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Vol. 42, No. 20 May 17-23, 2012

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Citi Field Gets 2013 All-Star Game Games, with the old Yankee Stadium being the site in 1939, 1960, 1977 and 2008, its final season. The Brooklyn Dodgers, before moving to Los Angeles, hosted the game in 1949 at Ebbets Field, while the Polo Grounds, home to the New York Giants, had the exhibition in 1934 and 1942.

The season, the Mets are celebrating their 50th anniversary, and Selig said he was pleased to make this announcement for the team Citi Field will host next year’s All-Star and their loyal fans.

“We are delighted to bring the Midsummer Classic to home run,” he said. “We will make Citi Field, a wonderful ballpark that sure guests have a memorable time has carried on the remarkable Na- and see all that Queens has to oftional League tradition in New York fer.”

While many who come to the City,” Selig said. “The Mets will be superb hosts to next summer’s great- City for the All-Star Game might choose to stay at one of the many est sporting event.”

In Queens, Seth Bornstein, executive director of the Queens Economic Development Corporation, said having an event of this magnitude come to the borough is a great opportunity.

“The Queens Tourism Council and all our members are really looking forward because it will be a

By ROSS BARK AN On the traffic island that splits sleepless Northern Boulevard in two, Chejin Park wants to see a memorial. He cannot see it because it does not exist, and some Japanese would prefer if it stayed that way.

Park, Councilman Peter Koo Two of the eight Council appointees are from Queens; Forest (D-Flushing) and State Senate canHills lawyer Linda Lin is one of the didate John Messer want a memoDemocratic appointees and former rial or street renamed in Flushing to Councilman and Council Minority honor the unknown thousands of Leader Tom Ognibene was ap- women that the Japanese military pointed by Council Republicans to coerced into sexual slavery during the Second World War. These the committee.

The commission will meet this women were primarily from occusummer and have a draft plan for pied territories like China and the new council districts by the Korea, two countries that most of fall, followed by public hearings on Flushing’s populace emigrated the proposed maps. A revised plan from. Like Turkey contesting the will be submitted to the City Coun- definition of genocide to describe cil early in 2013 for final approval the organized slaughter of millions in about a year. The plan would of Armenians, the Japanese govalso have get clearance for the U.S. ernment has been reluctant to acDept. of Justice. The new maps knowledge the so-called “comfort would go into effect for the 2013 women” who suffered during the war. Japanese scholars have estielections.

The last redistricting process for mated as many as 20,000 women the City Council occurred in 2002- were involved, while Chinese schol2003 and was in effect for the 2003, ars place that figure as high as 410,000.

2005 and 2009 elections.

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Northern Boulevard, or visit the beach in Rockaway.

“We’ll work with all parties involved to put together compelling programs and venues for people to enjoy their time in Queens,” he said.

A study released by the New York City Economic Development Corporation estimates that the 2013 game will generate $191.5 million in total economic impact. An estimated 176,239 people will travel to the City for the game and related events, not including an estimated 80,000 New Yorkers who will take part in the festivities.

“Mets fans and all people in the New York tri-state area and beyond will have the opportunity to take park in the events that Major League Baseball will bring to New York,” Wilpon said.

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Controversy Surrounds ‘Comfort Women’ Memorial Japan arrived in the form of mysterious letters sent to all City Council members. In one letter addressed to Councilman Vincent Ignizio (RStaten Island), a man named Takuro Tsuzuku from Tokyo wrote that, “The term ‘comfort women’ refers simply to prostitutes in wartime.

But Koreans have long been promoting a false version of history that Japan abducted hundreds of thousands of Korean women and coerced them into a sex trade for Japanese soldiers outside of Japan during World War II.” Scholars like Dr. Laura Hyun Yi Kang of the University of California, Irvine and Dr. Lisa Yoneyama of the University of Toronto disagree with the notion that the Japanese military did not systematically abuse these women, though they argued that the unsettling truth of comfort women has also been misused by Americans to justify a myth of “liberation” for the Japanese people after the war, a liberation that included the decimation of civilian-dominated cities and a military occupation.

The Japanese government denied to Koo that they had any part in writing the letters. A representative from the Japanese government said they have officially apologized for the

suffering of comfort women. Koo’s chief of staff, James McClelland, described the meeting with a Japanese ambassador as “cordial.”

“I will continue to meet with community leaders and discuss this issue further,” Koo said. “Together we are committed to finding a fitting and respectful way to remember these women.”

For Park, staff attorney of the Korean American Voters Council, the memorial’s purpose is to ensure future generations understand the mistakes that were once made and should not be made again. Koo and Park point to a memorial in Palisades Park, N.J. that recognizes comfort women , a memorial commemorated in 2010. Park said he has been pushing for a memorial since 2009.

“The reaction from Japan proves we need to do a lot of things,” Park said. “They are not teaching the right history and it makes Japanese look worse in the international community. We’re not trying to insult the Japanese government and people, but we don’t want to repeat this type of human rights violation.”

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By DOMENICK RAFTER The new maps for Congress and the state legislature are drawn, but the redistricting is not over. New City Council district lines still have to be drawn and the process to do that is beginning.

But unlike the other two processes, the lines will not be drawn by a single judge or the council members themselves, but rather by an independent commission.

The commission, mandated by the City Charter, is made up of 15 members, eight appointed by the City Council party leaders and 7 by the mayor. Members must include at least one from each borough and include racial and language minority groups. The first eight members of the 15-member commission were appointed earlier this month; five members were picked from the majority Democrats and three members by the minority Republicans.

Mayor Mike Bloomberg will pick the final 7 members.

luxury hotels in Manhattan, Bornstein said his group will be working with local agencies to ensure that visitors spend their money in Queens.

“We are going to work with the tourism council, NYC & Company, the Borough President’s office, museums and cultural groups to provide packages, hotel discounts, let people know what else there Game. is in the borough,” he said.

With a large interest in Queens among tourists, Bornstein said the announcement brings even more attention to the borough. He said the QEDC will make sure to highlight the opportunity to have a great meal in downtown Flushing or along Tribune Photo by Ira Cohen

By JASON PAFUNDI At an announcement at City Hall on Wednesday, Major League Baseball Commissioner Allan “Bud” Selig named Citi Field the host for the 2013 MLB All-Star Game. Selig was joined by New York Mets chairman and CEO Fred Wilpon, Mayor Mike Bloomberg, and, of course, Mr. Met for the event.

“Next year’s All-Star Game is going to demonstrate once again that there is no place like New York for world-class sporting events,” Bloomberg said. “Major League Baseball clearly recognizes this as they are bringing the All-Star Game back to New York for the second time in just five years.”

The 84th annual game is scheduled for Tuesday, July 16, and will be broadcast nationally on FOX. This will mark only the second time in the team’s history that they will play host to the Midsummer Classic. Shea Stadium — in its inaugural season — was the site of the 1964 game, won by the National League 7-4 on a three-run walk-off home run with two outs by Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johnny Callison.

Overall, New York City has hosted eight previous All-Star

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Despite Challenges, Mittman Makes Ballot

By ROSS BARK AN Bayside’s allergist wants to be Bayside’s congressman. And he will now get that chance.

Dr. Robert Mittman, the enigmatic allergist who petitioned to appear on the Democratic ballot for the 6th Congressional District primary, officially qualified after Assemblyman Rory Lancman (DHillcrest) dropped his objections to Mittman’s petitions. Mittman reportedly racked up as many signatures as one of the primary’s frontrunners, Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (D-Middle Village), and will join an already

crowded field to run in the Queens-only Congressional district.

With his lucrative practice on Bell Boulevard, Mittman is a political unknown, immune to accusations that dogged Jeffrey Gottlieb’s ill-fated entrance into the race that he is another “Democratic Party hack,” in the words of Lancman.

Like Gottlieb, Lancman vigorously challenged Mittman’s petitions, even after the Board of Elections initially approved them. An appeal to the State Supreme Court resulted in the petitions being sent back to the BOE for a recount, and

it was then that the Lancman campaign realized there was no more they could do to block Mittman’s entry. With at least 2,500 signatures collected, Mittman was well past the 938 minimum, though the Lancman campaign contended they were able to whittle down the signature count close to the minimum.

A graduate of Benjamin Cardozo High School, Queens College and Ross University School of Medicine in the Caribbean, Mittman said in a release that he “wants to bring an independent voice to our nation’s capital, help stop excessive

and wasteful government spending, move Healthcare [sic] reform in the right direction and help the economy get back on track.” He also sought to distinguish himself as someone who is not a “career politician.”

Lancman spokesman Eric Walker declined to comment, though Jerry Goldfeder, the election lawyer representing Lancman, said that the Supreme Court and BOE invalidated roughly two-thirds of Mittman’s signatures, though he was able to retain approximately 980 signatures.

Like Juan “Ada” Sheng, who

the Meng campaign successfully drove from the ballot, Mittman is a liability for one of the candidates, in this case Lancman. Lancman, the only Jewish candidate in the race, is relying on a potent Jewish voting bloc to win the primary. He, like the other candidates, desperately wants to win Bayside, a swing neighborhood with a history of not marching in lockstep with any one party or ideology.

The Democratic primary will be held June 26.

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It’s My Park Day Aims To Unite Communities

By JASON PAFUNDI New York City’s premier park volunteer event, It’s My Park Day, will take place in more than 150 parks throughout the City, including 22 parks in Queens, on Saturday, May 19.

The event, run by Partnership for Parks, invites families to join in local volunteer projects and free cultural events in their neighborhood parks. From planting to paint-

ing to nature walks and boating, plus arts and crafts suitable for all ages, thousands from all over the city are expected to join in with the community-building event.

In Astoria Park, located underneath the RFK Triborough Bridge, the Astoria Park Alliance is helping to bring free fitness classes to the park and, in connection with Partnership for Parks, will launch “People Make Parks,” a program

that helps New Yorkers participate in the design of their parks.

“There are so many lovely, diverse people in this neighborhood, and the park invites people to socialize and create a dialogue about the community,” said Martha Lopez-Gilpin, co-chair of the alliance.

Lopez-Gilpin first got involved in the park in 2007 by simply picking up trash she noticed on the

ground. This small act led her to organize the Astoria Park Alliance, which works to better and beautify the park.

Jules Corkery, the alliance’s other co-chair, said educating the public would help make the park a better place.

“Volunteers can help educate the public about who takes care of our parks and green spaces and what the public’s responsibility is in the effort

to upkeep land for recreational use for everyone,” she said.

It’s My Park Day events in Queens will take place in Briarwood, College Point, Corona, Jamaica, Middle Village, Rockaway Beach, Rochdale, Rosedale, Springfield Gardens, Sunnyside and Woodside.

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Edit Page In Our Opinion:

Keep Them in Queens With so many diverse cultures, Queens has a lot to offer anyone who travels to the borough. With this week’s announcement that Citi Field will host the 2013 All-Star Game, it’s time we showed the world the wonders of the borough.

The borough is replete with food from around the world.

Destinations like the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria and the New York Hall of Science are wonders that can fill anyone’s day with culture. Flushing Meadows Corona Park, the site of two World’s Fairs, gives visitors a great sense of the borough’s history. These attractions should be highlighted, and the All-Star Game is a great opportunity to show them off.

The City Economic Development Corp. estimates that nearly 200,000 people will travel to the City for the activities surrounding the event. Instead of highlighting what New York City has to offer for those travelers, officials should highlight all the amenities that Queens has to offer and keep those visitors from boarding the 7 train out of the borough.

There is so much going on every day in Queens. Now is our chance to show that to the world.

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More Hours Needed To The Editor: One of the most valuable cards in my wallet is my Queens Library card. I use the library not only for recreational reading but also for research in developing topics for presentation to my adult learning group at Hofstra University (PEIR).

I can refer to as many books as I need without having to purchase them. Or even knowing if they will be helpful or not. Just request it (on line) peruse it and get to know its contents.

The library is used all day. When I arrive at opening time people are waiting to get in and at closing time they are reluctant to leave until the last minute. Children are ever present after school hours. Unfortunately they, and we, can no longer visit the library on Saturdays.

Over the years I have been ob-

serving the cuts to this valuable resource for the citizens of Queens.

This needs to stop. Citizens in a democracy need access to information. This most valuable resource must be kept available in sufficient days and hours. No more cuts. In fact hours and days should be added back.

Eve Winter, Flushing

Good Students Needed To The Editor: This is a letter in response to a very popular daily newspaper to reply to their editorial concerning another one of their misleading antiteacher, pro-Mayor Bloomberg editorial articles.

Although I am sure your intention was not to reveal an obvious truth in your editorial, “An open and shut case,” because it does not

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abide with your position concerning the nature of our current public schools. However, as a wise old man once said, “let the truth be told!”

Probably 99 percent of public school teachers enter the profession prepared, willing and able to do a good job. The other major variable you and your political allies keep leaving out of the educational equation is the pupils! The population of pupils (and I refer to them as pupils, and not learners because too many of them these days are not learners!) has changed dramatically, owing to a considerable change in demographics, and, perhaps equally, a drastic change in our popular culture. (Hasn’t the Daily News and other papers, and other media, come down a notch or two or three or four or more, so that too many of our youngsters come to school resistant to learn because the classroom teacher is not nearly as entertaining as what they are exposed to during nonschool hours for many hours per day?)

To put it plainly, good schools have good students! Kids whose parents have imbued in them the importance of studying and interacting positively with their teachers. No doubt the seven out of the 10 best NY State schools here in NYC are the best because of the kids who attend these schools.

Teachers are not magicians! Builders and sculptors know that there are tremendous limitations to what they can create depending on the material they have to work on.

Teachers do not work on their material, they work with their material. There must be feedback.

There must be interaction from the pupils. There must not be disinterest, disruptiveness, and overwhelming other problems (with English, with emotional self control, with being entertained, etc., etc.,) that seriously interfere with being a learner!

Until you and other anti-teacher partisans admit to this other important variable, and start dealing with it, the educational dilemma will continue to be unsolved. When I write this last sentence I picture a

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A Street Wake To The Editor: When Helen Genna died on April 2, 2012, her body remained unclaimed.

A widow for several years, she lived alone in the Wilshire at 34-15 74th Street in Jackson Heights. It had been her home for over 40 years.

On April 2, she was cooking when her gown caught fire. In her panic, she fled into the hallway where she suffered a heart attack and died.

As days passed, concerned and caring neighbors inquired about a funeral service for Ms. Genna. They wondered if the family had been located and if there was anything they themselves could do.

Finally, on April 26, a notice announced that a burial would take place at a rather distant cemetery on the following day.

This service would be conducted

by Mr. Joseph Neufeld of the Gerald J. Neufeld Funeral Home at 88-04 43rd Ave. in Elmhurst.

An anonymous donor - a caring neighbor - had arranged for the burial plot for Ms. Genna. This in itself was a wonder, but what followed was truly remarkable.

Since there was no official service and time was so constrained, Mr. Neufeld stated that if we could organize a group of concerned neighbors at a specific time, he would drive by the Wilshire apartment building where Ms. Genna lived, on his way to the cemetery to allow us to say our goodbyes.

And so, on the morning of April 27, at 10:15 a.m. sharp, Mr. Neufeld parked his hearse sedately and stood by as representatives from more than a dozen families paid their respects.

Each person shared an anecdote or said a silent prayer. Each person also placed a long stemmed rose on the casket and one resident rode

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Never will Mr. Neufeld’s magnanimous gesture be forgotten. In the end, Ms. Genna did not go to her final resting place alone nor unclaimed.

Arden Weaver, Jackson Heights

Ethnic Div ide To The Editor: Benjamin Haber, in one of his usual goody-goody letters, wants us to believe that people in the coming Democratic congressional primary in the 6th CD that has an Asian woman, a Christian woman and a male Jew won’t divide the vote on an ethnic-religious basis.

He, tongue-in-cheek, tells us about the criteria for public office has to do with “intelligence, honesty…” etc., etc.

Gimme a break, Benny. When the votes are tallied in June, you’ll see the majority of votes in the Jewish area going to Lancman, the great bulk of the Asian vote in Meng’s column and the Christian tallies in favor of Crowley. We’ll have to rewrite the civic books!

By the by, Barack Obama got 97.3 percent of the black vote in 2008. Care to comment on that one, Mr. Haber? One other thing, Mr. Haber: you describe yourself as a “registered Democrat.” There is no such animal; you are an enrolled Democrat who has registered to vote.

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Ozanam Hall Nurses Could Call For Strike Nursing workers at Ozanam Hall in Bayside are on the verge of going on strike.

Represented by UFCW Local 342, the workers at the Catholic nursing home have been without a contract since 2010 and are locked in intense negotiations with management that union spokesman Kate Meckler has characterized as "frustrating."

According to Meckler, the certified nurs-

Changes Eyed For Howard Beach Buses While the MTA is adding a new bus route to the Rockaways, it is also planning on making some controversial changes to the Q11, Q21 and Q41 lines in Howard Beach, agency representatives told Community Board 10 on May 3.

The Q11 will continue to run to its two terminuses in Old Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach, but the latter will cease service after 9 p.m. The MTA said ridership from the Hamilton Beach terminal at 102nd Street and 165th Avenue is too small to warrant service after that, but members of CB10 disagreed with that assertion, noting some residents work at Queens Center Mall past 9 p.m. and take the Q11 home.

To implement the new Q52 limited route to the Rockaways, the MTA is terminating the Q21, which currently goes to the peninsula, at 164th Avenue and Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach.

Under the plan, the Q21 will do the same loop through Howard Beach the Q41 currently does. After terminating at 164th Avenue and Cross Bay Boulevard, the northbound bus will go west on 164th Avenue then north on 84th Street before returning to Cross Bay Boulevard along 160th Avenue. Robert Lai, MTA's director of service design said the agency was looking to eliminate the loop for both lines and turn northbound buses around at 92nd Street -one block west of Cross Bay and then return to Cross Bay along 163rd Avenue. The plan received staunch opposi-

tion from CB 10's Howard Beach members who pointed out the turns along the small residential street would be too hard for the buses to make, especially the turn from 92nd Street onto 163rd Avenue, which is less than 90 degrees.

"The buses are not going to be able to make those turns," said CB10 member John Fazio.

"You need to rethink this plan."

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Bear sculptures by Spanish artist deEmo highlight the work featured at Crossing Art.

Ar t Galler y Highlights International Work Two colorful ar t ist s are dropping into Crossing Art, lending the young Flushing art gallery an international flavor.

Located in Flushing's Queens Crossing Mall, Crossing Art is looking to compete with Manhat tan's numerous art galleries and revitalize the Queens visual art scene. Eladio de Mora, known as dEmo, and Jonathan Villoch, known as DEPOE, will be exhibiting their work at Crossing Art from May 10 until June 1; giving the gallery two big names that curator Maria Boobis hopes will elevate its status in a city full of high-end galleries.

"We want to bring Chelsea to Queens," Boobis said. "It's such a diverse place for ar tists to showcase their work."

Visitors to the galler y will immediately notice the bright-colored bear sculptures they are the work of the Spanish deEmo, who favors immediacy in ar t - he wants the viewer to rapidly form an impression of his work. His pseudonym is a shor tened version of his actual name, fur ther exemplifying the art ist ic creed he wants to live by.

With his aesthetic rooted in Pop Art, deEmo's Bears can also be viewed in Vienna, Cuba and Madrid. This is the first time deEmo has brought his Bears to America. His Bears range in size, with the tallest being 7 feet.

DEPOE is a graffiti ar tist original ly from Florida who has had his work exhibited throughout the United States. His polychromatic streaks line the galler y's wall, providing a bright compliment to deEmo's sculptures. He is fascinated with primitive symbols in ar t, including hieroglyphics, a nd seeks to breakaway from a realist representat ion of figure s in ar t. His work is infused with emotion communicated through a visual rhythm.

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Farmers Market Coming To Forest Hills Farmers markets have become a popular destination for urbanites seeking some slice of fresh country life, or strawberry rhubarb pie. Popping up all over the borough in the last few years, there are farmers markets in Astoria, Douglaston and even Jamaica. Now,

Forest Hills will join the list of urban centers serving fresh farm produce.

Every Sunday beginning in July and ending in November, eight to 10 farmers will gather in front of the post office at Queens Boulevard and 70th Avenue and sell fruit, vegetables and homemade pies from upstate farms. The market received a street activity permit from the City so that the trucks could access the site, but the market will not take up any street space, rather would be regulated to the wide sidewalk adjacent to the post office directly across the Queens Boulevard eastbound service from MacDonald Park.

A farmers market has been a top priority for some local residents who say the closest markets, such as the one at the Shops at Atlas Park, are too far to walk in a neighborhood where many do not have cars. Other nearby farmers markets, such as Corona and Jamaica, are only accessible by public transportation. At a meeting of local environmental advocates at the Central Queens Y last year, a local farmers market was listed as a top priority with the location in front of the post office a top suggestion along with the section of 70th Road between Queens Boulevard and Austin Street and Forest Park.

Community Board 6 District Manager Frank Gulluscio said the farmers market, which got the support of the board at its May meeting, had near unanimous support from the community.

He said around 100 calls and letters in support of the farmers market were received

by CB 6.

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Oron Tal, an 11-year-old student from the Solomon Schechter School in Flushing, will show off his work at his first solo art exhibition on Sunday, May 20.

Tal's teacher, ar t ist Valent ina DuBasky, will present his work, titled "11, Paintings and Drawings, 2010-2012," at the M55 Gallery in Long Isla nd City from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. DuBasky accepted Tal as a student in 2010 when he was eight, and she has been hosting him in her West Village painting studio for weekly art le ssons for the past two years.

"Ar t of any kind makes me feel happy and excited," Tal said. "Every day I make sketches of nature, places and people I imagine."

Tal said that he gets enjoyment and pleasure in designing the facial expressions, hair and clothing of the people he imagines. Occasionally, the sketches are developed into paintings and drawings.

But not only does he draw inspiration by using his imagination, he also uses things from his life.

"Many of my own experiences become part of my work," he said.

His work has been influenced through a combination of h is teacher's exper tise, his diverse experiences, his rich imagination and his love of learning.

At school, Tal's academic environment is a place where curiosity rules and where children learn to honor timeless traditions and think for themselves. The students are encouraged to become global citizens - the classroom is a launching pad that enables students to view the world from an extraordinar y new perspective.

According to Tal's mother Marcia, being a global citizen encompasses a commitment to social responsibility - a call to action as compassionate human beings.

To t hat end, Oron w ill be donating proceeds from the sale of his ar t work to Beit Issie Shapiro, a nonprofit organization in Israel. It is a leading innovator of new therapies for children and adults with disabilities and the group plays a leading role in promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities into society.

"I am happy that my ar t can help people in need," Oron said.

The show features 50 original works that demonstrate the breadth and depth of Oron's creativity, intellect and skill in expressing his ideas and interpreting the world around him.

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ing assistants, licensed practical nurses, housekeepers, dietary and clerical staff that make up the union have voted to strike, though the vote has not been certified by union leaders as of press time. On May 18, the union will hold a press conference outside Ozanam Hall on 201st Street to call on Diocese of Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio to intervene and address their myriad concerns.

The union contends that Ozanam Hall wants to shrink the hours of full-time workers from 37.5 to 35 and deny workers "fair" wage increases. A union audit discounted the nursing home's claim that its financial situation is dire. The auditor, according to Meckler, signed a confidentiality agreement and will not release the exact figures. The union is seeking a 3 percent wage increase.

Workers at Ozanam Hall stuck in 2002 and 2006. The union is also arguing that cutting hours will adversely impact patient care. Ozanam Hall joins a long list of Queensarea nursing and medical facilities, including St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children in Bayside and Flushing Hospital Medical Center, that have experienced labor staff.

"A fair increase will help workers keep up with cost of living experiences, and pay bills," Meckler said. "We're not looking for the moon, we're looking for people to survive."

Ozanam Hall did not return requests for comment as of press time.

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A Redistricting Year But Most Incumbents Have It Easy

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By MICHAEL SCHENKLER Okay.

I’m complaining.

When our forefathers wrote the Constitution, they demonstrated prescience a nd intellect perhaps never before present in a document that governs a nation.

We all know the beginning of this blueprint to American Democracy: “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”

But today, my focus is on Article 1, Section 2 of the United States Constitution, which is the basis of the decennial census and reapportionment which follows.

Every 10 years, since 1790, there has been a census taken nationwide to determine the country’s population. The decennial census day has, since 1930, been designated as April 1, I assume with no bearing or relationship to the other celebration we have the same day.

Once the census figures are

repor ted, the nat ion adjusts the number of representatives in Congress from each state and then each political subdivision is adjusted to insure fair representation – one man (or one person), one vote. This reapportionment or redistricting was envisioned by the drafters of the Constitution.

Besides envisioning keeping ever y thing fair among polit ical subdivisions, this writer believes those prescient American visionaries foresaw and intended to address the advantage s of incumbency.

If districts were redrawn every 10 years, there would logically be turnover in elected officials. The changing of political subdivision lines would enable new blood to enter the system and further the drafters concept of a non-permanent legislature.

Democratic businessman John Messer (left) gears up a half a million dollar plus campaign to unseat Toby Stavisky whose family dynasty has held this seat for almost 30 years. Redistricting has taken Stavisky out of her home base and made it half Asian favoring Messer the husband of a Chinese woman.

Politicizing the process, especially to the extent done in New York, further slants an already very un-

State Senator Shirley Huntley (left) is being challenged by Councilman James Sanders Jr. in a primary that pits these two popular south Queens politicians against each other. The inclusion of the Rockways in the new District give Sanders a reason to believe.

But, at least in the sovereign State of New York, the legislature has turned the redistricting process into a bad April Fool’s Day joke.

Councilman Eric Ulrich (left) has been convinced by the Senate Republican Majority to challenge State Senator Joe Addabbo, Jr. The November election will see both parties target this seat making it a multi-million dollar election.

even playing field.

Rather than encouraging the election of newcomers, the political parties utilize the process to further their grip(s) on power.

And so, this redistricting year in Queens, with 27 local legislators at the State and Federal level seeking reelection, we only anticipate three possible close races.

Quickly, our assumptions: Queens is represented in full or in part by seven members of Congress (presently and in the new redistricting plan). Congressman Gary Ackerman, Ed Towns and newly-elected Bob Turner are not standing for reelection. The other four will be reelected. While Nydia Velazquez does have a race, we don’t categorize it as a threat.

Of the 18 members of the Assembly, we are assuming that

6th Congre ssional ca ndidate s Grace Meng and Rory Lancman are not running for their present Assembly seats – they both would easily be reelected if they did. The other 16 will waltz back into office.

There are seven State Senators, all of whom are standing for reelection. However, three of the seven face challenges that could rise to the level of unseating them.

In the General Election in Southwestern Queens, Democratic Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr. will have to defend his seat in November against sitting Republican Councilman Eric Ulrich—a driven and popular campaigner.

In south Queens, Senator Shirley Huntley, faces a primar y

against an energetic sitting Councilman James Sanders Jr. And in north-central Queens, sit t ing Sen. Toby Stav isky has been redistricted into a seat with incumbent Sen. Tony Avella, but has chosen to run in a neighboring seat which has no incumbent.

She faces a challenge from businessman/at torney John Messer.

Messer, who is married to a Chinese woman and has commit ted $500,000 of his own money to the race, is expected to be very competitive in this district that is half Asian.

Based on our look from now through November, other than the vacant seats, only in the 16 Senatorial District might we see an incumbent elected official lose an election to someone who is not already in elective office. Both Huntley and Addabbo face members of the City Council.

At the end of the day, Nov. 5, 2012, it is conceivable that all 27 electeds standing for reelection may win. Perhaps 1 or 3.7 percent of those standing for reelection or 2 or 7.4 percent will lose.

Such is the abysmal commentary on New York State’s process of open elections.

In non-redistricting years, the odds are much worse.

Does anyone remember the commitment to independent redistricting?

Welcome to New York.

Yes, I’m complaining.

Where are all the races?

MSchenkler@QueensTribune.com

Not 4 Publication.com by Dom Nunziato

By JASON PAFUNDI In just another example of the continued rebirth of Long Island City, the nearly 30-year-old CUNY School of Law will open in its new, state-of-the-art building in Court Square in June.

The move, which was announced in 2009, gives the school an additional 70,000-square-feet of space and puts it in a central location, steps away from numerous MTA subway and bus lines, the Long Island Rail Road and the New York State Supreme Court building.

“A move to this terrific location will greatly enhance our ability to carry out our mission to diversify the legal profession and to train the next generation of public interest lawyers,” said CUNY School of Law Dean Michelle Anderson. “With its greater centrality, our mission will be enhanced by our closer proximity to the public interest community and to our clients.”

After occupying three floors in Flushing, CUNY law will now possess the first six floors of a 14-story green building and will retain condominium ownership of their space.

Citigroup will own the rest of the building.

Photo courtesy of Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates

CUNY Law School Ready For LIC Move

The new CUNY law school at 2 Court Square.

The new facility at 2 Court Square is LEED gold certified, spokesperson Vivian Todini said, making it one of the greener law schools in the country. Anderson said that 90 percent of the structural steel in the building is derived from post-consumer recycled mate-

rials and construction waste materials were also 90 percent recycled.

And when it rains, a 20,000-gallon storm water retention system will collect and recycle rainwater in the building’s mechanical system.

“By moving to 2 Court Square, we will advance our commitment to

be a more environmentally friendly law school,” Anderson said.

The move will also make CUNY School of Law more accessible to a greater number of students, thus enhancing the prestige of the program, and Anderson said that staying in the borough was important.

“Our commitment to remain in Queens and to serve the poor here is unwavering,” she said. “The new, highly accessible site will put us in a better position to serve both those in Queens and a greater number of individuals and families throughout the five boroughs.”

Both elected officials and students agree that the move is an exciting one for both the school and LIC. “The construction of CUNY Law School’s new facility in Long Island City is a tremendous addition to a neighborhood that continues to emerge as a hub for jobs, revenue and economic development,” said State Sen. Mike Gianaris (D-Astoria). “The additional students, faculty and visitors

will bring more jobs, create new business incentives and increase revenue here.”

Student Thomas Mennecke echoed Gianaris’ remarks, adding that the old campus will definitely be missed because it is impossible to forget the history of CUNY Law. “Change for the better is a great thing, and like the new Yankee Stadium, we’ll just bring the memories and history with us,” Mennecke said. “Being part of Long Island City’s exciting reconstruction is just perfect for CUNY Law, and our new location will situate us perfectly for fulfilling our mission in the service of human needs.”

For some, the ease in transportation was enough to make the new building a no-brainer decision.

“I’m excited not to have to deal with crowds and buses in Flushing,” said student Stacey Silliman.

“The new location should be much more convenient.”

Administration, faculty and staff have already begun moving into the new building, and the school will officially open for classes in the summer.

Reach Reporter Jason Pafundi at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 128, or jpafundi@queenstribune.com.

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Notice of Formation of 32-78 47TH STREET, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/27/12.

Office location: Queens County. Princ. office of LLC: 31-16 30th Ave., Ste. 304, Astoria, NY 11103. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office.

Purpose: Any lawful activity. ___________________________________ MONNIES LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 3/15/12. 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, 81-12 170 th St., Jamaica, NY 11432. General Purposes. ___________________________________ Busiandre LLC, a domestic LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 3/12/12. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process served to: The LLC, 4813 39 th A v e . S u n n y s i d e , N Y 11104. Any lawful purpose. ___________________________________ SUPREME COURT - QUEENS COUNTY In the Matter of the Application of PETER M. WOLF, as Successor Ancillary Guardian of the Property of ROBERT CHERRY, an incapacitated person to sell certain real property pursuant to an order of this court dated April 20, 2012, by Hon. Robert L. Naham, a Justice of this Court, an application to sell premises 133-15 148 Street South Ozone Park, N.Y. 11436 Block 12115 Lot 25 being a plot 25 feet by 98 feet will be made on the 5th day of June 2012, at 9:30 A.M. at I.A.S. Part 25g of the Supreme Court at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard Jamaica, N.Y. 11435. Said property is presently under contract, subject to the approval of the court, for the price of $201,000.00. Contact PETER M. WOLF, ESQ. of Kew Gardens, N.Y. Attorney for the Guardian 125-10 Queens Boulevard Kew Gardens, N.Y. 11415 (718) 261-7580.

against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 18-10 Astoria Boulevard, Astoria, New York 11102. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ___________________________________ Notice of Formation of Amazing Worldwide LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 2/27/12. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 22-12 124th St., College Point, NY 11356. Purpose: any lawful activities. ___________________________________ AMAZIN MEDIA LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 11/30/11.

Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Daniel Perez, 1124 31st Ave., Ste. 7C, Long Island City, NY 11106. General Purposes. ___________________________________ DJ Maple, LLC. Arts of Org filed with NY Sec of State (SSNY) on 7/22/11. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 134-43 Maple Ave., #C1C, Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: Any lawful activity. ___________________________________ Success 88 LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 03/27/ 12. Office Location: Queens County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 33-14 212 th St., Bayside, NY 11361. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act. ___________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: LA HOME HOLDINGS LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/28/12.

Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 42-26 147th Street, Flushing, New York 11355.

Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ___________________________________ MISTRAST HOLDINGS LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. Of State of NY 03/16/2012. Off Loc.: Queens Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to THE LLC, 718

Longacre Avenue, Woodmere, NY 11598. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. ___________________________________ Homeweb LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/30/12. Office in Queens County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 167-18 Hillside Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432.

Purpose: General. ___________________________________ Notice of Formation of 7011 GRAND LLC, a domestic LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with the SSNY on 03/19/2012. Office location: Queens County.

SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 7014 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, New York 11378.

Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. ___________________________________ SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Index No.: 11533/11 Date of Filing: April 26, 2012 Block: 06978 Lot: 0014 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS NYCTL 2010-A TRUST AND THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS COLLATERAL AGENT AND CUSTODIAN FOR THE NYCTL 2010-A TRUST, Plaintiffs, -against- JANET BAKER AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF ROSA BAKER SIMON, IF LIVING, OR IF EITHER OR ALL BE DEAD, THEIR WIVES, HUSBANDS, HEIRS-ATLAW, NEXT OF KIN, DISTRIBUTEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS AND GENERALLY ALL PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING UNDER, BY OR THROUGH SAID JANET BAKER AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF ROSA BAKER SIMON, 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; CHARLES A SIMON; ALVA BAKER AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF ROSA BAKER SIMON; COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK SOCIAL SERVICES DISTRICT; CONSOLIDATED EDISON CO OF NEW YORK INC; CRIMINAL COURT OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; KATHLEEN BAKER AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF ROSA

BAKER SIMON; NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD; NEW YORK CITY PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU; NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT ADJUDICATION BUREAU; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANY; WILLIAM BAKER II AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF ROSA BAKER SIMON; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; “JOHN DOES” AND “JANE DOES”, SAID NAMES BEING FICTITIOUS, PARTIES INTENDED BEING POSSIBLE TENANTS OR OCCUPANTS OF PREMISES, AND CORPORATIONS, OTHER ENTITIES OR PERSONS WHO CLAIM, OR MAY CLAIM, A LIE N A G A IN S T T H E P R E MISES, Defendant(s). TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Amended Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your Answer, or, if the Amended Complaint is not served with this Supplemental Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the Plaintiffs’ Attorneys within twenty (20) days after the service of this Supplemental 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 Amended Complaint. YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE. TO THE ABOVENAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Honorable Darrell Gavrin of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, signed on April 4, 2012, and filed with supporting papers in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Queens, State of New York. The nature of this action is to foreclose a tax lien certificate recorded against said premises. The Tax Lien Certificate was dated August 5, 2010 and was recorded August 12, 2010 as CRFN: 2010000272817. Said premises being known as and by 73-15 170TH STREET, FLUSHING, NY 11366.

Dated: March 22, 2012

Batavia, New York Virginia Grapensteter, Esq. ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiffs Batavia Office 26 Harvester Avenue Batavia, NY 14020 585.815.0288 Help For Homeowners In Foreclosure New York State Law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. Mortgage foreclosure is a complex process.

Some people may approach you about “saving” your home. You should be extremely careful about any such promises. The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. There are government agencies, legal aid entities and other nonprofit organizations that you may contact for information about foreclosure while you are working with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877-BANKNYS (1-877-2265697) or visit the Department’s website at www.banking.state.ny.us.

The State does not guarantee the advice of these agencies. ___________________________________ Notice of Formation: L & M FLUSHING REALTY, LLC, Art. Of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/ 17/2012. Office Loc.: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 149-49 BARCLAY AVE. FLUSHING, NY 11355.

Purpose: Any lawful activity. ___________________________________

mail process to: P.O. Box 670958, Flushing, NY 11367.

Purpose: any lawful activity. ___________________________________

___________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 18-10 ASTORIA BLVD LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/ 18/12. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process

CUDDLE BUDDIES LLC, a domestic LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 02/ 21/2012. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 86-05 60th Rd., Apt. 2H, Elmhurst, NY 11373. Reg Agent: Maria Monique S. Maralit, 86-05 60th Rd., Apt. 2H, Elmhurst, NY 11373. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. __________________________________ Notice of Formation of Efficient Staffing Solutions LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 2/17/12.

Office location: Queens County. Princ. bus. addr.: 75-25 153rd St., #743, Flushing, NY 11367. Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall

Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 5/3/12, bearing Index Number NC-000237-12/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Frank (Last) Di Lello My present name is (First) Francesco (Last) Di Lello aka Frank Dilello, aka Frank Di Lello, aka Francesco Dilello My present address is 53-45 69 th Street, Maspeth, NY 11378-1727 My place of birth is Italy My date of birth is March 02, 1947 ___________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 5/1/12, bearing Index Number NC-000225-12/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Hasnaian (Last) Ali My present name is (First) Sheikh (Middle) Mohammad Hosen (Last) Ali aka Alism Hosen, aka Sm H. Ali, aka Ali Hosen S.M. My present address is 160-10 89 th Avenue, Apt. 5H, Jamaica, NY 114323920 My place of birth is Bangladesh My date of birth is November 01, 1978 ___________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 4/9/12, bearing Index Number NC-000180-12/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Alisya (Middle) Lauren (Last) Arnoux-Beecher My present name is (First) Alisya (Middle) Lauren (Last) Beecher (infant) My present address is 142-25 129 Ave., South Ozone Park, NY 11436 My place of birth is Queens, NY My date of birth is January 21, 1997; Assume the name of (First) Taylor (Middle) Lia (Last) ArnouxJohnson My present name is (First) Taylor (Middle) Lia (Last) Johnson (infant) My present address is 142-25 129th Ave., Jamaica, NY 11436 My place of birth is Queens, NY My date of birth is October 31, 2004

Forum Warns Of Social Media Woes For Teens

Photo by Veronica Lewin

By V ERONICA LEWIN Social media has evolved as a way to share your lives with friends and family around the world.

Though its benefits are vast, it has changed the way people interact with each other. Some organizations are beginning to take a look at the effect social media has on adolescents.

The Queens Forum hosted a discussion called “The Impact of Social Media on Teen Health” at LaGaurdia Community College on May 8. A panel of six people who have an interest in the well being of teenagers weighed in on the role technology has played in the way young people grow up today.

Tali Horowitz, New York City education program manager of Common Sense Media, was the keynote speaker at last week’s event.

She said that today’s youth are spending an average of 7.5 hours a day with technology. While teenagers have usually been self-absorbed, social media has provided today’s teens with numerous platforms to express themselves.

The forum mainly focused on cyber bullying. While bullying has always been a problem in schools, its reach has extended over the past

Social media sites like Twitter can be a source of c yber bullying for teens.

20 years. In the past, students were safe from bullying outside of the school’s walls. Ten years ago, AOL Instant Messenger followed kids from the classroom to their home computers. Now, social media platforms and smart phones make it difficult for a child being bullied to escape torment.

“You may or may not know who the cyber bully is, and even if you do know who the cyber bully is,

you’re not sure how many other people are seeing what’s going on and that could really exacerbate the feelings of aloneness,” Horowitz said.

According to the panel, being a victim of cyber bullying can lead to substance abuse, eating disorders or even suicide.

The panel said another issue with social media websites is the ability to remain anonymous. Stu-

dents today tend to say things online that they would not say to a peer face to face. Because of the ability to post comments under an alias, it could be more difficult to track who is doing the bullying.

“Teenagers, on the one hand, seem to enjoy the fact that everybody can see what they’re doing but, on the other hand, don’t appreciate the consequences of everybody seeing what their doing,” said Kateri Gasper, senior assistant district attorney for the Queens DA’s Office. She often visits schools and organizations to speak with youth about the consequences of their actions before they engage in inappropriate behavior.

One of the effects of social media is the instant gratification it allows. When someone posts on Facebook, they often receive feedback instantly. In recent years, young people have taken advantage of this to know where they stand with their peers.

According to Horowitz, teenage girls have been posting photos and videos of themselves on YouTube and Facebook and asking people to rate their appearance.

While comments can be positive, some users take the opportunity to

be as frank as possible. One user told a girl she should commit suicide because of her looks.

According to Maggie Flaherty, communications manager at the National Eating Disorder Association, recent studies have shown that young women who spend more time on social media sites are more apt to develop eating disorders.

A new social media site called Pinterest allows users to post photos of their interests. People soon began posting photos of thin women they aspire to look like, also known as “thinspiration.”

After a push from the National Eating Disorders Association, Pinterest now warns users who search for “thinspiration” that eating disorders are not lifestyle choices and refers them to a national hotline. Still, that has not stopped young people from posting these photos.

To curb the negative impacts of social media, Horowitz recommends being a role model for young people and teaching media literacy at a young age.

Reach Reporter Veronica Lewin at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 123 or vlewin@queenspress.com.

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Queens CLOSEUP Civic Meeting Scott Stringer, Manhattan Borough President, will address the Howard Beach Civic Association 7:30 p.m. May 29 in the Parish Hall of St. Barnabus Church, 15919 98th St., Howard Beach. Light refreshments will be served.

For information, call (718) 843-7028.

Open Meeting The Greater Woodhaven Development Corp.’s will hold an open meeting 7:30 p.m.

May 22 at St. Thomas the Apostle School, 8749 87th St., Woodhaven.

The agenda will include a candidates night, a discussion of general business matters and plans for the annual dinner dance June 1 at Cordon Bleu Caterers and the Wonderful Woodhaven Street Festival Oct. 16.

All are welcome and refreshments will be served.

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Senior Center Events Upcoming events at the Howard Beach Senior Center include: The Metro Van will be at the center from 10 a.m. to noon May 30.

The senior center offers a variety of bridge playing experiences, including: Beginners Bridge, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Supervised Bridge, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays; and Duplicate Bridge, 12:45 to 2:45 p.m. Fridays.

“Zumba Gold” is coming, Wednesdays 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. You must be a member of the senior center to attend the classes.

On the last Friday of every month, the center will hold a “Fun Friday.” A $1 donation will get you lunch and a DJ dance to follow. There will also be a 50-50 raffle.

The Howard Beach Senior Center, 15645 84th St., is funded under contract to the NYC Dept. For The Aging and is open to anyone age 60 or older. For information, call (718) 738-8100.

NPR Reporter To Speak David Folkenflik, an award-winning media correspondent for National Public Radio based in New York City, will speak on the future of journalism 1:30 p.m. June 18 at the Central Queens YM&YWHA, 67-09 108th St., Forest Hills.

Folkenflik’s stories are broadcast on NPR newsmagazines, including “All Things Considered,” “Morning Edition” and “Talk of the Nation.” He has served as a media analyst on CNN, ABC, Fox News and MSNBC. The event is open to the public for a suggested donation of $6. For information, call (718) 268-5011, Ext. 151, or email pkurtz@cqy.org.

Annivers ar y Celebration Cinemarosa, Queens monthly independent LGBT theater, will hold its Eighth Anniversary Celebration 3 to 7 p.m. May 20 with film screenings and the presentation of

a short play that touch on aspects of the LGBT experience.

Among the shorts to be featured are: “Irma,” by Charles Fairbanks; “AWOL,” by Deb Shoval; “Santiago From the Other Side,”

by Mauro Mueller; “Rubdown,” by Dennis Hensley; “The Interview,” by Xamuel Banales; “Genderbusters,” by Sam Berliner; and “Black Rose Tango,” by Richard Kimmel.

The short play “38 Witnessed Her Death, I Witnessed Her Love,” written and performed

by LuLu LoLo. The screenings will be held at Queens Museum of Art. Tickets cost $10. To reserve a ticket, email info@cinemarosa.org.

Republican Club Meeting The Angelo Graci Republican Club will meet 8 p.m. May 22 in the community center of Christ Lutheran Church, on the corner of 101st Ave. and 86th St., Ozone Park. A representative of Wendy Long, a candidate for U.S. Senate, is expected to attend.

For information, call (718) 738-3736.

Opening Night The Parkside Players spring production of Fred Carmichael’s “Done To Death” will have its opening night 8 p.m. May 19 at Grace Lutheran Church, 71st Road and Union Turnpike, Forest Hills.

Performances are scheduled for 8 p.m.

May 19, 25, 26 and June 1 and 2 and 2 p.m.

May 27. Tickets cost $14 and $12 for seniors.

For information or to purchase tickets, call (516) 520-9474 or (718) 353-7388.

Comic Operas The Gingerbread Players of Saint Luke’s Church will host the New York Opera Forum’s “Die Schauspieldirektor” and “Don Pasquale,” a double-bill of comic operas by Mozart and Donizetti, 3 p.m. May 20 at the church, 85 Greenway South, Forest Hills.

Tickets are available for a suggested donation of $12, $10 for students and seniors.

For information, call (718) 268-7772 or visit www.gingerbreadplaers.org.

Auditions Scheduled Theatre By The Bay will hold auditions for “Hello, Dolly!” 7:30 p.m. June 5 and June 7 at Bay terrace Jewish Center, 13-00 209th St., Bayside. There are spots available for men, women and teens in acting, singing and dancing roles. Performances are set for November.

For information, call (718) 428-6363 or visit www.theatrebythebayny.com.

teach the students dances from different countries.

Assemblywoman Grace Meng and Councilman Peter Koo will also attend.

Memorial Day Events Whitestone Veterans Memorial Association will hold religious services 7:30 p.m.

May 27 at St. Luke Roman Catholic Church, 16-34 Clintonville St., Whitestone.

The Whitestone Memorial Day Parade will take place noon May 28 at Whitestone Memorial park, 149th Street and 15th Drive. Parade participants will include Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4787, American Legion Post 131, Jewish War Veterans Post 415, local elected officials and members of Whitestone community organizations.

For information, visit www.whitestonememorialdayparade.com.

Hebrew Reading A new six-week crash course on Hebrew reading by Rabbi Yossi Mendelson will begin 7 p.m. May 22 at Congregation Machane Chodosh, 67-29 108th St., Forest Hills. The class will also focus on the mystical aspects of the Alef Bet. The class is free and open to the public.

For information or to register, call (718) 7935656 or email rabbi@machanechodosh.org.

Annual Parade American Legion Continental Post 1424 will hold its annual parade May 27. The parade begins at noon at the corner of Ascan and Metropolitan avenues. For information, call Commander Tom Long at (718) 5208623.

Annual Greek Festival Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Cathedral will hold its annual Greek Festival May 17-20 on the church grounds, 30-11 30th Drive in Astoria. Festival hours are 5 to 11 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 1 to 11 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday.

The festival will feature a DJ playing modern and traditional Greek music for listening and dancing. Also featured will be carnival rides for children and games of skill and chance for kids and adults. A flea market featuring a variety of items will also be featured.

Choir Performs The Astoria Symphonic Choir and Symphonic Orchestra have announced its final performances for the 2012 season.

The Astoria Symphonic Choir will present an encore performance of

“Shakespeare & Song” 6 p.m. May 20 at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 30-14 Crescent St., Astoria. The concert will be a reprose of the Astoria Symphonic Choir’s successful Trinity Church concert, celebrating William Shakespeare’s words with pieces spanning the centuries of his influence.

Price is $10.

The Symphonic Choir and Symphonic Orchestra will perform Mozart’s Requiem Mass in D Minor 5 p.m. June 3 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 43-19 30th Ave., Astoria.

General admission price is $20, $15 for students and seniors.

For information, call (917) 460-4289 or email astoriasymphony@gmail.com.

Ironworkers Recruit Apprentices The Ironworkers Local Union Nos. 40 and 361 will conduct a recruitment through May 24 for 100 ironworker outside apprentices. Applications will be available at the local union office, 35-23 36th St., Astoria from noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays of each week during the recruitment period. All applications must be picked up in person, along with a $25 money order payable to Ironworkers JAC, valid photo ID with proof of age and proof of high school diploma or GED. For information, call (718) 433-4195.

Leaders Recognized The Sunnyside Woodside Boys & Girls Club will hold its second annual Recognizing Leaders Fundraiser 7 to 11 p.m. May 19 at St. Raphael’s School Gymnasium, 48-25 37th St., Long Island City, to help raise funds for its youth programs and to pay tribute to the area’s leaders who continue to give their time to improve the district.

The honorees include: Gert McDonald, 95, the first woman in Queens County to run for an elected position as a Democrat.

Frances Schmidt, a member of the Sunnyside Woodside Lions Club, Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce, Queen of Angels Church and the Republican Party in District 37.

Sister Maureen Ahlemeyer, who has taught local children at St. Raphael School since 1977.

Carol Masiello, a substance abuse counselor in Woodside, is the president of the Kiwanis Club in Sunnyside and a board member of the Sunnyside Boys & Girls Club.

Tickets cost $60 per person or $100 per couple. For tickets, call Mark Wilensky at (917) 670-5666.

International Festival The students of PS 120 will host the seventh annual International Festival 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 25 at the Flushing Y at PS 120, 58-01 136th St., Flushing.

Students will dress up in their native country’s garb as well as the colors of the country’s flag. There will be foods, ethnic dance performances and a dance teacher will

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DOT Eyes New Bus Route To Rockaways

By DOMENICK RAFTER Some big changes are coming to the bus lines that run along Woodhaven and Cross Bay Boulevards.

The MTA announced at the May 3 Community Board 10 meeting that the agency is altering two of the three bus routes that use the major thoroughfare between Queens Center Mall and the Rockaway Peninsula.

Currently, the Q21, Q53 and Q11 run along Woodhaven and Cross Bay Boulevards. The latter

two originate in Rockaway while the Q11 begins in Howard Beach.

During peak times, the Q21 also has an express line, the Q21 Limited, which like the existing Q53 makes limited stops between Elmhurst and the Rockaways.

Under MTA’s new plan, the Q21 will be cut back to Howard Beach and terminate at 164th Avenue and Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach. The Q21 Limited will become an entirely new bus line – the Q52 – and will run all day from Arverne to Queens Cen-

ter Mall making limited stops with the Q53, the current Rockaway Park-Woodside limited route. The MTA moved the Rockaway terminus of the Q21 from Beach 116th Street in Rockaway Park to Beach 67th Street in Arverne to serve the new Arverne-By-The-Sea development.

“We wanted to provide better service to this growing community,” Robert Lai, the MTA’s director of service design told CB10.

The Q52 will terminate at Queens Center Mall while the Q53

will continue to end its run at the Woodside LIRR station. Lai said the new bus routes aim to better connect the Rockaway Peninsula with neighborhoods such as Long Island City, Jackson Heights and Flushing. Before MTA rerouted the Q21, there was no directly bus connection from Arverne to the mainland, residents had to take the Q22 – which runs along the peninsula – or the A train to a bus in Rockaway Park, Far Rockaway or on the mainland. The new

route will make it commutes easier for those who live in Arverne and work or go to school within the borough and borough residents to access Rockaway Beach by public transportation.

The implementation of the new Q52 service is scheduled for July 1.

No changes will be made to the Q53, which current runs from Woodside to Rockaway Park as a limited service.

Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at (718) 357-7400 Ext. 125 or drafter@queenstribune.com.

Rozic Throws Hat Into Assembly Ring

By ROSS BARK AN With Assemblyman Rory Lancman’s (D-Hillcrest) congressional campaign in full swing, a new Democratic primary skirmish is emerging in the district he said he is vacating. Community Board 11 chair Jerry Iannece announced last month he was launching his bid for the open seat, and now another candidate is joining the Assembly District 25 race: Nily Rozic.

Rozic, 26, recently opened an exploratory committee and will

contend against Iannece and other candidates that are sure to surface in a district that runs horizontally from south Flushing to the Douglaston Little Neck area. She took a leave of absence from Assemblyman Brian Kavanagh’s office (D-Manhattan), where she served as chief of staff. A Fresh Meadows resident that was born in Jerusalem, Rozic has been a member of CB 8 for the past year, sitting on three committees: land use, education and transportation.

Unlike Iannece, who ran in a 2009 City Council primary, Rozic has not run for office before.

“I’m passionate and experienced and committed to building a strong future for Queens,” Rozic said. “I want to stand up for working families and improve and expand transportation options.”

Rozic declined to comment on other potential candidates in the race – Democratic insiders have also floated Lancman chief of staff Dominic Panakal as a potential

candidate – but instead focused on what she believes makes her an ideal candidate: her experience working in Albany for Kavanagh, where she hopes to battle back against budget cuts to public education. A “new voice,” she said, is needed in New York State.

“We need to focus on getting more people involved in government, including young people and immigrants. Women are severely underrepresented in state govern-

ment,” she said.

Lancman still has the option of running for his old seat if he loses the Congressional primary, set to be held on June 26, due to a quick in the election calendar. Were he not to return to the Assembly, he could also seek Councilman Jim Gennaro’s (D-Fresh Meadows) seat, which will be vacated next year due to term limits.

Reach Reporter Ross Barkan at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 127 or rbarkan@queenstribune.com.

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103th Precinct MAN BUSTED: Two NYPD officers on foot patrol made an arrest when they spotted a 2007 Honda Accord with excessively dark window tinting. The officers were walking a foot post along Jamaica Avenue at 165th Street at about 1:55 p.m. when they motioned for the car to pull over. Upon approaching the stopped vehicle, the smell of marijuana was evident and the officers asked the driver to step out. The officers spotted a gravity knife in plain view, along with a bag of alleged crack cocaine and a bag of alleged marijuana.

An inventory search of the vehicle also revealed a backpack in the truck that contained approximately two kilos of cocaine.

The driver, 34-year-old Silvestre Mahon of Norwich, Conn., was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, an equipment violation — for the excessive window tinting — and Acting in a Manner Injurious to a Child less than 17. Mahon’s 13-year-old son was in the car with him at the time.

The boy was released into the custody of his mother.

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106th Precinct MEN KILLED: On May 10 at 12:35 a.m., the NYPD responded to a report of a person shot inside of the Hilton Garden Inn located at 148-30 134th St. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 31-year-old man shot in the head. A second individual, a 47-year-old male, sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head and both were pronounced dead at the scene.

The men were identified as Brian Weiss, 31, of Davie, Fla., and Gary Zalevsky, 47, of Sunny Island Beach, Fla. HIT AND RUN: On May 13 at approximately 3:15 a.m., the NYPD responded to a 911 call of a pedestrian struck at the intersection of 108th Street and Liberty Avenue in Ozone Park. Upon arrival, officers determined that Rohan Singh, 47, was crossing Liberty Avenue at the intersection of 108th Street when he was struck by a vehicle traveling eastbound on Liberty Avenue. The vehicle did not remain on the scene.

EMS also responded to the location and transported the victim to Jamaica Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information in regards to this missing person is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637) and then entering TIP577.

All calls are strictly confidential.

108th Precinct PEDESTRIAN KILLED: On May 13 at approximately 2:40 a.m., police responded to a 911 call of a pedestrian struck at the

intersection of Greenpoint Avenue and 46th Street in Sunnyside. Upon arrival, officers observed a 24-year-old Hispanic man unconscious and unresponsive. EMS also arrived at that location and transported the man to Elmhurst Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Further investigation yielded the male was standing at the northwest corner of Greenpoint Avenue and 46th Street, on the sidewalk, when a gray 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis, traveling westbound on Greenpoint Avenue at 46th Street struck the pedestrian on the sidewalk and then subsequently struck multiple parked vehicles.

Sayesh Avedis, a 58-year-old Brooklyn man, has been arrested and charged with manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and driving while intoxicated.

110th Precinct GRAND LARCENIES: The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance with the whereabouts and identity of a man wanted in connection to a pattern of grand larcenies.

On six different dates in October and November of last year, the victims called a phone number from a flyer that was posted on a utility pole and set up appointments to see vacant apartments. After being shown the apartments, the suspect, a Hispanic male, requests a deposit to hold the apartment.

After the deposit is left and the victims attempt to contact the suspect to move in, the cell number is disconnected.

All told, the suspect allegedly made off with $9,950.

111th Precinct MAN SHOT, WOMAN STABBED: On May 10 at 8:31 p.m. inside of 61-47 223rd Place, police responded to a 911 call of a suicidal emotionally disturbed person who was stabbing himself. Upon arrival, responding officers observed the suspect, a 50-yearold black male, armed with a knife and stabbed himself in the neck and the victim, a 51-year-old black female, who was stabbed in the neck and chest, in the front courtyard.

Officers ordered the suspect to drop the knife, but when he refused, he was shot once in the chest. Both the suspect and victim were removed to North Shore Manhasset Hospital where the victim was in critical condition and the suspect pronounced dead on arrival.

The investigation is ongoing.

112th Precinct MISSING MAN: The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Tishin Vladislav, who went missing from his resident at 61-41 Saunders St. on Wednesday, May 9, at approximately 12:10 a.m.

The man is described as a 20-year-old, approximately 5’11” tall and weighing 170 lbs.

He was last seen wearing a black leather jacket, dark color hoodie, blue jeans and a black backpack.

LEGAL NOTICE

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Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court in Queens County on the 18 day of April 2012, bearing Index Number 1283/2011, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 114353710, in room 357, grants me the right to assume the name Linda Sun. My present name is Lingda Sun a/k/a Ling Da Sun. My present address is 29-49 137 th Street, 2A, Flushing, NY 11354. My place of birth is China My date of birth is April 15, 1984 ___________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 12/12/11, bearing Index Number NC-001169-11/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Amrit (Last) Ramlochan My present name is (First) Amrit (Middle) Ancel (Last) Ramlochan aka Amrit Ramlochan My present address is 115-36 121 Street, South Ozone Park, NY 11420 My place of birth is Trinidad & Tobago My date of birth is August 27, 1985 ___________________________________ Notice of Formation of BROOKLYN BOULEVARD ALP LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/19/12. Office location: Queens County.

Princ. office of LLC: c/o Atria Builders, LLC, 158-13 72nd Ave., Flushing, NY 11365.

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

SSNY shall mail process to Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 122072543. Purpose: Any lawful activity. ___________________________________ Notice of formation of WD CLINTON HOLDING, LLC, a limited liability company.

Arts. of Org. filed with the Secy. of State of NY(SSNY) on 04/16/2012. Office located in Queens County.

SSNY had been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to c/o THE LLC, 150-24 17 th ROAD, WHITESTONE, NY 11357. Purpose: any lawful purpose. ___________________________________ FOREST HILLS CARE CENTER 71-44 YELLOWSTONE BLVD. FOREST HILLS, NY 11375 718-544-4300 FAX: 718-793-6181 A SKILLED 24 HOUR CARE RESTORATIVE AND REHABILITATIVE

THERAPY CENTER Forest Hills Care Center, a participant in the Medicare and Medicaid programs, does not discriminate in its policies regarding admissions, employment of the provision of services because of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, handicap, source of payment, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or age. __________________________________ Notice of Formation of CLINRON LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/18/12. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1423 123 Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11436. Purpose: any lawful activity. ___________________________________

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 10294 and Lot 17. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 13621/09. Dominic Chiariello, Esq., Referee Berkman, Henoch, Peterson, Peddy & Fenchel, P.C., 100 Garden City Plaza, Garden City, NY 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff ___________________________________

able additional fee for any services to be rendered by GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ., hereafter in connection with proceedings on kinship, claims etc., prior to entry of a final Decree on this accounting in the amount of 5.5% of assets or income collected after the date of the within accounting; and why the Surrogate should not fix and allow an amount equal to one percent on said Schedules of the total assets on Schedules A, A1, and A2 plus any additional monies received subsequent to the date of this account, as the fair and reasonable amount payable to the Office of the Public Administrator for the expenses of said office pursuant to S.C.P.A. §1106(4); and why each of you claiming to be a distributee of the decedent should not establish proof of your kinship; and why the balance of said funds should not be paid to said alleged distributees upon proof of kinship, or deposited with the Commissioner of Finance of the City of New York should said alleged distributees default herein, or fail to establish proof of kinship, HON. PETER J. KELLY Surrogate,

Queens County Margaret M. Gribbon Clerk of the Surrogate’s Court Dated, Attested and Sealed 4th day of May, 2012 GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ. (718) 4599000 95-25 Queens Boulevard 11 th Floor Rego Park, New York 11374 This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not obliged to appear in person.

If you fail to appear it will be assumed that you do not object to the relief requested unless you file formal legal, verified objections. You have a right to have an attorney-at-law appear for you. Accounting Citation ___________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an order entered by the Civil Court of Queens County, on the 1 day of May, 2012, bearing Index No. 146/2012, a copy of which may be examined at the office of the clerk located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, New York, in room number 357 grants us the right to; 1. Assume the name, Zeina Ali Lotfy Fathalla. Her present name is Zeina Aly Lotfy; her date of birth is December 4 th , 1997; her place of birth is Queens, New York; her present ad-

dress is 25-12 Steinway Street, Apt#11D, Astoria, New York 11103. 2. Assume the name, Mohamed Ali Lotfy Fathalla. His present name is Mohamed Aly Lotfy; his date of birth is December 8 th , 1998; his birth place of birth is Manhattan, New York; his present address is 25-12 Steinway Street, Apt#11D, Astoria, New York 11103. ___________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 5/3/12, bearing Index Number NC-000253-12/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Rebecca (Last) Silva My present name is (First) Mariarebecca (Last) EspinaSilva aka Maria Rebecca Espina-Silva, aka Rebecca Espina, aka Mariarebecca Espina,, aka Maria Rebecca Espina, aka Maria Rebecca Borja Espina My present address is 88-10 175 th Street, Apt. #6A-F, Jamaica, NY 11432-5554 My place of birth is Philippines My date of birth is January 02, 1986

Public Notice: In accordance with our policy of non-discrimination and applicable Federal and State statutory provision, UNION PLAZA CARE CENTER, 33-23 Union Street, Flushing NY 11354, declares that this institution operates without regard to race, religion, creed, color national origin, age, sex, sexual preference, handicap or source of payment. ___________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 5/3/12, bearing Index Number NC-000239-12/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Alaya (Middle) Advaita (Last) Dannu My present name is (First) Raquel (Middle) Ashlei (Last) Mitchell Bent aka Raquel Ashlei Mitchell My present address is 225-23 105 th Avenue, Queens Village, NY 11429-2111 My place of birth is Dallas, TX My date of birth is July 07, 1984 ___________________________________ NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF QUEENS, CENTRAL MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff, vs. KURT COMRIE, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on April 30, 2012, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Queens County Courthouse, Courtroom 25, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY on June 15, 2012 at 11:00 a.m., premises known as 111-24 178th Street, Jamaica, NY. All that

File No.: 2011-1617/B CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK BY THE GRACE OF GOD, FREE AND INDEPENDENT To: John Flack Attorney General of the State of New York The unknown distributees, legatees, devisees, heirs at law and assignees of DOLORES CLARKE, deceased, or their estates, if any there be, whose names, places of residence and post office addresses are unknown to the petitioner and cannot with due diligence be ascertained. Being the persons interested as creditors, legatees, distributees or otherwise in the Estate of DOLORES CLARKE, deceased, who at the time of death was a resident of 11906 97 Avenue, #B2, Richmond Hill, NY 11419, in the County of Queens, State of New York. SEND GREETING: Upon the petition of LOIS M. ROSENBLATT, Public Administrator of Queens County, who maintains her office at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, Queens County, New York 11435, as Administrator of the Estate of DOLORES CLARKE, deceased, you and each of you are hereby cited to show cause before the Surrogate at the Surrogate’s Court of the County of Queens, to be held at the Queens General Courthouse, 6th Floor, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, City and State of New York, on the 28th day of June, 2012 at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon, why the Account of Proceedings of the Public Administrator of Queens County, as Administrator of the Estate of said deceased, a copy of which is attached, should not be judicially settled, and why the Surrogate should not fix and allow a reasonable amount of compensation to GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ., for legal services rendered to petitioner herein in the amount of $23,012.45 and that the Court fix the fair and reason-

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LEGAL NOTICE

Wildlife Nightmare:

Animal Issues Disrupt Flights At Queens Airports

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By DOMENICK RAFTER Canadian geese, snowy owls, black-tailed jackrabbits, diamondback terrapin turtles.

You can find all of these exotic creatures in one spot in New York City.

No, not at the Bronx Zoo or the Museum of Natural History.

These animals live in an unlikely and sometimes worrisome place - among the runways and terminals of John F. Kennedy International Airport.

It is not surprising that wildlife teems on the 4,930 acre site.

The airport sits alongside Jamaica Bay, not far from Gateway National Recreational Area and its popular bird sanctuary. Adjacent to the concrete runways and taxiways are grasslands and marshy shorelines that attract birds and other fauna looking for a comfortable natural home in a megalopolis of buildings and pavement.

But as with most animals, the creatures that live at the airport do not stay in the grass or in the water. They travel in search of food or a place to mate. This is where the problem arises. Wildlife and packed jetliners do not coexist well.

Winged Dangers Since US Airways Flight 1549 collided with a flock of Canadian geese and made a dramatic landing in the Hudson River in January 2009, the problem of bird strikes has taken its place among the top concerns in the minds of air travelers. That concern was only exacerbated last month, when a Delta Airlines jet bound for California ingested a bird into one of its engines, causing it to shut down. The jet was forced to return to the airport and made an emergency landing without injury. But the damage was done. In five years, two aircraft were immobilized by birds while taking off from New York airports.

At JFK, at least, birds are a natural problem. Don Riepe, director of the Northeast Chapter of American Littoral Society and Jamaica Bay Guardian, said the

LaGuardia and JFK airports have been dealing with animals disrupting flights, including jackrabbits, turtles and birds like cormorants. airport’s geography makes it vulnerable to birds.

“JFK is located along the migratory flyway, and that makes it much more prone for bird activity,” he said.

Canadian geese are common around the airport, as are other large birds that could pose a danger to planes, including swans, cor mor ants, herr ing gulls and black gulls. Though not as big, the snowy owl has also made a home in the airport.

The first bird strikes at JFK were recorded in the 1970s, though none have been serious or resulted in any injuries. The number of bird strikes increased in the 2000s due to a variety of reasons, including more air traffic and different plane designs. Many older planes, like the Boeing 727 and Lockheed Tristar, had engines fixed to the plane’s body or tailfin, while most new planes are built with engines on the wings, which are more exposed.

A dozen miles away at LaGuardia Airport, where US Airways Flight 1549 lifted off the ground on its ill-fated flight, an ongoing fight over a garbage transfer station in College Point has reignited after the Delta bird strike at JFK. Though the city argues the transfer station, which is located just across Flushing Bay from LaGuardia Airport, is

designed to prevent garbage from being exposed to air, and thus would not attract birds, opponents of the transfer station worry that barges and trucks coming to and from the location would become a magnet for large birds.

“Even with the best laid plans, you have human factors that come into play. There is no way to prevent 100 percent,” said Ken Pasker of Friends of LaGuardia Air por t, who opposes the transfer station.

“There’s already a problem now, this is just going to make it worse.”

Wildlife On The Tarmac Aviary dangers are not the only wildlife concerns at JFK.

Other animals that could be a hazard are living on the grassy knolls and marshy shore at the airport.

Rabbits are common, including the eastern cottontail and the black-tailed jackrabbit, the latter of which is native to the Great Plains and deserts in the Southwest United States. How the hare was introduced to the area is unknown, though Riepe said it is possible it came via air cargo in the 1950s and found JFK to be an inviting spot.

“Because Kennedy Airport is an open prair ie type atmosphere, they’re doing quite well,” he said.

The rabbit itself possess little threat to air travel, but its predators in the wild include hawks and eagles - large birds that could pose a problem to departing and arriving planes.

In recent years, diamondback terrapins have arrived at JFK as well. Surfacing from Jamaica Bay every year in the early summer, turtles search for a place to mate or lay their eggs. The slow moving reptiles wander on the runway and the adjacent tarmac looking for an ideal spot.

On June 29, 2011, 150 turtles rose out of Jamaica Bay and onto Runway 4L, which juts several thousand feet out into the bay, looking to mate. The reptiles were first spotted by a departing aircraft who war ned the tower. Within a few minutes other pilots reported more turtle sightings and the runway was temporarily closed while the turtles were removed from the path of outgoing planes and to a safe place to do their business away from the runways and taxiways.

While the turtle parade was met with humor and tongue-incheek parodies, including a Twitter handle, the reptiles could pose a danger to planes. A jet could blow a tire if it runs over a turtle’s hard shell which could jeopardize a plane’s ability to land or at worst, damage a plane’s structure. A blown tire was the cause of the 2000 Air France Concorde crash in Paris.

A number of turtle strikes

have been recorded at JFK, including one in 2009, but none resulted in any damage to the aircraft.

Preventing A Catastrophe Riepe said solutions to the bird problem will require “creative thinking,” including better airplane design. He praised the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s handling of the bird situation.

“To the [Por t Author ity]’s credit, they have a bird hazard management team to deal with the birds,” he said, noting that there are daily patrols by the agency and non-lethal methods to scare off birds. Lethal force is permitted, though any use of it must be reported to the state.

In a statement, the Port Authority said its bird control methods “exceeded FAA standards,” and were effective.

“Our wildlife biologists and staff efforts to minimize threats to aircraft include reducing nesting areas, removing standing water and eliminating food sources. We also use pyrotechnics to disperse birds. We believe those efforts are effective since the number of incidents at JFK resulting in aircraft damage has remained about the same since 2008,” read the statement.

Lethal force has been used against the rabbits. Last year, nearly 100 rabbits were killed by Port Authority and U.S. Dept. of Agriculture workers in an effort to reduce the population and prevent them from attracting dangerous birds of prey.

Keeping the animals out of JFK in the first place is also being explored. Dr. Russell Burke, an assistant professor of Biology at Hofstra University, who has been studying the diamondback terrapin turtles, is also working to create a barrier system around the air por t that could keep wildlife, at least landdwelling animals, from entering airport grounds, Riepe said.

Reach Repor ter Domenick Rafter at (718) 357-7400 Ext. 125 or drafter@queenstribune.com.

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Art On Display

Graduation

Art teacher Gina Molino and her students from P.S. 96 in Richmond Hill held a reception for an exhibit of art from students at the school. More than 400 pieces of art were hung on the walls of the school. Photo by Ira Cohen.

The class of 2012 at St. John’s University sit during commencement ceremonies at the school on Saturday. Photo by Ira Cohen.

Cinco De Mayo

Police Heroes

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Queens Events Edited By Harley Benson

Councilman Dan Halloran (R-Whitestone) posed with Kelsey Grammar at the New York City Police Museum’s third annual Police Hero awards gala and silent auction.

At right is Vince Tabone, vice chairman of the Queens GOP.

Asian Night Hundreds of people came out to Flushing Meadows Corona Park to celebrate Cinco de Mayo on Sunday.

Hearing Test

Audiologist John Ioannou from the Lexington Hearing & Speech Center performs a hearing test for Queens Borough President Helen Marshall.

Fred Fu, president of the Flushing Development Center, threw out the first pitch during Tuesday’s Mets-Brewers game at Citi Field. Photo by Ira Cohen.

The event featured a variety of Mexican food, along with events for kids and music. Photos by Ira Cohen.

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Leisure

Class Teaches The Art Of Spinning Records

BY V ERONICA LEWIN It takes a lot of skill to keep people on the dance floor. Whether you grew up wanting to be a DJ or your experience is limited to DJ Hero, a school in Queens Village is preparing music lovers for a career in spinning.

After a 12-year hiatus, Mainline’s DJ School is making a return to the borough. For $350, aspiring DJ’s can take four threehour courses taught by people in the business. Owner Frank Garcia said every instructor has at least 15 years of experience.

Mainline moved their business from Flushing to Queens Village,

a more central location in the City.

Garcia said the Queens Village storefront is around 15 miles from Manhat ta n and Suffolk Count y, making it accessible for almost anyone who wants to take classes or purchase sound and lighting equipment. The two-floor building, located at 218-12 Hillside Ave., houses an equipment store as well as the DJ school in the basement.

Garcia – who has been spinning for the past 34 years – said taking a course could lead to a lucrative career. Disc jockey can make anywhere from $150 to more than $500 a night to spin at a bar or club. As opposed to other entrepreneurial businesses,

Great Food Any Time

REVIEW

Husband And Wife Team Highlights Big Apple Circus

By BARBARA ARNSTEIN Dream Big! That’s the theme of the 34th season of the Big Apple Circus at Cunningham Park in Queens from May 22 through June 17.

Scot t Nelson and Muriel Brugman, the first comedy duo to win the title of “World Champions of Magic,” will perform a hilarious and absolutely amazing routine.

The 11 Chinese Shandong Acrobats will wow audiences with their human juggling. The Flying Cortes Brothers soar, leap and flip through the air in their fantastic trapeze act.

Grandma the Clown (played by Barry Lubin), in his 25th year with the Big Apple Circus, will inspire endless laughter with his antics.

The mesmerizing Melanie Chy will perform her wonder ful ly graceful hand-balancing act, Jenny Vidbel presents her amazing Arabian horses and dynamic dogs, and there’s much more.

Husband and wife Nelson and Brugman, equally adept at performing comedy and magic, won the Grand Prize at the World

Championships of Magic, and two special prizes at the International Circus Festival of Monte Carlo in Monaco. Brugman’s clown character silently and hilariously expresses a zany and child-like joy, very much like the stage and screen character of Harpo, one of the famous Marx Brothers. Nelson plays a magician who finds that things never go as smoothly as he expects they will. The greatest element of their act is the incredible way its illusions create twists their audiences never expect and can’t believe.

“I like to surprise them, keep them guessing and show them something they’ve never seen before,” Nelson said. “Someone once said that the trick is to not only protect the secrets from the audience, but to protect the audience from the secrets. An illusion is more magical when you have no idea how it’s done.”

Nelson, from California, and Brugman, from Holland, began working together in 1999 and won t he “FISM Grand Prix” in Portu-

gal t he follow ing year, w inni ng over 139 other contestants.

Just one mont h earlier, they were named National Champions of Holland. In 2003, they were the only illusionists to work with Cirque du Soleil in the company’s first television series and in 2004 they created a show that toured for three years in the Netherlands, and since 2006, in Austria and Germany.

When they per formed at the International Circus Festival of Monte Carlo in 2008, they were the first illusionists to appear there for twenty years. In 2009, they were awarded a Golden Clown at the second World Festival of Clowns in Russia.

To buy t ickets to the Big Apple Circus visit bigapplecircus.org or call (888) 541-3750. The Box Office is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays through Mondays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cunningham Park is located at Union Turnpike in Fresh Meadows. Various shows begin at 11 a.m., 12:30, 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

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ST. GABRIEL’S Sunday, May 20 St. Cecilia’s Guild of St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church presents a program of music for the 125 th anniversary of the church at 1 at 196 th Street and Jamaica Avenue, Hollis. $20 advance, $25 at the door. $10 children. 4652876.

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LIBRARY BUDDIES Friday, May 25 at the Auburndale library at 4.

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GAME DAY Wednesdays St. Albans library at 4.

CHESS Wednesdays at 3:30 Queens Village library.

PAINTING & LITERATURE Thursdays, May 24, 31 explore young adult fantasy literature theme through the mediums of watercolor, pencil and collage at 4 at the Langston Hughes library.

CHESS & CHECKERS Thursdays, May 24, 31 at 3 at the South Ozone Park library.

MOTIVATIONAL WORK. Thursdays, May 24, 31 at 5 at the Laurelton library.

OPEN MIC Thursday, May 24 at 6 at the East Elmhurst library.

TEEN THURSDAYS T h u r s d ay s B ay Te r ra c e l i brary at 3.

CHESS CLUB Thursdays East Flushing library at 5.Sunnyside library at 5.

CHESS & CHECKERS Friday, May 25 at 3 at the South Ozone Park library.

LOCKER ROOM Friday, May 25 Life’s Locker Room is for young men at the Pomonok library at 4.

CHESS CLUB Fridays Auburndale library at 3:30.

ARTS & CRAFTS Fridays Briarwood library at 4.

GAME DAY Fridays Woodhaven library at 4:30.

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cently presented with the New York State Bar Association’s prestigious 2012 President’s Pro Bono Service Award, in recognition of his volunteer work serving clients from the immigrant and MuslimAmerican community.

John Christie of Forest Hills won $10,000 on the Mega Millions drawing May 4. Christie’s winning ticket was purchased in Manhattan.

Alex Villagran of Rego Park won $50,000 on the Win 4 drawing May 9. Villagran’s winning ticket was purchased at Get Liquor From Us, 47-31 Junction Blvd., Corona.

Genao Diaz of Corona won $10,000 on the Mega Millions drawing April 20. Diaz’s winning ticket was purchased at Key Food, 42-15 30th Ave., Astoria.

Alex Villagran of Rego Park won $50,000 on the Win 4 drawing May 9. Villagran’s winning ticket was purchased at Get Liquor From Us, 47-31 Junction Blvd., Corona.

Air Force Airman 1st Class Chi F. Wong graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Wong is the brother of Siu Wong of Elmhurst and is a 2006 graduate of Aviation high School, Long Island City.

Local students will receive degrees during spring 2012 commencement ceremonies at SUNY New Paltz. They include: Ozone Park: Levi Verges, BS in management; Pamela Vivanco, BA in sociology.

Richmond Hill: Christina Chamorro, BA in psychology; Thomas Garafola, BA in communications studies.

Woodhaven: Eric Demytor, BS in marketing.

The New York Lottery announced the names of area Lottery players who claimed a winning ticket from one of the Lottery’s live drawings and won a cash prize of at least $10,000.

Sunny Sit of Forest Hills won $10,002 on the Mega Millions drawing April 3. Sit’s winning ticket was purchased at Food Dynasty, 63-76 Woodhaven Blvd., Rego Park.

Mohammad Saleem, an attorney based in Corona, was re-

Eunice Chiang of Flushing will receive a masters degree in music therapy during spring 2012 commencement ceremonies at SUNY New Paltz.

Recycling Day:

Pearle Vision’s Jessica Martinez, Anthony Presti, owner of the Pearle Vision in Ozone Park; Priscilla Carrillio and Amarylys Ortiz receive delivery of old glasses from State Sen. Joe Addabbo.

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Justyna Rudny Home: Ridgewood Age 27 Height: 5’ 10" Weight: 125 lbs.

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Justyna Rudny has dreamed about the bright lights of the greatest City in the world since she was a little girl growing up in Ohio. It was her time working in her cousin’s boutique in Poland, however, that inspired her to seek out everything the Big Apple has to offer.

Justyna fled the Buckeye State in the hopes of being noticed. Her acceptance to FIT in the cosmetics and fragrance marketing program just cemented her desires.

“New York is a city of endless opportunities,” Rudny said. “If you want to be seen, this is where you want to be.”

Settling into Ridgewood’s tight knit Polish community, Rudny felt just at home Since we last checked in, Justyna has had the opportunity of delving into the fashion industry, networking with photographers, stylists and designers who have helped guide her career.

But more and more, modeling is becoming just a hobby.

“Although I love modeling, I’m doing it for fun,” she said. “I really aspire to be an account executive for L’Oreal.”

Between the photo shoots and her studies, you can catch Rudny kicking it with her girls on Fresh Pond Road in Ridgewood at one of the neighborhood’s polish cafes.

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Queens’ Air Dog Birds weren’t the only members of the animal kingdom seemingly out to ruin air travel in New York recently.

Besides the flock of feathered flyers that took out the engine of a Delta jet at JFK, LaGuardia Airport was forced to deal with an intruConfidentially, New sion of the animal kind.

Two weeks ago, traffic was momentarily halted at the airport when a dog Dog on LaGuardia runway was seen running loose on the airport’s runways.

The pooch, a Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy, broke free from a TenAfter skipping work, one nessee-bound Delta flight and Queens elementary school staffer roamed free along the tarmac until tried to be creative. School Parent airport officials were able to coax it Coordinator Raquel Abad returned back into its cage 10 minutes later. to PS 280 the following day claim- The Port Authority said only “2 or ing she was hospitalized after be- 3 flights” were inconvenienced. ing struck by a taxi and even This isn’t the first time a canine donned a removable cast on her disrupted humanity at LaGuardia. arm. Sadly, the school didn’t buy In June 2010, a dog escaped a it and followed up with Mount Continental Airlines jet’s cargo Sinai, where Abad had claimed hold and ran around the runways she was treated, who denounced until it eventually leaped into the claim. Abad was fired. While Flushing Bay for a swim. she gets an “A” for effort, maybe Even man’s best friend agrees Abad will come up with a better that LaGuardia Airport is for the excuse next time. dogs.

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An odd family portrait: Grace Meng, Jeff Gottlieb, Rory Lancman

Ready To Rumble?

At Community Board 8 in Hillcrest, one of the better community boards out there, a few fascinating individuals converged on May 9.

There was Rory Lancman, CB 8’s (often) returning prodigal son, Grace Meng, his congressional rival, and Jeff Gottlieb, the man Lancman called the “hackiest hack in all of hackdom” - or something like that.

The three were supposedly there for non-political reasons: they all want the Brinckerhoff Cemetery in Fresh Meadows landmarked so a developer doesn’t build on top of it. Fair enough.

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litical types can all agree on certain things.

Biggest shocker of the night was the lack of brawling between Gottlieb and Lancman. No headlocks, no jabs, no flying elbows. This reporter was half-expecting CB 8 chair Alvin Warshaviak to ring a bell and let the men duke it out.

Maybe next month…sigh….

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Terrace's ups and downs

Shafted A restaurant worker at Terrace on the Park managed to avoid a crushing blow when his legs became trapped between an elevator car and shaft wall on the second floor of the Flushing Meadows Park building.

No one seems to know how the 22-year-old dishwasher got stuck, but rescue workers were able to get him free within an hour. He was taken to New York Hospital Queens to be checked out. Miraculously, though, the unnamed worker suffered no serious injuries.

Hopefully, the dishwasher tries to find a new route when he tries to sneak away from work.

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The new 390,000 sq. ft. Fiterman Hall at Borough of Manhattan Community College replaces the one lost on 9/11, with new classrooms, instructional and computer labs, an art gallery and café.

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Bronx Community College’s, 98,000 sq. ft. North Instructional Building and Library, provides classrooms, a library, a café, a two-story commons, study rooms and lounges.

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CUNY Law School moves to 2 Court Square, an environmentally green building in Long Island City with 260,000 sq. ft. of classrooms, library, law clinic, moot court, an auditorium and offices.

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ESIGNED TO INSPIRE INQUIRY AND INNOVATION, five new, state-of-the-art education hubs — part of The City University of New York’s capital program to upgrade and build facilities to meet record

enrollments and 21st-century needs — open their doors this fall. CUNY’s construction program is a job-creating economic engine for New York, responsible for nearly 20 percent of all construction in New York City.

— Matthew Goldstein, Chancellor The New Community College at CUNY, an exciting new college opens in the center of midtown Manhattan at 50 West 40th Street, overlooking Bryant Park. The first entering class will be 300 students.

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Lehman College’s 69,000 sq. ft.

New Science Facility, Phase I, showcases its strength in plant science teaching and research with high-tech sustainable laboratories, science learning centers and offices.

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Visit www.cuny.edu/admissions for more info.