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Heat Rises, Power Drops In Queens
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By STEFAN SINGH There are 10 public pools in Queens that New York City has seen its share of heat are open and ready to keep you cool. Pools waves over the years, but this summer we are located at Astoria Park, Fisher Pool, have had a hot one. Since the official star t Flush ing Meadows Corona Park, Fort Totof summer, over an 18-day span, thermom- ten Park, Detective Keith L. Williams Park, eters in Queens have hit at least 85 degrees Marie Curie Park, Astoria Heights Playon 13 days. Well, Mother Naground, Castlewood Playture is back at it again and we ground, Roy Wilkins Recreare in the middle of another ational Center and heat wave. Windmuller Playground. For The N YC Office of Emermore information on these gency Management is urging parks visit the city to take precautions w w w.nycgovparks.org/faciliduring times of extreme heat. ties/pools. Cooling centers, fully equipped The heat has also led to sevwith air conditioners, have eral power outages and Conbeen set up around Queens in Edison has its hands full. Lomany libraries, senior centers calized outages have been reand community centers; they por ted in every corner of the are expected to remain open borough, with ConEd workuntil at least July 8 and will ing feverishly to restore the most likely be used in the event juice. The utility has also been of temperatures reaching into calling customers in areas afthe h igh 90s. To find the closfected to advise them of lowest cooling center near you call voltage transmission and to 311 or go to nyc.gov/oem. suggest that they shut off any Several tips for cooling unnece ssar y devices, such as down during the heat wave in- The intense heat regis- TVs and computers. clude using an air conditioner. tered some high numThe corner of 112th Road Take a trip to the mall, a mu- b e r s a t s p o t s a c r o s s and Farmers Boulevard had seum, movie theater or air con- Queens Tuesday. two Con-Ed trucks hard at ditioned venue. Many public work due to a blown out transparks around Queens have sprinklers and former. “With the houses and everyone turnsome even have pools. ing on the AC the transformers became over-
Track VLT Hopefuls Pared To One Bidder By DOMENICK RAFTER And then there was one. In a surprising turn of events, the Division of the Lottery disqualified two of the three bidders for the Aqueduct “racino” project, one week after the bidding applications were submitted and less than a month before a winning bid was set to be announced. SL Green, thought by many to be the favorite, and Penn National were disqualified after both failed to submit signed copies
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has been much more difficult. “I felt like I was going to throw up because it was so hot,” she said. The good news? Rain and lower temperatures are expected this weekend before the mercur y rise s again next week. Reach Intern Stefan Singh at ssingh@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 128.
Immigration Reform Gets Mixed Reaction By JESSICA ABLAMSKY Though some might prefer to let sleeping dogs lie, immigration is the political wedge that just will not go away. There is perhaps no jurisdiction in the U.S. where the issue is more salient than in Queens, a county of immigrants. On July 1, in a speech at the American University School of International Service, President Barack Obama urged Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform, outlining the problems associated with what he called a broken system. Though the plan was shor t on specifics, much like that of h is predece ssor, Obama would require illegal immigrants to admit that they broke the law, register, pay back taxes, pay a fine and learn English. He also advocated for the DREAM Act, a bill that would enable young people who were brought to this countr y illegally to eventually earn citizenship after completing a college degree or two years of military service. The local reaction to the speech, and plan outlined, varied from hesitant suppor t to glowing praise. U.S. Rep. Gary Ackerman (D- Bayside) is surprised that Obama took up immigration in the current legislative session. “I think it’s the right policy, and I think the politics are good also,” Ackerman said. “He said he would do it and he did it.” Although Ackerman thinks that immigration reform will pass, he does not think that will happen until the next legislative session, after the midterm elections. U.S. Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Jackson Heights) echoed the need for a conditional path to citizenship that includes registering and paying back taxes, and said that immigration is not too big an under taking for Congress. “Just last week, we announced that 100 members have cosponsored a comprehensive reform package in the U.S. House of Representatives,” he said. “This is not a forgot ten issue, and not one that we are going to let be hijacked by our opponents.” Mayor Mike Bloomberg, who at tended the speech, agreed with the President that our future economic vitality necessitates attracting and keeping the best and brightest people from around the world. “Mayors and business leaders have joined toget her to create a Par tnership for a New American Economy,” Bloomberg said. “In the months ahead, we will be reaching out to both major part ies, and al l Americans, and asking them to join us in fixing a problem that is vital to our countr y’s economic future.” Par tners hip for a New Amer ican Economy is a collaboration that includes the mayors of several other big cities and the CEOs of several corporations. “We appreciate [Bloomberg’s] effort s to convince some of his Republican friends to get on board with immigration reform,” said
Councilman Danny Dromm (D-Jackson Heights). “We need comprehensive immigration reform to right the wrongs from the lack of it.” Dromm chairs the City Council Immigration Commit tee. “We have thriving businesses throughout the city, and our immigrant population has been a tremendous boon,” he said. “Here in New York City, the areas that have large immigrant communities are doing much better economical ly.” Though the plan laid out by Obama was nothing new, Jackson Heights resident and activist Andrés Duque thinks that it is fair. Immigrants should be required to meet the requirements that come with being a citizen. People need to understand the problems associated with legal immigration, he said. “It’s not as easy as saying, ‘oh, you should do it legally,’” he said. Duque waited 10 years in Colombia before his papers came through. “If you tell somebody, ‘sacrifice 10 years of your life while you wait,’ I don’t think a lot of U.S. citizens would do that,” he said. “People don’t become legal immigrants because it is so difficult.” The speech was well crafted, but short on specifics, said Valeria Treve s, execut ive director of New Immigrant Community Empowerment, a Queens-based immigrant rights group. “I thought he could have laid out more how he was going to act in his administration, in his position,” she said. Reach Reporter Jessica Ablamsky at jablamsky@queenstribune.com or (718) 357-7400, Ext. 124.
West Nile Returns Here are three words you may have forgotten: West Nile Virus. Summer is back and so is the mosquitoborne bug that scared the City nearly a decade ago. The Dept. of Health found infected mosquitoes in four neighborhoods throughout the City, including two in Queens: South Jamaica/Rochdale Village and Auburndale/Pomonok. The City has begun spraying the areas where the virus was found. Dr. Thomas Farley, New York City Health Commissioner, suggested all residents take precautions to avoid the virus, and mosquitoes in general, by wearing long sleeves and pants at dusk and dawn and using bug repellant that contains DEET. He also suggested all must be especially mindful of residents over 50 years old, as they are highly likely to contract the virus. West Nile has been known to cause encephalitis, causing swelling of the brain and spinal cord. – Joseph Orovic
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Former Queens Tribune editor and Flushing Meadows Corona Park activist David Oats will finally be honored with a namesake garden in Flushing Meadows Corona Park on July 14 at 1 p.m. The Parks Department announced the dedication of the garden, to be located between the Unisphere and State Pavilion. It will feature upgraded plantings and benches, as well as a plaque commemorating Oats, all in the shadow of the New York State Pavilion, a structure he spent four decades defending. According to Oats' protégé and heirapparent, the Parks Dept. has not specified what exactly the area will feature, though it had promised Borough President Helen Marshall upgraded plantings, benches and a plaque. Oats spent four decades advocating for the protection and improvement of the borough's parks. He was founder and president of the Flushing Meadows Corona Park World's Fair Association, with Robert Moses as its first chair. Oats passed away Feb. 5, 2008 of complications involving an infection. - Joseph Orovic
of the mandatory bid requirements. Both bids sought changes to the bid requirements. SL Green wanted its $300 million fee, required to be paid upfront, to be held in escrow until certain conditions were met by the state. The bidder also wanted a complete exemption of state and local sales tax for construction, and wanted a cap on increases in local property taxes at 3 percent. Penn National, meanwhile, sought the right to terminate its Aqueduct VLT license at any time if the “racino” is not profitable for an entire year. The group also sought to guarantee that no gaming facility would open within 50 miles of Aqueduct, which would include Belmont Racetrack, or Uniondale in Nassau County, where the Shinnecock tribe has hinted they want to put a casino. Last month, the Shinnecocks, whose reservation is in Southampton, received federal recognition, opening the door for the tribe to establish a casino. In a statement, Lottery said Genting New York would be the only bid that would continue to be looked at because it “appears to conform with all requirements of the bid submission process.” This does not mean, however, Genting would automatically be awarded the bid. An official with the Division of the Lottery said the bidding process will continue “unaltered” and that it was possible Lottery could not approve Genting on Aug 3, when the winning bid is scheduled to be announced, forcing the bidding process to start over again for a fifth time. That could jeopardize Gov. David Paterson’s goal of having the VLTs operational at Aqueduct by the time he leaves office on Jan 1, 2011. Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 125.
loaded and defective,” said Chip Cole, a ConEdison worker on site. “We are upgrading the system from a 75,000 volt transformer to a 150,000 volt.” While staying cool is the goal for everyone, it is a must for Melissa Dass, 27, who is six months pregnant. Dass, who lives in Jamaica, spends most of her day in the yard gardening, but during the heat wave this
Appeals Court Nixes Plan To Close Schools
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Queens schools slated for phase out. During the predawn hours of Jan. 27, the Panel for Education Policy voted to close the schools in a vote of 9 to 4, after nine hours of impassioned pleas to keep the schools open. The PEP’s decision sparked a lawsuit spearheaded by the UFT and the NAACP. On March 26, Joan Lobis, Manhattan Supreme Court Judge, rendered the PEP’s vote “null and void.” The DOE appealed Lobis’ decision and by a vote of 5-0 the Appeals Court upheld her judgment. Though the DOE cannot proceed with its proposal in its entirety, the plan to open new schools will be implemented. “As we move forward, the Mayor and I remain committed to providing New York City’s students and families with better schools and more options,” Klein’s statement read. “To that end, we are proceeding with plans to open new schools in the fall, and we will continue to work, in accordance
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By SASHA AUSTRIE Nearly 20 schools that had been slated for closure, including Jamaica High School, received a reaffirmed stay of execution from the State Appellate Court. “We are disappointed by the Court’s decision today, which will force us to keep open schools that are failing our children,” said Schools Chancellor Joel Klein. “Nevertheless, the court has ruled that we didn’t meet the requirements of the new law, and we will follow the court’s decision and make sure that we meet those requirements in the future.” The decision marked the second time the Department of Education’s plans to shutter 19 schools were thwarted. “No one is above the law, and every court that has looked at this issue has ruled decisively that the Department of Education violated the law when it tried to close these schools,” said United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew. From the tail end of last year to the latter days of March, 19 city schools lived in limbo as a Department of Education phase-out plan threatened to shutter their doors. The proposed phase out would have begun in September 2010, with the “closing” schools not hosting a ninth grade class. Instead of the freshman class, the DOE would open new schools in the “underutilized buildings.” Walter Acham, principal of Jamaica High School, previously said the school wasn’t given time to mature. “We are not contesting that there is room for growth,” Acham said. “What we are asking is for time to show our capabilities.” Beach Channel High School and the School of Business, Computer Applications and Entrepreneurship were the other two
with the law, to close schools that are failing our students and replace them with small schools, which have been proven to be more effective.” In Jamaica High School, two new schools will take up residence in September. Previously Acham said he has met with the other principals, and though they all get along, logistics have yet to be worked out. “There are a lot of issues we are going to have to resolve,” Acham said. Schedules for common space, such as the gym and cafeteria, had yet to be worked out. Acham said he was unable to comment on the latest decision. Reach Reporter Sasha Austrie at saustrie@queenspress.com, or (718) 3577400, Ext. 123. Jamaica High School is one of 19 cit y schools slated for closure that will remain open.
JFK Runway Mostly Complete By DOMENICK RAFTER The $348.1 million reconstruction of the main runway at John F. Kennedy Airport was completed last week, on time and on budget…well, most of it. Two-thirds of the 14,572 foot runway, called the "bay" runway because it runs parallel to Jamaica Bay, was resurfaced with concrete that has a lifespan of at least 40 years. New exits and taxiways were added to the runway to reduce the length of takeoff queues, a major source of delays at JFK. The Port Authority of New York and New
Jersey said the improvements are expected to cut delays by as much as 10,500 hours a year. PA Executive Director Chris Ward said the runway project will have "an immediate, tangible and lasting impact on the traveling public." The runway serves about a third of all traffic into and out of JFK. But a third of the runway has yet to be worked on. The Port Authority said the remaining work, which includes portions of the eastern end of the runway where it intersects another major runway, will commence in the late summer and early autumn. Until
that work is completed, the opened twothirds of the runway will be utilized. The Port Authority closed the runway March 1 and had planned to reopen it on July 1. The runway officially reopened on June 29. The FAA, Port Authority and a $15 million investment from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the federal stimulus legislation passed in February 2009, funded the project. Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 125.
Queens This Week The Bloomberg Administration is ramping up its efforts to cleanup Jamaica Bay. The Department of Environmental Protection announced that it has awarded a $27.1 million contract to ThermoEnergy Corporation, which will develop a state-of-the-art ammonia recovery system, called CASTion Ammonia Recovery Process (ARP), at the city’s 26th Ward Wastewater Treatment Plant near Starrett City in Brooklyn, a little more than a mile from the Queens border. When operational, the CASTion ARP process will be used to treat 1.2 million gallons of water from the bay per day at the 26th Ward plant, which is overloaded with ammonia. Work on the project began last week. Once in full operation, CASTion ARP will prevent approximately 2.4 million pounds of ammonia from entering Jamaica Bay each year. Ammonia often causes excess nitrogen in waterways, which can decrease oxygen levels in water and effect aquatic life. The ammonia has no effect on humans. “Preserving Jamaica Bay is a top priority for the Bloomberg administration, and CASTion ARP is cutting edge technology that will dramatically reduce the nitrogen content of the wastewater that New Yorkers produce every day” said DEP Commissioner Cas Holloway. The project is part of Mayor Mike Bloomberg’s Jamaica Bay Watershed Protection Plan. Holloway said the administration is committed to reducing nitrogen discharges into Jamaica Bay by at least half over the next decade through $200 million in investments in nitrogen control technologies like CASTion ARP. “DEP has always been a leader in the development of wastewater technology, and we expect that CASTion ARP – a new nonbiological process that captures ammonia – will contribute significantly to the Bay’s longterm ecological restoration,” he said. Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 125. –Domenick Rafter
June 24, and after a hearing, struck a deal with the NYPD to close the club down permanently and turn the lease back over to the landlord. The club’s sign has been taken down and replaced by a banner that reads AVAILABLE, with the landlord’s phone number. Police say there have been reports of numerous fights, including a shooting, at the location in the last year. A man was shot and two others were slashed after a brawl in the parking lot of a CVS Pharmacy across the street in January. The nightclub was issued four summonses after an Oct. 30, 2009 event in which two bouncers were stabbed. Overall, 19 people have been arrested at the location, more than half for disorderly conduct. Chemistry, which opened in December 2008, changed its name to Aura Ultra Lounge in May, but was only open less than three weeks under its new name. According to the club’s Web site, it had capacity for more than 700 people. It occupies one third of a shopping center that also includes a 99 Cent store and an IHOP franchise. The club is located two blocks from the 106 th Precinct headquarters. Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 125. –Domenick Rafter
Bland Houses Raise Stink Over Gas
burner NYCHA provided. Reach Reporter Joseph Orovic at jorovic@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 127. –Joseph Orovic
BID Keeps Familiar Faces In Place While Flushing's Business Improvement District undergoes myriad changes, it took a step towards stability by re-electing familiar faces to its roster of officers. Louis Chang, Stan Markowitz and Michael Meyer will continue to act as Vice Chairs, and James Eng will hold his Treasurer's post. The elections came at the BID's quarterly board meeting. The announcement came months after the group's two de facto leaders, Executive Director Mabel Law and Board Chair Jim Gerson, announced their departures. "The BID has come a long way," said Councilman Peter Koo (R-Flushing). "This year is particularly sad because we are losing our founding Chairman, Jim Gerson, and Executive Director, Mabel Law, who have devoted a lot of time to the community. We hope everyone will continue to work together and make Flushing a destination of choice." The BID will continue to accept application's for the Executive Director position, as its Select Committee will continue to search for a suitable replacement for Law. It plans to post ads for the job in the local press. Reach Reporter Joseph Orovic at jorovic@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 127. — Joseph Orovic
Civic Group, Church Go Toe-To-Toe There is a battle going on in the normally quiet streets of Douglaston. It is the DougBay Manor Civic Association vs. Saint Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church. At stake is the fate of a small 60-foot by 130-foot vacant lot that is currently owned by the city. City officials have been negotiating with St. Sarkis, which is located at 38-65 234th St., off and on for the past five years to sell the church a parcel that is immediately adjacent to their property, said Tom Pinto, president of the civic association. "We've been fighting with them ever since," he said, referring to the church. Members of the civic association want to create a small park, with a few benches. Church officials would like to turn the lot, which they maintain free of charge, into a parking lot, so that their parishioners would have a place to park during weekend services, said Aram Cazazian, chair of the board of trustees for St. Sarkis. "It's a city owned property. It's a very residential area. We don't see why the city should sell that to build an ugly little parking lot," Pinto said. In February, Councilman Dan Halloran (R-Whitestone) tried unsuccessfully to mediate between the two parties. Cazazian does not understand the opposition. "I like you to be clear about this - we are not against the community," he said. "We are working with the community." If purchased from the city, church officials offered to let local organizations, such as the civic association, use the lot to hold events. "We would have no objection to this or any program that is designed and limited to the needs of their parishioners," said Pinto, in a letter to the editor. "In this instance, it has become the goal of the leadership of the church to enlarge its religious mission with a desire to enter into commercial ventures
St. Sarkis officials want to use a vacant lot for church parking. designed to earn money. This is without regard for the community in which it is located." The letter cites a recent health fair that was held at St. Sarkis. "We know that many of these health fairs invite drug companies and many private entrepreneurs, at a fee, to come and promote their services and products. The church advertised the fair and promised large crowds, which did occur, to come to the event. This resulted in many cars clogging our streets on what would have been a peaceful Sunday afternoon." Five years ago, the church planned to start a for-profit nursery school at St. Sarkis. Due to opposition from the community, church officials dropped the project and have no plans to revisit idea, Cazazian said. "We are not, absolutely not, considering any kind of building on that piece of land," he said. The church has also rented its kitchen for use by crews shooting movies in Douglas Manor, which resulted in trucks clogging local streets and running their engines all night, Pinto said. He is concerned that a parking lot could facilitate more of such activities. The church rented its kitchen to the movie industry three times in the past six years, an activity which another local church has also participated in, Cazazian said. "I have nothing to hide," Cazazian said. "I welcome anybody to come over and talk to me personally, face to face. Not to just suppose or imagine." City officials have not yet made a decision regarding future use of the land, said Eric Bederman, a spokesman for the City Department of Housing Preservation and Development. "HPD has had discussions with all parties involved," said Bederman. "It is still early in the process and no decision has been made regarding the sale or potential use of the land." If city officials decide to sell the land, the public will have a chance to provide its input. As the excess land is under HPD's jurisdiction, if it will not be used for affordable housing it would be sold according to the Uniform Land Use Review Process, or the clunky acronym ULURP. The process, which can take six months or longer, involves recommendations by the community board, borough president and borough board, and the City Planning Commission, which has final approval power. Reach Reporter Jessica Ablamsky at jablamsky@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 124. —Jessica Ablamsky
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Residents of Flushing's James A. Bland Houses ended a two-month test of their patience and digestive fortitude when gas to 80 units of the housing complex was finally restored on July 1. But the nearly 60 days they spent without gas cost them a pretty penny in take-out meals, and their rents were not prorated to reflect the lost service. "It became a little costly and drew my attention," said Craig Kinsey, president of the Bland House's Tenant Association. "Who is going to compensate us for this excessive negligence by someone else?" The tenants are calling for an investigation into who exactly is responsible for the outage, to be followed by a lawsuit to cover increased living expenses and rent money Club Shuttered In Deal that went towards non-existing gas. One building in particular, 40-25 College With NYPD Point Blvd., had its gas cut off after extensive A popular nightclub in Ozone Park was problems were discovered with the building's permanently shuttered last month after a pipes during what was supposed to be a string of problems that plagued the establishminor repair on May 3. In the two months ment over its 18-month history just became since, residents have reverted to cooking on too much. electric ranges provided by the New York The NYPD closed Chemistry Lounge, City Housing Authority, and using a buddy located at 98-07 Liberty Ave., on June 8 system to cook food at neighbor's homes. under the city’s noise abatement laws after Kinsey, a personal trainer, had to diverge a series of violent episodes and allegations from his strict diet at times, or order in food, as that club employees were selling liquor to was the case for many other residents, he said. underage patrons. The owners appeared "We were more or less subjected into before a State Supreme Court judge on frying anything that we had because we didn't have an oven," he said. The bureaucratic red tape that followed was enough to make anyone's stomach turn. Kinsey reached out to Councilman Peter Koo (R-Flushing), who spearheaded meetings between NYCHA and Kinsey, and repeatedly contacted the appropriate agencies to return gas service to the building. Kinsey was quick to thank Koo, as well as Assemblywoman Grace Meng (D-Flushing) for their help. When gas was finally restored, Kinsey took the opportunity to bake a chicken - exactly the sort of fare a he spent The site of the former Chemistry Lounge is now two months missing out on and gladly returned the electric vacant and available.
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DEP Starts Bay Ammonia Cleanup
Edit Page May God save the Queen. Fred R. Bedell, Jr. Glen Oaks
In Our Opinion:
It’s Too Darn Hot
No More Mud
For many of us, the memory of massive power outages that seem to go hand-in-hand with record-setting heat still makes us break out into a sweat almost as much as the sweltering temperatures. Thus far, it would seem that Con Ed has done a yeoman’s job in keeping the power flowing in Queens. Yes, there have been a considerable number of short-term outages, and even a few burnouts of wires. But for the most part, our utility has served well to respond to the heat. They have called residents in areas where power is threatened to warn about the need for conservation. Their crews have worked through the heat to make sure that the inconvenience of smaller outages is a short as possible. We applaud Con Ed for the work they have done, and remind them that we are keeping any eye out to make sure that they stay “On it.” And for all of our readers: keep cool, sip on a chilled beverage and, if your power does go out, call (800) 75CONED to report it as quickly as possible to be sure that your fridge, fan and AC are up an running once again.
To The Editor: I've supported Carolyn Maloney since she was first elected in 1992. In that time, she has championed and fought for more great legislation than most politicians will get to in a lifetime. It seems like every day, there's another big mess for Washington to fix. And I don't just mean the one in the Gulf of Mexico - there's the financial crisis, two wars in the Middle East, and national security, just to name a few. So when Carolyn's opponents start slinging mud, they're just adding to the chaos instead of talking about solutions. We don't have time for their nonsense. In times like these, Queens needs representatives we can depend on. Marie Wytak, Astoria
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Gratitude To The Editor: Thousands of working parents across the five boroughs were able to breathe a sigh of relief after finding that the City budget for Fiscal Year 2011, adopted by the New York City Council last Monday, restored nearly all the funding for 33 after-school programs (half of them in Queens) that had been proposed for elimination in the Mayor's Executive budget. One of these programs, Sunnyside Community Services' after-school program at PS 150, was one of those slated to die. But the school's principal, leadership team, faculty, and parents came together with the staff to advocate for the program, and our Councilman, Jimmy Van Bramer, responded to them by working tirelessly with other Council Members to get this funding restored. I want to express my immense gratitude to Councilman Van Bramer, and to the other leaders and members of the City Council who made it a priority to protect families who depend on the afterschool programs. Thanks especially to Speaker Christine Quinn, Finance Chair Domenic Recchia, Queens Delegation Chair Leroy Comrie, and all the members of the Council's Queens Delegation. As a result of the Council's leadership, thousands of children in this city will benefit from the social, educational and health benefits that after-school programs provide, and their parents can go to work know-
ing that the children are in a safe, nurturing environment. Although so many other cuts in the City budget are going to be very painful for participants in our programs, we must be glad of this and every success that benefits our community, and grateful to those elected and appointed officials with the will and determination to protect the services and programs on which so many in our City depend. Judith Zangwill, Executive Director, Sunnyside Community Services
Royal Treat To The Editor: The Big Apple has now been treated to royalty again. Queen Elizabeth II has not been here for many years and I think she comes at a most auspicious time in our history and the world's as well. Queen Elizabeth II, I think, has come here for many different reasons and it is not just to say hello to the former colonies. She comes here to remind the world what happen on 9/11 and to honor the dead who died on that day of infamy. The attack affected not just Americans but others of different nationalities and religious faiths. She also came to speak to the United Nations and told them not to forget the challenges that face the world such as terrorism and climate changes. In regard to her most welcome visit let me say,
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To the Editor: It may be the end of the line for the Q79 but it is not the end of the line for the community that has been abandoned by the City of NY and our local elected officials. The Q79 runs along Little Neck Parkway and provides the only north/ south transportation link for our residents. Its demise will virtually make prisoners of our seniors who now have no alternative means of travel from their homes. The local elected officials whose actions and policies have created the problems that we now face are being put on notice that we want action not words. There are many alternatives that could have been implemented and still can be without ending service on the Q79. But that requires "outof-the-box" thinking, something city bureaucrats and elected officials are not very good at. I have long advocated for merging bus routes or creating circular routes from adjacent parallel bus lines, which would allow riders to hop on or off the bus regardless of the direction it was traveling. Running smaller AccessA-Ride or SNAP type buses on low ridership routes makes sense and saves money. This is not Manahttan where subways and buses provide redundancy for riders. We pay the same taxes and expect the same services. Bringing back the Q79 is unlikely to happen anytime soon. As President of NY's largest garden apartment co-op, Glen Oaks Village, I organized a protest rally last week attended by over 100 neighborhood residents and every civic
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association in the community to tell Mayor Bloomberg, David Yassky (Chairman of the TLC), and other elected officials that the Q79 route must be incorporated into the Livery Group Ride Program currently being developed by the TLC. This program will allow livery car and van services to travel along the routes of terminated bus lines to pick up passengers at designated stops and at discounted prices. Shamefully, the Q79 and our community is not part of this program. We will not allow our community to be abandoned and forgotten. Last year the Q79 provided 42,000 trips for riders, many of them seniors, who now have no alternative. The cost to maintain this route is $700,000. That amount could easily be funded through our Councilman Mark Weprin's discretionary member item "slush fund" account which would have saved the Q79. Instead, we got a letter to the editor from him in some of the local papers, calling for action. That's too little, too late. Make no mistake about it; the loss of this route is a failure of our elected officials. Just as they would have ran to the microphone and photo ops to take credit for saving the Q79 bus, they must now be held accountable for its demise. Accountability starts at the ballot box, where the voices of our community will be heard loud and clear on election day! Bob Friedrich, Glen Oaks
Hydrofracking To the Editor: An open letter to Governor Paterson, Senate Majority Conference Leader Sampson, and Assembly Speaker Silver: We are writing to you in strong support of companion bills A10490A (Englebright) and S7592 (Addabbo). As you know, this legislation would institute a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing for oil or natural gas in New York State until 120 days after the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) completes its comprehensive study on this controversial method of drilling. The New York City Council has been working diligently on this issue for the past two years, and we remain seriously concerned about this type of gas extraction. Not only did the EPA recently determine that it's necessary to investigate the potential adverse impacts associated with hydraulic fracturing, but it also allocated $1.9 million to conduct a study on the possible health and environmental consequences of this type of drilling. In light of this, we feel it's reasonable and prudent to Alan J. Goldsher Advertising Director Shelly Cookson Corporate & Legal Advertising Account Executives Risa Pilicer Gil Spadoni Earl Steinman Shari Strongin
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understand the forthcoming science before permitting this activity in our state. As harrowing accounts of contaminated water, soil and air due to hydraulic fracturing come in from across the country - and as the federal and other state governments have failed to confront the phenomenon of federally unregulated, unconventional drilling - New York is in a unique position to show muchneeded leadership on this issue. Let our state's action be an example to other states striving to come to grips with the emerging environmental perils and unknowns of hydrofracking. Companion bills A10490-A and S7592 simply call for a full understanding of the environmental consequences of hydrofracking before allowing it to be undertaken in our state. We believe the logic behind these bills is overwhelmingly convincing, and we urge you to support and enact this important legislation. Christine C. Quinn James F. Gennaro Helen Diane Foster
Protect ALL Birds To The Editor: I wonder how many of the dedicated volunteers who helped save a pelican from the deadly Gulf oil have other birds for dinner or at a local fast-food outlet. They are not alone. Most people are appalled by the devastation of animal life by the Gulf oil spill, yet subsidize the systematic killing of other animals for their dinner table. They know that meat and dairy harm the environment and their family’s health, but compartmentalize this knowledge when shopping for food. And it goes beyond dietary flaws. We tolerate the killing of innocent people when our government and media label them terrorists; we ignore the suffering and starvation of a billion people, except when our government and media tell us to care because an earthquake or tsunami has struck. Our society would benefit greatly from more original thinkers, and our personal diet is a great place to start. Felix Britt, Fresh Meadows
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The Color Of Patriotism, Ethical Tightrope & A Poem By MICHAEL SCHENKLER Outdoor parties, barbecues, the water: that’s what Independence Day means to me. Don’t question my patriotism; we children of the 60s are committed to the freedoms and principles that this day stands for. We just don’t wave the flag and we do seek every opportunity to encourage our nation to study war no more.
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We each express our patriotism in our own manner; we each march to the beat of our own patriotic drummer – or horn player. We find ourselves celebrating the fact that on this day, July 4, in 1900, a man by the name of Louis Armstrong was born – or so the Queens jazz legend would have had us all believe. He celebrated his birthday on the day of the nation’s birthday and the colors of his Wonderful World are my red, white and blue: I see trees of green, red roses too I see ‘em bloom for me and you
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world I see skies of blue, clouds of white The bright blessed days, and dark sacred nights And I think to myself, what a wonderful world The colors of the rainbow Are so pretty in the sky It’s also on the faces Of people goin’ by I see friends shakin’ hands Sayin’, “How do you do?” They’re really sayin’, “I love you.” I hear babies cry, and I watch ‘em grow They’ll learn much more than I’ll ever know And I think to myself, what a wonderful world I think to myself, what a wonderful world Hope you enjoyed your July Fourth! ETHICAL TIGHTROPE Two separate and unconnected people contacted me about last week’s story concerning Greg Meeks’ co-sponsorship of a bill which would curb public disclosure of some ethics investigations perhaps benefit ting Meeks, whose home purchase has been the subject of ethical questions. One friend, a journalist notes: “If allegations turn out to be false no one cares, the damage is al-
ready done to the reputation.” Additionally, a writer knowledgeable with the neighborhood writes: “As for the ‘sweetheart deal,’ they’re investigating, I know the house intimately and I do think that the $830,000 he paid was fair market value at the time. The neighborhood is nice but not worth $1.2 mil, they’re suggesting it was valued at a year later. For sure if it was in Jamaica Estates, Hollis Hills or Douglaston, it would most certainly be worth that and maybe much more. But not in regular ol’ Hollis. He didn’t get a sweetheart deal on the property; but he’s getting a raw deal about it. Having said that, it is an ostentatious monstrosit y t hat he should’ve known would’ve brought unwanted at tention.” Now we like Meeks and certainly intended to be fair. As a mat ter of fact we held the stor y several weeks in an attempt to get him to comment. But like many public officials, he chose silence. We understand the dilemma elected officials face when ethical questions arise, and are not suggesting silence is an indication of wrongdoing. We do suggest that if elected officials walked the straight and narrow and never took advantage of their position and influence, they would never find themselves in the uncomfortable gray area.
It is a tough road to hoe, but the harvest is its own reward. We believe nothing will come from the Meeks house story but we also believe there are far too many gray area questions haunting many of our electeds. Our message is for all electeds. It’s real tough doling out the gazillions of dollars they do each a nd ever y year w ithout bei ng tempted by the offers of the recipients of some of those big bucks. Whether it is a gift, campaign contribution or some other goodie, walking the line between right and
wrong is trying to keep your balance on a windy tightrope. If you stay off it, you’re not going to fall. BUDGET POEM No budget, no money No legislative progress No solution, no resolution Just a governmental mess. No budget, no money New Yorkers will remember, It’s a time for accounting In the Primary and November. MSchenkler@QueensTribune.com
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Boro Seniors Struggling Financially By JESSICA ABLAMSKY It’s no news flash that living in New York City is expensive. How much money do seniors really need to get by? That question has been answered by the Elder Economic Security Standard Index, a new financial planning tool for life after age 65. The average household expenses for seniors in Queens are a little more than $31,000. About 45 percent of households make less than $30,000 per year. Nearly 25 percent of seniors in the state are economically insecure, according to
the Index, which measures the cost of living in counties in New York for singles and couples in a variety of living situations, including renter of a one-bedroom, owner without a mortgage and owner with a mortgage. For a single senior, the cost of living in Queens is about $19,500 per year without a mortgage, including food, healthcare, transportation and other costs. For a single adult with a mortgage, the price tag is $33,500 per year. For couples, the least expensive option is
owning a home without a mortgage, which adds up to nearly $28,000 per year. For couples with a mortgage, it costs nearly $42,000 per year to get by. Despite the high cost of living, the average Social Security payment is less than $14,000 for a single senior and less than $22,500 per couple. Both are higher than the poverty line, which is about $11,000 per person or about $14,500 per couple. Nearly 23 percent of households in Queens that are 65 years or older make less than
$15,000 per year, based on information from the Census Bureau. New York is the 10th state to launch the index, which is part of a national campaign to call attention to the gap between income and expenses for our nation’s senior population. Both the initiative and the index were developed by the Gerontology Institute of the University of Massachusetts and Wider Opportunities for Women. Reach Reporter Jessica Ablamsky at jablamsky@queenstribune.com or (718) 357-7400, Ext. 124.
Enhanced Traffic Plan To Ease Travel At JFK By DOMENICK RAFTER The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced it would continue through the end of the year a state-of-the-art departure management system, which yielded success in easing congestion during last winter's snowstorms and the four-month closure of JFK's "Bay Runway." The trial program, called "surface management," reduces the number of jets queuing on taxiways and allows passengers to remain in the terminal longer before takeoff, rather than stuck on a plane. The Port Authority said the program will limit pollution, lessen passengers' frustrations, reduce taxi time and save airlines money in fuel costs. The program is a collaboration between the Port Authority and airlines. Normally, the FAA operates on a "firstcalled, first-served" basis, which requires aircraft to be in a taxi line to secure a departure spot. Under surface management, the planes abide by a "reservation" system and are assigned a time window for departure.
Only eight to 12 planes are allowed be in line for takeoff from a particular runway at any time during peak hours, a process that prevents large numbers of idling planes from stacking in lengthy lines, and minimizes the time passengers spend waiting on planes in line for takeoff. If a plane must push back from the gate early to accommodate an arriving flight, it is sent to locations on the tarmac for "metering," where it can operate on auxiliary power until its reservation time when it may taxi for takeoff. Port Authority Chairman Anthony Coscia called the program a "triple win," noting it would help airline passengers, the environment and JFK. "This is an exciting new program that the Port Authority spearheaded to do everything we can to reduce flight delays," said Chris Ward, the Port Authority's executive director. "It is a stateof-the-art approach that we hope will spread to all of our airports in the near future and set a national standard going forward." A variation of the surface management program was in effect the past three years
during winter operations to help reduce the length of time between de-icing and takeoff by maintaining a short departure queue, thereby mitigating the need for secondary de-icing. The Port Authority is undergoing a number of innovations aimed at making air traffic better in the New York area, including widening JFK's runways, improving taxiway and
runway access at both JFK and LaGuardia, and lobbying the federal government for more funding for NextGen, a new innovative navigational system meant to replace the aging 1950s-era radar system. Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 125.
DOE Cleans Asbestos By DOMENICK RAFTER PS 91 in Glendale is undergoing asbestos abatement, but the Department of Education says it’s just a routine procedure that is part of any school reconstruction or renovation under their five-year capital plan. Marge Feinberg, a spokeswoman for the DOE, said asbestos abatement is a standard part of any school reconstruction or renovation project and doesn’t indicate an asbestos problem in the school itself, rather is taken as
a safety precaution. Asbestos abatement is done during the summer months when school is not in session. Feinberg said she wasn’t aware of any specific renovation projects at PS 91, but said any project would require asbestos abatement work. The same would be true of any other school undergoing renovation or reconstruction in the City. Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 125.
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Boro Vietnam Vet Gets Second Term Tribune Photo By Ira Cohen
Pat Toro was re-elected June 19 as the he was elected to the position of Senior Vice Southern District Director of Vietnam Veter- Commandant. As Chapter President, he has led the fight ans of America, New York State Council (VVA-NYSC) at the organization’s State for veterans outreach, veteran’s benefits and compensation and the saving of three VeterConvention in Owego, NY. Toro enlisted in the United States Marine ans Hospitals. Under his leadership, the Corps in 1967 and served a 13-month tour of Chapter has opened and operated the first Veterans Service Center duty with the 1st Marine in New York City. Aircraft Wing in Vietnam. Recently in his posiHe was honorably distion as Chapter 32 Presicharged in 1971 with nudent, he has established merous military awards. the Chapter as an “OrgaAfter the military service, nizational Friend,” ache was employed as a NYC cepting the responsibility Correction Officer and then of arranging the burial of transferred to the NYC Poindigent veterans in Long lice Department. In 1978, Island’s Calverton Nahe became a Port Authority tional Cemetery. of New York and New JerHe has received nusey Police Officer where he merous New York City was promoted, two years proclamations, commulater, to Detective. He renity recognitions, New tired in 1991 from that poYork State Assembly procsition on disability. lamations and New York Has been active within State Senate proclamaVietnam Veterans of Pat Toro tions; has twice been America since 1999 and was elected, within two years, as President of awarded the New York State Senate Liberty VVA Chapter 32, Queens. Currently, be- Medal; and has been inducted into the New sides Chapter 32 President, he holds the York State Veterans Hall of Fame. He is the positions of Southern District Director and recipient of the Legion of Honor Award from Government Affairs Chairman for the New the Chapel of Four Chaplains, and the DistinYork State Council of the Vietnam Veterans guished Service Award from the New York of America, and President of the United State Council of the Vietnam Veterans of Veterans and Fraternal Organizations of America. As Chapter President, he has spearheaded Maspeth. He is currently the President of the Friends of the Queens Vietnam War Memo- the fight for a Queens Vietnam War Memorial and presently serves as President of the rial. He also belongs to the North Shore De- Friends of the Queens Vietnam War Memotachment of the Marine Corps League where rial Committee.
His military awards consist of the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with four Bronze Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm and the Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation Civil Action Medal, 1st Class with Palm, New York State Medal for Merit and the New York State Conspicuous Service Cross.
Queens Flyer Found After 66 Years Lost The Dept. of Defense’s POW/Missing Personnel Office announced Friday that the remains of seven servicemen missing in action from World War II, including an airman from Floral Park, have been identified and will be returned to their families for burial with full military honors. First Lt. Joseph J. Auld, Floral Park, joins Army Capt. Joseph M. Olbinski, Chicago; 1st Lt. Robert M. Anderson, Millen, Ga.; Tech. Sgt. Clarence E. Frantz, Tyrone, Penn.; Pfc. Richard M. Dawson, Haynesville, Va.; Pvt. Robert L. Crane, Sacramento, Calif.; and Pvt. Fred G. Fagan, Piedmont, Ala., who were all identified and are to be interred July 15 in Arlington National Cemetery. On May 23, 1944, the men were aboard a C-47A Skytrain that departed Dinjan, India, on an airdrop mission to resupply Allied forces near Myitkyina, Burma, now Myanmar. When the crew failed to return, air and
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He was a lifetime resident of Queens until recently when he moved to Narrowsburg, NY, where he lives with his wife Evelyn. Also, elected were Grant T. Coates, Vice President (Sidney), Francisco Muñiz III, Secretary (Westbury), Nicholas DeLeo, Treasurer (West Henrietta). District Directors elected were Sam Hall, Eastern; Ron Fairbank, Central; Ted Wilkinson, Western District.
ground searches found no evidence of the aircraft along the intended flight path. In late 2002, a missionary provided U.S. officials a data plate from a C-47 crash site approximately 31 miles northwest of Myitkyina. In 2003, a Burmese citizen turned over human remains and identification tags for three of the crew members. A Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command team excavated the crash site in 2003 and 2004, recovering additional remains and crew-related equipment – including an identification tag for Dawson. Among other forensic identification tools and circumstantial evidence, scientists from JPAC and the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory also used mitochondrial DNA, which matched that of some of the crewmembers’ families, as well as dental comparisons in the identification of the remains.
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Queensborough Community College leadership of our six community colleges and President Eduardo Martí was chosen to fill the proposed new community college to the newly created position of vice chancellor maximize innovative collaborations and opfor the City University of New York by the portunities for success. By all measures, this CUNY board of trustees. Acting as interim appointment is a stroke of good fortune for all concerned." president in his place will be Dr. Martí served as president of Diane Bova Call, provost and Queensborough for 10 years. senior vice president for acaHe previously spent six years demic affairs. as president of Corning Com"As someone who witnessed munity College for the State the empowerment of so many University of New York and through the establishment of fieight years as president of nancial aid as Title IV of the SUNY's Tompkins Cortland Higher Education Act of 1965, Community College. He has as someone who has witnessed also been acting president of the growth and maturing of our Middlesex Community College sector of higher education, as and executive dean of Tunxis someone who is proud of being Community College. part of the educational renaisDr. Diane Bova Call, Call previously held a varisance of CUNY, I am delighted interim president of ety of positions at and honored to serve on Chancellor Goldstein's team at this Queensborough Com- Queensborough, including munit y College vice president for finance and important time for the CUNY administration; dean for finance and admincommunity colleges," Martí said. As president of Queensborough, Martí istration; assistant Dean for the Office of was a strong advocate of, and spokesman for, Academic Affairs; and assistant dean of incommunity college education, both locally structional support services. "My background in both the administraand nationally. Chancellor Matthew Goldstein recom- tive and academic arenas at Queensborough mended the appointment, which board mem- has provided me with a unique perspective on how the achievements of the past have shaped bers approved unanimously. "Vice Chancellor Martí brings to the new the College's success today," she said. "As we position a quarter of a century of exemplary move forward, my focus will be to continue to leadership at a time when the national admin- improve the student learning experience, enistration is focused on the expansion of com- hance academic leadership and to become a munity college education and CUNY is in the valuable resource to the broader community." Call's vast experience demonstrates a forefront of community college reform," he said. "The Vice Chancellor will work with the strong commitment to the life-long benefits
of public higher education and diversity. She has held positions that have encompassed virtually all major areas of administration and academics at Queensborough. Among her many achievements are programs for the recruitment and retention of faculty, and a faculty development program for their engagement in a variety of teaching modalities, high impact activities, e-learning, academic leadership and pedagogical
research in community college teaching. She holds a Doctor of Education degree in College and University Administration, a Masters degree in Community College Administration and a second Masters degree in Student Personnel Administration, all earned from the Teachers College at Columbia University. She also holds a Certificate in Curriculum Development from Harvard University's School of Education.
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By JOSEPH OROVIC Those desperately searching for some sort of employment have been served an ace of an opportunity. The U.S. Open tennis tournament needs workers, and is currently accepting applications from Queens residents. "As all of us know, now is not a good time to look for a job," said Councilman Peter Koo (R-Flushing). "It's a good opportunity." The councilman, along with Borough President Helen Marshall, hopes Queens residents will fill a broad swath of the 700-plus positions open for vendors, cashiers, cooks and stand managers at the open, run by event-coordination company Amerivents. Those in need of a spare buck can apply online at amerivents.com. The company will hold interviews at several locations around the borough, including Flushing Town Hall.
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101st Precinct STABBED IN LEG: On Sunday, July 4, at approximately 2:06 a.m., in front of 601 Beach 20th St., in Far Rockaway, police responded to a call of a dispute with a man stabbed. Upon arrival on the scene it was determined that Richard Salter, 49, of 307 Beach 17th St., Far Rockaway, was involved in a verbal dispute with three unidentified black men. During the dispute the victim sustained a stab wound to his right leg. EMS transported the victim to St. John's Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. There were no arrests at this time, and the investigation was ongoing. 103rd Precinct ATM VAN HEIST: Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating two men wanted in connection with an armed robbery that occurred on Tuesday, May 18, at approximately 11:20 a.m. in front of 90-65 185th St. in Hollis. The first suspect, a black man in his 30s, approached a man in an SUV whose partner had exited the vehicle to fill an ATM with an undisclosed amount of cash at the location. The first suspect produced a silver and black firearm and demanded money. The suspect received a large sum of cash in a bag and fled the location in a dark four-door sedan with the second suspect who had been acting as a lookout. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers' website at nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577.
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MAN SHOT: On Friday, July 2, at approximately 9:23 a.m., police were called to South Road and Supthin Boulevard in South Jamaica for a call of a man shot. Upon arrival, responding officers found Devone Reaves, 39, of 99-34 Bell Ave., Jamaica, unconscious and unresponsive, shot multiple times inside a vehicle. EMS responded and pronounced the victim dead at the scene. There are no arrests at this time, and the investigation is ongoing. 105th Precinct MISSING MAN: The NYPD is asking for the public's assistance in locating the following individual reported missing from Hillside Hospital. On Tuesday, June 29, at approximately 2 p.m., Manuel Lema, 26, was last seen inside of Hillside Hospital located at 75-59 263rd St. in Glen Oaks. Lema is described as 5-foot-2, 170 lbs, brown eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing black dress pants and a long white T-shirt Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers Web site at nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then entering
TIP577. All calls will be kept confidential. 106th Precinct DIRT BIKE DEATH: On Wednesday, June 30, at 8:33 p.m., police responded to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of 131st Street and 131st Avenue in South Ozone Park. Upon arrival it was determined that a green two wheel dirt bike was traveling west bound on 131st Avenue when it struck a MTA bus that was traveling south bound on 131st Street. EMS also responded to the scene and pronounced the operator of the dirt bike, Durron Scott, 20 of 116-25 126th St., South Ozone Park, dead at the scene. There was no criminality suspected and the investigation was ongoing. SHOT IN HEAD: On Sunday, July 4, at approximately 11:56 a.m. in the vicinity of 151-23 79th St. in the Lindenwood section of Howard Beach, Police responded to a 911 call of a man shot. Upon arrival, responding officers discovered the victim, Christopher Castellano, 41, of 151-23 79th St, Apt 2A, in Howard Beach, shot once in the head. EMS also responded to the scene and pronounced the victim dead. There were no arrests and the investigation was ongoing. 109th Precinct JACKSON HTS MISSING: The NYPD is asking for the public's assistance in locating Gerardo Arroyave, 80, of 34-10 84th St., Jackson Heights, who was last seen on Sunday, July 4, at approx. 3 a.m. at 143-10 20th Ave. in Whitestone. Arroyave is described as 5-foot-5, 120 lbs. and was last seen wearing: a beige cap, light colored striped shirt, blue jeans and white sneakers. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers Web site at nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. All calls will be kept confidential.
Police are searching for 80 year-old Gerardo Arroyave of Jackson Heights missing since July 4.
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BY REBECCA SESNY They may not see as well as they used to, and their legs might not be as strong as they once were, but the competitive spirit for the residents of Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation could not be greater. With Parker President and CEO Michael Rosenblut kicking off the opening ceremonies, Parker residents, with the help of staff members, competed in their third annual Senior Olympics. The games began with the lighting of the Olympic flame as one volunteer staff member assisted a resident in his wheelchair up to the stage to set the faux fire ablaze. This was followed by the residential choir singing the National Anthem and a rousing yell of "Let the games begin." The mood was tense in the auditorium where the games are held, and the competitive vibe was certainly in the air. Games ran the gamut from mini golf and wheelchair races, to a beanbag toss and bowling - and the residents were committed to winning. "When you see them in action, they are really serious," said Ron Shafran associate vice president, public affairs and government relations. "They are frail, but their competitive spirit is still there; they enjoy life." Volunteers from the staff brought the Olympians down from their respective floors and arranged them in their wheelchairs in three stations according to what team member has signed up for what event.
"A lot of them came down on their own," said Amy, a Therapeutic Recreational Specialist. "They didn't want to wait for anyone to bring them down so they are really excited." The Olympians, who remained in these wheelchairs throughout the proceedings, were divided into four teams: red, gold, blue and green, with three games at each station. There was a lot of noise as team members cheered each other on and tried to psyche each other out in between rounds. Parker CFO Robert Werner and Chris Ferrara were the referees, keeping score and calling fouls if an athlete got out of line. Once every resident got a turn at the first game in their group, they switched games and at the end tallied up all the points to pronounce the team with the most cumulative points the winner. The teams were comprised of residents from different floors, different walks of life and different medical care needs, which only increased their competitiveness. "We are all from different floors with all different colors. It is very sociable and we mix and mingle with the other floors," said Regina McKay, a fifth floor resident who has lived at Parker for just under a year and was competing in her first Olympics. She was entered in the spelling bee and the baseball toss. "I am nervous about the seventh floor; they are very good. When we play word games you get to know who is pretty sharp at it; it is competitive." Parker, a 103-year old institution, was
relocated to its current facility in New Hyde Park in 1972. It is a fullservice non-for-profit long-term care residence for the elderly. With 527 beds, Parker gathers quite a few of its residents to compete and take part in many activities throughout the year. But the Senior Olympics is a favorite. Former Parker Chairman Jerry Landsberg comes to watch the games every year. "I don't think I have ever missed it," he said. "I just enjoy watching the residents when they participate." Directly following the competition there was an award ceremony where every participant received a medal and the team with the highest cumulative score got the gold. Friends once again with their short term enemies, the athletes, assisted by staff, headed down to a barbecue to celebrate the day. Reach Intern Rebecca Sesny at rsesny@queenstribune.com or (718) 357-7400, Ext. 128.
Tribune photos by Ira Cohen
PARKER SENIORS COMPETE IN OLYMPICS
TOP: Seniors at Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation had the opportunity to host their own Olympics, which included games like shuff le board. BOTTOM: A Parker Jewish resident participating in a bean bag toss.
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Jade Eatery and Lounge will have Gentile Painter on exhibit until Aug. 6. Come and experience paintings that will stir your emotions. Gentile’s paintings are filled energy while you can enjoy exotic foods and drinks. Jade Eatery & Lounge is located at Station Square. For more information, call (718) 793-22031.
Crude is the next film in the Earth Matters: Films on the Environment film series. It will be shown at 8 pm on Thursday, July 15 in the lounge. The subject of this cinema verite documentary by Joe Berlinger is the large and controversial lawsuit which pits indigenous Ecuadorian rain forest dwellers against Chevron Oil. The movie is 104 minutes. The CIG’s Green Team and World Service Committee co-sponsor this community film series that focuses on environmental concerns from a variety of perspectives. The films are shown at 8 pm. on the third Thursday of each month, rain or shine. Team member Michael Indergaard, introduces the film and leads the discussion. For additional information contact Richard Corson at rcorson@nyc.rr.com Church in the Gardens is located at 50 Ascan Ave. Call (718) 268-6704.
Church in the Gardens The Church in the Gardens will be offering many fun and exciting activities at this year’s Vacation Bible School. On the mornings of July 6-9, the church’s parish house will transform into “Hero Headquarters,” a place where your children will be introduced to real life Bible heroes. Your children will learn about some of the characters from the Bible whose stories are often overlooked and will be offered the message that they themselves can be heroes. The Church in the Gardens’ Vacation Bible School will also offer structured and closely supervised games, crafts, music, swimming, snacks, and worship. This fun and safe program is open to children from kindergarten through 6th grade. For more information call (718) 268-6704.
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Outdoor Concert Imagine the sounds of a 12-piece brass and percussion band filling the warm evening air. Jazz melodies and sultry vocals drift over the light breezes, mingling with the scent of summer flowers. Friends and neighbors gather on the green with blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the sounds of Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Woody Herman, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and Glen Miller. Maple Grove’s First Summer Outdoor Concert on the Great Lawn will be held Saturday, July 10 (rain date July 17), 7-9 p.m., The Center at Maple Grove Cemetery, 127-15 Kew Gardens Road, Kew Gardens. Let your spirits swing to the music of the Lew Picardi Big Band playing America’s Classic Swing repertoire and a musical tribute honoring Vincent Youmans, Jimmy Rushing, LaVern Baker and other musical talents interred at Maple Grove. The Lew Picardi Big Band, the gatekeeper of Swing Music, has been keeping America’s Big Band tradition alive through concerts for over 15 years. It continues to introduce the music of the great Big Bands to all generations. With Andrew Koslosky as MC, July 10 promises to be an evening filled with fun, memories and history. Bring along your blanket, chairs and a flashlight. Snacks and beverages are available for purchase. Parking on the premises. Tickets are $10, $8 for seniors, $5 for members, 12 years and under FREE. Pay at the gate on July 10 or Online (PayPal) at friendsofmaplegrove.org. For more information call (917) 881-3358 or e-mail friendsofmgc@aol.com.
Food For Food On Saturday, July 24, the World Service Committee of the Church in the Gardens is joining with several churches and synagogues in the 2011 Forest Hills “Food for Food” drive. Collectively, we will be at several supermarkets in Forest Hills and Kew Gardens gathering food and monies. There will be a table at our church on both Saturday and Sunday. As our country continues in its economic slowdown, more and more of our neighbors throughout Queens are suffering. The food pantries are seeing more demand but are receiving less supply. Help us by dropping off a bag of groceries at any one of our stations. Together, we believe we will make a difference Church in the Gardens is located at 50 Ascan Ave. Call (718) 268-6704.
Open Mic Do you have a song to sing, a poem to share, a really great story to tell? Then you’ll enjoy our Open Mike coffeehouse style fellowship time. Following upon the success of the May 30th event, our second open mike will be an evening gathering. Join us on Saturday, July 17, in the air-conditioned splendor of the Parish House Lounge. To keep the cost down, simply bring your own refreshments. Why not think of it as a potluck snack event? Beverages will be provided. Contact Bill Gati if you have questions: wgati@verizon.net or (718) 805-2797. Church in the Gardens is located at 50 Ascan Ave. Call (718) 268-6704.
1001 Nights The Creek Lounge is proud to present 1001 Nights, a night of live storytelling created by Eugene Ashton-Gonzalez, and hosted by Eugene Ashton-Gonzalez and Ted McAdams. Upcoming performances are scheduled for July 23 and Aug. 20. 1001 Nights opened in April 2009 and runs on the Friday of the third full week of the month from 7-8 p.m. at The Creek Lounge, a theater and performance space located at 10-93 Jackson Ave., between 49th and 50th Avenues, in Long Island City. Admission is free and general seating is available on a firstcome, first-served basis. For more information visit thecreekandthecave.com. The Creek and The Cave is a bar, restaurant, lounge and performance space one stop from Manhattan in the heart of Long Island City.
Swim Classes Registration for swim classes at Fort Totten Pool began July 6 at 9 a.m. for session I, course 1, which runs from July 7 through July 23. Registration for session II, course 2, begins on July at 9 a.m. The class runs from July 27 through August 11. Registration for session III, course 3 begins on August 12 at 9 a.m. The class runs from August 13-August 27. Fort Totten is located on Totten Road off the Cross Island Parkway. For more information, call (718) 224-4031.
Coffee House The Catholic Fellowship Young Adults Group of Our Lady of the Snows R.C. Church in Floral Park, Queens, invites all 20-40 year old adults to join them on Saturday, July 17, for their Coffee House/Open Mic Night. The event will be held in the School Green Room, and will run from 7-10 p.m. Bring your songs, Bring your poetry. Bring a friend. Enjoy light refreshments and entertainment. There will be a free will offering. If you wish to participate in the open mic, please contact Fr. Patrick Longalong- Young Adult Group Director- as space is limited.
For more information, you may call Fr. Patrick at (718) 347-6070, ext 102; or you may e-mail him at fr.longalong@gmail.com.
Boy Scouts A new shomer Shabbat Boy Scout troop for boys ages 11-18 is starting at the Hillcrest Jewish Center. Are you ready to have fun while learning awesome skills like canoeing, leadership skills and rock climbing? For more information, contact Hillcrest representatives Harvey and Iris Schachter at (718) 969-1571. To find out more about scouting, go to www.beascout.org.
Camera Club Flushing Camera Club will begin its summer digital photography program, geared towards the beginner in all of us. Participation costs $5 per session - don’t forget to bring your camera and the manual. The group meets at Flushing Hospital’s auditorium, 146-01 45th Ave., every Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Inner Peace Concer t This coming Friday, July 9, at 8 p.m., The Concert for Inner Peace will bring a unique experience of peaceful music and meditation to Flushing Town Hall. Sponsored by the Sri Chinmoy Centre here in Queens, the concert will feature a soul-stirring video-musical performance by renowned spiritual leader and peace advocate Sri Chinmoy, intermingled with live performances of his soulful songs by his students. The Concert for Inner Peace will take place at Flushing Town Hall, a 300-seat performance space just a few blocks from the heart of downtown Flushing. In keeping with the tradition of Sri Chinmoy’s Peace Concerts, The Concert for Inner Peace is free of charge and open to the public.
Family Fun Day New York State Senator Frank Padavan (D-Bellerose) is teaming up with the Poppenhusen Institute in sponsoring the first annual Family Fun Day at MacNeil Park in College Point. The event will take place on Sunday July 11 from 2-6 pm. A free concert sponsored by Senator Padavan, featuring the Columbian folklore band Groupo Latino will follow the family fun day festivities at 6 pm. The free family-friendly event will feature educational programs by the Alley Pond Environmental Center and the Long Island Children’s Museum, a magic show, a ventriloquist performance, inflatable bouncy bounces, sand art making, various arts and crafts and host of games and activities all afternoon long. The NYC Coalition of Transportation will be on-hand to discuss bike safety and distribute free bike helmets to children who participate in a bike safety quiz. The FDNY will also have the fire safety house at Family Fun Day to increase awareness of fire prevention and safety for families. Free summer refreshments including ices, pretzels and empanadas will be available. MacNeil Park is located at Poppenhusen Avenue and 115 Street and is accessible by the Q25 bus line. For more information please visit padavan.nysenate.gov or contact the Poppenhusen Institute at (718) 358-0067.
Events At NYHQ New York Hospital Queens will how many events during this month. On July 8 at 11 a.m. there will be a Tai Chi Class at The Cardiac Health Center, 174-03 Horace Harding Expressway, Fresh Meadows. For more information, call (718) 670-1695. On July 8, 1 - 3 p.m., there will be free glaucoma screenings at the Queens Eye Center, 60-10 Main St. For more information,
call (718) 661-8800. On July 9, 12 - 1 p.m., there will be Scrapbooking for Preemie Parents. The group is held on the 3rd floor of the ancillary building in the OBGYN conference room, E3007 at 56-45 Main St. For more information, call Alisha Rappaport at (718) 670-2920. On July 10, 12 - 4 p.m., there will be a health fair - providing blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol and glaucoma screenings at Fort Totten Parks Parade Grounds. For more information, call (718) 670-1211. On July 11, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., there will be a Blood Mobile at St. Stanislaus Church, 61-17 Grand Ave. For more information, call Barbara Foote at (718) 661-7987. On July 12 at 11 a.m. there will be a Tai Chi class at the Cardiac Health Center 17403 Horace Harding Expressway, Fresh Meadows. For more information, call (718) 6701695. On July 13, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., there will be a health fair providing glaucoma screenings at Self Help, 67-00 192nd St. For more information, call (718) 670-1211. On July 14, 6 - 7:30 p.m., there will be a “Man-to-Man” prostate cancer support group at the Arnold Center for Radiation Oncology, Anextis Conference Room, 56-45 Main St. For more information, call (800) ACS-2345. On July 15 at 11 a.m. there will be a Tai Chi Class at the Cardiac Health Center, 17403 Horace Harding Expressway. For more information, call (718) 670-1695. On July 15, 1 - 3 p.m., there will be free glaucoma screenings at the Queens Eye Center, 60-10 Main St. For more information, call (718) 661-8800. On July 16, 12 - 1 p.m., there will be Scrapbooking for Preemie Parents. The group is held on the 3rd floor of the ancillary building in the OBGYN conference room, E3007 at 56-45 Main St. For more information, call Alisha Rappaport, (718) 670-2920. On July 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., there will be a health fair providing glaucoma screenings at All Nations Apostolic Tabernacle Church, 89-28 Parsons Blvd. For more information, call (718) 670-1211. On July 18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be a health fair providing glaucoma screenings at Our Lady of DeAngelous, 63-63 98th St. For more information, call (718) 670-1211. On July 19 at 11 a.m. there will be a Tai Chi Class at The Cardiac Health Center, 17403 Horace Harding Expressway. For more information, call (718) 670-1695. On July 20, 5 - 8 p.m., there will be a Blood Mobile at Waldbaum’s, 258-17 Union Turnpike. For more information, call Barbara Foote at (718) 661-7987. On July 22 at 11 a.m. there will be a Tai Chi Class at The Cardiac Health Center, 17403 Horace Harding Expressway. For more information, call (718) 670-1695. On July 22, 1 - 3 p.m., there will be free glaucoma screenings at the Queens Eye Center, 60-10 Main St. For more information, call (718) 661-8800. On July 23, 12 - 1 p.m., there will be Scrapbooking for Preemie Parents. The group is held on the 3rd floor of the ancillary building in the OBGYN conference room, E3007 at 56-45 Main St. For more information, call Alisha Rappaport at (718) 670-2920. On July 26 at 11 a.m. there will be a Tai Chi Class at the Cardiac Health Center, 17403 Horace Harding Expressway. For more information, call (718) 670-1695. On July 28, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., there will be a Blood Mobile at Queensborough Community College, 222-05 56th Ave., Bayside. For more information, call (718) 673-6375. On July 29 at 11 a.m., there will be a Tai Chi Class (Mondays and Thursdays) at the Cardiac Health Center, 174-03 Horace Harding Expressway. For more information, call (718) 670-1695.
Queens Focus PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE...PEOPLE..PEOPLE... Esthefanie Giordano of Ozone Park received a bachelor’s degree during the 2010 Commencement Ceremonies of Hobart and William Smith Colleges, held on Sunday, May 16. Giordano, the child of Maria Giordano, majored in Latin American Studies and received a B.A. Giordano studied abroad while at HWS. The following hometown residents were named to the Dean’s List during the spring 2010 semester at Salve Regina University: Maire Buckley of Breezy Point, a sophomore; and Carolyn Marconi of Rockaway Park, a senior. To qualify for the dean’s list, full-time undergraduate students must earn a minimum grade point average of 3.6 with no grade below a “B” in that semester. High school seniors cooked their way to a career in the culinary industry at the 20th annual Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) New York Cooking Competition for Scholarships held at the Institute of Culinary Education. At the C-CAP New York Awards Breakfast, Founder and President Richard Grausman and C-CAP New York Culinary Coordinator Carla Contreras awarded $465,514 in scholarships and cash awards during the awards ceremony hosted by The Pierre Hotel.
During the Competition, C-CAP re-created the intensity of a four-star restaurant kitchen for the high school seniors to face off in a savory and sweet challenge. Within a two-hour time limit, each competitor prepared from memory a two-course French dinner – Sûpreme Poulet Chasseur avec Pommes Château (Hunter’s Chicken with Turned, Sauteed Potatoes) and Crêpes Sucrées with Crème Pâtissière and Sauce au Chocolat (Dessert Crepes with Pastry Cream and Chocolate Sauce). The students presented two plates of each recipe to the panel of professional chefs including: Richard Grausman, President/ Founder of C-CAP; Mehdi Chellaoui, (CCAP Alumnus); The Chocolate Loft; Kelvin Fernandez, (C-CAP Alumnus) Meritage American Bistro and Wine Bar; Mark Gagnon, Abigail Kirsch Culinary Productions; Elizabeth Karmel, Hill Country; Chris Leahy , BLT Prime; Veronica Lindemann, The French Culinary Institute; Ted Siegel, Institute of Culinary Education; Uwe Toedter, Les Amis d’Escoffier Society of New York, Inc. The teenage aspiring chefs were awarded scholarships ranging in value from $1,000 to $92,136 to attend local culinary schools and some of the most prestigious culinary schools in the country including: the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), Johnson & Wales University, Monroe College and the International Culinary
Schools at the Art Institutes. Some students also received cash awards to help defray the costs of books, supplies, housing, and other expenses while at college. Knife kits by Victorinox Swiss Army were also awarded to those students planning to attend a community college. Award winners from Queens were: Michael Garzon, who attends School of Cooperative Technical Education/Manhattan, won C-CAP Education Scholarship ($3,000) and Knife Kit, with a total value of $3,337; Kamran Ali, who attends Marta Valle High School/Manhattan, won Rick Isaacson Memorial Scholarship ($4,000) and a Knife Kit, with a total value of $4,337; Cynthia Rivera, who attends Food and Finance High School/Manhattan, won Helena Rubinstein Foundation Scholarship ($5,000), a CIA Matching Scholarship ($5,000) and CIA Community College
($2,100), with a total value of $12,100; Tihelia James, who attends Food and Finance High School/Manhattan, won Natalie Toedter Scholarship ($12,000), Dr. Patricia S. Bartholomew Scholarship ($5,000) and a Knife Kit, with a total value of $17,337; Berenice Cabrera, who attends Long Island City High School, won Institute of Culinary Education ($28,017) and C-CAP Education Scholarship $750, with a total value of $28,767; Stephanie Cardenas, who attends Food and Finance High School/Manhattan, won Monroe College Full-Tuition Scholarship for the Associates in Baking and Pastry ($32,832), with a total value of $32,832; and Dayleny Dominguez, who attends Food and Finance High School/Manhattan, won CIA Full-Tution AOS ($48,720) and CIA Community College ($2,100), with a total value of $50,820.
Queens participants and organizers of C-CAP.
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CITATION SURROGATE’S COURT, Queens COUNTY File No. 2010-2588 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: BARBARA CAPOLONE if living, and if dead to her heirs at law, next of kin and distributes whose names and places of residence are unknown, and if she died subsequent to the decedent herein, to her executors, administrators, legatees, devisees, assignees and successors in interest whose names and places of residence are unknown, and to all other heirs at law, next of kin and distributes of LILLIAN CAPOLONE, the decedent herein, whose names and places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained. A petition having been duly filed by Berta Kropf and Gloria Sinacore who is/are domiciled at 205 West End Avenue, Apt 24V, New York, New York 10023 and 65-09 16 th Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11204 YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Queens County, at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New York, on August 19, 2010, at 9:30 o’clock in the fore noon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of Lillian Capolone lately dominiciled at 61-39 69 th Lane, Middle Village, New York 11379, United States admitting to
probate a Will dated June 27, 1995 (and Codicil(s), if any, dated a copy of which is attached, as the Will of Lillian Capolone deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that Letters Testamentary Issue to Berta Kropf and Gloria Sinaconi Dated, Attested and Sealed, June 25, 2010 Seal HON. Robert L. Nahman Surrogate MARGARET M. GRIBBON Chief Clerk William J. Schauer Schauer & Schauer Firm (718) 821-2800 Telephone 66-61 Forest Avenue, Ridgewood, New York 11385 Address NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you. ___________________________________________________________________
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Battles Heat Up As Petitioning Starts In Races For State Assembly, Senate By DOMENICK RAFTER Though the filing deadline comes at the end of the month, the matchups for this year’s midterm elections are already coming together.
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represented the district from 1983-1985, are also running.
The Big Dance Queens is an overwhelmingly Democratic county and as of now, only one of the borough’s 25 state legislators is a Republican, State Sen. Frank Padavan (RBellerose). Despite the fact that it is not expected to be a banner year for Democrats, Padavan is being aggressively targeted by former City Councilman Tony Avella. Padavan’s fate may be tied to Avella’s strength among longtime crossover voters, and whether or not this year is anti-Democrat or anti-incumbent. Padavan narrowly survived in 2008, beating City Councilman Jim Gennaro (D-Fresh Meadows) by just over 600 votes. Whether Padavan wins or not, Republicans are looking to increase their numbers in Albany from Queens, targeting Democratic seats in both houses. Whoever makes it out of the four-way Democratic primary in Carrozza’s 26th Assembly district will have to face either Republican Vince Tabone or Rob Speranza.
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Tabone has the backing of the Queens GOP. The seat leans Democratic, but was previously represented by Republican Doug Prescott from 1985 until his defeat by Carrozza in 1996. Republicans are also targeting the seat of freshman Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach). Former City Councilman Anthony Como, who lost his council seat in 2008 to Elizabeth Crowley (D-Middle Village), is challenging Addabbo in the 15th State Senate district, which stretches from Sunnyside to South Ozone Park. Addabbo won the seat by defeating 20-year incumbent Republican Serphin Maltese in 2008. Assemblyman David Weprin (D-Little Neck) is facing a challenge from Bob Freidirch, who ran against Weprin in the special election to replace his brother, Mark, last February. Though less vulnerable, Republicans are also challenging the seats of Audrey Pheffer (D-Rockaway Beach), Miller, and Hevesi. Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 357-7400, Ext. 125.
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Bayside Winner
Student Visit
Meet the Prince
New York State Sen. Frank Padavan hosted a group of fourth graders from PS 135 The Bellaire School in Queens Village. The students took a tour of the State Capitol where they learned about the rich history and architecture of the historic 19th century building. Pictured: Students, faculty and administrators join with Mayor Bloomberg, Sen. Padavan, Queens DA Richard Brown and Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings outside the Senate Chamber.
U.S. Rep. Gary Ackerman recently honored Bayside student Kang Hee Kim in Washington, D.C. for winning the Congressman’s 2010 “Fifth Congressional District Art Contest.” Pictured: Ackerman stands with Bayside art contest winner Kang Hee Kim.
New Poet Laureate
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Prince Harry Mountbatten-Windsor, the future Duke of York and son of Princess Diana and Charles, the Prince of Wales, hung out with the commoners at Citi Field recently to throw out the first pitch at a Mets game. Photo by Marc S. Levine / New York Mets
Art Express
Queens Events Edited By Harley Benson
Principal Honored
Queens Borough President Helen Marshall administers oath to new Queens Poet Laureate Paolo Javier at Borough Hall, Thursday, June 17. At l. is Queens College President James Muyskens. The county’s fifth Poet Laureate, a native of the Philippines who lives in Sunnyside, is a published poet, a playwright, a filmmaker, and creative writing professor.
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Going Red
While speaking to the eighth-grade graduating class of PS 219 on June 23, Councilman Jim Gennaro presented a City Hall Proclamation to retiring Principal Meredith Deckler for her distinguished contributions to PS 219. Deckler has been part of PS 219’s administration for 10 years.
The Queens Art Express, a festival of art, music, and performances, held from June 10 to June 13, got its start with the “Saw Lady” (Natalia Paruz) playing at the Queensboro Plaza subway station, courtesy of the MTA Arts for Transit.
Halloran Meets Jewish Delegates
The American Heart Association hosted the Third Annual Queens Go Red For Women Luncheon. Pictured l. to r.: (back row) Maria Grasso, Executive VP & Chief Operating Officer of Flushing Savings and event honoree, Tracie Strahan, WNBC Reporter, event emcee, Domenique Camacho Moran, Partner at Farrell Fritz, P.C., event chair; (front row) Veronica Rose, President and Chief Executive Officer of Aurora Electric, Inc and event honoree.
Councilman Dan Halloran joined leaders from St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children in welcoming delegates from the Israeli Ministry of Social Affairs and Social Services who took time out of their summer visit to the States, to learn more about St. Mary’s specialized programs and services for children with special needs. Pictured l. to r.: Yoram Wakshlak, Chairman, MDF; David Marcu, CEO, Israel Elwyn; Charles D. Hammerman, President & CEO, The Disability Opportunity Fund; Halloran; Edwin Simpser, MD, St. Mary’s Interim President & CEO; and Avner Zaken, Deputy Director, Ministry of Social Affairs and Social Services, Government of Israel.
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LEGAL NOTICE 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. ___________________________________________________________________ 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 ___________________________________________________________________
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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 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. ___________________________________________________________________ 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 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
LEGAL NOTICE 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 Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 1 3 th A v e n u e , S u i t e 2 0 2 , 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 ___________________________________________________________________ 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 County, who maintains her office at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, Queens County, New York 11435, as
LEGAL NOTICE 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) 4599000 95-25 Queens Boulevard 11 th Floor Rego Park, New York 11374 This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not obliged to appear in person. If you fail to appear it will be assumed that you do not object to the relief requested unless you file formal legal, verified objections. You have a right to have an attorney-atlaw appear for you. Accounting Citation ___________________________________________________________________ HOMELAND LOGISTICS LLC a domestic Limited Li-
LEGAL NOTICE ability 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. ___________________________________________________________________ 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 ___________________________________________________________________ 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
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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 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 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.
Leisure
Experience Music Near LIC's Water July 27: Andy Statman Live at the Gantries is a series of free, Had there been a planetarium in 19thoutdoor per formances featuring some of the borough’s most celebrated enter tainer s, centur y Galicia, or a kosher deli in Depresfrom site specific modern dance to Afro- sion-era Kentucky, Andy Statman’s music Peruvian pop, to traditional Chinese theater might have been playing in the background. Meandering through time, and anarchic street brass geography and culture in a marchers, there is somefew passionate, organic thing for people of all ages. gusts of music, neither the Live at the Gantries man nor his inimitable hystar ted Sunday, June 13, brid sound has a ver y and continue s ever y Tuesclearly defined “before” or day through Aug. 31. “after.” Shows star t at 7 p.m. and Statman, one of his end with a spectacular sungeneration’s premier manset at Gantry Plaza State dolinists and clarinetists Park, a 10-acre waterside thinks of his compositions oasis between 49th and as “a spontaneous, Ameri50th Avenues along the can-root s form of ver y perEast River. sonal, prayer ful hasidic The series is produced music, by way of avantby the New York State Ofgar de jazz.” T h is smal l, fice of Parks, Recreation modest man takes for and Historic Preservation, Q u e e n s T h e a t r e i n t h e Hiroma Suda will bring her granted that a performer Park, and Queens Council Brazilian music to Long Is- m i g h t e m b o d y s e v e r a l worlds in his art, and seems on the Ar ts. It is sponsored land City Aug. 10. not to recognize that his by TF Cornerstone with additional support from Rockrose Develop- music, like his stor y, is extraordinary. ment Cor p, Assembly woma n Catheri ne Aug. 3: St. Paul AME Church Nolan, City Councilman Jimmy Van Bremer, Mass Choir O’Connor Capital Par tners, Con Edison, The St. Paul A ME Church Mass Choir and L Haus. F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , g o t o has been hailed for it s refined yet power ful liveat thegantrie s.com. Gantr y Plaza State performance s of gospel, spirituals and clasPark is located at 49th Avenue and Center sic sacred music. This unique and diverse ensemble has per formed Gian Carlo Boulevard in Long Island City. Menot t i’s opera Amahl and the Night Visitors and in December 2010 will once again Upcoming Schedule: present Langston Hughes Broadway musiJuly 13: D.B. Rielly D.B. Rielly and his trio will perform songs cal Black Nativity at Hofstra University. In from his first full-length album, “Love Po- addit ion, the choir has p er formed w ith tions and Snake Oil” — a wide-ranging col- Jamel Gaines and Creative Outlet Dance lection of Americana music, spanning sev- Theater of Brooklyn. The choir, led by Greeral genres including Roots, Zydeco, Blues gory Sheppard, releases their first recordand Alt-Country. D.B. promises his always- ing of tradit ional gospel, contemporary gosdiverse listeners an “instantaneous cure for pel and spirituals in summer 2010. all afflictions.” Aug. 10: Hiromi Suda Blessed with a pure, cr ystalline mountain July 20: Mundoclave Mundoclave will perform Afro cuban soul- lake voice, Hiromi Suda combines the clasful style rhythms including cha-cha, salsa and sical qualities of intricate phrasing, and atson mixed with works of standard jazz, just tention to emphasis and timing with a meas the Lat in jazz was performed of the 60s. lodic and harmonic complexity that reminds of bossa nova. Get those dancing shoes on folks!
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Rabello and MPB vocal style with the Brazilian vocalist Suely Mesuqita. In the ensuing years, Hiromi Suda has magnificently woven her classical background and knowledge of Brazilian music to produce a singular and innovative sound recognized by critics as a serious contribution in vocal style and technique. Ms. Suda performed with the choro group Choro Democratico and the great flute player, Fernando Brandao, including concerts at the Brazilian 13th Independence Day Festival, Ryles Jazz Club, University of Massachusetts, among others. She also leads concerts with her own band in New England and New York City. She released her debut album in 2008, which received many accolades and prompted a tour with world famous percussionist, Keita Ogawa. The album is receiving great radio support worldwide, including featured performances for several radios in Japan.
Thalia Theatre Honors Colombia Bicentennial Thalia Spanish Theatre & Mestizo Dance Company present “Colombia Passion & Soul” with Mestizo Dance Company and Harold Gutierrez and his Band. A music and dance extravaganza experience the colorful diversity and beauty of the music and dance of Colombia, celebrating 200 years, with gorgeous costumes, dazzling dance and sizzling music. Though Thalia is based in Sunnyside, this one-time performance will be held Saturday, July 10, at 8 p.m. at Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street in Manhattan. “Colombia: Passion & Soul” is a journey to the different regions of Colombia through their regional dances, where Mestizo dance company and its brilliant musical group playing live capture the essence of Colombian culture and, at the same time, embody the art ist ic character of its folklore.
A cast of 25 dancers, singers and nine musicians, to the rhythm of bambuco, pasillo, cumbia, mapalé and a great selection from the Colombian musical repertor y, invite you to live and celebrate Colombia’s Bicentennial. Anisa Gathers, from the musical “Celia,” will be a special guest per forma nce. Dancers include Angelica Jaramillo, Michelle Jimenez, Dayana Loza no, Lizet te Palacios, Sheyla Genao, Vane ssa Ascanio, Amalfi Sanchez, Linda Cadavid, Maria Isabel Cadavid, Karina Orozco, Elizabeth Bueno, Natalia Jimenez, Lilliam Uribe, Tiffany Uribe, Maria Isabel Lopez, Yolanda Cast illo, Jeffrey Londoño, Manuel Paque, Jose Mitaynes, Reinaldo Labrada, Fernando Agudelo, Julian Amezquita, Alexander Gonzales, Miles Villada, Javier Guzman and Jonathan Zapata. Tickets are $30. Call (212) 864-5400 or go to symphonyspace.org.
Eight-Foot R2-D2 To Open LEGO Store By STEFAN SINGH July 9 marks a new beginning of LEGO mania in Queens. A brand new LEGO store is being opened up on the second floor of Queens Center Mall in Elmhurst. During opening weekend mall visitors are invited to help build an eight-foot tall R2-D2 model. “Our store at Queens Center will enhance our consumers’ overall LEGO brand experience through product variety, store design and regular hands-on family events,’ said Skip Kodak, vice president of LEGO Group. “Children and families will be able to experience first-hand and hands-on the creativity and imagination that goes into LEGO building and be inspired by the over 4 million LEGO bricks that are in the store at any given t ime.” LEGO Master Builder Dan Steininger, will be on hand to lead children of all ages in the building of R2-D2. Those who help with the building will receive a complementary LEGO Star Wars Cert ificate of Achievement. Participants may also visit the store and enter for a chance to win a $50 gift card. On Saturday, June 10, the first 300
people to spend $35 will receive an exclusive limited edition LEGO subway car set. The fun continues on Sunday, as the first 300 people to spend $35 will receive a child size LEGO mini figure shir t. Along with the LEGO store, seven other retailers are set to join Queens Center. Uniting with the 165 retailers and restaurants in the mall will be Guess Accessories, Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Rockpor t, Traffic Shoes, M. Alpine Spor ts and Grill Kabob. “We are constantly evaluating the shopping needs of our unique customers,” said Jeffrey Owen, Senior Property Manager for Queens Center. “Our internationally-at tuned shoppers seek unique concepts that are also affordable and we are commit ted to providing the right shopping experience for our shoppers.” Grill Kabob opened in the food cour t back in May, Lego and Traffic Shoe s are opening this month and the other five retailers are slated to open by fall 2010. Reach Intern Stefan Singh at ssingh@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 128.
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She won the World Scholarship and entered Berklee College of Music in 2005. There, Suda studied with many world-renowned musicians including Jazz vocals with Lisa Thorson, Latin American music with Mili Bermejo and Brazilian music styles with Fernando Brandao. By 2007, Hiromi had developed a keen interest in Brazilian music and during the summer of 2007 she spent three months in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil further honing her skill with Brazilian music styles and instruments, such as the pandeiro. Her experience in Brazil was highly rewarding not only musically, but also gave a historical and cultural context to her passion for Brazilian music. During this period, Suda at tended the Choro School called Escola Por tat il de Musica. She studied the pardeiro with Celsinho Silva and Jorginho Silva and choro vocal style with the choro singer, Amelia
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YOGA INSTRUCTION Saturday, July 10 at the C a m b r i a H e i g h t s l i b r a r y. Register. FEMALE CANCER Mondays, July 12, 26, August 9, 23 “Look Good, Feel Better” program for women undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy in Flushing. 1-800-ACS-2345. CANCER ACTION Monday, July 12 South Hollis Cancer Action Council Open House at 6 at the South Hollis library. ALZHEIMERS Tuesdays, July 13, 27, August 10, 24 Caregiver Support Group in Forest Hills. 592-5757, ext. 237. MS SELF-HELP Tuesdays, July 13, 27, August 10, 24 Multiple Sclerosis Self-help group to share a common life experience for support, education and mutual aid 1-2:30 at the Howard Beach library. YOGA Wednesdays, July 14, 21 introduction to yoga at the Astoria library. Register. 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. HEALTHLINK TRAINING Wednesday, July 14 HealthLink Advocacy Training at 5:30 at the Central library. 990-5102 for information. WOMEN & HEART Thursdays, July 15, August 19 National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease in Forest Hills. 830-1511. RECOVERY INC. Thursdays, July 15, 22 a t 5:45 and Mondays, July 12, 19, 26 at 3:301 safe, free and confidential place to get help from anxiet y, fear, obsessions, Forest Hills library. HATHA YOGA Friday, July 16 at the Bellerose librar y. Register. MAMMOGRAMS Saturday, July 17 at the Lefrak Cit y libra ry. 1-800453-8378, ext. 1 for appointment. SHARP Saturday, July 17 Selfhelp Alzheimers Resource Program (SHARP). 631-1886.
ENTERTAINMENT PEGGY LEE TRIBUTE Saturday, July 10 at 2:30 with Diane Hoffman at the Fresh Meadows library. BIG BAND SOUNDS Saturday, July 10 at 2:30 at the Hillcrest library. AMERICAN DANCE Saturday, July 10 the American Dance Salon performs the waltz, tango and other dances at 3 at the Howard Beach library. FAMILY FUN DAY Saturday, July 10 Fort Totten Family Fun Day from 123. Nycgovparks.org. MUSEUM TOUR Saturday, July 10 King Manor Museum tour. Register 626-2422. SAM COOKE TRIBUTE Saturday, July 10 tribute to Sam Cooke, Drifters and Ray Charles at 2 at the Laurelton librar y. WOODSIDE FESTIVAL Saturday, July 10 Woodside on the Move Festival from 11-6 at Woodside Avenue between Roosevelt Avenue and 65th Place. 311 for more info. EDDIE & STARLITES Sunday, July 11 romantic era of r&b at 3 at the Central librar y. 30 TH AVENUE FESTIVAL Sunday, July 11 11-6 at 30 th Avenue between 29 th Street and 41st Street. 311 for info. MACNEIL PARK CONCERTS Sunday, July 11 Groupo Latina, featuring Columbian folklore music. Sunday, July 18 Risky Business performs music of the 50s. Mac Neil Park, 119 th Street at 6. Bring a chair/blanket/ basket. BACH TO KLEZMER Monday, July 12 enjoy works from the Baroque period, European classical masterpieces of Schubert and more at 6 at the Hillcrest library. JAZZ-A-MA-TAZZ Tuesday, July 13 at Rufus King Park at 10:30 with saxophone player Hayes Greenfield and his trio as they take you on a journey through jazz. 212-360-8377. OPEN MIC POETRY Mondays, July 12, August 9 at 7:30 at Barnes & Noble, 176-60 Union Turnpike. TRIVIA NIGHT Monday, July 12 at 6 at the Steinway library. WALKING TOURS 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 Martyrs 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. RYAN LESLIE Wednesday, July 14 Ryan Leslie at 7 at Springfield Park. 212-360-2777. DINO ROSI
Wednesday, July 14 Dino Rosi, the Voice of Napoli, international recording artist, will perform at 7 at Athe n s P a r k , 3 0 th a v e n u e i n Astoria for Italian Night. OUTDOOR FILMS Wednesday, July 14 “The Secret of Kells” (Ireland). Wednesday, July 21 Swedish short films. Wednesday, July 28 “ D a i s i e s ” ( C z e c h Republic). Socrates Sculpture Garden’s Outdoor Cinema 2010. Free. CARIBBEAN NIGHT Thursday, July 15 at 7 at Jamaica Avenue and Elton Street, featuring Despers USA. EPMD & FUNKMASTER FLEX Thursday, July 15 at 7 at Queensbridge Park. 212360-2777. PHILHARMONIC CONCERT Thursday, July 15 at 8 at Cunningham Park, followed by fireworks display. 212-8755709. WORLD CLASSICS Thursday, July 15 World Classics concert with Horacio Laguna at 6 at the Briarwood library. POETRY Friday, July 16 Moments of Poetry at 2 at the Hollis library. Professor Zhang from NYU will show photos taken in famous mountains. MOVIE DAYS Fridays, July 16, 23, 30 at 2 at the Baisley Park librar y. Films for the entire family. BLOCK PARTY Saturday, July 17 116 th Avenue Block Part y from 9-5 at 1 1 6 th A v e n u e b e t w e e n I n w o o d S t r e e t a n d 1 4 6 th Street. Call 311. BLUES Saturday, July 17 Eddie Lee Isaacs and The Rockin’ Side of the Blues at 2 at the South Ozone Park library. BLOCK PARTY Saturday, July 17 Beach 135th Street B lock Part y from 12-11 at Beach 135 th Street between Cronston Avenue and Newport Avenue. Call 311. HAND PUPPETRY Saturday, July 17 Hao Bang Ya, Tigers! Taiwanese Hand Puppetry at 2:30 at the Flushing librar y. FLO MICHAELS Saturday, July 17 Flo Michaels performs the greatest torch songs at 1 at the Bayside library. MEDEA Saturday, July 17 at 3 at the Forest Hills library. Monday, July 19 at 6 at the Flushing library. Saturday, July 24 at 2:30 at the Jackson Heights library. Saturday, July 31 at 2 at the Broadway library. The Xoregos Performing Theater presents one of Euripides’ classics of revenge, betrayal and insanit y. OPERA Sunday, July 18 Lincoln Center Meet the Artist Series: The Good, the Bad and the Opera at 3 at the Central librar y. ASTRONOMY 101 Sunday, July 18 at 8 at Fort To t t e n V i s i to r ’ s C e n te r. Learn the basics of stargazing. Weather permitting. 352-1769.
EDUCATION/GAMES/CRAFTS Thursdays at 4 at the Windsor Park library, 79-50 Bell Blvd., Bayside. CHESS CLUB Thursdays, July 15, 22 at 6 at the Queens Village library. KNIT & CROCHET Thursdays, July 15, 29 at the Bellerose library at 4. Bring your own supplies and project. BASIC COMPUTERS Thursdays, July 15, 22, 29 at the East Elmhurst library. Register. KNIT/CROCHET Thursdays at 6 and Fridays at 10:30 at the Fresh Meadows library. COMPUTER CLASSES Fridays, July 16, 23, 30 various computer classes at the Ozone Park library. Register. CANOEING Friday, July 16 at Front Gate Totten Road and Cross Island Parkway. Register 3521769. WEST AFRICAN DANCE Friday, July 16 learn Open Guinea West African Dance Class at 7 at Queensbridge Park. INTERGENER. CHESS Fridays, July 16, 23, 30 at the Douglaston/Little Neck library. Register. ADVANCED CANOEING Saturday, July 17 at Front Gate Totten Road and Cross Island Parkway. Register 3521769. DEFENSIVE DRIVING Saturday, July 17 at Holy Family Church in Flushing from 9-3:30. $45. 631-3609720. HIP HOP DANCE Saturday, July 17 Open Hip Funking Hop Dance Class at 7 at Queensbridge Park.
ENVIRONMENT FAMILY CAMPING Saturday, July 10 from 6pm7am at Cunningham Park. 846-2731 to register. SCAVENGER HUNT Sunday, July 11 at Fort Totten Visitor’s Center at 2. 352-1769.
SENIORS CLEARVIEW Monday, July 12 Music Appreciation at 12:30. Thursday, July 15 Blood pressure check at 9:30 and Alert & Alive Discussion of Ideas at 10. Friday, July 16 “Sherlock Holmes” movie at 12:30. Selfhelp Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26th Avenue, Bayside. 224-7888 to register. SENIOR GAMES Mondays, July 12, 19 at 1 at the Queens Village library. AARP 3698 W e d n e s d a y , J u l y 1 4A A R P 3698 meets at the Zion Episcopal Church, 243-01 Northern Blvd., Douglaston at 1. STARS Wednesdays, July 14, 21, 28 at 10:30 at the Hollis library. Fridays, July 16, 23, 30 at 10:30 at the Queens Village librar y. Join STARS to perform theatrical works with a great group of people.
AMER. LEG. AUX. Saturdays, July 10, August 14 Leonard Unit 422 American Legion Auxiliary meets in Flushing. 463-2798. VFW 4787 Mondays, July 12, 26, August 9, 23 Whitestone VFW Communit y Post meets; ladies auxiliary meets the 2 nd Monday. 746-0540. CATHOLIC VETS Mondays, July 12, August 9 American Mart yrs Catholic Wa r Ve t e r a 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 Comm u n i t y C h u rc h o f L i t t l e Neck. 229-2534. TOASTMASTERS CLUB Mondays, July 12, 26 learn the art and science of public speaking. 525-6830. 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. 526-3987.
TALKS BAYSIDE Saturday, July 10 “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” at 2. FLUSHING Saturday, July 10 novelist Daren Liu will talk about his new book “Distant Thunders” at 2. GLENDALE Saturday, July 10 “Dreams From My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance” will be discussed at 11. AUTHOR TALK Saturday, July 10 Zelda Lockhart’s “Fifth Born II: The Hundredt h Tur tle” will be discussed at 3:30 at the Langston Hughes library. WINDSOR PARK Monday, July 12 “The Help” will be discussed at 2 at the Queens Village library. SEASIDE Monday, July 12 “The Magicians” will be discussed at 6:30 at the Peninsula library. K’WAN Monday, July 12 Intergenerational Book Talk with K’wan at 5:30 at the LIC library. DOUGLASTON Monday, July 12 “Summer at Tiffany” will be discussed at 6:30. FLUSHING Monday, July 12 “Murder and Mayhem in Ancient Japan” author talk with Laura Jon Rowland at 6. HILLCREST Tuesday, July 13 “Wait Till Next Year: Summer Af ternoons with My Father and Baseball” at 2. NEEDLEWORK MYSTERY Tuesday, July 13 “Delectable Mountains” at 3 at the Central library. HOLLIS Wednesday, July 14 “Brooklyn” at 2:30.
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BLUE CANOE DAY Saturday, July 10 at Beach 32 nd Street and Beach Channel Drive. Call 318-3000 for info to register to reserve a free kayak. DEFENSIVE DRIVING Saturday, July 10 at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Jackson Heights. $45. 631-3609720. CORONA CANOEING Saturday, July 10 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. 846-2731 to register. RIDE A BIKE Saturday, July 10 learn to ride a bike from 10-1 at Forest Park. Nycgovparks.org for more information. SCRABBLE CLUB Saturdays at 10 at Count Basie Jr. HS, 132 nd Street and Guy R. Brewer Blvd. 8865236. KNIT & CROCHET Mondays at 4 at the Douglaston/Little Neck library, 249-01 Northern Blvd. ADULT CHESS Mondays at 6 at the Queens Village library. BALLROOM DANCING Mondays, July 12, 19, 26 at the Forest Hills library. E-MAIL FOR BEGINNERS Monday, July 12 at the Fresh Meadows library. Register. MICROSOFT WORD Tu e s d a y, J u l y 1 3 a t t h e Steinway library. Register. SCRABBLE Tuesdays, July 13, 20, 27 at the Fresh Meadows library at 1. Bring your own Scrabble material. COMPUTER CLASS Tuesdays, July 13, 20, 27 at the South Ozone Park library. Register. SUMMER CRAFTS Wednesdays, July 14, 21, 28 at 1 at the Langston Hughes library. BOATING SAFETY Wednesdays, July 14, 21, 28 the US Coast Guard Au x i l i a r y ’ s B o a t i n g Sa fe t y Class will be taught at the College Point Yacht Club. $100 adults. 917-952-7014. WRITING WORKSHOP Wednesday, July 14 at 1 at the Hillcrest library. PLAYWRIGHTS Thursday, July 15 playwrights’ workshop for amateurs and professionals at 7:30 at Barnes & Noble, 1766 0 Un i o n Tu r n p i ke , F re s h Meadows. CHESS CLUB Thursdays, July 15, 22, 29 at 4 at the East Flushing library. FI TNES S Thursday, July 15 Highland Park Sports Clinic: Fitness at 5 at the Lower Highland Playground. BELLYDANCING Thursday, July 15 at 6:30 at the Ozone Park library. YOGA Thursdays, July 15, 22 at the Peninsula library. Register. LEARN MANDARIN Thursdays, July 15, 22, 29 learn Mandarin Chinese at the Flushing librar y. Register. WRITERS’ WORKSHOP Thursdays, July 15, 29 at the Bayside library. Register. SCRABBLE/CHESS
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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. SCIENCE LAB Saturdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31 at noon at the Central library. For those 6-11. 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. RHYTHM OF POETRY Saturdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31 at 1:30 at the Poppenhusen library. LITTLE BLUE Sunday, July 11 Little Blue and Little Yellow story time and activit y at 2 at Barnes & Noble, 176-60 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows. 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. SKATE BOARDING Monday, July 12 10-12 clinic at Forest Park Skate Park for those 7-14. 2354100. GAME & PUZZLE DAYS Mondays, July 12, 19, 26 at 2 at the East Flushing library. DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Mondays, July 12, 19, 26 at the Baisley Park library. Register. FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Mondays, July 12, 19, 26 at 4:30 at the Arverne library. GAME DAY Tuesdays, July 13, 20, 27 at 2 at the Baisley Park library. EARLY READERS Mondays, July 12, 19, 26 at 2 at the Forest Hills library. CHESS CLUB Mondays, July 12, 19, 26 at 3:30 at the North Hills library. GARDENING CLUB Mondays, July 12, 19, 26 at 2 at the Baisley Park library for those 9 and up. GAME TIME Mondays, July 12, 19, 26 at 4 at the Briarwood library. FAMILY READING ROOM Mondays, July 12, 19, 26 at the Forest Hills library. Register. GOING GREEN CLUB Mondays, July 12, 19, 26 at the Broadway library. Register. ARTS & CRAFTS Mondays, July 12, 19, 26 at the North Hills library. Register. CHILL WITH CHESS Mondays, July 12, 19, 26 at 2 at the Poppenhusen library. FAMILY FILM NIGHTS Mondays, July 12, 19 26 Family Film Night at the Pomonok librar y. Register. GRADES 1-5
Mondays, July 12, 19, 26 Summer Reading Club with crafts and book reports at 1 at the Fresh Meadows library. PRESCHOOL ARTS/ CRAFTS Tuesdays, July 13, 20, 27 at the East Flushing library. Register. KARATE Tuesday, July 13 3-4:30 at Forest Park Headquarters for those 7 and up. 235-4100. CHESS Tuesdays, July 13, 20, 27 for those 10 and over at 3:30 at the Bayside library. CRAFT PROJECTS Tuesdays, July 13, 20, 27 at 1:30 at the Broad Channel library. For those 6-10. STORY TIME Tuesday s, July 13, 20, 27 at 4 at the Forest Hills librar y. MAKE A SPLASH Tuesdays, July 13, 20, 27 at the Rosedale library at 2:30. For grades 4-6. READING PARTNERS Tuesdays, July 13, 20, 27 at 2 at the Poppenhusen librar y. MONEY CLUB Tuesday s, July 13, 20, 27 Money Club at the Pomonok library. Register. SUMMER READING Tuesdays, July 13, 20, 27 at the Douglaston/Little Neck l i b ra r y. T h o s e e n t e r i n g grades 1-3 are invited to an hour of stories and crafts. Register. BOOK BUDDIES Tuesday s, July 13, 20, 27 and Thursdays, July 15, 22, 29 at 1:30 at the Forest Hills library. READ ALOUD & GAME Tuesdays, July 13, 20, 27 at the Douglaston/Little Neck library. Register. STORY & CRAFT Tuesday s, July 13, 20 for those 6-11 at 2 at the Central library. GAME TIME Tuesdays, July 13, 20, 27 at 3:30 at the North Hills librar y. READING CLUB Tuesdays, July 13, 20, 27 at 2 and Wednesdays, July 14, 21, 28 at 10:30 for those 69 at the Lefferts library. SUMMER READING Tuesdays, July 13, 20, 27 at 2 at the North Forest Park library. STORY TELLING Tuesday, July 13 at 10 at Buz O’Rourke Playground. For children 10 and younger. Bring a chair or blanket. GRADES 1-3 Tuesday s, July 13, 20, 27 Summer Reading Club with arts and crafts at 2 at the Maspeth library. RAMONA Wednesday, July 14 Ramona series discussion at 7 at Barnes & Noble, 176-60 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows. ALICE IN WONDERLAND Wednesday, July 14 Patt ycake Theater presents Alice in Wonderland at 7 at Mary Whalen Playground. 235-4151. ARTS & CRAFTS Wednesdays, July 14, 21, 28
at t he Nor th Hills libra r y. Grades 3-6. Register. FILM FEST Wednesdays, July 14, 21, 28 at 10:30 at the Central library. Tickets required. CRAFT PROJECTS Wednesdays, July 14, 21, 28 at 1:30 at the Broad Channel library. For those 3-5. READ TO ME Wednesdays, July 14, 21, 28 for those 2-5 at 10:30 at the Briarwood library. TODDLER STORY/CRAFTS Wednesdays, July 14, 21, 28 at 10:30 at the Bay Terrace library. ARTS & CRAFTS Wednesdays, July 14, 21, 28 at 2:30 at the Rosedale library. For grades 1-3. GO FOR YOU Wednesdays, July 14, 21, 28 Wei Qi (Baduk) board game at 3:30 at the Bay Terrace library. READ TO ME Wednesdays, July 14, 21, 28 at 10:30 at the Baisley Park library. Under 5. READ TO ME Wednesdays, July 14, 21, 28 at the Poppenhusen library. Register. SUMMER READING Wednesdays, July 14, 21, 28 at the Baisley Park library. Register. BABIES READING Wednesdays, July 14, 21, 28 at the South Ozone Park librar y. Register. CRAFTS Wednesdays, July 14, 21, 28 at the Broadway library. Register. CHESS Wednesdays at the Queens Village library at 3:30. READING CRAFT TIME Wednesdays, July 14, 21, 28 at the Pomonok library. Register. QV SUMMER Wednesdays, July 14, 21, 28 at the Queens Village library. Register. Grades 1-3. KOMPUTER KREATIONS Wednesdays, July 14, 21, 28 at the LIC library. Over 10. ARTS & CRAFTS Wednesdays, July 14, 21, 28 at 1 at the Fresh Meadows library. For those in grades 4-6. DOLL MAKING Thursday, July 15 doll making workshop at 3 at the Arverne librar y. BOOK TALK Thursdays, July 15, 22 at 3 at the Bay Terrace library. READING CIRCLE Thursdays, July 15, 22, 29 at t he Nor th Hills libra r y. Register. READING CLUB Thursdays, July 15, 22, 29 at the Pomonok library. Register. GRADES 4-6 Thursdays, July 15, 22, 29 Summer Reading Club with arts and crafts at 2 at the Maspeth library. T WILIGHT TALES Thursdays, July 15, 22, 29 at 6:30 at the Douglaston/ Little Neck library. For those 18 months to 5 years. BOYS CLUB Thursday, July 15 at 2 at the Langston Hughes library. SUMMER READING Thursdays, July 15, 22, 29
TEENS at 3 at the Queensboro Hill library. GAME ON! Thursdays, July 15, 22, 29b at 4 at the LIC library. SUMMER SPLASH Thursdays, July 15, 22, 29 at 2 at the East Flushing library. SUMMER FUN Thursdays, July 15, 22, 29 at the South Ozone Park library. Register. GIRL SCOUTS Thursdays, July 15, 22, 29 at 4:30 at the Hollis library. QV SUMMER Thursdays, July 15, 22, 29 at the Queens Village library. Register. For grades 4-6. BOOKS & FUN Thursdays, July 15, 22, 29 at 2 at the Poppenhusen library. KNIT & CROCHET Thursdays, July 15, 29 at 4 at the Bellerose library. Bring your own supplies and projects. ARTS & CRAFTS Thursdays, July 15, 22, 29 at 1 t the Hillcrest library. For those 6-12. CHESS CLUB Thursdays, July 15, 22, 29 at 4 at the East Flushing library. ARTS & CRAFTS Fridays, July 16, 23, 30 at 3 at the Queensboro Hill library. CANOEING Friday, July 16 at 11 at Front Gate Totten Road and Cross Island Parkway. For those 8 and up. 352-1769. FLASH FRIDAY Fridays, July 16, 23, 30 at 3:30 for those up to grade 7 at the Ozone Park library. GIRL SCOUTS Fridays, July 16, 23, 30 at the Pomonok library. Register. BOOK BUDDIES Fridays, July 16, 23 at 3 at the Briarwood library. CRAFTY CLUB Fridays, July 16, 23 at 4 at the Briarwood library. GAME DAY Fridays, July 16, 23, 30 at 1 at the Arverne library. STORY TELLING Fridays, July 16, 23, 30 at 10 at the Broad Channel library. GAME DAY Fridays, July 16, 23, 30 at the Queens Village library at 3. For those in grades 1-6. BOOK BUDDIES Fridays, July 16, 23, 30 at 4 at the Bayside library. READING CLUB Fridays, July 16, 23, 30 at 4 at the Forest Hills library, MOVIE DAY Fridays, July 16, 23, 30 at 2 at the Baisley Park library. INTERGEN. CHESS Fridays, July 16, 23, 30 at the Douglaston/Little Neck library. Register. ARTS & CRAFTS Fridays, July 16, 23, 30 at the East Flushing library. Register. READING CLUB Fridays, July 16, 23, 30 at both 10:30 and 2 for those 2-5 at the Lefferts library. GAME TIME Fridays, July 16, 23, 30 at 2 at the Poppenhusen library. Through grade 6.
RHYTHM OF POETRY Saturdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31 at the Poppenhusen library at 1:30. CHESS CLUB Saturdays at the Flushing library at 2. K’WAN Monday, July 12 Intergenerational Book Talk with K’wan at 5:30 at the LIC library. DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Mondays, July 12, 19, 26 at the Baisley Park library. Register. KNIT & CROCHET Mondays at the Douglaston/ Little Neck library at 4. TRIVIA NIGHT Monday, July 12 at 6 at the Steinway library. SUMMER READING Mondays, July 12, 19, 26 crafts at St. Albans library. Register. SUMMER CRAFTS Mondays, July 12, 19, 26 at 1:30 at the Broad Channel l i b ra r y. F i r s t - c o m e , f i r s t served. GARDENING CLUB Mondays, July 12, 19, 26 at 2 at the Baisley Park library. TEEN NIGHT Tuesdays, July 13, 20, 27 at 3 at the Arverne library. GAME DAY Tuesdays, July 13, 20, 27 at 2 at the Baisley Park library. TEEN TIME Tuesdays, July 13, 20, 27 at 3 at the Bay Terrace library. TEEN CHESS Tuesdays, July 13, 20, 27 at 3:30 at the Bayside library. SUMMER MAGAZINE Tuesdays, July 13, 20, 27 at 4 at the Bellerose librar y. Create your own magazine. BOOK BUDDIES Tuesdays, July 13, 20, 27 and Thursdays, July 15, 22, 29 at 1:30 at the Forest Hills library. Sign up on the day of the program. GAME ON! Tuesdays, July 13, 20, 27 at the Glendale library at 2. TEENS’ SLAM TIME Tuesdays, July 13, 20, 27 at t h e E a st E l m h u r st l i b r a r y. Register. SUMMER READING Tuesdays, July 13, 20, 27 book talks, crafts and more at 2 at the South Ozone Park library. READING CLUB Tuesdays, July 13, 20, 27 at 1 at the Hillcrest library. POETRY SLAM Tuesday, July 13 at 4 at the LIC library. NO. HILLS GAZETTE Tuesdays, July 13, 20, 27 at the North Hills library. Register. CHESS Wednesdays at 3:30 at the Queens Village library. GAME DAY Wednesdays, July 14, 21, 28 at 4 at the Howard Beach library. SNOW GLOBES Wednesday, July 14 at 3 at the Central library. KOMPUTER KREATIONS Wednesdays, July 14, 21, 28 at 4 at the LIC library. ‘ZINE SCENE Thursdays, July 15, 22, 29 self-produced mini magazine at 4 at the Baisley Park library.
CHESS Thursdays, July 15, 22, 29 at 4 at the East Flushing library. MACRAME Thursdays, July 15, 22, 29 crafts at 3 at the Fresh Meadows library. B’NAI B’RITH YOUTH Thursdays for high school s t u d e n t s a t Te m p l e B e t h S h o l o m , 1 7 2 nd S t r e e t a n d Northern Blvd., Flushing at 7:30. GAME ON! Thursdays, July 15, 22, 29 at 4 at the LIC library. COOL SUMMER CRAFTS Thursdays, July 15, 22, 29 at 3:30 at the Queens Village library. BAD POETRY SLAM Thursday, July 15 at 1 at the Flushing library. Bring your worst, sappiest poetry to share. Register. BOOKS & KARAOKE Thursdays, July 15, 22, 29 at 3 at the Rosedale library. SUMMER READING Thursdays, July 15, 22, 29 at 3 at the Baisley Park library. Crafts and activities. KNIT & CROCHET Thursdays, July 15, 29 at the Bellerose library at 4. Bring your own supplies and project. CRAFT CLUB Friday, July 16 journal and bookmarks. Friday, July 23 mural art program. Friday, July 30 video game day and tournaments at 3 at the Fresh Meadows library. INTERGEN. CHESS Fridays, July 16, 23, 30 at the Douglaston/Little Neck library. Register. READING JEOPARDY Friday, July 16 at 1 at the Flushing library. GUITAR HERO Fridays, July 16, 23, 30 at 4 at the Bellerose library. MOVIE DAY Fridays, July 16, 23, 30 at 2 at the Baisley Park library.
MISCELLANEOUS FARMERS’ MARKET Sundays 10-4 at the NY Hall of Science, 111 th Street and 48 th A v e n u e . F r i d a y s a n d Saturdays 8:30-4:00 at 160 th Street, off Jamaica Avenue. Fridays 8:30-4:00 at the Queens Botanical Garden, Dahlia Avenue. SOUP KITCHEN Saturdays, July 10, August 14 free soup kitchen/hot lunch 12-2 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Queens, 147-54 Ash Avenue. 353-3860. CIVIC KNOWLEDGE Thursdays, July 15, 22, 29 Pathway to US Citizenship: Becoming A US Citizen and Building Your Civic Knowledge at 5:30 Elmhurst library. 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.
License To Kill?
Models Of Queens
If spy girl Anna Chapman (left) gets off, perhaps she could replace Maud Adams (right), seen here from one of her Bond-girl roles. Are we the only ones who exotic setting, with the spies using looked at the picture of alleged sites in Forest Hills and Sunnyside Russian spy Anna Chapman and as meeting points. The whole episode left us wonthought of Octopussy? The Russian spy drama that dering a few things…such as what has engulfed the news in the last kind of fun weapons did the Rusweek or so sounds like something sian “Q” give these guys? What out of James Bond-creator Ian kind of witty title would Fleming Fleming’s book, but instead of the give this story? Who’s writing the Bahamas, Venice or the Maldives, title theme? Is Maud Adams lookour own borough plays the role of ing to come out of retirement?
Reading Is Funmidental
Weiner Hot-Dogs At Center
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Ariana Maldonado Home: Glendale Age: 17 Height: 5' 1'’ Weight: 113 lbs Stats: 34-30-36 NYPhotoByNick
"G" after "D" except for MVP: QueensBrigde MVP? We tip our hat to Ray Ron Artest on the win he shared Normandeau, a long-time with the NBA’s L.A. Lakers. Queensbridge resident who Hey Ron, how about putting a snapped this picture showing a couple of those bucks you earn banner erected at the nation’s larg- into helping out a sign company est public housing project con- that could use a little extra tutorgratulating Queensbridge native ing?
Looks like the Mets might have a new outfield prospect. U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner made a hot dog of a catch at the 49th Annual Congressional Baseball game, as the Democrats beat the Republicans 13-5. Weiner snagged a fly ball over his left shoulder while ranging back towards the warning track.
Her First Time
The play was impressive enough to earn the No. 9 spot on ESPN SportCenter’s top plays. In an unintentional nod toward the Supreme Court’s recent gun law decision, Weiner fired off a finger gun and stuck it in an imaginary holster after the play. Way to play to both sides Congressman.
Don’t try to ask this model, “Don’t I know you from somewhere?” A newbie to the business, Ariana Maldonado has only been modeling for the past four months. Although this is the first time that her pictures are appearing in print, she’s hoping to make a splash in the industry, and hopefully, when she’s older, go fulltime. It was a friend who suggested she give modeling a try. “She also does modeling and she wanted me to get into it,” Ariana said. “She said it would be good for me.”
Holy Catnip This is a public service announcement. Catwoman has struck again, this time at a Queens branch of The Body Shop, where she sunk her claws into $500. No word on whether she’s driving a Cat-illac. The unidentified Queen of Criminals is responsible for a string of robberies in Queens and Manhattan, including such female havens as Arche Shoes, where she made off with a mere $86 – not exactly the purr-fect crime. The svelte, 115-pound, 5-foot6-inch woman should be considered armed and dangerous enough to make Eartha Kitt purr.
Alicia’s Beatz
Alicia Keys and baby daddy Swizz Beatz
So far, it has. “I like the people that I work with now,” she said. “They’re pretty fun.” A senior in high school, Ariana takes classes at night and works at a hookah lounge by day. College is on the horizon. An animal lover, Ariana wants to be a veterinarian. “I want to have my own little animal clinic and all that,” she said. “I love all animals.” Her house is already a zoo of sorts. She is the proud owner of two dogs, a husky mix and a golden retriever mix, and one kitten, a
There were rumors and innuendo. Is she pregnant? If she is, whose is it? Well, we didn’t believe it until we saw the bump – the baby bump. It seems Alicia Keys is pregnant. The rumors started in May as the Queens beauty’s outfits got a bit roomier. At the recent BET Awards, Keys sprawled out on her piano in an honorary performance for Prince. She climbed atop the black piano, arched her back writhing. There, in all of its oblong glory was the baby bump. Want to know who the lucky father is? He is none other than rap impresario Swizz Beatz. This is the same Beatz who recently divorced his wife of three years and said the only collaboration he had with Keys was in the studio. It seems they found another way to make beautiful music together.
stray she recently adopted from the backyard. Hanging out usually happens in her hometown. “My friend all are here, so I just hang out with them mostly, and there’s always something to do because it’s New York City,” she said. When she’s not the subject of art, she enjoys creating it, including drawing and photography. Boys, prepare to drool. This beauty plays video games. Her current obsession? Red Dead Redemption.
Wave That Flag
Yes, really, this is the wanted poster. Where’s the caped crusader when you need him?
One Ridgewood resident serving in Afghanistan got a slice of home shipped to him, courtesy of Mayor Mike Bloomberg. Army Pfc. Henry Chelune sent a letter to the Daily News asking for the City’s flag to hang up in his sleeping quarters. He got the 5by-8 foot banner that has flown over City Hall the past year, with a message from Bloomberg: “Stay safe and thanks for serving.”
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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 67-41 173 rd Street, Flushing, New York 11365. Purpose: For any lawful purpose ___________________________________________________________________ SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF QUEENS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2006-HE8 Plaintiff, vs. JORGE AGUIRRE, LUIS A. OCASIO, Defendant(s). TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: INDEX NO.: 6841/10 MORTGAGED PREMISES: 135-32 KEW GARDENS ROAD RICHMOND HILL, NY 11418 SBL #: BLOCK 9285 LOT 77 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 15th day of June, 2010, TO: LUIS A. OCASIO, Defendant(s) In this Action. The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. ROBERT J. MCDONALD of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated the 28th 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 JORGE AGUIRRE and LUIS A. OCASIO dated the 13th day of July, 2006, to secure the sum of $544,000.00, and recorded at Instrument No. 2006000425979 in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Queens, on the 27th day of July, 2006; which mortgage was duly assigned by assignment dated the 11th day of March, 2010, and sent for recording in the Office of the Clerk of Queens County; The property in question is
described as follows: 135-32 KEW GARDENS ROAD, RICHMOND HILL, NY 11418 SEE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Borough and County of Queens, City and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the southerly side of Newtown Road, distant 486.96 feet westerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the southerly side of Newtown Road with the northerly side of Metropolitan Avenue; running thence southerly and at right angles to the northerly side of Metropolitan Avenue, 78.40 feet; thence westerly and parallel with the northerly side of Metropolitan Avenue, 17.50 feet; thence northerly and at right angles to the northerly side of Metropolitan Avenue and part of the distance through a party wall, 82.18 feet to the southerly side of Newtown Road; and thence easterly and along the southerly side of Newtown Road, 17.90 feet to the point or place of beginning. Being the same premises designated as Block 9285, Lot 77 on the official Tax Maps of the Borough and County of Queens, having a street address of 135-32 Kew Gardens Road. HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The state encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877BANK-NYS (1-877-226-5697) or visit the department’s website at WWW.BANKING.STATE.NY.US. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay
them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. § 1303 NOTICE NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: June 15, 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. ___________________________________________________________________
places of residence are unknown and cannot after due diligent inquiry be ascertained. A petition having been duly filed by Lorraine P. Falco, who is domiciled at 42-40 Bell Blvd., Ste. 301, Bayside, New York11361 YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Queens County at 88-11 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, New York, on August 5, 2010, at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of MARY J. SHANAHAN a/k/a MARY SHANAHAN lately domiciled at 28-01 Union Street, Apt. 3F, Flushing, New York 11354 admitting to probate a Will dated February 8, 2002 a copy of which is attached, as the Will of MARY SHANAHAN, deceased, relating to real property and personal property, and directing that Letters Testamentary issue to Lorraine P. Falco Dated, Attested and Sealed JUNE 16 2010 (Seal) HON. Robert L. Nahman, Surrogate MARGARET M. GRIBBON Acting Chief Clerk Lorraine P. Falco, Esq. Attorney for Petitioner (718) 3539730 Telephone Number 4240 Bell Boulevard, Suite 301, Bayside, New York 11361 Address of Attorney [Note: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested. Youhave a right to have an attorney appear for you.} ___________________________________________________________________ Notice of formation of HiLightz nyc LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary Of State of New York on 3/23/2010. Office located in Queens. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC 136-38 Hook Creek blvd. Rosedale NY 11422. Purpose: any lawful purpose. ___________________________________________________________________
day, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. This notice is published by the applicant in accordance with the Rules of Procedure of the Board of Standards and Appeals. Dated: July 8, 2010 Davidoff Malito & Hutcher LLP By: Howard S. Weiss, Esq., Applicant ___________________________________________________________________
ciled at 160 Mickler Drive, Ladson, South Carolina 29456 YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Queens County, at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New York, on the 5 th day of August, 2010 at 9:30 A.M. of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of ARTHUR CARMICHAEL lately domiciled at 161-39 118 Ave, Jamaica, NY 11434 admitting to probate a Will dated August 6 th , 2004, a copy of which is attached, as the Will of ARTHUR CARMICHAEL, deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that [xx] Letters Testamentary issue to: CREOLA CARMICHAEL (State any further relief requested) MAY 27 2010 (Seal) HON. ROBERT L. NAHMAN Surrogate MARGARET M. GRIBBON Acting Chief Clerk LAW OFFICE OF JOEL HASHINSKY (718) 805-1271 Attorney for Petitioner 101-05 Lefferts Blvd., Suite 201A, Richmond Hill, New York 11419 Address of Attorney [Note: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you.] ___________________________________________________________________
NOTICE OF FORMATION of G & F NY HOLDING, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Secy. Of State (SSNY) on 06/ 03/2010. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 39-01 Main Street, Suite 203, Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: any lawful act. ___________________________________________________________________ PROBATE CITATION File No.: 2009-1194/A SURROGATE’S COURT – QUEENS COUNTY CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: Public Administrator of Queens County Patricia Torres* Brendan Enwright* *heirs of post deceased Patrick Enwright KERRY ENWRIGHT, heir of post deceased PATRICK ENWRIGHT, if living and if dead, to her heirs at law, next of kin and distributees whose names and places of residences are unknown and if she died subsequent to the decedent herein, to her executors, administrators, legatees, devisees, assignees and successors in interest whose name and places of residence are unknown and to all other heirs at law, next of kin and distributees of MARY SHANAHAN, the decedent herein, whose names and
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The NYC Board of Standards and Appeals has scheduled a public hearing on the following application: Variance to permit the enlargement of an existing community facility building (South Queens Boys & Girls Club) contrary to floor area (ZR 33121) and height (ZR 33-431). C2-2/R5 zoning district. Address: 110-04 Atlantic Avenue, southeast corner of Atlantic Avenue and 110 th Street, Block 9396, Lot 1, Borough of Queens. Applicant: Davidoff, for South Queens Boys & Girls Club, Inc., owner. Community Board No.: 9Q This application, Cal. No.: 305-09-BZ, has been calendared for Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 27, 2010, 1:30 P.M. session, 40 Rector Street, 6 th floor Hearing Room”E”, Borough of Manhattan. Interested persons or associations may appear at the hearing to present testimony regarding this application. This application can be reviewed at the Board offices, Monday through Fri-
SUPREME COURT, STATE OF NY—COUNTY OF NY, Index No.: 21360/09 CHANDRA PERSAUD, Plaintiff, -againstJEROME MAYERS, Defendant. Summons with Notice in ACTION FOR DIVORCE. Basis of venue: Plf’s res. To the above named Def: You are hereby Summoned to serve a notice of appearance on the Plf within 30 days after service is complete; and in case you fail to appear, judgment will be taken against you by default. Nature of this action: judgment of divorce and dissolving the marriage. Ancillary relief sought: Plf and Def waive equitable distribution of marital property; the parties may or may not be covered by the other party’s health insurance plan; PURSUANT TO DRL§236(b)(2), THE PARTIES ARE BOUND BY CERTAIN AUTOMATIC ORDERS WHICH SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE ACTION. FOR FURTHER DETAILS YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE CLERK OF THE MATRIMONIAL PART, SUPREME COURT, 88-11 SUTPHIN BLVD, JAMAICA, NY 11435. TEL 718-298-1000; and such other relief as the Court may deem just and proper. The above is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of Hon. Bernice D. Siegal, JSC dated June 10, 2010 and filed in Queens Co Clk’s Office. __________________________________________________________________ PROBATE CITATION File No. 2 0 0 7 / 5 3 2 7 / A SURROGATE’S COURT – QUEENS COUNTY SUPPLEMENTAL CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: ARTHUR CARMICHAEL, JR. If living and if dead to his heirs at law, next of kin and distributees whose names and places of residence are unknown and if he died subsequent to the Decedent herein, to his executors, administrators, legatees, devisees, assignees and successors in interest whose name and place of residence are unknown and to all other heirs at law, next of kin and distributees of ARTHUR CARMICHAEL, the Decedent herein, whose names and places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained. A petition having been duly filed by CREOLA CARMICHAEL, who is domi-
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF FITNESS IN ASTORIA LLC Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law FIRST: The name of the limited liability company is FITNESS IN ASTORIA LLC SECOND: The county within this state in which 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 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 Corporation 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. LegalZoom.com, Inc., Organizer Date: March 3, 2010 /s/ Imelda Vasquez By: Imelda Vasquez, Assistant Secretary 7083 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 180 Los Angeles, CA 90028
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