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Vol. 43, No. 20 May 16-22, 2013

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Peralta ‘Surprised’ At Wiretap Inclusion

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By NATALIA KOZIKOWSKA In light of the news that he was among one of nine individuals secretly wiretapped by disgraced ex-Senator Shirley Huntley, State Sen. Jose Peralta (D-East Elmhurst) expressed shock at the reports.

“I was as surprised as anyone to know that my name was on this list,” Peralta said. “I immediately reached out to my attorneys because I knew there was no wrongdoing in this situation. No authorities have reached out to me.”

Last Wednesday, Judge Jack Weinstein unsealed the document containing the names of six elected officials and two political insiders who were wiretapped.

Queens representatives Councilman Ruben Wills (D-Jamaica) and State Sen. Malcolm Smith (D-Jamaica) were named, along with State Senators Ruth Hassel-Thompson (D-Bronx), Velmanette Montgomery (D-Brooklyn), Eric Adams (D-Brooklyn) and John Sampson (D-Brooklyn).

The former political consultant and associate to New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, Melvin Lowe, and former press advisor to Smith, Curtis Taylor, were also secretly recorded.

According to the unsealed document, between June and August of 2012, Huntley, while acting at the direction of the government, recorded meetings with the nine individuals. Recordings of four of the elected officials, as well as the two staffers did not yield any evidence of criminal wrongdoing.

Although Peralta said he can not go into details about the conversation he

State Sen. Jose Peralta discusses his surprise at being named in a list of officials secretly recorded by former State Sen. Shirley Huntley. had with Huntley, he is confident that he is one of the four elected officials who were innocent.

“I’m someone who has worked for the last 11 years – eight in the assembly and three in the senate and I’m working hard to provide a better quality of life for my constituents,” he said. “Whatever I’ve been doing, I’ve been trying to do it as honestly and transparent as possible and it’s a shame that this happened but we need to move forward.”

Unlike many of the other elected officials on the list, Peralta said he had no previous significant relationship with Huntley and was surprised to hear from her last summer.

“It was a little bit [strange],” he said.

“I can’t go into details of why she called me, but let’s just say once it is released, you’ll understand why. While I can’t go into detail, I know there was nothing, absolutely nothing that was said on my behalf that was wrong or criminal.”

Since the list has been released, reports have surfaced that the Senator, a Queens Borough President candidate, has paid $31,000 in legal fees since the end of 2011 to Stroock Stroock & Lavan, a New York City law firm.

The fees, Peralta said, were not in any way related to Huntley’s secret recordings of him.

“My election attorney is Jerry Goldfeder – one of the premiere election attorneys in the State,” he said. “He

works for Stroock and Stroock. They’re expensive, but it’s strictly only been for campaign related expenses and general election consulting.”

Since the arrest of Smith and the conviction of Huntley, some elected officials, like State Sen. James Sanders (D-Jamaica), have explored the possibility that authorities are trying to target minority leaders. Peralta, however, is not convinced that this is the case.

“If you go back in history, whether its Republican or Democrat – bad apples are bad apples and there is no label on them and it’s an unfortunate thing that this is happening currently, but I just don’t see that there is a conspiracy out there,” he said.

Despite his rough week, Peralta said he is looking forward to moving on and focusing on his campaign for borough president.

“I think it’s a minor setback but I’m going back out to the community and think that people realize the type of individual I am. I’ve been working hard for the past 11 years and I’m getting a lot support,” he said. “It’s a minor setback, but we’re ready to move forward.”

If elected, Peralta said he hopes to bring new legislative issues to the forefront that may have been previously neglected.

“I would deal with budget issues, as well as legislative issues while I’m in office. I hope to work with my colleagues to introduce and push legislation that is going to be positive for the Borough.”

Reach Reporter Natalia Kozikowska at (718) 357-7400 Ext. 123 or nkozikowska@queenspress.com

CB 7 Reverses Course On Willets Point

By JOE MARvILLI After an intense debate and hours of comments from the general public, Community Board 7 ultimately voted to approve the Willets Point Redevelopment Plan.

The board voted on May 13 in approval of the project 22 to 18, after the Building and Zoning Committee changed its mind from last week and voted to pass the motion. The reason for the switch was a group of commitments from the Queens Development Group, a joint venture between Related Cos. and Sterling Equities, the real estate arm of the New York Mets, which addressed many of the board members’ concerns.

The environmental cleanup of the contaminated 23-acre site in Willets Point is the first step of the project, expected to begin next year and be completed in 2015. From there, the joint venture will construct the retail and hotel portions of the project along 126th Street, move the Citi Field parking into the Willets Point area and build the Willets West entertainment and retail center. The 126th Street part will be done in 2016 and the Willets West mall will be complete by 2018.

Before the full Willets Point project, have a recommendation for the commuwhich includes the housing, can be built, nity board. What took place at that point new on- and off-ramps to the Van Wyck of discussion was whether or not there Expressway will be constructed by the would be any further discussion, any City. Construction is set to begin in further information, anything at all that might take place to go 2021 and completed forward,” he said. “Over by 2024. The CB asked that the ramp time-table “If this project does the course of the last four days, that dialogue be moved up. not move forward, has taken place. We Once the ramps are Queens will miss knew that we had someup, construction will start on the new mixed- out on thousands of thing to talk about.”

The commitments use community, which jobs and a vibrant will feature 2,500 units new neighborhood.” that satisfied many of new housing, 875 – Jack Friedman, board members had to which will be affordable, Executive Director, do with parking, traflocal retail, supermarQueens Chamber fic reduction and hiring practices. kets and a new pre-k of Commerce For traffic, the City through eighth grade will make sure it is 100 school with around percent computerized 1,000 seats and outdoor space. This final phase will begin by the time phase one is completed.

The Joint Venture rep stated that there in 2024.

While the Buildings Committee vot- will be a 65 percent reduction in traffic ed against the Willets Point proposal impacts when compared to the origiby a count of seven to two last week, nal 2008 plan. In terms of hiring for Vice Chairman Chuck Apelian said the the Willets Point project, 25 percent of group met again before the general CB the work force will be locals. The joint 7 because they had new information on venture also said they will either keep at least 400 handicapped parking spaces which they could base a new motion.

“Absent another motion, we don’t along Citi Field at their current loca-

tion or they will move them to a similar placement around the stadium.

During the general meeting, many speakers came forward to argue both for, but mostly against the project.

“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” Ethan Goodman, an urban planner and project manager with the joint ventures, said.

“If this project does not move forward, Queens will miss out on thousands of jobs and a vibrant new neighborhood,” Jack Friedman, executive director of the Queens Chamber of Commerce, said.

“The only guarantee that we have right here in this project is that a mall, a hotel and a retail center is going to happen,” Ivan Contreras, of the Queens Housing Coalition, said.

“Does everyone in this room look forward to early September 2018 when there’s a Mets game, the U.S. Open, a mall, a hotel, a soccer stadium, no ramps and traffic as far as the eye can see?,” asked Ralph Paterno.

“We don’t need any more malls,” Yvette Ramirez, from Make the Road New York, said.

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

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Walcott, Iannece Clash On CB 11 Meeting

By JOe MarvIllI The fallout from last week’s volatile Community Board 11 meeting continued with an exchange of words between Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott and CB 11 chair Jerry Iannece.

The written communications came after a CB 11 meeting on May 6, during which the Schools Construction Authority’s presentation for a new school in Bayside was shot down before an aggressive audience. According to the SCA reps, some members of the public made threats against them after the meeting concluded. In a letter to Iannece, Walcott said Iannece allowed the abusive behavior to occur. Iannece responded by calling the accusations false and faulting the SCA members for a poor presentation.

The potential project that caused all the trouble was a SCA plan to purchase the Keil Brothers Garden Center, located at 210-11 48th Avenue, and construct a school that would fit 416 students between Pre-K and 5th grade.

CB 11’s meeting took place just blocks away at MS 158.

During the meeting, many citizens opposed the plan, particularly mentioning how the school would add to an already high volume of traffic on 48th Avenue as well as how two nearby schools would create a difficult parking situation.

While tensions ran high during the meeting, it was mainly afterwards where

to listen to the recorded some behavior got threatenmeeting itself. ing. According to community “I take great umbrage liaison Monica Gutierrez, one by your remarks and am person shouted in both her very surprised that you and her co-worker’s face and would levy them without a a man threatened to break complete and thorough insite selection manager Chris vestigation,” Iannece said.

Persheff’s legs. Gutierrez also “All our meetings are tape said she was followed for a recorded. No one from your few blocks by a vehicle with office contacted me and/or an unidentified driver. my staff, nor asked to reIn response to this inciview the tape recordings.” dent, Walcott sent a letter The CB Chair also said dated May 8 to Iannece, durthat the meeting was made ing which he expressed his more difficult by what he disappointment and aggravation with what happened.

Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott and CB11 Chair Jerry called an antagonistic pre“As you are no doubt Iannece got involved in a war of words this week over an sentation by the SCA members. aware, schools surrounding incident at last week’s CB11 meeting.

“This was especially diffithe proposed new location saying he advised the two reps to file a cult in light of the poor preare facing overcrowding. sentation made by SCA that was viewed Representatives from the School Con- police report.

“One individual even threatened by many as condescending and at times, struction Authority tried to make this point at your meeting but were shouted to break a SCA representatives legs. I intimidating,” he said. “The SCA memdown by an out of control group,” he have advised these employees to file a ber outrageously stated, with the clear said. “I’m told that you enabled this report with the 111th Precinct about intent to intimidate, that if not a school, behavior by not drawing any boundar- the threats that were made,” he said. “I a drug rehab center, a crack house, or ies to the abuse they were targeting at do not anticipate any additional engage- homeless shelter could be built at the location.” my staff. I would never allow anyone to ment on this facility.”

As of press time, neither the 111th Iannece finished up his letter by be treated in this manner, and would expect that you would have the same precinct nor the Dept. of Education agreeing that threats against the SCA would confirm if a police report was members were not condoned, but he standard.” was upset with Walcott’s tone and exWalcott went on to state that threats filed.

Iannece shot back that he was “ap- pected a “full apology.” by “aggressive and antagonistic individuReach Reporter Joe Marvilli at als” was an unacceptable response to “a palled” by Walcott’s letter, especially good faith effort at early engagement” without the DOE having conducted an (718) 357-7400, Ext. 125, or at jmarby SCA to reach out to the community, investigation or having gone to CB 11 villi@queenstribune.com.

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By TriShA SAkhujA During the Queens Tribune’s series of sit-downs with candidates running for elected office, Reshma Saujani joined the Tribune’s editorial staff to discuss various issues surrounding her campaign for Public Advocate.

Saujani, former Deputy Public Advocate for Bill de Blasio, launched her campaign in April with a kick-off event in Flushing. She is one of several Democratic candidates contesting to be firstin-line to succeed de Blasio.

A graduate of Yale Law School and founder of Girls Who Code, a non-profit organization that works to bridge the gender gap in STEM studies, Saujani vows to create opportunities for girls, women, children and immigrants.

One of the many topics discussed, was the misconstrued role of the Public Advocate office.

“The office has seen a lot of budget cuts and it has taken the character of who represents it, but being that I was Deputy Public Advocate, I see the office as a place in government that can speak out for the most vulnerable in our City,” Saujani said. “I see it as being the watchdog, who is thinking about the policies and issues that affect those communities.”

She continued to explain her efforts as Deputy Public Advocate by building the Dream Fellowship program after the Vallone Scholarship was cut by the City Council, which helped well-deserving

immigrants go to college on a scholarship.

“As Deputy Public Advocate, I created a survey and an analysis of immigrant entrepreneurs because there was no data that tells us what these businesses need and how we can help them,” Saujani said. “We found that many of these small immigrant-run businesses don’t have a website, so from our report, it forced New York City Economic Development Corporation to react and help provide them with extra resources.”

“The Mayor partnered with us because we are one of the only organizations pushing girls to go into computer programming. It is possible to make changes for the City and I believe we need someone in the office, who is innovative, creative and can bring in resources, and by resources I don’t mean just money,” she said.

Since the Public Advocate office has no line of authority over any City agencies, it is hard to execute policy and to get things done, but Saujani replied by saying, “I believe when you have innovativeness and creativity in the office, we won’t need to depend on government to tackle issues.”

Saujani is an advocate of computer science education and career technical schools. She said she is capable of getting resources for underprivileged students, such as used computers, without being pushed aside by the Dept. of Edu-

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Saujani Discusses Public Advocate Bid

Public Advocate candidate Reshma Saujani discusses her campaign. cation or the Mayor’s office.

Of her long record in technology, Saujani said, “I consider myself the tech candidate for the City and pushing innovation. I want to build on the work I did as Deputy Public Advocate and close the technology access gap and help women entrepreneurs.”

On the topic of affordable housing, Saujani said, “We need to put corporate lawyers across the City that have a pro bono requirement to work and create an army of lawyers that can protect tenants being abused by landlords.”

When asked about how the City has done in its efforts to recover from Superstorm Sandy, she said the recovery has not been fast enough and the City needs to do a better job preparing for the next possible storm.

Regarding Saujani’s prior work on Wall Street as a lawyer, she said she does not need to apologize for working within the financial services sector because she needed to pay for her graduate school loans and send money back home, but her mission in life is to work in public service.

Saujani says being a South Asian can only help her campaign because the South Asian community is finally gaining a political voice. She is running to be the first South Asian woman elected to City office.

Saujani said she distinguishes herself from the rest of the candidates by having executive experience in the office and by running a very tech savvy campaign.

“I want to take it one step further by not only issuing reports and ideas, but also create pilot programs to see results,” she said. “For example, after issuing the Immigrant Entrepreneurship report, we wanted to take about 60 businesses, study them, ask them what they need, look at their budgets and actually provide them with help.”

Reach Reporter Trisha Sakhuja at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 128, or at tsakhuja@queenstribune.com.

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Edit Page In Our Opinion:

Stop The Nonsense Mayor Mike Bloomberg certainly has a way about him. From the very beginning of the discussions to bring a soccer stadium to Flushing Meadows Corona Park, the Mayor has alienated a large segment of Queens residents with his plans to alienate a large segment of Queens parkland.

And with each new announcement, the Mayor’s gung ho approach to get this stadium built continues to appall.

The introduction of Shiekh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan as a potential team owner was bad enough for some people. Then, on Monday, Mr. Mayor seemingly arbitrarily decided that any parkland taken from Flushing Meadows Corona Park could and should be replaced at the vacant Flushing Airport.

No discussions have been held, no negotiations have been made public and it seems as if no one in Queens has been contacted to discuss these plans.

Perhaps Mayor Bloomberg should just announce that process be damned, we’re doing things his way. At least then Queens residents would have an honest idea of what is actually going on.

In Your Opinion: No Signals

To The Editor: Has anyone at the Tribune noticed how much lane changing without signaling is happening lately? In my 40 years of driving, it has never been like this. It is not yet epidemic but in my opinion it happens too frequently.

From what I have seen, it seems to be more prevalent than driving while speaking on a cell phone. Changing lanes without signaling is obviously easier to detect. If Mayor Bloomberg wanted another way to fill the City coffers, the Police Department would have a field day.

It would be equivalent to shooting fish in a barrel.

I guess this infraction, which drivers are occasionally warned against via overhead electronic message boards stating the New York State law, is hardly ever penalized along with the pooper-scooper law from the Mayor Koch administration. It happens at all highway speeds, event when traffic slows down to a crawl. People feel they can just sashay in front of you without signaling or giving you a waving hand gesture.

It not only happens when the driver’s left hand is occupied with a cell phone or beverage. Some drivers change lanes with their left hand holding on to the wheel or maintain their left arm posi-

tioned on the armrest, possibly oblivious, apathetic or plan lazy. What happened to respect for your fellow motorists and common road courtesy?

Robert J. Paterna, Bayside

Support Our Principles

To The Editor: If our children are being taught that America embodies no worthwhile principles to defend, no values to cherish, no traditions to preserve, then our republic is truly in jeopardy. Academia, the education establishment and most educators do not believe America’s values and principles are exceptional.

Curriculum guides and textbooks characterize America as a country that is destroying the planet, oppresses the poor and whose culture is no better than any other and is need of remediation.

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer in 2003 stated the challenge for Americans is to understand “how our Constitution fits into the governing documents of other nations.” Who would want to have our Constitution “fit into” the documents of Zimbabwe, Cuba, Iran or some place that throws all women into hooded strait jackets with eye slits?

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Terrorist attacks and threats serve to remind us that we have enemies and no amount of “political correctness” can disguise their identity and purpose. It is time to recall, re-examine, and reaffirm who we are and what it is we have others wish to take from us.

Ed Konecnik, Flushing

MTA Junk

To The Editor: I was waiting for a bus on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at Liberty Avenue going southbound towards Rockaway at 8:58 a.m.

Two Q52 buses stopped and I jumped on the first one. The bus stopped at Beach 92nd Street and Rockaway Beach Boulevard.

I walked to Beach 95th Street when two more Q52 buses passed me as well as a Q53 bus, which I missed. So I waited for a Q22 that did not show.

Finally, another Q53 showed up and it took me to Beach 105th Street. I got off the bus at 11:03 a.m. This trip usually takes 30 minutes. I was curious and waited another 10 minutes to confirm the routine disaster of the MTA. Three Q22 buses passed me and then two Q53 buses.

Why doesn’t the Q52 stop at 95th Street and Rockaway Beach Boulevard coming to Rockaway? Why doesn’t the Q52 going towards Broad Chan.5routine.

I call this third world, unreliable, communistic, bureaucratic monopoly junk. Keep trying MTA. You might get it right someday.

Philip McManus, Rockaway Park

Honor Memorial Day

To The Editor: Memorial Day is fast approaching. I hope it will not slip by with the many forgetting the importance of this day.

Memorial Day in my book is not just another day off to maybe shop for sales and backyard barbecuing. In my opinion, Memorial Day is a time to remember all those who gave their lives to protect the freedoms we enjoy today. This Memorial Day, I find myself thinking what it means to be an American. The answer is crystal clear, and that is the pride to live in a county that allows us our personal freedom to express ourselves and speak our minds.

These freedoms come with great personal sacrifice for those who leave

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family, friends and jobs to serve the greater good. I myself had served during the Vietnam era. Although I never saw combat, I had friends who did and who died serving their country. So, please honor Memorial Day by honoring those who gave their lives for what we all hold most dear.

You can do this by attending parades in your local communities and saluting those who served our country so well. I also ask the many that can to display the flag of our country from homes and businesses. You can also call those veterans you know and tell them thanks for serving and keeping us free from tyranny.

Frederick R. Bedell Jr., Glen Oaks

IRS Abuse

To The Editor, The recent revelations of the Obama Administration’s IRS targeting Conservative groups are reminiscent of the tactics used by Nazi Germany and the Stalinist Soviet Union. Unfortunately 501(c)(19) Not for Profit Veterans Service Organizations have been experiencing this type of abuse for half a decade.

After the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the IRS increased the difficulty and length of Form 990. They said this was necessary to prevent not-forprofit front organizations from smuggling money to terrorists abroad. This meant that not-for-profit organizations that have $500,000 or more in total assets, or had gross receipts of $200,000 couldn’t use the four page Form 990EZ. They must now complete the longer 12 page document. All under the threat of prosecution if not properly prepared.

It’s unconscionable to put the WWII and Korean War leadership of our VSOs under this kind of stress.

If the IRS can’t discern in one page that the revenue generated by VSOs is being used for “fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational endeavors in order to maintain true allegiance to and defend the United States from all her enemies, whomsoever,” then they are an incompetent waste of taxpayer funds and should be disbanded.

I call on U.S. Rep. Joe Crowley and U.S. Rep. Grace Meng to put an end to this draconian requirement. I appeal to their sense of fairness and demonstrated willingness to help veterans in the past.

Marvin R. Jeffcoat, SFC, USA (RET)

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Legislative Crime Wave Or Better Prosecutors?

By Henry Stern Is there a crime wave among elected officials in New York State?

That is a question that can reasonably be asked in view of the current spate of indictments, trials and convictions of elected public officials, primarily state legislators. The increasing number of prosecutions, however, is not just today’s news. In the last seven years, 32 state-level officials have been the subject of criminal proceedings. The ratio of defendants to the entire population of the legislature is comparable to street criminality in some neighborhoods.

We ask: Why? Does the field of public service have a particular attraction for white collar criminals? Or do ordinary men and women, previously presumably honorable, succumb to temptation when substantial public funds are available for them to spend or allocate without their having to carry guns or commit crimes of violence?

Another issue that arises in these cases is the question of just what conduct is criminal. There is a red line defining criminal behavior which some legislators cross; others try to get as close to the line as they can without crossing it. But calculations as to the exact focus of the line may be erroneous, or simply viewed differently by different prosecu-

tors or judges. The closer one drives to the cliff, they greater the likelihood of slipping off it.

A third area of concern is with the effect of influence. Many people in the larger community get jobs and promotions because of their real or perceived influence in generating business for their prospective employers. Some politicians hire themselves out as lawyers or agents for clients who wish to do business with the government, directly or through subsidiaries or relationships.

United States Senators and Representatives are presumed to represent the economic interests of their district.

Their success in this area is considered a measure of their political effectiveness.

Seniority is advertised as a reason to reelect public officials, lest their districts lose the benefit of the influence gained by their lengthy service.

Bribery is not a crime whose boundaries are precise. Although it is usually clear what is bribery and what is not, there are fact situations in which one party conveys benefits on another which may or may not be criminal.

Sometimes the determinations rest on the skills of opposing counsel. An effective and publicly honored District Attorney may be more likely to secure convictions than a weak prosecutor.

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Federal courts have higher conviction rates than state or local courts. This may be because more serious crimes are tried by federal judges, or it may be that federal prosecutors are better trained, more competent and more effective than their local counterparts.

The durable adage “Don’t make a federal case out of it” indicates the public awareness of the greater severity of those cases. There are many reasons that crime rates are higher or lower at different times for different courts. Nonetheless important in a civilized, law abiding society is that a criminal, whether street or white collar, should be diligently and competently prosecuted.

The importance of the position of District Attorney is shown by the fact that in all five boroughs in the City the position is elective, rather than appointive. In the Federal system, the US Attorneys are appointed by the President, usually on the recommendations of the Senators of that state, and are employees of the Department of Justice. This enables the President to use the Justice

Department to achieve his programmatic goals.

Elected officials are expected to devote some of their time and energy to promoting the economic interests of their districts. Campaign contributions are a measure of their success in this area. They also have a role in inducing federal spending in their districts. It was said by Mendel Rivers, former Representative from South Carolina, that if another military base was put in his district, it would sink.

The question arises as to whether public officials are more corrupt than they were years ago, or whether criminal behavior is now being defined more broadly to include transactions which might in earlier days have been considered unsavory but not criminal.

This is true on Wall Street. Cases involving insider trading, in which one party traded because of his position, has access to information not available to the public. Insider trading can, and occasionally is, punished by prison sentences. This is as it should be.

If any one person deserves credit for the increased activity of the Federal government in prosecuting white collar crime, it is Preet Bharara, US Attorney for the Southern District of New York.

StarQuest@nycivic.org

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Queens This Week BP Candidates Discuss FMCP Projects

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Community Board 6 denied a special permit to Title Boxing Club to operate as a sporting facility because current zoning does not allow it. No representatives from the club attended the CB6 meeting to discuss plans.

CB 6 Vetoes Special Permit For FH Boxing Club

A Forest Hills boxing club was denied a special permit it requested after concerns over how it would operate.

At last week’s Community Board 6 meeting, the board denied Title Boxing Club, located at 69-32 Austin St., a special permit needed to operate as a boxing club in the neighborhood. The current zoning in the area does not allow a sporting facility to operate without a special application approved by the City Board of Standards and Appeals.

During the meeting, Steven Goldberg, CB 6 member and chairman of the board’s planning and zoning committee, said that they had hoped that someone representing the club would be able to answer questions on how it would operate if they were to get the permit. He said that they were informed that CB 6 would vote on the permit at their May meeting and advised them to attend.

No one from the boxing club was at last week’s meeting.

Among the questions they had, according to Goldberg, was its hours of operation and if the boxing ring on its premises would be used for boxing matches or just training.

Alex Aires, assistant general manager of the boxing club, said that they were never notified of the meeting last week.

He said that their mail gets sent to two different addresses and that could be the cause of confusion.

He said that they would love to sit down with CB 6 and discuss their plans for the place and they are in the midst of organizing a meeting with the board.

“We’re not here to fight, we’re just trying to help the community,” he said.

“Forest Hills really needs something like this.”

Regarding CB 6’s concerns, Aires said that there would be no bouts in the facility and the ring would only be used for training people and helping them with their fighting technique. He added that their hours are 5 30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday through Friday and 7:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. on the weekends.

Aires said that they will apply for the needed permit again if necessary, but

the board’s decision to vote against it is only advisory.

The BSA has the final authority on the matter as they are responsible for deciding which permits are approved and rejected.

Requests for comment made to the BSA regarding Title Boxing Club’s permit application were not returned as of press time.

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

-Luis Gronda

FP Carousel On Road To Becoming Landmark

The Forest Park Carousel could finally be on its way to becoming a New York City landmark.

The Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to schedule a public hearing to possibly designate the Woodhaven merrygo-round as a landmark on Tuesday morning. The carousel finally made the agency’s item calendar after rumblings at various civic meetings that it could finally happen.

The push to landmark the carousel has been ongoing for years while it was vacant and that has continued since the new operator took over last year.

For four years, the merry-go-round remained closed after the previous concessionaire’s contract expired. It was taken over by NY Carousel Entertainment after five rounds of bidding from several different companies. And they paid to make some renovations before reopening in May 2012.

They also made a new addition this year, adding the “Hi-striker” game, which requires swinging an oversized hammer.

If it is landmarked, it would protect the structure from further renovation or damage.

Elisabeth de Bourbon, spokeswoman for the LPC, said that the date for the public hearing was not immediately set and that it will be announced in the near future.

She added that the hearing will take place at their Manhattan headquarters at 1 Centre Street, just like all public hearings for items that come up for landmark status.

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

-Luis Gronda

On May 9, the Holy Civic Association and the Kissena Corridor Park Conservancy joined together to hold a borough president candidates forum at Flushing Hospital.

Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. (DAstoria), State Sen. Jose Peralta (DElmhurst), Councilman Leroy Comrie (D-St. Albans) and former deputy BP Barry Grodenchik were on hand to answer questions from a moderator and from the audience. State Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bayside) and Melinda Katz were unable to attend.

One of the most passionate topics of the night was the three proposals on the table for the area surrounding and including Flushing Meadows Corona Park: the Major League Soccer Stadium, the United States Tennis Association expansion and the Willets Point development.

Comrie was firmly against both the USTA and MLS pitches, believing that parkland should not be used for private development.

“I do not believe that we should alienate any parkland at all,” he said.

“As Chair of the Land Use Committee, I will tell you that I’m going to be urging my members if it even gets to us to vote against [MLS].

The Councilman did think that Willets Point needs to be developed, but called the current plan “a mess.”

Grodenchik focused his answer on the MLS stadium, which he was firmly against due to a lack of answers from its Borough Board meeting in December.

“Quite frankly, it was the worst plan I have ever seen come before the Borough Board in my nearly 25 years of attending these meetings,” he said.

Vallone also attacked MLS for its lack of clear answers in where the replacement parkland would be placed if the project got approved.

“The law is they can replace that parkland anywhere in the City. It could be in Staten Island somewhere,” he said.

As for Willets Point, Vallone agreed with Comrie that the project was a mess, saying it was completely different now from the original proposal brought before the City Council.

While Peralta had been supportive of the idea of MLS in the past, he had a far more cautious view on Thursday night.

“I think it could have benefited the people of Queens if they were going to replace parkland, if they were going to invest in the park, if they were going to really repair all the area around the stadium,” he said.

He was also against the retail development of Willets Point, saying “we don’t need another mall.”

While all candidates at the panel disliked at least one of the FMCP projects, they talked about what business developments they would support in the Borough. One thing they all agreed on is rebuilding and protecting the Rockaways.

Peralta thought that the restaurant business is a great opportunity for economic growth.

Comrie said he would improve transportation and school training if elected, but a big economic powerhouse of Queens is its airports.

Grodenchik agreed about the airports and also said that Queens needs to capture tourists coming into the City, to give the Borough more business.

Vallone touted his experience in building senior housing, saying it was something he would support Borough-wide.

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

-Joe Marvilli

Ridgewood Theater Could Be Sold Soon

A dormant performance space in Ridgewood could finally be sold to a new owner in the coming weeks.

Ryan Condren, the broker for CPEX, a real estate company that is selling the property, said that they hope to have the theater sold within the next three to four weeks. He added that they have several companies that are interested in buying the vacant building and negotiations are still ongoing. Condren would not disclose what companies are in the bidding because the theater is still on the market.

The historic Ridgewood Theater has been closed since 2008. It first opened in 1916 and showcased many different forms of entertainment including silent films. The façade of the property was landmarked in 2010 by the Landmarks Preservation Commission.

Ted Renz, executive director of the Myrtle Avenue Business Improvement District, said that while he hopes the property is revived as an entertainment venue once again, they are open to it being changed to something else like apartment rooms. In either case, its current situation is not benefitting Ridgewood, he said.

“This building is an important piece of property,” Renz said. “Being vacant is certainly not helping that area of the district.”

He added that, while it would be up to the new owners to decide what they want to do with the property that they would own, they would love the opportunity to sit down and speak with the prospective owners about what they would like to see done with the theater.

A new group called We Love Ridgewood Theater has started, aiming to garner more support for the facility.

The group’s founder, Mercy Wong, said they want to get the community more involved in the theater’s future so that the public has a say. She said that even if the building is turned into something other than a theater, she hopes that some aspect of the property is dedicated to the arts so that a piece of its history can remain. She also said that they hope to find a nonprofit company that would produce plays at the facility whenever it opens again.

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

-Luis Gronda

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Metis Innovations LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/3/12. Office in Queens County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Jennifer Still , a/k/a Jennifer Still- Schiff, 41-66 Little Neck Pkwy No. 3, Little Neck, NY 11363.

Purpose: General. _______________________ Notice of Formation of SSS Supply Chain Services LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 1/23/13. Office: Queens.

SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to 5008 66th St. Woodside, NY 11377. Purpose: any lawful activity. _______________________ MARKWOOD DEVELOPMENT LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 3/7/13. Office location: Queens County.

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SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 63-48 Alderton St., Rego Park, NY 11374.

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Wilson Henry deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that [x] Letters Testamentary Issue to: DELOIS EASON Dated, Attested and Sealed MAR 25 2013 HON. PETER J. KELLY Surrogate MARGARET M. GRIBBON Chief Clerk NARISSA MORRIS, ESQ. Attorney for Petitioner 718 527-7676 Telephone Number 229-02 Merrick Boulevard, Laurelton, New York 11413 Address of Attorney [NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you.] _______________________

Wells Fargo Bank, NA as trustee for Freddie Mac Securities REMIC Trust, Series 2005-S001 187 East Main Street Huntington, NY 11743 (631) 935-1616, Fax (631) 935-1223 _______________________ Notice of formation of Dzidzi & Son LLC.Articles of org filled with Secy of State of NY(SSNY) on 4/17/2013.

Office location Queens Count y.SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be ser ved.SSNY shall mail process to The LLC 45 John Street, Suite 711 New York, NY 10038.Purpose:any lawful purpose. ________________________ S U P P L E M E N TA L S U M MONS Index No.: 12576/12 Date of Filing: March 29, 2013 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNT Y OF QUEENS WALL STREET MORTGAGE BANKERS LTD DBA POWER EXPRESS, Plaintiff, -againstLANISSA DAVIS; ALISHA JONES AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF CARMEN DAVIS-JONES; JOYCELYN JONES AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF CARMEN DAVISJONES; GENNEVA CORREA AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF CARMEN DAVIS-JONES; ANDREW DAVIS AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF CARMEN DAVIS-JONES; ANTHONY DAVIS AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF CARMEN DAVISJONES; DUNANA DAVIS AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF CARMEN DAVIS-JONES; L ANISSA DAVIS AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF CARMEN DAVIS-JONES; NATANYA DAVIS AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF CARMEN DAVISJONES; RANDY DAVIS AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF CARMEN DAVIS-JONES; ANDRE DAVIS AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF CARMEN DAVIS-JONES; TANDREA TRUMPET AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF CARMEN DAVIS-JONES; UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF THE ESTATE OF CARMEN DAVIS-JONES WHO WAS BORN ON DECEMBER 31, 1951 AND DIED ON OCTOBER 11, 2010, DECEASED AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF ANY OF THE AFORESAID DEFENDANTS WHO MAY BE DECEASED, AND THE RESPECTIVE HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DISTRIBUTEES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, ASSIGNEES AND SUCCESSORS IN INTER-

EST OF THE AFORESAID CLASSES OF PERSON, IF THEY OR ANY OF THEM BE DEAD, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE HUSBANDS, WIVES OR WIDOWS, IF ANY, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES AND PLACES OF RESIDENCE ARE UNKNOWN TO THE PL AINTIFF, IF THEY BE LIVING OR DEAD, THEIR SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES AND PLACES OF RESIDENCE ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF 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 UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF THE ESTATE OF CARMEN DAVIS-JONES WHO WAS BORN ON DECEMBER 31, 1951 AND DIED ON OCTOBER 11, 2010, DECEASED AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF ANY OF THE AFORESAID DEFENDANTS WHO MAY BE DECEASED, AND THE RESPECTIVE HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DISTRIBUTEES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, ASSIGNEES AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF THE AFORESAID CLASSES OF PERSON, IF THEY OR ANY OF THEM BE DEAD, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE HUSBANDS, WIVES OR WIDOWS, IF ANY, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES AND PLACES OF RESIDENCE ARE UNKNOWN TO THE PL AINTIFF, IF THEY BE LIVING OR DEAD, THEIR SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES AND PLACES OF RESIDENCE ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF 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 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD; NEW YORK CITY PARKING VIOL ATIONS BUREAU; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA-INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; "JOHN DOES" and "JANE DOES", said names being fictitious, par ties 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(s) within twent y (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service, where service is made by delivery upon you personally within the State, 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 ABOVENAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Honorable Bernice D. Siegal of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, signed on April 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 CARMEN DAVIS-JONES and LANISSA DAVIS to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR WALLSTREET MORTGAGE BANKERS LTD DBA POWER EXPRESS, A CORPORATION, its successors and assigns in the principal amount of $399,200.00, which mortgage was recorded in Queens County, State of New York, on January 24, 2007, in CRFN: 2007000044345. Thereafter said mortgage was assigned to WALL STREET MORTGAGE BANKERS LTD DBA POWER EXPRESS by assignment of mortgage dated July 6, 2011 and recorded in CRFN: 2011000334500 in the County of Queens on September 21, 2011.

Said premises being known as and by 113-31 198TH STREET, SAINT ALBANS, NY 11412. Date: November 20, 2012 Batavia, New York Victoria E Munian, 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 pro ce ss . S om e p e op le may approach you about “saving” your home. You should be extremely careful about any such promises.

The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure.

There are government agencies, legal aid entities and other non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about foreclosure while you are working with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877-BANKNYS (1-877-226-5697) or visit the Department’s website at www.banking.state.ny.us.

The State does not guarantee the advice of these agencies.

PROBATE CITATION File No. 2012-4850 SURROGATE’S COURT – QUEENS COUNTY CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO The Heirs at law, next of kin, and distributees of Margaret Henry, a/k/a Margaret Wilson Henry deceased, if living, and if any of them be dead to their heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, legatees, executors, administrators, assignees and successors in interest whose names are unknown and cannot be ascertained after due diligence. Public Administrator of Queens County Atty. Gen. of N.Y.S. A petition having been duly filed by DELOIS EASON, who is domiciled at 179-59 Anderson Road, Jamaica, New York 11434 YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Queens County, at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New York, on May 30th 2013, at 9:30 o’clock in the Forenoon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of MARGARET HENRY, a/k/a MARGARET WILSON HENRY, lately domiciled at 122-05 180th Street, Jamaica, New York 11434 admitting to probate a Will dated November 17, 2004, a copy of which is attached, as the Will of Margaret Henry, a/k/a Margaret

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF A COOPERATIVE APARTMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: by Virtue of default under Loan Security Agreements, and other Security Documents, held by WELLS FARGO BANK, NA AS TRUSTEE FOR FREDDIE MAC SECURITIES REMIC TRUST, SERIES 2005S001, as Secured Creditor, George Nelson, DCA # 1300011, will sell at public auction, with reserve, on the front steps of the Queens County Supreme Court, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, at 10:00 a.m., on May 28, 2013, 520 shares of the capital stock of 108th Street Forest Hills Corp. (a Cooperative Housing Corporation), issued in the name of Rakhim Isakov, and all right, title and interest in a Proprietary Lease to 65-39 108th Street, Unit C8, Forest Hills, NY 11375.

Sale held to enforce rights of WELLS FARGO BANK, NA AS TRUSTEE FOR FREDDIE MAC SECURITIES REMIC TRUST, SERIES 2005-S001, as Secured Creditor, who reserves the right to bid.

Ten percent (10%) Bank/ Certified check payable to the Escrowee, Stiene & Associates, P.C., as attorneys for JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, servicing agent for the secured creditor, WELLS FARGO BANK, NA AS TRUSTEE FOR FREDDIE MAC SECURITIES REMIC TRUST, SERIES 2005-S001. Balance due at closing within thirty (30) days. The auctioneer’s fees are required at sale. The Cooperative Apartments will be sold “AS IS”, and possession is to be obtained by the purchaser(s). Dated: April 23, 2013 Stiene & Associates, P.C. (Escrowee) Attorneys for JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, servicing agent for the secured creditor,

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By Joe Marvilli For more than 100 years, a barn and horse stable have sat at the end of Auburndale Lane in Auburndale. Now known as the Western Riding Club Stables of Queens, the location has become a community facility for the neighborhood. However, the structure is in danger of being sold.

The landlord, John Lightstone, has decided to sell the property, which includes the barn, the stable and unused land. Joy Tirado, who is in charge of the land, has been given the right of first refusal, but she has also only been given 10 business days to come up with a down payment of $60,000. In order to save her stable, Tirado has gotten help from State Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bayside), who is trying to get it landmarked, as well as from the community.

According to Tirado, she received a letter from Lightstone on May 3, dated April 30, about the sale of the .27 acres of land at 169-38 Pidgeon Meadow Road. The letter said that she had until May 19 at 3 p.m. to come up with the $60,000 down payment if she wanted to keep the stable and the surrounding property. The rest of the $800,000 total price tag would have to be paid in full by mid-August. Tirado has had no opportunity to work with the landlord.

“He has made it very clear that he wants no communication with me. The first hand-delivered letter of offer was left on my car windshield,” she said.

Photo by Joe Marvilli

Community rallies to Save Horse Stable animals,” Tirado said.

“Everyone’s saddened to see that it’s in jeopardy.”

She also uses the horses to offer free, non-professional therapy to those who need it, like cancer patients.

“I’m just teaching what my grandmother taught me from age nine. She taught me the Taino way. I am part Taino Indian,” she said. “In the Taino way, you respect land, Tex is one of many horses in danger of losing his you respect animals home at Western Riding Club in Auburndale. and you learn with trust “The original offer from the buyers was and repetition.”

The land has R2A zoning, which is not included so I don’t know what the single family detached. According to original offer truly is.”

While the stable was originally a mess District 19 candidate and civic leader when Tirado came to it in July 2010, Paul Graziano, if the property is sold, she worked on it until the horses could about four houses could be squeezed be kept there. The stable’s name was into the space. If Tirado is unable to the only thing she fought for during a come up with the funds or if the location is not landmarked, she faces evictwo-year, domestic violence divorce.

“I walked away after two years of tion.

“The horses go back to wherever I fighting with the rights to the name,” she said. “I lost my house, my boat, can place them,” she said. “Over here, everything, but I’ll gladly do it all over they get preferred treatment. I don’t know what they’re going to be facing.” again.”

Avella stated at a press conference Western Riding Club is used to enteron May 9 that the initial effort to get the tain children, adults and senior citizens.

“We teach them the respect of na- stable landmarked was rejected by the ture, agriculture, equine and a love of all Landmarks Preservation Commission

due to the state of the architecture. But the senator said that there will be another attempt to get it preserved under a historical value basis.

“This is a unique part of Auburndale and the community,” he said. “It is something that should be saved.”

Many civic leaders and members of the community came out in a show of support for Tirado and the stable.

“Joy has been a friend to the neighborhood, a friend to everybody who has had a problem and she is the perfect person to run this,” Beverly McDermott, president of the Kissena Park Civic Association, said.

Tirado said that if their attempt to save the stable was successful, whether by landmark status or through purchasing the property, she would change the name to reflect its role in the neighborhood.

“If we are successful in saving this place, I want to amend and/or change the name to ‘It Takes A Village Branch’ because in essence, that realistically says what this is about,” she said.

If you would like to donate to the stable’s down payment, visit fundanything.com/en/campaigns/help-saveour-barn.

To sign a petition for landmark status, go to http://www.ipetitions.com/ petition/help-save-our-barn.

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

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Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on FEB 11 2013, bearing Index No 828/12, a copy of which may be examined at the office of the clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY grants me the right to assume the name Mel Ezquier. My Present Address is No. 48-21 91st St., Queens, NY 11373; my date of Birth is 07/03/1966, my present name is Marlon Izquierdo ________________________ Notice of formation of Balanced PT PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/17/12.

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the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Jamie (Middle) Dawn (Last) Wesley-Lassell My present name is (First) Jamie (Middle) Dawn (Last) Mendelsohn aka Jamie D Lassell, aka Jamie D Mendelsohn, aka Jamie Lassell My present address is 240 Beach 122nd St., Rockaway Park, NY 11694 My place of birth is Richmond County, NY My date of birth is September 12, 1961 ________________________ Notice of Formation, The Flower Kiss. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY on 3/19/2013, Queens, SSNY designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copies of any serves against the LLC c/o: The Flower Kiss LLC, 104-32 199th street Hollis NY 11412. Any lawful purpose or activity. ________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILIT Y COMPANY NAME: Hermes Capital Management Group, LLC. Articles of Organization were filled with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/09/2013.

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Purpose: for any lawful purpose. ________________________ GLENRIDGE SOCIAL ADULT DAY CARE, LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 4/15/13. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Jay Golub, 41-47 48th St., Sunnyside, NY 11104. General Purposes. ________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILIT Y COMPANY. NAME: 41-11 25TH AVENUE LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/04/13. Office location: Queens County. SSNY hass been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC,

c/o Richard B. Brualdi, 2557 41st Street, Astoria, New York 11103. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on APR 17 2013, bearing Index Number NC-00019713/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) John (Last) Genao My present name is (First) Juan (Middle) Bautista (Last) Genao aka Juan B Genao My present address is 7344 Springfield Blvd., Oakland Gardens, NY 11364 My place of birth is Dominican Republic My date of birth is December 11, 1982 ________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on APR 10 2013, bearing Index Number NC-00015313/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) Tiffany (Middle) Soleil (Last) Redwood My present name is (First) Tiffany (Middle) Rashawn (Last) Redwood aka Tiffany R Redwood My present address is 130-25 Francis Lewis Blvd., Springfield Gardens, NY 11413 My place of birth is Queens, NY My date of birth is March 24, 1986 ________________________ Notice is hereby given that an order entered by the Civil Court Queens County, on the day of APR 10 2013, bearing Index No. NC-14413, a copy of which may be examined at the office of the clerk, located at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY, grants me the right, to assume the name Lisanny Del Carmen Martinez. My present address is 133-35 146th Street, First Floor, South Ozone Park, New York 11436; The date of my birth is August 13, 1995; My present name is Lisanny Del Carmen Martinez Then aka Lisanny Del Carmen Martinez aka Lisanny Del Carmen. ________________________ Notice of Formation of DD West 29th Member LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of N.Y. (SSNY)

on 05/07/2013. Of fice location: Queens County.

Principal office address: 42-09 235th Street., Douglaston, NY 11363. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 42-09 235th Street, Douglaston, NY 11363.

Term: until dissolved. Purpose: To engage in any act or activity lawful. _________________________ Notice of formation of W & Z Realty, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/20/2013 Of f ice location: Queens County.

SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC. SSNY shall mail process to 35-07 104 ST 3FL Corona, NY 11368. Purpose: any lawful activities.

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Queensbridge Park seawall Gets a Facelift

By Trisha sakhuja The long awaited 200-foot restoration of the seawall at the edge of Queensbridge Park was initiated with a groundbreaking at the site on May 10.

The overhaul of the waterfront, owned by the Parks Dept., is a $6.65 million project given to the New York City Economic Development Corporation to complete by the summer of 2014.

“The much-anticipated repair of the Queensbridge Park Seawall will provide additional storm protection for the Long Island City community, while also improving their access to the waterfront,” New York City Parks Commissioner Veronica White said.

The reconstruction of the seawall includes using rip-rap revetment, which is made up of large rocks that will protect the shoreline by absorbing and deflecting waves and lessening the effects of erosion.

The project will also create a sixfoot-wide waterfront promenade with benches, plantings and a small wharf at its northern end.

“The Queensbridge Seawall has been crumbling and falling into the river for the past two decades,” Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer (D-Sunnyside) said.

“It has been on top of my agenda since I took office, which is why we allocated $400,000 in 2011 to formulate a study and better understand the needs of this project,” Van Bramer added.

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Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer is joined by Queens Parks Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski, Elizabeth McQueen, Founder of Friends of Queensbridge Park, New York City Parks Commissioner Veronica White, U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney, Queens Borough President Helen Marshall, Bishop Mitchell Taylor and State Sen. Michael Gianaris.

“We needed to jump-start the process of reconnecting park goers to the East River waterfront.”

“Allocating additional funding for this project is one of the most important things I will do as a Councilmember and it is one I am most proud of,” he said.

The deterioration of the seawall became a federal issue in 2005 when a study released said the MTA’s electrical equipment was being damaged due to the water seeping through, causing de-

lays to the F train.

“The City then decided to fund the project itself and beautiful plans were drawn up, but for five years, there was no action,” US Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-Astoria) said in a statement.

“Queens’ residents will be able to enjoy recreational activities on the water,” Maloney said. “But the urgent need for repairs is not just about recreational use of the waterfront; this is also a pressing safety issue. The crumbling seawall

allows water to corrode electrical equipment on the F train – making this a critical concern for the MTA.” “The gaping holes at the edge of the park have been quite a problem for the past two decades because it was too dangerous for the kids and families to visit,” said influential community member, Elizabeth McQueen, who is also founder of Friends of the Queensbridge Park.

“For the first time, residents can walk up the edge and enjoy the views of the City or have lunch at the benches while watching the boats pass by,” McQueen said.

“The 1,300 linear foot seawall and 15,000 square foot landscape will be reconstructed as efficiently as possible,” said EDC’s Chief Operating Officer Zachary Smith. “This project is in-line with the Mayor’s goal to allow public access on grounds that have been fenced off for years and we are committed to finishing within our budget and timeline.”

“As Sandy showed us, seawalls, like the one we’re breaking ground to restore today, are an essential part of our city’s infrastructure,” City Council Speaker Christine Quinn said. “But this project will also further revitalize our waterfront, providing open space, and opportunities for recreation and passive enjoyment.”

Reach Reporter Trisha Sakhuja at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 128, or at tsakhuja@queenstribune.com.

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102nd Precinct RAPE ARREST – On May 8, police arrested Travis Wynter, 25, of Ozone Park and charged him with rape in regards to an incident on May 5.

According to police reports, at 5:10 a.m. on May 5, a 20-year-old female victim was given a ride by Wynter in his vehicle. Wynter then parked his vehicle in the vicinity of the location where the victim exited the vehicle and Wynter allegedly exited the vehicle, chased the victim to the corner of the street where he sexually assaulted her.

108th Precinct RobbERy ARREST – On May 10, police arrested Nicolas Almonte, 27, of Long Island City, charging him with five counts of robbery (with firearm), three counts of robbery (motor vehicle), and one count each of attempted robbery (with firearm), attempted robbery (motor vehicle) and unlawful imprisonment.

The charges are in connection to a series of incidents allegedly committed

by Almonte on May 9.

ASSAulT – The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the victim and suspect for the following incident described below: On May 10, members of the Central Robbery Queens Transit Squad received a cell phone video that captured an assault on a Queens-bound 7 train. At 1 a.m. on May 5, an unidentified male punched an unidentified victim and exited the train at the 69th Street Station.

The suspect is described as a white or Hispanic male, approximately 5-foot-9, 180 lbs., with brown eyes and long black hair pulled back in a pony tail. He was last seen wearing a dark T-shirt and blue jeans.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by visiting nypdcrimestoppers.com or texting their tips to CRIMES (274637) then enter TIPS577.

All calls are strictly confidential.

112th Precinct ATTEmPTEd RobbERy – The NYPD is asking the public’s assistance identifying the following suspect wanted in connection with an attempted robbery of a yellow cab driver.

At 9:50 p.m. on May 3, the suspect entered the vehicle in the vicinity of 63rd Drive and 108th Street. The suspect demanded money, displayed a syringe and simulated a gun. The victim did not comply and the suspect fled the location without property. No injuries were reported at this incident.

The suspect is described as a white male, between the ages of 25-30 with brown hair and a slight beard.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by visiting nypdcrimestoppers.com or texting their tips to CRIMES (274637)

This suspect is wanted in regards to an attempted robbery within the confines of the 112th Precinct.

then enter TIPS577.

All calls are strictly confidential.

113th Precinct CollISIoN- At 11:38 p.m. on May 7, police responded to a 911 call of a motor vehicle accident on the southbound lanes of the Van Wyck Expressway. Upon arrival, police determined that the victim, identified as Rudolf Wellington, 32, of Brooklyn, was operating a 2003 Honda CBR motorcycle, travelling southbound on the Van Wyck, when he lost control and struck a guardrail.

EMS responded and transported the victim to Jamaica Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. There were no other reported injuries.

114th Precinct INVESTIgATIoN – At 3:59 p.m. on May 6, police responded to a 911 call of an unconscious male in front of 41-19 30th Ave., Astoria. Upon arrival, officers were informed by EMS that the victim, an unidentified Black male in his 40s or 50s was found unconscious and unresponsive outside the location. EMS transported the victim to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. The investigation is ongoing.

115th Precinct CollISIoN INVESTIgATIoN – At 1:15 p.m. on May 12, police responded to a 911 call of a pedestrian struck in the vicinity of Roosevelt Avenue and 90th Street. EMS was on the scene and transported the victim, identified as Elba Granizo, 75, of Corona, to Elmhurst Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.

Further investigation revealed that a 1998 Dodge operated by a 75-yearold male was travelling southbound on 90th Street and made a left turn onto Roosevelt Avenue, when it struck the Granizo, who was crossing Roosevelt.

The driver remained at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

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Bloomberg floated the idea of creating parkland at the vacant Flushing Airport in College Point during a press conference this week. Park advocates argue that the area has suffered from chronic flooding and is too far from Flushing Meadows Corona Park.

Other Community members who spoke out against the proposed stadium included Ed Westley, a Jackson Heights resident and member of Community Board 2, and Farzana Marshed, a member of the Queens Community House.

“Why do they want to do business here? They can develop anywhere,” Marshed said. “We are Queens residents; we have a lot of needs. Why do they want to do business in our park?”

to comment on specific details of the proposal.

“MLS continues to work closely with the City to bring professional soccer to New York City; however, there is no deal yet and therefore we can’t comment on any specifics,” said MLS Spokeswoman Risa Heller in a statement.

Requests placed to the Mayor’s office seeking further comment were not returned as of press time.

new ParkLand?

A few days after the rally, Mayor Michael Bloomberg continued to throw more support behind building the stadium at FMCP. At a press conference in Brooklyn on May 13, the Mayor said that the City intends to build new parkland at the vacant Flushing Airport. Bloomberg deflected criticism of removing the parkland at FMCP by noting that his administration has developed a record of creating new parkland throughout the City.

“There’s new parks in every borough.

You’re gonna have the biggest new park in a century at Fresh Kills. There’s new parkland up in the Bronx. Every borough is getting new parkland. So total, on balance, there’s an enormous amount of new parkland. But, it’s not the only thing people need. A lot of people want a stadium to enjoy soccer,” Bloomberg said, according to published reports.

The 70-acre former airfield in College Point has been vacant since 1984, after LaGuardia Airport opened. There were plans in 2004 to turn the area into a distribution center for small businesses in the Borough, but that was shot down less than a year later after strong opposition from residents living near the area and then-Councilman Tony Avella.

While still in the planning stages of the new stadium, MLS has declined

environmentaL racism Will Sweeney, a member of the Fairness Coalition of Queens, a group of civic organizations opposed to building the soccer stadium at FMCP, said that there are several problems with turning Flushing Airport into a park and it raises the question of environmental racism.

“You are taking away parkland from an

Photo by Luis Gronda

By Luis Gronda A small group of protesters took to the streets of Manhattan to voice their displeasure over the potential soccer stadium at Flushing Meadows Corona Park.

The protestors, from a few different organizations like Make The Road New York, chanted in English and Spanish “Whose park? Our park!” and “Our park is not for sale!” outside of the United Arab Emirates American embassy on East 47th Street in Manhattan on May 9.

Their reason for choosing the embassy was due to the recent news that Shiek Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the deputy prime minister of the UAE and owner of the Premier League soccer club Manchester City, is interested in owning the Major League Soccer team that would play in Queens if the stadium is built.

Hilary Klein, Strategic Campaigns Director for Make the Road NY, led the rally and said that the City should not let Al Nahyan spend his money on the team and stadium and should instead concentrate its efforts on rebuilding the park itself.

“Flushing Meadows Corona Park is the most important green space for our community,” she said. “If the Shiek can pay with his own money to build a stadium, why is New York City talking about giving away parkland.”

Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. (D-Astoria), who has voiced his disapproval of the project in the past, continued to do so at the rally, calling it “the worst land deal since Peter Minuit bought Manhattan for 24 dollars.”

“There are so many problems with this, beginning with the fact that there was no bidding involved here,” Vallone said.

“The Mayor and MLS have come in and decided that this was appropriate without asking the people of Queens.”

Photo by Ira Cohen

Advocacy Groups Protest MLS FMCP Stadium Plan

area that is predominately Hispanic and giving it to an area that is predominately white,” he said.

He added that the airport has suffered from chronic flooding in the past, which served as another reason why the site was shut down in favor of LaGuardia, and is too far from FMCP to be considered replacement green space.

“If you were to try to walk there, it would take you over an hour,” he said.

“If they want to replace the parkland, it has to be adjacent to Flushing Meadows Corona Park.”

Javier Valdes, co-executive director of Make the Road New York, also blasted the proposal to creating replacement parkland at the airport, citing the inaccessibility.

In a statement released earlier this week, Valdes also noted that the airport, located in College Point, is in an area with a higher percentage of white residents than Flushing Meadows Corona Park, which he argued was more accessible to the minority populations in Corona, Flushing, Jackson Heights and East Elmhurst.

“What the Mayor said is outrageous.

His plan to force working class people of color to rent their park away to a billionaire for $1 a year in exchange for parkland in a wealthier, white neighborhood is insulting,” he said. “It’s out of touch and it’s unjust. We are calling on all elected officials in New York City to denounce this.”

Holly Leicht, executive director of New Yorkers 4 Parks, blasted MLS’ plan to build the stadium in an Op-Ed that ran in the New York Daily News earlier this week and posted on their website.

“Building a stadium on this site will alter not just the site itself, but the nature of the park altogether. The footprint of the arena would be up to 13 acres, but the directly affected acreage, as defined

by MLS’s proposed circulation roads and pathways, would be at least double that.

On game days, tens of thousands of fans traveling from Citi Field parking lots, the Long Island Rail Road and the No. 7 Train would overwhelm the park, exacerbating the already significant maintenance challenges this heavily used public space faces,” Leicht’s statement read in part.

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

Opponents of Mayor Mike Bloomberg’s proposal to build a soccer stadium at Flushing Meadows Corona Park – and of potential investor Shiek Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan – gathered outside of the United Arab Emirates American embassy in Manhattan on May 9.

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK – COUNTY OF QUEENS INDEX # 2687/10 FILED: 4/13/2013 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS AND NOTICE Plaintiff designates Queens County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgage premise is situated. HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE REGESTERED NOTEHOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2006-3, Plaintiff against ONEICA WATSON; MAGAILA PHOENIX; unknown heirs at law of IVY PHOENIX, and if they be dead, any and all persons unknown to the plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or generally or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees, all of them whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to the plaintiff; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; “JOHN DOE #1,” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises being f o r eclo s e d h e re i n , Defendant(s) TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEYS FOR THE MORTGAGE COMPANY WHO FILED THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT, A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AND YOU CAN LOSE YOUR HOME. SPEAK

TO AN ATTORNEY OR GO TO THE COURT WHERE YOU CASE IS PENDING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO ANSWER THE SUMMONS AND PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY. SENDING A PAYMENT TO YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY WILL NOT STOP THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not serviced with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action, may appear within (60) days of service thereof and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT: THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose on a mortgage which was recorded in the office of the Clerk of the County of Queens where the property is located on September 19, 2006 in Document 2006000527386 and the New York state recording tax was duly paid thereon.

The subject mortgage was assigned by written agreement therefore to HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE REGESTERED NOTEHOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2006-3 by assignment of mortgage dated February 17, 2009, covering premises known as 103-37 107th Street, Ozone Park, NY 11417 (Block: 9512 Lot: 44). The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt described above. To the above named Defendants: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Hon. Diccia Pineda-Kirwan, a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New

York, filed along with the supporting papers in the office of the Clerk of the County of Queens on April 11, 2013. This is an action to foreclose on a mortgage.

ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough and County of Queens, City and State of New York. BLOCK: 9512 LOT: 44 said premises known as 103-37 107th Street, Ozone Park, NY 11417. YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. By reason of the default in the payment of the monthly installment of principal and interest, among other things, as hereinafter set forth, Plaintiff, the holder and owner of the aforementioned note and mortgage, or their agents have elected and hereby accelerate the mortgage and declare the entire mortgage indebtedness immediately due and payable.

The following amounts are now due and owing on said mortgage, no part of any of which has been paid although duly demanded: Entire principal Balance in the amount of $560,409.04 with interest from July 1, 2008, together with unpaid late charges in the amount of $584.24 that have accrued prior to this action, together with a reasonable sum representing legal fees pursuant to the mortgage, for a total of $631,681.73 due and payable, plus interest as stated above, together with any advances made or to be made to protect plaintiff’s mortgage.

UNLESS YOU DISPUTE THE VALIDITY OF THE DEBT, OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER YOUR RECEIPT HEREOF THAT THE DEBT, OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, IS DISPUTED, THE DEBTOR JUDGMENT AGAINST YOU AND A COPY OF SUCH VERIFICATION OR JUDGMENT WILL BE MAILED TO YOU BY THE HEREIN DEBT COLLECTOR. IF APPLICABLE, UPON YOUR WRITTEN REQUEST, WITHIN SAID THIRTY (30) DAY PERIOD, THE HEREIN DEBT COLLECTOR WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE FROM THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT, YOU ARE NOT PERSONALLY LIABLE FOR THE UNDERLYING IN-

DEBTEDNESS OWED TO PLAINTIFF/CREDITOR AND THIS NOTICE/DISCLOSURE IS FOR COMPLIANCE AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE New York State requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process.

Please read it carefully.

SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT You are in danger of losing your home. If you fail to respond to the summons and complaint in this foreclosure action, you may lose your home. Please read the summons and complaint carefully. You should immediately contact an attorney or your local legal aid office to obtain advice on how to protect yourself.

SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure.

In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid, there are government agencies, and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by New York state Banking Department at 1-877-Bank-NYS or visit the Department’s website at www.banking.state.ny.us FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home.

There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services.

Section 1303 NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving the copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you may lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is

pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payme nt to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING AN ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Leopold & Associates, PLLC, Attorney for the Plaintiff, 80 Business Park Drive, Suite 301, Armonk, NY 10504 Our File 103168498 _______________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 1926 ASSETS LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/12/05. 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, 71-63 Austin Street, Queens, New York 11375. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. _______________________ Notice of Formation of Willoughby Vernon, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 1/4/13. Office location: Queens County.

Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 221-10 Jamaica Ave., 3rd Fl., Queens Village, NY 11428, principal business address. Purpose: all lawful purposes. _______________________ Notice of Formation of LIJ Realty LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 3/6/13. Office: Queens. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 220-02 89th Ave. Queens Village, NY 11427 . Purpose: any lawful activity. _______________________ MONTICELLO HOLDINGS LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 12/14/12. 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, 3545 71st St., Jackson Hts, NY 11372. General Purposes. _______________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: MERZER REALTY LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/03/03. Office location:

Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o John Zervoudis, 5-30 150th Street, Whitestone, New York 11357. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. _______________________ GE 69-34 60th RD., LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 2/21/13. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Greco & Wolfe, PLLC, 300 Garden City Plaza, Ste. 326, Garden City, NY 11530. General Purposes. _______________________ 232 CONSTRUCTION LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY on 02/27/2013.

Off. Loc.: Queens Co. INCORP SERVICES, INC., designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to The LLC, c/o INCORP SERVICES, INC., 99 Washington Ave., Suite 805A, One Commerce Plaza, Albany, NY 12210. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. _______________________ PARDALIS & NOHAVICKA LLP Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 3/13/13. Office in Queens Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLP upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to The LLP 35-10 Broadway 2nd FL. Astoria, NY 11106. Purpose: Any lawful activity. _______________________ Notice of Formation of COHEN FASHION OPTICAL STORE NO. 286, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/10/13. Office location: Queens County. Princ. office of LLC: 95-19 63rd Dr., Rego Park, NY 11374.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to Susan Goldberg, c/o Cohen’s Fashion Optical, 100 Quentin Roosevelt Blvd., Ste. 400, Garden City, NY 11530. Purpose: Any lawful activity

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Just a Taste of Queens at Citi Field

Mr. Met took a tour around the Caesers Club at Citi Field, finding food to sample during Queens Taste 2013. Here, the Mets mascot was pictured taking some dessert from Cupcakes On Heels. Photos by Ira Cohen.

Winners of the Queens Taste 2013 awards gathered during the event Tuesday night. F. Ottomanelli’s and the Pine Restaurant tied for Best Entree. McClure’s Pickles took Best Appetizer and Take A Break & I’ll Bake took Best Dessert.

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Clean-Up Day

Former Mets first baseman Ed Kranepool was on hand at Queens Taste 2013 to sign autographs for fans.

Hunters Point Civic Association joined LIC Eco on May 11 to clean up 48th Avenue between 5th Street and Vernon Boulevard. Photo by Ira Cohen.

First Bill Passed

Hundreds of Queens residents attended the annual Queens Taste 2013 event, which was organized by the Queens Economic Development Corp. The event featured close to four dozen restaurants and vendors from Queens, including Mama’s of Corona (pictured), giving attendees a sample of the diverse foods available. For more information, see a review of the event on page 21.

Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D-Fresh Meadows) sits in the chamber of the State Assembly upon the announcement that her first bill passed in the Assembly. The legislation extends the State Dept. of Environmental Conservation’s authority to regulate and maintain the existing whelk and conch population.

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The Great Taste Of Queens drizzle of their demi glaze to top it off. A wonderful arc of flavor all bundled up in one delicious bite.

As I fluttered around the Caesars club in Citi Field, scouring for that next great dish, I stumbled upon Magna Ristorante, based in Flushing. Beautifully colorful bruschetta pasta drew me in to their booth, which was unbelievably tasty. It made me believe that pasta should be served with the Italian appetizer usually served on toast or a cracker. The only compliment to the flavor of their pasta was their Pollo Antonio. Soft, tender and lightly marinated, those dishes made me hungry for more.

As I continued my tour, I came upon a crowd and I could only assume I was approaching something delicious. If anything was going to get a crowd, it would have to be the only two restaurants serving sliders. Though each was completely unique from one another, they

Woodhaven Film Set To Premiere

By Luis Gronda Students from a Woodhaven Catholic school are putting together a film about the storied history of the neighborhood.

The movie, titled “Woodhaven: Diverse Backgrounds United in One History,” will premiere on June 10 at 6 p.m. at the Cinemart movie theater on Metropolitan Avenue in Forest Hills.

It will feature several interviews with longtime members of the community and focuses on Woodhaven’s diversity and changes throughout the years. It was put together by several students from St. Thomas the Apostle School in Woodhaven.

Patty Eggers, a history teacher at the school, said they first got the idea to do the film after speaking with Ed Wendell, who runs the Woodhaven Historical Society and the Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association, and coming up with a way to tell the neighborhood’s historic past.

She said that some kids had done video projects in the past and went around asking the students if they would be interested in being a part of this project.

The response to her inquiry was tremendous and a total of 28 kids – all from the 6th, 7th and 8th grades – agreed to take part in creating the film. Eggers said that the responsibility of putting the documentary together is split among the kids, with some of them doing the interviews, others handling the actual filming and some editing the movie.

Eggers said that the students have

been working on the film since February and are about 80 percent done with the entire project.

She has taken a hands-off approach to overseeing the project, saying that she is only trying to be the facilitator for the kids and she lets them make all of the decisions as it gets closer to completion.

The kids have learned a lot about Woodhaven’s history while working on the film, Eggers said.

“It has really made them wonder what they can do for their community,” she said.

Wendell, whose organization donated 20 copies of the book “The Story of Woodhaven and Ozone Park” by Vincent Seyfried, which was used as a primary reference guide for the film, said that it is paramount that kids learn about the history of where they live, especially at a young age.

“It’s so crucial to get young people interested in, not just U.S. history, but in local history,” he said. “It gives them a sense of belonging in the community.”

Wendell added that they hope to do more projects like this movie in the future.

To help the civic group with costs related to the movie, you can log onto projectwoodhaven.com and you can purchase sponsorship options ranging from $25 to $125. Part of the package for each option includes two tickets to the premiere next month.

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

both delivered perfection on a bun in their own way. The Dog & Duck gastro pub, a Sunnyside establishment, lived up to their name with a savory duck slider. The oldest butchers in Queens, F. Ottomanelli Burgers & Belgian Fries, located in Woodside, delivered a simple yet devastatingly succulent fresh ground beef The hand-carved ham from La Rioja was a favorite slider that was everyduring Queens Taste 2013. thing you want a mini burger to be.

Just as I thought I could not eat any- I suddenly noticed a lot of fuss coming more, I realized it was dessert time. I from the delicious treats created by Take just happened to turn around to find a Break & I’ll Bake bakery. For a brand Sara Meyer, the owner of Little Bird new company still starting up, all baking Chocolates, a Queens-based artisanal is done in a local community kitchen with chocolate company. With a nice smile some southern style. Their quality of prodand a display of their own homemade uct awarded them the title of Best Dessert chocolate-dipped animal crackers, Sara in Queens by the voting committee.

Other award-winning dishes went out quickly drew my focus away from America’s favorite children’s cracker to an- to McClure’s Pickles for Best Appetizer, other one of their treats: a dark choco- for their spicy and garlic dill pickles comlate candied jalapeño, sprinkled with a plimented by homemade pickled Bloody touch of sea salt. With the sweet salty Mary mix. The honors for Best Entrée spicy delight in my mouth, Sara then were tied between Pine Restaurant locatawarded my triumph over their spicy ed in Corona and F.Ottomanelli’s sliders.

In the end, it was a successful event chocolate with one of her hand dipped as everyone in attendance felt as if they Animal Crackers.

With my chocolate craving satisfied, were a winner that night at Citi Field.

Photo by Ira Cohen

By Eric Jordan Queens, known as one of the greatest melting pots in the world, highlighted its diversity once again as dozens of merchants from all around came together at Citi Field for Queens Taste 2013. With so many delicious scents in the air, it was hard to decide what to try first. I immediately grabbed a plate and fork and headed to the closest restaurant stand.

I am a sucker for thinly-sliced cured pork products; there is nothing sexier than seeing a beautiful piece of Serrano ham being hand-carved ever-so-carefully, precisely slicing the delicate meat to the perfect thinness. For the people at La Rioja, this is a specialty served at their tapas bar located in Astoria. Also located in the same neighborhood is Christos Steakhouse, which served a thin-sliced filet, crusted with a wild mushroom bacon crust, only to be topped off with a slightly melted piece of gorgonzola cheese and a

Jacob A. Riis Hosts Arts Festival

By Trisha sakhuJa The Queensbridge Community Center, located at Long Island City, was bustling with a diverse crowd celebrating the arts, music and dance performances by the youth of the nearby communities.

The 15th annual Springs Arts Festival, a free event on May 11, was hosted by the Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement House, a holistic community-based, non-profit organization. It provides services to the youth, families, immigrants and seniors in the western Queens community.

The festival has progressively become the biggest event of the year, which allows community members from Long Island City and greater Western Queens to showcase their artwork and dances, and partake in face painting and arts and crafts.

“We are very proud of the arts festival because it is an opportunity to showcase the artwork created by our youth with the help of The Joan Mitchell Foundation,” said Director of Development and Communications Christopher Hanway.

An assortment of food, including healthy side dishes and drinks, were

served throughout the day.

Colorful prototypes of sneakers made by students were exhibited, along with face sculptures produced by seniors and photography from the Normandeau News.

“The Spring Arts Festival is a great opportunity for us to come together and celebrate the vibrancy of our community,” said Ny-Treasure Bartee,17, a current Riis Academy-Queensbridge and 2013 Denmark Summer Youth Exchange Program participant said.

The students from the Tech Club at Information Technology High School in Long Island City enjoyed playing games with the youth, displaying how robots function and explaining various parts of the computer to the participants.

“I enjoyed the kung fu performance by the Karate Team the best,” said Sara Tusk, a long-time resident of Queensbridge Houses.

“Over the years the festival and the community have become so multicultural,” Tusk added.

Reach Reporter Trisha Sakhuja at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 128, or at tsakhuja@queenstribune.com.

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ENVIRONMENT POWERING FUTURE Saturday, May 18 Powering Our Future with Solar One. “Energy Efficiency” at the Jackson Heights library at 3.

PLANT PROPAGATION Saturday, May 18 Sunnyside library at 3:30.Also on Monday, May 20 Steinway library at 6:30.

POWERING FUTURE Saturday, May 18 “Wind Power.” Saturday, May 25 “Energy Efficienc y.” Far Rockaway library at 4.

FOOD WASTE DROP Saturdays 1-3 at the Broadway and LIC library.

URBAN CYCLING 101 Monday, May 20 hit the road on two wheels at the Broadway library at 6:30.

SINGLES SPRING FLING Saturday, May 18 9pm1am at the Oakland Little Neck Jewish Center, 4910 Little Neck Parkway. $25 by May 11 or $30 at the door. 224-0404.

FLEA MARKETS THRIFT SHOP Saturdays 12-4 at the Queens Baptist Church, 9 3 - 2 3 2 1 7 th S t r e e t , Queens Village. 4652504.

FLEA MARKET Saturday, May 18 Renaissance Charter School’s flea market at 35-59 81st Street off 37 th Avenue in Jackson Heights 9-4.

NEIGHBORHOOD FLEA Sunday, May 19 Maspeth Federal Parking Lot, 101-09 Metropolitan Avenue, Forest Hills 103.

TEENS HORROR & MORE See Entertainment listing.

POKE-MY THOLOGY Saturday, May 18 Flushing library at 2.

FAHRENHEIT 451 See Talks CHESS CLUB Saturdays Flushing library at 2.

OPEN MIC Sunday, May 19 Central library at 2.

URBAN COMICS Monday, May 20 North Forest Park library at 3.

POETRY SLAM Monday, May 20 Rock Da Mic Poetry Slam Workshop at 4 at the Central library.

GREEN CRAFTS Monday, May 20 Sunnyside library at 4.

URBAN COMICS Tu e s d ay s , M a y 2 1 , 2 8 Queens Village library at 4.

ORIGAMI Tu e s d a y, May 21 Laurelton library at 4:30.

SISTER TO SISTER Tu e s d a y, May 21 Pomonok library at 4:30.

READING CIRCLE Tu e s d a y, May 21 Arverne library at 5.

SANDY COLLAGE Tuesday s, May 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25 Arverne library at 5.

ALL ABOUT US Wednesday, May 22 Queens Village library at 3.

SELF ESTEEM Wednesday, May 22 Broadway library at 4.

BOOK RECYCLING Wednesday, May 22 Central library at 4.

THEATER WORKSHOP Wednesday, May 22 at 4 aDouglaston library.

GREETING CARDS Wednesday, May 22 Flushing library at 4.

BIKE FIX A FLAT Wednesday, May 22 Astoria library at 4:30.

ONLINE TEST PREP Wednesdays, May 22, June 12, 26 LIC library.

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PRE-GED CLASS Thursdays and Fridays until June 28 pre-GED Classes at the Cambria H e i g h t s l i b r a r y. 4 8 0 4300.

CARNIVAL See Entertainment listing.

GREEN CRAFTS Thursdays, May 23, 30, June 6 Broadway library at 4.

FLUSHING ANIME Thursdays, May 23, 30, June 6 Flushing library at 4.

SEWING CLASS Thursdays, May 23, 30

Poppenhusen library at 4.

ROBOTIC WORKSHOP Thursdays, May 23, 30 Ridgewood library at 4.

MANGA CLUB Thursdays, May 23, 30 Corona library at 5.

READING BUDDIES Thursdays, May 23, 30 McGoldrick library at 5.

MANGA DRAWING Thursdays South Ozone Park library at 4.

CHESS CLUB Thursdays Rochdale Village library 4:30.

RECORDING STUDIO Fridays, May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28 Recording Studio Workshop: Audio Engineering, Editing and Mixing at 2:45 at the Far Rockaway library.

TEEN MOVIES Fridays, May 24, 31 Central library at 3:30.

HAPPY HOUR Fridays, May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21 Flushing library at 4.

BOOK BUDDIES Fridays, May 24, 31 Fresh Meadows library at 4.

RECYCLED CRAFT Friday, May 24 Jackson Heights library at 4.

ADVISORY BOARD Friday, May 24 Laurelton library. Register.

TEEN ZONE Fridays, May 24, 31 Queens Village library at 4.

SUPERHERO MASK Friday, May 24 Queens Village library at 4.

HIP HOP See Entertainment SKYFALL See Entertainment

PARENTS NEW MOMS Thursday, May 23 Support Group for New Moms in Flushing. 6702920 12-1.

SCRAPBOOKING Fridays, May 24, 31 scrapbooking for preemie parents in Flushing.

670-2920.

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

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

ANIBIC Association for Neurologically Impaired Brain Injured Children, Inc. sponsors programs for those through adulthood.

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Queens Today YOUTH WHAT’S THE SOUND? Saturday, May 18 e x plores orchestral instruments at the Ridgewood library at 2.

PICTURE BOOK TIME Saturday, May 18 Ridgewood library at 10:30.

FAMILY STORY TIME Saturday, May 18 Flushing library at 11.

ZUMBA FITNESS Saturdays, May 18, 25 Central library at 2.

CHESS CLUB Saturdays at the Flushing library at 2.

MATH HELP Saturdays for grades 48 Flushing library at 10.

SCIENCE LAB Saturdays Central library at 11.

PRESCHOOL STORY M o n d a y , M a y 2 0 Corona library at 2.

SPELLING BEE Monday, May 20 Central library at 3.

URBAN COMICS Monday, May 20 North Forest Park library at 3.

WEATHER STATION Monday, May 20 North Hills library at 3.

FAMILY STORY TIME Monday, May 20 Auburndale library at 4.

WORD GAMES Mondays, May 20, June 3, 10, 17, 24 McGoldrick library at 5.

GAME NIGHTS Mondays, May 20, 27 Richmond Hill library at 5.

CHESS CLUB M o n d a y , M a y 2 0 Corona library at 6.

SCIENCE LAB M o n d a y , M a y 2 0 Corona library at 6.

CRAFT Y TUESDAY Tuesday, May 21 Forest Hills library at 3:30.

READ TO A DOG Tu e s d a y, M ay 21 Auburndale library. Register.

URBAN COMICS Tu e s d a y s , M ay 2 1 , 2 8 Auburndale library. Register.

CHESS Tuesdays, May 21, 18, June 11, 18 Rosedale library at 4.

WORD PROJECT Tuesday, May 21 Central library at 4:30.

ARTS & CRAFTS Tu e s d a y, M ay 21 Woodhaven library at 4:30.

SANDY COLLAGE Tuesdays, May 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25 Arverne library at 5.

TWINE TIME Tu e s d ay, M a y 2 1 C o rona library at 5.

MATH GAMES Tu e s d a y, M ay 21

McGoldrick library at 5.

COMPUTERS Tu e s d a y s , M ay 2 1 , 2 8 Ridgewood library. Register.

SCIENCE LAB Tu e s d a y s , M ay 2 1 , 2 8 Corona library at 6.

ECO CRAFTS Wednesdays, May 22, June 5 Sunnyside library at noon.

BUGS AS PETS Wednesday, May 22 Auburndale library at 3:30.

PLAY DOH PARTY Wednesday, May 22 Fresh Meadows library at 3:30.

WORLD STORIES Wednesday, May 22 Ridgewood library at 3:30.

SUPERHERO STORY Wednesday, May 22 Corona library at 4.

MAY CRAFT Wednesday, May 22 Windsor Park library at 4.

READY READERS Wednesday, May 22 Corona library at 5.

CLAY ANIMALS Wednesday, May 22 McGoldrick library. Register.

KNITTING CLUB Wednesdays, May 22, 29 Corona library at 5:30.

TUNEY TOTS Thursday, May 23 South Ozone Park library at 11.

FAMILY STORY TIME Thursday, May 23 Bay Terrace library at 11:30.

CARNIVAL See Entertainment READ TO A DOG Thursdays, May 23, 30 North Hills library at 4.

SEWING CLASS Thursdays, May 23, 30 Poppenhusen library at 4.

TISSUE PAPER ART Thursday, May 23 Richmond Hill library at 4.

CRAFTY FUN Thursday, May 23 Briarwood library at 4:30.

MATH DAY Thursday, May 23 Central library at 4:30.

MANGA CLUB Thursdays, May 23, 30 Corona library at 5.

READING BUDDIES Thursdays, May 23, 30 McGoldrick library at 5.

S TORY T I M E Friday, May 24 Broad Channel library at noon.

MANGA DRAWING Fridays, May 24, 31 Broadway library at 4.

BOOK BUDDIES Fridays, May 24, 31 Fresh Meadows library at 4.

REPTILE EDVENTURE Friday, May 24 Hollis library at 4.

CRAFT Friday, May 24 Middle Village library. Register.

BOARD GAMES Fridays, May 24, 31 Windsor Park library at 4.

MEMORIAL DAY CRAFT Friday, May 24 Central library at 4:30 and McGoldrick at 5.

VIDEO/BOARD GAMES Fridays, May 24, 31, June 7, 21, 28 Rochdale Village library at 4:30.

MUSICAL GAME DAY Friday, May 24 Woodhaven library at 4:30.

PIGEON’S PARTY Saturday, May 25 Central library at 3:30.

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MEETINGS P-FLAG Sundays, May 19, June 16 P - F l a g , a s u p p o r t 5 group for parents, families and friends of lesbians and gays meet in Forest Hills. 271-6663.

POETRY CLUB Monday, May 20 Auburndale library at 2.

EVENING CRAFTERS Monday, May 20 Fresh Meadows library at 6.

FICTION WRITING Monday, May 20 Hollis library at 6.

AMER. LEGION Tuesdays, May 21, June 18 at 8 the American Legion McKee Post 131 meets at 10-20 Clintonville Street, Whitestone. 767-4323.

BEREAVEMENT Tuesdays, May 21, June 18 B e r e a v e m e n t S u p port Group at Holy Family in Fresh Meadows at 7:30. 969-2448.

TALK OF THE TOWN Tuesday, May 21 learn the art of public speaking in St. Albans at 7:15. 6407092.

POETRY Tu e s d a y, M a y 2 1 t h e Woodhaven Poetry Societ y at the WRBA Office, 84-20 Jamaica Avenue at 6:30.

FH VAC Wednesdays, May 22, June 26 Forest Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corp.

793-2055.

JAMAICA KIWANIS Thursday, May 23 Kiwanis Club of Jamaica meets. 527-3678.

FDR DEMOCRATS Thursday, May 23 at the Chabad Center in Bayside at 7:30.

WRITING CLUB Thursdays, May 23, 30 Peninsula library at 2.

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Queens Today EDUCATION/GAMES/CRAFTS JOB READINESS Saturdays, May 18, 22, June 17 resumes, cover letters, job interview and beyond at 2:30 at the Cambria Heights library.

SAFE CONSTRUCTION Saturday and Sunday, May 18, 19 Construction Sa fet y and Health Training at t he Ar verne librar y. Register.

INTER. WORD Saturday, May 18 Central library. Register.

INTER. EXCEL Saturday, May 18 Central library. Register.

JOB SEARCH Saturday, May 18 Job Search Strategies and Resume Writing Far Rockaway library at 2.

BEGIN POWERPOINT Monday, May 20 Central library. Register.

BEGIN EMAIL Monday, May 20 Fresh Meadows library at 10:30.

MAC MONDAY Monday, May 20 Garageband at the Central library. Register.

BALLROOM DANCING Mondays, May 20, June 3, 10, 17, 24 Forest Hills library at 6:30.

BEGIN WORD Tuesday, May 21 Flushing library. Register.

MASTERING EXCEL Tu e s d ay s , M a y 2 1 , 2 8 LIC library. Register.

BEGIN COMPUTERS Tuesday, May 21 Baisley Park library at 11.

BASIC COMPUTERS Tuesday s, May 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18 Bellerose library. Register.

BEGIN COMPUTERS Tuesday s, May 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18 McGoldrick library at 11.

BEGIN WORD Tu e s d a y, May 21 Steinway librar y. Register.

BETTER RESUME Tu e s d a y, May 21 Poppenhusen library at 11:30.

BEGIN COMPUTERS Tuesday s, May 21, 28, June 11 Bellerose library.

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FEDERAL JOB SEARCH Tu e s d ay, M a y 2 1 Fa r Rockaway library. Register.

TECHNOLOGIST IS IN Tu e s d ay s , M a y 2 1 , 2 8 receive personal instruction at the Pomonok library. Register.

Queens Today HEALTH BLOOD DRIVE Saturday, May 18 St. John’s Marthoma Church, 90-31 213 th Street, Queens Village 9-3.

BLOOD DRIVE Monday, May 20 John Bowne High School. 63-25 Main Street, Flushing 9-3.

CHAIR YOGA Monday, May 20 Broadway, Rosedale and Glendale library. Register.

MEDICARE RIGHTS Monday, May 20 How Hospital Care is Covered Flushing library at 2.

STRETCH & TONE Monday, May 20, June 3, 10, 17, 24: Shape Up NYC LIC library at 6:30.

KICKBOXING Monday, May 20 Flushing library. Register.

BLOOD DRIVE Tu e s d a y, May 21 LaGuardia Airport’s Port Authorit y. 670-1007 114.

WHAT’S IN A DRINK? Tuesday, May 21 learn how much sugar is in common beverages and more at the Far Rockaway library at 1.

VISION & AGING Tu e s d ay, M a y 2 1 Fa r Rockaway library at 2.

ENTERTAINMENT NEW MUSIC FEST Through May 19 Queens New Music Festival at the Secret Theater in LIC. 894-2178.

SAVE KIDS Saturday, May 18 Elmor Youth and Adult Activities, Inc. presents “Save Our Children” at the Louis Armstrong Center in Corona. 7. $20. 6510096, ext. 217.

OPEN HOUSE Saturday, May 18 Historic First Presbyterian Church of Newtown participates in the NY Landmarks Conservancy’s Sacred Sites Open House 11-4.

PUPPETRY THEATRE Saturday, May 18 Flushing Town Hall. 463-7700, ext. 222.

HORROR & MORE Saturday, May 18 Sixth Annual Institute of Horror, Fantasy and Science Fiction with readings, film screenings, make-up demos, lectures on witchcraft, paranormal, Japanese monsters, psychic readings, art gallery, more. Flushing library starting at noon.

PEKING OPERA Saturday, May 18 Life and Art of Peking Opera Performers: Day Jobs, Opera Dreams at the Jackson Heights library at 2:30. Also Tuesday, May 21 Flushing library at 6.

PAUL TAYLOR DANCE Saturday and Sunday, May 18, 19 Paul Taylor Dance Company at Queens Theatre in the Park. 760-0064.

NU URBAN CAFÉ Saturdays live jazz, r&b, open mic 8-midnight.

Free. 188-36 Linden Blvd., St. Albans. 917817-8653.

NYC’S SOUTH POLE Sunday, May 19 Tottenville, Staten Island and the NY “South Pole” F o rgo t t e n N Y Wa l k i n g To u r w i t h t h e G r e a te r Astoria Historical Societ y. 278-0700 for ticket information.

ORATORIO SOCIETY Sunday, May 19 at Queensborough Communit y College. 6316311.

OPEN MIC Sunday, May 19 Central library at 2.

STAMP SHOW Sundays, May 19, June 16 Ramada Hotel in Bayside 10-4:30. Free admission and parking.

645-7659.

FASHION & LUNCH Sunday, May 19 Ravenswood Lions Club’s Spring Luncheon and

Fashion Show fundraiser 1-5 at Riccardo’s by the Bridge. 274-3487.

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

SCRABBLE Tuesdays Fresh Meadows library at 2.

CHESS Tuesdays 4 Rosedale library.

BIG BAND SOUNDS Wednesday, May 22 Flushing library at 1.

TOMMY TUNE Thursday, May 23 Queensborough Communit y College. 6316311.

CARNIVAL Thursday, May 23 Carnival to Save the Library with games, face paintings, crafts, prizes and more at the Woodhaven library starting at 3.

FAB 50S PART Y Thursday, May 23 Po m o n o k l i b ra r y. Ro o t beer floats, deviled eggs and Chex Mix to celebrate 1950s food and games with Fahrenheit 451 trivia. Starting at 4:30.

SHOW TIME Thursday, May 23 Show Time with Flo Michaels at the Queens Village library at 4:30.

OPEN MIC Thursday, May 23 East Elmhurst library at 6.

DYSTOPIAN FILMS Friday, May 24 “Equilibrium.” Friday, May 31 “The Book of Eli.” Screening and discussion of film at 2 at the Flushing librar y.

NU URBAN CAFÉ Fridays live jazz and r&b 9-midnight. Free. 188-36 Linden Blvd., St. Albans.

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GAME DAY Fridays 4:30 Woodhaven library.

GAME PLAYERS CLUB Fridays 2 Hillcrest library.

SPRING CONCERT Saturday, May 25 Chinese folk songs and Italian opera arias at the Flushing library at 2.

BAROQUE CONCERT Saturday, May 25 Forest Hills library at 2:30.

HIP HOP Saturday, May 25 Hip Hop Appreciation with Hip Hop Book Club at the Central library at 4.

SKYFALL Sunday, May 26 James Bond movie “Skyfall” at the Central library at 2.

SENIORS AARP3334 Mondays, May 20, June 17 St. Kevin’s Parish Center. 224-0478.

DEFENSIVE DRIVING Monday, May 20 Laurelton and Queens Village library. Register.

CHAIR YOGA Monday, May 20 Ar ve r n e l i b ra r y. Re g i s ter.

BASIC COMPUTERS Tuesdays, May 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25 South Ozone Park library at 11.

DEFENSIVE DRIVING Tuesday, May 21 Forest Hills librar y. Register.

OLDER ADULTS DAY Wednesday, May 22 live entertainment, blood pressure, health information, more starting at 10 at the Flushing library.

BRAIN GAMES Wednesday, May 22 Flushing library at 11:30.

CLEARVIEW CENTER Thursday, May 23 blood pressure at 9:30 and Fire Safet y program at 10:15.

Friday, May 24 Parental Guidance at 12:45.

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STARS Wednesday, May 24 at 1 1 : 1 5 a t S N A P, 8 0 - 4 5 Winchester Blvd., Queens Blvd.

TALKS COOPERSTOWN Saturday, May 18 “Cooperstown: The Baseball Hall of Fame” at 1. $5. Greater Astoria Histo r i c a l S o c i e t y. 2 7 8 0700.

FAHRENHEIT 451 Saturday, May 18 Fahrenheit 451 discussed at the Forest Hills library at 2:30. Also on Monday, May 20 at the Forest Hills library at 3. Also on Thursday, May 23 at the Ozone Park library at 6.

AMUSEMENT PARKS Sunday, May 19 “Amusement Parks of NY and LI: An Illustrated Lecture 2:30 Queens Historical S o c i e t y. 9 3 9 - 0 6 4 7 . $ 5 members, $8 others.

ELDER LAW Monday, May 20 Elder Law, Estate Planning, Trusts , Asset Protection at 1 Pomonok library.

STEINWAY BOOK M o n d ay , M ay 2 0 “A Confederacy of Dunces” discussed at 6:30 at the Steinway library.

POMONOK TALK Wednesday, May 22 “The Language of Flowers” discussed at 2 at the Pomonok library.

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apt for rent JACKSON HEIGHTS 1 Bdrm in private house. Working adults. Good location. Near all! No pets/no smoking. Garage available.

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917-623-6306

house for sale

1 BLOCK FROM MALBA 1-family house. 2 living rms, formal dining rm, eat-in kitchen, 4 large bedrms, 2 full baths, full basement, garage Asking: $800,000 (no brokers) 917-440-9459

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Call Joyce,

631-708-9995 MONTAUK

on Fort Pond, 7 BR, 5 Ba, 3 Kit, 2 decks, 1 dock. Waterfront, near Bay Beach. $1.25M.

631-682-6373 Owner

718-205-0200

open house

open house

701 Allwyn St., Baldwin Harbor Sunday, May 19 - 1 to 3 pm

Split Level on a QuietSt., Block!

701 Allwyn Newer 2½ Baths, 3 BedBaldwin Harbor rooms, Updated Eat in Sunday, May 19 Kitchen w/Granite Countertops, Large Room & -1 toLiving 3 pm

Formal Dining Room, Huge Family Room w/ 1/2 Bath, Full Finished Basement w/Plenty of Storage. Asking $434,995K. Call Larry at Island Advantage Realty

516-330-0165

real estate serv.

R I C H M ON D H I L L

re. professionals

ELMONT

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Pre-War Co-op Jr4 High floor, elevator building Updated kit/bath, Hrdwd floors $269,000 Must SEE !

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house for sale

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

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houses sold

pennsylvania

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foreclosure

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store/comm sp 4 rent Jamaica Av. Clean Space w/Bsmt & yard, Double Front Door Opening Heavy Floor Load. 3 Phase Power Gas Heat - Suitable for Retail - Office or Lt. MFG. Safe Area - Parking $1900 mo

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N.C. Horse Ranch

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open house

COLLEGE POINT

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Queens Focus

PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE Local students were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the winter 2013 semester at Berkeley College. They include: President’s List Flushing: Tae Jung Chang, Weijian Gu, Same Lee, Ashley Lin, Chunqing Lin, Hongyu Rao, Su-Ellen Rowe.

Oakland Gardens: Qin Liu. Whitestone: Nardelina Diaz.

Dean’s List Bayside: Damian Badal.

Bellerose: Charmaine Br issett, Carmen Cano Rivera.

College Point: Lang Chih Chen, Irina Lalicic.

Floral Park: Alyssa Petrone.

Flushing: Shan Shan Chi, Mosammet Islam, Xinyi Ju, Bernard Mondezie, Christopher Polanco, Juli Rosas, Noemi Saldivar-Torres, Fengxin Xing, Qiao Xu, Hui Dan. Kew Gardens Hills: Jermaine Manigault.

Oakland Gardens: Ismael Darhan.

Queens Village: Jeffry Guilliani, Sukhwinder Johal, Nalesha Narine.

Whitestone: Shirley Alvarez, Andrew Lovett, Cindy Nina.

Stephanie Park of Flushing, a student

Scholarship Winners:

at Binghamton University, was inducted into the Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society.

Rachel Kim of Whitestone, a student at the United States Military Academy, was inducted into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. Katerina Johnson of Flushing won the Outstanding Achievement in Media Studies award at Quinnipiac University’s Senior Awards Ceremony on April 27.

Meghan Behn of Flushing earned the Student Life Leadership Award during SUNY Delhi’s annual Student Life Leadership Award Ceremony.

Army National Guard Pfc. Christopher O. Herdman has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. Herdman is the son of Debra Osborn of Flushing and is a 2011 graduate of Francis Lewis High School in Fresh Meadows.

Karla Salamea of Flushing was recognized for outstanding academic achievement during Buffalo State’s annual Honors Convocation.

Eighth Grade students at Sacred Heart School in Bayside earned 31 scholarships to Catholic high schools in Queens, Manhattan and Nassau Counties, valued at more than $700,000.

Queens Community for Cultural Judaism will present a Jewish Philosophy session on “The Concept of Truth,”

by Edward J. Klein on May 18 at 2:30 p.m. at the UUCQ building in Flushing.

Suggested donation is $5. For information, call (718) 380-5362.

Air Force Airman 1st Class Anibal Rivera-Rios graduated from basic mili-

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Bills, Bills, Bills

You can run, but you can’t hide from LIPA or the National Grid because they will find you, even if you don’t actually owe them money.

Firefighter Kieran Burke, a resident of Breezy Point, received many bills to his temporary postal-box address in New Jersey for the gas and electricity he has not been able to use since he lost his home during Superstorm Sandy.

Due to LIPA’s carelessness to not turn off the power during the storm, Burke’s home was burned to the ground.

So, not only have they caused a lot of trouble and

heartache for Burke’s family, but they continue to salt his wounds with false bills.

To make matters worse, the LIPA representative Burke spoke to over the phone had no clue as to how so many homes were burned down and failed to give him a proper explanation.

The whopping total of $1,605 is how much Burke apparently owes to LIPA and the National Grid for their negligence and downright stupidity.

The New York Post intervened to help Burke’s family and only then did the two companies admit their mistake.

3 Little Pigs Find A Home

The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Queens Zoo recently welcomed three little pigs into its family.

The trio, born on May 9, is a rare mulefoot hog breed, known for pigs that have single non-cloven hooves.

The female black coarse-

hair pigs are fairly uncommon because they are no longer bred by farmers.

They grow to reach about 250 to 400 pounds.

This news makes this QConf reporter wonder, which borough is the birthplace of the big bad wolf?

David Does Wright Thing New York Mets third basemen David Wright launched an initiative last week to honor first responders and victims of Superstorm Sandy.

The campaign, called The Wright Thing, aims to raise awareness of the work the responders have done, and continue to do, and the struggles the victims have gone through in the six months since the storm hit. The initiative will also petition that more work should be done as the areas affected by the storm continue to recover.

According to a press release sent out by the Mets, Wright said that he got the idea to start this program after he visited Staten Island to make

a $250,000 donation to the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City. He saw in person the damage the storm caused.

"I wanted to do something to help repay the thousands of volunteers who devoted countless hours to helping our City recover,” Wright said.

The program will honor several first responders and victims throughout the rest of this season, with the first being Jerry Chan, who was honored at last Thursday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Chan led volunteers who delivered food and supplies to residents of Knickerbocker Village in Manhattan, who were powerless one month after the storm.

Artist Of Queens - Alacia Stubbs

When it comes to art, Alacia Stubbs has had a storied history, both in and out of Queens, that is far from complete.

Stubbs lived in Queens Village for 26 years before moving down to Charlottesville, VA. She just moved back to Queens, this time settling in Bayside this past January. The Borough has been a longtime inspiration for her, especially regarding her interest in landscapes.

“I got interested in all the funky, sometimes dilapidated stores and old houses I saw from the train windows. I started bringing my camera with me on the subway, photographing whatever caught my eye,” she said. “Now I am beginning a series of paintings of buildings using these photos as a starting point for my paintings.”

Stubbs attended Parsons School of Design, where she earned a BFA. She gained a MA from Yale University in Studies in Religion and the Arts. She studied printmaking with Bob Blackburn and Roberto delo Monaco at Blackburn’s Printmaking Workshop in Manhattan and with Flo Hatcher.

“These three were dedicated teachers who communicated their passion for artmaking along with specific technical skills to their students,” Stubbs said.

Her interest in both sculpture and painting has led to many creations in the two fields, but her techniques for each style are very different.

“My mind with its visual ideas connects easily to my hands working the clay, and the sculptures seem to make themselves.

Clay is my emotional medium,” Stubbs said. “Painting is my intellectual medium

because I have to struggle to express my 2-D ideas to my satisfaction, and put the paint on the canvas in a way I find pleasing.”

Stubbs was also the winner of an “ArtInPlace” commission to create a ceramic sculpture for a public park in Charlottesville. The piece, titled “Little Plant Dancing,” was eventually bought by a private collector.

“I never expected to win, I did win, and I embarked on figuring out how to make the largest clay sculpture I had ever made,” she said.

For the future, Stubbs will keep working on her “Houses of Queens” series and keeping teaching art at a Bayside senior center.

“I just want to continue artmaking and art teaching forever!,” she said.

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

Send an email to editor@queenstribune.com Who we are: QConf is edited by Steven J. Ferrari.

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

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