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Athletes come from all over to take part in the Spartan Race at Citi Field over the weekend. By Luis Gronda … Page 24.

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Unused office space at the Social Security Administration building in Jamaica raises questions. By Natalia Kozikowska … Page 5

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: LJE HOLDING LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/11/14. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 56-48 Oceania Street, Oakland Gardens, New York 11364. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ________________________ Notice of formation of The Law Office of Edwards & Bentham, LLP. Articles of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (SSNY) on 11/12/03, exist date 1/1/14. Office located in Queens County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLP to: The Partnership,175-20 Wexford Terrace, Suite D1, Jamaica Estates, NY 11432. Purpose: Any lawful activity or purpose. ________________________ I n te r n a t i o n s N YC L LC Arts of Org. filed NY Secy of State (SSNY) 2/3/14. Office:Queens Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy to 95-60 Queens Blvd. #319 Rego Park, NY 11374. Purpose: any lawful activity ________________________ 7601 QUEENS, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 3/3/2014. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 7601 113th St., Ste. 4D, Forest Hills, NY 11375. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. ________________________ Notice of Formation of PINC International LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 1/14/2014. Office located in Queens County. SSNY has designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to: 108-24 63rd Road, Forest Hills, NY 11375. Purpose: any lawful purpose. ________________________ PIONEER ASIAN CULTURAL EXCHANGE, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 2/18/14. Office in Queens Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to The LLC 91-06 Whitney Ave #2A Elmhurst, NY 11373. Purpose: Any lawful activity. ________________________ Notice of Formation of Gerlin Contracting and Development LLC. Arts. of Org. filed

with Secy. of State on NY ( SSNY) on 2/7/14. Office Location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Gerlin Contracting and Development to 134-44 Francis Lewis Blvd. Purpose: Any lawful purpose or activities. ________________________ Notice of formation of Bluerock Property Management LLC, a limited liability company. Article of organization filed with the secretary of state of New York SSNY on 3/10/2014. Office located in Queens. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 6768 Groton ST, Forest Hills NY 11375. Purpose: any lawful purpose. ________________________ Notice of formation of The Screening Group LLC Art. of Org. filed with SSNY on 2/18/2010 location: Queens County SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to :108-41 Corona Avenue Flushing, NY 11368 Purpose: any lawful activity. ________________________ Notice of formation of Z & L ORIENTAL SKY, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/02/2013 Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC. SSNY shall mail process to 39-15 Main ST Suite 301, Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: any lawful activities. ________________________ Notice of Formation of DGF ENGINEERING LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 1/15/2014. 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 4601 39th Ave Apt 608 Sunnyside, NY 11104. Purpose: any lawful purpose. ________________________ Notice of Formation of 4248 AMG LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/6/14. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 136-19 Franklin Ave., #6A, Flushing, NY 11355. Purpose: any lawful activity. ________________________ Notice of Formation of W 407 LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 2/20/2014. Office location: Queens County. Princ. bus.

addr.: 451 Seneca Ave., Ridgewood, NY 11385. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave., NY, NY 10011, regd. agent upon whom process may be served. Term: until 12/31/2099. Purpose: all lawful purposes. ________________________ Name of LLC: Africa USA LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State: 3/3/14. Office loc.: Queens Co. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: Business Filings Inc., 187 Wolf Rd., Ste. 101, Albany, NY 12205, regd. agt. upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful act. ________________________

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 21st day of March, 2014, Gross, Polowy & Orlans, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff(s), 25 Northpointe Parkway, Suite 25, Amherst, NY 14228 TO: DAVID RODRIGUEZ, 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 27th day of February, 2014 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of Clerk of the County of Queens, in the City of Jamaica. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by Juan C. Gregory A/K/A Juan Carlos Gregory and Teresa Gregory dated the 18th day of September, 2001, to secure the sum of $332,920.00 and recorded at Liber 6060 of Mortgages at Page 2378 in the Office of County of Queens, on the 29th day of October, 2001; which mortgage was duly assigned by assignment dated the 7th day of June, 2010, and sent for recording in the Office of the of the Clerk of Queens County. The property in question is described as follows: 37-29 98TH STREET, Corona, NY 11368 SEE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION Block 1761 and Lot 56 ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough and County of Queens, City and State of New York, known and designated as and by the Lot No. 123 on a certain map entitled “Map of Property in the Town of Newtown, Queens County, Long Island, belonging to Daniel B. Taylor, surveyed June 1854, drawn November 1854, Van Alst and Messerole, C.E. and C.S.” and filed in the Queens County Clerk’s Office on February. 23, 1856 as Old Map No. 364, New Map No. 2468, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the Easterly side of 98th Street, formerly known as 41st Street and Evergreen Avenue, distant 375 feet Northerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the Easterly side of 98th Street with the Northerly side of 38th Avenue, formerly known as Washington Place; RUNNING THENCE Easterly at right angles to the Easterly side of 98th Street, 100 feet; THENCE Northerly parallel with the Easterly side of

98th Street, 25 feet; THENCE Westerly again at right angles to the Easterly side of 98th Street, 100 feet to the Easterly side of 98th Street; THENCE Southerly along the Easterly side of 98th Street, 25 feet to the point or place of BEGINNING. Premises known as 37-29 98th Street, Corona, New York DATED: March 21, 2014 Gross Polowy Orlans, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff(s) 25 Northpointe Parkway, Suite 25 Amherst, NY 14228. The law firm of Gross Polowy Orlans, LLC 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. 223430 ________________________

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 26, 2014 The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of Hon. J. Robert J. McDonald , Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, signed the 28th day of February, 2014, Queens, New York. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage on the following property: Block: 13106 Lot: 29 ALL that certain plot, piece, or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough and County of Queens, City and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the easterly side of 225th Street (formerly Cortland Boulevard) distant 301.53 feet southerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the easterly side of 225th Street and the southerly side of Merrick Boulevard, as said street and boulevard are shown upon a certain map entitled, “Laurelton, Borough of Queens, City of New York, Property of Laurelton Land Co., 50 Church Street, New York City, William H. Reynolds, President, Francis P. Murphy C.S.” and filed as map #987 on 7/12/1910; RUNNING THENCE easterly at right angles to the easterly side of 225th Street, 100 feet; THENCE southerly parallel with the easterly side of 225th Street, 25 feet; THENCE westerly again at right angles to the easterly side of 225th Street, 100 feet to the easterly side of 225th Street; THENCE northerly along the said easterly side of 225th Street, 25 feet to the point or place of BEGINNING. These premises are also known as 134-31 225th Street, Laurelton NY, 11413. Victoria E. Munian, Esq. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 700 Crossroads Building 2 State Street Rochester, New York 14614

SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NE W YORK COUNT Y OF QUEENS ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE INDEX NO. 14854/10 WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, Plaintiff, vs. JUAN C. GREGORY A/K/A JUAN CARLOS GREGORY, TERESA GREGORY, CRIMINAL COURT OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK, DAVID RODRIGUEZ, NEW YORK CIT Y ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD, NEW YORK CITY PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU, NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT ADJUDICATION BUREAU, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING THROUGH THE IRS, GREGORY RAMOS, PEDRO BERA, JOHN DOE (Said name being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants of premises being foreclosed herein, and any parties, corporations or entities, if any, having or claiming an interest or lien upon the mortgaged premises.), Defendant(s). MORTGAGED PREMISES: 37-29 98TH STREET, Corona, NY 11368 BLOCK 1761 LOT 56 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

SUMMONS Index No. 1190/2013 STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF QUEENS EXTRACO BANKS, N.A. Plaintiff vs ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF THE LATE ELFIE MOWATT, IF LIVING, AND IF ANY BE DEAD, ANY AND ALL PERSONS WHO ARE SPOUSES, WIDOWS, GRANTEES, MORTGAGEES, LIENORS, HEIRS, DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF SUCH OF THEM AS MAY BE DEAD, AND THEIR SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES AND PLACES OF RESIDENCE ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, VALERIE ELAINE MOWATT, CITY OF NEW YORK ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD, TRANSIT ADJUDICATION BUREAU, CITY OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF TR ANSPORTATION PARKING VIOL ATIONS BUREAU, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, And JOHN DOE, Defendants This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. To the above named Defendants: You are hereby summoned to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the plaintiff’s attorneys within thirty days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do

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4th Of July Fireworks Return To East River BY JOE MARVILLI Staff Writer One of the summer’s highlights is returning to its usual location this year. The 38th annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks display is coming back to the East River, after spending the last five years over the Hudson River. Mayor Bill de Blasio made the announcement about the switch on April 14, stating that the show will once again find its home over the Brooklyn Bridge and the surrounding areas along the river. While the fireworks used to be a near-permanent feature between Manhattan and the Queens/Brooklyn landmass, it moved westward in 2009 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s exploration of that river. This year, the fireworks will be launched from the Brooklyn Bridge itself, as well as from barges positioned on the lower East River. “We are very excited in the Borough of Queens,” Borough President Melinda Katz said. “We are excited

that we have access to this great day of fireworks that the City provides, that Macy’s provides. We do need free family fun.” The deal to move the fireworks to the East River only covers this year, with plans for the show to continuously move around between rivers for future celebrations. “The fact that fireworks come back to the East River means that countless more New Yorkers will now be able to enjoy what is really the greatest annual fireworks show in the country,” de Blasio said. Macy’s has been the sponsor of the City’s fireworks show since 1976. The 4th of July pyrotechnic display is the largest in the nation, with 40,000 pyrotechnics being set off in honor of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. More than three million people watch the display live, with many more viewing it on TV. “It’s going to be a beautiful show, all brand new and very worthy of this important move back to the East Side,” Amy Kule, executive producer of Macy’s Fireworks show, said.

Kule added that besides being notable for moving to the East River, this year’s show is going to be a celebration of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” which was written as a poem by Francis Scott Key in 1814. Many residents of Long Island City, Astoria and other western Queens neighborhoods will be able to see the show from their rooftops or along the river when it kicks off the night of July 4. “After years of advocating to bring the Macy’s 4th of July fireworks back to the East River, I am delighted to hear they will make their return this summer,” Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer (D-Sunnyside) said. “I congratulate the Mayor for giving this effort the last push it needed and giving thousands of more New Yorkers the opportunity to see the show.” Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@ queenstribune.com, or @Joey788.

spectators watch the Fourth of July fireworks over the east River in 2006. after spending five years over the Hudson, the display returns to the east River this year.

Queens CBs Lose Members As Board Year Begins BY LuIs GROndA Staff Writer As the new Community Board year begins this month, some long-time members have been asked not to return, leaving those members frustrated and confused as to why they are no longer on their boards. After elections in March and early April, each member has to resubmit paperwork asking to be reappointed to their respective Community Board. While the majority are granted membership, some are asked by Queens Borough President Melinda Katz to not return as a board member. While some members can choose not to return for various reasons, including health, several residents will not be members in the coming year, and not by their own choice. A new rule created this year by Katz enforces an attendance policy on the Borough’s CB members: If you miss five or more meetings for two consecutive years, you will not be reappointed. In a phone interview with the Queens Tribune on Monday, Katz said she made the policy because it is important for board members to be present at the monthly meetings. “And for the record, that’s half the meetings,” Katz said, discussing the policy. Community Boards meet once a month, except for July and August. Some members are not returning for the new year, some due to their at-

tendance, while others are under different circumstances. Joseph Todisco, a Woodhaven resident, would have started his 20th year as a Community Board 9 member but was asked not to return. The reason for his dismissal remains unclear to Todisco. According to Todisco, when he received a notice about no longer being a member, through a letter sent by the BP’s office, he went to the Borough President’s office to ask why and he was given no reason. Todisco said that Barry Grodenchik would only say that he is being asked to not return. Todisco said he was told that he can reapply to be a board member again next year, but he would not consider that without knowing why he was dismissed in the first place. “Why would I resubmit something when you treated me like garbage?” he said. Katz’s office confirmed that Todisco was not asked to return to CB9, but it is their policy to not discuss why individual board members were not appointed to a Community Board. Community Board 5, representing Maspeth, Middle Village, Glendale and Ridgewood, also lost members, but for different reasons. Manuel Caruana (Maspeth), Vernon McDermott (Middle Village), Rose Johnson (Maspeth) and Rosanne Rosatto (Ridgewood) were asked not to return to the board because Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (D-

Middle Village) was over represented in CB5, according to both Katz and Crowley. Katz said when she was looking at the Community Board numbers, some percentages for council members in the Community Boards were “off” and needed to be corrected. According to the City Charter, each neighborhood within a Community Board needs to be equally represented. The Borough President selects half of the board members recommended by a council member and each council member is supposed to be equally represented within a Community Board. Katz said there were too many members from Crowley’s district and a few needed to be eliminated to allow Councilman Antonio Reynoso (DBrooklyn) to be more represented on the board. Reynoso’s district includes a portion of Ridgewood. Crowley’s office sent out a statement in response to the situation. “My total number of board appointments had to be reduced from 44 to 39 members to accurately reflect the 76.96 percent of Community Board 5 that includes Council District 30. I thank the past board members for their years of dedication and service to our community,” she said in a statement. Caruana, who is the uncle to former City Council candidate Craig Caruana, said the reason for his removal was politically motivated. Craig

Caruana ran against Crowley for her City Council seat last year and Manuel sits on the board of directors of the Juniper Park Civic Association, an organization known to have supported Crowley’s opponents in the past, including Caruana. “This sends a really bad message to people who are looking to volunteer on a Community Board when you dismiss them like they are nothing,” Manuel said. Campaign finance records show that both McDermott and Bob Holden, the president of the JPCA, donated to Craig Caruana’s campaign last year. Holden gave $175 and McDermott $150. When asked about the controversy, Katz said those residents lost their membership strictly because Crowley was overrepresented and had nothing to do with politics. “I told her that she had to lose members, it was too much from her district,” the Borough President said. “We tried to do it fairly and systematically, but it’s not always perfect.” Community Board 8, which represents areas bordering southeast Queens including Fresh Meadows, lost two members this year as well, according to their office. One member was chronically absent from meetings and another did not reapply for health reasons. Reach Luis Gronda at (718) 3577400, Ext. 127, lgronda@queenstribune.com, or @luisgronda.

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BP Katz Looks Back On First 100 Days By Luis Gronda Staff Writer It has been a very eventful first four months for Queens Borough President Melinda Katz. The Borough President has gotten involved with several issues that have come up during her first 100 days as Queens BP. Among the issues in the Borough she has found include reviving the New York State Pavilion and the troubles regarding the Queens Library. Katz has made rebuilding the pavilion one of her focuses during the early part of her time as BP. Back in February, she hosted a tour of the facility, calling for the decaying structure to be repaired. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the site’s construction, as well as the 1964-65 World’s Fair, and that has led to renewed discussion about the structure’s future. Katz said it is important to repair it because it is a significant structure to the Borough and its design has made it one of the most well-known structures in Queens. “From the time I was a kid, people have been saying that it should be restored,” she said. Another reason for its importance, according to Katz, is that it is crucial to the “branding” of Queens, as she

is trying to promote the Borough as “The World’s Borough” and encourage more people to spend time in Queens when they come to New York City. The investigation into the Queens Library system has been another issue at the forefront in the Borough during her first four months. Reports surfaced that the Library’s president, Thomas Galante, has come under fire for spending $140,000 on office renovations, including a private smoking deck at his Jamaica office, as well as his $391,994 annual salary. There have also been reports of Galante taking Restoring the New York State Pavilion and a high-paying consulting the troubles involving the Queens Library gig in addition to his work were two focal points of Katz’s first four as Library president. months as Borough President. The City Council held an oversight hearing where they drilled tems, including the Queens Library. Late last month, the board of trustGalante concerning that and reporters sat down with Galante to grill him as ees voted to let Galante stay as President while investigations continued. well. Katz has called on Galante to take a Katz said she is disappointed in that leave of absence while investigations of decision and still believes he should the Library are ongoing. Comptroller vacate that position for the time being. “I thought it was a no-brainer that Scott Stringer currently has an audit ongoing of all of the City’s library sys- the institution comes first,” Katz said.

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She helped draft a Queens Library reform bill, created by State Sen. Michael Gianaris (D-Astoria) and Assemblyman Jeffrion Aubry (D-Corona), that would bring more oversight to the Library. State Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bayside) also created a bill, adopting some measures proposed by the other bill, but also limiting outside employment for Queens Library executives. Katz said that the Gianaris/Aubry bill is a good bill that addresses the issues facing the Library, including bringing more transparency and oversight to the library, and aims to restore the public’s trust in what is a top class institution, she said. “I wanted to bring a structure to the system that people could have faith in,” she added. Among the initiatives she plans to work on in the future, Katz said, includes improving senior housing in the Borough. She said it is important to address that because seniors are still in need of housing and giving them a place to live will benefit others who work and cannot be there to take care of the elderly all the time. “It’s the economic thing to do,” Katz said. “We need people to go out and work.” Reach Luis Gronda at (718) 3577400, Ext. 127, lgronda@queenstribune.com, or @luisgronda.

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Underutilized SSA Building Raises Questions BY NATALIA KOZIKOWSKA Staff Writer Sept. 19, 1982, was an historic day for Jamaica. Elected officials, civic leaders and business owners gathered to celebrate under a colorful tent on a vacant lot that was soon to be the site of a $92 million building – the new home to the Social Security Administration offices. The milestone development was considered to be one of the most ambitious projects for the area at the time. Spearheaded by the Greater Jamaica Development Corporation, former U.S. Rep. Joseph P. Addabbo Sr. and former U.S. Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan, it aimed to revive one of the most troubled areas in the City. According to reports from 1982, prior its unveiling in 1989, the custom-designed regional headquarters, located at the busy corner of Jamaica Avenue and Parsons Boulevard, was expected to boost the economic climate significantly, with about 2,700 SSA employees spending a hefty chunk of their annual payroll of $55 million in Jamaica’s businesses. But now, just 25 years after the 11-story federal building opened, the Queens Tribune has learned that six of its floors are being used for the storage of filing cabinets, leaving more than half of its one million-square-feet of office space underutilized and hun-

dreds of employees unaccounted for. Approximately two to three years ago, when the building’s utilization was first called into question, Congressman Gregory Meeks (D-Jamaica), whose district encompasses the headquarters, Carlisle Towery, president of the GJDC, and a representative from Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s office, toured the headquarters, only to confirm their suspicions. “This was designed to bring close to 3,000 people and it seems like it was only half-filled,” Meeks said. “It’s an anchor in Jamaica that we welcomed and worked very hard to get and to have it only used at half its capacity is troubling,” Towery echoed. Although it is unclear as to why six of the building’s floors are not being used by staff and whether the hundreds of employees were relocated, Meeks said he believes the building’s underutilization is halting economic progression. “It hurts the community in general, because it reduces traffic flow,” the Congressman said. “[Having employees there] helps stimulate growth in the community. It brings individuals into the Downtown Jamaica business atmosphere and allows local merchants to see more sales, which would allow them to employ more individuals.” In response to his findings, Meeks said that he requested the agency conduct a study to determine if the space

the regional headquarters’ floors as storage for filing cabinets, Meeks said he has been putting pressure on SSA representatives to use the building more effectively, so that Jamaica can continue to economically prosper. “They need to find additional federal agencies that are looking for places to reside and move some of them in the Social Security Six of the SSA regional headquarters’ 11 Building,” he said. “That floors are being used for the storage of fil- would make sense and maximize the flow of indiing cabinets. viduals in the building and was in fact being used to its maximum in the streets.” potential. He also offered an alternate solution. “I know they did a study, but I “If they don’t feel that there are haven’t gotten it. But I have been put- agencies that are trying to relocate, ting pressure on them, as I ought to then maybe they should sell the buildknow what their findings were. I think ing, or sell the building to someone in they have come to the conclusion the the private industry,” he said. “This building is underutilized.,” he said. way they can lease what space they According to Angie Hu, a spokes- need for themselves from the new poperson for the Senator, Gillibrand has tential owners.” also been in touch with Public BuildThe SSA’s New York Regional Coming Services and the entities involved munications Director, John Shallman, so that they can investigate the mat- confirmed that when the building first ter. opened, it housed 2,700 employees. He “Our office made an inquiry with declined to discuss the current numthe federal agencies involved and will bers “due to security reasons.” continue to look into the issue,” Hu Reach Natalia Kozikowska at wrote in an emailed statement. (718)357-7400 Ext. 123 or nkozikowsInstead of using more than half of ka@queenspress.com.

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Workers Deserve Fairness

In Our OpInIOn

Queens Library Needs Support As we celebrate National Library Week throughout the country, there is no library system more deserving of celebration than the Queens Library. Over the decades, the Queens Library system has established itself as the “Jewel of the Library System,” not just in New York City; it has also been recognized throughout the country as having one of the largest circulations available. Add to that impressive accomplishment the thousands of programs offering help for residents of the Borough, and it is easy to understand why so many take great pride in what the Queens Library has to offer. From naturalization training and English-language classes to online services and job seeker training, the library continues to assist tens of thousands of people each year. Throw in special events, including concerts, food tastings and book discussions, and the Queens Library’s 62 branches throughout the Borough certainly offer something for everyone. Regardless of the troubles the Queens Library has faced in recent weeks, it is imperative that we remember all the good that the system does for the Borough. Many of the programs the library offers provide vital lifelines to the community for thousands of people who could not afford the assistance otherwise. But these programs – not to mention the items in circulation throughout the Borough – require funding. We hope that as budgets are prepared and grants are offered, that decision-makers keep these programs in mind and realize that the people who rely on these services to help better their lives do not deserve to be punished.

In YOur OpInIOn What Is Considered American?

To The Editor: here is a movement gaining momentum because of frustration over an intrusive overbearing federal government and its obsession with multiculturalism. It is called secession and there are movements to secede from the United States in Texas, Colorado, Maryland, northern California, Washington State and Oregon. This trend should prompt us to think about what it means to be an American and what it is in our culture that binds us together. It has become increasingly difficult to identify oneself simply as “American.” The designation has all but disappeared from U.S. documents. When responding to questionnaires, we are compelled to select an identity from a plethora of hyphenated subcategories. We

debate if we even speak the same language and can talk to each other in English. Communicating in English is not a repudiation of your “roots” but a means of sharing your own and understanding all others. Using a common language and defining oneself simply as American is not incompatible with a multicultural society that respects and cherishes diversity. It seems that some beliefs are rapidly polarizing the country. Are we a nation that believes in common law based on the Ten Commandments? Does whatever the majority happen to vote upon become the new law regardless of our rights? Do we have a sense of shared values? Do we believe we can create a better life for ourselves by being self-reliant and work hard? Are we givers or takers? Do we look within ourselves and the Con-

stitution for solutions or do we look to the government? After World War II, the traits of benevolence, tolerance, compassion, self reliance, integrity and hard work became universally recognized as the essential ingredients of the American character. Few institutions teach American history, the Constitution and the basics of our representative government. Even fewer celebrate the contributions and achievements of those who came to America in search of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness and created the highest standard of living on the planet. If the designation “American” no longer has any meaning and is not worthy of contemplation and examination, then who are we? Ed Konecnik, Flushing

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To The Editor: n epidemic of apathy, perhaps complicated by cowardice, is wasting us like a flesh-eating disease. Two-hundred-fifty UPS personnel in Queens were recently fired almost on the spot after they took a few minutes off to protest the insensitive termination of a colleague. Assuming this action was a contractual violation, there no doubt were remedies far short of such draconian action by management. The sackings were not about the rule of law but rather about the raw exercise of unbridled executive power. That’s what the traditional beneficially adversarial (though not necessarily antagonistic) relationship between bosses and workers has degenerated into these days. To the credit of management, they subsequently re-instated the workers and imposed 10-day suspensions on them instead of leaving them to twist in the wind, as originally intended. Whether UPS mitigated the penalty because of pressure or because of a sudden flash of enlightened decency doesn’t matter at this point. The fact is they did the right thing, though I suspect begrudgingly. Whether we are union members or not, we should feel collectively outraged at the breakdown that prompted the original slaughter. No doubt the rash and severe action first taken by UPS will be slavishly imitated by management elsewhere. When UPS fired the workers, there should have been a deafening public outcry from all segments of society. Hundreds of years of political and social evolution which had supposedly embedded some ethics into the laws of human relations are made a mockery by this UPS punishment and the usurpation of arbitrary prerogatives by managers who sometimes behave inhumanely just because they can. Maybe the sympathizing UPS workers deserved some disciplinary action, maybe not. They could

have been docked or censured. But to obliterate their livelihood is like imposing capital punishment for putting your recyclables out on the wrong day. In another case, a sanitation worker, with an unblemished history, on one occasion this past dark winter slipped up and reluctantly accepted a $20 expression of thanks from a resident who had insisted on showing her appreciation for extraordinary thoughtfulness. He was axed. Whether allowed by labor law or forbidden by the apparently anachronistic common law of decency, is this heartless penalty another illustration of American exceptionalism? In Europe, masses would have taken to the streets in sacramental indignation. Over here, not a peep and hardly a ripple. Incitement to riot is not the answer. But a wee dose of responsible civil unrest may be prudent. Let there at least be protest by all right-minded New Yorkers. Although elements of the media have established in many people’s minds an artificial demarcation between union workers and other aspiring middle-class residents’ interests, those interests apply to us all and should unite, not split us. No matter what party or wing you belong to, if you possess the spiritual values that all faiths teach us and which most people profess to share, you will be angry and hurt by the unjust treatment of ordinary folks in the workplace. And the abuse of power will be replicated all across this City and indeed the nation if the backbone of our country, wage-earning workers, don’t rise up resoundingly though within the law, to re-assert the unspoken, unwritten Agreement that we are all human beings who deserve fairness and, now and then, compassion even beyond the mandates and protections of technical contracts. Ron Isaac, Fresh Meadows

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qUEENS thiS wEEk Group Wants Safety Study On Queens Blvd.

By Luis Gronda Staff Writer

A transportation group is pushing for a safety study on a thoroughfare nicknamed the “Boulevard of Death.” The Transportation Alternatives Queens Activist Committee presented their “Zero Queens Boulevard” plan at last week’s Community Board 6 meeting and asked the board for their support in the plan. Queens Boulevard is well-known for being one of the most dangerous streets for pedestrians in the Borough and throughout the City as well. The thoroughfare had six fatalities and 492 injuries, including 32 cyclists and 120 pedestrians, last year, according to Transportation Alternatives, who sent out a press release highlighting crash statistics throughout the City. Queens Boulevard had as many as 24 fatalities in 1993 and 18 in 1997, according to the Dept. of Transportation. According to Transportation Alternatives, there were 890 pedestrian injuries and 17 fatalities between 2002 and 2011. Additionally, there were 205 cyclist injuries and two cyclist deaths within that same time period. The DOT has made a number of

safety improvements to Queens Boulevard in recent years, including installing pedestrian countdown signals at 66 intersections along the seven-mile boulevard. Peter Beadle, a member of the Transportation Alternatives group and a CB6 member, said that while efforts have been made to make Queens Boulevard safer, there is still more that needs to be done. Beadle said those changes were more focused on pedestrian behavior and not driver behavior. With the population continuing to increase, a sharper focus needs to be made on changing the way drivers navigate through Queens Boulevard. “We’re losing people who had the right of way. Cars were going too fast and did not yield,” he said. Their plan calls for a “complete street tool kit” for Queens Boulevard, which would attempt to make each corridor of the boulevard safer, depending on what it needs. Beadle said that each area of Queens Boulevard is different and will have different solutions to the problem, which could include installing protected bike lanes and creating wider medians. The group has an online petition up on its website. It has gathered more than 3,000 signatures so far and it calls for “protected bike lanes, pedestrian safety improvements and Select Bus

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). Name: Hostile T Productions, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York on March 35, 2014. The principal office of the LLC is at 8812 151st Ave Unit 3E, Howard Beach, NY 11414 in QUEENS county. Secretary of State of New York is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Secretary of State of New York shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC to the registered agent: LegalInc Corporate Services Inc. 8857 Alexander Rd, Batavia, NY 14020. The purpose of this LLCis to engage in lawful activity. ________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on JAN 22 2014 bearing Index Number NC-001154-13/ QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Nina (Middle) Anne (Last) Muller My present name is (First) Nina (Middle) Anne (Last) Lazerow aka Nina Anne

Lazerow My present address is 140-16 69th Road, Flushing, NY 11367-1616 My place of birth is Howard County, MD My date of birth is April 23, 1990 ________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on NOV 25 2013 bearing Index Number NC-00107713/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) Chiara (Middle) Valentina (Last) Sacramone My present name is (First) Chiara (Middle) Valentina (Last) Piedra (infant) My present address is 61-31 228th Street, 1st Fl., Oakland Gardens, NY 11364-2420 My place of birth is Manhattan, NY My date of birth is February 25, 2010 ________________________ Notice is hereby given that a license, number No.1272722 for beer, liquor and wine has been applied by the undersigned to sell (beer, liquor and wine at retail in a Restaurant/Bar under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 95-35 Sutphin Blvd Jamaica, NY 11435 ESMERALDITA RESTAURANT BAR

CORPORATION, INC for on premises consumption. ________________________ Notice of Formation of 163-01 29TH AVENUE, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/01/14. Office location: Queens County. Princ. office of LLC: 38-40 Regatta Pl., Douglaston, NY 11363. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Real estate. ________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on MAR 11 2014 bearing Index Number NC-000066-14/ QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Manasa (Last) Rao My present name is (First) Manasa (Middle) Thejas Venkatesh (Last) Rao aka Manasa Rao, aka Manasa Thejas V Rao My present address is 140-55 Burden Crescent Apt 1H, Briarwood, NY 11435 My place of birth is India My date of birth is September 13, 1982

Service on Queens Boulevard.” In a statement, the DOT said it has made several safety improvements to Queens Boulevard in the last 10 years and is always looking for more ways to make it safer. “DOT is always interested in working with Queens residents, community groups and all New Yorkers on achieving our shared goal of creating safer streets for everyone,” a spokesperson said in the statement. The agency will also host two Vision Zero workshops in the Borough next month, on May 21 at the Bohemian Hall in Astoria and May 29 at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center in Southeast Queens. Reach Luis Gronda at (718) 3577400, Ext. 127, lgronda@queenstribune.com, or @luisgronda.

No Disruption To 7 Trains For Festivals

Last week, the MTA announced that 7 train service between Queensborough Plaza and Times Square would be available during the weekend of May 17-18, a big weekend for Long Island City events. According to a statement from the Long Island City Partnership, the area is expected to draw significant visitors from throughout the City for the weekend. Among events planned for May 17-18 are a block festival on Vernon Boulevard, along with the LIC Arts Open, and Flea & Food Markets in Astoria and Long Island City. The World’s Fair Anniversary Festival will also take place in Queens that weekend. “The community spoke and [New York City Transit] listened,” read a statement from the Long Island City Partnership. “The 7 line shutdown for needed repairs has caused ongoing hardship for the businesses, residents, cultural organizations and institutions in Long Island City.” The MTA has planned to shut down 7 train service between Queensborough Plaza and Times Square for several weekends over the course of the summer. The planned service disruptions are for repairs and upgrades to the tracks. State Sen. Michael Gianaris (D-Astoria), who has called on the MTA for alternate schedules for service disruptions, praised the move. “Finally, the MTA has not only listened to our community on this issue, but taken action,” the senator said in a statement. “LIC Springs! and other events like the LIC Flea and the LIC Arts Open are wonderful displays of how much our neighborhood has to offer, so I appreciate the MTA making it easier to get people here for this one weekend.” Gianaris noted, however, that while the weekend service for May 17-18 was a victory for the community, there is

still work to be done when it comes to getting the 7 train running regularly. “Of course, when everyone wants to come back and enjoy the weekend in Long Island City for the rest of the summer, we’ll run into the same old problem,” he said. “So I will keep fighting until the 7 train actually running on weekends is no longer news.”

Arts And Crafts Fair Coming Soon

By JoE MarViLLi Staff Writer

Bayside residents, get ready for a weekend of creative mediums on sale for you to enjoy. The Bayside Village BID will be hosting its annual Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday, April 26 from noon to 5 p.m. Taking place near the Bayside LIRR station, the outdoor art show will feature creative people from many disciplines selling their wares. Now in its third year, the festival will include paintings, clothing, jewelry, photography and sculptures among the items available to purchase. Although it takes place in Bayside, the BID said that the weekend event draws in people from Bay Terrace, Flushing, Douglaston, Little Neck, Auburndale, Hollis Hills and Oakland Gardens. Last year’s fair had around 15 vendors. According to Lyle Sclair, executive director of the Bayside BID, they are mainly looking for vendors from the Borough, but anyone from the surrounding area is welcome. To help increase its selection, the BID is looking for artists and creatives to sign up as vendors for the rain-orshine event. The fee to have a table at the fair is $75, payable by check, money order or credit card. Checks need to be addressed to the Bayside Village BID, located at 213-33 39th Ave. Payments are non-refundable. Vendors can begin setting up their table at 10 a.m. They must supply their own tables, chairs, electricity, Internet access or other needs for their displays. Sclair said the fee is to offset any costs the fair may create, in an effort to keep the event as revenue neutral as possible. “For the vendors, we hope they have a great day of sales so they’ll want to come back,” Sclair said. “For attendees, it’s not just the arts and crafts festival but taking another 20 minutes to walk up and down and see what Bell Boulevard has to offer.” To receive further information or a sign up form, call the BID at (718) 423-2434 or visit www.baysidevillagebid.com/artsandcraftsvendors. The fair will be located on 41st Avenue between Bell Boulevard and 213th Street. Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 3577400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstribune.com, or @Joey788.

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LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NE W YORK COUNT Y OF QUEENS Index No. 22497/2011 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS WITH NOTICE U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR LVS TITLE TRUST I, Plaintiff, -against FATIMA CORCINO A/K/A FATIMA L. CORCINO, if she be living and if she be dead, the respective heirs-atlaw, next-of-kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or inheritance, lien or otherwise any right, title or interest in or to the real property described in the complaint, HERNAN MEDINA A/K/A HERNAN A. MEDINA, BENJAMIN BEECHWOOD LLC, BOARD OF MANAGERS OF HARBOUR POINTE AT ARVERNE BY THE SEA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION II, INC., CITY OF NEW YORK, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING PRESERVATION & DEVELOPMENT, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., CROSSBAY IMAGING, NEW YORK CITY PARKING VIOL ATIONS BUREAU, NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD AND NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT ADJUDICATION BUREAU , NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA-INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE and STEVE DESLANDES, Defendants. To the above named defendants: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the amended complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the amended complaint is not served with this supplemental summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the plaintiff’s attorneys within 20 days after the service of this supplemental summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. Premies lying and beig in the Borough Of Queens. BEGINNING at a point on the easterly side of beach breeze place, 191.44 feet northerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the easterly side of Beach Breeze Place with the northerly side of

Aquatic Drive; being a plot 93.17 feet by 93.17 feet by 22.92 feet. 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. The foregoing supplemental summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Honorable Bernice D. Siegel, Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Queens County, dated the 19th day of July, 2013 and duly entered in the office of the Clerk of the County of Queens, State of New York. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT This is an action to foreclose a mortgage lien on the premises described herein. The object of the above captioned action is to foreclose a First Mortgage to secure $268,750.00 and interest, recorded in the Office of the City Register of Queens County on February 7, 2005 in CRFN 2005000075832, which mortgage was assigned to CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment of mortgage dated June 1, 2006 which was recorded in the Office of the City Register of Queens County on June 19, 2006 in CRFN 2006000346295; and a Second Mortgage to secure $179,750.00 and interest, recorded in the Office of the City Register of Queens County on June 19, 2006 in CRFN 2006000346291; which mortgages were consolidated by Consolidation, Extension and Modification Agreement recorded in the Office of the City Register of Queens County on June 19, 2006 in CRFN 2006000346292, consolidating the First Mortgage and the Second Mortgage to form a single lien in the amount of $448,500.00 (the “Consolidated Mortgage”), which mortgage was further assigned to U.S. Bank National Association Not In Its Individual Capacity, But Solely As Legal Title Trustee For LVS Title Trust I, by as-

signment of mortgage dated May 4, 2012, which was recorded in the Office of the City Register of Queens County on June 5, 2012 in CRFN 2012000219691, covering premises known as 248 BEACH BREEZE PLACE , ARVERNE , COUNTY OF QUEENS, CITY AND STATE OF NE W YORK (Block 16089, Lot 16 ). The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above. The Plaintiff also seeks a deficiency judgment against the Defendants, HERNAN MEDINA A/K/A HERNAN A. MEDINA AND FATIMA CORCINO A/K/A FATIMA L. CORCINO, for any debt secured by said Mortgage which is not satisfied by the proceeds of the sale of said premises, unless discharged in bankruptcy. Block 16089, Lot 16 Dated: Rego Park, New York _______________, 2014 SWEENEY, GALLO, REICH & BOLZ, LLP. By: Rosemarie A. Klie, Esq. Attorneys for Plaintiff, 95-25 Queens Boulevard, 11th Floor, Rego Park, New York 11374 (718) 459-9000 ________________________ SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NE W YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS Index No. 16769/2013 Date Summons Filed: Sept.5, 2013 Plaintiff designates the Queens County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is CPLR §503 Plaintiff resides at 47-31 Union Street, 1st Fl, Flushing, NY 11355 SUMMONS WITH NOTICE ZHONG GAO, Plaintiff, -against- HUIFANG CHEN, Defendant. ACTION FOR A DIVORCE To the above named Defendant: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer on Plaintiff’s Attorneys within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service, where service is made by delivery upon you personally within the State of New York, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. Dated: September 05, 2013 Flushing, New York NOTICE: The nature of this action is to dissolve the marriage between the parties, on the grounds: DRL §170 subd. (2) abandonment. A copy of the Notice of Automatic Orders (D.R.L.236) and the group health insurance plan under D.R.L§ 255 is attached. The automatic orders shall remain in full force and effect during the pendency of the

action. The relief sought is a judgment of absolute divorce in favor of the Plaintiff dissolving the marriage between the parties in this action. Automatic Orders and DRL § 255 The automatic orders shall remain in full force and effect during the pendency of the action, unless terminated, modified or amended by further order of the court upon motion of either of the parties or upon written agreement between the parties duly executed and acknowledged. The automatic orders are as follows: (1) Neither party shall sell, transfer, encumber, conceal, assign, remove or in any way dispose of, without the consent of the other party in writing, or by order of the court, any property (including, but not limited to, real estate, personal property, cash accounts, stocks, mutual funds, bank accounts, cars and boats) individually or jointly held by the parties, except in the usual course of business, for customary and usual household expenses or for reasonable attorney’s fees in connection with this action. (2) Neither party shall transfer, encumber, assign, remove, withdraw or in any way dispose of any tax deferred funds, stocks or other assets held in any individual retirement accounts, 401K accounts, profit sharing plans, Keogh accounts, or any other pension or retirement account, and the parties shall further refrain from applying for or requesting the payment of retirement benefits or annuity payments of any kind, without the consent of the other party in writing, or upon further order of the court; except that any party who is already in pay status may continue to receive such payments thereunder. (3) Neither party shall incur unreasonable debts hereafter, including, but not limited to further borrowing against any credit line secured by the family residence, further encumbrancing any assets, or unreasonably using credit cards or cash advances against credit cards, except in the usual course of business or for customary or usual household expenses, or for reasonable attorney’s fees in connection with this action. (4) Neither party shall cause the other party or the children of the marriage to be removed from any existing medical, hospital and dental insurance coverage, and each party shall maintain the existing medical, hospital and dental insurance coverage in full force and effect. (5) Neither party shall change the beneficiaries of any existing life insurance policies, and each party shall maintain the existing life insurance,

automobile insurance, homeowners and renters insurance policies in full force and effect. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to DRL § 255. Prerequisites for judgments under articles nine, ten and eleven of this chapter; health care coverage, that once the judgment is signed, a party thereto may or may not be eligible to be covered under the other party’s health insurance plan, depending on the terms of the plan. Provided, however, service upon the defendant, simultaneous with the service of the summons, of a notice indicating that once the judgment is signed, a party thereto may or may not be eligible to be covered under the other party’s health insurance plan, depending on the terms of the plan, shall be deemed sufficient notice to a defaulting defendant. ________________________ File No.: 2012-1421/C CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK BY THE GRACE OF GOD, FREE AND INDEPENDENT To: Regina Strauss, Regina Good, Margaret Schiller, Peter Laizik, TEM Management Corp., Attorney General of the State of New York The unknown distributees, legatees, devisees, heirs at law and assignees of INGEBORG FALKEN, deceased, or their estates, if any there be, whose names, places of residence and post office addresses are unknown to the petitioner and cannot with due diligence be ascertained. Being the persons interested as creditors, legatees, distributees or otherwise in the Estate of INGEBORG FALKEN, deceased, who at the time of death was a resident of 81-45 Lefferts Boulevard, Kew Gardens, NY , in the County of Queens, State of New York. SEND GREETING: Upon the petition of LOIS M. ROSENBLATT, Public Administrator of Queens Count y, who maintains her office at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, Queens County, New York 11435, as Administrator of the Estate of INGEBORG FALKEN, deceased, you and each of you are hereby cited to show cause before the Surrogate at the Surrogate’s Court of the Count y of Queens, to be held at the Queens General Courthouse, 6th Floor, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, City and State of New York, on the 15th day of May, 2014 at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon, why the Account of Proceedings of the Public Administrator of Queens County, as Administrator of the Estate of said deceased, a copy of which is attached, should not be judicially settled, and why the Surrogate should not fix and allow a reasonable

amount of compensation to GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ., for legal services rendered to petitioner herein in the amount of $48,253.42 and that the Court fix the fair and reasonable additional fee for any services to be rendered by GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ., hereafter in connection with proceedings on kinship, claims etc., prior to entry of a final Decree on this accounting in the amount of5.5% of assets or income collected after the date of the within accounting; and why the Surrogate should not fix and allow an amount equal to one percent on said Schedules of the total assets on Schedules A, A1, and A2 plus any additional monies received subsequent to the date of this account, as the fair and reasonable amount payable to the Office of the Public Administrator for the expenses of said office pursuant to S.C.P.A. §1106(4); and why the claim from TEM Management Corp. in the amount of $25,000.00 should not be rejected; and why each of you claiming to be a distributee of the decedent should not establish proof of your kinship; and why the balance of said funds should not be paid to said alleged distributees upon proof of kinship, or deposited with the Commissioner of Finance of the City of New York should said alleged distributees default herein, or fail to establish proof of kinship, Dated, Attested and Sealed 21st day of March, 2014 HON. PETER J. KELLY Surrogate, Queens County Margaret M. Gribbon Clerk of the Surrogate’s Court GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ. (718) 459-9000 95-25 Queens Boulevard 11th Floor Rego Park, New York 11374 This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not obliged to appear in person. If you fail to appear it will be assumed that you do not object to the relief requested unless you file formal legal, verified objections. You have a right to have an attorney-at-law appear for you. Accounting Citation ________________________ CENTRAL HEALTH CHOICE, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 08/16/2012. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Corporation Service Company, 80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

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National Congress Of Black Women Looks To Queens BY JOE MARVILLI Staff Writer A national nonprofit organization looking to help the disenfranchised has made its way to Queens. The National Congress of Black Women, Inc. is establishing a new chapter in Queens, planting roots in Flushing for its endeavors that will spread throughout the Borough. The organization is dedicated to the educational, political, economic and cultural development of African American women and their families, as well as increasing their presence in those areas. Founded in 1984, NCBW is led by Dr. E. Faye Williams. The founder of the Queens chapter, Pauline Murray, reached out to Williams to get the go-ahead to start the new branch. “I said I would like to get a chapter here in Queens. She said, ‘Pauline, there isn’t one. We want some of more chapters in New York City.’ I’m on a mission to get the Queens chapter going,” Murray said. While Murray said she had stopped being an active member of the NCBW in 2001, she re-established her connection with the group and decided to help spread its cause to Queens. She added that the organization’s name should not be seen as limiting and her chapter is willing to help any of the diverse individuals in Queens that are in need.

“It’s important that people understand that there’s a shift in the paradigm of thinking. We’re talking about those who still consider themselves of the populations I spoke about, being disenfranchised,” she said. “They could be Hispanic women. They could be Asian women. You could be of Irish descent. You could be of Jewish descent. If we can help you, we will help you.” Murray added that the NCBW chapter is going to throw itself into issues affecting Queens residents, with separate vice chairs taking the lead on different areas in the Borough. In terms of Borough or Citywide problems, Murray said she wants to help reduce prison populations by finding economic and educational opportunities for parolees. She added that mental health consultation and assistance is also needed. “How do you keep these individuals back?” Murray asked. “There’s a need for training, education, there’s a need to help them get jobs.” The NCBW also plans to work with the City Economic Development Corporation to increase outreach to minority women on how they can set up their own businesses and find help running them. The implementation of universal prekindergarten and registering people to vote are two more goals for the organization that they will be pursuing in the near future. Now that the chapter is up and run-

ning, Murray said that the next step is to increase membership and decide what to work on first. In terms of getting new faces to join, the NCBW plans to hold fundraisers for those who want to join but cannot afford the membership fee. Murray described the process of finding their first projects as “a little tricky” due to the different needs in different neighborhoods of the Borough. By the end of the year, the Queens chapter of the NCBW should have a

physical location somewhere in Flushing, which will be determined once they see what their membership and finances are like. Those looking for more information can come to a meeting on April 27 in the Flushing Library’s conference room D at 2:30 p.m. They can also call the national headquarters of the NCBW at (202) 678-6788. Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 3577400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstribune.com, or @Joey788.

Veterans Sought For Hall Of Fame Nominations State Sen. Michael Gianaris (DAstoria) has invited residents to nominate local veterans whose service warrants induction into the State Veteran’s Hall of Fame. The online Hall of Fame is designed to pay tribute to New Yorkers whose gallantry in the U.S. Armed Forces is complemented by service to their communities. “Each year, one of the greatest privileges I have as a member of the New York State Senate is to honor a member of my community who has not only served our nation but returned home and worked to improve the lives of our neighbors,” Gianaris said. “The Veteran’s Hall of Fame al-

lows us to say a special thank you and I urge anyone with a veteran in mind to come forward with a nomination.” The Senate will honor a distinguished veteran from western Queens, as well as others from throughout the State, at a May 20 ceremony at the State Capitol, where each honoree’s photograph and biography will become part of a special exhibit. Nominations must be received by April 21 and should be submitted to Gianaris’ district office via email at Gianaris@nysenate.gov or by mail to 31-19 Newtown Ave., Suite 402, Astoria, NY 11102. For information, call (718) 7280960.

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Funding Allocated For Bus Restoration Study BY JOE MARVILLI Staff Writer Funding for a study on bus service and restoration in northeast Queens was included in the 2014-2015 State budget. On April 3, State Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bayside), Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D-Hillcrest) and representatives from the office of Assemblyman David Weprin (D-Fresh Meadows) announced that $500,000 in funding has been allocated for a bus service study. The funding was secured during the budget negotiations to address the decreased public transportation options in northeast Queens, specifically in Avella’s 11th State Senate district. The MTA will be required to immediately start a year-long study on the effects of service cuts in the area in the last five years and on how to improve bus service. The agency will also be required to seek and consider direct public participation, from sources like community boards, regarding any needed changes. According to MTA spokesperson Kevin Ortiz, New York City Transit discontinued the Q14, Q79, Q75, X32, X51, Q76 Saturday service, Q26 offpeak service and Q31 weekend service in 2010. Q76 Saturday service was restored in September 2012. Q31 weekend service was restored on April 6 this

year. The Q36 was extended to Little Neck Parkway, replacing the Q79. He also mentioned that the MTA has added, enhanced, or restored service to the tune of $40 million Citywide since 2012. “The remaining services in northeast Queens had low ridership and would have even lower ridership if they were restored,” Ortiz said. “Nevertheless, NYCT is always looking at ways to improve service throughout New York City and will conduct the study during the year to identify ways to improve service in northeast Queens.” Avella disagreed with that assessment, saying at the press conference that his community is in need of additional public transportation. “Northeast Queens and specifically, the 11th Senatorial District has always been underserved in terms of bus service and mass transportation options,” he said. “The study can only help in identifying those areas where we urgently need to restore bus routes or create new ones.” Rozic backed up the senator on the issue, asking for improved service as well. “Requiring the MTA to study how to improve bus service in northeast Queens delivers on our commitment to commuters - finding cost-effective and efficient ways to make improve-

ments that make a dramatic difference for riders who need it most,” she said. Once the report is complete, the MTA will be required to report their findings to the Governor, Assembly

Speaker and Senate leadership for further review. Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 3577400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstribune.com, or @Joey788.

APAC Gets New Leader

After a nearly year-long search, the during this exciting moment of artisAstoria Performing Arts Center has a tic energy, with the designation of the new leader. Kaufman Arts District.” The nonprofit announced last week Moore replaces Taryn Sacramore, that Erin Moore would take over as who resigned last June and is now APAC’s new executive director on head of the Queens Theatre. The first April 14. production of Moore’s Moore, who has tenure will be Rodgers worked with theaters and Hammerstein’s and performing arts or“Allegro,” directed by ganizations throughout APAC artistic director the City since 2011, has Tom Wojtunik, opening a Master of Arts degree May 1. in arts administration Shelly Felder, presifrom Columbia Univer- Erin Moore, APAC’s new dent of APAC’s board sity. She has previously executive director. of directors, said she worked with the Lincoln was looking forward to Center Corporate Fund, the Signature Moore’s leadership. Theatre Company and Second Stage “We are thrilled to welcome our Theatre, among others. new executive director, and we are “It is an honor to be entrusted confident that Erin’s particular theater with the responsibility of maintaining experience will move APAC into the APAC’s legacy of excellence and con- next phase of growth and help her to tinuing its integral role in the cultural lead this organization we all love so community of Astoria and Long Is- well,” Felder said. land City,” Moore said in a statement. For information on the Astoria “I look forward to bringing APC into Performing Arts Center, visit www. a new phase of growth, particularly apacny.org.

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POLICE BLOTTER 104th Precinct Grand Larceny – The NYPD is asking the public’s assistance identifying the following individual wanted for a grand larceny that took place at approximately 5:30 p.m. on April 2. The suspect used a stolen ATM card to buy sneakers inside J and M Sneakers, located at 5734 Myrtle Ave. The suspect is described as a male, 20-25 years old, approximately 5-foot7. Anyone with information should call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at (800) 577-TIPS, visit www. nypdcrimestoppers.com or text tips to 274637 (CRIMES), then enter TIP577. All calls are confidential.

105th Precinct

Hotline at (800) 577-TIPS, visit www. nypdcrimestoppers.com or text tips to 274637 (CRIMES), then enter TIP577. All calls are confidential. assauLt – The NYPD is asking the public’s assistance identifying the following individual wanted for an assault that took place on April 2 on a Queens-bound F train, within the confines of the 112th Precinct. The suspect threw a coffee in the face of a victim and then proceeded to punch the victim in the face. The victim, 53, received minor injuries. The suspect is described as approximately 5-foot-1, last seen wearing a black jacket. Anyone with information should call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at (800) 577-TIPS, visit www. nypdcrimestoppers.com or text tips to 274637 (CRIMES), then enter TIP577. All calls are confidential.

FataL coLLision – At 4:15 a.m. on April 14, police responded to a 911 call of a motor vehicle accident involving two vehicles in the vicinity of South Conduit Avenue and Brookville 114th Precinct Boulevard. PoLice-invoLved shootUpon arrival, police discovered that inG – At 11:16 a.m. on April 12, a white 2014 Infinity sedan operated officers from the 114th Precinct reby a 28-year-old female, identified as sponded to a family dispute involving Sharlene Numa of Roosevelt, was trav- a firearm at 31-28 38th St. elling eastbound on the Belt Parkway Upon arrival, a uniformed sergeant between Springfield Boulevard and and a police officer observed a male in Merrick Boulevard when she rear end- possession of a shotgun. Officers ined a second vehicle, a 2012 Mercedes, structed the man to drop the weapon. operated by an 18-year-old male. The The man then turned in the direction Infinity overturned in the vicinity of of the officers and the police officer South Conduit Avenue and discharged his weapon one Brookville Boulevard. time, striking the man in the EMS responded to the lotorso. cation and transported the Once inside the resi18-year-old to a local hosdence, officers found a fepital, where he was listed in male, identified as Carolann stable condition. Matyka, 65, in the kitchen The occupants of the Inwith a gunshot wound to the finity were taken to Jamaica head. Hospital, where the driver, The man shot by police, Numa, was listed in stable identified as Jack Calvelcondition. A male passenger lo, 86, was transported to in the vehicle, identified as Queens Hospital, where he Kendall Heard, 29, was pro- This individual was pronounced dead. Matynounced dead at the hospi- is wanted in con- ka was taken to Elmhurst nection with an Hospital, where she was also tal. Numa was taken into cus- assault within pronounced dead. tody after being treated and the confines of A loaded 12-gauge shotcharged with manslaughter, the 112th Pre- gun was recovered at the vehicular manslaughter and cinct. scene. DWI. BurGLary – The 112th Precinct NYPD is asking the public’s assistance Grand Larceny – The NYPD identifying and locating two suspects is asking the public’s assistance in lo- wanted in connection with a burglary cating a female Hispanic wanted in within the confines of the 114th Preconnection with a grand larceny that cinct. took place at 7 p.m. on April 8 at the At approximately 2 a.m. on April 7, Aldi’s Supermarket, located at 61-35 the two suspects entered a social club Junction Blvd. located at 37-09 31st Ave., removed The suspect removed a handbag $12,000 and fled the scene. from a 34-year-old female’s stroller afAnyone with information should ter the victim left her bag unattended. call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers The suspect is described as 5-foot- Hotline at (800) 577-TIPS, visit www. 10 and 135 lbs. nypdcrimestoppers.com or text tips to Anyone with information should 274637 (CRIMES), then enter TIP577. call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers All calls are confidential.

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of SUGAR MAMAS PART Y CO LLC. Articles of Organization filed with NY Dept. of State 02/13/2014. Office location Queens County. New York Secretary of State (SSNY) is the designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: c/o United States Corporation Agents Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful activity ________________________ WORLDWIDE TECHNOLOGY USA LLC, filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/25/2014. Office location Queens County. SSNY designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copies of any process against the LLC, 13525 96th St., Ozone Park, NY 11417. Any Lawful purpose. _______________________ Notice of formation of Forever Mrs. LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on February 19 2014. 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 10023 195th Street Hollis NY 11423. Purpose: any lawful purpose. ________________________ Notice of formation of General Property Partners, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York [SSNY] on February 28, 2014. Office located in Queens County. SSNY designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC 7119 67th ST, Glendale, NY 11385. Purpose: any lawful purpose. ________________________ S U P P L E M E N TA L S U M MONS Index No.: 3575-13 Date of Filing: February 26, 2014 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, -against- USHA DEV AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF AVINASH DEV, if living, or if either or all be dead, their wives, husbands, heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, assignees, lienors and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said USHA DEV AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF AVINASH DEV, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, of any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, and the respective husbands, wives, widow or widowers of them, if any, all of whose names are unknown to plaintiff DEPRIKA DEV (IN-

FANT) AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF AVINASH DEV; PRIYA DEV AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF AVINASH DEV, if living, or if either or all be dead, their wives, husbands, heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, assignees, lienors and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said; PRIYA DEV AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF AVINASH DEV, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, of any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, and the respective husbands, wives, widow or widowers of them, if any, all of whose names are unknown to plaintiff RISHA DEV AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF AVINASH DEV, if living, or if either or all be dead, their wives, husbands, heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, assignees, lienors and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said; RISHA DEV AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF AVINASH DEV, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, of any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, and the respective husbands, wives, widow or widowers of them, if any, all of whose names are unknown to plaintiff USHA DEV AS GUARDIAN OF DEPRIKA DEV (INFANT) AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF AVINASH DEV, if living, or if either or all be dead, their wives, husbands, heirs-atlaw, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, assignees, lienors and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said; USHA DEV AS GUARDIAN OF DEPRIKA DEV (INFANT) AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF AVINASH DEV, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, of any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, and the respective husbands, wives, widow or widowers of them, if any, all of whose names are unknown to plaintiff NEW YORK CITY PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU; NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT ADJUDICATION BUREAU; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD; MOHAMMED B. QUAIZAR; WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK FA; “JOHN DOES” AND “JANE DOES”, said names being fictitious, parties intended being possible tenants or occupants of premises, and corporations, other entities or persons who claim, or may claim,

a lien against the premises, Defendants. TO THE ABOVENAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service, where service of this summons is made by delivery upon you personally within this state, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Honorable Timothy J. Dufficy of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, signed on December 18, 2013, and filed with supporting papers in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Queens, State of New York. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by AVINASH DEV to WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, F.A. in the principal amount of $225,000.00, which mortgage was recorded in Queens County, State of New York, on July 16, 2003, as CRFN #: 2003000233482. Thereafter said mortgage was acquired by the Plaintiff by merger agreement dated October 2, 2008. Said premises being known as and by 94-02 216TH STREET, QUEENS

VILLAGE, NY 11428. Dated: December 10, 2013 Batavia, New York Tanisha Bramwell, Esq. ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff Batavia Office 26 Harvester Avenue Batavia, NY 14020 585.815.0288 Help For Homeowners In Foreclosure New York State Law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. Mortgage foreclosure is a complex process. Some people may approach you about “saving” your home. You should be extremely careful about any such promises. The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. There are government agencies, legal aid entities and other non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about foreclosure while you are working with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877-BANKNYS (1-877226-5697) or visit the Department’s website at www. banking.state.ny.us. The State does not guarantee the advice of these agencies. ________________________ 87-13 HOMELAWN REALTY LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 2/26/14. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Mohammed Nuruddin, 169-01 Hillside Ave., Jamaica, NY 11432. General Purpose. ________________________ Notice of Formation of 158 WEST 9TH STREET, LLC, a domestic LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 3/17/14. Office location: QUEENS County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 167-41 147TH AVENUE JAMAICA NY 11434. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. ________________________ Notice is hereby given that an on-premise license, #TBA has been applied for by DSR 55 Corp d/b/a Brendan’s to sell beer, wine and liquor at retail in an on premises establishment. For on premises consumption under the ABC law at 112-08 Rockaway Beach Boulevard Rockaway Park NY 11694. ________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILIT Y COMPANY. NAME: 1560 ASSOCIATES, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/10/07. 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, 118-35 Queens Boulevard, 16th Floor, Forest Hills, New York 11375. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ________________________ Notice is hereby given that a license, number 1276152 for Beer and Wine has been applied for by the undersigned to sell Beer and Wine at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 37-20 Prince Street, Unit 1D,1E, 1F, Flushing, NY 11354 for on premises consumption. Applicant name is Cutting Board Flushing Inc. ________________________ Notice of Formation of Withers Leistner, LLC. Art/Org. filed with SSNY 1/24/14. NY office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent for process. SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o Koenig Iron Works, Inc., 8-14 37TH Ave., LIC, NY 11101. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. ________________________ DAKAN LAND SERVICES LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 10/8/13. Office in Queens Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the Registered Agent Edward Cardoso 87-46 Van Wyck Expressway Kew Gardens, NY 11418. Purpose: Any lawful activity. ________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on APR 07 2014 bearing Index Number NC-000137-14/ QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Jesus (Middle) M (Last) Rivera My present name is (First) Jesus (Middle) M (Last) Rivera De Jesus aka Jesus M Rivera, aka Jesus Manuel Rivera, aka Jesus Manuel Rivera Dejesus, aka Jesus Rivera My present address is 117-57 126th ST, South Ozone Park, NY 11420 My place of birth is Rio Piedas, Puerto Rico My date of birth is December 24, 1970 _______________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on MAR 26 2014 bearing Index Number NC-000112-14/ QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Naomi (Middle) Celeste

(Last) Harinarain My present name is (First) Choleshwattie (Last) Harinarain My present address is 9747 107 Street, Ozone Park, NY 11416 My place of birth is Guyana My date of birth is February 15, 1986 _______________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on MAR 11 2014 bearing Index Number NC-000068-43/ 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) Olalekan (Middle) Lawrence (Last) Bade-John My present name is (First) Olalekan (Middle) Lawrence (Last) Awogbemila My present address is 144-25 182nd Place, Springfield Gardens, NY 11413 My place of birth is Nigeria My date of birth is November 26, 1967 ________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on DEC 18 2013 bearing Index Number NC-001169-13/ QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Manuel (Last) Meneses My present name is (First) Manuel (Last) Meneses Tzompa aka Manuel Meneses My present address is 63-02 39 Ave, Woodside, NY 11377 My place of birth is Queens, NY My date of birth is August 28, 1994 ________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on APR 07 2014 bearing Index Number NC-00013614/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) Tirajie (Last) Persaud My present name is (First) Tirajie (Last) Sukhram My present address is 93-31 123 ST, South Richmond Hill, NY 11419 My place of birth is Queens, NY My date of birth is July 20, 1991 ________________________ Notice of Formation of EVK INVESTOR GROUP LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/27/14. Office location: Queens County. Princ. office of LLC: 31-21 31 St., Astoria, NY 11106. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Edwin W. Weinberg, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, 29th Fl., NY, NY 10112. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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NatioNal library Week

Queens Library System Offers Unique Experiences

and independent films.

pr prOblems

News reports calling out the Queens Library system for the high salary earned by President and CEO Thomas Galante led to investigations that revealed more news that several officials considered troubling. The use of public funds to create By STEVEN J. FERRARI a smoking deck outside Widely considered to be one of – the Central Library in Jamaica – his Jamaica office, in the largest, most-used libraries in hosts the Jobs4Five kiosk, a pro- addition to earning sixthe country – if not the world – the gram that assists users with the job figures through consultQueens Library system celebrates application process. Job hunters ing work at a school on Patrons use the Queens Library Richmond National Library Week by highlighting are encouraged to create a profile Long Island raised eye- Hill branch to read up on the latest news. the hundreds of programs available with their resume and employment brows with a number of The Board of Trustees president to the nearly one million residents information and the kiosk assists in elected officials. of Queens who regularly visit one of sending out applications to approCity Comptroller Scott Stringer noted that the bad publicity could priate positions. the 62 branches Borough-wide. called for an audit of all three library mean that officials and community If a job hunter is worried that he systems in the City, while Queens groups will shy away from giving the Supporters of the library stress that the library system is more than or she does not have the proper at- Borough President Melinda Katz library funding in the future. He notjust a place to borrow books, mov- tire for an interview, the library helps called on Galante to resign, calling ed that library users are still coming ies and music. The library is a vital there, too. Its “Tiebrary” program the situation with Galante a distrac- to the library to take advantage of part of the Queens community that also lends ties to library patrons, tion from what the library is meant its services. “[Library] users are not being disassists residents with job searches, along with a pamphlet on how to tie to accomplish. English-language classes for non- it properly. “[The Queens Library] is an ex- suaded from meeting their needs by Ficalora said the Queens Library tremely needed institution to the going to the library,” Ficalora said. native speakers, computer instruction and several other programs for was ahead of the game in terms of cultures and the people of Queens,” “The people funding the library are developing technology to make vis- Katz said in an interview this week. being dissuaded.” children and adults. He added that library officials are “The wonderful reality of this library its to the library more accessible to “Anything that damages that is a concerned that private donors and is that it has such a wide array of ser- everyone. He noted that the library problem.” vices,” Joseph Ficalora, president of has taken a lead in looking for new Earlier this month, the library’s elected officials who provide fundthe library’s Board of Trustees, said. ways for libraries around the world Board of Trustees met to vote on a ing to the library could hold off on “The library affects so many different – not just within the Queens Library resolution that would give Galante funding, out of fear that more negasystem – to use new technologies. facets of people’s lives.” a paid leave of absence. The reso- tive news could come to light. “The consequences of these at“Our people are at the forefront lution failed, with a 9-9 tie among Bridget Quinn-Carey, the library’s chief operating officer, noted that of what can be accomplished with members. The resolution’s failure tacks are far more damaging than the Queens Library is always ready technology,” he said. meant that Galante would continue the attacks themselves,” he said. “So many different funding sources The library has also made tech- in his role. to serve its communities. are being confused by the informa“Our children’s librarians are nology within each branch a priority. tion being put out there.” there to offer story times for young- System-wide, the library houses alfunding fears When asked about the future of sters,” she said. “Many of the books, most 2,000 public computers, along Over the years, the Queens LiDVDs and music available in each with Wi-Fi access so people can brary has seen a drastic reduc- the Queens Library system, Katz community library are hand-select- work on their own laptops or tablets. tion in funding. The lion’s share of said she agreed with Ficalora’s In the storm-ravaged Rockaways, the library’s $128.1 million budget fears of a decrease in donors. She ed by people who best know their the library is lending tablets with a comes from the City of New York, said the reason she pushed for the customers’ needs.” proprietary interface that makes the which provides 85 percent of the vote to give Galante a leave of absystem easy to use, even for those total. Despite a growing population sence was to give the library a betOppOrtunities Offered Representing one of the most di- who are technologically uninitiated. and high demand for programs, the ter future in terms of funding. “My focus wasn’t to punish anyverse populations in the world, the The program earned the library the library had $18 million cut from its one,” she said. “I wanted to bring a Queens Library has evolved beyond Library of the Future Award from budget. just a circulation system. Accord- the American Library Association While the Queens Library system structure to the system that donors ing to the library’s website, the 62 in 2014. has frequently been recognized as could have faith in.” With more than 7.5 million items The library also provides course- one of the largest-circulation librarbranches of the library offered more than 38,000 free programs in 2013, work in computer coding languages, ies in the world, a loss of funding in a collection that spans the Borand offers digital access to music means less new items the library is ough, Ficalora said that he was with attendance topping 665,000. One of the key offerings in able to purchase. Accord- proud of the Queens Library sysa Borough that boasts huning to the Library’s website, tem, which is often hailed as an dreds of different languages is 17.5 million items were cir- example of what libraries should the library’s outreach for immiculated to almost 900,000 be. He noted that the library has received countless awards for “the grants and new citizens. Over borrowers in 2013. the last 35 years, the library “You can’t have a high innovative ways that it provides serhas assisted thousands of imvolume of use if you can’t vices,” adding that he is sure that limigrants with free citizenship buy the books,” Ficalora brary patrons will continue to utilize its services. and naturalization classes, said. “The library offers so many unique along with English Language While a number of electcourses and adult basic edued officials have attacked benefits, from afterschool programs cation classes. Galante for his high sal- for kids to programs at night for indiThe library also offers a ary and consulting work on viduals who work,” he said. “It really number of programs directed Long Island, Ficalora said is a wonderful system.” Reach Steven J. Ferrari at (718) at helping its users find new that the end result could jobs and get access to small A Chinese food cooking demonstration at the mean even less available 357-7400, Ext. 122, via email at business support programs. Flushing branch is one of the many programs put services for the library’s 62 sferrari@queenstribune.com or @stevenferrari. The library’s main branch on by the library every year. branches.

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Looking Back:

The hisTory of flushing Meadow: CoMe To The fair By DaviD Oats (Editor’s Note: In the summer of 1980, the Queens Tribune began a series of articles by editor and parks advocate David Oats on the history of Flushing Meadow Park and the creation of the World’s Fair in 1939. This article originally appeared in the Queens Tribune in the July 31-Aug. 6, 1980 edition.) They came by the thousands, every day pouring through the turnstiles where a 75 cents admission gave the visitor a ticket to a new land where the Depression and world tensions seemed far away. The crowds flocked to the fair by I.R.T. Subway (where the fare was 10 cents instead of the usual 5 cents token) and by the Long Island Railroad, both of which had constructed modern new stations and ramps to usher riders into the exposition. A new, and temporary, I.N.D. railroad station was constructed at the south end of the fairgrounds by the Lake and Amusement area. They came by car, filling the huge lots daily with automobiles bearing license plates from Ohio, Iowa, Nebraska, California, Florida, and the other 48 states. But most of the cars bore plates from the Empire State which all carried the imprinted message, “New York World’s Fair 1939.” Those lucky enough to afford it came to the fair by boat and docked at the beautiful new marina constructed on Flushing Bay. Many flew to the fair from foreign nations, landing at the newly opened airport on North Beach, adjacent to the fairgrounds; an airport soon to be named for the town’s feisty mayor, Fiorello LaGuardia. Entering the grounds, the fairgoer was treated to a carefully planned environment of lush, tree-shaded boulevards, daring and innovative architecture, splashing fountains and monumental statuary. And everywhere – color. The fair’s design board created a color-coded layout scheme for the grounds, dividing the fair’s buildings into various theme areas. Radiating out from the fair’s Theme Center, the all-white Trylon and Perisphere, were the zones of the exposition – Communications, Community Interests, Medicine & Public Health, Food, Production and Distribution, Transportation, Government and

Amusement. All of the buildings within a zone reflected the color for that area as well as the central message of the fair – “Building the World of Tomorrow with the Tools of Today.” 1939 was the year that Hollywood gave the world “The Wizard of Oz” and fairgoers found their own tangible Land of OZ at Flushing Meadow. But despite the planner’s careful attempts at crowd control through zone-demarcations and clever color codes, the visitors wandered about the grounds as the spirit moved them, taking in all of the wonders and colorful pleasures of the land over the rainbow. They came again and again. Many visited the fair over twenty times to take it all in. A Gallup poll at the time showed that 97 percent of those who visited the fair thoroughly enjoyed it. Those who stayed home said it was too expensive. In those hard times, 75 cents admission and the average $7 one might spend at the fair on food and entertainment could take a huge bite out of a $20 weekly paycheck. Not to mention the money one might spend on one of the thousands of souvenirs bearing miniature Trylons and Perispheres, or for a ride on one of the fair’s tractor rides that played “Sidewalks of New York” on its horn. But there was so much for free at the fair that many visitors discovered that once inside the gate, there was a whole world of wonders and unforgettable memories waiting to be found – without a fee. Like the samples of soup, cheeses and milk, cross-country phone calls at the A.T.T. Pavilion, the beer samples at the Schaeffer pavilion and the rides on the latest model Ford. There was always a band concert,

an international festival, a look at Mayor LaGuardia at work behind his desk in his summer city hall in the N.Y. City Building, or conducting the municipal orchestra. There were free booklets, badges and buttons and everyone had to have a free Heinz pickle pin or a button from the GM Futurama that proudly said, “I Have Seen The Future.” The Industrial displays of the big companies were the most popular. The Futurama, the talking robot at the Westinghouse pavilion, the real trains that came right out on stage at the Railroads exhibit and a 3-D movie in the Chrysler pavilion were always the exhibits with the longest lines. But across World’s Fair Boulevard (today the Long Island Expressway) was the lake Amusement area where the inspirational message of the fair could be put aside in favor of good old fashioned fun. It was here that Georgie Jessel presented his “Little Old New York,” Gypsy Rose Lee showed off her charms, Salvadore Dali created a surrealistic show called “Dream of Venus.” Abbott & Costello, Mike Todd, Carey Grant, Eddie Cantor and Al Jolsen all performed there. Bob Hope and Charlie Chaplin frequented the place. There was a midget village, animal shows, a circus, a symphony concert hall, oddities of nature,

incubator babies, thrill rides, cotton candy and plenty of girly shows. The biggest thrill was a ride on the Parachute Jump, a steel structure 360 feet high where visitors were strapped into chairs and slowly raised to the top for a spectacular and breath-taking view of the fair, and then dropped to earth under the protective canopy of a parachute. The ride was so popular that after the fair it was moved to Coney Island. But everyone saved a quarter for the biggest hit of the fair – Billy Rose’s Aquacade. Here in one of the fair’s three permanent structures, the master showman featured his wife Eleanor Holn opposite Olympic and Hollywood heroes Johnny Weismuller and Buster Crabbe in a spectacle of mermaids and aquamen in a musical extravaganza that wowed over 30 million fair visitors. A walk around the fairgrounds alone was worth the price of admission. James Earl Fraser’s giant statue of George Washington on Constitution Mall was only one of many huge outdoor sculptures that lined the malls and plazas of flowers and lagoons. Colorful and creative murals decorated many of the pavilions and the entire spectacle formed the backdrop for a visitor’s own personal photographic record of the World of Tomorrow. It is impossible to estimate the number of pictures and photographic albums that the acerage fairgoer created out of this special moment in their lives. Whether frozen in film or in memory, the fair was an unforgettable time and place for those who experienced it. Couples met and married at the fair. For many, like future Governor Hugh Carey, it was a memorable first job as a tour guide, guard or vendor. By day, it was a superlative good-time place; by night it was enchanting. Bathed in a soft, quiet color, the fair used the latest lighting techniques to turn the grounds into a nocturnal fantasyland of phosphorescent trees and glowing fountains. After free dancing to Guy Lombardo’s orchestra, the fairgoer would conclude his visit by watching the spectacle of lights, fire and water on the Lagoon of Nations where the fireworks leaped to the sound of music. Finally, at midnight, there was a barrage of pyrotechnics and searchlights over the lakes. A visitor would stroll out of Flushing Meadows tired but refreshed with a hope for a better day. In her catalogue introduction to the Queens Museum’s retrospective on the 1939 World’s Fair, Helen Harrison states that, “…by and large people went to be amazed, amused and distracted. That they also came away affected. Educated – changed – was a function of the Fair and the era which gave it meaning.”

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Garden Outlines WOrld’s Fair Festivities BY JOE MARVILLI Staff Writer

While many enjoyed wandering around the Taiwanese orchid display at Queens Botanical Garden earlier this month, it was just the first of numerous events at the venue that will celebrate the anniversary of Queens’ two World Fairs. The botanical garden has a slew of ceremonies planned for the 75th anniversary of the 1939-40 World’s Fair and the 50th anniversary of the 1964-65 World’s Fair. From exhibits to day-long events, there will be something for everyone between the months of May and November. From May 6 to Sept. 28, QBG’s gallery will host “Harvesting our History: The Story of Queens Botanical Garden.” The exhibit will look back at both World’s Fairs and the garden’s history, mainly through material from their archives. The opening reception will take place on June 8 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Joyce and Ed Morrill, who worked on the exhibit, expressed that it was a challenge to put together, but the result will be worth the effort. “This has certainly been a collaborative, creative process,” Joyce said. From May 24-26, the Long

Island Garden Railway Society will present a working “G-scale” model train exhibit at the garden. On May 24, there will be a festival with food and craft vendors, a trackless train for rides through the garden and a 4 p.m. concert by John Yao’s Big Band. In mid-June, the garden will install special plantings, including an Entry Garden with living reproductions of the Trylon and Perisphere, modernistic structures from the 1939 World’s Fair. The Trylon was a 610-foot spire and the Perisphere was 180 feet in diameter. For those of you who are 21 or older, the garden will host a World’s Fair Brew Fest on July 19, with two tasting sessions that start at noon and 4 p.m. Attendees will get to sample beers from around the world, enjoy music, eat food and shop at craft vendors. Tickets are required. Another long-term, multimedia exhibit at the garden is coming in August. “The New York World’s Fairs and The Port Authority: Bringing Trade, Travel and Tourism to Queens, the Region and the World” will run from Aug. 5 through Nov. 1. It will show how aviation, the Port Authority, New York and New Jersey all contributed to the

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At a press conference, Queens Botanical Garden executive director Susan Lacerte, Councilman Peter Koo, Taiwanese Ambassador Paul Wen-liang Chang and others introduced the orchid exhibit that kicked off the garden’s series of World’s Fair events.

success of the fairs and boosted the economy of the region. Finally, on Sept. 28, QBG will host a lecture on the World’s Fair. Margaret Tockarshewsky, the executive director of the New Haven Museum, will begin her talk at 2 p.m. During a conference on April 2 announcing the schedule, Pauline Huang, a Queens Botanical Garden trustee, tweaked a favorite phrase

of Borough President Melinda Katz to state why people should visit QBG this summer. “People who come to New York do not complete their tour unless they come to Queens. People who come to Queens do not complete their tour unless they come to the botanical garden,” she said. Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@ queenstribune.com, or @Joey788.

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New Law Targets Surprise Medical Bills

BY JOE MARVILLI Staff Writer A law included in the 2014-2015 State budget is looking to give patients a break on unexpected medical charges. The new law will prevent surprise medical bills for patients sent by innetwork doctors to out-of-network providers. These out-of-network medical services can be anything from a spe-

cialist to a specific lab for medical work that needs to be done. According to New York State Superintendent of Financial Services Benjamin Lawsky, the law would end unexpected charges against patients who are referred out of their network by innetwork providers. He added that complaints about these startling bills are the most

common ones received by the Dept. of Financial Services, numbering between 2,000 and 3,000 annually. Instead, beginning in 2015, surprise bills for out-of-network services will be resolved by the insurer and provider, rather than the patient. New York is now one of 13 states in the nation that have re-

NYHQ Acquires Breast Surgery Practice New York Hospital Queens is continuing its expansion of services throughout the Borough, adding a breast surgery practice in Middle Village to its ranks this week. The hospital announced on April 15 that it has acquired the physician practice of Kap-Jae Sung, M.D., a surgeon who specializes in breast surgery. The practice is located at 66-83 70th St., Middle Village. Sung has provided surgical care at the practice for five years and has been a member of

New York Hospital Queens has added Dr. Kap-Jae Sung’s breast surgery practice in Middle Village as part of its expansion of available practices in Queens.

the NYHQ staff for the last 15 years. A board certified surgeon, Sung is also a fellow of the American College of Surgery and a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. Before he joined NYHQ, Sung was the chairman of the department of surgery at Saint John’s Queens Hospital and Mary Immaculate Hospital from 2008 to 2009. He was also the director of surgery at Saint John’s Queens Hospital and the director of breast surgery at Forest Hills Hospital, a member of North Shore-LIJ Health System.

Over the course of his career, he has performed procedures that include breast biopsies, the removal of breast tumors and mastectomies. His patients have access to all of the medical services at NYHQ as well, such as radiology, pathology, rehabilitation and more. “The demand for breast surgery services has grown,” Stephen Mills, president and CEO of NYHQ, said. “We are thrilled to have Dr. Sung and his practice onboard to help NYHQ meet the needs of our community. Residents don’t have to leave the Borough to find a higher level of breast surgery services. They are available right here in Middle Village.” To make an appointment with Sung, call (718) 651-2929.

strictions on out-of-network billing. “This landmark legislation will provide critical protections for patients against the unwelcome surprise of a large out-of-network medical bill,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. “It holds consumers harmless by taking them out of the middle of those billing disputes, giving them greater peace of mind and economic security.” The law came from sections of a bill introduced in the New York State Senate last year. One of that bill’s cosponsors, State Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bayside), said he was happy that it was included, but was concerned about a waiver available if the regulation creates an “undue hardship” on the insurer. “I think the fact that we had part of this legislation included in the budget, which would set up a procedure in the insurance companies, is a good step forward. Unfortunately, also in the budget is a big loophole that allows the insurance companies to get away with that,” he said. Beth Finkel, State Director for the American Association of Retired Persons, said that the budget law on preventing surprise medical bills was a good step, though there were some items left unresolved, like cost-effective help for family caregivers. Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 3577400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstribune.com, or @Joey788.

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LEGAL NOTICE

INDEX NO.: 702599/2013 Date Filed: 4/8/2014 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS AND NOTICE MORTGAGED PREMISES: 146-28 226 STREET A/K/A 146-24 226 STREET, SPRINGFIELD GARDENS SOUTH - BROOKVILLE A/K/A ROSEDALE, NY 1413 A/K/A 11422 BL #: 13459 – 38 Plaintiff designates QUEENS Count y as the place of trial; venue is based upon the county in which the mortgaged premises is situate. STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNT Y OF QUEENS HARTFORD FUNDING Plaintiff, -against- DAWN ALEXANDER, JACQUELINE VERACOECHEA, if living, and if dead, the respective heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignors, lienors, creditors and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise of any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, and each and every person not specifically named who may be entitled to or claim to have any right, title or interest in the property described in the verified complaint; all of whom and whose names and places of residence unknown, and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained by the Plaintiff, NYC PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU, NYC TRANSIT ADJUDICATION BUREAU, NYC ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, HILLARY BARRETT, LEON LOWE, BUSTER CAMPBELL, Defendants. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the attorneys for the Plaintiff within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after 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. 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 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. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $ 481,750.00 and interest, recorded in the Office of the Clerk of QUEENS on December 4, 2009, at CRFN NUMBER 2009000398728, covering premises known as 146-28 226 STREET A/K/A 146-24 226 STREET, SPRINGFIELD GARDENS SOUTH - BROOKVILLE A/K/A ROSEDALE, NY 1413 A/K/A 11422 – BL #: 13459 - 38. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. The Plaintiff also seeks a deficiency judgment against the Defendant and for any debt secured by said Mortgage which is not satisfied by the proceeds of the sale of said premises. TO the Defendant JACQUELINE VERACOECHEA, the foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Robert L. Nahman of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, and dated March 24, 2014. Dated: New Rochelle, N.Y. April 1, 2014 McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, P.C. /s/____________________ By: Jonathan Pollack Esq. Attorneys for Plaintiff 145 Huguenot St., Ste. 210 New Rochelle, NY 10801 p. 914636-8900 f. 914-636-8901 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 Department of Financial Services at 1-877-226-5697 or visit the Department’s website at www.dfs.ny.gov. 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. ________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on MAR 24 2014 bearing Index Number NC-000043-14/ QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Ronni (Last) Beer My present name is (First) Rhoda (Middle) Pearl (Last) Klein aka Rhoda P Beer, aka Ronni Beer My present address is 18-05 215th Street, Apt. #7N, Bayside, NY 11360-2113 My place of birth is Brooklyn, NY My date of birth is July 29, 1934 ________________________ RAPHAEL LILKER PODIATRIST PLLC, a Prof. LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/17/2014. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 172 Beach 144 St., Neponsit, NY 11694. Purpose: To Practice The Profession Of Podiatry. ________________________ At a Part 52 of the Supreme Court of the State of New

York, held in and for the County of Queens, at the courthouse thereof, located at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New York 11435, on the 2 day of April, 2014. Index No.: 10415/13 EX PARTE ORDER PRESENT: HON. LESLIE J. PURIFICACION Justice of the Supreme Court DESPINA LAIOS, Plaintiff(s), -against- EVANGELOS LAIOS, Defendant(s). Upon reading and filing the summons and verified complaint, upon the affirmation of Todd R. Baltch, Esq., duly sworn to on the 4th day of November, 2013, and upon the pleadings had herein, and it appearing that Evangelos Laios, the defendant in this action cannot, with due diligence, be served by another prescribed method, and the court being satisfied that a place where Evangelos Laios, the defendant, probably would receive mail cannot, with due diligence, be ascertained, and this is a matrimonial action for Divorce, as specified by CPLR 314, and plaintiff, having duly applied for an order directing service of the summons upon Defendant, Evangelos Laios, by publication pursuant to CPLR 315 and 316, NOW, upon motion of SACCO & FILLAS, LLP, by Todd R. Baltch, Esq., attorney for plaintiff, it is hereby ORDERED, that the time to serve the summons and complaint is hereby extended 120 days from the date of this Order pursuant to CPLR 306-b based upon good cause shown, and it is further ORDERED, that the summons in the above entitled action be served upon Evangelos Laios, the defendant in this action, by publication pursuant to C.P.L.R. 316, to wit: that the summons together with the notice to the defendant, containing a brief statement of thenature of the action as required by N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 232 and the ancillary relief demanded, be published in one newspaper in the English language, known as Queens Tribune published in the Borough and County of Queens, City and State of New York, which newspaper is most likely to give notice to Evangelos Laios, the defendant herein, once in each of three successive weeks, and it is further ORDERED, that the summons and complaint, this order, and the papers upon which this order is based shall be filed on or before the first day of publication, and that the first publication shall be made within 45 days after this order is granted; and it is further ORDERED, that the mailing of copies of the summons and notice of publication to Evangelos Laios, the defendant herein, is hereby dispensed with. ENTER J.S.C. HON. LESLIE J. PURIFICACION Dated

April 2, 2014 Index No.: 10415/13 Date Summons Filed: 5/30/13 Plaintiff designates Queens County as the place of trial. The basis for venue is Plaintiff’s residence. SUMMONS Plaintiff resides at 31-63 35th Street, Astoria, NY 11106 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS DESPINA LAIOS, Plaintiff, -against- EVANGELOS LAIOS, Defendant. ACTION FOR A DIVORCE To the above named Defendant: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorneys within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the notice set forth below. Dated: May 24, 2013 Astoria, New York Sacco & Fillas, LLP. By: Todd R. Baltch, Esq. Attorneys for Plaintiff 31-19 Newtown Avenue Seventh Floor Astoria, New York 11102 718.746.3440 (Office) 718.425.9288 (Fax) Index No.: 10415/13 VERIFIED COMPLAINT SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS DESPINA LAIOS, Plaintiff, -against- EVANGELOS LAIOS, Defendant. Plaintiff herein, DESPINA LAIOS, complaining of the Defendant, EVANGELOS LAIOS, alleges that the parties are over the age of 18 years; and 1. The Plaintiff and the Defendant were married on February 28, 2012 in the City of New York, County of Queens and State of New York. 3. The marriage was not performed by a clergyman, minister or by a leader of the Society for Ethical Culture. 4. There are no children of the marriage. 5. Plaintiff resides at 31-63 35th Street, Astoria, New York 11106. 6. Defendant’s last known address was 3163 35th Street, Astoria, New York 11106 but his current whereabouts are unknown. 7. There is no action, other than this action, pending between Plaintiff and Defen-

dant for divorce, separation or annulment in any court of the State of New York or in any court of any other State, territory or dependency of the United States or in any foreign country. 8. No decree or judgment of divorce, separation or annulment or any other decree dissolving the marriage between Plaintiff and Defendant has ever been obtained in any6 court of the State of New York or in any court of any other State, territory, or dependency of the United States or in any foreign country. 9. To the best of Plaintiff’s knowledge, Plaintiff will take, prior to the entry of final judgment herein, all steps solely within her power to remove any barrier to Defendant’s remarriage following the divorce sought to be granted herein. 10. The relationship between Plaintiff and Defendant has broken down irretrievably for a period of at least six months prior to the commencement of this action. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against the Defendant as follows: a) judgment dissolving the marriage between the parties; b) judgment awarding to Plaintiff all of Plaintiff’s separate propert y and a just and equitable share of all marital property, as well as any and all appropriate ancillary relief, including a distributive award; c) judgment granting to Plaintiff in this action by her attorneys, accountants, appraisers and other experts necessary to properly prosecute this action and to defend the claims of Defendant; d) judgment compelling Defendant to contribute suitably for Plaintiff’s support and maintenance; e) judgment compelling Defendant to provide and maintain suitable policies of life, medical, dental, and hospitalization insurance for the benefit and protection of Plaintiff; f) judgment authorizing Plaintiff to resume the use of her pre-marriage surname; and g) judgment granting to Plaintiff such other, further and different relief as may be just and proper. Dated: May 24, 2013 Astoria, New York Sacco & Fillas, LLP. Attorneys for Plaintiff By: Todd R. Baltch, Esq. 31-19 Newtown Avenue, Seventh Floor Astoria, New York 11101

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Community Celebrates Al-Mamoor School Opening Elected officials and community leaders gathered on March 30 to celebrate the opening of the AlMamoor School in Kew Gardens Hills. The school, established nine years ago, had operated out of the Jamaica Muslim Center until its student body began to outgrow the space. While a member of the State Assembly, Councilman Rory Lancman (D-Hillcrest) assisted the school in securing the approvals needed from City and State agencies to open the school. During the ceremony last month, Lancman was joined by U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Flushing), Assemblyman David Weprin (D-Fresh Meadows) and Al-Mamoor Chairman Mohammed Wadud Bhuyan, along with numerous community leaders. “The Al-Mamoor School will help hundreds of students learn in an environment that is respectful of their religious and cultural traditions,” Lancman said. Meng also praised the opening of the school. “I was happy to join the Jamaica Muslim Center for the grand opening of the new Al-Mamoor School building,” she said. “I congratulate the center and all the teachers and students, and I know they’ll continue the great work they do.” Weprin also voiced his

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enthusiasm at the opening. “I congratulate the community leaders and my friends at the Jamaica Muslim Center who made the Al-Mamoor School possible,” he said. “The new facilities, along with the dedicated faculty, will provide the students with a world-class education in accordance with their religious beliefs.” Bhuyan said that he wanted the AlMamoor School to be a competitive one, that will serve people of all faiths and communities. “Our goal is to educate children with modern science and arts so they can be the future leaders of the community,” Bhuyan said. “We hope to expand our programs so we may offer high school education to students in the near future.” The school is expected to open

with approximately 200 students ranging from kindergarten to the eighth grade. Rozic Secures STEM Scholarship Funding Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D-Fresh Meadows) recently announced that the 2014-15 New York State budget contains critical funding for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math initiatives. “Queens is positioning itself as an innovative leader in the high-tech industry, and this budget invests in programs that will facilitate the growth of more good-paying, quality jobs in our own backyard,” Rozic said. The budget includes $8 million in funding for a new STEM scholarship program. Full tuition scholarships to any SUNY or CUNY college or university will be offered to the top 10 percent of high school graduates if they pursue a STEM career and work in New York State for five years. “To continue our economic growth, New York State needs to remain a leader in every field. Investing in our engineering and technology workforce and finding creative ways to retain that talent will benefit every community and strengthen our vibrant economy,” Rozic added. Last year, Rozic joined with

Senator David Carlucci and Comptroller Scott Stringer at Queens College to announce the Empire Engineer Initiative Act (EEIA), a financial aid program for students who major in engineering and commit to work in New York State for at least five years. The legislation was driven by the demand for a workforce better educated in the STEM fields. Stringer said he was appreciative of the initiative. “I’m grateful that Governor Cuomo, the State Legislature and in particular Assemblywoman Rozic have identified financial aid for STEM graduates as a critical tool to boost the competitiveness of our workforce and expand opportunities,” he said. “Gifted students from across the country and around the world come to New York to be educated. This program will ensure that many of those young entrepreneurs put their education to work right here in the Empire State, growing jobs from Buffalo to Brooklyn.” In the past, scholarships were made available to targeted groups, including social workers and nurses. This scholarship marks the first statewide financial aid program designed to encourage people to major in engineering and technology and to keep those skills in New York once they graduate.

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Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz speaks during an event at the Stop & Shop Supermarket in Glendale. The chain donated 1,000 pounds of Kosher food in advance of Passover. The donation was accepted by the Queens Jewish Community Council. Also pictured are QJCC Executive Vice President Francine Lashinsky, QJCC President Warren Hecht, QJCC Executive Director Cynthia Zalisky, Assemblyman David Weprin and State Sen. Toby Stavisky. Photo by Luis Gronda.

Hanging Out With The Bunny Councilman Paul Vallone (right) was on hand for a ribbon cutting on April 9, marking the grand opening of The Blvd. Restaurant and Lounge. The restaurant, located at 19-11 Francis Lewis Blvd., features a diverse menu, a brick oven, a full bar and valet parking. Photo by Joe Marvilli.

Honoring Italian-Americans

Members of the Northeast Queens Republican Club spent some time with the Easter Bunny on April 12, when the group hosted an Easter egg hunt for kids in Bowne Park in Flushing. Pictured (from left) are Marie Warhola, Ronnie Reiburn, Kevin Ryan, Joe Vaccaro, Joan Vogt, Amanda Ryan as the Easter Bunny, Angela Fristachi, George Angel and Sal Bacarella.

State Sen. Joe Addabbo presented NYS Senate Proclamations to the honorees of the Associazone Culturale Italiana di New York at their annual luncheon. The honorees pictured from left to right are Salvatore Vacca, Dr. Frank Monteleone and Marina Tagliaferri. Also pictured (from left) are Tony DiPiazza, Chairman of the Italian Cultural Association and Serf Maltese, Honorary Chairman.

Queens County Bar Association Honors Members, Judiciary

The Queens County Bar Association held its annual dinner to honor the Queens judiciary last week in the QCBA’s offices in downtown Jamaica. Pictured at left, Queens County Supreme Court Justice Martin Ritholtz presented David Adler with the Academy of Law Special Award for his years of dedicated service to the Association. At right, QCBA President Joseph DeFelice presented immediate Past President Joseph Risi with the President’s Scroll in recognition of his service. Photos by Walter Karling.

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Spartan Race Comes To Flushing BY LUIS GRONDA Staff Writer They came, they saw and they conquered Citi Field. The stadium typically home to the New York Mets was turned into a battleground for a test of people’s will last weekend, as about 8,500 people participated in the Spartan Race, an annual obstacle race held throughout the country. This year’s version at Citi Field was the Spartan Sprint, a three-mile-long race. This was not your typical foot race though, as participants had to go through several obstacles and challenges to complete the race, including carrying two two-gallon jugs of water (or one jug for women) up and down flights of stairs and tying a rope around an ankle and hopping up a second flight of stairs. Other challenges included throwing a wooden spear into a target and the fire jump, in which participants must leap over a ring of fire. The race at Citi Field also culminated with the release of Joe De Sena’s book, “SPARTAN UP! A Take-No-Prisoners Guide To Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Peak Performance in Life,” which is set for a May 13 release. De Sena is the co-founder of the race, which has become a traveling event around the country. De Sena, a Howard Beach native, said he created the race to inspire more people to boost their work ethic and their values in order to become more successful in life. De Sena said he looked at what people did to be success-

ful and would like to help others who may not have achieved as much. “I wondered if you can change people,” he said. “Could we take somebody from a Third World country and somebody from a First World country and could we toughen up the guy from the U.S. to compete with somebody who is just looking for food, water and shelter?” He said the book was written to serve as a motivational tool and teach people how to attack any type of adversity in your life, much like the race itself, which places barriers in front of runners that they must persevere through to finish the race. During the event on Saturday, De Sena had many adoring fans lining up to meet their beloved motivator and get his autograph. One by one, they would tell him how much his motivation has changed their lives and how honored they were to meet him. De Sena said he often hears stories of fans thanking him, but always says he is not the main reason why they have improved their life. “I get a million people telling me ‘thank you, you changed my life’ but I always respond with ‘No, you changed your life, I just provided the platform for that,’” he said. Participants in the race all discussed how challenging but fun the race was. Rich Nailes, a Briarwood resident, said he had to pace himself throughout its duration so that he could complete the competition and not overexert himself. “It’s a pretty long race, but I expected even worse than it was,” said Nailes, who finished the race in 53 minutes.

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About 8,500 people competed at the Spartan Race last weekend at Citi Field.

Steven Holguin, who lives in Astoria, had a GoPro-style camera attached to his head as he completed the competition. He intends on making a YouTube video of the race and showing it to his friends and family. Holguin finished this year’s race in 56 minutes, an improvement from the one hour, 17 minute time it took last year. If you are thinking about entering the Spartan Race or a competition like it, Holguin said you should definitely do it. “Even if you’re not competitive, it’s something fun, its gets you out of the couch and it gets you motivated,” he said. Reach Luis Gronda at (718) 3577400, Ext. 127, lgronda@queenstribune. com, or @luisgronda.

Many Films For Queens At Tribeca BY JOE MARVILLI Staff Writer The Tribeca Film Festival kicks off this week, with hundreds of screenings, discussions and panels that will take place between April 16 and 27. There is something for everyone at Tribeca this year. Some films highlight a relationship with Queens or display New York moments that created memories for many in the Borough. The big music documentary at this year’s festival is “Time Is Illmatic,” a project created by multimedia artist One9. The documentary follows the trajectory of Nas’ acclaimed debut, “Illmatic,” and how he overcame obstacles to create it. “It just came out so great and it’s really celebrating artists coming out of New York, which is intimately entwined with Tribeca,” festival programmer Cara Cusumano said. The other big name out of Queens in this year’s festival is actor/director Jon Favreau, who is appearing in “Chef.” The comedy tells the story of

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features interviews with many Knicks legends, capturing their tireless energy and spirit that led them to victory in the 1970s. “ T h e N e w Yo r k Knicks are an institute in the City,” Cusumano said. “I think there’s a real appetite to hear this story.” “When The Garden Was Eden” will screen at Before the festival the Tribeca Film Festival, which runs from even kicked off, Queens April 16 to April 27. made its presence Carl Casper, a chef who goes on a social known. Lawrence Becker, a Queens media-fueled tirade against his nemesis resident, won in the #6SecFilms comfood critic and starts a new food truck petition under the “Genre” category. Titled “The Vortex Finds a Host,” the business. “Day Ten” is a short film that reflects short was created on Vine, an applion the days after the Sept. 11 terrorist cation that creates and posts looping attacks. It is part of the shorts program, video clips. For more information on all of the “Soul Survivors.” A lighter topic goes under the cam- films, panels and other events, visit era in “When The Garden Was Eden,” www.tribecafilmfestival.org/festival or a documentary about the golden era call (212) 941-2400. Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 357-7400, of the New York Knicks. Directed by Michael Rapaport, the documentary Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstribune.com,

Starting this Friday, the Museum of Moving Image will screen some of the most famous entries from one of film’s most fantastical genres. The Astoria museum will focus on science fiction for its latest “See It Big!” series, which offers attendees the chance to see classic movies on the big screen. Kicking off with “Alien” on April 18 and continuing through July, these films will take audiences from outer space to dystopian futures and beyond. “Those are movies where a whole different world is created. They’re movies that work great on the big screen,” David Schwartz, MOMI’s chief curator, said. It all begins on April 18 at 7 p.m. with one of the most famous sci-fi horror films of all time. Ridley Scott’s “Alien” stars Sigourney Weaver as Ripley, a member of a crew of astronauts whose spaceship is invaded by a vicious creature. Ripley earned critical acclaim as one of the first female protagonists in science fiction. “It’s a great audience movie that combines horror and science fiction,” Schwartz said. On April 20, MOMI will head back to the mid-1960s with “Alphaville.” Directed by Jena-Luc Godard, this film follows a private eye who is tasked with killing a supercomputer. The screening starts at 6:30 p.m. One of the odder films in this series is “Altered States,” directed by Ken Russell. This abstract movie follows a professor who experiences psychological transformations that spread into physical changes. This film will air on April 25 at 7 p.m. One day later, at 7 p.m., the museum will show Nicolas Roeg’s cult classic, “The Man Who Fell To Earth.” It stars David Bowie as an alien who arrives on Earth. Also screening is “THX 1138,” the debut by George Lucas. Completely different in tone from “Star Wars,” this movie takes place in a police state where the population is kept under control with drugs. You can see it on May 25 at 7:30 p.m. More films will be put on the schedule for June and July, including “2001: A Space Odyssey.” To keep up with the latest news, call (718) 7840077 or visit www.movingimage. us. MOMI is located at 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria. Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 3577400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstribune.com, or @Joey788.

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English and Chinese at the Flushing Library. She will be joined by guest tenor Mingjie Lei and accompanied by voice coach Jennifer Peterson on the piano. The free concert runs from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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To celebrate the reopening of the Queensboro Hill Library, the New Americans Program will present a free Gala Chinese Concert at the library at 2:30 p.m. Performances will include Chinese folk songs, pop music, male and female duets, a female trio, a vocal quartet, a violin solo and a piano solo. The library is located at 60-05 Main St., Flushing.

In honor of Easter, the Museum of Moving Image will present “Tale of the Bunny Picnic,” a 1986 film co-directed by Jim Henson. This seldom-seen one-hour special introduces Bean Bunny, who wants to help get ready for the big bunny picnic, but his older siblings think he is too little. Other clips featuring notable Muppet rabbits and bunnies will precede the feature. Tickets are free with museum admission, on a first-come, first-served basis. It will take place at 1 p.m.

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Join the Glen Oaks Library for an afternoon of Hindi poetry, hosted by Ashok Singh, the Director of the International Hindi Association, and featuring invited poets Ashok Vyas, Anand Ahuja, Bindeshwari Agrawal, Purnima Desai and Ram B. Gautam. The recital starts at 4 p.m.

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Celebrate National Poetry Month at the New York Hall of Science by attending a meet-and-greet with poet Gustavo Rivera. In the Science Technology Library at 2:30 p.m., attendees will also have the chance to read and write poems about science. Attendance is free with NYSCI admission. Call (718) 699-0005 for more information.

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Queens Botanical Garden will host two sessions of its Egg-Stravaganza, at noon and 2 p.m. The event will include games, crafts and a special scavenger hunt with egg prizes. Registration of $5 is required and supplies are limited to the first 500 children per session. For information, call (718) 886-3800, Ext. 204, or email rforlenza@queensbotanical.org.

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Mezzo-soprano Jia Ling will sing art songs on the theme of love in Latin, German, French,

Ascension Church in Forest Hills will celebrate the most important day of the Christian calendar at 11 a.m. at PS 101, 2 Russell Place in Forest Hills. The event will include a worship service, music, craft activities for kids, an Easter egg hunt and refreshments. Cost is $5 per child, $2 be-

SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK satuRDay 4/19

DoKtoR KABooM Doktor Kaboom’s original blend of interactive science comedy will come to the Queens Theatre for two shows, at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Blending theater arts with the wonders of scientific exploration, Doktor Kaboom keeps his crowds riveted with interest and rolling with laughter. Tickets are $14. For more information, call (718) 760-0064.

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The Queens Museum invites children 5-12 and their adult companions up to Studio A to explore different works on view each week through a variety of fun hands-on art making activities. Children with special needs are welcome. No fee or advance registration required. For more information, call (718) 592-9700. The event runs from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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MoMA PS1’s Sunday Sessions will present “Respect the Runway: The Red Carpet to Mastery,” from noon to 6 p.m. This event will celebrate the history and pedagogy of New York City’s House and Ballroom scene. The session is a collaboration between the Vogue’ology Collective, Arika and Ultra-red. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. For more information, call (718) 784-2084. MoMA PS1 is located at 22-25 Jackson Ave., Long Island City.

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The Woodhaven Historical Society will host a free slideshow entitled “A View of Woodhaven” at 7 p.m. at Neir’s Tavern and Steakhouse. The slideshow will showcase many old pictures of Woodhaven, including Neir’s Tavern, which

has been in existence for 180 years. In addition to the slideshow, attendees will be encouraged to participate in a pub quiz with the winner walking away with a copy of Vincent Seyfried’s “The History of Woodhaven & Ozone Park.”

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Flushing Town Hall will celebrate Earth Day with this free festival for all ages, starting at 1 p.m. Develop your green thumb, learn about bee-keeping and the importance of clean waterways while making sculptures, jewelry and art out of recycled materials. Flushing Town Hall is located at 137-35 Northern Blvd. For more information, call (718) 463-7700.

a discussion. To learn more, visit www.growingcitiesmovie. com. Tickets are $5 at the door. Queens County Farm Museum is located at 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy.

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To mark the 50th anniversary of the World’s Fair, author and historian Bill Cotter will offer a thorough history of the 1939 and 1964 World’s Fairs, followed by a book signing, at the Queens Theatre. Cotter will display rare photographs, peppered with behind the scenes anecdotes. The event is free with a suggested donation of $10. Reservations are recommended. For more information, call (718) 760-0064.

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Queens County Farm Museum will kick off its growing season with a screening of “Growing Cities” at 7:30 p.m. This urban agriculture documentary showcases innovators and everyday people who are transforming their cities one vacant lot, rooftop farm and backyard garden at a time. The screening will be followed by

The 2014 Taste of Ridgewood event is scheduled for 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Ridgewood YMCA at 69-02 64th St. The Taste of Ridgewood, which was first held last year, was established as an annual tasting event geared towards dishing up some of the best food in the most diverse borough of the City.

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WORLD’S FAIR EXHIBIT Through June 30 celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1964-65 World’s Fair at the Central library. MOONRISE KINGDOM Friday, April 18 film at the Hollis library at 2. CHINESE CONCERT Friday, April 18 Queensboro Hill library at 2:30. HINDU POETRY Friday, April 18 Glen Oaks library at 4. MOVIE MATINEES Fridays through April 25 Rosedale library at 2:30. SINGING FOR LOVED Saturday, April 19 Flushing library at 1:30. EGG HUNT Saturday, April 19 12-4. $5. Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway. 347-FARM. BELLE’S PLAYERS Saturday, April 19 scenes performed at the Forest Hills library at 2:30. DARK WORLD Saturday, April 19 film at the Lefferts library at 3. AMER. SONGBOOK Saturday, April 19 Mitch Kahn sings at the Flushing library at 5. ON THE TOWN Monday, April 21 film at 3 at the Sunnyside library.

ITALIAN CABARET Monday, April 21 Middle Village library at 2:30. DARK KNIGHT RISES Tuesday, April 22 film at the Sunnyside library at 4. HISTORY OF ROCK Tuesday, April 22 Lefrak City library at 5:30. MRS. WINTERBOURNE Wednesday, April 23 film at the Pomonok library at 1:30. OPERATIC VOICES Wednesday, April 23 Bay Terrace library at 1:30. JAZZ Wednesday, April 23 Glen Oaks library at 2. MISTER & PETE Wednesday, April 23 “The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete” shown at the Central library at 6. MOTOWN REVUE Thursday, April 24 Astoria library at 2. BOBBY SOXER Thursday, April 24 “The Bachelor & Bobby Soxer shown Central library at 2. MOVIE MATINEES Thursday, April 24 Rosedale library at 2:30. OPEN MIC Thursday, April 24 East Elmhurst library at 6. BINGO Thursdays McGoldrick library at 1. MOVING & GROOVING Fridays through April 25 Briarwood library at 11:30. CONTROL STRESS Friday, April 18 Bayside library at 2. ZUMBA Fridays, April 18, 25 Woodside library. Register.

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MOONRISE KINGDOM Friday, April 18 film at the Hollis library at 2. JEWELRY WORKSHOP Friday, April 18 Sunnyside library at 4. HANDS-ON FARMING Friday, April 18 LIC library. Register. EASTER CRAFT Friday, April 18 McGoldrick library. Register. FUN FRIDAYS Fridays through April 25 Central library at 4. Ages 6-12. TEENS GOT TALENT Fridays through April 25 Rosedale library at 3:30. MOVIE MATINEES Fridays through April 25 Rosedale library at 2:30 and Laurelton library at 3:30. TEEN HAPPY HOUR Fridays through April 25 Flushing library at 4. DISCOVERY SCIENCE Fridays through April 25 Corona library at 6. Grades 2+. YOUTH ADVISORY Fridays Laurelton library at 5. CRAFTS Fridays Ozone Park library at 3, Briarwood and East Flushing at 4, Pomonok and Flushing library at 4:30. MATH HELP Saturdays through April 26 Flushing library at 10. Grades 4-8. FAMILY STORYTIME Saturday, April 19 Flushing library at 11:30. FROZEN Saturday, April 19 film at the Sunnyside library at 2:30. DARK WORLD Saturday, April 19 film at the Lefferts library at 3. EARTH DAY Monday, April 21 Flushing library at 2:30. Ages 6-12. WORLD STORIES Monday, April 21 Laurelton library at 4:30. Ages 5+. TEENS MAKE JEWELRY Monday, April 21 Central library. Register.

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QUEENS FOCUS Queens of Angels Church will host a blood drive in conjunction with Elmhurst Hospital 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 27 in the Parish Center, 43-18 Skillman Ave., Sunnyside. For information or to make an appointment, call (718) 937-3244.

Aviation Brigade, 42nd Infantry Division, is promoted to private.

The 110th Precinct Community Council will meet 7 p.m. April 21 at Flanders Field VFW Post No. 150, 5111 108th St., Corona. The guest speaker will be U.S. Rep. Grace Meng. Deputy Inspector Ronald Leyson, commanding officer of the 110th Precinct, will also be on hand to discuss crime and quality of life issues. Officers from the precinct will receive awards for achievements.

Michelle Yuan of Woodside was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester at Washington University in St. Louis, Mo.

The New York Army National Guard has announced the promotion of members in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Cristian Penaduenas of Woodside, serving with the 107th Military Police Company, is promoted to private first class. Jimmy Sua of Astoria, serving with the Company F (Forward Support Company Infantry), 427th Brigade Support Battalion, is promoted to private. Andres Cortessuarez of Jackson Heights, serving with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Combat

Loucia Papsaseraphim of Astoria is one of five SUNY New Paltz students to receive the 2014 Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence.

Skye O’Reilly of Woodside participated in the Alternative Spring Break program through the University of Delaware. The Forest Park Runners Club will present the Forest Park Classic 4-Mile Road and Trail Race, beginning 10 a.m. May 18 in Forest Park. Registration for the race is open now. Registration is available at www.forestparkrunners.org. For information, call Frank Gallo at (718) 296-4015 or email fgallo813@ verizon.net. The New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is now accepting applications for four $2,000 scholarships to be awarded at its annual Legislative Conference Day on June 9. The scholarships will be handed out to four current or future college stu-

Calendar Winner This drawing by Maspeth High School student Thomas Farrell, a member of the Maspeth Green Club, was one of 15 winners in the Dept. of Education’s Energy Conservation Calendar Contest. The artwork will appear in June of next year’s sustainability calendar, printed for all schools within the Dept. of Education. dents from New York State. Eligibility will be based upon the student’s grade point average, interest in pursuing a higher education, involvement in the local community as well as individual financial need.

North Shore Vein Center and Medical Spa Wave goodbye to your former self!

To apply, interested students can contact State Sen. Tony Avella’s district office to request an application by calling (718) 357-3094 or emailing avella@nysenate.gov. Completed applications are due by May 2.

Classifieds

CALL: 718-357-7400

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help wanted

W EXPERIENCED ROOFERS A D.L Preferred N Shingles, T EDPM-SBS Hot Tar E No Full Time D 347-995-5127

help wanted

WANTED

EXPERIENCED MASON Brick & Block Sidewalks • Pavers Full Time

347-865-0556 C.D.L License is a Plus

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Monday-Thursday from 2-6 Event and meeting planning, make travel arrangements, running errands, setting appointments, monitor expenses. Attach resume with references & salary expectations: joy.pet@aol.com

Truck Driver/helper wanted Party and event rental company knowledge of the city and truck routes CDL preferred but not necessary Warehouse Helper wanted for a party and event rental company APPLY IN PERSON 82-33 QUEENS BLVD. ELMHURST BET. 10AM & 3PM

HHA, PCAs Live in/out

Work in your neighborhood Start Immediately Permanent Cases Flexible & Long HRs Available Bilingual a plus Span/Eng 2wk vac, sign on bonus QUEENS, BKLYN, MANH, BX & NASS. CTY

718-261-6400

Email: lynnagency@aol.com

www.lynnhomecare.com

WELDER NEEDED

Responsible, dependable METAL WORKER. MIG welding, grinding, cutting 12 to 20 guage metal. Experience in doors and frames a plus. Queens location (convenient to LIRR, bus and subway). Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Company benefits. References required.

Fax resume 718-658-4426 to the attention of Tony or email TScalfani@dddoors.com

business/finance

WEALTH BUILDING OPPORTUNITY We are one of the fastest growing privately held companies expanding in the NYC & NJ area. We are looking for men & women interested in earning a full time income on a part time basis. This is not a job this is a business opportunity no exp. nec. we will train. MEETINGS EVERY THURSDAY, 7 P.M.

CROWN PLAZA 138-10 135TH AVE (9 FLR.) JAMAICA NY 11436 TEXT TO: PODERL ATINO @ 55469 FOR FURTHER INFO CALL: 347-672-0585

WHAT RECESSION? Gourmet Coffee Distributors Full or Part Time work available Call Calvin

480-327-8569 Real Estate

apt. for rent

WHITESTONE • BAYSIDE

Stunning 3BR, 2BA, 1450 SF, custom built ....................................$2200 Gorgeous 3BR, updated kitchen, new baths, new carpets, HW, freshly painted, heat incl...........................................$2100 Fabulous 2BR, Renovated kitchen, ren. bath, HW, freshly painted .......$1,850 Spacious 2BR, PVT entrance, HW, heat included .................................$1,600 Lovely 2BR, 1st floor, 5 rooms total, plus heat ....................................... $1,500 Good Loc., 2 BR, 1st floor, heat inc....$1,500 Great 1 BR, 1st floor, Heat Inc.......$1,350

ADRIANNE REALTY

718-767-0080

QUEENS

FLUSHING 158th St. Near Northern Blvd. & LIRR 1 BR - $1150 1st Flr. Walk-up No Pets. No brokers. No Fee 718-358-3564; 718-575-9600

BAYSIDE - BELL BLVD 2 BR, EIK, Din Rm., Lv Rm., Full Bth. Balcony, Dishwasher Heat & Water Inc’l Near Stores & Transp. $1850 Call Owner 718-224-8903

E-mail: queenstribuneads@aol.com

Real Estate

help wanted

EARN $$ PT/FT

Change your future Start your own Business. NOT A JOB. No exp necessary. Complete support & training. Learn How! Call Today

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International Marketing Company looking for highly motivated people No Experience Necessary We will train If interested please call Calvin bet. 9-5 M-Fri.

480-327-8569

HHA’s & PCA’s

English/Spanish Speaking Call Mon-Fri 10am-4pm

Alternate Staffing

718-972-2500 Ext. 10 or 38

FRONT DESK INTAKE RECEPTIONIST WANTED COLLEGE POINT DOCTOR’S OFFICE

Part-Time 15 hours evenings Required: Good Customer Service Skills, Pleasant Phone Voice, Multi-tasker, Spanish speaking a + Nights & Weekends Required

718-463-1166

Real Estate

co-op 4 sale

FLUSHING DORIE MILLER CO-OPS

Well maintained elev. bldngs near Citifield & transp. Indoor & outdoor PK avail. $185K neg. EILEEN ABRAHAM RE

718-454-2022

GREAT NECK

1 BR Co-OP, New EIK, & Bth., Indoor PK, AC walk-in clsts, pool privilages walk to all!! Trains-LIRR Buses, Synagogues / Shopping For Sale By Owner 516-487-5541

houses sold

house wanted

WHAT IS YOUR HOME WORTH?

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CENTERVILLE CONDO 3 BRs, 2 Baths. 3rd fl., high ceilings, 4 skylights. Private garage, 2 terraces. Low maintenance, low taxes. Move-in condition. $369K CALL COREY

917-685-5909 - NO BROKERS -

industrial prop.

INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY 2500 M1 zone Maspeth Office, Yard For Rent or Sale

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loans

Need Money? Bad Credit? Homeowners 67yrs+ Call 1-888-859-8989 for FHAHECM benefits Business Owners age 26+ Call 917-439-0861 Advisors Mortgage Group NMLS301453.BBB:A++

houses sold

house for sale

LINDENHURST VILLAGE 2 Family by accessory apt. Grand 2,308 sqq. ft. home, 5 BRs, 2.5 baths w/Jacuzzi! Sep. front entrances, electric, laundry & heating system! Close to all. Live Long Island

$349,990

Jennifer Gromus - Owner/Broker Weichert Realtors Ferreri-Gromus

(631) 661-6900

BAYSIDE

3 Bedroom 2 bath SD Colonial. Hdwd Floors, Full fin bsmnt. Beautiful Eat in Kitchen. Call Today!!

TMT Realty 718-229-5200

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY APRIL 20TH

12:30-2:30pm 233-33 41st Ave Douglaston NY Hi Ranch • 5 BR • 3½ Bths Granite Kitchen. Diamond Condition $989,000K Call Arturo Fortun 917-687-4106 “Laffey Fine Homes”

GLEN CLOVE Open House

Sun 2-4pm 2 Edwards Ln. 5Br, 4FBa, ½ ac, 3 car gar, htd IGP $775. Appt 516-637-2851 516-503-2494

central fla

Elegant Owner Built Home 4BR, 3 Baths, 2 Car Garage 5120 sq ft. on 2 acres Asking $295K Negotiable For Sale By Owner 863-635-6056 or 780-458-9726

houses sold

Real Estate

townhouse 4 sale

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body work

BODY WORK BEAUTIFUL YOUNG ASIAN GIRL Good Service Call for Appointment

646-881-2757

GRAND OPENING PRETTY ASIAN GIRL BODY MASSAGE

347-238-4426 OZONE PARK

properties avail. 1 Fam House $395K

LINDENWOOD

1 BR CO-OP $105K 2 BR CO-OP, 2 BTH, TERR. $129K 1 BR Apt. $1,150 FRED Associate Broker

718-902-0708

email:HBDonuts@yahoo.com

HOWARD BEACH

retail space

Retail Space Available 1,280 square feet Call Art at

480-991-7315

For More Info Visit Pan-Bay-Center.com

HOWARD BEACH Professional Office Space Available Elevator Service Call Art at 480-991-7315 For More Info Visit Pan-Bay-Center.com

SAKURA SPA GRAND OPENING $40/hr Beautiful Asian Girls Body Rub, Hot Towel Elmhurst, NY 11373

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90 Minutes 60 min. Body Work 30 min. Free Foot Massage 7 Days 10:00am - 9:30pm

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EUROPEAN

BODY WORK

200-12 44 AVE BAYSIDE

WINTER PROMOTION

$35

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

MD Acupuncture Physical Therapy We treat tendon/spine/joint related problems such as the following but not limited to

•Rotator Cuff Syndrome,Tennis Elbow •Neck and Back Pain, Sciatica •Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis •Carpal Tunnel Syndrome •Trigger Finger, Plantar Fasciitis •Infertility, Allergies, Menopause Syndrome Most Insurance Accepted

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ELDER CARE SERVICES, INC.

elder care consult

MEDICAID PROFESSIONALS

• Over 18 years experience filing Medicaid Home Care and Nursing Home applications • Apply for pooled income trusts • Protect your home, assets and income • Advocate for additional Home Care hours • Nursing Home placement of your choice • Full service including challenge denials, JACK LIPPMANN recertification representation & much more

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(718) 575-5700

massage therapy

Flushing - North Blvd. Body Work $40/hr

718-321-2235

143-25 41 Ave Flushing NY 11355

Natural Health Service Muscle Relaxation

718-207-2634 FOREST HILLS BODY WORK

NICE ASIAN GIRLS 7 Days 10am - 12am

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109-09 72nd Road 2nd Fl. Bet. Queens Blvd. & Austin St.

CHINESE GUY MASSAGE WAXING TREATMENT FULL DETOX CALL ANYTIME

917-251-9689

GRAND OPENING

BODYWORK

Main Fl. Flushing 11354 Free Parking Ins. Accepted

acupuncture

massage therapy

PROFESSIONAL MASSAGE

We treat many health issues NYS Licensed Call 6am-8pm

718-357-7400 Ext. 151

Western Medicine Meets Eastern Medicine

elder care consult

718-224-0648

By Nice Asian Girls

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PLUS 30 MINUTES FREE FOOT RUB

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Health Services

acupuncture

$40/hr

body work

Health Services

11am-11pm • 1 hr. $40

347-986-9860 143-29 Roosevelt Ave.,

BEST BODY RUB BY BEAUTIFUL ASIAN GIRLS $50/HR

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Beautiful Asian Girls Clean & Relaxed Environment Table Shower & Free Sauna Open 7 days 10am-1am We have parking 5$ Coupon

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study Do you have

CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE also known as

COPD?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. If you have COPD you may be interested in volunteering for our COPD CLINICAL RESEARCH STUDY Qualified participants must: • Have COPD • Be 40 years of age or older • Be a current or former smoker Those who qualify receive study-related exams, evaluations and study drug or placebo at no cost. Medical insurance is not required and compensation for time and travel may be provided. For more information call

212-777-6977

HOT SPA

Pretty Asian Massage Clean and Relaxed Environment Free Sauna •Table Shower Open 7 Days a week from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Call 718-961-2229

140-14 Cherry Ave. Flushing NY 11355

medical care Sexually Transmitted Diseases Dermatology Rapid, Effective Treatment, Confidential. HIV test. Dr. D. Park, MD, Specialist 40-44 82 St., Elmhurst, Queens (1 blck frm Roosevelt Ave. #7 Train) Accept Major Insrnce, Credit Cards

718-429-3800

clinical study

646-251-3921

MASSAGE

ACUPUNCTURE

718-278-1089 Applehealingspa.com 31-14 Broadway Astoria

colon therapy

COLON THERAPY ION FOOT DETOX & EAR CANDLING ASK FOR RAISA

718-268-3140

clinical study

hairdresser

ALL TYPES OF HAIRSTYLING 718-762-2830 133-18 41st Road Flushing

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awnings

CLASSICAL CUSTOM

AWNINGS ALUMINUM • LEXAN RETRACTABLE

FREE ESTIMATES SINCE 1980 CLASSICAL-IRON.COM

718-528-2401 LIC#1069538

home improve

Mr. G’s Home Improvements

Bathrooms • Carpentry • Kitchens Painting • Decks • Windows Doors • Tiles • Wallpaper • Free Estimates No Job Too Small • Lic. 1035048

718-762-1442

WHO’S SLEEPING WITH YOU TONIGHT!

bed bugs

Home Services

bathrooms

contracting

Remove Bed Bugs, REMOVE HEAD LICE

Lice & Mites! Nontoxic Kleen Green Stops pests dead, Safe for children and pets. Fast Shipping! www.KleenGreen.com

800-807-9350

contracting

COST RITE CONTRACTING

Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured • Kitchens • Tile Work • Painting • Doors

• Bathrooms • Sheetrock • Wood Floors • Carpentry • Windows

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

MURPHY’S MAIDS

cleaning

contracting

cleaning

home improve

exterminator

handyman

Old Fashioned Irish Cleaning”

(718) 279-3334 Specializing in all phases of Domestic Service (one time, weekly or monthly service)

construction

Walls Extensions All Inside Work Stucco Bricks Houses Built Sheet rocking Stoops Roofs Floor Installation All Types of Fencing Porches Kitchens & Baths Finished BaseChimneys ments, Apartments Additions Retainers Ceramic Tile Sky Lights Waterproofing

Violations Removed • Deal Direct

718-358-1481•646-210-6538 917-939-6133

Reasonable Rates • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured

20 Years Experience • References Available

AHMED CONSTRUCTION CO. Brickwork, Sidewalks, Waterproofing, Roofing, Painting, Silicone Coating, Steam Cleaning, Pointing, Sheetrock

Tel. 718-740-2532 Cell 917-862-1632

Free est.

Lic # 1001349

electrician

floors

AFFORDABLE ELECTRIC

construction

VINNY CONSTRUCTION CORP.

Cement Driveways Patios Sidewalks Fireplaces Stone Garages

electrician

GARY GRAY 718-658-7264

•Kitchens •Bathrooms •Custom Closets •Windows •Doors •General Contracting Lic #858480 Approved by NY Rising & EPA for Sandy Repairs •Quality Workmanship

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

917-459-2421 718-464-4535 24/7

WOOD FLOORS Sanding & Refinishing

89¢sq.ft.

718-926-4621

DECK RESTORATIONS

No Job Too Small 25 Years Experience Call for

FREE Estimate

Master Electrician

347-538-2318

roofing

OLD H.P.

WATERPROOFING & ROOFING

• Steam Cleaning • Brick Pointing • Cement & Brickwork • Stucco • Windows • Shingling • Flat Roofs • Gutters & Leaders • Painting • Scaffold Work

Free Estimates All Work Guaranteed Fully Insured/Lic. #883368

(718) 969-6752

ABLE WILDLIFE LLC Residential • Commercial Raccoons, Squirrels, Opossums, Flying Squirrels, Birds, Bats, Pigeons Etc.

Licensed & Insured Owner Operated NYS DEC Referred • Damage Repaired

1-800-RACCOON www.1800raccoon.com

1-800-722-2666

pest control

ACE PEST CONTROL

Your Friendly

HANDYMAN

Painting, Wallpapering, Tiling, Clogged Tubs, Carpentry, Roofing. No Job is too small for us! We also alter clothes in your home

Call William (718-793-3531)

HANDYMAN JOE

Painting Specialist, Tile Work, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Finished Basements, roofing & all types of Installation

Free Estimates Reasonable Rates

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

718-907-0618 • 917-865-5033

718-225-8585

QUEENSTRIBUNE.COM

Lic. & Ins.

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contracting

heating oil

floors

furniture repair

heating oil

floors

gutters

stone & tile work

landscaping

telephone serv.

MY HOUSE HOME IMPROVEMENT Inc.

home improve

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

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

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

718-974-6983 Lic & Insured #1282515

REPAIRS

repairs

All Leaks on Pipes, Faucets, Toilets, Shower Bodies, Radiator Valves. Clear Stoppages in Sinks, Tubs, Also Install Hot Water Heaters Free Estimates Cheap Rates Licensed & Insured Ask for Bob

718-968-5987

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Home Services

painting

plumbing

heating

PAINTERS & TILES R US HANDYMAN I Will Beat Any Estimate Interior & Exterior - Over 20 Years of Experience

BASEMENTS • KITCHENS • BATHROOMS • • • • • •

Painting/Skincoating Bathrooms Custom Tile Installation Sheetrock & Taping Flooring Carpentry/Doors

• • • • • •

Wallpaper Removal Tile Repair Water Damage Repairs Wood Floors Plasterwork & Moldings Custom Decks

LOW PRICES Call Anthony 347-226-0202

15% OFF Fully Insured • Free Estimates with this ad

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painting

Glass Fogged or cracked? Need Caulking or rescreening? Window & Door Repairs & Replacements.

LOCAL PAINTER/ HANDYMAN

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tree service

Windows Falling Down?

windows

den-marcontracting.com License # 0672990

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plumbing

heating

Water, Sewer, Gas, Boiler & Radiator Installation & Repair. Commercial & Residential Shomer Shabbos

646-715-8626 We’re available till Midnight

roofing

DE SENA PLUMBING INC.

948 Jamaica Ave. Brooklyn NY 11208

Licensed & Insured. Don DeSena lic.# 757

718-845-6640 917-697-0974

All plumbing and heating repairs and services. A.O. Smith water heaters. Weil McLane boilers. Bathrooms. Kitchens. Boiler inspections. Backflow inspections. Faucets. Shower bodies. Water saving toilets. Violations removed. Commercial and Residential plumbing.

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tub reglazing

LONG ISLAND BEST TREE SERVICE SPECIALIZING IN:

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NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL 516-903-0730 • 516-505-2216 Lic/Ins Res/Com

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tub reglazing

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General Services autos wanted

autos wanted

auto repair

RECESSION SPECIAL tax prep

tax prep

“Less expensive than buying tax software”

*Federal and State taxes prepared $50.00 (REG $195) * Senior Citizens, Students & Dependant Returns $35.00 *Electronic Filing FREE “WE GURANTEE YOU A MAXIMUM REFUND”

WANTED: USED CARS!!

718-961-1676

PREPAID ELECTRONIC TAX SERVICE

147-15A 45th Ave., Flushing NY 11355 (Across the Street from Flushing Hospital)

HIGHEST CASH PAID!! WE VISIT YOU!!

Serving the Flushing Community since 1980 Over 29 years experience preparing taxes * New Clients Only * Schedules, C, D and E not included * Bank products offered separately

RICK SKUTCH C.P.A.

Hablamos Español

Income Taxes Prepared Personal-Corporate-Estate - Trust

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CALL JOHNNY: 516-297-2277

WE SOLVE TAX PROBLEMS ANY RETURN, ANY YEAR 56-43 219th St., Bayside

ANY CONDITION

office furniture

718-225-2209

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

LOUIS CARINO

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COMPUTER HELP

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

attorney

birth injury

legal

bus tours

Traffic Violations, Criminal Law, All Business-Contract & License Problems, Collections, Employment Problems, Landlord/Tenant

Joseph B. Maira, Esq. MAIRALAWOFFICE.COM Call cell ANYTIME

718-938-3728 computer services

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

Home / Business, Repair, Upgrades, Tune-Ups, Tutoring, Sales, Tablets, Smart Phones Web Design, Networking BEAT ANY PRICES. REFERENCES. MicroSoft Certified Systems Engineer 18 Years Experience

718-261-8314

funeral services

LEGAL PROBLEM? I KNOW HOW TO WIN FOR YOU!

computer services

Michael

funeral services

COMPUTER SERVICES

Call Ash

718-687-3096

CLASSIFIED DEADLINE: Monday Before 5 P.M.

Unless Otherwise Specified Queens Tribune Policy: All advertisers are responsible to give correct advertising as it will appear. The Queens Tribune will assume no financial responsibility for errors or omissions. We reserve the right to edit, reject or reclassify any ad. All ads are prepaid! NO REFUNDS, FUTURE AD CREDIT ONLY. Ads ordered to run more than one week as part of a consecutive week rate may be cancelled after the first week but no refund will be issued!

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dating service

General Services

personals

tutoring

wanted to buy

psychic

RETIRED WIDOWED 62 Y.O. MAN (5’ 6”) WOULD LIKE TO MEET 55-68 Y.O. WIDOWED WOMAN (5’ 2”-5’ 5”) FOR COMPANIONSHIP (Non Smoker)

CALL JULIUS Home: 718-468-8677 Cell: 917-224-6118 (Before 10pm)

tutoring

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divorce

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wanted to buy

Ph.D.

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

Dr. Liss 718-767-0233

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

HIGH GRADE TUTORING SERVICE

Call 718-740-5460 wanted to buy WE BUY ANYTHING OLD

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

718-204-1402

ABE BUYS ANTIQUES

CASH FOR RECORDS Blues, Rock, 50-80’s Collector travels. Also wanted, CDs, Coins & Hi-end Stereo Equipment

HIGHEST CASH PAID

203-377-3449 video transfer

Old Clocks & Watches Wanted By Collector, Regardless of Condition - Highest Prices Paid

917-748-7225

video transfer

Silver, Chandeliers, Paintings, Rugs, All furniture till 1950. Estates & all contents from homes! Looking for antiques, Iron Garden furniture.

718-332-9709

video transfer

SAVE THE MEMORIES TRANSFER SERVICE

Everyone has old photo albums, VHS videos, 8mm, Super 8, and old 16mm films. We transfer them to DVD bringing old memories back to life. We also transfer 35mm slides and negatives to DVD. Plus, we also transfer LP records, 45’s, 78’s, audio cassettes and reel to reel tape to CD. Plus much more!

So Don’t Delay. Call Joe Labo now.

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We all know that New York City politicians get some pretty sweet perks – one of which is getting to park almost anywhere consequence and ticket-free, even if it means you’re endangering the lives of constituents. Last week, Deputy Borough President Leroy Comrie was on his way to attend a press gathering about the trash problem in Southeast Queens when he conveniently parked

his van across the street from the conference. Only problem? Mr. Comrie parked his car illegally, blocking more than half of the crosswalk. While we here at QConf applaud Comrie’s involvement in the community, we suggest he be a little bit more considerate when parking his vehicle. After all, there were plenty of visible spots available up the block…

Queens Hoop Stars Coming Back One Queens basketball star is coming home and a second one could be coming back to New York as well. Tina Charles, a former star at Christ the King High School and a Jamaica native, was traded to the WNBA’s New York Liberty on Monday, acquiring the 2012 league MVP for a hefty price. They traded Alyssa Thomas, Kelsey Bone and the Liberty’s 2015 first round pick to the Connecticut Sun to get Charles. Charles was originally drafted number one overall by the Sun in 2010, winning Rookie of the Year that season. She also won the MVP in 2012, averaging 18 points a game that year, which is a Sun team record. Over on the NBA side, new Knicks president Phil Jackson could begin his rebuild of a

Knicks team that will miss the playoffs this year with a familiar. There are reports saying the team may sign forward Lamar Odom, also a former Christ the King star, to a contract before this year is over and for next season. Odom played on the Los Angeles Lakers from 2004-11, when Jackson was coaching the team and was well-regarded by the 11-time NBA championship winning coach. If they sign him before this season is over, it would allow the Knicks to give Odom another year on his contract unguaranteed and to get a look at the 34-year-old forward. Odom’s career has fallen by the wayside in recent years, dealing with drug problems and his well-known marriage to Khloe Kardasian.

So Long, Soccer! The long debate and handwringing over where a new Major League Soccer franchise will play seems to be over. MLS officials announced earlier this week that the New York City Football Club will play three seasons worth of games at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, not in a new stadium at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. While this is great news for park advocates concerned with

losing space in Queens, we can't help but think this plan seems familiar. That's probably because outspoken former City Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. suggested a similar plan, having the team play games at Citi Field. The idea was nixed early on as a logistical nightmare by MLS spokespeople. Here at QConf, we find it amazing what months of failed negotiations can do...

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Party Like It's 1964 This weekend, New York Mets fans will receive a blast from the past, at least in terms of ticket prices. In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Mets’ previous home, Shea Stadium, the team will roll back the cost of select seats to their 1964 prices. This promotional offer will take place during a three-game stand against the Atlanta Braves on April 18, 19 and 20. For $3.50, fans can get a ticket in the Promenade Outfield. For $19.64, they can sit in a left field baseline box seat. Of course, some would argue that those prices might still be too steep for the struggling Mets, who recently sidelined Juan Lagares and Curtis Granderson due to injuries. You can get a coffee and a bagel for $3.50, which may give you more satisfaction too! Hmm, maybe the team should have turned back time to the 1969 “Miracle Mets.” We’re sure everyone could get behind that idea!

Although Annika may be only 16 years old, her songs prove that she has a soul that is wise beyond her years. Her songwriting has the distinct sound of a veteran too, simple yet powerful, with most of the weight being carried by her voice and acoustic guitar. Given that she has been playing music since she was in elementary school, it should come as no surprise that Annika has grown into an experienced, skilled musician. Her journey started when she attended the Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls and formed a band on the first day of camp. “I realized then how much I loved performing, and I knew by the age of 9 that it was something I wanted to continue doing,” she said. One year later, Annika’s mom won studio recording time at a fundraising auction for the camp. The time was used recording one of Annika's original compositions, a piece that impressed the studio owner, who told her to get out into the music scene and form a band. With that, Still Saffire was born. By the time summer 2013 rolled around, two members of Still Saffire were in college, limiting their time to practice and play together. Therefore, Annika started writing and performing under her own name. While Annika said that her writing process has remained mostly unchanged, the difference between Still Saffire and her solo work came in the arranging. “With Still Saffire, I had help with arranging from my mother and sometimes from

band members, but now I just do all instrumentation by myself [on studio recordings],” she said. “Since I`ve been on my own, I`ve been trying out new styles of songwriting/ sound/music, but that could simply be the result of me growing as a writer.” Her growth as a songwriter has certainly paid off. Annika not only competed in the Queens Battle of the Boroughs at The Greene Space, but she was voted as the winner and moves on to face the top musicians from the other four boroughs on June 27. “It was really exciting, and unexpected. It really made me aware of all the support I have from my family, friends and fans. And for that I am deeply appreciative,” Annika said. “If it weren’t for my family, friends and fans, I wouldn’t have won.” Besides her solo projects, preparing for the Battle of the Boroughs, SAT prep, Driver’s Ed, college tours and everyday high school work, Annika is also taking part in a series called Real Women Real Songs. Each week for all of 2014, she is writing a new song based on a prompt, which will be posted online at www.youtube.com/user/ RealWomenRealSongs. “It`s making me grow as a songwriter and keeping me disciplined,” she said. “I`m currently recording a bunch of new songs with recording engineer Larry Alexander, and hopefully will have an album out in the near future.” To keep up with details about that upcoming release, as well as her live dates, visit facebook.com/annikamusic1 and annikamusic.com.

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