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New Owner, Same Ideas For RKO By JOSEPH OROVIC The RKO Keith’s Theater’s new owner hopes to succeed where others have failed. Manhattan real estate developer Patrick Thompson tentatively plans to build a 200plus unit condominium, featuring the RKO’s landmark lobby fully revitalized, as well as parking access on Farrington Street, at the site. “Plans are basically ready to go,” he said, with the exception of several details that remain to be ironed out. “We haven’t wrapped our hands around the whole thing yet.” Thompson reportedly bought the dilapidated theater from Doral Bank, which held a $20 million note on the property after taking
it from Boymelgreen, the RKO’s previous owner. “I was made aware of the project through my banking relationship last summer,” he said, but was too focused on two other projects in Manhattan. He returned to find the RKO still up for grabs at a “very, very reasonable price per buildable square foot.” Thompson did not acknowledge the site’s checkered past, which has seen fits and spurts of activity, from the much-maligned era of Tommy Huang’s ownership to Boymelgreen’s stalled plans to rejuvenate the location. The new owner’s tentative plans fit within the variances obtained by Boymelgreen, and
he said several times during the interview he would comply with what the Board of Standards and Appeals already approved. Currently, the site can host up to nearly 400,000 square feet in condominiums, as well as a community space. Should Thompson apply for any new variances, the project would have to go through the Uniform Land Use Review Process. Thompson has already met with Councilman Peter Koo (R-Flushing), and plans to meet with other officials in the future. “After 25 years, we hope to have a good owner,” Koo said. “We are going to work with him.”
The developer has favored condominium development throughout his career. Thompson’s more recent projects reportedly include residences on 17th and 44th Streets in Manhattan. While the project has gained the attention of the community, money is still tight and it may take some time before the project starts. “It’s still a challenging marketplace for lending,” Thompson said. “I can’t really say at this point when we’ll have shovels in the ground. It’s just an old building at this point.” Reach Reporter Joseph Orovic at jorovic@queenstribune.com, or (718) 3577400, Ext. 127.
Boro Garage Leveled In Fuel Tank Explosion
The wrecked remains of Justin Cohen’s garage were strewn about the property.
The RKO Keith’s Theater may end its reign as Flushing’s premiere eyesore, as developer Patrick Thompson plans to transform it into a condominium while also restoring its historic lobby.
Plumbing Foul-Up Causes School Scare By JOSEPH OROVIC Students at PS 20 received an impromptu lesson about water safety on Tuesday: A sweet taste is not necessarily a good thing. A plumbing gaffe created a health scare when a refrigeration repair company linked coolant to the school’s water supply. When students started complaining of abdominal p a i n a n d n a u s e a , t h e MTA buses transported PS 20 possibly sick students to school’s administration area hospitals. promptly called 911. Authorities said 71 students were taken depending on the amount consumed, but to area hospitals for continued observation, may have caused some kids to drink more. though no child showed visible signs of “Probably because it was sweet they kept drinking,” he said. illness. A letter sent home said propylene glycol The school began noticing a change in its – a substance used in everything from brake water supply around 1 p.m., when drinking fluid to facial creams – had found its way into and toilet water reportedly turned pink. the school’s water supply. A fourth grader, Ezekiel, said one of his “The plumbing company made a mis- classmates was among the first to feel sick t a k e , ” s a i d D e p t . o f E n v i r o n m e n t a l after coming back from a trip to the bathProtection’s Jim Roberts, who identified the room. The student complained of dizziness contractor as Bayside Refrigeration. and nausea, and was soon joined by about a Six buses took the children and their dozen more classmates with similar ailments. parents to local hospitals by 5:30 p.m., though Officials said the school would be open the Fire Dept.’s Dr. Glenn Asaeda did not the next day, though it will provide bottled expect any major illness to come of the inci- water until the school’s water is deemed safe. dent. Reach Reporter Joseph Orovic at “All the children look pretty well,” he jorovic@queenstribune.com, or (718) 357said, adding propylene glycol is non-toxic, 7400, Ext. 127.
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from Cohen. “It was raining so we thought the thunder hit nearby; we didn’t know unt i l we saw it on the late night ne ws.” MacDonald, who likes to play around with cars and engines, as he has a few Hot Rods in his garage, pointed to a blue fuel tank in the yard marked C16. “That’s racing fuel used in a high compression car,” he said. “If it’s not contained properly, a spark from a light switch could have caused it [to explode].” Michelle Urena, who lives a little further away, said the explosion was pret ty loud. “I live on 150th Street and Whitestone and I heard it all the way over there,” said Urena. “It was Memorial Day so I’m thinking it’s a celebrat ion at Shea Stadium.” Mr. Kim, a neighbor on Cohen’s block, came home late on Monday night and the street was blocked off by police and firefighters. “The whole thing with an explosion right by your house is kind of scar y,” said Kim. Councilman Dan Halloran (R-Whitestone) was at the scene of the explosion later Monday night. In a post on his Facebook page, Halloran said Cohen was working on his motorbike when the explosion happened. Halloran also said that police found four tanks of highly flammable racing car fuel. “This looks like a real tragedy,” said Halloran. “A real stupid accident.” Reach Intern Stefan Singh at ssingh@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 128.
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By STEFAN SINGH Memorial Day weekend ended with a frightening explosion for some Flushing residents. Around 7 p.m. on Monday night, a massive explosion blew the roof off of a garage on 27th Avenue and Murray Street. Justin Cohen, 31, was critically injured in the blast. Police are unsure what caused the explosion, but high-octane fuel may have triggered it. The cause is still under investigation. Cohen was taken to Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx to treat burns that covered 70 percent of his body. He was listed in critical condition and he may have permanent ear damage and some brain damage. Cohen’s neighbors have been nothing but helpful. Many visited him in the hospital. Some gathered clothes for family members who were at the hospital. Michael Pancheri, who lives next door, does not believe fuel caused the explosion. “The Daily News and the New York Time s make him out to be like a terrorist,” said Pancheri. “He has the same things in his garage that we all do – lawn and garden stuff.” Much of the debris from the explosion landed on Pancheri’s proper ty. His mother, Graziella Pancheri, has no idea how it happened because no one was home. “He’s the only one who can tell us what happened when he feels bet ter,” she said. “It was thunderous,” said Brian MacDonald, who lives a few blocks away
Parrot Bill Not Seen As Bird-Brained By DOMENICK RAFTER Some state legislators and activists are working together to gain protected status for a popular species of parrot that is native to South America and has made a home for itself here in Queens. Legislation currently proposed in Albany would grant protected status to the Monk Parakeet, also known as the Quaker Parrot, a species of parakeet that lives in Queens and at least two other boroughs. Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach) is sponsoring legislation in the State Senate that would amend the environmental conservation law to protect the birds from harm, poaching and unnecessary nest takedowns. Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal (D-Manhattan) is sponsoring the bill in the State Assembly. The City Council is proposing a resolution calling on the State to designate the Monk Parakeet as a protected species. Former Councilman Tony Avella (D-Bayside) initially introduced the resolution in 2009. The bills were the brainchild of Barry Schwartz, President of Feathered Friends Parrot Adoption Services; a not-for-profit parrot rescue/adoption organization based in Maspeth. Schwartz said the New York Invasive Species Council released a report recently on invasive species in the state and it listed the Monk Parakeet as a non-native, but non-dangerous invasive species. He said the legislation is coming after reports of attacks on Monk Parakeet nesting areas in Brooklyn and Queens. “The [Monk Parakeet] does not pose any danger to humans or other life,” Schwartz said. Dealers aiming to sell the birds as pets introduced the birds, which are native to
Argentina, to the area starting in the 1960s. The birds then escaped or were purposely set free. “The parts of South America where these birds come from are similar in climate to the Catskills,” Schwartz said. The birds have been spotted nesting in Whitestone and College Point, as well as Throggs Neck in the Bronx, Schwartz said. They have an especially well-known colony in Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn, where they have nested in the cemetery’s main gate for decades. Another bill being proposed in Albany and championed by Schwartz would seek to
By DOMENICK RAFTER Those ugly signs often spot ted nailed to telephone poles and lampposts throughout the borough adver t ising such service s as “Refinance your Home s,” “Sell Your Home Fast!” and “Get Rid Of Insects,” are illegal and one neighborhood civic group is taking them on. Af ter spot t i ng signs along re sident ial streets in Woodhaven, the Woodhaven Residents Block Association took action and discovered the signs are actually ill e g a l . T he N YC D e p a r t m e n t o f Sanitation’s code specifically bans the posting or painting any type of printed mater ial on a ny t ype of public proper t y, including fences, telephone poles, and traffic lights. The WRBA is calling on residents in Woodhaven to contact them if they see signs on residential streets. To report signs along
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Jamaica Avenue, residents should call the Greater Woodhaven Development Corporation. “The intent is not to routinely bust people and cause them to pay large fines. It may be that they are unaware of the law,” said Ed Wendell, WRBA President on his blog Project Woodhaven. “The WRBA is doing them a favor by warning them.” WRBA spokesman and Community Board 9 member Alex Blenkinsopp said one company who has been posting signs in Woodhaven has been put on notice and will be again before the WRBA reports them to the city. “It looks like they took down some of the signs, but not all of them,” Blenkinsopp said. “We’ve had partial succe ss. We will contact them one more t ime and then repor t them to our council members and the Department of Sanitation.”
According to the law, each sign is a separate violation and the first offense is a fine of $75-$200. Each subsequent offense carries a fine of between $150 and $300. That means someone with 10 signs could face fines of up to $2,900, plus the cost of taking the signs down. Similar problems with signs have been repor ted else where i n t he borough, most recently in Flushing, Richmond Hill, and Woodside.. Residents in those neighborhoo ds can repor t t he signs to the local community board or city councilmember’s office or take the signs down themselves. Blenkinsopp noted it was impor tant t hat anyone who repor t s the signs take pictures; otherwise fines could not be imposed. Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400 Ext. 125
UFT Sues Over Franny Lew Crowding By JESSICA ABLAMSKY The United Teachers Federation is taking the Department of Education to court over violations involving oversized classes at Francis Lewis High School. Most high school classes are limited to 34 students, according to UFT contracts. With students packed into half classrooms and trailers, some classes at FLHS have as many as 40 students. In March, FLHS UFT Chapter Leader Arthur Goldstein identified 34 overcrowded classes at the school. A week or two after an arbitrator ordered the DOE to fix the violation, there were 60 oversized classes. “Because we are good, they overload us,” Goldstein said. “Every single time we have tried to deal with the overcrowding, they have said, let’s give them more kids.” FLHS has been in violation of class size agreements for two years, said James Vasquez, UFT High School District Representative. The goal is to get the DOE to comply with the arbitrator’s ruling. “The DOE talks about their motto as ‘children first,’ but obviously ‘children first’ does not apply to them,” he said. Though FLHS is the most chronically overcrowded high school in Queens – the school day starts at 7:15 a.m. and runs for nearly 12 hours in five sessions – the DOE continues to send more kids to the school. It was built to hold somewhere between 1,800 and 2,400 students according to Goldstein, but with no cap on enrollment, today more than 4,400 attend. The concern is that school resources will be stretched to the point where academic achievement suffers, said Principal Musa Ali Shama.
“When is too big too big,” he asked. “We’re at that point right now.” Ideally, he would like to see the school move towards a more normal schedule of 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. “One session is a pipe dream,” he said. “You don’t want to see kids get home at 8 at night. There are some positives. We are keeping kids off the street.” A number of high schools in Queens, including Benjamin Cardozo High School, had class size violations at the beginning of the semester. FLHS is the only one that has not fixed the problem. “It is up to the Department of Education,”
Vasquez said. “The chancellor [Joel Klein] always says that he wants to be held responsible, so we are saying, Mr. Chancellor, we are holding you responsible.” Students fare better, and are more engaged in smaller classes, said Leonie Haimson, executive director of Class Size Matters, a not-for-profit that advocates for class size reduction in city schools. “There’s been a lot of research to show that the larger the class size, the less able teachers are to provide the kind of instruction that students need,” she said. About half of all high school classes in the city average 30 students or more, while outside
the five boroughs, the average is 20 students. “It’s just not fair,” Haimson said. “The city has gone absolutely wrong in its priorities.” In order to keep enrollment down at the specialized schools, larger schools are assigned more and more students, she said. “There is just a total abdication of responsibility of providing enough space,” Haimson said. The Department of Education could not respond by press time. Reach Reporter Jessica Ablamsky at jablamsky@queenstribune.com, or (718) 357-7400, Ext. 124.
Trio Charged In Skim Scam By DOMENICK RAFTER A federal grand jury in Connecticut indicted three Queens residents on charges related to alleged participation in an ATM “skimming” scheme Sabrina Matache, 21, of Middle Village, Laura Stiuca, 31, of Maspeth and Nadia Pasici, 48, of Middle Village appeared before a federal judge in Hartford on May 25, and were each indicted with one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud. The indictment also charges Matache and Stiuca with four counts of bank fraud and four counts of aggravated identity theft. The defendants were arrested on April 22 at a branch of People’s United Bank in Darien, Conn. According to the indictment, the trio is accused of conspiring to install “skimming” devices on ATMs, and on card swipe access
devices used by banks to control access to ATM lobby doors, at People’s United Bank locations in Connecticut. The devices were able to capture the information encoded on the magnetic strips of bankcards used by ATM customers. The indictment further alleges that the co-conspirators placed devices on the ATMs that contained hidden pinhole cameras, which were positioned in such a way as to be able to record the PIN numbers that bank customers keyed into the ATMs to gain access to their accounts. The co-conspirators are alleged to have used this stolen information to create counterfeit bankcards that allowed them to withdraw funds from the customers’ accounts. The indictment alleges that in March and April, the threesome used the devices at an ATM in Cos Cob, Conn. Between April 19
and April 22, Matache and Stiuca allegedly used stolen bank account information to conduct unauthorized ATM withdrawals from ATMs in Darien, Stamford and Greenwich, Conn. It is alleged that, through this scheme, the three defendants victimized individuals and financial institutions out of at least $50,000. At the time of the arrests, the three defendants allegedly possessed cash, several reencoded gift cards containing stolen bank account information, handwritten notes with lists of stolen four-digit personal identification numbers, ATM skimming tools and other items used in the conspiracy. If convicted, they could each face 30 years or more in prison and a $1 million fine. Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 125.
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History Repeating? There are few location in Queens that have garnered as much attention in recent years as the historic RKO Keith’s Theater on Northern Boulevard at Main Street in Downtown Flushing. As the rest of the neighborhood has undergone a massive growth spurt, the RKO has continued to sit idle, an open scar on a landscape that is home to some of the most exciting developments in New York City. The news that the site has been purchased – and that the developer is interested in sticking close to plans that have already met local and city approval, is welcome. The fact that the developer promises to return the spectacular lobby to its former glory is great news as well. But we temper any discussion of this historic icon with the reminder that this is a piece of the borough’s proud history that has not yet found a solid footing in its future. The location of the building at the dead end of Main Street does not seem to fit well with the Asian aesthetic that has dominated Flushing for the last 30 years. The site has problems. It needs help. It needs life brought into it – not just condo owners. It needs to be green, to be harmonious with its surroundings and to be welcomed not just by the people who plan to move in, but by those who already call the RKO their neighbor. This is no easy task; the last company looking to do this failed. We look forward to the new owner’s success and hope that, after studying the lessons learned on this project, that history does not repeat itself.
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Boot ’Em Out To The Editor: To commemorate Flag Day (June 14), the Flushing Citizens Against Tyranny have scheduled a “Boot ’Em Out” Tea Party in Bowne Park on Sunday, June 13 at 1 p.m. It will be an opportunity to honor Old Glory and serve to remind us to reboot the government in November and restore the Constitution. It seems no one in Washington, DC reads anything anymore. It is disconcerting to hear officials critical of the new Arizona law (i.e. Janet Napolitano and Eric Holder) admit under oath they never even bothered to read the law. There is overwhelming evidence the government’s gross incompetence, lack of common sense and arrogance are endangering our republic. Can anyone with a speck of intellectual honesty deny the government is destroying our prosperity by accumulating unsustainable debt, spending money we don’t have, making loans we can never pay back, writing and passing bills no one has read, appointing unaccountable “czars”, nationalizing the auto industry and financial institutions? Information is becoming a scarce and endangered commodity: President Obama is leading the attack by
declaring “with iPods and iPads, and XBOXs and play stations…information becomes a distraction, a form of entertainment, rather than a tool of empowerment, rather than a means of emancipation.” It is time to “Boot ’Em Out” and elect people who are not distracted, are informed and know how to read. Ed Konecnik, Flushing
Limited Gov’t To The Editor: Those of us who have legitimate concerns about the proper role of government in our daily lives are encouraged by Kentucky Republican Senate Tea Party candidate primary winner Rand Paul. He like us cherishes economic and civil liberties. We believe what consenting adults consume, inhale, perform, read or view in the privacy of their own home or private social club isn’t the concern of government. Individual economic and civil liberties prosper best when government stays out of both the bedroom and marketplace. We do not support the massive deficit spending that has resulted in today’s twelve trillion dollar long term debt. We oppose the thou-
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sands of Congressional earmarks supporting tens of billions of dollars in pork barrel member item spending. We are no fan of corporate welfare or spending billions on useless weapons systems supported by Congress but not requested by the Pentagon. Too many members of Congress have morphed into inside the Washington Beltway career politicians who have no regard for individual civil or economic liberties. They continue spending as if it were “Monopoly” money. Rand Paul and other Tea Party candidates if elected could begin the long journey back for return of limited government accompanied by a minimal amount of confiscatory taxation to support only essential services along with Pay as Go budgeting; means testing for all government assistance programs; no member item pork barrel spending; sunset provisions for agencies and programs which have long ago met their objectives, balanced budgets; actual surpluses and down payments to reduce long term debt. Larry Penner, Great Neck
For Andrew To The Editor: The politics of Albany will never be the same again. Especially with the long-awaited declaration and entrance in the gubernatorial race by State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo as he is poised to help salvage Albany from political inaction and legislative stalemate never before witnessed in the Empire State. His announcement could not have come at a better time. For one, the state of our state leaves much to be desired. New York State is grappling with about $9.2 billion budget short fall, the legislature mired in confrontation politics and add the disequilibrium brought by the inability of legislators to acquiesce to the demands of Gov. Paterson. All that and more called for rescue and help was on the way and finally arrived in the person of Andrew Cuomo. Call him “calculating,” a “knight in shinning armor” or a charming “Prince Machiavelli.” If elected he brings fort an ambitious agenda and surely a different kind of politics. As former Secretary for Housing and Urban Development during the Clinton Administration he is erudite, fearless and comes across like a progressive populist. His politics will not mirror the lip-service style of his predecessors. Perhaps the only similarity with former Gov. Eliot Spitzer is that both went from attorney general to governor. One positive is his eagerness to embrace other political spectrum, Marcia Moxam Comrie, Contributing Editor Reporters: Sasha Austrie, Harley Benson, Joseph Orovic, Domenick Rafter, Jessica Ablamsky Editorial Interns: Rebecca Sesny, Stefan Singh Photographers: Ira Cohen, Michael Fischthal, Lee Katzman Contributors: Tom Allon, Melissa Hom, Michael VonDerLieth, Barbara Arnstein Art Department: Tania Y. Betancourt, Sara Gold, Rhonda Leefoon, Candice Lolier, Barbara Townsend Webmaster: Shiek Mohamed Assistant to the Publisher: Ria MacPherson
Republicans, Independents etc. In case some don’t know, politics as we know it is undergoing metamorphosis. The era of smoke-filled rooms has become extinct. A new generation of leaders is embracing politics and humanism. While politics is essentially how resources are allocated for the good of communities and people, some member items have been so lopsided disbursed without any sense of fairness and equity. That kind of political inappropriateness is one dysfunction Mr. Cuomo will have to address if he really wants to change business as usual in our political capital. Thank God he has political sages like Ed Koch to guide him. Perhaps if Mr. Cuomo is triumphant as I expect he will be, it may be the beginning of a Cuomo dynasty, his father being the political patriarch having been governor for consecutive terms. His legacy and name recognition is certainly a benefit for son Andrew. I might add that Mario is very amiable as well. During Andrew Cuomo’s run for State Attorney General position and during his abortive run for governor, I had the privilege to campaign a few times with him in Queens. He was congenial, affable, brilliant and genuinely enjoys meeting voters. I know that years have passed since then, but experience he gained as HUD secretary and NYS Attorney General, the almost guaranteed wise counsel and admonition from his very astute father who has been there done that. There is no reason why Mr. Andrew Cuomo will not be successful this time around. For this gubernatorial election Mr. Cuomo has earned my vote and I plan to support him and work for his victory. George Onuorah, Lefrak City
If The Shoe Fits To The Editor: Who designed the new New York license plates? The blue and white plates which are becoming osbolete were so much more indicative of what New York was. With the state outline in the center and the silk screen images of Niagara Falls and the Manhattan skyline, they were fine ambassadors of the attractions and spirit of our state. The new orange and navy blue plates are horrendous. Other states have images of their history, attractions and products, or a slogan connected to the state. These new orange and blue plates look more like a highway road sign warning about fallen rocks or a construction zone. But considering the current economic and corrupt political climate in the state, perhaps these awful Alan J. Goldsher Advertising Director Shelly Cookson Corporate & Legal Advertising Account Executives Risa Pilicer Gil Spadoni Earl Steinman Shari Strongin
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Enforcement? To The Editor: I thought they increased the fine for letting your car run while you are not in it after that boy was killed in Middle Village. Walking around I still see lots of cars with their motors running and no one in them. Who is enforcing the law? It is not only people who leave their cars running while they go into the store or post office. I see cars running while parked and then the driver gets in when he is ready to drive off. What good is increasing the fine when there is no enforcement? I just hope it is not someone in my family who is killed by someone who stole a car while the driver let it run while he is elsewhere. Charlene L. Stubbs, Maspeth
Farewell, Father To The Editor: It has just come to my attention that Father James T. Rooney has passed away. I had known him when I first started attending Our Lady of the Snows, back 1988. My wife had to work nights and ask me to bring her daughter Susan to church for religious education and we had just moved into Glen Oaks Village. I was at that time a non- practicing Lutheran. But after a few years at the church and my many conversations about faith with Father Rooney I enter adult confirmation program and became a Catholic under the late Father Tugwood. My step-daughter was in one of his Catholic Education classes and excelled, I think, because of Father Rooney. Father Rooney left in 1994 to be Pastor of Transfiguration in Maspeth and my family and myself moved the following year and had joined St. Anastasia Parish in Douglaston, although we have moved back a few years ago. I had found Father Rooney to be outgoing, kind and to possess a spirit of love that seem to emanate from his presence. Father Rooney will be truly missed by the many that had known him because of the many lives he had touched. Father Rooney was a true parish priest. Frederick R. Bedell Jr., Glen Oaks
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By MICHAEL SCHENKLER with apologies to Ernest Thayer
By HENRY STERN and his program from the bites and snares Day 64 - without a budget of those who are responsive to nurturing Readers of this column know that for lobbyists, obedient to legislative leaders, and the last several years, our reports on New desirous of remaining in their gerrymandered York State government, particularly its legdistricts. islature, have conveyed a pathetic picture. New York State has been spending more Some legislators are now convicted crimithan it has taken in for years, and while the nals, another is being sued by the Attorcumulative deficits have been concealed by ney General, some are under investigaone-shot revenues, the alteration of payment Henry Stern tion, and it would be no surprise if other schedules and other bookkeeping devices, miscreants are found who have so far escaped the the day of reckoning is not only at hand but past due. attention of law enforcement authorities. The candidate has not yet told us what he would We have repeatedly stressed the need for a strin- cut, but there is a Willie Sutton answer. When asked gent code of ethics, stricter regulation and full disclo- why he robbed banks, Sutton is supposed to have sure of outside employment, an independent redis- said that he did so because that was where the money tricting commission and fiscal responsibility, starting was. The big money in the state budget is in Medicwith a balanced state budget. We have not seen aid and education. If there are major cuts, these areas progress in any of these areas. will be impacted. A mild ethics bill, which would have been a starter The Medicaid program is known to have been for reform, was passed by both houses but vetoed by exploited by substantial fraud and waste. The diffiGov. Paterson on Feb. 2, ostensibly on the ground culty, of course, is finding out just where the fraud that it was not strong enough. Since the bill had and waste is, and being able to prove it. That repassed by overwhelming margins, it was assumed quires vigorous enforcement, and more serious penthat the veto would be over ridden. However, the alties, including prison, for those caught cheating. Senate Republicans, who had voted for the bill, chose In education, we know that some teachers are to sustain the veto, so now there is no ethics bill, but very good and others are bad. The problem is that it everyone can claim that they voted for it. To us, this is very difficult to treat teachers differently based on is classic Albany hypocrisy. their competence. Also, ability and interest change That is why it was such a pleasant surprise to over the years, sometimes for the worse. This is not hear Andrew Cuomo’s remarks to the convention to say that teachers, in general, are responsible for accepting its nomination. students’ learning difficulties. We remember from our He came out for every reform we have advo- childhood those teachers who were helpful, kindly, cated, denounced the legislature as having lost the and, in some cases, inspiring. But one should be able people’s confidence, and demanded fiscal responsi- to get rid of the bad ones without years of litigation. bility without imposing additional taxes. Signs posted Even if every bad teacher retired today, however, at the convention announced the “New Democratic there would still be resource issues, questions of class Party.” It is clear that Andrew Cuomo is running size and costly special education mandates. Hard against the Spitzer-Paterson years as well as the leg- choices will have to be made bet ween competing islature. needs. His partner in this undertaking will be Mayor A governor who commands respect, who makes Robert Duffy of Rochester. Cuomo’s selection of Duffy first-class appointments, who decides issues justly and as his running mate for lieutenant governor has met wisely, who is judicious in his public statements, and with general approval. On the basis of press reports who maintains a high standard of personal conduct, and a Google search, Duffy appears to be highly will have much more influence and gravitas than one regarded. A career police officer, he rose through the whose behavior can be faulted, who is vulgar or crude ranks to become chief of police in 1998, a position in speech or manner, whose remarks are intemperate he resigned in 2005 to run for mayor. He received or inappropriate, and whose appointments smack of 72 percent of the vote that year and was unopposed favoritism, nepotism or cronyism. for re-election in 2009. We had high hopes four years ago for Eliot Duffy has a reputation as a strong leader, un- Spitzer. We were disappointed. Our hopes for David afraid to take on public employee unions. He sold Paterson were more modest, but they were also unthe mone y-losing fast fer r y service across L ake fulfilled. The Pataki Administration pitched three Ontario to Rochester for $30 million. He is now balls. Spitzer & Co. struck out twice. Andrew Cuomo engaged in a struggle with the United Federation of is now at the plate. When he tries to do the right Teachers with regard to his effort to take over the thing, he will find enemies on and off the field. public school system, similar to the fight that Mayor We do not know how the contest will end, but Bloomberg successfully waged in New York City. we do know that, this time at least, the forces of Introducing himself at the State convention, Duffy reform are at bat. Armed with knowledge of the failaffirmed his commitment to Cuomo’s reform goals ures of the past, they go forth to battle for the future. and asserted that he was ready to fight. StarQuest@NYCivic.org The question we ask ourselves is: Is this too good to be true? Is it possible to have a reformminded governor who is also of sound mind and has shrewd political instincts? We are reminded of the concept of ‘The lion and the fox.’ This was the title of a biography of Franklin D. Roosevelt by James McGregor Burns published in 1956. Professor Burns’s source was the Florentine philosopher Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527), who wrote, in The Prince: “A prince must imitate the fox and the lion, for the lion cannot protect himself from traps, and the fox cannot defend himself from wolves. One must therefore be a fox to recognize traps, and a lion to frighten wolves.” Andrew Cuomo has roared like a lion, and raised the hopes of New Yorkers, many of whom, as opinion polls show, hold their government in contempt. But in Albany, he will be dealing with a skulk of foxes, and he will have to protect himself Not 4 Publication.com by Dom Nunziato
The outlook isn’t brilliant for New York State this year; The Governor does not see and the Legislature does not hear. And when the budget did not pass, in an economic woeful fate, A sickly silence fell upon the residents of the State. A few got up and moved elsewhere in the land. The rest clung to that hope which springs eternal in the human breast; They thought, “If only Cuomo could but get a whack at that – They’d put up even odds, with Andrew at the bat. But the legislature blocked progress, with incumbents on the take, Silver had the power and Sampson perhaps a fake; So upon the stricken multitude grim melancholy sat; For it seemed that little could be done, even if Andrew held the bat. First there was the election, where the people had the call, But no matter who won it, wouldn’t the legislative process stall? Corruption and fundraising infected every Albany sinner, Partisanship and self-interest always seemed the winner. Then from the millions of residents there rose a lusty swear; It rumbled through Catskills and rattled in Times Square; It pounded on Long Island and recoiled here in Queens, It was Cuomo, mighty Cuomo, could he fulfill our dreams? There was ease in Andrew’s manner as he stepped into his place; There was pride in Andrew’s bearing and a smile lit Andrew’s face. And when responding to the voters, he had his father’s grin, No stranger in the State could doubt, he was there to win. Millions of eyes were on him as he traveled around the State. A majority of voters were for him and Duffy his running mate. An Election Day triumph for the next Governor of New York, But could he get the Legislature to walk the reform walk? Now the Election over the true test he finally found, Could he bring the State reform and turn the economy around? Could he get the Legislature to stop the partisan hate? Andrew, mighty Andrew was finally at the plate. Now the leather-covered sphere came hurtling through the air, And Andrew stood a-watching it expecting Albany to play fair. Close by the sturdy Governor the ball unheeded sped — ”That ain’t my style,” said Cuomo. “Strike one!” the Speaker said.
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From the State filled with people, there went up a muffled roar, Like the beating of the reform-waves on a nearby New York shore; ”Kill him! Kill the Speaker!” shouted someone in the land; And it’s likely they’d have killed him had not Cuomo raised his hand. With a smile of political charity great Cuomo’s visage shone; He stilled the rising tumult; bade the Legislature on; He signaled to the Senate Leader, and once more the spheroid flew; But Cuomo still ignored it, and the Speaker said “Strike two!” ”Fraud!” cried the maddened citizens, it’s “Legislative Fraud!” But one scornful look from Cuomo and the audience was awed. They saw his face grow stern and cold, they saw his muscles strain, They knew that mighty Andrew wouldn’t let that ball go by again. The sneer is gone from Cuomo’s lip, his teeth are clenched in hate; He pounds with cruel violence his bat upon the plate. And now the pitcher holds the ball, and now he lets it go, And now the air is shattered by the force of Andrew’s blow. Oh, somewhere in this favored land the sun is shining bright, The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light, And somewhere men are laughing, and little children clap; Will it be New York joy or the same ol’ legislative crap? MSchenkler@QueensTribune.com
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plaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Queens. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. Dated this 29th day of April, 2010, TO: MOHD ZAHEDUL ISLAM, Defendant(s) In this Action. The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. DUANE A. HART of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated the 13th day of April, 2010 filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Queens County Clerk, in the City of Jamaica. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by MOHD ZAHEDUL ISLAM dated the 16th day of July, 2008, to secure the sum of$533,000.00, and recorded at Instrument No. 2008000313389 in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Queens, on the 6th day of August, 2008; The property in question is described as follows: 145-08 88TH AVENUE, JAMAICA, NY 10435 SEE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, situate in the County and Borough of Queens, City and State of New York, being the same premises designated as being Block 9687 Lot 102 (f/k/ a being part of Lot 1), as shown on the official Tax map of the Borough and County of Queens Property address: 145-08 88th Avenue, Jamaica, New York 10435 HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The state encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for in-
LEGAL NOTICE formation about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the tollfree helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877-BANKNYS (1-877-226-5697) or visit the department’s website at WWW.BANKING.STATE.NY.US. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. § 1303 NOTICE NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: April 29, 2010 Steven J. Baum, P.C., Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s), 220 Northpointe Parkway Suite G, Amherst, NY 14228 The law firm of Steven J. Baum, P.C. and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. _____________________________________________________________________ SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF QUEENS ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE INDEX No.: 1507/10 DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE OF THE INDYMAC INDB MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-1, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-1 UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 Plaintiff, vs. HASINA M. FAROQUE, DANIEL ZEA Defendant(s). MORTGAGED PREMISES: 95-20 88TH STREET A/K/A 95 20 88TH STREET OZONE PARK, NY 11416 SBL #:
LEGAL NOTICE BLOCK 9025 LOT 13 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Queens. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. Dated this 4th day of May, 2010, TO: DANIEL ZEA, Defendant(s) In this Action. The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. ALLAN B. WEISS of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated the 27th day of April, 2010 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Queens County Clerk, in the City of Jamaica. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by HASINA M. FAROQUE dated the 7th day of July, 2005, to secure the sum of $417,022.00, and recorded at Instrument No. 2005000469881 in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Queens, on the 22nd day of August, 2005; which mortgage was duly assigned by assignment dated the 13th day of January~ 2010, and sent for recording in the Office of the Clerk of Queens County; The property in questions is described as follows: 95-20 88TH STREET A/K/A 95 20 88TH STREET, OZONE PARK, NY 11416 SEE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION Block 9025 and Lot 13 ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Fourth Ward, of the Borough and County of Queens, City and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the Westerly side of 88th Street, (formerly Boyd Avenue, formerly Park Place) distant 180.01 feet Southerly from the Southwesterly corner of said 88th Street and 95111 Avenue (formerly Chichester Avenue, formerly University Place); RUNNING THENCE Westerly parallel with 95th Avenue and part of the way through a party wall, 100.10 feet; THENCE Southerly parallel with 88th Street, 20.17 feet; THENCE Easterly again parallel with 95th Avenue, 100.10 feet to the Westerly side of 88th Street; THENCE Northerly along the Westerly side of 88th Street, 20.17 feet to the point or place of BEGINNING. Premises
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known as 95-20 88th Street, Ozone Park, New York DATED: May 4, 2010 Steven J. Baum, P.C., Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s), 220 Northpointe Parkway Suite G, Amherst, NY 14228. The law firm of Steven J. Baum, P.C. and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. _____________________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF limited liability company Architectural Sales Connections, LLC, a New York limited liability company (“LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State NY (“SSNY”) on March 15, 2010. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is: c/o Long Island Tinsmith Supply C o r p o r a t i o n 7 6 - 1 1 8 8 th Street, Glendale, NY 11385 Attn: Stuart Lucks. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the limited liability law ___________________________________________________________________ Check Ride Media LLC. Arts of Org filed with NY Sec of State (SSNY) on 4/14/10. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 2106 33 rd Street, Suite C1, Astoria, NY 11105. Purpose: Any lawful activity ___________________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: SYLVIO REALTY OF NEW YORK, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 4/15/10. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it maybe served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 29-40 213 th Street, Bayside, New York 11360. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. _____________________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: VAN DAM REALTY LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/20/09. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o Kordas & Marinis, LLP, 5-47 47 th Road, Third Floor, Long Island City, New York 11101. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ____________________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of CASTLE VIEW II, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/30/ 10. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.
SSNY shall mail process to: Demetrios Kastanis, 32-70 30 th St., #2R, Astoria, NY 11106. Purpose: any lawful activity. _____________________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION of Slurp & Burp, LLC. Article of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/3/10. Office location: Queens. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him: 253 Beach 129th St. Belle Harbor, NY 11694. Purpose: any lawful purpose. _____________________________________________________________________ JILL FABIAN, RN, PLLC, a domestic Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC) filed with the Sec of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/26/10. NY office Location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the PLLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the PLLC served upon him/ her to Jill Fabian, c/o Manuel Fabian, Esq., 37-31 76 th St., Jackson Hts., NY 11372. Purpose: Registered Nursing ____________________________________________________________________ ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF ASTER INSURANCE BROKERAGE LLC (Insert name of Limited Liability Company) Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law FIRST: The name of the limited liability company is: ASTER INSURANCE BROKERAGE LLC SECOND: The county within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is: Queens THIRD: The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: 136-56 39 t h A v e n u e , S u i t e # 4 1 0 Flushing, NY 11354 Siew Yen Tan (print or type name of organizer) ____________________________________________________________________ Notice of formation of PUMPSPRODUCTION, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on January 19, 2010. Office located in Queens County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 1663 Stephen Street, 1 st Floor, Ridgewood, NY 11385. Purpose: any lawful purpose. ____________________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of Art and Business Management LLC, a limited liability company. Arts. of Org. filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/16/10. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o William Eagen, 118-11 84 th Avenue, #201, Kew Gardens, NY 11415. Purpose: any lawful purpose.
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Articles of organization Of DIOKERE, LLC FIRST: The name of the corporation: DIOKERE, LLC SECOND: The county, within this state, in which the office of the corporation is to be located is: QUEENS THIRD: The secretary of state is designated as agent of the corporation upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: Moussa R. Bassoum 92-25 Guy R. Brewer Blvd. Jamaica, New York 11433 x MBassoum (Signature) Organizer Moussa R. Bassoum 9225 Guy R. Brewer Blvd Jamaica, New York 11433 _____________________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: REW ELECTRIC LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/06/10. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o Emanuel Dallaris, 215-45 Northern Boulevard, Suite 207, Bayside, New York 11361. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. _____________________________________________________________________ YONG SUN REALTY LLC a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) filed with the Sec of State of NY on 3/31/ 10. NY Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/ her to The LLC, 153-06 60 th Ave., 2 nd Fl., Flushing, NY 11355-5539. General Purposes. _____________________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: XIANG RUI LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/19/07. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o Jin Ming He, c/o Ying Lin 67-41 173rd Street, Flushing, New York 11365. Purpose: For any lawful purpose ____________________________________________________________________ SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF QUEENS ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE INDEX NO.: 24336/09 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. MOHD ZAHEDUL ISLAM, SURMA DEVELOPMENT INC., Defendant(s). MORTGAGED PREMISES: 145-08 88TH AVENUE JAMAICA, NY 10435 SBL #: BLOCK 9687 LOT 102, F/K/A PART OF LOT 1 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 Com-
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Queens This Week
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Bayside Students Celebrate Learning The annual Celebration of Learning, a two-day event at PS 159 in Bayside, went off without a hitch last week. In brightly colored, multidimensional displays, each class exhibited work that students did throughout the year. Family and friends were invited to attend during and after school. "It is a culminating activity, and every student in the school has two pieces of art displayed," said Hannah Garson, the Celebration of Learning coordinator and special education teacher. Fifth graders April Lim and Jane Di collaborated on the project that they proudly explained. "We made a board game to make math fun for other people," Lim said. Each colored square on the board coordinates with a stack of cards, each of which contains a math problem. If a player solves the problem, they can move ahead a certain number of squares. Adriana Pardo, a fourth grader, constructed a longhouse, complete with miniature food. "We were learning about Native Americans, and I picked to research how they lived," she said. The Celebration of Learning started more than a decade ago as a literature fair, said Principal Marlene Zucker. "A lot of schools do literature fairs, or science fairs," she said. "We do a Celebration of Learning. We're very unique that way." The event gives parents a chance to acknowledge the hard work their kids did during the year. They appreciate the opportunity, said Kim Johnson, parent coordinator for PS 159.
Cross Bay Bridge Repairs Completed
The Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge got a makeover for its 40th birthday. The well-utilized bridge that carries Cross Bay Boulevard over Jamaica Bay between Broad Channel and the Rockaway Peninsula has been under renovation and rehabilitation for almost three years. The project, which cost $57 million, began in July 2007. The bridge, which originally opened on May 28, 1970, received an upgraded new roadway, reconstructed ramps and a smoothly surfaced pedestrian path. The span's deck and ramps were overhauled with replacement of the asphalt overlay and application of a waterproof membrane, rehabilitation of the large concrete girders, and replacement of the deck joints, which allow for contraction and expansion of the bridge in extreme temperatures. New concrete barriers and railings were installed along the sidewalk and a new fire standpipe was installed that can supply water directly to the span in the event of a fire. The construction progressed during two and half summer seasons, the busiest time of year for the bridge. Jim Ferrara, president of MTA Bridges and Tunnels, said the renovation was organized in a way to allow for the least amount of interruptions for bridge users. "Before and during construction, the [MTA] was especially mindful to work out lane and ramp closures that would have the least impact on the community," he said. There were no ramp closures during summer months, between Memorial Day and Labor Day, to accommodate beach-related traffic. "We are always mindful of our Broad Channel and Rockaway neighbors," said Adrian Moshe, facility engineer for both the Cross Bay and Marine Parkway-Gil Hodges Memorial Bridges. "During the period when the popular walkway had to be closed, we arranged free shuttle service seven days a week." The Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge is a highlevel fixed bridge with a concrete deck with 55 feet of clearance, allowing marine traffic to cross under without the need for a lift; in contrast, the neighboring Gil Hodges-Marine Adriana Pardo shows off her longhouse. Parkway Bridge has a lift
Celebrating Our Heroes:
Councilman Dan Halloran (l. to r.), U.S. Rep. Gary Ackerman, GOP Gov. Candidate Rick Lazio and State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli were among the thousands who turned out to celebrate Memorial Day in the Douglaston Little Neck Memorial Day Parade Monday.
span. It carries six lanes of traffic, three in each direction, and serves an estimated 7.5 million vehicles each year. In 1970 the current bridge replaced the old Cross Bay Bridge, a low-level drawbridge built in 1939. Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400 Ext. 125. —Domenick Rafter
Residents Honor C-Town ALS Hero
erybody misses him; he was always there with a smile." Braunfeld took his eye off the bottom line on numerous occasions, making donations to Young Israel and offering discounts to the local firefighters when they stocked up. "He cared about the community," said the Forest Hills Civic Association's Barbara Stuchinski, who was a regular customer. "Not just to make money from us, but the welfare of his customers." Some have called Braunfeld to reminisce about his tenure at C-Town, recalling his acts of kindness and friendly demeanor. His kindness has resonated beyond the bounds of work. Braunfeld's family formed a Walk-A-Thon group called "Charley's Angels" to raise money towards ALS research. Their goal: to raise $1,800, 18 being the numeric value for life in Hebrew. As of printing, they've nearly doubled that amount. Sendic said she would participate in the June 13 walk, and is trying to get a car pool to head up to Westchester to participate. Sadly, ALS progression leads to death. But Braunfeld is far from depressed about his situation. "I can't dwell on the fact that at the end of this progression is I'm going to die," he said. "I have to enjoy every moment of my life. I have a great wife, great kids, a great extended family. What is there to be depressed about?" To donate to the Walk-A-Thon or participate, visit web.alsa.org/goto/ CharleysAngels. Reach Reporter Joseph Orovic at jorovic@queenstribune.com, or (718) 3577400, Ext. 127. —Joseph Orovic
A familiar face in the neighborhood. A local grocery store manager. A welcoming presence at the C-Town. A father. Charles Braunfeld was so much more than the ailment that now defines his existence. This friend of Forest Hills was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (commonly known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease) in January, and has watched the disease progress, slowly taking away the bits of life we forget to enjoy. "There's hundreds of little things in daily life that people take for granted," Braunfeld said. He can't drive anymore. And he can't dance. The 62-year-old attended a wedding in Texas on Memorial Day weekend, but struggled to put a smile on his daughter Jessica's face. "The biggest thrill for my daughter is to dance with me," he said. "I forced myself to get up out of the chair and get on the dance floor, but I couldn't move." The Rockland County resident spent 11 years as the partial owner and manager of CTown on Yellowstone Boulevard before leaving three years ago. His 42-mile door-to-door drive from home to work was followed by the sort of presence that lingers for many residents. "He's always been very generous," said Phyllis Sendic of Young Israel of Forest Hills, which lies a Charles Braunfeld (seated), with his family. block away. "EvTribune Photo by Jessica Ablamsky
The 109th Precinct has seen a spike in car thefts, and wants citizens to assist in keeping a watchful eye out for potential thieves. According to Crime Prevention Officer Anthony LoVerme, thieves are mostly targeting Toyota Highlanders, Rav4s, Ford Econoline vans, Honda Civics and Accords and Dodge Caravans. There has also been a spike in the number of stolen rims and tires, with thieves specifically targeting Infinitis and Nissans. LoVerme asked that drivers and residents remain vigilant and call 911 if they see any suspicious activity or even an unusual tow truck. “The stolen cars happen during the day and the night,” he said. Reach Reporter Joseph Orovic at jorovic@queenstribune.com, or (718) 3577400, Ext. 127. –Joseph Orovic
"I think it was fabulous top to bottom," Johnson said. "You got a true sense of what they did day to day." The event teaches kids respect for others. "Not only do they show off their work, but they are very proud of their classmates' work," she said. Like Pardo, who pulled the reporter aside to point our her friend's project, a paper doll with handmade clothing. Hands-on, multidisciplinary projects are encouraged at PS 159. "It gives them the opportunity to explore," Garson said. "If you learn using this hands-on approach, they own it." On the evening that parents and other members of the community were invited to view the Celebration of Learning, at least 100 people attended. "Even the crossing guards were there," Garson said. Reach Reporter Jessica Ablamsky at jablamsky@queenstribune.com, or (718) 357-7400, Ext. 124. —Jessica Ablamsky
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Queens CLOSEUP Manhatta Concer t Quintet of the Americas woodwind ensemble will present Mannahatta, a concert on Saturday, June 12, 2 p.m., at Flushing Library, 41-17 Main Street in Flushing. This event is part of the Quintet’s Mannahatta concert series, presenting environmentallythemed music throughout the five boroughs of New York City. Repertoire for this concert includes Mannahatta Windows by Robert Deemer and Hudson River Quintet by Brooklyn-based Christopher Kaufman for woodwind quintet with surround-sound audio tape and video of the Hudson River and environmental paintings. The Quintet will also perform Ellis Island by L.A. film composer Stuart Balcomb and other nature-inspired works including Duke Ellington’s Azalea, Queens resident James Cohn’s Strutting Butterflies and Colombian composer Jorge Olaya Munoz’ El Picaflor. Special guest will be environmental artist Ken Cro-ken. The June 12 concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call (718) 661-1200, or visit http://www.quintet.org/ concerts.html.
YMCA Summer Camp The Flushing YMCA Summer Camp offers a safe place for kids and teens to stay active and engage in spirit, mind, and body. We offer a safe place for kids and teens to make friends, swim, play sports, go on trips, build strong core values, develop new skills, participate in fun summer learning activities and at the end of summer leave camp as a stronger, more well-rounded individual. At the Flushing YMCA, we offer two locations (The Bayside YMCA, located at 214 13 35th Ave., Bayside and The Flushing YMCA, located at 138-46 Northern Blvd.) to make your child’s wish list come true. The Flushing YMCA and Bayside YMCA Camps are ACA accredited. New for summer 2010, Swim Camp (ages 7-12) offers the opportunity for beginning and intermediate swimmers, who love to be in the water, a chance to strengthen their skills by following the National YMCA Model for swimming four times a week. Swimming camp will emphasize mechanics, technique, stroke, and personal safety tips in and around water. In addition campers will participate in traditional camp activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, theme days, group games, field trips, and more. For more information, parents can contact the camp at (718) 961-6880, or visit the camp’s Web site atymcanyc.org/flushing.
The Voelker Orth Museum announces a new photography exhibition, “Flushing Main Street, USA,” featuring work by Norma Felsenthal-Gerber, through June 27. The series of images captures the vibrancy and bustling activity of downtown Flushing. The exhibition is open to the public Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 1 to 4 p.m.
109th Precinct BBQ The 109th Precinct Community Council cordially invites you to attend the 2nd Annual Community Council/109th Precinct Barbecue which will be held on June 9th in the backyard of the 109th Precinct beginning at 6 p.m. Please join Brian Maguire, the police officers of the 109th, community members and friends for an evening of fun, food and friendship.
Camera Club The Flushing Camera Club meets at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Flushing Hospital, at 146-01 45 Ave. on the first, third and fifth Wednesday of the month.
Free Salsa Classes Parsons Beacon is proud to announce that it will be offering a free Adult Salsa Class open to all adults every Tuesday from 6:308:30 p.m. Anyone interested in registering please call (718) 820-0760.
12-Step Program Nar-Anon Never Alone is a 12-Step support group for anyone affected by a loved one’s use and/or abuse of drugs. There are no dues or fees. Meetings are held at the VFW Hall in Whitestone, 19-12 149 St., every Thursday from 7:30-9 p.m. Newcomers are welcome. For further information, please contact Norma at (718) 217-0364.
Health With Dr. Oz HealthCorps, a proactive health movement with an in-school educational and mentoring program in 26 New York City schools, announces Highway to Health Festival, a massive health fair, with an appearance from Dr. Mehmet Oz, the renowned heart surgeon and host of the Daytime Emmy nominated nationally syndicated talk show, “The Dr. Oz Show.” Highway to Health is being organized in partnership with the United Stated Tennis Association (USTA) and will be held at the USTA National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park on Saturday, June 5, from noon to 3 p.m. At 1 p.m., Dr. Oz, HealthCorps’ Founder and Chairman, will lead a press conference to highlight HealthCorps’ work in fighting the child obesity and mental resilience crises with a proven national program that spans 50 schools in nine states and growing. Targeting all members of the family, the Festival will include a range of entertainment for all ages, from live music and marching bands to step teams, singers, dancers and jugglers. Hosted by Miss Saturn, the festival will offer performances by Slavic Soul Party; Willie Villegas Y Entre Amigos; the Ladies Utes Step Team from HealthCorps’ Roosevelt Campus, The Pink Pearls Step Team from New Utrecht High School; the EBC High School Step Team; Aviation High School Color Guard; Ill-Lusionz Dance Crew from the High School for Art and Design; and DJ Joe Gonzales at the turntable. Highway to Health will offer free health screenings, specialty fitness classes, healthy food booths, cooking demonstrations, sports contests, prizes, and giveaways. Partners supporting the event include the New York City Council, the United Stated Tennis Association, Chiquita, School Food, Susan G Komen Foundation, Vemma Nutrition Co, Affinity Health Plan, Hoopnotica, Family Cook Productions and Zumba.
It’s So Tasty Bayside Historical Society on Friday, June 11 will present It’s So Tasty, Too, a unique discussion about women and food inspired by a 1920s cookbook by the Bayside Woman’s Club at Fort Totten Park at 7 p.m. in the Officers’ Club. The lecture will be followed by a sampling of desserts from the book. The event will feature guest speaker Megan Elias, associate professor of history at Queensborough Community College, who will show how representative the cookbook is of the lives of a particular class of women at a particular time, in the particular town of Bayside. She will then compare this group to the lives of local women of past generations, talk about how the foods within the book differ from that of contemporary Bayside, and discuss the role
that women play in food preparation today. The fee is $15 ($10 for BHS members). Call 718-352-1548 to reserve. Limited parking is available on site; additional parking can be found in Little Bay Park, just outside the Fort Totten gate. Visit the Society online at baysidehistorical.org.
VIN Etching On Saturday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Bay Terrace Shopping on 26th Avenue at 212th Street Center, in the upper level next to Tony Roma’s on, police officers from the 109th Precinct will provide free VIN etching for your automobiles. With VIN etching, the Vehicle Identification Number is etched onto each window. This is a deterrent against auto theft because the etched VIN number cannot be removed or altered without damaging the window. VIN etching does not damage the window or vehicle, but “chop shops” and criminal auto resale rings do not want to deal with etched windows. They either make the car unable to be sold or limit the sections of the car that can be removed for reuse. VIN etching will also be available for laptops and cell phones. Please take advantage of this free program, as it is a proven crime deterrent and will help you protect your auto and personal electronic equipment. You may also be eligible for an insurance discount.
Walk for Celiac Disease The fourth annual L. Lodico Walk for Celiac Disease is on Sunday, June 13 at 10 a.m., outside the gates of Fort Totten in Bayside. It is sponsored by the Long Island Celiac Sprue Support Group No. 23. Their goal is to raise $25,000 for research for the 1 in 100 Americans who are affected.
Long Island Puppet Theatre On Sunday, June 6 at 3 p.m., Temple Tivah will host the Long Island Puppet Theatre and Museum at 3315 Hillside Ave. in New Hyde Park, showing “The Little Red Riding Hood with The 3 Little Pigs & The 7 Baby Goats,” A Trilogy about the Wolf. Prices are $15 with pre-registration and $18 at the door. Raffles will be sold at the door. To register, email funevents@templetikvah.org.
Free Legal Help Councilman Jim Gennaro is funding free legal services to his constituents at his Fresh Meadows office at 185-10 Union Turnpike from 1 to 4 p.m. on June 18, 24, 29 and 30. The legal help will be provided by the Community Legal Resource Network (CLRN) at the councilman’s Fresh Meadows. The legal help will be provided the Community Legal Resource Network (CLRN) and focus on all legal issues such as healthcare problems, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, legal letters and advice. Constituents can schedule an appointment by calling the councilman’s office at (718) 217-4969 or email jgennaro@council.nyc.gov.
Gregorian Festival The 31st annual Gregorian Festival will be held from June 17-27 at 88th Avenue on the northbound service road of the Cross Island Parkway. The northbound exit is No. 27 and the southbound exit is No. 27W, between Jericho Turnpike and Hillside Avenue. The festival will feature games, merchandise booths and rides.
Gentle Yoga Series A new gentle yoga series begins on May
27 at the Fresh Meadows Wellness Center on 184-17 Union Tpke. in Fresh Meadows at the corner of 185th and Union Turnpike on the westbound side. The class is limited to six students. Dates for the series are May 27; June 3, 10, 17 and 24; July 1, 8 and 15. The series fee is $155. For more information, call Joan Stenzler at (646) 250-5379.
Jerusalem Day The Rego Park Jewish Center will celebrate Jerusalem Day with a concert featuring Israel’s ambassador of song, Ron Eliran and former Israeli Army IDF orchestra soloist Lilach Koch on Sunday June 6, at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. The Rego Park Jewish Center is located at 97-30 Queens Boulevard in Rego Park. For more information call (718) 4591000. The web site is www.rpjc.org.
Events at the Community House Help to put up a wall collage. Come in Mondays at 1 p.m. to the Kew Gardens Community House, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Suite 202 and be part of an exciting project. Supplies are provided. Join Irma Wesley on Mondays at 1 p.m. for her spring programs. On June 7, The Impressionists - European and American paintings of the 19th & 20th Century. Come & enjoy these subjects. Would you like to improve your communication skills in English? Sign up at the Community House on either Mondays or Fridays by appointment. For further information please call (718) 268-5960. The month of June is going to be devoted to music. Join the Community House for this wonderful opportunity to hear: on Friday June 4, “Rustic Shadows on Summer Tree;” on June 13, at 2 p.m., a jazz performance featuring Aaron Copland Music; on June 15, at noon, Pepe Santana and Chris Lefkarites in a recital of traditional music from the Middle East. There are two additional concerts, on June 21 and June 22. The Community House is offering a drivers safety program on Thursdays July 28 and July 29. Participants must attend both classes. Please call (718) 268-5960 to register or for additional information. A line-dance class will be given on Wednesday June 23, at noon. For further information call (718) 268-5960.
Dreyfus Affair Talk Over one year into Barack Obama’s presidency, moral, legal, and political questions in regard to Guantanamo seem to have multiplied. Does the Dreyfus Affair, the sensational late nineteenth century trial, have lessons for us today, struggling as a nation with conflicts between national security and the rights of individuals? Renowned writer Louis Begley will speak on his new non-fiction book on the Dreyfus Affair on Tuesday, June 8, at 1:30 p.m. at the Central Queens YM & YWHA in Forest Hills. Author of eight novels, translated into 15 languages, Louis Begley’s work has won numerous international awards, including the Prix Médicis étranger. Louis Begley’s talk is one in a series of Author Talks of the Hevesi Jewish Heritage Library of the Central Queens YM & YWHA, at 67-09 108 Street. All events are open to the general public, with a $5 donation suggested. The Central Queens YM & YWHA is located at 67-09 108 St. in Forest Hills. For more information on this course, call (718) 2685011, Ext. 151, or email pkurtz@cqyjcc.org or visit our website at cqyjcc.org.
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Students Take A Chop At Restaurants to give back in some way,” Serrano said. He discovered the program through an alternative teach ing cer t ificat ion init iative that allows exper ts in specific fields to teach without a teach ing cer t ificate and sent in his application. Francis Lewis hired him in August 2009. “It’s great because we have a lot of control over our curriculum,” Serrano said. “This program allows students to leave here with certificat ions.” He said the program has a lot of room and time to grow and prosper.
For students, it is a welcome escape from the core subjects of English, math, science and social studies. “This is my favorite class,” said Gar y, a freshman in Falzon’s class, “I get my highest grades here and we get to learn some really neat stuff.” Shama said the classes are aimed at giving students experience that is germane to the outside world. “We want to give the students some relevance to the education they are receiving,” he said. “We wanted to reinvent those voca-
tional training classes from back in the day, like shop, to help students gain 21st Century skills.” Shama is not concerned at all at the risk budget cuts pose to the program. “Budgets are based on priorities and this is one of our top priorities,” he said. “We’ll cut something else before this program. The student achievement overall has been up since we instituted it. We’re going to keep it.” Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 125.
Tennis For All: Former Mayor David Dinkins (l.) and Queens DA Richard Brown (r.) demonstrate their tennis skills for kids at the DA’s annual “Say Yes To Tennis, No To Violence” Day at the USTA’s courts in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. More than 650 kids from the Rockaways took part in the event.
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By DOMENICK RAFTER The freshmen in Andrew Falzon’s morning class in Room 144B were talking about their favorite foods and coming up with vivid adjectives to de scribe t hem. You wouldn’t know it from the discussion but this was Falzon’s Media Technology & Communications class. Falzon’s class was preparing to dip its feet in the pool of journalism by writing a foo d revie w. T hey took a field trip to L&B Spumoni Gardens in Gravesend, Brooklyn on May 25 and were assigned to write a review of the restaurant. But these journalism-based projects are only a piece of a l a rg e r, i n n ov a t i ve p ro g r a m a t Fr a n c i s Lewis High School. The technology program, which school principal Musa Ali Shama said is aimed at bringing real world options to the Fresh Meadows high school, that was founded on providing students with vocational training with classes such as shop. “This program brings back the days when Francis Lewis High School had vocational and trade classes,” Shama said. “About five or six years ago our shops and laboratories used for that training were ripped out to gain more class space. I believe that was the biggest mistake made here.” Now ending its first year, the technology program has three instructors who each are given enough freedom to mold their own curriculum. Falzon’s class is focused on his areas of exper tise: computer science and journalism. Isai Serrano’s class is aimed more at graphic design, which was the field he worked in before joining the program as an instructor last summer. “I always knew that once I made it, I’d want
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103RD PRECINCT THREE MEN SHOT: On Tuesday, June 1, at approximately 2:35 a.m., police responded to a call of shots fired in the vicinity of 167th Street and 109th Avenue in South Jamaica. Upon arrival on the scene it was determined that three men had been shot and went to area hospitals by private means. Two men, a 19-year old black man shot in the back and a 29-year old black man shot in the right arm, went to Jamaica Hospital where the 19-year old later died from his injuries and the 29-year old was listed in stable condition; the third, a 21-year old black man shot in the right arm, went to Queens Hospital Center in stable condition. 104TH PRECINCT TEENS SOUGHT: Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating five teenagers wanted in connection with a strongarm robbery that occurred on Friday, May 21, at 3:34 a.m. on the stairwell entrance to the Halsey St. “L” train subway station in Ridgewood. The suspects, described as a black female, 15 or 16 years old and four black males, 15 or 16 years old, left the station following the 18-year old Hispanic male victim and attempted to remove his backpack, but fled on foot with only the victim’s cell phone. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers Web site at nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.
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Police are looking for this man, wanted for robbing a bank in Bayside. confidential.112th Precinct 112TH PRECINCT RESTAURANT SHOOTING: The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a man who is wanted for a shooting in Forest Hills On Thursday, May 27, at approximately noon, the suspect entered a restaurant located at 102-55 Queens Blvd. in Forest Hills and fired his weapon, striking the victim, a 31-year old white man, once in the right leg. The victim was transported to Elmhurst Hospital where he was treated and was listed in stable condition. The suspect is described as a Hispanic man in his 30s, last seen wearing blue jeans, a white t-shirt, grey zipper sweater, white sneakers. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers Web site at nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.
109TH PRECINCT MISSING WOMAN: The 114TH PRECINCT NYPD is seeking the public’s ATTEMPTED ROBBERY: assistance with the whereabouts The NYPD is asking for the of a missing Flushing woman. public’s assistance in locating and Michelle Pyne, 44, of 42-11 identifying a suspect that is 157th St., Flushing was last seen wanted for an attempted robbery leaving Queens Hospital Center in Astoria. on Sunday, May 30, at 3 a.m. On Saturday, May 29, at 7:20 She is 5-foot-4, 190 lbs., and a.m., two men entered the was last seen wearing a white “Lantigua Deli”, located at 30-74 shirt, slacks and sandals. 14th St. in Astoria, and attempted Anyone with information is to remove property while displayasked to call Crime Stoppers at ing a firearm. (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The One suspect, Jose Cruz, 24, public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stop- Police are looking of 204 Middleton St., Apt 2B, pers Web site a t f o r t h i s F l u s h i n g Brooklyn, entered the above lonypdcrimestoppers.com or by w o m a n , m i s s i n g cation and attempted to removed currency while displaying a firetexting their tips to 274637 since May 30. arm. The workers of the store (CRIMES) then entering grabbed Cruz and detained him until the TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential. police arrived. During the struggle a round was fired from the suspect’s firearm, but no 111TH PRECINCT BANK ROBBERY: The NYPD is asking one was injured. Cruz was later arrested for the public’s assistance in locating a man and charged with one count of robbery, wanted for a bank robbery that occurred at one count of reckless endangerment and two counts of Criminal Possession of a 209-07 Northern Blvd. in Bayside. Weapon. On Monday, May 24, at 1:45 The second suspect fled the p.m. a Hispanic man in his mid scene. He is described as a His30s, 175 lbs., wearing sunpanic male between 30 and 40 glasses, a yellow hooded sweater, years old, 5-foot-10, and 250 lbs., and dark pants entered the bank wearing all black (T-shirt, jeans and demanded cash. The susand hat). pect then fled with undeterAnyone with information is mined amount of cash. asked to call Crime Stoppers at Anyone with information (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The is asked to call Crime Stoppublic can also submit their tips pers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). by logging onto the Crime StopThe public can also submit pers Web site at their tips by logging onto the nypdcrimestoppers.com or by Crime Stoppers Web site at nypdcrimestoppers.com or by Police are looking for texting their tips to 274637 texting their tips to 274637 this man in connec- ( C R I M E S ) t h e n e n t e r i n g ( C R I M E S ) t h e n e n t e r i n g tion with a robbery in TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential. TIP577. All calls are strictly Astoria.
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The conditions came as a shock. The soldiers had not known the extent of the torture. When they heard the Americans were on their way to Dachau, a lot of the guards took off. “Some of them put on American uniforms,” Caminti said. “They didn’t get away with it.” His most vivid memories of the war seem to involve bat tling the weather. His ears, which get “red as fire” in the cold, are a permanent reminder of his one and only night on guard duty. When his relief did not come after his
t wo-hour sh if t w as over, he refused to leave his post. “I pulled four straight hours in a blinding snow storm,” Camiti said. “I had frostbit ten ears, frostbit ten toes. It never quite healed.” He was offered medical treatment, but refused to leave his division behind. “I’ve had a good life,” Caminti said. “The beginni ng was hard. After the war, everything came easy.” Reach Reporter Jessica Ablamsky at jablamsky@queenstribune.com, or (718) 357-7400, Ext. 124.
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Drafted into World War II at 30 years old, Caminti’s division went on to make histor y as the liberators of Dachau. The Rainbow Division landed in Marseilles, France in 1945. For a week they lived in pup tents, struggling to keep warm in a cold and barren land. They star ted their march the day after Christmas, crossing the Rhine and capturing the big cities in Germany. “When you crossed the Rhine River, you could feel the heat because the city [of Worms] was still burning,” he said. “The Americans had bombed the city. There wasn’t a building standing.” An indicat ion of the banalit y of war, Caminti’s job in uniform was much the same as his civilian job. As a clerk, he was in charge of payroll. Instead of charting shifts, he created the morning roster, kept track of deaths and injuries. When he star ted, there were 186 men in Company A, a rifle company. By the end of the war, only 12 of those men were still alive. “You felt bad, because you’d say, here’s another one killed in action; here’s another one missing in action,” Caminti said. His division was on the way to Munich when word came through about the concentration camp at Dachau, and they changed course to free the prisoners. Though he never went inside the camp, he read the repor ts from his division, and saw the photos that were taken by Army photographers. “They tore apart the gates and freed Anthony Caminiti stands in front of his medals 32,000 starving people,” Caminti said. “There were bodies piled high.” from the war. By JESSICA ABLAMSKY Born in 1912, Anthony Caminti was raised in the Valley of the Ashes. Before Gatsby’s Corona Dump was converted into Flushing Meadows Corona Park, as a child one of Caminiti’s chores was to collect the coal discarded by the freight trains. “That’s how we heated the house,” he said. Though he does not move as fast as he used to, Caminti’s mind is quick. He looks, and sounds, like a man much younger than his 98 years. His recipe for long life is the Rob Roy he drinks each day. “One jigger of Scotch whiskey, then I fill the glass with sweet vermouth and put a cherr y on top,” he said.
Mayor Mike Bloomberg joins a veteran of the 3rd Armored Division from World War II to thank him for his ser vice to our country, at the Little NeckDouglaston Memorial Day Parade.
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Business, Banking & Real Estate Powering The Future:
Gas-Driven Plant Seeking Approval
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By JESSICA ABLAMSKY The Astoria Generating Station, which provides backup electricity for the City, utilizes outdated turbines to produce too little power while using too much oil. With the full support of a slew of community organizations, politicians and unions, if approved, the Astoria Repowering Project would replace 31 vintage turbines with four new, energy efficient units. The $1 billion project would substantially reduce emissions of carbon monoxide-, which contributes to global warming- and nitrous oxide and particulate matter, which can be harmful to human health. Repowering projects such as the one proposed by NRG are good for the community and the environment, said Assemblyman Mike Gianaris (D-Astoria). “Our problem in New York is that we have very old, very polluting power plants,” he said. “I’ve had the position
from the outset that any project that involves repowering is worthy of support.” The Astoria Generating Station is located at an industrial park on 20th Avenue and 31st Street. Owned by NRG, an international energy provider that controls 17 percent of the City’s power generating capacity, the plant was purchased from Con Edison in 1999 with the intention of updating the equipment. The new turbines will run on natural gas, and, as a backup, oil. “NRG’s Astoria Repowering Project will displace less efficient units, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 1 million tons each year (equivalent to removing 185,000 cars from America’s roadways),” said David Gaier, NRG’s communications manager. To add a renewable energy aspect to the project, NRG is also evaluating the possibility of solar panels. The plant currently generates 600 megawatts, which is enough electricity to supply 1,000 homes. The upgrades would increase capacity to 1,040 megawatts, and correspond with goals set by Mayor Mike Bloomberg in PlaNYC of increasing capacity and efficiency to meet future demand. Currently, the plant operates 1 to 5 percent of available hours. The updated plant will operate as much as 60 to 80 percent of available hours, mostly during peak demand seasons. The repowered plant will have the ability to startup on short notice, up to 70 percent capacity within 10 minutes. This would give Mike Schatz, site manager for the plant, looks over one the Astoria plant the ability to do something of the existing turbines.
LaG Procurement Expo Helps Biz Meet Gov’t The LaGuardia Community College Procurement Technical Assistance Center is holding its Eighth Annual Queens Business and Government Procurement Exposition on June 11. The event is free. The forum provides Queens and metropolitan area small business owners with the chance to meet and speak with a large number of procurement representatives about contract opportunities and to network with other small businesses. More than 40 governmental agencies and private-sector companies have been invited to take part in the event. Also featured will be guest speakers Andrew Manger, Section Manager, Economic Development for Con Edison; Rei Perez, Citi Comm unity Officer for Citibank; and New York City Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer (D-Sunnyside).
The expo is being hosted by Con Edison and will be held at the Con Edison Learning Center at 43-82 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Co-sponsoring the event are LaGuardia Community College PTAC, Con Edison, Citi, CUNY, Queens Economic Development Center and the NYC Small Business Services. The LaGuardia PTAC is operated under a cooperative agreement between the college and the U. S. Department of Defense. Under this agreement, the college provides procurement technical assistance to Queens businesses that are seeking to sell goods and services to DOD and to other governmental agencies. For more information, call (718) 4825323 or e-mail the center at ptac@lagcc.cuny.edu.
no other Queens plant can – come online in order to kick start other plants in case of a widespread outage. Although the company cannot promise that retail customers will see lower power bills, “we will make the wholesale price cheaper for Con Ed,” said Lee Davis, Vice President of NRG. Construction would begin in 2010 and end in 2015. To minimize truck traf-
fic throughout the community, large components will be delivered, and disposed of, by barge. At a public hearing on May 20 in Astoria, Davis said that construction would employ 700 people and add $150 million in benefits to the community. Reach Reporter Jessica Ablamsky at jablamsky@queenstribune.com, or (718) 357-7400, Ext. 124.
Bob’s Opens In Boro, Gives $5K To School By REBECCA SESNY The Flushing community and Councilman Peter Koo (R-Flushing) welcomed retail store chain Bob’s Discount Furniture to the new Sky View Shopping Center in Flushing on Thursday, May 27, with a ribbon cutting ceremony and donation presentation. Bob’s Discount Furniture is a northeast furniture chain “known for their great quality furniture at unbeatable prices,” which is a welcome addition to the business community in Flushing, especially in the wake of today’s economic climate. With more than 37,000 square feet of retail space, the new store, which will be Kaufman’s 38th, and first in Queens, is impressive, and large enough to bring 75 new jobs to the area. Founder and Owner Bob Kaufman also presented a donation to PS 20 before an enthusiastic crowd of community leaders, employees and local residents to celebrate the store’s grand opening. “This was the right place,” Kaufman said “We want to become a part of your community in a very real way.” Koo led the ceremony, toasting to Bob and his company, saying to the gathered crowd, “I welcome Bob’s furniture store to Flushing, thank them for their generosity and wish them many years of success in their new location.” Giving back to the community has always been a priority for Bob’s Discount Furniture. Kaufman has been giving
away millions to local schools, communities in need and non-profit organizations since the chain’s inception in 1991; as the business has grown, so have the charitable donations. “It’s the community that you do business in that allows you to be successful,” said Kaufman. “I can’t think of any more meaningful way than to give back to the local schools.” PS 20, an elementary school in Flushing, was chosen to receive $5,000 from Bob’s Charitable Organization and according to school Principal Victoria Hart, the money will be put toward a new scoreboard for student sports activities. Kaufman’s outreach programs include Bob’s Charitable Organization, Random Acts of Kindness, in which local residents can nominate non-profit organizations to receive a donation, and High School Heroes, a scholarship program. In total, the charities have given away up to $1.5 million annually to groups such as the Red Cross, March of Dimes and many local organizations and only expect that number to get bigger. When choosing an area to locate a store, Kaufman and his team study it extensively by reaching out to community leaders, local residents and area consumers for information and valuable insight. Reach Intern Rebecca Sesny at rsesny@queenstribune.com or (718) 357-7400, Ext. 128.
Bob Kaufman (r.) presented a check to the staff and students of PS 20.
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Diverse Borough Ready To Watch As The Other Football Takes Stage By Joseph Orovic The World Cup seems to come with a sudden rush every four years, right after the world’s elite clubs end their season. No sooner has the final whistle been blown for the Champion’s League finale before squads are announced, managers are questioned and bookies make their odds. But you, dear reader, where do you fall on the scale of football fanaticism? And yes, it’s football – not soccer – for at least one month every four years. Well, consider this your primer for the 32-team bonanza, a field nearly as diverse as our borough. Give the page a glance and you’ll sound like at least a casual footy fan when squads kick-off football’s premier tournament in South Africa on June 11. Hopefully, by the tournament’s final on July 11, you’ll be able to say, “Terry didn’t deserve to get carded inside the 18 for that slide tackle. Messi’s chip shot on the penalty kick cost them the match” – and mean it. Reach Reporter Joseph Orovic at jorovic@queenstribune.com, or (718) 357-7400, Ext. 127.
Cards, Points, and Offsides
Football did not become the world’s most popular sport by being laced with arcane rules and strange rituals. It’s simple: Kick the ball into your opponent’s goal more often and you win. Still, there are a few basics any viewer must be ready to hear and see. Here’s your basic run-through of the minutiae that often decides a match, and quite possibly the tournament.
Bookings and Cards
A player is “booked” by the ref with a yellow card most often when committing a flagrant foul, though bookings can occur for offenses as vast as arguing with the ref to intentionally delaying the game. A second yellow card leads to an ejection from the game, as well a suspension from the following match. Yellow cards roll over into ensuing matches, making them harder to shake than a case of fleas. Should a player already booked from a previous match be handed a yellow card, he must sit out the next game. Red cards are mostly reserved for a heinous tackle done with obvious malicious intent and lead to an immediate ejection or “send off,” as well as a suspension for the following match. Be ready to argue what color card a player deserves, if any – early and often.
Offsides
Here’s a stone-sober, simple definition of the rule: The second-to-last defender must be between the offense and goal when a pass is made. The rule essentially prevents offensive players from standing in front of the goal and waiting for a pass. This is the one rule that can immediately nix an easy goal. Translation: Someone will yell, “C’mon, you’ve got to be kidding me!” every time it is called.
Where to watch
Names you will hear
The borough is rife with ethnic spots to watch matches throughout the tournament. Here’s a breakdown of where to enjoy the Cup, by country.
Every World Cup comes pre-loaded with its stars, from Pele to Beckenbauer to Maradona. This year will have no shortage of “talismanic stars,” which commentators and cameramen will devote a large amount of attention. Here are the four you’re going to get an earful about.
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Group Scoring System
During the World Cup’s opening stages, the top two teams in every group move forward based on how many points they garner after three matches. A win is worth three points, a draw is worth one point and a loss equals nil – zero to most Americans. Should teams be tied after matches against the other squads in their group, the goal difference (goals scored minus goals allowed) determines who advances.
Brazil
Boca Juniors, 81-08 Queens Blvd.
Favela Grill, 33-18 28th Ave.
England
Germany
Look around. See a pub? Go there.
Zum Stammtisch, 69-46 Myrtle Ave.
Greece
Mexico
Athens Cafe, 32-07 30th Ave.
Las Margaritas Restaurant, 38-01 Broadway
Portugal
U.S.A.
Lavrador Portugese Restaurant, 138-40 101st Ave.
See England.
For an all purpose stop, go to Blackbird’s, 41-19 30th Ave., which will have a selection of fine beers from around the world. Feeling like a couch potato? ABC, ESPN and their offshoots will be broadcasting the games on various channels. For a full list of the broadcast schedule, visit espn.com.
Cristiano Ronaldo – Portugal, No. 9 Got some time? Search for this guy on YouTube. If you wanted to build the perfect footballer from scratch, you’d produce Ronaldo. No player in a generation has managed to make jaws drop with more regularity. Though Portugal is far from an odds-on favorite to win, any match featuring arguably the most recognizable professional athlete in the world is worth watching. Wayne Rooney – England, No. 10 England has not tasted Cup glory in 44 years, despite regularly fielding some of the tournament’s deepest, most talented squads. Rooney has come to represent a nation with grit, tough players, a hard-nosed style and no trophies. England’s success will largely depend on his titanic presence at the front of one of the most talented squads in the tournament. Lionel Messi – Argentina, No. 10 This diminutive youngster has solidified his place as the world’s best footballer for columnists around the world. But he has yet to show the same brilliance on the international stage. After one of the most productive stretches in the history of club football, the pressure to live up to his billing as Argentine legend Diego Maradona’s successor could make or break him. Landon Donovan – U.S.A., No. 10 This American forward has been dubbed football’s sole hope in the U.S. as well as the nation’s poster boy. With decent control and a knack for finding teammates in front of goal, expect U.S. fans to be sporting his jersey across the country, especially if he leads the squad deep into the tournament.
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Notice of Formation of LET’S TALK WITH LAKSHMEE, LLC, a domestic LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 04/ 27/2010. 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: Lakshmee Singh, 116-39 130th Street, Jamaica, NY 11420. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. ____________________________________________________________________
mons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. JAIME A. RIOS of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated the 3 rd day of May, 2010 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Queens County Clerk, in the City of Jamaica. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by NIKEYA S. KELLY and ANDREA A. EVANS dated the 11th day of May, 2009, to secure the sum of $363,298.00, and recorded at Instrument No. 2009000150741 in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Queens, on the 20th day of May, 2009; which mortgage was duly assigned by assignment dated the 18th day of January, 2010, and sent for recording in the Office of the Clerk of Queens County; The property in question is described as follows: 102-06 163RD ROAD, HOWARD BEACH, NY 11414 SEE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION Block 14247 and Lot 1277 ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough and County of Queens, City and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the Southerly side of strip of land 20 feet wide extending from 104th Street, formerly Ocean Avenue, on the East to Hawtree Creek on the West, called Burlingame Court, distant 368 feet West of said 1 0 4 th S t r e e t ; R U N N I N G THENCE Westerly along the Southerly side of said 20 foot strip, 24 feet; THENCE Southerly parallel with 104th Street, 80 feet; THENCE Easterly at right angles to l04th Street, 24 feet; THENCE Northerly parallel with said 104th Street, 80 feet to the point or place of BEGINNING. Premises known as 102-06 163rd Road, Howard Beach, New York HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The state encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to
work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877BANK-NYS (1-877-226-5697) or visit the department’s website at WWW.BANKING.STATE.NY.US. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. § 1303 NOTICE NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: May 19, 2010 Steven J. Baum, P.C., Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s), 220 Northpointe Parkway Suite G, Amherst, NY 14228 The law firm of Steven J. Baum, P.C. and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. ____________________________________________________________________
from the proper authorities to operate such motor vehicles on public highways. Nothing herein shall authorize the LLC to operate or maintain a charter, nursery, elementary or secondary school, a college or university, or to advertise or offer credit bearing courses or degrees in New York State.
after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Queens. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. Dated this 19th day of May, 2010, TO: EDISON CARRION, Defendant(s) In this Action. The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. JAIME A. RIOS of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated the 3 rd day of May, 2010 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Queens County Clerk, in the City of Jamaica. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by EDISON CARRION dated the 9th day of February, 2006, to secure the sum of $364,000.00, and recorded at Instrument No. 2006000181980 in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Queens, on the 31st day of March, 2006; which mortgage was duly assigned by assignment dated the 21 st day of December, 2009, and sent for recording in the Office of the Clerk of Queens County. The property in question is described as follows: 97-26 133RD STREET, SOUTH RICHMOND HILL, NY 11419 SEE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION Block 9480 and Lot 17 ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough and County of Queens, City and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the Westerly side of 133rd Street, formerly Hulst Street, distant 124.25 feet Northerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the Westerly side of 133rd Street with the Northerly side of 101st Avenue, formerly Jerome Avenue; RUNNING THENCE Westerly and parallel with 101st Avenue, 100 feet; THENCE Northerly and parallel with 133rd Street, 22 feet; THENCE Easterly and again parallel with 101st Avenue, 100 feet to the Westerly side of 133rd Street; THENCE Southerly along the same, 22 feet to the point or place of BEGINNING. TOGETHER with the benefits and subject to the burdens of a Right of Way Agreement recorded in Liber 5285 Page 586. Premises known as 9726133rd Street, South Richmond, New York HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL
TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The state encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877BANK-NYS (1-877-226-5697) or visit the department’s website at WWW.BANKING.STATE.NY.US. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. § 1303 NOTICE NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: May 19, 2010 Steven J. Baum, P.C., Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s), 220 Northpointe Parkway Suite G, Amherst, NY 14228 The law firm of Steven J. Baum, P.C. and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose.
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: FISMA FLUSHING LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/11/10. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it maybe served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o Fon-May Fan, 13640 39 th Avenue, Suite 403, Flushing, New York 11354. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ____________________________________________________________________
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Notice of Formation of 248 SUNRISE LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/17/10. Office location: Queens County. Princ. office of LLC: 248-30 S. Conduit Ave., Rosedale, NY 11428. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Nicholas Tembelis at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity. ____________________________________________________________________ SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF QUEENS ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE INDEX NO.: 1515/10 WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, vs. NIKEYA S. KELLY, ANDREA A. EVANS, Defendant(s). MORTGAGED PREMISES: 102-06 163RD ROAD HOWARD BEACH, NY 11414 SBL #: BLOCK 14247 LOT 1277 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Queens. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. Dated this 19th day of May, 2010, TO: ANDREA A. EVANS, Defendant(s) In this Action. The foregoing Sum-
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: EZ PASS DRIVING SCHOOL LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/21/ 10. 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, 666 Onderdonk Avenue, Ridgewood, New York 11385. Purpose: To establish an automobile driving school in which persons of both sexes may be taught the art of the proper operation and control of motor vehicles of all kinds, as shall fit them to secure the requisite license
____________________________________________________________________ Notice of formation of HARCO CONSTRUCTION LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/26/2009. Office location, County of Queens. The street address is: 213 Beach 88th Street, Rockaway, NY 11693. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 213 Beach 88th Street, Rockaway, NY 11693. Purpose: Any lawful act. ____________________________________________________________________ Notice of formation of MyArtistree, LLC.. Arts of Org. filed with the Secy. Of State of NY(SSNY) on 03/29/ 2010. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC 45-08 4 0 th S t r e e t , A p t . D 2 4 , Sunnyside, NY 11104. Purpose: any lawful activities. ____________________________________________________________________ TZELL CARBER TRAVEL LLC a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 4/ 22/10. NY Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to The LLC, 58-20 Roosevelt Ave., Woodside, NY 11377. General Purposes. ____________________________________________________________________ SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF QUEENS ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE INDEX NO.: 34980/09 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE MLMI TRUST SERIES 2006FM1 Plaintiff, vs. EDISON CARRION . Defendant(s). MORTGAGED PREMISES: 97-26 133RD STREET SOUTH RICHMOND HILL, NY11419 SBL #: BLOCK 9480 LOT 17 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days
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Director Balances Shooting, Day Job By DANNY FRANK Astoria’s Elias Plagianos took some filmmaking courses at Ramapo College in New Jersey, but still felt compelled to be a construction worker in his family’s BrooklynQueens business. After spending his days on construction jobsites, Elias spent his evenings writing a screenplay and plott ing n to become a movie producer-director. About three years ago, Elias managed to raise $200,000 from family members and friends. He was able to conv ince t wo ver y credible television stars, Rober t Clohe ssy and Chrishell Stause, to appear in his movie. He reached out to a would-be actor who works side-by-side with him on constr uct ion projects, Josh Bur row, to be one of the stars. Clohessy, a veteran of many motion pictures, had been a series cast regular on: “Hill Street Blue s” and “Oz.” He is cur rently shooting the first season of “Boardwalk Empire,” which is being produced and directed by Mar tin Scorse se for HBO this fall. Stause is one of the stars of the ABC Television Network classic day time drama, “All My Children.” The film was put together in six weeks of shooting around the streets of Brooklyn, Manhat tan and Queens. Then came many nights where Plagianos per formed edit ing and sound mixing after working in construction all day. The final result, “The Crimson Mask,” became Plagianos’ debut film. In the past year, h is passion and dedicat ion has been reflected by his willingness to compete in film festivals throughout the nation. “Film festivals have become what the farm team system is to baseball,” Plagianos said. “It is the vehicle for independents and entrepreneurs in film-making to get recognized
Robert Clohessy, star of, “The Crimson Mask” in charac ter, playing an aging, washed up wrestler. Astoria’s Elias Plagianos, producer-direc tor of his first film, “The Crimson Mask” with the movie’s star, Robert Clohessy, receiving awards at a recent film festival. by the big studios and distributors.” To date, “The Crimson Mask” has received 32 film festival awards, which have included screenings at the Queens International Film Festival in Long Island City and the Greek Cultural Center in Astoria. Plagianos received several offers by national distributors, including major movie studios. He accepted a deal with Invincible Pictures. “I was afraid that if I signed with a major studio, my movie would get lost in the shuffle,” Plagianos said. “Invincible has an excellent track record with small, independent filmmakers. I felt that they would put a stronger effor t behind my film.” Commercial release activitie s are star ting to happen for Plagianos’ film, which is rare for a first-time filmmaker. “The Crimson Mask” will begin a July 9 run for several months on Movies On Demand. The film is available on Netflix. Other access includes:
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Garden City, Floral Pk. To Shine For Belmont Garden City and Floral Park will take to the streets to celebrate the final leg of the Triple Crown with the return of the perennially popular Belmont Festival. Belmont Festival chairs for the villages of Garden City and Floral Park announced the annual celebrations held in honor of the Belmont Stakes will be held on Friday, June 4. Both festivals will take place on the eve of the 142nd running of the Belmont Stakes, which marks the third and final leg of the Triple Crown. “We are thrilled to host the Belmont Festival once again and appreciate the continuing support of civic, business, communit y leaders and local residents,” said Mary Dolan Grippo, chairwoman of the Garden City Belmont Festival. “This festival has become a great way for the community to celebrate one of the world’s premier sporting events the running of the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown.” The Garden City Belmont Festival will take place on Seventh Street from 6-10 p.m. and will feature a chicken wing throwdown, exciting entertainment, family friendly activities and live music. The Garden City festival will be a flavor ful affair featuring a “Wing Off” chicken wing competition from 7-9 p.m. during which local restaurants will compete to be named Garden City’s chicken wing champion. Four restaurants are currently confirmed to take part in the competition: Uptown Grille, J.P. McGeevers, Murphy’s, and Walk Street. The winner of the Wing Off will be announced at 9:30 p.m. Judges will be plucked from the general public. Any passerby can get in on the action for $8, which includes a plate of wings and a ballot. All proceeds benefit the Mollie Biggane Melanoma Foundation, named for a Garden City resident who died from melanoma at the age of 20. Local restaurants wishing to par ticipate should contact Tim Peeples at (516) 459-3740. The United States Air Force Band of Liberty rock band Afterburner will headline this year’s Garden City festival. Local bands will
also take to the stage to enter tain fest ival goers. The Garden City Belmont Festival will also feature family-friendly activities including bounce rides, clowns, face painters, street per formers a nd Sammy the Bugler, who is renowned for his talented and spirited “Call to the Post” prior to the start of each thoroughbred race at Belmont Park. The Garden City Belmont Festival is sponsored by Garden City Hotel, the New York Racing Association and the Village of Garden City. For more information about the Garden Cit y Belmont Festival, or to par t icipate in any of its events, contact Mary Dolan Grippo at (516) 571-1936 or via email at mgrippo@nassauida.org. The Floral Park Belmont Festival will also take place Friday, June 4, on Tulip Avenue from 5-10 p.m. The street festival will feature live music from three bands, traditional Irish dance per formance s, bounce ride s, face painters, and other family-friendly activities. Additionally, festival goers will get a taste of Floral Park when a bev y of Floral Park’s eateries line the streets to offer culinary samples. The Floral Park Belmont Festival is sponsored by the Floral Park Chamber of Commerce and the New York Racing Association. For more information about the Floral Park Belmont Festival, or to par ticipate in any of its events, contact Kathleen Duggan at (516) 512-0459. The New York Racing Association, Inc. will provide fans with regular updates on the third jewel of racing’s Triple Crown on the official Twit ter page of the Belmont S t a ke s , l o c a t e d a t Tw i t t e r. c o m / BelmontStakes. The site is updated throughout the day whenever a news item, blog post, video or podcast is uploaded to the official website of the race, BelmontStakes.com. NYR A will also regularly update the page leading up to the 142nd running of the Grade 1, $1 million “Test of the Champion” on June 5.
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TUNG SHING HOUSE, 97-45 Queens According to Sheridan, the ribs are a faBlvd., (718) 275-9818 vorite of customers and I can taste why. CUISINE: Asian The meat was delectable. The fork pierced HOURS: Noon to 11 p.m. the meat and was easily extricated from PARKING: Free after 5:30 and on the bone. weekends Another staple of repeat customers, orCREDIT CARDS: Yes ange chicken was our favorite par t of the DELIVERY: Yes meal. The chicken was immersed in orDining at Tung Shing House is an expe- ange sauce with a few orange rinds added rience all its own. Walking into the restau- in for flavor. The meal was topped of rant, the ambiance and simple sophistica- with sweet and sour whole fish. The pretion gives the distinct feeling of elegance. sentation was wor th the price of admisOn a cold, dreary day when old man win- sion. ter wanted it to be known that his season T he de ser t s at Tung Sh ing run t he was still upon us, elegance was exactly what gamut from ice cream, banana tempura was needed. with walnut and honey to pumpkin cake. Bernadette Sheridan, one of the Although Tung Sh ing House mangers, met us at the door and RESTAURANT doesn’t sound like the tradiled us into the roomy main dintional Chinese restaurant ning area. Crisp white table cloths crowding sidewalks all over this adorned all the tables. Upon becity, you can still get the staples ing seated, we were brought a on their menu at Tung Shing; small dish of pickled beets and Beef and broccoli, General Tso’s roasted peanuts. A pot of jasmine Chicken, pork fried rice and tea was the per fect accent to the egg rolls, just to name a few. meal. Although the restaurant has a After sampling the beets and lot of meat on its menu, vegpeanuts roasted to perfection, we etarians shouldn’t be afraid to were treated to roast beef salad and can- venture in and sample the goods at Tung died mushrooms. The roast beef consists Shing. According to Sheridan, the cusof pieces of beef, shredded cabbage and tomers can have it their way and the chef scallions in an Asian style dressing. I’m will make accommodations for their paguilty of having more than one helping. trons. And if Sheridan’s word isn’t The next part of our meal was beef spare enough it is writ ten on the menu, “We ribs saturated in brown sauce on a bed of will adjust taste and flavor for you.” noodles coupled with zucchini shavings. —Queens Tribune Staff
A m a z o n . c o m , B l o c k b u s t e r, B u y. c o m , iTunes.com, Overstock.com and many local retailers throughout the nation. This past week, the Astoria resident returned from the famous Cannes Film Festival where he was able to make deals on distribution of his film in Australia, Canada, Japan, Russia and more. Offering some advice to budding filmmakers, Plagianos admits that timing and luck have played a key role in the momentum beh ind h is fi lm. “For insta nce, par t
of our plot revolves around a high-stakes Wall Street player, where h is gamble s are collapsing and he has to come to terms with his transgressions. Who knew this content and subject mat ter would be so relevant with such widespread public concern today? “There are digital technology breakthroughs which allow for movies to be shot relatively inexpensive, with decent quality,” Plagianos said. “Combine this with the streets of New York City, so valuable to many movies and television programs. It becomes a wonder ful oppor tunit y for filmmakers start ing out.” Plagianos has yet to earn any thing near, “Avatar” w ith “ The Crimson Mask,” “but I have earned enough on t his init ial effort to enable me to begin production on my second film.” He isn’t saying too much other than how it is a “whodunnit” myster y. “Astoria has become a significant center for television and film production over the past 15 years,” he said. “So I may ver y well use Astoria to shoot some scenes for my next project.”
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SINGLES SINGLES 45+ Wednesday, June 9 at 7:30 at the Samuel Field Y, 58-20 Little Neck Parkway. $7.
MISCELLANEOUS ADOPTION TODAY Saturday, June 5 at 10 and Tuesday, June 15 at 7. Two hour information meeting by Family Focus Adoption Services in Little Neck. 2241919. KUTSCHERS July 16-19 ARMDI will hold a 4 day weekend. All profits to Israel for medical supplies. 224-7989.
DINNER KIWANIS Saturday, June 5 Kiwanis Club of Rosedale – Laurelton will hold their 6 th Annual Dinner Part y. $35. 527-3678. AFRICAN AMER. WOMEN Sunday, June 6 the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. will hold their 23 rd Annual Awards Banquet at Antun’s. 527-9165.
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ENVIRONMENT ENVIRONMENT DAY Saturday, June 5 from 11-1 with Alley Pond Environmental Center. 229-4000. “ B i o d i ve r s i t y : C o n n e c t i n g With Nature” is the theme. BIKE RIDE Saturday, June 5 bike ride to Fort Totten for World Environment Day Open House. Alley Pond Environmental Center. Register 229-4000, ext. 0. TREE CARE WORKSHOP Saturday, June 12 at 1:30 at the Woodside library. BIRD WALK Saturday, June 12 at the Queens Botanical Gardens. 886-3800, ext. 213. HORSESHOE CRABS Monday, June 14 Horseshoe Crabs of LI Sound with the Alley Pond Environmental Center. 229-4000. $5 non-members. WORLD OF REPTILES Saturday, July 24 Erik’s Reptile Edventure: The world of Reptiles and Amphibians at Alley Pond Environmental Center. For the family. 229-4000 to register.
YOUTH CINDERELLA Saturday, June 5 World Dance Theatre presents Cinderella at 6:30 at the Flushing library. YOUNG CHEFS Saturday, June 5 for those 7-10 at Alley Pond Environmental Center. 229-4000. WIKKI STICKS CRAFT Saturday, June 5 at 3 at the LIC librar y. FOOTBALL Saturdays until June 19 from 10-1 in South Ozone Park. 529-7911 information. CHESS CLUB Saturdays at the Flushing library at 2. S TORY TIMES Saturdays at 11 and Tuesdays at 10:30 weekly story times at 7 at Barnes & Noble, 1 7 6 - 6 0 Un i o n Tu r n p i k e , Fresh Meadows. PUPPET THEATRE Sunday, June 6 “Little Red Riding Hood with the Three Little Pigs and the 7 Baby Goats” will be shown at Temple Tikvah in New Hyde Park. $15 advance. 516-7461120. FAMILY FILM Monday, June 7 at 5 at the Queens Village library. DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Mondays, June 7, 14, 21 at the Baisley Park library. Register. KNIT & CROCHET Mondays at 4 at the Douglaston/Little Neck lib ra r y. B r i n g n e e d l e s a n d yarn. FLOWER HOUR CRAFT Monday, June 7 at 4:30 at the Hillcrest library. MOVIE NIGHTS Mondays, June 7, 14, 21, 28 Family Movie Nights at 4:30 at the Arverne library. PLANET PROTECTOR Monday, June 7 at 4 t the Elmhurst library. CHESS & GAMES CLUB Mondays, June 7, 14, 21 at 4:30 at the Woodhaven library. CRAZY ROBOTS Tuesday, June 8 at the Forest Hills library. Register. CREATIVE WRITING Tuesdays, June 8, 15 at4 at the Mitchell-Linden library. SELF PORTRAIT Tuesdays, June 8, 15, 22 at the Elmhurst librar y. Register. PLAY-DOG PARTY Wednesday, June 9 at 3:30 at the Fresh Meadows library. TODDLERS Wednesdays, June 9, 16, 23, 30 stories and crafts for toddlers at 10:30 at the Bay Terrace library. ARTS & CRAFTS Wednesday, June 9 at the Woodhaven libra r y. Register. S TORY T I M E Wednesdays, June 9, 16, 23 at noon at the Broad Channel library. CHESS Wednesdays at the Queens Village library at 3:30. GEORGE WASHINGTON Thursday, June 10 Washington and the American Revolution at the Forest Hills library. Register. FRANEE THE CLOWN Thursday, June 10 at 2:30
at the Flushing library. MAGIC MIKE Thursday, June 10 at the Queensboro Hill library. Register. NATIVE AMER. NECKLACE Thursday, June 10 at the Ro c h d a l e V i l l a g e l i b r a r y. Register. T WILIGHT TALES Thursdays, June 10, 17, 24 at the Douglaston librar y. Register. SUMMER READING Thursday, June 10 kick off the summer reading project at 2 at the Bayside, Poppenhusen and Hillcrest libraries. FATHER’S DAY CRAFT Thursday, June 10 at the L a n g s to n H u g h e s l i b r a r y. Register. BALLOON SCULPTURE Friday, June 11 at the Ozone Park library. Register. TALENT SHOW Fridays, June 11, 18 and Thursday, June 24 at the Woodhaven librar y. Register. GAME DAYS Fridays, June 11, 18, 25 at 3:30 at the Queens Village library. FASHION DESIGN Fridays, June 11, 18 at the East Elmhurst library. Register. KIDS LOUNGE Fridays, June 11, 18, 25 at 4:30 at the LIC library. ARTS & CRAFTS Fridays, June 11, 18, 15 at the East Flushing library. Register. GAME PLAYERS CLUB Fridays, June 11, 18, 25 at 4 at the Hillcrest library. GAME TIME Fridays, June 11, 18, 25 at 3:30 at the South Hollis library.
TALKS WINDSOR PARK BOOK Monday, June 7 “When Everything Changed” at 2 at the Queens Village library. NORTH HILLS BOOK Monday, June 7 “The Time Traveler’s Wife” will be discussed at 7:15 at the North Hills library. HILLCREST BOOK Tuesday, June 8 “Icy Sparks: A Novel” will be discussed at 2 at the Hillcrest library. ESTATE PLANNING Tu e s d a y, J u n e 8 1 : 3 0 Douglaston/Little Neck library. JOHN OLIVER KILLENS Thursday, June 10 Keith Gilyard examines the life of Killens at 6:30 at the Langston Hughes library. GLENDALE BOOK Saturday, June 12 “The Glass Menagerie” will be discussed at 11 at the Glendale library. DELICIOUS LEFTOVERS Saturday, June 12 Erisbelia Garriga discusses her book and brings samples at 2 at the Broadway library. CONTEMPORARY ART Saturday, June 12 Latin American and Caribbean Modern and Contemporary Art at 2:30 at the Corona library.
SENIORS STAY WELL Mondays at 10 at the Central library. Tuesdays at 2 at the Flushing library and Wednesdays at 10 at the East Elmhurst library. Special exercises and relaxation techniques. BASIC COMPUTERS Monday, June 7 at the Far Rockaway library. SENIOR GAMES Mondays, June 7, 14, 21, 28 at 1 at the Queens Village library.
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18 movie at 1:45 and Jokesercise at 1. Thursday, June 24 “Capitol One Bank Service” at 10. Selfhelp Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26th Avenue, Bayside. 224-7888 to register. AAPR 29 Thursday, June 10 AARP chapter 29 meets in the C o m m u n i t y Ro o m o n th e ground floor at Grace Church Parish House, 15502 90 th Avenue at noon. INTRO WORD Thursday, June 10 at the Bayside library. Register. BASICS OF INTERNET Friday, June 11 at the Flushing library. Register. INTRO WORD Friday, June 11 at the Jackson Heights librar y. Register. STARS Fridays, June 11, 18, 25 join STARS and perform theatrical works at 10:30 at the Queens Village library. BASIC COMPUTERS Friday, June 11 at the Baisley Park library. Register.
MEETINGS SIBLINGS BEREAVEMENT Monday, June 7 St. Adalbert’s bereavement group for the loss of a sibling in Elmhurst. 429-2005. FRIENDSHIP CLUB M o n d a y, J u n e 7 Te r e s a Mazilli, the Voice of Italy. Monday, June 14 semi-annual Gala. Reservations. Monday, June 21 D a n c e The Night Away with Elliot Goldberg. 7. 592-0178. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Monday, June 7 and Tuesday, June 15 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Fresh Meadows. 969-2448. FRESH MEADOW CAMERA Tuesdays the Fresh Meadows Camera Club meets. 917-612-3463. ADVANCED WRITERS Tuesdays at 6:30 at the Terrace Diner at Bay Terrace Shopping Center and also t h e l a s t Tu e s d ay o f t h e m o n t h i n th e C o m m u n i t y Room in Panera Bread at Bay Terrace Shopping. TELEPHONE PION. Tuesday, June 8 Telephone Pioneers of America meet in College Point. 463-4535. COMM. BD. 9 Tuesday s, June 8, July 13, August 10 CB9 meets. 2862686. FH CIVIC Tuesday, June 8 Forest Hills Community and Civic Association meets. 997-7014. SOUTHEAST CAMERA Tu e s d ay s , J u n e 8 , 1 5 , 2 2 Southeast Queens Camera Club meets at Roy Wilkins Park in Jamaica. 516-3283776. UNITED 40s Wednesday, June 9 United Forties Civic Association meets at 7 at St. Teresa Parish Center, 50-22 45 th Street, Woodside. 392-0416. COMM. BD. 6 Wednesdays, June 9, July 14, August 11 CB6 meets in
Forest Hills. 263-9250. PARENTS BEREAVEMENT Thursdays, June 10, July 8 St. Adalbert’s bereavement group for the loss of a parent in Elmhurst. 429-2005. CIVIL AIR PATROL Fridays 6-10 at Vaughn College of Aeronautics, 86-01 23 rd Avenue, East Elmhurst. Academy WOMAN’S GROUP Fridays the Woman’s Group of Jamaica Estates meets at noon. Call 461-3193 for information. ILION BLOCK Friday, June 11 Ilion Area Block Association meets in St. Albans. 454-0947. AMER. LEG. AUX. Saturdays, June 12, July 10, August 14 Leonard Unit 422 American Legion Auxiliary meets in Flushing. 463-2798. CAMBRIA HTS Saturday, June 12 Cambria Heights Friends of the Library meet at 4 at the library.
RELIGIOUS GROUND BREAKING Sunday, June 6 Mikveh Yisrael announces the ground breaking of the first mikveh – Jewish Ritual Bath – in Northeast Queens at the Young Israel of New Hyde Park, 264-15 77 th Avenue at 10. 343-0496. YOM YERUSHALAYIM Sunday, June 6 concert and celebration at the Rego Park Jewish Center at 2:30. 4591000 tickets. ASTORIA CENTER Saturdays, June 12, 26 Adult Bat Mitzvah Classes. Astoria Center of Israel, 2735 Crescent Street. 2782680. CONCERT Sunday, June 13 Hillcrest at 70 Celebration Concert 380-4145 tickets.
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TEEN AUTHOR Saturday, June 5 Andrew Xia Fukuda speaks about “Crossing” at 2 at the Flushing librar y. KNITTING GALORE Saturday, June 5 at the South Ozone Park library at 2. CHESS CLUB Saturdays at the Flushing library at 2. KNIT & CROCHET Mondays at the Douglaston/ Little Neck library at 4. HOMEWORK HELP Monday-Friday at 3 at the Baisley Park library. DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Mondays, June 7, 14, 21 at the Baisley Park library. Register. FAMILY FILM Monday, June 7 at 5 at the Queens Village library. TEEN NIGHT Tuesdays, June 8, 15, 22, 29 at 3 at the Arverne library. TEEN CHESS CLUB Tuesdays, June 8, 15, 22, 29 at 3:30 at the Bayside library. TEEN TUESDAY Tuesday, June 8 at 4:30 at the Hillcrest library. FATHER’S DAY CRAFT Tuesday, June 8 at 4:30 at the Queens Village library. CHESS Wednesdays at 3:30 at the Queens Village library. GAME DAYS Wednesdays, June 9, 16, 23, 30 at 4 at the Howard Beach library. WII CLUB Thursday, June 10 at 4 at the Flushing library. B’NAI B’RITH YOUTH Thursdays for high school s t u d e n t s a t Te m p l e B e t h S h o l o m , 1 7 2 nd S t r e e t a n d Northern Blvd., Flushing at 7:30. CROCHET CLUB Thursdays, June 10, 17, 24 at 4 at the Baisley Park library. SUMMER READING Thursday, June 10 fun filled afternoon to kick-off the Summer Reading project at 2 at the Bayside and Hillcrest libraries. GAME TIME Fridays, June 11, 18, 25 at 3:30 at the South Hollis library. WII Friday, June 11 at 4 at the Bellerose library. FASHION DESIGN Fridays, June 11, 18 at the East Elmhurst library. Register. GAME DAY! Fridays at the Queens Village library at 3:30.
AARP 1405 Mondays, June 7, 21, July 5, 19 Flushing AARP 1405 meets at the Bowne Street Communit y Church, 143-11 Roosevelt Avenue at 1. AARP 4158 Tuesday, June 8 North Flushing AARP Chapter 4158 meets at noon at Church on t h e H i l l , 1 6 7 - 0 7 3 5 th A v enue, Flushing. AARP 3698 Wednesday, June 9 AARP 3698 meets at the Zion Episcopal Church, 243-01 Northern Blvd., Douglaston at 1. STARS Wednesdays, June 9, 16, 23 come join our galaxy of STARs to perform theatrical works at the Hollis library at 10:30. PCS FOR SENIORS Wednesdays, June 9, 16 at the Central library. Register. CLEARVIEW Thursday, June 10 “Vitamin D in your Diet” at 10. Friday, June 11 crafts sale from 1 0 - 1 2 . Tu e s d a y, J u n e 1 5 book sale from 10-2. Thursday, June 17 Alert and Alive discussion at 10. Friday, June
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Notice of formation of [Jasmine E. Photography] LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on [April 9, 2010]. Office located in [Queens County]. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC [209-01 Hollis Ave., Queens Village, New York, 11429]. Purpose: any lawful purpose. ____________________________________________________________________
after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Queens. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. Dated this 19th day of May, 2010, TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF LUCIOUS WILLIAMS, JR. A/K/A LUCIOUS WILLIAMS, Defendant(s) In this Action. The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. ROGER N. ROSENGARTEN of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated the 7th day of May, 2010 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Queens County Clerk, in the City of Jamaica. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by LUCIOUS WILLIAMS, JR. A/K/A LUCIOUS WILLIAMS (who died a resident of Queens County and the State of New York on the 20th day of April, 2008)dated the 21st day of June, 2005, to secure the sum of $1 00,000.00, and recorded at Instrument No. 2005000463399 in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Queens, on the 17th day of August, 2005; The property in question is described as follows: 168-49 92ND ROAD, JAMAICA, NY 11433 SEE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION Block 10210 and Lot 248 ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough and County of Queens, City and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the Northerly side of 92nd Road, 164.03 feet Easterly from the corner formed by the intersection of the Northerly side on 92nd Road with the Easterly side of 168th Place; RUNNINGTHENCE Northerly at right angles to 92nd Road, 94.12 feet to land now or formerly of Henry L. and Daniel B. DeMilt; THENCE Easterly along said land, 24.66 feet to land now or formerly of the Estate of James Van Siclen; THENCE Southerly along last mentioned land, 44.30 feet; THENCE Westerly parallel with 92nd Road, 2.03 feet; THENCE Southerly at right •angles to 92nd Road, and part of the distance through a party wall, 51.34 feet to the Northerly side of92nd Road; THENCE Westerly along the Northerly side of 92nd Road, 20 feet to the point or place of BEGINNING. Premises known as 16849 92nd Road, Jamaica, New York DATED: May 19, 2010 Steven J. Baum, P.C., Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s), 220 Northpointe Parkway Suite G, Amherst, NY 14228
The law firm of Steven J. Baum, P.C. and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. ___________________________________________________________________
Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 4/ 1/10, bearing Index Number NC-000283-10/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Sandra (Middle) Ka Wa Ma (Last) Pacifico My present name is (First) Ka Wa (Last) Ma aka Sandra Ma, aka Sandra Ka Wa Ma Pacifico, aka Kawa Ma My present address is 67123 Clyde Street, Forest Hills, NY 11375 My place of birth is Hong Kong My date of birth is September 17, 1965 ___________________________________________________________________ New York Counseling for Change, LCSW, PLLC Notice of the formation of the above named Professional Limited Liability Company (“PLLC”) Articles of Organization filed with the Department of State of NY on 3/12/ 2010. Office Location: County of Queens. The street address is: 37-20 74th St., 3rd Fl., Jackson Heights, NY 11372.. The Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) has been designated as agent of the PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process served to: The LLC, 37-20 74th St., 3rd Fl., Jackson Heights, NY 11372. Purpose: Any lawful act.
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____________________________________________________________________ SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF QUEENS ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE INDEX NO.: 1501/10 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO FLEET NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, vs. JAMES WILLIAMS, HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF LUCIOUS WILLIAMS, JR. A/ K/A LUCIOUS WILLIAMS, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF LUCIOUS WILLIAMS, JR. A/K/A LUCIOUS WILLIAMS Defendant(s). MORTGAGED PREMISES: 168-49 92ND ROAD JAMAICA, NY 11433 SBL #: BLOCK 10210 LOT 248 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS Index No.: 09-16077 Filed: 7/16/ 2009 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Plaintiff designates Queens County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is situated. Financial Freedom SFC, Plaintiff, -against- Patricia DudleyWorthy, as Administratrix and heir of the Estate of Raymond Dudley, Thelma LoweDudley, as heir of the Estate of Raymond Dudley, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, United States of America – Department of the Treasury – Internal Revenue Service, New York City Environmental Control Board, New York City Parking Violations Bureau, New York City Transit Adjudication Bureau and "JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE # 10”, the last ten names being fictitious and unknown to the plaintiff, the person or parties intended being the persons or parties, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the Mortgage premises described in the Complaint, Defendants. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your Answer or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the attorneys for the plaintiff within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; or within thirty (30) days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York; or within sixty (60) days if it is the United States of America. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Reverse Mortgage to secure payment of an amount, up to $532,500.00 and interest, recorded in the office of the clerk of the County of Queens on November 21, 2007 in CRFN 2007000581938 covering premises known as 13942 233 rd Street, Jamaica, NY 11422 The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the
Queens Today HEALTH MEMORY LOSS Fridays Couples with one partner experiencing memory loss meet at the Samuel Field Y. 225-6750, ext. 236. OA Fridays 6:30-8:30 at Unit y Center of Flushing, 42-11 155 th Street. Beginners meeting except the last Friday of each month, which is a writing meeting. CO-DEPENDENTS ANON. Fridays 10-11:45 at Resurrection Ascension Pastoral C e n t e r , 8 5 - 1 8 6 1 st R o a d , Rego Park. Women only. HEALTH FAIR Friday, June 11 at 9 Astoria Health and Community Fair and No Cost Mammograms a t t h e A sto r i a l i b r a r y. Mammograms 1-800-4538378, ext. 1.
FLUSHING 70 Saturday, June 12 the Flushing HS Class of 1970 will meet. FHS1970@gmail.com. WINDSOR Friday, June 25 Windsor School in Flushing will hold a multi-year reunion for all graduates. 646-752-1891 or clownetta@gtmail.com JAMAICA 1989 Saturday, August 14 gala reunion at the George Washington Manor in Roslyn. 813751-7643.
Cancer Action Council at 6 at the Baisley Park library. YOGA Mondays, June 7, 14, 21, 28 EZ Yoga with Certified Yoga Instructor at the Flushing librar y. Register. YOGA DANCE Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 at the Cardiac Health Center in Fresh Meadows. 670-1948. $10 class. CAREGIVERS SUPPORT E ve r y Tu e s d a y We ste r n Queens Caregiver Network in Sunnyside. 784-6173, ext. 431. ALZHEIMERS Tu e s d a y s , J u n e 8 , 2 2 Caregiver Support Group in Forest Hills. 592-5757, ext. 237. MS SELF-HELP Tuesdays, June 8, 22 Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help group to share a common life experience for support, education and mutual aid 12:30 at the Howard Beach library. PARKINSON Wednesdays, June 9, July 14, August 11 Parkinson Support Group at Peninsula Hospital. 734-2876. PROSTATE CANCER Wednesdays, June 9, July 14, August 11 “Man to Man” program in Flushing. 1-800ACS-2345. OA Thursdays at the Howard Beach library at 10:30.
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attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: Bay Shore, New York July 14, 2009 Frenkel, Lambert, Weiss, Weisman & Gordon, LLP BY: Todd Falasco Attorneys for Plaintiff 20 West Main Street Bay Shore, New York 11706 (631) 969-3100 Our File No.: 31250 ____________________________________________________________________
Rosalind (Middle) Nora (Last) Lovina aka Rosalind Nora Anderson My present address is 29-21 21 st Avenue, Astoria, NY 11105 My place of birth is Pittsburgh, PA My date of birth is September 20, 1964 ____________________________________________________________________
Queens, NY My date of birth is 3/29/1990 ____________________________________________________________________
VISUAL IMPAIRMENT Saturday, June 5 at the Forest Hills library at 1:30. REDUCE STRESS Saturdays, June 5, July 3 at the Poppenhusen Institute. Tea and talk. 358-0067. CANCER SUPPORT Monday, June 7 Franklin Hospital’s Cancer Support Group meets at 2 in the Greenberg Conference Room. 516-256-6478. PARKINSON Monday, June 7 at the Reform Temple of Forest Hills from 3-5. 440-4200. TAI CHI Mondays and Thursdays at 11 at the Cardiac Health Center in Fresh Meadows. 670-1695. $5 a class. CANCER CARE Monday, June 7 Baisley Park
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Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 5/ 3/10, bearing Index Number NC-000407-10/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Rosalind (Middle) Nora (Last) Anderson My present name is (First)
Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 4/ 8/10, bearing Index Number NC-000221-10/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Yaakov (Last) Aharonoff My present name is (First) Benyamin (Last) Aharonoff (infant) My present address is 144-18 72nd Avenue, Apt. B, Flushing, NY 11367 My place of birth is Queens, NY My date of birth is August 03, 2009 ___________________________________________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 3/ 25/10, bearing Index Number NC-000220-10/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Shulamit (Last) Davidov My present name is (First) Shlomit (Last) Davidov My present address is 141-40 71st Avenue, Flushing, NY 11367 My place of birth is
ENTERTAINMENT GATSBY SUMMER PARTY Saturday, June 12 Roaring Twenties music at 3 at the Fresh Meadows library. ECUADORIAN MUSIC Saturday, June 12 at 6:30 at the Flushing library. INTERNATIONAL TEAS Saturday, June 12 at 2 at the Hollis library. Learn tea culture and its influence on other cultures.
Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 5/ 14/10, bearing Index Number NC-000323-10/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Cadence (Middle) En Ai (Last) Choo My present name is (First) Cadence (Middle) Teng Yi (Last) Choo (infant) My present address is 133-01 Sanford Avenue, Apt. 3C, Flushing, NY 11355 My place of birth is Queens, NY My date of birth is March 06, 2005 ____________________________________________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 5/ 14/10, bearing Index Number NC-000435-10/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Kevin (Last) Lai My present name is (First) Kei (Middle) Hang Kevin (Last) Lai My present address is 146-47G Bayside Avenue, Flushing, NY 11354 My place of birth is Hong Kong, China My date of birth is May 14, 1985
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EDUCATION/GAMES/CRAFTS PUBLIC SPEAKING Saturdays, June 5, 19 learn to communicate effectively at Elmhurst Hospital. 4578390. SCRABBLE CLUB Saturdays at 10 at Count Basie Jr. HS, 132 nd Street and Guy R. Brewer Blvd. 8865236. KNIT AND CROCHET Saturdays at the Seaside library at 2:30. KNITTING GALORE Saturday, June 5 project for Haiti at the South Ozone Park library at 2. HUMMUS & HUMUS Sunday, June 6 at the Queens Botanical Gardens. Learn about the connection between plants, food production and composting. $5. 539-5296. PET OWNERS Sundays (not on holidays) from 1-4 free workshops on pet behavior at Crocheron Park in Bayside (weather permitting). 454-5800. KNIT & CROCHET Mondays at 4 at the Douglaston/Little Neck library, 249-01 Northern Blvd. INSTRUCTION & DANCE Mondays and Fridays 7:158:00 dance lessons, dance from 8-11. Italian Charities of America, 83-20 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst. $10. ADULT CHESS Every Monday at 6 at the Queens Village library. BALLROOM DANCING Mondays, June 7, 21, 28 at 6:30 at the Forest Hills library. INTRO COMPUTERS Monday, June 7 at the Fresh Meadows library. Register. COMPUTER CLASS
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shop at the Woodside library from 1:30-3:30. TEA ROSES Sunday, June 13 presentation and tour of the Rose Garden and lunch at the Queens Botanical Gardens. $20. 886-3800, ext. 230.
EXHIBIT DALI TODAY Through June 12 A cultural event exploring Salvador Dali’s work in ballet, in an exhibition of rare photographs at the GodwinTe r n b a c h Museum at Queens College. 997-4747. VOELKER ORTH Through June 27 “Flushing Main Street USA” will be on display Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 1-4. The Voekler Orth Museum, Bird Sanctuary and Victorian Garden is the newest museum in Queens with a special emphasis on horticulture and ornithology. 149-19 38 th Avenue, Flushing. 359-6227. ILLUSION/ALLUSION Through June 30 The Sculptures of Susan Sills at the Queens College Art Center. 997-3770. ORCHID HOMUNCULUS Through July 5 photo exhibit features the work of David Stein in the Gallery of the Queens Botanical Gardens. Free with admission. CITYSCAPE Through August 1 CIT YSCAPE: Surveying The Urban Biotope at Socrates Sculpture Park. 956-1819. NOGUCHI ReINstalled Through Oc tober 24, 2010 the Noguchi Museum has completed a major renovation project. Wednesdays through Fridays 10-5, weekends 11-6. $10, students and seniors $5. 32-37 Vernon Blvd., LIC. www.noguchi.org. BAYSIDE HISTORICAL “The Castle,” “Native Bayside/Native Voice,” “If The Hat Fits,” “The Women of Bayside” and “Bayside Life” ON the Edge of Modernity” are on display at the Bayside Historical Societ y, 352-1548. Tuesday-Sunday 11-4. $3 donation. LOUIS ARMSTRONG Guided tours at the Corona museum. $8 adults, $6 seniors, students, groups. 4788274. QUEENS HISTORICAL Tu e s d a y s , S a t u r d ay s a n d Sundays 2:30-4:30 “Unraveling History: Using Textiles to Date the Past,” “Kingsland: From Homestead to House Museum,” “Persistence: A Celebration of Landmarks in Queens – Past, Present, Future,” and “ T h e C i v i l Wa r ’ s L a st i n g Memory.” Queens Historical Societ y at Kingsland Homestead, 144-35 37 th avenue, Flushing. 939-0647, ext. 17. $2 seniors and students, $3 adults. DOLL MUSEUM Wednesday through Saturdays tours at the Maria Rose Doll Museum in St. Albans. 523-5138.
MUSICA ANDINA Saturday, June 5 at 2 at the Steinway library. LIC 3 RD ANNIVERSARY Saturday, June 5 Open House at the LIC library at 11. MISTURA PERFEITA Saturday, June 5 Brazilian music at 2 at the Broadway library. MOET TRIO Saturday, June 5 at 2 at the Flushing library. FAMILY DAY Saturday, June 5 from 9-6 at PS127, East Elmhurst Park, 25 th avenue and 98 th Street. Sports, balloons, board games, rides, arts and crafts and more. CLASSICAL MUSIC Saturday, June 5 at 2 at the Forest Hills library. DANCES OF INDIA Saturday, June 5 at 2:30 at the Jackson Heights library. WORLD DANCE Saturday, June 5 World Dance Theatre Presents Cinderella at 6 at the Flushing librar y. FH SYMPHONY Sunday, June 6 at 2 at the Forest Hills Jewish Center. 374-1627. Raffle included. QUEENS PRIDE Sunday, June 6 parade kicks off at noon at 37 th Avenue a n d 8 5 th S t r e e t , J a c k s o n Heights. Festival from 11-6 at 37 th Road from 74 th to 77 th
Streets. STEEL SENSATION Sunday, June 6 at 3 at the Central library. FAMILY FILM Monday, June 7 at 5 at the Queens Village library. LATIN PASSION Monday, June 7 Kelet Duo performs at 6:30 at the Richmond Hill library. NINA SIMONE Monday, June 7 at 6:30 tribute to Nina Simone at the St. Albans library. WALKING TOURS Tuesday, June 8 LIC to Old Astoria. Tuesday, June 15 Forest Hills to Corona. Tuesday, June 22 #7 Sunnyside to Jackson Heights. Tuesday, June 29 South Richmond Hill. Tu e s d a y, J u l y 6 Flushing’s Chinatown. Tuesday, July 13 Woodside Ave n u e . Tu e s d a y, J u l y 2 0 Astoria. Tuesday, July 27 #7 Jackson Heights to Sunnyside. Educational walking tours start at 6pm. Contact Dr. Jack Eichenbaum, urban geographer, at jaconet@aol.com. BINGO Tuesdays at 7:15 at American Mart yrs Church, church basement, 216-01 Union Tu r n p i k e , B a y s i d e . 4 6 4 4 5 8 2 . Tu e s d a y s a t 7 : 1 5 (doors open 6) at the Rego Park Jewish Center, 97-30 Queens Blvd. 459-1000.$3
admission includes 12 games. BIG BAND SOUNDS Monday, June 7 at 6 at the North Forest Park library. GREEK MUSIC Thursday, June 10 at 5:45 at the East Flushing library. ELLA FITZGERALD Thursday, June 10 music of Ella Fitzgerald at 6:30 at the Rosedale librar y. BBQ Thursday, June 10 Alley Pond Environmental Center’s Welcome Summer BBQ. 229-4000. $10 adults, $5 children. QUINTET OF AMERICAS Saturday, June 12 at 2 at the Flushing library. STR AWBERRY FESTIVAL Saturday, June 12 from 116 at All Saints Church, 46 th S t r e e t a n d 4 3 rd A v e n u e , S u n ny s i d e . Ve n d o r s a n d more. CHINESE OPERA Saturday, June 12 at 2:30 at the Forest Hills library. BRAZILIAN MUSIC Saturday, June 12 Mistura Perfeita performs at 2 at the Steinway library. SAM COOKE Saturday, June 12 tribute to Sam Cooke, the Drifters and Ray Charles at 2:30 at the Queens Village library. BIG BAND SOUNDS Saturday, June 12 at 2 at the Whitestone library.
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OUTDOOR FLEA Saturdays and Sundays until November 28 St. Nicholas of Tolentine from 9-5 at the intersection of Parsons Blvd. and Union Turnpike, Jamaica. RUMMAGE SALE Saturday, June 5 from 9:304:00 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 36-01 Bell Blvd., Bayside. FLEA MARKET Saturday, June 5 from 10-4 at St. George’s Church, 1420 27 th Avenue, Astoria. TREASURE SALE Saturday, June 5 from 9:303:30 and Sunday, June 6 from 11:30-3:30. Church of the Resurrection, 85-09 118 th Street, Richmond Hill. Summer Treasure Sale and Bake Sale. TAG SALE Sunday, June 6 80 th Anniversar y Tag Sale from 12-4 at the National Art League, 44-21 Douglaston Parkway. Artist supplies, frames, paper, brushes, etc. PIEROGI SALE Sunday, June 6 from 10-1 at Annunciation Church Hall, 1 7 1 -2 1 Underhi ll Av e n u e , Fresh Meadows. THRIFT SHOP Tuesday, June 8 from 9-2 at the Jewish Center of Kew Gardens Hills, 71-25 Main Street.
Mondays, June 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10:30 at the Lefferts library. LI CRAFT CLUB Mondays, June 7, 21 LI Craft Club for Adults at 1 at the LIC library. INTRO TO WORD Tuesdays, June 8, 15 at the Central library. Register. JOB SEEKERS Tuesday, June 8 and Monday, June 14 at 6 at the Central library. GET YOUR YARNS OUT! Tuesdays after evening Minyan at 8, knitters, crocheters, needlepointers, and others meet at the Forest Hills Jewish Center. 263-7000, ext. 200. OPEN BRIDGE Tuesdays at 8 at the Forest Hills Jewish Center. Call 2637000 for fees. SCRABBLE CLUB Tuesdays, June 8, 15, 22, 29 at 3:30 at the East Flushing library. ADULT SCRABBLE Tuesdays, June 8, 15, 22, 29 at 1 at the Fresh Meadows library. DUPLICATE BRIDGE Wednesdays 10:30-3:00 at the Reform Temple of Forest Hills. $12 session, includes light lunch. 261-2900. WATERCOLOR CL ASS Wednesdays at 9:30 at NAL. Traditional and contemporary, all levels. 969-1128. INDOOR SOCCER – DADS Wednesday evenings at the Forest Hills Jewish Center. 263-7000. WORKFORCE 1 Wednesday, June 9 meet reps from Workforce 1 Career Center at 10 at the Central library. JOB STRATEGIES Wednesday, June 9 Job Strategies for Immigrant Professionals at 6 at the Flushing library. CHESS CLUB Thursdays at 5:30 at the East Flushing library, 196-36 Northern Blvd. SCRABBLE/CHESS Thursdays at 4 at the Windsor Park library, 79-50 Bell Blvd., Bayside. CHESS CLUB Every Thursday at 6 at the Queens Village library. QUILTING CLASSES Thursdays 10-2 at the Maria Rose Doll Museum in St. Albans. 917-817-8653 to register. KNIT/CROCHET Thursdays at 6 and Fridays at 10:30 at the Fresh Meadows library. KNIT & CROCHET Thursdays at 3 at the Central library. JOB INFO CENTER Thursday, June 10 at 7 at the Central library. COMPUTER CLASS Thursday, June 10 at the Middle Village librar y. Register. QUILTERS Thursdays, June 10, 17, 24 : at 1:30 at the East Elmhurst library. INTRO COMPUTERS Thursday, June 10 at the Pomonok librar y. Register. TREE CARE Saturday, June 12 Million Trees NYC Tree Care Work-
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Queens Focus PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . . PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . Gift Of Life: .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE ...PEOPLE . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE.. PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE . . .PEOPLE... Brigadier General Patrick A. Murphy, The Adjutant General, announces the recent reenlistment of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their continuing commitment to serve community, state and nation as part of the Army National Guard. Sergeant Katie Jones from Astoria has reenlisted to continue service with the 4th Finance Detachment; Master Sergeant Neil Jordan from Hollis has reenlisted to continue service with the Company G, (Forward Support Company - Field Artillery) 427th Brigade Support Battalion; Specialist Geong Kim from Flushing has reenlisted to continue service with the Detachment 2 Headquarters Company, 42nd Infantry Special Troops Battalion; Corporal Deo Singh from Richmond Hill has reenlisted to continue service with the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1258th Field Artillery; Sergeant Wellington Jimenez from Woodhaven has reenlisted to continue service with the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1-258th Field Artillery; and Sergeant Davina Mcdonald from Jamaica has reenlisted to continue service with the Recruiting And Retention Command. Queens Botanical Garden announced that Christopher O. Ward, Executive Director of The Port Authority of New York and New
Jersey, will be honored at QBG’s 15th Annual Rose Ball on Wednesday, June 16, at 6 p.m. “Christopher Ward is an environmental champion and as such, has been a huge supporter of QBG and its Sustainable Landscapes and Buildings Project,” said QBG Executive Director Susan Lacerte. “We are thrilled to thank Mr. Ward and the Port Authority for their support by honoring him at this year’s Rose Ball. The Port Authority’s recent support of our new Parking Garden has been instrumental in the completion of that most recent phase of our Sustainable Landscapes and Buildings Project. The new landscapes present in this exciting new space all contribute to QBG’s efforts to foster environmental stewardship and enhance the visitor experience.” Ward is currently the Executive Director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (and President of the Port Authority’s wholly owned entities: Port Authority TransHudson Corporation, the Newark Legal and Communications Center Urban Renewal Corporation, and the New York and New Jersey Railroad Corporation). He was appointed on May 22, 2008. This is Ward’s second tenure at the Port Authority. He previously served as Chief of Planning and External Affairs, as well as Director of Port Redevelopment from 1997 to 2002. Immediately prior to being appointed Ex-
Organized and directed by Sister Louise Raab and the National Honor Society, St. Agnes Academic HS held its third annual blood drive. Once again the St. Agnes students, faculty and friends stepped up to help others. The Long Island Blood Center crew was on hand and was kept quite busy collecting a total of 39 pints of blood. It is estimated that this blood could help save the lives of 117 patients – a real gift of life. ecutive Director of the Port Authority, Ward served for over two years as Managing Director of The General Contractors Association of New York, Inc. (GCA), where he directed and managed the major trade association that represents the heavy construction industry in the City of New York. For more information about QBG’s 15th Annual Rose Ball, or to purchase tickets or sponsorships, please contact Tim Heimerle
at (718) 866-3800, Ext. 330 or Annette Fanara at (718) 866-3800, Ext. 202, or visit www.queensbotanical.org. Send your people news to: Queens Focus, Queens Tribune 174-15 Horace Harding Expy. Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
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At the age of 14, Preepree competed in Miss Teen USA, and it wasn’t until a year or two later that she really considered modeling. “When I was 17, I started taking it more seriously,” she said. Currently on the prowl for an agency to sign with, Preepree has done a considerable amount of work in some hotspots such as Hudson Terrace, the Empire Hotel and modeling a fashion line for Eccoci, a women’s clothing design house. “I’ve done a lot of shows for them recently, and they must be happy because they keep calling me back,” she said. Hoping to turn her modeling into a full-time gig, Preepree hasn’t given up on the alternatives. She’s enrolled in Brooklyn College’s broadcasting program and is planning a career on television – if this whole modeling thing doesn’t pan out. “More than likely I will travel, finish my degree and move on to bigger and better things,” she said. She’s interested in getting into production, signing with agencies and is preparing to take the world by storm. “I’ve been talking to people in Belgium, in Shanghai,” she said. “Things should be taking off soon.” In the meantime, this Woodside native who moved to Kew Gardens “because it’s peaceful and centrally located” enjoys spending her down time mostly in Manhattan, but loves, Loves, LOVES the Kyoto Lounge on Union Turnpike. “It is just the best sushi spot,” Preepree said. The food is great and the service is awesome. This gal’s also a music lover. “I’m a sucker for music,” she said. “I sing in the shower at the top of my lungs – but I only do it when no one’s around.”
Preepree Home: Kew Gardens Age: 21 Height: 5’ 8" Weight: 105 lbs Stats: 34-23-33
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Da-a-a-ryl, Da-a-a-ryl Following in the footsteps of Mets legend Rusty Staub, the Amazin’s all-time batting leader will take a stab at the restaurant industry when he opens an eatery in Douglaston later this month. Darryl Strawberry let the news slip during his appearance on “Celebrity Apprentice” two weekends ago, and an ad popped up on Craig’s List for a general manager
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for Strawberry’s Grill – and so has a ton of buzz. Bloggers from near and far have weighed in on Strawberry’s plans, suggesting signature drinks, such as a Strawberry Daiquiri, but they’ve also suggested that the Straw Strawberry's is coming to Douglaston Man keep his business and baseball interests separate. with the law and he played for that After all, some current Mets play- other New York team to the dismay ers lodged formal complaints to of many of the Mets faithful. GM Omar Minaya about For free wings and a beer, Strawberry’s “pep talk’ before the though, all is forgiven. Mets took on the Nationals a few Da-a-aryl!!! weeks ago, where he allegedly Confidentially, New chastised them for a lack of spirit. Darryl’s also had some trouble
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Rapper and Jamaica native 50 Cent is looking more like a nickel these days. In preparation for his role as a cancer-stricken football player in the movie Things Fall Apart, Fiddy lost 54 pounds. The rapper reportedly hit the treadmill for three hours every day and consumed a purely liquid diet. That’s some dedication to a movie role. Hopefully he’ll put the same amount of effort into his next album.
Matthew Morrison, who plays Show Choir advisor Will Schuester on the hit Fox series “Glee,” showed his true colors during the Subway Series, donning Mets orange and blue to sing the National Anthem.
Idol Thoughts For most people there are 24 hours in day – for Madge, we think it is double that. When not adopting orphans from Malawi, being a mother of three, playing footsie with her boy toy, decrying Malawian officials for sentencing a gay couple to 14years of hard labor and rocking harder than chicks half her age, the former Corona resident may replace Simon Cowell on American Idol. Though nothing is final and show producers have yet to give this a yea or nay, the rumor mill is buzzing. Can you imagine the Material Girl replacing the snide Brit on the long running program? We can’t see Madonna throwing out surly
Can Madonna replace Simon? one liners like, “If you would be singing like this 2,000 years ago, people would have stoned you;” or “You sounded like Dolly Parton on helium.” Whether it is Madge, Dolly Parton, or the music fairy, Cowell’s shoes will not be easily filled.
To John, From Queens If you’re over 50 and grew up in Queens, you might want to sit down when you hear this name. John Lindsay. Alright, calm down. The Museum of the City of New York is featuring an exhibit, called “America’s Mayor.” At first glance we couldn’t figure out which mayor they were talking about; so many have gotten that title. The exhibit will feature displays focusing on all the controversies and famous moments of Lindsay’s tenure as Mayor, including the most notorious event, the 1969 snowstorm which left most of our borough snowbound, which Lindsay held directly responsible for the death of his political career. The display will feature pieces from his arduous odyssey through the borough the week after the snowstorm when his car couldn’t get farther than Rego Park; a woman heckled him in Kew Gardens Hills while another in Fresh Meadows gave him a rather blunt suggestion as to where he can go. The exhibit is on display until October, so you have a good four and a half months to go down to the Museum of the City of New
York . . .
Remembering John Lindsay York and experience the time honored Queens tradition of giving Mayor Lindsay an obscene gesture or two.
Young Money
BET Awards Super group Young Money earned BET award nominations in three categories: Best Group, Best New Artist and Viewer’s Choice. With artists such as Lil Wayne, arrested three times on charges of drug and gun possession, and Jae Millz, charged with possession following a domestic dispute, their smash-hit “BedRock,” had the barely legal set singing “I love your sushi roll, hotter than wasabi,” and “I knock her lights out and she still shine.” The girl who’s “running back and forth like a soccer team,” Queens native Nicki Minaj, was nominated for Best Female Rapper and Best New Rapper. Keep rockin, girl!
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SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF QUEENS ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE INDEX NO.: 23396/09 U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, N. A. AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK N. A., AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRILL LYNCH FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1 Plaintiff, vs. DAWN N. BRYANT, SAM BARNUM Defendant(s). MORTGAGED PREMISES: 143-56 229TH STREET ROSEDALE, NY 11403 SBL #: BLOCK: 13506, LOT: 183 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Queens. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. Dated this 19th day of May, 2010, TO: DAWN N. BRYANT and SAM BARNUM, Defendant(s) In this Action. The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. JAIME A. RIOS of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated the 3rd day of May, 2010 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Queens County Clerk, in the City of Jamaica. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by DAWN N. BRYANT and SAM BARNUM dated the 2nd day of January, 2007, to secure the sum of $548,000.00, and recorded at Instrument No. 2007000054492 in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Queens, on the 30th day of January, 2007; which mortgage was duly assigned by assignment dated the 19th day of August, 2009, and sent for recording in the Office of the Queens County Clerk. The property in question is described as follows: 143-56 229TH STREET, ROSEDALE, NY 11403 SEE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Borough and County of Queens, City and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the westerly side of 229th Street distant 270 feet
northerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the northerly side of 144 th Avenue and the westerly side of 229 th Street; RUNNING THENCE westerly parallel with the northerly side of 144 th Avenue and part of the distance through a party wall, 100 feet; THENCE northerly parallel with the westerly side o f 2 2 9 th S t r e e t , 3 0 f e e t ; THENCE easterly parallel with the northerly side of 144 th Avenue 100 feet to the westerly side of 220 th Street; THENCE southerly along the westerly side of 229the Street, 30 feet to the point or place of BEGINNING. HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The state encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877BANK-NYS (1-877-226-5697) or visit the department’s website at WWW.BANKING.STATE.NY.US. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. § 1303 NOTICE NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a de-
fault judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: May 19, 2010 Steven J. Baum, P.C., Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s), 220 Northpointe Parkway Suite G, Amherst, NY 14228 The law firm of Steven J. Baum, P.C. and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. ____________________________________________________________________ Notice of formation of Congregational Advancement Services LLC, a limited liability company. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/19/2010. Office location: Queens. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to: PO Box 40264, Glen Oaks, NY 11004. Purpose: any lawful purpose. ____________________________________________________________________
LOAN TRUST 2006-FF9, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FF9 Plaintiff, vs. NORMA GARCIA, ORLANDO DE LA CRUZ Defendant(s). TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: INDEX NO.: 1206/10 MORTGAGED PREMISES: 87-15 SUTTER AVENUE OZONE PARK, NY 11417 SBL #: BLOCK: 9148 LOT: 38 You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Queens. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. Dated this 19th day of May, 2010, TO: ORLANDO DE LA CRUZ, Defendant(s) In this Action. The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. JANICE A. TAYLOR of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated the 6 th day of May, 2010 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Queens County Clerk, in the City of Jamaica. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by NORMA GARCIA and ORLANDO DE LA CRUZ dated the 7th day of March, 2006, to secure the sum of $485,000.00, and recorded at Instrument No. 2006000173113 in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Queens, on the 28th day of March, 2006; which mortgage was duly assigned by assignment dated the 12th day of January, 2010, and sent for recording in the Office of the Clerk of Queens County; The property in question is described as follows: 87-15 SUTTER AVENUE, OZONE PARK, NY 11417 SEE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION Block 9148 and Lot 38 ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough and County of Queens, City and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the Northerly side of Sutter Avenue, distant 40.69 feet Westerly from the comer formed by the intersection of the Northerly side of Sutter Avenue with the Westerly side of88to Street, formerly Boyd Avenue; RUNNING. THENCE Northerly parallel with 88th Street, 103.41 feet; THENCE Westerly at right angles to 88th
Street, 25 feet; THENCE Southerly and again parallel with 88to Street, 99.08 feet to the Northerly side of Sutter Avenue; THENCE Easterly along the Northerly side of Sutter Avenue, 25.38 feet to the point or place of BEGINNING. TOGETHER with an easement or right of way for ingress and egress to a garage erected in the rear of the premises hereinbefore described over the most Easterly 6 feet of the premises immediately adjoining to the West. SUBJECT to an easement or right of way for ingress and egress to a garage erected in the rear of the premises immediately adjoining on the West over the most Westerly five feet of the premises hereinbefore described. Premises known as 87-15 Sutter Avenue, Ozone Park, New York HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The state encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877BANK-NYS (1-877-226-5697) or visit the department’s website at WWW.BANKING.STATE.NY.US. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services
for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. § 1303 NOTICE NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: May 19, 2010 Steven J. Baum, P.C., Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s), 220 Northpointe Parkway Suite G , Amherst, NY 14228 The law firm of Steven J. Baum, P.C. and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. ________________________________________________________________
Notice of formation of 41 DRIVE HOLDINGS LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/ 31/2010 Office location, County of Queens. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process served to: c/o Ann Irimia Casella, 74 Stallion Trail, Brewster, NY 10509 Purpose: Real Estate Management ____________________________________________________________________ Ajani Therapy Services, LLC. Arts of Org filed with NY Sec of State (SSNY) on 5/10/10. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 60-41 Wetherole Street, Elmhurst, NY 11373. Purpose: Any lawful activity. ____________________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of C & H ALLIANCE LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/7/10. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 195-28 McLaughlin Avenue, Hollis, NY 11423. Purpose: any lawful activity. ____________________________________________________________________ SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF QUEENS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: PARKVIEW QUEENS LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/23/10. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it maybe served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 73-47 185 th Street, Fresh Meadows, New York 11366. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ____________________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC): Name: PRIME IMPORTING INTERNATIONAL LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/28/ 2010. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to: C/O PRIME IMPORTING INTERNATIONAL LLC, 15-17 126 th Street, College Point, NY 11356. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.
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