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Vol. 41, No. 29 July 21-27, 2011

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Foreclosure Special:

CRUNCH TIME The deadline to apply for a government-based mortgage debt relief aid program is this Friday, July 22. By Veronica Lewin…Page 3 Boro Rep. pushes for extension on better loan options for Queens set to expire this fall. By Joseph Orovic…Page 3 Time to buy? Queens home sales drop, though prices begin to tick upward. By Jason Banrey…Page 5

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Deadline Looms For Home Relief

Queens Gay Couples: Out, Proud, All Over Slope, For t Greene and Williamsburg in Brooklyn. Though male gay couples far outnumber lesbian couples in the areas with high populations of same sex couples, in neighborhoods with low numbers, like Bayside, Malba, Howard Beach, Middle Village, Glendale and Bellerose, le sbian par tnerships are more prevalent. The only except ion come s on the Rockaway Peninsula, where same sex couples make up about 2 percent of the population, but lesbian couples outnumber male couples in the communities with the largest number of gay par tnerships: Arverne, Hammels and Rockaway Park. Counting the population of same-sex couples could be made easier in future Censuses now t hat New York State has legalized same-sex marriage. Though the state did previously recognize gay marriages per formed in states and countries where it was legal, thereby making it easier to count gay couples in the Census, it has only done so since 2008. The first legal same-sex weddings will be performed on Sunday and the City, expecting to break the record for most weddings in a single day, has capped the number of weddings that day – straight or gay – at 764. A lot ter y was held for the 764 slots (400 in Manhattan, 112 each in Brooklyn and Queens, 98 in the Bronx and 42 in Staten Island) that was to close Thursday at noon. Winners were to be announced on Friday. Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 125.

Bill Would Stimulate Lending In Queens By JOSEPH OROVIC While Washington D.C. endures arguably one of its more partisan stretches, a Queens legislator has crossed the aisle, co-authoring legislation designed to keep purse strings loose for home owners. U.S. Reps Gary Ackerman (D-Bayside) and John Campbell (R-Calif.) introduced legislation that would allow Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Housing Administration to continue guaranteeing mortgages at a higher amount in “high-cost” areas, such as Queens. The current limits are set to expire Oct. 1. The limit for Fannie- and Freddie-generated loans was temporarily raised in 2008 as a result of the housing crisis. To keep dollars flowing and prevent a complete collapse in property sales, the limit was raised from $417,000 to $625,000. A separate “highcost” designation was given to certain parts of the country, with an even higher limit of $729,750. The FHA-insurable limit was raised to match this amount, from $362,000. The bill would extend the current limit for “high-cost” areas to Oct. 1, 2013. Ackerman contends allowing the limits to drop would force potential borrowers in Queens to seek privately-funded jumbo loans, which are costlier and harder to obtain. The move would leave many borrowers unable to

afford a mortgage at all, especially in a dodgy economic climate that sees lenders demanding down payments of 20 percent or more. “The housing market does not need a selfinflicted wound,” Ackerman said. “With the economy remaining fragile and the local housing sector still struggling to recover, now is not the time to make the cost of mortgages more expensive. “Reducing the conforming loan limit would hurt home values, increase the cost of down payments and interest rates, and shut prospective buyers out of home ownership creating a burden for potential buyers and sellers,” he added. “It is essential that we continue to do all that we can to stimulate our economy and keep these mortgage limits in place to ensure that the housing market remains on the delicate road to recovery.” Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were the subject of much derision as the economic crisis reached a rolling boil. The governmentsponsored enterprises, which are privately held but backed by government funding, were blamed for allowing much of the dubious lending that fueled the mortgage crisis, and were among the first to be bailed out. Reach Deputy Editor Joseph Orovic at jorovic@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 127.

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By DOMENICK RAFTER The number of same sex couples living openly in Queens has soared the last 10 years, according to official Census numbers – and the populat ion is scattered all over the borough. Jackson Heights, home of the borough’s Gay Pride Parade for the last 19 years, has the highest population of samesex couples, followed by Astoria, Long Island City, Forest Hills and Kew Gardens. In one Census tract that covers the area between Roosevelt Avenue and Nor thern Boulevard between 78th and 81st Street, 7 percent of all couples are same-sex couples, the highest in Queens. But the numbers also show a surprisingly high number of same-sex couples, more than 150, living in South Jamaica, and more than 100 living in Far Rockaway. The borough lags behind Manhat tan and Brooklyn because in other parts of the borough, especially in the eastern half, the numbers are among the lowest in the city. In the neighborhoods of Bayside, Fresh Meadows, Douglaston, Electchester and Auburndale, less than 1 percent of all couples are same sex couples. Even in Downtown Flushing, only a little more than 1 percent of total couples were same sex couples. Cit y w ide, t he number of same sex couples reporting their relationships to the Census Bureau increased by 27 percent, but expert s say the increase can be explained by more couples openly admit t ing their relationships rather than living in the dark about them. The highest numbers of same-sex couples are in Greenwich Village, Chelsea and Clinton in Manhattan and Park

stay in her home. Neighborhood Housing Services of Jamaica learned about EHLP, they encouraged Sierra-Peralte to apply, and helped her fill out the application. She appreciates programs like EHLP that prevented her and others in trouble from losing their homes. To qualify for the emergency assistance, the homeowner must meet certain conditions. First, the applicant must hold the title to the mortgaged property, which must be a single-family unit. The applicant must be unemployed or underemployed due to the economy or a medical condition. The homeowner’s current income must be at least 15 percent less than it was in 2009. The applicant must be at least 90 days delinquent on the mortgage, and received a breach letter from their lender. To qualify, the com- A deadline is coming up Friday to apply to enter a bined household income government program that would help to stave off forec a n n o t b e m o r e t h a n closures for Queens residents. $75,000 or 120 percent of the median income for a household of four to FindEHLP.org for more information. in the area. Each person listed on the lien Those who complete the pre-application prodocument needs to be a U.S. citizen or a cess will be entered into the lottery and qualified alien. Applicants cannot be in bank- notified by the end of September if they are ruptcy, have more than two open liens on accepted into the program. the home, have any federal tax lien or be “We know that more people need help, delinquent on federal debt, such as student and we want more people to apply for this loans. Lastly, applicants must have flood money,” Meeks said. insurance if the home is located in a flood Reach Reporter Veronica Lewin at zone. vlewin@queenspress.com or (718) 357Those interested in applying can go online 7400, Ext. 123.

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By V ERONICA LEWIN ployed householders than the rest of the City U.S. Rep. Greg Meeks (D-Jamaica) is at the beginning of the recession. Because of urging Queens residents – the hardest hit this, as the recession struck, more and more borough in the foreclosure crisis – to apply homes were lost.” by the end of the day this Friday, July 22, to The Comptroller’s Office suggested batsecure a chance at mortgage relief. tling the unemployment problem to avoid “We are fighting back trying to make sure another crisis from taking place in Southeast we can keep as many people in their homes Queens. as possible,” Meeks said. “If you’re in trouble, if you’re facing The Emergency Homeowners’ Loan Pro- foreclosure, you need to reach out for help, gram can provide and help is available,” said homeowners with a no inAdolfo Carrion Jr., reterest, forgivable loan for “We know that gional director for the past-due mortgage pay- more people U.S. Dept. of Housing and ments, as well as a portion Urban Development. of the monthly mortgage need help, and Meeks stressed EHLP payment for two years or we want more is a free program, and to $50,000, whichever be wary of scams that comes first. More than people to apply promise mortgage relief 30,000 applicants will be for this money.” for a fee. chosen to receive the fundHomeowner Yolanda —U.S. Rep. Sierra-Peralte was facing ing, if they apply by July 22. oreclosure, and unGregory Meeks fknowingly According to City reached out Comptroller John Liu, to one of these scam orCommunity Board 12 has the highest amount ganizations for help. After being diagof foreclosures in Queens. nosed with ovarian cancer one year ago, “There are clear disparities in the commu- Sierra was unable to work. Her income was nities affected by the foreclosure crisis reduced when she went on disability. She throughout the City, and unfortunately Com- went to the Neighborhood Housing Sermunity Board 12 has felt the brunt of this vices of Jamaica for help after falling becrisis,” said Mike Loughran, a spokesman for hind on mortgage payments. When asked the Comptroller. “Studies have shown that if she was embarrassed to admit she needed Southeast Queens had a higher rate of unem- help, she said, “no,” because she needed to

Queens This Week Colleges Seek To Tap Boro Asians The young Asian adults of Northeast Queens, particularly Flushing, have become an apparent hot commodity in the academic world, as two higher education institutions made overtures to the community at separate events. Driven by an existing abundance of diversity, New Rochelle's Monroe College and Bayside's Queensborough Community College both promised to increase outreach efforts into the community in order to bolster their number of Asian students. QCC President Diane B. Call was joined by Liu Tee Shu of the Flushing Chinese Business Association to announce the creation of the school's Asian Community Advisory Board on Thursday. The new think tank, with Shu at the helm, aims to increase friendly relations between the

institution and the neighboring Asian community. The college hopes to use the board's suggestions to improve on an already strong presence in the community - about one quarter of the school's student body is Asian. "They've invested their time, money and talents," Call said of the FCBA, thanking Shu for taking on the role of Chair of the newlyformed board. Shu currently serves as the FCBA's President, and owns the Shu Enterprise Group, a privately-held real estate property and economic development corporation with holdings throughout the City. "We want to encourage any Asian people, not just nearby or in Queens," Shu said of the board's goal, as translated by FCBA's Executive Director Peter Tu. "We want them to know we care." Monroe College attended a Real Estate Conference hosted by the Flushing Business

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Local leaders and educators met at Queensborough Community College to announce the creation of the Asian Community Advisory Board. In attendance were Jeff Chen (l. to r.), Florence Tse, Ed Lally, Margaret Liu, Nancy Koh, Mrs. Leo Wang standing in for Leo Wang, Rosemary Sullivan Zins, Liu Tee Shu, Dr. Diane B. Call, Steven Yu standing in for Steve Chen, Peter Tu, Jeff Wong, Connie Chen, Yaoming Wang, City King standing in for his son Cherico King and Denise Ward.

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 4/ 4/11, bearing Index Number NC-000246-11/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Chroy (Middle) Nnamdi (Last) Okolo My present name is (First) Nnamdi (Middle) Chukwuebuka (Last) Okolo aka Nnamdi Chukwuebuka Okolo My present address is 90-06 213 th Street, Queens Village, NY 11428 My place of birth is Queens, NY My date of birth is March 01, 1977 _____________________________________________________________

Vleigh Place, Flushing, NY 11367 My place of birth is Queens, NY My date of birth is June 13, 2005 _____________________________________________________________

Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/08/2011. Office located in Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: Benmillam LLC, 143-70 Ash Ave, Flushing, NY 11355. Purpose: any lawful purpose. _____________________________________________________________

Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 6/ 17/11, bearing Index Number NC-000222-11/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Albina (Last) Khaimova My present name is (First) Albina (Last) Iskhakov My present address is 75-16 Vleigh Place, Flushing, NY 11367 My place of birth is Uzbekistan My date of birth is September 06, 1983 Assume the name of (First) Moshe (Last) Khaimov My present name is (First) Moshe (Last) Iskhakov (infant) My present address is 75-16

Notice of formation of ASTORIA DOG WALK, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on May 11, 2011. Office located in Queens. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC 2042 23 rd Street, 2 nd Floor, Astoria NY 11105. Purpose: any lawful purpose. _____________________________________________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, PURSUANT TO LAW, that the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at 66 John Street, 11 th floor, on a petition from Totore Pizzeria & Restaurant, Inc. to continue to, maintain, and operate an enclosed sidewalk café at 36-20 Ditmars Boulevard in the Borough of Queens for a term of two years. REQUESTS FOR COPIES OF THE PROPOSED REVOCABLE CONSENT AGREEMENT MAY BE ADDRESSED TO: DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, ATTN: FOIL OFFICER, 42 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, NY 10004 _____________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of Benmillam LLC. Articles of

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: BAR 131 LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/15/11. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 131-02 14 th Avenue, College Point, New York 11356. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. _____________________________________________________________ Notice is hereby given a License Number (PENDING) for on-premises Liquor has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 158-22 A & B Crossbay Boulevard, Howard Beach, NY 11414 for on premises consumption. B R RESTAURANT CORP. D/B/A BRUNO RISTROANTE ITALIANO

Improvement District on Friday, also making overtures to the community. "We have a large international population in the student body," said Monroe's Director of Public Relations Gary Axelbank after the meeting. "Many international students feel very comfortable on our campuses." The school hopes to ramp up outreach efforts, building a bridge to a middle-ground collegiate education that has a higher degree of panache than a public university, without the exorbitant cost of a private institution, according to Flushing BID Executive Director Dian Yu. Queens is already home to a large number of Monroe's students, according to Axelbank. The school even has shuttle buses that run from Merrick Boulevard to the school's New Rochelle campus. Both schools aim to make their campuses and programs more hospitable to the Asian community, in an effort to draw in what they believe are especially good students. Some parties involved said the interest comes from a growing realization that students with Asian origins are especially studious, as academics are a top priority in their native cultures; call it the Tiger Mom Effect, though nobody explicitly cited the controversial book by Yale law professor Amy Chua. Call said she has found a correlation between academic achievement and parental involvement. That Asian communities which put such a premium on higher education can only translate to better performing student, she concluded. Yu believes the appeal is much the same for Monroe. "They see a vibrant community and their college would fit right in," he said. "They also realize that Asian families really focus on education for their kids." Reach Deputy Editor Joseph Orovic at jorovic@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 127. — Joseph Orovic

Road Rage Sparks Brazen Shooting Gunshots shattered a quiet summer evening on a quaint Kew Gardens street last week, leaving one man dead, another injured and a neighborhood stunned. At around 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, brothers Roberto Adanes, 25, and Jovanny, 30, were sitting in a car double parked on Austin Street near Roberto's apartment at 8450 Austin St., just south of Lefferts Boulevard at Eight Oaks Triangle, bordered by Austin and 125th Streets and 84th Avenue. A white work van with Connecticut plates, tried to get around the double-parked vehicle. Multiple witnesses say the incident led to a fight between the two men who were in the white van, white men in their 40s, and the Adanes brothers that escalated into the triangle. At least one witness said the fight got physical before the two men in the white van drove away, down 125th Street toward Kew Gardens Road and disappeared near Maple Grove Cemetery. But the men returned only minutes later brandishing a gun. Witness accounts say Roberto told the shooter, "don't do it. You don't want to do this" before he shot Jovanny once in the face and Roberto in the chest and torso four times. Roberto fell where he was shot, in the middle of 125th Street. Multiple witnesses said five shots in total were fired. The suspect also threatened at least one witness who confronted the suspect as he and his accomplice walked away from the scene. Police from the 102nd Precinct responded within minutes. One witness called the police before the shots were fired reporting the fight. Roberto Adanes was taken to Jamaica Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Jovanny was also taken to Jamaica

Hospital in stable condition. At least two residents near the site said the suspects had been seen in the neighborhood before. The shooting took place only two blocks from the site of the infamous 1964 murder of Kitty Genovese, who was stabbed to death in front of her apartment adjacent to the Kew Gardens LIRR station. Her murder became famous because of the numbers of neighbors who heard her cries for help, but ignored them. Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 125. —Domenick Rafter

CB5 OK's Maspeth Truck Plan Fix After nearly 10 years of planning and three months of debate, Community Board 5 approved the Dept. of Transportation's planned Maspeth Bypass on July 13, setting the stage for implementation of the changes to the five-legged intersection in West Maspeth that will allow trucks to be rerouted away from residential sections of Maspeth and Grand and Flushing Avenues. By a 33-5 vote, Community Board 5 approved a plan to "normalize" the 5-way intersection of Maspeth Avenue, Maurice Avenue, 58th Street, 57th Place and 56th Terrace. Under the new plan, 58th Street will become a one-way southbound and Maurice Avenue will become a one-way northbound between the intersection and 55th Drive. The change will significantly reduce the number of conflicts in the intersection. The vote was tabled twice this spring because of opposition from businesses around the intersection; the DOT tweaked the plan from its original proposal, including trashing the idea of making 57th Place a one way northbound from Rust Street to Maspeth Avenue after the owners of the Clinton Diner expressed concern the change would affect access to its parking lot. Even with the changes, at least one company - Junior's Cheesecakes - still has an issue with the change. The designation of Maurice Avenue as one-way makes it impossible for trucks to access the company's loading docks. DOT changed the plan to allow trucks to unload curbside on Maurice Avenue, but Jason Schwartz, a representative from Junior's who spoke at last week's CB 5 meeting, said that plan would not work for his business. "Our product is a cold product," he said. "The temperatures need to be maintained." Some members of the board opposed the plan entirely, citing it as "unnecessary." At least one member told the DOT not to "fix what's not broken." In response, Queens DOT Commissioner Maura McCarthy said the agency had to realign the intersection because up to 200 more trucks per hour will be sent through the intersection. "When we do that, the intersection will be broken," she said. Maspeth residents have been fighting to get truck traffic off of Grand and Flushing Avenues since 2001, but the city only prioritized the project in the last couple of years. With the board's approval - Community Board 2 also approved the plan this month DOT will begin implementing the changes in September. Had CB 5 rejected or tabled the plan again, DOT warned it would not be able to implement the plan this year. David Woloch, DOT Deputy Commissioner of External Affairs, assured the board that the agency would analyze the changes in the first six months and if it doesn't work, would change it back. Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 125. —Domenick Rafter

Real Estate Limping Toward Stability By JASON BANREY A year makes a difference in any industry, and according to a recent report, although housing sales are down, Queens’ residential real estate market seems to be on its way toward stability. According to the quarterly survey published by Prudential Douglas Elliman, the borough’s housing market experienced sharp declines in sales while overall price indicators showed modest quarterly increases. Compared to last quarter’s findings, which showed the market had not yet revealed signs of stability, regional findings through the spring settled, performing as some expected. Jonathan Miller, president and CEO of Miller Samuel Real Estate Appraisers which issued the report, said he believes one of the characteristics Queens will experience through 2011 is the return of a seasonal pattern. Seasonal patterns are consistent with long term trends and tend to forecast stability within the housing matrix, Miller said. “In previous years, we saw this to a lesser degree,” Miller added. “We’re entering a period of fewer surprises. But it doesn’t mean there are no economic challenges ahead.” Despite his slight optimism, Miller stressed the importance of being vigilant over two external factors which the housing market is subject to: elevated unemployment and mortgage lending. “The good news is it isn’t getting any tighter,” Miller said in regards to mortgage lending. “The bad news is it won’t get any looser.” By region, the number of property sales

borough seems to be leaving now. Central Queens saw the sharpest drop in sales with a decline of 48.7 percent to 472 units, from 920 units in the same period last year. On the bright side, the area saw an 11.2 percent price increase from the prior year, finishing the quarter with median sales settling in at $315,000. South Queens saw a minor increase in sale prices but suffered in the “We’re entering a period of number of sales, which fell 43.4 percent to 567 units, fewer surprises. But it doesn’t compared to 1,001 units mean there are no economic in the same period last year. challenges ahead.” Northeast Queens and —Jonathan Miller, Rockaway saw a similar CEO, Miller Samuel Real Estate decline in the number of The number of sales Appraisers sales. within Northeast Queens

throughout most areas in the borough declined. The Central, South, Northeast and Rockaway regions experienced an average fall of nearly 44 percent in sales. Miller says the sharp decline can be attributed to last year’s home buyer’s tax credit which artificially boosted sales – a period the

shrank to 437 units, declining by 41.8 percent. In Rockaway, although median sales prices were up 14.1 percent from the prior year, at $342,500, the number of sales declined by 41.7 percent to 84 units. In the coming years, despite an abundance of foreclosure activity, Miller said he believes the borough will continue to experience ups and downs within the housing market; a scenario he predicts will not be as drastic as the one Queens faced during the credit crunch. “There was, in general, a lot more volatility in the activity of prices in the housing matrix because of the significant external influences which affected the housing market then,” Miller said. “In the near future we’re not expecting that to be the same situation.” Reach Reporter Jason Banrey at jbanrey@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 128.

AirTrain Track Work Delays By DOMENICK RAFTER Construction at JFK Airport will shut down its AirTrain system around the Central Terminal Zone and to Howard Beach station during the night for the next month. Between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. nightly, through Aug. 19, AirTrain will only run between Jamaica and Federal Circle at the airport’s entrance. The loop around the Central Terminal Zone and the Howard Beach leg of the system will be shut down for those hours.

The reason for the nightly shutdown is due to ongoing construction at Terminal 4, the International Arrivals Terminal. The terminal, which houses the airport’s main customs gate, is being expanded to accommodate more flights and it will become the main terminal for Delta Airlines in 2013 when the airline moves out of its Terminal 3 base. The expansion will feature a larger Customs and Border Protection area, enhanced baggage claim facilities and more gates. Shuttle Buses will be available between

Howard Beach, the Long Term Parking lot station at Lefferts Boulevard, Federal Circle and the terminals in the following legs; Federal Circle to the terminals, The Lefferts Boulevard “Kiss and Fly” and Federal Circle, the Long Term Parking Lot (Lot 9), adjacent to Lefferts Boulevard to the Central Terminal Zone, and the Employee Lot (Lot 8) and the Central Terminal Zone. Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 125.

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Happily Ever After This Sunday, 764 couples in New York City – including 112 in Queens – will get their license to marry and will have ceremonies big and small. It is expected to be the single-day record for weddings in New York City. It will also be the first time in City history that gay couples will be legally married. For some, the wedding day may just be the novelty of being there on the first day – to say “I did it as soon as I could.” For others, it is the culminating event of a decadeslong relationship that will finally be validated by the state. We have no expectation that same-sex couples who marry will have any better or worse rate of divorce as opposite-sex couples; people are funny that way. What we do know is that this Sunday is a day that folks in Queens and beyond have dreamt of since they first conceived of spending their lives with a permanent partner. This is their wedding day, and to them – and all that follow – we wish them health, happiness and success.

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To The Editor: One can legitimately argue either way as to whether Anthony Weiner should have been forced to resign his congressional seat. There can be no argument in describing Mr. Weiner as having been disgraced. Indeed, in the Tribune’s July 14 issue on the front page referring to the scheduled special election to fill Mr. Weiner’s former seat and two Assembly seats Mr. Weiner is described as the “disgraced Congressman.” What, in my opinion, is equally disgraceful is the selection of the Democrats to run for those vacant seats in the special election was not in a primary, where several contenders for seats could compete, but rather as the result of boss politics and the public be damned. Until we get rid of a system in which entrenched political bosses rig the designation process the public will be saddled with second rate legislators loyal to the party bosses and not the public. Benjamin M. Haber, Flushing

Fight For Us To The Editor: My husband, a veteran of World War II, has been using St. Albans VA facility for a few years now. He is now a retired family physician, and has been very satisfied with the attentive care he has received from St. Albans. His personal physician there is extremely qualified in all the ways that matter, so he reports. Presently, there is talk about turn-

ing this VA facility to private developers for whatever, using the surrounding acres for housing and stores instead of a much needed hospital and possible housing units for veterans who desperately require housing. Many are both jobless and homeless. These factual statistics re: the high unemployment rates and lack of residences for our veterans who fought for our country is beyond comprehension. Our U.S. Senators, Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand will fight any effort to privatize use of this land. Good for them. Leonore Brooks, Whitestone

Mandingo! To The Editor: Congratulations to lifelong family friend Mandingo Tshaka on his recent honor of receiving the Sanford and Hines Families’ Recognition Award for Study and Research in the African Experience in New York State, the Americas and the Diaspora. I had the honor of accompanying Mr. Tshaka, his family members and friends to Albany where he was presented his award at a meeting of the New York State Board of Regents on June 21. Former Vice Chancellor, Dr. Adelaide Sanford, presented Mr. Tshaka with his award. In her presentation speech, Dr. Sanford spoke about the importance of telling the truth about historical events, even when the truth reveals injustice and discriminatory actions by the powers that be.

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Mandingo Tshaka has spoken out all of his life against prejudice and injustice. In particular, he was cited by Dr. Sanford for two special projects that he has participated in and continues to advocate for regarding African-American history and experience. For many years, Mr. Tshaka has worked to restore, maintain and gain respect for the Olde Towne of Flushing Burial Ground, formerly known as Martin’s Field. This 19th Century cemetery, located across the street from Flushing Cemetery, contains the remains of as many as 1,000 souls, most of whom were African-American and Native American. This resting place was desecrated by the City in the 1930s to construct a park and wading pool. Graves were disturbed and headstones paid for by families of the interred were removed and destroyed. Through Mr. Tshaka’s efforts, the site was restored and renamed. He and the Conservancy who advocate for the cemetery are currently working to make sure that proper memorials are placed at the site, including replacement of the headstones destroyed by the City. Queens Borough President Helen Marshall has pledged funds to accomplish this goal and the Conservancy is in negotiations with her office, the Parks Department and the Design Commission of the City of New York to complete this project. The second project sited by Dr. Sanford was Mr. Tshaka’s efforts to make sure that those who built the Capitol in Washington, D.C. are properly recognized and honored. Enslaved African-Americans did the construction of this icon of our country. At that time, there was no heavy machinery or power tools to do this difficult work. These people used muscle power to do the heavy lifting of the stones and slabs that make up this building. They were not recognized as citizens because they were enslaved, and therefore, were not treated with the respect that they deserved as human beings. Mr. Tshaka did research on this matter and brought this information to the attention of Congressman Gary Ackerman, who in turn has made sure that this information is part of our American history. Mr. Tshaka was honored by Congress for bringing these revelations to everyone’s attention. One must note that over the years, Mr. Tshaka has served his community with distinction. He served on Community Board 11 and is an outspoken advocate for his area. He railed against local drug problems and made sure that his area received the services that the residents deserved. He also Deputy Editor: Joseph Orovic

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Economy, Again To The Editor: Living in a Commonwealth which was one of the first to ban same sex marriage, I was proud to see my home state come to the forefront of social change again, as it was in the 1970s with abortion rights, in enacting marriage equality. But Governor Cuomo’s signing ceremony remarks aside, New York is not the financial capital of the world without reason. There is sorely needed money to be made through the implementation of this new law, from licensure fees to, sadly, the costs of divorce. And while commentators are euphorically opining on how this is a game changer in the gay and lesbian rights fight, the reality is that business concerns, as much as cultural and political ones, will most likely drive any progress forward. Another instance of “It’s the economy, stupid,” something that all 50 states can identify with, and perhaps should take advantage of. On the public safety issue alone, same sex marriage sure beats legalizing pot. Karen Ann DeLuca, Alexandria, Va.

Want Wal-Mar t To The Editor: NYC Council Speaker Christine Quinn’s suggestion that she might look more favorably on WalMart opening stores in the Big Apple if they purchase produce at the Hunts Point Bronx Market is political extortion. Why should Wal-Mart have to pay this price in exchange for enabling 8,000,000 consumers residing in all five boroughs the option to shop there? Public opinion polls consistently show that New Yorkers would like the opportunity to shop at Wal-Mart. NYC Council Speaker Christine Quinn is not the “Godfather.” She and her Council colleagues should listen to their constituents and stop attempting to shake down Wal-Mart. NYC could easily support a dozen. This would provide work for construction contractors and thousands of their employees. Once opened, there would be employment opportunities for thousands of the 9.6 percent of New Yorkers James Mammarella

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spoke out against those businesses that would despoil his neighborhood and has worked with elected leaders and city agencies to correct problems. And he continues to work and advocate for what is right and just. He is truly Bayside’s one of a kind and one of our most beloved residents. Henry Euler Bayside

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currently out of work. NYC would benefit by millions in sales, payroll and real estate tax revenues. Consumers shopping at WalMart get a better bang for the buck by being able to compare prices, quality and service to other stores. Many New Yorkers can’t afford to pay extra. They need the great prices, good quality merchandise, affordable food and drugs that WalMart offers. Consumers have voted with their feet making Wal-Mart the No. 1 retail merchant today. It is time to allow Wal-Mart the opportunity to compete in the NYC marketplace. For those politically correct, don’t shop there, but give everyone else a choice. Larry Penner, Great Neck

No Cuts To Seniors To The Editor: As members of Congress and President Obama seek a resolution to the nation’s fiscal woes, seniors in New York and around the country must not be sacrificed for the sake of a stronger balance sheet. Programs like Medicare and Social Security are vital to seniors and must not be used as bargaining chips in negotiations over the nation’s debt limit. Half of all seniors rely on Social Security for 50 percent or more of their income and Medicare beneficiaries already pay an average of $5,500 each year in out of pocket costs for their medical benefits. Any loss of benefits or increase in costs would prove catastrophic to countless seniors, robbing them of their financial security and health at a time when they are most in need of support. Social Security did not contribute to the nation’s debt. Does it really make sense for it to be included in debt negotiations now taking place in Washington, D.C.? Seniors deserve peace of mind. They need to know Medicare will always provide the affordable health care they depend on and that the promise of Social Security – which they have paid into all their lives will always be honored. The nation must deal with its debt crisis. And seniors understand that hard choices must be made, but arbitrary spending limits, privatization plans or plans that would reduce benefits are not acceptable. Balancing the budget is important to the nation’s long-term well being, but protecting Medicare and Social Security is essential to the immediate well-being of the nation’s seniors. They must not become bargaining chips. Marilyn Pinsky AARP NY State President Mitch Kronenfeld: Classified Manager Elizabeth Mance: Administrative Assistant Classified Ad Representatives: Nadia Hack, Peggie Henderson, Fran Gordon, Marty Lieberman, Chris Preasha, Lorraine Shaw, Sheila Scholder, Lillian Saar

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Debt Ceiling Crisis Impends, But Catastrophe Is Unlikely Unless Sides Are Obstinate

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By HENRY J. STERN The impending national debt crisis, now anticipated for August 2, 19 days from today, is not taken extremely seriously by many Americans because of their lack of trust in our government and skepticism over the statements, particularly threats, made by public officials. The risk, however, is more substantial than anxiety induced by the Doomsday prophet from California who predicted the Henry world would end on May 21, 2011. The prognostication of fiscal disaster is about as credible as the firm budget pronouncement this spring by the administration that the City of New York would lay off the 4,100 most recently hired schoolteachers at the close of the school term on June 28. That forecast was repeated day after day in the tabloids, and may have induced some older teachers to retire, but it alarmed only the faintest of heart. This is New York. In Washington, the widely publicized negotiations now taking place appear to have degenerated into a game of chicken, with each side maneuvering to place the blame for any loss of service s or entitlements on the other. Part of the problem is that there are more than two interests at the table, the White House, and the Senate and House Democrats and Republicans. Each has an interest in the outcome, and their demands and requirements are not the same. We believe that compromise is the obvious solution, with a package of measures disagreeable to all constituencies. That was

the way the budget deal was worked out bet ween the Pre sident a nd Congress that was announced April 8, which now seems like a long time ago. We also observe that the Pre sident got credit (and poll points) for the budget agreement, even though it did not comply with the demands of what is called his core constituency. On the other hand, and we don’t know exactly why this happened, Newt Gingrich Stern ended up being widely blamed for the Federal government’s partial shutdowns in 1995 and 1996. This came after his “Contract with America” campaign in 1994, which led to Republicans winning the House and Senate. ”Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown.” Rule 20-E as it applie s to politics is “Every thing is personal.” We don’t know enough of the scheming within the Republican party intended to isolate the Speaker, but our sympathies are basically with people who are trying to put an arrangement together than with those trying to extract the maximum political gain from a potent ial Constitutional crisis by placing others and themselves at risk. Card games for high stakes have a romant ic appeal to many Americans, but the nation’s credit and standing in the world economy should not be jeopardized by elected officials who dislike government in general and would take advantage of any oppor tunity to weaken or discredit it. What government’s fiscal problems usu-

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ally come down to is that people want more benefits for themselves and their businesses at lower costs than they are willing to pay. This is to be accomplished by slaying a devil named “waste”, which often means what the other fellow is getting. When this combination of high rewards for low payments is found to be unattainable, as usually occurs, borrowing is the easiest way to postpone the reality of earning what you spend. This happens in households, in corporations, and in nations from Greece to other lands which are basically subsistence economies, often ruled by tyrants with large appetites. We predict, without the gifts of a soothsayer, that impending disaster will be staved off, at least for a while, although we cannot foresee the machinations that will be relied upon to achieve that result. The immediate outcome of the dispute, however, will be diminution of the reputations of the squabbling parties, especially if they display excessive self-interest and righteousness in their public statements. In times of crisis, there is a tendency to support the President, especially when those trying to destroy him are unappealing and not particularly interested in the plight of the less fortunate. We have no idea who the public will ultimately blame for whatever may or may

not happen in the weeks to come. Much will depend on who the media choose to hold responsible. On one hand, a debt ceiling is like a rent stabilization level or earnings standard, which should resemble but not surpasss inflation. On the other, if you really hate government, you want to take any occasion you can to keep it from functioning. Ultimately, victory will go to those who are perceived as more moderate, which suggests the arbitration process in which both parties are coaxed into making their best and final offers, and the arbitrator must choose one of them, which is a powerful inducement to the parties to be reasonable, lest their offers be rejected. To put it more simply, that is t he equivalent in the home of having one child divide the cookie, or the slice of cake, and having the other then choose which slice he or she prefers. It promotes equality of sharing, which is accomplished on the basis of self-interest. We watch the trains approach on the track, but unless politicians have become even more foolish than they have been, it is likely that a crash will be aver ted. Of course, in that situation, neither train will be able to get very far down the track, much less arrive at the next station on time. StarQuest@nycivic.org

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Teacher Evaluation Accord Reached By JASON BANREY Thanks to a deal reached between the City and the United Federation of Teachers, nine Queens high schools will soon be able to benefit from millions of dollars in federal grants. The agreement will help secure up to $65 million over the next two years in federal School Improvement Grants, a U.S. Dept. of Education program that provides funding to help transform struggling schools around the nation. Announcing the agreement on July 15, the decision put an end to months of quarreling between both parties, which came less than two weeks before the state’s deadline to complete its application for the federal school improvement grants. Within the list of schools eligible for funding, the nine in the borough include Newtown, Grover Cleveland, Queens Vocational, Flushing, August Martin, Richmond

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UFT President Michael Mulgrew (above) and the City Dept. of Education have reached an agreement on teacher assessment.

Hill, John Adams, William Cullen Bryant and Long Island City, all of which were listed on the State’s persistently lowest achieving (PLA) schools list in December. Before reaching a combined decision, the City and the UFT were hung up on coming to an agreement as to whether teachers would be allowed to discuss their observations with their principals. Union officials asked that meetings be built into the agreement while the DOE said the request would only delay the process of teacher evaluation. Despite the temporary clash between both sides, Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott hailed the announcement as an accord that will bring much needed funds to “struggling schools and recruit top quality teachers to help students succeed and mentor other staff.” Although City officials had applied for the grants months ago, the agreement was stalled by the state after it was dissatisfied with the DOE proposed allocation of the funds and how teachers would be evaluated. The DOE and UFT have agreed to implement a new teacher evaluation system, strictly limited to the 33 schools citywide to be funded, which is aligned with the State’s new teacher evaluation law. “This agreement helps lay the groundwork,” said UFT President Michael Mulgrew. “Now we have to focus on providing the resources these struggling schools need to make a real difference in the lives of their students.” As opposed to the current system, the evaluation within the nine PLA schools will be based on a four-category rating scheme of highly effective, effective, developing and ineffective. Federal guidelines identify four models for school improvement and include: transformation, turnaround, restart, and closure.

Within the last year, out of the nine schools the DOE has listed, four were chosen for restart and two for transformation to be implemented in the upcoming fall semester. The City will work with all nine schools to determine which model suits best, while the

City and the union come to terms for a new evaluation system for teachers in the rest of the city’s 1,600 schools. Reach Reporter Jason Banrey at jbanrey@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 128.

City Meters On Their Way Out By DOMENICK RAFTER The old traditional standalone parking meters in Queens are about to expire. The Dept. of Transportation announced this week that it would phase out the old parking meters on the sidewalk in favor of muni-meters. The phase out began in Manhattan in April and began in Queens on Monday, where the sidewalk meters were removed in Astoria on Broadway, Steinway Street, 30th and 31st Avenues, as well as on metered sections of 31st through 46th Streets and Newtown Road. On Monday, July 25, the DOT will install muni-meters in Rockaway Park, on Beach 116th Street, Beach Channel Drive, Rockaway Beach Boulevard and surrounding side streets, as well as in Jackson Heights along Roosevelt Avenue, 37th Avenue and side streets. After that, the DOT will hit Long Island City July 30; in Astoria north of the Grand Central Parkway and Kew Gardens Hills on Aug. 8; Bayside Aug. 9; Ridgewood Aug.

10; and Rego Park and Middle Village Aug. 11. The rest of the borough will see their parking meters disappear in favor of munimeters within the next year. The DOT said the installation will be completed by next June. Neighborhoods and streets that will have muni-meters installed will be listed 30 days prior to installation online at nyc.gov/ html/dot/html/motorist/ meterchanges.shtml The other boroughs will see their old meters get phased out beginning in Brooklyn in August, the Bronx in September and Staten Island in October. But you’re going to have to feed the new meters, and the old ones for the time being, more quarters. The city’s parking meter rate increase went into effect on Monday. Meters will now be $1 an hour (25 cents for 15 minutes) rather than 75 cents an hour. Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 125.

They Like It Deep Fried In Woodside By JASON BANREY Chicken joints in the borough have seen better days, and one Queens resident is poised on bringing them back. After spending a couple of years in Boston's banking industry, Dave Weng of Flushing grew tired of crunching numbers and decided it was time to head back home. "What drove me back was the nostalgia of where I'm from," Weng said. "Queens gives me a piece of mind that when I was away I didn't have." Returning with an entrepreneurial spirit to start something new, Weng is now bringing the borough back an old finger-licking favorite. With the help of his wife Eva and his brother-in-law Sean, Weng will unveil the grand opening of Pudgie's Famous Chicken on July 23. Although Weng's background may be in banking, as a youngster, he spent much of his time working in supermarkets his family owned, which spread from Flushing out to New Jersey. Once a popular fried chicken franchise in the borough, Pudgie's is back, and Weng intends to make it a staple within a community filled with famous burger bistros and ethnic eateries. After nearly a 15 year hiatus, Pudgie's is making a healthier comeback and nesting itself in one of Woodside's more heavily trafficked areas. Located just at the foot of the Woodside Station, at the corner of 61st Street and Roosevelt Avenue, Weng's skinless fried chicken spot seems set for success. "The diversity of Woodside was exactly what we were looking for," said Weng on choosing the location. "We are within a

community oriented area, which gives us a great atmosphere to do business." Since 1981, Pudgie's original owner, George Sanders - no relation KFC's Colonel Sanders - expanded to 200 locations. Due to its popularity, the chicken chain spread quickly throughout the nation. Without properly forecasting the public's interest in its product, Pudgie's ultimately consolidated the

number of franchises within the metro area. Deserting Queens, the deep-fried franchise left the borough with only the likes of the Colonel and the Crown to pick up the pieces it left behind. Although he may be feeling some pregame jitters about bringing a big name back, Weng is excited to be home, at a place he can call his own space - a feeling he hopes

Woodside residents will feel mutual about. "I know we'll do well," said Weng, despite admitting to getting more grey hairs as opening day draws near. "There is truly so much diversity within Woodside our chicken can't go wrong. We definitely have something for everyone." Reach Reporter Jason Banrey at jbanrey@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 128.

Vendors Fight For Fair Shake By VERONICA LEWIN Street vendors are calling on Councilman Leroy Comrie (D-St. Albans) to support a bill that would lessen fines for operating their businesses. The Street Vendor Project stood outside of the Jamaica Center subway stop on Archer Avenue and Parsons Boulevard during rush hour July 14, asking those who passed by to sign a postcard to Comrie asking for his support on City Council bills 434 and 435. If passed, the bills would lower the $1,000 maximum fine street vendors could be charged for violations and amend the law so unrelated violations would count as separate offenses, instead of being tacked on to previous violations. "A $1,000 ticket is too much money for us," said Mohammed Haque who is a street vendor on 33rd Street and Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Haque said street vendors do not make a large enough profit to withstand such an exorbitant fine. "Not only do they have to feed their families, pay their rent, but they also have to pay

taxes," said James Williams, a member of the Street Vendor Project. "If the people can't afford to pay it, the City doesn't get anything." Beye Moustine, who has been a vendor for four years, had once received three tickets in a day for street vendor violations, such as the table not being close enough to the curb. When fined, he fights the fines in court. Moustine said he has had to pay the $1,000 fine at least three times, making it difficult to cover other expenses. Williams, who has been a vendor for eight years on Chambers Street, said he could receive a ticket if his table is too long or if he stepped away to use the restroom. "It could be a good business, but it's not as good as it was years ago," Williams said. He experienced fine trouble when he first became a street vendor, but said he studied the Dept. of Consumer Affairs' street vendor rules to ensure problems would not occur in the future. The Street Vendor Project said law enforcement will sometimes target immigrant vendors who may not understand all of the

regulations and write them multiple tickets a day. More than 30 New York City Council members have signed on to the bill, including Ruben Wills (D-Jamaica) and James Sanders (D-Laurelton). The Street Vendor Project met with Comrie's staff two months ago. According to Williams, the office said it would get back to the group after reviewing the bill. They have called and e-mailed on several occasions, but have not yet received a definitive stance on the legislation from the councilman. "We're not pushing him, we're just urging him today," Williams said. He added if Comrie signs on, it is likely several other members of City Council would support the pending legislation. If passed, the law would take effect after 90 days, easing the burden on street vendors. Requests for comment from Comrie were not returned as of printing. Reach Reporter Veronica Lewin at vlewin@queenspress.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 123.

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CAMPAIGN FINANCE:

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Coming Into Focus By BRIAN M. RAFFERTY With a July 15 filing deadline for the 2013 races for Council, Borough President and citywide office passing, the field of candidates is beginning to take shape for what is likely, in some areas to be interesting races.

Council Term Limits

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Enacted in the late 1990s and in effect for the 2001 elections, term limits were created to end the monopoly that some elected officials held on seats in the Council and across the City. Though every Council member was dumped from office in 2001, and was to only serve to 2009, Mayor Mike Bloomberg urged the willing Council to extend an additional term, making those elected in 2001 set to leave office in 2013. Though some Council members left to pursue higher office, were voted out or resigned in scandal, four of the original Class of 2001 remain - Peter Vallone Jr. (D-Astoria), Jim Gennaro (D-Fresh Meadows), Leroy Comrie (D-St. Albans) and James Sanders (D-Laurelton). The other current members who do not face term limits in 2013 are Dan Halloran (R-Whitestone), who won his seat when Tony Avella opted against running for a third term on moral principle, launching a failed bid for mayor but eventually beating State Sen. Frank Padavan and joining the Senate; Peter Koo (R-Flushing), who won his seat when John Liu became City Comptroller; Julissa Ferreras (D-East Elmhurst), who won a special election after Hiram Monserrate left for the Senate in 2008; Mark Weprin (D-Oakland Gardens), who won the 2009 election for the seat vacated by his brother David, who unsuccessfully ran for Comptroller, and who is now running in a special election for Congress; Danny Dromm (D-

Jackson Heights), who ousted incumbent Helen Sears in a Democratic Primary in 2008; Jimmy Van Bramer (DSunnyside), who won the seat vacated by Eric Gioia, who ran a failed bid for Public Advocate; Ruben Wills (D-South Ozone Park), who won a special election following the death of Thomas White Jr.; Karen Koslowitz (D-Forest Hills), who won the seat vacated by Melinda Katz who launched a bid for Comptroller; Liz Crowley (D-Middle Village), who was the eventual winner in a seat that changed hands twice after the resignation of Dennis Gallagher; and Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park), who won a special election to replace Joe Addabbo, who won a State Senate seat. I n t h e Va l l o n e s e a t , C o s t a Constantinides appears ready to take on all comers, and is the only known factor in the race; Mike Simanowitz had been the only candidate known to be gearing up to take a run for the Gennaro seat, but has since cancelled his City account with CFB and is running in a special election to replace Assembly-

woman Nettie Mayersohn (D-Flushing); and as of now nobody has filed to get in the race for the seats held by Comrie and Sanders.

Borough President Comrie has been long discussed to be the Queens Democratic Party choice for borough president, a job held by Helen Marshall for three terms, though his July filing shows on a single donation of $250 for the filing period. Assemblywoman Audrey Pheffer (D-Ozone Park) had been considered the favorite for the Dems, but she recently accepted the position of Queens County Clerk and has cancelled her CFB account. Another likely contender, though he has not made his plans for 2013 public, is Vallone, who raised $71,740 in the current filing and has $864,981 on hand. He has not been a favorite of the Queens Democratic Organization, and may leave them scrambling to find a Democratic primary opponent who has the ability to raise money and has as much name recognition.

July 2011 Campaign Finance Board filings

Who Has What? The numbers from the latest CFB filing may not tell much about what exactly will happen in 2013, but there is some reading between the lines that can be done. For Koo, his biggest expense in this past filing period was for a fund-raiser held at Mulan Restaurant in Flushing that cost $11,080. The investment worked, as Koo raked in at least $58,375 from that evening. As a first-term Republican in a traditionally Democratic seat, he will certainly face a strong opponent, but none of the 2009 challengers have thrown their hat in the ring yet. Karen Koslowitz and Mark Weprin are the only others who have filed for specific Council seats. A loyal supporter of the party, most of Koslowitz's expenses for the filing period, outside of fund-raising, were payments to other campaigns, including $250 to U.S. Rep Joe Crowley, $50 to Councilman Danny Dromm and $200 to Mike Simanowitz's Assembly campaign; she also donated $300 to the Democrats of Queens County and $190 to the John Kennedy Democratic Club in Forest Hills. For Weprin, who may face a challenge from perennial candidate Bob Friedrich of Glen Oaks, a Democrat who has run previously on the Republican line. For the "undeclared" candidates who already sit in office and are gearing up for 2013, Crowley, Dromm and Van Bramer have $67,967, $5,527 and $21,316 on hand respectively. Other undeclared candidates, besides Constantinides, are Alfonso Quiroz and Martha Taylor who fall into a unique situation. They had both started Council campaigns before the term limit extension went into effect, and then "froze" their funds to use toward a 2013 campaign. The money they show in their balances is simply a carryover from the 2009 campaign and doesn't indicate if they will seek office in 2013. In a similar vein, Vallone has created a bid in 2009 for citywide office, but put that on hold to run for re-election to the Council. His current campaign filing includes an $88,870 adjustment that counts as an expense toward any 2013 bid. The spending cap for participants in the CFB matching funds program for Borough President is $1.44 million for both primary and general elections; the cap for Council runs is $168,000. Reach Editor Brian Rafferty at brafferty@queenstribune.com or (718) 357-7400, Ext. 122.

2009 Campaigns Hit By Fines From CFB By DOMENICK RAFTER As the first filing this year for the 2013 Citywide races got underway last week, the City Campaign Finance Board slapped violations on a number of 2009 City Council campaigns in Queens districts. Both the 2009 campaigns of Councilman Mark Weprin (D-Oakland Gardens) and Bob Friedrich, who opposed each other for the East Queens seat vacated by Assemblyman David Weprin (D-Little Neck) made the CFB's list of offenders. Weprin's campaign was ordered to repay $16,346 in public funds. Friedrich's campaign was fined $433 for two separate corporate contributions.

He also received a payment of $4,615 in public funds for the CFB. The campaign of Debra Markell, who ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination in the Bayside-based district eventually won by Dan Halloran (RWhitestone), was ordered to repay $1,046 in public funds and was issued two minor violations, but received no penalties. Former Councilwoman Helen Sears's campaign was fined $2,500 for two corporate contributions and over-the-limit donations and ordered to repay $75 in public funds. Sears lost the 2009 Democratic primary to Councilman Danny Dromm (D-Jackson Heights).

Also on the list was Lew Simon, who ran in the 2009 special election to replace now-State Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach) that was ultimately won by Councilman Eric Ulrich (ROzone Park). Simon was fined $650 for filing a disclosure statement late and failing to accurately report cash receipts. He was also ordered to repay $4,926 in public funds. The campaign of Gerald Esposito, who finished third in the Democratic primary for the Ridgewood seat won by incumbent Councilwoman Diana Reyna (D-Brooklyn), was hit with the largest fine, $23,375, for at least four different violations including three illegal corporate

contributions, failure to substantially address questions during the audit, receiving contributions from unregistered political committees and the biggest violation, exceeding the limit for expenditures. CFB records indicate Markell, Sears, Simon and Weprin have all repaid the public funds as ordered. The CFB often deals with violations in campaign finance law in city-level campaigns at its scheduled meetings. Those meetings are live streamed on the CFB's Web site at nyccfb.info/live. Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 357-7400, Ext. 125.

Walker Takes Strides To Help Kids By DOMENICK RAFTER Despite the searing mid-July heat, Mel Walker lived up to his name Sunday, walking nearly 20 miles across New York City so that underprivileged kids may get the opportunity to engage in the healthy activities and socialization the YMCA is known for. Walker, who lives in Queens, is the board chairman of the Cross Island YMCA's "Stronger Kids Campaign," which seeks to raise money to pay for YMCA memberships for families who may otherwise not

Mel Walker makes the final steps toward the entrance of the Cross island YMCA.

be able to afford them. Last year, the Cross Island YMCA in Bellerose raised $200,000 for the campaign. This year, they are looking to top that goal. Just $50,000 short of their goal of $210,000 with six months to go, Walker decided to bring attention to the campaign by walking: one step for every dollar they needed to reach the $210,000 mark. Those 50,000 steps took him about 20 miles. Walker started at Battery Park at 7:30 a.m. Sunday morning. He headed up Broadway, passing Ground Zero, Union Square and Times Square. At Central Park, he headed east toward Queens, crossing the Queensboro Bridge and walking down near the whole length of Queens Boulevard through Sunnyside and Woodside, past Queens Center Mall, through Forest Hills and past Borough Hall. At Hillside Avenue, he turned east for the final leg of his walk, past his alma mater, Hillcrest High School. He was joined by his young son for the last mile, arriving at the Cross Island YMCA's building at 238-10 Hillside Ave. in Bellerose at 2:30 p.m., seven hours after he left Battery Park, to a cheering crowd of family, including his mother, staff and YMCA members who held off their workouts for a few minutes to wait for him to arrive. Along the way, Walker updated his progress by sending photos of himself in front of sites like Ground Zero, Times Square and Borough Hall, which were then posted on the Cross Island Y's Facebook page. The idea came together quickly, Walker said. He did some training for the walk, including using his feet to get him from his full time job, at Pfizer in Midtown, to the

Jamaica LIRR station. Walker said he was happy to do the walk, even in the heat, and he felt it helped make progress. Before he even took his first steps on Sunday, the Cross Island Y raised $17,000 of the $50,000. They hope to top $210,000 by the end of the year. "We're getting closer and closer every day," Walker said. This Friday, July 22, from 3-5 p.m., the Cross Island Y will hold a "step-a-thon" at the Y's track. They are hoping to get enough people to take 210,000 steps, 10,000 more

than their monetary goal. Anyone interested can register at the Cross Island Y or online at ymcanyc.org/crossisland. If walking in July is not your thing, you can still donate at the Web site, go to the Cross Island Y in person, or send a check to Cross Island Y, Stronger Kids Campaign, 238-10 Hillside Ave., Bellerose, NY 11426. Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 125.

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On Sunday, July 17, patients and staff of St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Healthcare System for Children were invited to watch the New York Mets face off with the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field, courtesy of the New York Mets.

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103rd Precinct FOUND IN FIRE: On Saturday, July 16, at approximately 5:55 p.m., police responded to a report of a truck on fire in the vicinity of South Road and 157th Street in Jamaica. Upon arrival, responding officers observed a tractor trailer container on fire inside of a lot. FDNY also responded to the location and discovered an unconscious and unresponsive 47-year-old black woman inside the container when the fire was extinguished. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene and the Medical Examiner was to determine the cause of death. The investigation was ongoing, and the identification of the woman is being withheld pending family notification. 106th Precinct GUNPOINT ROBBERY: The N YPD is asking the public’s assistance in identifying suspects wanted for robbery in Ozone Park. On Saturday, July 8, at approximately 1 a.m., the suspects, one armed with a gun, entered a private residence in Ozone Park. Once inside, the suspect put the victim, a 31-year-old black man, on the floor of the location and asked him where the money was. W hen the vict im did not answer, the suspect struck him with the gun. The suspects then proceeded to remove a safe from the bedroom of first victim and a cell phone from a second victim, a Hispanic man. The suspects then fled the location. The suspects are described as five black men, between 20 and 25 years old, 5-foot-8 to 6-feet, all armed with black handguns.

Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call the N YPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at (800)-577-TIPS. The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers Web site at nypdcrimestoppers.com or texting their tips to 274637(CRIMES) then entering TIP577. All calls are kept confidential. 112th Precinct PUSH-IN AT TACK: The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two men wanted for a robber y in Fore st Hills. On Tuesday, July 12, at approximately 2:44 p.m., the suspects knocked on the door of a private residence in Forest Hills. When the door was answered, the suspects pushed their way in at gunpoint, and had the victims lie on the floor and taped their hands. The suspects then removed an undetermined amount of money from the victims – a 55-year-old woman, a 59-year-old man and a 30-year-old man – and the household and then fled the location. There were no reported injuries. The suspects are described as a 35-yearold black man, 5-foot-9, medium build and a 40-year-old black man, 6-feet, stocky build. Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call the N YPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at (800)-577-TIPS. The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers Web site at nypdcrimestoppers.com or texting their tips to 274637(CRIMES) then entering TIP577. All calls are kept confidential.

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Police are looking for these men who tied up residents and robbed their home.

Bikes Stolen At FMCP By DOMENICK RAFTER Bike New York, a non-profit group dedicated to bicycling and teaching children how to ride bikes, was the victim of a brazen robbery earlier this month in Queens. The group's Flushing Meadows-Corona Park storage unit, one of five in city parks, was burglarized sometime during the July 4th weekend. The robbers made off with all 35 bikes that were locked in the green storage unit located adjacent to the New York State Pavilion, as well as 40 helmets, bike clothing and a bike pump, leaving behind waiver forms and maps strewn inside the unit. Bike New York staff discovered the robbery on the morning of July 5, the day summer camp events were due to start. The robbery means that the organization will not be able to serve bicyclists at the Flushing Meadows location this year. "We're not going to be able to operate this season in Flushing Meadows Park which is a big loss for the people of Queens," said

Ken Podziba, President and CEO of Bike New York. Podziba said the organization was adamant about returning to Flushing Meadows next year. To recover the cost of the lost bikes and equipment, which Bike New York estimates to be as high as $10,000, the organization is asking for donations. Anyone interested can donate at bikenewyork.org/about/donate. Bike New York has four other locations in the city, at Cunningham Park, Brooklyn Bridge Park in Brooklyn, East River Park in Manhattan and Van Cortland Park in the Bronx. Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 125.

Queens CLOSEUP N.O.R.E., Funkmaster Flex Presented in Association with Globe Star Media. Queensbridge Park, Vernon Boulevard and 41st Avenue, Part of City Parks Foundation Summer Stage, 7 pm. Thursday, July 21.

Rockin' At Ridgewood Queens Library Presents First Concert in the Garden, a free concert of rock & roll, doowop, pop and country music from the 1950s and '60s performed by the Vic Vincent Group. The concert will be the first outdoor event in the library's beautifully renovated garden space. It will take place on Saturday, July 30 at 2:30 p.m. Queens Library at Ridgewood is at 20-12 Madison St. Admission is free. The renovation of the garden was part of a larger renovation. Queens Library thanks all the funders of this project, including Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Borough President Helen Marshall, Assemblymember Cathy Nolan, City Council Member Elizabeth Crowley, City Council Member Diana Reyna, State Senator Joseph Addabbo and the Queens Delebation to the New York State Assembly for funding these improvements. A Grand Opening celebration is anticipated this fall.

Stop The World The Jubilee Cluster Players present the Anthony Newley musical "Stop The World I Want To Get Off" Friday, Aug. 5, 8 p.m., United Methodist Church Of Glendale, 6614 Central Ave.; Saturday, Aug. 6, 7 p.m.

and Sunday, Aug, 7, 3 p.m. at Trinity Reformed Church, 66-30 60 Place, Ridgewood; Saturday, Aug. 13, 7 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 14, 3 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 75-27 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village. For further information call (718) 8948654, e-mail babba0310@gmail.com or go to jcplayers.com.

Senior Dance The Howard Beach Senior Center, located at 156-45 84th St., is featuring "Latin Dance" Lessons and Exercise Program every Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. Sara will be teaching mambo, salsa, cha-cha, meringue and other Latin dances to interested seniors.

Juventis-Club Amer ica The New York Mets announced tickets for the July 26 soccer match at Citi Field between Juventus FC and Club America went on sale Monday, June 13, online at WorldFootballChallenge.com and 507TIXX.com, and by phone at (718) 507TIXX. Tickets start at $40. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Jackie Robinson Rotunda ticket windows located at Citi Field. The Juventus-Club America game comes on the heels of last week's 1-1 tie between the national teams of Ecuador and Greece in front of a near-sellout crowd of 39,656 for the inaugural soccer match at Citi Field. The match is part of the Herbalife World Football Challenge, a soccer event featuring some of the biggest and best-known international clubs and teams from Major League

Soccer (MLS) competing in nearly a dozen cities across North America from July 13 to Aug. 6.

Operation Backpack For the ninth consecutive year, Volunteers of America has launched Operation Backpack, the largest back-to-school drive in the city. In a continuing partnership with Volunteers of America, every Duane Reade location is now accepting donations of new backpacks and school supplies from the public through July 24. On July 25, after the conclusion of the collection, Fed Ex will contribute an entire day of services to collect, sort and deliver the donations in a space provided by a local real estate partner. Last year, Volunteers of America distributed more than 7,000 filled backpacks to children throughout the Greater New York area. This year, with more than 70 companies and groups supporting the cause, the goal is to help more than 9,000 children. Operation Backpack stared in 1999 as a small effort to collect school supplies for children in shelters. In 2003, the campaign was re-invented with a new goal in mind: to give every school-aged child in the New York City shelter system a new, grade-specific backpack filled with school supplies. One of the most devastating consequences of homelessness is the impact it has on a child's education. Through Operation Backpack, children living in homeless shelters are able to begin school with confidence like their housed counterparts. The public is urged to drop new backpacks and school supplies at any Duane Reade in

New York City now through July 24. For more information on how to donate and how to be involved go to OperationBackpackNYC.org.

Volunteers Needed QSAC, an award winning non-profit organization, needs volunteers to help with clerical tasks, including filing, envelope stuffing, data entry, answering telephones, and direct care with autistic children, at its afterschool programs in Astoria, Hollis Bronx, Fresh Meadows, and in Whitestone Queens. QSAC has many different volunteer opportunities, and we will happily try to match your interests and skills with an appropriate volunteer assignment. This is a wonderful opportunity to gain experience working with children with autism or to gain office experience if you are looking for work or just starting in the office community. The best part of it all is that you get to make a difference in the lives of children with autism! Volunteers are vital to QSAC; please help us to help others! If you can spare a few hours a week to volunteer with QSAC or come in on a regular part-time basis, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, contact Perry Brown at (718) 728-8476, ext. 2059. Students, seniors, displaced homemakers, and recent retirees are welcome.

Community House Relax, improve your health with meditation, every Thursday at 10 a.m. with Ronnie at the Queens Community House Kew Gardens, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Suite 202.

Queens Focus PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE...PEOPLE..PEOPLE... Adams High School, Queens. Fang Wang of Richmond Hill has earned Honors for the spring semester of the 20102011 academic year at the University of New Hampshire.

Michael W. Lesko Air Force Airman Michael W. Lesko graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eightweek program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Laura Lesko of Ozone Park. Lesko graduated in 2010 from John

The following local high school students were awarded the 2011 Saint Michael’s College Book Award for Academic Achievement with a Social Conscience: MacRegga Severe of Cambria Heights, a student at Bishop Ford Central Catholic, and Nancy Baez of Ozone Park, a student at Richard R. Green HS of Teaching. The following students were named to the University at Albany’s spring 2011 Dean’s List for outstanding academic achievement: Brooke Pati of Ozone Park; Joseph Khaloo of Richmond Hill; Noel Maldonado of Richmond Hill; Kulvinder Singh of Richmond Hill; Natasha Pooran of South Richmond Hill; and Yanexa Patricio of Woodhaven.

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Glenda Garcia, a resident of South Richmond Hill, was among students from Champlain College who received undergraduate and graduate degrees from Champlain College President David F. Finney during the College’s 133rd Commencement held in May. Garcia received a MS degree in Law.

Mets Teammates In the Community

At The Helm

Mayor Mike Bloomberg came to Long Island City Monday to show off the City’s new integrated traffic congestion relief operation that is run out of DOT’s Queens headquarters. Photo by Brian M. Rafferty

Healthy Kids’ Day Members of the Mets Alumni Association Dwight Gooden (l. to r.), Rusty Staub, Darryl Strawberry, Jesse Orosco and Rafael Santana were at Citi Field along with Mets and Citi executives to present Habitat-NYC volunteers Tom Pace and Martin Friedman with the “Teammates in the Community” award during a special on-field pre-game ceremony. Photo by Ira Cohen

Ridgewood At 90

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Queens Events Edited By Harley Benson Ridgewood Savings Bank Board Members accept 90th anniversary awards at the bank’s celebration. Pictured l. to r. Front Row: President and COO Peter M. Boger; Trustee Emeriti Rudolph J. Stutzmann; Lydon Sleeper, Chief of Staff for Councilwoman Liz Crowley; Chairman and CEO William C. McGarry; Melva Miller, Dir., Econ Dev, Office of the Queens BP; Trustee Mary A. Ledermann; Trustee Emeriti Donald E. Henn; and Trustee Emeriti Donald Sullivan. Back Row l. to r.: Trustees Henry A. Braun; Robert W. Donohue; Margaret Mary Fitzpatrick; James J. Dixon; and Michael A. Agnes.

Keeping Us Safe

Assemblywoman Grace Meng hosted her second annual Healthy Kids Day to promote active and healthy living for our kids. More than 150 kids ages 3 to 12 enjoyed “Healthy Active Living 2011” at Kissena Corridor Park. Pictured l. to r.: Parents; Assemblywoman Meng; Kris Ram, Hindu Temple Society of North America; Don Capalbi, President of the Queensboro Hill Civic Association; John Byas, CB 7 Member, and Linda Sun, AM Meng’s staffer.

Flushing At Citi

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Seniors Say ‘Thanks’ Elected officials gathered in Bayside with local civic leaders and residents to celebrate the City Council and Mayor not closing firehouses in Queens. Above; Assemblyman Ed Braunstein addresses the crowd. Below: Councilman Dan Halloran speaks as children show their support. Photos by Ira Cohen

Council Speaker Christine Quinn and Councilman Mark Weprin came to the Holliswood Senior Center last Thursday as part of the Speaker’s whirlwind tour stopping by locations in Queens to receive thanks for a budget that keeps the doors open for another year. Photo by Ira Cohen

Performers from Flushing took the field at Citi Field Friday before the game to showcase the area’s cultural and artistic talents. Photos by Ira Cohen

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may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to The LLC, 4408 30th Ave., Astoria, NY 11103. General Purposes. _____________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION of Union Street Bakery LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY on 1/25/11. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as an agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address to which SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is to: The LLC, 38-05 Main St. Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: To engage in any lawful activity. _____________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Scaffold Training Institute LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 02/07/11. NY Office location: 37-15 Hunters Point Avenue, Long Island City, New York 11101, 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 the process to: (John P. Mastropietro, c/o Mastropietro-Frade, LLC, The Chancery, 190 Willis Avenue, Mineola, New York 11501. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity _____________________________________________________________ FELPPONDD ENTERPRISES, LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 5/2/11. 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, 6421 Booth St #2A, Rego Park, NY 11374. General Purposes. _____________________________________________________________ Notice of formation of SAYRA’S WINE BAR, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York. SSNY on March 3, 2011. Office located in Queens County. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC 9216 Rockaway Beach Blvd, 11693. Purpose: any lawful purpose. _____________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of RENAISSANCE GROUP U.S., LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 6/3/11. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Gleason & Koatz, LLP, 122 E. 42 nd St., Ste. 518, New York, NY 10168. Purpose: any lawful activity. _____________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of OB (NY) HOLDINGS, LLC, a domestic LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 05/17/ 2011. 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: 162-27 73rd Ave., Fresh Meadows, NY 11365. Pur-

LEGAL NOTICE pose: Any Lawful Purpose. Notice of Formation Castelbuono LLC art. of org. filed Secy. of State NY (SSNY) 4/18/11. Off. Loc. in Queens Co. SSNY designated as agentof LLC upon whom process maybe served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 21-64 29 th St, Astoria, NY 11105. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. _____________________________________________________________ UNA Management LLC, Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 05/11/11. Office location: Queens County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 52-31 39TH Rd., Woodside NY 11377. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act. _____________________________________________________________ IKON MANAGEMENT LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 3/ 7/11. 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, 3940 30th St., Long Island City, NY 11101. General Purposes. _____________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of HARMANJOT TRANS LLC, a domestic LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 05/ 05/2011. 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: Sarmail Pelia, 114-12 Lefferts Blvd, South Ozone Park, NY 11420. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. _____________________________________________________________ Name of LLC: Feng Mao LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State: 4/26/11. Office loc.: Queens Co. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o Business Filings Inc., 187 Wolf Rd., Ste. 101, Albany, NY 12205, regd. Agt. upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful act. _____________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation eStock Books, LLC art. of org. filed Secy. of State NY (SSNY) 5/ 6/11. Off. Loc. in Queens Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 27-28 Thomson Ave #628, Long Island City, NY 11101. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. _____________________________________________________________ Notice of Qualification of OCTROI CAPITAL ULTRA SHORT INCOME FUND L.P. Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/07/ 11. Office location: Queens County. LP formed in Delaware (DE) on 05/23/11. Princ. office of LP: c/o Octroi Capital GP, LLC, 178-36 Wexford Terr., 3B, Jamaica Estates, NY 11432. SSNY designated as agent of LP upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Garey M. Fuqua, 178-36 Wexford Terr., 3B, Jamaica Estates, NY

LEGAL NOTICE 11432. Name and addr. of each general partner are available from SSNY. DE addr. of LP: c/o Corporation Service Co., 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Secy. of State, Div. of Corps., P.O. Box 898, Dover, DE 19903. Purpose: Any lawful activity. _____________________________________________________________ “Notice of Formation of Provectus Technologies, a limited liability company. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05-3111. 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 any process served against the LLC to: 33-11 165 th Street Flushing NY 11358 Purpose: any lawful act or activity.” _____________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of TIVITOWN LLC, a limited liability company. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/28/2011. 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 any process served against the LLC to: 1710 FIRST AVE. #121, NEW YORK, NY 10128-4902 Purpose: any lawful act or activity. _____________________________________________________________ GALIS COMPANY, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/21/2011. Office in Queens Co. SSNY design. agent ofLLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 47-15 195 th St., Flushing, N.Y. 11358. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. _____________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of JAG & JORA TRANS LLC, a domestic LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 05/09/ 2011. 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: Jorawar Singh, 135-19 128 Street 2nd Fl, South Ozone Park, NY 11420. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. _____________________________________________________________ Notice of formation of Ugly Art Room LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 05/13/2011. Office located in Queens. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC 64-02 79th St, Middle Village, NY 11379. Purpose: any lawful purpose. _____________________________________________________________ UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK Case No: 1:10-cv-03864 (NG)(CLP) SUMMONS ON A THIRDPARTY COMPLAINT HAROLD LEWIN, an incapacitated person by his legal guardian MARIS GORDON Plaintiff, - against - HSBC BANK USA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Defendant.

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HSBC BANK USA, N.A., Third-Party Plaintiff, - against -. ANTOINE ROSA, ThirdParty Defendant. TO ANTOINE ROSA: This summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an Order of the Honorable Cheryl L. Pollak United States Magistrate Judge of the District Court for the Eastern District of New York, dated June 22, 2011. The Order has been filed with the ThirdParty Complaint in the office of the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York located at 225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, New York. This is a third party action brought by Defendant/Third-Party Plaintiff, HSBC Bank USA, N.A (“HSBC”), against you as Third-Party Defendant. The third party complaint against you was filed in the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York, on February 24, 2011. The relief sought is indemnification and contribution, and for all the costs and expenses incurred in HSBC’s defending the action filed by Plaintiff, Harold Lewin, an incapacitated person by his legal guardian Maris Gordon. In case of your failure to appear, judgment may be taken against you in the amount of any judgment which may be obtained herein by the Plaintiff against HSBC, plus all the costs, disbursements, attorney fees and expenses incurred in HSBC’s defending the action filed by Plaintiff, together with costs, disbursements, attorney fees and expenses of this action. Currently, Plaintiff is claiming in excess of $700,000.00 against HSBC. Service of this summons is complete the twenty-eighth day after the first publication of this summons. Within 21 days after service of this summons on you is complete, you must serve on the Defendant and on the Plaintiff and an answer to the third-party complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the Defendant or Defendant’s attorney, whose name and address are: Phillips Lytle LLP, Attn: Preston L. Zarlock, Esq. One HSBC Center, Suite 3400 Buffalo, New York 14203 It must also be served on the Plaintiff or Plaintiff’s attorney, whose name and address are: Gordon & Gordon, P.C. Attn: Peter S. Gordon, Esq. 108-18 Queens Blvd., 6th Floor Forest Hills, New York 11375 If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the thirdparty complaint. You also must file the answer or motion with the court and serve it on any other parties. Dated: New York, New York June 23, 2011 PHILLIPS LYTLE LLP By /s/ Preston L. Zarlock Preston L. Zarlock, Esq. Andrew J. Wells, Esq. Attorneys for Defendant Suite 3400 One HSBC Center Buffalo, New York 14203-2887 Telephone No. (716) 847-8400 pzarlock@phillipslytle.com

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Leisure

The Ups And Downs Of A Museum

Greece Is The Word

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Reach Intern Jason Cohen at jcohen@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 124.

Some of the elevator plaques on display at the museum.

Rock In The Flowers By JASON COHEN forming and hope the concert is a succe ss. The dog days of summer are around the People should come so they can get a taste corner and the temperatures are rising. One of a variety of cultures, they said. place where people can relax and enjoy the "It's an attractive type of people who have shade is in Flushing, at the Queens Botanical an open mind," he said. "If you only listen to Garden, home to "Music in the Garden," the Lady Gaga, it's not for you." site's first-ever series of summer concerts. People w ill be able to experience the KoQBG Executive Director Susan Lacerte rean culture, said Tina Kang, the dance inand director of development Darcy Hector structor at the KTMDI. If there is one thing said they have been planning the concer ts that the Korean culture is known for, it is for months and are eager for it to begin. Not the drumming, Kang said. only will there be music, but each concert People in the crowd will be able to feel will be a family event where everyone can the loud vibrations of the drums mixed with share in each other's cultures, Hector said. some modern rhy thms. There w ill also be "It's a new outreach to different pro- traditional Korean dancing with costumes grams," Lacer te said. "We know that the y that will illuminate the stage, she explained. have the power to reach out." The per former s range from young children The series begins this Saturday when to adults. Argentinean singer Sofia Rei is scheduled "It's someth ing e ver yone ca n enjoy," to per form. On Aug. 13, ar t ists from t he Kang said. "They are going to feel the enKorean Tradit ional Dance and Music Inst i- ergy of Korea." tute of New York w ill dance and drum into Reach Intern Jason Cohen at the night. There will be a Chinese music jcohen@queenstribune.com or (718) 357dance and opera on Aug. 27. Lastly, on Oct. 7400, Ext. 124. 1, members of the Nor th American Hindu Temple Societ y will per form. All of the events will take place 6:45 p.m. after the park is closed and the only fee is for entrance to the Gardens. Also, at each event there will be food sold that is related to the culture of the performance. The North American Hindu Temple Society, which has previously performed at the Gardens, is the largest and oldest Hindu Temple in North America. It will feature the choir from the temple led by Grammy Award-winner Chandilla Tandon and dancing featuring traditional Indian costumes with a combination of Indian and Western music. QBG Executive Direc tor Susan Lacerte (l. to Mohan Ramaswamy, who is the di- r.), Direc tor of Development Darc y Hec tor r e c t o r o f o u t r e a c h , a n d h i s w i f e and Tina Kang of the Korean Traditional Radhika, who writes for the temple, Music and Dance Institute of New York ansaid they are looking forward to per- nounce the concert series.

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Mediterranean Grill. The Zucchini Chips can be described by no other word. Thin rounds of zucchini are battered and lightly fried – per fect for dipping into either the roasted garlic spread or yogur t sauce. The roasted garlic has a smooth texture and subtle flavor that brings out the sweetness of the zucchini. Not to be outdone, the yogur t sauce brings out the salty, fried goodness of the zucchini chips. Not a dish for the dedicated On a lazy Sunday afternoon, a guest and dieter; you can’t eat just one. As a special treat for this falafel connoisI wandered over to Mediterranean Grill for an early dinner. Set in an unimpressive strip seur, instead of the usual sandwich, they mall across the street from a McDonald’s, brought a plate of falafel and yogurt sauce. Although my tastes are hard to satisfy, this this Greek spot is a hidden gem. Quickly seated by the friendly and knowl- did the trick. The falafel is lightly fried with a flaky crust, understated flavor, edgeable wait staff, we were offered a choice between standard RESTAURANT and just a hint lemon and cumin. While waiting for the entrees, menu fare and the specials. Dewe munched a Greek Salad, a traciding in favor of variety, we ditional mix of chopped greens, chose to try a mix of their best olives, onion and tomato, with a appetizers and special entrees. generous helping of feta cheese While we waited for our appeand their signature dressing. The tizers, Grilled Octopus, Saganaki feta showed all the appropriate and Zucchini Chips, I admired the signs of freshness, and the house view. Seated at a table overlookdressing was sweet and tangy withing the expansive front windows, out the usual bite of a vinaigret te. complete with hanging flowers Our entrees, Tilapia Athenian and and standing pots filled with the same, gives one the feel of being far away from the ur- Chicken Portobello, looked as good as they tasted. The Tilapia Athenian is grilled to ban-suburban hubbub that is Queens. Grilled Octopus is a treat that I would perfection and wrapped around a spinach, recommend only for the more adventur- feta and leek stuffing, with sautéed vegous diner. Long, black charred tentacle s etables on the side. The Chicken Portobello is a hear ty meal are plated with a mix of chopped vegetables, and the signature house dressing. It took for the true mushroom lover; a chicken no lit tle bit of courage to dig in, but once breast topped by spinach, sliced Portobellos we did, we were rewarded w ith tender, and mozzarella in a light mushroom grav y. meaty octopus, which is set off per fectly The side, thick wedges of lemon potato, is a perfectly addictive palate cleanser. by the veggies. Prices range from a low of $3.50 for The Saganaki, fried kefalograviera cheese with black sesame seeds and spicy the soup of the day to $45 for a combinahoney, is a treat for the eye as well as the t ion dinner plat ter for t wo of lamb, Romapalate. The spicy hone y and tangy yogurt nian steak, chicken and pork. With plenty sauce combine to form an addictive burst of choices that range in the $9-$18 range, Mediterranean Grill is a delightful choice of flavor. Addictive was the word of the day at for lunch, or a night on the town. Mediter ranean Gr ill 160-24 Willets Point Blvd. Whitestone (718) 281-4210 Cuisine: Greek Hours: Tue-Sun 11 am-11 pm Parking: Street Reser vations: Accepted Credit Cards: All Major

elevatorhistory.org. The plan is to move to a larger space in Long Island City within the next two years, Carrajat said.

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Carrajat, who was in the elevator business for 50 years, owned the elevator company at the Bushwick Houses in Brooklyn, the Flynn elevator company and one other as well. At one point, he also owned the second largest elevator parts distributor in the nation. "That also allowed me to have a lot of contact s in t he industr y," he said. During his time in the industry filled with ups and downs, he collected some 4,000 artifacts, 2,000 of which are on display in the museum. Most of the items were acquired through contacts and friends he made throughout his years in the business. He also bought many items on eBay. "It is a museum, but really a collection within the historical society," Carrajat said. Some of the items in the museum include a signed picture of Leonardo DiCicaprio and Kate Winslet in the elevator from Titanic; children's games involving elevators; the elevator from the first Star Wars movie; golf balls and lighters with elevators on them; mannequins in elevator-operator uniforms; and a White House elevator inspection certificate. There is no admission for the museum, but people are encouraged to sign up to the Elevator Historic Society at

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By JASON COHEN Imagine a world where buildings only had stairs and people actually had to walk up and down to get around; what would it be like? Ask anybody who lived before 1853, and you'll find out; because that is the year the elevator was invented. Now, just a mere 158 years later, people have the oppor tunit y to view the history of the elevator in Long Island City at the firstever museum in the countr y dedicated to "the lift," as the Brits call it. Patrick Carrajat, 67, a retired elevator company executive, opened the museum recently at 43-39 21st St. in a former classroom for prospective taxi drivers. He said he chose the location because it is close to the subway and there are 20 elevator companies in a 10-block radius. From a young age, Carrajat was fascinated by elevators. "It's a major contributor to the American city," he said of the mechanical lifts. Carrajat's father owned an elevator company, and at the age of 11, he began to attend work with his father on Saturdays. Once he took the first trip to work with his dad, his infatuation with elevators began.

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DANCE LINE DANCING Saturdays 2-4 at Holy Family RC Parish Church, Msgr. Mahoney Hall, 175-20 74 th Avenue, Fresh Meadows. Light refreshments. Bring friends!

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HEALTH HEALTH FAIR/BLOCK Saturday, July 23 Springf ield/Rosedale Communit y Action and others will sponsor a block part y and health fair 12-8 on 225 th Street between 1246 th and 147 th Avenues, Rosedale. Games, vendors, music, entertainment, fitness fun and more. Raindate July 30 th. INTRO YOGA Saturday, July 23 at the Steinway library and at the LIC library. Register. YOGA CLASSES Saturdays 10-11 and Sundays 9:30-10:30 workshops on Yoga. Other classes include meditation, Ayurvedic, yoga philosophy, Sanskirt language. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in Jackson Heights. 646-912-1885. YOGA IN THE PARK Saturdays through September 24 at Socrates Sculpture Park. 956-1819. CAPOEIRA IN THE PARK Saturdays through September at Socrates Sculpture Park. 956-1819. PILATES IN THE PARK Sundays through September 25 at Socrates Sculpture Park. 956-1819. TAI CHI IN THE PARK Sundays through September 25 at Socrates Sculpture Park.956-1819. INTRO YOGA Monday, July 25 at the Ridgewood library at 6:30. Register. NICOTINE ANONYMOUS Mondays 6:45-8:00 at the Center for Tobacco Control, 2 2 5 C o m m u n i t y D r i ve , Great Neck. 516-510-7826. IMPROVE MEMORY Monday, July 25 Davis International presents Improvi n g Yo u r M e m o r y a t t h e Flushing library at 6. ALZHEIMERS Tuesday, July 26 Caregiver Support Group in Forest Hills. 592-5757, ext. 237. t e r , 1 3 - 0 0 2 0 9 th S t r e e t , Bayside, will hold Zumba Fitness classes from 7:30-8:30. $8 members, $10 others. 428-6363.

ENTERTAINMENT ANTIGONE Saturday, July 23 at the Forest Hills library at 2. Monday, August 1 at the Flushing library at 6. AUTHOR TALK Saturday, July 23 Jason Antos and “Flushing Then and Now” at the Fresh Meadows library at 2. AUTHOR TALK Saturday, July 23 Philip Robinson and “We Still Leave a Legacy at the Langston Hughes library at 2:30. FRANZ LISZT Saturday, July 23 Musica Thema celebrates 200 years of Franz Liszt featuring Marie Blair and Jeremy Rafal at the Flushing library at 2. MODERN CUBAN SON Saturday, July 23 at 3 at the Jackson Heights library. Saturday, July 30 at 2 at the Flushing library. MATTHEW FISHTEYN Monday, July 25 at the Hillcrest library at 6:30. Pianist/composer performs jazz, rag time, pop and rock and roll. MET OPERA Tuesday, July 26 7-8 Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital Series at Socrates Sculpt u r e Pa r k , 3 2 - 0 1 Ve r n o n Blvd. at Broadway, LIC. 9561819. ANTIGONE Saturday, July 23 at the Forest Hills library at 2. AUTHOR TALK Saturday, July 23 Jason Antos and “Flushing Then and Now” at the Fresh Meadows library at 2. AUTHOR TALK Saturday, July 23 Philip Robinson and “We Still Leave a Legacy at the Langston Hughes library at 2:30. FRANZ LISZT Saturday, July 23 Musica Thema celebrates 200 years of Franz Liszt featuring Marie Blair and Jeremy Rafal at the Flushing library at 2. MODERN CUBAN SON Saturday, July 23 at 3 at the Jackson Heights library. FAMILY FILM Tuesday, July 26 Pomonok library. Register. DANCE UNDER STARS Wednesdays through July 27 Dancing Under the Stars 7-8:30 at Little Bay Park roller hockey rink. 352-4793. OUTDOOR FILMS Wednesdays, July 27, August 3, 10, 17 Cultural Dive r s i t y o f Q u e e 4 n s w i t h Outdoor Cinema 2001 at 7 at Socrates Park. POETRY EXCHANGE Wednesday, July 27 at the Hillcrest library at 2. KARAOKE Wednesday, July 27 at 5:30 at the Flushing library. YIDDISH THEATRE Wednesday, July 27 musical salute to Molly Picon at 6:30 Forest Hills library, SGT. COLLINS PARK Thursday, July 28 Love Connection performs rock and pop. 7 at Sgt. Collins Park, Broadway and 58 th Street, Woodside. SUMMER MOVIES Friday, July 29 “The Human Experience. Friday, August

5 “Secretariat.” St. Joseph Parish, 43-19 30 th Avenue, Astoria. 278-1611. BBQ begins at 7, movie at sundown. LIVE JAZZ Fridays through December 13 at 180-25 Linden Blvd.., St. Albans. 347-262-1169 ticket information. PASSPORT FRIDAYS Fridays through August 26 the Queens Museum of Art will hold its 7 th International Outdoor Film, dance and music series. 592-9700. POW WOW Friday, July 29 gates open at 6, performances 7-10. Saturday, July 30 gates open at 10, performances 1-5 and 7-10. Sunday, July 31 gates open at 10, performances 15. 33 rd Annual Thunderbird American Indian Mid-Summer Pow Wow at the Queens Count y Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway. $10 adults. 347-FARM. BRAZILIAN ROMANCE Saturday, July 30 at the Broadway library at 2:30. WOMEN IN HIP HOP Saturday, July 30 lecture and performance with DuEwa Frazier at the Langston Hughes library at 2:30. OLDIES Saturday, July 30 rock and roll, doo-wop and pop at 2:30 at the Ridgewood library. JAZZ Saturday, July 30 Gordon Au and the Grand Street Stompers. August 4 Jazzmobile in front of the museum at 7. August 20 Baby Soda Jazz Band. Armstrong House Museum. 478-8274. GARDEN PART Y Sunday, July 31 one of the oldest houses in the Douglaston Historic District will hold a House Tour and Garden Part y from 2-5. $35. 105 Depew Avenue. COUNTRY WESTERN Sunday, July 31 NY Metropolitan Country Music Association presents the Mary Lamont Band at Seuffert Bandshell, Forest Park Drive, Forest Park, Woodhaven at 7.

MEETINGS VFW 4787 Monday, July 25 Whitestone V F W C o m m u n i t y Po s t meets. 746-0540. FH VAC Wednesday, July 27 Forest Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corp meets. 793-2055. HAM RADIO CLUB Tuesday, August 2 The Emergency Communications Service meets in Briarwood. 357-6851. TALK OF THE TOWN Tu e s d a y s , A u g u s t 2 , 1 6 , September 6, 20 learn the art of public speaking in St. Albans at 7:15. 640-7092. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Wednesday, August 3, Tuesday, August 16 at Holy Family in Fresh Meadows. 9692448. GAY MEN Thursdays, August 4, 18 Queens Pride House Men’s Group meet. 429-5309.

YOUTH Tu e s d a y, J u l y 2 6 S o u t h Ozone Park library at 2. ARTS & CRAFTS Tu e s d a y, J u l y 2 6 a t t h e North Hills library. Register. CROCHET CLUB Tuesdays, July 26, August 2, 9 at the Douglaston library. Register. WII & BOARD GAMES Tuesdays, July 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23 Bayside library at 3. READING CRAFT Tuesdays, July 26, August 2, 9 at the Broad Channel library. Register. THEATRICKS Tu e s d a y, J u l y 2 6 a t t h e Elmhurst library at 3. GIRL SCOUTS DESIGN Tu e s d a y, J u l y 2 6 a t t h e Laurelton library. Register. SUMMER READING Tuesdays, July 26, August 2, 9, 16 at the North Forest Park library at 3. CHESS CLUB Tuesdays, July 26, August 2, 9, 16 Steinway library at 3:30. LIC CHESS Tuesdays, July 26 at the LIC library at 3:45. MATH WIZARDS Tuesdays, July 26, August 9 at the Arverne library at 4. STORY & CRAFT Tuesday, July 26 at the Central library at 4. ACTIVITY DAY Tu e s d a y, J u l y 2 6 a t t h e McGoldrick library at 4. BOOK BUDDIES Tu e s d a y, J u l y 2 6 a t t h e Ridgewood library at 4. KIDS CAN COOK Tu e s d a y, J u l y 2 6 a t t h e Sunnyside library. Register. CHESS LESSONS Tuesdays, July 26, August 2, 9, 16 at the Windsor Park library. Register. LEARN CHESS Tuesdays, July 26, August 2, 9 Rosedale library at 4:30. CHESS Wednesdays at the Queens Village library at 3:30. READ TO ME Wednesday, July 27 Bay Terrace library at 10:30. READ TO ME CLUB Wednesday, July 27 Bellerose librar y. Register. READ & PLAY Wednesday, July 27 Broadway library at 10:30. FILM FEST Wednesday, July 27 at the Central library at 10:30. STORY TIME Wednesday, July 27 Fresh Meadows library at 10:30. TAKE ME TO THE WORLD Wednesday, July 27 Peninsula library at 10:30. READ TO ME Wednesday, July 27 Rosedale library at 10:30. FAMILY PLAY TIME Wednesday, July 27 Queensboro Hill library. Register. READER ROUNDUP Wednesday, July 27 Glendale library at 2. PRE-SCHOOLERS Wednesday, July 27 Lefrak Cit y library. Register. WORLD EXPLORERS Wednesday, July 27 Peninsula library at 2. WEEKLY CRAFTS Wednesday, July 27 at the Bay Terrace library at 3:30.

FUN READING CLUB Wednesday, July 27 Bay Terrace library at 3:30. BABYMOUSE CLUB Wednesday, July 27 at the Arverne library at 4. KNITTING Wednesday, July 27 Bayside library at 4. GAME DAY Wednesday, July 27 at the Howard Beach library at 4. TOPS TRUMP CARD Wednesdays, July 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 tournament LIC library at 4. KIDS CAN COOK Wednesday, July 27 at the Steinway library. Register. GIRL SCOUTS Thursdays, July 28, August 4 Rosedale library at 1. WORLD OF CRAFTS Thursdays, July 28, August 4 Glendale library at 2. PUPPETMOBILE Thursday, July 28 at Queensbridge Park, 41st Avenue and Vernon Blvd. at 10:30. SUMMER CRAFTS Thursday, July 28 Pomonok library. Register. ARTS & CRAFTS Thursday, July 28 Steinway library. Register. GAME TIME Thursday, July 28 at the North Hills library at 3:30. CRAFT TIME Every Thursday at 3:30 at the Ozone Park library. ARTS & CRAFTS Thursday, July 28 a t t h e McGoldrick library. Register. ARTS & CRAFTS Thursday, July 28 at the Steinway library. Register. T WILIGHT TALES Thursday, July 28 Douglaston library. Register. TODDLER CRAFTS Friday, July 29 Briarwood library. Register. FAMILY STORY TIME Friday, July 29 Queensboro Hill library at 11. CREATIVE WRITING Friday, July 29 Bayside library at 2. ARTS & CRAFTS Fridays at 2 at the Queens Village library. GAME DAY Friday, July 29 at the Bay Terrace library at 2:30. DESIGN SQUAD Friday, July 29 at the Pomonok library at 2:30. GAME DAY Friday, July 29 at the Arverne library at 3. FLASH FRIDAY Friday, July 29 Ozone Park library at 3. KIDS GAME DAY Friday, July 29 Rosedale library at 3. CHESS CLUB Friday, July 29 Auburndale library at 3:30. BOOK BUDDIES Friday, July 29 Bayside library at 4. UNO Friday, July 29 at the McGoldrick library at 4. YU-GI-OH Friday, July 29 Queensboro Hill library at 4. CHESS LESSONS Friday, July 29 Windsor Park library. Register. CHESS CLUB Friday, July 29 Woodside library at 4.

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SCULPTURE PARK Saturdays through September 24 the Socrates Sculpture Park will hold drop-in workshops for families. MATH HELP Saturdays at the Flushing library at 10. CHESS CLUB Every Saturday at the Flushing library at 2. S TORY TIMES Saturdays at 11 and Tuesdays at 10:30 weekly story times at Barnes & Noble, 1766 0 Un i o n Tu r n p i ke , F re s h Meadows. PUPPETMOBILE Sunday, July 24 Shine and the Moonbeams and more at 3 at Queensbridge Park, 41 st Avenue and Vernon Blvd. READ TO ME Monday, July 25 at the Fresh Meadows library at 10:30. DRAMA CLUB Monday, July 25 at the Arverne library at 2. SUMMER READING Mondays through August 8 at the Laurelton library at 2. GIRL SCOUTS Mondays, July 25, August 1 at the Hollis library at 3:30. SING Monday, July 25 sing and celebrate around the world Briarwood library at 2. READ TO ME Monday, July 25 Hillcrest library at 2. BOOK REPORT Monday, July 25Lefrak Cit y library. Register. ARTS & CRAFTS Monday, July 25 at the McGoldrick library. Register. MATT BROWN Monday, July 25 at 10:30 at Rochdale Park, NY Blvd. and 134 th Avenue. WORLD TRAVELERS Monday, July 25Peninsula library at 2. READING & CRAFTS Monday, July 25Windsor Park library. Register. READING CIRCLE Monday, July 25 at the North Hills library. Register. CROCHET Monday, July 25Rosedale library at 3. GREEK HEROES Monday, July 25 recycled art project at the Broadway library. Register. LANDSCAPE ARTISTS Monday, July 25 at the Astoria library. Register. MOVIE NIGHT Monday, July 25 Arverne library at 5. S TORY T I M E Tuesday, July 26 bilingual storytime at the Astoria library at 10:30. DINOSAURS Tu e s d a y, J u l y 2 6 a t t h e Laurelton library. Register. STORY & CRAFT Tuesday, July 26 at the Central library at 2. READING GRADES 1-3 Tuesday, July 26 Lefrak Cit y library. Register. SUMMER READING Tuesday, July 26 Maspeth library at 2. DROP IN & READ Tuesday, July 26 at the Peninsula library at 2. FAMILY FILM Tuesday, July 26 Pomonok library. Register. READING 4-6 GRADES

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Queens Today TEENS JEWELRY WORKSHOP Saturday, July 23 plastic bag jewelry workshop at the Broadway library. Register. CHESS CLUB Every Saturday at the Flushing library at 2. SING Monday, July 25 sing and celebrate around the world at the Briarwood library at 2. SUMMER READING Monday, July 25 pop art project at the Fresh Meadows library at 1. MOVIE Monday, July 25 at the Flushing library at 2. TALENT QUEST Monday, July 25 at the Pomonok library at 2. SKYPE CHAT Monday, July 25 at the Queens Village library at 2. MOVIE NIGHT Monday, July 25 at 3 at the Lefrak Cit y library. MOVIE NIGHT Monday, July 25 at the Arverne library at 5. CHESS CLUB Monday, July 25 at the Bayside library at 6. KNIT & CROCHET Mondays at the Douglaston/ Little Neck library at 4. LI CRAFT CLUB Monday, July 25 at the LIC libr4ary at 1. SUMMER READING Monday, July 25 mosaic tile craft at the St. Albans library at 2. SUMMER READING Monday, July 25 at the Peninsula library at 4. GAME DAY Monday, July 25 at the Steinway library at 4. GLOBAL DIALOGUE Tuesdays, July 26, August 2 tell me about your country and I will tell you about mine at the East Elmhurst library at 1:30. SUMMER READNG Tuesdays, July 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23 at the Hillcrest library at 2. CULTURAL AWARENESS Tu e s d a y, J u l y 2 6 a t t h e Laurelton library at 2. HS EXAM Tuesdays, July 26, August 2, 9 and Thursdays, July 28, August 4, 11 specialized high school entrance exam prep at the McGoldrick librar y. Register. DROP IN & READ Tuesdays, July 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and Thursdays, July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 25 drop in and read at the Peninsula library at 2. FAMILY FILMS Tuesdays, July 26, August 2, 9, 16 at the Pomonok librar y. Register. KNIT & CROCHET Tu e s d a y, J u l y 2 6 a t t h e Windsor Park library at 2. CROCHET CLUB Tuesdays, July 26, August 2, 9 at the Douglaston library. Register. WII & BOARD GAMES Tuesdays, July 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23 at the Bayside library at 3. SUMMER READING Tuesdays, July 26, August 2, 9, 16 at the Briarwood librar y. Register. TEEN GAMING

Tuesday, July 26 at the Fresh Meadows library at 3:30. LIC CHESS CLUB Tuesday, July 26 at the LIC library at 3:45. SUMMER READING Tuesday, July 26 at the Seaside library at 4. CHESS LESSONS Tuesdays, July 26, August 2, 9, 16 at the Windsor Park library. Register. POP ART PROJECT Wednesday, July 27 at the Fresh Meadows library at 1. CULTURAL AWARENESS Wednesday, July 27 at the Laurelton library at 2. GAZETTE Wednesday, July 27 newspaper production at the North Hills library. Register. CRAFT Wednesday, July 27 at the Central library at 3. GAME DAY Every Wednesday at the Howard Beach library at 4. KEYCHAIN Wednesday, July 27 create a lanyard keychain at the Richmond Hill library at 4. GAME DAY Wednesdays, July 27, August 3, 10 at the St. Albans library at 4. ORAL HISTORY Wednesday, July 27 at the Windsor Park library. Register. KARAOKE Wednesday, July 27 at the Flushing library at 5:30. CHESS Wednesdays at 3:30 at the Queens Village library. SUMMER CRAFTS Thursdays, July 28, August 4, 11 at the Broad Channel library. Register. CRAFT DAY Thursdays, July 28, August 4, 11 at the Flushing library at 2. CULTURAL AWARENESS Thursday, July 28 a t t h e Laurelton library at 2. VIDEO GAME Thursdays, July 28, August 4, 11 ultimate video game tournament at the LIC library at 2. TEEN THURSDAYS Every Thursday at the Bay Terrace library at 3. HENNA TATTOOS Thursday, July 28 henna tattoos and henna designs at the Laurelton library. Register. ROSEDALE TEENS Thursdays, July 28, August 4, 11 Rosedale Teens Read Too at the library at 3. TEEN GAMING Thursday, July 28 a t t h e Fresh Meadows library at 3:30. GAME TIME Thursday, July 28 a t t h e North Hills library at 3:30. GRAPHIC ARTS Thursdays, July 28, August 4, 11 teen comic and graphic arts workshop at the Bayside library. Register. ARTS & CRAFTS Thursday, July 28 a t t h e Ridgewood library at 4. COOKBOOK Thursdays, July 28, August 4, 11 The One World, Many Stories Cookbook at the Langston Hughes library at 4:30. CHESS TOURNY

Thursdays, July 28, August 4, 11 East Flushing Library Chess Tournament at the library at 5. TEEN TIME Fridays, July 29, August 5, 12 at the Douglaston library. Register. TEEN HAPPY HOUR Fridays, July 29, August 5, 12 at the Flushing library at 2. ARTS & CRAFTS Fridays, July 29, August 5, 12, 19 at the LIC library at 2. GAME DAY Fridays, July 29, August 5, 12 at 3 at the Arverne library. JOURNAL PROJECT Friday, July 29 at the Fresh Meadows library at 3. GAME PLAYERS Friday, July 29 at the Laurelton library at 3. READING FUN Fridays, July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 26 at the Peninsula library at 3. CHESS CLUB Fridays, July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 26 at the Auburndale library at 3:30. BOOK BUDDIES Fridays, July 29, August 5, 12, 19 at the Bayside library at 4. KARAOKE PARTY Friday, July 29 at the Elmhurst library at 4. TEEN NEWSPAPER Friday, July 29 at the LIC library at 4. CHESS LESSONS Fridays, July 29, August 5, 12, 19 at the Windsor Park library at 4. CHESS CLUB Fridays, July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 16 at the Woodside library at 4. TEEN GAME DAY Fridays, July 29, August 5, 12, 19 at the Rosedale library at 4:30.

TALKS BAISLEY PARK Monday, July 25 “Life, Love and Laughter: A Witness of Christ in Me” discussed at 6:30 at the Baisley Park library. BOOK CLUB Monday, July 25 “Netherland” will be discussed at the Steinway library at 6:30. GREEN BOOK CLUB Monday, July 25 “The Green Collar Economy” will be discussed at 6:430 at the Sunnyside library. NATURAL WONDERS Tuesday, July 26 Argentina and Chile: Natural Wonders, Gauchos, Tango and Wine at t he Bay Terrace libra r y at 1:30. FRESH MEADOWS Thursday, July 28 “Pirate Latitude” will be discussed at the Fresh Meadows library at 2:30. ARVERNE Thursday, July 28 adult book club at the Arverne library at 4. LEFRAK Thursday, July 28 Lefrak: Documentaries to Inspire and Inform at the Lefrak Cit y library at 6.

EDUCATION/GAMES/CRAFTS KAYAKING Week e n d s t h r o u g h O c to ber 9 (weather permitting) kayaking from Socrates Sculpture Park Beach at Hallets Cove. 228-9214. DIGITAL PHOTO. Saturday, July 23 New Americans Program and the Queens Museum of Art present “Come and Learn About Digital Photography” at the Flushing library. 929700, ext. 135 to register. SCULPTURE WORKSHOP Saturdays through September 24 children and families at the Socrates Sculpture Museum. 956-1819. PET OWNERS Saturdays (not on holiday weekends) from 1-4 free Doggie Boot Camp at Crocheron Park in Bayside (weather permitting). 4545800. Reservations required. Donations accepted. DEFENSIVE DRIVING Saturday, July 23 at the Knights of Columbus in Valley Stream. 341-0452. FIX A FLAT

SENIORS

PARENTS ASK KIDS TO LISTEN Monday, July 18 at the Flushing library at 6. The Child Center of NY presents “How to Ask Children to Listen.” READY, SET, READ Wednesday, July 27 at the South Hollis library at 3. ADHD OR PDD Daily after school programs to meet the needs of elementary school aged children who have learning disabilities and ADHD or PDD at the Bay Terrace Center, 212-00 23 rd Avenue, Bayside from 2:30-6:00. 225-6750, ext. 266. ANIBIC Association for Neurologically Impaired Brain Injured Children, Inc. sponsors programs including Saturday Play Group (5-17), Tutorial (5 to adult), Weekend Respite (17+), Young Adult Program (17+) and Adult Respite Program (21+). 423-9550, ext. 243. KIDS KORNER After School Center is at the Central Queens YM-YWHA in Forest Hills. 268-5011, ext. 201. Extended hours. PLAYGROUP The CUMC Playgroup is accepting registration for its preschool parents’ cooperative program in Middle Village. Children 18 months to 4 years are eligible. 8942293. TOUGH LOVE Tu e s d a y s at 7:30 p.m. Toughlove International Parent Support Group for parents of out-of-control children (teens, pre-teens and adult children) meet at IS158 in Bayside. 393-7788.

South Hollis library. Register. MICROSOFT EXCEL Tu e s d a y, J u l y 2 6 a t t h e Steinway library. Register. ADULT SCRABBLE Tuesday, July 26 at the Fresh Meadows library at 1. LIC CFHESS CLUB Tuesday, July 26 at the LIC library at 3:45. TANGO CLASS Wednesdays, July 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 a t Buenos Aires Tango in Forest Hills. 347-642-4705. BASIC COMPUTER Wednesdays, July 27, August 10, 17, 24 basic computer at the Windsor Park library. Register. LATIN RUMBA Wednesday, July 27 international Latin rumba dance class at the Flushing library. Register. QUILTING CLASS Thursdays 10-2 at the Maria Rose Doll Museum in St. Albans. 276-3454 or 917817-8653 to register. CHESS CLUB Thursdays at the East Flushing library. Register. COMPUTER CLASS Every Thursday at the Queensboro Hill library. Register. CREATIVE WRITING Thursday, July 28 creative writing workshop at the Seaside library at 2. GREEN JEWELRY Thursday, July 28 elegant jewelry workshop at the Sunnyside library. Register. WRITERS’ WORKSHOP Thursdays, July 28, August 11, 25 at the Bayside library. Register. BALLROOM DANCING Thursdays, July 28, August 4, 18, 25 ballroom dancing for beginners at the Woodside library at 6:30. COMPUTOR TUTORIALS Thursdays, July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 25 at the Woodside library at 6:30. KNITTING CLUB Fridays at the Maspeth library at 10. KNIT & CROCHET Fridays at the Fresh Meadows library at 10:30. CHINESE FOR TRAVEL Friday, July 29 at the Bay Terrace library at 10:30. BUTTON JEWELRY Friday, July 29 crafts workshop at the Maspeth library. Register. ADULT GAME PLAYERS Fridays, July 29, August 5, 12, 19 at the Hillcrest library at 2. COMPUTER COURSE Every Friday at the Ozone Park library. Register. BANAGRAMS/SCRABBLE Friday, July 29 at the Windsor Park library at 2. GAME DAY Friday, July 29 at the Arverne library at 3. CHESS CLUB Friday, July 29 at the Auburndale library at 3. WOODSIDE CHESS Friday, July 29 at the Woodside library at 4. PUBLIC SPEAKING Saturday, July 30 learn to communicate effectively at Elmhurst Hospital. 646-4367940.

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CHESS CLUB Howard Beach Senior Center. 738-8100. AARP CHORUS Like to sing? The AARP Queens Chorus holds practice rehearsals for performances at nursing homes, rehab and senior centers. 523-1330. CLEARVIEW Monday, July 25 music appreciation at 12:30. Friday, July 29 “The Tourist” movie at 12:45. Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26 th Avenue, Bayside. 224-7888. CAREGIVERS Ever y Tuesday Caregivers Support group at 3:30-4:30 at the Selfhelp Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26 th Avenue, Bayside. 631-1886. STAY WELL Wednesdays at 10:15 at the East Elmhurst library for exercise and other health related programs. WOMANSPACE Wednesdays Womanspace, a discussion group devoted to issues concerning women, meets 1-3 at the Great Neck Senior Center, 80 Grace Avenue. New members welcome. STARS Friday, July 29 at the Queens Village library at 10:30. Senior Theater Acting Repertory meets. AARP DRIVING Friday, July 29 at the Laurelton library. Register. FREE LUNCH Saturdays, July 30, August 27, September 24 at Church of the Resurrection in Kew Gardens. 847-2649 reservations. DANCE LESSONS Fridays, August 5, September 2, Oc tober 7 free dance lessons at the Pomonok Center. 591-3377. FREE LUNCH Saturdays, August 20, September 17 at All Saints Church in Richmond Hill. 849-2352 reservations.

Saturday, July 23 bicycle repair workshop at the Sunnyside library at 11. PLASTIC BAG JEWELRY Saturday, July 23 at the Broadway library. Register. SKYPE CHAT Monday, July 25 at 2 at the Queens Village library. LIC CRAFT CLUB Monday, July 25 at the LIC library at 1. BASIC COMPUTERS Tu e s d a y, J u l y 2 6 a t t h e South Ozone Park library at 10. BEGIN COMPUTERS Tu e s d a y, J u l y 2 6 a t t h e Arverne library at 10:30. MICROSOFT WORD Tu e s d a y J u l y 2 6 a t t h e McGoldrick library at 10:30. INTRO INTERNET Tu e s d a y, J u l y 2 6 a t t h e Queens Village library. Register. TOUR THE WORLD Tuesdays, July 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 10:30 and Thursdays, July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 25 at 6 adults tour the world via the internet at the Rosedale library. POWERPOINT Tu e s d a y, J u l y 2 6 a t t h e Steinway library. Register. BASIC COMPUTER Tu e s d a y, J u l y 2 6 a t t h e Astoria library at 11. COMPUTER CLASS Tu e s d a y, J u l y 2 6 a t t h e

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Queens Today

Einhorn In, Einhorn Out Last Wednesday, baseball commissioner Bud Selig approved the Mets sale of a minority stake in the team to hedge fund manager David Einhorn. Einhorn, a New Jersey native, grew up in Milwaukee where he hit homeruns into Selig’s backyard while playing baseball at a friend’s house. Although nothing is official yet, it is reported that Einhorn would receive one-third of the team in exchange for what is essentially a $200 million loan. In three years he will have the option to buy the team or get his money back. Talk about winning. However, Einhorn did lose, last week. On Tuesday night, Einhorn lost at day two of the World Series of Poker, though he did finish in the top 75. In 2006, he played his

This is the guy who may soon own the Mets? cards right, finishing 18th in the tournament, winning just under $660,000, which he donated to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. We hope his gamble with the Mets pays off better.

Riddle Me ThisA Flushing . . .attorney has

Back in college, Amber Aldana had been encouraged by a friend to take some modeling pictures. They came out great, and she certainly gave modeling a thought at that time, but things just didn’t click. Lately, she’s felt the urge again, and has been having a great time building her portfolio. “I always wanted to do entertaining, always, but I hadn’t had the time to do it,” Amber said. Soon she found herself married and with two kids – but she has also found a little more time. “I went with Nick Beneduce and I did a couple of shoots,” she said. “He’s such a great photographer. He advises certain poses; I’m an amateur, so he’s been a great teacher.” Though Amber has a degree in medical office administration, and works in admission for the babies born at a local hospital, she’d give it up in a heartbeat for a full-time gig as a model. “Of course I’d want it as a career; who doesn’t? To get paid just to take pictures?” she said. Amber sees herself doing fashion work and being in Latino magazines, a perfect home for her Peruvian background. Or she might be a nurse. She’s currently studying for a nursing degree at York College. For now, in her spare time – when she has it, Amber spends with her husband and her 4 and 3-year-old sons. “I love hanging out with my boys,” she said. “They’re little, so we go to the park, or I take them to the beach.” She usually goes to Forest Park, and when her husband has time off, the family likes to get away for long weekends. “We like to take random trips,” she said. This mother of two is very particular when it comes to what she’s willing to do for a shoot: “No nudes,” she said; “nothing like that. I’m a very respectful person.”

interceded in a Long Island case that involves the Batmobile, grand larceny, an overgrown yard and, maybe, one of the nefarious ne’erdo-wells that terrorize Gotham City. The Batmobile was made from a custom-designed mold. The original vehicle used in the show is a one-ofa-kind, but the person who owns the mold, could make a duplicate. It seems that the mold was sitting around outside on property in Brookhaven, belonging to Clou-Top Inc. (based out of Hollis). On April 8 the town had ordered the owners to clean up the junk from their property, apparently infected with the same sort of collectibles and refuse found in the cable TV show “Hoarders.” Debris was strewn inside and outside the home. On April 19, the owners went to get an extension to clean up the mess, but when they came back, some of the junk – and the venerThe city has taken a very proacable Batmobile mold – was gone. tive stance lately to try to get people Flushing attorney David Bellon to slow down when driving. Bus ads filed suit on behalf of his clients for show a smiling child and positive $330,000 against the Town, argu- statistics resulting from crashes at ing that Brookhaven hauled off 30 mph or less, and a child with his the rare relic. skull showing through and morbid We’re not quite sure he’s go- statistics when involved in a crash ing after the real culprit. Was there at 40 mph. a deck of cards left at the scene? Well, it would seem the Dept. of Did the owners get knocked out Transportation has gotten in on the by some purple gas cloud? When game, placing a lighted display at a they realized the mold was gone handful of key locations to remind people to slow down. In Queens, the did they slap themselves on the new display can be seen along the north LIE service road just before the forehead and see a giant “Ka- Junction Boulevard off-ramp. Baaang!” pop up in the air? If you’re traveling under 30 mph, the sign shows a stick figure and Our money is on some local the words “Speed Limit 30.” If you go any faster, the stick figure joker. becomes a skeleton and the text changes to SLOW DOWN.”

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Queens Hog What’s Italian, muscular, has two wheels and represents Astoria in the City Council? Peter Vallone Jr., and his Harley will melt the tricycle you call a motorbike into a pile of metal and oil. The Councilman recently wrote a status update on Facebook showcasing exactly what happens when you call out his chrome-piped beauty. After some twerp on a Vespa took jabs at his hog, Vallone tried dismissing the guy. Then, the nimrod on a moped has the audacity to tell the gym rat Councilman, “Let’s go to Manhattan and see who has the best bike.” In typical badass Harley style, the Councilman claims he responded with “That’s where I’m heading, look me up when you finally get there,” before proceeding to go all hare on his opponent’s tortoise ass.

Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. and his Harley. His colleague Councilman Dan Halloran topped the list of people who “liked” the status update. Talk about a duo not to be messed with.

Models Of Queens Amber Shines

Amber Aldana Home: Ozone Park Age: 29 Height: 5’ 7" Weight: 135 lbs Stats: 36-28-40 NYPhotoByNick

Find A Pool This is a rather unique way to keep cool during Queens heat waves. A man was arrested last Tuesday morning after he was discovered swimming naked in Bergen Basin, a tributary of Jamaica Bay inside JFK Airport that ends between Lefferts Boulevard and the Van Wyck Expressway, just steps from where the airport stores its fuel. The man got out of the water and ran toward the fuel depot, but was arrested at a dock before he got near the restricted area. He was charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and trespassing after taken to the hospital for psychiatric evaluation. Perhaps he was just tired of waiting for the AirTrain.

Confidentially, New York . . .

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Notice of Formation Milou Realty LLC art. of org. filed Secy. of State NY (SSNY) 4/ 12/02. Off. Loc. in Queens Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 57-58 59 th St, Maspeth, NY 11378. Purpose: Any lawful purpose, latest date 12/31/ 2152. _____________________________________________________________ ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF F.X. Real Estate Holdings, LLC Under Section 203 of the LImited Liabilitiy Company Law FIRST: The name of the limited liability company is: F.X. Real Estate Holdings, 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: F.X. Real Estate Holdings, LLC 2043 Hemlock Farms Hawley, PA 18428 USA Louis SA Abrams (signature of organizer Louis S. Abrams (print or type name of organizer) _____________________________________________________________ 3902 LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/10/11. Office in Queens County. SSNY des-

ignated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 102-10 Metropolitan Ave Ste 200, Forest Hills, NY 11375. Purpose: General _____________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of JMS PARTNERS LLC, a limited liability company. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/11/2011. 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 any process served against the LLC to: 65-20 BOOTH STREET, APT. 3L, REGO PARK, NY 11374 Purpose: any lawful act or activity. _____________________________________________________________ STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLARENDON CASE NO: 2010-DR-14-456 IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SUMMONS FOR ADOPTION LOUIS MAYS, JR. AND VIRGINIA R. MAYS, PLAINTIFFS, VS. MYA BEVERLY HARRIS, A MINOR UNDER THE AGE OF SEVENTEEN YEARS, LATARA CLARK, NATURAL MOTHER AND JAIME HARRIS, NATURAL FATHER, DEFENDANTS. TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, of which a copy is herewith served upon you,

and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint on the subscribed Land, Parke & Welch, P.A., 29 South Mill Street, Manning, South Carolina 29101 within THIRTY (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the date of such service. YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that within THIRTY (30) days of receiving notice you shall respond in writing by filing with the Court in which the adoption is pending notice and reason to contest, intervene or otherwise respond; The Court must be informed of your current address and of any changes in address during the adoption proceedings; Your failure to file a response within THIRTY (30) days of receiving notice constitutes consent to adoption of the child and forfeiture of all rights and obligations with respect to the child. LAND, PARKER & WELCH, P.A. BY: William Ceth Land, Esquire Post Office Box 138 29 South Mill Street Manning, South Carolina 29102 803-4358894 December 14, 2010 Manning, South Carolina _____________________________________________________________ TEMP DIRECT, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 06/27/2011. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 34-41 77/Th St. (#526), Jackson Heights, NY 11372. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

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