Vol. 43, No. 14 April 4-10, 2013
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‘SHOW ME THE MONEY’ “You pull this off, you can have the house… I’ll be the tenant.” Tribune Photos by Ira Cohen
–State Senator Malcolm Smith
“That’s politics, it’s all about how much… You can’t do anything without the f***ing money.”
–Councilman Dan Halloran
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Queens Deadline
Smith, Halloran Nabbed In FBI Sting
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Cit y Councilman Dan Halloran ignores reporters as he walks to his car after his appearance in court on April 2. does for everything else. You can’t do anything without the f***ing money.” Facing the Music Hours after being taken away by feds from their respective homes, Smith and Halloran, as well as the other four defendants, appeared in front of a judge in White Plains. The arraignment was presided over by Judge Lisa Margaret Smith and the case is being handled by the Office’s White Plains Division and Public Corruption Unit. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Douglas Bloom and Alvin Bragg are in charge of the prosecution. The judge set bail for each at $250,000 and confiscated all of their passports. Halloran was also ordered to surrender all of the firearms he owned. Smith is being brought up on charges of wire fraud and Travel Act bribery conspiracy, wire fraud and Hobbs Act. If he is found guilty of all charges, he faces up to 45 years in prison. Gerald Shargel, Smith’s defense lawyer, gave a brief statement to the press, denouncing the charges. “There is much more to this story. I ask anyone reading this or reading about this to withhold judgment,” Shargel said. “We plan to enter a plea of not guilty if and when an indictment is returned.” Shargel also said the senator has “no plans on resigning.” Halloran is being brought up on charges of wire fraud and Travel Act bribery conspiracy and two counts of wire fraud. If convicted, he also faces up to 45 years in prison. Although the councilman did not speak at the hearing, his press office did release a statement which was also posted on his Facebook page. “The councilman denies the allegations and looks forward to clearing his name,” the statement read. “When the full story comes out he is confident that he will be vindicated.” By Wednesday afternoon, the Facebook post had more than 150 likes. All defendants will have a preliminary hearing on April 23. Both Smith
and Halloran have been stripped of their committee assignments and the power to allocate funds. “Shocked” Response Multiple Republican leaders expressed shock when they heard the allegations against Halloran. “He never struck me as a person who gets involved in outer borough politics like this,” Councilman Eric Ulrich (ROzone Park) said. “The Dan Halloran I know is not the Dan Halloran I’m hearing about in the newspapers.” Although Ulrich said he was surprised by Halloran’s involvement, he did admit he was not nearly as stunned to hear that Smith and the others could be involved in the scheme. He referred to the other defendants as “knuckleheads” and expressed a need for change in New York City politics. “This totally confirmed what I’ve
known all along,” Ulrich said. “We need a house cleaning.” Prominent Queens Republican Tom Ognibene also seemed taken aback by the news of Halloran’s arrest. He said he feared that there might be problems within the GOP as a result. Halloran, who was running for reelection for the 19th City Council district, also drew criticism from some of his potential opponents. “The shock to me is the arrogance. I’ve seen it happen over and over and people never learn their lesson,” said candidate Paul Graziano in a statement. “The reason I jumped into the race for the 19th Council District is because I saw a lot of things being done by Dan Halloran that I thought were inappropriate.” “These are serious and disturbing charges from the FBI which need to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” said candidate Austin Shafran in a statement. “Public service is a privilege, and violations of the public’s trust cannot be tolerated. Anyone involved in this scandal should immediately come clean because the people deserve to know the truth so justice can be done.” Rev. Floyd Flake, a former congressman and prominent leader in southeast Queens was also saddened by the news of Smith’s arrest. Flake, who is a personal friend of the senator and his pastor, said he was disappointed by the allegations. “No one can be above the law and nothing is worth the price of selling your soul,” Flake said. “If this is actually correct, then he sold his soul.” Reporters Luis Gronda and Joe Marvilli contributed to this report. Reach Reporter Natalia Kozikowska at (718)357-7400 Ext. 123 or nkozikowska@queenspress.com.
Calling For Justice: On April 1st, Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer (D-Sunnyside) joined a crowd of more than 50 rallying meat department workers of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 342 at the Long Island Cit y Trade Fair location, at 22-30 36th Avenue. The union workers rallied to demand that the company cease their Unfair Labor Prac tices and end the three week company lockout. UFCW, a labor organization, has filed several Unfair Labor Prac tice (ULP) charges with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) against the company’s owner, Farid Jaber, more commonly known as, Frank. The charges include intimidation, threats of termination, harassment and assault. The union workers went on strike March 13 for a few hours, after Trade Fair ’s proposed contracted stated wage freezes, reduced hours and cuts to healthcare coverage. The strike has led to a lock out by the company, but the employees demand to go back to work under fair conditions.
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BY NATALIA KOZIKOWSK A State Sen. Malcolm Smith (D-Hollis) and City Councilman Dan Halloran (RWhitestone) were taken from their homes in handcuffs early Tuesday morning. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the prominent pair of politicians were arrested for attempting to rig this year’s mayoral election by paying Smith’s way onto the ballot. Investigators also nabbed four others in the corruption case, including Bronx Republican Chairman Jay Savino, Queens GOP vice chairman Vincent Tabone, the mayor of the Rockland County village of Spring Valley, Noramie Jasmin, and her deputy, Joseph Desmaret. According to the unsealed 28-page criminal complaint, Smith, who had avidly denied he was a Republican in a Jan. 30 town hall meeting, was considering running for mayor on the GOP ticket and made payments to Halloran in exchange for setting up meetings with Republican leaders to gain their support. The charges claim that Smith agreed with a confidential cooperating witness and an FBI agent posing as a wealthy real estate developer to bribe Republicans leaders to obtain a Wilson Pakula – an authorization given by a political party to a candidate for public office which allows the candidate who is not registered with that party to run on its ticket for an election. According to a statement released by Preet Bharara, the U.S. attorney in Manhattan who is prosecuting the case, the Senator allegedly arranged for cash bribes totaling $40,000 to be paid to Tabone and Savino. Halloran is accused of arranging a meeting with the FBI agent, the cooperating witness, Savino and Tabone and negotiating the amounts of the bribes for the Wilson Pakula certificates. In exchange, the councilman pocketed $20,500 for himself. The complaint details a series of shady meetings at diners, hotels and cars between the defendants, the undercover agent and the cooperating witness. In one incident, Smith met with the agent in a Manhattan hotel. The agent promised to arrange a meeting with an undisclosed county chairman and Savino, during which they would negotiate support for Smith as a Republican candidate for mayor. “You pull this off, you can have the house…I’ll be the tenant,” Smith allegedly told him. A number of other secret meetings were also documented in the complaint, detailing recorded conversations in which all six defendants implicated themselves in the corruption scheme. In one instance, Halloran is even quoted as saying, “That’s politics, that’s politics, it’s all about how much. Not whether or will, it’s about how much, and that’s our politicians in New York, they’re all like that…And they get like that because of the drive that the money
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Immigration Reform At The Forefront
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BY TRISHA SAKHUJA Members of the community spoke out about their struggles as undocumented residents of the United States at a Town Hall meeting last week at LaGuardia Community College on Thursday, March 28. New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn discussed the need for an all-inclusive immigration reform and the New York State DREAM Act with the community and other prominent elected officials from Queens, New York. Quinn stood with Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer (D-Sunnyside), Councilman Daniel Dromm (D-Jackson Heights), Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras (D-East Elmhurst), Councilman Peter Koo (D-Flushing) and representatives from Assemblyman Fancisco Moya (D-Jackson Heights) and Senator Jose Peralta (D-East Elmhurst). The town hall meeting is the first of a three-part series on immigration reform and the importance of access to higher education for undocumented immigrants seeking professional degrees. The New York DREAM Act would allow undocumented students who meet in-state tuition requirements to have access to state financial aid and scholarships for higher education as long as they maintain a certain grade point average. According to the New York DREAM Act information sheet, an estimated
Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer was the first speaker at a town hall meeting last week on immigration reform. 146,000 youth in NY who have been educated in NY public schools are currently ineligible to receive financial aid under federal and state law. Therefore, they are left in limbo after graduating high school. “We need to make sure everything is accessible to everyone regardless of their status,” Van Bramer said, the first to speak at the podium facing a houseful of attendees inside the auditorium. “Through this series of town halls and the continued support of the New York State DREAM Act, we hope to provide an outlet to the thousands of immigrant voices who would have otherwise gone unheard in their search
to achieve the American Dream.” Emily Park, an undocumented student and Youth Program Associate at the MinKwon Center for Community Action, shared her story and her aspirations to further study neuroscience. “So many hardworking Dreamers like me take six to seven years to finish and pay for college,” Park said. “Without access to grants and scholarships, we will always be part-time students or stuck in limbo. And more importantly, all immigrants deserve to have pathway to citizenship.” “We have hardworking New York students, who could go to any college of their dreams, and change the world in
unbelievable ways, but their immigration status stops them from moving forwarding,” Quinn said. “As the immigrant debate comes to the forefront of the national spotlight, New York must once again take the lead on this important issue.” Katherine Tabares, another undocumented student and youth leader of Make the Road New York, spoke to the crowd about her struggles of working two-part time jobs, and her goal to become an immigration lawyer someday. “The NY DREAM Act must become a reality during this year and I demand on behalf of other Dreamers to pass the Act,” Tabares said. “It is morally wrong to deny talented undocumented students the right of equal education and equal opportunity, when they only thing we want to do is support and improve our new home, the United States.” “This is not only an immigrant fairness and access issue; it is an economic issue,” said Marie Charles, manager at Haitian Americans United for Progress. “This is an investment with high returns. Passing this act means we will see higher high school graduation rates, increased enrollment in our colleges, and an increase in tax revenue, greater job creation and innovation.” Reach Reporter Trisha Sakhuja at (718-357-4000), Ext. 128, or at tsakhuja@queenstribune.com.
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Bay Terrace Comm. Alliance Holds B.P. Forum know how to work with power,” he said. When it came to the issues, the councilman favored a co-op/condo task force, opposed the USTA and MLS projects as they currently stand, but supported the Willets Point development, saying that the area is not parkland and needs development. When it came to Superstorm Sandy, Vallone slammed the City in terms of getting help to the Rockaways. Brown defined himself as being a businessman, rather than a politician, stating that he was running to serve the people and could not be controlled. “If you want this borough to move forward, vote for me,” he said. When asked about big businesses attempting to set up shop in Queens, such as Walmart, Brown welcomed the company, saying it would create jobs and small businesses should not fear the competition. Grodenchik tackled development, mentioning that CBs cannot be ignored by those looking to build in Queens. The former deputy B.P. thought CBs should push to get more people involved. He would improve public transportation in Eastern Queens, form a Rockaway Task Force and was for a coop task force. The candidate talked about Stop and Frisk, saying the system needed tweaking. “I believe that there is a role for Stop
and Frisk, but I also believe a majority of people stopped are people of color,” he said. Peralta mentioned he was running for B.P. partially to eliminate the “outer borough” mentality of Queens. Bay Terrace Communit y Alliance hosted a forum for H e w o u l d c r e a t e Queens Borough President candidates last week. teams at the local, City and State levels in order to get the problem as well, using an example of “ahead of the curve” about any issues a driver throwing a coffee out of a window. He supported the co-op/condo affecting the Borough. He supported the creation of a co- task force too. Katz favored neighborhood preserop/condo task force and felt that the hospital closings in Queens were a “dis- vation, mentioning how she tried to keep the avenues upzoned for developgrace.” The senator said he was open to the ment and the side streets downzoned for housing. multiple FMCP projects on the table. In terms of parks, she felt the City “If there are organizations willing to invest, we have to take a look at that,” he needed to do a much better job in funding them. said. “The problem becomes the expense As the chair of the Land Use Committee, Comrie talked at length about devel- budget,” she said. Katz also said she was against the opments in Queens, which should not be approved without the residents’ sup- USTA unless there is money put back into the park and there are too many port. “We cannot have a land use project questions about MLS. Katz said she favored a co-op task that is developed without a community force, more hospitals and affordable input,” he said. Comrie also criticized the City as housing. Reach Reporter Joe Marvilli at well for cutting back on sanitation collection. However, he mentioned that the (718) 357-7400, Ext. 125, or at lack of personal responsibility is part of jmarvilli@queenstribune.com. Photo by Joe Marvilli
By JOE MA RV ILLI The Bay Terrace Community Alliance hosted a Borough President Candidates Night on March 28 in Bayside, during which all seven contenders discussed issues most important to them and took questions from the audience. The forum took place in the Clearview Golf Course Clubhouse. State Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bayside), Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. (DAstoria), Everly Brown, Barry Grodenchik, State Sen. Jose Peralta (D-East Elmhurst), Councilman Leroy Comrie (D-St. Albans) and former Councilwoman Melinda Katz each gave statements and took questions from hosts President Warren Schreiber, community leader Phil Konigsberg and the audience. Avella committed to establishing a co-op/condo task force or roundtable to protect owners and residents of those structures. He stated his opposition to all three Flushing Meadow Corona Park projects, which are the United States Tennis Association expansion, the development of Willets Point and the creation of a Major League Soccer stadium. Avella also promised to be more hands-on than Helen Marshall, as he said “I want to be able to take the issues and resolve them.” Vallone began his segment by touting both his experience in public safety and in small business. “I know how to speak with power. I
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Unfit To Serve It seems to be all too commonplace when an elected official is brought up on charges, especially here in Queens. Over the years, voters have been betrayed by too many of those who swore to protect and serve their constituents. Instead of asking for nothing more than a vote in return for their efforts, they instead seek out graft, political power and a better life for themselves. The arrests this week of State Sen. Malcolm Smith and Councilman Dan Halloran are a disappointing reminder that too often the people we choose to represent us in turn choose to represent only themselves. Our representatives in government should be committed to giving back to the communities they represent and serving as a voice for those who may not have one otherwise. We elect these individuals to fight for us, to stand up for the needs of the community. To turn around and attempt to better serve themselves is not just an abuse of power, it is a violation of the trust we put in those we elect. The courts will decide the fates of Sen. Smith and Councilman Halloran – they are, of course, innocent until proven otherwise. More importantly, other elected officials should take notice: you are here to serve the people who elected you, not yourselves.
In Your Opinion: No Surpr ise To The Editor: The arrest of Senator Malcolm Smith and Councilman Dan Halloran is yet again another example of dishonest politicians dipping their hands into the money till illegally. Should this be surprising? With the way our government is being run today, it is not at all surprising that this would happen. Whatever happened to honesty, integrity, and respect in politics? They must have all blown away, just like Dorothy’s house blew away in “The Wizard of Oz.” Shame on those two politicians for what they did. Their constituents do not deserve this . John Amato, Fresh Meadows
On The Way To The Editor: A Queens Borough President’s Coop and Condo Task Force is on its way! On March 28, 2013, the Bay Terrace Community Alliance hosted an informative and lively candidate forum. It was standing room only at the Clearview
Park Golf Course Clubhouse as residents came out to meet the person who will be the next Queens Borough President. All announced contenders for the office of Queens Borough President participated. In my role as Co-President of the Co-op and Condo Council (PCCC), I advocate on behalf of the co-op and condo community that has long been burdened with inequitable property taxes, unfunded mandates and ill-conceived legislation designed to take away a co-op’s right to self-determination. The PCCC’s agenda is all about providing affordable housing for middle class owners. I’m pleased to report that I was able to secure a public commitment from each of the candidates that if elected they would establish a Queens Borough President’s Co-op and Condo Task Force. It would be composed of board presidents, attorneys, property managers, owners and elected officials. The task force would meet at least once a month under the auspices of the Borough President. This will be a major step forward for the co-op and condo community. We will remind the next Queens Borough
Speed Kills To The Editor: I find it quite distrubing that the state’s new budget calls for a surcharge on speeding tickets and that extra money would go back to the state and would not be used for more speed cameras. I feel more kids have been killed by speeding drivers and more will be killed as time goes on. Our law enforcement officers can only catch the few who are speeding. It’s like when you go fishing and you catch what you can but not the many. I live in Glen Oaks Village on Commonwealth Boulevard and the speed limit is 30 mph and there is a school at the end of the block and yet some of these drivers are speeding down past the speed limit and have endanger those of us that live on the block. About a month ago an elderly man and his dog were killed by a speeding driver as my neighbors have told me. Many of our towns have speed limits of about 30 mph and yet many disobey these speed laws. I work in Mineola on Jericho Turnpike and travel through New Hyde Park which has a speed limit of 30 mph and yet even though I travel the speed limit there are those flying past me at maybe 40 to 50 mph. In my opinion, we need more of these speed cameras, which I hope will cause some drivers to slow down. Remember all of our lives are endangered and especially our children. Speed kills and that is a fact that cannot be denied. Frederick R. Bedell Jr., Glen Oaks Village
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$27 billion to buy American voters.” Why not. The NRA spent $100 million to buy Congress & state legislatures. Instead of spending big bucks on blood money bribes, the NRA can get a better investment return by opening a fast food chain – Chock Full Of Nuts. Richard Reif, Flushing
What’s Mine Is Mine To The Editor: It is disconcerting to think that some of my fellow citizens want to expropriate my wealth. They believe I have more money than I need and fairness demands it be redistributed. They unashamedly and brazenly demonstrate and petition to transform the rule of law, i.e. the individual and property rights guaranteed by the Constitution, to a collectivist rule of expediency aka mob rule. Who determines how much confiscation is “fair?” How long will it take to run out of other people’s money? The noted economist Dr. Thomas Sowell asks why is it “greed” for individuals to want to keep the money they’ve earned but not “greed” for bureaucrats to want to take their money. Socialism has a record of failure so blatant that only an intellectual could ignore or evade it. We’ve succumbed to a desire to replace what works with what sounds good. Dr. Sowell warns that people who think they can change the world are infinitely more dangerous than mere crooked politicians. It is difficult to imagine a more stupid way of making decisions than by putting those decisions in the hands of people who pay no price for being wrong. If you voted for someone who promised to give you goodies at someone else’s expense, then you have no right to complain when they take your money and give it to someone else, including themselves. Ed Konecnik, Flushing
To The Editor: Just when I thought the NRA couldn’t get any dumber, they proved me wrong. Now they’re making robo calls to residents of Newtown, Conn., site of the Sandy Hook school slaughter, urging them to block gun control laws that can prevent another tragedy. That’s like urging fire victims to fight tougher laws against arsonists. NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre, the gun lobby’s Lindsay Lohan, said on Meet the Press that Mayor Bloomberg “can’t spend enough of his
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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.
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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 2005-WMC3, 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 Street, East 9 5 th 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 foreclose on a mortgage. ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough and County of Queens and City and State of New York. BLOCK: 1393 LOT: 51 said premises k n o w n a s 3 0 - 0 7 9 5 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 tollfree helpline maintained
by New York state Banking Department at 1-877Bank-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
__________________________________ 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 2005-WMC3, 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 P R O C E E D I N G AGAINST YOU AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT, A
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Improvements to Fort Totten Park are one of the choices in the Participatory Budget process for Council Distric t 19.
Par ticipator y Budgeting Comes To Queens When it comes to figuring out how to spend their budget, three Queens Council districts are going directly to the people for ideas. Council districts 19, 23 and 32 are taking part in participatory budgeting this year, a process where community members decide how to spend around $1 million of each of the councilmember’s funds. The money comes from the councilmembers’ capital discretionary funds. Participatory budgeting was first developed in Brazil in 1989. There are now over 1,500 PBs around the world, many focused at the city level The New York City participatory budgeting process began in 2011 when four councilmembers, Eric Ulrich (ROzone Park), Brad Lander (D-Brooklyn), Melissa Mark-Viverito (D-Manhattan) and Jumaane Williams (D-Brooklyn), launched the program to allow their residents to allocate part of their capital discretionary funds. In 2012, councilmembers Dan Halloran (R-Whitestone), Mark Weprin (D-Oakland Gardens), Stephen Levin (D-Brooklyn) and David Greenfield (DBrooklyn), joined as well. In District 19, citizens are able to vote until April 6. All the exact times and places can be found at pbnyc.org/content/district-19-voting-dates-locations2013. Although Halloran is currently facing allegations for a bribery scheme, his spokesman said the participatory budgeting is not affected. The official ballot for District 19 has 18 different projects available to vote on, with residents able to select up to five. In the Parks and Recreation category, the choices are special needs accessible playground equipment at Fort Totten and Crocheron, a dog run canopy in Little Bay Park, upgrades to MacNeil Park, sidewalk improvements at Fort Totten Park, a combination of a bird watching platform at Osprey Landing and the beautification of Parson’s Beach or the restoration of kayak and canoe launch sites at Little Bay and MacNeil
parks. In terms of cultural institutions, the choices are between upgrading the Poppenhusen Institute, restoring the Bayside Historical Society’s “Officer’s Club” or renovating the Whitestone Library. For transportation, the options are the beautification of Utopia Parkway or curb installation and replacement throughout the district. In the education category, the choices are mobile laptop computer carts at several public schools, SMART Boards at several public schools, complete wi-fi classroom upgrades at several public schools, an art room renovation at PS 98 and an auditorium upgrade at PS 32. There are also two public safety options; either two community affairs police vehicles or police cameras at high crime areas in the 109th and 111th precincts. In District 23, voting continues through April 7 on 13 different budget options. All the exact times and places can be found at pbnyc.org/content/ district-23-voting-dates-locations-2013. For Schools and Libraries, the choices are upgrades to Hollis Library, 175 desktop computers for Queens High School of Teaching, a number of computers and printers for PS 266, 33 laptop computers for PS 135, 40 SMART Boards for PS 33, upgrades to the sound and lighting system of MS 74 and 20 SMART Boards for Martin Van Buren High School. In terms of Transportation and Public Safety, the options are the reconstruction of the Union Turnpike traffic median curb or three sets of portable security cameras. Two choices are on the ballot for Cunningham Park, which can either get a reconstructed picnic area or an elevated concrete platform with lighting as a musical stage. The Community Facilities selections are emergency equipment for the Glen Oaks Volunteer Ambulance Corps or a new roof, shingles and windows for Queens County Farm Museum. For District 32, Ulrich chose to set aside his $1 million for participatory budgeting on Broad Channel and the Rockaways. A final ballot and vote has not yet come together as they are waiting for the City to develop its master plan for the storm-ravaged neighborhood first.
A third-year student pursuing her law degree at St. John’s University School of Law went out of her way to make a difference in one young boy’s life. Megan Quail of Astoria is asking for support from the community to raise $100,000 in donations in honor of Francesco Galvano and in memory of Joe Pennisi. In July 2011, when Galvano was only 11, he was diagnosed with leukemia, which was around the same time Quail became involved with her friend’s Man and Woman of the Year campaign. Pennisi was a good friend of Quail’s, who fought his bone cancer bravely for three years, before he died at the age of 19 in 2008. The campaign entails a fundraising competition in communities across the U.S. in which candidates strive to attain the title of Man and Woman of the Year. The titles are awarded to those individuals who raise the most funds during the 10-week campaign. The funds are used for blood cancer research in honor of local children who are blood cancer survivors, the Boy and Girl of the Year. “It was like fate because as soon as I became involved with my friend’s campaign, my family friend was diagnosed,” said Quail. “After we raised $81,000 in 2012, I stayed on board with the organization and was nominated by LLS to run my own campaign this year.” Quail said, her campaign, “Leukin’ for a Cure,” is expected to raise up to $25,000, but they are determined to raise $100,000 by the end of the campaign. She said she wants to raise more “so that no one ever has to lose a friend as incredible as Joe to this terrible disease.” Galvano, now 13 years old, has started the eigth grade for four days during the week. He has finished his treatments and is now focusing on the recovery process. Quail said Galvano was optimistic even during his hardest days and always cracked jokes with his family and friends. Galvano is a die-hard soccer fan and is eager to play with his brothers again. On his days spent inside, he enoyed playing X-Box and ping-pong. “He never asked ‘Why me?’ and bravely fought through chemotherapy, even though he had to miss all of the seventh grade,” Quail said. “His strength is an inspiration and it’s a constant reminder of why we are fundraising.” When asked about reaching her target amount, Quail said, “I want to reach my goal because it’s in honor of two people I am very close to. It’s incredible to see how generous people are and to see how many people have jumped on board. It’s really humbling.” It wouldn’t be possible to raise these
funds without the help of Galvano’s family, who have found the strength from within to not give up, Quail added. “Galvano’s two older brothers have tirelessly stood by his side and pickedup-the slack, without ever complaining, even when their parents were busy working,” she said. Quail will host all of her campaign events at the Galvano family’s pub, Orangeburg Tavern in Orangeburg County, New York. Her first event, “Fight Cancer Bash,” is on April 6 at the OTB Pub at 7:00 PM. For information on “Leukin’ for a Cure” or to attend an event, visit www.mwoy.org/pages/nyc/nyc13/ mquail. Reach Reporter Trisha Sakhuja at (718-357-4000), Ext. 128, or at tsakhuja@queenstribune.com. -Trisha Sakhuja
Ozone Park Streets To Be Repaired A multi-million dollar reconstruction project that will fix many destroyed streets in Ozone Park is set to begin next year. The Dept. of Design and Construction recently announced that it would break ground on a $45 million plan to overhaul several streets, sidewalks and roadways. According to a spokesperson from the DDC, the project will fix 28 intersections in Ozone Park, including 94th Street from Albert Road to Linden Boulevard, Centerville Street from North Conduit Avenue to Pitkin Avenue and Linden Boulevard from Cross-Bay Boulevard to Hawtree Street. The spokesperson said that they expect to bid out the project this summer and that it will get underway in March of next year. Howard Kamph, president of the Ozone Park Civic Association, said that this project is long-needed for the neighborhood, adding that many streets in the area have not been fixed for 30 years and there are damaged sidewalks and roots growing through the ground in several areas of Ozone Park. He also called 96 Street between Linden Boulevard and Pitkin Avenue “pothole haven.” “They finally got their act together and started doing this,” Kamph said. Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park), who discussed the project at a recent meeting of Kamph’s civic association, echoed similar sentiments as Kamph. “The people of Ozone Park have been waiting for this project for 30 years and I’m thrilled that their patience will finally pay off. This project will do so much to make Centerville a better place to live and positively affect property values in the process,” he said in a statement. As part of the project, new storm sewers will be built and the area’s sanitary sewers will be upgraded. The project is expected to be completed in three years. Reach Reporter Luis Gronda at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 127 or at lgronda@queenstribune.com. -Luis Gronda
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New Additions Coming To Atlas Park investing in The Shops at Atlas Park as an appealing centerpiece for this part of Queens. Our vision is to create not only a fine shopping destination with great dining options, but to establish a community gathering spot with the Center Green.” In addition to the renovations at the mall, Macerich also plans to create additional parking spots available to its shoppers. Macerich has owned the Atlas Park mall since 2011 and also owns other shopping centers throughout the country, including the Queens Center Mall in Elmhurst. Kathy Masi, president of the Glendale Civic Association, expressed some concern over their plans for the performance space. She said that loud noise from having a concert there could be a disturbance to residents living near the mall, adding that there have been concerts there in the past and the music could be heard from where she lives on Doran Avenue. She also believes that the company is trying to make the center both a shopA conceptual design of the plans for The Shops at ping mall and a green Atlas Park, which include the addition of popular space. stores like Forever 21 and Charlotte Russe. “They don’t mix,” By LUIS GRONDA New attractions are coming to The Shops at Atlas Park this summer, which aims at increasing foot traffic to the struggling Glendale-based shopping center. Construction is underway to bring two popular clothing stores, Forever 21 and Charlotte Russe, to the mall, as well as a new performance space, which will host live performances and community events. The stage area will be 10,000square-feet according to Liza Diaz, the property manager for the shopping center. “This community is looking for a retail, dining and entertainment destination that feels modern, comfortable and family-friendly,” said Diaz. “We are
Masi said. “I can just go to Juniper Park and watch a free concert there.” Gary Giordano, district manager of Community Board 5, said that potential problems like noise from a concert will depend on what kind of music act is performing there and what time the event is taking place. He added that he ultimately hopes the mall succeeds in Glendale. In response, Diaz said that they are considerate of its neighbors and will schedule events at appropriate times and noise levels. Council member Elizabeth Crowley
(D-Middle Village) was complementary of Macerich’s plans for the mall. “Atlas Park has the potential to be a great economic engine for Glendale and the surrounding communities. Macerich has a proven record developing malls, and I believe the new stores and outdoor performance space will bring new life to Atlas Park,” she said in a statement. Diaz could not provide details about the project’s total cost as of press time. Reach Reporter Luis Gronda at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 127 or at lgronda@queenstribune.com.
MTA Sued For Subway Death
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BY TRISHA SAKHUJA A lawsuit was filed against the Metropolitan Port Authority by the family of a man who died after allegedly being pushed into the tracks of the Q train. The family of Ki-Suck Han is suing the MTA for monetary damages and funeral expenses. The victim sustained severe serious injuries and died on Dec. 3, 2012. Ashley Han, daughter of Han, 58, from Elmhurst, accused the City’s tran-
sit authority of negligence and its failure to keep the tracks under a safe condition. According to police reports, Naeem Davis, 30, a homeless man, is being charged for Han’s death as a second degree murder. The MTA does not comment on impending cases. Reach Reporter Trisha Sakhuja at (718-357-4000), Ext. 128, or at tsakhuja@queenstribune.com.
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CITY OF NEW YORK 2012-2013 DISTRICTING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PRECLEARANCE SUBMISSION TO THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on March 22, 2013, in accordance with Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, 42 U.S.C. 1973c, and 28 C.F.R. § 51.10(b), covering the counties of Bronx, Kings and New York, the City of New York 2012-2013 Districting Commission (the “Districting Commission”) submitted to the Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, the Districting Commission’s final plan for the boundaries of the fifty-one City Council districts in the City of New York (the “submission”). A complete duplicate copy of the submission is available for public inspection at the office of the Districting Commission at 253 Broadway, 7th Floor in the borough of Manhattan. A complete copy of the submission is also available on the Districting Commission’s website at http://www.nyc.gov/districting, where it can be automatically translated into over 50 languages. The Districting Commission invites members of the public to review the submission and to provide comments for the Attorney General’s consideration as this request for preclearance is being considered. Any such comments may be forwarded to:
or texting their tips to CRIMES (274637) 102nd Precinct SEXUAL ASSAULT: The NYPD is then enter TIPS577. All calls are strictly confidential. asking the public’s assistance in locating the following suspect 108th Precinct wanted in connection with GRAND LARCENY: a sexual assault. The NYPD is asking the At approximately 7:25 public’s assistance in identip.m. on March 29, the vicfying and locating the foltim, a 23-year-old white felowing suspect wanted for a male, was jogging inside of grand larceny. Forest Park when the susAt 5:20 p.m. on Feb. 27, pect approached the victim the victim, a 65-year-old fefrom behind, struck her with male, was praying inside the a stun gun and sexually assaulted her. The victim was A s k e t c h o f t h e mosque located at 57-16 37th taken to an area hospital for s u s p e c t w a n te d Ave., when the suspect reinjuries sustained to her for sexual assault moved the victim’s pocketin the 102nd Pre- book containing cash and neck. bank cards. There were no The suspect is described cinc t. reported injuries. as a white male, 35-40 years Anyone with information is asked to old, 5-foot-9, medium build, last seen wearing a gold hoop earring, navy blue call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS hooded sweatshirt, navy blue track pants (8477). The public can also submit their with reddish-brown hair and facial hair. tips by visiting nypdcrimestoppers.com Anyone with information is asked to or texting their tips to CRIMES (274637) call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS then enter TIPS577. All calls are strictly confidential. (8477). The public can also submit their tips by visiting nypdcrimestoppers.com ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION: At or texting their tips to CRIMES (274637) approximately 11:16 p.m. on March 26, then enter TIPS577. police responded to a 911 call of a pedesAll calls are strictly confidential. trian struck at the intersection of 47th Street and Laurel Hill Boulevard. Upon 107th Precinct ATTEMPTED BANK ROBBERY: arrival, officers determined that Juliana The NYPD is asking the public’s assis- Busto, 22, of Maspeth, was attempting to tance in locating two males wanted in cross Laurel Hill Boulevard within the connection with an attempted bank rob- crosswalk, when she was struck by a 2002 bery that occurred at approximately Chevy Avalanche traveling westbound. The operator of the vehicle remained 12:30 p.m. on March 24 at a Chase Bank on the scene. EMS also responded to the located at 71-41 Main St., Flushing. The first suspect entered the location location and transported the pedestrian and passed a note demanding money to to Elmhurst Hospital, where she was the teller. The second suspect entered pronounced dead on arrival. The investhe location and waited by the customer tigation is ongoing. service area. The teller walked away and 113th Precinct both suspects fled the location on foot, HOMICIDE: At approximately 2:24 empty handed. The first suspect is described as a a.m. on March 31, police responded to male in his 20s, 5-foot-7, 120 lbs., with a 911 call of a person shot at the intera slim build, a moustache and wearing a section of 110th Avenue and 179th Place. Upon arrival, officers observed black knitted hat and dark sweater. The second suspect is described as a the victim, identified as Roshane Black male in his 20s, 5-foot-10, 120 Morrison, 21, of Jamaica, with a gunlbs., with a blond Mohawk haircut and shot wound to the torso. EMS also responded and transported Morrison to wearing a dark-colored sweatshirt. Anyone with information is asked to Jamaica Hospital, where he was procall Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS nounced dead on arrival. There are no arrests at this time and (8477). The public can also submit their tips by visiting nypdcrimestoppers.com the investigation is ongoing.
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By TRISHA SAKHUJA A total of 78 new schools are set to open in the City at the start of the 201314 school year. Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Schools Chancel lor Dennis Walcot t made the big announcement on April 2 at the future site of Energy Tech, a new career and technical education school that will open in Astoria next fall, in partnership with Con Edison and National Grid. “As a product of the New York City public school system, I know firsthand the impor tance of solid technical education,” said President of National Grid New York Ken Daly. “Our par tnership with the Energy Tech High School supports National Grid’s ‘Engineering Our Future’ initiative to build a qualified and skilled workforce.” Approximately 10,000 students will join the new schools that are located in all five boroughs. Bloomberg touted that his administration has opened 656 new schools, which is more new schools than any other administration in the City’s history. According to the administrat ion, graduation rates have risen 41 percent since 2005, and the rate is 20 percent higher in new schools when compared to those they replace. “The 78 schools announced today are part of our commitment to improving public educat ion i n Ne w York City,” said Mayor Bloomberg. “Our administration has created a record num-
ber of schools and programs for our students- which have helped to lead record gains. We still have more work to do, and with our new schools and school leaders, we’ll continue to provide our children w ith the oppor tunities they deserve.” The list of new schools includes seven career and technical education schools, and two high schools that have par tnered with the Cit y University of New York that will allow students to take college classes, simultaneously earning a high school diploma and Associate Degree. Of the 78 new schools, 30 will be located in Brooklyn, 20 in the Bronx, 15 in Queens, 11 in Manhattan and two in Staten Island. The new schools range in specific areas of interest – career and technical education schools, software engineering, health, global commerce and environmental exploration schools. Walcot t spoke to the crowd of principals, students and community member s about the Depar tment of Educat ion’s (DOE) approach to star t new, small-sized schools that specialize in specific fields. “We no longer believe in a one-sizefit s-all approach,” said Walcot t. “We take a variety of different approaches. Our strategy is providing families with more and more options, from our career and technical programs to our new middle schools, and more impor tantly, it works.” Walcott continued to say, from 1960 to 2002, no new vocational, career and
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Mayor Mike Bloomberg stands with Queens students after the announcement that the Cit y will have 78 new schools opening in the fall. technical schools opened during that time, but from 2002 till present day, 28 new such schools have opened. “Those seeking a green school can attend the one in the Bronx; if you want to go to an emergency management school, you can go to the one in the west side of Manhat tan, or if you want to go to a career and health school, come to my neighborhood in Cambria Heights,” Walcot t said. “In all five boroughs, we will be creating new schools that will allow great options for the parents and students.” “At tending a CTE high school has allowed me to have a hands-on experience that I never could have imagined,”
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said Camille Sanchez, a senior at the Academy for Careers in Television and Film. “Our new small-sized schools are visionary that w ill prepare our student s for college and their careers,” Walcot t said. “Teachers see it; parents say it and data show it: our graduation rates are higher, the achievement gap is closing and the schools announced today will help us continue to ensure that all students – no mat ter their zip code- have access to high quality education in New York Cit y.” Reach Reporter Trisha Sakhuja at (718-357-4000, Ext. 128), or at tsakhuja@queenstribune.com.
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The Queens Tribune and its advertisers are pleased to once again present our “Mother of the Year” contest. Our Mother’s Day issue will feature winning entries plus thoughts from the children of Queens. This is our small way of paying tribute to the moms out there who help make Queens a better place to live. The contest rules are simple. Just submit 250 (typewritten when possible, otherwise legible) words or less as to why your mom is special. You or your mom must be a Queens resident. Entries must be received by Friday, May 3, 2013. Enclose a photo of mom, with her kids if possible (sorry they can't be returned). Mail entries to “Mother of the Year” Queens Tribune, 150-50 14th Rd., Whitestone, NY 11357, or email them to editor@queenstribune.com Entries will be judged in three age groups: A) 8 and under; B) 9-12 and C) 13 - adult. Judging will be based on content, creativity and sensitivity. We are open-minded about this contest and even mother-in-law entries will be accepted. Don't Delay: get your entry in today and pay tribute to your special "MOM" (and get Mother's Day gifts too!)
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Season Preview By LUIS GRONDA The New York Mets head into the new season looking to continue their rebuilding process and finding out how they can build a winning team around superstar third basemen and newly-named captain David Wright. This past off season, the Mets continued to ship out veteran players in favor of young prospects, which has been the cornerstone of General Manager Sandy Alderson’s plan to build a winning ball club in Queens. The biggest of these moves was trading R.A Dickey to the Toronto Blue Jays for a package of young players. Dickey had a terrific season last year, going 20-6 with a 2.73 earned run average and 230 strikeouts in 233.3 innings pitched and, winning the National League Cy Young award. Dickey had one year left on his contract with the Mets before he was to become a free agent. In return for Dickey, the Mets got a package of players headlined by catcher Travis d’Arnaud, the top rated prospect in the Blue Jays farm system and among the top in Major League Baseball overall, according to MLB.com. They also got another catcher in the trade, veteran John Buck, who will serve as a stopgap at that position while d’Arnaud polishes his game in the minors. Other notable transactions included extending Wright’s contract to the tune of $138 million for seven years and buying out former outfielder Jason Bay’s contract. Opening Day The Mets kicked off the 2013 s e a s o n i n d o m i n a t i n g fa s h i o n , comfortably beating the San Diego Padres 11-2. The team hit early and often during the game, leading 7-1 after four innings and forcing the Padres to pull their starter, Edinson Volquez, after three innings. The icing on the cake was a seventh inning grand slam by Collin Cowgill – the first of his career – that put the Mets up by the final score of the game. The hit was barely a home run, hitting the orange line in left field that runs through the outfield. Jonathon Niese also put in a solid performance, pitching six and twothirds innings and giving up the two runs. The Padres were mostly stymied by Niese’s pitching, forcing 12 ground ball outs in total. The one big hit they had was a solo home run by first basemen Yonder Alonso, which, in part, forced Collins to take out Niese. Players To Watch Besides obvious players like
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Step Right Up And MeetThe Mets r ight-hander will be one player many will be watching this year to see his progression. Harvey was drafted seventh overall by the Mets in 2010 and has been considered one of the team’s top prospects in the farm system. He started 10 games for the Mets last year after spending most of last season in TripleA. Harvey was impressive in several starts, including striking out 11 in his MLB debut against the Ar izona Diamondbacks. Now in his first full season in the majors, everyone will get a good look at Harvey and see if he can fulfill expectations of Collin Cowgill hit his first career grand slam on Opening Day, helping the being a top-of-the-rotation starter for years to come. If he Mets secure an 11-2 win over the Padres. pitches well, the front of the Wright and Ike Davis, these guys will violating MLB’s drug policy. They team’s starting rotation, including need to step up and play well if the also brought in 26-year-old Cowgill, Niese and Dillon Gee, figures to be Mets are going to surprise many crit- who spent last season with the Oak- the club’s strength this year. Another young pitcher to keep an ics and experts and be a contender land Athletics. Manager Terry Collins took most eye on is Zack Wheeler, who they in the National League East, which looks to be a tough division this year. of spring training to figure out who acquired in the Carlos Beltran trade The Outfield: This may not be tar- would be the three that he would in 2011. He will start the season in geted towards any one specific name as his starting outfield. Even- Triple-A, but could be called up durplayer, but the Mets will need to piece tually, he settled on Duda in left field, ing the season if he excels or if the together a productive outfield, an Cowgill in center field and Byrd in back-end of the rotation struggles. area of the team that has a lot of un- right field. This figures to be a fluid With Johan Santana likely out for the certainty going into the new season. situation throughout the season, with season once again, the team is callSome familiar faces are back from Collins switching players in and out ing on Shawn Marcum and Jeremy last year, including Lucas Duda, Kirk depending on who is pitching on a Hefner to fill out their pitching staff. Nieuw enhuis and Jordany certain day or if one of them is play- If one of those guys gets injured or Valdespin, to contend for the three ing well or struggling. In any case, if they struggle, the team could bring open outfield spots, but with Bay and unless the Mets acquire a superstar up Wheeler to reinforce the rotation. Andres Torres leaving the team, a outfielder during the season, which Series to Watch couple of new guys were brought in does not seem likely given Here are some key series to Alderson’s plan to rebuild from to compete for the jobs. The team signed veteran out- within, the outfielders currently on watch during the season. As is the fielder Marlon Byrd, who played the roster will need to be productive case with every season, their imporsparingly last year with the Chicago in order for the team to be success- tance will be determined by how the Mets play during the year. Cubs and the Boston Red Sox and ful. The New York Yankees (May-27Matt Harvey: Their 24-year-old served a 50 game suspension for 30) - this may seem like an obvious choice, but New York fans look forward to the subway series every season. This year’s series has a little bit of a different twist this year, with the teams playing a single four-game series, with two each at Citi Field and Yankee Stadium. Although both teams could struggle this year, fans and players of both teams should be pumped to play these games to decide bragging rights for a year. Atlanta Braves (Sept. 2-4) – By this time, you will know how the Mets’ 2013 season will probably finish: Either way, a late-season ser ies against a division rival figures to have some importance. They could play the role of spoiler against a Braves team that should be in the hunt for a playoff spot or play a huge Fans file in to Citi Field through the Jackie Robinson Rotunda on Open- series that could decide if the Mets ing Day. make the playoffs or not.
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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. ___________________________________
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 General Courthouse, 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 B o u l e v a r d 1 1 th F l o o r 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 __________________________________ 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 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 desig-
nated as agent for service of process. SSNY shall mail process to: 104-40 Queens Blvd. #20V, Forest Hills, NY 11375. Purpose: Any lawful activity. ___________________________________
Management, 40-52 75th St., Elmhurst, NY 11373, principal business address. Purpose: all lawful purposes. __________________________________
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 t h F l o o r R e g o P a r k , 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 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. Purpose: For any lawful purpose _______________________________ File No.: 2012-321/B CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK BY THE GRACE OF GOD, FREE AND IND E P E N D E N T T O : B e n j a m i n Padovano Vincent Padovano Salvatore Padovano Frank X. Manfe R o s e m a r y C . Farley Carmela Walsh Sam Comanto Charles Comanto, Jr. Jim Walsh Attorney General of the State of New York The 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
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, 26929V 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. __________________________________ 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 St 121-07 2 3 4 th 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
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 Administrator 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 General C o u r t h o u s e , 6 th F l o o r , 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,
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Waterfront Condos Keep Growing By JOE MARVILLI When it comes to waterfront property, Queens’ developments keep growing to meet the everrising demand. Powell Cove Estates, the waterside community in North College Point, opened the fourth and final phase of its luxury condominium community this March. Rivers Edge is a private area that has 36 new, one-to-four-bedroom residencies available to purchase. While 97 percent of the other areas of
Powell Cove Estates are sold out, only about 30 percent of this newest section has been purchased, leaving a chuck of units still open. The condominiums are priced from $370,000. Placed right on the edge of the East River, this new section sits next to a six-acre waterfront park and promenade. New home plans for the gated community are available in both single-level and duplex designs. Many thirdfloor units include skylights and most living ar-
eas have a balcony or terrace overlooking the river. Some upgraded finishes include stainless steel kitchen appliances, windowed entry doors and brick-paved walkways. Pre-finished oak hardwood flooring is found in the living room, dining room, kitchen, foyer and recreation areas. The private region also comes with groundskeeping and maintenance services and daily security patrols. There is an on-site Q25 bus stop, garage parking and street parking available for residents as well. Even with the recession of the last few years, there is still a large demand for these new units, with more than 100 potential buyers looking forward to them, according to Rivers ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Edge sales manager Susan Curtin. “Situated directly on the waterfront, these homes truly represent the finest in affordable luxury living,” Curtin said. “If our three previous phases are any indication, with a combined 97 percent occupancy – defying the economic downturn in recent years — the opportunity to be part of this beautiful community won’t last long, especially with the limited number of units available.” Rivers Edge was built by Yonkers-based real estate developer AVR Homebuilders. The community contains the same New York Energy Star efficiency certification standards as the rest of the condominiums in Powell Cove Estates. It also has a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for its environmentally sensitive design and construction. All of the units in have achieved the highest possible New York State Energy Star rating. Some of the properties that make a home Energy Star efficient are tight construction and ducts to create a tightly sealed home, properly installed insulation, energy-efficient heating and cooling equipment and high-performance windows with protective coatings. “Our homes at Rivers Edge really do offer the total package for luxurious living, including affordability,” Curtin said. “With today’s low mortgage rates, along with a 15-year 421(a) tax abatement incentive for additional savings, waterfront living has never been more within a homeowner’s reach.” Including Rivers Edge, the total community of Powell Cove Estates holds 202 housing units. If you are interested in purchasing a unit in Rivers Edge or would like more information, please call (718) 358-8088 or visit www.PowellCoveEstates.com. The sales center is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reach Reporter Joe Marvilli at (718) 3577400, Ext. 125, or at jmarvilli@queenstribune.com.
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Rivers Edge, pictured above, is the fourth and final phase of Cowell Cove Estates.
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Tribune Announces Small Biz Awards The Queens Tribune and Press of Southeast Queens have announced the inaugural Small Business Achievement Awards, honoring the contributions of small businesses throughout the Borough. The awards will be given out to winners during a ceremony at Queens College at 8:30 a.m. on April 19. The event will feature a keynote address from U.S. Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-Jackson Heights) and will include a panel of experts discussing the state of small businesses throughout Queens. “Small business is the backbone of the economy,� Tribune Editor-In- Chief Steven J. Ferrari said. “It is an honor to be able to recognize the small businesses of Queens with this awards ceremony.� Businesses will be honored in six categories: Green/Sustainable Business, Tech Sector Business,
Community Involvement, MinorityOwned Business, Women-Owned Business and General Innovation. Nominations have been opened to the readers of the Tribune and Press . A nomination form for the awards can be found on page 39 of this issue. Each award winner will be featured in a special “Salute to Small Business� issue of the Queens Tribune , scheduled for April 25. In addition to t h e Tr ib u n e a n d the Press , sponsors of the Achievement Awards ceremony include Queens College, Queens Chamber of Commerce, Queens County Savings Bank, Crystal Window & Door Systems and Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation. For information on the event, v i s i t w w w. q u e e n s t r i bu n e . c o m / small-business-awards/index.html or call the Tribune at (718) 3577400.
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New York Mets Open 2013 Season
The New York Mets opened the 2013 season with a win on April 1, beating the San Diego Padres 11-2. Mets Hall of Famer Rusty Staub (left) threw out the first pitch. At right, Mets fans excitedly entered Citi Field for the game, showing faith in the Amazins. Photos by Ira Cohen.
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Baybridge Optical in Bay Terrace recently celebrated its grand opening with the Bayside Chamber of Commerce. Pictured (from left) are Nerieda Cortez, Madelyn Gonzalez, daughter Angelina, Dr. Jeffrey Starr, Luis Torres.
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The Bukharian Jewish Congress of the U.S.A. and Canada gathered at Da Mikelle in Forest Hills on March 24 to celebrate the Navruz holiday, signifying the start of spring, and honoring the friendship between the Jewish and Muslim people. Pictured (from left) are Boris Kandov, president of the Bukharian Jewish Congress; Ilhom Nematov, Uzbekistan ambassador; Michael Nussbaum, Queens Tribune publisher; and Misha Normatov, editor of the Bukharian Times newspaper. Photo by Ira Cohen.
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Create Your Dream Wedding For Less When it comes to the big day, you want a wedding that suits you and your fiancé perfectly, whether it’s a casual outdoor affair or a formal black-tie event. One thing every couple can agree on is that planning a wedding shouldn’t be stressful. A few insider tips and trends will help you plan the wedding of your dreams without undue stress. Start by utilizing online resources. Planning months in advance can help ensure you get every detail perfect for your dream wedding. A variety of helpful online resources will provide everything you need. For the latest trends without the extra cost, renting has never been more in vogue. Helpful sites like RentalHQ.com - from the American Rental Association (ARA) - have everything you need to create your dream wedding. From choosing your china and linens to finding the latest decor and color options, it’s a great planning resource. Brides remain stress-free because many ARA rental stores offer complementary professional assistance for wedding equipment rentals, helping you plan all the intricate details for your big day. Next visit Brides.com, the online website for Brides magazine, which has a plethora of informational articles as well as info on the latest bridal trends. From tips on choosing the right dress to a beauty calendar checklist for up to 12 months before the big day, it’s a fantastic resource for staying organized. For the do-itherself bride, Pinterest.com is a great resource for finding unique decor and ideas to make your wedding completely you. When you’re feeling stumped about some aspect of planning, Theknot.com is sure to inspire. Start by learning your personal wedding style - are you modern, vintage or offbeat? Then jump into learning about color schemes, fashion, honeymoons and more. MyWedding.com is a helpful resource also, with a variety of planning tools, insightful guides and the opportunity for couples to create a free website about their wedding. Want to know some of the top bridal trends of 2013? From color to cake, brides today are thinking outside the box. Here are some top trends to consider: Color: When it comes to colors there’s no need to be coy - top trends of 2013 are bright and bold. From ruby reds, rich blues, vivid violets and sunshine yellows, splashes of color liven up your decor and create a memorable atmosphere. It’s easy to seamlessly incorporate a fun color without going over the top when you rent - consider renting runners, centerpieces and even stemware in the color of your choice.
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Some helpful tips can make an extravagant wedding affordable.
Dessert: While traditional brides may prefer a multilayered wedding cake, many others are taking a fun approach to desserts. Do you and your honey love apple pie? Place homemade apple pies on each table. Have your first date at an ice cream parlor? Set up an ice cream bar with a variety of toppings for guests to create their own sundae. You can rent all the extras to create an authentic ice cream shop atmosphere. Go Virtual: It’s unlikely that every guest you invite will be able to attend, so now technology is bringing people closer together no matter where they reside. Couples with guests who live far away or family who aren’t able to attend are now sharing their special day by livestreaming the ceremony and reception. Guests can then attend the wedding virtually. Bouquets: Flowers are beautiful, but creative brides are taking a fresh look at traditional bouquets. Adorn your blooms with gems or feathers for a stunning accent as you walk down the aisle. Or, skip flowers altogether and create a family heirloom - gather vintage brooches from friends and family and make a sparkling jewelry bouquet with supplies from your local craft store. Whatever trends you decide to incorporate into your big day, renting your dream wedding supplies rather than buying is a wise decision. You’ll get the latest trends at an affordable price.
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Planning The Perfect Proposal You’ve picked the perfect ring. You’ve practiced the words you’ll use when you propose. But you know she would be livid if you asked her on the big screen at a sporting event. Making an engagement truly memorable will win you points for a lifetime each time she retells your engagement story. Here are some great ways to make your engagement be one of a kind. Take It Personally You are proposing to the woman or man of your dreams. The one person you’ve chosen to spend the rest of your life with. The person who is the perfectly unique match to yourself. So, make the proposal just as personalized and special as that person. Yes, you may have chosen the perfect ring, but presentation is equally important. Choose something that will not only stun your betrothed, but also be something he or she can keep for years. Ditch the typical velvet box and go for a personalized, engraved keepsake box from Things Remembered. With dozens of box options, you can perfectly match the style of your new fiance, from classic and elegant to contemporary chic. Then, take it one step further and engrave something meaningful to commemorate this day. Your names,
the date you were engaged or a personal love saying (that maybe only the two of you understand) are ideal inscriptions. Make It A Party Yes, the holiday season is filled with parties, but a personal engagement party is something that you and your families will remember forever. Whether you choose a private, intimate locale to pop the question or a bustling public setting, convene family and friends during or afterward to celebrate together. Plan a special party to commemorate this momentous, life-changing occasion. Don’t forget, a great party doesn’t necessarily mean great expense. Gathering at home with champagne, maybe a cheese plate and a homemade music playlist can make for one of the most memorable occasions of your life. Just be sure your future spouse is the center of attention, and you’ll be set to make the event unforgettable. Capture The Moment Nearly all couples choose to hire photographers and videographers to capture the memories of their wedding day. But isn’t the engagement just as momentous? As your heart begins to race when your knee bends toward the ground, the last thing on
Make that special moment memorable by following some easy tips. your mind will be your camera. But being able to actually look back at this moment will be something you’ll treasure for years to come. The holidays are busy for everyone, so if you plan on hiring a professional photographer, make sure to call at least a few weeks in advance. Luckily, unlike your wedding day, you’ll probably only need the photographer for an hour or so. If you’re already on a shoestring budget, see
if a photography enthusiast friend will take photos for you. They may not end up in The Louvre, but with a decent camera, you’ll be sure to have some great snapshots of the big moment. When it’s all said and done, you and your new fiancé may not remember every tiny detail. But using these simple tips will ensure your engagement day is a truly unique, memorable experience for you both.
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Five Questions Before You Wed “I’m so lucky I’m marrying my best friend,” is a phrase you often hear in wedding toasts. Now that you’ve found the person you want to spend the rest of your life with, make sure you protect each other by considering the bigger financial picture. According to Wedding Paper Divas, 47 percent of engaged couples spend between one and nine hours per week planning their weddings, but it’s unlikely that much of that time is spent planning for life after the big day. “Getting married is the perfect time to take a fresh look at your entire financial picture, including your insurance needs,” says Doug Smith, senior vice president of the Personal Lines division at Erie Insurance. “It’s much better to plan before the wedding so there are no surprises later.” Here are five key insurance questions to discuss with your spouse-tobe before taking a walk down the aisle: Where’s my bling? Chances are you spent a lot of time and money picking out rings you’ll love and wear every day. But according to asecurelife.com, one in 36 homes in the United States will be broken into this year, so it’s important to make sure you have the right insurance to cover your rings if
surance with your homeowners and/or life insurance which can result in even more savings. Additionally, some insurance companies offer a lower rate for married couples. Have you protected the things that make your house a home? Are you planning to move into a new home after the honeymoon? Whether or not Ease into the transition for married life by your living situation changes, asking questions before your big day. make sure your home and belongings are protected. Your strategy: Consider what new they’re lost or stolen. Your strategy: Have your rings pieces will be added to your abode. appraised to establish their value. If you purchase new furniture, art Keep your store receipts and take a pieces or any other new belongings, picture of the rings. Having pictures it’s a good idea to make sure those and documentation helps speed up items are covered in case of theft, the claims process if you have to file fire, or natural disaster. You’ll also want to make sure your a claim. Also, keep your rings in a safe deposit box when you’re not home insurance covers 100 percent of the cost to rebuild your home if wearing them. needed. Baby, can you drive my car? What do you need to do before Once you’re married, your spouse generally will be covered on your plunging into a remodeling project? Even if you’re not purchasing a auto insurance policy and vice versa. This could mean opportunities for new home, two people in a house means you need more space, so you savings. Your strategy: Once you become may be adding on to your existing a two-car home, you may be eligible home. This can mean workers doing for a multi-car discount. You should potentially dangerous jobs in the also consider bundling your car in- home.
Your strategy: When you hire a contractor, request a certificate of insurance to confirm their liability and workers’ compensation coverages. Review the certificate and your homeowners policy. Have you thought about life after you say “I do?” When you get married, you may become part of a dual-income household. When this happens, you plan your future based on a new budget created by two incomes, which brings increased financial responsibility. Your strategy: Make sure your spouse is protected if one income is lost. Universal life insurance provides insurance for your entire life and builds a cash value. Term life insurance provides affordable coverage for a set number of years. A personal umbrella policy provides extra protection for you and your family against lawsuits arising from personal injury or property damage claims. While it’s important to plan for rain on your wedding day and to make sure everyone has a place card, it’s even more important to plan for what comes after the moment you say “I do.” Making the proper insurance and financial arrangements will be a load off your mind if something should arise.
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Knicks Great Visits Queens College were at the charity shoot out to suppor t Houston’s program and praise the good message it brings to the Borough’s families. “This initiative is incredible,” said Councilman Ruben Wills (D-Jamaica). “My district, as well as many like mine, suffer from a lack of male part icipation in our kids’ lives. For this to be a fiveborough tour to end up and culminate in Queens – I’m all for it.” Councilman Leroy Comrie (D-Jamaica), a borough president candidate, was also on board to support the cause. “Sports activities are not only a way for people to stay physically fit, but they also serve as a great bonding tool between father and child,” Comrie later said in a statement. “Events like the iStar Charity Shootout not only help build this relationship, but also show how important it is for fathers to be with and care for their families. Par-
Italian Done Right Il Tr iangolo Ristorante 96-01 Corona Ave., Corona Tues.–Thurs., Sun.: noon–10 p.m.; Fr i.-Sat.: noon–11 p.m. Closed Mondays. Deliver y: No Takeout: Yes Credit Cards: Yes, all major. If you’re looking for a terrific restaurant to go with your family or to take someone for a nice date, then Il Triangolo is a great choice. This Italian restaurant, right on the corner of Corona Avenue and Junction Boulevard in Corona, offers fresh, home-cooked meals in a quiet, soothing set ting that enhance s the overall experience. To star t off my visit, I first ate the homemade antipasto calabrese, a popular appetizer at the Italian eater y. The star ter features sopressata, an Italian dried sausage, pecorino cheese, olives and wild mushrooms bathed with extra virgin olive oil. T he re staura nt’s ow ner, Mar io Gigilot ti, explained that most of the ingredients used in the eater y, including the sopressata, come from the region of Calabria, Italy, which is where his family originates. For me, the olives were especially tasty as each bite had a spicy kick to it that made it even more delicious. Next, I sampled their gnocchi pasta dish covered in a Bolognese sauce. All of the ingredients in this meal synchronize with each other to create a dish worth tr ying. The pasta itself is soft a nd cooked to per fect ion and t he sauce is strong enough to add flavor but does not overpower the pasta and potato the gnocchi is stuffed with. A
side salad was also served with a special dressing exclusive to Il Triangolo. Gigilot ti would not divulge detai ls of the dressing, saying that it’s a longguarded family secret. I also tasted one of the establishment’s signature dishes: the veal alla grappa. This meat dish is battered in eggs and sautéed in bread crumbs, cream and fermented grapes. The veal tasted so fresh and the grapes added a level of juiciness and taste that cannot be duplicated at any other restaurant. Finally, I finished dinner with a cannoli, a popular Italian desert and a hot cup of cappuccino. The cannolis at Il Triangulo are hand-made to order by Mario’s wife, Pierina. With each loud crunch of its shell, you could tell how fresh the dessert, and the food overall, is at this establishment. The cream inside the cannoli is made with heav y cream, ricotta cheese and peppered with chocolate chips to satisfy your sweet tooth even more. If you’re looking for a terrific meal in Corona, with its relaxing atmosphere and food that’ll make your taste buds dance, Il Triangolo has perfected the way Italian food should be done. -Luis Gronda
ticipating in sports can allow young people to develop character, spor t smansh ip, and leadership skills.” The interactive tour launched in Manhat tan last fall and has since been traveling all across the City with the purpose of strengthening family relationships, educating the youth, promoting human rights and fighting against povert y. Jay Sugarman, the event founder and CEO of iStar Financial, explained the importance of expanding the tour to communities like Queens. “We’ve been running an event in Madison Square Garden for the last few years and we decided it was time to go out to the boroughs,” Sugarman said. “We’re bringing Allan Houston’s Father Knows Best program into the community, but people just don’t want to hear about it, they want to see it in action so having this basketball program and the iStar Charity shoot out, it’s fun – it was a much bet ter way to get the message out.” Hundreds of kids and volunteers packed the gym Saturday morning, all of whom had the chance to play alongside Houston himself. They all participated in games and competitions together Former Knicks all-star Allan Houston preall while emphasizing the impor- sents the kids with their participation tance of values like sportsmanship, awards. leadership and quality time. One South Jamaica volunteer, West throughout the City because a lot of Gordon, works as a mentor for a com- young men are headed in the wrong pany called Good Shepard Services and direction and need positive programs brought two of his sixteen-year-old like his.” mentees. Reach Reporter Natalia “I brought them out to this event Kozikowska at (718)357-7400 Ext. because they love basketball,” Gordon 1 2 3 o r n k o z i k o w s k a @ q u e e n s said. “This should be incorporated all press.com. Photos by Natalia Kozikowska
BY NATALIA KOZIKOWSK A New York Knicks legend and current assistant general manager, Al lan Houston, completed his iStar Charity 5 Borough Basketball Tour with his last stop at a Queens College gym. On March 30, the former NBA all-star brought his revolutionary Father Knows Best program to the Fitzgerald Gymnasium on campus in an effor t to stress the importance of a good father-son relationship. “The reason it has been prevalent in these communities for us – there’s a hunger and thirst for men in the urban community to have a connection with their kids because statistics have shown they just haven’t,” Houston said. “The kids that come from the inner city, they’re growing up and they’re becoming fathers before they have learned what it is.” Multiple prominent Queens leaders
A Local Jeopardy! Winner Rebecca Rider, a 28year-old office supplies sales assistant from Fresh Meadows, is building up a winning streak on the nationally-renowned quiz show, Jeopardy! As of press time, Rider was crowned as a champion starting on March 28 and running through the episode on April 2. During that latest show, she won $6,400. Her winnings now total more than $100,000.
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PARENTS 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. ANIBIC Association for Neurologically Impaired Brain Injured Children, Inc. sponsors programs for those through adulthood. 423-9550.
TALKS 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. NYC LANDMARKS Monday, April 8 Grand Central Station. Monday, April 15 Woolworth and Flatiron Buildings. 100 Years News: The Immediac y of NYC Landmarks for Our Lives Today. Flushing librar y at 6:30. HILLCREST BOOK Tuesday, April 9 “The Language of Flowers” discussed at the Hillcrest library at 3. JEWISH STUDIES Thursday, April 11 “The Rescue of Jewish Cult u ra l Tre a s u re s d u r i n g the Holocaust.” 7:15 at the Rosenthal Library 230, Queens College. Free and open to the public. 997-5730. CYBERCONFLICT Friday, April 12 Cyberconflict: Threats, Responses and the Role of Law 9-5:30 at St. John’s School of Law. 990-3014 to register.
SENIORS COMPUTER CLASS Beginning in April Selfhelp Rosenthal Center will hold a variety of computer classes, including basics, email, internet and advanced classes, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, digital photography and more. 5594329. 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. SAFETY PROGRAM Lease expired and can’t afford new rent increase? Eligible for food stamps or Medicaid? Jamaica Service Program 6576500. DIRECTOR/ACTORS STAR is interviewing for a Director of the senior acting group and senior actors. 776-0529. ALZHEIMERS Adult Day Care MondayThursday 9-4 in Flushing. 358-3541. SOUTH ASIAN Alternate Saturdays Selfhelp BR-PS Senior Center in Flushing. Indian-st yle activities, lunch. 886-5777. AARP TAX HELP Mondays, April 8, 15 Pomonok library at 11:30. AARP DEFENSIVE DRIVE Monday, April 8 defensive driving class at the Hollis library. 465-7355 to register. MEN’S CLUB Mondays 10-noon Men’s club for those over 65 at the Central Queens Y in Forest Hills. 423-0732. DUPLICATE BRIDGE Mondays Lunch, lesson and congenial play. Pride of Judea. 423-6200. STAY WELL Mondays at the Central library at 10 and Wednesdays at 10:15 at the East E l m h u r s t l i b ra r y. Le a r n how special exercise and relaxation techniques make a difference in your life. SENIOR COMPUTERS Tuesday, April 9 South Ozone Park library at 10. AARP 4158 Tuesday, April 9 North Flushing chapter 4158 meets at noon at Church on the Hill, 167-07 35 th Avenue, Flushing. SELFHELP LATIMER Tu e s d a y s a n d Fr i d a y s drawing class 9:30-noon. Hot nutritious lunch, ESL, Tai Chi, Ballroom Dancing, drawing, ping pong, mah jong. Selfhelp
Latimer Gardens Senior C e n t e r , 3 4 - 3 0 1 3 7 th Street, Flushing. 5594395. CAREGIVERS Tu e s d a y s C a re g i ve r s Support group at 3:304:30 Selfhelp Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 2 6 th A v e n u e , B a y s i d e . 631-1886. STARS Wednesday, April 10 at 2 at the Hollis library and May 24 at 11:15 at SNAP, 80-45 Winchester Blvd., Queens Blvd. AARP TAX HELP Wednesday, April 10 Windsor Park library at 1. STARS Wednesdays Senior Theatre Acting Repertory at the Hollis library at 11:15. AARP 29 Thursday, April 11 AARP chapter 29 meets at Grace House, 155-02 90 th Avenue, Jamaica at noon. JACKSON SENIOR Thursday, April 11 Preparing Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxies at 1. Beginning April 12 through Oc tober Fridays Senior Strollers – walking at 9:30. Breakfast $1, lunch $1.50. Jackson Senior Center. 657-6500. AARP TAX HELP Friday, April 12 Pomonok library at 11:30. AARP DEFENSIVE DRIVE Friday, April 12 defensive driving class at the B e l l e ro s e l i b r a r y. 6 4 1 3911 to register. STARS Fridays Senior Theater Acting Repertory at the Queens Village library at 11. AARP 3334 Monday, April 15 St. Kevin’s Parish Center in Flushing. 224-0478. ALLEN COMMUNITY Allen Communit y Senior Center in Jamaica. 6580980. CLEARVIEW SENIOR Mondays Qi Gong at 10:45, card playing at 1 2 : 3 0 . Tu e s d a y s a n d Thursdays Wii Time at 1 2 : 4 5 . Tu e s d a y s a n d Wednesdays drawing and painting at 9:30. Wednesdays bingo at 12:45, tai chi at 2. Thursdays scrabble at 12:45. Fridays dance fitness at 10:45. Movies, computer classes, discussion groups, more. Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 2 6 th A v e n u e , B a y s i d e . 224-7888. SAGE SAGE (Senior Action in a Gay Environment). 5336459.
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Queens Today YOUTH QUEENS LIBRARIES Many branches of the Queensborough Library offer toddler and preschool programs and more. Contact local branches. CENTRAL PARK ZOO Saturday, April 6 Butterfly program at the Central library at 1. 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. ECO CRAFTS Monday, April 8 Astoria library at 3:30. PHYSICS OF TOYS Monday, April 8 East Flushing library at 4. BUGS AS PETS Monday, April 8 Richmond Hill library at 4. CRAFT KIDS Mondays Flushing library at 3. S TORY T I M E Mondays at 3:30 at the Peninsula library.
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. BUGS AS PETS Tuesday, April 9 LIC library at 4. DIGITAL PHOTO. Tuesday, April 9 at the L aurelton library. Register. BOOK BUDDIES Tu e s d ay, A p r i l 9 E a st Elmhurst library at 4. NATURE KIDS Tuesday s 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 10 Sunnyside library at noon. CRAFTY FUN Wednesday, April 10
Briarwood library at 4. SPRING BOUQUET Wednesday, April 10 Cambria Heights library at 4. BUGS AS PETS Wednesday, April 10 Flushing library at 4. 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 library. 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 11 Bellerose library at 11:30. COMET PROGRAM Thursday, April 11 Ridgewood library at 4.
TEENS ECO CRAFT Thursday, April 11 Steinway library at 4. GAME ON Thursdays at the Central library at 3:30. CHESS CLUB Thursdays Rochdale Village library at 4:30. SHSAT PREP Friday, April 12 LIC library at 3:30. BOOK BUDDIES Friday, April 12 Douglaston librar y. Register. VIDEO/BOARD GAMES Friday, April 12 Rochdale Village library at 4:30. PRESCHOOL CRAFTS Friday, April 12 Sunnyside library. Register. 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.
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 Community Learning Center in Jamaica. 291-1094. BUKHARIAN LOUNGE Central Queens Y in Forest Hills. 268-5011, ext. 202. CHESS CLUB Saturdays Flushing library at 2. LAPTOPS Mondays-Thursdays Hollis library at 3. BOOK BUDDIES Tu e s d ay, A p r i l 9 E a st Elmhurst library at 4. SISTER TO SISTER Tuesday, April 9, at the Pomonok library at 4:30. ORIGAMI Tuesday, April 9 Centrall library at 4. RECYCLED CRAFT Tuesday, April 9 Richmond Hill library at 4. RECYCLED CRAFT
Wednesday, April 10 spring craft at the St. Albans library at 4. GAME DAY Wednesdays Howard Beach library at 4. CHESS Wednesdays at 3:30 Queens Village library. COMET Thursday, April 11 Ridgewood library at 4. CHESS CLUB Thursdays Rochdale Village library 4:30. BOOK BUDDIES Friday, April 12 Douglaston library. Register. MOVIE AFTERNOON Fridays Central library at 3:30. WII FRIDAYS Fridays at the Hollis library at 3:30. GAME DAY Fridays at 4 at the Sunnyside librar y. ACQC SUPPORT Wednesdays Teen Peer Support Group for those touched by HIV/AIDS. Ages 14-16. 896-2500. COUNSELING Call 592-5757 free counseling at the Forest Hills Communit y House.
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MEETINGS GARDENING CLUB Saturdays in the Steinway library courtyard at 4. CATHOLIC VETS Mondays, April 8, May 13, June 10 American M a r t y r s C a t h o l i c Wa r Ve te ra n s Po st 1 7 7 2 i n Bayside. 468-9351. VFW 4787 Mondays, April 8, May 13, June 10 Whitestone V F W C o m m u n i t y Po s t meets. 746-0540. ORATORIO SOCIETY Mondays at 7:45 at Temple Beth Sholom in Flushing. 279-3006. Auditions required. COMMUNITY SINGERS M o n d ay s C o m m u n i t y Singers start rehearsals for their spring concert at 8 at Messiah Lutheran in Flushing. 658-1021. TELEPHONE PION. Tuesday, April 9 Telephone Pioneers of America meet in College Point. 463-4535.
MISCELLANEOUS TAX COUNSELING Tu e s d a y, April 9 Auburndale library at 1. TAX COUNSELING Wednesday, April 10 Windsor Park library at 1. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Experienced in community outreach, social media, public relations and assisting in various activities with seniors at the Jackson Adult Center. 657-6692. IMMIGRATIONSERVICE Saturdays 10-1 at Council Member Leroy Comrie’s district office. 776-3700 to schedule appointment. REHEARSALS Saturdays, Sacred Music Chorale of Richmond Hill begins rehearsals at St. John’s in Richmond Hill. www.richmondhillny.com/ Art sSMC. FH VAC The Forest Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corps needs volunteers. 7932055.
THEATER MARISOL May 3-11 “Marisol” is an apocalyptic urban fantasy which urges societ y to ‘wake up.’ Queensborough Communit y College. 631-6311. KILLING KOMPANY The Killing Company performs mystery dinner shows. 1-888-SHOOT-EM for information.
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. FH SYMPHONY Wednesdays the Forest Hills Symphony Orchestra rehearses at the Forest Hills Jewish Center. 516-785-2532. EMOTIONS ANON. Wednesdays 7:30 Victoria Congregational
ENTERTAINMENT Church, 148 th Street and 87 th Avenue, Briarwood. Support group for a variet y of troubling emotions.. 98 TH STREET ASSN. Thursday, April 11 98 th Street Block Association at 6 at the East Elmhurst library. TOASTMASTERS Thursday, April 11 Advance for Excellence Toastmasters Club at the Briarwood library at 5:45. JAMAICA KIWANIS Thursdays, April 11, 25, May 9, 23 Kiwanis Club of Jamaica meets. 5273678. WOMEN’S GROUP Fridays Woman’s Group of Jamaica Estates meets at noon. 461-3193.
RELIGIOUS YEAR OF FAITH Starting April 7 Great Mission: Year of Faith at Raymond O’Connor P a r k , 2 1 0 th S t r e e t a n d 33 rd Avenue, Bayside at 4:30. HOLOCAUST MEMORY 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 11 “The Rescue of Jewish Cult u r a l Tre a s u re s d u r i n g the Holocaust.” 7:15 at the Rosenthal Library 230, Queens College. Free and open to the public. 997-5730.
SACRED MUSIC Sunday, April 14 Sacred Music Chorale of Richmond Hill presents their Spring Concert at St. John’s Lutheran in Richmond Hill. $15, $12 advance. Children free. Reception follows with wine, coffee, tea, cookies and pretzels. UNITARIAN Sundays services at 11 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Queens, 147-54 Ash Avenue, Flushing. 3533860.
ALUMNI IMMACULATE CONC. April 27 Immaculate Conception School in Astoria will host a reunion for all graduates. icsastoriaalumni@gmail.com
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DANCE ST. JOSAPHAT Sunday, April 14 St. Josaphat’s Easter/ Swieconka Dance 2-6 in Bayside. $35 includes cocktail hour, dinner and music. 746-5138 tickets. IMMAC. CONCEPTION Friday, April 19 Annual Spring Dinner Dance at Leonard’s of Great Neck. 739-0880. 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.
EXEC. LEADERSHIP Friday, April 12 Executive Leadership Breakfast with “How the Affordable Care A ct Impacts Yo u r Healthcare.” 8-9:30 t York College. 262-3866.
ENVIRONMENT FOOD WASTE DROPOFF Saturdays 10:30-noon at the Sunnyside library and 1-3 at the Broadway library. GARDENING CLUB Saturdays help with our vegetable and shade garden at the Steinway library at 4. COMPOSTING Tuesdays Woodside library 5:15-6:30.
TOOMAI STRING Saturday, April 6 Flushing library at 2. NU URBAN CAFÉ Saturdays live jazz, r&b, open mic 8-midnight. Free. 188-36 Linden Blvd., St. Albans. 917817-8653. 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 Queensborough Communit y College. 6316311. BOLEROS Sunday, April 7 Boleros: A Tres Voces at 4 at Thalia Spanish Theatre in Sunnyside. 729-3880. OPEN MIC POETRY Mondays, April 8, May 13, June 10 Barnes & Noble, 176-60 Union Tu r n p i ke , F re s h M e a d ows at 7:30. BINGO Tuesdays 7:15 American Mart yrs C h u rc h in Bayside. 464-4582. Tuesdays 7:15 (doors open 6) Rego Park Jewish Center. 459-1000. $3 admission includes 12 games. SCRABBLE Tuesday s 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. CHAMBER MUSIC Fridays, April 12, 19, May 3, 10 10-noon at Queens College. 9973800. NU URBAN CAFÉ Fridays live jazz and r&b 9-midnight. Free. 188-36 Linden Blvd., St. Albans. 917-817-8653. GAME DAY Fridays 4:30 Woodhaven library. GAME PLAYERS CLUB Fridays 2 Hillcrest library. IMMIGRANT VOICES Saturday, April 13 “Vanishing Son” at 8 at Queens Theatre in the Park. 760-0064. WOMEN IN JAZZ Saturday, April 13 Flushing Town Hall. 463-7700, ext. 222. CHARLOTTE’S WEB Sunday, April 14 at Queens Theatre in the Park. 760-0064. CHARO Sunday, April 14 Queensborough Com-
munit y College. 6316311. SACRED MUSIC Sunday, April 14 Sacred Music Chorale of Richmond Hill presents their Spring Concert at St. John’s Lutheran in Richmond Hill. $15, $12 ad-
EDUCATION/ 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. BALLROOM DANCING Mondays, April 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 Tuesday, April 9 Are you Ready for the GED? Central library. 480-4300. BEGIN COMPUTERS Tuesday, April 9 Flushing library. Register. BASIC COMPUTER Tuesday, April 9 LIC library at noon. SMALL BUSINESS Tuesdays Small Business Workshop at the Central library. Register. COMPUTER CLASS Wednesday, April 10 Woodside library at 5:45. WATERCOLOR Wednesdays all techniques and subjects at the National Art League.9691128. INTRO COMPUTERS Thursday, April 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 library.
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NOTICE OF P U B L I C HEARING ON DRAFT ENVIRONM E N T A L IMPACT STATEMENT for the PROPOSED USTA BILLIE JEAN KING NATIONAL TENNIS CENTER STRATEGIC VISION PROJECT Notice is hereby given by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (NYC DPR), as lead agency, that a Public Hearing will be held on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center Strategic Vision Project. A Public Hearing will be held in conjunction with the City Planning Commission’s public hearing pursuant to the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the: City Planning Commission, Spector Hall, 22 Reade Street, New York, New York 10007. The action involves proposed improvements and an expansion to the facilities at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (NTC), located in Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens. The 42-acre NTC is one of the world’s largest public recreational tennis facilities. For 11 months of the year, its facilities are open to the public for indoor and outdoor tennis. The NTC is also host to the US Open, one of the sport’s four Grand Slam championship tennis tournaments. The proposed project would improve the NTC site plan, circulation, visitor amenities, and landscaping, and would include construction of two new stadiums to replace the existing Louis Armstrong Stadium in the same location, and Grandstand Stadium in a new location at the southwest corner of the NTC site, as well as possible improvements to Arthur Ashe Stadium. The proposed project would also include modifications to tournament courts and ancillary buildings, the construction of two new parking garages, the relocation of a connector road, and pedestrian enhancements. To accommodate the proposed project, 0.94 acres of land would
be added to the NTC site, including 0.68 acres of park land that would be alienated, and 0.26-acres of previously alienated park land that is outside the current lease. Just to the south of the NTC, the relocated connector road and new sidewalks would be built on an approximately 0.3-acre area. Improvements to park features in Flushing Meadows Corona Park would also be provided. The proposed project would also enable the USTA to accommodate an extra 10,000 daily spectators during the US Open. The Notice of Completion and the DEIS for this project were issued by NYC DPR on January 3, 2013 and are available for public inspection at the following locations: NYC Department of Parks and Recreation, The Arsenal in Central Park and the Al Oerter Recreation Center in Queens; USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Indoor Tennis Center; Queens Public Library at the branches in Corona, Jackson Heights, Langston Hughes, Lefrak City, Forest Hills, Flushing, Kew Gardens Hills and Richmond Hill; and can be obtained online at http://nyc.gov/ parks/NTC-Project or by contacting the lead agency at the following address: Joshua Laird, Assistant Commissioner for Planning and Parklands, New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, The Arsenal, Central Park, 830 Fifth Avenue, Room 401, New York, New York 10065; Telephone: 212360-3402; Fax: 212-3603453; Email: Joshua.Laird@parks.nyc.gov. NYC DPR requests public comments on the DEIS. Oral and written comments on the DEIS can be submitted at the Public Hearing. Translators will be available at the Public Hearing for members of the public who wish to testify in Spanish or Chinese. Written comments will also be accepted by NYC DPR at the above address, fax, or email address until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 6, 2013. This Notice of Public Hearing has been prepared pursuant to City Environmental Quality Review, Mayoral Executive Order No. 91 of
1977, and the City Environmental Quality Review Rules of Procedure found at Title 62, Chapter 5 of the Rules of the City of New York (CEQR), and the State Environmental Quality Review Act, Article 8 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law and its implementing regulations found in Part 617 of 6 NYCRR (SEQRA). CEQR No. 12DPR005Q; ULURP No. 130155PPQ; SEQR Classification: Type I; Lead Agency: New York City Department of Parks and Recreation; Project Location: Queens, New York; Block 2018, p/o Lot 1; Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens; Surrounding Community Districts #3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9. __________________________________ 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 8811 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 4115 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 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. __________________________________ JKT GRAND LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 2/ 28/13. Office in Queens Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to The LLC 86-10 Grand Ave Lobby B Elmhurst, NY 11373. Purpose: Any lawful activity. __________________________________
My date of birth is September 26, 1974 __________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 1/ 14/13, bearing Index Number NC-00096412/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Edison (Middle) Enrique (Last) Rodriguez My present name is (First) Edison (Middle) Enrique (Last) Urena aka Edison E Urena, aka Edison Urena My present address is 6115A 165 th St., 2FL., Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 My place of birth is Bronx, NY My date of birth is November 13, 1985 __________________________________
place of trial Plaintiff resides at 220 Cedar Ridge Circle WinstonSalem, NC 27127 The basis of the venue designated is property location MARY FORD f/k/ a MARY M. WILCOX, Plaintiff, -against- D.T. FUNDING CORP. Defendant. To the above named Defendant(s) You are hereby summoned to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 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); 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. Dated: June 20, 2011 New York, New York MICHAEL M. COHEN, ESQ. COHEN SCHNEIDER LLP ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF 214-11 Northern Boulevard Bayside, NY 11361 (718) 279-4700 Defendant’s address: D.T. FUNDING CORP., 184 Moll Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 Notice to Defendant Nature of the Action: Action to Discharge a Mortgage Relief Sought: The cancellation and discharge of record of the mortgage dated September 28 th , 1988, executed by Plaintiff in favor of Defendant. Brief Description of the Property: House and lot located at 97-15 24 th Avenue, East Elmhurst, New York, known as Sect: 7 Bloc: 1091 Lot: 38 on the Map of the Borough of Queens and Lots: 68 & 69 in Block: 354 on the map entitled “Map of Property Belonging to Flushing Bay Building Corp.
Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on MAR 05 2013, bearing Index Number NC-00118312/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Mostafa (Middle) Laaamrani (Last) Azzerrifi My present name is (First) Mostafa (Last) Laamrani My present address is 1 9 5 0 7 7 th S t . , E a s t Elmhurst, NY 11370 My place of birth is Morocco
Notice of formation of AAA Computer Networking Solutions, LLC, a limited liability company. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/ 13/13. Office location: Queens. SSNY has been designated for service of process SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to c/o THE LLC, 193 Beach 60 th St, Arverne, NY 11692. Purpose: any lawful purpose. __________________________________ Notice is hereby given that license #1268685 has been applied by the undersigned to sell alcoholic beverages at retail in a restaurant under the alcoholic beverage control law at 7813 Roosevelt Avenue, Jackson Heights, NY 11372 for on-premises consumption. DA GEAN MICHAEL LOUNGE INC d/b/a HOYSE BEBEEE __________________________________ SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS Index No. 27923/10 Date Purchased 11/5/10 AMENDED SUMMONS Plaintiff designates Queens County as the
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Queens Focus PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE Rosemarie Whyte of College Point was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2012 semester at Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh. Army Pfc. Kyungsun Bark has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises. Bark is the daughter of Okja Kim of Flushing. The New York Army National Guard has announced the promotion of members in recognition of their capabilities for additional responsibility and leadership. Randy Wallace of Auburndale,
Kick Butts:
serving with the Company B, 101st Signal Battalion, is promoted to sergeant first class. VFW Post 4787 will hold its monthly meeting at 8 p.m. April 8 at the post, 19-12 149th St., Whitestone. All veterans who served overseas are invited to attend. Sarah Cho of Whitestone was named to the high honor roll for the winter 2012-13 term at the Kent School in Kent, Conn. Local students were named to the Dean’s List for the winter 2013 quarter at Rochester Institute of Technology. They include: Flushing: Xiau Huang, Pablo Franco, Madhur Jain, Yokai Ro. Navy Fireman Jennifer Ordenana, daughter of Sandy Quinones of Flushing, is assigned to the Navy’s first littoral combat ship, USS Freedom (LCS 1) homeported in San Diego, forward deployed to the Pacific Ocean.
The Boys’ Club of New York Marion McMahon Abbe Clubhouse in Flushing, the Asthma Coalition of Queens and the North Shore-LIJ Health System recently teamed up to educate youngsters about the dangers of smoking and secondhand exposure during Kick Butts Day, a national day to empower children to fight back against tobacco.
Send your people news to: Queens Focus, Queens Tribune, 150-50 14th Rd., Whitestone, NY 11357
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Musicians Of Queens
Neo Blues Maki Although this band is called Neo Blues Maki, don’t think that their sound is limited to that genre. Instead, the New York group takes on a progressive, jazzy sound that touches on everything from R&B to rock to enka, the latter of which is a type of sentimental Japanese ballad. The band, made up of Soshi Uchida on bass, Kayo Yoshioka on vocals, Junya Yamaguchi on keyboard, David Linaburg/Kappa Tanabe on guitar and Lucianna Padmore/ Mark Bell on drums, formed in New York due to Uchida, Yoshioka and Yamaguchi knowing each other when they lived in Japan. Ucida moved to New York in 2006 and started performing at the Village Underground’s Open Mic Night, displaying his blues-jazz bass skills. Yoshioka came to New York to learn gospel music, a popular genre in the country. Yamaguchi
had also moved to the City, looking for a place to put his talents as a keyboard player and arranger in jazz fusion, funk and R&B to good use. “We got together and agreed that we could put together a unique band by having Kayo sing in Japanese while the band played New York-influenced arrangements,” Uchida said. Soon after adding Linaburg/Tanabe and Padmore/ Bell, the band quickly found a unique sound that combined the soulful aspect of Japanese music with the jazzblues touches of New York. Based in Astoria, thanks to the residencies Uchida and Yamaguchi have there, Neo Blues Maki released their debut self-produced, self-titled record in April 2011. They are hard at work on their next release as well. In addition to getting that album out to their fans, the group hopes to expand their New York performances to the rest of the U.S. and to other nations, such as Japan.
More Pepper Pepper spray should not be treated like a toy, a harsh lesson that a TSA worker at JFK Airport learned. According to reports, TSA agent Chris Dabel accidentally sprayed five co-workers with a canister of pepper spray, sending himself and his fellow agents to the hospital. Dabel thought that the pepper spray was a laser pointer and was playing with it when he set off the liquid on his co-workers. We can’t imagine that a laser pointer would be that fun to play with, but a simple double check would have avoided such an embarrassing incident.
Twitback Some people just can't take criticism. Thankfully, Nicki Minaj is there to put them in their place. After an ousted "American Idol" contestant complained about Minaj's comments, the Queens artist took to Twitter. "If EYE didn’t want u in that TOP, YOU wldnt have been in that TOP. Fought for ALL of you. So just simply b gracious."
Political Reality?
Brooklyn DA Charles Hynes Reality TV blurs reality as more hit reality TV-shows dominate the ratings. We have seen shows related to cooks, singers, dancers, housewives, stylists, bachelors, businessowners, but do we draw the line on elected officials? The lights and camera will follow Brooklyn District Attorney Charles Hynes, who attended Archbishop Molloy High School in Queens, as he stars in a new six-part series on CBS, titled “Brooklyn
D.A.,” premiering on May 21. The executive producer, Susan Zirinsky, expects the dramatic day-to-day happenings to be a hit series, like the “Jersey Shore” and “House of Cards.” Hynes, a long time prosecutor, will soon be a threat to long time reality TV star, Kim Kardashian, as he fights his re-election campaign against two opponents on national television. His challengers aren’t too pleased with the free air time Hynes will receive, even though the producer claims the show will not be about politics. If producers want to focus on politics, they would be hardpressed to find a more interesting place than Queens. Although, that could easily turn into a show about life in prison...
TOUGH CHOICES - With both of New York's pro baseball teams opening their seasons at the same time this year, Mayor Mike Bloomberg split his time, heading first to the Bronx before stopping at Citi Field about 90 minutes into the game. Mr. Mayor clearly left the Bronx in disgust - the Yankees were routed by the Red Sox. But the Mets came through, beating the Padres to start the season right. Photo by Ira Cohen.
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LEGAL NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on MAR 04 2013, bearing Index Number NC-00115912/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Emilina Rose (Last) Loccisano My present name is (First) Emilina (Middle) Rose (Last) Loccisano (infant) My present address is 1 6 1 6 1 5 0 th S t r e e t , Whitestone, NY 11357 My place of birth is Queens, NY My date of birth is August 12, 2012 _______________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on MAR 20 2013, bearing Index Number NC-00006113/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Maria (Middle) Gilma (Last) Barone My present name is (First) Maria (Middle) G (Last) Barone aka Gilma Barone, aka Maria Gilma Barone, aka Gilma Posada Barone My present address is 159-09 Riverside Dr., Whitestone, NY 11357 My place of birth is Colombia My date of birth is June 18, 1947 __________________________________ 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 EVERYDAY AMORE LLC. Arts. of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/21/13. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to principal address: 4024 College Point Blvd Ste B209 Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: any lawful act. __________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered
by the Civil Court, Queens County on MAR 18 2013, bearing Index Number NC-00048110/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Yasmin (Last) Hot My present name is (First) Jasmin (Last) Hot My present address is 56-21 206 th Street, Oakland Gardens, NY 11364 My place of birth is Bosnia & Herzegovina My date of birth is April 29, 1988 __________________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The NYC Board of Standards and Appeals has scheduled a public hearing on the following application: Variance (§72-21) proposed 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. This application can be reviewed at the Board offices, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. This notice is published by the applicant in accordance with the Rules of Procedure of the Board of Standards and appeals. Dated: MAR 19 2013 Mitchell S. Ross, Esq., Applicant _________________________________ SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS Index No. 9735/2012 Date Summons Filed: May 8, 2012 Plaintiff designates queens County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is Plaintiff’s residence. SUMMONS WITH NOTICE Plaintiff resides at 106-16 76 th S T R E E T , # 1 ST F L O O R , OZONE PARK, NY
11417. AFIQUL ISLAM KHAN, Plaintiff, againstSHARMIN CHOWDHURY, Defendant. ACTION FOR DIVORCE To the above named Defendant: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorney within twenty(20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within thirty(30) days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the notice set forth below. Dated: May 8, 2012 Ashok K. Karmaker, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff 143-08 Hillside Avenue Jamaica, NY 11435 (212) 714-3599 NOTICE: The nature of this action is to dissolve the marriage between the parties, on the grounds: DRL Section 170 subd. (7) – the relationship between the Plaintiff and Defendant has broken down irretrievably for a period of at least six months. The relief sought is a judgment of absolute divorce in favor of the Plaintiff dissolving the marriage between the parties in this action. The nature of any ancillary or additional relief demanded is: That the Defendant shall have custody of the child of the marriage, SAFFAT ZUMAR KHAN, born on February 2, 2008. That the Plaintiff shall have reasonable rights of visitation with the child away from the custodial residence. That the Family Court shall have concurrent jurisdiction with the Supreme Court with respect to any future issues of maintenance, child support, custody and visitation. That the parties do not require maintenance and no claim will be made by either party for maintenance. That the Plaintiff shall pay to the Defendant Two Hundred Eighty Five Dollars ($285.00) per month on the first day of each month for child support. That the parties do not require payment of counsel and experts’ fees and expenses. That both parties may resume the use of any prior sur-
name. That the Court grant such other and further relief as the Court may deem fit and proper. The parties have divided up the marital property, and no claim will be made by either party under equitable distribution. Notice of Automatic Orders pursuant to DRL Sec. 236(B)(2) and Notice Concerning Continuation of Health Care Coverage pursuant to DRL Sec. 255(1) accompany this summons. ________________________________ PROBATE CITATION File No. 2012-5147 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-atlaw, next-of-kin and distributees of JOSEPH McARDLE, deceased, if living, and if any ofthem be dead, to their heirsat-law, next-of-kin, distributees, legatees executors, administrators, assignees and successors-in-interest whose names are unknown and cannot be ascertained after due diligence. A petition having been duly filed by RITA M. McARDLE, who is domiciled at 600 W e s t 2 3 9 th S t r e e t , Bronx, New York 10463. YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Queens County, at 8811 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New York, on the 2 nd day of May, 2013 at 9:30 A.M. of that day, WHY a decree should not be made in the Estate of JOSEPH McARDLE, lately domiciled at 71-02 34 th Avenue, Jackson Heights, New York 11372 admitting to probate a Will dated June 4, 2012 a copy of which is attached, as the Will of JOSEPH McARDLE, deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that [x] Letters Testamentary issue to: RITA M. McARDLE [X] Letters of Trusteeship issue to: GALINA DATSKOVSKY MAR 15 2013 (Seal) HON. PETER J. KELLY, SURROGATE MARGARET M. GRIBBON Chief Clerk Stanley D. Friedman, Esq., McAloon & Friedman, P.C. Attorney for Petitioner (212) 732-8700 123 William Street, 25 th Floor, New York, New York 10038
Address of Attorney [Note: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear, it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you.] _____________________________ 33-40 & 33-42 104 STREET, LLC Art. of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 06/28/2007. Off. Loc.: Queens Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to The LLC, 3751 76 th Street, Jackson Heights, NY 11372. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. _____________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on MAR 05 2013, bearing Index Number NC-001055 12/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Stephanie (Middle) Gilbert (Last) Jones My present name is (First) Stephanie (Middle) Jeanne (Last) Gilbert aka Stephanie J Gilbert, aka Stephanie Gilbert Jones, aka Stephanie G Jones My present address is 150-34 76 Road, Flushing, NY 11367 My place of birth is Waterville, ME My date of birth is May 07, 1987 _______________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 63RD ROAD REALTY, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/01/13. 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, c/o Martha Molnar, 1421 Pond Hill Road, Castleton, Vermont 05735. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. _____________________________ Notice of Formation of 150 EP Commercial, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 3/ 7/13. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.
SSNY shall mail copy of process to 144-21 Jewel Ave., Flushing, NY 11367. Purpose: any lawful activities. __________________________________ 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, 184-25 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 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.