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Boro Health OK, But Still Needs Help Ranked 56th in clinical care, 23 percent of the borough’s adults are uninsured; Queens’ ratio of residents to primary care providers in 886:1. New York City Health Commissioner Thomas Farley pointed out the significant health disparities across the boroughs. “We have seen significant decreases in some of these health gaps among New Yorkers. Despite these gains, there is still much work to be done,” he said. Losing two hospitals within the borough since 2009 has had a significant effect on Queens clinical care, said Dan Andrews, spokesman for Queens Borough President Helen Marshall. “ER’s in the remaining 10 hospitals are all working very hard and in many instances are bearing the burden of area hospitals that have closed in close proximity to them,” Andrews said. “We see in many instances that the ER is used as a primary care physician, and that’s a problem.” Councilman Danny Dromm (D-Jackson Heights) recently addressed the need for a healthcare clinic in Elmhurst to alleviate the overcrowding problems at Elmhurst Hospital. “By opening a primary healthcare clinic in our district, we can significantly reduce the burden on Elmhurst Hospital,” Dromm said at his State of the District Address in March, “while also improving the treatment and care that individuals receive.” With only 10 hospitals to serve 2.3 million
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By JASON BANREY Queens was ranked the city’s healthiest borough, according to a new comprehensive survey of overall health, though changes to our healthcare system have reduced our abilities and could lead to a future problems. The County Health Ranking report annual report issued by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute ranked Queens 20th out of the state’s 62 counties, highest of the four boroughs. The rankings are based on a variety of social, physical and environmental calculations, including premature deaths, health conditions of borough residents, low birth weight and physical and mental health days. When compared to other boroughs, Queens ranked significantly higher in certain areas. In mortality, after calculating the numbers of years of potential life lost before the age of 75, the borough ranked ninth overall, compared to Brooklyn which came in 47th and the Bronx which lagged last at 62. After factoring in adult smoking, adult obesity, excessive drinking, motor vehicle deaths, sexually transmitted infections and the teen birth rate, Queens health behaviors ranked sixth overall in the state. Although Queens generally fared well among the state’s 62 counties, it did suffer in areas such as clinical care and physical environment.
Queens healthcare fared well in the study, but the more recent closing of St. John’s Hospital in Elmhurst (above) and Mar y Immaculate Hospital in Jamaica are not fac tored into the figures. residents, the borough president believes we are in a health crisis. At her state of the borough address earlier this year, Marshall pointed out the significant challenges Queens healthcare faces while highlighting some of the considerable advances. “Our remaining hospitals need more beds, space and equipment,” said Marshall. “With the help of $4.6 million from my office, this year, hospitals will be able to purchase x-ray machines, CT scans, cardiac imaging [equipment] and cataract surgery systems.” In addition, Marshall also allocated $3
million towards infant mortality reduction, $1.34 million towards obesity prevention programs and $500,000 to asthma quality control projects. “Our concerns will continue to be the overburdened emergency rooms,” said Andrews, who also noted the borough president’s annual health agenda for Queens. “Investing in preventative care is the key to deterring overcrowding in our hospitals.” Reach Reporter Jason Banrey at jbanrey@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 128.
Bryant’s Grades Cause Murky Future formation, which would change the school by overhauling instructional and student support services; turnaround, which completely redesigns or replaces the school, including replacing at least half the staff; restart, through converting the school to a charter school of contract with an educational partnership organization; and closure, which would allow the DOE to shut the school’s doors at the end of the school year. James Vasquez, the UFT district representative for Queens high schools, said although the DOE holds these public meetings with the community to get feedback, he believes they rarely have an affect on the Schools Chancellor Cathie Black’s Br yant High School alumni, Councilman Jimmy Van final decision. “Engagement meetings Bramer and Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas stood like these hold more weight in support of keeping the school’s door open. with the superintendent more steadily risen over the past 3 years. In 2008, than they do with the Chancellor,” Vasquez the graduation rate was 51 percent; in 2009 said. “Although these kinds of engagement it rose to 58 percent. meetings prove to the [DOE] it’s not all about In 2010, Bryant’s graduation rate just [statistics], the [DOE] will do what they want missed the DOE’s requirements to avoid regardless of what the community says.” being listed on the PLA and finished the Vasquez noted public engagements are school year only graduating 59.6 percent of an opportunity for the community to rally its students last spring. around an academic institution to prove to Although an institution is identified as the DOE nothing needs to be changed. PLA, the school it is eligible for the federal “This was clearly one of the largest turnSchool Improvement Grant (SIG) funding. In outs for these PLA engagement meetings I’ve order to receive the funding, they are re- seen,” said Vasquez. “You can tell the entire quired to submit a plan to implement four community is frustrated with the DOE’s pofederally-approved intervention models. tential decision.” The four intervention models are: transDOE Spokesman Jack Zarin-Rosenfeld
said the public engagements are extremely helpful to the DOE. “These meetings give us an opportunity to hear what’s working and what’s not working directly from faculty, students, and the community,” Zarin-Rosenfeld said. “We’ve been soliciting ideas directly from schools regarding budgets and models. It’s a collaborative and informative process that helps the [DOE] figure out the best models that need to be imposed.” Prior to the public engagement with the superintendent, Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer (D-Sunnyside) held a pep rally uniting students, parents, teachers, alumni, community members and elected officials to celebrate the institution and raise community awareness about the PLA process. “As a former student and current Council Member that represents this school in the New York City Council I know that this school is a great institution,” Van Bramer said. “It is within these school walls I developed my passion to debate and began my aspirations towards government and the public sector. I will always be proud to stand in support of Bryant.” State Sen. Michael Gianaris (D-Astoria) highlighted the longevity of the institution while urging the city to review its preliminary finding regarding the schools results. “For over 130 years, Bryant High School has served the residents of western Queens,” said Gianaris. “A more thorough review of the city’s questionable data is needed to verify whether Bryant really belongs on the PLA list. I urged such a review immediately.” By April 30 the DOE will makes it decision as to which model they intend to impose on Bryant before the beginning of the fall 2011 semester. Reach Reporter Jason Banrey at jbanrey@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 128.
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By JASON BANREY Assembling in a sea of blue and gold in the auditorium of William C. Bryant High School, hundreds of students, parents, teachers and former alumni voiced their concerns about the possibility of the school’s closure. Attended by Juan Mendez, Superintendent of Queens high schools, the public engagement drew many passionate words from the crowded room. Last December, Bryant was identified on the New York State Dept. of Education’s Persistently Lowest-Achieving (PLA) schools list. Not willing to let their school go just yet, faculty members stood up one after the other enlightening the superintendent of the positive impact the school has had, not only on their students but on their individual lives. After immigrating to the U.S., Stanley Sankat was able to acquire a job at Bryant in 1992. Since becoming a full-time teacher at Bryant, he has worked painlessly to help educate all students who have had the opportunity to sit in his classroom. Sankat has witnessed the improvements Bryant has achieved over his 19-year career while establishing a tight connection with students he calls the “Bryant Family.” “Just because we hit a bump in the road does not mean we should be punished for trying,” Sankat said. “A school is not a factory. We can predict our own outcomes. Please take a holistic approach to your assessment.” The New York State PLA list identifies schools that fall under one of the following criteria; failure to meet performance index targets, set by the DOE and/or failure to have three consecutive school years with a graduation rate above 60 percent and do not include the current year. In Bryant’s case, the graduation rate has
Trio Survive Landing Off Rockaway Coast By DOMENICK RAFTER A small plane made an emergency landing at dusk in the surf off Rockaway Beach on Monday night, stunning onlookers, after the pilot of the small plane that took off from a Long Island airport made bizarre statements to air traffic controllers in the control tower at nearby JFK Airport. Miraculously, all three aboard the plane walked away with only minor injuries and frayed nerves. The plane, a single-engine Piper PA28, was on a round-trip flight out of Republic
Airport in Farmingdale, Long Island and was heading west along the coast shortly before 7 p.m. on Monday night. The pilot, 24-year-old James Maloney, was in contact with air traffic controllers at JFK Airport, less than three miles from the site of the landing. Audio recordings of the exchange between Maloney and the tower at JFK reveal Maloney making bizarre statements and asking if he could land at JFK before telling the tower he was having engine trouble and would land on the beach. He made the emergency landing at around 7:05 p.m. in
the Atlantic Ocean off Beach 56th Street in the Arverne section of the Rockaways. The plane landed intact only a short distance from the shore and later washed up on the beach. The three people on board the plane, Maloney and two passengers, Clarke Olen, 22, and an Chelsea Protter, 21, walked away from the crash and were out of the plane when NYPD, who responded immediately, found them. The three were taken to Penin-
sula Hospital, only blocks from the site, with only minor injuries and released late Monday night. They went home after talking to police at the 101st Precinct. The FAA and NYPD are investigating the cause of the crash. Maloney was not charged, but he could be forced to forfeit his pilot’s license. Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 125.
Work Begins On RFK, Promising Congestion
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By DOMENICK RAFTER Travelers using the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, formerly known as the Triboro, should prepare for delays this summer as work continues on reconstruction of the 75year-old bridge’s spur over Randall’s Island that connects Astoria to Harlem. Beginning Monday, April 11, one of three lanes on the bridge’s Manhattan-bound ramp will be closed around-the-clock until late Fall, while old concrete is drilled and removed, repairs made to steel rebar and a new roadway deck is installed. The work requires a seven-day, full-time closure of a portion of the left lane on the ramp, which leads from the bridge’s main span to the Manhattan toll plaza on the spur of the bridge that crosses from Randall’s Island to Harlem. In addition to the concrete
work, contractors will be cleaning and replacing existing steel rebar as needed and repairing roadway joints. Two lanes of the ramp will remain open, and the third lane will be reopened on the ramp at the end of the work zone, which will only occur on about 1,200 feet of roadway. Signs will be in place to alert motorists to the closure. The work is the second phase in a threephase reconstruction of the ramp that was built in the 1930s. Rehabilitation work was completed on the right lane of the Queens to Manhattan ramp in 2008. The remaining middle lane is slated for rehabilitation work in 2012. Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400 Ext. 125.
Emergenc y crews helped rescue three survivors of a small plane’s emergenc y landing into the Atlantic Ocean, just three miles away from JFK Airport.
$13 Million Boost For JFK Runway By DOMENICK RAFTER The U.S. Dept. of Transportation has awarded two grants, totaling almost $13 million, towards the reconstruction and rehabilitation of taxiways at JFK Airport, New York’s two U.S. Senators announced last month. The majority of the funding, nearly $11 million worth, will go toward constructing a new taxiway, while the other $2 million will go to rehabilitating an already existing one. The new and refurbished taxiways will be able to handle more traffic and larger planes, said U.S. Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand. “As one of America’s busiest airports, JFK needs infrastructure projects like this one in order to ease gridlock and air traffic,” Schumer said. The taxiway project would be the latest in
a string of projects over the last decade and a half that has transformed the 63-year-old airport, including all new state-of-the-art terminals and the AirTrain system. Last year, the airport’s longest runway, the “bay runway,” which is the second-longest commercial runway in the country, was rehabilitated. It reopened last summer after being closed for four months. In 2009, JFK handled more than 45 million passengers. It is the busiest international gateway in the United States and the second busiest airport in the Eastern U.S. after Atlanta. JFK also handles more than $1 million in freight. It is also one of Queens’ largest employers, providing over 35,000 jobs, and generates over $30 billion in economic activity. Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 125.
Bill Of Rights Targets Mass Transit Headaches “Even in good economic times, the MTA says money is an issue and wants to raise fares,” Meng said. The bill also mandates prioritizing funds to improve and maintain the current infrastructure and equipment, and requires at least one transit worker and transit rider sit on the MTA Board of Directors. Transportation Alternatives, a public transit advocacy group, praised Meng for introducing the bill. The group has been promoting a Transit Workers Bill of Rights as part of its “Rider’s Rebellion” campaign since last year. “The Transit Rider’s Bill of Rights would help guarantee New Yorkers’ rights to clean, affordable, reliable and efficient public transit,” said TA Executive Director Paul Steely White. “Public transit is a defining element of New York City life—over 54 percent of New York City households does not own a car and over 70 percent take public transit to commute to work.” Meng said a similar bill has been enacted in Massachusetts, and her “bill of rights” follows others enacted for airline passengers and mortgage customers. The assemblywoman hopes there will be strong support among her colleagues. “I don’t think there is any representative in the New York City area that will disagree with what’s in this bill,” she said. Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 125.
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By DOMENICK RAFTER In response to outrage over late trains, disappearing bus lines and fare hikes, Assemblywoman Grace Meng (D-Flushing), has introduced a Transit Workers Bill of Rights aimed at improving service and communication between the MTA and its riders. “It’s just the latest and most recent part of our efforts to help make our transportation system more efficient,” said Meng, who represents one of the busiest transit hubs in the city. “The system operates very inefficiently. I get tons of phone calls, emails, comments at meetings about the MTA. People are fed up with the inconsistency of the system.” The Transit Workers Bill of Rights would give commuters the right to expect on-time, efficient service, and clear notification if service is running late, specifically before swiping their MetroCards. The bill states commuters should be notified via internet, email, or text message and through P.A. announcements in stations if a bus, subway or commuter train is more than 15 minutes late. The bill would also mandate “level boarding” for buses to make it easier for disabled persons to ride, as well as working elevators and escalators that are quickly repaired when they break down. Also included in the bill; a mandate for clean, well-lit stations and bus stops, and courteous, helpful MTA workers on buses and subways. Fare hikes would only be used as a last resort, no matter what the economic situation looks like.
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On A Lighter Note Though we do believe the renaming of the Queensboro Bridge was foolhardy and premature, the MORONIC plan suggested by DOPES in the Bloomberg administration to start renaming everything Queens willy-nilly was, as many of our readers surmised, part of our traditional April Fools coverage. We also did not get the 2016 Summer Olympics, the Spider-Man musical was not relocated to Queens Theatre and though nobody really knows why the Census Bureau counted 12,000 fewer people in Astoria over the past 10 years, odds are it wasn’t because of a single Greek wedding in Corfu. We’re glad to see that most of our readers, perhaps with the “Wal-Mart Comes To Atlas Park” story of last year still fresh in their memories, realized pretty quickly the nature of our ruse; our smirking apologies go to the rest of you. Every good practical joke has a victim, and hopefully nobody put their property up for sale next to Flushing Meadows like people did in Bayside a few years back when we announced that Fort Totten was to become a Disney theme park.
But Seriously… There is a rally planned for Thursday, April 14, at 4:30 p.m., on the steps of Borough Hall. The teachers’ union will join elected officials, parents, students and community leaders to protest Mayor Mike Bloomberg’s threatened teacher layoffs. The budget is a shell game, and we never know the truth about who has money and for what – but we believe that the people’s desires need to be heard loud and clear. We encourage anybody interested in education to show up at the rally – whichever side of the fight you choose to take – and let your voice be heard. If anybody’s listening.
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Protecting Teachers To The Editor: Our public school system here in New York City has been under attack in full view of everyone these last several weeks. The driving forces behind this effort have been led by the media, our Schools Chancellor and our Mayor, and I have to stand up now and speak out against what they are doing and saying. Attacking our public school system as a political statement is wrong, and immoral, most especially when those who are being hurt the most as collateral damage in these attacks are our school children. Many of you are no doubt confused by the inflammatory rhetoric that has been put out there by our mayor when it comes to the quality of the teachers in our school system. From what many, including our Mayor they are arguing, the impression that is being deliberately left is
that our schools have too many bad teachers. This we all know is not true. Over the last year there have been new initiatives that have given our school leaders the ability to ever more quickly remove from their school any and all teachers who have been unfit to do their jobs. And worth noting, these new initiatives that have given the school system these needed tools have been done with the teachers and their union taking the lead in this effort. There should be in this day and age, with the tools now in place for the school leaders, no reason for there to be any poorly performing teacher still in their job, and therefore this smokescreen that is being put up, needs to be pushed through and seen for what it is- a distraction from the reality that our schools and our children are already hurting. Over the last few years it is well documented that there has been the loss of over 4,500 teachers from our school system. These teachers have
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left due to retirement, or other resignation and they have not been replaced. This has had the negative effect of driving up class size to levels not seen in this city in decades. Some are making the rounds, talking and pushing for the need to change New York State’s legislation when it comes to how we lay off more teachers, rather than pushing and advocating for ways and means to not only keep what we have, but to find ways beyond getting more money, to replacing the thousands who leave every year through attrition. I have been invited to attend a rally on April 14, at 4:30 p.m. until 6 p.m., outside of Queens Borough Hall in Kew Gardens. This is a rally where several thousands of our best and brightest public school educators will be gathering alongside parents, community leaders, and students to send a message to the Mayor that his attacks on our schools, on our school children, and on our educators, needs to stop, and it needs to stop now. I will be there with so many of my elected colleagues in support of all our parents, educators’ and more importantly our children. I hope all of you reading this will join me there in sending a very loud message that in these times of budgetary difficulties, we all need to find ways to protect our children’s classrooms from any more hurt, and applaud and thank our great public school teachers and their school leaders for the outstanding job they continue to do every day in the face of so many obstacles. David Weprin, Hollis
Will There Be Layoffs? To The Editor: Now that the state legislature has passed the budget, the next question is; Will there still be teacher layoffs in the New York City public school system? There should not be any reason to lay off any teachers, according to both Gov. Andrew Cuomo and UFT President Michael Mulgrew. According to Mr. Mulgrew, the city has a $2 billion surplus, thus there should not be any teacher layoffs. However, Mayor Mike Bloomberg insists that that the surplus cannot be used to plug the gap that would prevent layoffs. If the Mayor lays off nearly 4,600 teachers, the city public school system will most certainly be even more overburdened – it could virtually implode, causing a lot of unnecessary chaos. It is time for the people of this
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city to demand that there will not be any layoffs of teachers. Our children deserve the very best quality education, and 99 percent of the teachers in our school system and school systems throughout the state are hardworking, professional and totally dedicated, want and do help their students realize their full potential. The politicians of this city and state should also express their outrage at the possibility of layoffs of teachers, not only in New York City, but all throughout New York State. The Mayor and the Chancellor still have not sat down and bargained in serious good faith for a workable and fair new teacher contract with the UFT. When will they be serious about this? It seems that they have their own agenda, as do all of the politicians of this city .They are all a bunch of ego inflated windbags. Remember, actions speak louder than political rhetoric. John Amato, Fresh Meadows
Costly Insurance To The Editor: On March 23, the New York State Senate passed a bill, sponsored by Sen. James Seward, which would make it a felony to intentionally cause a vehicle collision. The legislation, now going to the New York State Assembly for consideration, would hopefully be a deterrent for the criminals who prey on innocent motorists in an effort to benefit from insurance fraud. Auto accident or no-fault insurance fraud is a significant problem in New York. One example of a fraud scenario involves intentionally causing an auto accident, and recruiting those involved in the accident to go to medical facilities that are illegally controlled by nonphysicians and that generate excessive and fraudulent medical bills. Most individuals taking unfair advantage of New York’s broken no-fault system are organized, calculating, and part of a big business. In essence, these individuals are imposing a “fraud tax” on honest, hardworking New Yorkers by gaming the auto insurance system. This is an example of what is driving our state’s no-fault automobile insurance fraud crisis. In fact, according to the Insurance Information Institute, no-fault fraud and abuse cost New Yorkers about $241 million in 2010 (in the form of higher premiums) and, in addition to costing hundreds of millions of dollars, put New Yorkers at risk of injury or worse. Allstate Insurance Company applauds Senator Seward and the New York State Senate for their efforts. James Mammarella Director of Sales and Marketing Shelly Cookson Corporate & Legal Advertising Account Executives Joanne Naumann Elizabeth Rieger Shari Strongin
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No-fault fraud is costing New Yorkers money, and without the support of our lawmakers, incidents of fraud will continue to increase. We all need to ask our state senators and our representatives in the assembly to enact comprehensive, meaningful no-fault insurance reform that puts citizens of New York first. Krista Conte, Allstate Insurance
Good Job, Bob To The Editor: I would like to applaud Bob Friedrich, president of Glen Oaks Village, for fighting against the unfair tax assessment in Queens concerning tax increase on co-ops. As reported in your paper, Department of Finance Commissioner David Frankel had assessed property in Queens with increased property values as high as 147 percent. Now because of owner outrage he has capped it at 50 percent. This still is a unfair burden on the middle class and for people like myself who are just barely making it in this economy. What I don’t understand is that with the recession and high unemployment still with us and with property owners forced to sell their property for less than what they paid for it, how can the DOF say Queens was undervalued in past assessments? Now Assemblyman David Weprin has also entered the fight and said at the recent Community Board 7 meeting, “Why should DOF punish co-op share holders for their past mistakes.” Well I totally agree. Also at this same meeting it was reported that Bob Friedrich was so out spoken at the meeting the police was called by the chairman to silence Bob. At that Bob had said, “When the unruly peasants dare to speak up... we irritate them and they asked us to be whisked away.” Bravo Bob, you said it right and true, keep up the good work for the middle class. Frederick Bedell Jr. Glen Oaks
Shor tsighted To The Editor: When I ran for office a couple of years ago, I took the position that no structures built by taxpayer funds should be named after any politician, dead or alive. After all, politicians are paid quite well and receive great benefits for their mostly part-time service and don’t need to be idolized with naming of iconic structures. By the way, isn’t there already a bridge named after former Mayor Ed Koch; The Kochciuszko, connecting Queens and Brooklyn? Bob Friedrich, Glen Oaks
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By HENRY STERN For nine years, we have been writing about cit y and state government, from the point of view of someone who has been very fortunate to have enjoyed (more often than not) 53 eventful years in New York City public affairs, Henry in the executive, legislative and judicial branches, as a civic groups watchdog and as a blogger. The substance of the articles, all of which are available on our blog, www.nycivic.org, tend to be related to fiscal responsibility, public and private corruption, and the performance of elected officials. There is wide spread discontent with the state legislature and the performance of its swollen and selfserving solons. We have also seen arrests and indictments of city and state officials for dishonesty (with an occasional rap for assaulting a girlfriend, a newspaper photographer, a staff member or a police officer). Public attention focuses on notorious cases, based on the importance of the accused and the dimension of the misconduct. The case of former Gov. Eliot Spitzer is a textbook example. The governor is the most important public official in the state, although the United States Senators may have more national influence. The governor’s behavior was not that grievous a criminal offense because it was sex between adult s who were more than consenting.
The Mann Act is a prosecutorial weapon to obtain guilty pleas from people who do not want to go to trial on a charge punishable by a longer sentence. The law was originally the White Slave Traffic Act of 1910. It prohibits the interstate transportation of females Stern for ‘immoral purposes’. The first person prosecuted under the act was the first African-American heavyweight boxing champion of the world, Jack Johnson, who had an affair with a white prostitute, whom he later married. Johnson was later rearrested for an earlier crossing of a state line with another woman, who testified against him. He was found guilty and sentenced to a year and a day in prison, the maximum under the law. What was really shocking in the Spitzer case was the absurdity of it all. Why should a governor with an attractive, intelligent and devoted wife jeopardize his reputation, his family’s good name and his successful career for momentary carnal gratification? And why pay thousands of dollars for a service available at a far lower cost? What this shows is a person so possessed and self-deluded that he really was not fit to be governor. One could not rely on his judgment on important issues because of the enormous lack of self-control he repeatedly demonstrated. Even so, the legislature would not have impeached him for his dalliances if they didn’t hate him
already, for his bullying and threats, and the general contempt he showed for all of them. The contrast with Andrew Cuomo is striking. He may or may not have any higher opinion of his colleague s i n gover nment tha n Spitzer had, but he knows what to say and what not to say to keep people happy and to get them to do what he wants them to do. When the accused governor asked Speaker Sheldon Silver about his prospects if the Assembly were to consider his impeachment, he was told that he would receive no more than a handful of votes against impeachment. (I wasn’t there at the conversation, of course, but it has been widely repor ted and not contradicted. The statement has the ring of truth.) The sexual indulgence simply provided an excuse for the dysfunctional legislature to rid itself of a pe sky governor, who would put the rest of them in jail if he could. Unfortunately, the forced resignation took state government out of the frying pan into the fire. It would be too painful to recount the errors, misjudgments, false and misleading statements, intrusions into criminal cases, appointments and dismissals of personnel, not to mention other embarrassments that mar red Gov. Spitzer’s successor’s term. The strong star t by Gov. Cuomo has raised some hopes that the state may, after all, be governable. The sight of Republican leader Skelos and Speaker Silver, along with their minority coun-
terparts in each house, shows that it is possible for people to work together, in their own interest of course, regardless of party. One must not forget, however, that the state’s basic problems remain unsolved despite the remarkable agreement by its leaders. The financial problem looms every year, pension and intere st costs may continue their upward spiral. The cuts in education and social service s w il l have some cost, but failure to stem the constant increases in these big-budget items would be inexcusable. Looking back to 1995, Gov. Pataki’s first year, he too reduced the budget. Then the state reverted to its constant upward climb in
expenditures. We hope that Gov. Cuomo will not be a one-year wonder, but will continue to exhibit fiscal re sponsibilit y de spite the demands of state employees. What is not said is that there are other ways to cut the budget, locating and excising unnecessary or excessive expenditures, without closing down programs which are essential to physical or mental health and competently administered. It takes more work to cut with a scalpel than with a meat axe, but if the result is superior service at lower cost, the effort will be worthwhile. Day 90 - Some things have changed. StarQuest@NYCivic.org
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DOH Crosses River To Boro Home By JASON BANREY Long Island City will see a sudden surge in its daytime population as the Dept. of Health moves 4,000 of its employees across the East River. In an effort to consolidate its two city offices, the Dept. of Health and Mental Hy-
giene has already begun moving into their news digs at Two Gotham Center. Located just across from the Citicorp Building, Queens’ only semi-skyscraper, the 21-story, 662,000 square foot emerald structure, at Queens Plaza and 28th Street, will eventually house most of the agency’s em-
Greater Jamaica Partners For Jobs
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By SASHA AUSTRIE With the prospect of thousands of unemployed teens on Southeast Queens streets this summer, the Greater Jamaica Development Corp. is taking a proactive approach. “Greater Jamaica began an initiative to engage the youth,” said Andrew Manshel, Greater Jamaica’s executive vice president of Real Estate Development. He said there is a need for summer jobs in Southeast Queens, and GJDC is hoping to match “outstanding high school students with businesses.” Though the organization has yet to secure any positions, Manshel said GJDC has gotten a positive response from the Port Authority and local utility companies. In an effort to locate “the best and brightest in Southeast Queens,” Manshel said GJDC will tap into the local high schools and neighborhood institutions teens frequent. GJDC seemed to pick the right time to launch its teen initiative. The New York City Dept. for Youth and Community Development, which employs a host of teens during summer months,
is losing nearly two thirds of its state funding. According to State Sen. Malcolm Smith (D-Hollis), DYCD’s state aide for fiscal year 2010 was $35 million. This fiscal year aide has been whittled down to $12 million. Last summer, the agency was able to employ 35,725 participants and placed them at 5,800 worksites. This year, the challenges will be more difficult. The GJDC took its first step at town hall meeting it hosted in February, dubbed “Engaging the Young People of Jamaica.” The program’s panel said the ritual of converging on the streets every day after school would get worse once the summer months arrived. They called for community support to engage the students. Frederica Jefferies, Queens Supervising assistant district attorney, said idle students needed jobs opportunities and training programs that would develop their talents. Reach Reporter Sasha Austrie at saustrie@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 123.
ployees, relocating them from their two current locations in midtown and lower Manhattan. Despite the DOH’s massive migration, some departments, such as Vital Records and Environmental Health, will still remain in lower Manhattan. In 1976, the Queens site became home to a five-story municipal parking garage which was vacated more than two decades later. In February 2008, the lot came down and the new structure began to take shape. Since the building was erected in March 2010, Gotham Center was expected to bring both jobs and economic activity. Seth Pinsky, President of the New York City Economic Development Corp., called
the new structure a “double win for the City.” “In addition to jump-starting the redevelopment of Long Island City and realizing Mayor Bloomberg’s vision of turning the area into our fourth central business district, this impressive project will also help one of the City’s major agencies,” Pinsky said. Mayor Mike Bloomberg hailed the development of Gotham Center as “a further economic catalyst for growth” in Long Island City in 2008 when the project was announced. The building will offer more than 180 parking spaces and 9,400 square feet of retail space located on the ground level. Reach Reporter Jason Banrey at jbanrey@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 128.
Get Prom-ed At Qns Ctr Queens Center will make prom dreams come true for 14 lucky teens - seven boys and seven girls - this spring as Queens Center launches "Get Prom-ed." Created to help prom-goers in need attend prom in style without the financial stress, winners will be chosen from entrants who submit an essay of 500 words or less about why they need help to attend prom this year. Queens Center retailers Social Apparel, Maestro, Quails, Markens Jewelers, H&M and Natural Look Salon & Spa Aveda will roll out the red carpet for the winners of the "Get Prom-ed" contest that runs April 11- 24. The 14 winners, ages 13-18, will be chosen based on need and must be available to be fitted on May 1, at 10:30 a.m. For official rules and entry forms visit shopqueenscenter.com.
"We know that costs for prom can add up quickly and that some kids just can't afford to attend," said Dawn Simon, senior marketing manager for Queens Center. "Get Prom-ed is Queens Center's way of helping a few teens in our community participate in this important night, and we are lucky to have partners in our retailers to help make it happen for these deserving young people." Female winners will receive a dress, shoes and handbag from Social Apparel, hair consultation and style from Natural Look Aveda Salon, and a specially created diamond and ruby pendant from Markens Jewelers. The boys will be outfitted for a suit, shirt and tie from Maestro or Quails. The total prize package for all winners is valued at $4,788. H&M will provide all 14 winners with a $50 gift card.
Third Boro School Gets Phase Out By SASHA AUSTRIE After months of delay, IS 231 has been handed its fate. In a 7-4 vote on March 23, the Panel for Education Policy decided to phase out the third Southeast Queens school this year, and one of four slated for closure. PS 30 is the last Queens school still living in limbo. William McDonald, District 29 Community Educational Council member, said he was not surprised by the PEP vote. "The only persons at the [PEP hearing] was the UFT, which had about 69 people, myself and the PTA president," McDonald said. "I think a lot of people in the community [believe] it's time for a change." According to the Dept. of Education, 25 percent of the school's students were functioning on grade level for English and only 21 percent were on grade level for math. According to DOE data, the middle school is the lowest performing in District 29, its English grades are at the bottom 44 percent citywide, and at the bottom 12 percent in math. DOE stats also points to decreased demand for IS 231, and a survey that reported 33 percent of students felt unsafe. "The scores were hard to justify," McDonald said. "Those kids were not doing well." Desmond Poyser, IS 231's programmer, said the vote "left everybody disheartened," but he points to the lack of support from the DOE and community dynamics that led to the downfall of the school. "The principle of education is basically one of constant development," he said. "The superintendent and chancellor should work with schools on an individual level." Months before the phase out proposal was made public, IS 231 was undergoing a transformation, with the school broken up into
a participant of its annual fashion show. For her, IS 231 was an enriching educational experience. Brooks is a now a college student - a fact that she contends is not an anomaly among her classmates. "I don't think [closing the school] is a smart decision, but it is out of my hands," Brooks said. Tethered to the phase out is the co-location of IS 355 and IS 356. In the fall, IS 231 will no longer acThe Panel for Education Polic y voted last month to cept incoming sixth grade students. Instead, 355 and close IS 231 in Springfield Gardens. 356 will open as zoned district middle schools. Principals for the smaller learning communities. "We didn't get a chance to reap fruit or proposed schools were already handing out even bare fruit," he said. "It's not that we are brochures at elementary schools that feed trying to move these kids. We have a serious into IS 231. He is not so much worried about his own open door policy [‌] we don't screen for 3s and 4s. we'll take the troubled kids that other future, but of the students who will inhabit IS 231 in the coming years. schools will dump on us." Poyser fears that though the DOE has Sonia Goode, a mother of two IS 231 students, said the way the DOE went about made promises to support the school, it will the phase out was "disrespectful." Confronted be "starved," as has been the case with Jawith the DOE's stats, Goode said judging by maica High School when compared to its conumbers alone is not the correct way to located schools. Within the last year Jamaica High School approach the situation. "You can't rate the children by what you has lost 25 teachers, a slew of elective classes, see on a piece of paper without knowing the and co-located schools within the building have received flat screen televisions and laptops. dynamics of the community," she said. McDonald said the DOE has pledged to Monae Brooks, 20, a 2004 graduate of IS support IS 231 during phase out, and "We 231, said the phase out is "senseless." are going to hold them to that promise." "I don't think its fair," she said. Goode is not as optimistic, and will reAs a student Brooks was part of the school's Future Business Leaders of Tomorrow, and move her children from IS 231.
"I can't leave them in a sinking ship," she said. "How do you throw away a generation of children to make room for the next generation? Is that how we do things?" Another change would be the relocation of the Alternative Learning Center or suspension, which has been housed at the school for about four years. The center will be moved at the end of the 2011-2012 school year. McDonald said the elimination of the ALC would change the perception, and reputation of the new schools, but their success is still dependent on community involvement. "We'll work with these new schools and see what we can do with it," he said. Councilman James Sanders (D-Laurelton) is not averse to the phase out, but he cautions that for success, "the community has to buy into the school." McDonald's role at the schools may expand. He said a deputy chancellor asked him to take a more active role. Though he is still unsure on what "active" role he will play, McDonald said he intends to retain the best and the brightest junior high schools, to maintain high standards. Advance Placement classes and regents tests need to be made available. Dermot Smyth, UFT Queens Political Action coordinator, said the union is currently considering action to save the schools. Last year, the UFT and NAACP filed suit against the DOE to keep 19 schools, including Jamaica, Beach Channel, and Business, Computer Application and Entrepreneurship high schools from the chopping block. "We are looking at everything," he said. "No decision has been made." Reach Reporter Sasha Austrie at saustrie@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 123.
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Metro Campus Gets Crossing Guard Local officials with the help of the 112th Precinct have secured a crossing guard for the busy Metropolitan Avenue intersection in front of the new Metro Campus School's main entrance. "I am very glad that we were able to secure a crossing guard for the Metro Campus, as Metropolitan Avenue can be very dangerous to cross," said Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz, who worked with U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-Kew Gardens) and Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi (D-Forest Hills) to secure a crossing guard for the site. "Our new campus on Metropolitan Avenue is a wonderful addition to the community, yet we need to provide for the safety of students in the area. The placing of a crossing guard will ensure their safety during the busy times of the school day." Parents and school administrators expressed concern that busy Metropolitan Avenue posed a danger to the school's mostly-high school students. The entrance sits along a very congested stretch of Metropolitan Avenue and many of the school's students are forced to cross the thoroughfare at the Selfridge Street intersection. That stretch is often busy with traffic heading to and from Woodhaven Boulevard and the adjacent shopping center, only a few hundred feet to the west of Metro Campus' main entrance. High Schools don't qualify for crossing guards, but one of the campus' three schools begins at the sixth grade, which qualifies it. "On behalf of the parents and staff of the Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School, I would like to thank our elected officials for their assistance and support in obtaining a crossing guard at the Metro Campus," said Kathy Reddy, Co-President of the Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School Parents Association. —Domenick Rafter Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400 Ext. 125.
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Fresh Meadows' Julio Arce is not what most would expect from someone who just boxed his way to the finals in the New York Golden Gloves. Between his boyish good looks and friendly demeanor, it's hard to imagine the 21-year-old fights for a living and has lost only one match. Arce's next big goal is to win the Golden Gloves, an amateur boxing competition sponsored by the Daily News, on April 7, at Madison Square Garden. Arce has a 10-0 record as a Mixed Martial Arts fighter, 4-1 as a kickboxer and 5-0 as a boxer. He holds two MMA title belts and one grappling belt. He has come a long way from the chubby, uncoordinated 13-year-old kid that his parents dragged from the couch to Tiger Schulmann's Mixed Martial Arts Center in Bayside. Sensei Bryan Gotthoffer, one of the Center's head instructors and Arce's trainer since day one, is proud and boasts of his pupil's transformation "He is one of the best students here," he said. "Julio's not just a boxer; he does martial arts, kickboxing and grappling but he has won matches against those who strictly train in boxing. He's going to be a UFC [Ultimate Fighting Championship] fighter and since their [fighters] careers don't last long, the ultimate dream is for Julio to open his own training center, much like this one." Gotthoffer's protective glances and demeanor toward Arce is at times daunting, but for the most part, reassuring and understandable. Gotthoffer took an undisciplined kid and spent eight years training him, resulting in a young man wise and hard-working beyond his years. While some 21-year-olds are out drinking and, Arce is training into the wee hours of the night. He trains year-round, regardless of whether he is in competition. He sticks to a routine in which he wakes up at 7 a.m., gets breakfast, trains in Elmwood Park [New Jersey] for two and a half hours, instructs kids at the Center, then back to Elmwood Park for more training. He repeats this 364 other times throughout the year. Arce's commitment throughout the years has allowed him to exceed expectations and transform himself from a reluctant student at the Center to become one of its Joshus, or instructor. "I see myself in those kids," Arce said. "They push me harder. When I train them, I train myself. They are everything." With the combination of a hectic schedule and dedication to his training, Arce finds little time to socialize, which he has accepted without difficulty because it will be worth it at the end of his journey.
"I want things to happen now," he said. "I have big goals for myself. I keep myself dedicated now, there's always time for fun later." Reach Intern Jing Chen at jchen@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 124. —Jing Chen
Julio Arce trains for his April 7 bout. you're worried about the cost of college, you may have a chance at a $1,500 scholarship to be awarded by the New York State Conference of Italian-American Legislators. Assemblyman Mike Miller (DWoodhaven), a member of the New York State Conference of Italian-American legislators, is accepting applications from constituents of the 38th Assembly District. Applicants must have demonstrated a grade point average of 85 and over, have good conduct and demonstrate the dedication to pursue and complete a higher education degree, have demonstrated community service and involvement in extracurricular activities, and can demonstrate the need for financial aid. They must also live in the district, which includes all of Woodhaven, significant parts of Glendale and Ridgewood, and parts of Richmond Hill and Ozone Park. "Given the high costs of college, every opportunity must be given to local students
and their working families to meet their required expenses," Miller said. "I highly recommend that students from Assembly District 38 apply to the Conference for these scholarships so that they may hopefully secure as much extra help with their expenses as possible." Four winners will be chosen statewide and will be presented their awards at the annual New York State Conference of Italian-American Legislators weekend in June. Winners must be present at the conference to receive their awards. All requests must be submitted to Miller no later than April 19, 2011. Those interested should contact his office at (718)-8050950 to get more information on how to get an application. —Domenick Rafter Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400 Ext. 125.
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Notice of Formation of 52 STREET LLC, a domestic LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/27/2011. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 106-16 Jamaica Avenue, Richmond Hill, NY 11418. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. _______________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of DT Event Planning, LLC, a limited liability company. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of the State of New York (SSNY) on January 10, 2011. Office loca-
tion: 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 any process served against the LLC to: 137-48 Francis Lewis Blvd Laurelton, NY 11413 Purpose: any lawful act or activity. _______________________________________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 3/ 29/11, bearing Index Number NC-000229-11/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: As-
sume the name of (First) Anna (Middle) Yoke Lan (Last) Lee My present name is (First) Yoke Lan (Middle) Amanda (Last) Lee aka Yoke Lan Lee My present address is 7344 52 nd C o u r t , M a s p e t h , N Y 11378 My place of birth is Malaysia My date of birth is May 31,1961 _______________________________________________________________ NOTICE is hereby given that a license, # 12500020P for liquor has been applied for by El Mariachi Corp. to sell liquor at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 33-11 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11106 for on premises consumption.
Council Member Elizabeth Crowley (D-Middle Village) and Assemblyman Mike Miller (D-Glendale) join others to cut the ribbon at the grand opening of Zum Stammtisch’s new pork store in Glendale on April 2.
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accepted on behalf of the limited liability company served upon him or her is 111 14 75 th Ave., Forest Hills, New York 11375. FOURTH: The name and street address in this state of the registered agent upon whom and at which process against the limited liability company may be served is: Mary T. Brown, 111-14 75 th Ave., Forest Hills, New York 11375. ________________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION of STRATEGIC PHYSICAL THERAPY, PLLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/14/2011. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as an agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address to which SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is to: Strategic Physical Therapy PLLC, 84-54 250 th Street, Bellerose, NY 11426. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. ________________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of Zervoudis Associates, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 12/16/10. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Vasiliki Troianos, 5-30 150th St., Whitestone, NY 11357. Purpose: any lawful activities. _______________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: ANAF HOLDINGS, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/15/11. The latest date of dissolution IS 12/31/2061. 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, 104-66 Roosevelt Avenue, Corona, New York 11368. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. _______________________________________________________________ ISTS Brains LLC. Arts of Org filed with NY Sec of State (SSNY) on 2/15/11. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 29-17 34th Avenue, Apt. 4A, Long Island City, NY 11106. Purpose: Any lawful activity. ________________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 18-32 LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/08/11. 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, 18-32 127 th Street, College Point, New York 11356-2334. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ________________________________________________________________ Slimarous World Music LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/ 27/11. Ofc in Queens Cty.
LEGAL NOTICE SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 138-30 233 St, Rosedale, NY 11422. Purpose: General. ________________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation Losana LLC art. of org. filed Secy. of State NY (SSNY) 9/16/10. Off. Loc. in Queens Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 48-07 30 th Ave, Astoria, NY 11103. Purpose: Any lawful purpose, managed by members. ________________________________________________________________ SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF QUEENS ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE INDEX NO.: 27268/09 METLIFE HOME LOANS, A DIVISION OF METLIFE BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.(s). MD M A M T A Z U D D I N MAJUMDER A/K/A MD UDDIN, ET, AL. MORTGAGED PREMISES: 189-32 113TH ROAD SAINT ALBANS, NY 11412 SBL #: 4510431-6, FORMELY PART OF 19 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Queens. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. Dated this 7th day of March, 2011, TO: MD M A M T A Z U D D I N MAJUMDER A/K/A MD UDDIN, Defendant(s) In this Action. The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. DAVID ELLIOT of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated the 16th day of February, 2011 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Queens County Clerk, in the City of Jamaica. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by MD MAMTAZUDDIN MAJUMDER A/K/A MD UDDIN dated the 3rd day of September, 2008, to secure the sum of $454,500.00, and recorded at Instrument No. 2009000287199 Office of the City Register of the City of New York, on the 4thday of September, 2009; which mortgage was duly assigned by assignment dated the 28thday of September, 2009, and sent for Office of the City Register of the City of New York; The property in
LEGAL NOTICE question is described as follows: 189-32 113TH ROAD, SAINT ALBANS, NY 11412 SEE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough and County of Queens, City and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point formed by the intersection of the Northerly side of Murdock Avenue and the Easterly side of 113thRoad at a radius of 46 degrees 55 minutes 05 seconds; RUNNING THENCE in the Northeasterly direction along the Easterly side of 113thRoad, 142.17 feet parallel with 113thRoad; THENCE Easterly to the Northwesterly side of Murdock Avenue, 81.25 feet; THENCE Northerly, 20.00 feet; THENCE Southwesterly, 81.25 feet to the Easterly side of113thRoad; THENCE Southerly, 20.00 feet to the point or place of BEGINNING. MEANING AND INTENDING TO DESCRIBE THAT PREMISES KNOWN AS BLOCK 10431 NEW LOT 6. HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The state encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877BANK-NYS (1-877-226-5697) or visit the department’s website at WWW.BANKING.STATE.NY.US. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes
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the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. § 1303 NOTICE NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.DATED: March 7, 2011 Steven J. Baum, P.C., Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s), 220 Northpointe Parkway Suite G, Amherst, NY 14228 The law firm of Steven J. Baum, P.C. and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. _______________________________________________________________ SB HOMES LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 1/27/11. NY Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/ her to The LLC, 108-50 172 nd St., Jamaica, NY 11433. General Purposes. ________________________________________________________________
COURTNEY a/k/a HELEN EILEEN COURTNEY, lately domiciled at 79-10 34 Avenue, Jackson Heights, New York, United States admitting to probate the Will dated May 10, 2007, as the Will of HELEN COURTNEY a/k/a HELEN EILEEN COURTNEY, deceased, relating to real and personal property and directing that: Letters Testamentary issue to MICHAEL TURCK and MOIRA TURCK. HON. PETER J. KELLY, Surrogate, Queens County. MARGARET GRIBBON, Chief Clerk. Dated, Attested and Sealed, March 8, 2011. CROWLEY & KAUFMAN, P.C. 84-56 Grand Avenue, Elmhurst, New York 11373, (718) 457-8585. 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 that you do not object to the relief request. You have the right to have an attorney appear for you, and you or your attorney may request a copy of the full account from the petitioner or petitioner’s attorney. ________________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: BLOCK 2281 LOT 1, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of Sate of New York (SSNY) on 01/24/11. 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 Cosmopolitan Associates, LLC, 58-47 Francis Lewis Boulevard, Suite 201, Bayside, New York 11364. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ________________________________________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 2/ 1/11, bearing Index Number NC-000059-11/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) Katerina (Middle) Crystal (Last) Pavlidis My present name is (First) Crystal (Middle) Sabina (Last) Pavlidis aka Crystal Pavlidis My present address is 30-90 50 Street, Woodside, NY 11377 My place of birth is Queens, New York My date of birth is April 13, 1991 ________________________________________________________________
File No.: 2009-1067 CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK BY THE GRACE OF GOD, FREE AND INDEPENDENT TO: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR QUEENS COUNTY, ATTORNEY GENERAL OF NEW YORK STATE Heirs at law, next of kin and distributees of Helen Courtney a/k/a Helen Eileen Courtney, deceased, if living, and if any of them be dead to their heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, legatees, executors, administrators, assignees and successors in interest whose names are unknown and cannot be ascertained after due diligence. A petition having been duly filed by MICHAEL TURCK and MOIRA TURCK, who are domiciled at 29-38 166 Street, Flushing, NY 11358. YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court Queens County, at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New York on April 21, 2011 at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of HELEN
Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on the 1st day of March, 2011 bearing Index Number NC1252/10, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY, in room 357, grants petitioner’s infant child the right to assume the name of Keara (First) Mekaela (Middle) Malazarte (Last), her present name is Keara Pepito Malazarte, her present address is 78-40 164th Street, 4F, Fresh Meadows, New York 11366; her place of birth is Forest Hills, NY; her date of birth is February 6, 2004.
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NORDIC-UBS LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 2/11/2011. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 56-01 Maspeth Ave., Maspeth, NY 11378, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. ________________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of 149 Place Condominium LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/8/ 11. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/ o Seungho Kim, 43-01 37 th St., Long Island City, NY 11101. Purpose: any lawful activity. ________________________________________________________________ ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF WALKWITHU, LLC Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law FIRST: The name of the limited liability company is: WALKWITHU, LLC SECOND: The county within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is: QUEENS THIRD: The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: SUNGHYE HAN 211-18 45 DRIVE, 2FL BAYSIDE, NY, 11361, USASUNGHYE HAN (signature of organizer) _______________________________________________________________ ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF XMAC, LLC Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law FIRST: The name of the limited liability company is: XMAC, LLC SECOND: The county within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is: Queens THIRD: The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: 67-57 Ingram Street, Forest Hills, NY 11375 Chin H. Huang (signature of organizer) ________________________________________________________________ ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF Arbor Close Rental LLC Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law FIRST. The name of the limited liability company is Arbor Close Rental LLC SECOND. The county within this state in which the limited liability company is to be located is Queens. THIRD: The secretary of state is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process
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Despite Tough Cuts, Teachers Still At Risk
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By SASHA AUSTRIE, BRIAN RAFFERTY and DOMENICK RAFTER It may have been passed on time and closed a huge deficit, but not everybody is celebrating the state’s new budget. “In my 11 years in the Senate, I have not seen a more challenging budget in terms of voting for,” said State Sen. Malcolm Smith (D-Hollis). “I think it is a bad budget for the City of New York.” Passed last week less than a day before the April 1 deadline, the state’s $132 billion budget closes the $10 billion budget deficit and cuts spending by two percent. The budget was a big political victory for Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who pushed for an on-time budget after last year’s budget came in four months late, finally passing on Aug. 3. “This bipartisan and bicameral cooperation will give New Yorkers the good budget they deserve,” Cuomo said in a statement. “It was an invaluable public service for the state government to ‘function’ so well at this difficult time.”
Teachers rallied Wednesday because even with school funding ensured, the City has not backed down on teacher layoff plans.
consultants and administration. In his weekly radio address, Mayor Mike Bloomberg dubbed the budget disproportional. Though the City is adding $2.2 billion to shore up the educational Budget Axe Hits Schools Smith called the budget a “social- budget gaps because of a state and fedeconomic conundrum” because while it eral shortfalls, it is not enough to staunch brings the state’s finances back to a cuts. “The State slashed our education aid healthy fiscal level, it makes severe cuts to services relied on by the poor and more than ever before,” Bloomberg said. Larger class sizes would not only be middle class including education. felt at the elemen“I did not support the tary middle and education budget,” high schools level, Smith said. “I didn’t education “It has been clear from higher vote for it.” will also share the The education budthe beginning that there budget burden. get was severed by State’s spend$271 million, which was never a need to do The ing plan has elimiSmith noted erases an nated $135 million layoffs.” increase in funding put from three SUNY in place two years ago. —UFT President teaching hospitals. In 2009, $300 million Michael Mulgrew There has also allocated for localities been a $100 milwas zeroed out in 2010 lion reduction in and again 2011. aide to SUNY se“New Yor k City’s nior colleges and $70.1 million to CUNY education system is getting the shortest end of an already short stick, and that schools. The “Last In First Out” (LIFO) proceisn’t r ight,” said Councilman Dan Halloran (R-Whitestone). “This is an ex- dure worried parents at some of the borough’s newer schools where much ercise of budgetary ‘splitting the baby.’ Our state spends billions on a bloated of the faculty is new, like P.S. 306 in bureaucracies, and countless pet Woodhaven, which has only been open projects and pork-barrel items. Cuts from since last year. Parents and teachers, our already-vulnerable school system fearing layoffs will disproportionately hurt their school, gathered outside the are unconscionable.” Gov. Cuomo initially wanted bigger school on Wednesday to protest planned cuts to schools in the city and across the layoffs. School administration say up to state, but the legislature was able to re- 12 teachers, half of the school’s staff, store $272 million in cuts the governor could be laid off. initially proposed. Halloran said the cuts could mean the loss of the 6,000 teachers and would result in bulging class sizes. He dubbed the cuts “unreasonable,” and suggested that the education budget be trimmed by eliminating some administration and consultants. Like Halloran, Dermot Smyth, U n i t e d Fe d e r a t i o n o f Te a c h e r s Queens political action coordinator said instead of laying off teachers, the Dept. of Education should trim fat from
Frustration At The UFT In an exclusive interview Wednesday, UFT President Michael Mulgrew chastised the mayor over the “political game” he is playing with the teachers. “It has been clear from the beginning that there was never a need to do layoffs,” Mulgrew said. The mayor has gone so far as to initiate a direct mail public relations campaign to help raise his flagging popularity numbers – numbers that have fallen,
Mulgrew said, at least in part because of the way the mayor has handled education. “The communities and parents understand what is going on in the schools,” Mulgrew said. “Class size is at levels they’ve never seen, school buildings are overcrowded; that is certainly not going to do well for his numbers.” The UFT has literally taken to the streets to try to reach the mayor through the residents of Queens and the rest of the city. This Wednesday the union staged “Arms Across Our Schools” rallies at locations across the city that face high numbers of layoffs. Next Thursday, April 14, at 4:30 p.m., a massive rally is planned on the steps of Queens Borough Hall to show the mayor public solidarity with the teachers union, the parents and the students of Queens. “We want to have rallies throughout the city, to engage the communities, to show the administration of the city that parents, teachers, students and community leaders are saying ‘enough already,’” Mulgrew said. Equally important to the numbers of teachers eyed for layoffs – nearly 4,600 – is the controversial LIFO method of choosing who keeps their jobs. The UFT is working with Gov. Andrew Cuomo to create a plan that would take into consideration factors beyond the year a teacher is hired. Mulgrew pointed to a recent international education summit of the 16 best performing nations, and the perspective that their national education leaders had of New York’s situation. “They thought we were all crazy here in the U.S – especially New York,” Mulgrew said. “’Why would you do everything you can to demean teachers and cause morale problems within our teaching force,’ they asked. ‘This is the exact opposite of what we do in our countries. We attract our brightest and our best. We assume you couldn’t get good teachers here in New York the way you treat them.’” For Mulgrew, perhaps one of the most frustrating parts of the economics of the
situation is that the union – and others across the city – has pitched in previously to help financially when the need was dire. “The mayor launched a campaign swearing he had to do layoffs without ever picking up the phone to talk to us first,” Mulgrew said. “I think the total number in terms of money of money is $269 million. I am quite sure we [as a union] can find that.”
Spreading The Burden Budget cuts affecting the City’s youth don’t stop at education. The Dept. of Youth and Community Development will see its budget dwindle to a mere $12 million, a significant reduction from last year’s $35 million. The figure allowed the agency to employ 35,725 participants. “It’s going to be a very serious, hot long summer,” Smith said. The state’s share of Medicaid funding will be capped at $15 million. The State Health Commissioner will be tasked with making cuts to enforce the cap. There will be no cap on “pain and suffering” damages in medical malpractice suits. Smith said there are some specifics that need to be worked out. For example, the state workforce costs reduced by $450 million, but layoffs of up to 9,800 are only a “last resort” option and Gov. Cuomo said negotiations with public worker unions are ongoing to avoid the layoffs. More than 3,700 prison beds will be eliminated in the budget, but there is no specific plan on how or where those cuts will be made. $110 million was allocated for economic councils, but with no plan on how the money will be distributed. Smith admitted that there w a s i n t e n s e p r e s s u r e f r o m G o v. Cuomo to get the budget done on time and a later budget might have yielded better results. “It’s not always better to have an ontime budget rather than a good budget,” he admitted. The “millionaire’s tax” was excluded. Smith said he would have voted for a tax on “true millionaires,” those making over $1 million a year, but not for taxes on any income below that threshold. “True millionaires would not have had a problem paying [the taxes],” he said.
Some Good Found Nevertheless, Smith commended the governor for the on-time budget, noting that the budget will decrease the projected budget deficit from $15 billion to $2 billion, opening up the possibly for restored funding in next year’s budget. Smith said the budget is “not all cloudy.” It does restore Title XX funding, meaning no Senior Centers will close, and makes no cuts to transit funding either. Eight agencies or authorities will be merged into four, saving more than $50 million. The Dept. of Insurance and Dept. of Banking will be merged into the Dept. of Financial Services, The Foundation for Science, Technology and Innovation will be merged into the Dept. of Economic Development, Dept. of Correction Services and Division of Parole will become the Dept. of Corrections and Community Supervision and the Consumer Protection Board will be folded into the Dept. of State. The budget was the first on-time budget since 2006. Smith added that late budgets like last year’s have not been common, noting the budget in 2009 was only three days late and the first votes were taken on March 31, 2009, one day before the deadline. Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 357-7400, Ext. 125.
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Deputy Mayor for Operations Stephen Goldsmith and Buildings Commissioner Robert LiMandri announced the launch of online renewals of after-hours variances for construction work, which is expected to speed up the construction process throughout the City and save the City’s construction industry approximately $6 million a year. Using this new tool, contractors and developers can submit renewal applications online for after-hours work instead of being required to visit one of the Dept. of Buildings’ five borough offices. This process is expected to significantly reduce labor costs for industry members and offer them greater flexibility in their work schedules. In 2010, more than 30,000 applications to renew after-hours variances were submitted to the DOB. Each application can saddle a contractor with up to $200 in labor costs to submit the document in person. Inspectors will perform random inspections citywide to “This online proensure contractors are conducting work in acgram will become cordance with the issuone of the most ance of after-hours variances. important tools for “E-Filing is part of our any contractor in continued effort to enhance City processes the City.” —Commissioner through technological innovation, one of the Robert LiMandri key principles of NYC Simplicity,” said Deputy Mayor Goldsmith. “This initiative shows that technology can help government provide greater flexibility, increased transparency, and improved compliance—all while reducing administrative costs in the process.” “This online program will become one of the most important tools for any contractor in the City,” said Commissioner LiMandri. “Applications for after-hours work can now be submitted in minutes, saving builders millions of dollars in annual labor costs without sacrificing safety on the job site. Filing documents faster means construction projects can be completed at a faster pace than ever before, and our inspectors will be performing spot checks citywide to ensure that work is done safely. The DOB has harnessed the latest advances in technology to streamline the permitting process, and this new means of e-Filing is another step in that direction.” Online renewals of after-hours variances are a part of the Department’s e-Filing program, under which more than 38,000 construction-related applications and documents are submitted electronically each year. This includes electrical permit applications and renewal applications for select construction projects where the scope of work has not changed. Since 2009, applicants also have been able to electronically submit more than 200 types of required documents associated with construction projects, such as an approval letter from the New York City Fire Department for a fire protection plan. To submit an online application for the renewal of an after-hours variance, contractors must register an account with the DOB’s e-Filing program, fill out the online form and pay a fee with the use of a credit card. If the scope of work is allowed outside normal business hours (7 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and on weekends, and there are no active partial or full Stop-Work Orders, a permit can be issued, and contractors can print the variance at their home or office. If there are any active partial or full Stop-Work Orders, the permit will not be issued until the application is reviewed by the DOB, which will determine whether the work can be approved due to the site’s history. To increase the transparency of these documents, after-hour variances are now posted on the DOB’s website at nyc.gov/buildings. The DOB has been striving to make the construction process more transparent, improve safety and improve quality of life. Last month, Mayor Mike Bloomberg, Deputy Mayor Goldsmith and Commissioner LiMandri announced the use of Quick Response (QR) codes on all construction permits, after-hours variances and Place of Assembly certificates of opera-
tion, providing instant access to information related to buildings and construction sites throughout the City. Similar to how a barcode provides information through a scanner, QR codes provide smartphone users with immediate access to data by scanning the displayed code with their device. Since 2002, detailed permit and property information about the City’s 975,000 buildings has been made available on nyc.gov/buildings, and those who file com-
plaints through 311 can go online to monitor the status of inspections in response to those complaints. In 2009, the DOB launched the Development Challenge Process, which enables the public to view online diagrams of proposed buildings before work begins. Residents also can submit zoning challenges, and after those challenges are reviewed, DOB responses are posted on the website. New York was the first city in the country to post such diagrams online before construction begins.
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their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) 100TH PRECINCT then entering TIP577. All calls MISSING MAN: The are strictly confidential. NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a miss108TH PRECINCT ing Rockaway man. STOREFRONT CRASH: Bernard B. Sauls, 74, was On Wednesday, April 6, at aplast seen leaving the Park proximately 4:06 a.m., police Nursing Home located at 128 responded to a motor vehicle Beach 115th St. in Rockaway accident near the Queensboro Park on Tuesday, April 5. Bridge in Long Island City. Sauls is described as a Upon arrival, police deterblack man, 6-feet 162 lbs., mined that a 2006 Volkswagen with brown eyes and black Jet ta was traveling Queenshair. He was last seen wearbound on the lower-level outer ing a black jacket and blue roadway of the bridge when the hat. Anyone with information Police are searching for operator, a 39-year-old HisSauls o f panic man, lost control and the regarding this incident is B e r n a r d Rockaway, missing since vehicle struck into the store asked to call Crime Stoppers front of 25-04 Queens Plaza at (800) 5 7 7 - T I P S Tuesday. (8477). The public can also submit their tips North. EMS responded and transported the by logging onto the Crime Stoppers Web operator to Bellevue hospital where he is site at nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting listed in stable condition. The front seat octheir tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter- cupant, a 40-year-old Hispanic woman, sufing TIP577. All calls are strictly confiden- fered severe head trauma. EMS transpor ted her to NY Cornell hospital where she is listed tial. in critical condition. The operator of the vehicle was arrested at the scene. Charges are 101ST PRECINCT ASSAULT SUSPECTS WANTED: The pending. N YPD is seeking the public’s assistance on 110TH PRECINCT the whereabouts and identity of individuals COP DWI: On Tue sday, April 5, at apwanted in connection with an assault in Far proximately 6:20 a.m., off-dut y N YPD deRockaway. On Monday, March 28, at approximately tective Michael Gaine, 41, was arrested and 8:30 p.m. a 53-year-old Hispanic man was charged with DWI at the Southwest corner assault by five black men in their 20s inside of 55th Avenue and 84th Street in Elmhurst. of 536 Beach 25th St. in Far Rockaway. 114th Precinct The victim was taken to Jamaica ASTORIA MAN MISSHospital in serious condition. ING: The NYPD is seeking the The first suspect was depublic’s assistance in locating a scribed as wearing a brown missing Astoria man. leather jacket, blue jeans, black Vangel Jot i, 54, of 20-12 shoes with a bald head, the secCrescent St., Astoria, was last ond is described as wearing a seen inside of his residence on black shir t, black pants, du rag Monday, April 4, at approxiand a goatee. The third is demately 8 a.m. He is described scribed as wearing a blue as being 5-foot-4, 140 lbs, with sweat shir t, blue jea ns, and a brown eyes and salt-and-pepper dark baseball cap. T he fourth, a hair. grey Sweater with stripes, tan Police are looking for Anyone with information repants, a black wool cap, black Astoria resident garding this incident is asked shoes, and the fifth; blue jeans, white t-shir t, and a red bandana Vangel Joti, who has to call Crime Stoppers at (800) been missing since 577-TIPS (8477). on waist. Monday. The public can also submit Anyone with information retheir tips by logging onto the garding this incident is asked to Stoppers Web site at call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS C r i m e (8477). The public can also submit their tips nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their by logging onto the Crime Stoppers Web tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then entering site at nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.
No April Fool: On Friday, April 1, a fire broke out in Willets Point, gutting a commercial building and snarling traffic on nearby roads as firefighters sought to isolate the scene.
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More Designers Crossing Over Into Bridal Gowns By SHARON MOSLEY High-profile fashion designers are taking the plunge and designing bridal attire that has stylish women strolling down the aisles with joy. With names like Carolina Herrera, Oscar de la Renta, Robert Danes, Badgley Mischka and Giorgio Armani, it’s easy to see why some designers are easing their way from evening gowns that strut down the red carpet into stylish dresses that turn heads on a special wedding day. But brides won’t find all their favorite designers in the bridal department at their local department store. Some mainstream fashion designers are crossing over into the “bridal” realm with dresses that can be worn for evening or for a wedding ceremony. Carmen Marc Valvo, a New York designer who has been dressing celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, Queen Latifah, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jessica Lange and others, is offering his clients the choice of many dresses within his couture and collection lines that translate from the runway to the wedding aisle. But don’t look for them in the bridal department. Instead, scope out the evening wear stores near you for sophisticated alternatives to traditional wedding dresses. “My approach to bridal is an unconventional one,” says the designer, who appeared on the fashion scene in 1989. “I
don’t design any of my gowns specifically with a bride in mind. I just create gowns that can be worn for an evening or for that bride who wants something nontraditional, a bit more sexy and definitely not laden with layers of tulle.” Valvo’s web site does, however, have a “bridal” section filled with about a dozen elegant, streamlined gowns in porcelain, ivory and winter white - perfect for the modern bride who wants a chic look without all the “gilded” frills. And who knows - you might even be able to wear it again. What a concept! Diane Delaney, author of “The New American Wedding,” echoes this sentiment of many modern brides. “In the dozens of weddings I’ve attended,” she says, “the bride always looked like a bride. Ten days after the event, I could not tell you what her dress looked like.” She cites the likes of designers like Valvo and her favorite, Ralph Rucci, as mainstream designers who say they don’t make wedding dresses, but many of their designs are special enough to “break the mold of our expectations.” Some of Rucci’s creations would “definitely be examples of a new thinking for bridal dressing,” says Delaney, citing short white chiffon ruffled dresses, a wonderful satin evening coat over a pearl-encrusted top and satin skirt, a silk tunic
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under an embroidered caftan and worn over silk pants and a satin suit with a beaded stole. “If couture can be afforded, this could be the answer to so many issues we harbor,” admits Delaney. Her own wedding ensemble was made by one of her favorite designers, Zoran, a choice of many non-traditional brides. “There is no doubt that for so many women, The Dress is far more than a dress,” she says. “It stands for things we wish we always were and things we’re proud to be.” But the times they are a-changin’, according to Delaney. More fashion designers today “take their cues from perfectly cut sportswear, coordinated separates, and from the lives of real women who know that to be truly stylish, one (Continued on page 23)
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Notice of formation of CAS REALM PUBLISHING LLC, a limited liability company. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (SSNY) on January 12, 2011. Office located in Queens County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to THE LLC 146-14 20th Avenue, Whitestone NY, 11357. Purpose: any lawful purpose. ________________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation (LLC). Name: 142-82 REALTY, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with NY Dept. of State on 12/ 06/10. Office location: Queens COUNTY. NY DOS shall mail copy of process to: 142-82 ROCKAWAY BLVD., JAMAICA, NEW YORK, 11436. Purpose: Any lawful activity. _______________________________________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an order entered by the Civil Court of the City of New York and for the County of Queens, on the 24 day of November, 2010 bearing Index No. 1152/10, a copy of which may be examined in the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, New York in Room No. 357 grants me the right to assume the name of Ryan Waryam. My present address is 111-22 66 Avenue, Forest Hills, New York 11375, the date of my birth is January 12, 1998; the place of my birth is New York, USA; my present name is Narayan Singh Waryam. ________________________________________________________________ HBJ ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES, LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 3/2/11. NY Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/ her to The LLC, 30-50 Whitestone Expressway, Ste. 204, College Point, NY 11354. General Purposes. ________________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of 560 CARROLL STREET LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 10/1/ 09. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 22-60 46th St., Astoria, NY 11105. Purpose: any lawful activity. ________________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation (PLLC). Name: CHOI ENGINEERING PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with NY Dept. of State on 11/29/10. Office location: Queens COUNTY. NY DOS shall mail copy of process to: 6838 YELLOWSTONE BLVD., Suite A15, Forest Hills, NEW YORK 11375. Purpose: to practice the profession of engineering. ________________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of Errands You Hate LLC, a limited liability company. Articles of Organization filed with the
Secretary of the State of New York (SSNY) on 02/10/2011. 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 any process served against the LLC to: 3134 78 Street, Jackson Heights, NY 11370 Purpose: any lawful act or activity. ________________________________________________________________ ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF Famous Accountants LLC Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law FIRST: The name of the limited liability company is: Famous Accountants LLC SECOND: The county within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is: Queens THIRD: The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: The Company 1673 Gates Avenue Ridgewood, NY 11385 Michael D. Shanabrook. Esq. (signature or organizer) Michael D. Shanabrook. Esq. (print or type name of organizer) ________________________________________________________________ Notice is hereby given that a license, number 1252500 for a “Restaurant Wine License” has been applied for by the undersigned to serve Beer/ Wine at retail in the restaurant under the Alcohol Beverage Control Law at AI Dining Corp., located at 2002 Utopia Parkway, Whitestone, New York 11357 for on premises consumption. _______________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 169 WEST 85 th STREET LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/04/10. 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 Ruth Shore, 169-12 Gothic Drive, Jamaica, New York 11432. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. __________________________________________________________ STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT QUEENS COUNTY NYCTL 2008-A TRUST AND THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS COLLATERAL AGENT AND CUSTODIAN, Plaintiffs, vs. GEORGE BROWN; FIRST FEDERAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF NY; CRIMINAL COURT OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK (QUEENS); NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; FIA CARD SERVICES, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO MBNA AMERICA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, FORMERLY KNOWN AS MBNA AMERICA BANK, N.A.; UM CAPITAL, LLC; BENEFICIAL NEW YORK INC., A/K/A BENEFICIAL NY INC.; HSBC
BANK NEVADA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO DIRECT MERCHANTS CREDIT CARD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, FORMERLY KNOWN AS CAPITAL ONE BANK; NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD; NEW YORK CITY PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU; NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT AUTHORITY TRANSIT ADJUDICATION BUREAU and “JOHN DOE #1” THROUGH “JOHN DOE #100”, Defendants. SUMMONS AND NOTICE Index No. 12420-09 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above-entitled foreclosure action, and to serve a copy of your answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal service within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Queens County is designated as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the subject premises. Dated: February 3, 2011 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an Order of Honorable Joseph G. Golia a Justice of the Supreme Court, dated February 22, 2011, and filed with supporting papers in the Queens County Clerk’s Office. This is an action to foreclose a tax lien covering the property known as 114-27 199th Street, St. Albans, New York and being a parcel of land designated as Block 11016 and Lot 62. The relief sought is the sale of the subject property at public auction in satisfaction of the tax lien. In case of your failure to appear, judgment may be taken against you in the sum of $9,911.23, together with interest, costs, disbursements and attorneys fees of this action, and directing the public sale of the property. Richard M. Beers, Jr. Phillips Lytle LLP Attorneys for Plaintiffs Office and Post Office Address 1400 First Federal Plaza Rochester, New York 14614 Tel. No. (585) 238-2000 ________________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of Hunters Point Veterinary Hospital, LLC, a professional service LLC (PLLC). Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 3/23/11. Office location: Queens County. Sec. of State designated agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: CT Corporation, 111 8 th Ave., NY, NY 10011. Purpose: practice veterinary medicine.
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Old, New, Borrowed, Blue Need A Modern Makeover breath. Now imagine 100 people doing it By BRIAN M. RAFFERTY Sure, everybody knows that you need at the same time. I can assure you, the something old, new, borrowed and blue effect is spectacular. Okay, not different on your wedding day, enough? Well let’s move but why does it always within the realm of trahave to be the same dition, but go back a few thing? Tradition is hundred years. Ditch the nice, but isn’t it a little limo and find yourself a creepy to wear your nice horse and carriage. great grandmother’s You want to really feel garter? like Cinderella on your Perhaps its time for big day? Nothing says it some new wedding trabetter than a giant ditions –or at least a twist on the classic if E n j o y s o m e n o n - t r a d i t i o n a l pseudo pumpkin that seats four and is drawn you don’t want to aban- wedding memories. by elegant white horses. don tradition entirely. For starters, why not have the groom Go to chateauweddingcarriages.com to paint his toenails blue? Why does the learn more. Is that not big enough a statement for bride have to be the only one to carry you – you’ve got to say more? How about something blue? Okay, too colorful? How about launching doves? Really – doves. “Love Is bubbles? Let’s face it – when the weather In The Air,” an outfit run by Lillian and gets warm (or the groom gets cold feet) Rich Murphy of New Hyde Park, (516) sweat can build up on your neck and face, 352-0632, will shower your festive day and when you come running down the with beautiful doves of peace. Want bigger? Okay – the ultimate fiaisle or out of the ceremony and people start pelting you with rice and birdseed nale is the only thing that is going to that seems to stick on you for the dura- satisfy you. Blow the place up. That’s tion of the day, you may wish you had a right, just set off huge explosions in the air and let your guests (and everybody in little something to wash up with. Well why skip the middle step? Go a two-mile radius) know the power of straight for the bubble bath. Think about your love. Call Charlie at Bay Fireworks it – one kid with a decent pair of lungs can in Huntington, (631) 549-0900, Ext. 12, blow a giant stream of bubbles in one to end your wedding night with a bang.
Writing Vows
Putting Promise In Words Not As Easy As It Seems By TRISH CLENNEY BROWN Tying the knot can become extremely complicated, especially if you’re planning a big ceremony. Lengthy to-do lists could make you feel as if you’re attempting to untie the legendary Gordian knot while blindfolded. So why go to extra bother with writing your own wedding vows rather than reciting the old familiar ones? “Wedding vows are words said on a special day. Marriage vows represent the way you will live together,” say Shonnie Lavender and Bruce Mulkey, authors of “I Do! I Do! The Marriage Vow Workbook.” By any name, these vows should be more than just words recited during the ceremony. They represent a thoughtful, heartfelt commitment to your relationship and the way you intend to live as a couple, from that day forward. “Your vows are also about creating a vision of where you want your relationship to be 5 or 10 years from now,” Mulkey says. Planning their own wedding, Lavender and Mulkey knew they wanted to write their vows. Later, when friends began asking for their help in writing vows for their ceremonies, they decided to write their marriage vows workbook. More than seven years after their marriage, Lavender and Mulkey treasure their vows even more than on the wedding day. Copies hang in their kitchen and bed-
room, and can also be found on their dayplanners. Monthly, the couple rereads the commitments they made, asking themselves, “Have I been living up to this?” Regular review of their vows also “reminds us why we love each other so much,” says Lavender. There’s a trend toward personalizing weddings. Your wedding should reflect who the two of you are, as a couple. To accomplish that aim, some couples request contributions to favorite charities and causes instead of cappuccino makers and flatware. How do you begin the process of writing vows? Given that the average wedding ceremony lasts only 15 minutes, limit your vows to the most essential elements. Leave out any extraneous jokes or innuendos. Start early. Don’t wait until the last minute since your vows need to be thoughtful and long lasting. Devote some time to talking it over thoroughly with your partner, planning together for what you’ll pledge to each other for a lifetime. When you have a first draft, try reading your vows aloud to check for repetition of ideas or phrases, or for awkward juxtapositions that could set up verbal stumbling blocks. Aim for language that’s meaningful, clear and natural sounding. Have a copy of your vows at the altar. Even a superb memory can falter when subjected to the wedding day jitters.
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Classic Black, Or A Change? By AMY WINTER Whether in a wedding or going to a formal event, gentlemen will need to find what After Six, Inc., calls “the most stylish garment in the history of time:” a tuxedo. While there are no dramatic changes in tuxedo fashion, different colors and styles have all found their own popularity. David Andrews, a sales associate at an After Hours Formalwear store in San Diego, Calif., said currently the most popular tuxedo style is a Liz Claiborne pinstripe suit that features either a twoor four-button closure. Andrews said the two-button jacket is a classic, timeless style, while the four-button is more trendy and sporty. Lately, the three most popular colors for tuxedo vests are apple-red, and aquablue called pool, and a brown called
truffle, according to Andrews. Generally, these colors are mainly worn by the groomsmen, while the groom sports platinum-white or ivory. Tuxedo preferences change with the seasons. In winter, black suits tend to be worn more often than lighter colors. And during the summer, white or ivory suits are more popular for the warmer weather. Andrews said approximately 15 percent of the store’s customers will purchase a white suit, mainly for the groom. THE BASICS The basic tuxedo has one or two buttons with a bow tie and vest. However, there are different choices to be made depending on the time of day the wedding will take place, the setting, and the level of formality. A traditional morning (Continued on page 23)
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A variety of styles are available for the modern groom.
More Designers Crossing Over Into Bridal Gowns (Continued from page 19) must be true to one’s own nature.” Whether you choose to dress like a queen or in a cocktail suit, here are a few of Delaney’s wedding rules: - Dress like an actress in a movie about yourself. - Dress for the theme of the event rather than the part of the Bride. - Dress as though you’re performing in the same show as your guests, but dress like the star, not a member of the chorus. - Whatever you wear should have some
degree of luster - choose fabrics that reflect light. - Be careful of following fashion at the expense of taste or a flattering cut. You will be looking at those wedding pictures decades from now. - Try to find something that reflects your personality and your established sense of self. If you tend to wear sportswear and athletic clean lines, showing up in ruffles may not make sense. - Choosing a wedding dress that is “real” doesn’t mean the absence of style. It defines the essence of true style.
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Classic Black, Or A Change? (Continued from page 22) suit - what Andrews calls “the monopoly man” suit - usually worn in steel gray with an Ascot tie wouldn’t be an appropriate choice for an evening ceremony. Nighttime weddings tend to be more formal and often find the groom and his attendants in black tailcoats with a white vest and bow tie. A contemporary night wedding gives the option of picking a tailcoat in a color besides black. For accessories, the cummerbund and bow tie have mainly faded out. Andrews said less than 10 percent of his customers wear cummerbunds and less than 20 percent purchase bow ties. Now, men usually have long ties when dressed in tuxedo attire. Other accessories are leather shoes and cuff links. “The leather shoes tie in the satin on the tuxedo,” said Andrews. “It ties the whole outfit together.”
Younger grooms looking for hipper tuxedo fashions will probably appreciate Seven Unlimited. Cheryl Austin, a production manager for the company, said the Seven Unlimited line was developed to be a fashionable hybrid; it is both traditional and trendy. It features tuxedos with a satin accent, so it can be dressed up or down. “Seven Unlimited is a younger industry that targets a younger audience,” said Austin. “It is less traditional.” When deciding whether to rent or buy a tuxedo, Andrews recommended buying if the tuxedo will be worn on several occasions. “If you wear a tuxedo once a year, purchasing is the way to do it,” he said. And to be sure everyone looks their best, fittings for rentals should occur three to five months before the big day at a tuxedo store.
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Former Bride Offers Rules Of Engagement By REINA KUTNER
G When I got engaged, a friend of mine u joked, “I don’t know why they call it an i engagement. Are you going off to war for d the wedding or something?” e That friend was single. They had no
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dragons would have been a pleasure compared to what I faced: wedding planners occasionally over-the-top in their vision, a venue with restrictions up the yin yang, a groom who didn’t want to wear a boutonniere for fear of being “girly” and an elusive DJ who showed up only two days before the event. I may have joked at first about how I wanted a samurai sword as an engagement present — since I was “the bride,” I craved a blade like Uma Thurman’s Bride wielded in the film “Kill Bill” — but halfway through the planning process, I felt like it was required. Despite the troubles, my mother offered me sage advice: “No matter what happens, at the end of the day you and Ari will be married. That’s what counts.” Score one for mom: Her advice held true. We were married — at a beautiful California winery with 75 guests in attendance. There were plenty of issues that day, such as my 20-minute late arrival and the venue limiting the amount of time we were allowed to stay. But it started to rain as we left, and in my family’s culture, rain is good luck on a wedding day; it means a fruitful marriage.
It was a beautiful, fun and significant affair. However, the seeds of our life together were sown with some simple wisdom. Here are some of my tips to survive your own march off to war: * Before you even plan, train for your marriage by taking prenuptial classes. Many clergy members who officiate weddings require them, but you should even if it isn’t mandatory. Quite a few of these classes are taught by licensed marriage and family therapists, and will arm you with the best tools to work with your spouse through difficult times. Trust me, “wedded bliss” can get very rocky.
* Any big event triggers the best and the worst in people. Everyone has their own ideas about your special day. In some cases, I found it was based on what that person wanted for their wedding but never received. There are plenty of good ideas, but remember that the final decisions are yours. * That being said, it’s not all about you. Consider those around you, especially your groom — it’s his day, too. There is a name for those lovely ladies who think “this is MY day”: bridezilla. Instead of battling dragons, you become one. * Keep those who love you on your
side. They are your strongest allies and best equipped to hold your ego — not to mention sanity — in check. Whether it’s going dress shopping or having them bring you hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour so you don’t starve, family, friends and occasionally your wedding planner will provide all the support you could ever want or need. But don’t take advantage of them: They aren’t required to be there for every little thing. * Don’t forget where you came from. Your family roots can provide great strength during a time of significant change and emotional upheaval. I participated in rituals from my heritage the week before that gave me clarity and determination that lasted through my wedding day. If you don’t know your culture’s traditions, ask a family member or do some research. * You will get cold feet. Every bride I know has, and they seem to surface about three weeks before. They are completely normal. * Don’t let the little things distract you. In a year, no one will remember what color your tablecloths were. They will remember if they had a good time. * After the battle is won and your wedding has come to its conclusion, you will get depressed. We all do. It’s important to remember that your “big day” is just that — one day. Your marriage should last a lifetime, so don’t get so carried away with planning that you forget why you’re standing around in that white dress.
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TALKS JEWS OF ENGLAND Wednesday, April 13 International Resource Center presents “Jewish of England and France – Past and Present” at the Flushing library at 6. LIC BOOK CLUB Tuesday, April 19 “The Thin Executioner” will be discussed at the LIC library at 10. PARANORMAL Saturday, April 23 “Halfway to the Grave” will be discussed by the Paranormal and Mystery Book Club at the LIC library at 3:30.
PARENTS AUTISM Monday, April 10 Panel: Raising Children of the Autism Spectrum at 2 at the Hall of Science. Register. COLLEGE PROCESS Tuesday, April 11 parents can learn about the college process at 3:30 at the Far Rockaway library. ADOPTING? Tuesday, April 12 at 7 and Saturday, April 30 at 10. Family Focus Adoption Services in Little Neck. 2241919.
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THEATER TWO GENTLEMEN Thursdays-Sundays, April 710, 14-17 at Rathaus Hall at Queens College. 793-8080. MEET ME… Through Sunday, April 10 “Meet Me in Saint Louis” will be performed in Forest Hills. 268-7772. GREEK COMEDY Through April 17 “Babies Are Brought By the Stork” with the Greek Cultural Center in Astoria. 726-7329. IN ARABIA May 6-13 “In Arabia We’d All Be Kings” by Stephen Adly Guirgis at Queensborough Communit y College. 631-6284. $10, seniors $4, facult y and students $3. KILLING KOMPANY Friday, June 3 “Graduation to Murder” at Riccardo’s in Astoria. The Killing Company performs mystery dinner shows. 1-888-SHOOTEM for information.
YOUTH QUEENS LIBRARIES Many branches of the Queensborough Library offer toddler and pre-school programs. Contact your local branch for dates. S TORY T I M E Saturdays, April 9, 16, 23, 30 at the Ridgewood library at 11. MATH HELP Saturdays at the Flushing library at 10. SCIENCE LAB Saturdays, April 9, 16, 23, 30 at the Central library at 11. CHESS CLUB Saturdays at the Flushing library at 2. S TORY TIMES Saturdays at 11 and Tuesdays at 10:30 weekly story times at 7 at Barnes & Noble, 1 7 6 - 6 0 Un i o n Tu r n p i k e , Fresh Meadows. KNIT & CROCHET Mondays at 4 at the Douglaston/Little Neck lib ra r y. B r i n g n e e d l e s a n d yarn. WRITING WORKSHOP Monday, April 11 at the C a m b r i a H e i g h t s l i b r a r y. Register. MATH MONDAY Mondays, April 11, 18, 25 at the Ridgewood library at 4. CHESS Wednesdays at the Queens Village library at 3:30. CRAFTS Wednesdays, April 13, 20 at the Steinway library at 11. First come, first served. FAMILY COLORING Wednesdays, April 13, 27 at the Queensboro Hill library at 11:15. FAMILY STORY TIME Wednesdays, April 13, 27 at the Queensboro Hill library at 11. TODDLERS Wednesdays, April 13, 20, 27 stories and crafts for toddlers at the Bay Terrace library at 10:30. POETRY PORTFOLIO Wednesdays, April 13, 20, 27 poetry portfolio workshop at the Ridgewood library at 4. PICTURE BOOK Wednesday, April 13 April Showers Picture Book Time at 3:30 at the Rego Park library. BOOK TALK Thursdays, April 14, 28, May 5, 12, 19 book discussions for children and parents at the Laurelton library at 6. LITTLE KIDS CRAFTS Thursday, April 14 at the Howard Beach library at 3:30. SPRING CRAFT Thursday, April 14 at the Pomonok library at 3:30. ARCHITECTURE Friday, April 15 From Cottages to Castles at the Jackson Heights librar y. Register. TALENT SHOW Friday, April 15 6 th Annual Talent Show at the Bayside library at 3:30. CHESS CLUB Fridays at the Poppenhusen library at 3:30. BIKE SAFETY Friday, April 15 Bicycle Safet y at the Whitestone li-
brary at 4. GAME DAY Fridays at 3:30 at the Queens Village library. GAME PLAYERS CLUB Fridays at the Hillcrest library at 4. GAME TIME Fridays at the Windsor Park library at 4. CHESS CLUB Fridays at the Douglaston/ Little Neck library. Register. ACTIVITY TIME Fridays at the Briarwood library at 3:30. CRAFTERNOONS Fridays, April 15, 22, 29 at the Ridgewood library. Register. GAME DAYS Fridays, April 15, 22, 29 at t he Bay Terrace libra r y at 2:30. RAISING READERS Friday, April 15 at the Peninsula library at 10:30. FAMILY PLAY TIME Fridays, April 15, 29 at the Queensboro Hill library. Register. PRESCHOOL CRAFTS Fridays, April 15, 22 at the Sunnyside library. Register. ART FOR TOTS Saturdays, April 16, Sundays, February 27, March 27, April 10 Art for Tots 2-4 at the Noguchi Museum. 204-7088. STORY TIME Saturday, April 16 at the LIC library at 3. SPRING STORY TIME Saturday, April 16 Spring is in the Air Story time at 11 at Barnes & Noble, 176-60 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows.
SINGLES SINGLES SOCIAL & DANCE Sundays, April 10, June 12 singles social and dance from 2-6. $10. Over 45. Rego Park Jewish Center, 97-30 Que e n s B lvd. , R e go P ar k . 459-1000.
FLEA MARKETS FLEA MARKET Saturday, April 9 from 10-4 at Emanuel United Church of Christ, Woodhaven Blvd. and 91 st Avenue. SPRING FAIR Saturday, April 9 from 9-4 at Plattduetsche Home Societ y, 1140 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square. FLEA & BAKE Sunday, April 10 from 9-4 flea market plus ethnic Polish bake sale at the Parish Hall of St. Josaphat’s, 210 th S t r e e t a n d 3 5 th A v e n u e , Bayside. CRAFT & PLANT Saturday, April 16 10-4 and Sunday, April 17 9-3 Easter Craft and Plant Sale plus Ethnic Polish bake sale at St. Josaphat’s, 210 th Street and 35 th Avenue, Bayside. THRIFT SHOPS Saturdays 11-4 at Bargain Boutique Thrift Shop, Queens Baptist Church, 9323 217 th Street, Queens Village.465-2504.
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a discussion group devoted to issues concerning women, meets 1-3 at the Great Neck Senior Center, 80 Grace Avenue. New members welcome. AARP 29 Thursdays, April 14, May 12, June 9 AARP chapter 29 meets at Grace House, 15502 90 th avenue, Jamaica at noon. HORIZONS CLUB Thursday, April 14 Passover will be celebrated at a meeting of Horizons, a club for those 55 and over, at noon at the Reform Temple of Forest Hills, 71-11 112 th Street. $3 includes coffee and cake. 261-2900. TAX HELP Thursday, April 14 at the Fresh Meadows library at 1. STARS Fridays, April 15, 22, 29 at 10:30 at the Queens Village library. Senior Theater Acting Repertory meets. FREE LUNCH Saturdays, April 16, May 21, June 18 at All Saints Church in Richmond Hill. 849-2352 reservations.
MEETINGS BELLA ITALIA MIA Sunday, April 10 Bella Italia Mia will meet.457-4816. CATHOLIC VETS Monday, April 11 American Martyrs Catholic War Veterans Post 1771 meets in Bayside. 468-9351. AMERICAN LEGION Monday, April 11 American Legion Post 510 meets at St. Robert Bellamine in Bayside Hills. 428-2895. BAYSIDE SISTERS Monday, April 11 the Sisterhood meets at 3 at the Bayside Jewish Center, 2030 5 3 2 n d Ave n u e . Te r r i Frankenberg speaks on her childhood in South Africa. VFW 4787 Mondays, April 11, 25, May 9, 23 Whitestone VFW Community Post meets. 7460540. TELE. PIONEERS Tuesdays, April 12, May 10, June 14 Telephone Pioneer of America meet in College Point. 463-4535. SISTERHOOD Tuesday, April 12 the Sisterhood of the Bay Terrace Jewish Center will hold a general membership meeting with Ada Nicolescu discussing her book “Prelude in Black and Green.” 13-00 209th Street at 7. 428-6363. COMM. BD. 0 Tuesday, April 12 at Villa Russo in Richmond Hill. MENS CLUB SOCCER Tuesday evenings at the Forest Hills Jewish Center. 2637000. FRESH MEADOW CAMERA Tuesdays the Fresh Meadows Camera Club meets. 917-612-3463. LIONS CLUB Tuesdays, April 12, May 10 Ravenswood Lions Club meets at Riccardo’s by the Bridge in Astoria at 6:30. LIBRARY MEETING Wednesday, April 13 Administrative Committee of
the Board of Trustees of the Queens Borough Public Library meets in open session at 3:30 at the Central library. WHITESTONE VETS Wednesday, April 13 Whitestone Veterans Memorial Association meets at 8. 767-4323. COMM. BD 6 Wednesdays, April 13, May 11, Thursday, June 16 at 8002 Kew Gardens Road at 7:45. UNITED 40S Thursdays, April 14, May 12, Wednesday, June 8 United Forties Civic Association Inc. meets at St. Teresa Parish Center, 50-22 45 th S t r e e t , Woodside. 535-0516. HORIZONS CLUB Thursday, April 14 Passover will be celebrated at a meeting of Horizons, a club for those 55 and over, at noon at the Reform Temple of Forest Hills, 71-11 112 th Street. $3 includes coffee and cake. 261-2900. ADVANCED TOASTMASTER Thursdays, April 14, 28, May 12, 26 learn the art and science of public speaking. 5256830. JEFFERSON DEMS Thursday, April 14 the Jefferson Democratic Club meets at the Clearview Golf Course Clubhouse at 7:30. 202-12 Willets Point Blvd., Bayside. QUEENS CENTRAL ROTARY Thursdays 6:30-8:30 Come learn if Rotary is for you. 465-2914. WOMAN’S GROUP Fridays the Woman’s Group of Jamaica Estates meets at noon. Call 461-3193 for information. P-FLAG Sundays, April 17, May 15 PFLAG, a support group for parents, families and friends of lesbians and gays, meet in Forest Hills. 271-6663.
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CHESS CLUB Saturdays at the Flushing library at 2. FUTURE WRITERS Saturdays, April 9, 23, 30 at the LIC library at 11. CAREERS IN THE ARTS Saturday, April 9 Careers in the Arts Fair at the Brooklyn Preparatory HS at Harry Van Arsdale Campus with the Noguchi Museum. 204-7088. OPEN MIC Sunday, April 10 at the Central library at 2. KNIT & CROCHET Mondays at the Douglaston/ Little Neck library at 4. COLLEGE PROCESS Tuesday, April 11 at the Far Rockaway library at 3:30. COMPUTER LOUNGE Mondays, April 11, 18 at the Ro c h d a l e V i l l a g e l i b r a r y. Register. LAW SCHOOL Monday, April 11 Law School Admissions and LSAT Strategies at the Pomonok library. 591-4343 to register. FAMILY GAME NIGHT Monday, April 11 family game night at the South Jamaica library at 6. TEEN GAME DAY Tuesdays, April 12, 19, 26 at the Rochdale Village library at 4. IMAGE CONSULTANT Tuesday, April 12 Create Your Realit y with Image Consultant Allison Foster at the LIC library. Register. MINI TABLE TENNIS Tuesday, April 12 at the LIC library at 4. SPRING CRAFTS Tu e s d a y, A p r i l 1 2 a t t h e Queens Village library. Register. CHESS Wednesdays at 3:30 at the Queens Village library. TEEN COMPUTER Wednesdays, April 13, 20 at the Rochdale Village library. Register. SAT STRATEGY Wednesday and Thursday, April 13, 14 free strategy session with the Princeton Review at the Far Rockaway library. 800-273-8439 to register. TALENT SHOW Friday, April 15 6 th annual Talent Show at the Bayside library at 3:30. GAME DAY Fridays, April 15, 22, 29 at t h e Bay Te r ra c e l i b ra r y a t 2:30. TEEN HAPPY HOUR Fridays, April 15, 22, 29 at the Flushing library at 3. COLLEGE FAIR Saturday, April 16 at the Langston Hughes library starting at 9am.
TAX HELP Monday, April 11 at the Sunnyside library at 1. CAREGIVERS Ever y Tuesday Caregivers Support group at 3:30-4:30 at the Selfhelp Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26 th Avenue, Bayside. 631-1886. TAX HELP Tuesday, April 12 at t he Bayside library at 1. AARP 4158 Tu e s d a y, A p r i l 1 2 A A R P Chapter 4158 meets at Church on the Hill, 167-07 3 5 th A v e n u e , F l u s h i n g a t noon. AARP 3698 Wednesdays, April 13, May 11 AARP Chapter 3698 meets at the Zion Episcopal Church, 243-01 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. Social hour at noon, meeting at 1, program at 2. New members welcome. STAY WELL Wednesdays at 10:15 at the East Elmhurst library for exercise and other health related programs. WOMANSPACE Wednesdays Womanspace,
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AARP CHORUS Like to sing? The AARP Queens Chorus holds practice rehearsals for performances at nursing homes, rehab and senior centers. 523-1330. TAI CHI CLASSES Mondays at 9 at the Pomonok Senior Center, 6709 Kissena Blvd, Flushing. 591-3377.
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Artist’s Work Excels In LIC Gallery By JASON BANREY Interpreting abstract art can be a tricky task. Many times the art just is what it is - art. Other t imes t he art ist has a reason for the par t icular placement and choice of colors, patterns and shapes. In art ist Charle s Marburg's case, he has
spent over 20 years studying image, shape, and medium, eventually boiling down his creative process to an exact science. Revealing over 50 pieces at the Jeffrey Leder Galler y in Long Island Cit y, Marburg worked the crowd, convincing visitors his work was wor th ever y pret t y penny they were willing to spend. Over 200 visitors attended the exhibit opening, walking away with many of Marburg's oil-laden wood panels. Although the exhibit features an extensive collection of Marburg's work, he admits it is not always easy reaching what he believes is a finished product. "Before coming to this point of exhibiting my work, some paintings just sat there in my studio," Marburg said. "They were not quite resolved yet." Par t of his creative process entails painting multiple pieces at a time. Set ting aside unfinished works there is no time frame for completing a project Marburg moves to another.
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piece s; not tough or chew y, but well-seasoned and with a tangy dipping sauce. Though La Cupola has a wide array of fish and meats on the menu, the obvious focus is on the pasta, with different combinations of ingredients specifically paired with pasta types. We chose the Rigatoni, Ravioli and Fet tuccine. The Rigatoni was served w ith broccoli rabe, sweet Italian sausage, cherry peppers and garlic in an oil-based dressThough its home may be one of the ing. The heat of the peppers, tar tness of most we l l-kno w n par t y locat ions i n the rabe, sweetness of the sausage and Queens, La Cupola has been thriving in smoothness of the garlic made for a stellar the shadow of it s big brother, Douglaston combinat ion, hit t ing ever y part of the palate. Manor, since it opened. The Ravioli was stuffed with Let’s just say from the get-go, RESTAURANT spinach and ricotta a nd served if you’ve ever enjoyed yourself in a creamy Alfredo sauce. The at Douglaston Manor among the two cheese flavors combined for crowd at a par ty, you’re going a sweet and sour delight, also to love the more intimate dinimpar t ing an ear thiness from ing experience that La Cupola the spinach. Truly delicious. has to offer. The Fet tuccine was served The open and air y room is with sautéed shrimp, Gaeta olsurrounded by windows, with ive s, art ichoke hearts, parsley great views of the neighboring oil and shallots. With such strong golf course. The tables are wellspaced and the service is quick and at ten- Mediterranean flavors, one might expect a single element to dominate the rest, but tive. On a recent weekend we ventured out this was not the case. Satisfied, and frankly, kinda full from for an early di nner, and were quickly seated and given an oppor tunity to pe- the large por t ions and not wisely making ruse the menu as we awaited our drinks. room for de ssert, we opted to skip the After listening to the specials, we de- sweet ending, though both the honey cided to stick to the menu, and ordered a panna cot ta and berry-mint compote both good range of appetizers and pasta dishes, sounded fantastic. I’ve also had the start ing w ith the La Cupola Salad and tiramisu there before, and it did knock my socks off. Fried Calamari. In shor t, this is a lit tle Italian gem sitThe salad was a mix of chopped greens with kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, ting in the shadow of the Douglaston artichokes, pine nuts and shaved pecorino Manor. Technically, it is inside t he caterRomano cheese. The por tion was large, ing hall, so you get to see the bridesmaids the ingredients fresh and the house dress- rushing past, hear some of the music from ing just the right combination of light with next door and get that feeling of a part y atmosphere without it spilling into your a bite. The calamari serving was also sized for meal. It’s a great experience. —Br ian M. Raffer ty sharing, with that mix of rings and whole LA CUPOLA 63-20 Marathon Pkw y., Douglaston (718) 224-8787 CUISINE: Italian HOURS: Lunch Tue-Sun 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Dinner Wed-Sat 4-10 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. to close PARKING: Valet RESERVATIONS: Recommended CREDIT CARDS: All Major
Marburg confesses a mistake made within one piece can prove to be a success in another. "I try to simplify as much as possible," said Marburg in regards of his use of similar colors and shapes. "Creating an ambiguity makes my work interesting." Cluttering the canvas with innate shapes, mellow colors and atmospheric tones, Marburg eases the viewer's eye, satisfying their curiosity with his complex artistic method. After gaining much success a f t e r f i n i s h i n g c o l l e g e a t Charles Marburg's art contains relaxing atmospheric Georgetown U n i v e r s i t y , tones, soothing for a viewers eye. Marburg "sort of disappeared" into his SoHo, Manhattan studio to develop over 10 years ago, Leder decided to fill the the method which has materialized an end- artistic void in the neighborhood and evenless bir th of oil paintings. tually opened the gallery. Since then he has Marburg admits the Queens debut is one exhibited the works of not only local art ist s of the biggest exhibitions he has had since but also other ar t ists throughout the cit y. he was 23 years old. Snuggled nicely into the ever-growing Jeffrey Leder, owner of the gallery, gave artistic environment, the Jeffrey Leder GalMarburg the opportunit y to exhibit his ab- ler y has become a haven for neighborhood stract painting because of their expression- ar tist s, while providing the redeveloping istic qualities. district with a creative identity the commu"I appreciate the joy of life and organic nity is apar t of. formalism expressed in each piece," Leder For more information about the Jeffrey said as he stared into his favorite Marburg Leder Gallery and upcoming events and expiece. "Each piece is informing the other hibitions, go to Jeffreyledergaller y.com and they share an abstract relationship that Reach Reporter Jason Banrey at can be seen with the same group of shapes." jbanrey@queenstribune.com or (718) 357After being drawn to Long Island City 7400, Ext. 128.
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Queens Today EDUCATION/GAMES/CRAFTS JH ART CLUB Classes in all art forms days and evenings for children and adults. 454-0813. DEFENSIVE DRIVING Saturday, April 9 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Franklin Square. 516-828062. RESUME WRITING Saturday, April 9 at the LIC library at 10:30. CRAFT CLASSES Saturdays 11-3 at Maria Rose International Doll Museum in St. Albans. 2763454. SCRABBLE CLUB Saturdays at 10 at Count Basie Jr. HS, 132 nd Street and Guy R. Brewer Blvd. 8865236. PET OWNERS Sundays (not on holidays) from 1-4 free workshops on pet behavior at Crocheron Park in Bayside (weather permitting). 454-5800. KNIT & CROCHET Mondays at the Douglaston/ Little Neck library at 4. DRAWING CLASS Mondays at the National Art League in Douglaston. 3610628.
MISCELLANEOUS CLOTHING DRIVE Through April 24 at the Forest Hills Jewish Center. 2637000. EDUCATORS Wednesday, April 13 Educators Open House from 3:30-5:30 at Barnes & Noble, 1 7 6 - 6 0 Un i o n Tu r n p i k e , Fresh Meadows.
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SHABBATON Friday-Sunday, April 8-10 the Congregation, Sisterhood and Men’s Club of the Jewish Center of Kew Gardens Hills will hold a Shabbaton. 263-6500. GLENN MOHR CHORALE Sunday, April 10 at Our Lady of Mercy Church in Forest Hills. Glenn Mohr Chorale presents an original production highlighting the events of the Lenten Season. 516-488-0600. REFORM TEMPLE Sunday, April 10 “Access to Justice: Are Some Courthouse Doors Closing?” with Professor Arthur Miller at 1. Re fo r m Te m p l e o f F o r e st Hills, 71-11 112th Street. 2612900. ST. THOMAS Saturday, April 16 Annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. May 7 Mother’s Day Concert. May 14-15 Homecoming Mass, brunch and t o u r s . 1 0 0 th A n n i v e r s a r y Events for St. Thomas the Apostle, 87-19 88 th Avenue, Woodhaven. SACRED MUSIC Sunday, April 17 S a c r e d Music Chorale of Richmond Hill perform their annual Spring Concert at St. John’s Lutheran, 86-20 114 th Street, Richmond Hill. $15, $12 seniors and students at the door.
ADULT CHESS Mondays and Thursdays at the Queens Village library at 5:30. BEGIN ENGLISH Mondays and Wednesdays free Beginners English Classes 10-11:30 at the Pomonok Senior Center, 6709 Kissena Blvd., Flushing. 591-3377. RESUME WRITING Monday, April 11 resume writing workshop at 6 at the Briarwood library. COMPUTER CLASS Tuesdays at the Sunnyside library. Register. KNIT & CROCHET Tuesdays at the Windsor Park library at 2. SCRABBLE CLUB Tuesdays at the East Flushing library at 3:30. GET YOUR YARNS OUT! Tuesdays after evening Minyan at 8, knitters, crocheters, needlepointers, and others meet at the Forest Hills Jewish Center. 263-7000, ext. 200. COMPUTER BASICS Tuesdays, April 12, 10, 26 at the Astoria library. Register. BASIC COMPUTER Tuesdays, April 12, 19, 26 at the Glendale library. Register. INTRO INTERNET Tuesday, April 12 introduction to the Internet for adults at the Queen Village library. Register. SMALL BUSINESS Tuesday, April 12 small business tax workshop at the Flushing library at 6. DUPLICATE BRIDGE Wednesdays 10:30-3:00 at the Reform Temple of Forest Hills. $12 session, includes light lunch. 261-2900 INDOOR SOCCER – DADS Wednesday evenings at the Forest Hills Jewish Center. 263-7000. BASIC COMPUTING Wednesday, April 13 at the Woodside library at 10:30. SCRABBLE Wednesdays, April 13, 20, 27 at the Forest Hills library at 2. QUILTING CLASSES Thursdays 10-2 at the Maria Rose Doll Museum in St. Albans. 276-3454 or 917817-8653 to register. CHESS CLUB Thursdays at the East Flushing library. Register. COMPUTER CLASS Thursdays at the Queensboro Hill library. Register. FINANCIAL SEMINAR Thursday, April 14 at the Central library at 10:30. FINANCIAL SEMINARS Thursdays, April 14, 21, 28 at the Steinway library at 6. KNIT & CROCHET Thursdays at the Fresh Meadows library at 6. JOB READINESS Thursdays, April 14, 28 Job Readiness Workshop Series at the Central library at 2. PAINTING WORKSHOP Fridays through June 24 N e w C re a t i v i t y a n d A d vanced Painting Workshop at National Art League. 1-646546-2296. KNITTING CLUB Fridays at the Maspeth li-
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brary at 10. KNIT & CROCHET Fridays at the Fresh Meadows library at 10:30. SCRABBLE Fridays Bananagrams and Scrabble at the Windsor Park library at 2:30. GAME DAY Fridays, April 15, 22, 29 at t he Bay Terrace libra r y at 2:30. PUBLIC SPEAKING Saturdays, April 16, 30 learn to communicate effectively at Elmhurst Hospital. 646-436-7940.
ALUMNI ST. AGNES Saturday, April 16 St. Agnes Academic HS in College point for all years, especially those ending in 1 or 6. 3536276.
DANCE COUNTRY WESTERN Saturday, April 9 Stoney Creek performs at the Easter Dance. $12. Glendale Memorial Building, 72-02 Myrtle Avenue at 7:30. 7634328. ISRAELI FOLK Mondays 7:30-10:00 at Hillcrest Jewish Center, 18202 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. 565-2259.
ENVIRONMENT TREE CARE Saturday, April 9 Million Trees NYC Tree Care Workshop at the Broadway library. Register. SPRING BIRD WALKS Sundays, April 10, May 15, June 19 with Alley Pond Environmental Center. $5 members, $7 others. 2294000.
EXHIBIT QUEENS HISTORICAL Tu e s d ay s , S a t u r d ay s a n d Sundays 2:30-4:30 new exhibit “For Love of the Games: A History of Sports in Queens,” with other exhibits, “Unraveling History: Using Textiles to Date the Past,” “Kingsland: From Homestead to House Museum,” “Persistence: A Celebration of Landmarks in Queens” at Kingsland Homestead, 144-35 37 th avenue, Flushing. 939-0647, ext. 17. $2 seniors and students, $3 adults. AMER. CIVIL RIGHTS Through April “Bindu Masks from the Imperato Collection.” February through June “QCC Art Gallery: 20 Years of Collecting.” May through June “Department of Art and Design’s Juried Student Exhibition.” QCC Art Gallery. 631-6396.
SCULPTURE Saturday, April 9 Modern and Contemporary Sculpture at 3 at the Fresh Meadows library. JERSEY BOYS Saturday, April 9 at Queens College. 793-8080. FM POETS Saturday, April 9 Fresh Meadows Poets meet to discuss and critique their work at 10 at the Forest Hills library. JEWISH SITES Saturday, April 9 J e w i s h Sites in the Middle East at the Flushing library at 2. MAMMA MIA Saturday, April 9 sing-a-long at Queensborough Communit y College with “Mamma Mia!” $5. 631-6311. CLASSICAL WORKS Saturday, April 9 Classical Masterpieces: Works for Violin, Oboe and Piano at 2:30 at the Forest Hills library. RIOULT Saturday and Sunday, April 9, 10 Rioult Dance Company at Queens Theatre in the Park. 760-0064. KIDS’ CARNIVAL Saturdays and Sundays, April 9, 10, 16, 17 at the Queens Count y Farm Museum from 11-6. $10. 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park. STORY TIME CONCERT Sunday, April 10 Story time Concert with Auricolae at the Communit y House at Church in the Gardens in Forest Hills. $10. 894-2178. BETTY BUCKLEY Sunday, April 10 at Queensborough Communit y College. 631-6311. OPEN MIC Sunday, April 10 at the Central library at 2. TAKACS QUARTET Sunday, April 10 at Queens College. 793-8080. MUSICA REGINAE Sunday, April 10 special concert tailor-made for children at 4 at the Communit y House at Church in the Gardens in Forest Hills. $10 adults. 894-2178. OPEN MIC Monday, April 11 Open Mic Poetry Night at 7:30 at Barnes & Noble, 176-60 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows. MOVIE & TALK Mondays the Friends of Pomonok present a movie and discussion. Bring lunch. 1 at the Pomonok library. INTER. FILM Monday, April 11 international film screening and discussion of “For My Father” at the Fresh Meadows library at 2. FAMILY GAME NIGHT Monday, April 11 at the South Jamaica library at 6. JAZZ LEGENDS Monday, April 11 tribute to Monk, Coltrane, Miles and more at 7 at the East Elmhurst library. BINGO Tuesdays at 7:15 at American Mart yrs Church, church basement, 216-01 Union Tu r n p i k e , B a y s i d e . 4 6 4 4 5 8 2 . Tu e s d ay s at 7:15 (doors open 6) at the Rego Park Jewish Center, 97-30
Queens Blvd. 459-1000.$3 admission includes 12 games. CHAMBER MUSIC Tuesday, April 12 Jazz from Queens College. Friday, April 22 Windscape. Tuesday, April 26 Lucy Shelton and Friends. Friday, May 6 Claremont Trio. LeFrak Concert Hall at Queens College at 10. Free parking. $95 series. 997-3802. LIVE JAZZ Fridays through December 13 at 180-25 Linden Blvd.., St. Albans. 347-262-1169 ticket information. TALENT SHOW Friday, April 15 6 th Annual Talent Show at 3:30 at the Bayside library. WALKS Saturday, April 16 “Corona Circuit.” Saturday, April 30 “The World of the #7 Train”. Jack Eichenbaum’s Public
Walks961-8406. CHARLOTTE’S WEB Saturday, April 16 at Queens Theatre in the Park for the entire family. 7600064. EBERSOLE & STRITCH Saturday, April 16 Christine Ebersole and Billy Stritch in concert at Queens Theatre in the Park. 760-0064. IMMIGR ATION HERITAGE Saturday, April 16 Quintet of the Americas: Immigration Heritage Celebration Concert at 2 at the Flushing library. STAMP SHOW Sundays, April 17, May 22, June 26 Bayside Stamp Show at the Ramada Inn in Bayside. 10-4:30. Free. ALICE IN WONDERLAND Sunday, April 17 Alice in Wonderland Follies with the NY Theatre Ballet at Queens College. 793-8080.
HEALTH NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS 7 days a week. 962-6244. WAITANKUNG Sundays at 2. Waitankung is a great total-body workout. Join these ancient Chinese exercise classes in the Flushing Hospital/Medical Center auditorium on 45 th Avenue between Parsons and Burling. Free. Jimmy 7-10pm 347-2156 information. NICOTINE ANONYMOUS Mondays 6:45-8:00 at the Center for Tobacco Control, 2 2 5 C o m m u n i t y D r i ve , Great Neck. 516-510-7826. TAI CHI Mondays and Thursdays at 11 at the Cardiac Health Center in Fresh Meadows. 670-1695. $5 a class. GAM-ANON Tuesdays Free Synagogue of Flushing and Zion Episcopal Church. Wednesdays All Saints Episcopal Church in Bayside, First Presbyterian Church in Forest Hills, Church on the Hill in Flushing and United Methodist Church in Middle Village. Thursdays Free Synagogue of Flushing and Zion Episcopal Church. Call 1-877-6642469. CAREGIVERS SUPPORT E ve r y Tu e s d a y We ste r n Queens Caregiver Network in Sunnyside. 5:30-6:30. 784-6173, ext. 431. CAREGIVERS SUPPORT Every Tuesday 3:30-4:30 at the Selfhelp Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26 th Avenue, Bayside. 631-1886. ALZHEIMERS Tuesdays, April 12, 26, May 10, 24 Caregiver Support Group in Forest Hills. 5925757, ext. 237. ZUMBA Wednesdays the Sisterhood of Bay Terrace Jewish Cent e r , 1 3 - 0 0 2 0 9 th S t r e e t , Bayside, will hold Zumba Fitness classes from 7:30-8:30. $8 members, $10 others. 428-6363. YOGA Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 at the Cardiac Health Center in Fresh Meadows. 6701695. $10 class.
WELL SPOUSES Wednesdays, April 13, May 11, June 8 Well Spouses or Partners of the Chronically Ill and Disabled at the St. Charles Rehab Center in Albertson at 7. 201 IU Willets Road. 516-829-8740. HATHA YOGA Thursday, April 14 at the Queensboro Hill library at 6. Wear comfortable clothing; bring a mat. SELF HEALING Thursday, April 14 introduction to relaxation and self healing at 6 at the Rego Park library. OA Thursdays at the Howard Beach library at 10:30. OA Fridays 6:30-8:30 at Unit y Center of Flushing, 42-11 1 5 5 th S t r e e t . S a t u r d a y s 10:30-noon at Resurrection Ascension, Feely Hall, 85-18 61 st Road, Rego Park. Beginners meeting except the last Friday of each month, which is a writing meeting. CO-DEPENDENTS ANON. Fridays 10-11:45 at Resurrection Ascension Pastoral C e n t e r , 8 5 - 1 8 6 1 st R o a d , Rego Park. Women only. CHAIR YOGA Saturdays, April 16, 30 Introduction to Chair Yoga at the Fresh Meadows library. Register.
DINNER LUNCH & BRIDGE Monday, April 11 luncheon and bridge with the National Council of Jewish Women. 343-9029. CHRIST THE KING Saturday, April 16 Hall of Fame at a Dinner Dance. 366-7400. SONS OF ITALY Friday, April 29 29 th Annual Golden Lion Awards Dinner. 800-322-6742. WOOD-HEIGHTS DEM. Thursday, May 5 8 th Annual Wood-Heights Democratic Club at Dante’s Caterers in Jackson Heights. 457-0733.
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SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF QUEENS ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE INDEX NO.: 13348/10 FINANCIAL FREEDOM ACQUISITIONS LLC Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF EDNA SNYDER A/ K/A EDNA WHIDEMAN, ET, AL., Defendant(s). MORTGAGED PREMISES: 10036 197TH STREET HOLLIS, NY 11423 SBL #: BLOCK 10863 LOT 24 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Queens. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. Dated this 3rd day of March, 2011, TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF EDNA SNYDER A/K/A EDNA WHIDEMAN, Defendant(s) In this Action. The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. MARGUERITE A. GRAYS, ESQ., of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated the 15th day of February, 2011 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Queens County Clerk, in the City of Jamaica. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by EDNA SNYDER A/K/A EDNA WHIDEMAN (who died November 12, 2008 a resident of the County of Queens and State of New York) dated the 15th day of January, 2004, to secure the sum of $435,478.50, and recorded at Instrument No. 2004000453598 in the Office of the City Register of the City of New York, on the 22nd day of July, 2004; which mortgage was duly assigned by assignment dated the 29th day of September, 2009, and recorded on the 19th day of October, 2009, in the Office of the City Register of the City of New York at Instrument No. 2009000340306; which mortgage was further assigned by assignment dated the 19th day of May, 2010, and sent for recording in the Office of the City Register of the City of New York; The property in question is described as follows: 10036 197TH STREET, HOLLIS, NY 11423 SEE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION Block 10863 and Lot 24 ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with
the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough and County of Queens, City and State of New York, shown and designated as Lot Nos. 100, 101 and Parcel “G” on Map of Hollis Estates entitled “Map of Hollis Terrace, Addition No. 1, belonging to the participating Realty Corporation in the 4th Ward, Borough of Queens, City and State of New York, surveyed by John Middleton, C.E. & C.S.” and filed in the Office of the Clerk of Queens county on May 21, 1907 as Map No. 1163, which said lots according to said map, are more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the Westerly side of 197th Street, (formerly Fishkill Street) distant 220 feet Northerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the Northerly side of 104th Avenue (formerly Beaufort Avenue) with the Westerly side of 197th Street; RUNNING THENCE Westerly and parallel with 104th Avenue, 100 feet; THENCE Northerly parallel with 197th Street, 52 feet; THENCE Easterly on a line forming an interior plot angle of 81 degrees 43 minutes 05 seconds with the preceding course, 101.05 feet to a point on the Westerly side of 197th Street, distant 37.44 feet Northerly from the point of beginning; THENCE Southerly along the Westerly side of 197th Street, 37.44 feet to the point or place of BEGINNING. Premises known as 10036 197th Street, Hollis, New York. DATED: March 3, 2011 Steven J. Baum, P.C., Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s), 220 Northpointe Parkway Suite G, Amherst, NY 14228, The law firm of Steven J. Baum, P.C. and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. ________________________________________________________________ Nello Realty LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/15/06. Ofc in Queens Cty. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 79-63 68 Rd, Middle Village, NY 11379. Purpose: General. ________________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of 16804 LIBERTY AVENUE LAUNDROMAT, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/18/ 10. Office location: Queens County. Princ. office of LLC: 95-25 Queens Blvd., 10th Fl., Rego Park, NY 11374. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Laundry Capital Co., LLC at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity. _______________________________________________________________ Mishi2x Designs LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/10/ 11. Ofc in Queens Cty. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against
it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to C/O United States corporation agents, Inc, 7014 13 th Ave Ste 202, Bklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: General. ________________________________________________________________ Name of LLC: When We Grew Up: The Documentary, LLC. Arts. Filed with NY Dept. of State: 12/13/10. Office loc.: Queens Co. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o Sarah Spencer, 23-35 Broadway, Apt #5G, Astoria, NY 11106. Purpose: any lawful act. ________________________________________________________________ PARK LANE RENTAL, LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 11/ 3/10. NY Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to The LLC, 65-19 Fresh Pond Rd., Ridgewood, NY 11385. General Purposes. ________________________________________________________________ SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF QUEENS ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE INDEX NO.: 5305/10 CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS REALTY CORP. Plaintiff, vs. KEHINDE ANIMASHAUN, 3101 SEAGIRT CORPORATION, ALADE R. ANIMASHAUN,ET, AL., Defendant(s). MORTGAGED PREMISES: 3101 SEAGIRT AVENUE FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11691 SBL #: BLOCK 15808 LOT 109, (FORMERLY P/0, LOTS 1, 6) TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Queens. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. Dated this 10th day of March, 2011, TO: ALADE R. A N I M A S H A U N , Defendant(s) In this Action. The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. DUANE A. HART of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated the 24th day of February, 2011 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Queens County Clerk, in the City of Jamaica. The object of this
action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by ALADE R. ANIMASHAUN and KEHINDE ANIMASHAUN, dated the 15th day of February, 2006, to secure the sum of $315,000.00, and recorded at Instrument No. 2006000138986 in the Office of the City Register of the City of New York, on the 13th day of March, 2006; which mortgage was duly assigned by assignment dated the 1st day of March, 2010, and sent for recording in the Office of the City Register of the City of New York; The property in question is described as follows: 3101 SEAGIRT AVENUE, FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11691 SEE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION Block 15808 and Lot 109 (f/k/ a p/o lots 1 & 6) ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough and County of Queens, City and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the Southerly side of Seagirt Avenue, distant 142.02 feet Easterly from the corner formed by the intersection of the Southerly side of Seagirt Avenue and the Easterly side of Beach 32nd Street; RUNNING THENCE Southerly parallel with Beach 32nd Street, 100 feet; THENCE Easterly 17.673 feet along a course to from an interior angle of 89 degrees 54 minutes 42 seconds; THENCE Norther 100 feet along a course to a point on the Southerly side of Seagirt Avenue to form an interior angle of 90 degrees 05 minutes 18 seconds; THENCE Westerly 17.75 feet along the Southerly side of Seagirt Avenue to the point or place of BEGINNING. Premises known as 3101 Seagirt Avenue, Far Rockaway, New York. HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The state encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call
the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877BANK-NYS (1-877-226-5697) or visit the department’s website at WWW.BANKING.STATE.NY.US. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. § 1303 NOTICE NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: March 10, 2011 Steven J. Baum, P.C., Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s), 220 Northpointe Parkway Suite G, Amherst, NY 14228 The law firm of Steven J. Baum, P.C. and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. __________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation A Therapeutic Concept LCSW/PLLC art. of org. filed Secy. of State NY (SSNY) 10/18/10. Off. Loc. in Queens Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: PO Box 534, Glen Oaks, NY 11004. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. ________________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMP A N Y . N A M E : 3 2 7 0 4 9th STREET LLC. Articles of Or-
ganization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/01/11. 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, 91-10 Metropolitan Avenue, Rego Park, New York 11374. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ________________________________________________________________ CITATION File No. 2011-577 SURROGATE’S COURT Queens COUNTY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: Linda Corsetti, Veronica Meyer, Gerard Bayer, Public Administrator of Queens County, and any and all unknown distributees of CONSTANCE ILTGEN, deceased, and if any of the aforesaid persons be dead, to their heirs at law, next of kin and distributees whose names are unknown and if the persons died subsequent to the decedent herein, to their executors, administrators, legatees, devisees, assignees and successors in interest whose names are unknown and to all other heirs at law, next of kin and distributees of CONSTANCE ILTGEN, the decedent herein, whose names are unknown and cannot after due diligence be ascertained. A petition having been duly filed by Richard H. Freeman who is domiciled at 118 Fire Island Avenue, Babylon, New York 11702 YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Queens County, at 88-11 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, New York, on May 19, 2011 at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of Constance Iltgen lately domiciled at 235-03 88th Avenue, Queens Village, New York 11426, United States admitting to probate a Will dated July 26, 2001 a copy of which is attached, as the Will of Constance Iltgen deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that: Letters Testamentary issue to Richard H. Freeman HON. PETER J. KELLY, Surrogate MARGARET M. GRIBBON, Chief Clerk Dated, Attested and Sealed MAR 18 2011 ATTORNEY RICHARD H. FREEMAN, ESQ., Cullen and Dykman LLP 177 Montague Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201 TEL. 718-780-0155 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.
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Ferraro Laid To Rest
Mourners, family and friends gathered at St. Vincent Ferrer Church in Manhattan last Thursday to pay their final respects to former Queens Congresswoman and 1984 Democratic Vice-Presidential Candidate Geraldine Ferraro. Photos by Walter Karling
Library Award
Carmela Lara, Silvana Vasconcelos and Rina Turcios received the Better World Books/NCFL Libraries and Families Award on behalf of the Queens Library’s Family Literacy Program. The program received a $10,000 grant as part of the award.
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Eating Elmhurst
A group of 14 restaurants teamed up with Councilman Danny Dromm in a new initiative that aims to stimulate commercial activity and jumpstart the economy in Elmhurst. “Eat Elmhurst” kicked off April 2, and on April 3 City Comptroller John Liu joined Dromm to taste the food of Elmhurst at Lao Kou Wei, a popular noodle located at 86-08 Whitney Ave. Photos by Dan Miller
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Queens Events Edited By Harley Benson
Party On, Vallone
Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley, along with Assemblyman Mike Miller, participated in the Annual Ridgewood Glendale Middle Village Maspeth Little League Parade. Crowley threw out the first pitch.
IRI Café Grand Opening Above, center: U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer speak with media outside the service. Above: U.S. Rep Carolyn Maloney, whose district now covers a portion of what was once Ferraro’s district. Inset left: Former Secretary of State Madeline Albright.
Independence Residences, Inc. officially opened its new venture, The Independence Café, with a Grand Opening March 18, including a ribbon cutting. For the last month, Independence Café has been serving up breakfast, lunch and early dinners to the residents, commuters and IRI staff. Independence Café serves the community as well as its individuals with developmental disabilities. They will be trained for jobs in the food service industry through our ESMP Program. The Café is located at 94-16 Jamaica Ave. (formerly Joe’s Tea House). Café hours are Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and weekends 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. celebrated his 50th birthday with 450 guests at a musuical performance/fundraiser held at Central Lounge in Astoria, which included a surprise guest appearance by Police Commissioner Ray Kelly on drums. Pictured: Peter Vallone Jr. and Paul Vallone rock out.
Queens CLOSEUP Ukraine Jews “The Jews of the Ukraine – A Reborn Jewish Community” will be the topic of guest speaker, Rabbi Loraine Heller, at The Reform Temple of Forest Hills, 71-11 112th Street, on Friday, April 8, during the Shabbat service which begins at 8 p.m. Rabbi Heller was in contact with the Jewish community in Ukraine while serving in the Peace Corps.
Linguistic Experience On April 16 at 2 p.m. the Queens Community for Cultural Judaism will present another interesting session of our Jewish Culture series: The Influence of the Linguistic Experience: Hebrew, Ladino, Yiddish, given by Edward J. Klein, Madrikh. Come visit over Tea, Coffee. At The U.U. Congregation Bldg, Ash Ave., corner 149th St, Flushing. Admission: $5 non-members. Call (718) 380-5362.
Symphony Of Colors To herald the arrival of spring, A Symphony of Colors, will be on exhibition beginning April 13 at the Center at Maple Grove in Kew Gardens. The public is invited to an opening reception, from 7-9:30 p.m., to enjoy more than 40 paintings and drawings by talented art students, ages 5 to 75. Meet the artists from our community and their teacher, Liana Shemper. Admission and refreshments are complimentary. Liana’s Art School’s artists have been exhibiting their work at a variety of venues in Kew Gardens drawing attention and praise from media as well as visitors. Liana’s Art
School, a resource in Kew Gardens for over 20 years, continues to teach techniques of classical art, painting and drawing, to generations of children and scores of adults. The desire to learn is the only real requirement to succeed. Barbara Quattlebaum, who started taking classes as she approached retirement, had never touched a brush or pencil. Four years later, Barbara is producing amazing, professional level work. While Olivia Kandinov started taking classes at 3 years old at the insistence of her parents, Olivia’s art work is now at the level of children twice her age thanks to Liana’s creative approach with children. Taria Partyka, the daughter of late Mieczyslaw “Karol” Partyka, a renowned sculptor and artist was reluctant to begin art lessons. Exactly one week after the lessons began her father suddenly passed away in the prime of his career. Clearly having inherited her father’s artistic genes, two years later Taria has been accepted to LaGuardia High School for her achievements in art. Students come to Liana’s Art School from not only Kew Gardens (including a large contingent from the nearby PS 99), but from Brooklyn, Long Island and even New Jersey. Artist and teacher, Liana Shemper, was born in Odessa, Ukraine. A graduate of the prestigious School of Fine Arts in Ukraine, Liana continued her education at New York’s Parsons School of Design, where she graduated with the BFA in Graphic Design. Post graduation Liana worked as a leading Graphic Designer for American Express and Morgan Stanley, as well as, for New York advertising firms. For the past fourteen years Liana’s work has been exhibited and sold in
many galleries. . She is the recipient of numerous awards and prizes in the arts community. The Center at Maple Grove is located at 127-15 Kew Gardens Road, Kew Gardens. If you would like more information about the opening reception or classes, please contact Liana at: (917) 873-5402; (718) 544-4728. This reception and exhibition is sponsored by Maple Grove Cemetery Association for the benefit of our families, friends and the community.
Richards, lobbyist Dick Brown and Austin land developer Gary Bradley to contemplate the true cost of the American Dream. The films are normally shown at 8 pm on the third Thursday of each month, rain or shine. Team member, Michael Indergaard, introduces the film and leads the discussion. For additonal information contact Richard Corson at (718) 261-0736 or email rcorson@nyc.rr.com. The event will be held at the Church-in-the-Gardens, 50 Ascan Ave, Forest Hills.
Flower & Plant Sale Hor izons Passover Passover will be celebrated at a meeting of Horizons, a club for those 55 and over, on Thursday, April 14, at noon at The Reform Temple of Forest Hills, 71-11 112th St. The program, led by Rabbi Mayer Perelmuter and Cantor Cary Schwartz, will feature the story, traditions and music of the holiday. Attendees are invited to bring lunch. A charge of $3 will include coffee and cake. For further information, call the Temple at (718) 261-2900.
Ear th Matters Film Ser ies “The Unforeseen” is the next film in the Earth Matters Film Series. It will be shown at 8 pm on Thursday, April 14 in the Lounge. A vivid examination of unchecked at the expense of environmental sustainability, specifying the Barton Springs aquifer of Austin, Texas, as case in point. The documentary draws on archival footage and interviews with Robert Redford, former Gov. Ann
Boy Scout Troop 96 will hold their annual Mother’s Day Flower and Plant Sale fundraiser on Sunday, May 8, 2011 from 9 am until 1 pm. Look for the Troop in their scout uniforms on the sidewalk outside the church. This year the boys will be featuring impatiens, marigolds, geraniums, and a selcetion of potted plants in a variety of colors. Proceeds will go towards purchasing equipment and supplies for the scout program. Your support is appreciated. Contact John Addario (718) 263-0945 or Sheldon Soleyn (917) 224-7220 or mail to: sheldive@aol.com for more information or to pre-order. The event will be held at the Church-in-the-Gardens, 50 Ascan Ave, Forest Hills.
Adult Fellowship April 9: Up in the Air with George Clooney, nominated for a best picture 2009. Potluck Dinner at 6 pm. RSVP to Helen Howey and let her know what dish you will be bringing. (718) 268-9142. The event will be held at the Church-in-the-Gardens, 50 Ascan Ave, Forest Hills.
Queens Focus
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PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . . PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE ...PEOPLE . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE.. PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE . . .PEOPLE... The following local residents are among 1,507 students from SUNY Oneonta who earned Dean’s List honors for the fall 2010 semester. Charlotte Barrett, a resident of Bayside; Katherine O’Brien, a resident of Bayside; Cynthia Restrepo, a resident of College Point; Stacey Castillo, a resident of Corona; Curtis Walker, a resident of Corona; Justin Greene, a resident of Douglaston; Nickeema Cox, a resident of Far Rockaway; Joseph Prio, a resident of Flushing; Joshua Slifkin, a resident of Flushing; Alyssa Bryant, a resident of Fresh Meadows; Gia Nigoghossian, a resident of Fresh Meadows; Michael Hodgins, a resident of Glendale; Dana Weingart, a resident of Oakland Gardens; Monica Feldman, a resident of Rego Park; Katherine Lawrence, a resident of Rockaway Beach; Corina Tolamaa, a resident of Rockaway Park; Tiffany Squire, a resident of Rosedale; Jennifer Sanders, a resident of St. Albans; Andrew Tejada, a resident of Springfield Gardens; Angela Amedeo, a resident of Whitestone; Danielle Davaros, a r e s i d e n t o f W h i t e s t o n e ; a n d Jose Confesor, a resident of Woodside. The 160 Soldiers of the New York Army National Guard’s 442nd Military Police Company arrived back in the United States here on Saturday, April 2, after almost nine months of service in Iraq.
The 442nd Military Police Company was based in Ramadi, Iraq as part of the 4th Advise and Assist Brigade assigned to the Third Infantry Division. They are based at the State Armory in Jamaica. The unit served at Ground Zero following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and was deployed to Iraq in 2003-4, where it earned a Presidential Unit Citation and helped reestablish a training academy for the Iraqi police. Approximately a third of the unit’s members are civilian law enforcement professionals from across the New York City region and almost a fourth of the unit’s members had already completed at least one overseas deployment. The unit’s members are expected to return to their home base at the New York State Armory in Jamaica. Army National Guard Pvt. Sebastian Ramos graduated from the Field Artillery Automated Tactical Data Systems Specialist Advanced Individual Training course at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. As members of the Army’s field artillery team, the course is designed to train soldiers as specialists to operate the advanced field artillery tactical data systems for both cannon and multiple launch rocket systems. The specialists play a critical role in the safe, accurate, and lethal delivery of the field artillery’s various fire support systems used to support
1st Lt. Jarrod Prill (l.) and Capt. Dara Dawe , the commander of the 442nd MP Company pose with Iraqi Police General Khalid, Dean of the Al Anbar Police Training Center in September 2010. infantry and tank units in combat. Skills training included methods of computing target locations using computers or manual calculations, ammunition handling techniques, and operating and performing maintenance on related equipment, vehicles, generators, and artillery tactical and data sys-
tems. The private is regularly assigned to the 1st Battalion, 78th Field Artillery, Fort Sill, Lawton. He is the son of Ana Ramos of Sunnyside. Ramos graduated in 2009 from John Bowne High School, Flushing.
Lights… Camera… Keys! When we think of Alicia Keys, our mind’s eye is enthralled by her singing, her phenomenal tickling of the ivories and her acting. But we bet you never thought of her as a director? The Queens beauty is adding another role to her already weighty resume. Keys and three other stars, including Jennifer Aniston, are directing short films about breast cancer and its impact on people’s lives. Keys has everything going for her. She was married last summer, had a baby in the fall, and even her hubby’s ex-wife has forgiven Keys for the ending her marriage. Alicia Keys Anytime the old wife can forgive the new wife for breaking up a marriage, you know life is good. What’s next Alicia?
‘Loco’ Redefined
Ron Artest is going crazy – en espanol. In an attempt to bolster his second-rate music career, Queensbridge’s own ballistic baller recently took out time from his busy basketball schedule to shoot a new music video. Entitled “Go Loco,” the video features a colorful cast of characters who are sure to satisfy just about anyone’s musical taste. Mexican-American comedian, George Lopez is featured on the track, lending the tune some Latin lyrics that fit loco Artest. Just when you thought you have seen everything, two oompa loompas fly into the mix, popping bottles of champagne over scantily clad clubbers. It looks like “la la land” has gotten to Artest’s head. Though you may not have to be “loco” to enjoy the video, it may help. QConfidential is edited by: Michael Schenkler. Contributors: Sasha Austrie, Jason Banrey, Marcia Moxom Comrie, Mike Nussbaum, Joe Orovic, Brian Rafferty, Domenick Rafter.
Ron Artest, master of loco-motion.
From a young age, Justyna Rudny’s life began to revolve around fashion. While working in her cousin’s boutique in Poland, Justyna learned all about the fanciful world of being beautiful. Justyna moved to the U.S. when she was 6 years old. While growing up in Ohio, Justyna dreamed of being in the big lights and decided to make a move. Although she has an Associates Degree in Medical Billing and Coding, Justyna knew she had what it takes to make it big. Longing to be noticed, she fled the Buckeye State for New York City after being accepted to FIT for their cosmetics and fragrance marketing programs. “New York is a city of endless opportunities,” Justyna told us, “If you want to be seen, this is where you want to be.” Settling into Ridgewood’s tight knit Polish community, Justyna felt at home. Since becoming a model, she has had the opportunity of delving into the fashion industry, networking with photographers, stylists and designers who have helped guide her career. Justyna admits that the modeling has become a hobby over the years. “Although I love modeling, I’m doing it for fun,” she said. “I re-
A True Handyman A Laurelton inventor has decided that “ribbed… for her pleasure” doesn’t go far enough. Sean Campbell has invented the Vibrating Sleeve to ensure that “a woman will receive unparalleled pleasure during sexual intercourse.” Though few details have emerged about the product – the inventor is holding out to show off a sample, waiting first for his patent to be protected or he enters into a licensing agreement with a manufacturer – we’re sure that anything aimed at making the ladies of Queens get a brighter smile on their faces is okay by us. “With its array of appealing qualities, the Vibrating Sleeve should have no trouble finding success,” a press release about the product read. One thing is for certain – in the borough that was home to Rudolph Valentino, there is never a shortage on love.
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No Foolin’! Councilman Peter Koo promised to donate his entire council salary to local community groups during his campaign. And he will, for the second year in a row, donate all $112,000 or so he’s earning. We commend the councilman on keeping his promise. Except there’s a little problem. He scheduled a press conference touting his charitable nature – no joke – on April Fool’s Day. We’re not trying to lambast an elected official doing something good for the community. But maybe his aides, and all other spokespeople, can learn a valuable lesson. Before scheduling an event – check the date.
Easy Fellas Whatever happened to freestyle rap battles? Southeast Queens’ rappers 50 Cent and Ja Rule are involved in, of all things, a Twitter beef. After Ja Rule pleaded guilty to tax evasion, Fiddy lambasted the former Murder Inc. artist. “Don’t nobody care about you fool. Go sit yo ass down hahaha.” Ja Rule responded with, “This Curtis fellow is a real clown clothing line dead sneakers dead album sales dead and y’all let him like he’s poppin @50cent.” Maybe both can refocus their energy on their floundering careers, or at least go back to school; their tweets look like something out of Rosetta Stone. 50 Cent and Ja Rule use hashtags and @-signs for their fights.
Ridgewood Beauty
Justyna Rudny Home: Ridgewood Age 26 Height: 5’ 10" Weight: 124 lbs. Stats: 34-25-35
Models Of Queens ally aspire to be an account executive for L’Oreal.” Between the photo shoots and her studies, you can catch Justyna kicking it with her girls on Fresh
Pond Road in Ridgewood at one of the neighborhood’s Polish cafes. “There’s a lot going on Ridgewood,” said Justyna. “It’s happening.”
Missssss Popular The missing cobra at the Bronx Zoo may have been reenacting select scenes from Catch Me If You Can with zookeepers in the Bronx before her capture, but along the way she found thousands of new fans – on Twitter. With the handle BronxZoosCobra, the snake was being followed by tens of thousands on the microblogging site. Among her fans was Assemblyman Rory Lancman, who invited the cobra to Albany during last month’s budget negotiations, trying to lure her to the capital by noting she’s one of the few New Yorkers who won’t be hurt by budget cuts. “Hey @bronxzooscobra, come to Albany – no cuts to zoos in budget!” he tweeted. “Cobra might be our only friend right now. Sssssssad.” The infamous Bronx Zoo cobra had more Twitter followers than our editor.
Confidentially, New York . . .
Peter Koo