Queens Tribune Epaper by Michael Nussbaum

Q F B E H S A J W

PRIDE IN QUEENS

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In Queens, we are all equal. We come from the most disparate parts of the globe, united in purpose. We all stand for the same things that hearken back to a document created 236 years ago. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” The battle raging behind the scenes today rallies behind a multicolored flag that seeks to ensure basic civil rights for all. That flag does not seek to usurp or replace the Stars and Stripes, but to hang by its side, recognized by all as a symbol of our unity. In this special edition, we aim to show that the lives led by members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender population in Queens are no different than any others. We all eat in the same restaurants, shop in the same stores, go to the same schools and raise our children in the hopes of achieving the American Dream.

Elected officials, including Councilman Danny Dromm, Speaker Christine Quinn, Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer and Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz march in the 2011 Queens Pride parade.

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Queens Pride

Events Celebrate 20 Years of Festival Queens Pride will celebrate the 20th Pride Parade and Multicultural Festival on Sunday, June 3, with a host of activities to promote pride among and for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) community of Queens and beyond. A new edition to Queens Pride this year, banners already announce the 37th Avenue route of the Parade and Multicultural Festival. The theme, “A Generation of Pride in Queens,” acknowledges the 20 years of leadership and advocacy that have advanced the causes of the LGBTQ community. This year’s Grand Marshals are the family of Julio Rivera, the young man whose murder in 1990 led to the founding of the Parade, and Queens Center for Gay Seniors (formerly SAGE Queens).

Assisting with the parade this year will be the Pride Posse, consisting of members of high school Gay Student Alliances and other student advocacy organizations. A special contingent this year will be members of the Broadway cast of “Wicked.” The Parade will kick-off at noon at 84th Street and 37th Avenue and end at 75th Street. Marcus Woolen and Candy Samples will host a reviewing stand in front of the Jackson Heights Post Office, which is where the Queenie Awards are judged. The awards honor the ingenuity and enthusiasm of groups in their demonstration of LGBTQ pride and the theme of this year’s event. The Festival begins at 11 a.m. with nearly 100 vendors along 37th Road and 75th Street. Two stages will feature entertainment throughout

Banners announce the route of this year’s Pride parade. the day. The festival will cap off with a performance by Martha Wash, who is marking the 30th Anniversary of the Weathergirls smash hit, “It’s Raining Men.” Hank Krumholz, Co-Chair of Queens Pride said, “Martha Wash is a long-time icon for our community, and her music is sure to energize the crowd.” Queens Pride is also col-

laborating on a number of events to surround the parade and festival. On Thursday, May 31, Queens Pride, New York Pride, and Council Members Danny Dromm and Jimmy Van Bramer will help kick-off pride with a party at Studio Square in Long Island City (35-33 36th Street). The party will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. with drink specials and entertainment throughout the evening. In partnership with Barefoot Wine and Bubbly and Out Astoria, Novo Restaurant and Lounge (78-23 37th Avenue) will host the Barefoot Brunch on Sunday, June 3. The brunch lasts from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will offer pride spectators an opportunity to cool off with Barefoot Bubbly cocktails. Proceeds from the event will benefit Queens Pride and Out Astoria.

On Sunday, June 3, there will be a special screening of “Julio of Jackson Heights.” Documentary filmmaker and photographer Richard Shpuntoff, has been documenting Queens Pride since its beginnings. The film tells the tale of how the LGBTQ population of Jackson Heights came together in response to the 1990 gay bashing murder of Julio Rivera in the P.S. 69 schoolyard. “Richard has been dedicated to completing the project, and we look forward to a special screening of his progress,” said Queens Pride Co-Chair Chris Calvert. The screening will begin at 7 p.m. at Renaissance Charter School, 35-59 81st Street, Jackson Heights. For complete information on Queens Pride, visit the website, www.queenspride.org or email, info@queenspride.org.

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Pride Posse

Students Assisting With Weekend Festival Prep

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By ROSS BARKAN In Queens, the LGBTQ community continues to thrive. Though intolerant elements still pervade New York City, the racial and sexual diversity of the many neighborhoods populating the borough have created more open communities. The Queens Pride parade is no exception. The Queens Pride Committee has partnered with William Cullen Bryant High School of Astoria and the Renaissance Charter School of Jackson Heights in preparation for the 20th Queens Pride Parade and Festival. Students from the schools will serve as the Pride Posse, assisting in parade preparations alongside Queens Pride volunteers. The Pride Posse, consisting of the youth of Queens,

is an integral part of the parade. They fight for tolerance and equality in the City’s incredibly diverse school system. Despite its diversity, the City’s school system remains relatively segregated. With the problems of racial and sexual discrimination far from solved, the Pride Posse is more important than ever. “The Pride Posse consists of young people who are leaders in the diversity and tolerance initiatives in their schools,” said Queens Pride Parade Director Neal Stone. “We wanted to promote their efforts and foster their leadership since we have similar goals. The Pride Posse is an exciting new program to help us celebrate 20 years of Queens Pride.”

The Pride Posse On Sunday, May 27, the students were treated to a backstage tour of the Broadway production of “Wicked”. Joined by Stone and Councilman Daniel Dromm (D-

Jackson Heights), the students met cast members and were witness to the preparations for “Wicked”’s matinee performance. Cast members of “Wicked” will participate

in this year’s Queens Pride Parade, riding a float decorated by the students. “We hope this is the beginning of a yearround collaboration with these schools and that other high schools will come forward to work with us in the future,” said Queens Pride Co-Chair Chris Calvert. The Queens Lesbian and Gay Pride Committee, Inc. was founded in 1992 and is a registered not-forprofit 501(c)(3) corporation in the State of New York. For information contact info@queenspride.org. Reach Reporter Ross Barkan at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 127 or rbarkan@queenstribune.com.

Martha Wash

Celebrated Artist To Headline Pride

Recording Artist Martha Wash will headline the this year’s Queens Pride Multicultural Festival. Collection” on Logic Records/BMG. They reflect her timeless, powerful presence and showcases how she has impacted popular music as we hear it today. In 2004, Martha started her own music label, Purple Rose Records, and released the soulful and dance inspired tune “You Lift Me Up” which shot to the Top 5 on the Billboard Dance Chart. Martha has lent her talents to Jim Papoulis in his project “Sounds of a Better World, Small Voices Calling,” with the single “Listen to the People” which she premiered at Carnegie Hall, as well as the 2007 hit “Keep Your Body Working” by Tony Moran which reached No. 1 on Billboard Dance. “I’ve Got You” is the debut single of Martha’s upcoming album, a breathtaking blend of pop and R&B that her devoted fans will love and engage new crowds across the globe. “Queens Pride is thrilled that Martha Wash will share her talents with us and celebrate our 20th parade and festival,” said Queens Pride co-chair Hank Krumholz. The Queens Lesbian and Gay Pride Committee Inc. was founded in 1992 and is a registered not-forprofit 501(c)(3) corporation in the State of New York. For information, contact the Queens Lesbian and Gay Pride Committee, Inc., P.O. Box 720464 Jackson Heights, NY 11372; (718) 228-7599; info@queenspride.org. For information on Queens Pride, visit www.queenspride.org.

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Music legend Martha Wash will headline the 20th Queens Pride Multicultural Festival. Wash’s music career spans genres from pop to dance to R&B and is responsible for some of the most celebrated music to ever hit the airwaves. Her more than three decade career has produced two Grammy nominations and No. 1 hits such as, “It’s Raining Men,” “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now),” and “Carry On.” In the years since Wash first made her indelible mark on the industry, she has continued to release some of her most captivating music and perform worldwide, all while working to call attention to causes closest to her heart, like HIV and AIDS prevention. She is requested on a regular basis to help raise funds for local and national organizations. Martha has also become the official spokesperson for QSAC Inc., a non-profit organization providing comprehensive services to individuals with Autism and their families. She will lend her powerful voice to help spread QSAC’s mission of helping individuals with autism to live meaningful and fulfilled lives in our society. She also works with The Huntington Arts Council, a nonprofit organization that inspires lives and minds through education, entertainment and intellectual motivation, ensuring each of us a place for expression and creativity. Wash continues to share her celebrated voice. She has released two solo albums, “Martha Wash” and “The

Parade Grand Marshals

Family Of Slain Gay Man To Lead Parade

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By JASON PAFUNDI The 20th Annual Queens Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Parade and Festival will be held on Sunday, June 3, in Jackson Heights. The family of Julio Rivera, the gay Latino man murdered in 1990 in a hate crime, and the Queens Center for Gay Seniors will serve as grand marshals for the parade. Councilman Danny Dromm (DJackson Heights) founded the parade and festival in response to the Rivera murder and the opposition to the gay-inclusive cur riculum called “Children of the Rainbow,” which taught acceptance of New York City’s diverse communities. These events brought the LGBTQ community in Queens together to achieve respect while identifying a need to take LGBTQ advocacy to the streets. “When we started this parade we wanted everyone to know that we in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities are their family, friends and neighbors,” Dromm said. “In many ways, this parade has opened the hearts and

minds of Queens residents to make this moment possible.” Rivera was beaten by Daniel Doyle, Esat Bici and Eric Brown and fatally stabbed by Doyle on July 2, 1990. The trio had gone out that night in search of a drug addict or gay man to attack. He had been returning to his apartment when he was attacked on a 77th Street playground at 3 a.m. He was hit with a 40-ounce beer bottle before being attacked with a hammer. Doyle punched him in the face, kicked him in the stomach and then stabbed Rivera. The trio was affiliated with a local gang, and according to people in the area, attacks like the one that killed Rivera, had been happening for more than 15 years. The murder galvanized the gay community in Jackson Heights, helping start the Queens Pride festival and parade. “The family of Julio Rivera is extremely honored to be the grand marshals,” said Rita Barakos, his stepsister. “You honor his memory in a most meaningful way. We are for-

Queens Pride Weekend 2012 Thursday, May 31 6 to 9 p.m. – Kick Off Party, Studio Square, 35-33 36th St., Long Island City. No cover, drink specials and entertainment will be on hand. Sunday, June 3 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Barefoot Brunch, Novo Restaurant and Lounge, 78-23 37th Ave., Jackson Heights. Proceeds from Barefoot Bubbly cocktails will benefit Queens Pride. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Queens Pride Festival, 37th Road and 75th St., Jackson Heights. Featuring vendors, food and two stages with free entertainment. Recording artist Martha Wash will headline with a concert from 5 to 6 p.m. Performance schedule includes Cheer New Yo r k , Hombres Lounge, Zaman and Candy Samples from 2 to 3 p.m.; Caribbean

Pride, Tony Boylesque, Anthony Bruno, Mahina Movement, Appolonia Cruz and Anthony Rodriguez from 3 to 4 p.m.; Bekele, Anthony Lovari, Lady Clover Honey and Melissa Ray from 4 to 5 p.m. Noon – Queens Pride Parade, 37th Avenue from 84th to 75th Streets, Jackson Heights. Grand Marshals are the family of Julio Rivera and the Queens Center for Gay Seniors. Special guests include the cast of “Wicked.” 7 p.m. – “Julio of Jackson Heights,” Renaissance Charter School, 35-59 81st St., Jackson Heights. A free screening of the film that documents the 20-year history of Queens Pride. For information, www.queenspride.org.

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ever grateful to the LGBT community of Jackson Heights and all who have contributed to the LGBT movement in Queens and New York City.” Chris Calvert, co-chair of Queens Pride, said that both the Queens Center for Gay Seniors and the Rivera family have been great supporters throughout the 20-year history of Queens Pride and that they are central to the struggles that led to the group’s founding. “We are so happy to be the Grand Marshals of this year’s Queens Gay Pride Parade,” said John Nagel, director of the Queens Center for Gay Seniors. “We represent the face of LGBT seniors from all five boroughs.” The center is the only communitybased senior center in Queens that provides education and recreational activities for older LGBTQ adults. It offers a unique and much-needed borough- wide home to LGBTQ seniors. Dromm said that when the first

parade was held 20 years ago, very few elected officals participated. But now, he said, nearly every elected official in Queens marches in the parade, and that shows the progress the movement has made in the last two decades. “Each year, I am proud to participate in the Queens Pride celebrations, and this year’s festivities will be that much more exciting as we approach the one-year anniversary of the historical passage of same-sex marriage in New York,” said State Sen. Mike Gianaris (D-Astoria). “As we continue to see a growing understanding of the importance of civil rights for all Americans on a national level, I am touched by the unity that has long existed in Queens and proud of what we have achieved together for our community and the state.” The parade is the second-largest pride celebration in the New York metropolitan area, attracting more than 40,000 spectators each year.

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Obama’s Evolution

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By JASON PAFUNDI It was a historic afternoon for this nation on Wednesday, May 9, when President Barack Obama — during an interview with ABC News — announced his support for marriage equality. “I’ve just concluded that for me personally it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same-sex couples should be able to get married,” the president said. As soon as news of the president’s announcement spread, so did reactions from local elected officials. “I am thrilled to hear President Obama has chosen to be on the right side of history by supporting same-sex marriage and embracing the idea of full equality for lesbian and gay people,” said Councilman Danny Dromm (D-Jackson Heights), one of the first openly gay elected

officials in Queens. “As our president’s feelings have evolved, so too will our country’s. It is important that we continue to open hearts and minds and build upon the growing acceptance of our LGBT communities.” Fellow openly gay councilman Jimmy Van Bramer (DSunnyside) — who will marry his longtime partner Dan Hendrick this summer — expressed his appreciation for the president’s stance. “As Dan and I make preparations for our own wedding in July, I am moved by President Obama’s declaration of support for marriage equality for all Americans,” Van Bramer said. “The President today affirmed what is best about democracy — that we can still find leaders capable of doing what is right, even when faced with opposition that can seem daunting.”

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Queens Officials Laud President’s Support

Councilman Danny Dromm signs a letter thanking President Obama for his support of marriage equality. Dromm held a press conference the morning following Obama’s announcement where members of the Jackson Heights LGBT community, which came together more than two decades earlier following the murder of gay Latino Julio Rivera, spoke in support of the presi-

dent and then signed an oversized thank-you note addressed to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington, D.C. Leaders of the LGBT community joined Dromm that morning to trumpet the president’s announcement, including John Nagel, director of the Queens Center for Gay

Seniors, and Marcus Woolen, a Jackson Heights resident and community activist. Woolen said he met his partner 19 years ago and never thought he would be able to get married in New York. “How sweet it is knowing that this October when we walk down the aisle, we will be legally wed here in New York and we will also have the president’s blessing,” Woolen said. Other Western Queens elected officials who commended the president’s announcement included U.S. Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Jackson Heights), who has served the 7th Congressional District since 1999. “The President’s support of marriage equality is an important step forward in ensuring equality for all Americans,” Crowley said.

Councilman Danny Dromm

Former Teacher Continues To Teach Tolerance The next obstacle he faced was coming out to those closest to him. Dromm said the process of coming out to family and friends was like peeling the skin off an onion. “I met some friends who knew about a place in Man- Councilman Danny Dromm at the hattan called the 2011 Queens Pride Parade. Firehouse, which had become the headquarters of 2006 and was named Educathe Gay Activist Alliance, and tor of the Year in 2009 by the they would host Friday night Kiwanis Club of Sunnyside. dances,” he said. “I went to But his time in the classroom the dance [in April 1973], was not filled just with awards met a lot of people, and that and recognition. It was a began the coming out pro- struggle at times, too. When Dromm came out as cess for me. By December, I had come out to my mother.” an openly gay teacher in In 1984, Dromm began 1992, the story made the teaching at P.S. 199Q in front page of all the New York Queens, and he was chosen City daily newspapers. News as Outstanding Teacher of trucks and reporters and the Year by the principal in cameramen were camped

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By JASON PAFUNDI When Councilman Danny Dromm (D-Jackson Heights) decided to come out of the closet at age 17 in 1973, he thought he was the only gay man in the world. Nearly 40 years later, Dromm is amazed at the progress that has been made to make the world supportive and receptive to people of all orientations, but admits that there is still work to be done. Dromm, who has served the 25th District, has been an educator, community organizer, union leader and political activist for three decades. He said that from a very young age, he knew he was different and that he was not attracted to women. Growing up, he had heard very little about homosexuality — most of it negative — but he did not see himself as that bad of a person.

outside his home. The ensuing battle between the local school district and Dromm tested his resolve and proved himself to be a fighter who is unafraid to stand up for what he believes in. His school board was opposed to the Children of the Rainbow curriculum, which was designed to teach tolerance of all of New York’s diverse populations, including the LGBT community, so Dromm came out again in support of that curriculum. D romm said that he taught fourth grade and never had any problems with the children, adding that the parents were extremely supportive. He said that parents were blocking the hallways in an attempt to keep the media from harassing him. “ The whole back-andforth lasted like eight to 10 years,” he said. “They did in-

vestigations of me, but I would never deny my sexuality if I was asked. But it is not like I was teaching Gay Sex 101.” Dromm said that while he dealt with many hardships while growing up as a gay man and while being an openly gay teacher, by the time he had made the decision to run for the City Council, his sexuality had become an asset. He founded the Queens Pride Parade and Festival in 1992 and became a district leader in 2002 with the intent of getting into public office soon after. He used the struggles of the gay community to relate to other communities in Queens, particularly the immigrant population. “The discrimination that I felt was some of the same discrimination that they felt,” he said.

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Anthony Lovari By VERONICA LEWIN When Lovari was four years old, he would sing disco hits into a wooden block. At the time, the Bayside boy had no idea that decades later he would be performing at the city’s second-largest LGBTQ celebration. Anthony Lovari, known in the music world by just his last name, is one of the singers scheduled to perform at this weekend’s Queens Pride parade. His first full-length album, titled “The Statement,” was released in 2009. The track “All I Want Is You,” reached No. 1 in Portland, Ore. in 2006. Another one of his songs from his debut album, “Work It Out,” was used as a theme song for WNYE-TV show “Under The Pink Carpet.” His new album “No Holding Back” was released on Tuesday. The first single off the album, called “Foolish

Beat” was released at the beginning of the year to mixed reviews. The Debbie Gibson remake even captured the attention of gossip blogger Perez Hilton, who was not a fan of the tune. This past January, Hilton posted a YouTube link to Lovari’s song. The post reads, “If you are easily offended, do not click here.” Lovari took the insult in stride and considered the blog post a way to draw more attention to his music. “He wasn’t too kind about it, but that’s okay,” he said. “Because of him dissing my remake and my music video it propelled the song to get on the Top 40 U.S. Independent R&B chart.” Because of Hilton’s post, the video received 5,000 hits in three days on YouTube. Lovari said he was inspired by the Village People, the Bee Gees and Donna Summer to become a performer.

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Local Singer Ready For Pride Performance

Anthony Lovari “I really always knew that I wanted to be a singer,” he said. Aside from making music, Lovari is a member of SAGAFTRA, a merger of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. He has not appeared in any major roles yet, but played the role of Angelina Jolie’s brother in the movie “Salt.” He also has a reoccurring role as one of the squad room detectives on “Law & Order: SVU.”

Lovari will soon appear in a movie called “My Friend Vijay,” a film starring Patricia Arquette. “My Friend Vijay” is about a man who is mistakenly pronounced dead and decides to attend his own funeral disguised as a Sikh. Scenes from the movie were recently filmed on Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights. However, Lovari’s work behind the camera has earned him praise at the New York International Independent Film Festival, where he won Best Suspense Short at the 2010 awards for his movie “Shore Thing.” The film he wrote and directed was based on real-life shark attacks that occurred in a New Jersey creek in 1916. Some of his work in the LGBTQ community includes volunteer work for Councilman Danny Dromm (D-Jackson Heights) and the Queens Center for Gay Seniors.

Though Lovari is excited to perform at this Sunday’s Queens Pride celebration, he expressed disappointment with Martha Wash, a straight person, being chosen to kick off Queens Pride. A member of the LGBTQ community himself, Lovari said he wished someone from the community could headline the concert instead of performing later in the day. “She’s great, but I think they’re should be a gay headliner,” he said. “I don’t care, this is how I feel.” Though Lovari’s multiple hats keep him busy, he does not have plans to give up singing or acting anytime soon. “Definitely want to stick with both. They’re my dreams,” he said. For more information, visit lovariworld.com. Reach Reporter Veronica Lewin at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 123 or vlewin@queenspress.com.

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Ali Forney

Center Expands Services For Homeless LGBT By VERONICA LEWIN Fifteen years after the murder of its namesake, the Ali Forney Center continues to expand their services for homeless LGBTQ across the city. The Ali Forney Center was founded 10 years ago by Carl Siciliano. He named the center after Forney, a transgender advocate. Forney was shot dead outside of a housing project in Harlem on Dec. 5, 1997. His death marked the third of a transgender prostitute in just 14 months. For the past decade, the Ali Forney Center has been p ro v i d i n g s e r v i c e s f o r LGBTQ youth aged 16 to 24. The center provides them with services such as

safe shelter and counseling. Ali Forney’s Day center in Manhattan is the entry point to the organization’s p ro g r a m s f o r h o m e l e s s youth. The day center provides street outreach, case management and primary medical care, including HIV testing. The center also offers mental health services, food, showers, housing referrals and employment assistance. In Queens and Brooklyn, the Ali Forney Center offers emergency housing in temporary locations for safety reasons. The organization provides shelter for LGBTQQ youth in staff-supervised, homelike apartments for up to six months. During their stay, Ali Forney

Ali Forney staff works with them to find permanent housing. Currently the organization has four emergency housing apartments with a total of 50 beds. Ali Forney also offers transitional housing for up

to 20 young people across the City. The residents are allowed to live in transitional housing for up to two years, while they work on finding long-term employment and pursuing education. The organization’s transitional housing program is designed to prepare residents to be self-sufficient. By the end of the program, Ali Forney hopes that residents will move on to their own apartments and be successfully independent. In order to continue serving homeless LGBTQQ youth in New York, the Ali Forney Center thrives off of donations and volunteers. A c c o rd i n g to the organization’s website, Ali

Forney is always in need of toiletries, cleaning supplies, office and school supplies, towels and wash clothes, twin sheet sets and socks, underwear and T-shirts. The organization cannot accept used linens, clothing or toiletries. Those interested in d o n a t i n g c a n d ro p o f f clothes at Ali Forney’s main office, located on the 15th floor at 224 West 35th St. in Manhattan. For more information about youth services, contact (212) 206-0574. For information about volunteering, contact Volunteer@aliforneycenter.org. Reach Reporter Veronica Lewin at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 123 or vlewin@queenspress.com.

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LEGAL NOTICE

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. ___________________________________ 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, -againstJANET BAKER AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF ROSA BAKER SIMON, IF LIVING, OR IF EITHER OR ALL BE DEAD, THEIR WIVES, HUSBANDS, HEIRS-AT-LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DISTRIBUTEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS AND GENERALLY ALL PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING UNDER, BY OR THROUGH SAID 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 LIEN AGAINST THE PREMISES, 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 ABOVE-NAMED 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 non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about foreclosure while you are working with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877BANKNYS (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 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 12207-

2543. Purpose: Any lawful activity. ___________________________________ 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 mail process to: P.O. Box 670958, Flushing, NY 11367. Purpose: any lawful activity. ___________________________________ 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. ___________________________________ 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. ___________________________________ 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

119-06 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, 6 th Floor, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, City and State of New York, on the 28 th 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 reasonable additional fee for any services to be rendered by GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ., hereafter in connection with proceedings on kinship, claims etc., prior to entry of a final Decree on this accounting in the amount 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 attorneyat-law appear for you. Accounting Citation ___________________________________ 120 Flatlands LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/ 26/12. Office in Queens County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 102-10 Metropolitan Ave Ste 200, Forest Hills, NY 11375. Purpose: General. ___________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: BARBOUNAKI LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/09/11. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 23-57 26th Street, Astoria, New York 11105. Address of registered agent c/o George D. Chelpon, 23-57 26th Street, Astoria, New York 11105. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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Queens Pride Lions Club

The Lion Roaring For Equality In Queens By ROSS BARKAN A new lion is roaring in Queens. The Queens Pride Lions Club, the first LGBTQ-focused Lions club in New York, was founded one year ago and has been growing since. Based in Jackson Heights, the Queens Pride Lions Club is a part of Lions Club International, a global community service organization. There are over 46,000 clubs and 1.35 million members worldwide. Charted on May 27, 2011, the Queens Pride Lions Club fights for the rights of all people in the Queens LGBTQ community, particularly transgendered individuals. Along with a Lions Club in Corona, Councilman Daniel Dromm (D-Jackson Heights) helped found the Queens Pride Lions Club.

Club Secretary Michael Cruz spoke about “Lionism,” a belief in selfless sacrifice for the less fortunate. “Lionism is principally a community service volunteerism,” Cruz said. “Our slogan is ‘We Serve.’” Combating blindness and deafness and improving the environment are the primary values Lions cherish. They host screenings for sight loss protection and collect used prescription eyeglasses to process them for children in developing countries. They conduct hearing loss screenings and spearhead a global initiative to plant one million trees which they easily accomplished. Lions Clubs are expected to be apolitical but individuals may be politically involved. Their signature activity, Cruz explained, is collecting used clothing and donating

Members of the Queens Pride Lions Club at the St. Pat’s For All parade in March. it to a clothing bank that serves the trangendered community. The group the Queens Pride Lions Club works with is called Fashion on Gender, an offshoot of the Positive Health Project. They work with a needle exchange bank in Manhattan as well to ensure the transgendered can safely alter their bodies. Many transgendered indi-

vidual will use black market hormones or diseased intravenous needles because sex reassignment surgery can be so expensive. The stigma attached to needles - many associate them with drugs alone – means needle banks are rare, and blood diseases and the transmission of HIV is, unfortunately, not as rare. Queens, Cruz said, is a

borough with a burgeoning LGBTQ community and place that is far more inclusive than it used to be. “Queens has come a long way,” Cruz said, describing “gay bashing” that often occurred in the early 1990s in Jackson Heights. “There’s a real sense of the small town idea, with people rallying together around churches and school groups. Those ties are extremely strong compared to the rest of the City. People go out and plant trees, clean up neighborhoods, patrol streets. Queens is very cooperative.” The Lions plan to march in the Queens Pride parade on June 3. For more information, visit queenspridelionsclub.org Reach Reporter Ross Barkan at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 127 or rbarkan@queenstribune.com.

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Summer Nuptials

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By DOMENICK RAFTER Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer (D-Sunnyside) and his partner of 13 years Dan Hendrick are having a busy spring. Besides working on a difficult city budget due in less than a month that threatens after-school programs in his district, Van Bramer is also trying to get a stop sign installed at a busy Long Island City intersection. Hendrick, meanwhile, is deep into producing a documentary about Jamaica Bay. All of this while planning a wedding - their own. Since Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a law making New York the largest state so far to legalize mar riage equality, thousands of gay and lesbian couples have gotten married in the Empire States. For Van Bramer and Hendrick, the fact that they

will be one of the thousands of legally wed gay couples is something neither thought possible. “I certainly didn’t think it would happen in my lifetime for most of the last 20 years,” Van Bramer said. “I cannot convey how it feels,” Hendrick added. “It’s really exciting.” The couple will be married in Queens on July 28, which is a special day to both; it is Van Bramer’s father’s and Hendrick’s mother’s birthdays. The date was almost accidental. They wanted to marry around that time and realized that date was open and would coincide with the birthdays. They asked both parents, and they both happily gave the approval. Since their engagement, the couple has been doing what every couple does be-

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Councilman And Partner Prepare To Wed

Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer and his partner, Dan Hendrick, at the 2012 Queens Taste. fore a wedding, furiously planning, handling the stress, and trying to control the excitement. “It’s been challenging in a sense as it is for any couple planning a wedding,” Van Bramer said. “They’re good problems to have because I never thought I’d have them.”

Van Bramer will not be the first openly gay member of the City Council to marry; that honor went to Speaker Christine Quinn, who married her longtime partner Kim Catullo earlier this month. Van Bramer and Hendrick attended the nuptials. “You really had this sense that history was happening in the room,” Hendrick said of the Speaker’s wedding. Van Bramer will still be the first openly gay Queens politician to marry, which is a reversal in a district where only a few years ago, many said an openly-gay elected official would not be accepted. The fear, both Van Bramer and Hendrick said, was unfounded. “ The comments have been overwhelmingly supportive from constituents,” Van Bramer said. “I’ve had

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seniors at senior centers congratulate me.” Though the couple has been together for more than a decade, they waited until marriage equality came to New York before tying the knot. “There’s no other state that I want to get married in, this is the state I always called home,” Van Bramer said. “But I also always lived in Queens. It’s always been extremely important to me to get married where I call home.” Hendrick, who proposed to Van Bramer, said waiting helped them get active in bringing marriage equality to New York. “It helped us redouble our focus in our home state,” he said. Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at (718) 357-7400 ext. 125 or drafter@queenstribune.com.

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Defense Of Marriage Act

Repeal, Next Step For Marriage Equality By DOMENICK RAFTER New Yorkers are in a unique position. Their mayor, governor and now president all support the right for gay and lesbian couples to marry. But even though the State of New York allows same-sex couples to wed, and recognizes their union, the federal government still does not. The Defense of Marriage Act, commonly referred to by the acronym DOMA, effectively makes same-sex marriage illegal on the federal level and denies any federal recognition of such marriages, even those performed legally in New York. It also permits other states to not recognize valid same-sex unions if they choose to. DOMA was passed in 1996 by supermajorities in

both houses of Congress and signed into law by President Bill Clinton. LGBTQ rights supporters put repealing the law on their agenda almost immediately, but it is only in the last decade that it has gained steam both legislatively and judicially. President Barack Obama put repealing DOMA on his 2008 campaign platform, and both former President Clinton, who signed the bill, and former U.S. Rep Bob Barr of Georgia, the bill’s original sponsor, have come out in favor of its repeal. In 1996, all but two of Queens’ representatives voted for the bill. The two who voted no are the only ones still in office- U.S. Reps. Gary Ackerman (D-Bayside) and Carolyn Maloney (D-

Astoria). Today, five of the six U.S. Representatives from Queens support a bill that will repeal DOMA, the Respect for Marriage Act introduced by a New Yorker, U.S. Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-Manhattan). Only U.S. Rep. Bob Turner (R-Middle Village) has not signed on to the repeal bill. The bill has seen no movement in the Republican-controlled House but has had slightly better luck in the Senate, where it is supported by both of New Yo r k ’ s U . S . S e n a t o r s , Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer, who voted for DOMA as a congressman. There, the Respect for Marriage Act passed the Judicial Committee last November by a party line vote of 10-8. The constitutionality of

DOMA has been challenged in the courts since it was passed. Only recently, however, has a court challenge gained steam. Last Year, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman joined in a state-level challenge of DOMA initiated in 2009 by Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley. T h e a rg u m e n t a g a i n s t DOMA is that the federal government has historically deferred to states on the issue of marriage. For the federal government to not recognize same-sex couples legally married on the state level would violate the equal protection component of the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. A co-argument says DOMA qualifies as Congressional overreach according to the 10th Amendment which guaran-

tees state jurisdiction over issues not defined by the Constitution. The Obama administration decided in 2011 to stop defending DOMA in court, with U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder explaining that he believed the law to be unconstitutional. The U.S. House of Representatives has taken up its defense. DOMA was overturned by a federal district court judge in Massachusetts in 2010, but the ruling was appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals’ First Circuit. Oral arguments in Boston began in April. It is likely whatever decision is made on that level will be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at (718) 357-7400 Ext. 125 or drafter@queenstribune.com

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‘Julio’ of Jackson Heights

New Film Documents Queens Pride History The 1990 gay-bashing murder of Julio Rivera in the P.S. 69 schoolyard in Jackson Heights marked a profound

before and after moment in Queens history. Before, at least a dozen gay men had been murdered

in Jackson Heights during the late 1970s and 80s, none of the murders were ever solved, and Julio’s friends and families strongly believed that this too would even up being another homicide of a gay man that would end up in the police cold case file. But it was their efforts – four months of calls, letters, marches and protests – that pressured then Mayor David Dinkins into offering a $10,000 reward, which led to the arrest of Julio’s murderers and the first successfully tried hate crime hoRichard Shpuntoff ’s work-in-progress, “Julio of Jackson Heights,” will micide in New York be screened during Queens Pride. State history.

Filmmaker Richard Shpuntoff is finishing production on a film that looks back at those violent years and tells the story of how a handful of people took actions that created long-lasting change in Jackson Heights, where he was born and raised. “The creation of the Queens Pride Parade, the founding of over a dozen organizations like Pride House and SAGE Queens, and even the successful campaigns that put openly gay Council Members Daniel Dromm and Jimmy Van Bramer into office all have roots that go back 22 years to the community organizing that sought justice for the murder of Julio Rivera,” the filmmaker said. To date, Shpuntoff has interviewed more than 40 people for the film, and has documented every Queens

Pride Parade since the first march in 1993. “I want this film to be more than a historical document,” he explained, “I want to make a film in which people who made a difference reflect on the changes they helped create and discuss what all of this means to them today.” The Queens Pride Committee will sponsor a preview screening of Shpuntoff ’s work-in-progress as part of its activities for the 2012 Queens Pride Parade and Festival. The screening will be Sunday, June 3, at 7 p.m. at The Renaissance Charter School in Jackson Heights, 35-59 81st St. The screening is free to the public. For information on Queens Pride, visit www.queenspride.org, or email info@queenspride.org.

Queens Pride House

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Community Center Helps Advance LBGT Rights By DOMENICK RAFTER Even in Queens, life could be tough for a LGBT individual. That’s one of the functions Queens Pride House, the borough’s only LGBT community center. The organization, based in Jackson Heights, has had a roller coaster ride in the last few years. In 2010, funding nearly caused the center to close its doors, but in the last few years, with the help of advances in LGBT rights, a growing openly gay community in Queens and a new director with a new direction, the Pride House has seen somewhat of a renaissance. A budget bicker between the state legislature and former Gov. David Paterson nearly caused Queens Pride House to close its doors in 2010. The center was forced to lay off staff as the drama over the state’s last late bud-

get played out. But by 2011, the organization found the money it needed and regained its solid financial footing. That followed with a change in leadership. Silvia Dutchevici was named executive director of the organization last October after an exhaustive search. She walked into an organization that only a year earlier has been in financial dire straits, battered by the Great Recession and a need for resources. “We want to make sure we are sustainable and in a safe place, but we also want t o g ro w, ” s h e t o l d t h e Queens Tribune immediately after her appointment. “I really do feel this is an opportunity for the center to create a community and offer different types of services. I’ve been preparing for this job all my life. I am really driven to make sure

this becomes a vibrant community center, and by vibrant I mean have many different programs.” Dutchevici immediately focused on reaching out to the entire borough, away f ro m N o r t h w e s t Q u e e n s w h e re t h e b u l k o f t h e borough’s LGBT population lives. Last year, the center conducted a Youth Empowerment Conference at York College educating college students about STD and H I V. Fu r t h e r, Dutchevici said she was looking to reach out to the community at large, beyond the LGBT community, including immigrants and young people. Among her ideas, adding ESL and GED classes to the center’s array of services. Queens Pride House is located at 76-11 37th Ave., Suite #206 in Jackson Heights and is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.

Queens Pride House’s headquarters in Jackson Heights. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information contact the center at (718) 4295309 or

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

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Safe Space

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By VERONICA LEWIN Growing up LGBTQ in Southeast Queens can be a challenge. Luckily, one nonprofit in the area has evolved to make life easier for young people viewed as different. Safe Space was founded in 1919 as the Queensboro Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. In the last 92 years, the organization has expanded to provide family support, mental health services and youth development services. Last July, Safe Space moved its headquarters from Manhattan to 89-74 162nd St. in Jamaica. The organization also has renovated centers in Far Rockaway and Richmond Hill, making a Safe Space close to nearly all in Southeast Queens. Safe Space tries to bring as many opportunities to the youth and families in the

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Program Offers Support Services For Youth LGBTQ. In December 2011, Safe Space received a grant from the New York Life Foundation to continue improving their LGBTQ services. Safe Space offers support groups, arts exploration and peer education about HIV and STIs for LGBTQ youth. The organization also offers onsite HIV testing and Safe Space’s Behind the Mask Project follow-up phone allows LGBTQ youth in Southeast counseling. Queens the opportunity to safely One of Safe express themselves. Space’s most popular projects is the Mask area as possible. More than Project: Behind the Faces of 46 percent of the Safe Space Our Future. The art project staff is bilingual to provide allows youth to explore how non-English speakers with they view themselves and how others view them. In the workassistance. In 2009, 11 percent of Safe shop, teens paint both sides of Space’s clients identified as a blank mask. On the outside,

they express how they feel the world sees them. One teen pained a rainbow on a black background, conveying that others only see a gay person and alienate him because of it. On the insides of the masks, youth paint a more positive view of themselves. The project gives youth an opportunity to safely express their feelings, explore their feelings and develop healthy ways to cope with the outside world. Safe Space announced earlier this month that they received a two year, $300,000 grant from the New York Life Foundation. The agency anticipates the funding will allow them to double the youth they serve each year. Funding will be used to expand programs at their new Jamaica Youth Center, located near the agency’s headquarters. The organization’s head-

quarters is home to The Space, an after-school hangout destination for teens. The brightly painted walls and comfortable couches make the area an inviting place for youth. The Space also has a television and a quiet study area. In The Space’s first year of being open, 800 kids from the community came to use the services. The Space is open to youth ages 13 to 21. The Space is open Monday through Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m., Friday from 2 to 5 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. Due to high demand, entrance to The Space is granted on a first-come, firstserved basis. For more information, call (718) 526-2400. Reach Reporter Veronica Lewin at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 123 or vlewin@queenspress.com.

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Leisure

Theater Group Offers Free Shakespeare By BARBARA ARNSTEIN T h i s s u m m e r, t h e f r e e Shakespeare plays presented by the Hip to Hip Theatre Company include the hilarious farce “Comedy of Errors” - involving two pairs of identical twins and lots of scenes involving mistaken identities - and one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays, “Hamlet,” about a prince’s dramatic decisions after his father’s sudden death, which begins with a visit from a ghost and ends with a

swordfight. Each one will be performed at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, the Voelker Orth Museum in Flushing and Bayside’s Fort Totten Park, as well as place s in Sunnyside, Astoria and elsewhere. Jason Marr, the founding ar tistic director of the company, will play the lead in “Hamlet,” as well as directing the comedy and playing a par t in it. He teache s acting at Marymount Manhat tan College,

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Art Show Brings Community Together By ROSS BARK AN If you like to draw, paint or enjoy a calm day beneath the trees, come to Kissena Park on Saturday, June 9. It is there that the Kissena Park Civic Association will host its second annual ar t compet it ion. Anyone can enter, and the competition will be divided into three age groups: 11 and under, 12 to 18 and ever yone above 18. Ar t ists w ill meet at the 164th Street park entrance promptly at 9 a.m. Unlike typical ar t shows, which pick pieces of ar t beforehand and display t hem i n a gal ler y, t he KPCA’s competit ion works differently: all people who show up are given an 11x17-inch piece of paper and an hour and a half to draw on a specific theme. Last year, that theme was simply “park.” T h is year’s theme will be revealed at the show. Art ists must supply their own materials and seating arrangements, but they can use whatever

ar tistic materials they choose. Past winners drew in pencil, water colors and oil paints. For Kashmira Coo pe r, a director a nd boar d member of the KPCA, the competition’s goal is to inspire emerging ar tist s and bring people of all backgrounds together for a nice day at the park. “It brings the community outside and together,” Cooper said. “People of al l diver sified backgrounds come out under one big canopy of trees. We have children talking to each other, parents greeting each other.” In a n increasingly insular, technology-obsessed world, the KPCA’s ar t compet ition offers a breath of fresh air. Last year, about 58 people competed, and this year Cooper expects that number to grow to 80. She worked with Assemblyman Ror y Lancman’s (DHillcrest) office to spread word of t he competit ion and print cer tificates for the winners, who are judged by a panel of three art teach-

ers a nd art ist s. State Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bayside) expressed interest in assisting the KPCA as well. A host of sponsors will provide prizes for the winners. The KPCA has been approaching local schools to draw students to the upcoming competition. All competitors will receive cer tificates and gift packages from local sponsors. Cooper was born in India and has lived in Queens for more than 20 years. She believes the diversity of the borough makes it special, and the perfect place to host an art contest. “Ar t as it is speaks to us al l,” she said. “An ar t ist doe s not have to be from any communit y. Art come s from your hear t, you draw what you draw, talk to each other and make friends.” “Children,” she added, “need to make time to go out and be one with Mother Nature.” Reach Reporter Ross Barkan at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 127 or rbarkan@queenstribune.com

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Neo was just get t ing started. I thought the cavatelli pasta was a main course because it was so rich and filling, but I was wrong. Any patron of Trat teria Neo needs to try this pasta: it include s braised shor t ribs a nd ricot ta cheese, an absolute delight. As I chomped on the pasta and savored the leftover olives from my salad, I assumed my dining experience, a fine one, was Trat teria Neo is a trip to old over. But then I was h it with the main course. Italy right in Whitestone. My fine host brought me sliced Italian restaurants are numerous in Queens, and it is easy to chicken breast, though this was tire of the same old standards that no ordinar y chicken breast. Surthey offer. Pasta. Spaghet t i and rounded by encrusted parmesan m e a t b a l l s . P i z z a . W e g e t i t . and wine sauce, I knew I had Traterria Neo gets that way more something special at the tip of my than you do, offering great food fork. Sometimes food is good enough that you pray and an upscale ambience that will please any RESTAURANT the dining experience will not end. You savor first date. the morsels judiciously, With its Mediterratr ying to balance your nean décor and reasonhunger with your realable port ions, Traterria ization that eventually, Neo draws more from all the food will be Italia than Queens. This eaten. I held on for as is good. Attentive waitlong as I could, and ers and scrumptious what an experience it bread soaked in olive was. oil – the olives themLike any good meal, mine was selves are spectacular – will help you forget the Cross Island Park- capp ed w i t h de sser t. Ample way traffic that daily encroaches tiramisu ensured I would not go on your sanity. After fresh bread hungr y for a ver y long time. The warmed me up, I was brought soft, sugary outer layer dissolved crunchier bread smothered in wonderfully in mout h as I greedluscious tomatoes. A baby aru- ily scooped whipped cream onto gula salad followed up the bread, my fork. If you are in the Whitestone providing a nice healthy counter to the typical iceberg let tuce sal- area, there is no reason to not ads that dominate American res- give this restaurant a shot. Your taurants. I was hardly full, but that stomach will thank you later. –Ross Barkan was no problem at all. Traterria Tratter ia Neo 15-01 149th St., Whitestone (718) 767-1110 Hours: Mon-Thu 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fr i-Sat 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. CUISINE: Italian DELIV ERY: Yes CREDIT CARDS: Yes, all major

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SENIORS DEFENSIVE DRIVING Wednesday, June 6 AARP class at the Windsor Park library. 468-8300 to register. STARS Wednesday, June 6 Senior Theater Acting Repertory meets at the Hollis library at 10:30. INTRO COMPUTERS Thursdays, June 7, 14 Flushing library at 10. STARS Fridays, June 8, 15, 22, 29 Senior Theater Acting Repertory at the Queens Village library at 10:30. DEFENSIVE DRIVING Friday, June 8 McGoldrick library. 335-7547. THEATRE Friday, June 8 STAR scenes Hollis library at 2.

MEETINGS PUBLIC SPEAKING Saturdays, June 2, 16, 30, July 7, 21 learn how to comm u n i c a t e e f fe c t i ve l y. 1 0 12:15 at Elmhurst Hospital. 424-9754. COMET CIVICS Monday, June 4 Comet Civics meet at 7 at Bethzatha Church of God, 85-20 57 th Avenue, Elmhurst. PUBLIC SPEAKING Tuesdays, June 5, 19, July 3, 17 learn the art of public speaking at 7:15 in St. Albans. 640-7092. HAM RADIO CLUB Tuesday, June 5 Emergency Communications Service meets in Briarwood. 3576851. FLUSHING CAMERA Wednesday, June 6, 20 Flushing Camera Club at Flushing Hospital. 479-0643. TOASTMASTERS Wednesdays, June 6, 20, July 4, 18 learn the art of public speaking at the Voices of Rochdale Toastmasters Club in Jamaica. 978-0732. BEREAVEMENT Wednesday, June 6 Bereavement Support Group at Holy Family in Fresh Meadows. 7:30. 969-2448. LIONS CLUB Wednesday, June 6 at 7 Bayside-Whitestone Lions Club meets at Vallone and Vallone, 25-59 Francis Lewis Blvd., Flushing. 428-7285. BARBERSHOP Wednesdays Jamaica Chapter of the Societ y for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet in Flushing. 468-8416. LA LECHE LEAGUE Thursdays, June 7, 14 support group for mothers who breastfeed at the Forest Hills library at 6. MENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PRIDE Thursdays, June 7, 21, July 5, 19 Queens Pride House Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group 7-9. 429-5309. UNITED 40S Thursday, June 7 United Forties Civic Association, Inc. at 7 at St. Teresa Parish Center, 50-22 45 th Street, Woodside. COMMUNITY ACTION Thursday, June 7 Springf ield/Rosedale Communit y Action Association meets at 7:30 at St. Peters Lutheran C h u r c h , 2 2 4 - 0 4 1 4 7 th A v enue, Springfield Gardens. Meet candidates running for 5 th Congressional District. ILION BLOCK Friday, June 8 Ilion Area Block Association meets at the African Center for Communit y Empowerment, 11192A Farmers Blvd., St. Albans at 7:30.

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DANCE ARMDI Saturday, June 9 at the Bay Terrace Jewish Center. 2247989.

HEALTH LUPUS Saturday, June 2 10-noon Robert Ross Johnson Family Life Center, 172-02 Linden Blvd., St. Albans. 739-2060. CANCER SUPPORT Monday, June 4 Franklin Hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cancer Support Group 2-4 in the cafeteria. 516-256-6478. RECOVERY INC. Mondays, June 4, 18 Forest Hills library at 5:45. COOK WITH SPICES Monday, June 4 at the Baisley Park library at 6. INTRO YOGA M o n d ay s, J u n e 4 , 1 1 , 1 8 Register Broadway library. HATHA YOGA Mondays, June 4, 11, 18, 25 at the Flushing library. Register 661-1223. SPRING INTO MOVEMENT Mondays, June 4, 11, 18, 25 exercise Langston Hughes library at 6. LEARN CPR Monday, June 4 at the Lefferts library. Register. RELAX & SELF HEAL Monday, June 4 Introduction to Relaxation and SelfHealing at the Lefrak Cit y library at 6:30. AUTISM Monday, June 4 latest autism news at the St. Albans library at 6:30. INTRO YOGA Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19 at the Rego Park library. Register. CHAIR YOGA Thursday, June 7 Chair Yoga at the Kew Gardens Hills library at 1:30. RECOVERY INC. Thursday, June 7 at the Forest Hills library at 3:30. Addresses anxiet y, fear, obsessions, temper, stress and more. CHAIR YOGA Thursdays, June 7, 14, 21 at the Astoria library at 5:30. ZUMBA Thursdays, June 7, 14, 21 Latin Dance Fitness Program at the South Ozone Park librar y. Register.

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PUBLIC SPEAKING Saturday, June 2 Elmhurst Hospital. 646-436-7940. MICROSOFT WORD Saturday, June 2 at the Central library at 9:30. INTER. COMPUTERS Saturdays, June 2, 9. 16 at the LIC library at 2. KNIT & CROCHET Saturdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Peninsula library at 10. SOCIAL MEDIA Saturday, June 2 Far Rockaway library at 10:30. MICROSOFT EXCEL Saturday, June 2 at the Central library at 2. METRIX LEARNING Sunday, June 3 Central library at 12:30. FREE E-BOOKS Sunday, June 3 learn to download free books. Central library at 2:30. MICROSOFT EXCEL Monday, June 4 at the Central library. 990-5176. INTRO COMPUTERS Mondays, June 4, 11, 18 at the Flushing library at 10. COMPUTER BOOT CAMP Monday, June 4 Far Rockaway library. Must attend all 12 weeks. INTRO COMP./INTERNET Monday, June 4 at 10:30 at the Fresh Meadows library. CRAFTS CLUB Mondays, June 4, 18 at the Broadway library at 12:30. METRIX LEARNING Mondays, June 4, 11, 18, 25 at the Central library at 1. OPEN LAB Mondays, June 4, 11, 18, 25 at the Central library at 2. FUN WITH CROCHET Mondays, June 4, 11, 18, 25 at the Rosedale library at 4. PAPER/BOOKMAKING Mondays starting June 4 at the Broadway library at 6. JOB SEARCH Mondays, June 4, 18 6 at the Central library. BALLROOM DANCING Mondays, June 4, 11 at the Forest Hills library at 6:30. JOB READINESS Mondays, June 4, 11, 18, 25 Woodside library at 6:30. BEGIN CROCHET Monday, June 4 at the Arverne library at 6. JOB READINESS Mondays, June 4, 11, 25 at the Arverne library at 5:30. BASIC COMPUTER Tuesdays, June 5, 26 at the Rosedale library at 10:30. COMPUTER CLASS Tuesdays, June 5, 26 at the Sunnyside library. Register. BASIC COMPUTER Tuesday, June 5 at the LIC library at 11. INTRO COMPUTERS Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26

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SYMPHONY 101 Saturday, June 2 at the Hillcrest library at 1. Queens Symphony Orchestra teach all about traditional symphonic orchestras with demonstration. Also at 3 at the Ridgewood library. CENTENNIAL CONCERT Sunday, June 3 Our Lady Queen of Mart yrs in Forest Hills at 4. $10, children 12 and under free. 268-6251. CLASSIC PIANO Saturday, June 2 at 2 at the Flushing library. CHICAGO BLUES Saturday, June 2 405 Blues Band performs Chicago Blues at 2:30 at the Forest Hills library. STEEL PAN Sunday, June 3 Steel Pan Band performs at 3 at the Central library. SYMPHONIC Sunday, June 3 Mozart’s Requiem Mass in D Minor at 5 at St. Joseph’s in Astoria. $20, $15 seniors and children. 917-460-4289. LIVE JAZZ & R&B Sunday, June 3 live jazz and r&b 6-10 at Déjà vu, 180-25 Linden Blvd., St. Albans. POPULAR DIVAS Monday, June 4 at the Glendale library at 6. SALSA Mondays Resorts World Casino. Lessons 7:30. 11000 Rockaway Blvd., South Ozone ark. 215-2828. Free. NIGHTCLUB SONGS Wednesday, June 6 Broadway and Nightclub Songs Whitestone library at 3. LIBRARY FUN Thursday, June 7 Children’s Library Discovery Center at the Central library includes magic, auction and more starting at 12:30. AMERICAN SONGBOOK Thursday, June 7 at 2:30 at the Poppenhusen library. PERFORMANCE POETS Thursday, June 7 Open Mic Flushing library at 6. BLUE NOTES Friday, June 8 York College Blue Notes. 262-2412. STRAWBERRY FAIR Saturday, June 9 12-5 at All Saints Church, 43-12 46 th Street, Sunnyside. Vendors, food, auction, face painting, crafts for children and more. FILM TRIVIA Saturday, June 9 at 2:30 at the Sunnyside librar y. Saturday, June 23 at 3 at the Steinway library. JAZZ PIANO Saturday, June 9 tribute to Art Tatum and Errol Garner at the Flushing library at 3. OPEN MIC Sunday, June 10 at the Central library at 2.

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YOUTH TEACH KIDS TO SAVE Tu e s d a y, J u n e 5 a t t h e Queens Village library at 4. Thursday, June 7 at the Douglaston/Little Neck library at 1:30 and at the McGoldrick library at 4. BEGINNERS CHESS Tu e s d a y, J u n e 5 a t t h e Rosedale library at 4. DREAM WATERCOLORS Tuesdays, June 5, 12 at the Seaside library. Register. BOOST MATH Tuesday, June 5 at the Central library at 4:30. LIBRARY BUDDIES Wednesday, June 6 at the Auburndale library at 4. HAPPY STORY TIME Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27 at the LIC library at 10:30. GO GREEN CONCERT Wednesday, June 6 at the Steinway library at 10:30. PRESCHOOL STORY TIME Wednesdays, June 6, 13 at the South Hollis library at 11. S TORY T I M E Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 27 at the East Elmhurst library at 11:30. BOOST Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20 at the South Hollis library at 2:30. REPTILE ADVENTURE Wednesday, June 6 at the North Hills library at 3. Thursday, June 7 at the Woodhaven library at 2 and the Poppenhusen library at 4. READERS’ CIRCLE Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20 at the south Hollis library at 3. STUFFED BEACH BALL Wednesday, June 6 at the East Flushing library. Register. GAME DAY Wednesday, June 6 at the Howard Beach library at 4. CITY STICKS Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20 at the LIC librar y. Register. Mondays, June 11, 18 at 4 at the East Elmhurst library. ART SHOW Wednesday, June 6 at the Peninsula library at 4. BOOST SCIENCE Wednesday, June 6 at the Central library at 4:30. CHESS Wednesdays at 3:30 at the Queens Village library. TIMELESS TALES Wednesdays at 10 at the Central library. S TORY T I M E Wednesdays at the Seaside library at 11. MAGIC JIM Thursday, June 7 at 10:30 at the Flushing library and 3:30 at the Forest Hills li-

brary. BOOK BLING Thursday, June 7 at the Central library at 4. MAGIC SETH DALE Thursday, June 7 at the Bay Terrace library at 2. Friday, June 8 at 3:30 at the Lefferts library. Wednesday, June 13 at 3:30 at the Rochdale Village library. Thursday, June 14 at 4 at the Richmond Hill library. LIBRARY FUN Thursday, June 7 Children’s Library Discovery Center at the Central library in Jamaica includes magic, auction and more starting at 12:30. PUPPET MUSICAL Thursday, June 7 at 2:30 at the Langston Hughes library. BEGIN CHESS Thursday, June 7 at the Poppenhusen library at 4. DOLLS FROM A GLOVE Thursday, June 7 at the Woodside library. Register. T WILIGHT TALES Thursdays, June 7, 14, 21, 28 at the Douglaston/Little Neck library at 6:30. BOOST Thursdays, June 7, 14, 21 South Hollis library at 2:30. BOOK BUDDIES Fridays, June 8, 15, 22 at the Fresh Meadows library at 4. PRESCHOOL CRAFTS Fridays, June 8, 15, 29 at the Sunnyside library. Register. BOOST Fridays, June 8, 15, 22 at the South Hollis library at 2:30. LIBRARY BUDDIES Fridays, June 8, 15, 22 at the Auburndale library at 4. BOOK BUDDIES Fridays, June 8, 15, 22 at the Fresh Meadows library at 4. ORIGAMI TOYS Friday, June 8 at the Hillcrest library. Register. KIDS ACTIVITIES Fridays at 3:30 at the Briarwood library. GAME DAY Fridays at 3:30 at the Queens Village library. READ TO ME Fridays Briarwood library at 3. ARTS & CRAFTS Fridays Briarwood library at 4.East Flushing at 4. Ozone Park at 4. GAME DAY Fridays Windsor Park at 4. CHESS CLUB Fridays Auburndale library at 3:30. . CUB SCOUTS 351 Fridays at St. Nicholas of Tolentine. Boys in grades 15. 820-0015.

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT Call the LIC library at 7523700 for information on entry-level jobs in hospitals, government agencies, law firms, businesses, and more. SOCIAL MEDIA Saturday, June 2 learn about social media at the Far Rockaway library. 327-2549 to register. CHESS CLUB Saturdays Flushing library at 2. FREE E-BOOKS Sunday, June 3 bring your Kindle, Nook or other ereader and learn how to download free books at the Central library at 2:30. TEEN GAMING Mondays, June 4, 11, 18, 125 at 4 at the Fresh Meadows library. EXTREME COMICS Mondays, June 4 at 4 at the Pomonok library. Monday, June 11 at 3:30 at the Lefrak library. Tuesday, June 19 at 3:30 at the Rochdale Village l i b ra r y. L e a r n to re c r e a te your own realit y in comicbook form. FUN WITH CROCHET Mondays, June 4, 11, 18, 25 at the Rosedale library at 4. TEEN LAPTOP Mondays-Wednesdays, June 4-27 learn how to use laptops at the Hollis library at 4:30. TEEN STUDY Mondays through Thursdays at the Lefrak Cit y library at 4. KNIT & CROCHET Mondays Douglaston/Little Neck library at 4. JOB READINESS Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26 at the Far Rockaway library at 3. TEEN LAPTOP Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26 learn how to use laptops at the Arverne library at 4. TEEN JEOPARDY Tu e s d a y, J u n e 5 a t t h e Flushing library at 4. BEGINNERS CHESS Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26 at the Rosedale library at 4. TAPPING INTO NY Tuesday, June 5 Explore the history of tap dance at Far Rockaway library at 5:30. HOMEWORK & GAMES Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays homework help and teen gaming at the Fresh Meadows library at 4. LIC CHESS CLUB Tuesdays LIC library at 4. SISTER TALK Wednesdays, June 6, 13 at the Pomonok library at 4:30. KNIT & CROCHET Wednesdays, June 6, 20, 27 at the South Ozone Park library at 1.

RESUME HELP Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27 at the Arverne library at 4. TEEN GAMING Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20 at the Fresh Meadows library at 4. GAME DAY Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27 at the Howard Beach library at 4. ART SHOW Wednesday, June 6 at the Peninsula library at 4. SEWING CLUB Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27 at the Rosedale library at 4. GAME DAY Wednesdays St. Albans library at 4. CHESS Wednesdays at 3:30 Queens Village library. MAGICIAN Thursday, June 7 Jeremy the Magician performs at 4 at the Flushing library. TEEN MOVIES Thursday, June 7 at the Hollis library at 5. OPEN MIC Thursday, June 7 Performance Poets presents an Open Mic at the Flushing library at 6. TEEN THURSDAYS T h u r s d ay s Ba y Te r ra c e l i brary at 3. CHESS CLUB Thursdays East Flushing library at 5.Sunnyside library at 5. TEEN GAMERS Fridays in June at 4 at the Broadway library. TEEN HAPPY HOUR Fridays, June 8, 15, 22, 29 at the Flushing library at 4. BOOK BUDDIES Fridays, June 8, 15, 22 at the Fresh Meadows library at 4. FUN WII Fridays, June 8, 15, 22, 29 at the Hollis library at 4. COLLAGE DAY Friday, June 8 at the Broadway 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. INTER. WORD Saturday, June 9 Intermediate Word at the Central librar y. 990-5148. INTER. EXCEL Saturday, June 9 Intermediate Excel at the Central library. 990-5148. OPEN MIC Sunday, June 10 at the Central library at 2.

THEATER AUDITIONS Wednesday, June 6 and Tuesday, June 12 starting at 7 the New Theatre Players of St. Helen’s will hold auditions for Joe DiPietro’s comedy “Over the River and Through the Woods” in the gym, 157-10 83 rd Street, Howard Beach. 347-2350972.

FLEA MARKETS FLEA & CRAFT Sunday, June 3 at St. Joan of Arc, 82-00 35 th Avenue, Jackson Heights 8-4. FLEA MARKET Thursday, June 7 at 11 at the Windsor Park library. ART SHOW & SALE Friday, June 8 at 11 at the East Elmhurst library.

TALKS RUSSIAN AUTHORS Saturday, June 2 and Monday-Wednesday, June 4-6 discussion and book presentation on Russian literature with contemporary Russian authors at 2 at the Flushing librar y. DAY BOOK CLUB Monday, June 4 “Night Road” discussed at the Windsor Park library at 2. LAURELTON Monday, June 4 “A Piece of Cake” discussed at 6:15 at the Laurelton library. PENINSULA Monday, June 4 “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” discussed at 6:30 at the Peninsula library. FOOD STAMPS Tuesday, June 5 learn about food stamps at the Briarwood library at 2. Also on Wednesday, June 6 at the East Elmhurst library at 11:30 and at the Langston Hughes library at 3. HOME IN ORDER Tuesday, June 5 managing documents, Medicaid, healthcare, pre-funeral needs, more at the Hollis library at 2. NON-PROFITS Thursday, June 7 learn what non-profit organizations are, how to start one, and more at the Central library at 4. RACISM Saturday, June 9 Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Queens, 147-54 Ash Avenue, Flushing, examines widely held beliefs about race through a series of films and documentaries. Doors open at 7. $5 suggested donation.

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QUEENS LIBRARIES Many branches of the Queensborough Library offer toddler and pre-school programs and more. Contact local branches. SCIENCE PLAYGROUND Through December 31 at the Hall of Science. 6990005. FAMILY STORY TIME Saturdays, June 2, 16 at the Flushing library at 11. STORY BOOK LADY Saturdays 12:30-1:30 reading enrichment program for 6-9 year olds at Maria Rose International Doll Museum in St. Albans. $7.50. 2763454. SCIENCE LAB Saturdays Central library at 11. MATH HELP Saturdays Flushing library at 10. CHESS CLUB Saturdays Flushing library at 2. FLAG DAY CRAFT Sunday, June 3 at the Bayside Historical Societ y. 352-1548 to register. BOOST Mondays, June 4, 11, 18 at the South Hollis library at 2:30. CITY STICKS Monday, June 4 at the East Elmhurst library at 4. FUN WITH CROCHET Mondays, June 4, 11, 18, 25 at the Rosedale library at 4. MAKING BOOKS SING Mondays, June 4, 11, 18, 25 at 4:30 at the Central library. LEARN TO CROCHET Monday, June 4 at the Arverne library at 5. READ TO A DOG Monday, June 4 at 6 at the Briarwood library. Thursday, June 14 at 4 at the Auburndale library. Wednesday, June 20 at the Auburn-dale library at 4. Register. HOMEWORK HELP Mondays-Fridays at 3 at the Far Rockaway library and Peninsula library. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 at the Fresh Meadows library. CRAFT KIDS Mondays at the Flushing library at 3. KNIT & CROCHET Mondays at 4 Douglaston/ Little Neck library. DINOSAURS Tu e s d a y, J u n e 5 a t t h e Bellerose library at 1:30. BOOST PROGRAM Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19 at the South Hollis library at 2:30. BOOK BUDDIES Tuesdays, June 5, 12 at the East Elmhurst library at 4.

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Ackerman Backs Meng In Dem Primary district includes complex. The InternaPomonok, introduced tional Brotherhood of Meng. Ackerman, refusElectrical Workers Local ing to criticize Crowley 3, housed in neighboring or Lancman, said Meng Electchester, backed would “fight for middle Councilwoman Elizabeth class families” and be an Crowley (D-Middle Viladvocate for Queens’ lage), making the south “most vulnerable citiFlushing area one of sevzens,” including immieral battlegrounds in the grants, women, children 6th Congressional District and seniors. He spoke race. about Meng’s father Ackerman’s decision to “sweating and toiling” in retire created a rare open restaurants, though he did congressional seat and unnot mention that her faleashed a flurry of once ther, Jimmy Meng, also unforeseen scenarios: the served in the State AsQueens Democratic Party sembly. Ackerman denied hurried to endorse a new suggestions that anyone candidate, while Councilother than himself influwoman Elizabeth Crowley enced his decision to enshocked political observdorse Meng. ers by bucking her cousin, “I endorse Grace Meng Queens Democratic Chair U.S. Rep. Gary Ackerman and Assemblywoman because of Grace Meng, U.S. Rep. Joe Crowley (D- Grace Meng. not because of anybody Jackson Heights), to else,” Ackerman said. launch a congressional bid of her Ackerman said he was retiring. An hour later on the same swelAckerman explained that he and own. Assemblyman Rory Lancman (D-Hillcrest) had announced, in def- Meng have much in common, in- tering day, Lancman stood with erence to Ackerman, that he would cluding being the children of immi- Green to advocate for campaign not run for the newly-drawn seat, g r a n t s . A s s e m b l y m a n M i k e finance reform and oppose the 2010 but leapt back into the race after Simanowitz (D-Flushing), whose Supreme Court decision, Citizens Photo by Ira Cohen

By ROSS BARK AN Outside his childhood home, retiring U.S. Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-Bayside) endorsed Assemblywoman Grace Meng (D-Flushing) on May 29 to fill the seat he chose not to run for, lending a heavyweight to Meng’s growing support base. Elsewhere in Queens, former Public Advocate and mayoral candidate Mark Green endorsed Assemblyman Rory Lancman (DHillcrest). Standing in the shadows of the Pomonok Houses, Ackerman announced that he wants Meng, the Queens Democrats’ choice, to be his successor. Decades ago, the Pomonok Senior Center, where the Meng campaign chose to place a podium, was in a district that Ackerman represented. “To me, it was an easy choice because Grace stands head and shoulders in qualifications, ability and temperament above anybody else that is running,” Ackerman said. Seniors clustered behind Ackerman and Meng, representing the valuable voters dwelling in the 4,200-person public housing

United v. Federal Election Commission. Lancman held the press conference next to a Mobil station in Rego Park to symbolize, in his own words, “the link between political contributions from ‘Big Oil’ and federal subsidies for oil companies.” Both Green and Lancman attacked “the corrosive influence of corporate money and democracy.” Green, unlike Ackerman, is not a native of Queens. With most pivotal endorsements out of the way, the last month of the campaign before the June 26 primary will be a test of how hard endorsers work for their candidates and if the few voters likely to show up at voting booths care about the endorsements. Lancman said he held no ill will against Ackerman for not backing him. “I’m not disappointed by Gary’s decision whatsoever,” Lancman said. “I understand the Queens establishment is endorsing Grace, that Gary’s endorsement of Grace is a part of that.” Reach Reporter Ross Barkan at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 127 or rbarkan@queenstribune.com.

Queens GOP Shuns Ulrich, Backs Juan Reyes Ognibene. In October, Ognibene called a separate meeting to elect a chairman from the official meeting called by Ragusa and had himself elected chair by the members present

at the meeting in Richmond Hill. The Board of Elections later rejected Ognibene’s election, stating Ragusa’s meeting was the only legitimate one. Ragusa was re-elected

chairman by the district leaders present at the meeting he called. Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at (718) 357-7400 Ext. 125 or drafter@queenstribune.com

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judgment necessary to represent this Queens district,” Ragusa said in a statement. Ulrich noted he has the support of the Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and other GOP state senators. He has also received the endorsement of the Conservative Party. “While I welcome Juan into the race, my main focus is on November,” he said. “I am proud to have the backing and full confidence of the Senate Majority Leader and of the entire Republican conference.” Reyes had been eyed by the Queens GOP for the 9th Congressional District race to succeed former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner last year before the party decided on the eventual winner, U.S. Rep. Bob Turner (R-Middle Village). The Reyes/Turner battle reignited a years-long civil war inside the party between Chairman Phil Ragusa and former Councilman Tom Ognibene, who staged a quixotic bid to take over the party in October. Ulrich is an ally of Ognibene. Most of the new district includes parts of the borough where Republican district leaders are loyal to

Mayor Michael Bloomberg waves at spectators at the Forest Hills Memorial Day parade on Monday.

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By DOMENICK RAFTER When Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) announced he would challenge State Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach) earlier this month, it seemed Republicans scored a strong challenger to take on a vulnerable Democratic member. But an ongoing intra-party feud in the Queens GOP may leave Ulrich with one hurdle to jump over before he gets the chance to take on the incumbent. The Queens Republican Party endorsed a candidate to take on Addabbo, and to the surprise of many, it was not Ulrich. County GOP Chair Phil Ragusa announced the party was endorsing Forest Hills attorney Juan Reyes for the newly redrawn 15th Senate District that includes most of the Rockaways, Howard Beach, Middle Village and Kew Gardens Hills. If Reyes successfully petitions to be on the ballot, he and Ulrich will face off in a primary on Sept. 13. “The Republican Party is pleased to officially endorse Juan Reyes for State Senate. Juan has the experience, consistency of principle and

Cell Phones In Politics: Rude? Fair? or Creative? By MICHAEL SCHENKLER Technology has changed our lives. It has also changed politics. On a national level, Howard Dean led the way and then Barack Obama’s campaign brought campaigns into the 21st century.

It has followed on a local level. Social media, computer databases, smar t phone apps and sophisticated digital mailings have changed the way campaigns target and reach their prospective voters. But apparently new technological applications are being created every day. Word from the hotly contested Queens 6th Congressional race has a surprise technological innovator. With frontrunner Assemblywoman Grace Meng and Assemblyman Ror y Lancman generally credited as the more cerebral of the

Democratic field, it is Councilwoman Liz Crowlety, we are told, who gets the credit for an innovative use of the cell phone. It seems that during a Thursday evening May 24, Kissena Park Civic Associartion candidate forum, Crowley texted for information and answers to the questions. The Councilwoman has been showing up late to a number of civic forums and has been seen before, cell phone que stionably reaching out in a manner some say is rude and others say is cheating. At one point, one of those present at this forum told us, the questioning made its way to government regulation of banking. And when the Dodd-Frank, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was mentioned and discussed by several of the others on stage, Liz Crowley speed texted searching for some guidance. We hope we’re not taking the Councilwoman’s secret weapon away, but next time she’s in a campaign forum with the other candidates, see if she starts texting. We wonder if seeking outside help is fair. After all, on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, you can only phone a friend once. MSchenkler@gmail.com

At the Kissena Park Civic Association May 24 Candidate’s Forum for the 6th Congressional District, (pictured above, l. to r.): Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley, Green Party Candidate Evergreen Chou, Assemblyman Rory Lancman, Assemblywoman Grace Meng, Dr. Robert Mittman. Liz Crowley (right) cell phone in hand, reportedly texting in search of information and an answer.

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Elected Officials Can Get Ugly By MICHAEL SCHENKLER I’ll try to remain objective but when elected officials display their arrogance and disdain for others, it often gets to me. Here’s one such story. I’ve chosen, for now, to withhold names but I’m not keeping secrets. I think the facts and ugly behavior points clearly to one elected official and if appropriate apologies are not offered, you’ll hear more about this. Two weeks ago, in this column, I noted naming names, that three incumbent elected officials, out of 27 running for reelection, face serious challenges and could lose their seats. I gave some brief rationale and ran pictures of the incumbents and challengers. This was my true assessment and I stand by it. Well, one of the electeds did not like that I printed they could lose. The following weekend, at a public event, she was approached

by my friend and colleague who had known her for decades. She turned her back on him. Next, the wife of my friend and colleague, who had worked with her and known her for years, was similarly treated by the elected. My friend, after the rude and disrespectful treatment, spoke to the son of the elected. He seemingly recognized his parent’s behavior was inappropriate but was dismissive of its importance. If someone doesn’t like what I write, they can send a letter to the editor. They can call me. They can if they wish write me off. When elected officials display hissy fits in public, conducting themselves with an air of entitlement and a holierthan-thou attitude, they not only alienate the public and the press, they bring disgrace on the office they hold. Turn your back on someone in public, and the people should turn their backs on you.

We’ll see what we can do to help make that happen. OTHER MATTERS In other mat ters relating to elected officials and their problems: • Embattled Comptroller John Liu was denied a delegate position to at tend t he early September 2012 Democratic Convention in Charlotte, NC to nominate President Obama for re-election. Published reports point to the federal criminal probe into Liu’s fundraising as the cause. • South Queens Democratic Councilman Ruben Wills is under inve stigat ion by State At torney General Eric Schneiderman, who has been issuing subpoenas for financial records as it pertains to Wills and his use of City and Campaign funds. At least one staff member has made calls trying to get her name removed from some of the subpoenaed documents. MSchenkler@gmail.com

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LEGAL NOTICE

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 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 ___________________________________ 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, ROAD, 150-24 1 7 th WHITESTONE, NY 11357. Purpose: any lawful purpose. ___________________________________ SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS Index No. 22137/11 Purchased 9-23-11 Plaintiff designates Queens County as the place of trial The basis of the venue is where the real property exists SUMMONS SUZANNE E. FALCONE, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE FALCONE FAMILY TRUST DATED MAY 4, 1998 AND AS TRUSTEE OF THE FALCONE FAMILY TRUST DATED MARCH 3, 2009, Plaintiff, -against- AN UNKNOWN CLASS OF PERSONS WHO ARE THE HEIRS OF THE ESTATE CAROL FALCONE A/ K/A CAROL E. SNOWFALCONE; THE ESTATE OF MARION SMEBY BY JOAN ABBOT-FISHER, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE; JOAN ABBOT-FISHER, INDIVIDUALLY AND JAMIE ANNE STAFFER Defendants. TO THE ABOVE

NAMED DEFENDANT: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED, to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) wi th i n 20 d a y s a f te r t h e service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete is this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. Dated: Bayside, New York September 16, 2011 PAPA, DEPAOLA AND BROUNSTEIN Attorneys for Plaintiffs 42-40 Bell Boulevard Suite 500 Bayside, New York 11361 (718) 2814000 Defendants’ Addresses: CAROL FALCONE (Deceased) LAST RESIDENCE 27-34 1 6 5 th STREET, FLUSHING, NY 11358 JOAN ABBOTFISHER 3170 BROOKVIEW DRIVE, MARIETTA, GA 30068 JAMIE ANN STAFFER 3962 WEST DALE AVENUE, TAMPA, FLA 33609 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS Index No. 22137/ 11 NOTICE PURSUANT TO CPLR §316 SUZANNE E. FALCONE, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE FALCONE FAMILY TRUST DATED MAY 4, 1998 AND AS TRUSTEE OF THE FALCONE FAMILY TRUST DATED MARCH 3, 2009, Plaintiff, -against- AN UNKNOWN CLASS OF PERSONS WHO ARE THE HEIRS OF THE ESTATE CAROL FALCONE A/ K/A CAROL E. SNOWFALCONE; THE ESTATE OF MARION SMEBY BY JOAN ABBOT-FISHER, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE; JOAN ABBOT-FISHER, INDIVIDUALLY AND JAMIE ANNE STAFFER Defendants. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Honorable Bernice Siegel, a Justice of the Supreme Court State of New York dated May 14, 2012, which summons is dated September 16, 2011, and is filed with the complaint and other papers in the office of the Queens County Clerk, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New York. The action is bought to compel the determination of all

claims to the real property k n o w n a s 2 7 - 3 4 1 6 5 th Street, Flushing, New York in Queens County also known by the designated Block and Lot number, Block: 4906 Lot: 17. The nature of the relief sought in the action is an Order declaring the Plaintiff SUZANNE E. FALCONE, the sole owner of the property. Dated: Bayside, New York May 16, 2012 Yours, etc. PAPA, DEPAOLA AND BROUNSTEIN BY: JOHN P. PAPA Attorneys for Plaintiff 42-40 Bell Boulevard Bayside, New York 11361 (718) 281-4000 ___________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 5/3/12, bearing Index Number NC-00024212/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) Zoraya (Last) Jaramillo My present name is (First) Zoraya (Last) Jaramillo Deperez aka Zoraya Maria Malpica, aka Zoraya Jaramio, aka Zoraya Malpica My present add r e s s i s 1 0 6 - 1 9 5 0 th A v enue, Apt. #2A, Corona, NY 11368-2945 My place of birth is Colombia My date of birth is December 27, 1977 ___________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 5/1/12, bearing Index Number NC-00095211/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) Brian (Middle) Jin (Last) Cai My present name is (First) Brian (Middle) Zhao-Heng (Last) Zhou (infant) My present address is 269-10 Grand Central Parkway Apt 4U, Floral Park, NY 11005 My place of birth is New York City My date of birth is November 23, 1995 ___________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 5/3/12, bearing Index Number NC-00024012/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) Reem (Middle) Taufiq (Last) Nashed My present name

is (First) Rim (Middle) Nashed (Last) Taufiq aka Rim N. Taufiq My present address is 31-35 Crescent Street, Apt. #5T, Astoria, NY 11106-3767 My place of birth is Egypt My date of birth is June 01, 1974 ___________________________________ FLUFF N FOLD LAUNDROMAT LLC, a domestic LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 04/ 10/2012. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Diamond Associates CPA’s P.C., 199-13 32nd Ave, Flushing, NY 11358. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. ___________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 5/18/12, bearing Index Number NC000263-12/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) Anthony (Last) Nakhla My present name is (First) Ashraf (Last) Nakhla aka Ashraf M. Nakhla My present address is 167-05 1 2 th Ave, Apt 9D, Whitestone, NY 11357 My place of birth is Denmark My date of birth is April 29, 1977 __________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 4/12/12, bearing Index Number NC000153-12/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) Annisa (Middle) P. (Last) Massoom My present name is (First) Annisa (Middle) P. (Last) Massoom aka Kuardaye My present a d d r e s s i s 1 1 4 - 3 6 1 1 7th Street, South Ozone Park, NY 11420-1929 My place of birth is Trinidad My date of birth is February 22, 1962 ___________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 2/21/12, bearing Index Number NC000061-12/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) Percy (Middle) Lee (Last) Raman My present name is (First) Kumar (Last) Rawatiraman My present a d d r e s s i s 1 0 7 - 3 5 1 2 7 th Street, Richmond Hill, NY 11419 My place of birth is Guyana My date of birth is July 28, 1976 ___________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: BRONX BULL BEVERAGE LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/06/12. 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, 76-07 Ditmars Boulevard, Apartment 2, East Elmhurst, New York 11370. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ___________________________________ LYONESS CONSULTING LLC, a domestic LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 04/17/2012. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.SSNY shall mail process to: 6812 60 th Road Maspeth, NY 11378. Purpose: any lawful purpose. ___________________________________ Notice of formation of LGGA TRUCKING SERVICES LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 04/05/2012. Office located in Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: C/O LGGA TRUCKING SERVICES LLC, 8618 111th, Street, Richmond Hill, NY 11418. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. Latest date upon which LLC is to dissolve: No specific date ___________________________________ Empire City Properties LLC. Arts of Org filed with NY Sec of State (SSNY) on 1/17/12. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of proc e s s t o : 8 4 - 2 0 6 0 th R d , Middle Village, NY 11379. Purpose: Any lawful activity. ___________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 1/17/12, bearing Index Number NC001267-11/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) Shahedul (Last) Karim My present name is (First) Shamim (Middle) Sharower (Last) Shipu aka Shamim S. Shipu My present address is 166-05 88 th Ave Apt 2B, Jamaica, NY 11432 My place of birth is Bangladesh My date of birth is October 15, 1972 ___________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 5/14/12, bearing Index Number NC000228-12/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) Poonam (Last) Verma My present name is (First) No Name Given (Last) Poonam My present address is 4910 108 th Street, 1 st F l o o r , C o r o n a , N Y 11368-2910 My place of birth is India My date of birth is June 14, 1989 ___________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 5/21/12, bearing Index Number NC-000260-12/ 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) Alfarquan (Middle) Yamin (Last) Richards My present name is (First) AlFargan (Middle) Yamim (Last) Richards aka Alfarquan Y. Richards My present address is 255-34 147 th Drive, Rosedale, NY 11422-2839 My place of birth is Brooklyn, NY My date of birth is June 07, 1975 ___________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 5/14/12, bearing Index Number NC-000249-12/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) Nina (Middle) Veadmati (Last) Narain My present name is (First) Veadmati (Last) Narain My present address is 109-44 118 th Street, South Ozone Park, NY 11420 My place of birth is Trinidad My date of birth is May 17, 1988

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Edit Page In Our Opinion:

A Step Closer Queens has been a social leader since its inception. From the brave men who confronted authorities to demand equal protection for all religion in the signing of the Flushing Remonstrance to the fearless souls who rode for social freedom in the South during the Civil Rights era – some even paying for that freedom with their lives, we have always stood on the forefront of what is right. The fight for marriage equality has been no exception. From the election of the City’s first openly gay Councilman to the annual Pride parade – which celebrates its 20th anniversary this weekend – Queens continues to be a community that stands up for social mobility. We ask our readers, particularly those who consider themselves “straight,” to read through this edition and to hopefully have their eyes opened to the fact that members of the LGBT community are no different from everyone else.

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Carousel Problems To The Editor: What a Farce. My wife and I went up to Forest Park on Sunday May 27, to see the newly-opened Carousel, only to find a few problems with it. First, there are no signs, on any of the roads leading to Forest Park, except for a tiny sign on Woodhaven Blvd., as you turn off the Blvd. any one driving past, cannot see this sign and would not know that the carousel is located there. My wife asked the fellow at the ticket booth why there was not a larger sign at the boulevard and he stated that they did not have a permit for such a sign! Why not? Second, we were standing with a group of people, waiting to purchase tickets for the ride. The fellow at the booth said that the ride was not running right now and he did not know how soon it would be. I guess the other fellow on the ride, who was sweeping the carousel floor with a broom and doing it very slowly was the cause. Third, the concession stand was not open and we were informed

there for them when they get there. Hoping to see some improvement soon. Tom Biglin, Woodhaven

Need New Packaging To The Editor: Please urge KFC to stop destroying life by using throw-away paper packaging made from rainforest trees. KFC and Yum! have no sustainability policies to exclude products connected to rainforest destruction, and the company has failed to even answer questions about its sourcing of products such as palm oil, soy and paper products. They have the resources to not have to hurt the environment and wildlife. It will affect us all one day. Mario Bernabel, Fresh Meadows

Show Queens Off that it would not be open until July. There must have been 40 or 50 men, women and children, watching a clown show next to the concession stand, who probably would have bought something to eat or drink while watching the show. Fourth, there are no benches and tables to sit at while at the carousel. Do they expect people to stand there while they eat and drink (when the stand opens) and watch the ride? In the past, we used to go there and hang out with our friends and enjoy the afternoon and sometimes the evenings while partaking of the food and drinks at the concession stand. The big question is - if after all the publicity and hoopla about the opening of the carousel, from all of the local politicians, who like to see their names and faces in the local papers, allow these problems to exist. Where was the oversight from the local community boards? The answer will probably come back that it is the concessionaires problem and responsibility. I do not think so! This is surely not a good start for the carousel. How do they expect to make money and bring people to the park and the ride, if they do not know where it is and you have nothing

Michael Schenkler Publisher/Editor-in-Chief

To The Editor: Citi Field has been selected as the site of the 2013 All-Star Game. This I feel with great pride is an honor for Citi Field, Queens County and our beloved Mets. This I feel is a great opportunity to show the country the good things about Queens. We have good restaurants, excellent shopping, beautiful parks and gardens, entertainment and let’s not forget our amazing baseball team the Mets. So let’s put our best foot forward and show what we got here. Now when out-of-towners come to visit, let’s give them a smile and say hello and welcome to Queens the home of true hospitality. Frederick R. Bedell Jr., Glen Oaks Village

Thanks, Tony To The Editor: I want to publicly thank State Sen. Tony Avella for his concern and action on behalf of his constituents regarding the rules and regulations for placing refuse out for collection. Citizens may be fined if they place refuse out for collection before 5 p.m. from May to September and before 4 p.m. from October to April.

Marcia Moxam Comrie, Contributing Editor Reporters: Harley Benson, Domenick Rafter, Veronica Lewin, Ross Barkan, Jason Pafundi

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Steven J. Ferrari, Managing Editor

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Solutions Needed To The Editor “Delivery Problems” (Editorial) & “Queens Deadline - College Point Postal Facility Saved” (Domenick Rafter — May 24) was just the start. We all still have to deal with another round of future rate increases by the U.S. Postal Service as a result of their $3.2 billion deficit for the first three months of 2012. There are alternatives. Consider untapped revenue sources available to reduce operating deficits and perhaps even turn a small profit. Sell advertising space on the sides of mailboxes, inside and outside the post offices along with the small jeeps, regular trucks and heavyduty long-haul trucks. Sell off some of the valuable real estate and move to less expensive locations. Why not join banks and fastfood restaurants that sublet space at Wal-Mart and other big box stores to open smaller post offices? Generate both revenue and customers by subletting excess capacity at underutilized post offices to other city, county, state or federal agencies along with private sector businesses. License corporations to sponsor stamps for a fee.

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Executive V.P./Associate Publisher

In a response to my letter and other complaints, Sen. Avella indicated that the Department of Sanitation ignored the City Administration Procedure Act’s (CAPA) requirements prior to implementing the rules regarding refuse collection. The DOS failed to comply with the rule making process by not publishing the policy and giving notice to the public, never had a public hearing, never filed for publication in the compilation of city rules, never published in the City Record with a statement of basis and purpose. This situation is a perfect example of what freedom loving Americans fear most from their government: oppressive bureaucratic coerciveness, unrestrained fervor to modify behavior, attempts to raise revenues at every opportunity, lack of accountability. Ed Konecnik, Flushing

Assistant to the Publisher: Ria MacPherson

Maureen Coppola, Advertising Administrator Accounting: Leticia Chen, Stacy Feuerstein

Have members of Congress and other elected officials pay the real, full costs for their annoying frequent bulk rate mailings to constituents. They are nothing more than free re-election campaign brochures subsidized by taxpayers. Charge the full price for all junk mail. Future increases in the price of stamps should be directly tied to inflation. Why not apply free-enterprise solutions to provide a more costeffective product, reduce deficits and prevent more branches from closing? Larry Penner, Great Neck

Educational Nightmare To The Editor: Why is it that the UFT and the DOE still have not been able to come to terms with regard to a new contract for the city’s 74,000 public school teachers? It is so ridiculous that this has not yet been accomplished. Other city workers have gotten new contracts, so why haven’t the teachers? The UFT needs to take the bull by the horns and stop dragging its feet, and the DOE also needs to stop delaying on this very critical issue. Is it any wonder that so many newly hired teachers do not stay for more than a few years due to the lack of support from their own union and school supervisors and administrators? There will be an exodus of teachers this coming June - a combination of those retiring and those simply just leaving. If these teachers are not replaced with new ones, the coming school year will be an educational nightmare. The mayor should not be allowed to have control of the school system - he has absolutely no idea of how to run it - it is not a business, but that is how he has been running the school system for 10 years, and the results are disgraceful! The UFT needs to get its act together and fight for a contract for its members that is fair and livable! John Amato, Fresh Meadows

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Comeback In Queens

Gloria Estafan will rock Citi Field

Twenty-one years after her last No. 1 hit — “Coming Out of the Dark” — Gloria Estefan is coming out of the woodwork to headline the Megaton Mundial De Polito Vega on July 14 at Citi Field. The legendary performer, best known for her run with the Miami Sound Machine, will be front and center at the historic show, which marks the first time top Latin artists from pop, bachata, meringue, salsa, reggaeton, banda and vallenator will share the stage for one night, honoring Polito Vega. Vega has been instrumental in maintaining 97.9 FM and 93.1 FM as the top Spanish radio stations in the city for more than 53 years. The way he’s playing now, Citi Field regular, Ike Davis can only dream of having hits like Estefan.

Models Of Queens

Runway Dreams

She’s done modeling work since she was a little girl, but this Woodside wonder is looking to break out and be a star in the modeling world. Because she’s not as tall as a typical model, Chelsea said she wants to expand what people expect a model to look like. “I have a lot of younger cousins, and I want to show them that there are different ways to be beautiful, that it doesn’t have to be the same thing you see on TV all the time,” she said. She said she hopes that working with Shortstack Modeling will open up more doors for her. When she’s not in front of the camera, Chelsea spends her time studying

to be a physical therapist. Though she doesn’t get a lot of free time between modeling and school, the lifelong Woodside native uses the time she does get to explore the borough. “I like to spend a lot of time in Whitestone,” she said. “I like to go out there for the parks and the bridges. It’s a different side of Queens. It’s like a whole different world. “Queens comes down to the diversity,” she said. “There are so many different things to do, so many different places to eat.”

Police Action Ever purchased tickets for a game at Citi Field just a little further away than you wanted to sit? Ever thought about sneaking a little closer to home plate? If you’re an off-duty cop, you should probably think twice. Off-duty NYPD Officer Eduardo Cornejo was ejected from last Wednesday’s Mets/Reds game after he got cozy in a more expensive seat. The drunken cop earned his three strikes by ignoring the or-

Just because these seats are empty, it doesn’t mean you can have them ders of a guest-services agent, security supervisor and a police sergeant. Cornejo was then arrested and sent packing. So much for New York’s Finest.

Frying High

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Confidentially, New York . . .

Ordthodox Jews talk Internet evil at Citi Field

Newspaper offices sometimes get the strangest mail. You never know what’s going to come when the Post Office comes a-callin’. Last week, Trib managing editor Steven J. Ferrari received a French fry. A fast food service that was going to be featured at the franchise show at the Javits Center next month was touting the quality of its fries in comparison to more popular fast food restaurants. Along with a press release, the company sent along a soggy, squashed fry from an undisclosed fast food location. The company gets points for inventive marketing, but next time they may want to try a more satisfying tactic for hungry journalists: send over some better food. That fry made us lose our appetites. Anyone hungry?

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A couple of weeks ago, thousands of ultraOrthodox Jews packed Citi Field and Arthur Ashe stadium to protest the darkness and evil that is the Internet. Women weren't allowed, due to the ultra-Orthodox belief in segregation, and had to watch the proceedings at six sites across the Tri-State area. Of course, they watched it on an internet live-feed. The New York Mets may not be able to sell out Citi Field, but the anti-technology rabbis can. Perhaps the Mets can learn a little from the Ortodox, perhaps a little baseball prayer is called for.

Chelsea Hart

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The people of Queens come in all colors, shapes and sizes. We speak more than 150 languages, hail from more than 120 countries; we have different tastes and different styles. The majority of LGBT men and women in Queens blend in with the rest of the community. Walking down the street, nobody would know who is gay or straight. Most of the time. There is one day a year – the first Sunday in June – that the LGBT community in Queens steps out in their own unique style. Some are subdued, others are more extreme. All of them are having a good time. There are those who march with purpose, those who dance the length of the parade and those who just walk side-by-side, hand-in-hand, displaying their pride in who they are, and in the borough that accepts them.

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