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Visitors enjoy the carnival at the Holy Family Church on 74th Avenue in Fresh Meadows last week. Tribune Photo By Ira Cohen
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This past Monday was the first day of summer. The nights are long, the heat is high and the opportunities for fun are endless. There’s plenty to do in and around Queens all summer. Great indoor and outdoor dining options abound; there are a slew of activities to help keep you cool; sports events and venues are ready to serve you; the great outdoors beckons; and if you want, you can simply get out of town. From carnivals and fairs like this one at a Fresh Meadows church to cooling treats and pleasant drives, there’s something for everyone this summer. Turn the page, and take a peek at some of our favorite plans for the summer. Oh, and have some fun!
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A BITE TO EAT Putting Safety First..............Page 6 Picnic In the Park ................Page 6 Dining Outdoors...................Page 6 Great On The Grill ................Page 6 The Best Barbecue ..............Page 7 Iced Ices Baby ......................Page 7 I Scream, You Scream ........Page 9 Festival Food At Home........Page 9 Picking Proper Produce......Page 9 It’s Too Hot To Cook.............Page 9 STAY INSIDE Catch Up On TV ................. Page 11 Queens Latino Festival .... Page 11 Kew Forest Summer......... Page 11 At The Museum................. Page 11 Good Summer Reads....... Page 12 Picking The Right AC........ Page 12 Time For Transit ................ Page 12
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GET SPORTY Touring The Citi ................. Page 14 Meet The Mets .................. Page 14 Be A Cyclone Fan .............. Page 14 Touch Down At Aviator..... Page 14 That Other Team ............... Page 16 Sports For Kids.................. Page 16 Find It At The YMCA.......... Page 16 In The Parks....................... Page 16 GO OUTDOORS Nice Evening Walks.......... Page 19 Summer Symphony.......... Page 19 Fairs & Festivals................ Page 19 A Lush Garden................... Page 19 Circling The City ................ Page 20 See The Lovely Lady......... Page 20 With The Fishes ................ Page 21 Elizabethan Drama........... Page 21 Beverages, Anyone?......... Page 21 Go Soak Your Head .......... Page 21
GET OUT OF TOWN Magical Mystic .................. Page 22 Old World Festival............. Page 22 Get There Safely ............... Page 22 Two Wheels & The Road.. Page 22 Chocolate Treats ............... Page 24 Roller Coaster Heaven ..... Page 24 Brotherly Love ................... Page 24 Summer Calendar .... Pages 27-34 Get Up & Go....................... Page 58 THIS WEEK’S TRIBUNE Queens Deadline .............. Page 35 Leisure................................ Page 36 Queens Today.................... Page 38 Not For Publication........... Page 42 Edit & Letters .................... Page 44 4&RQÀGHQWLDO .................... Page 56
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Putting Safety First PICNIC IN THE PARK With the summer comes warm weather and a desire for being outdoors. This time of year also ushers in outdoor dining, with invitations to picnics and barbecues. When the hot temperatures hit and the backyard beckons there are several ways to keep food safe while enjoying the season. Keep cold foods cold, hot foods hot: Bacteria can’t be seen, smelled or tasted, but it can be deadly. Keep food refrigerated at a temperature of at least 40 degrees. When dining at a park or a beach, pack food in a wellinsulated cooler with plenty of ice or icepacks. Remove from the cooler only the amount of raw meat that you need. It is important to refrigerate food quickly to keep bacteria from multiplying. Cook to proper temperatures: Cooking food thoroughly is an essential step in food safety and assures that bacteria collecting on your raw meats and fish will be killed. Food is said to be cooked thoroughly when the temperature is high enough for a long enough time to kill any bacteria present. Use a cooking thermometer to assure that foods are cooked all the way through, and when reheating leftovers, be sure you cook them to a temperature of at least 165 degrees. Wash hands and surfaces: The best way to avoid cross contamination
of bacteria, and avoid cases of foodborne illness, is to consistently use separate cutting boards or grilling utensils. Take precautions by washing cutting boards and utensils in hot, soapy water between uses, and always wash your hands. When preparing food outdoors, bring moist towelettes or soap and water to clean your hands and surfaces often. Watch the clock: Summer picnic foods should not sit out in the heat for more than two hours. However, when temperatures rise about 90 degrees, foods should not be out for more than an hour without refrigeration. Keep foods safe by setting out perishable foods in one-hour shifts. Place uneaten food back in a refrigerator, or on ice, to make sure it stays properly chilled. Keep things separate: Keep cooked and raw foods such as meats, poultry, and seafood separate. Bacteria can move from one food to another and this cross-contamination occurs most easily in these foods. Never prepare any raw meat, poultry or seafood on a cutting board that has already been used. Don’t place cooked foods on a plate that has been in contact with these raw foods without first washing it with hot soapy water. -Rebecca Sesny
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DINING OUTDOORS Summer is the time for the outdoors, right? Be it getting a tan at the beach or enjoying the moonlight, we all enjoy the warmth that comes with summer in New York City. This summer, take advantage of the weather while it lasts as you enjoy a great dining experience at one of Queens’ many patio dining restaurants. Astoria’s 718 Restaurant is a great place to start, if you like bistros. Located on Ditmars Boulevard and The view at Riverview is great from their 35th Street, this French bistro ofoutdoor seating. fers a full bar and they stay open late. Come out at night, sit on the outdoor patio and enjoy the nightlife bean culture and so is The Flamingo of Astoria. Call (718) 204-5553 to Tropicale on Lefferts Boulevard and Sutter Avenue. Enjoy the cuisine of make a reservation. If you enjoy sushi and outdoor din- Trinidad and Tobago in this large faming, Mickey’s Place in Bayside may be ily friendly restaurant. The full bar right for you. Have some sake as you and live music until 1 a.m. only enwait for your California Roll. Mickey’s hance this outdoor dining experience. is located on Bell Boulevard and 40th Call (718) 529-4224 to make a reserAvenue. Reservations are recom- vation. Looking for something more upmended, so call (718) 224-8152. Q Thai Bistro is a cozy spot in scale? Check out Riverview in Long Forest Hills. Sit outside and enjoy Island City. Located on 50th Avenue some of the best Thai food in Queens, and Second Street, this restaurant was for a great price. Located on Ascan New York Magazine’s critics pick. This Avenue and Burns Street, this neigh- outdoor dining experience is one like borhood restaurant is easy to get to; no other. Manhattan’s magnificent just hop on the E, F, G, R or V train skyline as the backdrop makes this the and get off at Forest Hills-71st Av- perfect place for a romantic date. Reenue. Reservations are recommended, serve your table overlooking Manhattan by calling (718) 392-5000. so call (718) 261-6599. -Stefan Singh South Ozone Park is rich in Carib-
Socrates Sculpture Garden, Vernon Boulevard and Broadway, Long Island City It’s easy to forget you’re still in Queens while visiting the Socrates Sculpture Garden. The buildings of Manhattan’s Upper East Side and Roosevelt Island across the river seem close enough to walk to. That is, if you even have time to notice the surroundings. You might be too busy admiring the sculptures that dot the sundrenched grounds. It is the perfect spot for picnicking art lovers. There is a drawback. No BBQ and no alcohol; for some, that may not be such a drawback. Cunningham Park, Francis Lewis Boulevard and Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows Cunningham Park is extensive. It spans the entire distance between the Grand Central Parkway and Long Island Expressway, and is sliced by Francis Lewis Boulevard and the Clearview Expressway. Picnicking is most often done in the designated barbecue areas around the intersection of Francis Lewis and Union Turnpike, a short walk south from the right-of-way of the old Long Island Motor Parkway, now a busy walking trail, but picnicking is often done anywhere in the park. Cunningham is one of Queens’ last natural forests and also boasts more than a dozen baseball diamonds and tennis courts. Frank M. Charles Park, 153rd Avenue between 95th and 99th Streets, Howard Beach Nestled on the shores of Jamaica Bay, between Shellbank and Hawtree Basins, where private boats can be seen heading into and out of Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach, Charles Park is a miniature hybrid of beach and park.
Picnicking in MacNeil Park affords great views of the jets taking off at LaGuardia. Local residents use the small beach on the Jamaica Bay shore as a place to sunbathe. The park offers picnic benches within sight of play areas for children, tennis courts and baseball fields. Keep an eye out for some of the locals enjoying a game of bocce. Charles Park is a haven for plane spotters. Directly to the east is the main runway of JFK Airport, which is expected to reopen in July, and planes often take off directly over the park. MacNeil Park, Poppenhusen Avenue and 115th Street, College Point On Queens’ northern coast, MacNeil Park is a borough treasure that is truly off the beaten path. From MacNeil’s hilly terrain on the shores of Flushing Bay, one can see as far as the Palisades in New Jersey, peeking over the residential high rises of the Bronx. Manhattan’s skyline is clearly visible on a clear day, and even some of the less appealing, but still notable city sites like Rikers Island and Hunts Point Market are within view. Like Charles Park on the other end of the borough, MacNeil is the perfect place for plane spotters. From the west end of the walking trail that circumvents the park, the view across Flushing Bay to LaGuardia Airport is clear enough to see planes racing down the runway and lifting off. -Domenick Rafter
Great On the Grill Outdoor summer fun brings to mind one hallowed American tradition – the barbeque. If you’re in the market for a new outdoor cooker, be prepared for some good, old-fashioned sticker shock. High-end models can cost more than you spent on your first car. Unless you want to shell out $4,500 for a stainless steel infrared model with a rotisserie big enough to cook your Christmas goose, you can buy a respectable grill for $300-$500. Your first major decision will be charcoal or gas. Both have their pros and cons, but charcoal is one of the few culturally approved ways to play with fire. This kind of grill also permits more control over flavor, by allowing the cook to smoke meats and vegetables or add wood chips. The disadvantage is that it takes some experience to get the fire properly burning, and cleanup is messier. Gas grill aficionados appreciate their ease of use and larger size, although the tradeoff is portability and flavor.
The size of the grill directly affects price. If you only entertain occasionally, a medium-to-large grill with 490 square inches is enough room to cook 25-30 burgers at a time. A small grill with 350 square inches can handle about 15 burgers at once, enough for most family gatherings. Another thing to keep in mind is material. The more expensive grills are made primarily of stainless steel, which looks great and is highly corrosion resistant, but can yellow over time. Although it can be cheaper, painted steel will rust when the paint chips or peels. A detail that’s easy to overlook, but makes a difference in performance, is the grate. Cast-iron, porcelain coated or not, is a solid choice. Porcelain-coated steel is not quite as effective at retaining heat as porcelain cast-iron. Heavy-gauge stainless steel is durable, easy to clean, retains heat well and will not rust. Have a grill-tastic summer! -Jessica Ablamsky
The Best Barbecue ICED ICES BABY
Once cooked, the pork is either Barbecue. The word has so many meanings and uses. As a verb, it is pulled with forks or chopped, dethe act of cooking outdoors. As a ad- pending on who's at the counter in jective, it connotes a particular cook- the kitchen. Each style has it virtues, ing style. As a noun it can be an event. but the pulled version seems to be the But my favorite definition is the kind best suited for the bun. When piled on, the strips serve to form a meal itself. Barbecue tradition varies from one lattice so that the meat doesn't fall out locale to the other. In Kentucky, there's of the sandwich when you bite down. After the no such thing as pork is pulled, it barbecue sauce. is doused with a From one end of sauce heavy in the Carolinas to apple cider vinthe other, the egar and mussauce can range tard and left to from heavy on steep. It is then the vinegar and placed on a stanmustard to laden dard soft white with tomatoes. bun - no Kaiser Some rely on roll or fancy Porsmoke, others on tuguese nonflame. Texas is sense here. big on beef, the The next Deep South loves For the best in barbecue, stick with pulled pork. layer of flavor is whole hog. the cabbage and But to me, having spent several years in South- carrot slaw, light on the mayo, applied eastern Virginia, barbecue has one atop the pork. The final step is the meaning only - pulled pork on a bun few squirts of hot sauce - Texas Pete is a Southeastern Virginia favorite, but with cole slaw and hot sauce. Typically, the pork shoulder is Cholula or even Tabasco will do in a rubbed with a concoction of spices and pinch. All that's left is to grab yourself a put into a smoker where slow and low heat blends with hickory and fruit tall glass of unsweetened iced tea, dig wood smoke to create a tender slab that in and enjoy your summertime treat. —Brian M. Rafferty falls off the bone.
By JOSEPH OROVIC Sticky fingers, soaked napkins and shirts covered in sugary water only feel good when the summer sun and thick, humid air are particularly unbearable. Here are the best spots for a delicious, cheap brain-freeze: The Lemon Ice King of Corona 52-02 108th Street, Corona This borough institution has come to symbolize the ability to do one thing very, very well. The Lemon Ice King serves ice - that's it. The no-nonsense set up of the shop allows for the quick pickup of a $1 paper cup of either fruit or chocolate-flavored Italian ices. Get your frozen fix, enjoy a seat in the park across the street and watch a gaggle of old men play bocce as the sweat rolls down your back.
Pesso's Italian Ices 203-20 35th Ave, Bayside While this shop looms in the shadow of Queens' flagship Italian Ice shop, Pesso's has quietly carved out a niche for itself among Bayside's residents. Since its grand opening in 2004, the family-owned and run shop has been churning out Italian ices, gelatos and frozen yogurts made on the premises. With over 100 flavors of treats to choose from (and a not-so-hard time finding parking), Pesso's is the perfect spot for a dessert detour.
The iconic Lemon Ice King of Corona still stands today, though founder and long-time owner Peter Benfaremo died last year. Isabella's Italian Ices & Ice Cream 55-01 69th Str., Maspeth This newcomer has developed a flock of fans and churns out some of the best frozen treats south of Queens Boulevard. The Best of the Rest: Aside from the Ice King, where else can one go? Well… take a stroll. Most pizzerias in the neighborhood have a freezer carrying an average of six flavors of ice. Parks and busy thoroughfares like Steinway and Austin Street are rife with ice galore. And the ubiquitous chains, Ralph's and Uncle Louie G's, have popped up around the borough. Reach Reporter Joseph Orovic at jorovic@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 127.
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I Scream, You Scream FESTIVAL FOOD AT HOME Okay, so it can get pretty darn hot in Queens during the summer. Heck, this week is in the 80s and dipping into the 90s, and we haven't even hit July yet. For some, the best way to beat those heat wave blues may come from a timehonored source, though not all serve up traditional courses. Ice cream is by far one of the best childhood treats that adults throughout their years continue to enjoy. It's cold, it's sweet and it's delicious. Well, most of the time. Head on over to Max & Mina's at 71-26 Main St., and you'll still find two out of three of those axioms to hold true. Cold? Absolutely. Delicious? You bet. Sweet? Well… not always. For example, the lox or potato chip fudge ice cream may seem alien - even aberrant - to some, but the Becker Brothers know what they're doing. The flavors are stunning, the
selection is immense and the creations are out of this world. Imagine apple pie ice cream topped with jalapeno peppers and graham crackers. How about horseradish or Cookie Monster - an homage to the Sesame Street muppet with blue ice cream and cookie pieces. Perhaps you're looking for something more traditional. Head over to Eddie's Sweet Shop at 105-29 Metropolitan Ave. or Jahn's at 81-04 37th Avenue. Both of these locations hearken back to the old days of the soda shop, with a marble fountain, fresh ice cream and a charm sure to win the heart of that special someone on a summertime date. Whichever direction you choose to go - bold and adventurous or demure and delicious, it's hard to go wrong at some of the best privately owned ice cream shops in Queens. —Brian M. Rafferty
Some of the flavors available at Max & Mina's.
PICKING PROPER PRODUCE kernels with no signs of bug damage. If you can't look at the ear, choose corn with fresh, tight green husks. Honeydew: The best way to tell a ripe honeydew is by feel. The ripe melons have very fine veining only detectable by touch. The melon should not be soft or scarred, and be somewhat fragrant. Kiwi: Ripe kiwi should give a little. Hard kiwi will be sour. Overripe kiwi will feel spongy and have soft, moist spots. Pineapple: Near the stem the pineapple should smell like pineapple. Avoid pineapples with no smell, or those with soft spots. Strawberries: Strawberries should be firm, plump and fully red. They will not ripen once picked. Look for smaller berries, which are often the most flavorful. Watermelon: The best way to tell a good watermelon is the tap test. Give the melon a slight tap. The deeper and thicker the sound, the sweeter the melon. —Jessica Ablamsky
Enjoy your own homemade zeppoles. before adding the next. Beat until smooth. If not frying immediately, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. 4) Pour enough oil into a large frying pan to reach a depth of 2 inches. Heat oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees. Using a small ice-cream scoop or 2 small spoons, carefully drop about a tablespoon of the dough into the hot olive oil, frying in batches. Turn zeppole once or twice, cooking until golden and puffed up, about five minutes. Drain on paper towels. Toss with cinnamon-sugar. Arrange on a platter and serve immediately. Yield: 4 to 6 servings. —Rebecca Sesny
It’s Too Hot To Cook
It's 93 degrees in Flushing Meadows with over 80 percent humidity. They're forecasting thunderstorms, but, ugh, they're still hours away, and its dinnertime. You can't possibly fathom having to turn on that oven or stove, or even standing in front of that grill. The searing city summer heat does make heavy, hot meals like pasta or chicken cacciatore less appetizing, but we do have to eat, right? So what options are out there for those who want something filling, but cool? Salads are remarkably fulfilling meals in the summer months. What's great about them is that they present a unique opportunity to experiment, mixing and matching your favorite vegetables and creating your own salad dressing. Lettuce, cucumbers and tomatoes aren't the only things that can make a summer salad; sliced bell peppers, raw onions, and shrimp from one of those pre-packaged shrimp rings you find in the supermarket can add a chilled flavor to your salad. Sliced apples, oranges or cranberries can also add a little something. For
dressing, try mixing vinegars; a fine red wine vinegar and balsamic make for a nice combination. Sandwiches are another excellent cool meal that doesn't leave you with hunger pains after you eat. Tuna sandwiches can sometimes seem more like a lunch than a dinner, but add a side of potato chips, a small salad, raw sliced vegetables or fruits, and you have a meal. Queens is not short on delis that offer the finest cold cuts. A cold roast beef sandwich can be a treat on a hot evening. Visit one of Queens' many kosher delis for some fresh pastrami, which combined with a tangy mustard makes an excellent sandwich to chow down on while sitting on the front stoop watching the kids play in the sprinkler. And if you don't want to stay home and make dinner, warm evenings are the best times to head out to a nice outdoor café where an excellent menu of cool, filling entrees awaits you. Just make sure those thunderstorms are far enough away that you won't be chased inside before your meal arrives. —Domenick Rafter
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Among summer's many delights are the bountiful harvests that only come with the peak growing season. What beats cold, juicy watermelon on a hot summer day? Ripe watermelon. Here's a guide to choosing the best produce that your local market has to offer. Asparagus: Skinny asparagus tends to be more tender. The tips should be closed and compact. Asparagus with white on the stem will be tougher. Blueberry: A ripe blueberry will be uniform in color. A reddish ring around the stem indicates that the berry is not ripe. Cantaloupe: Use your nose. A ripe cantaloupe will smell like cantaloupe. If it barely has a smell, it probably needs a few more days. Cherries: Cherries will not ripen after being picked. They should be firm and not easily parted from the stem. Citrus Fruit: Citrus fruit does not need to be pretty. Ripe fruit will feel heavy for its size. Corn: Ears should have even, tight
Summers in Queens brim over with festivals and outdoor flea markets and street fairs, providing an array of ethnic and traditional festival foods for everyone to enjoy. From zeppoles and candy apples to corn dogs and soft pretzels, the variety of food provides a multitude of choices to pick from. But if you can't make it out to the next carnival to get your favorite sweet treats and savory snacks, learn to make them at home. Zeppoles, commonly referred to as “the Italian donut,” are simple and inexpensive to make. You can find this fried dessert at most out door events throughout the city, but with a few ingredients already found in your house you can bring the San Gennaro Festival home. Try Food Network star and Italian Chef Giada DeLaurtentis's recipe. Gather these ingredients: 1 vanilla bean, 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, 1 stick of butter, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 cup water, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 4 eggs and Olive oil for frying. Directions: 1) Cut open vanilla bean lengthwise. Scrape seeds into a small bowl. Add 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon and stir to combine. Set aside. 2) In a medium saucepan combine butter, salt, 3 tablespoons of sugar, and water over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Take pan off the heat and stir in flour. Return pan to heat and stir continuously until mixture forms a ball, about 3 to 5 minutes. 3) Transfer flour mixture to a medium bowl. Using an electric hand mixer on low speed, add eggs, one at a time, incorporating each egg completely
Catch Up On TV For summer TV entertainment, while the major networks are on hiatus showing reruns until the fall premieres, cable is filling in the gaps with some great summer programming. Here are some of the best that the summer has to offer. "Hawthorne," with Jada Pinkett Smith, returns for the Hang out with the Queens-native cast of "Entourage" which comes summer June back to TV June 27. 2 2 o n T N T. Christina Hawthorne is a Chief has decided to show the singing Nursing Officer ready for battle on geeks of New Directions glee club the front lines of a war against de- and their quest for Regional victory clining patient services and hospi- from the beginning straight through tal budget cuts. Hmm… sounds fa- the entire series during the summer. Fox will air episodes at 7 p.m. on miliar. The seventh season of the HBO hit Thursdays. In the hands of "Dawson's show "Entourage" will begin June 27, when Vincent Chase, the young A-list Creek" creator Kevin Williamson, movie star from Queens, and his cro- "The Vampire Diaries" hits the pernies continue on their quest to domi- fect note of teenage romance and small town soap opera where Elena nate Hollywood. "Rescue Me" is centered around falls in love with high school classTommy Gavin, a New York City mate Stefan who happens to be a Firefighter with an alcohol problem. vampire. This show, which sounds Gavin and crew return to FX on June remarkable like the popular "Twilight" book and film series, will air 29 for a sixth season. "White Collar," the sexy and sleek its reruns at 8 p.m. on the CW on hit from last summer about the un- Thursdays. If reality shows are more your likely relationship between a con and the FBI agent that catches him, speed, the major networks are providreturns for it's second season of ing some light summer fare with contestant shows such as "So You Think crime solving on July 13 on USA. If you find summer a time to catch You Can Dance" Wednesday and up on shows you've missed through- Thursday nights on Fox, "America's out the year, there are two good ones Got Talent," airing Wednesdays on NBC and ABC's "Wipeout" premierworth checking out. In case you missed the phenom- ing June 22. — Rebecca Sesny enon of "Glee" this past season, Fox
Summer camps come a dime a dozen, but its rare to find one worth the time and dime within the borough. Summer at Kew Forest! has made itself a stellar exception. The pre-K through 12 prep school will host its annual summer program through Aug. 13, with a variety of programs and schedules. Whether your kid is a computer geek in disguise or human fish, nearly everything is covered. For the stage hogs, campers can participate in the drama program, which will allow kids to hone their acting chops through practice with monologues and improvisation, culminating in the performance and/or taping of commercials, scenes and TV shows. The camp also boasts a fullyequipped art studio for the artistically
inclined. Fledgling gastronomes can take part in cooking classes, which allows kids to learn cooking and safety techniques within the kitchen with a real cook. For the more active types, a wide array of sports is available, from flag football to soccer. There is also a martial arts class, which allows current and aspiring karate students to hone their skills. Kew-Forest also offers academicallyfocused portions of the camp, which help kids work on everything from math to writing skills in the morning. To learn more about Summer At Kew-Forest!, which is located at 11917 Union Tpke., Forest Hills, call (718) 268-4667, Ext.108, e-mail summer@kewforest.org or go to kewforest.org. —Joseph Orovic
Queens Theater in the Park is the place to be from July 29 to Aug. 8. For the 14th year, the theater will hold its annual Latino Festival. The 2010 Chase Latino Cultural Festival will feature various events including music, dance, comedy, spoken word, film, and performances for the entire family. The festival was created in conjunction with the Latin America Cultural Center of Queens to celebrate the contributions of Latin American artists to the culture of New York. This year's artists come from all over the world including places like Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico, the United States, and Venezuela. The festival kicks off on Thursday, July 29, with the Urban Latin Dance Theater Company. Founded in 2004, the company combines Salsa, AfroCuban, West African, Hip-Hop, and abstract Dance-Theatre into one show.
A comedy show called "America Nos" will be performed on Saturday, July 31, featuring Julio Cesar Herrera from the hit television show "Ugly Betty." The show depicts the journey South American immigrants must face to come to the U.S. Poet and musician Bonafide Rojas takes the stage on Wednesday, Aug. 4, for open mic night. Rojas is the 2002 Slam This! champion and has appeared on Russell Simmons' "Def Poetry Jam," Season 4. The 2010 Chase Latino Cultural Festival will be the only place to find Leon Gieco, Carlos Varela, Jorge Velosa and Susana Baca, just to name a few, in concert at the same time, in the same venue. For a full list of events, artists and to purchase tickets contact Queens Theater in the Park, located in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Call (718) 760-0064 or go to queenstheatre.org for more information. — Stefan Singh
At The Museum
If you love to walk around in the summer but can't stand the heat, step inside, explore and let your mind grow at the American Museum of Natural History, filled with an array of great exhibits and… well… history. Did you know that spiders can weave silk stronger that that of the traditional silk worm? Want to learn about the race to discover the South Pole? How about taking the time to learn what lies beneath the Great Lakes? Heck, if that doesn't do it for you, there are always the Dinosaurs and the ridiculously large Blue Whale that make up some of the mainstays of the museum's collection. Whatever your interest - fashion, evolution, culture or history - the museum is a one-stop shop to satisfy all your learning urges. For example, the 600 fossil items on display in the vertebrate exhibit, including the enormous Apatosaurus, are almost entirely the real deal - prac-
tically no plaster casts here. The Hall of South American Peoples contains artifacts dating back at least 5,000 years, with ornate head dresses, ritual items and examples of every day life within the varied Mesoamerican cultures. The adjacent Rose Hall (formerly the Hayden Planetarium) has taken the laser light show to a new level, partnering with MTV2 to present a modern music, trippy experience blending artists like Coldplay, Moby and U2 with a spectacular light display of morphing colorful visions. Whatever your favorite subject, the museum offers hours upon hours of fantastic displays bringing history to life. The American Museum of Natural History is located at Central Park West & 79th Street, Manhattan. Call (212) 769-5100 or go to amnh.org for more information. — Brian M. Rafferty
The spectacular blue whale hangs above the room in the Hall of Marine Life at the American Museum of Natural History.
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Good Summer Reads PICKING THE RIGHT AC LOCAL FICTION Nelson DeMille: Plum Island Queens-born author Nelson DeMille introduces us to NYPD officer John Corey in "Plum Island," the perfect novel for those murder mystery fans who are summering "out east." The novel takes place on the North Fork of Long Island and creates a story out of the long-mysterious Plum Island, the small, uninhabited island off of Orient Point that has been the subject of conspiracy theories for decades. Murder mystery aside, DeMille's very specific description of life on the East End, especially after the summer rush has ended, is worth the read.
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TRAVEL Frances Mayes: A Year in The World - Journeys of a Passionate Traveler. In this economy, not everyone has the finances or ability to travel. Luckily, our imaginations preclude the need to. Frances Mayes does the traveling for us as we visit exotic locations vicariously through her words. Mayes, who famously authored Under The Tuscan Sun (made into a movie starring Diane Lane as Mayes), takes us on different excursions where we not only find her being a tourist, but immersing herself in the culture. The novel almost becomes a series of restaurant reviews as she explicitly describes her tapas in Spain and fine wine in Central France. She takes us to a family gathering in Greece, a private rooftop dinner in Morocco (where her husband suffers food poisoning) and a rendezvous with old friends in Scotland. HISTORY C.W. Gortner: The Last Queen Gortner's "The Last Queen" is a fictional interpretation of a woman, unknown to most outside of the realm she reigned over; Queen Joanna of Spain. Called Juana La Loca in her native Spain, she was the eldest daughter of Ferdinand and Isabella, the Catholic Monarchs who financed Christopher Columbus' voyage to America. She was the sister
of Henry VIII's first wife, Catherine of Aragon. Legend has it that Joanna went mad after the death of her beloved Austrian husband and her mental illness led to premature rise to power of her son, who later became Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, the most powerful man in Europe in the 16th Century. Gortner's novel takes us on a trip through Queen Joanna's life and her struggles to keep her parents' legacy alive. Gortner tries to dispel the myth of her insanity, and gives the reader a close, personal, sometimes graphic account of life in Europe during the Renaissance. YOUNG ADULT Louise Fitzhugh: Harriet The Spy You don't have to want to be a journalist, or James Bond, to love Harriet Welsch, or hate her. Fitzhugh's sophomoric 11-year old from the Upper East Side of Manhattan takes us on an adventure through the pages of her notebook, where she dishes her feelings on her distant parents and her brutally honest opinions on the friends she cares for. As the novel goes on, Harriet is force to grapple with the sudden changes of life where everything can be different now than it was a week ago. Her story helps children navigate the bumpy road to adolescence and serve as a reminder for adults of what they went through at that age. —Domenick Rafter
That rinky-dink fan you’ve got whirring in the corner just isn’t cutting it anymore, is it? It may be time to suck up the perceived expense of an air conditioning unit. Buy smartly, and you will save on your electric bills. Get ready to peel your sweaty self off the couch, grab a tape measure and head on out to your nearest department or hardware store.
vest in more than one unit. Also, measure the size of the window that will host the air conditioner. EERs and BTUs By now, nearly all ACs are labeled with their British Thermal Units (BTUs) and the square footage they can cool. BTUs are nothing more than the air condition equivalent of horsepower. Keep an eye on the AC’s energy efficiency ratio (EER), which plays the biggest factor in determining your monthly electric bills. While the more efficient units are more expensive, homebodies are encouraged to make the investment. You’ll save money in the long run.
Measure The first key to picking the right air conditioner is determining how much space you want to cool. Most windowmounted units come with a standard square-footage they’re able to cool. While it may be tempting to buy a smaller unit just for the Pick the right AC unit for your room and Features Galore savings on your your wallet. Energy saver electric bill, the mode? Temperaconstant grumbling of a compressor ture control? Any and all features on (which cools the air an AC blows) modern air conditioners are geared toslowly thins your wallet. And it wards energy savings. Each will come doesn’t actually work. with an added price. In general, the If you plan on investing in only time you spend with your air condione unit, be sure to combine the tioner on should dictate how much square footage of any adjacent rooms money you invest in it. you also plan to cool. But remember, Oh, and don’t forget to bring a cold air does not make sharp turns. If friend. Those air conditioners can do your other rooms are separated by a number on your back. narrow doorways, you will have to in—Joseph Orovic
Time For Transit Where is the only place in New York that you can find vintage buses, trains and trolleys all housed together? It's the New York Transit Museum, and it's just a few train stops away from Queens. If you are fascinated by locomotives or if you're just looking for a fun day out, the Transit Museum is a great place to visit. With admission into the city's "Grand Central Station for transit history information," children and
adults alike can take an exciting adventure through the creation of New York's 100-year-old subway system. Everything in the Transit Museum is hands-on and some are even feet on. For a $5 admission charge you can roam freely through every single exhibit including the 1902 Coney Island Express train. You can even hang around for a free guided tour hosted by transit lovers. The museum, located in Brooklyn
Heights, is the largest in the United States dedicated to urban public transportation history. It is housed in an old 1936 decommissioned, but still operable subway station - the perfect venue for a site devoted to mass transit. The New York Transit Museum is located at the corner of Boerum Place and Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn Heights. Call (718) 694-1600 or go to mta.info for more information. —Stefan Singh
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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. ____________________________________________________________________ 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. ____________________________________________________________________ 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. ____________________________________________________________________ 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 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. ____________________________________________________________________ Notice of formation of [Jasmine E. Photography] LLC. Articles of Organization filed
LEGAL NOTICE 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. ____________________________________________________________________ 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. ___________________________________________________________________ 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. ____________________________________________________________________ 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. ___________________________________________________________________ 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. ___________________________________________________________________ Marie L. Eloi-Stiven, MD PLLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/6/09. Ofc in Queens Cty. SSNY designated agent of PLLC upon whom process against it maybe served. SSNY shall mail process to8615A 65 th Dr, Rego Park, NY 11374. Purpose: Medicine ___________________________________________________________________ M3K REALTY, LLC a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 5/5/10. NY Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated
LEGAL NOTICE 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, c/o Darrin Schafer, 149-56 18th Ave., Whitestone, NY 11357. General Purposes. ___________________________________________________________________ File No.: 2009-805 CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK BY THE GRACE OF GOD, FREE AND INDEPENDENT TO: Public Administrator Queens County, Attorney General of New York State, heirs at law, next of kin, and distributees of Tomas Ibanez, deceased, if living, and if any of them be dead to their heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, legatees, executors, administrators, assignees and successors in interest whose names are unknown and cannot be ascertained after due diligence. A petition having been duly filed by MARIA C. MALANCO, who is domiciled at 34-44 84 Street, Jackson Heights, NY 11372. YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Queens County at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New York on July 15, 2010 at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of TOMAS IBANEZ, lately domiciled at 34-44 84 th Street, Jackson Heights, NY 11372, United States admitting to probate the Last Will and Testament dated July 1, 2008, as the Will of TOMAS IBANEZ, deceased, relating to real and personal property and directing that Letters Testamentary issue to MARIA C. MALANCO. HON. ROBERT L. NAHMAN, Surrogate, Queens County. MARGARET M. GRIBBON, Acting Chief Clerk. Dated, Attested and Sealed, May 26, 2010 CROWLEY & KAUFMAN, P.C. 84-56 Grand Avenue, Elmhurst, New York 11373, (718) 457-8585. This Citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed that you do not object to the relief request. You have the right to have an attorney appear for you, and you or your attorney may request a copy of the full account from the petitioner or petitioner’s attorney. ___________________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of BAGEL NOSH LLC, a domestic LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 05/21/2010. 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: The LLC, 32-07 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11106. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. ___________________________________________________________________ ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF Reverie Enterprise LLC Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law FIRST. The name of the limited liability company is Reverie Enterprise LLC SECOND. The county within this state in which the limited
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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 accepted on behalf of the limited liability company served upon him or her is: c/ o United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13 th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. FOURTH: The name and street address in this state of the registered agent upon whom and at which process against the limited liability company may be served is: United States C o r poration Agents, Inc., 7014 13 th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed these Articles of Organization on the date below. Date: May 10, 2010 LegalZoom.com,Inc., Organizer /s/ Imelda Vasquez By: Imelda Vasquez, Assistant Secretary 7083 Hollywood Blvd., suite 180 Los Angeles, CA 90028 ___________________________________________________________________
County, who maintains her office at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, Queens County, New York 11435, as Administrator of the Estate of CAROLE ELDRIDGE, deceased, you and each of you are hereby cited to show cause before the Surrogate at the Surrogate’s Court of the County of Queens, to be held at the Queens General Courthouse, 6 th Floor, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, City and State of New York, on the 29th day of JULY, 2010 at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon, why the Account of Proceedings of the Public Administrator of Queens County, as Administrator of the Estate of said deceased, a copy of which is attached, should not be judicially settled, and why the Surrogate should not fix and allow a reasonable amount of compensation to GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ., for legal services rendered to petitioner herein in the amount of $8,668.79 and that the Court fix the fair and reasonable additional fee for any services to be rendered by GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ., hereafter in connection with proceedings on kinship, claims etc., prior to entry of a final Decree on this accounting in the amount of 6% of assets or income collected after the date of the within accounting; and why the Surrogate should not fix and allow an amount equal to one percent on said Schedules of the total assets on Schedules A, A1, and A2 plus any additional monies received subsequent to the date of this account, as the fair and reasonable amount payable to the Office of the Public Administrator for the expenses of said office pursuant to S.C.P.A. §1106(4); and why the claim from J. C. Christensen & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $5,711.72 should not be rejected; and why the claim from Nelson, Watson & Associates, LLC in the amount of $5,448.95 should not be rejected; and why each of you claiming to be a distributee of the decedent should not establish proof of your kinship; and why the balance of said funds should not be paid to said alleged distributees upon proof of kinship, or deposited with the Commissioner of Finance of the City of New York should said alleged distributees default herein, or fail to establish proof of kinship, Dated, Attested and Sealed 4th day of JUNE, 2010 HON. ROBERT L. NAHMAN Surrogate, Queens County Margaret M. Gribbon Acting Clerk of the Surrogate’s Court GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ. (718) 459-9000 95-25 Queens Boulevard 11 th Floor Rego Park, New York 11374 This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not obliged to appear in person. If you fail to appear it will be assumed that you do not object to the relief requested unless you file formal legal, verified objections. You have a right to have an attorney-atlaw appear for you. Accounting Citation
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF Healthreal, 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: Healthreal, 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: 21-55 34th Ave, #10B Astoria, NY 11106 Hao Xu (signature of organizer) Hao Xu (print or type name of organizer) ___________________________________________________________________ File No.: 2009-820/A CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK BY THE GRACE OF GOD, FREE AND INDEPENDENT To: Barbara E. Holmes, Joseph A. Eldridge,J.C. Christensen & Associates, LLC for LVNV Funding LLC, Attorney General Of The State of New York. The unknown distributees, legatees, devisees, heirs at law and assignees of CAROLE ELDRIDGE, deceased, or their estates, if any there be, whose names, places of residence and post office addresses are unknown to the petitioner and cannot with due diligence be ascertained. Being the persons interested as creditors, legatees, distributees or otherwise in the Estate of CAROLE ELDRIDGE, deceased, who at the time of death was a resident of 19419 109th Avenue, Hollis, in the County of Queens, State of New York. SEND GREETING: Upon the petition of LOIS M. ROSENBLATT, Public Administrator of Queens
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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. ___________________________________________________________________ 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. ____________________________________________________________________ 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 ___________________________________________________________________ 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. ____________________________________________________________________ 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 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 ________________________________________________________________ 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
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Touring The Citi Most of the time, when headed to the Mets’ new glorious home at Citi Field, it’s kinda hard to take in all that the ballpark has to offer. There are so many dining options, a wide range of shops and even a hall of fame and museum. Try tacking a thorough walk-through of Citi Field into a trip to see a game, and the whole day can be overwhelming. Ah, but there’s good news for the loyal fan – Citi Field Tours. Starting in the Jackie Robinson Rotunda, the tour hits every corner of the ballpark, giving visitors a chance to see the hidden sections of Citi Field that normally are completely closed off to the public. Want to step into the press box? Go ahead. How about a walk through the dugout? Feel free to take a seat. Step into the deluxe suites, walk on the warning track, hang out in the bullpen and check out the team’s clubhouse. It’s all yours for $10 ($7 for kids and seniors). If you’re a season ticket holder, the tour is free. Group rates
are also available. Tours are held Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. when the Mets are not in town, and all tours end in the Mets Hall of Fame & Museum, which, not coincidentally, feeds into the team’s official store. “We are launching Citi Field Tours to provide our fans with a behind-thescenes experience of Citi Field,” said Dave Howard, Executive VP, Business Operations. “We’ve had great interest from our fans since opening the ballpark last year, and we are delighted to be able to provide them a closer look at their team’s home.” Tickets can be purchased at Mets.com/tours or by phone at (718) 507-TIXX. Additional ticket information including a schedule of Citi Field Tour dates is available online at Mets.com/tours or by phone at (718) 507-TIXX. Complimentary parking for all tours is available in the Citi Field Official Lot (Lot G), with the entrance on 126th Street off of Roosevelt Avenue. –Brian M. Rafferty
MEET THE METS This is the time of year that Mets fans dread. We’re close. The pennant race is tight. The mess with the Yankees is now behind us, and it’s time to focus on the second half of the season. As of Monday, the Mets were a respectable 39-30, two and a half games out of first place behind the Braves, and technically – very technically – in the lead for the wildcard. Before the Yankee fans start squawking about history and destiny and all that other nonsense: shush. This isn’t about you. If you want to start chanting for Derek Jeter or A-Rod, turn the page and look at the Yankee write-up. This doesn’t concern you. This is for the real Mets fans. This is for those who endured the days of Nino Espinosa, Anthony Young, Dave Mlicki and Aaron Heilman. This is for those who think of Shea Stadium as sacred ground, not for the pennants and trophies but for the tears of sadness in defeat and joy in the glory. Ours is not a pride watered down by year after year of celebration. Our dedication comes from a deep abiding love for a team that always come so close just to have it all slip away. And as we head into these summer months we look toward the current
team: Bay, Davis, Francoeur, Reyes and Wright – among others – who comprise the little team that could. Their schedule is not easy, and the good news for all of us here in Queens is that the Mets have been stellar at home this season, with a 24-10 record at Citi Field. Coming up in July, the Mets have home-stands against the Reds, Braves, Cardinals and Diamondbacks. August pits us against the Rockies, Phillies, Marlins and Astros. The match-ups look good, and a couple of them are down by the bottom of the heap, but none the likes of Baltimore, which just 69 games into the season has managed to lose 50 so far. But again, this isn’t about the Yankees. Who cares about Baltimore? We swept them two weeks ago and it’s not like we have to worry about them in October. We can only hope that when October comes, we actually have a couple of extra games to look forward to. It’s a long season, Mets fans, and it’s not even half over. So let’s head out to Citi Field, enjoy the game, root for the good guys and, like Annie Savoy says in “Bull Durham,” “hit ’em where they ain’t.” –Brian M. Rafferty
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BE A CYCLONE FAN Be honest – you’ve sat through nine innings of a Mets game and felt a twinge of remorse on the way home. The bullpen imploded, a late-inning rally fell short, or all those hunks of fried dough made a serious dent in your wallet. Fortunately the franchise has its flagship minor league affiliate within the City. With much more friendly ticket prices and a fun atmosphere, checking out a Brooklyn Cyclones game could be a welcome respite for cash strapped baseball fans. The team was created in 2001, and in the near decade since has produced 25 major leaguers, including current rookie Met sensation Ike Davis. Future stars aside, fans are regularly treated to major leaguers on rehabilitation assignments with the Cyclones. Off the field, the Cyclones’ home field, the newly-named MCU Park,
has developed a regular cast of characters. Mascots Sandy the Seagull and Peewee rove the park from end to end throughout the game, riling up fans and sounding a general call to arms. There’s also the ever-present “Monkey Lady,” one of the Cyclones’ best known supporters. Stick around her section behind home plate and wait for her regular explosions of exuberance, with whistles, waving, and swinging plush monkeys (as well as a spot-on R2D2 impression). The Cyclones host several nights of post-game fireworks displays, and tickets start max out at $16 per game. Be ready to dance between innings as well. The Brooklyn Cyclones can be found at 1904 Surf Ave., Brooklyn. To learn more, call (718) 449-8497. – Joseph Orovic
A short hop down the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn is a state-of-the-art cumulative sports center that offers a plethora of activities to keep a child busy all summer long. Aviator Sports and Events Center is located in the old hangars at Floyd Bennett Field. The center is home to basketball A peek at Aviator’s indoor soccer field. courts; an event hall overlooking the ice rinks where parties During the summer, Aviator will like Sweet 16s and corporate events play host to sports clinics including a can be held; a gymnastic center; two soccer camp for children, ages 5 ice rinks, one specifically for hockey, through 16. Called F.A. Eurocamp, the the other for figure skating; indoor program is taught by three professoccer fields; a physical fitness center sional soccer players from Europe and and a rock climbing wall, located at will be held in two-week increments; “Main Street,” the main entrance to he first week from July 5-11 and the the building. second July 12-16. Outside, the center is home to two In July and August, there is a Sumlarge fields, usually used for football; mer Volleyball Clinic for girls. The in the summer they are used for field clinic for girls entering 5th through 8th hockey, lacrosse and soccer. grades will take place July 19-23, while Aviator hosted the Kings County for girls entering 9th through 12th Fair in May and will host the Brook- grades will have their clinic Aug 9-13. lyn Irish Music Festival June 26-27. Even if sports don’t interest you, Aviator hosts summer camps for Aviator is home to the Brooklyn children ages 3 and up every weekday Smoke House, open every Monday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Parents can through Friday from 5-10 p.m. and send their kids to the camp for one weekends from 1-10 p.m. The Smoke week or for the entire 10-week dura- House features a full menu of barbetion for children ages 5 through 15. cue items. There is also a full bar outThere is also pre-camp and post-camp side with nearly a dozen different supervision programs starting at 7:30 beers on tap. a.m. and ending at 6 p.m. for an exFor more information on any of tra cost. The camps have activities all these events and other events at Aviaday for children including three tor, visit aviatorsports.com or call the aboveground pools, play areas, snacks center at (718) 758-7500. and lunches. –Domenick Rafter
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SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE INDEX NO.: 34114/09 STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF QUEENS WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, vs. DAVID MANNARU, DOLORES KISSOON, Defendant(s). TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: MORTGAGED PREMISES: 97-20 75TH STREET OZONE PARK, NY 11416 SBL #: BLOCK 9046 LOT 11, BLOCK 9046 LOT 12 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 3rd day of June, 2010, TO: DOLORES KISSOON, Defendant(s) In this Action. The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. JOSEPH G. GOLIA of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated the 20th 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 DAVID MANNARU and DOLORES KISSOON dated the 18th day of April, 2002, to secure the sum of $207,050.00, and recorded at Liber 6431 of Mortgages at Page 931 in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Queens, on the 17th day of June, 2002; which mortgage was duly assigned by assignment dated the 18th day of April, 2002, and recorded on the 5th day of May, 2004, in the Office of the Clerk of Queens County at Instrument No. 2004000278830; which mortgage was further assigned by assignment dated the 10th day of January, 2007, and recorded on the 2nd day of February, 2007, in the Office of the Clerk of Queens County at Instrument No. 2007000063415; The property in question is described as follows: 97-20 75TH STREET, OZONE PARK, NY 11416 SEE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION Block 9046 and Lot 11 & 12 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, known and designated on a certain map entitled “Map of Eldert Park, partly in the 26th Ward of the Borough of Brooklyn and partly in the 4rd Ward of the Borough of Queens, belonging to the Yeagley Realty Company and filed in the Queens County Clerk’s Office on May IS, 1907 as Map No. 911 (New No. 1825) Drawer 69 as and by the Lot Numbers 54, 55andpartofLotS3 in Block 4, said lots when taken together as one parcel are bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the Westerlysideof7Sth Street(Ruby Place) distant 140.34 feet Southerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the Westerly side of 75th Street with the Southerly side of97111 Avenue (Beanfort Avenue); RUNNING THENCE Southerly along the Westerly side of7sth Street, 59.66 feet; THENCE Westerly at right angles to the Westerly side of7sth Street, 49.96 feet; THENCE Northerly along a line forming an interior angle of80 degrees 13 minutes 36 seconds with the last mentioned course, 60.54 feet; THENCE Easterly along a line forming an interior angle of90 degrees 46 minutes 24 seconds with the last mentioned course, 39.68 feet to the Westerly side of 75th Street, at the point or place of BEGINNING. Premises known as 97-20 75th Street, 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 un-
fairly 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: June 3, 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 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. ___________________________________________________________________ SDE DOMINICAN, L.L.C. Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/20/01. Office in Queens Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Citifield Attn: Gen Counsel, 23-01 Roosevelt Ave., Flushing, New York, 11368. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. ___________________________________________________________________ KING BROTHERS DEVELOPMENT GROUP LLC a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 7/1/09. 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, 136-78 41st
Ave., #2F, Flushing, NY 11355. 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.: 955/10 BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP F/K/A COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP Plaintiff, vs. MUHAMMAD BHATTI, MUHAMMAD IFRAN BUTT, Defendant(s). MORTGAGED PREMISES: 114-09 111TH AVENUE OZONE PARK, NY 11420 SBL #: BLOCK 11595 LOT 38 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 8th day of June, 2010, TO: MUHAMMAD IFRAN BUTT, Defendant(s) In this Action. The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. DAVID ELLIOT of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated the 20th 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 MUHAMMAD BHATTI and MUHAMMAD IFRAN BUTT dated the 15th day of September, 2006, to secure the sum of $41 7,000.00, and recorded at Instrument No. 2006000560915 in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Queens, on the 5th day of October, 2006; which Mortgage was duly assigned by assignment dated the 11th 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: 114-09 111TH AVENUE, OZONE PARK, NY 11420 SEE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION Block 11595 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 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 Northerly side of 111th Avenue, distant 80.75 feet West-
erly from the corner formed by the intersection of the Northerly side of 111th Avenue with the Westerly side of 115th Street; RUNNING THENCE Northerly parallel with 115th Street, 100 feet; THENCE Westerly parallel with 111th Avenue, 21 feet; THENCE Southerly again parallel with 115th Street and part of the distance through a party wall, 100 feet to the Northerly side of 111 th Avenue; THENCE Easterly along the Northerly side of 111th Avenue, 21 feet to the point or place of BEGINNING. TOGETHER with the benefits and SUBJECT to the burdens of a Right of Way in Liber 2723 Page 246. Premises known as 114-09 111th 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 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: June 8, 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 a license, serial number 1235228 for an “Restaurant Beer & Wine" has been applied for by the undersigned to serve Beer & Wine at retail in the restaurant under the Alcohol Beverage Control Law at Las Victorias Restaurant Inc., located at 104-19 Jamaica Avenue, Richmond Hill, NY 11418 for on premises consumption ___________________________________________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 6/ 1/10, bearing Index Number NC-000530-10/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) Tanisha (Last) Hussain My present name is (First) Muskan (Last) Hussain (infant) My present address is 33-51 73 rd Street, Apt. #5D, Jackson Heights, NY 11372 My place of birth is Queens, NY My date of birth February 16, 2010 __________________________________________________________________
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Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 6/ 1/10, bearing Index Number NC-000505-10/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) Marina (Last) Borukhova My present name is (First) Marina (Last) Dostova aka Marina Mikhailovna Dostova My present address is 61-15 98 th Street, Rego Park, NY 11374 My place of birth is Uzbekistan My date of birth February 27, 1983
That Other Team SPORTS FOR KIDS
If the Mets don’t do it for you, there is that other team in the Bronx that may be worth cheering for. Did your vacation plans in a Caribbean oasis fall through? Not sure how you’ll spend the dog days of summer? Look no further than the boys in the Bronx. There, on any given night, history is one swing away, lays one trip around the base path or comes in one over-the-shoulder basket catch. Welcome to Yankee Stadium. The address may have changed. The battling lineup shuffled, but the clean crisp visuals of pinstripes and the magnificence of the stadium walls rising above the urban jungle brings one back to a simpler time. As anybody who lives in this town knows, the Yankees are in the hunt for number 28 and are itching to continue their championship run from last year. Wouldn’t you like to be in the lap
of history? Whether in the bleachers or front row field seats, wouldn’t you like to bare witness to the smooth double play transitions from Jeter to Cano to Teixeira. I know there are some of you that prefer the combination of Reyes, Castillo and Davis and that’s OK. Both the Amazin’s and Yanks are currently embroiled in a hot contested battle to lead their division. You don’t have to choose; you can alternate. For those accustomed to taking the 7 train from Willets Point, stay on for a bit longer and transfer to the 4 at Grand Central or the D at 42nd Street. Sit back, grab a cold one and enjoy your summer. Relive the effortless days of peanuts and Cracker Jacks and root, root for the Yankees because their win is inevitable. —Sasha Austrie
With four YMCA locations in Queens including, Jamaica, Long Island City, Flushing, and Bellerose, one set to open in Ridgewood and one more under construction, there are plenty of programs to keep your kids occupied for the summer. The YMCA of Greater New York sponsors numerous events, including several different summer camps for kids of all ages, and operates 30 summer day camps throughout the five boroughs. The Y is a “community service organization which promotes positive values through programs that build spirit, mind and body, is welcoming to all people, with a focus on youth,” reads the YMCA’s mission statement. YMCA summer day camp’s mission is to provide supervised activities that teach core values, conflict resolution and leadership skills while the sleepaway camp allows children to experience new adventures, have fun, make friends and develop self confidence. In Queens, the Jamaica YMCA located on 89-25 Parson Boulevard will offer day camps for kids ranging from ages 5-15.
The Flushing YMCA is offering two camps: at the Bayside YMCA, located at 214-13 35th Ave., and at the Flushing location, 138-46 Northern Blvd. The Cross Island YMCA, located in Bellerose on Hillside Avenue, offers not only day camps for youth including a variety of interests, but also swimming lessons for those of all skill levels, organized team sports, arts and recreation activities. The same can be said of the Long Island City branch at 32-23 Queens Boulevard. All camps are fully accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), and comply with the highest standards of excellence. These camps operate from the end of June to the end of August The YMCA of Greater New York also operates a sleepaway camp in Huguenot, Orange County, which offers week-long camp sessions with various concentrations including sports, performing arts, and adventure camps designed for children of all ages. You can find out more about the YMCA summer youth programs by going to ymcanyc.org. —Rebecca Sesny
pating. The organization provides three-hour lessons two days a week. Visit cityparksfoundation.org for a full list of participating parks and their schedules. The YMCA is another program that offers activities for children. This program however, does come with a price. Participants must have a membership in order to partake in the summer camp. The YMCA has locations in Jamaica, Flushing, Long Island City and Bellerose. For pricing and other information call (212) 630-9600 or visit ymcanyc.org. The Boys and Girls Clubs also provide summer youth programs at a minimal charge. Sports and fitness are just a few of the services provided by the Boys and Girls Club. The programs also stress leadership values, education and art. With locations in Long Island City, Richmond Hill and Far Rockaway, the Boys and Girls Clubs are readily available. For pricing and other information visit bgca.org. —Stefan Singh
In The Parks
What are you going to do on a perfect summer day when you’re bored and broke, but really need to get out of the house and work up a good sweat? Here’s your handy, dandy guide to public sports facilities in our beautiful borough. Baseball/Softball: With more than 60 parks in Queens that feature baseball fields, chances are there’s a diamond near you. Here are a few: Alley Pond Park, Flushing Meadows-Corona, Hook Creek- Field of Dreams, Kissena Corridor East and Linden Park. Basketball: A sample of Queens’ more than 100 parks with basketball courts include: Challenge Playground, Emerald Playground, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Francis Lewis Park and London Planetree Playground. Bocce: Astoria Park, Brookville Park, Bowne Park, Bulova Park, Cunningham Park, Ditmars Park, Evergreen Park Forest Park, Juniper Valley Park, Kissena Park, Louis Pasteur Park, Police Officer Nicholas DeMutis and William F. Moore Park. Cricket: Baisley Pond Park, Cunningham Park, Kissena Park, Lawrence Playground, St. Albans Park, Rockaway Community Park and Roy
Wilkins Recreation Center. Football: Alley Pond Park, Baisley Pond Park, Cunningham Park, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Forest Park, Juniper Valley Park, Kissena Park, Lawrence Playground, Phil “Scooter” Rizzuto Park and Queens Farm Museum. Handball: One of Queens’ 160-plus parks with handball courts should be within throwing distance. To name a few: Arverne Playground, Holy Cow Playground, Maple Playground, Noonan Playground, Rocket Park. Soccer: Alley Pond Park, Baisley Pond Park, Cunningham Park, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Fort Totten Park, Juniper Valley Park, Lawrence Playground and Queens Farm Museum. Tennis: More than two dozen parks in Queens feature tennis courts, including: Baisley Pond Park, Cunningham Park, East Elmhurst Playground, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park and Travers Park. Volleyball: Greenstreet, Jackson Mill Green, Litchult Square and Park Strip. For more information, go to www.nycgovparks.org, or call 311. —Jessica Ablamsky Tribune Photo by Ira Cohen
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FIND IT AT THE YMCA
Camp is in session and this summer it can be cheaper than usual. Free or inexpensive summer youth programs are available all over Queens. The New York Junior Tennis League offers free tennis camps all over the city and in 15 different sites in Queens. The program offers a range of activities throughout the day including art, nutrition, character development, dance, and of course tennis. NYJTL aims to provide these enrichment activities while instilling the teachings and values of tennis great and NYJTL co-founder Arthur Ashe in their participants. Programs run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the summer and spots are limited. Call (718) 7867110 or go to nyjtl.org for more information. If you’re not looking for a full-day program, perhaps CityParks Tennis is the right choice for your child. CityParks Tennis, presented by Chase, provides free tennis lessons to kids around the city. They have nine parks throughout Queens that are partici-
Enjoy soccer all across the borough, but especially in Flushing Meadows.
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4319 Management Limited Liability Company. Arts of Org filed with NY Sec of State (SSNY) on 10/15/09. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: Chai Shi Lu, Xiu Long Lu, Kun Lu, 4319 69th St., Queens, NY 11377. Purpose: Any lawful activity. ___________________________________________________________________ SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS Index No. 33544/09 DRL Section 255 Compliance BIBI S. HENDERSON, Plaintiff, againstHAFIZ MOHAMMED, Defendant. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: a court, prior to signing a judgment of divorce or separation, or a judgment annulling a marriage or declaring the nullity of a void marriage, shall ensure that: 1. Both parties have been notified, at such time and by such means as the court shall determine, that once the judgment is signed, a party thereto may or may not be eligible to be covered under the other party’s health insurance plan, depending on the terms of the plan. Provided, however, service upon the defendant, simultaneous with the service of the summons, of a notice indicating that once the judgment is signed, a party thereto may or may not be eligible to be covered under the other party’s health insurance plan,
depending on the terms of the plan, shall be deemed sufficient notice to a defaulting defendant. And 2. If the parties have entered into a stipulation of settlement/ agreement on or after the effective date of this section resolving all of the issues between the parties, such settlement/agreement entered into between the parties shall contain a provision relating to the health care coverage of each party; and that such provision shall either: (a) provide for the future coverage of each party, or (b) state that each party is aware that he or she will no longer be covered by the other party’s health insurance plan and that each party shall be responsible for his or her own health insurance coverage, and may be entitled to purchase health insurance on his or her own through a COBRA option, if available. The requirements of this subdivision shall not be waived by either party or counsel and, in the event it is not complied with, the court shall require compliance and may grant a thirty day continuance to afford the parties an opportunity to procure their own health insurance coverage. Michael J. Reilly, Esq. NOTICE OF AUTOMATIC ORDERS (D.R.L. 236) PURSUANT TO DOMESTIC REALTIONS LAW § 236 Part B, Section 2, as added by Chapter 72 of the Laws of 2009, both you and your
spouse (the parties) are bound by the following AUTOMATIC ORDERS, which shall remain in full force and effect during the pendency of the action unless terminated, modified or amended by further order of the court or upon written agreement between the parties: (1) Neither party shall sell, transfer, encumber, conceal, assign, remove or in any way dispose of, without the consent of the other party in writing, or by order of the court, any property (including, but not limited to, real estate, personal property, cash accounts, stocks, mutual funds, bank accounts, cars and boats) individually or jointly held by the parties, except in the usual course of business, for customary and usual household expenses or for reasonable attorney’s fees in connection with this action. (2) Neither party shall transfer, encumber, assign, remove, withdraw or in any way dispose of any tax deferred funds, stocks or other assets held in any individual retirement accounts, 401k accounts, profit sharing plans, Keogh accounts, or any other pension or retirement account, and the parties shall further refrain from applying for or requesting the payment of retirement benefits or annuity payments of any kind, without the consent of the other party in writing, or upon further order of the court. (3) Neither party shall
incur unreasonable debts hereafter, including, but not limited to further borrowing against any credit line secured by the family residence, further encumbrancing any assets, or unreasonably using credit cards or cash advances against credit cards, except in the usual course of business or for customary or usual household expenses, or for reasonable attorney’s fees in connection with this action. (4) Neither party shall cause the other party or the children of the marriage to be removed from any existing medical, hospital and dental insurance coverage, and each party shall maintain the existing medical, hospital and dental insurance coverage in full force and effect. (5) Neither party shall change the beneficiaries of any existing life insurance policies, and each party shall maintain the existing life insurance, automobile insurance, homeowners and renters insurance policies in full force and effect. The relief sought is a judgment of absolute divorce in favor of the Plaintiff dissolving the marriage between the parties in this action. The nature of any ancillary or additional relief demanded is: That the Plaintiff may resume use of her maiden name, Henderson. That the Court grant such other and further relief as the Court may deem just and proper. The parties have divided up the marital property, and no claim will be made by either party under equitable distribution. SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS Index No. 33544/09 Date Summons Filed: 12/15/09 Plaintiff designates Queens County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is Plaintiff’s residence SUMMONS WITH NOTICE Plaintiff resides at 104-55 117th Street, Apartment #2R, Richmond Hill, NY 11419. BIBI S. HENDERSON, Plaintiff, against- HAFIZ MOHAMMED, Defendant. ACTION FOR DIVORCE To the above named Defendant: YOU ARE HERE SUMMONED to serve a notice of appearance on the within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the notice set forth below. Dated: December 15, 2009 Michael J. Reilly, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff 123-40 83 rd Ave., Suite 1K, Kew Gardens, New York 11415 (718) 575-9000 NOTICE: The nature of this action is to dissolve the marriage between the parties, on the grounds: DRL Section 170 subd. (2) – the abandonment of the Plaintiff by the Defendant for a period of more than one year. ___________________________________________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 6/
10/10, bearing Index Number NC-000538-10/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) Justine (Middle) Marie (Last) Vickers My present name is (First) Justine (Last) Pepicelli aka Justine Maria Pepicelli aka Justine M. Pepicelli My present address is 142-05 Roosevelt Avenue, #405, Flushing, NY 11354 My place of birth is Manhattan, NY My date of birth October 25, 1963 ___________________________________________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 5/ 28/10, bearing Index Number NC-000498-10/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) Ayaan (Middle) Mohammed Uzair (Last) Naumani My present name is (First) Zain (Middle) Mohammed Uzair (Last) Naumani (infant) My present address is 254-16 39 th Avenue, Little Neck, NY 11363 My place of birth is Queens, NY My date of birth December 05, 2007 ___________________________________________________________________
Court, Queens County on 4/ 8/10, bearing Index Number NC-000295-10/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) StrykerDahliarhoze (Middle) Erica (Last) Dolce My present name is (First) Erica (Middle) Stryker Dahlia (Last) Dolce aka Erica Stryker-Dahlia Dolce My present address is 233-05 131st Avenue, Rosedale, NY 11422 My place of birth is Queens, NY My date of birth September 13, 1978 ___________________________________________________________________
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HOMELAND LOGISTICS LLC a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 5/12/10. 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 Warren Hirsch, CPA, 65 Roosevelt Ave., Valley Stream, NY 11581. General Purposes. ___________________________________________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an order entered by the Civil Court of the City of New York, Queens County, on the 10 day of June, 2010, bearing Index Number 534/ 2010, a copy of which may be examined at the office of the clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, New York 11435-3710 in room 357, grants me the right, to assume the name of Katherine Jiayi Chen. My present address is 40-19 170 th Street, Flushing, NY 11358; the date of my birth is May 25, 1994; the place of my birth is New York, NY; my present name is Kathrine Chia I Chen a/k/a Katherine Chia I Chen. ___________________________________________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil
Articles of Organization of Prince Maestro LLC Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law FIRST: The name of the limited liability company is: Prince Maestro LLC SECOND: The county within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is: Queens County 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: 50-28 31st Ave., Apt. 3C, Woodside, NY 11377 Peter Rogers ___________________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: FERAZZOLI EQUITIES LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/27/10. 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 Joseph & Terracciano, LLP, 2 Roosevelt Avenue, Suite 200, Syosset, New York 11791. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ___________________________________________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 6/ 22/10, bearing Index Number NC-000639-10/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) Steven (Last) Echevarria My present name is (First) Esteban (Last) Echevarria aka Steven Echevarria My present address is 320 Beach 59 th Street, Arverne, NY 11692 My place of birth is Brooklyn, NY My date of birth June 27, 1971
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Nice Evening Walks SUMMER SYMPHONY Forest Park Drive: Park Lane South, Kew Gardens to Myrtle Avenue, Glendale Behind the canopy of trees, the walk along Forest Park Drive is the best on a hot day. Begin at Park Lane South, the first tenth of a mile or so has traffic, but from Metropolitan Avenue to Woodhaven Boulevard, the street is closed to traffic. Past Woodhaven Boulevard, the road is open to traffic again, and passes the Forest Park Carousel and band shell. Across the street from the band shell, through the trees, is a great vista of South Queens from the top of the glacial moraine. On a clear day, it is possible to see the Atlantic Ocean, nearly 10 miles away. On the south end of the park, the walk could end at Forest Parkway in Woodhaven, or walk to the north end at Myrtle Avenue in Glendale, depending on your preference. Meadow Lake Loop: Flushing Meadows Corona Park- Flushing/Forest Hills Often popular with bike riders, the loop around Flushing Meadows’ Meadow Lake is a sunny walk, so wear sunscreen and aim for cooler days or morning hours. The trail takes you past numerous playgrounds, and the park’s famous Model Airplane field, where you may see a few model planes taking flight. On the northern end of the lake is the former site of the Aquacade, torn down in the early 1990s. Only a few steps across an overpass above the LIE will take you to the World’s Fair Grounds. Joe Michael’s Mile: Fort Totten,
Bay Terrace to Northern Blvd, Douglaston, along the Cross Island Parkway This hybrid bicycle/pedestrian path resembles New England more than New York City. It runs literally inches from the Cross Island Parkway on Little Neck Bay, where on any summer day, boats bob in the water, almost watching over the waterfront homes of Douglaston across the bay. Though the trail can be accessed from Bell Boulevard at Fort Totten or Northern Boulevard, short walks can begin at the aged wooden overpass above the Cross Island Parkway that connects the trail to Crocheron Park. From the overpass, look north on a clear day, and notice the tall residential skyscrapers that were recently built in New Rochelle in the distance. Vanderbilt Motor Parkway: Peck Avenue and Horace Harding Expressway, Fresh Meadows to Winchester Boulevard, Bellerose Before the LIE, the Motor Parkway was the road to the Hamptons. Now made obsolete by the parkways and expressways, it has become a greenway. The path heads through the deep forest of Cunningham Park alongside Francis Lewis Boulevard, then heads east over it, under the Clearview Expressway and alongside 77th Avenue. Following on the border of Hollis Hills and Oakland Gardens to Alley Pond Park, it runs along Union Turnpike, under the Grand Central Parkway to Winchester Boulevard and in front of Creedmoor Hospital. The trail is perfect for those looking to escape the sun. The canopy of trees provides excellent shade. —Domenick Rafter
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
On July 10, enjoy the Woodside on the Move Festival, and on the 23rd head out to the Farm Museum in Little Neck for the 23rd Annual American Indian Thunderbird Pow-Wow. Aug. 3 brings us National Night Out Against Crime, where local precincts will shut down streets and take over parking lots to celebrate summer with their neighbors. On Aug. 6 and 7, the Jamaica Arts and Music Summer Festival (JAMS) will take over Jamaica Avenue with a kick-off concert Friday night and a day of festivities, music and fun on Saturday. As the summer draws to an end, there will be an appropriately titled “Summer End Block Party” on 80th Street in Jackson Heights on Aug 21., and a “Back To School Festival” on Aug. 29 on 39th Avenue. Marking the end of summer, on Labor Day the 30th Avenue Festival, between 29th and 41st Street, will close out the calendar. For more detailed listings, check out the calendar starting on Page 27, call 311 or visit the city’s community calendar Web site at nyc.gov/calendar. —Brian M. Rafferty
on St. John University’s Great Lawn at 7 p.m. For those of a more grandiose mind, the New York Philharmonic will have its free concert in Central Park on July 13 and 14, with renowned Chinese pianist Lang Lang on hand the first night. The Philharmonic will also perform at Cunningham Park on July 15 at 8 p.m. The program will include a piece by Tchaikovsky and tunes from West Side Story. There won’t, unfortunately, be the customary fireworks. To learn more about the Queens Symphony Orchestra, call (718) 3264455, send an e-mail to qso@queenssymphony.org or visit www.queenssymphony.org. To learn more about the New York Philharmonic concert in Cunningham Park, call (212) 875-5709. —Joseph Orovic
A Lush Garden Made famous by “The Great Gatsby,” in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Long Island became a Mecca for the wealthy known as the Gold Coast. One of the few remaining Gold Coast estates, Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, is 409 acres of greenhouses, formal gardens, rolling lawns and woodland. Located in Oyster Bay on the North Shore, it is Long Island’s premier public arboretum and historic site. Explore more than 200 acres of woodland, but don’t leave without visiting the rose arbor, which, in June, is a spectacular tunnel of pink and red flowers. Park hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. There is an $8 per vehicle fee. The original historic estate buildings remain, including the 65-room Tudor Revival mansion, Coe Hall. Over the past 30 years, most of the ground floor rooms at Coe Hall were
brought to life again by the return of about 80 percent of the original furniture and artwork. Daily, self-guided visits to Coe Hall are available through Sept. 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The fee is $3.50 for non-members and free for members and children less than 12 years of age. Upstairs/downstairs tours of Coe Hall are offered through Sept. 30. The hour-long tour is offered daily at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. The fee is $3.50 for non-members and free for members and children less than 12 years of age. The guided tour focuses on the work of servants during the 1920s. It includes the flower room, kitchen area, servant’s living quarters, wine vault and more. Planting Fields is located at 1395 Planting Fields Road in Oyster Bay. For more information, call (516) 9229200, or go to plantingfields.org. —Jessica Ablamsky
Enjoy the lush gardens and pristine wonder of Planting Fields.
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It’s a beautiful summer Saturday. The clouds are few and far between, the sun is shining and the humidity is low enough to make a walk outdoors bearable. You’re not in the mood to run around, but you just want to be outdoors – and kids are looking for something to help alleviate the summer doldrums. Fried food, vendors and kiddie rides may just be the saving grace of your stunning summer day. Across the borough – and the whole city for that matter – a bevy of street fairs and festivals is planned to thrill, entice and get you to shell out a couple of bucks, all in the name of some good summer fun. From old-fashioned block parties to the bigger music and arts celebrations, it seems that there’s something to do – and a fun place to do it – every weekend. The summer kicks into gear on 78th Street in Glendale and 124th Street in Jamaica on June 26th with a couple of big block parties. July 4th brings a community barbecue in Woodside as well as block parties across the borough.
Fans of conductors and strings are in for a treat on July 28 when the Queens Symphony Orchestra will hold its 12th annual Great Lawn summer concert. This year offers a spiced up performance, with Willie Martinez and his Latin Jazz Band La Familia Sextet alongside the orchestra. The renowned Latin drummer has become one of the most soughtafter percussionists within and outside of the industry, working with artists as varying as Brandy and Faith Hill. “La Familia Sextet” represents the very best of New York-style Latin jazz. The baritone sax-and-trombone frontline is a unique treatment for this genre, and combined with the infectious rhythm section, s m o ke s t o t h e v e r y l a s t n o t e , ” Martinez said. The free performance will be held
Circling The City Pressed for time? Spend two hours on the Semi-Circle Cruise, and experience the grandeur of mid- and lower-Manhattan, or the Harbor Lights Cruise, a sunset cruise that provides remarkable views of the Manhattan skyline. Hop onboard for a quick, inspirational harbor cruise with the 75-minute Liberty Cruise, and see Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty and the World Financial Center. Prices vary. For more information, call 212-630-8885 or go to
After your tour around the City, enjoy your day at Water Taxi Beach.
HAS YOUR PROSTATE CANCER RETURNED AFTER HAVING RADIATION THERAPY? Radiation Medicine is conducting a research study for men previously treated with external-beam radiation therapy for prostate cancer who now have recurrence of the cancer. If you are eligible, treatment will consist of a prostate seed implant. Follow-up physical exams and blood tests (PSA) will take place on a regular basis as part of this research study. For more information about this research study, please call 718-470-7190, Ext. 66773, or visit us online at northshorelij.com/radmed. Clinical Trial RTOG 0526 sponsored by Radiation Therapy Oncology Group.
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in the sand, then hit the green for 9holes of nautically themed miniature golf. Grab a bite to eat at the Fish Shack, and don’t forget to hit happy hour from 4-6 p.m. at the Raw Bar. The 21-and-over crowd will enjoy the nightlife, with legendary DJs spinning all week long. Water Taxi Beach is located at 5434 2nd St. in Long Island City. For more information, (866) 977-6998, or go to nywatertaxi.com. —Jessica Ablamsky
SEE THE LOVELY LADY
Be Honest. How many of you have lived in New York City all your lives and never been to the Statue of Liberty? It’s a running joke that many of us native New Yorkers are oblivious to the very things that attract tourists to our city. But this summer is the perfect time to visit the wonders of your hometown. Try starting with Lady Liberty. The National Park Service and Statue Cruises host Thursday night cruises to Liberty Island for seven nights over the summer. The inaugural cruise was June 10 and future cruises will take place at 5 p.m. on July 8, July 15, July 22, Aug. 5, Aug. 12; and Aug. 19. There will be a limited amount of tickets available for each night. Tickets for the Summer 2010 Night Tours are $35 for adults; $28 for seniors; $15 for children; and $7.50 for NPS Jun-
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A New York institution, Circle Line cruises are a relaxing, funfilled way to see the sights you know and love from a whole new vantage point. Circle Line Sightseeing at 42nd Street offers a variety of cruises that suit any schedule. The Full-Island Cruise is three-hours of Manhattan as you’ve never seen it before, including more than 25 world-renowned landmarks, and magnificent close-ups of the Statue of Liberty.
circleline42.com. Experience the thrill of the ultimate New York experience. Operated by New York Water Taxi from Pier 16 from the South Street Seaport, the Circle Line Downtown cruise offers an enchanting view of Manhattan’s worldfamous skyline on the Shark Speedboat Thrill Ride, or Zephyr Speedboat Liberty Cruise. While you’re there, make sure to check out Water Taxi Beach at Pier 17. Catch some rays or build a castle
ior Rangers. Ferries will depart from Battery Park. Ticket prices include round trip ferry transportation, a full dinner on Liberty Island and interpretive programs offered on the island. The menu consists of BBQ specials or a full regular menu provided by Evelyn Hill. Visitors will be able to tour the grounds, but the statue itself will not be accessible. Tickets must be purchased in advance online at statuecruises.com or by calling (877) 523-9849 Statue Cruises also runs their ferry service to the Statue of Liberty daily. The crown in the statue was reopened last Fourth of July for the first time since 9/11. Special tickets must be purchased to access the crown, which requires climbing 354 steps. For more information, visit statuecruises.com. —Domenick Rafter
With The Fishes
For 127 years, the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium has been the birthing place for more than 1 million trout, and now you can watch and learn how it happens. Head out to the Fish Hatchery on Route 25A for a fun-filled day of education and adventure. The hatchery is home to the largest living collection of New York State freshwater reptiles, fish and amphibians. For a charge of $6 for adults and $4 for children and seniors, visitors can take a tour of the hatchery’s two aquariums and eight ponds – they can even stop and feed the trout. If you’re into fishing, the hatchery is the place to be. For an extra $5, visitors may play a round of “Catch and Keep Trout Fishing.” Every fish caught must be kept. Sessions are held every Friday thru Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon, and again from 1-3 p.m. You may bring your
own fishing equipment or you may rent it. The CSH Fish Hatchery also offers week long educational camp sessions for children. From July 2 to Aug. 12, students in kindergarten and up are invited to spend a week learning about the local ecology. For all the moms out there who are looking for an event to attend with your toddler, the hatchery is your answer. Every Friday from July 9-27, the hatchery offers a free Mommy and Me class. The class includes a tour of the Hatchery, fish feeding, and a special craft. To find out about the tons of exciting adventures waiting for you, go to the hatchery’s website. Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium is located at 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor, NY. Call (516) 692-6768, or go to cshfha.org for more information. —Stefan Singh
BEVERAGES, ANYONE? The stereotype of wine trails being the sodden playground of gastronomes and girls in their early-20s having a ball may be hard to shake, but the Hudson-Berkshire Beverage Trail is striving against the norm. The newly-formed trail runs between Southeast Albany to Hudson, New York, spanning between the valley of the Hudson River and Massachusetts’ Berkshires. As it stands, it is the largest beverage trail in New England. Hudson-Berkshire aims to provide the cream of the area’s literal crop, running the gamut from wines to artisanal cheeses to genuine maple syrup. The trail includes notable stops like wine and cider producer Brookview Station and Harvest Spirits, home of Core Vodka. Aside from the usual run-of-themill winery stops, the trail hosts regular events. For its April 10 kickoff, trail
members gave patrons a free pasta dish. More recently, there was a “Strawberry Fields” event, which offered various concoctions involving strawberries. A Passport to the trail runs $15, and can be bought at any of the trail’s stops. Designated drivers get a $10 discount to make up for their poor luck. The Trail Members include: Brookview Station, with Apple cider, baked goods and wine; Harvest Spirits, with baked goods, cider, Core Vodka, fresh fruits and veggies; Chatham Brewing, with beer; Hudson-Chatham Winery, with cheese, maple syrup and wine; Tousey Winery, with candles, honey and wine; and Furnace Brook Winery and Les Trois Emme, both with just wine. To learn more visit The HudsonBerkshire Beverage Trail at hudsonberkshireexperience.com. —Joseph Orovic
Al Pacino stars this summer in “The Merchant of Venice” at The Public Theater’s Annual free presentation of Shakespeare in the Park at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Also playing is “The Winter’s Tale.” Both will continue through Aug. 1, with the plays being shown in repertory. “The Merchant of Venice” is the story of Bassanio who, wishing to woo his love Portia, borrows 3,000 ducats in support of this effort, with his merchant friend Antonio backing the deal. The lender is Jewish man named Shylock (played by Al Pacino) who gives the money on the condition it be returned within three months or Antonio will be forced to pay the bond of debt. King Leontes in “The Winter’s Tale” accuses his pregnant wife, Hermione, of having an affair with is best friend, King Polixenes. At her trial, just after the Oracle pronounces her innocent, she dies, leaving behind an infant daughter who has been abandoned. The free ticket distribution for Shakespeare in the Park begins at 1 p.m. on the day of the performance at The Delacorte Theater. The line, which can grow to several blocks long, begins to form at 6 a.m. All performances begin at 8 p.m. The Public, started by Joseph Papp, is known for its accessibility and relevance to all people, keeping tickets prices low or free. They have been performing Shakespeare in the Park, bringing the classics to the people for 56 years. The closest entrances to the
Al Pacino is reprising the role of Shylock he previously portrayed on film at Shakespeare in the Park. Delacorte Theater are at 81st Street and Central Park West or 79th Street and Fifth Avenue. There is a limit of two tickets per person. Tickets for the June 26th performance of “The Merchant Of Venice” will be distributed at the Chocolate Factory, 5-49, 49th Ave., Long Island City, for that evening’s performance. Ticket vouchers will be distributed from 1-3 p.m., while supplies last. Each person in line is allowed two vouchers, and each voucher is good for one ticket. Vouchers must be exchanged for tickets at the Delacorte Theater Box Office in Central Park from 4-7:30 p.m. For more information, go to shakespeareinthepark.org —Rebecca Sesny
Go Soak Your Head
There’s no greater treat on a hot cannons, ropes and slides that adults summer day than a trip to the water and kids of all ages will enjoy. Smaller Splish Splashers will love park. Long Island’s premiere water park, Splish Splash, features one-of- the Octopus Pool, where they can a-kind water rides for a full day of fam- “swing on the tentacles of a giant octopus,” the Elephant Slide, where they ily fun. Not for the faint of heart, the new- can glide down an elephant’s back and est ride for the 48 inches and over cool off in its refreshing spray, and crowd is Dr. Von Dark’s Tunnel of the Kiddie Slides, a kid-sized version Terror. One of only three in the na- of the adult body flumes. For more information, go to tion, “experience a breathtaking, 40foot drop, soar to dizzying heights on splishsplashlongisland.com, or call back-to-back vertical banks, and com- (631) 727-3600. Splish Splash is located in plete a pair of Calverton, Suf360 degree hif o l k C o u n t y. speed spins,” Season passes all in total darkare available ness. until June 30 Want to surf for $69.99 the waves witheach. Benefits out the hassle include unlimof jellyfish and ited admission stingrays? for the entire Revel in the “re2010 season freshing surge and bring-aof breaking friend-free waves” with the classic attrac- Enjoy a day in clean water on Long Island. tickets. General admission is tion, the Surf $36.99 or $27.99 for people under City Wave Pool. Families will love the Monsoon 48” tall, seniors 62-years-old and up Lagoon, an interactive shipwreck, with and handicap individuals. Children climbing ropes, slides and water can- 3-years-old and under are free. —Jessica Ablamsky nons, and Pirates Cove, with more
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The Brookview Station tasting room at Goold’s Orchard.
ELIZABETHAN DRAMA
Magical Mystic
OLD WORLD FESTIVAL
viving wooden whaling ship; it also gives an opportunity to see parts of the ship not seen since it was built 160 years ago. The Morgan is only one of four National Historic Landmarks within the seaport, and all three ships merit a decent amount of attention (and a joy ride). The Seaport has added a new exhibit about tug boats, alongside its usual battery of maritime exhibitions. For those who may suffer from sea sickness, aquatic adventure can be found at Mystic’s Aquarium, which features New England’s only collection of beluga whales. For history buffs, Mystic offers the Florence Griswold Museum, a preserved artists’ enclave, which was the epicenter of America’s impressionist movement. Events within Mystic include an annual colonialstyle Independence Day celebration, its renowned Wooden Boat Show and a July 10 America’s Cup Regatta. To learn more about the Mystic County area, call (860) 536-8822 or go to mystic.org. To learn more about Mystic Seaport, call (860) 572-5315 or go to The Charles W. Morgan is parked on land and fully acces- mysticseaport.org. —Joseph sible at Mystic Seaport. Orovic
Twenty minutes west of Allentown, Penn., where the Lehigh Valley meets the farmlands of Eastern Pennsylvania halfway between Philadelphia and the Poconos, lays Kutztown, one of the first settlements in Berks County, and home to one of the largest Mennonite communities in the area. The town is home to the annual Kutztown Folk Festival, a celebration of Pennsylvania Dutch folk life, which will take place this year July 3-11. The nine-day festival includes arts and crafts, a huge exhibition and sale of almost 2,500 Pennsylvania Dutch quilts, the largest quilt sale in America, as well as sales of collectables and antiques, music, dancing and enter- A young girl watches a local craftsman make candles tainment almost con- at the Kutztown Festival. tinually running on six stages across the fair, and of Kutztown’s authentic Pennsylvania course, Pennsylvania Dutch food. Dutch community. More than 135,000 The fair will be open daily from 9 people attended the fair in 2009. a.m. to 6 p.m. “If it weren’t for the university, you The festival this year will feature a would think it’s still the early 1900s,” reenactment of a Pennsylvania Ger- said David Fooks, Executive Director man Civil War regiments who fought of the Kutztown Folk Festival. The fair will be open daily from 9 for the Union at major battles, including Gettysburg and Antietam. a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are $12 for Kutztown, which is home to adults, $11 for seniors, and free for Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, children 12 and under. For more inwas chosen to host the fair 61 years formation, go to kutztownfestival.com ago over a plethora of other Eastern or call (888) 674-6136. —Domenick Rafter Pennsylvania towns because of
A 126-mile trek up I-95 can lead to nautical bliss. For boat aficionados and historians, Mystic offers one of the Tristate Area’s best trips back in time. With numerous events throughout the summer, the Connecticut locale offers one of the best day trip options for casual road warriors. The area’s Mystic Seaport represents the crown jewel of the trip. Its 19th-Century village offers a slice of early-American living, without the cheesiness of Old Bethpage. The seaport’s signature ship, the Charles W. Morgan, is currently undergoing an extensive renovation. Still, seeing the grandeur and enormity of the vessel on dry land only reinforces its place as the last sur-
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GET THERE SAFELY
Summer is a time for getting away from it all and having fun. With many families packing for vacation, keeping safe while traveling should be a top priority as the travel season kicks into full gear. To ensure maximum enjoyment and minimum stress, make sure your vehicle is ready to handle the summer travel before you take the car on that road trip you have been planning. Change your tires to summer seasonal since they will have contact with hot pavement, and check your tire pressure often to avoid blowouts and tread separation. Get your car’s oil changed before you hit the road, to increase performance in the summer heat, and make sure you have enough coolant/antifreeze to avoid overheating. If an emergency does happen, be prepared by packing a kit for your car with items like jumper cables, a flashlight, first aid kit and water. Airplane travel is one of the safest modes of transportation available today. With security measures being at an all time high, there should be little reason to avoid traveling by plane. If you are flying to your destination, while on the plane, make sure to
drink lots of water to keep from dehydrating and keep headaches at bay. Make sure to pay attention to the flight attendants as they show you where emergency exits and life jackets can be located in the event of an emergency. Check in early for your flight in case of any delay. Once you arrive at your hotel, be sure to review your hotel fire escape procedures and locate exits; make sure smoke detectors are working and avoid using hotel fireplaces if your hotel has one in the room. For young children traveling with you, check all blinds for loose or dangling cords, exposed electrical outlets and furniture with sharp corners. If traveling by train, use caution when embarking and disembarking from the car. Always keep hands and feet away from underneath the train, and use caution when walking or moving in the train as a sudden stop can occur at any moment. Watch your step when traveling between cars. Finally, never cross in front of a train. For more safe traveling tips go to smartraveler. c o m or hotelfun4kids.com. —Rebecca Sesny
Two Wheels & The Road Let’s face it. Motorcycles are cool. While riding a Harley won’t turn you into Peter Fonda or Dennis Hopper, it might take you one step closer. Whether you’re a newbie, or were born to be wild, here are some tips to help you ride safe – because road rash isn’t sexy. Practice. Develop your riding technique before going into heavy traffic. Know how to handle your bike in a variety of conditions, including high winds and sandy, uneven or wet roads. Get formal training and take refresher courses. The only thing between you and the road is your protective gear. Skipping it can be a fatal mistake. Wear a quality helmet and eye protection. Choose long sleeves and pants, over the ankle boots and gloves. A leather jacket looks cool and can help keep you safe. Before you ride, check your lights and make sure you have other reflective stripping. Cars have a harder time seeing motorcycles, especially at night.
Don’t ride when you are tired, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Know and follow the rules of the road. Stick to the speed limit. Pretend you’re invisible and drive extra defensively. Although it’s fun to zip in and out of traffic, it’s better to be a few minutes late and yield the right of way to a car or truck. Use lane position to be seen. Ride in the part of a lane where you are most visible. Constantly search the road for changing conditions. Increase time and space safety margins. People driving cars often just don’t see motorcycles. Even when they do, chances are they’ve never ridden a motorcycle and can’t properly judge your speed. Watch for turning vehicles, and signal your move in advance. Following these helpful tips will lead to a summer of a fun rather than a summer in a full body cast. —Jessica Ablamsky
Chocolate Treats Heading west into Pennsylvania, the miles tick away on the odometer. The trip is a little outside the comfort range - three hours, but it seems to fly by as you head down I-78 into the heart of the Keystone State. Approaching the town of Hershey, the smell of chocolate begins to waft through the window. It's comforting, exciting and makes you a little bit hungry. By the time you're settled, parked at your hotel where you'll spend the night, it's time to map out your weekend if you haven't already done so. After all, there is so much more to Hershey than a park and some chocolate. The self-described "sweetest place on earth" oozes chocolate from its very roads, which are a deep nutty brown. Yes, Hersheypark is a must on the list, and so is Chocolate World, but those are just the tip of the iceberg of what Hershey, Penn., has to offer. It's summer, and since you left Queens early, you've pulled into town in time to spend the rest of your day at Hersheypark. The Sidewinder, Wildcat and Sooperdooperlooper are mainstays in the theme park, but the biggest and greatest attraction is probably Fahrenheit. Many coasters offer a near-vertical drop, pushing the 90degree range, but Fahrenheit turns up the heat with a 97-degree drop shooting down 127 feet at 58 mph, leading to an inverted loop and a host of other
features, all packed within a tight 85 seconds. Sure there are smaller rides and a carnival-like setting, but perhaps you're looking to beat the heat. Head over to the Boardwalk water park section, with the largest water play structures in the world, a 378,000-gallon wave pool and a lazy river that rolls around the water area. For a more subdued - and traditional - Hershey experience, go to Chocolate World and make your own candy bars, personalize your wrapper and immerse yourself in a 3-D experience where chocolate comes to life in front of you. Head on over to the Hershey Story, an interactive museum dedicated to America's favorite sweet treat; enjoy concerts most summer nights; explore the surrounding Pennsylvania Dutch farmland; traverse Hershey Gardens, a 23-acre manicured wonderland replete with an outdoor butterfly garden; or amble through Hershey Zoo with more than 200 animals on 11 acres. And if you're looking for relaxation, enjoy the Chocolate Spa's Whipped Cocoa Bath or chocolate facial; play 18 holes at any of a number of local golf courses; enjoy fine dining at the Harvest, Hershey Grill, Trevi 5 or any of the multiple onsite or regional locations. To learn more about Hershey, go to www.hersheypa.com or call (800) HERSHEY. —Brian M. Rafferty
BROTHERLY LOVE As many of us try to consider exactly where to head for the summer or to question if to go anywhere at all - there is an amazing city just two hours away that can be the answer to those questions. Philadelphia has a whole lot more going for it than just a great baseball rivalry. The variety available for families never ends. The new Please Touch Museum, the Philadelphia Zoo, the National Liberty Museum, The Philadelphia Museum of Art (yes, you can run up the steps and pump your fists in the air), the U.S. Mint and an exciting variety of options make sure that if you want to have a taste of Philly's culture, there is plenty to satisfy. Speaking of taste, the trip is worth it for the food. Top-notch restaurateurs have placed their brand on the City of Brotherly Love, from Iron Chef Masahuru Morimoto's eponymous den of Asian delight to the retro Jones, which offers a fab mac and cheese, to the stylish Pod, which creates a sci-fi feel in atmosphere and ambiance; it's easy to go high-end. Of course there's always the consummate battle between Pat's and Geno's - whose is the better Cheese Steak sandwich. Make it easy on yourself; head to these iconic sites located across the street from one another, order one "wiz wit" from each, and hold your own taste test. Food and culture aside, it is im-
possible to overlook or understate the importance of history in Philadelphia. The historic area, which is home to Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell Center, Franklin Court, the Betsy Ross House, Elfreth's Alley (the oldest continually used street in the New World) and the National Constitution Center, breathes history. Impressive as that may be, the new presentation within the National Constitution Center is a much more moving experience, using multimedia to present in a theater-in-the-round setting the struggle that not only went into forming the constitution, but also the hew and cry that has arisen since the document was created, showing how through our history this fragile document has endured. Besides the history and institutions of Philadelphia, there is something to be said for its public art. A portion of the annual budget gets set aside for public art projects, and the city is home to more murals per capita than any other location in the world. Sculpture, paintings, frescos and carvings can be found on nearly every block. The architecture rivals some of the greatest new design in the country and the privately-funded art spaces are teeming with visual wonders sure to delight even the most discerning eye. To learn more about trips to Philadelphia, go to gophila.com. —Brian M. Rafferty
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TAKE A RIDE IN ROLLER COASTER HEAVEN Got an urge to have your large intestine pressed up against your throat? How about risking a side mirror on your car to a hyper monkey? That's right, summer can mean only one thing: The obligatory trip to Six Flags Great Adventure. This season will offer more of the usual thrill rides, fun, games, excitement and monkeys - with a few new twists. For the rollercoaster junkies, the usual battery of rides is still there. Kingda Ka, the world's tallest and fast-
est coaster, is fully functioning and ready to make your lungs quake with screaming. What was once known as Medusa is now Bizarro, an amalgam of twist, turns, mist, and flame effects, along with audio. For parents with younger kids, kick back on the assortment of family rides while your children scream their own lungs out, or plop them on kiddie rides while you enjoy some funnel cake and soda. Hate lines? Get a Flash Pass to cut
your waiting time. While rides remain the main attraction, the park also boasts the world's largest drive-thru safari outside of Africa. Tape down your car's antenna and pray a giraffe does not knock off your side mirror. Do not, however, feed the animals. And it seems we're mandated to tell you to ke e p y o u r c a r w i n d o w s s h u t . (Though we're not telling you to open them and have your significant other's face licked by a giraffe.
Nope, we didn't tell you about that bit of hilarity at all.) Speaking of hilarity, make sure you check out the Jersey Shore store in the Fantasy Forest. Pick up some funnel cake - or something else that's incredibly unhealthy - and be sure to take a picture with Marvin the Martian when you get a chance. Six Flags Great Adventure is located in Jackson, N.J. Call (732) 9281821 or go to sixflags.com. —Joseph Orovic
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CALENDAR JUNE 24 – THURSDAY Adult Fitness Walk 9 a.m. at Fort Totten Park Head out for a health walk for adults. Call (718) 352-4793 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information
Jamaica Center Improvement Association Sidewalk Sale 9 a.m. at Jamaica Avenue between Sutphin Boulevard and 169th Street. Going on from June 24-27 Call 311 for more information Weird Al Yankovic 8 p.m. at the Theatre at Westbury For tickets and more information go to livenation.com 25 – FRIDAY Free Friday Afternoon Hours – New York Hall of Science 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. at the New York Hall of Science all summer Call (718) 699-0005 or go to nysci.org for more information Tai Chi in the Park 9 a.m. at Alley Pond Park Learn a series of slow, graceful movements to improve flexibility, strength, and balance Call (718) 352-4793 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information 26 – SATURDAY 78th Street Block Party 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. at 78th Street between 69th Road and Cooper Avenue. Call 311 for more information 124th Street Block Party 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. at 124th Street between Liberty Avenue and 107th Avenue. Call 311 for more information Astronomy: Moon Lighting 8 p.m. at Fort Totten Visitor’s Center; 212th Street and Bell Boulevard Head out and learn about Earth’s natural satellite. Weather permitting. Call (718) 352-1769 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information Dances of India 1:30 p.m. at Queens Library: Woodside Branch Learn different forms of Indian dance. Go to queenslibrary.org for more information
Fresh Anointing International Church Annual Health Fair 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at 182-69 Wexford Terrace Call (917) 306-1483 or (917) 766-1425 for more information Garden Planting Basics 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. at the Culinary Kids Garden 30-15 Seagirt Blvd. Go to nycgovparks.org for more information Liberty Avenue Community Appreciation Day 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Liberty Avenue between Lefferts Boulevard and 120th Street Call 311 for more information Mets Cap Day 1:10 p.m. at Citi Field Mets vs. Twins first 25,000 fans in the ballpark receive a Mets Cap To purchase tickets or for more information call (718) 507-8499 or go to mets.com.
YES & Peter Framption 7 p.m. at the Nikon at Jones Beach For tickets and more information go to livenation.com. 27 – SUNDAY Bayside Historical Society’s Annual Lawn Concert 6 p.m. at Fort Totten Park Bring a chair or a blanket to Fort Totten Park and enjoy an outdoor concert. Go to nycgovparks.org for more information. Bug and Insect Hunt 11 a.m. at the Fort Totten Visitors Center Look under rocks, logs and trees to learn about ants, butterflies and other bugs and insects. Call (718) 352-1769 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information. Flea Market Sale 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at 35th Avenue between 88th Street and 89th Street Call 311 for more information. JBBA Street Festival 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. at 37th Road between 74th and 77th Street Join the Jackson Heights Bangladeshi Bus Association for their annual street festival. Call 311 for more information. Mets Travel Mug Day and the Mr. Met Dash 1:10 p.m. at Citi Field Mets vs. Twins first 25,000 fans in the ballpark receive a travel mug. All kids under 12 can run in the Mr. Met Dash. To purchase tickets or for more information call (718) 507-8499 or go to mets.com. School’s out for the Summer 12 p.m. at Beach 32nd Street and Beach Channel Drive Celebrate the unofficial first day of summer with games, refreshments, a petting zoo, book giveaways and Canoeing With the Rangers. Children age 8 and up may participate with an adult. Pre-registration is required. Call (718) 318-4000 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information. Solid as a Rock: The Old Fort 1 p.m. at the Fort Totten Visitors Center Learn about the history of Willits Point and how Fort Totten helped protect New York from a possible naval attack. Call (718) 352-1769 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information. 28 – MONDAY Dancing Under the Stars 6 p.m. at the Wallenberg Square Head out to Wallenberg Square to get a ballroom dance lesson under the stars. Event runs through July 12. Call (718) 235-4100 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information. 29 – TUESDAY “Blueprint | New York City | Parks” Screening 8 p.m. at Al Oerter Recreation Center 131-40 Fowler Ave. Go to nycgovparks.org for more information. Changing Cultures of Queens: A Walking Anthology – South Richmond Hill 6 p.m. at 104th Street and Liberty Avenue
Join the rangers at Ally Pond Park in their search for birds. Call (718) 846-2731 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information
30 – WEDNESDAY Astoria Park Concert 7:30 p.m. at Shore Blvd. between Ditmars Boulevard and Astoria Park South Call 311 for more information
Flushing Development Center/Sanford Ave. Festival 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Sanford Avenue between Union Street and Main Street Call 311 for more information
Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band 8 p.m. at the Theatre at Westbury For tickets and more information go to livenation.com
History of Fort Totten 1 p.m. at Fort Totten Visitor’s Center 212th Street and Bell Boulevard Call (718) 352-1769 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information
Simon Sez 7 p.m. 8 p.m. at Dry Harbor Playground Take your kids to Dry Harbor Playground for an interactive performance for children sponsored by Councilmember Elizabeth Crowley Call (718) 235-4100 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information JULY 2 – FRIDAY Canoeing 11 a.m. at Front Gate Totten Road and Cross Island Parkway Learn the basics of Canoeing and a bit of history (weather permitting). Space is limited, first come first serve. For ages 8 and up. Call (718) 352-1769 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information Myrtle Avenue Fourth of July Sale 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Myrtle Avenue between Wyckoff Avenue and Fresh Pond Road Sidewalk sale going on through July 5 Call 311 for more information 3 – SATURDAY 160th Street Annual Block Party 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 76 Avenue between Parsons Blvd. and 160th Street Call 311 for more information. Beach 148th Street Block Party 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Beach 148th Street between Newport Avenue and Neponsit Avenue Call 311 for more information Capoeira in the Park From 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Socrates Sculpture Park Capoeira is a Brazillian martial art. The self-defense techniques are masked by dance moves and acrobatics. Event going on through September 4 Call (718) 956-1819 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information. Ethnobotany 10 a.m. at the Forest Park Visitors Center Head out to Forest Park and learn the difference between helpful and harmful plants Call (718) 846-2731 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information Yoga in the Park 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Socrates Sculpture Park Session 1 is 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. and Session 2 is 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Call (718) 956-1819 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information 4 – SUNDAY 4th of July Block Party 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 75th Street between 88th Road and 90th Avenue Call 311 for more information Apostolic Community Bar-b-Que 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 201st Street between Hollis Avenue and 109th Avenue. Call 311 for more information. Darwin’s 4th of July BBQ 12:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 62nd Avenue between 56th Street and 60th Street Call 311 for more information. Early Birding 10 a.m. at Ally Pond Park Adventure Center
LeHavre Block Party 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at 9th Avenue between 166th Street and Totten Street For more information call 311 Moe 8 p.m. at the Theatre at Westbury For tickets and more information go to livenation.com Pilates in the Park 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Socrates Sculpture Park Head out to Socrates Sculpture Park and leave feeling empowered and stress free Call (718) 956-1819 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information Way to Go 1 p.m. at Kissena Playground near 164th Street and Oak Avenue Learn how to find your way around using a compass at Kissena Playground Call (718) 846-2731 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information 5 – MONDAY Mets Independence Day Pyrotechnics Night 7:10 p.m. at Citi Field Mets vs. Reds To purchase tickets or for more information call (718) 507-8499 or go to mets.com 6 – TUESDAY BombaYo 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at Rufus King Park The dancing, singing, and drumming combination of BombaYo will be on display at Rufus King Park Call (212) 360-8376 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information Changing Cultures of Queens: A Walking Anthology – Flushing’s Chinatown 6 p.m. at St. George’s Church at 39th Avenue and Main Street A series of educational walking tours. $15 admission ($10 for people under the age of 30) Go to GeogNYC.com for more information 7 – WEDNESDAY American Idol Live! 7:30 p.m. at the Nikon at Jones Beach For tickets and more information go to livenation.com Flood Tides – Rooftop Films 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at 3134 Vernon Blvd. Catch the world premiere of Flood Tide Call (718) 417-7362 or go to rooftopfilms.com for more information Plaza Theatrical: Sleeping Beauty 7 p.m. at 8 p.m. at Dry Harbor Playground A live musical performance of Sleeping Beauty Call (718) 235-4100 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information Puppets in the Park 10:30 a.m. at Fort Totten Park A puppeteer’s version of Sleeping Beauty Go to nycgovparks.org for more information Jamaica Center Improvement Association Sidewalk Sale 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Jamaica Avenue between Sutphin
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Dweezil Zappa Plays Zappa 8 p.m. at the Theatre at Westbury For tickets and more information go to livenation.com
Rock in the Park 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Tribute Park Listen to live bands from the community. Call (718) 318-4000 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information.
A series of educational walking tours. $15 admission ($10 for people under the age of 30) Go to GeogNYC.com for more information
CALENDAR Blvd. and 169th Street Call 311 for more information
and 41st Street Call 311 for more information
Society of Educational Arts: Ricitos and the Three Bears 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Lower Highland Playground Call (718) 235-4100 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information
Mets Jason Bay Bobblehead Day 4:10 p.m. at Citi Field Mets vs. Braves first 25,000 fans in the ballpark receive a Jason Bay Bobblehead To purchase tickets or for more information call (718) 507-8499 or go to mets.com
9 – FRIDAY 311 & The Offspring 7 p.m. at the Nikon at Jones Beach For tickets and more information go to livenation.com Canoeing 11 a.m. at Front Gate Totten Road and Cross Island Parkway Learn the basics of Canoeing and a bit of history (weather permitting). Space is limited, first come first serve. For ages 8 and up Call (718) 352-1769 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information 10 – SATURDAY ABBA 8 p.m. at the Theatre at Westbury For tickets and more information go to livenation.com Blue Canoe Day 11 a.m. at B.32nd Street and Beach Channel Drive Head out and explore the waters of Rockaway. Ages 10 and up. Register to reserve a free kayak Call (718) 318-4000 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information Canoeing in Corona 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Flushing Meadows Corona Park Space is limited, first come first serve. For ages 8 and up Call (718) 846-2731 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information Chicago & The Doobie Brothers 8 p.m. at the Nikon at Jones Beach For tickets and more information go to livenation.com
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Fort Totten Family Fun Day 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Fort Totten Park Go to nycgovparks.org for more information Historical Jamaica 1 p.m. at the King Manor Museum on Jamaica Avenue between 150th and 153rd Street. A free tour of Jamaica, Queens. RSVP Required. Call (718) 626-2422 or email info@jamaicacenter.org Learn to Ride a Bike 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Forest Park Go to nycgovparks.org for more information Mets Jose Reyes Drawstring Bag Day 4:10 p.m. at Citi Field Mets vs. Braves first 25,000 fans in the ballpark receive a Jose Reyes drawstring bag To purchase tickets or for more information call (718) 507-8499 or go to mets.com Woodside on the Move Festival 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Woodside Avenue between Roosevelt Avenue and 65th Place Call 311 for more information 11 – SUNDAY 30th Avenue Festival 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 30th Avenue between 29th Street
12 – MONDAY Forest Parks Sports Clinic: Skateboarding 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Forest Park Skate Park Learn the basics of skateboarding. Participants must bring a skateboard and helmet. For ages 7-14 Call (718) 235-4100 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information 13 – TUESDAY Changing Cultures of Queens: A Walking Anthology - Woodside 6 p.m. at the South entrance to the R and V train on Northern Boulevard A series of educational walking tours. $15 admission ($10 for people under the age of 30) Go to GeogNYC.com for more information
EPMD and Funkmaster Flex 7 p.m. at Queensbridge Park EPMD and Funkmaster Flex come together for a live performance Call (212) 360-2777 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information Highland Park Sports Clinic: Fitness 5 p.m. at Lower Highland Playground Go to nycgovparks.org for more information Huey Lewis 8 p.m. at the Theatre at Westbury For tickets and more information go to livenation.com Philharmonics Concerts in the Parks 8 p.m. at Cunningham Park Concert will be followed by a fireworks display Call (212) 875-5709 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information 16 – FRIDAY 1964 the Tribute 8 p.m. at the Theatre at Westbury For tickets and more information go to livenation.com Canoeing 11 a.m. at Front Gate Totten Road and Cross Island Parkway Learn the basics of Canoeing and a bit of history (weather permitting). Space is limited, first come first serve. For ages 8 and up Call (718) 352-1769 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information Open Guinea West African Dance Class
Forest Parks Sports Clinic: Karate 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Forest Park Headquarters Learn introductory Karate for free. Age 7 and up. Call (718) 235-4100 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information Jazz-A-Ma-Tazz 10:30 at Rufus King Park Join saxophone player Hayes Greenfield and his trio as they take you on a journey through jazz Call (212) 360-8377 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information
Go to nycgovparks.org for more information 18 – SUNDAY Astronomy 101 8 p.m. at Fort Totten Visitor’s Center Learn the basics of stargazing. Weather Permitting Call (718) 352-1769 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information Be a Nature Detective 3 p.m. at Kissena Playground Bring your kids out to join in a nature hunt Call (718) 846-2731 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information Santana with Steve Winwood 7 p.m. at the Nikon at Jones Beach For tickets and more information go to livenation.com 19 – MONDAY Dancing Under the Stars Finale: Featuring One Night Stand 6 p.m. at Wallenberg Square The ballroom dance finale will feature live music from O.N.S. Call (718) 235-4100 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information Entrepreneurship Bootcamp 5:30 p.m. at 168-25 Jamaica Ave., 2nd Floor Take your Bootcamp to the next level. This is a 4 session course on the following dates: July 19, 21, 26 and 28. You must register for all sessions Call 311 or go to NYC.gov for more information Wildlife Theater 10:30 a.m. at Rochdale Park (JHS 72Q) Be inspired to learn about the wild through the use of drama, puppetry, games and songs Call (212) 360-8370 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information 20 – TUESDAY Changing Cultures of Queens: A Walking Anthology - Astoria 6 p.m. at Broadway and Steinway A series of educational walking tours. $15 admission ($10 for people under the age of 30) Go to GeogNYC.com for more information Photo by Ira Cohen
Family Camping 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. at Cunningham Park Spend the night camping in Cunningham Park. Each family size is limited to four people. Space is limited Call (718) 846-2731 or go to nyc.gov for more information
Nature Scavenger Hunt 2 p.m. at Fort Totten Visitor’s Center Call (718) 352-1769 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information
Call (718) 235-4100 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information
Nego Gato 10:30 a.m. at Rufus King Park Watch and learn as the Nego Gato AfroBrazilian Music and Dance Ensemble display African influenced rhythms and dance Call (212) 360-8378 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information
Storytelling 10 a.m. at Buz O’ Rourke Playground Street fairs and festivals can be found throughout the sumFor children ages 10 and younger. Bring mer in Queens. a chair or blanket. 7 p.m. at Queensbridge Park Go to nycgovparks.org for more information Sublime with Rome Learn traditional West Africa Dance 7 p.m. at the Nikon at Jones Beach Go to nycgovparks.org for more information 14 – WEDNESDAY For tickets and more information go to livenation.com Introduction to Yoga 17 – SATURDAY 11 a.m. at Queens Library: Astoria Branch 21 – WEDNESDAY 116th Avenue Block Party Learn basic Yoga Anna Jack’s Circus 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 116th Avenue between Inwood Go to queenslibrary.org for more information 7 p.m. at Sobelsohn Park Street and 146th Street Watch in amazement as this world renowned performer Call 311 for more information Meat Loaf with Lisa Bouchelle displays her spectacular circus acts 7:30 p.m. at the Nikon at Jones Beach Go to nycgovparks.org for more information Advanced Canoeing: Little Neck Bay For tickets and more information go to livenation.com 11 a.m. at Front Gate Totten Road and Cross Island John Mayer Parkway Pattycake Theater: 7 p.m. at the Nikon at Jones Beach Space is limited. Age 12 and up Alice in Wonderland For tickets and more information go to livenation.com Call (718) 352-1769 or go to nycgovparks.org for more 7 p.m. at Mary Whalen Playgound information Call (718) 235-4151 or go to nycgovparks.org for more Pharoahe Monch information 7 p.m. at Queensbridge Park Beach 135th Street Block Party Hosted by Danny Castro of Lyricist Lounge. 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Beach 135th Street between Ryan Leslie Call (212) 360-2777 or go to nycgovparks.org for more Cronston Avenue and Newport Avenue 7 p.m. at Springfield Park information Call 311 for more information Ryan Leslie is going to be at Springfield Park for a performance. Don’t miss it! Swedish Cinema: Rooftop Films Hot Tuna & Steve Earle Call (212) 360-2777 or go to nycgovparks.org for more 7 p.m. at 3134 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City 7 p.m. at the Theatre at Westbury information A collection of award-winning short films from Sweden. For tickets and more information go to livenation.com Tickets are $10 15 – THURSDAY Call (718) 417-7362 or go to rooftopfilms.com for more Open HipFunkingHop Dance Class Caribbean Night information 7 p.m. at Queensbridge Park 7 p.m. at Jamiaca Avenue and Elton Street Choreographed by Vernard Gilmore and Abdur-Rahim Featuring Despers USA Jackson (Continued on page 33)
Rest Assured Jamaica and Flushing Hospitals are Still Here for You The staffs at Jamaica Hospital and Flushing Hospital Medical Centers realize that the recent closures of multiple Queens’ hospitals may have left you concerned about the availability of quality healthcare in your neighborhood.
With close to 240 years of combined service, Jamaica and Flushing Hospitals have always been there for the community. We pledge to do everything we can to remain here for you and your family for many years to come.
For More Information About Services Available at: Jamaica Hospital: 718-206-6000 www.jamaicahospital.org Flushing Hospital: 718-670-5000 www.flushinghospital.org
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Flushing and Jamaica, both part of the MediSys Health Network, are committed to meeting the increased demand. We have taken measures to ensure the people of Queens – from newborn to elderly - receive the same high-quality healthcare services they have come to expect over the years. Some of those steps include increasing our ER capabilities, installation of an electronic medical record and patient tracking system and an increase in the number of beds at both hospitals.
THERE’S A QUEENS LIBRARY LOCATED NEAR YOU LIBRARY TRANSPORTATION
ADDRESS = subway
PHONE (718) = bus
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Central Library
89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica 11432
990-0700
F
Arverne
312 Beach 54 Street, Arverne 11692
634-4784
A
Astoria
14-01 Astoria Boulevard, Long Island City 11102
278-2220
N, W
Auburndale
25-55 Francis Lewis Boulevard, Flushing 11358
352-2027
Q16, Q76, Q31
Across from the Jamaica bus terminal
Q22 Q18, Q19, Q69, Q102, Q103
Baisley Park
117-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica 11436
529-1590
Q6 Alternates: Q40, Q7
Bay Terrace
18-36 Bell Boulevard, Bayside 11360
423-7004
Q13, Q28
Bayside
214-20 Northern Boulevard, Bayside 11361
229-1834
Q12, Q13, Q31
Bellerose
250-06 Hillside Avenue, Bellerose 11426
831-8644
Q43, Q79
Briarwood
85-12 Main Street, Briarwood 11435
658-1680
F
Q20A, Q20B, Q44, Q60
Broad Channel
16-26 Cross Bay Boulevard, Broad Channel 11693
318-4943
A
Q21, Q53
Broadway
40-20 Broadway, Long Island City 11103
721-2462
G, R, V
Cambria Heights
218-13 Linden Boulevard, Cambria Heights 11411
528-3535
Q4, Q27, Q77
Q101, Q104
Corona
38-23 104 Street, Corona 11368
426-2844
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Court Square
25-01 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City 11101
937-2790
E, G, V, 7
Q23, Q48
Douglaston/Little Neck
249-01 Northern Boulevard, Little Neck 11363
225-8414
LIRR
East Elmhurst
95-06 Astoria Boulevard, East Elmhurst 11369
424-2619
Q19, Q49, Q72
B61, Q19A, Q39
Q12, Q79, N20/21
East Flushing
196-36 Northern Boulevard, Flushing 11358
357-6643
Q12, Q13, Q76
Elmhurst
86-01 Broadway, Elmhurst 11373
271-1020
G, R, V
Far Rockaway
1637 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway 11691
327-2549
A
N31, N32, N33, Q22, Q113
Flushing
41-17 Main Street, Flushing 11355
661-1200
7
Q12, Q17, Q19, Q25, Q26, Q27, Q32X, Q34, Q44, Q66
Q29, Q53, Q58, Q59, Q60
Forest Hills
108-19 71 Avenue, Forest Hills 11375
268-7934
E, F, G, R, V
Fresh Meadows
193-20 Horace Harding Expressway, Fresh Meadows 11365
454-7272
Q17, Q30, Q88
Glen Oaks
256-04 Union Turnpike, Glen Oaks 11004
831-8636
Q46, Q79
Glendale
78-60 73 Place, Glendale 11385
821-4980
Q55
Q23, Q60, Q64
Hillcrest
187-05 Union Turnpike, Flushing 11366
454-2786
Q17, Q46, Q75
Hollis
202-05 Hillside Avenue, Hollis 11423
465-7355
Q1, Q36, Q43, Q76, Q77
Howard Beach
92-06 156 Avenue, Howard Beach 11414
641-7086
Q11, Q21, Q41
Jackson Heights
35-51 81 Street, Jackson Heights 11372
899-2500
7, E, F, G, R, V
Q19B, Q32, Q33, Q66
Kew Gardens Hills
72-33 Vleigh Place, Flushing 11367
261-6654
Q20A, Q20B, Q44, Q64, Q74
Langston Hughes
100-01 Northern Boulevard, Corona 11368
651-1100
7
Laurelton
134-26 225 Street, Laurelton 11413
528-2822
Q5
Lefferts
103-34 Lefferts Boulevard, Richmond Hill 11419
843-5950
A
Q23, Q66, Q72
Q8, Q10, Q112
Lefrak City
98-30 57th Avenue, Corona 11368
592-7677
G, R, V
Long Island City
37-44 21 Street, Long Island City 11101
752-3700
N, W, F, 7
Q38, Q72, Q88, QM10, QM11
Maspeth
69-70 Grand Avenue, Maspeth 11378
639-5228
Q18, Q58, Q59, Q67
Q66, Q69, Q101, Q102, Q103
McGoldrick
155-06 Roosevelt Avenue, Flushing 11354 - off Northern Blvd. 461-1616
Q13, Q28
Middle Village
72-31 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village 11379
326-1390
M
Mitchell-Linden
29-42 Union Street, Flushing 11354
539-2330
Q14, Q16, Q20A/Q20B, Q44
North Forest Park
98-27 Metropolitan Avenue, Forest Hills 11375
261-5512
Q23, Q54
Q29, Q38, Q54
North Hills
57-04 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck 11362
225-3550
Q30
Ozone Park
92-24 Rockaway Boulevard, Ozone Park 11417
845-3127
A
Peninsula
92-25 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Rockaway Beach 11693
634-1110
A Shuttle
Pomonok
158-21 Jewel Avenue, Flushing 11365
591-4343
Q25, Q34, Q64, Q65, Q74
Q7, Q8, Q11, Q21, Q41, Q53, Q112
Q21, Q22, Q53
121-23 14 Avenue, College Point 11356
359-1102
Q20A, Q20B, Q25, Q65
94-11 217 Street, Queens Village 11428
776-6800
Q1, Q27, Q36, Q88
Queensboro Hill
60-05 Main Street, Flushing 11355
359-8332
Q20A, Q20B, Q44, Q74, Q88
Rego Park
91-41 63 Drive, Rego Park 11374
459-5140
G, V, R
Richmond Hill
118-14 Hillside Avenue, Richmond Hill 11418
849-7150
J, Z
Q10, Q55, Q56
B13, B20, Q39, Q58
Q11, Q38, Q53, Q60, Q72
Ridgewood
20-12 Madison Street, Ridgewood 11385
821-4770
M
Rochdale Village
169-09 137 Avenue, Jamaica 11434
723-4440
Q3, Q85, Q111, Q113
Rosedale
144-20 243 Street, Rosedale 11422
528-8490
Q85, Q111
St. Albans
191-05 Linden Boulevard, St. Albans 11412
528-8196
Q3, Q4
Seaside
116-15 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Rockaway Park 11694
634-1876
A, S
South Hollis
204-01 Hollis Avenue, South Hollis 11412
465-6779
Q2, Q77
Q21, Q22, Q35, Q53
South Jamaica
108-41 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, Jamaica 11433
739-4088
Q111, Q113
South Ozone Park
128-16 Rockaway Boulevard, South Ozone Park 11420
529-1660
Q7, Q9, Q10
Steinway
21-45 31 Street, Long Island City 11105
728-1965
N, W
Sunnyside
43-06 Greenpoint Avenue, Long Island City 11104
784-3033
7
Q69, Q102
B24, Q32, Q39, Q60
Whitestone
151-10 14 Road, Whitestone 11357
767-8010
Q14, Q15, Q76
Windsor Park
79-50 Bell Boulevard, Bayside 11364
468-8300
Q46
Woodhaven
85-41 Forest Parkway, Woodhaven 11421
849-1010
J
Q56
Woodside
54-22 Skillman Avenue, Woodside 11377
429-4700
7
Q18, Q32, Q60
* Transportation routes subject to change without notice
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Partially Mobility Accessible
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CALENDAR (Continued from page 28) 22 – THURSDAY Air Supply 8 p.m. at the Theatre at Westbury For tickets and more information go to livenation.com Roller Disco Night 7 p.m. at Jamaica Avenue and Elton Street Skate to the sound disco sounds of DJ Willie Trendz Go to nycgovparks.org for more information Smokie Norful 7 p.m. at Springfield Park Reverend Smokie Norful fuses gospel, soul and hip-hop into one at Springfield Park Call (212) 360-2777 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information St. Irene’s Festival 5 p.m. at 23rd Avenue between 35th and 37th Street Call 311 for more information Sunset in the Park 6 p.m. at Tribute Park A fundraiser for the Friends of Tribute Park. Call (718) 318-4000 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information Tap City Youth 10 a.m. at Queensbridge Park Learn about the history of tap dancing and its connection to New York City Call (212) 360-8373 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information 23 – FRIDAY “Blood Pudding” 8 p.m. at Springfield Park A Theatre piece that celebrates the history of African Americans in New Orleans. Directed by Baraka de Soleil. Written by Sharon Bridgforth Call (212) 360-2777 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information 32nd Annual Thunderbird American Indian Poe Wow 6 p.m. at the Queens Farm Museum Join NYC’s oldest and largest Pow Wow for three days of intertribal Native American dance competitions. Call (718) 347-3276 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information The Beach Boys 8 p.m. at the Theatre at Westbury For tickets and more information go to livenation.com
24 – SATURDAY 110th Street Block Party 1 p.m. at 110th Street between 101st Avenue and 103rd Avenue Call 311 for more information 14th Road Block Party 12 p.m. at 14th Road between Cross Bay Boulevard and Dead End Call 311 for more information 21st Road Block Party 12 p.m. at 21st Road between 166th Street and 169th Street Call 311 for more information Bike Tour 11 a.m. at Front Gate Totten Road and Cross Island Parkway Bike through the history of Fort Totten. Bring your own
Dion 8 p.m. at the Theatre at Westbury For tickets and more information go to livenation.com Freshwater Fishing 3 p.m. at the Parking lot on Baisley Blvd. and 155th Street Go to Baisley Park for a day filled of fishing. Call (718) 846-2731 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information RUSH: Time Machine Tour 8 p.m. at the Nikon at Jones Beach For tickets and more information go to livenation.com Summer Garden Maintenance 1 p.m. at the Culinary Kids Garden Learn about gardening with the Olympus Garden Club and the Culinary Kids Garden Call (212) 788-8070 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information 25 – SUNDAY 114th Precinct SummerFest 11 a.m. at Broadway between Steinway Street and 48th Street Call 311 for more information 15th Annual Rockaway Sandcastle Contest 12 p.m. at Beach 117th Street Head out to the beach and compete to see who can create the best sand structure Call (718) 846-2731 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information Much Ado About Nothing 4 p.m. at Wallenberg Square Theatrical performance presented by the Black Henna. Call (718) 235-4151 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information 26 – MONDAY Thaddeus Rex 10:30 a.m. at Rochdale Park (JHS 72Q) A rock concert for kids Call (212) 360-8371 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information 27 – TUESDAY Changing Cultures of Queens: A Walking Anthology – Jackson Heights 6 p.m. at 83rd Street and Roosevelt Avenue A series of educational walking tours. $15 admission ($10 for people under the age of 30) Go to GeogNYC.com for more information Sting 7 p.m. at the Nikon at Jones Beach For tickets and more information go to livenation.com The Metropolitan Opera: Summer Recital Series 8 p.m. at Queensbridge Park Call (212) 360-2756 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information 28 – WEDNESDAY John Pizzi & Company 7 p.m. at Dry Harbor Playground Enjoy ventriloquism, illusions and comedy? Head out to Dry Harbor Playground and catch this show Call (718) 235-4151 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information Olu Dara 7 p.m. at Queensbridge Park Join Olu Dara Jones as he performs at Queensbridge Park
29 – THURSDAY John B. 7 p.m. at Springfield Park Join multi-platinum R&B musician John B. in Springfield Park. Call (212) 360-2756 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information Get the Led Out 8 p.m. at the Theatre at Westbury For tickets and more information go to livenation.com Salsa Night 7 p.m. at Jamaica Avenue and Elton Street Featuring Cholo Rivera y su Salsa Clasica. Call (718) 235-4100 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre – Sleeping Beauty 10 a.m. at Queensbridge Park Call (212) 360-8374 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information 30 – FRIDAY Goo Goo Dolls & Switchfoot 7 p.m. at the Nikon at Jones Beach For tickets and more information go to livenation.com Little Feat and New Riders of the Purple Sage 8 p.m. at the Theatre at Westbury For tickets and more information go to livenation.com Mets T-Shirt Day 7:10 p.m. at Citi Field Mets vs. Diamondbacks first 25,000 fans in the ballpark receive a Mets T-Shirt To purchase tickets or for more information call (718) 507-8499 or go to mets.com Movie Day 2 p.m. at Queens Library: Baisley Park Enjoy a movie for the whole family Go to queenslibrary.org for more information Total Praise 7 p.m. at Rochdale Park (JHS 72Q) Head out to Rochdale Park to listen to the Total Praise choir 31 – SATURDAY 112th Road Block Party 12 p.m. at 112th Road and between 225th Street and 219th Street Call 311 for more information 25th Drive Block Party 4 p.m. at 25th Drive between 160th Street and 163rd Street Call 311 for more information. 99th Street Block Party 10 a.m. at 99th Street between 159th Avenue and 160th Avenue Call 311 for more information Bill O’Reilly & Glenn Beck 8 p.m. at the Theatre at Westbury For tickets and more information go to livenation.com Wild About Wildflowers 1 p.m. at Kissena Playground Learn about the flowers that grown in and around Kissena Playground Call (718) 846-2731 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information AUGUST 1– SUNDAY Astoria Water Walk 1 p.m. at Shore Boulevard between Astoria Park South and Ditmars Boulevard Call 311 for more information Junction Blvd. Festival 11 a.m. at Junction Boulevard between Roosevelt Avenue and 35th Avenue
Call 311 for more information Rock and Roll with Squeaky Clean 6:30 p.m. at 76th Avenue and Springfield Boulevard A family concert featuring rock music from the 50’s and 60’s. Go to nycgovparks.org for more information Ecuadorian Civic Committee Parade 12 p.m. at Northern Blvd. between 69th Street and 89th Street. Call 311 for more information Mets Hall of Fame Cap Day 1:10 p.m. at Citi Field Mets vs. Diamondbacks first 25,000 fans in the ballpark receive a Mets Hall of Fame Cap To purchase tickets or for more information call (718) 507-8499 or go to mets.com 2 – MONDAY Zany Umbrella Circus 10:30 a.m. at Rochdale Park A mixture of storytelling and circus acts. Call (212) 360-8372 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information 3 – TUESDAY National Night Out Against Crime 2010 4 p.m. at Beach 96th Street between Rockaway Beach Boulevard and Shore Front Parkway Call 311 for more information Snow White 11 a.m. at the Theatre at Westbury For tickets and more information go to livenation.com Storytelling 10 a.m. at Alley Pond Park Enjoy live storytelling and a fun craft project. For children ages 10 and younger. Bring a blanket or a chair Go to nycgovparks.org for more information 4 – WEDNESDAY Counting Crowes 8 p.m. at the Theatre at Westbury For tickets and more information go to livenation.com Shirley Alston Reeves 7:30 p.m. at the George Seuffert Bandshell Rock n’ Roll Hall of Famer Shirley Alston Reeves performs live Call (718) 235-4151 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information 5 – THURSDAY Mikata 7 p.m. at Elton Street and Jamaica Avenue Enjoy the Caribbean fusion sounds or meringue, salsa, Latin Jazz and much more. Call (718) 235-4100 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information Myrtle Avenue Sidewalk Sale 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. at Myrtle Avenue between Wyckoff Avenue and Fresh Pond Road Call 311 for more information Nego Gato 10 a.m. at Queensbridge Park Watch and learn as the Nego Gato Afro-Brazilian Music and Dance Ensemble display African influenced rhythms and dance. Call (212) 360-8378 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information Stan’s Pepper Steppers 5 p.m. at Elton Street and Jamaica Avenue Love double dutch? Come out and see these international champions perform. Call (718) 235-4100 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information Umphrey’s McGee 8 p.m. at the Theatre at Westbury For tickets and more information go to livenation.com
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The Main Ingredient 7 p.m. at Rochdale Park (JHS 72Q) Join George Staley Sr, Larry Moore and Cuba Gooding Sr. as the Harlem-bred band performs at Rochdale Park Call (212) 360-2777 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information
bike and helmet. Call (718) 352-1769 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information
Call (212) 360-2777 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information
CALENDAR 6 – FRIDAY Arts Carnival 12 p.m. at Buz O’ Rourke Playground Go to nycgovparks.org for more information
Asia 8 p.m. at the Theatre at Westbury For tickets and more information go to livenation.com Paramore 6:30 p.m. at the Nikon at Jones Beach For tickets and more information go to livenation.com 7 – SATURDAY Budweiser Superfest 7 p.m. at the Nikon at Jones Beach For tickets and more information go to livenation.com JAMS Jamaica Avenue Festival 11 a.m. at Jamaica Avenue between Parsons Boulevard and 169 Street Call 311 for more information Jayda Block Party 12 p.m. at 120th Street between Atlantic Avenue and 91st Avenue Call 311 for more information 127th Street Block Party 8 a.m. at 127th Street between 115th Avenue and 116th Avenue Call 311 for more information 8 – SUNDAY 103.5 KTU’s Beatstock 6 p.m. at the Nikon at Jones Beach For tickets and more information go to livenation.com Myrtle Avenue Festival 9 a.m. at Myrtle Avenue between Forest Avenue and Fresh Pond Road Call 311 for more information A Morning of Music 10 a.m. at Buz O’ Rourke Playground Darlene Graham entertains children with an interactive performance Go to nycgovparks.org for more information The Wizard of Oz 11 a.m. at the Theatre at Westbury For tickets and more information go to livenation.com
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11 – WEDNESDAY Maroon 5 7:30 p.m. at the Nikon at Jones Beach For tickets and more information go to livenation.com Mary Lamont Band 7:30 p.m. at the George Seuffert Bandshell The New York Metro Country Music Association presents a night of country music Call (718) 35-4100 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information The Magic and Comedy of Jim McClenahan 10:30 am at Fort Totten Park Go to nycgovparks.org for more information 12 – THURSDAY Aerosmith 7:30 p.m. at the Nikon at Jones Beach For tickets and more information go to livenation.com
Mets Senior Stroll Day 12:10 p.m. at Citi Field Mets vs. Rockies all seniors in attendance can stroll the bases after the game To purchase tickets or for more information call (718) 507-8499 or go to mets.com Shakespeare in the Park 6:30 p.m. at Fort Totten Park Go to nycgovparks.org for more information 13 – FRIDAY Elvis Spectacular 8 p.m. at the Theatre at Westbury For tickets and more information go to livenation.com Mets Johan Santana Koozie Day 7:10 p.m. at Citi Field Mets vs. Phillies first 25,000 fans in the ballpark receive a Johan Santana Koozie To purchase tickets or for more information call (718) 507-8499 or go to mets.com 14 – SATURDAY 235th Street Block Party 9 a.m. at 235th Street between 121st Avenue and 128th Avenue Call 311 for more information Beach 25th Street Block Pary 10 a.m. at Beach 25th Street between Boardwalk and Seagirt Avenue Call 311 for more information
Movies Under the Bridge 8 p.m. at Little Bay Park. Free family movies overlooking the Long Island Sound. Bring a chair or blanket. Call (718) 352-4793 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information
more information
Phish 7:30 p.m. at the Nikon at Jones Beach For tickets and more information go to livenation.com
24 – TUESDAY Creed 7:30 p.m. at the Nikon at Jones Beach For tickets and more information go to livenation.com
18 – WEDNESDAY Hip to Hop Theatre Company: Macbeth 7:30 p.m. at the George Seuffert Bandshell Go to nycgovparks.org for more information Phish 7:30 p.m. at the Nikon at Jones Beach For tickets and more information go to livenation.com Puppets in the Park 10:30 a.m. at Alley Pond Park Go to nycgovparks.org for more information 19 – THURSDAY David Gray and Ray Lamontagne 7 p.m. at the Nikon at Jones Beach For tickets and more information go to livenation.com Hip Pickles 6:30 p.m. at Elton Street and Jamaica Avenue Come see the award winning drumming group Hip Pickles Call (718) 235-4100 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information
Festival Folklore Dance 11 a.m. at 85th Street between 87th Road and 88th Avenue Call 311 for more information
National Wheelchair Softball Tournament 9 a.m. at Citi Field 15 – 20 wheelchair softball teams from around the nation compete in a double elimination tournament from August 19 through August 21 Go to nycgovparks.org for more information
History of Fort Totten 1 p.m. at the Fort Totten Visitor’s Center Call (718) 352-1769 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information
Puppets in the Park: Sleeping Beauty 5 p.m. at Alley Pond Park Call (718) 235-4100 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information
KISS 6:30 p.m. at the Nikon at Jones Beach For tickets and more information go to livenation.com
Shakespeare in the Park 6:30 p.m. at Fort Totten Park Go to nycgovparks.org for more information
Mets Green Cap Day 7:10 p.m. at Citi Field Mets vs. Phillies first 25,000 fans in the ballpark receive a Green Mets Cap To purchase tickets or for more information call (718) 507-8499 or go to mets.com
20 – FRIDAY Crosby, Stills & Nash 8 p.m. at the Nikon at Jones Beach For tickets and more information go to livenation.com
15 – SUNDAY 31st Street Festival 11 a.m. at 31st Street between 21st Avenue and Ditmars Boulevard. Call 311 for more information Learn to Ride 10 a.m. at 46th Street between Skillman and 43rd Avenue Learn to ride a bike at the Sunnyside Block Party. Ages 5 and up Mets Lunchbox Day 1:10 p.m. at Citi Field Mets vs. Phillies first 25,000 fans in the ballpark receive a Mets Luchbox To purchase tickets or for more information call (718) 507-8499 or go to mets.com
Rockaway Community Resource Day 12 p.m. at Far Rockaway Call (718) 318-4000 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information 21 – SATURDAY HCP Community Day Street Fair 10 a.m. at 196th Street between 100th Avenue and 104th Avenue Call 311 for more information Jonas Brothers & Demi Lavato 7:30 p.m. at the Nikon at Jones Beach For tickets and more information go to livenation.com Linden / 121st Street Block Party 9 a.m. at 121st Street between Linden Boulevard and 115th Avenue Call 311 for more information
Summer End Block Party 10 a.m. at 80th Street between Roosevelt Avenue and 41st Avenue Call 311 for more information
25 – WEDNESDAY Broadway Tribute 7:30 p.m. at the George Seuffert Bandshell Call (718) 235-4100 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information 26 – THURSDAY Johnny Mathis 8 p.m. at the Theatre at Westbury For tickets and more information go to livenation.com 28 – SATURDAY 119th Avenue Block Party 2 p.m. at 199th Avenue between Merrick Boulevard and Ring Place Call 311 for more information 80th Street Block Party 8 a.m. between 149th Ave and 151st Avenue Call 311 for more information Kathleen Madigan 8 p.m. at the Theatre at Westbury For tickets and more information go to livenation.com 29 – SUNDAY Back to School Festival 10 a.m. at 39th Avenue between 103rd Street and 104th Street Call 311 for more information Mets Build-A-Bear Workshop Day 1:10 p.m. at Citi Field Mets vs. Astros first 20,000 fans in attendance receive Mets Build-A-Bear® 30 – MONDAY Ballroom Dancing with Jing Chen 6:30 p.m. at Queens Library: Forest Hills Branch Get a beginners lesson in ballroom dancing. Go to queenslibrary.org for more information 31 – TUESDAY Jimmy Buffett 8 p.m. at the Nikon at Jones Beach For tickets and more information go to livenation.com SEPTEMBER 1 – WEDNESDAY Basic Computer Class 10:30 a.m. at Queens Library: Woodside Branch Learn the basics of computers Go to queenslibrary.org for more information 3 – FRIDAY Dukes of September 7:30 p.m. at the Nikon at Jones Beach For tickets and more information go to livenation.com Myrtle Avenue Sidewalk Sale 8 a.m. at Myrtle Avenue between Wyckoff Avenue and Fresh Pond Road Call 311 for more information 4 – SATURDAY Greenpoint Avenue Festival 11 a.m. at Greenpoint Avenue between 44 Street and 48 Street Call 311 for more information
Gov’t Mule 8 p.m. at the Theatre at Westbury For tickets and more information go to livenation.com
Rihanna 7:30 p.m. at the Nikon at Jones Beach For tickets and more information go to livenation.com
Ocean Village Day 9 a.m. at Beach 54th Street between Beach Channel Drive and Rockaway Beach Boulevard Call 311 for more information
Stone Temple Pilots 7 p.m. at the Nikon at Jones Beach For tickets and more information go to livenation.com
Latin Sounds 7 p.m. at Elton Street and Jamaica Avenue Call (718) 235-4100 or go to nycgovparks.org for more information
17 – TUESDAY Cinderella 11 a.m. at the Theatre at Westbury For tickets and more information go to livenation.com
22 – SUNDAY Hip to Hop Theatre Company: “Taming of the Shrew” 7:30 p.m. at the George Seuffert Bandshell Call (718) 235-4151 or go to nycgovparks.org for
6 – MONDAY 30th Avenue Festival 11 a.m. at 30th Avenue between 41st Street and 29st Street Call 311 for more information
Queens Deadline
Pilot Plan Replaces Bus With Vans
The sidewalk in front of the Jackson Heights Post Office is home to one of the “Play Me, I’m Yours” pianos that have popped up across the city this month thanks to the Sing For Hope organization. Other pianos in Queens are located in Gantry Plaza State Park, Athens Park in Astoria, Rufus King Park in Jamaica and Hoffman Park in Elmhurst.
The most popular, Q74, carries 2,100 passengers every weekday. Other eliminations include Q14, Q75, Q79, Q89, QM22, QM23, X51 and X32. Reach Reporter Jessica Ablamsky at jablamsky@queenstribune.com or (718) 357-7400, Ext. 124.
Vans such as these could replace the Q74 line and other buses in the cit y in a one-year pilot program.
Flushing Development Gets Planning Consent By JOSEPH OROVIC Flushing Commons and Macedonia Plaza came one step closer to reality as the City Planning Commission approved the projects by a 10-1 vote Wednesday morning. “The New York City Planning Commission undertook a comprehensive, detailed review of every aspect of this project and its planning, so their stamp of approval is incredibly important and gratifying,” said Michael Meyer, president of TDC Development, which will be handling the $800 million project. The CPC’s vote followed the approval of Community Board 7 and Borough President Helen Marshal. It will now go before the City Council, navigating the Land Use Committee and a public testimony proceeding before reaching the council for a full vote. Councilman Peter Koo (R-Flushing) called the approval just another step in an ongoing process, and promised to continue his support of the projects throughout the remaining procedures. The redevelopment of the five-acre Muni Lot 1 will ultimately create a mixed-use area, with a new YMCA, housing, and retail. Macedonia Plaza will add 140 units of affordable housing. Flushing Commons in particular drew
Flushing Commons got a thumbs up from the City Planning Commission on Wednesday and now faces votes before the City Council. much criticism from opponents who said it fell short of the area’s parking needs. Still, strong backing from community leaders has helped chug the behemoth project along. “The transformation of an underutilized five-acre parking lot into a mixed-use urban center will establish a new center of activity for this vibrant community,” said Mayor Mike Bloomberg. Reach Reporter Joseph Orovic at jorovic@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 127.
Law Would Establish Limits On Loud Noise By DOMENICK RAFTER A bill introduced by Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) will set new specific regulations against noise pollution, a common problem in many Queens neighborhoods. Current law sets legal decibel levels for noise on commercial property only. For residential areas, in order to fine a homeowner for noise, police are given the discretion to decide what’s unreasonable based on the common background noise of the commu-
nity, according to Ulrich spokesman Conor Greene. Ulrich’s bill, which has gained 11 cosponsors since being introduced on June 9, will set a legal limit of 35 decibels from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. and 42 decibels from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m., as measured from the property of the complainant. The bill will also raise fines for repeat offenses, with a fourth violation in one year resulting in a misdemeanor charge. Any violation over 75 decibels from the property of the complainant at any time of day will
allow the police to confiscate the sound equipment responsible, even if it was the first offense. Ulrich said the bill is a response to the ongoing noise pollution problem in his district. “Noise complaints continue to represent one of the main qualify of life issues for residents throughout my district, and indeed the entire city,” he said. “Everyone deserves a good night’s sleep.” NYPD statistics show more than 5,400
noise complaints in Community Boards 9, 10 and 14, which are entirely or partially in Ulrich’s district, since July 1, 2009. That is out of over 135,000 complaints about noise citywide in the same time frame. Greene said the most complaints to Councilman Ulrich’s office have come from the communities of Ozone Park and Richmond Hill, where property lots are closer together. Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 125.
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Play It, Queens:
"We have long advocated for an expansion of MTA routes," he said. "MTA- they were our first choice, but if there is a safe, reliable service to get my constituents where they have to go, I am in support of this." As of press time, nine bus lines in Queens are expected to be eliminated on June 27.
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riders hit by the bus route eliminations." By JESSICA ABLAMSKY More details will be available over the next There is no doubt about it. In comparison to our Manhattan neighbors, Queens resi- few weeks, but van fare will be comparable to bus fare. dents are short on af"We're expecting fordable transportation that it will be $2 for options. That could most, if not all, of the change soon, thanks to routes," said TLC Coma new, year-long pilot missioner David program through the Yassky. Taxi and Limousine Asked whether the Commission. taxi program is a longFor a flat fare, comterm replacement for muters will be able to cancelled MTA bus lines, access livery vans at Bloomberg said," You'll clearly marked pick-up have to talk to the MTA and drop-off locations, about bus service." in areas previously Vans will be licensed served by MTA buses. by the TLC. A critical The pilot will begin with part of the program will between three and six be increased enforceroutes in the City, posment of unlicensed van sibly including the Q74 operators. Route in Queens. "It has to be regu"Even in an era of lated, it has to be safe," government cutbacks, he said. we're continuing to find Drivers will be reinnovative ways to make quired to keep accuour city more livable and City government Warning signs have been posted rate passenger records, more effective," said about bus lines to be shut down as which will be used to determine whether to Mayor M i k e of this weekend. expand the program. Bloomberg, when he Councilman James Gennaro (D-Fresh came to Queens Tuesday to announce the project. "By providing service in areas af- Meadows), whose district encompasses neighfected by the MTA bus cuts, we're offering an borhoods served by the Q74, is in full supalternative to some of the more than 10,000 port of the pilot.
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Queens Prof’s Pix Hang At Museum Scot t Sternbach, the director of LaGuardia Community College’s commercial photography program, has a collection
A selec tion from Sternbach’s Antarctic series.
of his photographs included in Race to the End of the Ear th, a new major American Museum of Natural Histor y exhibit ion on Antarctic exploration that runs through Jan. 2, 2011. Sternbach, an accomplished portrait photographer, has on display eight stunning large-scale black-and-white por traits of the scientists and crewmembers who are doing environmental research at the Palmer Research Station, a remote research station located on the peninsula that juts out near the southern tip of South America. These modern scientists are tied to the exhibition’s compelling story of two competing explorers – Norwegian Roald Amundsen and British Royal Navy Captain Robert Falcon Scott – who faced formidable challenges as they embarked on their 1,800-mile journeys from the edge of the Ross Ice Shelf to the South Pole and back in 1911-12. Their journeys are told through photographs, paint ings and rare historical ar t ifacts from these two expeditions. In addition, there are interactive and hands-on activities that will help visitors understand what it was like conducting research 100 years ago as well as today.
A Steak Reim(aged.) fresh steamed vegetables and mashed potatoes. The steak was tender and delicious, and came with my choice of sauces. I went with the (aged.) steak sauce and the Béarnaise. I could have also chosen from a handful of others, but wanted to tr y the signature sauce – and to see if these guys could nail a Béarnaise. I was not disappointed. The steak sauce In the early evening of a beautiful sum- was reminiscent of Peter Luger, w ith a tomer day, a guest and I decided to visit a mato base and sweetness, but also delivrestaurant on 70th Road in Forest Hills in ered a bit of a peppery kick. The Béarnaise the hear t of the area’s dining district. With was spot on. My guest had the Atlantic Grilled steaks, chops, seafood and more, (aged.) offers an upscale meal that neither matches Salmon, which was plated on a bed of asthe price or at t itude of a big-time steak paragus and drizzled with a homemade house, but definitely holds its own in fla- hoisin sauce. For a person who spent most of his summer on an island in Croatia, he vor. As we were seated we were handed a inhaled the salmon. It was properly grilled, wine list with many international options. I with a crisp crust, but keeping its fishy flaselected a Navarros Correas Argentine vor. Often salmon can be overwhelmed by Malbec while my guest picked himself up a its oil, but this was not the case here. The Heineken. We placed our appetizer orders hoisin gave it a nice, subtle Asian flavor and sampled the bread basket, which in- without making you forget that this was a fish. cluded a variety of rolls – includWe also split side dishes of ing a cinnamon raisin roll, which RESTAURANT creamed spinach and sautéed onwas a surprise. ions. The onion recipe called for My guest had ordered the three whole onions, which were house special Baked Clams cut heart y, making them a great (aged.), which are topped with textural balance for the beef, while roasted red pepp er, spi nach, also tasting of a sherry reduction. breadcrumbs and a beurre blanc The spinach was so tender that it sauce. The combination was lost the sometimes stringy texture, heavenly, sweet and but tery. but still continued to have a powI had the Caprese Salad, with erful spinach flavor. fresh made mozzarella, beefsteak We finished our meals with tomatoes, basil and another house special, the (aged.)balsamic. The vin- some coffee drinks and a selection of desegar was actually a reduction of the sweet ser ts, which included a strawberr y pastr ybalsamic with corn syrup and sugar, leav- wrapped chocolate cake, a chocolate lava ing the tang of the vinegar but impar ting a cake a la mode and a key lime pie, all of which were decadent in flavor but light in sweetness like honey. Chef Sergio Valderrama said the reduc- texture, not adding to the weight of the t ion, like e ver y other sauce ser ved at hearty meal. In all, (aged.) is a welcome addition to (aged.), is made on premises. “We could buy this at the store,” the chef said, “but the restaurant row of Forest Hills. By the we just won’t do that. We make ever y sauce time we left at about 8 p.m. there was a line outside, and we have seen that line grow as ourselves.” What visit to a steak house would be the night progresses. Make reservations, complete without some meat? I ordered the and check out this gem in Forest Hills. –Br ian M. Rafferty Hanger Steak, which came served with
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St e r nbach’s col lect ion, par t of t he exhibit ion’s contemporary section, contains por traits of the “souls” of Antarctica, the researchers, biologists, cooks, pilots and boat captains he photographed at the station in 2008. The other work on display is a 20foot-wide mural of the Antarctica landscape. His three-month photography expedition was funded by a prestigious National Science Foundation grant.
Through his photos, Sternbach said he strove to create a typology of the people who work in Antarctica. “By looking at the individual characteristics of the people who occupy Antarctica,” he said. “The viewer can then begin to understand the place since people are a reflection of what they do and where they exist.” To s e e S t e r n b a c h ’s w o rk , g o t o lagcc.cuny.edu/ph/por traits.html
Outdoor Films Return To Socrates Garden Come to Socrates Sculpture Park and sample regional cuisine from neighborhood restaurants, picnic on the grass as the sun sets over the city, enjoy per formances by local musicians and dancers and, as the sky darkens, see exceptional international films on a large-format screen-all set against the spectacular backdrop of the Manhat tan skyline. Throughout the summer, the Museum of the Moving Image is partnering with the Socrates Sculpture Garden to present Outdoor Cinema 2010, the 12th annual festival of international film, music, dance and food celebrating the cultural diversity of Queens, every Wedne sday evening in July and August.
film, made in the iconic style of medieval art, is a gorgeous antidote to the familiar style of today’s digital animation.
July 7 Flood Tide, United States Presented by Rooftop Films With live musical score by Dark Dark Dark 2010, 85 mins. Directed by Todd Chandler. In this road movie on a river, partly filmed near Socrates, four musicians who build boats out of junk embark on a voyage down the Hudson River. Music is integral to this film, which combines elements of narrative and small-town concer t scenes.
July 28 Daisies, Czech Republic With suppor t from the Czech Center New York 1 9 6 6 , 7 4 m i n s . D i r e c t e d b y Ve r a Chy tilová. This play ful, w ildly subversive comedy is one of the masterpieces of the Czech New Wave. Two teenage girls, disenchanted with the world around them, launch a campaign of mischief against anyone they happen to stumble across. This mad Dadaist farce presents an unbridled depiction of teen rebellion.
July 14 The Secret Of Kells, Ireland 2009, 75 mins. Directed by Tomm Moore and Nora Twomey. A surprise Oscar nominee for Best Animated Film, The Secret of Kells follows the adventures of 12-year-old Brendan on a dangerous mission to help complete a magical illuminated manuscript. Almost entirely hand-drawn, this dazzling
July 21 Swedish Shor t Films, Sweden Presented by Rooftop Films, with support from the Swedish Film Institute 92 mins. Directed by Ruben Ostlund, Tora, Patrik Eklund, Asa Blanck, Joha n Palmgren, and Jonas Odell. Magicians skewer their assistants, bank robberies go awr y, trains fall off their tracks, and lovers come and go in this wild collection of six award-w inning short films from Sweden, including the Oscar-nominated Instead of Abracadabra.
August programming is yet to be announced. All films are selected by Chief Curator David Schwar tz, Museum of the Moving Image. Socrates Sculpture Park is open 365 days a year from 10 a.m. to sunset and is located at the intersection of Broadway and Vernon Boulevard in Long Island City. Admission is free.
JCAL’s Resident Artist After a highly competitive application pro- creates moving images based on her cyclicess, Kakyoung Lee has been selected by the cal daily life. She holds MFAs from HongJamaica Center for Ar ts & Learning as its Ik University (Seoul) and Purchase Col2010-2011 Workspace Art istlege (Ne w York), and has been in-Residence. a resident at The MacDowell JCAL’s Wo rkspace ProColony (New Hampshire) and gram will provide Lee with a Yaddo (Ne w Yo rk). She re private studio, a stipend and ceived the space grant from the possibility of exhibiting her t he Marie Walsh Shar pe Ar t work in JCAL’s galler y at the Foundation. conclusion of her year-long Her works have been exhibresidency. ited widely in the United States Asked to describe her work, at The Lower East Side Print Lee said, “My moving images Shop, T he Draw ing Center, are lyrically poetic first person The Museum of Modern Art, stories based on my self and and Queens Museum, and at the ident ity as an ar tist. Tr ying to Seoul Ar ts Center in Korea. locate my identity, I seek it in Lee has received the 2009 L e e ’ s AHL Foundation Award and the different geographic and K a k yo u n g cultural milieus through which “Walk” was recently the 2010 Korea Art s Foundao n d i s p l a y a t t h e tion of America Award. I have passed. Combining drawing, Queens Museum of Lee’s begins her Workspace printmaking, and sound, Lee Art. Residency on July 1.
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DANCE COUNTRY WESTERN Saturday, June 26 “Dancin’ With Bob” Father’s Day Dance. The NY Metropolitan Country Music Association. $12. Glendale Memorial Building, 72-02 Myrtle Avenue at 7:30. 763-4328.
DINNER JOURNAL DINNER Sunday, June 27 the Jewish Center of Kew Gardens Hills will hold their Journal Dinner. 261-6500.
RELIGIOUS ASTORIA CENTER Saturday, June 26 Adult Bat Mitzvah Classes. Astoria Center of Israel, 27-35 Crescent Street, LIC. 278-2680.
SINGLES SINGLES 45+ Wednesday, June 30 at 7:30 at the Samuel Field Y, 58-20 Little Neck Parkway. $7.
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SUMMER DAY CAMP Starting July 6 with the Salvation Army Astoria Center. 721-9046.
MISCELLANEOUS BOOK SIGNING Saturday, June 26 Dr. Anne Paolucci will be signing “Edward Albee: The Later Plays” at 2 at the Paolucci International Conference Center, 68-02 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village (campus of Christ the King HS). SEPARATION/DIVORCE Starting Thursday, July 1 a 10 session support group meets at the Samuel Field Y in Little Neck. 225-6750, ext. 243. KUTSCHERS July 16-19 ARMDI will hold a 4 day weekend. All profits to Israel for medical supplies. 224-7989. CRUISE Thursday, July 22 Skyline Princess cruise with the Brandeis Association. 2981080.
HEALTH AND UPCOMING HEALTH MAMMOGRAMS Saturday, June 26 at the New Jerusalem Baptist Church in Rochdale Village. 723-6287 for appointment and eligibilit y. OUTREACH DAY Saturday, June 26 from 104 at the Evangelical Christian Church off Linden Blvd. HEALTH & WELLNESS DAY Saturday, June 26 at Fresh Anointing International Church, 182-69 Wexford Terrace, Jamaica from 10. TAI CHI Mondays and Thursdays at 11 at the Cardiac Health Center in Fresh Meadows. 670-1695. $5 a class. YOGA Monday, June 28 EZ Yoga with Certified Yoga Instructor at the Flushing librar y. Register. FEMALE CANCER Monday, June 28 “Look Good, Feel Better” program for women undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy in Flushing. 1-800ACS-2345. 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. OA Thursdays at the Howard Beach library at 10:30. RECOVERY INC. Thursday, July 1 safe, free and confidential place to get help from anxiet y, fear, obsessions, Forest Hills library at 5:45. 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 1 5 5 th S t r e e t . S a t u r d a y s 10:30-noon at Resurrection Ascension, Feely Hall, 85-18 61 st Road, Rego Park. 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. REDUCE STRESS Saturday, July 3 at the Poppenhusen Institute. Tea and talk. 358-0067. PARKINSON Wednesdays, July 14, August 11 Parkinson Support Group at Peninsula Hospital. 734-2876. PROSTATE CANCER Wednesdays, July 14, August 11 “Man to Man” program in Flushing. 1-800-ACS2345. WOMEN & HEART Thursdays, July 15, August 19 National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease in Forest Hills. 830-1511. SHARP Saturday, July 17 Selfhelp Alzheimers Resource Pro-
gram (SHARP). 631-1886. COPD Wednesdays, July 21, August 18 Jamaica Hospital holds free Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease support groups. 206-8410. BRAIN INJURY Wednesdays, July 28, August 25 Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group at Peninsula Hospital. 734-2432. OCA Saturdays 10:30-noon Obsessive Compulsive Anonymous meets at Resurrection Ascension Church, Feely Hall, 85-15 61 st Road, Rego Park. CO-DEPENDENCE ANON. Saturdays the Bellerose chapter of Co-Dependence Anonymous, a fellowship of men and women seeking healthy relationships with themselves and others, meet at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 6 Commonwealth Avenue. Beginners 9:15, Open 10:30. 229-2113. ALZHEIMERS Saturdays from 12-1:30 caregivers, friends and relatives of those with Alzheimer’s Disease meet at the Sunnyside Communit y Services. 784-6173, ext. 137. SCHIZOPHRENICS Sundays from 10-11 Schizophrenics Anonymous self-help support group meets at LI Consultation in Rego Park. 896-3400. SOS (Significant Others of Schizophrenics) also meets. SMART RECOVERY Sundays from 11:30-1:00 LI Consultation Center in Rego Park. Free self help group based on cognitive behavioral concepts dedicated to assisting individuals in overcoming all t ypes of addictive behavior problems. 212-6311198 or check the web at www.smartrecovery.org AL-ANON Sundays 7-8:15 pm at Sacred Heart School, 216 th Street and 38 th Avenue. Tuesdays at 8:30 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 82 nd Street and 3 4 th Avenue, Jackson Heights. 2 nd floor of the Parish House. 335-7379. AA Sundays from 6-7:30 Total Freedom AA Group meets at Pride Communit y Center in Corona. GAY-2300 for info. PARTNER ABUSE Sundays Partner Abuse Counseling Program for women who experience all t ypes of abuse. 225-6750, ext. 248. EPILEPSY Sundays Epilepsy support group meets in Queens. 212-633-2930. QI GONG Sundays from 4-5 free Qi Gong classes at the Zen & Kung Fu Association’s Healing Center in Corona. 6513752. CO-DEPENDENTS Sundays at 10:30 Co-Dependents Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. LI Consultation Center in Rego Park.
Queens Today EDUCATION/GAMES/CRAFTS 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 Thursday, July 1 at 4 at the Bellerose library. Bring your own supplies and projects.
QUILTERS Thursdays at 1:30 at the East Elmhurst library. WRITER’S WORKSHOP Thursday, July 1 at the Bayside library. Register. KNIT & CROCHET Thursdays at 3 at the Central library. BEGIN COMPUTERS Friday, July 2 at the Astoria library. Register. COMPUTERS Friday, July 2 free courses in Word, PowerPoint and Introduction to Computers at the Ozone Park library. Register. PUBLIC SPEAKING Saturdays, July 3, 17, 31 learn to communicate effectively at Elmhurst Hospital. 457-8390.
ENTERTAINMENT ST. GREGORY FESTIVAL Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 25, 26, 27 Italian Night. Sunday 5:15 Mass in honor of St. Gregory. Monday-Saturday 7-11, Sunday 610. 31 st Gregorian Summer Festival at 87 th avenue and the Cross Island Parkway, Bellerose. Food, music, games, rides, more. HAND PUPPETRY Saturday, June 26 Hao Bang Ha, Tigers! Taiwanese Hand Puppetry at 3 at the Elmhurst library. INDIAN DANCE Saturday, June 26 classical dance and folk at 1:30 at the Woodside library. VALERIE GREEN DANCE Saturday, June 26 Queensbased modern dance company performs a vibrant funfilled afternoon dance performance for all ages. 2-3 at the Queens Botanical Gardens. Free with admission. FLAMENCO DANCE Saturday, June 26 at 2 at the Flushing library. DIANE HOFFMAN Saturday, June 26 Hoffman performs music by Rodgers, Hammerstein and Hart at 2:30 at the Forest Hills library. BENNETT & HORNE Saturday, June 26 tribute to Tony Bennett and Lena Horne at 2:30 at the Jackson Heights library. POETRY DISCUSSION Saturday, June 26 at 11 at the Central library. JAZZ Saturday, June 26 Fools for Love, featuring jazz vocalist Christiana Drapkin at 2 at the Briarwood library. BLUES Saturday, June 26 music of blues singer Ruth Brown with Alva Anderson at 2:30 at the St. Albans library. FREE CONCERT Sunday, June 27 Fort Totten Park concert features the Something Special Big Band at 6. 352-1548. STAMP SHOW Sunday, June 27 at the Ramada Hotel in Bayside from 10-4:30. 645-7659. WALKING TOURS Tu e s d a y, J u n e 2 9 S o u t h R i c h m o n d H i l l . Tu e s d a y, July 6 Flushing’s Chinatown.
Tuesday, July 13 Woodside Avenue. Tuesday, July 20 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. JEWISH MUSIC Wednesday, June 30 Jewish Music Concert with the David Glukh Klezmer Ensemble at 6 at the Flushing library.
ALUMNI HILLCREST 80 July 24 at t he Cour t yard Marriott at LaGuardia. 800655-7971. NEW TOWN 90 July 31 at the Holiday Inn at JFK. 800-655-7971. JAMAICA 1989 Saturday, August 14 gala reunion at the George Washington Manor in Roslyn. 813751-7643. BAYSIDE 90 September 25 at Arnos Ristorante. 800-655-7971. NEW TOWN 85 September 25 Newtown HS at Astoria Manor. Marialoves2write@yahoo.com M. CHRISTI 65, 70, 75, 80 Saturday, Oc tober 2 at St. John’s Prep, formerly Mater Christi. 721-7200, ext. 686. CARDOZO 84-85 November 6 at the Marriott in Melville. 800-655-7971. CARDOZO 90 November 13 at the Marriott in Melville. 800655-7971. ST. ANDREW Graduates from the class of 1960 are urged to contact the Alumni Association at 359-7887.
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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. BOATING SAFETY Sundays, June 27, July 25, August 22 “About Boating Safet y” class at Fort Totten. 917-952-7014. 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. COMPUTER CLASS Monday, June 28 at 10:30 at the Lefferts library. POLISH RESUME Monday, June 28 polish your resume at the Central library. Register. CHINESE PAPERCUTTING Monday, June 28 learn basics of Chinese papercutting at 6:30 at the Flushing library. BALLROOM DANCING Monday, June 28 at 6:30 at the Forest Hills 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 Tuesday, June 29 at 3:30 at the East Flushing library. LEARN TO DRAW Tuesday, June 29 Learn to Draw…or Learn to Draw Better at the Hillcrest librar y. Register. ADULT SCRABBLE Tuesday, June 29 at 1 at the Fresh Meadows library. E-MAIL ACCOUNT Tuesday, June 29 create an email account at the Central library. Register. 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. JOB ASSISTANCE Wednesday, June 30 Job Assistance Workshop at 10:30 at the Flushing library. E-MAIL ACCOUNT Wednesday, June 30 at the Central library. Register. BASIC COMPUTER Thursday, July 1 at the East Elmhurst library at 10.
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BEREAVEMENT The Queens Counseling Services and LISUN of the Foundation of Religion and Mental Health will begin bereavement groups forming in late June and July in Flushing and Oceanside. 461-6393. BELLA ITALIA MIA Saturday, June 26 Dr. Salvatore J. LaGumina speaks on “The Italian American Dilemma During WWII.” Bella Italia Mia meets from 12-5:30. $5 members, $7 others. Christ the King HS, 68-02 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village in the CNL Paolucci International Building. 4261240. JEWISH VETS Sundays, June 27, July 25, August 22 Jewish War Veterans of the USA Lipsky/ Blum Post meet at the Garden Jewish Center. 4634742. ST. ALBANS CIVIC Sunday, June 27 the St. Albans Civic Improvement Association meets at 1:30 at St. Albans Lutheran Church, 200 th Street and 119 th Avenue in the undercroft. 2764263. TOASTMASTERS CLUB Mondays, June 28, July 12, 26 learn the art and science of public speaking in Queens. 525-6830. VFW POST 4787 Monday, June 28 Whitestone VFW Post 4787 meets at 8 at 19-12 149 th Street. 746-0540. EXCEL Monday, June 28 Introduction to Excel at the Far Rockaway library. Register. 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 month in the Communit y Room in Panera Bread at Bay Terrace Shopping. MEETING & AUCTION Wednesday, June 30 Woodhaven Cultural and Historical will meet and hold
FLEA MARKETS 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. MULTI-HOUSE BLOCK SALE Saturday and Sunday, June 26, 27 on 76 th Street between 156 th and 157 th Avenues in Lindenwood. RUMMAGE SALES Saturdays, June 26, July 3, 24 1 0 - 4 a t t h e S a l v a t i o n Army, 69-23 Cypress Hills Street, Ridgewood. Books, shoes, clothes, kitchen wares, bedroom items, games, stuffed toys, more. THRIFT SHOP Tuesday, July 6 9-2 at the Jewish Center of Kew Gardens Hills, 71-25 Main Street, Flushing.
a Chinese Auction at 1 at Emanuel United Church of C h r i s t , 9 1 st A v e n u e a n d Woodhaven Blvd. 845-3385. FLUSHING CAMERA Wednesdays, June 30, July 7, 21 Flushing Camera Club meets at Flushing Hospital. 441-6210. CATHOLIC VETS Thursdays, July 1, August 5 St. Margaret’s Post 1172 meets in Middle Village. 3261135. 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 in-
EXHIBIT QUEENS HISTORICAL Tu e s d ay s , S a t u r d ay s a n d Sundays 2:30-4:30 new exhibit “For Love of the Games: A History of Sports in Queens,” with other exhibits, “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 “The Civil War’s La sting Memory.” Queens H i s to r i c a l Societ y at Kingsland Homestead, 1443 5 3 7 th a v e n u e , F l u s h i n g . 939-0647, ext. 17. $2 seniors and students, $3 adults. 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.
formation. TALK OF THE TOWN Tuesdays, July 6, 20 learn the art of public speaking in St. Albans. 527-5889. AMERICAN LEGION Tuesdays, July 6, 20 Edward McKee Post 131 meets in Whitestone. 767-4323. TOASTMASTERS Wednesdays, July 7, 21 learn the art of public speaking at the Voices of Rochdale To a s t m a s te r s C l u b i n J a maica. 978-0732. PARENTS BEREAVEMENT Thursday, July 8 St. Adalbert’s bereavement group for the loss of a parent in Elmhurst. 429-2005. AMER. LEG. AUX. Saturdays, July 10, August 14 Leonard Unit 422 American Legion Auxiliary meets in Flushing. 463-2798. CATHOLIC VETS Mondays, July 12, August 9 American Mart yrs Catholic Wa r Ve t e ra n s Po s t 1 7 7 2 meets in Bayside. 468-9351. WATCH Mondays, July 12, August 9 Women at the Chapel Hall (WATCH) meet at the Communit y Church of Little Neck. 229-2534. COMM. BD. 9 Tuesdays, July 13, August 10 CB9 meets. 286-2686. COMM. BD. 6 Wednesdays, July 14, August 11 CB6 meets in Forest Hills. 263-9250. REPUBLICAN WOMEN Thursdays, July 15, August 19 Women’s Republican Club meets in Glendale. 5263987. LOST MIRACLES Mondays, July 19, August 16 St. Adalbert’s bereavement support group, for the loss of a newborn or miscarriage, in Elmhurst. 429-2005. AUBURNDALE CIVIC Tuesdays, July 20, August 17 Auburndale Improvement Association meets at the Reception House, 167-17 Northern Blvd. at 7:30. FH VAC Wednesday, July 28 Forest Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corp meets. 793-2055. BEREAVEMENT Thursday, July 29 St. Adalbert’s Bethany General bereavement group in Elmhurst. 429-2005. DEBTORS ANON. Saturdays 11:30 and Mondays 7:30 Debtors Anonymous meets at Our Lady of Mercy, school auditorium in Forest Hills. 212-969-8111. CIVIL AIR PATROL Saturdays Art & Business High School Cadet Squadron at 8 a.m. at the school, 10525 Horace Harding Expressway, Corona. Contact ssgdmp@yahoo.com CIVIL AIR PATROL Mondays Falcon Senior Squadron at 7 at JFK Airport, Federal Express, Building 260, Jamaica. Falcon Senior Squadron. 781-2359. FM CAMERA Tuesdays at 7:45 the Fresh Meadows Camera Club meets. 917-363-6720. QUEENS PRIDE Queens Pride House. 4295309 information.
Queens Today YOUTH QUEENS LIBRARIES Many branches of the Queensborough Library offer toddler and pre-school programs. Contact your local branch for dates. CHEERLEADING CLINIC Monday, August 9 through Friday, August 13 St. Agnes Academic HS in College Point, Home of the 2010 CHSAA Cheerleading Champions, will host a Summer Cheerleading Clinic for 7 th and 8th grade girls from 9-12. $75. 353-6276, ext. 12. MAD SCIENTISTS Saturday, June 26 at Alley Pond Environmental Center. 229-4000. HAND PUPPETRY Saturday, June 26 at the Elmhurst library at 3. 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. PICTOGRAPHS Monday, June 28 Cave Writing Pictographs at the Forest Hills 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. MOVIE NIGHTS Monday, June 28 Family Movie Nights at 4:30 at the Arverne librar y. STAINED GLASS Monday, June 28 at the Richmond Hill librar y. Register. BOOK DISCUSSION Tu e s d ay, J u n e 2 9 g ra d e s through 6 are invited to discuss book selection at 4 at the Queens Village library. JOLLY JELLYFISH Wednesday, June 30 craft at the East Flushing librar y. Register. TODDLERS Wednesday, June 30 stories and crafts for toddlers at 10:30 at the Bay Terrace library. CHESS Wednesdays at the Queens
PHILOSOPHY Saturday, June 26 at 2 at the Forest Hills library. LANGSTON HUGHES Saturday, June 26 “Glorious” will be discussed with author Bernice L. McFadden at 2:30 and “Soul Be Free: Poems, Prose and Prayers” will be discussed with author Alfonso and Ouida Wyatt at the Langston Hughes library. POMONOK Monday, June 28 “Girls of Riyadh” will be discussed at 2 at the Pomonok library. FLUSHING BOOK Friday, July 2 “My Sister’s Keeper” will be discussed at 1 at the Flushing library. ARTISTS IN COMMUNITY Friday, July 2 Queens Museum of Art presents “Artists in the Communit y” lecture series at 6:30 at the Flushing library.
TEENS 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. TEEN NIGHT Tuesday, June 29 at 3 at the Arverne librar y. TEEN CHESS CLUB Tuesday, June 29 at 3:30 at the Bayside library. CHESS Wednesdays at 3:30 at the Queens Village library. GAME DAYS Wednesday, June 30 at 4 at the Howard Beach library. TEEN GAMING Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, June 30, July 1, 2 at the Fresh Meadows library at 3. KNIT & CROCHET Thursday, July 1 at 4 at the Bellerose library. Bring your own supplies and projects. 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. TEEN TUTORING Saturday, July 3 tutor children 8 and older at the Bayside library at 10.
Saturday, July 3 story time and craft at 11 at Barnes & Noble, 176-60 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows.
SENIORS FREE LUNCH Saturdays, June 26, July 31 at Church of the Resurrection in Kew Gardens. 8472649 reservations. 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. SENIOR GAMES Monday, June 28 at 1 at the Queens Village library. POMONOK SENIORS Wednesday, June 30 “On Stage” with the Belle Players at 1. Refreshments served. Mondays Tai Chi at 9. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Calligraphy lessons. Thursdays Yoga at 10. Every Friday hot continental breakfast from 9-10. Line dancing, English, Chair Yoga, Tai Chi, Relaxation, Bingo, Movies, Painting, Arts & Crafts, Aerobics, Quilting and Floral Arrangement. Pomonok Senior Center, 67-09 Kissena Blvd., Flushing. 591-3377. STARS Friday, July 2 join STARS and perform theatrical works at 10:30 at the Queens Village library. AARP 1405 Mondays, July 5, 19 Flushing AARP 1405 meets at the B ow n e Str e e t C o m m u n i t y Church, 143-11 Roosevelt Avenue at 1. CARING CALLS Caring Calls is a communit y supportive care program designed to provide services by seniors for seniors. 3472244. CUNNINGHAM PARK Monday-Friday 9:30-4:30 sit, relax or socialize at the Cunningham Park Field House, 196-10 Union Turnpike. 740-1999. GENTLE YOGA Mondays Gentle Yoga for Seniors at Fort Totten. 3521548. MEN 80+ Mondays men over 80 are invited for a “For Men Only” discussion group from 2-3 at t h e S a m u e l F i e l d Y. 2 2 5 6750, ext. 250. DUPLICATE BRIDGE Mondays 12-4 $9. Lunch, lesson and congenial play. Partners arranged. Pride of Judea Communit y Services, 243-02 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. 423-6200. BRIDGE Wednesdays bridge at the Re fo r m Te m p l e o f F o r e st Hills, 71-11 112 th Street from 11-3. $10. 261-2900. YOGA CLASS Wednesdays at 10 $1. Ridgewood Older Adult Center, 59-14 70 th Avenue, Ridgewood. 467-2000. FREE ART CLASSES Thursdays free craft classes at the Middle Village Adult Center. Call 969-1128.
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Village library at 3:30. PICTURE BOOK TIME Thursday, July 1 at 1:30 at the Queens Village library. SUMMER READING Thursday, July 1 summer reading club for those in the 4 t h- 6 t h g r a d e s a t 2 a t t h e South Ozone Park library. JULY 4TH Thursday, July 1 children 512 will make a July 4 th craft at 2:30 at the Queensboro Hill library. KNIT & CROCHET Thursday, July 1 at 4 at the Bellerose library. Bring your own supplies and projects. S TORY T I M E Friday, July 2 at 10:30 at the Hollis library. GAME DAY Friday, July 2 at the Arverne library at 1. BOOK BUDDIES Friday, July 2 at 3 at the Briarwood library. GAME DAY Friday, July 2 at 3 at the Queens Village library. FLASH FRIDAY Friday, July 2 at the Ozone Park library at 3:30. BOOK BUDDIES Friday, July 2 at the Bayside library at 4. CRAFTY CLUB Friday, July 2 at the Briarwood library at 4. SUMMER CRAFTS Fridays during the summer at the East Flushing library. Register. TEEN TUTORING Saturday, July 3 at 10 at the Bayside library. SCIENCE LAB Saturday, July 3 at noon at the Central library. STARS & STRIPES
New York Is Broke! By MICHAEL SCHENKLER Sampson leaked secrets in New York State, But there are no indictments in Racino-gate. With the morals surrounding the Aqueduct job, Rather than the Legislature, we need the mob.
System has failed us; it’s worse than we fear, It keeps getting worse, year after year, Debt 10 billion bucks, there’s no turning back; Apparently can’t be fixed by an Albany hack.
They can’t pay their bills, their jobs not secure, Don’t have a budget and don’t have a cure. Gone too long accepting the institutional mess, We deserve competency, but accept much less.
State has been doing this for about 10 years, Corruption and failure and growing arrears, They want a Racino to help pay the bills, Also want contributions for campaign tills.
The Albany electeds have reached new lows, Can’t pass a budget as the deficit grows, The clock is ticking on New York State, Hoping the fuse seals the Legislature’s fate.
So it’s another week that we write in verse, Another week of an Albany perverse, As we pen our rhymes and continue to choke, We write the headline: “New York is Broke!”
So the State is corrupt and lobbyists diddle, The Legislature gets fat, while Nero fiddles, The fire in Albany blazes like Rome, Burning upstate will soon reach our home.
But we can’t get change, the system is broken, Playing field uneven, the people are chokin’. When we send to Albany a breath of fresh air, All is sucked out, the good go nowhere.
More than Aqueduct, lots more than you think, The odor in Albany caused the East River stink, The members, individually, are not all really bad, But when in the Capitol, worse comes from sad.
State is screwed up, the fix cannot happen, Folks makin’ laws at the trough they’re a lappin. It is hard to believe, they hold their heads high, While New York residents have started to cry.
MSchenkler@QueensTribune.com
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Albany Skirmish Over Borrowing By HENRY STERN Contracts, or grant any Day 85 without a title of Nobility.” state budget. In the past, Speaker We have not writSheldon Silver has won ten in a week about the many political battles by state budget and the delaying a decision until contor tions now under the last minute, and then way as the legislature making a proposal which a nd governor tr y to could not be refused. He Henry Stern reach agreement. It is is the most proficient polinot clear how hard they are try- tician in the Albany swamp, and ing, but we believe they are mak- his skills should not be underestiing a serious effor t to come to mated. Some of his strength comes terms. Governor Paterson’s threat from the fact that he is responsive to shut down state government to his base (the Democratic Assemalarms incumbents who do not bly caucus) and tries to protect his want to be blamed for any of their members, although a few of them constituent-contributors not receiv- are felons. ing their paychecks. Silver is responsible for two In the last months, the courts major appointments made by the have shot down the governor’s governor: Lieutenant Governor planned furloughs and layoffs as Richard Ravitch and Chief Judge part of the judiciary’s ever-expand- Jonathan Lippman of the Court ing sense of its own responsibili- of Appeals. Both men are competies (see Citizens United v. Federal tent. Judge Lippman persuaded a Election Commission). It was a bare majority of the Court of ApFederal judge who ruled, in peals to sustain the appointment Donohue v. Paterson, that the gov- of LG Ravitch, a decision that may ernor could not impose a four-day well have been in the public interwork week, pursuant to the next est, although it would probably not to last prohibition of Article I, Sec- have been the correct answer in a tion 10 of the Constitution. For law school examination. those of you who may not recall T he decision cer tai nly the section, we reprint its relevant bli ndsided At tor ne y General first paragraph: Cuomo, who took the opposite “No State shall enter into any position, but he has recovered Treaty, Alliance, or Confederation; nicely. He awaits the oppor tugrant Letters of Marque and Re- nit y to choose Judge s of t he prisal; coin Money; emit Bills of Court of Appeals himself, and will Credit; make any Thing but gold use his wits to avoid being boxed and silver Coin a Tender in Pay- i n by nomi nat ing commit tee s ment of Debts; pass any Bill of which substantially limit his Attainder, ex post facto Law, or power of appointment by miniLaw impairing the Obligation of mizing the number of papabili
from whom he must choose. The stor y today was t hat Governor Paterson said he would rule out borrowing, which is in direct contrast with the Ravitch plan, which calls for two years of borrowing, limited by the imposition of strict fiscal controls by a financial control board. If Paterson sticks to his guns, more layoffs will be required. We expect some sort of flimflammery to be proposed, which means borrowing billions from somewhere without calling it that. Raiding the pension funds is one possible scheme, vaguely justifiable because it is the swelling pension funds which got us into this trouble in the first place. Any more state borrowing, however, will fur ther increase the interest on the public debt, which must be paid before one begins to provide for vital services like police, fire and education. Paterson’s problem is somewhat mitigated by the fact that Pre sident Obama, Governor Schwarzenegger and many other public officials have the same difficulties. The national debt today is about thirteen trillion dollars, or $13,000,000,000,000. We left off the number of cents so as not to appear to exaggerate the number of zeroes (12). The problem at all levels of government, in many countrie s around the world, is that public expenditure s exceed revenue s. This can lead to devaluation of the currency, which makes debt le ss burdensome, and at the same time destroys people’s savings. Ne w
currency was issued in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (Pyongyang), and resulting public dissatisfaction led to the execution (by the regime) of two officials held responsible for the decision, and the demotion of others. Living in a more gracious and gentle system, our economic blunderers go off to academia and thinktanks of like-minded souls. They are replaced by others whose views are just different enough to convey a sense of change. The first TARP program was enacted under Pre sident George W. Bush and Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson, former chairman of Goldman Sachs. When Mr. Bush was asked why
he had approved such a substantial bailout in view of his generally conservative economic views (but not pract ice s, he was a megaspender), he replied in effect that he did not want to go down in histor y as bei ng Pre sident of the United States when the economy collapsed completely. The shade of Hoover was in his mind, and that was an image he urgently desired to avoid, and for the most part succe ssful ly did, alt hough the subprime crisis and market collapse took place in 2008, and led to the defeat of the McCain-Pain ticket. Every cloud has a silver lining. StarQuest@NYCivic.org
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On Koo’s Shoulders The approval on Wednesday of Flushing Commons and the adjacent Macedonia redevelopment plans signals a giant step forward in the beleaguered process that has dragged for years to develop Flushing’ Municipal Lot 1. And it’s still not over. Now the project comes to the City Council, where a divided community will lobby for and against the project, which will bring residential, retail and park space to the heart of Flushing. Typically, these decisions land at the Council with the representing member’s influence carrying a considerable amount of weight in the final decision reached by the full membership of the Council. We urge all sides to reach out to Councilman Peter Koo, on whose shoulders a great deal of the burden of this decision will fall. It is a difficult test for this freshman Councilman, but we are confident that after hearing from the community he will make the best decision for his constituents, for Queens and for the City. This project is big, and now is the time that we will see if this newcomer to the Council truly can fill the shoes of his two-term predecessor.
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Local Biz To The Editor: Recently I received a call from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Though I was a tad disappointed that it wasn’t Ben Bernanke calling to get my take on interest rates, I was pleased to learn that the Federal Reserve Bank of New York is seeking the input of business owners in order to develop policies and programs that will enable them to respond to credit needs and help our communities. Queens is at the epicenter of entrepreneurship. With over 40,000 businesses that employ less than five people, obtaining financing for business start up and expansion is crucial. So it comes as no surprise that the regional office of the Small Business Administration reported that in the eight-months ending May 31, 2010, Queens accounted for the second highest amount of SBA loans. During that period 158 businesses received $55,069,600 in funding - second only to Manhattan. Granted, we are still in “recovery mode” but $55 million pumped into the local economy is evidence that small businesses are leading the way. QEDC is delighted to contribute to business growth by graduating 13 people from our Entrepreneurial Assistance Program earlier this month. These folks worked very hard, took classes, participated in counseling and completed business plans that will become the founda-
tion for their new business. We hope they are all successful and that they generate income for themselves and their communities. This month and throughout the summer you have the chance to pump some money into our economy. Discover Queens - It’s Hot All Summer - gives you the opportunity to visit some great cultural and recreational venues. And of course, after you do, stop for a bite to eat. Hint: if you’re in Corona, stop in at Tortilleria Nixtamal on 47th Avenue and for dessert go around corner to Timmy O’s Frozen Custard on 104th Street. Even Ben Bernanke would be impressed. Seth Bornstein, Executive Director, Queens Chamber of Commerce
St. Saviour To The Editor: Open letter to Mayor Bloomberg: A sacred and historic site called St. Saviour’s in Maspeth is a full block of empty space waiting to become a park. We have a lot more children in the area now, and they cannot walk down to Maurice Park, the closest park, because of the dangerous traffic and industry along the way. Please be true to your green promises and create a park in Maspeth at this site. Eileen and Francisco Nevarez, Maspeth
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To The Editor: Dear (MTA) Chairman Walder: I am outraged after reading about the Metropolitan Transit Authority’s (MTA) latest reductions in services. These transportation cuts will have a dramatic and adverse impact here in Flushing and for Queens Straphangers. The MTA continues to punish their customers because of their failure to efficiently manage their budget. Over the last several months, my office received many complaints regarding the decision to discontinue the X51 bus route from Flushing to Midtown. As you are aware, this express bus is the only one that goes through Flushing and provides an alternative to the heavily utilized 7 train and local buses. Completely eliminating this route will increase travel times and cause transportation hardships for the hard working men and women of my district. To add insult to injury, the MTA now has the audacity to reduce 7 line services after informing riders of the X51 that this line should be used as an alternative to the express bus. The 7 train is already overcrowded and numerous delays already frustrate passengers. I cannot understand why the MTA would simultaneously cut express bus and train service. As I stated in my previous correspondence, if representatives from the MTA visited Flushing and observed our transportation needs, they would understand that the current service is inadequate and service cuts should be restored. Reducing essential bus and train services, adding travel time to commuters’ schedules and causing additional overcrowding conditions will further exacerbate our transportation problems. I do not understand how the MTA believes that eliminating bus services, adding more riders and cutting train service to an already overburdened 7 line is the answer. The phrase “penny wise and pound foolish,” can best describe the ill-advised shortsighted decision to terminate X51 service and reduce 7 line services. Budget gaps should be closed by reducing waste and not on the backs of hardworking New Yorkers. Peter Koo, Councilman, 20th District
Pols Can Help To The Editor: There is an answer to saving the Little Neck Parkway Q79 bus route. It lies with State Sen. Frank Padavan, Assemblyman David Weprin along with New York City Council members Dan Halloran and Mark Weprin coming together
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on a bipartisan basis. Each could donate $125,000 of their respective member item discretionary pork barrel funds to the MTA. This could raise $500,000 dollars which would assist the MTA in preservation of Q79 service by making up the farebox deficit. Your daily, weekly or monthly Metro Card provides a small portion of the $100 per hour plus of revenues needed to pay for the driver, bus along with fuel and maintenance costs of buses necessary to provide service. Padavan, Weprin, Halloran and Weprin could each use a small portion of their respective “Pay for Play” campaign funds to take out advertisements on bus shelters and buses to take credit for preservation of our Q79 route. This could generate additional revenues for the MTA from their advertising vendor. It might even garner each of them a few votes. Do either Padavan, Weprin, Halloran or Weprin have a Metro Card, use the bus, subway or Long Island Rail Road to and from work like thousands of constituents or do they have a staff member paid for at taxpayers expense chauffeur them around town? Larry Penner, Great Neck
Boycott The Cup To The Editor: I for one refuse to watch or support the World Cup soccer matches in South Africa, and every civilized person on this planet should do the same in their own countries. The advertising motto (to attract tourists) chosen by the South African government to represent its nation is that “It’s biggest asset by far is the warmth, friendliness, humility and humanity of it’s people” etc. What schlock! Try telling that to the 3,000 white farmers who were hacked and shot to death and their families, including the three grandchildren of a white farmer Nigel Ralfe who, while milking his cows, four black demons approached him with the excuse to buy milk when he was pistol-whipped and shot to death. If that was not enough, these four demons proceeded to drag his body to the front door of his house and when Mrs. Ralfe, who was inside bathing her three little grandchildren at the time, opened the door to these creeps shot and killed her at point blank range. This is not uncommon in South Africa. A white farmer living there is twice as likely to be killed as a police officer in a nation (if one wants to call it that) where 43,000 human beings are killed each year and where 25 percent of South Alan J. Goldsher Advertising Director Shelly Cookson Corporate & Legal Advertising Account Executives Risa Pilicer Gil Spadoni Earl Steinman Shari Strongin
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African women are raped at least once in their life time. Where one in four black men in that country has raped or gangraped, what these demons call “jack rolling,” at least one child or woman in their lifetime, where close to 5.5 South African black males have the HIV/AIDS virus due to a pervasive belief within the black population by traditional witch doctors that raping a virgin child cleanses a man of the HIV/ AIDS virus, South Africa is now the leading nation of child rapes. This seems to all to bode well with Mr. Julius Malema, who is a ruling member of the South African government and leader of the ANC (African National Congress) Youth league where he is often seen whipping up black students into a frenzy at University rallies by dancing and singing a popular song “Bring Me My Machine Gun” which this government official urge’s them to chant, “We are going to shoot them (white farmer’s) with AK 47’s,” “Kill the Boer (a.k.a. white farmer),” “shoot, shoot, shoot, the white farmer,” “These dogs are raping,” etc. Imagine if one of our top elected government officials in Washington D.C., incited white university students to go out and shoot black Americans with M 16s! Minster C. J. Di Donna Whitestone
Wear It To The Editor: If you belong to an organization and a uniform is a part of it, wear it. I was appalled to see the Boy Scouts in the College Point Memorial parade minus their uniforms, and that includes their leader. Shame on you. Greta Hruska, Queens
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Councilmember Dan Halloran snapped this pic of the end of what appeared to be officer Daniel Chu's siren-blaring, stop sign-blowing emergency: getting his Dunkin Donuts fix. Don’t mess with City Councilman Dan Halloran. That’s what NYPD traffic cop Daniel Chu found out the hard way. Getting a bite to eat, Halloran saw the officer speed by, sirens blazing, while talking on a cell phone. His big emergency? Caffeine. Halloran followed the car to a Dunkin Donuts, where Chu blew through two stop signs and parked in the middle of a crosswalk to get an iced coffee. Halloran idled his car and began taking pictures of
the officer’s vehicle. After being informed that the unknown photographer was a city councilman, Chu wrote Halloran a $165 ticket for blocking a crosswalk. Now Halloran is calling for all of the officer’s tickets to be dismissed. A little digging revealed that the agent has had many complaints – last year he ticketed people outside a funeral home… during a funeral. Ouch. Right on, Dan!
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A Satisfied Customer It’s good to know our hard work pays off. While walking through Ozone Park last week, we passed the Queens County Savings Bank branch on 101st Avenue and what did we find in the window sitting on the filing cabinet in what appears to be the bank manager’s new office? A copy of our annual reference guide, the 2010 Guide To Queens, our most recent Blue Book, which we published in January. It’s comforting to know that even in this internet-centric world where Google can answer the most obscure mind scratching questions in a matter of seconds, people in Queens still feel the need to keep our proud annual reference manual around for their utilization. So thank you Ozone Park branch of Queens County Savings Bank for being true blue! Through the window of the Queens County Savings Bank in Ozone Park (left), one can see the Trib's Official Guide to Queens at the end of the reference material in the manger's office (top).
NY Senate: An App For That! The New York State Senate, which makes a mockery of the words “legislative body,” is attempting to reach a new audience for all the good it does, by connecting with iPhone and Android users. The new NYSenate app was built “at no cost” by staffers, according to the Senate, which in the real world translates into taxpayer money, because these guys don’t work for free. Users will be able to search for bill information, locate event cal-
endars, read blogs of individual Senators, watch archived video of Senate sessions or reach their Senator. It makes sense that the Senate did this. The staff hasn’t seemed to have a lot of work to do, so with free time on their hands these guys have decided to develop a mobile app which also soon be available for Blackberry. Corruption, delays, failed promises and no budget? Yeah, there’s an app for that.
Call Her Mom Barbara Dinorcia is new to Queens. The 20-year old just moved from Canarsie, Brooklyn to Jamaica with her boyfriend and 3year-old son, and is looking to settle in to her new home and make some new friends in her new neighborhood. “I love going to the park with my son and going to the mall and shopping,” she said. “I don’t have many friends [in Jamaica], but I’m looking to make some.” Barbara loves kids. Recently, she surprised her young nephew, whom she hasn’t seen in nearly a year. They went to Coney Island to celebrate his birthday, A part-time model since she was a little girl, Barbara hopes to make a career out of it and find a good modeling job to make some money and hopefully buy her own home to raise her son in. Barbara loves dance music. Her favorite movies are “Save the Last Dance” and “A Walk To Remember.” “Anything having to do with love and romance I like,” she said.
Barbara Dinorcia Home: Jamaica Age:-20 Height: 5' 7'’ Weight: 100 lbs Stats: 36-26-32
Pasta-Gate
Andrew's Girls (l. to r.): Matilda Cuomo & Sandra Lee It’s the great lasagna debate. In one corner you have Mama Cuomo, in the other, Food Network Star Sandra Lee. Sandra Lee, the host of SemiHomemade, touts her use of tomato soup and cottage cheese in her lasagna recipe. Former New York First Lady and longtime Queens resident Matilda Cuomo said uh, uh. In her opinion, good lasagna includes fresh ricotta and parmesan cheese. Will gubernatorial candidate Andrew Cuomo step in and settle the dispute between his mother and gal pal? Nope. As the consummate politician he lauded both lasagnas.
Santana Rocks Though Johan Santana doesn’t usually get rocked around by opposing batters, he did hang out with young rockers recently when the Jonas Brothers came to sing the National Anthem at Citi Field. Our Mets ace is shown here with Joe (l) and Nick Jonas in the dugout before a recent game. Carlos Santana was nowhere to be found.
Confidentially, New York . . .
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Not everybody has plans for the summer. Some send the kids away, others have the grandkids visit. There are those of us who hide from the heat and others who relish it, spending the day sunning at the beach or running along a wooded trail. Whatever it is you do, do something. Queens and our surrounding world are too vibrant and exciting to spend the summer doing nothing. Sure, we don’t all get vacation at this time of year, but on your day off do something to celebrate the summer. Songs may try to tell you that the end of December is the “most wonderful time of the year,” but the reality is that summertime, hot as it may be, is considered by many to be the best season. Maybe that concept goes back to when we were kids and we had the summers to play and explore. But even if that is the case, and you can’t stand the heat, be sure to take a moment, an hour, a day or a week to get up, get out and get going. Have a great summer.
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