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Main Street in Flushing has changed drastically over the years.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Celebrating Our Anniversary With Change ................... Page 5

AN EVERCHANGING BOROUGH As we celebrate our 43rd Anniversary this week, the Queens Tribune takes a look back at how the Borough has changed over the last four-plus decades. The landscape of Queens has been affected by people of every race, faith and age, each adding their own unique touch to its future.

Join us as we look back at the past and celebrate the changes that have made Queens great as it prepares for the future.

Flushing Building Up Over the Years ......................................... Page 7 Shifting Demographics .............................................. Page 8 Moving Upwards ...................................................... Page 10 Forest Hills Through the Years .................................................... Page 12 Forest Hills Tennis Stadium ..................................... Page 14 Bukharian Jews .........................................................Page 16 Long Island City LIC’s Boom Period.................................................... Page 18 Queensbridge Houses .............................................. Page 20 Focus On Arts........................................................... Page 22 Jamaica Still Fighting ............................................................ Page 25 Welcoming Diversity ................................................. Page 26 Developments and Setbacks ................................... Page 28 Keep Changing ........................................................ Page 54 This Week’s Trib Leisure .................................................................... Page 33 Queens Today ................................................... Pages 34-39 Queens Deadline ......................................................Page 41 Edit & Letters ........................................................... Page 42 QConfidential .......................................................... Page 52

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Celebrating Our Anniversary With Change

BY MICHAEL NUSSBAUM Welcome to the 43rd Anniversary of the Queens Tribune.

I am proud to have been a part of this great publication for the past 23 years. In that time, I have found that I have a lot in common with the Tribune. We are both proud products of Queens, first generation sons of immigrant stock. Both the Tribune and I have a background in politics and government; the Tribune was founded

by Gary Ackerman, who went on to serve in the New York State Senate and later the U.S. House of Representatives, while I spent early adulthood working under Mayor John Lindsay and Mayor Abe Beame. When Gary became a State Senator, Mike Schenkler took the helm and expanded the breadth of the coverage borough wide. The three of us also graduated from Queens College and went into the teaching profession.

My first job in government was as an assistant to Lindsay, assigned to represent Community boards 6, 8 and 9. I worked with now-DA Richard Brown as the Mayor’s man in the Office of Neighborhood Government. Later I became head of

that office, which oversaw all District Managers in 35 communities throughout all five Boroughs. I left government to enter the private sector, where I have spent most of my life focusing on local, state and national issues, as well as spending more than 30 years developing relationships and projects in Asia.

Now, I have been fortunate to take on a new challenge and a new title. As of this edition of the Queens Tribune, I officially take over the job of Publisher from Michael Schenkler, while Steven J. Ferrari will now serve as Editor-in-Chief.

Gary Ackerman and Michael Schenkler have been and are incredible stewards of this paper. I owe a great deal to Michael for giving me an opportunity many years ago to put down some roots in the publishing business. Michael’s continuing focus on quality journalism has earned the Tribune many journalism awards and has seen many great reporters and editors move on to major careers in this business throughout the nation. Gary has and always will be a friend who will be there when you need one. Gary and I have shared many moments together in far-off lands doing what

Michael Nussbaum Gary does best, carrying the message of American values and representing what is great about America.

The Tribune has never been free of controversy. That is what makes for good journalism.

As Queens has grown, the Tribune branched out to publish The PRESS of Southeast Queens 14 years ago. I am proud of that decision to create a paper that can focus on a vibrant community that is part of the political and civic dialogue in Queens, one that has been

grossly overlooked in media coverage unless someone has been shot or went afoul of the law.

Southeast Queens has an energetic heritage in civic and religious activity, one in which they have a right to have the PRESS as their voice in the community.

The Tribune will continue to be actively engaged in the issues facing its citizens. We were the first paper to devote an entire issue to the LGBTQ community. We did the same in recognizing the importance and growth of our new immigrant communities, including South Asians, Latinos, Chinese and Korean.

We will take positions in elections that will determine the leadership within Queens and keep our elected leaders focused on issues that will ensure both the quality of life as well as the future vision that our leaders must project and propose. We hope that a strong voice at the top will lead us as the great Borough that we are. Queens needs that voice and the Tribune and The PRESS of Southeast Queens will continue to project that voice on behalf of its citizens, as it has done for the last 43 years.

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Building Up Over 40 Years Flushing has always played an important role in the history of both Queens and the Tribune.

When the paper started in 1970, it was originally called the Flushing Tribune.

Like the newspaper, Flushing has changed dramatically in the past 43 years. It has grown from a down-and-out neighborhood that was losing residents to the suburbs and Eastern Queens into one of the Borough’s main development and economic hubs.

In the 1970s, Flushing, like most of New York City, was suffering from an economic downturn and a high crime rate. According to disastercenter.com, violent crimes in the City had averaged around 150,000 per year.

Blocks like 137th Street between 31st Road and 34th Avenue were considered to be substandard and slum-like. The houses were old and falling apart. In addition, Flushing Town Hall, while placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, began to suffer from neglect.

The first half of the decade also faced loss, both in terms of historic structures and in terms of residents. In 1970, the century-old St. Joseph’s Convent was demolished, later becoming an E.J. Korvettes department store and then a large apartment building. A year later, one of the founders of the Queens Historical Society, Tribune columnist Abraham Wolfson, dies in a plane crash. Abe Wolfson Triangle, found at 72nd Road and 153rd Street, was dedicated in his honor.

“Flushing like all of NYC went through some rough times in the 70s and the 80s,” Seth Bornstein, executive director at the Queens Economic Development Corporation, said. “It was really through some enlightened leadership that urban areas became areas to invest in.”

Once the mid-1970s arrived, that shift towards improvement was already starting to occur. Community Board 7 came to the aid of 137th Street in 1974. Buoyed by a heavy clean-up project by the City, it is now the location of several middle class homes. The Downtown Flushing Development Corporation was formed in 1976 to help keep Flushing from further deterioration.

While it may have been struggling economically, Flushing underwent a cultural boom in the 70s. In 1973, the 200-year-old Kings-land Homestead was restored and opened as a historical museum and the new home of the

Queens Historical Society. Shea Stadium became the center of New York sports in 1975. In addition to the Mets playing there, the Yankees, Giants and Jets all called the stadium their home for the season.

This was due to Yankee Stadium being renovated and the continued construction of Giants Stadium. It is the only instance in professional sports history where two baseball teams and two football teams shared the same stadium in the same year, according to MLB.com.

In June 1979, 200,000 people attended the second Flushing Fantastic International Street Festival.

The success of the festival and the feeling of unity it created lead to the Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts forming later that year.

In 1980, a student pilot and his instructor were killed when their single engine plane crashed a few feet from the Whitestone Expressway shortly after takeoff from Flushing Airport. The argument to shut down the facility intensified and continued until it closed in 1984 due to both the accidents and frequent runway flooding.

The early 1980s were a time of frequent change, making way for the future development that would create present-day Flushing. In the first year of the decade, the National Guard vacated the 75-yearold Flushing Armory. The locale was later used as a homeless shelter and as the host of the NYPD’s Queens North Task Force, which is still there today. In addition, 1980 saw the construction of Flushing Plaza on Kissena Boulevard. In 1984, Townsend Harris High School was refounded after its closing in 1942.

The biggest change of the decade though, came from both the growing immigrant population and the efforts to save the deteriorating neighborhood.

In the early 1980s, downtown Flushing was in threat of collapse.

As the neighborhood’s Jewish, Irish and Italian residents headed east to escape the high crime rate, urban decay started to set in. It was up to the growing immigrant population to save the neighborhood. The Chinese community balloned during the decade and the number of Koreans in Queens grew from 14,000 to 51,000 between 1980 and 1990. About half of that latter number lived in Flushing. They were drawn to the neighborhood for its good infrastructure and convenient public transportation, with buses, the 7

train and the Long Island Rail Road easily accessible.

“A large demographic shift in Flushing really created a whole new energy and economic base,” Bornstein said.

Downtown Flushing’s revitalization was assisted by the Flushing Housing Resource Center and the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. They used an assist from the Flushing Merchants Association to help keep litter in check.

However, the cornerstone of revitalization was the DFDC, which cleaned up Daniel Carter Beard Park with the Boy Scouts, started reconstruction on the Lippmann Arcade and put together a promotional campaign to encourage business to downtown Flushing.

The organization also put together several programs with funding from the Office of Economic Development. Small businesses received $90,000 in grants or lowinterest loans. A $100,000 grant was used to construct a new plaza outside of Flushing library.

“Groups took a risk in investment at that time. The City was still in a precarious position,” Bornstein said. “They paid off

quite a bit obviously.”

That chancy move worked out for both the Flushing organizations and the growing immigrant population in the 1990s and 2000s. Asian culture continued to grow in the neighborhood, as Meadow Lake played host to dragon boat races starting in 1991.

Many other cultural movements were underway during the 1990s. In 1993, Flushing Town Hall’s first floor reopened after a renovation to convert the building into a multicultural center. The Queens Theatre opened in Flushing Meadows Corona Park that year as well. The transformation of the USTA National Tennis Center also took an expansive step with the opening of Arthur Ashe Stadium in 1997.

The new millennium saw continuing economic prosperity in downtown Flushing, leading to the creation of the neighborhood’s own Business Improvement District in September 2003. Other major developments included Queens Botanical Garden’s new visitor center. Opened in 2007, the Visitor and Administration Building earned a Platinum certification under the U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and E n v i ronmental Design Green Building Rating System. It is currently the greenest building in the City.

-Joe Marvilli

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Demographics Shift Towards Asian Population Since Queens is one of the most ethnically diverse counties on the planet, it should come as no surprise that Flushing has played a key role in this monumental shift.

In the time since the Queens Tribune was founded in 1970, the Asian population has expanded at an incredible rate, moving from less than 10 percent of the population of Flushing in 1980 to gaining plurality in the 2010 Census.

According to the 1980 census, the population for Community Board 7, which represents Flushing, was 204,898. Of that number, 83.1 percent of the population was white, 5 percent was black, 9.5 percent was Hispanic, 8.6 percent was Asian and 3.3 percent were labeled as other.

Part of that rising population was due to the heavy excursion from South Korea to the United States because of the country’s upheaval in 1987, transforming from a dictatorship to a democracy.

By the 1990 census, the Asian population shot up to 22.6 percent of Community Board 7’s 221,763 residents, nearly triple the population listed in 1980. The percentage of white residents dropped to

Flushing’s Asian population has surged upwards from under 10 percent in 1980 to gaining plurality in 2010.

67.6 percent, the Black population dropped to 4.9 percent, the Hispanic population increased to 14.9 percent and other made up for 4.9 percent.

The influence of Flushing’s Asian population grew to new heights in 1996 with the first iteration of the Lunar New Year Parade, which was known at the time as the Chinese New Year Parade. The name changed when other Asian communities became more involved.

The new millennium brought a new set of milestones for the Asian community. The 2000 census

showed that out of Community Board 7’s total population of 242,952, the white demographic declined to 41.3 percent, while the Asian population continued to skyrocket, moving up to 36 percent.

The Black demographic fell to 2.8 percent and the Hispanic population inched up to 16.9 percent.

The 2000 census also redrew the 22nd Assembly District, which covered Flushing, causing it to become 53 percent Asian. One year later, John Liu would become the first Asian-American elected to City Council. He would go on to be the first Asian-American elected

to citywide office when he became Comptroller.

In 2004, the redrawn Assembly district would serve in the favor of Jimmy Meng, father of U.S Rep Grace Meng (D-Flushing). He became the first Asian American elected to the legislature in New York State history.

In the latest census from 2010 for Community Board 7 showed that Flushing’s shift towards an Asian majority population had taken a major step forward. Out of the 247,354 people living in the area, 49.4 percent were Asian, a plurality that swamped the next highest percentage, which was listed as white residents with 29.8 percent. The Black population is listed at 2.2 percent and the Hispanic population at 16.6 percent.

This newfound plurality was reflected in 2012’s election season.

Grace Meng made history by becoming New York’s first AsianAmerican woman elected to Congress. Assemblyman Ron Kim (DFlushing) was elected as the first Korean representative in New York State, a display of the growing Korean demographic in the neighborhood.

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Flushing Continues To Grow And Build Even though the last 43 years have seen a bevy of development and change come to Flushing, the neighborhood is showing no signs of slowing down in the 2010s.

Just three years into this still new decade and the skyline of Flushing has been changed by two monumental undertakings. The Sky View Center mall opened in 2010, offering residents an extremely large multitude of shopping and dining choices. Just two blocks away, One Fulton Square is growing into the sky to bring housing options to both visitors and Flushing inhabitants.

One of the biggest undertakings in Flushing that was recently completed was the Sky View Center, found at 40-24 College Point Blvd. The 800,000-square-foot structure was the second largest mixed-use development under construction in New York City prior to its completion. The only project that was bigger at the time is 1 World Trade Center.

The mall contains shopping experiences that will meet nearly any need consumers may have.

Electronics (Best Buy), home furnishings (Bed Bath & Beyond), clothing (Marshall’s, Payless Shoe

additional hour. The sixlevel parking garage has capacity for up to 2,400 vehicles.

Aside from the various shopping and dining options, Sky View Center holds a multitude of events throughout the year, many of which are familyfriendly. Regular mall hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Monday One Fulton Square, portrayed above, is a through Saturday and mixed-use retail estate complex scheduled for 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Sunday. completion later this year.

This year will see the Source), banking (Chase) and completion of another downtown more can be found within the Flushing project; One Fulton structure. There are over 30,000 Square. Situated at 39-16 Prince square-feet of dining experiences Street, One Fulton Square is a available as well.

330,000-square-feet mixed-use Although it is located within real estate development complex walking distance of several bus that is due to open sometime later lines, the 7 train Main Street sta- in 2013. It is being developed by tion and the Long Island Rail F&T Group through TDC DevelRoad Main Street station, the opment Construction Corporation complex’s parking garage located and financed by HSBC Bank. on Roosevelt Avenue and 40th One of the two towers will be Road offers the first three hours mostly dedicated to holding the of parking for free. After three Hyatt Place hotel, which will conhours, the rate is $5.00 per hour, tain 168 guest rooms, a rooftop with incremental increases for each pool, a gym, a business center and

a lobby bar. The second building will feature a 43-unit residential condo, which is made of 30 onebedroom units, nine two-bedroom units and four three-bedroom units. Residents will have access to outdoor rooftop terraces. Inside the residential tower will be 22 units of medical clinics and other professional offices.

Both the hotel and the residential towers will dedicate their first two floors to retail stores, while the Fashion Plaza will surround the structures. The development will make 306 parking spaces available as well. If you would like to inquire about the rooms, call (718) 3958266 for more information.

With the Sky View Center completed, One Fulton Square due to open soon and further projects in the works, Flushing looks to continue its role as one of Queens’ main developmental hubs.

“There is a lot of business in Flushing and its expanding. It’s a very viable area,” Richard Gilman, who was co-president of the Flushing Chamber of Commerce and Business Association before it dissolved. “You probably won’t recognize it ten years from now.”

-Joe Marvilli

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In the past 43 years, many neighborhoods in Queens have undergone significant changes whether it is the type of people that live there or the types of businesses in the area.

While Forest Hills has not drastically changed in the last 4-plus decades, compared to other areas of the Borough, the centralQueens neighborhood has seen its fair share of changes of the years.

In the 1970s and 80s, Forest Hills was seen as a small and active community within a big city, with many small businesses running along major thoroughfares like Austin Street, Queens Boulevard and Continental Avenue and single or two-family homes in its residential areas.

While it still has maintained that neighborly feel in the present day, there are some aspects of Forest Hills that have changed.

According to neighborhood experts, who either live in the area or have studied its past, Forest Hills has seen more chain stores, like Starbucks, Barnes & Noble and TGI Fridays, come into the neighborhood and some small businesses forced to shutter its doors. An increase in bigger families and more apartment buildings has also given the area a different look in recent years.

Both Jeff Gottlieb and Michael Perlman, two historians who have spent time studying the area’s history, said that the reason for those changes is because people have been priced out of living in Manhattan and other Queens neighborhoods close to the City, like Astoria, and are looking for neighborhoods that are both affordable and nice to live in.

“People want to live in a good neighborhood and send their kids to a good school,” said Gottlieb, who lived in Forest Hills from the 1990s until 2000 and has studied its history since the 80s.

Gottlieb also said that younger people, or the “dot-com” generation, have moved into Forest Hills because of the rising property values in the area. For example, according to Gottlieb, when he moved out of his apartment, he sold it for $114,000. Today, he said that he can probably buy that same apartment today for around $350,000.

Perlman said that the rising costs of rent have forced some small businesses in the area to close its doors. This includes Hollywood Lanes, a bowling alley and lounge that closed in 2002 after being open for 40 years, and single-screen movie theaters such as the Forest Hills Theater and the Trylon Theater, which closed in 1998 and 1999 respectively.

Despite the closures and changes, Perlman, who has lived in Forest Hills for 30 years and is head of the Rego-Forest Preservation Council, an advocacy group seeking to preserve relics in the Forest Hills and Rego Park areas, still appreciates places like Eddie’s Sweet Shop, an original ice cream parlor on the corner of Metropolitan Avenue and 72nd Road that has existed for about 100 years, and wishes that more attention is given to keeping the long-time neighborhood monuments alive.

“These are really the cornerstones of Forest Hills,” he said.

Three Forest Hills buildings have been designated as landmarks by the Landmarks Preservation Commission since the 1980s.

The first one to receive that honor was in 1981 when Remsen Cemetery, which is near Metropolitan Avenue, was voted by the LPC to be landmarked. The second was in 2000 when the Ridgewood Savings Bank, located at 107-55 Queens Blvd., was added to that small list. The third, and most recent designation, was last

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Forest Hills Grows Through The Years

Small businesses in Forest Hills have shuttered over the years, as more and more chain stores began to open their doors. year when the Engine 305 firehouse, also on Queens Boulevard, was voted as a City landmark.

One controversial issue generated much discussion in the area during the 60s and 70s.

Beginning in 1966, but lasting well into the 70s, then-Mayor of New York City John Lindsay introduced a plan to build the Forest Hills Co-ops, on the northern part of Forest Hills on 62nd Drive close to the Long Island Expressway or “scatter site housing” as the former mayor referred to it. This was their plan at the time to build low-income housing in middle class neighborhoods like Forest Hills.

People of the neighborhood did not approve of the plan and viewed it as the mayor trying to turn Forest Hills into a ghetto. Nicholas Hirshon, in his book “Images of America: Forest Hills” wrote that

many residents protested the plan, which was led by the area’s Jewish population, who had been persecuted themselves years earlier.

“It was almost Corona, but residents still viewed it as an attack on Forest Hills,” Hirshon wrote.

Mayor Lindsay appointed Queens Attorney Mario Cuomo, who would go on to be Governor of New York, to quell tensions in the neighborhood and eventually negotiated a compromise: The size of the buildings would be reduced and priority would be given to Forest Hills residents, seniors and veterans. A planned community center was also part of the plan, which led to the Forest Hills Community House, now the Queens Community House, opening in 1975.

-Luis Gronda

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Tennis Stadium: A Huge Part Of Neighborhood From the time it hosted the U.S. Open to its current, uncertain status, the Forest Hills Tennis Stadium has been a big part of the neighborhood’s past and present.

Breaking ground in 1912 and finishing a few years later, the West Side Tennis Club would see its popularity grow exponentially from hosting the tournament until it moved in the late 70s.

The story of how the U.S. Open came to Forest Hills is similar to way it departed.

According to “Images of America: Forest Hills,” a book about the history of the neighborhood written by Nicholas Hirshon, a journalism professor at St. John’s University, in 1912, members of the West Side Tennis Club knew that they had to move to a bigger location, in part because they wanted to steal the national tennis tournament that was in Newport, Rhode Island at the time. The group discussed three possible locations for the new stadium: Forest Hills, Kew Gardens and Morris Park Estates in the Bronx.

Hirshon wrote that club members first voted to build the facility in Queens and eliminated the Bronx option. They then chose Forest Hills,

The Forest Hills Tennis Stadium has been a major player in the area’s history, including hosting the U.S. Open until 1977. voting for it by a two-thirds majority vote. According to the book, the club paid $77,000 to the Sage Foundation for 10 acres of land parallel to Burns Street that would become the West Side Tennis Stadium.

During its time hosting the U.S. Open, the tennis stadium hosted many classic matches, including a five-set marathon in 1976 between American Jimmy Connors and Sweden’s Bjorn Borg. Connors defeated Borg to win the second of his five U.S. Open titles and the loss was the first of four times Borg would lose in the finals of that tournament.

On the women’s side, one memorable final played at the tennis major was Billie Jean King beating Evonne Goolagong Cawley from Australia. After losing the first set, King came back to win the next two sets 6-3 and 75. That victory would be the last of the three U.S. Open championships she would win in Forest Hills.

But much like the move that forced the tournament to transition from Rhode Island to Forest Hills, the U.S. Open’s popularity outgrew the facility, which has a capacity of 14,000 people.

After much consideration, the City reached an agreement with the United States Tennis Association to move the tournament to Flushing Meadows-Corona Park for the 1978 U.S. Open, ending the run the Forest Hills stadium had with the event, which it hosted from 1915 to 1920 and then 1924 to 1977. The deal included renovating Louis Armstrong Stadium and boosting its capacity to about 20,000.

Jeff Gottlieb, a historian who has studied the history of Forest Hills, said that, based on his research, not many residents protested the move because of the foot and car traffic that the tournament brought to the neighborhood every summer.

Now, 36 years since it lost the tournament, the stadium has been mostly vacant and shown signs of deterioration. There have been talks of what to do with the area, including tearing it down and building condos, but nothing is set in stone.

This summer, the West Side Tennis Club will celebrate its 100th anniversary of the facility by hosting the inaugural New York Open, a tournament open to all players including New York City residents.

-Luis Gronda

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In the 1990s, the demographics of Forest Hills and Rego Park began to change due, in large part, to the Bukharian Jewish Community migrating to the two adjacent neighborhoods.

The Bukharian Jews are an offset from Middle Eastern and Persian Jews, whose name comes from the Emirate of Bukhara, a former central Asian country that existed until the 1920s. Members of the Jewish faith that come from central Asian countries such as Uzbekistan speak a language called Bukhori, a dialect of the Tajik-Persian language. Since the Soviet Union dissolved, many Bukharian Jews migrated to either Israel or the United States. More specifically, many Bukharian Jews moved to Forest Hills.

The neighborhoods of Forest Hills, Rego Park and Kew Gardens a re home to about 50,000 Bukharian Jews. They have changed the look and character of parts of the areas that they moved to, building many mansion-like houses in those communities, a drastic change from the one-family homes that once were commonplace. This is especially true on 108th Street in Forest Hills, which

Photo by Boris Babaev, Bukharian Times

Bukharian Jews Move Into Forest Hills Airport in a mass exodus f rom the communist country. After they landed stateside, the cost of settling the refugees in the country was split between the United States and various Jewish aid organizations.

According to a 2011 United Jewish Appeal Federation of New York’s Jewish Community study, there are 198,000 Jewish people Levi Leviev, president of the World Congress living in Queens. That of Bukharian Jews, speaks at the 50th anni- number is up from the same versary event at the Bukharian Jewish Com- study done in 2002 when munity Center on March 17. the Borough’s Jewish population was 186,000. has been given the nickname One of the notable additions to “Bukharian Broadway” because of Forest Hills is the Bukharian Jewthe restaurants and gift shops that ish Community Center, established can be found there. in 1963. On March 17, the center Although Jewish communities celebrated its 50th anniversary in central Asia enjoyed prosperity with a charity event to raise funds and acceptance for many years, for educational program developthis changed once the Soviet ment and in support of arts and Union took over. They faced anti- culture at the center.

Semitism and suppression leading The BJCC bought its first to them fleeing the country for building in 1978, at the corner of greener pastures.

112th Street and 72nd Avenue in One day in 1989, 1,750 Soviet Forest Hills. It later moved to its refugees, including over 1,300 current location, 106-16 70th AvJews, landed at John F. Kennedy enue, and in 2005, a new building

was constructed for the center.

The center hosts educational and cultural activities, including meetings with elected officials and religious leaders, social programs and rehearsals for the Rivival and Shalom theaters’ troupes. The center also houses a number of organizations, including the Rabbis Council, the E. Naktalov Charity Foundation, the Guild of Bukharian Jewish Writers, Poets and Journalists and the Roshnoi science club.

The guest of honor for the 50th anniversary celebration was Levi Leviev, president of the World Congress of Bukharian Jews.

Leviev honored the president and board of the directors of the center, including Boris Matatov, Leon Nektalov, Boris Kandhorov, Edward Shamaev, Mikhail Yusupov, Edward Yusupov, Reuven Yusupov, A l exander Davydov, Michael Zavulunov, and the President of the Congress of Bukharian Jews of the USA and Canada Boris Kandov and newly-elected president of the center, Simcha Alishayev.

For information on the Bukharian Jewish Community Center, call (718) 520-1111.

-Luis Gronda

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SMTJ ASSOCIATES, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 9/11/ 12. Office in Queens Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to The LLC 164-01 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica, NY 11432. Purpose: Any lawful activity. __________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 0305 LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/26/ 13. 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, 7525 153rd Street, #541, Flushing, New York 11367. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. __________________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC AVAILABILITY The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces

the availability for public review of files comprising the administrative record for the Removal Action at the Wolff Alport Site. The EPA seeks to inform the public of the availability of the record file at this repository and to encourage the public to comment on documents as they are placed in the record file. The administrative record file includes documents which form the basis for the selection of a Removal Action at this site. Documents in the record file include but are not limited to the Action Memorandum, Sampling Plans, State Sampling reports and Historical Documentation.

Other documents may be added to the record files as they become available. These additional documents may include, but are not limited to, other technical reports, validated sampling data, comments, and new data submitted by interested persons, and the EPA responses to significant

comments. The administrative record files are available for review during normal business hours at: Queens Library (Ridgewood Branch) 2012 Madison Street, NY, NY 11385 Additional guidance documents and technical literature is available at the following location: U.S. EPA, Region II Removal Records Center 2890 Woodbridge Avenue Edison, New Jersey 08837 (732) 906-6980 Written comments regarding the administrative record should be sent to: Mr. Eric Daly, On-Scene Coordinator Response and Prevention Branch U.S. EPA, Region II 2890 Woodbridge Ave. Edison, New Jersey 08837-3679 732-3214350 __________________________________

posed reconstruction of an existing landmarked building with non-complying front yard (ZR 2345) in a bed of a mapped street. R1-2 zoning district. Address: 240-27 Depew Avenue, north side of Depew Avenue, 106.23’ east of 40 th Avenue, Block 8103, Lot 25, Borough of Queens.

Applicant: Mitchell S. Ross, Esq., for Ian Schindler, owner. Community Board No.: 11Q This application, Cal. Nos.: 59-12-BZ/60-12-A, has been calendared for Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, 10:00 A.M. session, in Spector Hall, 22 Reade Street, Borough of Manhattan. Interested persons or associations may appear at the hearing to present testimony regarding this application.

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Long Island City, home to the tallest building outside of Manhattan and the largest independent, full-service television production facility in the Northeast, officially became a part of New York City in 1898. Although technically a part of Queens, it is geographically linked to Brooklyn and Manhattan, making it a desirable neighborhood to live in. You can see the skyline outside of your window and it is just one subway stop away from the heart of the City.

With LIC’s ideal location and accessible transportation system, it has become a bustling and robust community. During the early 20th century, the neighborhood bridged the gap with The Queensboro Bridge (1909) and to the south is the Queens-Midtown Tunnel, which connects with the Long Island Expressway (I-495) and the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (I-278).

LIC also houses eight subway lines, 12 bus lines, the Midtown Tunnel and a new ferry service linking the area to Manhattan. At first, these transportation links would bring more factories lining the East River, transforming the community from a farming economy to a manufacturing economy. Today, the same transportation links bring the accessibility of living in neighborhoods less expensive than Manhattan.

During the latter part of the 20th century, as LIC became less industrialized, it became a ghost town of unused warehouses and factories. But the City University of New York and Dr. Joseph Shenker, Fiorello H. LaGuardia Community College’s first president, had the foresight to open the doors to higher education, during a time of racial and social injustice.

Their vision to transform the unused Ford Instrument Company factory building on Thomson Avenue as the Main building marked the start of the new Community College Number 9 in 1971.

LaGuardia continued to grow by receiving a grant of $2.8 million from public and private sources, which led to leasing portions of the former Loose-Wiles Sunshine Biscuit Factory building in 1980.

“The college has restored what were two-fading factory buildings,” said Marie Cimino Spina, the Institutional Archivist / Public Service Librarian from LaGuardia Community College. “With adding youth and life and a destination with the Performing Arts Center , Senior outreach center, business incubators on campus,

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Biz, Education Lead LIC’s Boom Period

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we offer opportunity for quality education to thousands each year.”

The college prides itself on the Adult and Continuing Education’s ESL program, which laid a path for thousands of immigrants seeking education to obtain a better life for their families.

Bob Singleton, the Executive Director of the Greater Astoria Historical Society said, “LaGuardia Community College is urban planning done at its best because people actually planned the buildings to serve a purpose and that too [is positive] next to public transportation.”

Fiorello H. LaGuardia Community College was the first Community College named in honor of the popular mayor, instead of its location, because Mayor LaGuardia was a true advocate for higher public education. Today, the college stands on the pillars of innovative social change and educational equality in the 20th and 21st centuries.

“LAGCC provides a reason for the kids of the Queensbridge community to go to college and make a better future for themselves,” said Elizabeth McQueen, a wellknown figure in the community and the president of the Friends of Queensbridge Park.

Silvercup Studios, which was originally Silvercup Bakery, has established itself as the largest, independent, full-service television production facility in the northeastern region since 1983.

Singleton reminisced about the days he would drive by the

space and holds 3,500 executive and staff members. “ The tallest buildings are built for the most important reasons,” said Singleton. “ This beautiful building truly beckons the future of many possibilities.”

The Queens Tribune reported at the time, “It was designed as a possible anchor for a business district of the future” with the possibility of it being “a major component in ex tending Manhattan’s prosperity into the outer borough of the City.”

Queens Plaza is located under the Ed Island City, an iconic part of the cityscape.

Koch Queensboro Silvercup Bakery and smell the Bridge in Long Island City’s busimost amazing aroma of the freshly ness district. While a century ago it was only a by-pass for transit ridbaked bread.

“The transformation of that ers traveling in buses and cars, it commercial bakery into a produc- has recently become an area of intion house is a prime example of terest for many residential buildadaptive reuse of a building, which ers.

The Queens Plaza Pedestrian proves Long Island City is home to creative, artistic people,” he and Bicycle Improvement Project, which includes Queens Plaza said.

The complex comprises of vari- North to Queens Plaza South, ous shooting stages, studios, pro- from Northern Boulevard/Queens duction offices, and extensive set, Plaza East to 21st Street, aims to prop and wardrobe storage areas. transform it from a business disThe facility has been home to the trict to a quaint, hip residential recently completed WB’s Gossip area. The project entails a 1.5Girls seasons, NBC ’s 30 Rock, acre open space that will provide HBO’s The Sopranos and Sex and a better flow in traffic, a pedesthe City, ABC’s Ugly Betty and many t r i a n w a l k w a y, a n a r r a y o f benches, plantings, pavers and a more.

Many notable films have also bikeway.

According to reports by the been produced in LIC such as, New Line’s New Year’s Eve starring New York City Economic DevelopRobert De Niro, Twentieth ment Corporation, the project is Century’s The Sitter, starring Jonah supported by $37.7 million in fedHill and Sam Rockwell, Columbia eral funds and $6.6 million in City Pictures feature Julie and Julia star- Capital funds.

Not only are residential buildring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams, Sex and the City –The Movie ers placing their bets on LIC’s resiboth I and II, starring Sarah Jes- dential boom, but hotel builders sica Parker, The Devil Wears Prada, have surged into the neighboragain with Streep and Anne hood with budget-friendly, upscale Hathaway, Little Children starring hotels overlooking the Manhattan Kate Winslet and What Happens in skyline over the past few years.

“Long Island City offers a Vegas with Cameron Diaz and lifestyle that suits both commercial Ashton Kutcher.

The 50-story Citicorp sky- and residential interests,” said Dan scraper in Long Island City, built Miner SVP of Business Services for in 1990, sets Queens apart from Long Island City Partnership. “We the rest of the boroughs because it can provide the best and brightest is the tallest building outside of in the world a great place to work Manhattan. The skyscraper was and live, only a five minute subdesigned by Skidmore, Owings & way ride from midtown ManhatMerrill, which added 1.4 million- tan.”

-Trisha Sakhuja square-feet of executive office

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The Queensbridge Housing Project has historically been rapped about for years by notable hip-hop artist, Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, popularly known as Nas. Many listeners do not realize the infamous 3,142-unit Queensbridge Houses of Long Island City is the nation’s largest public housing development. The development is 29.12-acres, divided by two separate complexes, North and South houses, which were designed in a unique manner to give the residents more sunlight. The 13, six story buildings were completed on March 15, 1940 and are located between 41st Avenue and 41st Road, 21st Street and Vernon Boulevard.

The Queensbridge houses were home to the first wave of Irish, Eastern Europeans, Italian and Jewish immigrants from the 1800’s till the mid 1950’s. American public housing flourished in New York because it was an ideal living arrangement for poor immigrants, who could easily commute into the City for work.

Like the Tribune, Long Island City has also changed in the past 43 years; in terms of its people and the culture. After World War II, immigrants living in LIC left in search of an en-

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Home To The Largest Housing Projects

Queensbridge Houses is the nation’s largest public housing development. hanced quality of life in the East.

Populations predominately flourished in Nassau and Suffolk County because the immigrants from the City could move out east with the choice to commute to work using the new mass transportation developments brought by post-war boom.

“They all left the City to build their own homes and since then, Long Island City has immensely changed,” said Gianna Cerbone, owner and chef of Manducatis Rustica. “But, my father always loved Long Island City; it’s always been a love-love relationship.”

“It’s crazy because I still remember all the stories, like the butcher across the street, and the guy who made the warm, fresh bread, said Cerbone. “I stayed in the neighborhood to continue and cherish the culture from the past.”

A different wave of immigrants – Black and Latinos – began to move into the houses in the 1960s and 70s, again changing the face of Long Island City.

Christopher Hanway, Director of Development and Communications at the Jacob A. Riis Settlement Home said, “At first they were ne-

glected and it wasn’t the safest place to be.” He added, “Some of those residents began to take advantage of the affordable housing, but since the 90s, participation from community leaders has risen to make it a better place to live.”

The Settlement Home played an influential role in bringing a sense of community building to the people living in the Queensbridge Houses by hosting various community events.

Elizabeth McQueen, an old-time resident of the Queensbridge Housing projects raved about the puppet shows and art festivals the Riis Settlement Home have hosted for years at the nearby park, Queensbridge “Baby” Park, built in 1939.

“The Queensbridge ‘Baby’ Park is my jewel,” McQueen stated.

Over the past few years, the Queensbridge Park, as well as the Queensbridge Housing have become a site of robust growth and development.

“We are getting a different cliental now, more Indians and Chinese are moving in,” said McQueen. She added, “It’s becoming a very diverse community.”

-Trisha Sakhuja

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The Culture of Long Island City Through the decades, Long Island City has become renowned for the culture surroundings its arts galleries and vibrant street graffiti.

As New York City put the heavy machinery away and ended the manufacturing age in the latter part of 20th century, LIC saw a plethora of unused warehouses and factories. Those unused warehouses would soon be the catalyst for the arts and culture LIC is famous for.

MoMA PS1, located at 22-25 Jackson Ave., has been a part of the growing trend for the last 42 years. Founded in 1971 by Alanna Heiss as the Institute for Art and Urban Resources Inc., it is located in a former schoolhouse, which was transformed by local artists to create unique art galleries in the shape of classrooms.

It has become a hub for studio space, performances and exhibitions by artists from all over the world. According to MoMA PS1’s profile, it is one of the leading contemporary art centers in New York.

“We have to pay our respect to this aspiring art institution because it’s truly been an integral part of Long Island City,” said Dan

Miner, SVP of the Long Island City Partnership.”

“After the founding of MoMA PS1, many other art (private and public) studios and galleries have come about, Miner said. He also added, “The artists come out here for studio and gallery space because it’s cheaper than lofts in Manhattan, and the City is easily accessible.”

“Long Island City has its own vibe, its own spirit,” said Bob Singleton, Executive Director of the Greater Astoria Historical Society. “The geographic heart of the city is LIC, and the people have always been creative, imaginative people.”

Just as contemporary art thrived in LIC through the decades, the distinctive character of graffiti and street art has also become more popular and widely seen.

“Anyone who can paint, from the most skilled to the least, can come out here to paint,” said graffiti artist Jonathan Cohen, more commonly known as Meres, who runs 5Pointz NYC. “We are two blocks from MoMA PS1, but offer a different style of art. Since 2002, we provide Long Island City tour-

ists with a package deal.”

5Pointz NYC is an outdoor exhibition space, which displays the work of hundreds of graffiti artists on buildings down one street block.

“We cater to the new cultural change by hosting B -Boy dance competitions, beat-boxing competitions, DJ-spin-offs, bike competitions, and even a kid’s day,” said Cohen. “No one wants to admit it, but we attract a huge number of tourists, ranging anywhere from 6 to12 coach-tour buses a day.”

When asked about the demographics and the types of people 5Pointz NYC attracts, he said, “There is no demographics and that’s what makes it amazing. From grandparents to kids, to Christians, and all other colors.”

Aside from the creative, artistic side, through the years, LIC has acquired a comedic side as well.

“One of the benefits of opening up a comedy club in Long Island City is because it tends to have many young professionals, and well educated people,” said Steve Hofstetter, actor/comedian and owner of the Laughing Devil Comedy Club. It is the only dedi-

5Pointz in Long Island City is an outdoor exhibition space that displays the work of hundreds of graffiti artists. cated comedy club to run shows during the week from Wednesday through Sunday. “We pride ourselves on having the smartest crowds, and we produce clever comedy.”

Hofstetter also mentioned how the kinds of people coming to watch the comedians are all of different races and colors.

“The scene is growing, and sometimes we can’t pronounce the names of the people on the name cards after the show, which is a good sign,” he added.

-Trisha Sakhuja

Duquesne University

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LEGAL NOTICE FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS Docket No: NN-24228/12 CHILD NEGLECT CASE In the Matter of a Proceeding under JEREMIAH CARTER Article 10 of the Family Court Act TEALA CARTER Respondent IN THE NAME OF THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK NOTICE: PLACEMENT OF YOUR CHILD IN FOSTER CARE MAY RESULT IN YOUR LOSS OF YOUR RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF YOUR CHILD STAYS IN FOSTER CARE FOR 15 OF THE MOST RECENT 22 MONTHS, THE AGENCY MAY BE REQUIRED BY LAW TO FILE A PETITION TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND TO COMMIT GUARDIANSHIP AND CUSTODY OF YOUR CHILD TO THE AGENCY FOR THE PURPOSES OF ADOPTION. ALSO, THE AGENCY MAY FILE BEFORE THE END OF THE 15-MONTH PERIOD. IF SEVERE OR REPEATED CHILD ABUSE IS PROVEN BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE, THIS FINDING MAY CONSTITUTE THE BASIS TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND TO COMMIT GUARDIANSHIP AND CUSTODY OF YOUR CHILD TO THE AGENCY FOR THE PURPOSES OF ADOPTION. TO: TEALA CARTER A Petition under Article 10 of the Family Court Act having been filed with this court, and annexed hereto: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear before this Court at 15120 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432, Part 1; on May 2, 2013 at 9:00 AM o'clock of that day to answer the petition and to be dealt with in accordance with Article 10 of the FAMILY COURT ACT.

ON YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR as herein directed, a warrant may be issued for your arrest.

By Order of the Court Hon. Judge Marybeth Richroath Judge of the Family Court Dated: 03/06/13 FURTHER NOTICE Family Court Act § 154(c) provides that petitions brought pursuant to Articles, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 of the Family Court Act, in which an order of protection is sought or in which a violation of an order of protection is alleged, may be served outside the State of New York upon a Respondent who is not a resident of domiciliary of the State of New York. If no other grounds for obtaining personal jurisdiction over the Respondent exist aside from the application of this provision, the exercise of personal jurisdiction over the respondent is limited to the issue of the request for, or alleged violation of, the order of protection.

Where the Respondent has been served with this summons and petition and does not appear, the Family Court may proceed to a hearing with respect to issuance or enforcement of the order of protection.

Favor Holdings LLC Arts of Org filed with NY Sec of State (SSNY) on 8/11/ 11. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 136-20 38 th Ave, #6F, Flushing, NY 11354. General Purposes. ___________________________________ Ghumman Medical Care, PLLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/18/13. Office in Queens County.

SSNY designated agent

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of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 237 Center St., Williston Park, NY 11596.

Purpose: Medicine. ___________________________________ SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK – COUNTY OF QUEENS INDEX # 13104/ 12 FILED: 1/23/2013 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS AND NOTICE Plaintiff designates Queens County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgage premise is situated. HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-FM1, ASSET BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, Plaintiff(s), against PHYLLIS GILBERT, if living, and if she be dead, her respective heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributes, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendants who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right title or interest in and to the premise describe in the complaint herein, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12, “ the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to Plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, 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 which was recorded in Document 2006000445806, in the office of the Clerk of the County of QUEENS where the property is located, on August 7, 2006.

Said mortgage was then assigned to HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-FM1, ASSET BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, by assignment of mortgage which was dated June 14, 2012, covering premises known as 69-27 Elizabeth Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11692 (Block: 16050 Lot: 18).

The relief sought in the 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 pub-

lication pursuant to an order of the Hon. Denis J. Butler, Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated January 7, 2013 and filed on January 14, 2013 along with the supporting papers in the office of the Clerk of the County of Queens. 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 the City and State of New York.

BLOCK: 16050 LOT: 18 said premises known as 69-27 Elizabeth Avenue, 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: Entire principal Balance in the amount of $295,930.60 with interest at the rate calculated in accordance with the provisions of the note from October 1, 2007, together with unpaid late charges in the amount of $3,195.45 that have accrued prior to this action due and payable, with interest as stated above. 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 BANKRUPTCY COURT, YOU ARE NOT PERSONALLY LIABLE FOR THE UNDERLYING INDEBTEDNESS OWED TO PLAINTIFF/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 prom-

ised 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. Leopold & Associates, PLLC, 80 Business Park Drive, Suite 301, Armonk, NY 10504 __________________________________ Notice of Formation of PROSPER 99 LLC. Arts. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/4/ 2013. Off. loc.: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 82-32 165th St., Jamaica, NY 11432. Term: until 12/ 31/2112. Purpose: any lawful activity. ___________________________________ Ruben Robenov, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/2/10. Office in Queens County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to 105-55 62nd Dr. / #4B, Forest Hills, NY 11375.

Purpose: General. ___________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: INTERNATIONAL HOME CARE SERVICES OF NY, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/20/ 12. 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, 99-32 66th Road, Unit 5G, Rego Park, New York 11374.

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK – COUNTY OF QUEENS INDEX# 19310/ 2012 FILED: 2/13/2013 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS AND NOTICE Plaintiff designates Queens County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgage premise is situated.

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAMP TRUST 2005WMC3, POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF DECEMBER, 1 2005, Plaintiff against LIGIA CASTRO, and any unknown heirs at law of LIGIA CASTRO, next of kin, distributes, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendants who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right, title or interest in and to the subject premises, BANK OF AMERICA, NA, ENVEIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12, “ the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to Plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, 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 which was duly recorded in Document 2005000618271 in the office of the Clerk of the County of QUEENS where the property is located on November 4, 2005. Said mortgage was ultimately assigned by written agreement therefore to DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAMP TRUST 2005WMC3, POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF DECEMBER, 1 2005 by assignment of mortgage which was dated August 24, 2012, covering premises known as 30-07 95 th Street, East Elmhurst, NY 11369 (Block: 1393 Lot: 51). The relief sought in the 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. Denis J. Butler, 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 County of Queens on 2/5/2013.

This is an action to fore-

close 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: 1393 LOT: 51 said premises known as 30-07 95 th Street, East Elmhurst, NY 11369. 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 $648,277.33 to be immediately due and payable under the mortgage herein foreclosed, plus interest at the rate calculated in accordance with the provisions of the note from November 1, 2009, together with unpaid late charges in the amount of $2,693.23 that have accrued prior to this action as of August 6, 2012. Presently there is no partial payment held in suspense. Plaintiff is also entitled to recover escrow advances made to protect plaintiff’s mortgage and a reasonable amount for attorneys’ fees to be determined by the Court. 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 BANKRUPTCY COURT, YOU ARE NOT PERSONALLY LIABLE FOR THE UNDERLYING INDEBTEDNESS OWED TO PLAINTIFF/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 1877-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. Leopold & Associates, PLLC, 80 Business Park Drive, Suite 301, Armonk, NY 10504 ___________________________________ Notice of Formation Modern Dental Services PLLC Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY 2/2/2013. Off. Loc.: Queens Cnty. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o the LLC, 140-31 Cherry Ave., Apt. 1B, Flushing, NY 11355.

Purpose: all lawful activities. ___________________________________ CORE ALLIANCE PHYSICAL THERAPY PLLC, a domestic PLLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 1/16/13. Office location: Queens. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the PLLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: The PLLC, 148-09 Northern Blvd., #1K, Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: Physical Therapy ___________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION of SHRI NEMINATH REALTY LLC. Art. of Org. filed w/Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/20/12.

Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent for service of process. SSNY shall mail process to: 104-40 Queens Blvd. #20V, Forest Hills, NY 11375. Purpose: Any lawful activity. ___________________________________ Notice of Formation of 184-19 Aberdeen Road LLC. Arts. of Org. filed

Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/18/12. Off. loc.: Queens County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 18425 Aberdeen Road, Jamaica, NY 11432. Purpose: any lawful activity. ___________________________________ Notice of Formation of 18 DARTMOUTH HOLDING, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/5/12.

Off. loc.: Queens County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, 20 Goodwood Road, Forest Hills, NY 11375. Purpose: any lawful activity. ___________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: WINDHAM PLUMBING, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/31/ 13. The latest date of dissolution is 12/31/2050.

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 Richard Delciello, 46-16 27th Street, Long Island City, New York 11101.

Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ___________________________________ Notice of Formation of JELAKI, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/7/12. Off. loc.: Queens County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, 269-29V Grand Central Pkwy., Floral Park, NY 11005. Purpose: any lawful activity. ___________________________________ WW Brooklyn Realty LLC Arts of Org filed with NY Sec of State (SSNY) on 12/7/12. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 147 Greenway North, Forest Hills, NY 11375. General Purposes.

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Still Fighting For Change “I guess for me, the bottom line is that while Southern Queens is one of the richest communities based on per capita income and cultural diversity, it is still one of the most invisible sections of the City. We should ask ourselves: Do the streets flood despite our complaints? Are our schools nothing more than a giant daycare? Is crime still the problem it was in the 80s? – Gary Anthony Ramsey, Loving the Old Neighborhood to Change.

This editorial was written for the first issue of The PRESS of Southeast Queens in May 2000, but when one reads its words, it can be applied to almost any decade in the rich history of Jamaica.

Many of the problems that plagued Jamaica in the 1970s continue to persist today, more than 40 years later. Flooding, corruption, a high crime rate, few healthcare facilities, a number of comparatively low scoring schools – these issues are not new to the community.

Flooding By and large, one of the main reasons that Jamaica has been historically prone to flooding is because of its location. Just a stone’s

throw from Jamaica Bay, when it rains in neighborhoods like Jamaica, there is a higher risk of flooding. This problem becomes even worse as parts of Jamaica are below sea level.

All these factors contributed to flooding that occurred in the 1970s and the 1980s, although many residents believe that flooding really only became a serious problem in 1996, when the Dept. of Environmental Protection shut down the well it operated, the Jamaica Water Supply. As a result, the water table began to rise. From 1996 to 2007, it rose approximately 35 feet.

Before the well closed, it pumped millions of gallons of water out of the ground everyday, which maintained the water table.

The residents of Jamaica will see some relief in the years to come. A representative from the DEP told The PRESS of Southeast Queens that it will reopen the well in 2018 when the Delaware Aqueduct will be closed and the agency will need to find another resource to provide water to New York City residents.

Crime Crime has always been a hot

button issue in Jamaica. The 113th Precinct and the 103rd Precinct, both of which patrol parts of the neighborhood, have significantly higher crime rates compared to others in the Borough.

Yvonne Reddick, District Manager of Community Board 12, has been with the board since 1984 and has lived near the neighborhood for most of her life.

According to Reddick, crime really began to sky rocket during the 1980s crack epidemic. This spike carried on into the early 1990s but began to subside once again when a special narcotics unit was created to help the area.

According to the 103rd Precinct Crime Statistics report, in 1990 there were 38 murders, 60 rapes and 1,846 robberies. Three years later in 1993, some of the numbers were dropping.

The 113rd Precinct reported 28 murders, 74 rapes and 1,742 robberies.

These numbers continued to decrease in the late 1990s. In 1998, the precinct reported just 16 murders, 45 rapes and 751 robberies.

By 2001, these numbers were sliced in half with just 10 murders, 27 rapes and 530 robberies. The year 2012 marked a historically

The Jamaica Water Supply was closed in the mid-1990s. low crime rate for the precinct with a reported 10 murders, 34 rapes and 438 robberies.

The 113rd Precinct, which also encompasses parts of Jamaica, has had a similar pattern. In 1990, the station reported 37 murders, 66 rapes and 1,247 robberies. In 1993, the precinct had a slight increase in crime, having reported 39 murders, 78 rapes and 1,177 robberies but this number came down significantly just five years later.

In 1998, the 113rd Precinct reported 10 murders, 66 rapes and just 562 robberies. By 2001, these numbers also began to come down with a 10 murders, 48 rapes and 355 robberies.

-Natalia Kozikowska

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On Your 43rd Anniversary For Helping Make Queens THE Place In Which to Live and Do Business Muss Development LLC Building New York City Since 1906

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Jamaica Welcomes Diversity Before the 19th century, Jamaica’s demographic remained virtually unchanged. Today the area is hailed for its diverse population, with hints of differing and rich cultures scattered across the neighborhood.

For much of the 19th and 20th centuries, Jamaica had a predominantly white population, most of which were made up of European immigrants. It was not until the 1950s that Jamaica’s ethnic makeup began to shift, with many middle-income African American families slowly taking their place.

Just two decades later, in the 1970s, Jamaica’s racial composition had shifted once more. As housing prices were taking a plunge in the “disco decade,” many Hispanic and West Indian immigrants began to move in. The 70s marked a decade of change for Jamaica, as the City began to welcome more minorities.

Both the African American and Hispanic populations grew significantly into the 1980s. According to the Queens Census figures, Community Board 12, which encompasses the neighborhood of Jamaica, reported a population growth of 189,884 to 201,284.

In 1980, the population of

African American and Hispanic populations in Jamaica grew significantly into the 1980s. whites was 14.2 percent. Just 10 years later, that number was nearly sliced in half with an 8.5 percent population, making whites a minority group in the neighborhood.

As the number of whites in Jamaica was quickly declining, the number of Blacks in the area remained strong. In 1980, Queens Census figures estimated CB12 was 78.9 percent Black and rose slightly to 80.2 percent Black in 1990.

The second largest population, which in turn took a large chunk out of the white population, was the Hispanics. In 1980, the Census re-

ports a 10.1 percent population and in 1990, the ethnic group steadily rose more than three percent, for a population makeup of 13.2 percent.

Asians/Pacific Islanders were also immigrating and moving to Jamaica at a rapid rate. Although in 1990 Asians only made up 5.9 percent of the population, that number had almost quadrupled from 1980, when Asians only comprised of 1.6 percent of the total population in the CB12 region.

The 1990-2000 Census data shows a similar trend in the diversifying Jamaica. The neighbor-

hood which was once heavily concentrated with a white European immigrant population makes up just 2.2 percent (4,837 residents) a mere 40 plus years later.

At the start of the new millennium, Jamaica was still predominantly an African American neighborhood, however the group’s numbers have been steadily declining since. In 1990, Blacks made up 77 percent of the population within CB12 and in 2000, the number dropped to 72.2 percent.

Ten years later, the most recent Census data reveals that Blacks make up 65.3 of CB12’s population – almost a nine percent decline. By contrast, the Latino community was beginning to grow once again – a trend which could be reflected all around the Borough of Queens. In 2000, the Census revealed that 13.7 percent of the population was of Hispanic origin and ten years later, the group made up 17.3 percent – a 27 percent increase in the population.

Today, remnants of a vast number of cultures can be seen in the streets of Jamaica. Whether it is the small Haitian restaurant on Jamaica Avenue, the slice of Caribbean flavor near Merrick Boulevard or the cute little Italian Café on Linden Boulevard, Jamaica has come a long way, hailing it as one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the most diverse Borough.

-Natalia Kozikowska

Council Member Peter F. Vallone Jr. Wishing You and Your Family a A Blessed Easter and Joyous Passover.

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Queens College Salutes the Queens Tribune on its four decades of community-oriented publishing.

We offer special congratulations to our alumni for their vision and leadership: Founder GARY ACKERMAN ’65 Publisher/Editor-in-Chief MICHAEL SCHENKLER ’66

Associate Publisher MICHAEL NUSSBAUM ’69

James Muyskens, President

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Developments And Setbacks In Jamaica

BY NATALIA KOZIKOWSKA L i ke many neighborhoods across Queens, Jamaica has been on an economic roller coaster over the last 40 years. Troubling financial times, the 1980s crack epidemic and new development groups all played a major role in the development (or lack thereof) in the diverse community.

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, big box retailers departed from Jamaica and moved to suburban areas where business was more profitable. The once-thriving neighborhood filled with a number of brand named stores and movie theaters was beginning to diminish and in 1969, businesses like Macy’s and the Valencia Theater moved out.

“It went from a thriving commercial strip with major department stores, like Macy’s, to a point where everybody deserted it,” said Congressman Gregory Meeks (DJamaica). “At that time, it became a place where the kind of establishments where folks wanted to visit were no longer there.”

These large retailers were instead replaced by a variety of discount stores, many of which stood on Jamaica Avenue. In the mid-tolate-80s, crack cocaine hit the streets of America, devastating inner-city communities like Jamaica.

To accommodate the declining economy, prime real estate spaces were filled with bargain buster hair salons and 99 cent stores.

As the crack epidemic slowly subsided and the crime rate began to steadily decline in the mid-tolate-90s, entrepreneurs and big businesses looked to Jamaica as a potential commercial district once more.

Perhaps one of the most influential organizations to help the neighborhood during this pressing economic condition was the G reater Jamaica Development Corporation. Although the nonprofit was founded in 1967, it played a large role in the development of Jamaica in the 1990s and 2000s and still plays a large role in development today.

In 1996, under a development lease through the New York City Economic Development Corporation, GJDC assisted in renovating a small City-owned vacant building and conveyed it to Neighborhood Services of Jamaica for its offices.

In 1997, GJDC played a large role in upgrading the Civil Courthouse on Sutphin Boulevard. Just two years later in 1999, along with former Congressman Floyd Flake, the nonprofit assisted in the site selection and development of the

Jamaica’s Farmers Market on 161st Street prepares for its reopening in 1977.

$85 million United States Food and Drug Administration Northeast Regional Laboratory, Headquarters and District Office.

The efforts of the GJDC and the local Business Improvement District proved successful by drawing in national chains and expanding neighborhood commerce. By the start of the new millennium, Jamaica received a makeover, reclaiming the throne as a major commercial center in Queens, second only to Flushing’s Main Street.

In 2002, one Jamaica Center mixed-use complex was transformed into a large shopping center by the Mattone Group Jamaica Company, housing well-known brands like Old Navy, Bally Total Fitness, Walgreens, Subway (restaurant), a Gap, a Dunkin’ Donuts and bringing in a 15-screen multiplex theater.

Jamaica continued to prosper and entice more businesses during the creation of the Sutphin Boulevard transit hub often referred to as “Jamaica Station” in 2003.

This renovation included the Sutphin Boulevard E, J and Z subway stations, the Long Island Rail Road station, and the AirTrain, which provided riders a direct route to John F. Kennedy Airport in just five to seven minutes.

The Jamaica Station development was met with some skepticism from groups like the Southeast Queens Concerned Neighbors and the Committee for Better Transit, as The PRESS of Southeast Queens reported in its June 2-8, 2000 issue. Locals were unhappy

with the noise from construction and the increased traffic congestion near the Van Wyk Expressway, but ultimately, the projects proved worthwhile, drawing in an unprecedented amount of small and big businesses to the area.

The Jamaica Station area has continued to transform with the help of groups like the GJDC and many projects are still underway.

The PRESS of Southeast Queens reported that in 2012, the GJDC was looking into a Brownfield Opportunity Areas project, which would require purchasing potentially contaminated properties, ridding them of toxins and renting the property.

“There are some development potentials that are just tremendous,” said Richard Werber, director of business services at GJDC. “Jamaica has one of the greatest mass transit systems in the City. We have AirTrain, we have subways, we have buses and the Long Island Railroad. People can get anywhere from there without a car.”

The project will support an aggressive marketing strategy to continue to attract private investment for the redevelopment of the Jamaica Station Area. It will also support preliminary design studies for infrastructure improvements focusing on enhancing pedestrian and vehicular routes leading into the Station Area.

Jamaica Station has also undergone massive beautification projects to enhance the area. The PRESS reported on beautification projects including; Station Plaza, which will create new subway en-

trances, canopies and a roadway realignment which would widen the sidewalks; The Atlantic Avenue extension, which will construct a new street, linking Atlantic Avenue with 95th Avenue and the rehabilitation of the Long Island Rail Road underpass.

GJDC, in conjunction with The Bluestone Organization, announced that construction has begun on its 161st Street mixed-income housing apartments, as The PRESS reported in its Jan. 11-17, 2013 issue. The building, which will also include retail space, is expected to generate over $30 million in local economic activity and construct 100 affordable homes for families and individuals.

“Jamaica is full of hope and you see businesses looking to come,” Meeks said. “Now businesses want to come if they can be on Jamaica Avenue. I see transportation improvements. I see the community and business owners trying to make sure the streets are clean and celebrating with Christmas lights.”

“Before, folks were looking to run and now folks are looking to come. Folks want to live in the area, so there’s tremendous difference,” he added.

With so much development heading to Jamaica in the next couple of years, its future seems promising. Today, the Jamaica Station Area and major shopping districts like Jamaica Avenue are seeing a lot of traffic with massive potential for more once the neighborhood brings in more shops, more businesses and more housing.

-Natalia Kozikowska

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Dining & Entertainment

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New Exhibition at the Manor House Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park

ALL ABOARD!

A RAILWAY FORTUNE AT PLANTING FIELDS

Planting Fields opens its spring exhibition ALL ABOARD! A Railway Fortune at Planting Fields Saturday, April 6th at the Manor House Open every day 11:30am – 3:30pm through September 2nd FREE ADMISSION with $8 parking fee

SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2013 French Toast & Trains at the Manor House to Celebrate the Exhibition ALL ABOARD! A Railway Fortune at Planting Fields 10:00am – 2:00pm (parking fee $8.00 per vehicle) $20.00 Non-Members, Adults & Children $15.00 Members, Adults & Children.

Reservations: Michelle Benes (516)922-8682 or email: mbenes@plantingfields.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 2013 Iron Horse: The Virginian Railway and the Age of Rail Lecture by Gwendolyn Smith 2:30pm at the Manor House.

Reservations required. Tickets $10.00 Non-Members / Members FREE! Reservations: Michelle Benes (516)922-8682 or email: mbenes@plantingfields.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 2013 Concert at the Manor House Live Bluegrass Music: “Music from Appalachia” Performed by Chamber Players International.

2:30pm – 4:00pm.

FREE with $8.00 parking fee.

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS Movie Night: “North by Northwest” Trackside Workshop with Babylon Railroad Club • Dining By Rail Dinner & Book Signing • Bluegrass Party with Mark Silver & the Stonethrowers

PLANTINGFIELDS.ORG FOR DETAILS ON ALL UPCOMING EVENTS PLANTING FIELDS FOUNDATION Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park 1395 Planting Fields Rd. Oyster Bay, New York 11771 (516) 922-8678 – www.plantingfields.org

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Leisure

Music Videos Make Their Way to MOMI

By JOE MA RV ILLI While the Museum of Moving Image has spent it s history looking at the medium of film and television from every angle, their latest exhibit will feature previously unexplored ter ritor y: music videos.

“Spectacle: The Music Video” is the first museum exhibition to look at the

ar t and history of the music video, according to the museum’s website. Running from April 3 to June 16, it will be installed in MOMI’s 4,000-square-foot cha nging exhibit ions gallery, the amphitheater and other spaces throughout the museum.

Curated by Jonathan Wells and Meg Grey Wells of Flux, a global com-

Yum Is Right

King Yum Chinese & Amer ican Restaurant 181-08 Union Tpke., Fresh Meadows Sun.-Thurs. noon to 9:30 p.m.; Fr i. Noon to Midnight; Sat. noon to 11:30 p.m.

CUISINE: Chinese, A merican DELIV ERY: No TAKE-OUT: Yes CREDIT CA RDS: Yes, all major Celebrating its 60th anniversary as a family-owned operation, King Yum is still cooking in the traditionalist fashion of Chinese and Polynesian cuisine, which is now a staple in the Fresh Meadows community. Beginning as a two store-front property, through the years outlasting all of its competitors, this beautiful restaurant now runs the length of five full commercial spaces all wrapped into one delightful eatery.

The space is separated into three different rooms: the first equipped with a private full bar, a Polynesian tiki room and a stunningly-decorated traditional dining area, which the owner calls the China Room.

Upon meeting Robin Eng, the son of King Yum founder Jame s Eng, the family hospitality is evident in the atmosphere. Everyone seems to know each other in this neighborhood hot spot. Even if you don’t live in the neighborhood, Robin and his staff will make you feel at home with big smiles and tasty food.

As we sat, we could hear the regulars chat ter about how amazing the restaurant’s recent renovations looked. King Yum took par t in a restaurant makeover show, soon to air

on TV. King Yum has also been visited by celebrity chef Emeril Legasse who helped create and per fect some of their dishes. A major motion picture, “The Other Guys” staring Mark Wahlberg and Will Farrell, film a few scenes here. Since King Yum has been known over the years for their Karaoke Friday nights, it seemed like a perfect fit to have the picture’s Karaoke scene be filmed at this location.

The meal star ted off with one of Robin’s “must try” creat ions, a roast pork turnover, a classic spin on a dim sum item. The turnover has a per fect warm and flakey outside covering with stewed pork filling that tantalized my taste buds. A few of their signature items include plump and tender spare ribs that were spot on and a giant golden fried egg roll that trumps any possible current or future competitors.

The daily special was calamari, giant and fried with scallions and spicy green peppers with a General Tso’s dipping sauce. Yum is Right.

For our entrée Robin recommended one of Emeril’s favorite dishes, bacon wrapped but ter-fried shrimp… must I say more? Their Wor Shu steak, a bone-in-shell steak served over a chef’s special ginger sauce, was spectacular. The dish is served sliced ready to share, and melted across my teeth as I bit down to enjoy the overflow of flavor.

King Yum definitely set s the bar high when it comes to top-notch food and quality service, I can’t wait to go back next Friday for some of their other tasty treats and some Karaoke on the side.

-Er ic Jordan

munity that programs film and ar t event s around t he world, the exhibit will hold over 300 v ideos, ar t ifact s and interactive installations, displaying the changing landscape of music videos, their place at the forefront of creative technology, their role in pushing the boundaries of creative production, their par t in helping to push filmmakers into experimental ter ritor y and t heir effect on popular culture.

It will also explore the arc of music videos from their early origins through the present day. A large range of T h e o r i g i n a l d r a w i n g s f r o m a - h a ’ s genres and directors will be groundbreaking video for “Take On Me” will shown, including contempo- be on display as par t of “Spec tacle: The rarie s like Michel Gondr y, Music Video” at the Museum of Moving ImFloria Sigismondi and Chris age.

Milk.

Some of the earliest videos shown as e ver,” said Carl Goo dma n, t he will include Louis Armstrong’s “I’ll Be Museum’s Execut ive Director.

“Spectacle: The Music Video” is orGlad When You’re Dead, You Rascal You” from 1932, Bessie Smith’s “St. ganized by the Contemporary Arts CenLouis Blues” from 1929, Cab Calloway’s ter, Cincinnati and features exhibition “Minnie The Moocher” from 1932 and design by Logan. Major suppor t for the Duke Ellington’s “Daybreak Express” exhibition at Museum of the Moving Image is provided by Sonos and VEVO, from 1953.

The project will move from these early with additional support from Adobe and examples, through the era of music video Sol Republic.

MOMI is located at 36-01 35th Ave., “masters” such as David Bowie and up to the modern day with The White Astoria. For more information, call (718) or email Stripes and Kanye West. Notable videos 7 8 4 - 0 0 7 7 will include Run-DMC’s “Rock Box,” info@movingimage.us.

Reach Reporter Joe Marvilli at directed by Steven Kahn, Madonna’s “Express Yourself,” directed by David (718) 357-7400, Ext. 125, or at Fincher, the Beast ie Boys’ “Shadrach,” jmarvilli@queens-tribune.com. directed by Nathaniel Hornblower AK A Adam Yauch a nd Grizzly Bear’s “Ready, Able,” directed by Allison Schulnick.

Original props and ar t ifacts from classic music videos will be on display, such as the original drawings from a-ha’s video for “Take On Me” and items from OK Go’s “This Too Shall Pass.” There will also be interactive experiences featuring works by Radiohead and Bjork.

To go along w it h the exhibit, MOMI will present several different pieces of public programming, such as screenings, handson workshops and special events with appearances by music video directors and musicians. One such screening will be the music film series, “Play This Movie Loud,” which will run from May 3 through June 16.

“Music and the moving image have been linked since the The Easter Bunny was a special guest dawn of sound, from Vitaphone during the United States Tennis shor t s a nd concer t documentaAssociation’s Easter egg hunt, held rie s to MT V and t he web. ToMarch 24 at the Billie Jean King Naday, when the success of a viral tional Tennis Center. The event also video can make a hit song, the included a mini-tennis clinic and arts power and cultural significance and crafts. of the music video are as strong

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Queens Today SECTION EDITOR: REGINA VOGEL

Send announcements for your club or organization’s events at least TWO weeks in advance to “Queens Today” Editor, Queens Tribune, 150-50 14 Road, Whitestone NY 11357. Send faxes to 357-9417, c/o Regina or email to queenstoday@ queenstribune.com Yearly schedules and advanced notices welcome!

ALUMNI IMMACULATE CONC. April 27 Immaculate Conception School in Astoria will host a reunion for all graduates. icsastoriaalumni@gmail.com

DANCE ISRAELI FOLK Mondays 7:15-9:45 at Hillcrest Jewish Center, 182-02 Union Turnpike. $10 session. 380-4145.

LINE DANCING Mondays 6:30-9:30 at Kowalinski Post 4, 61-57 Maspeth Avenue. $7.

Cake and coffee. 5652259.

ENVIRONMENT FOOD WASTE DROPOFF Saturdays 10:30-noon at the Sunnyside library and 1-3 at the Broadway librar y.

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

COMPOSTING Tuesdays Woodside library 5:15-6:30.

PARENTS PARENTING Saturday, March 30 parenting classes for possible behavioral and emotional disorders.

Register LIC library.

PSYCHOLOGICAL CTR Family and child therapy, parent management training and more. 5700500 sliding scale.

KIDS KORNER Weekdays Central Queens YM-YWHA in Forest Hills. For K-6. 2685011, ext. 203.

HEALTH ANGER MANAGEMENT Wednesdays and Saturdays Classes, individual, family, couples therapy in Briarwood. 374-6765.

SUPPORT GROUPS Alcohol, drugs, domestic violence, martial issues, depression, a n x i e t y, phobia, etc. Woodside Clinic. 779-1234.

DOMESTIC VIOL. 24 hour Domestic Violence Hotline. 657-0424.

PSYCHOLOGICAL CTR Individual and group counseling, family and couple therapy and more. 570-0500 sliding scale.

WAITANKUNG Sundays 2-5. Total-body workout. Flushing Hospital/Medical Center. Free.

Jimmy 7-10pm 347-2156.

SCHIZO. ANON. Sundays in Rego Park.

896-3400.

SHAPE UP NYC Mondays, April 1, 8, 15 stretch and tone LIC library at 6:30.

TAI CHI Mondays and Thursdays 11-12 at the Cardiac Health Center in Fresh Meadows. 670-1695. $5.

VBARRE BAR Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays VBarre Bar Method Class for total body sculpting at NYSC in Whitestone. 917-7164678.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT Tu e s d a y s We st e r n Queens Caregiver Network in Sunnyside. 5:156:30. 784-6173, ext. 409.

Also, 3:30-4:30 Selfhelp Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26 th Avenue, Bayside. 631-1886.

CHAIR YOGA Wednesday, April 3 Pomonok library. Register.

SHAPE UP NYC Wednesdays, April 3, 10 Aerobics for adults Central library at 4.

MOVING FOR LIFE Wednesday, April 3 Eastern and Western music and incorporates elements of Qi Gong and yoga. Flushing library at 2.

OA Wednesdays Overeaters Anonymous Howard Beach library at 11.

MASSAGE THERAPY Wednesdays and Fridays half and one hour massages at the Cardiac Health Center in Fresh Meadows. 670-1695.

SHAPE UP NYC Thursdays, April 4, 11 Body Sculpt Fitness at the Lefrak Cit y librar y at 5:30.

ZUMBA

Thursday, April 4 Baisley Park library at 6.

SHAPE UP NUC Fridays, April 5, 12 Dance Fitness for Adults at the Richmond Hill library at 5.

LEARN CPR Sunday, April 7 Woodhaven-Richmond Hill VAC at 2. $40 (no checks). 516-643-6746.

MEETINGS KNIT & CROCHET CLUB Saturday, March 30 Peninsula library at 11.

GARDENING CLUB Saturdays Steinway library court yard at 4.

QUEENS ACADEMY Monday, April 1 Central Queens Academy Charter School at 55-30 Junction Blvd., Elmhurst at 7.

212-437-8351 to attend.

ORATORIO SOCIETY Mondays at 7:45 at Temple Beth Sholom in Flushing. 279-3006. Auditions required.

COMMUNITY SINGERS Mondays Communit y Singers start rehearsals for their spring concert at 8 at Messiah Lutheran in Flushing. 658-1021.

TALK OF THE TOWN Tu e s d ay s , A p r i l 2 , 1 6 , May 7, 21 learn public speaking in St. Albans at 7:15. 640-7092.

GLEE CLUB Tuesdays Bayside Men’s Glee Club rehearses at 7:30 at All Saints Episcopal Church, 214-35 40 th Avenue, Bayside. 9616852.

MEN’S CLUB SOCCER Tuesday evenings Forest Hills Jewish Center 89:30. 263-7000.

FM CAMERA Tuesdays Fresh Meadows Camera Club. 917-6123463.

BEREAVEMENT Wednesday, April 3 Bereavement Support Group at Holy Family in Fresh Meadows at 7:30.

969-2448.

FH SYMPHONY Wednesdays the Forest Hills Symphony Orchestra rehearses at the Forest Hills Jewish Center.

516-785-2532.

HORIZONS CLUB Thursday, April 4 financial consultant speaks at Horizons, for those 55 and over, at 12:30 at the Reform Temple of Forest Hills, 71-11 112 th Street. $3 includes coffee and cake. Bring lunch.

WOMEN’S GROUP Fridays Woman’s Group of Jamaica Estates meets at noon. 461-3193.

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Queens Today EDUCATION/GAMES/CRAFTS LESSEN ANGER Lessen anger through creating art at the Communit y Learning Center in Jamaica. 291-1094.

CREATE WEALTH Learn How to Create Wealth at the Communit y Learning Center in Jamaica. 291-1094.

WRITE SCRIPT Write a Book or Movie Script at the Communit y Learning Center in Jamaica. 291-1094.

TANGO WORKSHOP Saturdays in March at Thalia Spanish Theatre in Sunnyside. 729-3880.

METRIX Saturday, March 30 C e n t r a l l i b r a r y. 9 9 0 5148.

BEGIN EXCEL Saturday, March 30 LIC library. 752-3700.

E-BOOKS Saturday, March 30 borrowing eBooks at the C e n t r a l l i b r a r y. 9 9 0 8625.

BALLROOM DANCING Mondays, April 1, 8, 15 Forest Hills library at 6:30.

JOB SEARCH Mondays free job search and computer help every Monday 11-2 at the Astoria library.

BRIDGE Mondays e x c e p t h o l i days 12-4 at Pride of Judea in Douglaston. Lesson & play $10. Partners arranged. 423-6200.

ADULT CHESS Mondays and Thursdays Queens Village library at 5:30.

GED PREP Tuesdays, April 2, 9 Are you Ready for the GED? C e n t r a l l i b r a r y. 4 8 0 4300.

BEGIN COMPUTERS Tu e s d a y s , A p r i l 2 , 9 Flushing library. Register.

BEGIN POWERPOINT Tu e s d a y, April 2 Queensbridge library at noon.

SMALL BUSINESS Tuesdays Small Business Workshop at the Central library. Register.

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

200.

COMPUTER BASICS Wednesday, April 3 Woodside library at 10:30.

INTRO COMPUTERS Wednesday, April 3 Pomonok library. Register.

COMPUTER CLASS Wednesdays, April 3, 10

Woodside library at 5:45.

CHILDCARE PROVIDER Wednesday, April 3 Professional Development Workshop for Childcare Providers at the Central library at 6:30.

WATERCOLOR Wednesdays all techniques and subjects at the National Art League.9691128.

INTRO COMPUTERS

Thursdays, April 4, 11 Ozone Park library. Register.

LEARN CHINESE Thursdays North Forest Park library at 6.

KNIT & CROCHET Fridays Fresh Meadows library at 11.

CHESS CLUB Fridays at 3:30 at the Auburndale library and 4 at the Woodside librar y.

ENTERTAINMENT DAUGHTERS/CYBELE Saturday, March 30 sacred rhythms, chants and dances at the Flushing library at 2.

HITCHCOCK RETRO. Saturday, March 30 Fresh Meadows library at 2:30.

CLASS./FOLK INDIAN Saturday, March 30 Jackson Heights library at 2:45.

FILM Saturday, March 30 “The Travelers” (English subtitles) shown at the Langston Hughes library at 3.

BAYSIDE TOUR Saturday, March 30 “My Childhood in Bayside” walking tour with Dr. Jack Eichenbaum 11-1. $12-15. 939-0647, ext. 14.

EASTER EGG HUNT Saturday, March 30 124 at St. Albans Park, Merrick Blvd, 173 rd Place, Sayers Avenue. Dr. Bob Lee will be the MC. NU URBAN CAFÉ Saturdays live jazz, r&b, open mic 917-817-8653.

BINGO Tuesdays 7:15 American Mart yrs Church in Bayside. 464-4582. Tuesdays 7:15 (doors open 6) Rego Park Jewish Center. 459-1000. $3 admission includes 12 games.

SCRABBLE Tuesdays Fresh Meadows library at 2.

CHESS Tuesdays 4 Rosedale library.

SOUTH ASIA ON FILM Wednesdays through April 25 at 4:30 at the G o d w i n - Te r n b a c h M u seum at Queens College.

997-4747 for titles and other info.

OPEN MIC Thursday, April 4 Flushing library at 6:30.

CHAMBER MUSIC Fridays, April 5, 12, 19, May 3, 10 10-noon at Queens College. 9973800.

BRAZIL METS INDIA

Friday, April 5 Flushing Town Hall. 463-7700, ext.

222.

NU URBAN CAFÉ Fridays live jazz and r&b 9-midnight. Free. 917817-8653.

GAME DAY Fridays 4:30 Woodhaven library.

GAME PLAYERS CLUB Fridays 2 Hillcrest library.

TOOMAI STRING Saturday, April 6 Flushing library at 2.

ARAB MUSIC Sunday, April 7 Arab music and dance by Zikrayat at the Central library at 3.

TAMBURIZANS Sunday, April 7 East European dance at QCC. 631-6311.

DINNER DEMOCRATIC CLUB Thursday, April 4 New Visions Democratic Club will hold their Annual Dinner Dance at Abbracciamento’s in Rego Park. 424-2162.

RELIGIOUS HOLOCAUST Sunday, April 7 Young Israel of Hollis HillsWindsor Park, 67-45 215 th Street, Bayside at 8. Also at the Young Israel of New Hyde Park, 264-15 77 th Avenue, New Hyde Park at 7:30.

Screening of selections from the film “Unlikely Heroes.”

JEWISH STUDIES Thursday, April 4 “A Different Past: How Models of Jewish Sects in the Roman Empire Have Changed.” Thursday, April 11 “The Rescue of Jewish Cultural Treasures during the Holocaust.”

7:15 at the Rosenthal Library 230, Queens College. Free and open to the public. 997-5730.

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YOUTH QUEENS LIBRARIES Many branches of the Queensborough Library offer toddler and preschool programs and more. Contact local branches.

NANO DAYS Saturday, March 30 Central library at 11.

KNIT & CROCHET Saturday, March 30 Peninsula library at 11.

PICTURE BOOK Saturday, March 30 Ridgewood library at 10:30. Ages 3-5 and caregivers.

CHESS CLUB Saturdays at the Flushing library at 2.

MATH HELP Saturdays for grades 48 Flushing library at 10.

SCIENCE LAB Saturdays Central library at 11.

CHESS CLUB Saturdays Flushing library at 2.

S TORY T I M E Monday, April 1 Hollis library at 11:30.

CRAFT KIDS Mondays Flushing library at 3.

S TORY T I M E Mondays at 3:30 at the Peninsula librar y.

BEGIN CHESS Mondays at 3:30 Windsor Park library.

KNIT & CROCHET Mondays Douglaston library at 4.

HOMEWORK HELP Daily McGoldrick library at 3. Monday through Thursday at the Fresh Meadows library at 4 and at the Rosedale library at 3:30.

FAMILY FILM Tuesdays, April 2 “Madagascar 3” at the Queens Village library at 2:30.

DIGITAL PHOTO. Tuesdays, April 2, 9 at t h e L a u re l t o n l i b r a r y.

Register.

BOOK BUDDIES Tuesdays, April 2, 9 East Elmhurst library at 4.

BUGS AS PETS Tu e s d a y, April 2 Rochdale Village library at 4.

NATURE KIDS Tuesdays Sunnyside library at 3:15.

KNIT & CROCHET Tuesdays at 5 Rochdale Village library.

CRAFT TUESDAYS Tu e s d a y s Cambria Heights library at 4.

ECO CRAFTS Wednesday, April 3 for preschoolers 2-5 at the Broadway library at noon.

SIGN, READ, PLAY Wednesday, April 3 Douglaston library at 1:30.

ECO CRAFTS Wednesday, April 3 for preschoolers 2-5 at the Steinway library at 2.

POEMS Wednesday, April 3 Poem as Big as NYC at the Flushing library at 4.

APRIL FOOLS Wednesday, April 3 silly stories for those 6 and up at the Hollis library at 5.

READING FOR FUN Wednesdays at the Laurelton library at 3:30.

CRAFTIVITIES Wednesdays East Flushing library. Register.

CHESS Wednesdays at 3:30 Queens Village library and 4:30 Poppenhusen librar y.

GAME DAY Wednesdays Howard Beach library at 5.

CRAFTERNOONS Wednesdays at the Ridgewood library. Register.

YOUNG LEADERS Wednesdays and Fridays Young Leaders Institute of Laurelton at the Laurelton library at 3:30.

PRESCHOOL TIME Thursday, April 4 Bellerose library at 11:30.

ECO CRAFTS Thursday, April 4 preschoolers 2-5 at the Woodside library at 11:30 and 12:30.

PHYSICS OF TOYS Thursday, April 4 Briarwood library at 4:30.

ECO CRAFTS Thursday, April 4 Broadway library at 5.

GAME ON Thursdays at the Central library at 3:30.

CHESS CLUB Thursdays Rochdale Village library at 4:30.

PRESCHOOL CRAFTS Friday, April 5 Sunnyside library. Register.

SHSAT PREP Fridays, April 5, 12 LIC library at 3:30.

BOOK BUDDIES Fridays, April 5, 12 Douglaston library. Register.

VIDEO/BOARD GAMES Fridays, April 5, 12 Rochdale Village library at 4:30.

CRAFT TIME Fridays at 3 at the Ozone Park library.

CRAFT CLUB Fridays Peninsula library at 3.

GAME DAY Fridays at 3:30 Queens Village library.

ARTS & CRAFTS Fridays Briarwood library at 4. East Flushing

Register. Ozone Park at 3.

GAME DAY Fridays Windsor Park at 4.

CHESS CLUB Fridays Auburndale library at 3:30 and W i n d s o r Pa r k l i b r a r y.

Register.

CENTRAL PARK ZOO Saturday, April 6 Butterfly program at the Central library at 1.

TALKS NYC LANDMARKS Monday, April 1 Statue o f L i b e r t y.

M o n d a y, April 8 Grand Central Station. Monday, April 15 Woolworth and Flatiron Buildings. 100 Years News: The Immediacy of NYC Landmarks for Our Lives Today. Flushing library at 6:30.

JEWISH STUDIES Thursday, April 4 “A Different Past: How Models of Jewish Sects in the Roman Empire Have Changed.” Thursday, April 11 “The Rescue of Jewish Cultural Treasures during the Holocaust.”

7:15 at the Rosenthal Library 230, Queens College. Free and open to the public. 997-5730.

FLUSHING BOOK Friday, April 5 “The Other Boleyn Girl” discussed at 1 at the Flushing library.

HAND IN PERIL Sunday, April 7 talk addresses the nature of personal communication, its interest to historians and the dangers it now faces.

Queens Historical Societ y. $5 members, $8 others. 939-0647, ext. 14.

HILLCREST BOOK Tuesday, April 9 “ The Language of Flowers” discussed at the Hillcrest library at 3.

MISCELLANEOUS TAX COUNSELING Wednesdays, April 3, 10 Windsor Park library at 1.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Experienced in communit y outreach, social media, public relations and assisting in various activities with seniors at the Jackson Adult Center.

657-6692.

IMMIGRATION Saturdays 10-1 at Council Member Leroy Comrie’s district office.

776-3700 to schedule appointment.

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Notice of formation of Spartan Demolition Company LLC. Articles of organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on May 18 th , 2012. Office located in Queens. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC 121-07 234 th St Rosedale, NY 11422. Purpose: any lawful purpose. __________________________________ Notice of Formation of Five Ten Realty, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 2/ 13/13. Office location: Queens County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 29-27 41st Ave., Ste. 606, Long Island City, NY 11101, principal business address. Purpose: all lawful purposes. __________________________________ Notice of Formation of Front Apartments, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 2/11/ 13.

Office location: Queens County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o Werber Management, 40-52 75th St., Elmhurst, NY 11373, principal business address. Purpose: all lawful purposes. __________________________________ File No.: 2012-321/B CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK BY THE GRACE OF GOD, FREE AND INDEPENDENT TO: Benjamin Padovano Vincent Padovano Salvatore Padovano Frank X. Manfe Rosemary C. Farley Carmela Walsh Sam Comanto Charles Comanto, Jr. Jim Walsh Attorney General of the State of New York T h e unknown distributees, legatees, devisees, heirs at law and assignees of Benjamin A. Durante, deceased, or their estates, if any there be, whose names, places of residence and post office addresses are unknown to the petitioner and cannot with due diligence be ascertained. Being the persons interested as creditors, legatees, distributees or otherwise in the Estate of Benjamin A. Durante, deceased, who at the time of death was a resident of 93-21 209th Street, Queens Village, NY, in the County of Queens, State of New York. 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 Administrator of the Estate of Benjamin A. Durante, 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 Gene r a l C o u r t h o u s e , 6 th Floor, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, City and State of New York, on the 2 nd day of May, 2013 at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon, why the Account of Proceedings of the Public Administrator of Queens County, as Administrator of the Estate of said deceased, a copy of which is attached, should not be judicially settled, and why the Surrogate should not fix and allow a reasonable amount of compensation to GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ., for legal services rendered to petitioner herein in the amount of $21,391.87 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 claim of Sam Comanto in the amount of $1,135.24 should not be approved; and why the claim of Carmela and Jim Walsh in the amount of $1,959.17 should not be approved; and why each of you claiming to be a distributee of the decedent should not establish proof of your kinship; and why the balance of said funds should not be paid to said alleged distributees upon proof of kinship, or deposited with the Commissioner of Finance of the City of New York should

said alleged distributees default herein, or fail to establish proof of kinship, Dated, Attested and Sealed 4 th day of March, 2013 HON. PETER J. KELLY Surrogate, Queens County Margaret M. Gribbon Clerk of the Surrogate’s Court GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ. (718) 459-9000 9525 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 __________________________________ Notice of Formation of Lush & Lavish LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/3/12.

Office loc: Queens. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to 229-19 Merrick Blvd #182, Laurelton, NY 11413. Purpose: any lawful activity. __________________________________ File No.: 2012-1598/ A CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK BY THE GRACE OF GOD, FREE AND INDEPENDENT TO: Brenda Shencup Lederman Steven Shencup Girard Shencup Jon Shencup Susan Shencup Morris Attorney General of the State of New York The unknown distributees, legatees, devisees, heirs at law and assignees of Joan Mollison, deceased, or their estates, if any there be, whose names, places of residence and post office addresses are unknown to the petitioner and cannot with due diligence be ascertained.

Being the persons interested as creditors, legatees, distributees or otherwise in the Estate of Joan Mollison, deceased, who at the time of death was a resident of 36-20 Bowne Street #1C, Flushing, NY 11354, in the County of Queens, State of New York 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 Ad-

ministrator of the Estate of Joan Mollison, 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 Gene r a l C o u r t h o u s e , 6 th Floor, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, City and State of New York, on the 9 th day of May, 2013 at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon, why the Account of Proceedings of the Public Administrator of Queens County, as Administrator of the Estate of said deceased, a copy of which is attached, should not be judicially settled, and why the Surrogate should not fix and allow a reasonable amount of compensation to GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ., for legal services rendered to petitioner herein in the amount of $20,815.14 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 each of you claiming to be a distributee of the decedent should not establish proof of your kinship; and why the balance of said funds should not be paid to said alleged distributees upon proof of kinship, or deposited with the Commissioner of Finance of the City of New York should said alleged distributees default herein, or fail to establish proof of kinship, Dated, Attested and Sealed 8 th day of March, 2013 HON. PETER J. KELLY Surrogate, Queens County Margaret M. Gribbon Clerk of the Surrogate’s Court GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ. (718) 459-9000 9525 Queens Boulevard 11 th 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 __________________________________

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 Qualification of BWID, LLC. Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/11/ 13. Office location: Queens County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 07/26/10. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to c/o Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543.

DE addr. of LLC: 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808.

Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity. __________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on FEB 2 7 2013, bearing Index Number NC-001111-12/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 8917 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) William (Middle) Lawrence (Last) Lediard My present name is (First) Lawrence (Middle) William (Last) Lediard aka William Lediard, aka William Lawri ence Lediard, aka William Lawrence My present address is 148-28 88 th Ave., Jamaica, NY 11435 My place of birth is Manhattan, NY My date of birth is February 04, 1956 __________________________________

PROBATE CITATION File No. 2012-5076 SURROGATE’S COURT –QUEENS COUNTY CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent To the heirs at law, next of kin, and distributees of Christine Roland f/k/a Christina Elizabeth Varelakis deceased, if living, and if any of them be dead to the heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, legatees, executors, administrators, assignees and successors in interest whose names are unknown and cannot be ascertained after due diligence, Queens County Public Administrator, Attorney General, State of New York A petition having been duly filed by Steven J. Haber, who is domiciled at 253 West 72 nd Street, New York, NY 10023 YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, QUEENS County, at 88-11 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, New York, on May 9, 2013 at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of Christine Roland f/k/a Christina Elizabeth Varelakis lately domiciled at 41-15 44 th Street Apt #5F, Queens, NY 11104 admitting to probate a Will dated May 24, 2011 as the Will of Christine Roland f/k/a Christina Elizabeth Varelakis deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that Letters Testamentary issue to: Steven J. Haber Dated, Attested and Sealed MAR 06 2013 HON. PETER J. KELLY Surrogate MARGARET M. GRIBBON Chief Clerk Anand A. Patel Attorney for Petitioner 212-754-9000 Telephone Number Tesser, Ryan & Rochman, LLP, 509 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022 Address of Attorney [NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to

Notice is hereby given that an order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on the 16 day of November, 2012, bearing Index No. 752/12, a copy of which may be examined at the office of the clerk, located at 8917 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, New York, granting me the right to assume the name Riano D. Reno. My present address is 10159 92 Street, Ozone Park, New York 11416. The date of birth my is October 7, 1952 My present name is Ace Reno 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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Queens Deadline

By LUIS GRONDA The discussion of what to do with the abandoned 3.5 mile stretch of land continued last Sunday with two Queens elected officials throwing their support behind one of the proposals.

U.S. Reps. Gregory Meeks (D-Jamaica) and Hakeem Jefferies (D-Queens/ Brooklyn) both announced their support to restore the Long Island Rail Road line that ran from the Rockaways to Rego Park until the 1960s at a press conference on March 24 in front of the vacant line on 99th Street and Liberty Avenue in Ozone Park. They join Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Ozone Park), who has been a staunch supporter of reviving the train line.

The primary reason that both Meeks and Jefferies said they support the train revival is due to the effects Superstorm Sandy has had on southern Queens.

They both said that better infrastructure needs to be explored when rebuilding everything that the storm destroyed,

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Meeks, Jefferies Support LIRR Revival and stranded because of the lack of transportation.”

“Our job, in the context of preparing for a recovery, is to make sure that we restore the communities and enhance their strength and resilience,” Jefferies said.

The trio of elected officials would like to use part of the Sandy aid money to fund a Congressmen Gregory Meeks and Hakeem Jefferies feasibility study for announced their support for reviving the LIRR Line b r i n g i n g b a c k t h e LIRR line. This would this week. be similar to the study which includes improving public trans- that the Trust for Public Land is conducting to see how much it would cost portation for the Borough.

“As a result of Sandy, we know that to build the QueensWay. Late last year, transportation infrastructure is abso- the non-profit company received lutely key,” Meeks said. “Individuals in $467,000 from Governor Andrew the Rockaways, for example, were stuck Cuomo in funding and they recently

released a Request for Proposal looking for a company to conduct the study.

Goldfeder, who also attended Sunday’s press conference, did not know an exact amount it would cost for the study, but he believes that they will need a few hundred thousand dollars for the study.

Andrea Crawford, a member of Friends of the QueensWay, said that she has not changed her view and believes that rebuilding the LIRR is infeasible.

“To take millions of dollars from people who need that money and using it for a study is somewhat outrageous,” she said, referring to their plan to use a portion of the Sandy aid money.

As part of their plea, Goldfeder, Meeks and Jefferies co-wrote a letter to U.S Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood asking for a money allocation for the aforementioned study.

Reach Reporter Luis Gronda at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 127 or at lgronda@queenstribune.com.

Avella Rallies For District Landmarking

By JOE MA RV ILLI State Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bayside) held a rally earlier this month in support of a calendared landmark designation being completed.

On March 15, Avella stood in the driveway of 38-60 Douglaston Parkway with nearly two dozen homeowners associations and Douglaston citizens, protesting against the new owner of the historic house from making any adjustments because the block it sits on is calendared to be in the surrounding landmark district.

“We were able to get it calendared in 2008 and we’ve been waiting for the Landmarks Preservation Commission to move ahead since then,” Avella said.

“We’re here today to call upon the LPC to move ahead expeditiously to actually designate the extension and to do whatever we can to stop this new owner from ruining the character of this house.”

According to the New York City Buildings Information System, a work permit was issued on March 4 for “vertical and horizontal enlargements.” While it did not offer more details on what the enlargement would be, the page did mention that the construction would not remove a story, add more than three stories, add more than 25 percent of the area of the building or perform work in more than 50 percent of the building.

The lot area is 7790 square feet and the gross floor area of the building is estimated at 1,448 square feet, according to maps.nyc.gov/doitt/nycitymap.

“Understand that this whole area was supposed to be in the original designation of Douglaston Manor in 1997. It was left out to ‘be looked at, at a later time,’” Paul Graziano, a City Council candidate for District 19, said, pointing out that the houses across the street are

in the landmarked district.

The extension that should have been landmarked is made of about 20 houses.

The only one that has been altered so far was a structure a few houses down from 38-60 Douglaston Parkway that was engulfed in a fire last August.

The LPC said that it would not be pursuing a landmark status for the house in question in light of the challenges of researching the provenance the building, which was moved from its original site in the early 1950s, and because partial permits have already been issued.

“We remain interested in moving ahead with the proposed extension to the Douglaston Historic District, and

will continue to work with the owners, elected officials and the wider community to achieve this end.”

Elisabeth de Bourbon, communications director at LPC, said.

Avella was pleased with the Commission’s response.

“The fact that the LPC is willing to move ahead on that is a very good sign,” he said. “The community is moving to acquire more of the property owners in support of the application.”

The senator also mentioned that he and Councilman Dan Halloran (RWhitestone) would be sending a joint letter to the LPC in support of the landmarking expansion.

Many homeowners associations showed at the rally in support of moving forward with the landmarking.

“We’re here to lend out any support we can in this endeavor to keep a beautiful and unique neighborhood like this one from being destroyed,” Mel Seigel, President of Broadway-Flushing Homeowners Association, said.

“It says a lot about our history and if you erase the history of an area, then you take away its soul,” Paul Di Benedetto, President of Bayside Historical Society, added.

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

Willets Housing Issues Irk Coalition

BY TRISHA SAKHUJA The Queens Housing Coalition hosted its monthly meeting to discuss what the group called a responsible redevelopment plan for Willets Points, which would constitute the urgent need for affordable housing in Queens.

The meeting was held on March 26, at 7 p.m. at St. Sebastian’s Parish, 3960 57th St., Woodside.

The development plan for Willets Point included a proposal for up to 2,500 housing units, with 35 percent designated as affordable housing. That phase of the project, however, has been pushed back to 2025.

Residents living near Willets Point – including Corona, Elmhurst and Jackson Heights – make between $17,000 and $35,000 annually. The coalition stressed that many in the area struggle to pay their rent, making affordable

housing a priority.

“We have decided to go full force in this campaign because the City never laid out a clear path,” said Ivan R. Contreas, Queens Housing Coalition Coordinator.

Many community members at the meeting said they felt left out of the planning process, asking for transparent information regarding the planning process.

“There seems to be no honest attempt to build the housing project, instead they only want to build a mall,” said Robert LoScatzo, an Independent Documentary Film Producer, who has compiled information on this proposal from the start. “There is no commitment from the City to build even in 2025.”

Earlier this month, the $3 billion Willets Point proposal was opened to public review. As long as the project gets

approval, the Queens Development Group, a joint venture between Sterling Equities and the Related Cos., hopes to begin the remediation of the area in February 2014 so construction on Phase 1 can begin.

State Senator Jose Peralta (D-East Elmhurst) was scheduled to meet with the QCH and community members, but last minute he was asked to attend a legislative session is Albany. A representative for Peralta said the Senator looked forward to the next meeting to discuss the concerns surrounding Willets Point.

“He will support QHC and does not support the new mall project,” Frank Sobrino, Peralta’s director of communications, said.

Reach Reporter Trisha Sakhuja at (718-357-4000, Ext. 128), or at tsakhuja@queenstribune.com.

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Helping The Helpless This week, three Queens elected officials announced their support of restoring the long-derelict Long Island Rail Road line that ran from the Rockaways to Rego Park until the 1960s. The plan is the latest in a series of ideas for the line, which also includes a proposal for a bike path and green space similar to Manhattan’s High Line.

Increasing public transportation to and from southern Queens is a needed idea, and restoring the LIRR line could go a long way to easing myriad transportation issues. But when U.S. Reps Gregory Meeks and Hakeem Jeffries came out in support of the issue this weekend, their request to use money from a fund for Superstorm Sandy relief left many cold.

With so much damage done to the area, and so much help needed for repairs, every penny counts in bringing storm-ravaged parts of Queens back from the brink. If more money can be made available for the fund, it should go to help the residents affected by the storm, not to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on a feasibility study.

Our elected officials should certainly look into the feasibility of restoring the LIRR line, to go along with a separate study looking to build the QueensWay, but they should find another way to pay for it.

In Your Opinion: Let USTA Expand To The Editor: In preparation for the recent Community Board 7 meeting about the U. S. Tennis Association expansion plans, I had read several news articles and opinion letters in local papers. Most opinion letters condemned the plan. There were horror stories floating around out there about the USTA cutting down 400 trees, how kids who play there would suffer due to a loss of park space, and how the plan would set a bad precedent for future takeovers. I had been asked to join stopthe-expansion groups who promoted fear based on not one-inch of parkland be taken away. Save our parks! Halt the giveaway!

After seeing the presentation given by the US Tennis Association at the Board general meeting recently, I was no longer afraid any consequences to Flushing Meadows Park. The USTA plan calls for rebuilding some of their current stadium areas, and building a new small stadium on the southwestern corner of their currently leased 42-acre property. To do so, they want to move some tennis courts there to accommo-

date a larger walkway area between stadiums.

The tennis court move would only involve a 20-30 foot strip of land which they are seeking to acquire for the expansion. This strip of land, only .68 acres, or about one-half a city block, is currently an uncared for pathway in disrepair next to the Grand Central Parkway. They say that only about 40 trees would be cut down by the move, and 40 or more trees would be replanted when a new nicer walkway is completed there.

Photo renditions showed a much improved and more attractive area shown there.

Several of the speakers opposed were very emotional about not giving one inch of parkland away to anybody. Some even drew lines in the sand as if the park decision was equal to that of those who crossed over the line in the life-or-death battle of the Alamo in Texas. Those in favor spoke highly about the sport of tennis and how the community benefits from the USTA center being there.

It all made good theater. But the truth is that the Tennis Association is not asking for valuable “parkland” at all.

What we are talking about here is “path-

No Shock To The Editor: Fascinating, but not shocking. I recently read a Letter to the Editor by Nicholas Zizelis in which he stated that President Bill Clinton had received the honored Republican Lincoln Leadership Prize as “defining the very characteristics of President Lincoln’s legacy as one of the great leaders of our country.” He is the first President of any political party, let alone a Democratic President, to be presented this rare tribute.

I now find it equally fascinating that the Public Policy Polling’s latest Wisconsin poll which tallied, voters would handily pick Hillary Clinton for President over their own state’s Republican Scott Walker or Paul Ryan in 2016.

Same applied to Republicans Marco Rubio (Florida) and even Chris Christie (New Jersey).

This is no reflection the once proud Grand Old Party. It is that a growing majority of voters are Tea’d off, that the more of today’s version of the NeoConservative Republican Party placed

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way/roadway” abutting land. It may belong to the park, but is it not used for anything except as a pedestrian and bike path. It probably should have been given to the USTA years ago when they first moved there. No soccer fields, baseball fields, or play area would be impacted by the USTA expansion whatsoever. The pathway is not a play area, nor should anybody play there. No real recreation land is being ceded by the lease expansion request.

We in Flushing have gained national recognition due to the annual U.S. Open tennis tournament held here. When we travel and we tell others that we’re from “Flushing”, most say “Oh, that’s where the U.S. Open is held.” CB 7 made the correct decision by voting YES on the plan, and thus being able to put in some recommendations in hopes the USTA would listen, and provide some money for the maintenance of the rest of the park which is direly in need of funding and renovation. I ask those who opposed this plan so vehemently to save their arguments about precious parkland being taken away for when the proposed Soccer Stadium is reviewed. That would involve the taking of recreational parkland. It is then when we should have the fight about keeping precious parkland in the hands of the parks.

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into positions of authority and power, the further has been the damage incurred by our country? They’ve learned a lesson from the disastrous 2010 House of Representative’s infestation of the radical clueless freshman.

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Symbolism To The Editor: The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) finally passed Congress. It’s been long in coming but finally this obvious need to protect our women from violence has arrived. The House passed the Senate version by a vote of 286 to 138. To no one’s surprise, all 138 nays were Republicans. In the 2012 election, 55 percent of women voted for Obama, while only 44 percent voted for Mitt Romney. The passage of this act alone pinpoint’s 138 reasons why. Any woman with a semblance of honor should find it contrary to her self-pride to vote against her best interests… and 55 percent of them did find it so and voted for Obama.

Watching TV’s Fox, amusingly referred to by the station as “News,” one cannot help but notice how attractive are their female commentators. But like a fine morano glass bowl, beautiful on the outside, hollow the inside. Obviously the two are not mutually dependent. That they can be the cheering squad for a party that cares not a wit for their safety or security nor that of their sex per se, says novels of their integrity and self worth. It is hard to understand how they can look in the mirror without seeing the reflection of shame. But then, that has become a symbolic prerequisite for anyone being a part of today’s distorted version of that once grand party of old.

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4BR, 1.5 BA Cape, SD 20, xtra lg 50x240 lot, 2 car det gar.

Low $300s, Seller Motivated 135 Carman Ave 305-968-5812 or 305-962-8074

QUEENS VILLAGE

Attached Brick, MD, Newly Renovated 3 BRS • New Appl Fin Bsmt. • Garage Close To All Call Rana: 516-906-5585

HOUSE FOR SALE GLENDALE MIXED USE APT AND STORES FOR RENT IN QUEENS AND BROOKLYN CONTACT LORRAINE

347-515-8751 CITY VIEW REALTORS

ELMONT

MASSAPEQUA L.I.

ALL NEW BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED Kitchen granite/ tiles 3 bedrooms & 2 new baths, crown molding, wood flrs, cac lg yd, fin bsmt/tile floor Asking $369,000

Sunny 4 Br, 2 Ba HI RANCH. Formal DR & Attached Garage. 4 car private driveway Excellent Schools in Dist. 23 Mint Cond. No Hurricane Problems. Walk to LIRR & Stores Possible M/D $439K ALICE 516-313-2987 CENTURY 21 - PREVETE

516-770-6877

prof. office 4 sale

NH ASSIST

In Co-Op Building Waiting Rm, Recp. Area & 2 Exam Rms 850 sq ft. $139,000 • 718-564-9327 Century 21- Bay Benjamin

Agent:

mortgage asst.

Helps Homeowners Negotiate Their Mortgage Debts at No Charge.

If you are behind on your Mortgage we can Help.

Contact our Specialist

718-205-0200

BAYSIDE- BAY TERRACE PROFESSIONAL OFFICE FOR SALE

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Real Estate

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apt for rent

apt for rent

ALL APARTMENTS

JASTORIA - LONG ISLAND CITY

studio.........$1100 1BR.........$1400 2BR 1ba........................$1800 near all BAYSIDE - FLUSHING studio........$1100 1 br building........$1200 2BR..$1550 3br..$1900 3 br 2 ba..$1800 3br house flush pets.........$2799 COLLEGE POINT- WHITESTONE 1br.........$1200 2br condo.........$1550 3 br 1 ba...$1650 3BR 2ba wd fl...$1700 ELMHURST-WOODSIDE studio bldg.........$1050 2BR.........$1400 3BR 2 ba new kit& ba bal wd fl.........$1900 FOREST HILLS-REGO PARK studio.....$1200 2br.....$2195 lux building House 3BR wd garage 2ba..............$2800 GLENDALE-RIDGEWOOD 1BR.........$1000 2 br.........$1450 3br 1 ba.........$1550 house 3 BR, wd, garage, 2 ba..........$2800 HOWARD BEACH-LINDENWOOD studio.........$1000 2br.........$1400 2br 2ba LW.......$1500 2br ohb.......$1300 3Br 1.5Ba OHB................$1850 driveway House 3br 2ba OHB base wd fl mint $2700 KEW GARDENS-BRIARWOOD 1 BR.........$150 2BR.........$1500 3BR.........$1700 3 br co-op rev.........$1900 MASPETH-MIDDLE VILLAGE 1 BR hd fl.........$1100 2 br.........$1450 3 br hw fl........$1500 house 3br.......$2600 3BR 2BA $1600 4br 1.5 ba $2100 util inc OZONE PARK-SOUTH OZONE PARK 1BR.........$1200 new studio.........$1000 2BR.........$1400 3br 1 ba.........$1550 3 br 1 ba.........$1650 driveway ROCKAWAY BEACH BROAD CHANNEL - ADVERNE 1BR 1st Fl pets Sect 8.........$1200 2Br hw fl brand new..............$1600 3BR 1 ba yd Sect 8...............$1725 RICHMOND HILL-WOODHAVEN 1BR.........$1100 2BR.........$1450 3BR LG.........$1550 JACKSON HTS - SUNNYSIDE WOODSIDE 1 Br.........$1200 2br.........$1475 3br mint pets renov..............$2400 3br 2ba wd fl ne...................$1700 ROSEDALE - SP GAR - ST ALBANS 1BR…................…………...$1100 2BR.........$1350 3BR.........$1500 3BR….……………..........….$1600

JERRY FINK REAL ESTATE INC Call about our Buildings

718-766-9175

See pics at WWW.JFINKRE.COM

BAYSIDE APARTMENT RENTALS

Renovated Studio 1 & 2 Bedrooms Starting at $1,000/month Garage Avail. Small Pets OK 1 Block From LIRR Alex 646-512-0704 TMTRealtyGroup.com

REGO PARK

718-767-0080

apt wanted

1 BEDROOM (UNFURNISHED)

Must have sufficient closets and windows. Walk to subway

718-258-8095

BAYSIDE

store for rent

1200 SQ FOOT STORE ON BELL BLVD W / AVAILABLE PARKING Email: jdbayside@verizon.net

718-225-4740 space for rent or Call:

WHITESTONE

2,000 Sq Ft. Office Warehouse

• Second Floor • Owner Occupied • High Ceilings • 2 Bathrooms Owner willing to help with Renov!

CALL

1-917-880-6581

(718) 961-9618 (Tue, Thurs & Sat)

718-397-5349

What you should know about selling or purchasing real estate. Call us with any question. We the real estate professionals can help.

STRICTLY NO OBLIGATIONS! Call: Gittens Quick Sale Realty, Inc.

(718) 454-9000

(Ask for Ms. Gittens) Serving Queens, Long Island and Brooklyn for over 15 years.

A FORBES AWARD WINNING COMPANY.

ADRIANNE REALTY

Most Insurances Accepted

41-28 71st Woodside

ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS AND HOME BUYERS

14-09 150 Street, Whitestone NY 11357

39-07 Prince Street, 4J, Flushing, NY11354

Price Reduced to $50/hr

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1 BR Ht. Included ..........$1300 2 BR EIK. Ht. Incl ..........$1400 2 LG BR 1½BA Newly Painted ........................................$1400 3 BR 2BA New KIT & BA Ht. Incl ...........................$1900 3 BR 2 BA Ultra Modern $2000

Acupuncture & Physical Therapy Joint and Tendon Injections Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Electromyography Neck and Back Pain, Osteoarthritis, Shoulder Pain Tendinitis, Muscle Pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Weight Loss, Menopause Syndrome Infertility, Allergies, Asthma

BODY WORK

CHARLES CORTESE REAL ESTATE

LookingTo Buy? Sell? Rent?

Let Us Help!

Specializing in Co-ops, Homes & Rentals Call for a Free, No Obligation Market Value Analysis!

WHITESTONE BAYSIDE COLLEGE POINT

Ronglan (Rhoda) Zheng, MD, PhD, | Yali Li, MD, PhD

CHINESE

re. professionals

RICHMOND HILL - 3 Room Apt. Laundry room on premises Available Immediately. $1,050 KRISCH REALTY 718-386-4680

Western Medicine Meets Eastern Medicine

body work

houses sold

631-470-9530 917-617-7223

acupuncture

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houses sold

1 BR on 2nd Fl. Private Entrance. Close to Transportation, Schools.

Very Quiet Residential Area.

1 Month Rent 1 Month Security

Health Services

acupuncture

houses sold

90 MIN/$35

body work

60 MIN BODY WORK & 30 MIN FREE FOOT REFLEXOGY

New Classic Foot Spa

718-225-2609

39-13 Bell Boulevard, Bayside

party room

party room

HAVING A COMMUNION OR SPECIAL OCCASION

real estate serv.

real estate serv.

Rent our Beautiful Victorian Room.

Rent the room where the first Free Kindergarten in the U.S. began.

Lanscaped Garden.

POPPENHUSEN INSTITUTE

718-358-0067 114-04 14th Road, College Point

$40/hr

body work

Health Services

body work

restaurant

spa

gynecologist

medical cosmetics medical cosmetics

PLUS 30 MINUTES FREE FOOT RUB

718-224-0648 200-12 44 AVE BAYSIDE

SUNRISE SPA

Special $50 for one hour Foot Rub/Back Rub Hot Shower

75-13 Metropolitan Ave., 2nd fl Middle Village, NY 11379

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GRAND OPENING

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35th Ave, Prince St. Flushing Area

347-822-3881

EXPERIENCED GYNECOLOGIST PROVIDES COMPLETE AND PERSONALIZED

FOR WOMEN ONLY

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RAUFA G. FAROQUI, MD., FACOG., PC 59 EAST 54TH STREET, SUITE 63 NEW YORK, NY 10022 TELEPHONE: (212) 888-1870

Health Services

Home Services

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medical care

medical care

PROSTATE & POTENCY CENTER

bathrooms

bathrooms

construction

construction

carpet cleaning

carpet cleaning

contracting

contracting

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ltation

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Over 20 years in Qns Area

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body work

GRAND OPENING

Bodywork By Nice Asian Girls

347-986-9860 1hr $40. Free Foot Bath

143-29 Roosevelt Ave. Main fl Flushing 11354 Free Parking

$50 1 Hr. Private Room/Shower 54-30 48th St. Suite 4 Maspeth, NY

personal trainer

PERSONAL TRAINER

For Novice Females Only.

Ace Certified,tips on toning, weight loss, diet, longevity specializing in shaping and toning the butt. Reiki Massage CALL ROBERT

516-448-5233

Home Services awnings CLASSICAL CUSTOM

AWNINGS ALUMINUM • LEXAN RETRACTABLE

massage therapy HEAVENLY SWEDISH MASSAGE

$60/hr $10 off w/ad M-Thur 10am-6pm Fri 10am-9pm Jackson Heights

NEW GENESIS SPA

347-841-5124

23-27 Steinway St. (Bsmt) Astoria Swedish, Shiatsu & Deep Tissue Massage & Body Work Small Steam Sauna 718-885-6566

Home Services

bed bugs

WHO’S SLEEPING WITHYOUTONIGHT!

Remove Bed Bugs, REMOVE HEAD LICE Lice & Mites!

Nontoxic Kleen Green Stops pests dead, Safe for children and pets. Fast Shipping!

FRANCISCAN CONSTRUCTION CORP. Est. 1977

• Dormers & Extensions • Apt., Office, Store Renovation • New Homes/Doors/Windows • Alterations & Repairs • Kitchens & Bathrooms • Tile, Marble & Granite • Stucco • Fire & Water Damage Repairs • Concrete Pavers • Masonry

www.KleenGreen.com

(718) 658-7264

Res’l. & Comm’l.

•Kitchens •Bathrooms •Custom Closets •Doors •General Contracting •Emergency Service Avail.

Lic #858480 •Satisfaction Guaranteed •Quality Workmanship

AHMED CONSTRUCTION CO.

Brickwork, Sidewalks, Waterproofing, Roofing, Painting, Silicone Coating, Steam Cleaning, Pointing, Sheetrock

appliance repair

reglazing

Tel. 718-217-4161 Cell 917-862-1632

ARMO CONSTRUTION

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Create A New Bathroom Without Replacement

with mention of Ad!

TUBS & TILES REGLAZED

Call the Company that your Neighbors & Manufacturers Depend on!

USE 12 HOURS LATER

718-966-6500 718-807-6313

FreeEstimates • Licensed&Insured • Kitchens • Tile Work • Painting • Doors

• Bathrooms • Sheetrock • Wood Floors • Carpentry • Windows

718-945-6612 917-676-0021 Ken LIC# 1210212

locksmith 24 hour locksmith service Specialists in garage door Repairs & installations High security locks Handyman services Very Low Prices Serving All 5 Boros

917-815-3416 LICENSE NO. 1216109

concrete

brick work

carpet cleaning

carpet cleaning

SAFCO PEST MGT.

LIC#1069538

We accept all major CCs, City, State, Fed, Military & Senior Discount.

COST RITE CONTRACTING

exterminating

CLASSICAL-IRON.COM

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FAX 718-846-0020

Contractors @ franciscanconstruction.com

GARY GRAY

construction

718-528-2401

Factory Authorized Manufacturer Will Repair All Makes & Models

718-441-0808

carpentry

800-807-9350

FREE ESTIMATES SINCE 1980

DEPENDABLE APPLIANCE SERVICE

FREE ESTIMATES VIOLATIONS REMOVED LICENSED IN ALL 5 BOROS & NASSAU COUNTY CALL FOR DISCOUNT

5 Yr. Guarantee

All Work Done in Your Bathroom FREE Estimates Lic. H3804880000

European Reglazing, Inc.

516-932-8110

Lic # 1001349

General Contrator For Your Complete Renovations.

Interior & Exterior Basements, Kitchens, Bathrooms 100% Customer Satisfaction Free Estimates Call Arthur 917-500-2775

Rafael 718-213-9953 References Available

VISIT US ONLINE QueensTribune.com

LICENSED 2 KILL Specializing in Bed Bugs Rats • Mice • Roaches

Commercial & Residential Licensed by D.E.C. Se Habla Espanol

347-236-8864 718-626-2639

Satisfaction Guaranteed

carpet cleaning

Home Services

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contracting

contracting

contracting

heating

plumbing

heating

floors

WOOD FLOORS Sanding & Refinishing

89¢sq.ft.

Your Friendly Handyman

handyman

Painting, Wallpapering, Tiling, Clogged Tubs, Carpentry, Roofing and Carpentry.

No Job is to small for us!

We also alter clothes in your home

Call William (718-793-3531)

MR. HANDYMAN You Name It I’ll Do It!

Sewer Cleaning $60 Painting, Sheetrock, Bathrooms, Kitchens, TV Mounting, Carpentry, Electrical & Plumbing

Call Lee 917-468-7973 FREE ESTIMATES

floors

718-926-4621

CERAMIC TILES J&S FLOOR SERVICE •Scraping •Polyurethane •Staining •Bleaching White Floors •Waxing •Stripping •Repairs & Installation We also do Painting, Wallpaper Removal, Tiling & Dry Wall Reasonable Prices • Free Estimates

9 1 7 - 4 5 9 -2 4 2 1 7 1 8 - 4 6 4 -4 5 3 5 24/7

MY HOUSE

home improve

HOME IMPROVEMENT Inc.

Extensions, Kitchen/Bsmnt Bathroom, Tiles, Painting Sheetrock, Carpentry, Cement

All Kinds of Woodwork We do it all! All household needs!

NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL! LOW PRICES! Call Adrian

718-974-6983 Lic & Insured #1282515

landscaping

gutters

gutters

furniture repair

Rocco’s Gutter Service Clean & Screen, Gutters and New Installation.

646-621-5719

PLACE YOUR AD 718-357-7400 Ext. 151

furniture repair

PRO VISION

home improve

HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Kitchens & Bathrooms • Basements • Cement & Brickwork • Carpentry • Windows • Painting • Plumbing • Electric • Tiling • Hardwood Floors • Decks • Fencing & More Lic. #1412084

718-598-2634 landscaping

Home Services

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heating oil

heating oil

heating oil

heating oil

heating oil

plumbing

WHISKEY PLUMBING SERVICE Plumbing & Heating Sewer & Drain Cleaning Water Jetting & Video Pipe Inspection

718-468-0408 866-989-4424

painter/handyman PAINTER/HANDYMAN EXTERIOR/INTERIOR

painting LOCAL PAINTER/ HANDYMAN

VISIT US ONLINE QueensTribune.com

• LOWEST RATES • 10% DISCOUNT with this Ad • FREE ESTIMATES Call Magdy 516-754-2145 516-589-6734

rubbish removal

rubbish removal

No job too big or too small.

Free Estimate. Senior Citizen Discount.

Work area cleaned daily. Polite, professional service.

ACE SERVICE

718-352-2181

718-272-7172

Anthony’s 1st Class Painting & Handyman

$50 Per Room

718-852-3481 347-457-0147

with your paint

iron

P.A.P. IRON CORP. steel

STAINLESS STEEL

Commercial••Residential Residential • •Industrial Commercial Industrial

• All types of Fences • Gates • Window Guards • Steel Decks • Security Doors • Railings • Stainless Steel Fabrication

Licensed • Insured • Bonded Licensed #1128982

718-294-5553

Wholesale Distributor

170-41 Douglas Ave., Jamaica | Showroom: 14408 A Liberty Ave., Jamaica NY

www.papironcorp.com

moving

moving

moving A NIFTY VAN AND TRUCK

MOVING & DELIVERY LOW RATES, LAST MINUTE SMALL JOBS • BIG JOBS ANYWHERE • ANYTIME 24 HRS. CALL DAVID

718-626-3176 Lic. & Ins. DOT# 12942 23-05 29th Ave., NY

Super Van Man Voted #1 in Timeout NY Reliable, Friendly, Low Rates

646-369-4305 718-384-8721

roofing

ars 20 yerience Expe

Lic. & Ins.

pest control

MKS PEST CONTROL LOW COST PUT YOUR PESTS TO REST WITH MKS CALL ANYTIME 24/7

(888) bugman3 284-626

ACE PEST CONTROL Over 35 years service to the community Residential/Commercial Call for all your pest problems

Garbage Removal, Cleanouts, Construction Debris Removal, Shredding/Records, Destruction Roll off Service (Discount with Mention of Ad) 590 Atkins Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11208

FIVE STAR CARTING INC Roll Off Service Phone: (718) 349-7555 Fax: (718) 349-7668 58-35 47th St Maspeth NY, 11378

718-225-8585 Lic. & Ins.

roofing

Garbage Removal Cleanouts Shredding/Records Destruction Construction Debris Removal (Discount With Mention Of Ad)

moving assistant

organizing

stairs

stairs

Home Services

tree service

tree service

General Services

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WANTED: USED CARS!!

autos wanted

autos wanted

insurance

insurance

elder care consult

elder care consult

HIGHEST CASH PAID!!

WE VISIT YOU!!

ANY YEAR CONDITION & MILEAGE OR DONATE TAX DEDUCTIBLE - PLUS CASH!

Call Johnny: 516-297-2277 ANY CONDITION

Land Clearing Cutback Stump Grinding

LONG ISLAND BEST TREE SERVICE SPECIALIZING IN:

Elevation Trimming Taping

Tree Removal Pruning Storm Damage

REASONABLE RATES • FREE ESTIMATES

NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL

888-955-1163 • 516-505-2216 Lic/Ins Res/Com

longislandtreeservices.com ARNOLDO’S TREE SERVICE

• Pruning • Planting • Stump Grinding • City Permits Obtained • Prompt Storm Service

149-57 BeechAve. Flushing, 11355

P:718-463-7829 C:917-337-4062

Jose Landscaping & Tree Services - Fall Clean Up - Lawn Maintenance - Stump Grinding - Land Clearing All Tree Services Provided

FREE ESTIMATE!

917-442-8482 631-266-2058 Licensed

Insured

telephone serv.

windows

Windows Falling Down?

Glass Fogged or cracked?

Need Caulking or rescreening?

Window & Door Repairs & Replacements.

CALL DEN-MAR:

718-457-8068

den-marcontracting.com License # 0672990

PLACE YOUR AD

718-357-7400 Ext. 151

telephone serv.

CAR DONATIONS Donate your Car, Truck, SUV or Van Help “ILL” Children

Call: 718-974-9428 computer serv.

BLK 09 Ford Escape XLT 4x4 Loaded 23K ........................$14,900 SIL 09 Ford Escape XLT 4x4 Loaded 37K ........................$13,900 CIN 10 Ford Taurus SEL Leather New Tires 33K ...................$16,500 BLUE 10 Ford Taurus SEL Leather New Tires 43K ...................$15,500

auto school

General Services autos wanted

autos wanted

917-922-4695

Michael

Can Deliver 203-232-8778

disability

Manual, 4K miles, like new condition. $13,500 or assume no interest loan $298/month

COMPUTER HELP

Software/Hardware Problem Fixing, DSL/Cable Connection Internet Troubleshooting, Data Recovery, Tutoring, Upgrades, Performance Tuning, Networks Home or Office

6 Person‘12 Model.

All opts w/cvr. never used-in pkg, warr.

Cost $9 K, Sell $3500

cash for antiques

2012 FIAT 500 POP

AllenBerger2@gmail.com

HOT TUB

furs

cars for sale

TAX DONATION & $2,000 GIFT CARD

718-261-8314 hot tub for sale

furs

CLEAN ONE OWNER CARS W/CAR FAX Bal. of fac. war. still in effect

516-946-7771 DAYS

auto school

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Weekends & Weekday AM & PM * New Model Air Conditioned Cars Special Care to Nervous & Elderly Students * Cars Available for Road Test Pay-as-you-go-plan & TLC Approved Classes Highly Experienced & Trained Instructors * Lic. By NY State

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CASH FOR ANTIQUES Art, Silver, Statues, Old Toys Lionel Trains, Coins

We Buy Entire House Contents

Pvt 631-433-0820

piano lessons

DO YOU HAVE A DISABILITY CLAIM?

Established in 1999 with a 97% success rate. $500-$2800 monthly.

State & Federal Disabilty filing, appeal denial.

UMA DISABILITY CENTER 718-290-6500

40-22 74th St, Elmhurst, NY 11373 umadisabilitycenter.org

discount health ins.

DISCOUNT HEALTH CARE PROFRAMS (Introductory Offer For 9 Months ONLY)

DENTAL Individual.....$9.00/Month DENTAL Household...$9.00/Month MEDICAL (CALLS) Household.......$9.00/Month OFFER ENDS March 31, 2013 Brochure/Information Call Charlie

718-776-1358

General Services

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fitness

fitness

taxes

taxes

CALL TODAY FOR A FREE CONSULTATION or... A FREE REVIEW OF PRIOR YEAR’S RETURN HERE IS WHAT I CAN OFFER:

• Personal income tax return preparation • Small business services including start-ups • Representation: IRS and State Tax Audits • Tax Planning, consulting and budgeting

SHELDON H. KRONOWITZ CPA, P.C.

3366 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY 11040

516-294-8299 • 877-294-8299 shelly@kronowitzcpa.com

funeral services

PAUL DUICK

INCOME TAX PREPARATION 44-11 48TH AVE. WOODSIDE

917-576-3873

funeral services

taxes

taxes

LOUIS CARINO

Year Round Service

TAX ACCOUNTANT-FINANCIAL PLANNER

“Over 20 Years Of Personalized Service”

•Preparation Of All Business & Personal Returns •Bookkeeping & Payroll Services Available •Financial Planning Available •E File Provider Tel (718) 767-6597 Cell (917) 373-5975 Fax (718) 747-6149

RICK SKUTCH C.P.A.

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166-26 Powells Cove Blvd. Ste 4D•Beechhurst, NY 11357

Income Taxes Prepared Personal-Corporate-Estate - Trust WE SOLVE TAX PROBLEMS ANY RETURN, ANY YEAR

718-225-2209 56-43 219th St., Bayside

email:rick@rickskutchcpa.com www.rickskutchcpa.com

hair dresser

LINSNER & ASSOCIATES

hair dresser

Accounting & Bookkeeping Services Tax Preparation • Business or Personal

Any schedule $285 Single or Married health services

study

EFile Provider - State & Federal Included Serving Queens & Long Island We Come To You or Email Forms To Us Call Jon: 646-269-5471 Email: Jon@linsnerandassociates.com

stamps

legal help

WANTED Collection, Sheets, plate blocks, U.S. & Foreign Coins, proof sets, silver. Pvt Collector Andrew 516-859-7829

legal help

UNITED BUSINESS SERVICES “The Company That Cares” 718-941-5100 Uncontested Divorce....................................$249 Bankruptcy...................................................$250 Immigration............................................$80/up Tax I.D.........................................................$120 Incorporate..................................................$400 *Plus Court Fee Divorce Finalizes In 60 Days With/Without Spouse Signature

photography

photography

tutoring

DJ’S SHORT NOTICE

DJs/Parties

DJs/Parties

Energetic DJ’s. Professional Sound Systems. Light and Smoke Show. $295.00 Wedding Specialist. Karaoke Available. Waitresses, Waiters & Bartenders. Guitar Sing-a-Long,

PROFESSIONAL VIDEO TAPING AVAILABLE. 5 HOUR BLOCK PARTY PACKAGE, MOON BOUNCE, CLOWN, COTTON CANDY, 5 HOUR DJ

Children’s Pop Show, Clowns, Characters. Reasonably Priced

516-785-1976

memorabilia sale

NEW HYDE PARK AUTHENTIC SPORTS MEMORABILIA FOR SALE

Signed baseball pictures, bats, “Mickey Mantel, Ted Williams” & more. All certified by PSA/DNA, JSA, Steiner.

Sat 3/30, 9am-3pm Corwin Ave. 516-884-6714

wanted to buy

WE BUY ANYTHING OLD

Costume jewelry, fountain pens, old watches, working or not; military & World’s Fair items, cigarette lighters, anything gold. Call Mike

718-204-1402

Home Tutoring Experienced Teachers Reasonable Rates, Elementary Thru College, All Subjects & Exams

HIGH GRADE TUTORING SERVICE

Call

718-740-5460

Ph.D.

PROVIDES OUTSTANDING TUTORING in Math, English, S.A.T., Regents. All levels.

Dr. Liss 718-767-0233

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wanted to buy

wanted to buy BUYING/SELLING Gold, gold coins, sterling silver, silver coins, diamonds, fine watches (Rolex, Cartier, Patek Philippe) paintings, clocks, furs, estates.

Call for appointment 917-696-2024 JAY

Old Clocks & Watches Wanted

By Collector, Regardless of Condition - Highest Prices Paid

917-748-7225

Adult Services

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clubs

clubs

clubs

adult

adult

BODY WORK

By Pretty American Girl Flushing Area

718-445-3595

By Appt. Only

ANGEL FIRE Choice Attendants, ext 33 LIE 516-263-2246 and 516-476-0062

VICTORIA: Body Rub by Sweet Pretty Lady for Mature Men Serious Callers Only House Calls Available 24/7 917-436-5015

YOUNG ASIAN BODYWORK

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adult

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Kids Hit The Curbs Musicians Of Queens

Radio Jarocho Given that Queens is the most diverse borough in the world, it should come as no surprise that all styles of music can be found throughout its neighborhoods. Radio Jarocho is one such example, specializing in son jarocho, a regional folk genre from the state of Veracruz, Mexico.

While the band plays son jarocho, in tribute to the small towns and musicians who created it in Veracruz, they also throw in their own assorted influences to make something that sounds both traditional and contemporary.

“Son jarocho musicians have relied on traditional songs for years, which is great but we are channeling our experiences in New York City and put them into a traditional Mexican music form to create our original

songs,” Gabriel Guzman said.

The members, which include Guzman on jarana and vocals, Julia del Palacio on bailiadora and vocals, Juan Carlos Marin on requinto and vocals, Emmanuel Huitzil on marimbol and Carlos Cuestas on leona and vocals, are based in Astoria, Jackson Heights and East Elmhurst.

“We love the diversity of Queens in terms of people, food and music,” Guzman said. “We grew up as musicians and artist in community events around Queens.”

The group’s debut album, “Café Café,” was released in May 2012 and Radio Jarocho has been supporting it with local shows since then. They will play at the Terraza Café, located at 40-19 Gleane St., Elmhurst, on April 26 and May 18. They have an Astoria performance planned as well for May 11, at the Queens Library found at 14-01 Astoria Boulevard.

Oh, So That's Why...

Mets third baseman and team captain David Wright

Oh Captain, My Captain Since he debuted with the New York Mets in 2004, David Wright has collected a number of accolades: two Golden Golve Awards (2007, 2008), a six-time AllStar (2006-2010, 2012) and two Silver Slugger Awards among them.

Last week, the Mets gave Wright another welldeserved accolade: the team named him the fourth captain in the team's history, joining Keith Hernandez, Gary Carter and John Franco in the exclusive club.

The news was tempered, however, with an injury.

Shortly before Wright received the honor, the third basemen injured his ribs playing for the United States

in the World Baseball Classic.

The injury meant that the captains of both of New York's baseball teams finished off the spring injured: Wright with his ribs and Yankees captain Derek Jeter with his ankle issues.

Unlike Jeter, however, the Mets have stated that they are confident Wright will be ready to play on Opening Day, scheduled for a 1:10 p.m. start April 1 against the San Diego Padres.

Perhaps both captains will be healthy when the two teams face off in interleague play the last week of May. Hopefully the Mets won't have been mathematically eliminated from the playoffs by then...

The creator of whyleaveastoria.com can finally answer the question that the website is named after.

According to published reports, Ran Craycraft, who founded the blog/message board dedicated to Astoria, has actually left the northwest Queens neighborhood and moved to Hollywood, California.

The reason for Craycraft’s move to the west coast, according to the story, is for his full-time job as general manager of entertainment for AOL. He drove cross-country

for about two weeks with his girlfriend, singer-songwriter Lonna Marie Spitaleri, who performed a few gigs along the way.

The blog serves as a way for Astoria residents to connect with each other. It allows you to see other people that are on the site, as well as join groups and search for upcoming events that will happen in that area.

Despite the move, Craycraft said that he will continue to be in charge of the website.

He also runs a similar website, whyleavelongislandcity.com.

Accents for $2,000, Alex So what’s got Alex Trebek speaking with a [poor] Queens accent?

Last week, the long time “Jeopardy!” host took a stab at the dialect, introducing an entire category on the game show dedicated to the Borough.

The category featured a wide variety of subjects including history and geography of Queens, and the big money question for $2,000 was about the high Greek concentration in Astoria.

While it was nice to see

The influx of dog owners living in Sunnyside, Woodside and Long Island City has led to a smelly situation, and a group of students have decided to take matters into their own hands.

A novel campaign, “Curb your Dog,” initiated by the students of the Social Studies department at PS 150, Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer (D-Sunnyside) and the Sunnyside Dog Society, kicked off on March 22 at 12:30pm at the school yard of PS 150.

The campaign encourages students to draw their best work of art that will motivate dog walkers to pick up after their dogs. Besides it being a creative piece of art, the poster must indicate the New York State Public Health Law 1310, plus the $250 fine dog walkers will face if they fail to pick up after their dogs during their daily walk.

From the 280 poster submissions, five finalists will present their work to the community at the kick off where the winner will be chosen by a voting system set in place for the public. The lucky winner will then see his or her artwork redistributed in various parts of Western Queens.

The students hope to take a smelly situation and turn it into a crafty arts and social studies project while learning how to become involved with the community at a very young age.

If this campaign is a hit on the streets, maybe the City should reconsider putting up drawings, instead of the boring white and red, rectangularshaped “Curb your Dog” signs.

Got Talent?

QConf is looking for some talented Queens residents to feature. If you are a model, a musician, a chef or an artist, we would love to hear from you!

Get in touch with us via email, at editor@queenstribune. com, and you could be featured in an upcoming edition!

Queens represented on the long-running game show, we can only hope that Mr. Trebek never again attempts to talk like someone from the Borough.

Who we are: QConf is edited

by Steven J. Ferrari.

QConf Contributors: Luis Gronda, Natalia Kozikowska, Joe Marvilli, Marcia Moxom Comrie, Mike Nussbaum, Trisha Sakhuja.

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