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VIEWS OF THE FUTURE Special Section: A look at real estate, housing and development from Astoria to Jamaica. Pages 17-26.

Modest Mouse announced for Tennis Stadium Show. Page 30

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LEGAL NOTICE

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. ________________________ 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 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 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. ________________________ 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 COUNT Y 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 (INFANT) 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-atlaw, 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-atlaw, 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 VIOL ATIONS 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 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 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 nonprofit 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 (1-877-2265697) 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 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 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 of Formation of North East Contracting LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 3/26/14. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 43-26 41st St., 1F, Sunnyside, NY 11104. Purpose: any lawful activities. ________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: PACHI NY, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/20/14, 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 the process to the LLC, 30-06 29th Street, Unit 2R, Astoria, NY 11102. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ________________________ Fulton 101 LLC, Arts of Org filed with SSNY on 03/26/14. Off. Loc.: Queens County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 34-25 150th Pl., #LG, Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act.

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Queens DeaDline

Cautious Optimism For Vision Zero In Queens By Jackie StrawBridge Staff Writer The people of Queens continue to speak out against the dangerous roads in their Borough. Residents gathered on April 23 for a town hall meeting at LaGuardia Community College to discuss implementation of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Vision Zero traffic safety initiative in the Borough. Councilmember Ydanis Rodriguez (D-Manhattan), who chairs the Committee on Transportation, joined Councilmembers Jimmy Van Bramer (D-Sunnyside), Peter Koo (DFlushing) and Costa Constantinides (D-Astoria) among others, alongside Commissioner Polly Trottenberg from the Dept. of Transportation, to receive Vision Zero planning input and feedback. Vision Zero is the City’s plan for ending traffic deaths. The plan prioritiz-

According to a City Dept. es safety above all other goals, of Health and Mental Hygiene including mobility, and inreport, motor vehicles are the corporates a number of techleading cause of death due to niques to achieve this goal. injury among New York City At the meeting, Queens children. representatives and residents Following the town hall voiced their concern over the meeting, LaGuardia Communicurrent state of their streets. ty College released a traffic study More than 50 pedestrians outlining recommendations for were killed in Queens in 2013 calming traffic along Thomson – more than any other borAvenue, where the school is loough. Helen Ho, who represented the Mayor’s office at Photo by JACKIE StRAWbRIDGE cated, and where a high school the meeting, spoke against “a Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer speaks at the Vi- student was fatally hit by a minisense of business as usual” al- sion Zero town hall meeting at laGuardia Com- van in March last year. The study, conducted by Philip Habib & Aslowing these fatalities to con- munity College. sociates, recommends extending tinue. Constantinides reiter“We hear the frustration,” Trot- curbs to reduce crossing distances, widated these feelings, stating, “getting milk tenberg answered, and asked that resi- ening sidewalks and modifying signal should not be a dangerous endeavor.” timing at intersections to prevent further Many residents said they were spe- dents re-contact the department. Trottenberg was appointed as harm on Thomson Avenue. cifically upset with the Dept. of TransThe meeting also demonstrated that portation, voicing dissatisfaction with Transportation Commissioner in late traffic safety is not simply a matter of the department’s slow response to January this year. Ideas proposed at the meeting in- cars versus bikes and pedestrians. Suncomplaints and inquiries. clude replacing dangerous intersec- nyside resident Ibrahim Donmez, a tions with traffic-calming plazas, build- pedicab driver since 2005, attended the ing more bike-only lanes and ticketing town hall meeting to represent pedicab and electric-assisted vehicle interests. jaywalkers more aggressively. Due to poorly posted speed limits and Some of these ideas are already being implemented throughout Queens. minimal slow zones, he said, “In ManhatEarlier this month, the transportation tan, I feel safer than I feel in Queens.” Nevertheless, Donmez said he left unit of the New York City Police Department assigned a crossing guard the meeting feeling that Vision Zero outside PS 206, a busy intersection “is going to work” for Queens. Transportation Alternatives’ Juan close to the Long Island Expressway. “This is a very dangerous intersec- Martinez also voiced optimism in his tion for children,” State Sen. Jose Per- closing statements, stating, “We’re on alta (D-East Elmhurst), said. “There’s the brink of something big.” Reach Jackie Strawbridge at (718) simply no substitute for the direct, hands-on traffic control and help that 357-7400, Ext. 128, jstrawbridge@ queenstribune.com or @JNStrawbridge. a crossing guard provides to kids.”

Howard Beach Tour Reveals Build It Back Difficulties By JOe MarViLLi Staff Writer A tour of Howard Beach homes damaged by Superstorm Sandy revealed that there is much more work that needs to be done. State Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach) led Build It Back’s Housing Recovery Office Director, Amy Peterson, and senior adviser for Recovery, Resiliency and Infrastructure, Bill Goldstein, on a tour of some of the neighborhood’s “toughest cases.” One of those cases is Andrea Mercatante’s home. Located just blocks from Old Mill Creek, the lower portion of her house was inundated with water. After the damage threw her finances into disarray, Mercatante had to deal with a confusing, contradictory Build It Back program that threw roadblock after roadblock on her path to be reimbursed for the repair work she did. Mercatante said that she was told that elevation would not be required during her initial assessments. However, when she brought all of her paperwork into her most recent meeting, the Build It Back representative told her otherwise. “On those papers, the gentleman I spoke to told me my house had to be elevated. I said, ‘But on your own paperwork there, it says, house elevation: no.’ So who’s right?” she asked. Peterson agreed that there was a great deal of confusion and promised to look into whether Mercatante would need to elevate her house or not. “Some of it certainly seems to be inconsistent,” she said. Mercatante was also frustrated about

Photo by JoE MARVILLI

andrea Mercatante has struggled to get reimbursement from Build it Back.

a loan she denied showing up on her assessment as a deduction from what she would receive. Peterson explained that a process Build It Back has to work through with the federal government led to the deduction appearing. Once Mercatante talks to a representative in person about why she denied the loan, Peterson added, the deduction will be removed. “There’ve been a lot of things, including our not-great program implementation, that have led us to the point we’re at now. We’re clearing up those things,” Peterson said. While she was appreciative for the help, Mercatante added that the process has been extremely draining and more difficult than it should have been. “Every step of the way it’s been a fight. My friends say ‘I don’t know why you don’t just stop.’ I can’t afford to stop,” she said. Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 3577400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstribune.com, or @Joey788.

Comrie Officially Announces Candidacy By NataLia kOZikOwSka Staff Writer

Borough President, but am still working at Borough Hall as a special assistant,” he said. “I stepped down from the policy Following months of speculation, position because it’s required for someformer New York City Councilman one running for public office not to be in Leroy Comrie announced that a policy making position.” he has officially thrown his hat According to a spokesperson in the race to replace embatfor Borough President Melinda tled State Sen. Malcolm Smith Katz, no replacement for Com(D-Jamaica). rie has been named as of yet. Comrie joins attorneys Munir Comrie noted that his deAvery and Clyde Vanel, as well as cision to run was not motiNavy veteran Bernadette Semple, vated by Smith’s legal woes, in the race to unseat Smith, who but rather, his passion for the is presently awaiting trial on cor- leroy Comrie Southeast Queens community. ruption charges. “This is not about that. This “I’ve had an overwhelming amount is about ensuring that we have a State of requests from people to step forward Senator that can be effective – someone and come back into public service as people have confidence and faith in,” he an elected official,” Comrie said. said. “I just have a passion for public serIn order to run for the Senate seat, vice and I have a love for people.” Comrie stepped down from his role as A spokesperson for Smith declined Deputy Borough President last week, to comment. although he said that he will still be Reach Natalia Kozikowska at working closely with Borough Hall. (718)357-7400 Ext. 123 or nkozikows“I stepped down from the Deputy ka@queenspress.com or @nkozikowska.

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Group Protests Flushing Pastor’s Practices BY JOE MARVILLI Staff Writer Dozens of parishioners gathered outside their church in Flushing on Sunday, demonstrating against their pastor for what they saw as a misuse of church funds. Around 50 individuals gathered outside the First United Methodist Church in Flushing on April 27, holding up signs and wearing masks in a form of silent protest. This action was the result of months of back-and-forth motions with letters and attempts at a mutual conversation with Pastor Dong-Il Chang. All of these efforts failed to materialize in a meeting, making a protest the next step. The main complaint that the parishioners have is about Rev. Chang’s lack of transparency when dealing with the church’s money. “We just want a church conference and we want to investigate our own way to the church finances,” Henry HJ Chae, one of the demonstration’s leaders, said. “But he doesn’t want to do that. He doesn’t want to open the books.” According to a letter sent by several members of the congregation to Bishop Martin McLee in November, Chang has taken money out of the church and has not submitted receipts or any proof of where the money went. One of the reverend’s main projects was a “Jesus Festival,” which the church held a few times

The letter further states that Rev. Chang has “abolished” a cell group volunteer system that serves meals for other volunteers, like the choir members. Instead, it said he hired a chef. He has also reportedly refused to live in the parsonage on the property, Photo by Joe Marvilli church Protestors lined the sidewalk outside of First having the church United Methodist Church in Flushing, demon- instead rent a resistrating against a lack of transparency from Pas- dence for him in Bayside. tor Dong-Il Chang. While the paunder his leadership. The letter men- rishioners sent letters to Rev. Chang in tioned that these congregants thought an attempt to form a church conference or town hall meeting where these issues the event wasted a lot of money. “Without talking to the appropriate could be discussed, he refused to do so. leadership committees, Rev. Chang has With no movement on the issue, a folinvited his pastor friends from Los An- low-up letter was sent in February 2014. geles as the guest preachers for the early In this notice, the members said that dawn morning services each day. They the church lost 250 parishioners, who were five pastors with their spouses,” felt alienated by the Pastor’s methods. the letter said. “All they said was that The letter also stated that the title to one we should love our pastor, care for him, of the church’s cars was transferred to serve him and obey him no matter what. Chang’s wife. The transaction was never In order to hear that kind of shallow, de- brought to the attention of the Board of fensive message, the church had to pay Trustees or Administrative Council. The Queens Tribune acquired a docfor their airfare, lodging and on top of that, the honoraria ($1,000 to each pas- ument stating that the current owner of the car in question is the pastor’s wife. tor).”

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The original owner is listed as the First United Methodist Church. Another follow-up went on to say that Rev. Chang called out the concerned members who had sent the letters during a dawn prayer meeting. “During his preaching on the Book of Revelations at these meetings, the Pastor has described our group as ‘evil spirited,’ ‘Satan’ and ‘New Heaven and Earth heresy.’ This is an abuse of the pulpit,” the letter said. On March 24, McLee sent a response to the parishioners, in which he said the complaint was “vague and general and does not rise to the level of a chargeable offense,” and dismissed the matter. When asked to comment, McLee said that the protestors were a small number of a large congregation of more than 2,000 that is satisfied with the state of the Flushing church. “It is not unusual for church’s where you have a small group that is unhappy to take that unhappiness to public display. In any situation where I have gotten letters, I have responded and met with the individuals. Unfortunately for some, that is never enough,” he said. “The overwhelming majority of members are very happy.” Rev. Chang did not respond to requests for comment. Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 3577400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstribune.com, or @Joey788.

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Reagan Mural Going Up On Queens Blvd. By Luis Gronda Staff Writer Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan will be watching over commuters on the “Boulevard of Death” for one week beginning on May 1. A giant 13-by-18 foot mural of Reagan will be displayed on Queens Boulevard between 57th Avenue and Woodhaven Boulevard as part of a traveling tour of the work of art throughout New York City. The mural is the work of artist, Scott LoBaido, who has done other patriotic pieces of art in the past, including “Flags Across America,” in which he painted an American flag on a rooftop in all 50 states, and “Flags for Sandy,” which was American flags in honor of victims of Superstorm Sandy. The new mural features a muscular Reagan with a white t-shirt reading “Dear God, let me go back for just a day,” and a Gipper tattoo on his right bicep. The tattoo is a reference to his role as George Gipp in the movie “Knute Rockne, All American.” LoBaido, a Staten Island native, said the mural is a tribute to a president who he says had “love and passion” for America. “He revitalized patriotism and made people fall back in love with their country. That is what this piece represents. Something we need now more then ever,” he said.

LoBaido credits Reagan with creating the “patriotic beast” within him more than 20 years ago and has served as an inspiration to many of his pieces of art. He said many men and women died fighting in wars the past two centuries and he uses that as an inspiration for many of his works, including the Reagan mural. “Part of what struck me 20 years ago was that I as an artist have the freedom to express myself as I see fit. That is a most wonderful gift. Men and

woman died horrible deaths for the last 200-plus years as they defended my freedom and I pay them homage by painting these flags throughout every single state,” LoBaido said. The mural was first presented in his native Staten Island and Queens is its second stop. He plans to showcase it in the remaining three boroughs, but he has not hammered out those details yet. Reach Luis Gronda at (718) 3577400, Ext. 127, lgronda@queenstribune.com, or @luisgronda.

A mural of Ronald Reagan will be displayed on Queens Boulevard for one week starting on May 1.

SCA Rejects School Proposal By JoE MarViLLi Staff Writer The School Construction Authority has decided against placing a high school at a controversial site in Whitestone, after protests from the community and its councilman. During a Queens Delegation briefing on April 17, SCA president Lorraine Grillo confirmed that the plot of land located at 150-33 6th Ave. in Whitestone is no longer under consideration for a new high school. The news came from Councilman Paul Vallone (D-Bayside), who helped lead the community protests against the proposal over last summer.

Vallone, with the backing of civics such as the Greater Whitestone Taxpayers Civic Association, personally delivered more than 500 signatures against the plan to Grillo. While the SCA had not purchased the land, which is privately-owned, it was considering the site for a new public high school. However, the community quickly came out against the idea, stating that there was a lack of infrastructure and transportation, making the site less than ideal for teachers, students and civilians. It would also have a negative impact on the quality of life for surrounding residents. Grillo agreed with the councilman and community members, stating

those factors as the reason why the Whitestone site is out of the running. “Even after handing in hundreds of petition signatures, I never stopped pushing the SCA to commit to abandoning this plan,” Vallone said in a statement. “This is a major victory for our area.” Vallone’s director of communications, Lionel Morales, confirmed that an additional high school for the district is something that the councilman supports in general. He added that Vallone looks forward to working with the SCA to find a better site. Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 3577400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstribune.com, or @Joey788.

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In Our OpInIOn

In YOur OpInIOn

Promises To Keep Officials at all levels of government should be ashamed of themselves for the way that homeowners and business owners have been treated in the year-and-a-half since Superstorm Sandy hit our shores. As was evidenced by a tour last week of Howard Beach homes ravaged by the storm, too many people waiting on assistance from City, State and Federal agencies have been flummoxed by red tape and impossible-tomeet confusing standards. Some individuals have even indicated that they have been close to giving up on the Build It Back program, because it seems as though there is no chance for it to come through with its promised assistance. The people who own the homes and businesses damaged in the fall of 2012 deserve better than the backand-forth they have been put through, and it is time for these agencies to make amends. Hopefully with the new City administration making its mark, the people relying on the program will finally start to get what they have been waiting for. Hopefully, Build It Back will meet its promises before the next big storm hits the Borough.

Hypocrites On All Sides

To The Editor: llow me to rebut the st atements by Jo e Brooks, whose letters claiming some on the political right are hypocrites. He cited two examples of them taking welfare. Joe, I have news for you. There are hypocrites on the left also. Liberal columnist Carl Rowan favored gun control and made some choice statements about gun owners and the NRA. Then an intruder entered his property, Rowan took out his gun and shot the perpetrator. Bill and Hillary Clinton claimed to be for civil rights, and there were no two bigger race baiters. But they buy a home in Chappaqua, 99 percent white, and made some pretty nasty racial comments when Barack Obama overtook Hillary’s lead in the 2008 campaign. Those

were comments which both of them would have loudly condemned had a Republican uttered them. And don’t forget 1970, when residents of Forest Hills protested against a low income development. The same people who claimed to be liberal, are left-leaning in their politics, and went all over this country fighting to end segregation, were screaming when they had an opportunity to prove their beliefs. They didn’t want the development, created massive traffic jams and for a while stopped construction. Evidently they were only liberal when what they were advocating was in someone else’s back yard. As far as your quote that a society is judged by how it cares for its poor, be advised that there is a difference between alms and welfare as a way of life. Nearly

47 percent of Americans are dependent upon government to some degree. I don’t think that’s quite what the charitable nor the founding fathers have or had in mind. The only thing this has done is create a huge segment of voters dependent upon government, social programs and the gimme-gimme-gimme mentality. People who will vote strictly for the party who gives them something free. It not only works, but it keeps the Democratic Party in business. So you see, Joe, it works both ways. Edward Riecks, Howard Beach

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Middle-Class New Yorkers Deserve A Fair And Transparent Water Rate By CounCilman RoRy lanCman Queens water users will be dismayed to learn that after record increases in water costs over the past decade, rates are scheduled to go up yet again next year – and it’s all because the City is siphoning water revenue away from the Dept. of Environmental Protection and into the City’s general fund. This administration’s recent decision to continue the stealth tax and charge taxpayers $152 million in excess to the cost of the City’s bills waters down New York’s new ‘progressive’ agenda and leaves middle class homeowners out to dry. Since 1984, the City has demanded “rent” from the Water Board to pay off the debt on its water and sewer infrastruc-

ture. Prior to 2005, the City’s demand had always equaled the cost of its debt service on City bonds. However, a legal loophole has given the City opportunity to ask for more than that of its debt obligation, and in recent years, the demand for rent has increased, with the

excess revenue funneled into the City’s general fund. In the last decade, astronomical water tax increases have been used to prop up the general fund, and costs have trickled down at the expense of everyday New Yorkers. In many of the last 10 years, water rates have increased by double digits, and have cumulatively increased by an incredible 165 percent since Mayor Bloomberg took office. In 2011, then-Public Advocate Bill de Blasio called the practice a “hidden tax,” “wrong” and something that “has to stop.” For this reason, I was extremely disappointed to learn that the current administration is yet again demanding a rental payment in excess to the cost of the City’s relevant water and sewer infrastructure.

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For fiscal year 2015, the Water Board – and New York City water users – will have to pay approximately $183 million – or $152 million more than the approximate $31 million the City needs to pay off its debt. The Water Board is proposing to raise water rates this year by 3.35 percent, or approximately $120 million across the board. In other words, the entire water rate increase is attributable to the City’s excessive rent demand. Over a month ago, at a City Council Committee on Environmental Protection hearing, Dept. of Environmental Protection representatives conceded that the City has the authority to lower its annual rent payment demand to the Water Board. Since then, I have joined

Queens’ homeowners, co-op and condo owners and small business proprietors to ask for relief by charging only the amount required to pay off the City’s debt service. Our current water rates gouge taxpayers through a system that is dishonest and deliberately opaque. The Water Board will make a final determination on the water rate after a series of public hearings that conclude in late May. The City still has a month to throw a lifeline to middle class homeowners and reconsider its decision. We have a responsibility to help New Yorkers keep their heads above water, and on behalf of Queens water users, I’m calling on the City to do just that. Councilman Rory Lancman represents the 24th Council District.

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QUEENS THIS wEEk Community Board 7 Supports School Expansion

BY JOE MARVILLI Staff Writer

A packed Community Board 7 meeting Monday night resulted in the approval of a school expansion. The board’s monthly meeting, which took place on April 28, featured a lengthy public hearing on an application by Holy Cross Church to expand the Efstathios and Stamatiki Valiotis Greek-American Day School. More than 50 people from the parish lined the back of the room in a show of support for the measure. The proposed enlargement would convert and slightly build upon an attic space to create a second floor of classrooms and fill in a setback on 12th Road to add additional space. The expansion will alleviate overcrowding, as some students are taught in trailers outside of the school. Although this enlargement does not comply with the zoning of the neighborhood, the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act federal law states that religious institutions cannot be restricted by zoning laws. As long as the institution is not detrimental to its neighbors, it can supersede zoning regulations. Board member Joseph Sweeney said the committee passed a motion approving the project, with several stipulations. The parish would post one-way signs for entrances and exits

to its parking lot, which will also be where parents can drop off and pick up their kids. The kindergarten and first grade classes will be dismissed 15 minutes earlier. The school will put in a request for a stop sign and crossing guard. While a few of the Holy Cross congregation spoke individually, many of them just said, “I concur” with those who support the construction. First vice chairperson Chuck Apelian also spoke in favor of the measure. “This has been a spirit of amazing cooperation,” he said. Councilman Paul Vallone (D-Bayside) also stopped by to express his backing of the application. “The applicants who are here from Holy Cross have done their due diligence,” he said. “This is a Whitestone school. It has Whitestone residents, Bayside residents.” The measure was approved by the full board to deafening applause. CB7 also discussed, and ultimately approved, a special permit application submitted by the Local 30 International Union of Operating Engineers. The union was looking to alter and enlarge its building at 16-16 Whitestone Expy., as they are relocating their main office there. The building was purchased last year by Local 30, which wants to increase the square footage from 31,000 to just over 57,000 square feet. Since the building is exclusively for office use, the amount of parking required would drop to 120 spaces, according to a parking study conducted

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by the union. Instead, the union is going to supply 138 spaces, with room for more if necessary. The board meeting was also a sad moment for many, as longtime member Arthur Barragan stepped down for personal reasons. He had been a member of CB7 for the past 38 years. Vallone presented Barragan with a citation for his years of service. “You’re one of the founding members on Community Board 7. You worked with Chuck [Apelian] as we built up the zoning committee up to what it is,” Chairman Gene Kelty said. “I cannot thank you enough

on behalf of this board for what you did.” Barragan was overcome with emotion when he stepped up to say his goodbyes, thanking his fellow members for all they have done over the years. “I’ve seen many board members that I used to know here that are gone. Some have passed away,” he said. “With my deepest regrets, I’m leaving the board. Thank you very much for your support.” Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 3577400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstribune.com, or @Joey788.

Lessons On Kindness From A Queens First Grader BY JAckIE stRAwBRIdGE Staff Writer Isabella Taxilaga, a Flushing resident and first-grader at PS 122, has been named the Grand Prize Winner of the Be Kind People Project’s national student writing contest. The Be Kind People Project is a national nonprofit organization with the dual mission of spreading teacher appreciation and equipping students with relationship and character development tools. Each year, the Be Kind People Project holds a national writing contest that allows students to apply what they’ve been learning in their classrooms and through character education programs, according to Lisa Hartsock, CEO of the Be Kind People Project. This year’s contest topic was “Kindness is the Key to Unlocking Good Character.” Taxilaga’s winning essay is entitled “Kindness Is…” and focuses on the small but meaningful acts of kindness that permeate daily life. Hartsock says the essay is special because it teaches that “the positive attribute [of behavior] is key in everything we do.” The contest judges were also struck by a drawing that Taxilaga included with the essay, which “had a great message” of positivity, Hartsock said. According to Principal Pamela Sabel, kindness is a year-long lesson at PS 122. She said that “promoting social-emotional well-being for children and adults is one of [the] school goals,” incorporating teaching tools such as community service projects, food drives, group projects and Student of the Month awards. Taxilaga wrote her winning essay in Stephanie Lupoli’s first grade class and cites her teacher as a model for everyday kindness. For her part, Taxilaga said that

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since she wrote the essay, she has been thinking about kindness “all the time.” Isabella’s mother Tania Feliciano added that her daughter is “very conscious” of daily acts of kindness “as a result of the process of writing the essay.” PS 122 has been working with the Be Kind People Project for two years, and Principal Pamela Sabel has been satisfied by the results of the collaboration. “The children who are most closely involved with the program certainly do show they understand and try to implement the best of the principles of the Be Kind People Project. We all benefit,” she said. Taxilaga’s grand prize essay, as well as other winning essays, can be read online at www.thebekindpeopleproject.org/2014-writing-contest-winners.html. Reach Jackie Strawbridge at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 128, jstrawbridge@ queenstribune.com or @JNStrawbridge.

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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 SUM-

MONS 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. ________________________ 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- EVANGE-

LOS 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 Defendant 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 ________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF PROFFESIONAL LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY FERNANDO SUAREZ PHYSICAL THERAPY PLLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 4/18/14 Office location: Queens County, SSNY has been designated as agent of the PLLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY shall mail a copy of Process to the LLC, 144-31 Jamaica Ave, NY 11435. Purpose for any lawful Purpose.

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Fedkowskyj To Challenge Markey For D30 Seat By Luis Gronda Staff Writer The 30th Assembly District may have a primary this year. Dmytro Fedkowskyj officially announced his intention to run against Assemblywoman Margaret Markey (D-Maspeth) for the seat at a press conference on Saturday. He said he had been thinking about running for the seat earlier this year, but made his plans known with the announcement. This will be the second consecutive election cycle that Markey will face a challenger. Maspeth business owner Tony Nunziato ran against the incumbent as a Republican two years ago. Fedkowskyj, a Middle Village resident, said he decided to run because people he spoke to told him that new representation in the district is needed and they urged him to run for the seat. “I’ve got the support of hundreds of people in just a few weeks of talking to people,” he said. When asked about Markey, he said that she had done a good job in the Assembly for a period of time, but that they felt her presence was not big enough in the district. “When I’ve engaged with people in this community, they have said ‘I don’t see the current Assembly member, I don’t know what she’s about. I don’t know what she’s doing,” he said. That is similar to the campaign two

years ago, when Nunziato ran, in part, on having a bigger presence in the district compared to Markey. Fedkowskyj laid out several initiatives he would like to work on if elected, including education, quality of life and creating jobs. “We need to secure more funding for our public schools. We need more seats to relieve overcrowding, and we need to extend yellow bus service for

ent at the announcement. Fedkowskyj said he would seek the support of all of his friends and colleagues when asked if he would seek CB5’s support. District 30 encompasses Maspeth, Woodside and parts of Middle Village, Sunnyside, Astoria and Long Island City. Reach Luis Gronda at (718) 3577400, Ext. 127, lgronda@queenstribune.com, or @luisgronda.

City Freezes Queens Library Money By naTaLia KoZiKoWsKa Staff Writer On Monday, City officials from the Dept. of Design and Construction told the City Council that it has frozen payments that allowed Queens Library to use portions of its $20 million capital budget on its own projects with little City oversight. According to reports, City officials will not release any funding until the Library provides the City with proof that all of their expenses are legitimate. The news comes just days after the office of City Comptroller Scott Stringer went on record to claim that Queens Library has not provided them with “complete access to financial records that would shine a light on how [it] spends its money” – most of which comes from City taxpayers.

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some students in this district in order to safely transport our kids back and forth to school so they aren’t in danger while they walk with their parents through hazardous road conditions,” he said about his education plans. Prior to his campaign, Fedkowskyj served as the Queens representative on the City’s Panel for Educational Policy. He is also a member of Community Board 5. There were no CB5 members pres-

“To justify its refusal to provide its records, the Library has relied on a stipulation from the 1990s, forcing the Comptroller to seek a Court order to gain the disclosures needed to do a complete audit,” spokesperson Eric Sumberg said in a statement. “Misinformation campaigns are not a replacement for opening the books.” Queens Library has since denounced the accusations, arguing that its staff has been cooperative. “The Library is providing access to the Comptroller to all City funds as required. The Library is providing access to the Comptroller to the workers compensation fund and the book sales fund,” said Joanne King, communications director at the Library, in a statement. “Unfortunately, the Comptroller’s Office rushed into court when the Library would have welcomed a meet-

ing for the opportunity of an amicable solution.” King also blasted the City Dept. of Design and Construction for freezing its much-needed funds, arguing that the hold will negatively impact the communities it serves. “Every City dollar that is spent on capital projects is fully-documented and approved by the NYC Dept. of Design and Construction, then approved and disbursed by the City Comptroller’s office,” she said. “That is standard procedure and has always been the case. Libraries are built and upgraded for the benefit of the community who uses them. We look forward to seeing these important projects completed in a timely manner.” Reach Natalia Kozikowska at (718)357-7400 Ext. 123 or nkozikowska@queenspress.com or @nkozikowska.

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Queens Community House Faces Setbacks After Fire By Jackie StrawBridge Staff Writer The fire that engulfed a building in Jackson Heights last Monday has devastated not only the physical landscape of the area, but the cultural landscape as well. Four programs of the Queens Community House operated in that building, and are now searching for a new home. The fire began at approximately 6 p.m. in the Brunson Building, located at 37th Avenue and 75th Street in Jackson Heights. The FDNY has determined that the fire was accidental, and due to a malfunctioning boiler. Gusty wind made the firefighting efforts especially difficult. Fortunately, the Queens Community House was on break at the time of the fire, and Plaza College, which also occupied the building, did not have classes in session. Nevertheless, nine people sustained injuries as a result of the fire, and the nearly 50 small businesses who were housed in the building are now without a space. The Queens Community House opened in 1975 with three staff members; it was known then as the Forest Hills Community House. The organization now has over 350 staff members working at 23 locations in Flushing, Briarwood, Elmhurst and Long Island City, among other neighborhoods.

of Other Languages program. “The whole world comes to learn English here and they have for a generation,” she said. John Nagel is director of the Queens Center for Gay Seniors, formerly known as SAGE Queens, which is the Borough’s only senior center primarily serving the older adult PHOTO BY JACKIE STRAWBRIDGE LGBT population. He was The Brunsun Building, days after an acci- working in his office when dental fire. the fire broke out. Hearing the alarm, he directed Residents come to the Community people in the building to the fire exits. House for services such as childcare, “The organization has gone through eviction and homelessness preven- many positive changes to making a tion, English classes, meals-on-wheels safe place for LGBT older adults,” Naand clubs for teens. gel said, and to give them “a space they The Jackson Heights location of- could call their own.” fered adult education and intensive “Naturally, members and staff feel English and citizenship classes, and a great loss at this time. We are grateoffered Immigrant Services, the Col- ful for the outpouring of support from lege Access and Success program and our neighbors, partnerships and comthe Queens Center for Gay Seniors. munity,” he added. Approximately 300 residents attendThe Queens Center for Gay Seniors ed the Jackson Heights Community has been a part of the Jackson Heights House services each day. community since 2003. Since its start, According to KC Williams, Direc- it has become an award-winning protor of Adult Education at the Commu- gram and marched as Grand Marshals nity House, the Jackson Heights area is in the 2012 Queens Pride Parade. populated by graduates of the Queens “The clubhouse environment [of Community House English Speakers the Center] has been a second home

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POLICE BLOTTER 102nd Precinct Collision investigation – At 9:05 p.m. on April 26, police responded to a 911 call of a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian struck near the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and 107th Street. Upon arrival, officers observed a male, identified as Oscar Pauzhi, 54, of Woodhaven, lying in the roadway with severe head trauma. EMS also responded to the location and transported Pauzhi to Jamaica Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Further investigation revealed a 2006 Hyundai Elantra was traveling west on Atlantic Avenue in the right lane, approaching the intersection of 107th Street, when the pedestrian entered the roadway heading north on Atlantic Avenue, and was struck by the vehicle. The vehicle’s operator remained on the scene. There have been no arrests and the investigation is ongoing.

106th Precinct City employee arrested – At 3:12 a.m. on April 27, police arrested Vincent D’Amato, 31, an offduty Dept. of Sanitation employee, and charged him with assault.

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the passenger side area. 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. City employee arrested – At approximately 10:33 a.m. on April 28, police arrested Michael Shields, 32, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, and charged him with criminal obstruction of breathing and harassment. robbery – The NYPD is asking the public’s assistance locating the following suspect wanted in connection with a robbery within the confines of the 109th Precinct. At approximately 8 a.m. on April 18, while making pharmaceutical deliveries in the vicinity of 150th Street and 14th Avenue, the 49-year-old deliveryman was approached by the suspect, who brandished a firearm and forced the victim into the passenger seat of his blue 2000 Dodge Caravan. Once inside, the suspect drove the victim’s vehicle into Yonkers, where the victim was told to exit. The suspect fled the victim’s vehicle which contained approximately $25,000 in assorted prescription medicine. The suspect is described as a white male, 25-30 years old, with a pockmarked face, bald head and speaks Spanish. 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.

attempted Kidnapping – The NYPD is asking the public’s assistance locating the following suspect wanted for an attempted kidnapping that occurred within the confines of the 109th Precinct. At 12:15 a.m. on April 27, the suspect, while driving a four-door sedan, approached an 18-year-old victim who was walking westbound on the 113th Precinct northbound side of 25th Avenue apassault – The NYPD is seekproaching 126th Street. The suspect asked the victim if she wanted a ride. ing the public’s assistance locating The victim said no and continued Supreme Moye, who is wanted for an walking westbound. The suspect then assault. At 2:46 p.m. on April parked his vehicle at the 21, in the vicinity of 169th northwest corner of 25th Street and 111th Avenue, Avenue and 124th Street Moye stabbed a 15-yearand grabbed the victim old female in the face, around the waist and put neck, back and hands behis hand over her mouth. fore fleeing. The victim The victim resisted and was taken to North Shore the suspect ran to the Long Island Jewish Hosvehicle and then drove pital, where she received northbound on 124th more than 100 stitches for Street. her wounds. The male suspect is Moye is described as a described as Hispanic, approximately 30-35 This suspect is want- 20-year-old male, 5-footyears old with a light ed in connection to 10 and weighing 165 lbs. Anyone with informabeard and mustache, an attempted kidshort dark spiked hair, napping within the tion should call the NYPD’s approximately 5-foot-6 confines of the 109th Crime Stoppers Hotline at (800) 577-TIPS, visit www. with a slim build. He was Precinct. nypdcrimestoppers.com last seen wearing a blue short-sleeved shirt. The four-door or text tips to 274637 (CRIMES), then sedan he was driving had damage to enter TIP577. All calls are confidential.

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Guardianship sale of real property pursuant to the Order of the Hon. Lee A Mayersohn entered in the Supreme Court, Queens County, New York on April 23, 2014, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, bearing Index No. 16927/2012 of all that certain plot, piece or parcel of land with the buildings and improvements erected situate, lying and being at 134-05 Dahlia Avenue, Condominium Unit 5-3D, Flushing, New York 11355, Block 5125, Lot 1035 owned by Florence Y.P. Tso, are to be sold by the Co-Guardians of Florence Y.P. Tso, Christopher P. Chow and Linda Moon-Ying Chow on May 27, 2014 at 9:30 AM subject to a contract of sale. A auction will be held at which time others may bid beside the contract vendee. Premises will be sold subject to the Courts consent and provisions of the Order before the Justice presiding at an IAS Part 22G of the Supreme Court held in the County of Queens at the Courthouse, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New York 11435. ________________________ At IAS Part 22G of the Supreme Court of the State of New York held in and for the County of Queens at the Supreme Court Building, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, N.Y. 11435 on the 17 day of April 2014. Index No. 234532012 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR APPROVAL OF CONTRACT TO SELL A COOPERATIVE APARTMENT PRESENT: HON. MAYERSOHN Justice In the Matter of the Application of Lisa T. Mevorach as Guardian for the person and property needs of HELENE FRANK, an Incapacitated Person to sell certain real property belonging to the said Incapacitated Person Upon the annexed Petition of Lisa T. Mevorach, duly verified on the 11th day of April, 2014, and upon the annexed copy of the contract for the sale of real property, and upon all other previous papers and proceedings in this matter, and due deliberation having been taken, it is in the discretion of the Court: ORDERED, that HELENE FRANK, the Incapacitated Person; JOHN HUNT, administrator of Atria Forest Hills; CHARLES TAIBI, Esq., as court examiner; The Hanover Insurance Group, the surety on the bond; John Hunt, administrator of Atria Senior Living; distrubutees GARY FRANK, a nephew, and JAY ROSENBLATT, a nephew, show cause at IAS Part 22G of the Supreme Court of the State of New

York, held in and for the County of Queens, at the Supreme Court, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, N.Y. 11435 on the 27 day of May 2014 at 9:30 a.m. or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, why an Order should not be made: 1. Granting the relief prayed for in the Petition; 2. Approving the contract included herein as an exhibit, authorizing the Guardian to convey the cooperative unit at 70-31 108th Street, Apt. 8G, Forest Hills, New York 11375 owned by HELENE FRANK to RAYMOND TSANG AND SHARON LI-TSANG for $620,000 in accordance with the applicable statues and rules of this Court. 3. Approving the contract with JUDY MOSES for the brokers to be paid a 4% commission upon successful completion of the sale of the property. 4. Directing the Guardian to obtain a realty bond in an amount the Court deems appropriate. 5. Directing the Guardian, upon delivery of the cancelled stock certificate and lease and receipt of the consideration, to report back to this Court, under oath, for further instruction as to the disposition of the proceeds. 6. Appointing an appraiser, in the discretion of the Court, who, after taking an oath, shall go upon the premises and make an appraisal thereof and report back to this Court under oath; 7. Directing a hearing to be held before this Court; 9. Confirming the contract of sale detailed in the Petition; 10. Granting an award of attorneys’ fees to the Petitioner (or his or her counsel) for legal services rendered in connection with this proceeding; 11. Granting such other, further or different relief, both cumulative and in the alternative, as the Court may deem just and proper, and it is further: ORDERED, that YASSER BASILY of 3220 91st Street #308, E. Elmhurst, N.Y. 11369 telephone (917) 669-7668 is hereby appointed to go upon the premises, to make an appraisal thereof, and report the same under oath in writing to this Court and orally at the hearing noticed above; and it is further. ORDERED, that service of a copy of this Order and the papers on which it is based made by mail to HELENE FRANK not less than thirteen (13) days before the return date of this Order, and that service of a copy of this Order and a Notice of Proceeding be sent by fax or U.S. Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation to the Appraiser appointed herein within three business days of the date of this Order, and via U.S. Priority Mail with

Delivery Confirmation to the Surety, the Court Examiner and the other interested parties not less than thirteen (13) days before the return date of this Order, and it is further ORDERED, that the Guardian shall comply with the provisions of §1722(5) of the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law (advertising once per week for a period of 4 consecutive weeks, except that NO “FOR SALE” sign need be posted. ENTER: LEE A. MAYERSOHN, JSC HON. LEE A. MAYERSOHN ________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on APR 07 2014 bearing Index Number NC-000120-14/ 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) Ariana (Middle) Cydney-Bri (Last) Patterson My present name is (First) Ariana (Middle) Cydney-Bri (Last) Bentham (infant) My present address is 191-14 Nashville Blvd, Springfield Gardens, NY 11413 My place of birth is Brooklyn, NY My date of birth is April 06, 2008 ________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on APR 07 2014 bearing Index Number NC-000129-14/ 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) Balbir (Middle) Singh (Last) Pallian My present name is (First) Balbir (Last) Singh aka Balbir Singh Pallian, aka Balbir S Pallian My present address is 114-08 107th Ave, 1st Fl., South Richmond Hill, NY 11419 My place of birth is India My date of birth is July 15, 1959 ________________________ ACCARDI COMPANIES NY, LLC, a domestic LLC, currently known as ACCARDI COMPANIES, LLC, filed with the SSNY on 3/24/14. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 76-15 Myrtle Ave., Glendale, NY 11385. General Purpose. ________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on SEP 20 2013 bearing Index Number NC-000774-13/ 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)

Jayden (Last) Rodriguez My present name is (First) Jayden (Last) Rodriguez Castro (infant) My present address is 92-08 104th St., Richmond Hill, NY 11418 My place of birth is Santiago, Dominican Republic My date of birth is November 24, 2006 ________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on MAR 26 2014 bearing Index Number NC-000082-14/ 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) Aniquewa (Middle) Navanti (Last) Holloman My present name is (First) Aniqueka (Middle) Navanti (Last) Holloman aka Aniqueika Navanti Holloman, aka Aniqueika N Holloman My present address is 114-120 228 St, Cambria Heights, NY 11411 My place of birth is Queens, NY My date of birth is August 09, 1992 ________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: S. PROPERTIES LLC. Articles of Organization

were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/17/06, with an existence date of 04/01/06. The latest date of dissolution is 12/31/2026. 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, 19-10 Hazen Street, East Elmhurst, New York 11370. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ________________________ Notice of Formation of A Step Ahead Occupational Therapy, PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 3/14/14. 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: 22-11 New Haven Avenue, Apt. 4G, Far Rockaway, NY 11691. Purpose: Any lawful activity. ________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on MAR 11 2014 bearing Index Number NC-00006014/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) Swamy (Last) Del Rio My present name is (First) Swamy (Last) Del Rio Gil aka Swamy Delriogil My present address is 143-20 Hoover Avenue, Apt. #206, Briarwood, NY 11435-2154 My place of birth is Mexico My date of birth is September 09,1985 _______________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on MAR 11 2014 bearing Index Number NC-000068-14/ 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) 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

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Health Care Industry Sees Demand For Nurses

Nursing continues to be one of the fastest-growing occupations in the nation, as nurses make up the majority of the health care industry workforce. In fact, recent projections from a January 2014 report published in the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook estimate the job growth to be 19 percent faster than the average occupation through 2022. Besides a strong job market, a degree in nursing can be even more rewarding than you may think. A nurse usually has a flexible schedule and the option to work in a variety of establishments, from hospitals to schools, home care facilities and even government agencies. Few professions can provide the same number of options in terms of where to work, areas to specialize in, or degrees to use. The range of nursing specialties is almost as varied as the personalities of the nurses themselves. So no matter what kind of person you are, you’ll have a place in nursing. However, the industry has changed over the years, which has led to a higher demand of registered nurses. Patient treatments have become more complicated, and with an increased workload, nurse positions require even more critical thinking skills. Brenda McAllister, the national director of nursing of the Brown Mackie College system of schools, knows

Nurse AppreciAtioN 2014 first-hand how the industry has changed. “I have watched the industry grow over the years as nurses become more involved than just taking vital signs, giving medications and bathing patients,” she said. “There is a more team-oriented approach which has developed in hospitals, and this naturally makes it a more rewarding career option. As a result, more and more nursing programs are in demand.” Nurses must be able to work through problems that don’t have a standard cookie-cutter solution. If a life-threatening problem occurs, a nurse must take action within his or her scope of practice to save a patient. Nurses must have the ability to think on their feet and assure patient safety. On the other hand, nurses continue to go the extra mile to help their patients. Many people, especially the elderly, are reluctant to take medicine prescribed by a doctor other than their regular doctor. “Nurses will sometimes even call

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Queens’ housing Market BY JOE MARVILLI Staff Writer As the City and Borough move further away from the Great Recession, Queens’ real estate market is showing signs of steady growth. The residential real estate market has improved in nearly every category when compared to the statistics from the first quarter of 2013. Sales are up across the board, with houses staying on the market for shorter periods of time before being purchased. As Manhattan and Brooklyn continue to get pricier and pricier, the eyes of homebuyers and investors are turning towards Queens. According to a new report by Douglas Elliman and Miller Samuel, the number of home sales in the Borough has gone up, rising 32.8 percent to 3,156 for the first quarter of 2014, compared to 2,377 sales in the first quarter of 2013. This is the highest first quarter total in six years. Properties are also spending less time on the market, showing that buyers have been hungrier for real estate this year so far. Rather than the 121 days a house was on the market in early 2013, a typical house now averages 103 days on the market. The listing discount, which is the percentage difference between the list price at the time of contract and the sales price, also dropped from 5.8 percent in the first quarter of 2013 to 5 percent for the first quarter of 2014. “We’re finding there’s definitely a strong demand for homes in the local area, which is Queens and Brooklyn,” Tom Rudzewick, Executive Vice President and Chief

Lending Officer at Maspeth Federal Savings, said. “There has been a slowdown for the last couple of years of new residential construction. That’s caused a little bit of an uptick in demand.” Of course, the boost in sales means that there are fewer options on the market. Listing inventory has gone down to 5,617, a 13.5 percent drop from the 6,496 pieces of property available in the first quarter of 2013. Inventory has fallen to its second lowest level in nine years, setting a record low the previous quarter, with 5,248 units available. Unfortunately, the strength of the real estate market has also boosted prices. The average cost of a home in Queens has increased by more than 10 percent in the first quarter of 2014, when compared to 2013. The average price of a Queens home for the first quarter was $429,544, up from $389,420, the highest first quarter metric since 2008.

StruggleS Among growth According to Rudzewick, many homebuyers in Queens are aiming for longer, 30-year mortgages, rather than 15-year mortgages. This is partially due to the continued slow recovery from the Great Recession, making residents more cautious with their purchasing power. While Rudzewick said those long-term mortgages are good, they require “stellar credit.” He added that the recent financial regulations put in place have added pressure to banks like Maspeth, limiting their ability to lend to and assist homeowners. “The rules and regulations that have been enforced in the last few

years have placed a lot of pressure on homeowners,” he said. “The regulatory rules are so tight. We’d like to see some relief from that, especially as a community bank. We are here to help people who are just starting out.” David Ostrowsky, the Senior Loan Officer at Investors Bank, added that a problem he is noticing in Astoria and Long Island City is that there are many self-employed residents. Therefore, they have a harder time borrowing and putting together a mortgage. Despite this, Ostrowsky said that there has been an increase in firsttime homebuyers as well as investment buyers. However, the increasing prices can knock some of those first-timers out of the running. “The values coming up as they have can certainly squeeze out some first time homebuyers. I would say it does cover the full spectrum,” he said. He added that there has been a decent amount of buy-and-hold or rent-and-hold properties, contributing to the slow and steady increase in the residential real estate market, rather than the boom-and-bust that dominated from 2004 to 2007. Rudzewick agreed that a slower real estate market appears to be the norm for the near future. “I think those peaks were an aberration from regulations that were changing and a lack of regulation,” he said. “They moved the real estate market in a peak that we will not see for a very long time.” Both Investors Bank and Maspeth Bank have a variety of services available to help homebuyers. Investors hosts homebuyer seminars and certified real estate advi-

sor programs as well as offering lending programs, reduced interest rates and other services for low-tomoderate incomes. Maspeth Bank has an assortment of different mortgage plans meant to help everyone from first time homebuyers to those looking to refinance a loan.

neighborhood differenceS While there are trends that cover all of Queens, many homebuyers look to invest in a neighborhood, rather than the Borough as a whole. One of the most surprising statistics from Elliman and Samuel is that central Queens had the largest market share growth in the Borough over the last six years. Between 2008 and 2014, the area that includes Forest Hills, Fresh Meadows, Jamaica Estates, Kew Gardens, Queens Village and Rego Park has had a 4.7 percent increase in sales share to 25.3 percent. In the past year, sales in that region jumped from 597 to 799. “I think the central Queens market is increasing because of the overflow from areas that are outpriced at this point,” Rudzewick said. “That, plus the fact that we are such an ethnically diverse center in Queens. There’s an assimilation that people feel. These neighborhoods are absolutely exploding.” On the other end of the spectrum, northwest Queens only makes up around 14 percent of the market sales for the Borough. Despite the popularity of Long Island City, Astoria, Sunnyside and Woodside, the region has a lower market share than any other neighborhood, with the exception of Rockaway. Rudzewick said that the cost of purchasing a house in those neighborhoods has gone up too much for many homebuyers to deal with. The average sales price for the first quarter of 2014 was $514,077, the only Queens neighborhood average to go above half a million dollars. “I think the pricing in the northwest sections of Queens have reached the tipping point and have become overpriced,” he said. Ostrowsky said that he thought those neighborhoods were still hot, but the numbers were affected by a lack of available properties on the market. In terms of where to buy in Queens, Rudzewick said that the central Queens market is vibrant and a good investment, along with nearby communities like Flushing, Bayside and Auburndale. “Those areas are going to continue to rise. The construction aspect of it is going to take a long time to catch up to the demand,” he said. “Those areas that are centrally located will be very important.” Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 3577400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstribune.com, or @Joey788.

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Major Developments In The Works In Astoria BY Jackie StrawBridge Staff Writer The Halletts Point peninsula is getting a face lift. Two major developments are slated for the area â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Halletts Point, which has been in the works for several years and was approved by City Council in late 2013; and Astoria Cove, which was certified by the City Planning Commission in April and will now head to the public review process. The Halletts Point peninsula is located just south of Astoria Park and juts into the East River. This area is largely industrial and has minimal access to public transportation. According to Andrew Moesel, spokesperson for Halletts Point developers Lincoln Equities Group, LLC, â&#x20AC;&#x153;this is an area that has long been somewhat neglected and underdeveloped,â&#x20AC;? lacking â&#x20AC;&#x153;basic resources like restaurants, shops and supermarkets.â&#x20AC;? The $1 billion Halletts Point development, slated to break ground in 2015, will have 2,200 waterfront apartments in seven buildings of between 11 and 31 stories. Twenty percent of the units will be set aside for affordable housing, as a part of the 80/20 Program, which stipulates that in exchange for tax-exempt financing bonds for construction, 20 percent of

apartment units must be reserved for low-income tenants. Space is also being allotted for a community-priced supermarket, cafes and shops on the East River Esplanade, parking and a public school. Developers have hired the firm that designed the High Line in Manhattan, James Corner Field Operations, as the landscape architect for Halletts Point. The firm designed the public space on the waterfront and around the new Halletts Point buildings. Based on input from the community, Moesel said space will also be allotted for a community heath care resource. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve put in some retail space that we believe would be well-suited for an emergency care center,â&#x20AC;? he explained. Moesel said that â&#x20AC;&#x153;development [in this area] can add a tremendous amount of resources to the community.â&#x20AC;? Developers are also â&#x20AC;&#x153;currently

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working with the MTA to try to bring train and bus service to the community.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are a lot of positives associated with the Halletts Point developmentâ&#x20AC;? Councilman Costa Constantinides (D-Astoria) said, citing in particular the revitalized waterfront and potential ferry access. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We already know the benefits because it went through a very rigorous Uniform Land Use Review Procedure process. Everyone thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s involved is excited about it.â&#x20AC;? The neighboring Astoria Cove development plan involves about 1,700 units in five buildings, three of which would be located on the waterfront and will reach from 26 to 32 stories. The proposed development includes a supermarket, a park and playground, an elementary school and waterfront access. Ron Mandel of Davidoff Hutcher & Citron, LLP, the Astoria Cove developer, said â&#x20AC;&#x153;the proposed open space plan maximizes the unique waterfront location and vibrant street life characteristic of the existing Astoria neighborhood.â&#x20AC;? Mandel added that the buildingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; massings â&#x20AC;&#x201C; their design, shape and size â&#x20AC;&#x201C; was composed â&#x20AC;&#x153;in such a way as to minimize the visual and physical impact on pro-

posed open space and neighboring properties.â&#x20AC;? Astoria Cove will also set aside 295 units for affordable housing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a drop from the originally-promised minimum of 340 affordable units. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Affordability is definitely going to be part of the discussion with the developer,â&#x20AC;? Constantinides said, as will workerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conditions and green space, among many other topics. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s incumbent upon the developers to demonstrate to this community how this project is going to benefit the community,â&#x20AC;? Constantinides said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nothing right now is set in stone.â&#x20AC;? According to Mandel, the project â&#x20AC;&#x153;will enable the transformation of the development site from an underutilized and deteriorated portion of the Halletts Point peninsula into a resilient and vibrant extension of the existing Astoria neighborhood.â&#x20AC;? For his part, Constantinides said he looks to the future of the region. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think that we have some real opportunity here to do some good things that we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen in a very long time,â&#x20AC;? he said. Reach Jackie Strawbridge at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 128, jstrawbridge@queenstribune.com or @ JNStrawbridge.

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Foreclosures Continue To Hit SEQ Hardest

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BY NATALIA KOZIKOWSKA Staff Writer Since the foreclosure crisis struck the nation in 2008, Southeast Queens has continued to be the hardest hit area in all of New York City. According to Matthew Hassett, director of policy and communications for the Center For New York City Neighborhoods, a nonprofit that offers free foreclosure prevention services, the Queens neighborhoods of Far Rockaway, Ozone Park, Jamaica, St. Albans and Springfield Gardens account for the majority of foreclosures in the Borough. “In the ZIP codes that make up those neighborhoods, there were more than 750 foreclosure filings [from February 2011 to March 2014] in each ZIP code. It’s a very high rate of foreclosures,” he said. “Southeast Queens has consistently one of the hardest hit areas in the City.” One of the biggest reasons why Southeast Queens continues to get the brunt of the foreclosure crisis, Hassett said, is because it has a much higher rate of home ownership verses rental properties than most of the City. “There are a lot of more homes there,” he said. “And unfortunately, there was a huge amount of sub-prime and predatory lending there. That has had a devastating effect on the neighborhoods of Southeast Queens.” Hassett noted that Queens has had the greatest number of foreclosures of all five boroughs, with approximately 6,000 of the City’s 13,700 annual filings. A recent report released by RealtyTrac suggests that in March, the number of properties that received a foreclosure filing in Queens County was six percent lower than the previous month and 26 percent lower than the same time last year. The study also suggests that home sales for February 2014 were

down 13 percent compared with the previous month, and up three percent with a year ago. Although Hassett highlighted this recently documented improvement, he does not think Queens, or the City, has bounced back from the recession just quite yet and believes that any analysis of these figures would be premature. “We saw that in one month, there was significant decline. However, the trend over the last year has shown the rates are steady or rising,” he said. “The economic recovery is still lackluster. People are still having a hard time paying their mortgages and I don’t know that we’re out of the woods yet.” He also added that CNYCN is concerned with new Federal government policies regarding flood insurance following Superstorm Sandy and what the new policies could potentially mean for New Yorkers. “We’re also concerned about the impact of the new changes around flood insurance. People in the 100yard flood plain will see a significant increase in the rates they pay for flood insurance unless they elevate their homes, which is extremely expensive,” he said. “We’re concerned that it might lead to a whole new wave of foreclosures.” According to Hassett, the north shore of Staten Island and neighborhoods in Central Brooklyn have also historically had higher foreclosure rates than other parts of the City. By contrast, Manhattan, the borough with the least number of family homes, has had the lowest foreclosure rate in all of New York. To learn more about the free programs CNYCN offers, dial 311 and ask for the Center for NYC Neighborhoods or contact the nonprofit directly at (646) 786-0888. You may also visit their website at www.cnycn.org. Reach Natalia Kozikowska at (718)357-7400 Ext. 123 or nkozikowska@queenspress.com.

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Jamaica Makes It Happen! Look what’s going on — and up — in Jamaica! More than one million square feet under development, including 650,000 square feet of new residential space and more than 400,000 square feet of hotel, and commercial space including: t A $225 million building with more than 400 units of mixed-income housing and 80,000 square feet of retail t A four-star Hilton Garden Inn hotel directly across from AirTrain t A mixed-income housing and commercial project with 101 units of affordable and 10,000 square feet of commercial space t A retail development with 180,000 square feet of retail and a 550-car garage.

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670,000 residents in a 3-mile radius 30,000 college students 158,000 workforce population 3.7 billion in unmet retail demand

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Briarwood Organization: A Century of Excellence

The Briarwood Plaza ii project was built by the Briarwood organization. By Luis Gronda Staff Writer In its 100-plus years of existence, the Briarwood Organization has left its mark on Queens, developing many properties in the Borough and throughout the rest of the City. The company, actually based in Bayside despite being named after the mid-Queens neighborhood, started off as a builder of one-and twofamily homes, but has since evolved into one of the most well-known and respected developers in New York. According to its website, Briarwood has developed more than five million square feet of mixed-use, residential and retail space throughout the five boroughs, at a total value of around one billion dollars. Some developments the company has worked on includes Briarwood Plaza and Briarwood Plaza II, both commercial office spaces in Bayside; Archbishop Molloy High School in Briarwood and the Hatton Funeral Home in Bayside, which was the first building the company ever built, according to one of its senior principal and co-owners, Vincent Riso. The Briarwood Plaza II project was completed not too long ago and serves as a companion to the Briarwood Plaza that houses the company’s headquarters. Briarwood has also won numerous awards throughout its history, including Excellence in Design and Construction from the Queens and Bronx Building Association in 2013 and Excellence in Design from the Queens Chamber of Commerce. Regarding the future of the City’s housing and real estate market, Riso said companies like his are waiting for Mayor Bill de Blasio’s rules and regulations on affordable housing, because that will tell him how they are able to build housing projects in the City moving forward. De Blasio has turned his latest

agenda push to the affordable housing market, which includes unveiling his new plan for that on Thursday. The Mayor plans to create about 200,000 units of affordable housing over the next 10 years. Although many details are not known as of press time, he did outline what he would like to do with housing in the City on his campaign website. The ideas listed there mandating building affordable housing in areas that are rezoned, converting vacant properties to affordable housing and bringing basements into the housing legal system to make it safer for people to live in. Riso said many developing companies could stand to benefit if the Mayor’s plans go through. “There is always a need for apartments and housing in New York City. That market is always strong,” he said. When asked about potentially legalizing basement apartments, Riso said he finds that “difficult to imagine” because of the potential safety hazards that it could bring. Concerns about the basement apartments that have been raised in the past include increasing population density in areas that would have those types of apartments, as well as improper ventilation. As for what is next on the docket for Briarwood, Riso said that although most of their current projects are outside of Queens, they are looking at two Borough neighborhoods, Jamaica and Woodside, as areas they hope to focus on. He said both, and Jamaica in particular, are up and coming areas that call for more housing to be built. When discussing Jamaica, he said the Southeast Queens neighborhood has a terrific business district that is very attractive for developers like Briarwood. Reach Luis Gronda at (718) 3577400, Ext. 127, lgronda@queenstribune.com, or @luisgronda.

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Mattone Group Sees Bright Future In Queens By Jackie StrawBridge Staff Writer The Mattone Group, a real estate development company based in College Point, is busy working on a number of sites in the Borough. One development in the works is the Belmont project, predominantly in Nassau County, but a small portion of which is in Queens. The $400 million development will include a new soccer stadium, which will be home to the New York Cosmos. The Belmont project will also include nine restaurants, a 175-room hotel and 200,000 feet of retail space. The developer selection process is currently in progress. Mike Mattone, CFO of the Mattone Group, says that if the company is selected as the developer on that site, they envision completing the project in about two years. For his part, Mattone is excited about development prospects in Queens today. “I think real estate in Queens is hot and getting hotter,” he said. “From a real estate developer’s point of view, we’re seeing more guys venturing into developing in Queens that were traditionally either Brooklyn- or Manhattan-based.” “People are discovering the opportunities in Queens,” he added. Mattone cited “phenomenal mass transit” as one of Queens’ assets,

Queens the new Brooklyn? I think that’s an insult to Queens.” Construction is currently wrapping up at a site in Elmhurst near the Queens Center Mall. Here, three restaurants – an Olive Garden, a Joe’s Crab Shack and a Texas Longhorn Steakhouse – are slated to open in late summer. The cost of the development was a rendering of the Belmont soccer stadium around $12 million. “What’s exciting project. about the [Elmhurst] which may allow it to grow in the project is they will be full service sit same way that Williamsburg has down restaurants with great parking and it ties in nicely with the mall,” boomed. “People are waking up to the fact Mattone said. “It really compliments that you can be in downtown Flush- the mall and the existing neighboring one minute and be in Manhat- hood there.” This site has been a source of tan in 15 minutes by subway or the Long Island Railroad,” Mattone said. conflict in the neighborhood. The “Businesses are thriving here in area on which the three restaurants Queens, so it’s not like everybody’s are being built, which was formerly a commuting into Manhattan. There parking lot, was sold to the Mattone are people who live in Queens and Group in late 2001. That contract included a number of restrictions work in Queens.” The Mattone Group is particularly about the use of the land, including interested in Jamaica, Southeast a stipulation that the development Queens, Flushing and Bayside, but must include a movie theater. In 2013, a modified contract was Mattone added, “really anywhere in the drawn up between the company and borough” is exciting to the company. “Queens is kind of our home turf,” the Economic Development Corp. Mattone said. “Queens is cool. Is (EDC), after the EDC brought the

Mattone Group to court and ultimately declared a $3 million settlement. The modified contract did not include the original contract’s restrictions, and was not required to go through the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure again. At the time, then-Community Board 4 member and officer in the Newtown Civic Association Robert ValdesClausell told the Tribune, “[Mattone] didn’t pay for [the land] fully because they were going to do other things to compensate for the loss of City land,” but “that never happened.” Today, Valdes-Clausell is Treasurer for the Newtown Civic Assocation, which stated in its most recent issue of the Newtown Crier that it will be investigating this transaction between the Mattone Group and the City. “There was a disagreement over whether we had met the obligations in our deed,” Mattone says. “That disagreement had to be resolved between us and the City.” Christian Cassagnol, District Manager of Community Board 4, said that for the most part, the only time the Board gets involved is when someone is breaking the rules. As far as the Board knows, the Mattone Group “is following the rules” and “their permits are in check.” Reach Jackie Strawbridge at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 128, jstrawbridge@ queenstribune.com or @JNStrawbridge.

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GJDC Helps Facilitate Housing Developments BY NATALIA KOZIKOWSKA Staff Writer When weighing in its close proximity to the train, the Jamaica Performing Arts Center and the business strip along Jamaica Avenue, Downtown Jamaica is the ideal place to live. And since the Greater Jamaica Development Corporation was founded in 1967, it has been striving to show developers what it sees – the massive potential of the area. “People need to live in good solid neighborhoods, where they shop and where they don’t have to own a car,” said Carlisle Towery, president at GJDC. “Downtowns have multiple destinations and choices, so when you come Downtown, you can do multiple things on any given trip. Downtowns are efficient and Downtown Jamaica is rich with opportunities.” Less than two decades ago, housing options in Downtown Jamaica were lacking. But now, within walking distance of the Station area, hundreds of units have been recently completed and more than 500 units are well into development. Though GJDC is not a developer, it has long been their goal to help facilitate developments like housing, either by assembling properties, finding space for projects or simply highlighting what Jamaica has to offer to potential investors.

ers. Completed in 2005 by “A lot of the time, the Ciampa Organization, Greater Jamaica has to Yorkside Towers were assemble the properthe first market-rate rental ties, and in some cases housing structures built in we sell the properties to Downtown Jamaica in 30 developers,” Towery exyears. plained. “Often, we sell The two fully-occupied properties well below buildings, which contain market values. We didn’t 180 units total, demonmake money off of these strated the high demand land sales, and in some and desirability of living in cases, we don’t even reDowntown Jamaica. The cover our cost.” project added vibrancy Last year, in conjuncto the neighborhood and tion with the Bluestone spurred a wave of new Organization, GJDC anhousing developments nounced the start of conacross the area. struction on the 161st GJDC assembled the Street mixed-income land in the mid-1970s and housing apartments, took responsibility for reNorman Towers. The zoning the land for higher buildings, which will also density housing. The projinclude retail space, are ect was financed through expected to generate more than $30 million The Greater Jamaica Development Corporation has laid the New York City Housin local economic activ- the groundwork for several housing developments, including Development Corporation’s New Housing Opity and construct 100 af- ing Norman Towers, in Downtown Jamaica. portunities Program. fordable homes for famian attractive, affordable housing and Perhaps the most structurallylies and individuals. “The new mixed-use, mixed-in- commercial space. This is not only impressive housing development come development is an investment exciting for the spirits who will occupy that GJDC helped spearhead are the in the future and another fine ex- these apartments but also renews the Moda apartments, which debuted in 2010 and are located on Parsons ample of how private and public sec- entire community.” The property, located at 90-14 Boulevard between 89th Avenue and tors can work together,” said former Borough President Helen Marshall 161st St. in Downtown Jamaica, was 90th Avenue. The 346-unit development, which at the groundbreaking ceremony last purchased from the GJDC in 2008 year. “They are going to bring forth primarily to serve as the new head- features low and middle rate housquarters for the Bluestone Organiza- ing, is a certified green building and tion and additional office space. Over also includes a 24-hour concierge, the course of five years, however, the gym, lounge, children’s playroom plans transformed. and indoor parking. The project also The apartments will consist of 100 has 20,000-square-feet of commuunits in two nine-story elevator ser- nity space and 50,000-square-feet of viced towers built over a connecting retail, which includes an Associated cellar. There will be a total of seven Supermarket and the City Rib restaustudios, 72 one-bedroom apartments rant. and 21 two-bedroom apartments. According to Towery, GJDC was Other amenities will include a bicycle instrumental in ensuring that the City’s room and parking. Norman Towers “excess” property went to good use. will include 5,311-square-feet of com“We helped on Moda when the City mercial space and 4,525-square-feet decided to build family courts and had of retail and is scheduled for comple- this property left over,” he said. “We tion later this year. worked hard to make sure that the Right across from the street from City access went to EDC [Economic the Norman Towers is yet another Development Corporation], who then housing development that GJDC went out and found developers to helped lay the groundwork for – the redo it, as opposed to just auctioning already completed Yorkside Tow- it to the highest bidder.”

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Just A Taste Of Queens Taste 2014

The diverse selection of food in the Borough was on display during the annual Queens Taste event, held at the Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel in Flushing Tuesday night. Elected officials, civic leaders and hungry residents packed the ballroom trying food from restaurants and vendors all over the Borough. Photos by Joe Marvilli.

PIX Sprucing Up Bayside

Vigil Remembers Bangladesh Collapse State Sen. Tony Avella (left), the Bayside Hills Civic Association and Assemblywoman Nily Rozic took part in an Arbor Day initiative to canvass and survey sidewalks, tree pits and malls in Bayside Hills. Last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event was part of the Greening Eastern Queens Initiative, which looks to improve streetscapes in the Borough. Photo by Steven J. Ferrari.

Comptroller Scott Stringer (left) speaks at a commemoration in Jamaica for the one-year anniversary of the massive factory collapse in Bangladesh that killed 1,129 people. Organized by U.S. Rep. Grace Meng, the vigil included visits from Public Advocate Letitia James, Assemblyman David Weprin, Councilman Rory Lancman and union representatives. Photo by Joe Marvilli.

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The Astoria-based New York City Youth Sports Organization (NYCYSO) Angels took part in the first Annual Williamsburg Sports Little League Baseball Parade on April 26, marking the beginning of a season which they have been preparing for all winter.

Queensborough Community College honored civic leaders during its annual Partners For Progress gala. Pictured (from left) are Thomas Chen, Chief Executive Officer of Crystal Window and Door Systems Ltd.; Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Lum; Rosemary Sullivan Zins, Vice President of Institutional Advancement; Peter Tu, Executive Director of Flushing Chinese Business Association; Dr. Diane B. Call, President of Queensborough Community College; Helen Lee, Executive Vice President of F&T Group; Liu Tee Shu, President, Flushing Chinese Business Association; Dr. Amy Wong; Barry L. Pulchin, Class of 1966; Richard Siu; and Patricia Tiffany, Gala Chair

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LEISURE

Forest Hills Stadium Announces Second Show By LuiS gronda Staff Writer An upcoming concert announced on Tuesday will bring a different flavor to the Forest Hills Tennis Stadium than previously announced shows. Two popular rock bands, Modest Mouse and Brand New, will co-headline a show at the Tennis Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 9. The show is the second of six scheduled for the former site of the U.S. Open this summer. Zac Brown Band was the first show announced earlier this year. They will play the venue on June 21. Both bands have had a storied and

successful career and they will bring their huge fan bases to the historic tennis stadium. Although they have not released a new album since 2007, Modest Mouse has maintained its level of popularity in the indie rock scene, constantly being one of the main acts at music festivals such as Sasquatch Festival in their native Washington. They are most known for their 2004 album “Good News For People Who Love Bad News,” which featured two of their most well-known songs, “Float On” and “Ocean Breathes Salty.” That album went certified Platinum, selling more than 1.5 million copies and was

Discovering Identity Through Fashion At Queens College By Jackie StrawBridge Staff Writer

Okeke modeled a sundress and carried shopping bags to imitate the prima donna that others often assume her to Leather skirts, an Indian Kurta, be; Meera Desai wore a sari to reflect the a hijab and pink short-shorts all hit Indian heritage that she is sometimes the runway Monday night at Queens judged by. College. The second looks, or “actual looks,” “Fashioning Our Identities” was illustrated how the models define their the third annual inter-cultural fashion own identities. This time, Desai wore a show put on by the Queens College modern Indian print as well as a flower Center for Ethnic, Racial and Religious in her hair, to symbolize her environUnderstanding (CERRU). Seventeen mentalism. models worked with six In putting on this stylists and designers fashion show, students under the direction of were required to adBatya Septimus, the feldress the fundmanental lowship coordinator at question of who they CERRU, who conceived are. For many, it was a the idea of an intercomplicated but liberatcultural fashion show ing experience. as a senior at Queens Michel le Jacks on College. said that she grappled A m ong C E R RU’s with “embracing [her] missions are fighting African roots without intolerance, overcombeing stereotypical.” ing stereotypes and Desai said, for a long encouraging dialogue time people having been between and among “calling me cute, or little, diverse groups. The orand I’ve never gotten a ganization accomplishes chance to explore how these goals in a variety that made me feel” until of ways, from conflict this fashion show. negotiation to commuWendy Moscow, a nity service volunteer Flushing resident who work to artistic and culworks on campus at Meera Desai models Queens College, said tural events. “Fa s h i on i ng O u r her second look. she could relate to the Identities” fits into the message of the show. CERRU mission by highlighting the “Sometimes people make assumpcomplexity of identity and how indi- tions about me that are not necessarily viduals negotiate their identities, ac- true,” she said. “There’s so much more cording to Septimus. to everyone than you might first as“Usually at a fashion show, the sume… I really loved how we got to model is a human hanger,” Septimus see outwardly the inward identities [of said. In this show, however, “the models the models.]” were the focal point.” “Plus,” Moscow added, “they looked Each model wore two outfits, or great. They all looked fabulous.” “looks.” The first looks illustrated asReach Jackie Strawbridge at (718) sumptions made by others about the 357-7400, Ext. 128, jstrawbridge@ models in their daily lives. Debbie queenstribune.com or @JNStrawbridge.

nominated for a Grammy in 2005 for Best Alternative Album. Their subsequent album, “We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank,” came out in 2007 and reached number one on the Billboard charts. The Long Island-based Brand New have been one of the most successful Alternative rock bands in the past decade. The group is most known for songs like “The Quiet Things No One Ever Knows,” but has gone on to create a more mature sound in their later years while still keeping the sound that made them popular. This is apparent in their 2006 album, “The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me.” Although it is probably the least popular album amongst Brand New fans, their 2009 album “Daisy,” was their highest charting album ever, reaching number six on the Billboard top 200. Tickets for the show will go on sale to the general on Thursday, May 1. Presale tickets went on sale as well before

Modest Mouse will play at the Forest Hills Tennis Stadium on Aug. 9.

press time. Doors for the show will open at 5 p.m. and it is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. There are four more shows at the Tennis stadium that will be announced at a later date. Reach Luis Gronda at (718) 3577400, Ext. 127, lgronda@queenstribune. com, or @luisgronda.

Music Festival Comes To Queensborough By Joe MarViLLi Staff Writer This Sunday, an array of talented artists will come together in Bayside for a celebration of music. The Queens Symphonic Band is going to host the inaugural Queens Music Festival on May 4 at the Queensborough Performing Arts Center. Featuring musicians from several genres, the showcase offers a full afternoon of entertainment for Queensborough Community College students and attendees throughout the Borough. Big band, Latin and jazz musicians are scheduled to perform between the hours of noon and 4 p.m., with a grand finale by the Queens Symphonic Band itself. Dr. Bernard Rose, the band’s director, will host the festival. The band’s secretary, Phil Schwartz, said that the festival’s purpose was to give the audience a chance to see a variety of acts play music from all genres and eras in one location. “The Queens Symphonic Band has been performing all these categories of music for over 40 years, and decided it would be a wonderful outlet for the residents of Queens and the New York metropolitan area to enjoy a multi-cultural music event such as this,” he said. The Jackson Heights Orchestra, directed by Patricia Glunt, will perform numbers including “Reverie” by Claude Debussy, “In the Hall of the Mountain King” by Edvard Grieg and “March” from “The Love for Three Oranges”

by Sergei Prokofiev. They will take the stage at 12:30 p.m. The In Performance Music Workshop by the jazz ensemble will start at 1:15 p.m. Directed by Sean King, their showcase will feature modern pieces from pop culture, such as “Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns ‘n’ Roses, “I Can’t Help It” by Michael Jackson and “The Dance of Denial” by hard bop jazz trumpeter Michael Philip Mossman. At 2 p.m., Latin big band group Sonido Clasico, directed by Carlos Castillo, is going to perform the music of jazz composer Tito Puente. Founded in 1999 by Castillo, the band preserves the sounds of the Latin big band era of the 50s, 60s and 70s. To close the show, the Queens Symphonic Band will hit the stage at 2:45 and perform a mixture of scores from great composers of the 21st century. Some songs the 40-member ensemble will tackle are “An American In Paris” by George Gershwin, “America” by Leonard Bernstein and compilations from the works of Andrew Lloyd Webber and John Williams. Admission, which includes all four concerts, costs $10 at the door and $8 for students and seniors. The Queensborough Performing Arts Center is on the campus of Queensborough Community College, located at 222-05 56th Ave., Bayside. For more information, call Steven Dahlke at (718) 281-5531. Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstribune.com, or @Joey788.

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QUEENS TODAY

FRIDAY 5/2

CHAMBER MUSIC

The Aaron Copeland School of Music will present a concert highlighting the chamber music of Edward Smaldone. Taking place at 7:30 p.m. in LeFrak Concert Hall at Queens College, the free show will feature “A Certain Slant of Light,” “Duke/Monk” and other selections from Smaldone’s 40 years at the school. There will be a reception in the atrium after the concert.

SATURDAY 5/3 CINCO DE MAYO FESTIVAL Flushing Town Hall will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a festival starting at 12:30 p.m. There will be a piñatamaking workshop with Aurelia Fernandez, a Mexican music and dance workshop with Ramon Ponce Jr. and Mariachi Real, and much more. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $12 for children and $10 for member children. Flushing Town Hall is located at 137-35 Northern Blvd.

COMPOSTING IN THE CITY

Join the Queens Botanical Garden to learn the essentials of outdoor composting in city yards. Leaves, kitchen scraps, garden trimmings and weeds can all become garden gold through composting. Registration is required. Email compost@ queensbotanical.org or call (718) 539-5296. The workshop fee is $5 per person. It runs from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

GUITAR TANGO

The beauty, passion and sensuality of tango will take center stage at Flushing Library with Argentine dancers El Polaco and Malena and the melodic guitar and vocals of Horacio Laguna. The event runs from 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. The library is located at 41-17 Main St.

SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK SATURDAY 5/3

MARIO CANTONE

LABOR OF LOVE

The performance “Labor of Love,” created specifically for the Noguchi Museum by performance artist Ernesto Pujol and sculptor Lesley Dill, is a celebration of all creation in the spirit of Japanese sculptor Isamu Noguchi. Pujol and Dill, facing each other on identical tables in the Museum gallery, will draw on long Japanese paper scrolls, switching places every half hour. The performance will be ongoing throughout the day, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. No registration required. For more information, call (718) 204-7088.

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY

Local comic book shops throughout Queens will host events for Free Comic Book Day, with comic book publishers producing more than 50 free books to hand out to kids of all ages. To find a participating location, visit www.freecomicbookday. com/storelocator.

SUNDAY 5/4

American stand-up comedian, writer and actor Mario Cantone brings his celebrity impersonations and hilarious musical impressions to the Queensborough Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. Best known as Anthony Marantino in the HBO series, “Sex and the City,” Cantone’s fast-paced and energetic style will have the audience in stitches. Tickets are $40. For more information, call the box office at (718) 631-6311.

ace trumpeter Elena Moon Park will perform a free concert at Flushing Town Hall at 1 p.m. Park mixes Asian languages with English in Japanese sea shanties, Tibetan jump-rope rhymes, Korean harvest sing-alongs and Taiwanese train songs. For more information, call (718) 463-7700.

MOTHER’S DAY LUNCHEON

Queen of Angels will hold a Mother’s Day luncheon in the auditorium, 44-04 Skillman Ave., Sunnyside. The event will include a hot buffet lunch, along with raffles and door prizes. Tickets for adults cost $15 and tickets for children under 12 years old cost $5. Tickets are available at the rectory office. No tickets will be available the day of the event.

TUESDAY 5/6 CELEBRATE QUEENS FARM

Enjoy the springtime season with a celebration of the Queens County Farm Museum, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Watch sheep shearing and spinning demos, take a hayride, go on a farmer-led tour, check out the community compost program and pick up vegetable and flower seedlings at the spring plant sale. Enjoy live music by Savannah Sky. Admission is $5 per person.

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THE NAZI OFFICER’S WIFE

The Kupferberg Holocaust Resource Center at Queensborough Community College is screening “The Nazi Officer’s Wife: How One Jewish Women Survived the Holocaust” at 1 p.m. Based on the memoir by Edith Hahn-Beer, it tells the story of a Viennese law student, a “Christmas–tree Jew,” with a gentile boyfriend. In 1942, to avoid deportation

to a concentration camp, she was living under a friend’s Christian name in Munich and later met and married Werner Vetter, a Nazi party member drafted into the Wehrmacht. The center is located at 222-05 56th Ave., Bayside.

WEDNESDAY 5/7

PHOTOGRAPHY 101

Central Queens Y will present a workshop on fundamental photography techniques to get you started with manual settings on a digital camera. The course runs from 1:30-2:30 p.m. and is free for CQY members, $3 for non-members. To register, call (718) 268-5011, Ext. 160 or visit www.cqy.org/registration.

ONGOING

ART TO FIGHT SEXISM

Starting May 2 at Radiator Arts in Long Island City, the all-female artist group Eyesplice Collective will be exhibiting “Practical Feminism,” a collection of performance art that demonstrates how individuals deal with feminism, cope with sexism, or inverts sexist tropes. For more information, call (347) 677-3418.

POLAROID STORIES

FIT Theatre Ensemble will present Naomi Iizuka’s “Polaroid Stories” at the Secret Theater this weekend. The 1997 play blends classical mythology with interviews of real life street kids, creating a dynamic, multi-dimensional illustration of urban life on the edge. Tickets are $10. For more information, call (718) 392-0722.

MAKING A STAGE FROM THE STREETS OF LIC

Starting May 1, five dancers from the French group les gens d’Uterpan will perform “Topologie,” dancing in the streets and public space of Long Island City. Anonymous and without costume, they will interact with their surroundings repeatedly for 10 straight days. Free and open to the public. For more information, call the Chocolate Factory, (718) 482-7069.

THE WORLD COMES TO QUEENS

This summer, the Museum of the Moving Image will remember the Queens World’s Fairs of 1939 and 1964 – their optimism, patriotism and commercialism. “The World Comes to Queens: Films from the 1939 and 1964 World’s Fairs” is screening from April 30 to August 31. Tickets are $12 for general admission, $9 for senior citizens and students and $6 for kids. For more information, call (718) 784-0077.

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

EDUCATION.............. HSE/TASC PREP Friday, May 2, Wednesday and Thursday, May 7-8 Baisley Park library at 10. AMER. SIGN LANG. Friday, May 2 Broadway library at 4. CHESS CLUB Friday, May 2 Woodside library at 4. FIRE SAFETY Saturday, May 3 Rochdale Village library at 3:30. PHOTO/BOOKMAKING Sunday, May 4 Flushing library at 1. BASIC CHINESE Monday, May 5 Laurelton library. Register. AMER. SIGN LANG. Monday, May 5 Ozone Park library at 4:30. CREATIVE WRITING

Monday, May 5 Langston Hughes library at 5:30. BALLROOM DANCING Monday, May 5 Forest Hills library at 6:30. RESUMES/LETTER Tuesday, May 6 Central library. Register. MAKE A PILLOWCASE Tuesday, May 6 Queens Village library. Register. JEWELRY BOX Tuesday, May 6 Rego Park library. Register. BELLY DANCE Tuesday, May 6 Langston Hughes library at 4:30. SMALL BUSINESS Tuesday, May 6 Central library. Register. FASHION JEWELRY Wednesday, May 7 Fresh Meadows library at 1. ART DECO JEWELRY Wednesday, May 7 Sunnyside library. Register. FRENCH Wednesday, May 7 Central library at 6. GROW FOOD Thursday, May 8 Steinway library at 1. CHESS CLUB Thursday, May 8 East Flushing library at 4:30. BELLY DANCING Thursday, May 8 Corona library. Register. AMER. SIGN LANG. Thursday, May 8 LIC library at 5:30. LEARN CHINESE Thursdays North Forest

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WORLD’S FAIR Saturday, May 3 Central library at 11. GUITAR TANGO Saturday, May 3 Flushing library at 1:30. HIP HOP HISTORY Saturday, May 3 Langston Hughes library at 2. AMER. SONGBOOK Saturday, May 3 Forest Hills library at 2:30. WILLY WONKA Saturday, May 3 film Ridgewood library at 2:30. MARIO CANTONE LIVE! Saturday, May 3 Queensborough Community College. 631-6311. WIND OF ANATOLIA Sunday, May 4 concert at 2 Flushing library. MARIACHI Sunday, May 4 Central library at 3. CELEBRATE THE FARM Sunday, May 4 11-4. $5. Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park. 347-FARM. VERTIGO Monday, May 5 film at Sunnyside library at 3. GRAVITY Monday, May 5 film at Whitestone library at 3.

HIP HOP BEST MC Monday, May 5 Langston Hughes library at 5. MUSICA ARGENTINA Monday, May 5 Corona library at 5:30. OPEN MIC Monday, May 5 Sunnyside library at 6. ST. ALBANS MEMORIES Tuesday, May 6 St. Albans library at 3. QUEENS HIP HOP Tuesday, May 6 Langston Hughes library at 5. LAUGHTER Wednesday, May 7 East Elmhurst library at 10:30. SAVING MR. BANKS Wednesday, May 7 film at Hillcrest library at 1. DALLAS BUYERS CLUB Wednesday, May 7 film at Richmond Hill library at 3:30. BLUE JASMINE Wednesday, May 7 film at Central library at 6. MALTESE FALCON Thursday, May 8 film at Central library at 2. RAVEL & DEBUSSY Thursday, May 8 Flushing library at 6.

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library. Register. MAC MONDAY Monday, May 5 Central library. Register. INTRO COMPUTERS Tuesday, May 6 Flushing, Queensboro Hill, Rosedale library. Register. BEGIN COMPTUERS Tuesday, May 6 Woodside library at 5:45. INTRO POWERPOINT Tuesday, May 6 Central library. Register. BEGIN WORD Tuesday, May 6 Flushing library. Register. INTRO COMPUTERS Wednesday, May 7 Central, Woodside, Pomonok, Windsor Park library. Register. INTRO COMP/INTERNET Wednesday, May 7 Hollis library. Register. INTER. WORD Wednesday, May 7 Central library. Register. ANDROID Thursday, May 8 Central library. Register. BEGIN COMPUTERS Thursday, May 8 Rosedale library at 11. INTRO INTERNET Thursday, May 8 Central library. Register.

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lage library at 3:30. TEENS GOT TALENT Friday, May 2 Rosedale library at 3:30. TEEN HAPPY HOUR Friday, May 2 Flushing library at 4. FINANCIAL AID Friday, May 2 McGoldrick library at 5 and Tuesday, May 6 Pomonok library at 6. For teens and parents. TEEN NATURE PHOTO Friday, May 2 Woodside library at 5:15. MOVIE MATINEE Friday, May 2 Rosedale library at 2:30 and Baisley Park and Laurelton library at 3:30. FUN FRIDAY Friday, May 2 Central library at 4. Ages 6-12. DESPICABLE ME Friday, May 2 film at the Hollis library at 4. WII GAMES Friday, May 2 Poppenhusen library at 4. MONSTERS UNIVER. Friday, May 2 film at the South Hollis library at 4. PUPPET SHOW Friday, May 2 Jackson Heights library at 4 and Wednesday, May 7 Queens Village library at 4. Ages 4-8. DISCOVERY SCIENCE Friday, May 2 Corona library at 6.

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Mother of the Year CONTEST

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Including Mets Tickets The Queens Tribune and its advertisers are honored to once again present our “Mother of the Year” contest. Our Mother’s Day issue will feature winning entries plus thoughts from the children of Queens along with photos of their mothers. This is our small way of paying tribute to the moms out there who help make Queens a better place to live.

Don't Delay: get your entry in today and pay tribute to your special "MOM" (and win Mother's Day gifts too!) ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 2, 2014

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CONTEST RULES 1. Submit 250 words about why your mom is special. You or your mom must be a Queens resident. 2. Entries must be received by Wednesday April 30, 2014. 3. Give your age (18+ acceptable), address, phone number, plus mom's name and address. 4. Enclose a photo of mom or mom and her kid(s) where possible; put full names on back of photo. Sorry, they can't be returned. 5. Mail entries to “Mother of the Year,” Queens Tribune, 150-50 14th Road, Whitestone, NY 11357. 6. The entries will be judged in three age groups A) 8 and under; B) 9-12 and C) 13 - adult. Judging will be based on content, creativity and sensitivity. We are open-minded and even mother-in-law entries will be accepted.

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QUEENS FOCUS military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Wagner is the son of Lynn Sammon of Maspeth. Jamie Caroccio of East Elmhurst has been inducted into the Irving Bacheller Society, the honorary society of the English department at St. Lawrence University in Canton. Jose Maria Fornasari of Long Island City was initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at at the University of Michigan.

Alex A. Trillana Air Force Airman 1st Class Alex A. Trillana graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San AntonioLackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eightweek program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Trillana is the stepson of Victor Alvar of Woodside. Community District Education Council 30 has vacancies, incluing two seats for parents/guardians of a child within the district and one seat for a parent/guardian of an English Language Learner student. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on May 5. To request an application, email cec30@schools.nyc.gov or call (718) 391-8380. James Coyne of Middle Village was honored for academic achievement during the Academic Honors Convocation on April 13 at Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio. Army Pvt. Sebastian Jimenez has graduated from One Station Unit Training (OSUT) at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga., which consisted of basic military training and advanced individual training. Jimenez is the son of Nelson Jimenez of Jackson Heights. Local students are interning through SUNY Oswego’s Experience Based Education program for the spring 2014 semester. Anthony Aggrey of Corona is interning at Kinney Drugs in Oswego. Ezeleni Herrera of Long Island City is interning at Mrs. Rogers’ Neighborhood in Oswego. Melissa Monslave of Corona, a senior at Connecticut College, recently performed in “Convention,” the senior thesis dance concert. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kenneth C. Wagner graduated from basic

Julkie Canova of Maspeth was initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at Alfred University. Jennifer Lopez Contreras of East Elmhurst received the Marie Chirico Bello ’48 Award during the Honors Convocation at the College of Saint Rose in Albany.

Career Day

The Community Singers of Queens will host its “Serenade to Spring” choral concert, 8 p.m. May 3 at Church on the Hill, 167-07 35th Ave., Flushing. Admission is $10. For information, call (718) 658-1021.

tion gets admittance for full buffet, cash bar and raffles to support the parade. For information, call (718) 279-3200 or visit www.lndmemorialday.org.

The U.S. Open will host an open casting call online for kids ages 12 and under for an opportunity to sing at the U.S. Open. All submissions must be received by 5 p.m. May 16 and open auditions will be held at Queens Theatre from 1-3 p.m. July 8. For information and official rules, visit www.usopen.org/castingcall. QCCJ will present “Adventure With Queens Board of Education & Other Stories,” by Dotty Wilner, 2 p.m. May 3 at UUCQ building, corner of Ash Avenue and 149th Street. First timers are free, all others $5. For information, call (718) 380-5362. The Whitestone Veterans Memorial Association’s annual Memorial Day Parade will kick off with a ceremony at noon on May 26 at the field located at 149th Street and 15th Drive. The parade will begin at 1 p.m. The group will host its Americana Spring Fling II from 7:30 p.m. to midnight May 17 at the American Legion Hall, 10-20 Clintonville St., Whitestone. The event will raise funds for the parade. Cost is $35 and includes buffet dinner with wine, draft beer or soda. Cash bar for bottled beer or mixed drinks. Call (718) 767-4323 for information. The 87th annual Little Neck Douglaston Memorial Parade will start 2 p.m. on May 26, operating under the support of the United War Veteran’s Council. On May 4, from 4:30-8:30 p.m. the Little Neck Douglaston Memorial Day Parade Spring Bash will be held at Monahan & Fitzgerald, 214-17 41st Ave., Bayside. A $25 tax-deductible contribu-

Councilman Costa Constantinides last week spoke to students during Career Day at PS85 in Astoria.

Upcoming events at the Kew Gardens Community Center include: M.O.V.E., Motivation 4 Optimum Vitality & Energy, 11 a.m. Mondays. Painting Class with Rita, 1:30 p.m. Fridays.

Movie Matinee, “Saving Mr. Banks,” 1 p.m. May 5. Movie Matinee, “The Book Thief,” 1 p.m. May 13. Talent Show, 2 p.m. May 14. The Challenges of Retirement, 1 p.m. May 16. The Kew Gardens Community Center is located at 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Suite 202, Kew Gardens. For information, call (718) 268-5960

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houses sold

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Home Services contracting

contracting

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painting

Home Services

painting

plumbing

heating

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General Services

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auto repair

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What Will Liu Do?

Pop quiz, hot shot: You're a well-liked public servant whose last run for office didn't end well. You still feel like you can contribute to Queens. What do you do? That's a question a lot of people are asking about former City Comptroller John Liu. And with the Borough gearing up for another Primary season, the what ifs are out in full force. Last week, one source close to the Democratic party told QConf that Liu would challenge State Senator Toby Stavisky.

The next day, another prominent Queens Democrat said yes, Liu's running for the State Senate, but he'll be challenging new IDC member Tony Avella. Right now, it seems like all anyone can agree on is that, yes, Liu is running. Now that Leroy Comrie has finally confirmed that he is running for Malcolm Smith's State Senate seat, we're sure that all eyes will be on the former Flushing Councilman. So John, what will you do?

A Sign of Quick Thinking Murphy’s Law struck Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras this Friday during a street conaming ceremony for veteran Anthony “Tony” Caminiti, a Corona native and lifelong community advocate. After a program of warm remarks from members of the Corona community remembering the man and his service to the community, Ferreras gathered with Caminiti’s friends and family to unveil the new street sign bearing his name. They may have unveiled it a little too forcefully. Their string snapped, leaving the street sign partially covered. Luckily for Ferreras, she has a quick and nimble District Office Director who stepped up – literally – to save the event. Ivan Acosta shimmied onto the sign pole and unveiled the

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Joe Addabbo seemed to have a great time riding a hover craft last week. The State Senator was testing out a student creation at a science fair in Maspeth High School last Friday. Although he wobbled a few times while riding the hover craft around in the school’s cafeteria, he was able to maintain his balance and avoid an embarrassing fall. He even gave the student’s work a thumbs up as shown in the picture.

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street sign himself in the time it took Ferreras and company to rearrange for a photo-op on the ground. We here at QConf are delighted by this evidence of a no-nonsense, fast-acting government body.

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A recently-published interactive fan map, put together by Facebook and the New York Times, has us here at QConf wondering one thing – where the Mets fans at? According to the Times study, the Yankees dominated in fandom against their New York counterparts, the Mets. The map, which used data from Facebook profiles all over the nation, showed that the Yankees are the favored MLB team in more than 98 percent of America’s ZIP codes. As for the New York Mets, there are a lot less fans to be found… even in Queens. Most notably, in the area surrounding Citi Field, the Bronx Bombers fans outnumber those of the Amazin's by a margin of 53 percent to 25 percent. That’s gotta sting…

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Dominic San Juan’s power and performance comes from his expressive singing. With a soulful vocal delivery and an impressive baritone, he uses his gifted voice to belt out songs about love, heartbreak and his own experiences. San Juan, who is from Woodside, began singing at the age of 12 and never looked back. As he tried to discover his own voice throughout his life, he found that the answer came from giving his songs a personal touch. By meaning every word that he writes and sings, San Juan always comes off as genuine, no matter if the material is positive or negative. “I always write from personal experience, and from as honest a point of view as possible. It's hard to deliver a line if I don't believe in it,” San Juan said. “I like writing about anything I'm going through, especially if I'm emphatic enough about it in ‘real life.’” The singer had tried to break into music for years, but struggled with being told “no” at every corner growing up. In 2005, his passion outweighed his doubts and he started to pursue his dream. “I reached quite a few low points that wound up galvanizing me into just doing it, come what may,” he said. While San Juan’s songs are always personal and come from the heart, his songwriting process varies. He said he uses the Evernote journal application on his phone to jot down potential lyrics or ideas. In other scenarios, he will start with a pre-produced track and chip away at it until

he finds the right feel and words for a song. These writing methods helped him put together his first EP, “Double Negative.” Although many of the songs he chose for the project focused on darker topics, he said that they ultimately wound up as statements of who he is, what he wants and where he wants to be. “I wanted it to be honest and intrinsically me,” he said. “'Hypocrite,’ for example, is kind of ironic because I'm negating the idea of personal hypocrisy by owning up to it and concluding with a personal affirmation.” Growing up in Queens, San Juan lived every day with diversity, which led to a bit of a culture shock when he realized that the rest of the country was not as accepting of the melting pot that is prevalent in the Borough. That realization was part of his struggle to find his own musical identity. “We assign genres according to ethnotype, and there's hardly any precedent for someone that looks like me to sound like me. It took me a long time to own my voice,” he said. “I've reached my boiling point and regardless of what anybody thinks or says, I'm committed to making music and writing songs.” San Juan has started performing at songwriter open mics and plans to focus on his performance, working to assemble full sets. To keep up with the latest from the Woodside singer, visit www. dominicsanjuan.com, https:// soundcloud.com/dominicsanjuan and www.facebook. com/dominicsanjuan.

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