, 2014 Attorney for Petitioner: Timothy J. Buckley, Esq. P.O. Box 308, 117 Washington Street Geneva, New York 14456 Telephone # (315) 781-1455 Fax # (315) 7811397 [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.] ________________________ Notice of Formation of Gerlin Contracting and Development LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State on NY ( SSNY) on 2/7/14. Office Location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Gerlin Contracting and Development to 134-44 Francis Lewis Blvd. Purpose: Any lawful purpose or activities. ________________________ Notice of Guardianship sale of real property pursuant to the Order of the Hon. Lee A Mayersohn entered in the Supreme Court, Queens County, New York on February 27, 2014, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, bearing Index No. 16927/2012 of all that certain plot, piece or parcel of land with the buildings and improvements erected situate, lying and being at 43-07 Crommelin Street, Flushing, New York 11355, Block 5113, Lot 5 owned by Florence Y.P. Tso, are to be sold by the Co-Guardians of Florence Y.P. Tso, Christopher P. Chow and Linda MoonYing Chow on April 8, 2014 at 9:30 AM subject to a contract of sale. An auction will be held at which time others may bid beside the contract vendee. Premises will be sold subject to the Courts consent and provisions of the Order before the Justice presiding at an IAS Part 22G of the Supreme Court held in the County of Queens at the Courthouse, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New York 11435.

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Katz Welcomes New Director Of Cultural Affairs By Trisha sakhuja Staff Writer On Tuesday morning, Borough President Melinda Katz introduced her new Director of Cultural Affairs and Tourism, Nayelli Valencia, to a room full of guests at the Queens Council of the Arts in Astoria. Katz said one of her top priorities as Borough President is to rebrand Queens as a major tourist destination that has a diverse set of unique attractions that appeal to travelers from around the world. “As my Director of Cultural Affairs and Tourism, Nayelli Valencia will be central to carrying out this branding campaign,” Katz said. Katz said even though this is exciting for Queens, they have a lot to do in terms of setting priorities for the Borough. “You don’t come to the City, unless you come to the Borough,” she said. “Not only do we need to make sure that your individual cultural arts, hotels and business centers thrive, but we need to make sure all of that gets harnessed and that Queens is part of New York City,” she added. Valencia was previously the development officer for the Louis Armstrong House Museum in Corona and a coordinator and manager of the Latino Cultural Festival at the Queens Theatre in the Park for six years.

Valencia said working at the Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College gave her the opportunity to learn a lot about culture because of the diversity the school offers. “You walk around the campus, and it is literally like a mini-Queens,” she said. As director, she said one of her focuses is to work with NYC and Company, the official marketing, tourism and partnership organization, to brand the Borough. She said they are working together to find one voice to represent

Katz said she chose Vathe diversity of the Borough lencia for the job because she by creating slogans. can count on her to not only Valencia said even take care of the bare bone though Queens brings in issues that Queens cares a lot of tourism during the about and bring the cultural U.S. Open, they immediateorganizations together, but ly leave after the games to go also fight for the appropriate back to Manhattan. amount of funding Queens That is where Valencia steps in; because she said Nayelli Valencia deserves for its tourism and cultural affairs budget. her job will be to prolong Reach Trisha Sakhuja at (718) 357the amount of time a tourist stays so they can also spend money in the Bor- 7400, Ext. 128, tsakhuja@queenstribune.com, or @Tsakhuja13. ough of Queens.

Vallone Takes Job Under Gov. Cuomo By Trisha sakhuja Staff Writer After serving Astoria for 12 years, Peter Vallone Jr. is on his way to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office to serve as a special assistant to Commissioner Anthony Annucci of the Dept. of Corrections and Community Supervision. In addition to serving District Council 22 for more than a decade, Vallone, an attorney by trade, served as the Chair of the Public Safety Committee, for which he was charged with oversight of the NYPD, the District Attorneys, the Office of Emergency Management and the Civilian Complaint Review Board. Vallone said he is grateful and

thankful to be given this opportunity to serve again by Cuomo. “I was mulling different opportunities, but when the Governor offered this position, I jumped at it. I am excited to work with him,” he said. A statement released by Cuomo’s office last week highlighted Vallone’s commitment to public service and the honors he has received for his work protecting the City’s most vulnerable by the Council of Senior Centers and Services of New York City, the Immaculate Conception Youth Program and the Animal Legal Defense Fund. Given that Vallone has the experience in dealing with district attorneys and various law enforcement agencies,

he said he will take charge of his new position by focusing on life issues that truly matter to him. “My experiences and the relationships that I’ve built in my 18 years, both as a prosecutor and public safety chair, will be very helpful,” Vallone said. “There are many issues facing that agency and I look forward to being able to help.” Even though Vallone said he will have to scale back on voicing his opinions quite freely and frequently via social media outlets like Twitter and Facebook, he said “this is going to be an interesting opportunity.” Reach Trisha Sakhuja at (718) 3577400, Ext. 128, tsakhuja@queenstribune.com, or @Tsakhuja13.

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CB 5 Opposes Knockdown Center Liquor License By Luis Gronda Staff Writer The Knockdown Center has applied for its liquor license and Community Board 5 was not shy about its opposition last week. The Maspeth-based arts center is attempting to get a cabaret liquor license for the establishment. State Liquor Authority records show that the establishment applied for the license on March 5. According to Dept. of Buildings records, the center has also applied to change the certificate of occupancy from factory to public assembly for 5,000 people. Several CB5 members were up in

arms again over the Center applying for the license. The board members raised concerns over the amount of people the Center could bring to the area and the parking and traffic headache it might cause during large events at the facility. “This is a recipe for a disaster,” said Bob Holden, a CB 5 member and president of the Juniper Park Civic Association. Gary Giordano, the board’s district manager, read out loud a letter the board wrote in response to the application, saying they oppose it for myriad reasons, including noise, parking and the burden on the local police precinct. “Having a cabaret with dancing, music and alcohol for even 600 people would

put enormous pressure on our already stressed 104th Police Precinct and will almost certainly have a very negative effect on police response time throughout the precinct,” he wrote in the letter. John Maier, another CB5 member, said he has been at one of the Center’s events and there was easily about 500 people at the facility and there was a paramedic that treated someone at the site. Tyler Myers, one of the center’s owners, said that they always hire security whenever they have an event so the 104th precinct is not overburdened with deploying officers at that site. Myers said the amount of security they hire depends on the number of people they expect at the event, but it

ranges from 20 to 45 security personnel. He added that the majority of people that travel to the Knockdown Center take public transportation to the facility. The B57 stops on Flushing Ave and 54th Street, close to the center and the Q54 stops by Flushing and Metropolitan Avenues. There will be on-site parking, Myers said, although the number of spots that will be available is not yet known. He added they have not received any complaints from people surrounding the center about events they have hosted in the past. Reach Luis Gronda at (718) 3577400, Ext. 127, lgronda@queenstribune.com, or @luisgronda.

Senate Fails To Pass The DREAM Act By Two Votes By Trisha sakhuja Staff Writer On Monday, the New York State Senate failed to pass a proposal to expand State-funded tuition assistance to undocumented immigrants by two votes. Lead advocates for the bill, Assemblyman Francisco Moya (D-Jackson Heights) and State Sen. Jose Peralta (D-East Elmhurst) remain hopeful that the much-awaited DREAM Act will hit the Senate floor for another vote during the final round for this

year’s budget, within the next two weeks. If enacted, the DREAM Act would have allowed all New York students to apply for financial aid for college, regardless of their immigration status. The bill failed to pass 30-29, but even that is a feat in itself, because Peralta said, “Six months ago, no one would have wagered that the DREAM Act would make it to the Senate floor in an election year.” Peralta said the bill failed to see 32 votes mainly because of Albany politics. “There are some Senators that have

such a growing number of undocumented immigrants in their districts that this should be a no-brainer for them, but yet still the politics are shining as opposed to policy,” Peralta said. Even though the DREAM Act has passed through the Assembly, passing it in the Senate has been cumbersome, Moya said. Moya said he urges each of his colleagues who voted against the DREAM Act, “to sit down with just one DREAMer and tell him, face-toface, that he cannot go to college because they didn’t want to vote for the

DREAM Act during an election year.” Moya and Peralta also look to Gov. Cuomo for more support and encourage him to prioritize the DREAM Act. On Monday, Cuomo issued a statement relaying his disappointment for the Senate’s inability to pass the DREAM Act. “I will continue to work with supporters, stakeholders and members of the legislature to achieve this dream and build the support to pass this legislation,” he said. Reach Trisha Sakhuja at (718) 3577400, Ext. 128, tsakhuja@queenstribune.com, or @Tsakhuja13.

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POLICE BLOTTER 103rd Precinct Homicide – At 12:15 a.m. on March 11, police responded to a 911 call of a person shot at the corner of 173rd Street and 105th Avenue. Upon arrival, police observed the victim, identified as Mohamed Hamwi, 48, of Jamaica unconscious and unresponsive with one gunshot wound to his torso and one gunshot wound to the head. EMS responded to the location and transported the victim to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. There have been no arrests at this time and the investigation is ongoing.

right lane, the second in the left. At this point, it is suspected Kone suffered a health condition, rendering him incapacitated. The vehicle struck the wall area of the ramp before striking the second vehicle towards the bottom of the ramp. The operator of the second vehicle, along with the passenger in the first vehicle were both removed via EMS to Elmhurst Hospital, where they were listed in stable condition.

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attempted Kidnapping – The NYPD is asking the public’s assistance identifying an individual wanted in connection with an attempted kidnapping. 106th Precinct At 2:35 p.m. on March 14, at the investigation – At 11:24 a.m. corner of Colden Street and 45th Avon March 15, officers from the 106th enue, police were informed by the Precinct responded to a 911 call of an victim, an 11-year-old male. While unconscious female at a motel located waiting to be picked up after school, at 164-33 Cross Bay Blvd., Jamaica. an unknown male in a dark blue fourUpon arrival, they found a 22-year- door sedan approached the victim and old female to be unresponsive. EMS stated, “Get in the car, I’ll take you also responded and pronounced the someplace nice upstate.” The victim female deceased at the scene. replied “no,” at which time the suspect exited the car, grabbed the victim by 108th Precinct the hands and attempted to pull the investigation – At 10:12 a.m. victim into his vehicle. At that time, on March 15, police ofthe victim’s father arficers responded to 47th rived at the scene and Road and Center Boulethe suspect fled in his vard. Upon arrival, offivehicle northbound cers discovered that an on Colden Street. Asian woman, identified The suspect is deas Judy Soo Hoo, 51, of scribed as an Asian Long Island City, was male, 40 years old, pulled out of the water between 5-foot-6 and by FDNY personnel. 5-foot-8 with short EMS also responded and black hair, brown eyes, pronounced the woman dark skin and a goadead at the scene. tee. He was last seen There were no visible wearing a blue multisigns of trauma on the colored sweatshirt and body, which was fully A sketch of an individual brown slacks. clothed. wanted for an attempted Anyone with inforkidnapping within the mation should call the collision in- conf ines of the 109th NYPD’s Crime Stopvestigation – At Precinct. pers Hotline at (800) 12:20 a.m. on March 19, 577-TIPS, visit www. police responded to a 911 call of a mo- nypdcrimestoppers.com or text tips to tor vehicle accident on the eastbound 274637 (CRIMES), then enter TIP577. upper level of the Ed Koch Queens- All calls are confidential. boro Bridge. Upon arrival, officers observed the 114th Precinct arrest – Police have arrested an operator of the first vehicle, a 2009 Ford Escape medallion taxi, uncon- individual wanted in connection to a scious and unresponsive in the driver’s case of endangering the welfare of a seat of his vehicle. EMS also respond- minor that occurred on March 5. Poed to the location and transported the lice were investigating a light-colored vehicle operator, identified as Vadro SUV that attempted to lure a 12-yearKone, 50, of the Bronx, to Mt. Sinai old girl into his vehicle. The victim reHospital Queens, where he was pro- fused and fled the location. Pursuant to an ongoing investiganounced dead. Further investigation revealed that tion, on March 11, police arrested the first vehicle and a second vehicle, a Houshang Hakimi, 69, of an unknown 2008 Lincoln Town Car, were both trav- address in relation to this crime. Haelling eastbound on the upper level of kimi was charged with sex offender the bridge and were on the ramp head- failure to report change of address and ing towards Jackson Avenue/Northern acting in a manner injurious to a child Boulevard. The first vehicle was in the less than 17 years old.

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orough President Melinda Katz announced on March 12 that the Borough Board had unanimously approved a list of expenses that they would like to see get included in the City’s budget for Fiscal Year 2015. Mayor Bill de Blasio and the City Council must adopt a budget for the five boroughs by July 1. For the first Borough Board budget assembled by the new Queens administration, the top priorities included creating more affordable housing, boosting the funding for cultural organizations and institutions, securing capital funding for the New York State Pavilion revitalization, creating a 116th police precinct, adding a police substation in Flushing Meadows Corona Park and improving pedestrian and traffic safety in Queens. The Borough Board itself is made up of the Borough President, the Queens members of the City Council and the chairs of the Borough’s community boards. The City Charter requires the Borough Board to submit a package of budget priorities each year to the Mayor, the City Council and the Director of Management and Budget. This year, those priorities are due on March 24. “The budget priorities that my office has prepared and that the Borough Board has approved outline a meaningful approach to solving some of the longstanding challenges faced by the Borough of Queens,” Katz said. “They are aimed at helping our City meet the needs of our Borough’s diverse population in a fiscally prudent manner.” The Borough President’s budget office assembled the list of priorities after reviewing information and requests made by Queens’ 14 Community Boards and by local organizations looking for City funding. An oral testimony was given by all the groups looking for funding during an all-day hearing on Feb. 20. Each year, the community boards come up with a capital expenditure wish list for the budget hearing. The head of the budget committee will make a report by sitting down with the chairs of all the board’s committees. These priorities are then put together and presented to the full board, who will debate and vote on it. The process is open to the public.

A New Precinct? One of the most notable items on the list of priorities would be the creation of a new police precinct in Queens, the 116th precinct. The territory of the 105th precinct would be cut in half and the 116th would be responsible for the southern half of that district. As it stands, the 105th precinct is the largest in Queens. It runs from

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efforts in the local council district to implement traffic-calming measures,” he said. “We have two slow zones going to my district this year, but we have so many neighborhoods across Queens crying out for additional safety measures.” Bay Terrace Community Alliance president and Community Board 7 member Warren Schreiber agreed, saying that the safety measures are particularly important in protecting senior citizens who cannot cross the street as quickly, and children who are not always attentive to their surroundings. “The answer is not to speed up the senior citizen or make the child more aware, but to slow down the traffic,” he said.

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Borough President Melinda Katz (left) sits at a task force meeting on the New York State Pavilion. Funding for the Pavilion was included in the Borough Board budget priorities. Little Neck Bay to John F. Kennedy airport, covering neighborhoods that range from Bayside and Douglaston to Queens Village and Bellerose to Springfield Gardens and Laurelton. With such a huge area to cover, an added precinct would help take the pressure off the 105th in getting to everything. “BP Katz believes a new precinct is needed in order to reduce response times and increase the police presence in Southeast Queens,” spokesman Michael Scholl said. While there is not a set location yet for the new precinct, community leaders were thrilled with the addition being included as a priority. Glen Oaks Village Co-op president Bob Friedrich said that with a precinct large enough that it takes 35 minutes to drive through; splitting the workload between two precincts is a needed change. “With a police precinct of that size, it stretches resources very thin. As a result, the northern and southern parts of the 105th do not get their fair share of resources,” he said. Related to that subject, the priorities list is looking to create a police substation in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Crime in parks has long been an issue for Queens, as the police force does not have enough resources to place a sufficient amount of offi-

cers to cover the green spaces. As the Borough’s flagship park, FMCP has one of the largest amounts of territory to cover. No location for the station has been selected as of yet.

Traffic Safety One of the biggest pushes in New York right now, from both the Borough-wide and City-wide levels, is traffic and pedestrian safety. With Mayor de Blasio introducing the Vision Zero initiative to reduce traffic-related deaths to zero within 10 years, the Borough budget falls in line with that goal. Katz’s release mentioned that improving safety in Queens through more “slow zones,” more pedestrian countdown signals, speed cameras and increasing police presence, is one of the Borough’s top concerns. “All Queens neighborhoods deserve to have streets that are safe for both pedestrians and drivers. We are working closely with the Mayor on Vision Zero and we have compiled a list of problem traffic safety locations that were submitted by all Queens community boards,” Scholl said. Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer (D-Sunnyside) said that the Borough President’s move is exactly what is needed for the community. “It’s incredibly important that the Borough President support our

With New York City seen as one of the centerpieces of culture in the world, Queens has its own role to play. Many cultural institutions look for financial help from the City each year. This time around, it looks like the Borough Board means to help them out. According to Scholl, Queens cultural organizations have historically received less funding per capita than any other borough. To help rectify this situation, the Borough President’s release mentioned that an overall increase in cultural funding has been suggested. Van Bramer mentioned that he had been in conversation recently with Katz about cultural funding and said he was happy to see that the arts are a priority in this administration. “We are going to make our Borough stronger by encouraging folks to come by making these cultural offerings better and enhancing the buildings they are housed in and keeping them well-maintained,” he said. Hoong Yee Lee Krakauer, the executive director of the Queens Council on the Arts, was also cautiously optimistic about the move and said she hoped the Mayor approved the budget item. “I just hope it passes muster. It’s never over until the fat lady sings,” she said. Alongside the cultural improvements, the Borough President is aiming to find funding for the restoration of the New York State Pavilion, a project she became involved with earlier this year. While its infrastructure has gone unattended for 50 years, she said she wants to fix up the Pavilion in some way, to make it a shining part of Queens’ history. “We’re very excited to see her commitment and leadership in taking up this cause and moving it forward,” Matthew Silva, from People for the Pavilion, said. Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 3577400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstribune.com, or @Joey788.

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Parker Jewish Supplies Top Hospice Services BY JOE MARVILLI Staff Writer When it comes to hospice services, a New Hyde Park facility offers top-of-the-line care while keeping its patients in their home environment. The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation started its community/inpatient hospice services in 1998. Since then, its staff has worked to make the last few months of their patients’ lives as comfortable and stress-free as possible. Donna Brook, the hospice director at Parker Jewish, said the service is available for all of Queens and Nassau counties. The agency is separate from Parker Jewish in that it is Medicare-certified. Medicare defines those who are appropriate for hospice as someone with six months or less to live, if the disease follows its natural course. Hospice operates in the building, though they do not have a separate unit. Rather, the hospice services go to the patient, keeping them in an accustomed setting. “We bring the services to them. That’s really been a conscious decision,” she said. “Residents who have been here a long time have developed relationships with the staff. It

Compassion, Caring & Healing is their home. To take them and plop them in a hospice unit, we found, was really not helpful for them.” At the moment, there are about 40 patients being cared for by the staff. Generally, patients at Parker Jewish are there for a long time, particularly those in the nursing home. As such, the transition from regular health services to hospice is a smooth one, at least in terms of familiarity. The hospice program has a large array of specialized care meant to support the patient and their families or friends. The nurses work with the staff to develop a pain management plan. The social workers are trained to assist dying patients and can help get their affairs in order. Home aides are available to help with feeding, bathing, safety and hygiene for the patient. The spiritual health of the patient is equally important, according to

“Once they go into the dying proBrook. There is a rabbi on staff who will meet with patients and families. cess, the emphasis is not only on the The hospice will also reach out to patient but on the family,” she said. other religious leaders who practice “There’s a lot of education involved a different faith or who have a con- with families. Also, to help them with concrete issues like planning nection with the patient. One of the most important parts funerals.” The hospice has a small staff, but of Parker Jewish’s hospice program is its bereavement services. The they are very personalized and are eight-week group course is free to familiar with all the patients under either families and friends of a pa- their care. While hospice has trained tient who died in hospice or a com- the general staff on what to do when munity member who needs bereave- a patient becomes terminal, Brook said that the hospice staff’s attention ment help. “When we have families who lost to each individual helps Parker Jewloved ones, we educate them that ish in its mission. “It gives it a perthis is a program sonal touch. When available to them,” “When [family mem[family members] Brook said. “It is bers] call, they know call, they know available 13 months everyone in the ofafter patients die. We everyone in the office have lots of people who answers the phone. fice who answers the phone,” she from Bayside and It just allows for a betsaid. “It just alDouglaston and the ter continuity of care.” surrounding areas – Donna Brook, lows for a better who travel here.” Hospice Director at continuity of care. we call While the first priParker Jewish Sometimes ourselves a bouority is the patient’s tique hospice.” well-being once they Parker Jewish is located at 271are declared as terminal, Brook said that hospice services find that caring 11 76th Ave., New Hyde Park. For for the patient’s family and friends is more information, call (718) 289an equally important part of the pro- 2100. Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 357cess. The hospice offers them emotional support as well as planning as- 7400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstribune.com, or @Joey788. sistance for once the patient passes.

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Sinai Chapels Serves City’s Jewish Community BY NATALIA KOZIKOWSKA Staff Writer Though losing a loved one may be difficult, Sinai Chapels is committed to ensuring that family members do not encounter any more grief while planning a funeral. With four generations of family ownership, the Fresh Meadowsbased funeral home has gained the trust of Jewish families all across New York. Its continuous improvements reflect Sinai Chapel’s traditions, established by the Resnick family more than a century ago. Sinai Chapels aims to go above and beyond in helping mourning families with the arrangement process by guiding them through the options that best fit their needs and desires. It is the only funeral home in the area that provides a staff director of pastoral counseling, Rabbi Michael Strasberg, who is available to help families through counseling and support. Some family members choose to have a service at an alternative location, such as a gravesite or a synagogue. Because there are so many details to coordinate in planning a funeral, the Chapel gives families an option to have Sinai’s staff of trained professionals coordinate the ceremony for them. As part of its mission, Sinai Cha-

to the Jewish community it pels works with family serves. members to make the funer“Sharing in this effort al arrangements in advance, to provide our community protecting them from unmembers and students with expected costs and sparing exceptional events establishthem from making complex es Sinai Chapels as a leader choices during a difficult in supporting the mission of time. Additionally, the Chathe Kupferberg Holocaust pel’s pre-planning advisors Center, to educate curcan meet with family memrent and future generations bers privately in the comfort about the ramifications of of their homes – with no unbridled prejudice,” Dr. cost or obligation. Eduardo Martí, president of Sinai’s two chapels acCommucommodate services both Sinai Chapels in Fresh Meadows has been help- Queensborough large and small. Its state-of- ing mourning families with funeral arrange- nity College, said at the time of the donation. the-art broadcasting system ments for a century. “We’re very grateful to can televise the live service in a room adjacent to the Chapel on services, Sinai Chapels and the have the support of Sinai Chapels Resnick family are sponsors of lead- so that we may present these classic 50-inch high-definition televisions. As of 2007, Sinai also streams fu- ing Jewish community organiza- Yiddish films, produced in Warsaw nerals live online for family members tions, including the Queensborough before World War II, to our students and friends who are unable to attend College Center for Jewish Studies, and to the greater community,” addthe service. In addition, Sinai offers Kupferberg Holocaust Resource ed Dr. Arthur Flug, the Holocaust DVD and audio CD reproduction of Center, the archives at Queensbor- Center’s Executive Director. For more information about Sinai the funeral so that the legacy of the ough Community College and the Chapels, visit www.JewishFunerals. deceased loved one may be preserved United Jewish Appeal. As a sponsor of the archives at com or call (800) 446-0406. Staff and cherished for years to come. Whether Reform, Conservative Queensborough Community Col- is available to answer your call 24 or Orthodox, Sinai Chapels pro- lege, in 2009, Sinai Chapels made hours a day, seven days a week. Sinai Chapels is located at 162vides services that are ceremonially a generous donation to The Kupappropriate. Family members may ferberg Yiddish Cinema at the new 05 Horace Harding Expressway, choose to have traditional or non- Harriet and Kenneth Kupferberg Fresh Meadows. Reach Natalia Kozikowska at (718) traditional services, adhering to Holocaust Resource Center. The donation was just one of the ways that 357-7400 Ext. 123 or nkozikowska@ their customs. In addition to arranging funeral Sinai Chapels seeks to give back queenspress.com or @nkozikowska.

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Many Options For Families Needing Elder Care More Americans than ever before are now older than 65, and in just four more decades, for the first time in history, there will be more seniors in the U.S. than people younger than 18, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Given those numbers, is it any surprise that many families wrestle with decisions for how to take care of aging parents, grandparents and other loved ones? “Deciding how to take care of an aging loved one can be a challenging, emotionally wrenching experience,” says Danielle Russell, vice president of operations and business development for Assisted Transition, a network of independent consultants that help families find elder care. “The good news is that as the population of elders has expanded, so have elder care options.” Just 20 years ago, families might have had to choose between putting a parent in a nursing home or having one younger family member quit a job to stay home and care for the parent. Today, options abound and it’s important to know what’s available before making such an important decision. Russell offers some background on seven of the top types of senior care: • Assisted living communities Seniors who require assistance with

daily activities such as dressing, eating or bathing may still wish to live as independently as possible. Assisted living communities strive to provide an appropriate level of care while allowing residents to maintain as much independence as possible. Seniors who are no longer able to live completely independently, but who do not need nursing home, Alzheimer’s or dementia care, may find this type of arrangement works for them. • Respite/short-term care - This type of care provides short-term breaks for families that may need elder care for a short time - a few hours, a day or a weekend, for example. Options can include an in-home skilled health assistant, an adult day program outside the home, or residential respite care facility. • Independent living communities - In these residential communities, seniors can live by themselves with minimal assistance for certain tasks and needs. Elders with mild mobility issues or forgetfulness might do well in this type of environment. • Rehabilitation centers - A senior recovering from a minor health issue may require extra care and therapy to regain the ability to live

independently. Rehabilitation centers provide care as well as occupational, physical or speech therapy. • Dementia care - Dementia is a progressive disorder that weakens memory, impairs judgment and diminishes mental abilities. Elders experiencing dementia may need an increasing level of care. Dementia care can occur inside the home or in a care facility. • Alzheimer’s communities - A progressive, incurable cognitive disorder, Alzheimer’s affects memory and mental abilities. Patients usually require a high level of care with everyday tasks, but may be in physically good health. Alzheimer’s communities specialize in caring for patients who require this high level of care. • Skilled nursing homes - Licensed by the state in which they

operate, skilled nursing homes provide the highest level of medical care outside a hospital. These round-theclock residential facilities care for patients who require a high level of care, such as those who are bedridden or suffer from chronic health issues that require 24-hour access to medical aid. Even the most diligent families may have difficulty sorting through all the elder care options and decisions they face during the stress-filled process of choosing care. Many seek advice and expert assistance, such as from Assisted Transition, that can help ensure their loved ones receive the best possible care for his or her needs. The organization offers information, resources and free placement services to families looking for senior care and housing options. Assisted Transition provides referrals to assisted living facilities, nursing homes, residential care homes, senior housing and other industry resources. To find a consultant near you, visit www.assistedtransition.com. By 2060, more than one in five Americans will be 65 or older, according to U.S. Census projections. As the population continues to gray, more families will need help in caring for aging loved ones - and in finding care arrangements that are right for their family.

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PIX

Sunnyside Pre-K Tour

Katz Holds Women’s History Event

Last week, Mayor Bill de Blasio toured the Sunnyside Community Services Universal Pre-Kindergarten program, as he continues to lobby to bring Universal Pre-K to the City. Pictured (from left) are State Sen. Mike Gianaris, de Blasio, Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer, SCS Executive Director Judy Zangwill and Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan.

Korean Dignitaries Visit Queens Borough President Melinda Katz recently held an event celebrating Women’s History Month at Elmhurst Hospital Center. Pictured (from left) are Mindy Kopit, Senior Associate Executive Director of Ambulatory Care at Elmhurst Hospital Center; Olivia Crum, Co-Chair of the Elmhurst Hospital Center’s Joint Labor-Management Committee; Katz and Chris Constantino, Senior Vice President, Queens Health Network and Executive Director of Elmhurst Hospital Center.

Rozic Honors Principals Cho Yoonsun, the minister of Gender Equality and Family of the Republic of Korea, visited the Kupferberg Holocaust Resource Center and Archives at Queensborough Community College on March 14. She spoke with the center’s executive director, Dr. Arthur Flug (left), about the growing recognition of the Korean Comfort Women issue and the center’s role in shedding light on atrocities from that period. Photo by Joe Marvilli.

Queens County Bar Meets In celebration of Women’s History Month, Assemblywoman Nily Rozic honored women principals of private and public schools across her district. Twenty-three Women of Distinction were celebrated for their leadership and service to the community. Photo by Joe Marvilli.

Celebrating Phagwah Queens County Bar Association recently met to discuss “Labor & Employment Law and Governmental Agencies,” at the Bar Association building in Downtown Jamaica. Pictured (from left) are QCBA President Joseph DeFelice, panelist Karen Fernbach, panelist Carmelo Grimaldi, panelist Barry Peek and moderator Stephen Hans. Photo by Walter Karling.

Annika Wins the Battle

Assemblyman David Weprin celebrates Phagwah on Sunday with his constituents in Richmond Hill, home to the largest Phagwah celebration in the U.S.

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Annika, the 16-year-old multiinstrumentalist from Breezy Point, garnered the most amount of votes to be selected as the Queens winner for the Battle of the Boroughs competition. The musician will now go on to face the winners of the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Staten Island battles in the Ultimate Battle on June 27. For more information, visit www. thegreenespace.org/battle.

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LEGAL NOTICE

At IAS Part 18, Room 41 of the Supreme Court of the State of New York for the County of Queens, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New York, March 14, 2014 PRESENT HON. DUANE A. HART SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS Index No.: 4036/14 Assigned Justice: ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE SEEKING: a) INJUNCTION UNDER BCL § 1115; b) RECEIVER UNDER BCL §§ 1008(a), 1113, AND 1203; c) DISSOLUTION UNDER BCL §1104-a; d) JUDICIAL SUPERVISION UNDER BCL §1008(a); e) DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY UNDER BCL §1111(c), AND f) BOOKS AND RECORDS UNDER BCL §§ 624 and 1104-a(c) Petitioner’s Address: 10 West Broadway, Apt. 7J, Long Beach, New York Venus Basis: Situs of Transaction and Respondents’ Principal Place of Business In the Matter of the Application of Patrick Quadrozzi, Petitioner, for the Judicial Dissolution of BAY 32ND PLACE DEVELOPMENT CORP., BEACH CHANNEL DRIVE LAND ENTERPRISES, INC., AMSTEL RECYCLING AND CONCRETE CORP., QUALITY ASSURANCE CONCRETE CORP., QUALITY CONCRETE OF N E W YO R K , I N C . , QUADROZZI ENTERPRISES INC., GOWANUS INDUSTRIAL PARK, INC., MASPETH CO N C R E T E LOA D I N G CORP., QUEENS CONCRETE DELIVERY & LEASING CORP., and RED HOOK CONCRETE LOADING CORP., pursuant to Business Corporation Law § 1104-a, and for the Judicial Supervision Pursuant to Business Corporation Law § 1008(a) of the Winding Up of the Affairs of QUADROZZI EQUIPMENT LEASING CORP., QUADROZZI REALTY CORP and QUADROZZI ACQUISITION CORPORATION, dissolved corporations, Respondents, and THE ESTATEOFJOHNQUADROZZI, THERESA (TESS) QUADROZZI, BOTH INDIVIDUALLY AND AS EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN QUADROZZI, JOHN QUADROZZI, JR., CATHERINE QUADROZZI, THERESA QUADROZZI, (JR.), REGINA QUADROZZI, AND J U L I A N N A F O R T N E Y, CROPSEY AVENUE LAND ENTERPRISES, LLC, FAE HOLDINGS 390783R, LLC, CONCRETE MANUFACTURING COMPANY LLC, SOUTH RED HOOK WORKS CORP., QUADROZZI NUTR AX CORP., QUADROZZI STUDIOS, INC., and QUADROZZI URBAN ENTERPRISES, INC. Additional Respondents. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE UPON review and consideration of: (i) the

Verified Petition for Judicial Dissolution, dated March 14, 2014 (the “Petition”), and the accompanying exhibits; (ii) the Memorandum of Law dated March 14, 2014; and (iii) upon all other papers and proceedings heretofore had and filed herein, LET the Respondents and the Additional Respondents show cause at Part 18, Room 41 of the Supreme Court of the State of New York for the County of Queens, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New York, to be held on the 2nd day of April, 2014 at 2:15 PM, or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, (the “Hearing Date”) why an Order should not be made and entered, as follows: (1) pursuant to New York Business Corporation Law (“BCL”) §1115, a temporary restraining order, preliminary and permanent injunction enjoining and restraining the respondents and additional respondents Estate of John Quadrozzi, Theresa (Tess) Quadrozzi, both individually and as Executrix of the Estate of John Quadrozzi, John Quadrozzi, Jr., Catherine Quadrozzi, Theresa Quadrozzi, (Jr.), Regina Quadrozzi, and Julianna Fortney (collectively, the “Majority”) and BAY 32ND PL ACE DE VELOPMENT CORP., BEACH CHANNEL DRIVE LAND ENTERPRISES, INC., AMSTEL RECYCLING AND CONCRETE CORP., QUALIT Y ASSUR ANCE CONCRETE CORP., QUALITY CONCRETE OF NEW YORK, INC., QUADROZZI ENTERPRISES INC., GOWANUS INDUSTRIAL PARK, INC., MASPETH CONCRETE LOADING CORP., QUEENS CONCRETE DELIVERY & LEASING CORP., RED HOOK CO N C R E T E LOA D I N G CORP., (collectively, the “Active Corporations”), QUADROZZI EQUIPMENT LEASING C O R P. , QUADROZZI REALTY CORP. (including its wholly owned entity Cropsey Avenue Land Enterprises LLC, and FAE Holdings 390783R, LLC, to the extent this entity holds any interest in 1705 Hart Place, Brooklyn, New York a/k/a 3068 Cropsey Avenue, Brooklyn, New York [the “Cropsey Property”]), and QUADROZZI ACQUISITION CORPORATION (collectively, the “Inactive Corporations,” and, along with the Active Corporations, collectively, the “Corporations’), and CONCRETE MANUFACTURING COMPANY LLC, SOUTH RED HOOK WORKS CORP., QUADROZZI NUT R A X C O R P. , a n d QUADROZZI STUDIOS, INC., and QUADROZZI URBAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (collectively, the “Diversion Corporations”), together with

their respective employees, agents, attorneys, servants, and all persons acting on their behalf, at their request, or with their knowledge, without the express written consent of the Petitioner, the Court, or a receiver appointed by the Court, from: a) utilizing the funds of the Corporations or the Diversion Corporations to pay counsel fees for the Majority or the Diversion Corporations incurred in the defense of the instant Petition; b)transacting any business or exercising any corporate powers and/or authority on behalf of the Corporations or the Diversion Corporations without the express written consent of Petitioner, the Court, or a receiver appointed by the Court; c) collecting or receiving any assets, debts, or property of the Corporations or the Diversion Corporations and from paying out or otherwise transferring or delivering any assets or property of the Corporations or the Diversion Corporations; and/or d) selling, transferring, leasing, assigning, encumbering, dissipating, or otherwise diverting any assets of the Corporations or the Diversion Corporation and/or e) selling, transferring, leasing, assigning, encumbering, dissipating, or otherwise diverting the Cropsey Property, unless the proceeds of the sale of the Cropsey Property are deposited into the attorney escrow account of the Petitioner’s counsel; (2) pursuant to BCL § 1104-a, dissolving the Active Corporations; (3) pursuant to BCL § 1008(a), subjecting the Inactive Corporations to this Court’s judicial supervision of the winding up of their affairs; (4) pursuant to BCL §§ 1008(a), 1113, and 1203, appointing ___________ as a temporary/interim receiver to manage the affairs of the Corporations pendente lite and pending the dissolution of the Active Corporations and the judicial supervision of the Inactive Corporations; (5) pursuant to BCL § 624 and 1104-a(c), directing the Respondents and the Additional Respondents to immediately make available to Petitioner: a) for inspection and copying, all of the books and records of the Corporations and the Diversion Corporations for the last three years, including all minutes of shareholder meetings and current annual balance sheets and profit and loss statements and; b) for inspection, all of the real properties, buildings, and/or equipment pertaining thereto, owned and/or leased by the Corporations and the Diversion Corporations; (6) pursuant to BCL § 1111(c), ordering the distribution of property of all the Corporations, according to the respective

rights of the shareholders; and (7) granting to Petitioner such other and further relief as this Court deems just and proper. SUFFICIENT CAUSE APPEARING, it is hereby ORDERED that, pursuant to New York Business Corporation Law §1115, pending hearing and determination of the Verified Petition for Judicial Dissolution, dated December 5, 2013, the Estate of John Quadrozzi, Theresa (Tess) Quadrozzi, both individually and as Executrix of the Estate of John Quadrozzi, John Quadrozzi, Jr., Catherine Quadrozzi, Theresa Quadrozzi, (Jr.), Regina Quadrozzi, and Julianna Fortney (collectively, the “Majority”) and BAY 32ND PL ACE DE VELOPMENT CORP., BEACH CHANNEL DRIVE LAND ENTERPRISES, INC., AMSTEL RECYCLING AND CONCRETE CORP., QUALIT Y ASSUR ANCE CONCRETE CORP., QUALITY CONCRETE OF NEW YORK, INC., QUADROZZI ENTERPRISES INC., GOWANUS INDUSTRIAL PARK, INC., MASPETH CONCRETE LOADING CORP., QUEENS CONCRETE DELIVERY & LEASING CORP., RED HOOK CO N C R E T E LOA D I N G CORP., (collectively, the “Active Corporations”), QUADROZZI EQUIPMENT LEASING C O R P. , QUADROZZI REALTY CORP. (including its wholly owned entity Cropsey Avenue Land Enterprises LLC, and, FAE Holdings 390783R, LLC, to the extent it holds any interest in 1705 Hart Place, Brooklyn, New York a/k/a 3068 Cropsey Avenue, Brooklyn, New York [the “Cropsey Property”], and QUADROZZI ACQUISITION CORPORATION (collectively, the “Inactive Corporations,” and along with the Active Corporations, collectively, the “Corporations”), and CONCRETE MANUFACTURING COMPANY LLC, SOUTH RED HOOK WORKS CORP., QUADROZZI NUTRAX CORP., QUADROZZI STUDIOS, INC., and QUADROZZI URBAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (collectively, the “Diversion Corporations”), together with all of their respective employees, agents, attorneys, servants, and all persons acting on their behalf, at their request, or with their knowledge, are immediately restrained and enjoined, without the express written consent of the Petitioner, the Court, or a receiver appointed by the Court, from: a) utilizing the funds of the Corporations or the Diversion Corporations to pay counsel fees for the Majority or the Diversion Corporations incurred in the defense of the instant Petition; b) transacting any business or exercising any corporate pow-

ers and/or authority on behalf of the Corporations or the Diversion Corporations without the express written consent of Petitioner, the Court, or a receiver appointed by the Court; c) collecting or receiving any assets, debts, or property of the Corporations or the Diversion Corporations and from paying out or otherwise transferring or delivering any assets or property of the Corporations or the Diversion Corporations; d) selling, transferring, leasing, assigning, encumbering, dissipating, or otherwise diverting any assets of the Corporations or the Diversion Corporations; and/or e) selling, transferring, leasing, assigning, encumbering,dissipating, or otherwise diverting the Cropsey Property, unless the proceeds of the sale of the Cropsey Property are deposited into the attorney escrow account of the Petitioner’s counsel. [NOTE: The Court bracketed this section of the Order with “NOTE” to reflect the Court’s Order during the hearing that all of the Respondents and Additional Respondents are enjoined and restrained from transferring any asset of the Corporations or the Diversion Corporations in excess of $1,000 and any motor vehicle or truck belonging to the Corporations or Diversion Corporations in escess of $500. See March 14, 2014 Transcript of Proceedings.] and it is further, ORDERED that a copy of this Order be published in the Queens Tribune, a newspaper with a general circulation that includes Queens county, once a week on each of the three (3) weeks immediately preceding the return date of this Order to Show Cause, and that a copy of this Order also be served upon: a) the Department of Taxation and Finance (Office of Counsel, W. A. Harriman Campus Building, Albany, NY 12227); and b) the Office of the Attorney General (The Capitol, Albany, NY 12224-0341) by mail, at least twenty (20) days before the return date of this Order to Show Cause; and it is further ORDERED that service of a copy of this Order to Show Cause and all the papers which this Order is based and the Verified Petition shall be made upon: a) Julianna Fortney, Regina Quadrozzi, and Theresa Quadrozzi (Jr.); and b) counsel for all other Respondents and Additional Respondents (Joseph Paykin, Esq., Hinman Howard & Kattell 185 Madison Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10016) in the same manner as provided by law for the service of a Summons, all on or before the __ day of March, 2014, and such service shall be deemed good and sufficient

service and notice of this application; and it is further ENTER, DUANE A. HART J.S.C. HON. DUANE A. HART MAR 14 2014 To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge, information and belief formed after an inquiry reasonable under the circumstances, the within document(s) and contentions contained herein are not frivolous as defined in 22 NYCRR § 130-1.1(c). By: Pia E. Riverso Matthew V. Spero RIVKIN RADLER LLP Attorneys for Patrick Quadrozzi 926 RXR Plaza Uniondale, New York 11556-0926 (516) 357-3000 ________________________ 7601 QUEENS, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 3/3/2014. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 7601 113th St., Ste. 4D, Forest Hills, NY 11375. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. ________________________ Notice of Formation of PINC International LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 1/14/2014. Office located in Queens County. SSNY has designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to: 108-24 63rd Road, Forest Hills, NY 11375. Purpose: any lawful purpose. ________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on FEB 13 2014 bearing Index Number NC-000005-14/ QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Saltanat (Last) Hossain My present name is (First) Saltanat (Last) Ahmad (infant) My present address is 87-45 112 St., Richmond Hill, NY 11418 My place of birth is Queens, NY My date of birth is June 21, 2004; Assume the name of (First) Sarah (Last) Hossain My present name is (First) Sarah (Last) Ahmed (infant) My present address is 87-45 112 St., Richmond Hill, NY 11418 My place of birth is Queens, NY My date of birth is October 05, 2009 ________________________ Notice of formation of Bluerock Property Management LLC, a limited liability company. Article of organization filed with the secretary of state of New York SSNY on 3/10/2014. Office located in Queens. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 6768 Groton ST, Forest Hills NY 11375. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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LEISURE

Cirque du Soleil Show Opens At Citi Field BY JOE MARVILLI Staff Writer With the start of spring this week, a Cirque du Soleil show has landed in Queens to welcome the warmer weather. “Amaluna” will hold its first performance on March 20 in its own mobile village outside of Citi Field. With the large tent visible from multiple highways, the yellow and blue spire of the

Big Top will draw thousands of fans eager to see this performance piece over the next two months. Written and directed by Diane Paulus, the production tells the story of a mysterious island ruled by Goddesses and guided by the cycles of the moon. Queen Prospera directs her daughter Miranda’s coming-of-age celebration, in a display of femininity, renewal, rebirth and balance. Later on, Prospera causes a storm that leads a group of young men

Radio Station Hosts Instrument Drive A City-based radio station hopes to open the door to music for students in the five boroughs. WQXR, a classical music station, will host its first-ever instrument drive, starting on March 28. The drive will take place at several Sam Ash locations in the City, including the one on 113-25 Queens Blvd. in Forest Hills. They will accept gently-used instruments and refurbish them before distributing them to public schools and music programs. The radio station hopes to collect at least 1,000 instruments during the week-long drive. “Learning to play a musical instrument shapes one’s life in a multitude of ways, but too many young people in New York who want to play music

cannot do so, simply because they lack access to instruments,” Graham Parker, General Manager of WQXR, said. “We’re launching this drive to harness the passion of WQXR listeners and people all around the region to collect instruments and pass this experience and knowledge onto the next generation.” Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, an organization established to support programs in need of instruments, will give the donated instruments to programs that need the equipment the most. The drive will end on April 7. Other locations where instruments can be donated include the Lincoln Center for Performing Arts and the Brooklyn Music School. Log onto wqxr.org/kids for more information on the drive.

Queens Musicians Win The International Music and Arts Society held its Second Annual Young Artists Music Competition, with hundreds of talented musicians between the ages of 7-18 years old from New York, New Jersey and California taking part. Queens’ musicians showed off their talent in the competition, making it difficult for the IMAS judging panel to select the winners. However, some of Queens’ most gifted students came out on top. Lin Hong of Bayside was honored with the Distinguished Teacher award and his student Judy Zhou (pictured right) from Bayside received the grand prize award. Additional winners from Hong’s private studio were pianist William Wong, who won first prize, violinist Miriam Li, who took home the second prize and pianist Sherwin Pan, who received the third prize. Joy Lu, Sandra Yu, Serena Yang, Muchen Yu, Henry Ho, Andy Shu, Brandon Ou, Michael Buana, Robert Wong, Xiaowei Fu and Vivian Zhong were honored as well. “We are thrilled with the turnout this year and cannot thank the teachers

and students support in making our events possible. This year, the talent was incredible. This year’s Winner Recitals was another sold-out show,” Shirley Fan, IMAS Artistic Director, said. “This just shows that IMAS is continuing to expand. No doubt each year will be bigger and better!”

to land on the island. Her daughter winds up falling in love with a suitor, but their love tested by many challenges and setbacks. Most notable about “Amaluna” is that it is the first female-centric show in Cirque du Soleil’s history. The cast is 70 percent female and the band is 100 percent female. “The show is a reflection on balance from a woman’s perspective,” Paulus said. “I wanted to create a show with women at the center of it, something that had a hidden story that featured women as the heroines.” Publicist Marc Thibodeau said that Cirque du Soleil chose to park their show outside Citi Field again due to its convenience. “It’s a terrific location surrounded by various transportation options, close to all boroughs and Long Island,” he said. As with all of their productions, this Cirque du Soleil show will feature acrobatic feats and inventive sets. Some of the acts you can expect to see at “Amaluna” are aerial straps, uneven bars, a Chinese pole performance and more. Composers and arrangers Guy Dubuc and Marc Lessard (AKA Bob and Bill) created a raw, contemporary sound for the show, features guitars, bass, drums, cello, vocals, keyboards and percussion.

Guitarist Angie Swan is part of an all-female band for “Amaluna” who will perform outside of Citi Field. Thibodeau said to expect “A terrific, transporting evening of wonder.” Tickets for “Amaluna” are now on sale and can be purchased at tickets. cirquedusoleil.com. You can also call 1-800-450-1480. The show runs until May 11. Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstribune.com, or @Joey788.

Red Storm Out Of NCAA Tournament

The Selection Committee decided that St. John’s was not good enough for the NCAA tournament. Providence sent the Johnnies to the National Invitational Tournament, beating them 79-74 in the Big East quarterfinal last Thursday at Madison Square Garden. “What I shared with the team is that at this stage, things are in the Selection Committee’s hands,” Steve Lavin said after the loss. “If you look at our body of work and a number of criteria the Committee considers, we clearly have pluses. But losing in the first round of your conference tournament is not a good thing when you’re trying to build your resume to play in the NCAA Tournament.” St. John’s entered the 32-team NIT tournament as a 1-seed, but it is tough to miss the NCAAs when winning 20 games in a major conference. Ed Cooley, who led the Friars to the Big East title, felt that St. John’s was worthy of a spot in the NCAAs when asked about the Johnnies chances. “I’d be shocked. I’m not in that

room and selecting anything, but I’ve played them now three times,” said the Providence coach. “They have matchup problems all over the place. They’re a tournament team, deservedly so, because they come out of the Big East and this conference is a monster.” The Red Storm lost to Robert Morris Tuesday night in the first round of the NIT, 89-78. Lavin understood the importance of not getting the automatic bid to the tournament that would’ve come with a Big East title. “You’d prefer to take it out of the Selection Committee’s hands by winning today, winning tomorrow, and winning on Saturday.” Still, the coach spoke fondly of his team. “This group has taken us for a ride that I’ll never forget,” Lavin said. “ To have a team that started the league 0-5 – and at one time had a record of 9-8 overall and 0-5 in the conference – to finish in league 10-8 in a tie for third, that’s no easy task.” -David Russell

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FRIday 3/21 “In BEtwEEn thE LInEs” Calling all writers! Queens Council on the Arts’ 3rd Space is proud to present “In Between the Lines,” an inaugural writing workshop hosted by Queensbased performance collective The In Between People. This workshop encourages lovers of the pen to wean themselves off their computer screens and try writing from a new perspective. Convention tells us that writers put their words on the page, while actors put their bodies on stage. But we want to know: what happens if before writers put their words on the page, they put their bodies on stage? 3rd Space – “In-Between the Lines” takes place from 7pm-9pm at Queens Council on the Arts, located at 37-11 35th Ave. Admission is $5. To RSVP, visit queenscouncilarts.org.

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$10 for members and $8 for children. If you attend this event, you can enter to win four tickets to Cirque du Soleil’s latest show, “Amaluna,” at Citi Field. For more information, call (718) 463-7700.

ChILI Cook-off

Martin Luther School will host its inaugural Chili Cook-Off at 4 p.m. Tickets are $10 each and include a tasting of each of the chili entries, three votes toward the People’s Choice winning chili and a bowl of house chili and chips! The People’s Choice and The Judge’s Choice winners will be announced at 6:30 p.m. If you would like to enter your homemade chili in our competition, please log on to our website, www. MartinLutherNYC.org, to download an entry form. Winners in the People’s Choice category will receive tickets to upcoming events at Martin Luther School; the Judge’s Choice winner will receive a $150 Visa Gift Card.

SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK THuRsday 3/15 - sunday 5/11

AMALUnA

The latest Cirque Du Soleil presentation in Queens, “Amaluna,” will run outside of Citi Field from March 20 to May 11. On a mysterious island governed by Goddesses and guided by the cycles of the moon, Queen Prospera’s daughter goes on an emotional journey of love with a brave young suitor. The couple must face multiple trials and overcome daunting setbacks before they can achieve mutual trust, faith and harmony. Tickets range between $60 and $145. perimental film, interactive works and low-resolution videos to large-scale installations. Campbell integrates and manipulates computers and custom electronics into visually arresting artworks. The exhibition is organized by guest curator Steve Dietz, founder and artistic director of Northern.Lights.mm. At 2 p.m., the Museum will present a public conversation with Jim Campbell and curator Steve Dietz. Tickets are free with Museum admission. For information, visit www.movingimage.us.

MArCh for thE EArth

Celebrate the Earth at the Queens Botanical Garden with a day of volunteering and unity, followed by a festive march to the Flushing Meadows Corona Park Unisphere. The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., weather permitting. Individuals and groups are welcome to volunteer. Advanced registration is required. Email rforlenza@ queensbotanical.org to do so. For more information, call (718) 886-3800.

thE worLD of toMorrow BrUsh Bots

The New York Hall of Science will hold a workshop in the Maker Space on making a brush bot, a simple robot that uses vibration to move. This class runs from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and is recommended for ages 5 and up. It costs $5 per adult/child pair. Register on the day of the event at the NYSCI admissions area. The workshop will repeat on March 23 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

wE’rE GoInG on A BEAr hUnt

Michael Rosen’s awardwinning children’s book will be brought to life at Flushing Town Hall. “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” is the story of a father, his three children and their dog venturing off in search of a bear. The show starts at 2:15 p.m. Tickets cost $12 for general admission,

thE ChErry PoPPIn’ DADDIEs

Double-platinum Swing chart toppers, The Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, are celebrating and performing the music of the Rat Pack at the Queensborough Performing Arts Center. Starting at 8 p.m., the concert will feature songs such as “Come Fly With Me,” “Ain’t That A Kick In The Head” and “The Lady Is A Tramp.” Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at www.qcc.cuny. edu/qpac or by calling the box office at (718) 631-6311.

rhythMs of PErCEPtIon

Jim Campbell: Rhythms of Perception is the first solo museum exhibition in New York of the San Francisco-based artist Jim Campbell (b.1956), who is best known for his evocative low resolution works. This exhibition at the Museum of the Moving Image features over 20 works, ranging from early ex-

Greater Astoria Historical Society will show this film about the 1939 World’s Fair, 1:30 p.m. at the society, 35-20 Broadway, fourth floor, Long Island City. For information, call (718) 2780700 or visit www.astorialic. org.

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BALL rUn fUn

At the New York Hall of Science’s Little Makers event, attendees will explore the properties of mass, force and motion as they use cardboard, tubes and other household materials to create an exciting ball run. The workshop runs from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There is an $8 materials fee per family. Register online at ball-run.eventbrite.com.

toyInG wIth sCIEnCE

The Queens Theatre will present “Toying With Science,” a show that combines circus skills, mime, original music, and audience involvement to explore scientific principles of gravity, leverage, fulcrums and simple machines. Presented by Garry Krinsky, the performance will take place at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Single tickets are $14.

UnItED nAtIons EArth DAy Join the United Nations Association – Queens Chapter at the Queens Museum to celebrate Earth Day. During the

event, which runs from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., a representative of a UN Mission will speak about UN relief aid following environmental disasters. Alley Pond Environmental Center, the Parks Dept., Queens Community Supported Agriculture and other organizations will have demonstrations. The day will also be marked with a performance by folk singer Joel Landy. For more information, call (718) 5929700.

CoMEDy fUEL - frEE show

The Laughing Devil Comedy Club presents the Comedy Fuel. It’s a free show, starting at 8 p.m. The show’s line up includes Drew Michael, Katie Hannigan, Meghan Hanley, Kelly Fastuca, Josh Homer, Joe Pera, Giulio Gallaroti and Taylor Ketchum. For more information, visit www. laughingdevil.com.

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The Paul Joseph Quartet will perform inspiring renditions of Irish favorites starting 1 p.m. at Mary’s Nativity Church, 4602 Parsons Blvd., Flushing. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. For information, call (718) 359-5996 or visit www.pauljoseph.com.

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EDUCATION TASC PREP Fridays, March 21, 28 Baisley Park library at 10. REDUCE ACCENT Friday, March 21 Glen Oaks library at 4:30. KNIT & CROCHET Fridays Fresh Meadows library at 11. CHESS CLUB Fridays at 3:30 at the Auburndale library and 4 at the Woodside library. PERSONAL BRANDING Saturday, March 22 Flushing library. Register. HSE/TASC PREP Saturday, March 22 Cambria Heights library at 10 ADVANCED MATH Saturdays Queensbridge library 12-2. CHINESE FOR TRAVEL Mondays, March 24, 31 Laurelton library. Register. QUILTING WORKSHOP Monday, March 24 Windsor Park library. Register. LACE BRACELET Monday, March 24 Steinway library. Register. BALLROOM DANCING Mondays through April 28 Forest Hills library at 6:30. CHESS TIPS Mondays through April 21 Pomonok library at 1. MATH 4 ADULTS Mondays LIC library 5:308:00. HS PREP HELP Mondays 5:30-7:30 Cambria Heights library.

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ENTERTAINMENT CASABLANCA Friday, March 21 film at the Windsor Park library at 1:30. MOVIE MATINEES Fridays through April 25 Rosedale library at 2:30. GAME DAY Fridays 4:30 Woodhaven library. GAME PLAYERS CLUB Fridays 2 Hillcrest library. FISHING FOR WIVES Saturday, March 22 staged reading at the Flushing library at 1:30. CHERRY POPPIN DADS S a t u r d ay, M a r c h 2 2 Queensborough Community College. 631-6311. WORLD MUSIC Saturday, March 22 Fresh Meadows library at 2:30. MULTICULTURAL MUSIC Saturday, March 22 Broadway library at 3. HISTORY ROCK & ROLL Saturday, March 22 Cambria Heights library at 3. FILM Saturday, March 22 screening of “Prince Among Slaves” at the Central library at 3. CONCERT Saturday, March 22 Forest Hills library at 3.

TOYING WITH SCIENCE Sunday. March 23 Queens Theatre in the Park. 7600064. PIANO & ERHU Sunday, March 24 Flushing library at 2. MOTOWN CLASSICS Monday, March 24 Whitestone library at 3. DIVAS OF OUR TIMES Monday, March 24 McGoldrick library at 5. HAPPENED 1 NIGHT Monday, March 24 film at Sunnyside library at 3. TASTE OF QUEENS Monday, March 24 Court Square library at 1. HAPPENED 1 NIGHT Monday March 24 film at the Sunnyside library at 3. SINATRA Tuesday, March 25 East Flushing library at 2:30. VANITY FAIR Tuesday, March 25 film at the Glen Oaks library at 2:30. SCRABBLE Tuesdays Fresh Meadows library at 2 and East Flushing library at 3:30. 12 YEARS SLAVE Wednesday, March 26 film at Central library at 6.

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QUEENS FOCUS Leslie Gil Morales of East Elmhurst, a fourth-year professional photographic illustration student at Rochester Institute of Technology, is studying abroad in Havana, Cuba during the spring 2014 semester. Augustin Lianzo of Ridgewood was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2014 semester at Siena College in Loudonville. Diana Bernal of East Elmhurst was inducted into Phi Zeta Kappa junior honor society at Farleigh Dickinson University in Madison, NJ. Local students at Berkeley College in Manhattan were recognized as scholar-athletes for the fall 2013 semester. They include: Astoria: Jermund Ottermo, men’s cross country. Corona: Lacey Garnett, women’s cross country. East Elmhurst: Leslie Fernandez, women’s soccer. Lauren Diaz of Corona and Victoria Santos of Glendale were named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester at Molloy College in Rockville Centre. The New York Army National Guard has announced the promotion of members in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Melisa Areizavasquez of Jackson Heights, serving with the 133rd Quartermaster Support Company, is promoted to specialist. Andy Goris of Corona, serving with the 222nd Chemical Company, is promoted to private. Ryan Martinez of Long Island City, serving with the 442nd Military Police Company, is promoted to private. Julio Sosamontoya of East Elmhurst, serving with the Headquarters, 27th Finance Management Company, is promoted to private. Melanie Rodriguez of Queens Village, serving with the 442nd Military Police Company, is promoted to private. Steve Ramos of Flushing, serving with the 145th Maintenance Company, is promoted to sergeant. Haoyi You of College Point, serving with the 222nd Chemical Company, is promoted to specialist. Albert Chang of Flushing, serving with the Company A, 1-69th Infantry, is promoted to specialist. Joseph Pineda of College Point, serving with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1-69th Infantry, is promoted to private first class. Maspeth Town Hall will offer Regents Review Classes during the month of June for the following courses: integrated algebra, geometry, global history & geography, living environment/

biology, chemistry, earth science, U.S. history & government, algebra 2/trig, algebra 1 (common core) and physics. Each class has a maximum of 12 students. Fee is $80 per course. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. For information, call (718) 3356049 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Holy Family Church, 175-20 74th Ave., Flushing, will present a defensive driving course sponsored by the National Safety Council from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 29. Cost is $45. For information, or to register, call (631) 360-9720. The Queens Alliance and the Queens Kiwanis are taking registrations from baseball teams and players 12-years-old and older as well as for the men’s unlimited division. Most games are played throughout Queens, with some played in Brooklyn. For information, call (718) 821-4487 or (917) 868-5665. With only weeks left before the federal deadline, Community Healthcare Network is holding two events in Queens to sign up New Yorkers. The first event takes place 4-7 p.m. March 24 at Queens Health Center, 97-04 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica. Call (718) 657-7088 for information. The second event takes place 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 29 at Long Island City Health Center, 36-11 21st St., Long Island City. Call (718) 4827772 for information. Upcoming events at the Kew Gardens Community Center includes: Poets & Writers with Mindy Lewis, 1:30 p.m. March 24. Be inspired to write stories or compose poetry. Healthy Living with Dr. Herbert Gingold, 11 a.m. March 24. The Kew Gardens Community Center is located at 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Suite 202, Kew Gardens. Nicole Stimitz of Bayside was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester at Marist College in Poughkeepsie. Brendan Mulligan of Bellerose, a junior at Hofstra University, is a pitcher for the 2014 Hofstra Baseball Team. Cheyanne Armstead of Fresh Meadows, a first-year 3-D digital graphics student at Rochester Institute of Technology, is studying abroad in Paderborn, Germany, during the spring 2014 semester. Local students were named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pa. They include: Bayside: Jeremy Shui. Flushing: Alexa Calcagnini. Oakland Gardens: Dan Bee Kim.

LEGAL NOTICE

At an IAS Part 35, of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, held in and for the County of Queens, at Supreme Court, Queens County, 25-10 Court Square, Long Island City, New York 11101 on the 11th day of MARCH, 2014. P R E S E N T: HON. TIMOTHY J. DUFFICY, J.S.C. Index No. 3199/14, ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE TO DISCHARGE OF RECORD AN ANCIENT MORTGAGE PRESUMED TO HAVE BEEN PAID Matter of an Application under RPAPL §1931 by MARTIN MUCKLER, Petitioner, - against – ESTATE OF EDWARD SACKS, deceased, and ESTATE OF BLANCHE SACKS, deceased, Respondents, For the Discharge of Record of An Ancient Mortgage Presumed to have been Paid. Upon the annexed petition of Martin Muckler, verified the 6th day of February, 2014, together with all of the exhibits annexed thereto, including the title search of the subject premises dated October 1, 2013, which was performed by Atlantis National Services, a title agent duly licensed in the State of New York, that is attached hereto as Exhibit “B”, it is hereby ORDERED that the Register of the City of New York, County of Queens, New York and all other persons interested show cause at The Centralized Motion Part Room 25 of this Court to be held in and for the County of Queens, in the courthouse located at 88-11 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, New York on the 21 day of April, 2014, at 2:15 o’clock in the afternoon of that day, or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, why an order, pursuant to RPAPL §1931, should not be made herein discharging a certain mortgage for $25,000.00 dated March 17, 1975, between Martin Muckler and Gertrude Muckler, as mortgagors, and Edward Sacks and Blanche Sacks, as mortgagees, which mortgage was recorded in the Register of the City of New York, County of Queens on April 7, 1975, in Liber/Reel 826, Page 690, and which mortgage is now a lien on the property designated as Block 06977, Lot 0001, on the Land Map of the County of Queens, and commonly known and referred to as 169-19 75th Avenue, Flushing, New York, and it is further ORDERED, that pursuant to RPAPL §1931(4), service of the instant Order by publication be made in one newspaper in the English language, viz: the Queens Tribune, 174-15 Horace Harding Expwy, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 (719) 357-7400 published in the County of Queens, State of New York, hereby designated as being most likely to give notice to the said respondents, on or

before the 11 day of April 2014, and it is further ORDERED, that service of this Order, together with the petition upon which it is based, be made on or before April 11, 2014, upon the Register of the City of New York, County of Queens, and upon Farrell Sacks, Bernay Sacks, and Evan Sacks, by personally delivering to each of them a copy of the petition and Order to Show Cause, and such service shall be deemed good and sufficient service thereof. ENTER HON. TIMOTHY J. DUFFICY, J.S.C. ________________________ Notice of formation of The Screening Group LLC Art. of Org. filed with SSNY on 2/18/2010 location: Queens County SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to :108-41 Corona Avenue Flushing, NY 11368 Purpose: any lawful activity. ________________________ CENTRAL HEALTH CHOICE, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 08/16/2012. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Corporation Service Company, 80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. ________________________ Name of LLC: Africa USA LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State: 3/3/14. Office loc.: Queens Co. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: Business Filings Inc., 187 Wolf Rd., Ste. 101, Albany, NY 12205, regd. agt. upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful act. ________________________ Notice of formation of Z & L ORIENTAL SKY, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/02/2013 Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC. SSNY shall mail process to 39-15 Main ST Suite 301, Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: any lawful activities. ________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on MAR 04 2014 bearing Index Number NC-000023-14/ QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Alice (Last) Clavien My present name is (First) Alice (Last) Hyppolite aka Alice Clavien Hyppolite, aka Alice Clavien My present address is

245-38 149th Ave, Rosedale, NY 11422 My place of birth is Haiti My date of birth is October 08, 1964 ________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on MAR 04 2014 bearing Index Number NC-00122613/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Rachmin (Last) Yosupov My present name is (First) Raman (Last) Yosupov aka Rahmin Yosupov aka Rachman Iosupov My present address is 67-30 Burns Street, Middle Village, NY 11379 My place of birth is Uzbekistan My date of birth is August 08, 1958 ________________________ PIONEER ASIAN CULTURAL EXCHANGE, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 2/18/14. Office in Queens Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to The LLC 91-06 Whitney Ave #2A Elmhurst, NY 11373. Purpose: Any lawful activity. ________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on MAR 04 2014 bearing Index Number NC-001251-13/ QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Svetlana (Last) Edgar My present name is (First) Svetlana (Last) Gelashvili aka S Galashvili My present address is 75-25 153rd Street Apt 108, Kew Gardens Hills, NY 11367 My place of birth is Uzbekistan My date of birth is October 10, 1954 ________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on JAN 10 2014 bearing Index Number NC-001140-13/ QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Anya (Middle) Jennifer (Last) Bleikhman My present name is (First) Anya (Middle) Jennifer (Last) Pine aka Anya J. Pine My present address is 7920 208th Street, Oakland Gardens, NY 11364-3221 My place of birth is Toronto, Canada My date of birth is December 12, 1998 You Can E-Mail Your Legal Copy to legals@queenstribune.com to Place Your Legal Advertisement or Call the Tribune at (718) 357-7400 Ext. 149

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Judge To Trump: 'You're Fired!'

Queens' favorite businessman got a little of his own sass thrown back in his face during a trial down in Florida earlier this month. According to a report published in the Sun-Sentinel newspaper last week, Donald Trump was brought in as a witness in a lawsuit over a land deal that went sour in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. As he testified during the trial, Trump twice borrowed the glasses from the Hon. Jef-

frey Streitfeld, the presiding Circuit Court judge, to read documents. But Streitfeld managed to get one up on Trump. As Trump finished testifying, Streitfeld dismissed the mogul in a familiar way. "You're fired," the judge told Trump, eliciting a laugh from the Queens billionaire. The judge followed it up with an aplogy. "I had to," the paper quoted the judge as saying.

Separated At Birth While QConf reporter Joe Marvilli and Paul Graziano take the cake as far as doppelgangers in Queens are concerned, there looks to be another pair that could challenge them for that coveted title. The resemblancebetween Assemblyman Mike Miller and deceased WWE manager Paul Bearer is uncanny. Both usually wear an all-black suit flanked by a black jacket. Miller slicks his hair to the side, like Bearer used to do in his heyday while accompanying the Undertaker or Kane to the squared circle. The two men also never smile when they have their photo

taken, something that has quietly become a Miller trademark. While we don’t see a sevenfoot giant traveling with the Assemblyman any time soon, we hope he keeps the Bearer look as it serves as a small reminder of an oldschool wrestling manager that isn’t seen as often anymore. Marvilli and Graziano better watch out as they are coming for the doppelganger title they are so fond of. May we suggest not getting rid of the hair, maybe they should grow it out even more, and keeping the glasses. That will further solidify their grip as the Borough’s number one look-alikes.

Queens Needs A Little Love We can’t deny our love for the Borough of Queens, but what happens when it’s constantly being slammed for its faults? So what if the five of the nine worst maintained highways in New York City belong to Queens? The Center for an Urban Future’s report also shows that nine percent of the Borough’s bridges are structurally deficient and that the Borough’s public housing developments are in the worst physical condition of any borough. It is okay, we don’t need any extra attention from the State. Why would we? Apparently, our only purpose is a rest stop for tourists and dignitaries to come in from our airports and drive out to the City. The same highways they use to leave Queens, including the Jackie Robinson Parkway, the Shore Front Parkway, Cross

Bay Parkway, Route 25A, more commonly known as Hillside Avenue, and Route 24, Hempstead Avenue, are the same ones that have been deteriorating in recent years. According to the report, in 2012, 52 percent of the Borough’s highways were rated “fair” or “poor,” up from 38 percent in 2008. Our highways may not be up to par, our airports may be referred to as “third-world countries” and the historic Pavilion may see destruction, but Queens still has more to offer than other Borough in the world. We’ve got the diversity, culture, language, heritage, history, ethnic food and lots of love from every nation of the world. Now if only someone would give us some money to repair our crumbling infrastructure…

CONFIDENTIAL

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QConf is edited by: Steven J. Ferrari

Contributors: Bruce Adler, Luis Gronda, Natalia Kozikowska, Joe Marvilli, Marcia Moxom Comrie, Michael Nussbaum, Trisha Sakhuja, Michael Schenkler.

Ulrich vs. Richards

Things got a little heated between two Queens Councilmen last week. While celebrating the opening of a new YMCA in Far R o c k a w a y, a neighborhood encompassed in both their districts, Councilman Eric Ulrich challenged Councilman Donovan Richards to a oneon-one basketball game. A lt houg h it is unclear whether Ulrich was actually serious or not, we here at QConf think it would be a game worth seeing. We’ve got five bucks on Richards.

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Ian McGuiness records his music under the name Side Saddle, initially a side project he started from his band This Old Ghost. The folk singer/ songwriter lived and worked on a farm while writing his upcoming EP, so the name fit its creation well. Side Saddle’s music also follows this narrative of working on a farm, as the upbeat folk music seems made for walking through nature on a beautiful spring day. McGuiness’ infectious melodies on songs like “Don’t Wait For Him” get stuck in your head with ease. The main focus is on his rhythmic guitar and smooth vocals, though there are touches of other instruments in the background. A music career as folk guitarist did not seem to be in the cards at first for McGuiness. As a kid, he played the drums for a little, stopping and then starting again when he put together a band in his freshman year of high school. “I went on to play drums in a few bands in high-school and in my senior year, I started singing a little bit,” he said. “I fell in love with singing. Then I picked up a few chords from the guitarist in my band at the time and from there, I started writing songs.” When he was living in Los Angeles a few years ago, McGuiness wrote a song called “This Lifeboat is for Gold, Not People.” This experience gave him the confidence to pursue a career in music. His first record as Side Saddle, “The Postcard EP,” will be released on March 25

through major retailers, like Amazon. The four-song piece was recorded with McGuiness’ friend, producer/engineer TJ Dumser. McGuiness said the process of putting this EP together was very easy and fun. “It was a super relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. We had a great time building the songs together, trying to give each song the treatment it deserved,” he said. “The songs came together relatively quickly and were written during some highly emotionally charged moments.” Besides “Don’t Wait For Him,” the EP will feature “When It’s All Done,” “Reverie” and “On the Road in a Storm.” McGuiness is based in Astoria, a neighborhood he said was inspiring and exciting to live in. He said he discovered that people in Astoria had a great pride for their community. It is also beneficial space for musicians to find themselves in, he said. “It's a really supportive and nourishing place for artists. There are studios, rehearsal spaces and venues at your disposal,” McGuiness said. “As you can imagine, I'm very much looking forward to spring and summer in Astoria and the kind of songs that will come out of my experiences here.” You can find out more about Side Saddle’s upcoming release as well as any future tour dates or news by visiting http://sidesaddlemusic.tumblr.com and www.facebook.com/thisissidesaddle.

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