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LA Laker Artest Returns Home To Queensbridge

Election 2010 Gets Underway Across Queens

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LEGAL NOTICE

PROBATE CITATION File No. 2007/5327/A SURROGATE’S COURT – QUEENS COUNTY SUPPLEMENTAL CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: ARTHUR CARMICHAEL, JR. If living and if dead to his heirs at law, next of kin and distributees whose names and places of residence are unknown and if he died subsequent to the Decedent herein, to his executors, administrators, legatees, devisees, assignees and successors in interest whose name and place of residence are unknown and to all other heirs at law, next of kin and distributees of ARTHUR CARMICHAEL, the Decedent herein, whose names and places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained. A petition having been duly filed by CREOLA CARMICHAEL, who is domiciled at 160 Mickler Drive, Ladson, South Carolina 29456 YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Queens County, at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New York, on the 5 th day of August, 2010 at 9:30 A.M. of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of ARTHUR CARMICHAEL lately domiciled at 161-39 118 Ave, Jamaica, NY 11434 admitting to probate a Will dated August 6 th, 2004, a copy of which is attached, as the Will of ARTHUR CARMICHAEL, deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that [xx] Letters Testamentary issue to: CREOLA CARMICHAEL (State any further relief requested) MAY 27 2010 (Seal) HON. ROBERT L. NAHMAN Surrogate MARGARET M. GRIBBON Acting Chief Clerk LAW OFFICE OF JOEL HASHINSKY (718) 805-1271 Attorney for Petitioner 101-05 Lefferts Blvd., Suite 201A, Richmond Hill, New York 11419 Address of Attorney [Note: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you.] ___________________________________________________________________ CITATION SURROGATE’S COURT, Queens COUNTY File No. 2010-2588 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: BARBARA CAPOLONE if living, and if dead to her heirs at law, next of kin and distributes whose names and places of residence are unknown, and if she died subsequent to the decedent herein, to her executors, administrators, legatees, devisees, assignees and successors in interest whose names and places of residence are unknown, and to all other heirs at law, next of kin and distributes of LILLIAN CAPOLONE, the decedent herein, whose names and places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained. A petition having been duly filed by Berta Kropf and Gloria Sinacore who is/are domiciled at 205 West End Avenue, Apt 24V, New York, New York 10023 and 65-09 16th Avenue,

Brooklyn, New York 11204 YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Queens County, at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New York, on August 19, 2010, at 9:30 o’clock in the fore noon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of Lillian Capolone lately dominiciled at 61-39 69th Lane, Middle Village, New York 11379, United States admitting to probate a Will dated June 27, 1995 (and Codicil(s), if any, dated a copy of which is attached, as the Will of Lillian Capolone deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that Letters Testamentary Issue to Berta Kropf and Gloria Sinaconi Dated, Attested and Sealed, June 25, 2010 Seal HON. Robert L. Nahman Surrogate MARGARET M. GRIBBON Chief Clerk William J. Schauer Schauer & Schauer Firm (718) 821-2800 Telephone 66-61 Forest Avenue, Ridgewood, New York 11385 Address NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you. ___________________________________________________________________ 4319 Management Limited Liability Company. Arts of Org filed with NY Sec of State (SSNY) on 10/15/09. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: Chai Shi Lu, Xiu Long Lu, Kun Lu, 4319 69 th St., Queens, NY 11377. Purpose: Any lawful activity. ___________________________________________________________________ KING BROTHERS DEVELOPMENT GROUP LLC a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 7/1/09. NY Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to The LLC, 13678 41st Ave., #2F, Flushing, NY 11355. General Purposes. ___________________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of Spaladium LLC, a limited liability company. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on March 16, 2010. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to: Spiegel & Utrera, P.A., P.C. at 1 Maiden Lane, 5th Floor, New York, New York 10038 Purpose: any lawful act or activity. ___________________________________________________________________ Queens Crossing Anesthesia, PLLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/14/10. Ofc in Queens Cty. SSNY designated agent of PLLC upon whom Process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 136-20 38th Ave Ste 5I, Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: Medicine. ___________________________________________________________________ SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Index No.: 3881/ 10 D/O/F: July 12, 2010 Borough: Block: 11240 Sec-

tion: 000 Lot: 0067 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF Queens NYCTL 2009-A TRUST AND THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS COLLATERAL AGENT AND CUSTODIAN OF THE NYCTL 2009-A TRUST, Plaintiffs, -against- STATIA HAUBRICK, , if living, or if either or all be dead, their wives, husbands, heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, assignees, lienors and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said STATIA HAUBRICK, , by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, of any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, and the respective husbands, wives, widow or widowers of them, if any, all of whose names are unknown to plaintiff; GEORGE W. HAUBRICK; CARLA WILKIE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT ADJUDICATION BUREAU; United States of America; “JOHN DOE No. 1” through “JOHN DOE No. 100” inclusive, the name of the last 100 defendants being fictitious, the true names of said defendants being unknown to plaintiff, it being intended to designate fee owners, tenants or occupants of the liened premises and/or persons or parties having or claiming an interest in or a lien upon the liened premises, if the aforesaid individual defendants are living, and if any or all of said individual defendants be dead, their heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, committees, Devisees, legatees, and assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest of them and generally all persons having or claiming under, by, through, or against the said defendants named as a class, of any right, title, or interest in or lien upon the premises described in the complaint herein, Defendants. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Amended Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your Answer, or, if the Amended Complaint is not served with this Supplemental Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the Plaintiffs’ Attorneys within twenty (20) days after the service of this Supplemental Summons, exclusive of the day of service, where service is made by delivery upon you personally within the State, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Amended Complaint. YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Honorable Robert J. McDonald of the Supreme Court of the State of New York,

signed on June 14, 2010, and filed with supporting papers in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Queens, State of New York. The nature of this action is to foreclose a tax lien certificate recorded against said premises. Said premises being known as and by 221-33 114 ROAD, QUEENS, NY 11420. Dated: May 26, 2010 Batavia, New York Laura Strauss, Esq., ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiffs Batavia Office 26 Harvester Avenue Batavia, NY 14020 585.815.0288 585.815.0299 Help For Homeowners In Foreclosure New York State Law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. Mortgage foreclosure is a complex process. Some people may approach you about “saving” your home. You should be extremely careful about any such promises. The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. There are government agencies, legal aid entities and other non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about foreclosure while you are working with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the tollfree helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877-BANKNYS (1-877-226-5697) or visit the D e p a r t m e n t ’ s website at www.banking.state.ny.us. The State does not guarantee the advice of these agencies. ____________________________________________________________________ SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF QUEENS OCWEN LOAN SERVICING LLC ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE INDEX NO.: 11128/09 Plaintiff, vs. NICHOLAS FERNANDEZ Defendant(s). MORTGAGED PREMISES: 104-18 94TH AVENUE OZONE PARK, NY 11416 SBL #: BLOCK: 9835 LOT: 4 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Queens. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. Dated this 12th day of July, 2010, TO: NICHOLAS FERNANDEZ, Defendant(s) In this Action. The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. BERNICE D. SIEGAL of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated

the 23rd day of June, 2010 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Queens County Clerk, in the City of Jamaica. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by NICHOLAS FERNANDEZ dated the 25th day of July, 2007, to secure the sum of $381,600.00, and recorded at Instrument No. 2007000398531 in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Queens, on the 2nd day of August, 2007; which mortgage was duly assigned by assignment dated the 20th C1ay-of April, 2009, and sent for recording in the City Register of the New York City Department of Finance. The property in question is described as follows: 104-18 94TH AVENUE, OZONE PARK, NY 11416 SEE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION Block 9385 and Lot 4 ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Fourth Ward, Borough and County of Queens , City and State of New York, being Lot No. 12, shown and designated on a certain map entitled, “map of 39 Lot situated at Woodhaven Junction, 4th Ward, Borough of Queens, New York City” surveyed September 2, 1903, by R.L. Williams, C.S., filed in the Office of the Clerk of Queens County on October 31, 1923, as map No. 638, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the Southerly side of South Street, now called 94th Avenue, distant one hundred and fifty (150) feet Easterly from the comer formed by the intersection of the Southerly side of 94th Avenue and the Easterly side of Wyckoff Avenue, later called Oxford Avenue, now called 104th Street; RUNNING THENCE Southerly parallel with 104th Street ninety-two and sixty-four one-hundredths (92.64) feet; THENCE Easterly parallel with 94th Avenue twenty (20) feet; THENCE Northerly and again parallel with 104th Street ninety-two and sixty-four onehundredths (92.64) feet; THENCE Westerly along the Southerly side of 94th Avenue twenty (20) feet to the point or place of BEGINNING. Premises known as 104-18 94th Avenue, Ozone Park, New York HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The state encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to

seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877-BANK-NYS (1-877-2265697) or visit the department’s website at WWW.BANKING.STATE.NY.US. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. § 1303 NOTICE NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: July 12, 2010 Steven J. Baum, P.C., Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s), 220 Northpointe Parkway Suite G, Amherst, NY 14228 The law firm of Steven J. Baum, P.C. and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. ____________________________________________________________________ Corps and Associates LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/7/10. Office in Queens County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Moohoon Choa And Harry Park, 37-31 73rd St Apt 6P, Jackson Heights, NY 11372. Purpose: General.

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Queens Deadline

Officials Mum On Advocate’s ‘N’ Bomb By SASHA AUSTRIE Local education and elected officials have been mum in the week since the news broke about a meeting where the Family District Advocate of School District 29 used the “N Word” when referring to unruly parents and encouraged members of a PTA executive Board to attempt to exclude “them” from school meetings. Ron Barfield was recorded on May 27 at a parent association executive board meeting at PS 134 in Hollis, using the word “nigger” on a number of occasions. The meeting was held to craft bylaws per Chancellor Joel Klein’s regulations. Barfield has held his post since October 2007 and he is one of 32 family district advocates throughout the City. A family district advocate’s responsibility is to assist parents if they still have questions after consulting with their parent coordinators or principals. While the executive board was discussing the implementation of standing committees, Barfield dismissed the concept as a divisive measure.

“We don’t want no community liaison, no ‘standing’ voting on your board; keep the niggers out,” the recording states. “All those niggers ain’t going to be voting and y’all going to debate and divide up the board.” The Department of Education has initiated an investigation into the matter. Calls this week to the District 29 CEC president, the Superintendent for District 29 and Sen. Shirley Huntley (D-Jamaica), a former School Board president, all went unreturned. Councilman Leroy Comrie (D-St. Albans), who has been a staunch advocate of eliminating the “N Word” from the language, declined to comment. Felicia Galy, former vice president of the PA and Frances Vicioso, former recording secretary, confirm that the voice on the tape is Barfield. “I actually was shocked when he said it,” said Galy. “He is a black man in a high position. I was just shocked.” Vicioso, who had not attended the meeting, said she was “dumbfounded” when she

heard the recording. Barfield makes numerous references to “niggers” during the almost hour long recording. At one point, the board is discussing when to host executive and general membership meetings. One board member said to continue the meetings on Wednesday, but Barfield suggests Friday. “Hold it on Thursday or Friday,” Barfield said. “Hold it on Fridays because niggers don’t like to come out on Fridays. That’s the truth, cause I ain’t coming out to nothing.” After Barfield’s statement, a chuckle rises from some in the room. Matthew Mittenthal, a DOE spokesman, said Barfield’s alleged statements could land him on probation, transferred or demoted. He said the most extreme would be termination. “Hurtful, offensive language has no place in our schools,” Mittenthal said. “We are referring these allegations to the Special Commissioner of Investigation.” Galy said she has no faith in the

DOE’s investigation. “They basically cover for each other,” she said. Galy said her previous complaints to the DOE about the PA’s dysfunction had fallen on deaf ears. “What would be hopeful is that we don’t have these types of people in our schools,” she said. In the recording, after the overhaul of the bylaws, the executive board unanimously votes to adopt the new amended version, without the vote of the general membership. “Please make sure that I get a copy, you keep a copy and let everybody else beg you for a copy,” Barfield said. Chancellor’s regulation requires the bylaws to be available at every meeting and to members upon reasonable request. Just after the school bell rings signifying the end of a period, Barfield closes the meeting with “Keep the niggers out.” Reach Reporter Sasha Austrie at saustrie@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400 Ext. 123.

By DOMENICK RAFTER A survey conducted and released by U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-Kew Gardens) paints a troubling picture for small businesses in Queens. Weiner, along with other local officials, is proposing steps to fix the problem. In a survey conducted by Weiner’s office of 10 of the borough’s busiest shopping strips, an average vacancy rate of 12 percent exits. The slice of Jamaica Avenue between Woodhaven Boulevard in Woodhaven and Lefferts Boulevard in Richmond Hill has a vacancy rate of greater than 20 percent. Joined by Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (DHoward Beach) and Assemblyman Mike Miller (D-Glendale), Weiner stood on an empty stretch of sidewalk in front of a vacant storefront at 101-11 Jamaica Ave. on the Woodhaven/Richmond Hill border to make his point. “It is an article of faith that shopping strips are the lifeblood of urban neighborhoods,” he said, comparing them to shopping malls in the

suburbs. “If the economy is going to recover here, it’s going to start in a place like this.” Weiner presented a five-point plan aimed at reducing vacancy rates, including offering $1,000 tax breaks for business that hire new employees, and tax breaks for providing health insurance to employees. Already, $40 billion was allocated for these tax credits in the healthcare reform legislation passed by Congress and signed into law by President Barack Obama in March. He also endorsed the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act, which would loosen up $30 billion in new lending for small- and mediumsized community banks, proposed a grace period of parking at meters and called on the City to provide Mobile Permit and Adjudication Vans so business owners can take care of City business on site and would not have to close their shops for a day to deal with bureaucratic agencies in Manhattan or Borough Hall. Addabbo and Miller endorsed Weiner’s

plan and also pushed for lower energy costs for businesses. In April, both legislators announced a program by the State and utility companies that would help small businesses owners lower energy cost, including a free energy audit. (A story about Con Edison’s outreach for the plan can be found on Page 11.) Above-average vacancy rates were found along Woodhaven Boulevard in Rego Park between 60th Road and 64th Drive, at the Bay Terrace Shopping Center, and on Beach 116th Street in Rockaway Park between Beach Channel Drive and the Ocean Promenade. The lowest vacancy rates were just over 7 percent along Parsons and Kissena Boulevards between 75th Avenue and 71st Avenue in Pomonok, and on Austin Street between Ascan Avenue and Yellowstone Boulevard in Forest Hills, which though below average, was still high, Weiner said. “There are literally blocks of vacant storefronts,” Weiner said, “even where the va-

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Vacant Shops Indicate Boro Business Losses

Assemblyman Mike Miller (l. to r.) and State Sen. Joe Addabbo join U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner to highlight the negative ef fec ts of vacant storefronts on the borough’s economy. cancy rate is low. People are going to see vacant stores and shop elsewhere. We want to keep New York money in New York.” Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 125.

Queens’ Ron Artest Shares The Love

Queensbridge legend and NBA All-Star Ron Artest (c.) came home last week to thank the communit y where he was raised. He is joined by (l. to r.) Ralph McDaniels of Video Music Box and Hot 97 and Randy Fisher of the Hip-Hop S u m m i t Yo u t h C o u n c i l , a s we l l a s Charles Fisher (r.), also of the Hip-Hop Summit Youth Council. purpose in coming home. He wanted to show all of the youth in Queensbridge that growing up in the projects is no excuse for settling for less than you want to be. “It’s about the future,” said Artest. “All you kids out there who want to play ball, do art or even if you want to be an analyst – it takes a team. If you have a goal and you feel like anything is taking you too far left of your

goal, you’ve got to stop and think, be a little selfish and get back on track for you.” Artest admitted that when he was a kid he often found himself in trouble and then his mom started sending him to a neighborhood counseling service. He credits that and the older guys in the neighborhood for preparing him mentally and physically for the NBA. Following his press conference, Artest picked up his daughter, dropped her onto his shoulders and invited the entire community to join him in Queensbridge Park at the Summerstage concert for a barbeque in the park. Throughout his career Artest has never been shy about giving back to the people and the place that he said “made” him. Since his rise to stardom, Artest has put many youngsters from Queens through private high schools and colleges. He has set up counseling services like the one that was available to him for kids who need someone to talk to. One of the most recent recipients of Artest’s charity has been Oshane Davis, who went to Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School on the ballplayer’s dime. “There isn’t a word that has been invented to express my gratitude for Ron,” said Davis. “He’s definitely a father figure in my life.” As he did with Davis, Artest also extended his pockets to Jamel Hicks. Thanks to Artest’s coaching, Hicks was able to play basketball

at Liberty University; however, Hicks suffered an injury that forced him off the team. Hicks’ worries about Artest’s expectations were quickly put to ease when Artest reached out to him. “Ron told me that he would continue to pay my tuition because it wasn’t about basketball – it was about getting an education,” Hicks said. Bringing a championship home to Queensbridge is something that Artest has strived to accomplish for 10 years. “A championship means No. 1,” he said. And to Artest, Queensbridge is No. 1. His love for his hometown was renowned throughout his career, especially during the finals – so much so that the first word out of his mouth after the win was “Queensbridge.” Even teen pop star Justin Bieber has been shouting out “Queensbridge” and “Artest” on his Twitter account. Artest’s championship shows many in the community and around the world that hard work, dedication and a little bit of advice along the way can do wonders. While Kobe Bryant may have won the NBA Finals MVP award, Ron Artest proved he is the MVP of Queensbridge. Reach Intern Stefan Singh at ssingh@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 128.

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By STEFAN SINGH Barbecuing in the park with an NBA star sounds like a major, life impacting event; however, Queensbridge’s own “Ron-Ron” Artest made it more like a family reunion. Ron Artest is part of the 2010 NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers and he returned home on July 15 to celebrate with his family, friends and the people of Queensbridge, who Artest said made him who he is. Humble and appreciative, Artest arrived in front of the Jacob Riis Settlement House at 10-25 41st Ave. in Long Island City to dozens of fans chanting “MVP.” Quickly, he made the crowd feel right at home by pointing to and sharing hugs and handshakes with friends and old neighbors with whom he played basketball as a youngster. Bishop Mitchell Taylor, founder and president of the East River Development Alliance, introduced Artest, but not before expressing the community’s gratitude for him. In his hand was a Community Recognition Award with Artest’s name on it. “Ron is iconic of every young person that lives in Queensbridge,” said Taylor. “He rose above the opposition and didn’t let his demographics dictate his future.” Upon receiving the award, Artest said, “This is special because it came from you all.” However, receiving an award was not Artest’s

American Legion Vets Bury Indigent Soldier

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By DOMENICK RAFTER neral ser vice before burial at Calver ton. Not much was known about Joseph Three members of the Queens County Pictrowicz. He was born on April 7, 1947. American Legion watched as two serviceHe died in Brooklyn. He was just shy of 63 men from the U.S. Army folded the Ameriyears old, and he was an honorably dis- can flag that was draped over his coffin and charged veteran of the United States Army. presented it to the Legion. When he died March 30, he lived at “We hold the flag until we find a next of War tburg Lut hera n Home for t he Aging ki n to give it to,” Schot tenhamel said. in Brooklyn. Family and “Sometimes we come friends didn’t surround across family members who his bedside and he had no “A fellow veteran is have lost contact with the money to pay for funeral veteran.” expenses. He would have getting the honor he The Queens County been buried i n a pot ter’s deserves,” said Paul American Legion is one of field, had the City not disthree organizations in the Schottenhamel, covered he was a veteran City that arrange funeral and contacted the Queens Adjutant of the and burial services for inC o u n t y A m e r i c a n L e - Queens County digent veterans. The other gion. two are Rolling Thunder, a Thanks to a program American Legion. biker veterans group, and initiated by Mayor Mike “It’s great that the Chapter 32 of Vietnam Bloomberg, aimed at givVeterans of America. All of ing indigent veterans the city provides this the funerals arranged by honor of a hero’s burial, service to veterans.” the Queens County AmeriPictrowicz did not end up can Legion have taken in a mass grave and instead place at Werst, which gets got a proper veteran’s burial at Calverton $900 from the City for the funeral. National Cemetery in Calver ton, Long Is“[Werst] funeral home deserves a lot of land on July 15. credit for what they do,” Schottenhamel said. “A fellow veteran is get ting the honor he Pictrowitz, whose exact histor y in the deserves,” said Paul Schot tenhamel, Adju- U.S. Army is unknown, is the latest of more tant of the Queens County American Le- than a dozen indigent vets the Queens County gion. “It’s great that the city provides this American Legion have buried with the City’s service to veterans.” help. Pictrowitz’s funeral took place at George Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at Werst Funeral Home in Glendale, where his drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 357body laid in a flag-draped coffin for a fu- 7400, Ext. 125.

Political Races At The Starting Gate By BRIAN M. RAFFERTY With July 15 come and gone, the deadline for filing party nominating petitions and financial information with the City and State Board of Elections has passed. In the State Senate, five incumbents are seeking re-election in seven races, and a total of 17 candidates have filed petitions, though three â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including one incumbent â&#x20AC;&#x201C; have offered no financial data. In the 14th District, where deposed Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith is seeking re-election, he filed a â&#x20AC;&#x153;no activityâ&#x20AC;? statement

while his intended challengers, Democrat Everly Brown and Republican Samuel Benoit, have not submitted any financial filings. The highest posting for an incumbent Senator comes from Frank Padavan (RBellerose), who is facing a challenge by former City Councilman Tony Avella (D-Bayside). Padavan raised $104,705 since January and currently has $121,420 on hand to fight his race. Avella, who has raised $83,532 since joining the race, has $39,214 on hand. This is expected to be a contentious race because Democrats are targeting Padavanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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Another seat open this fall is that of Assemblywoman Ann-Margaret Carrozza, who is not seeking re-election. The money leader in that race is Republican Vince Tabone, who has $87,440 on hand compared to Democratic money-leader Ed Braunsteinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $67,699. Braunstein raised $109,067 in the last period compared to Taboneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $80,186, and has outspent him $41,367 to $16,000. Though losing control of the Assembly is likely not a concern for the Democrats, this seat has belonged to the GOP in the past, and the strong push by Councilman Dan Halloran (R-Whitestone) for the overlapping Council seat last year have bolstered Republican efforts in the district. Former Democratic Assemblyman John Duane is still well in the race with $38,286 on hand, and two other Dems have less than $10,000 apiece. Two others in the race have not submitted financial filings. The race is far from over. Petition challenges are underway, and a handful of candidates who didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t dot all their â&#x20AC;&#x153;iâ&#x20AC;?s and cross their â&#x20AC;&#x153;tâ&#x20AC;?s will get knocked out of the running. Following the challenges, ballots for the Sept. 14 primary will be established, and after that ends, some races will be over while others between contrasting parties will kick into high gear. The race has just begun. Reach Editor Brian M. Rafferty at brafferty@queenstribune.com or (718) 357-7400, ext. 122.

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seat in an effort to retain control of the Senate, and it should be expected to see Avellaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s numbers pick up as the election draws nearer. The same can be said of the state Republicans who want to regain control of the Senate; Padavanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last election went into overtime two years ago against challenger Jim Gennaro, and the GOP wants to be sure that the 11th Senate District remains Republican. Another Senate race of note is the challenge by Democrat Lynn Nunez against incumbent Democrat Shirley Huntley (D-Jamaica). Nunez nearly knocked incumbent Councilman Tom White (D-Jamaica) off the ballot last year, falling short by just six votes. Today, he has $115,114 in is war chest against Huntleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $45,927, though Huntley has already outspent him nearly 2-1 in the last few months. In the Assembly races, 42 candidates are steaming their way into races for 18 seats, though a handful have either not submitted designating petitions or not filed financial information. The biggest fund-raiser in the last few months was Jeremiah Frei-Pearson, who had been seeking the seat being vacated by Assemblyman Mike Gianaris (D-Astoria), who is making a well-funded run for the seat held by retiring State Sen. George Onorato (DAstoria). However, after raising $141,341 in the last six months and having more cash on hand than his Democratic opponent, Avarella Simotas, he announced Monday that he was dropping out of the race.

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Where's The Outrage? The use of the "N Word" in public discourse is unacceptable. Yes, some claim that the word has been taken by a younger generation and its hate-filled, hurtful past has been washed aside in exchange for a point of pride, of brotherhood and of unity among young black men. But ask anybody who has struggled with inequality, who lived through the Civil Rights era, who listened to the ignorant non-black population that uses the word to "be cool," and they will tell you a very different story. People have died over this word. Human beings have lived their lives free and clear of harm only to be assaulted by those who use this word in anger - sometimes as the last word they ever hear another person utter. The tragic tale that is woven around this word invokes images of Klansmen, of the whip, of the greatest shame in our American history. Clearly, as defenders of free speech, we find it hard to jump onto the bandwagon that says the word should be banned. No idea, word or image should be banned - the most egregious of them, though, should be shamed out of existence from the marketplace of ideas. That is how true freedom of speech works. The recording of District 29 Family Advocate Ron Barfield using the "N Word" - not just in passing but to identify a specific class of parents who may seek to provide input on their children's education - is reprehensible. Almost equally startling is the lack of reaction from those involved in local education and those who are elected to represent the population served by Mr. Barfield. Where is the outrage? Where is the response? Why do attempts to reach out to officials who have posited the elimination of this word seem to fall on deaf ears? If the battle is to be fought, fight it now. If people turn a blind eye to this injustice, that would only strengthen the resolve of those who see fit to use it and hurt the cause so many have championed.

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Commission Conundr um To The Editor: The preliminary staff report of the Charter Revision Commission should raise serious concerns as to whether the Commission will be judged as representing the legitimate interests of the public or will it be known as the Bloomberg hatchet Commission. As reported by The Queens Tribune in its July 15 edition (Term Limit Question May Make Nov. Ballot), the report seems to have concerns as to whether "more time is needed before a concise analysis can be made" as well as the objection of current and former elected officials, is akin to placing the wolf in charge of the hen house. An apt description of those concerns would be best covered by a familiar barn yard epithet. By setting up these phony concerns the Commission is playing a long stand-

ing political ploy to dispatch the matter to the distant future, all to the applause of the far too many hack officials whose self interest exceeds that of the public. That term limits, after much debate that was twice supported in public referendums makes it clear more time is not needed. That the Commission ignores the cabal orchestrated by Bloomberg and about 21 term-limited City Council members to overrule the will of the public, is not only a disgrace but a cogent reason to exclude from the issue the objection of all current and former elected officials. Furthermore, if term limits and as indicated herein below, eminent domain, are not on the ballot, Bloomberg's charter revision is a cruel charade. If the Commission does not place on the ballot a term limit proposal in a clear manner that would prevent self interested officials from over ruling it, as well as a proposal pre-

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Illegal Collusion To The Editor: Open Letter to Mr. Michael Mulgrew, President, United Federation of Teachers This is in follow up to an emailed letter to you dated June 11, 2010, with the subject line, "Justice for Jamaica High School." With that letter, we forwarded a copy of a letter to a student admitting the student to Francis Lewis High School rather than to the student's choice of Jamaica High School. Today we write in response to the agreement made yesterday between the United Federation of Teachers and the Department of Education. The plan submitted to the Panel for Educational Policy in January was for a phased closing of Jamaica High School combined with a phased opening and growth of three new small schools. Accompanying it was a flawed Educational Impact Statement. This plan, approved by the Panel for Educational Policy, was presented as one integrated resolution. The Supreme Court of New York State, upheld by the Court of Appeals, has found the PEP votes for the approval of that resolution null and void and annulled the votes. New York Education Law - Article 52-A, § 2590 - clearly gives the procedure for the co-location of new schools in an existing school. See also Chancellor's Regulation A190, "Significant Changes in School Utilization", which clearly outlines the procedure which begins with a filing six months before the start of the school year and calls for an EIS, hearings, and a vote of approval by the Panel for Educational Policy. The announcement of the UFT and the Department of Education's agreement to allow the placement of new schools at Jamaica High School in violation of New York State Law is reprehensible. It sends a terrible example to the students and staff. The action pairs the UFT with the DOE as co-collaborators to circumvent the letter and the spirit of community-based decision making. Marcia Moxam Comrie, Contributing Editor Reporters: Sasha Austrie, Harley Benson, Joseph Orovic, Domenick Rafter, Jessica Ablamsky Editorial Interns: Rebecca Sesny, Stefan Singh Photographers: Ira Cohen, Michael Fischthal, Lee Katzman Contributors: Tom Allon, Melissa Hom, Michael VonDerLieth, Barbara Arnstein Art Department: Tania Y. Betancourt, Sara Gold, Rhonda Leefoon, Candice Lolier, Barbara Townsend Webmaster: Shiek Mohamed Assistant to the Publisher: Ria MacPherson

I call upon you to reconsider your decision and extricate yourself from a course of action that is a flagrant act of defiance of the new Mayoral Control Law passed last summer. Kevin J. Forrestal, President, Hillcrest Estates Civic Association

Don't Eliminate Larger Schools To The Editor: Your article, "Small Schools Making A Difference" (July 15, 2010) misrepresents the facts regarding the conversions of large high schools to small ones. It does so because it simply repeats the results of a socalled "study" funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Bill Gates was very good at making money for the Microsoft Corporation, but in education he is a dilettante using our kid as his toys. Beginning in 2000 he has poured $2 billion into the conversion of large high schools into small ones, several in New York City. Then he funds a "study" that says they're working well which is the subject of your article. But they are not, and high schools in Queens, notably Jamaica High School, may well be Gates' newest experiment. L. Haimson, an expert on local education recently wrote, "In recent years the Gates initiative has turned districts upside-down, at first establishing as many small schools as possible, creating thousands of new administrator jobs, eating up classroom space, and compelling the neediest kids who were excluded from the new small schools to travel long distances to attend even more overcrowded large schools in worse conditions than before, relegating those schools to failure. The small schools created in their place, with several schools sharing one building, were forced to fight fiercely over scarce space, losing science labs, art rooms, libraries, and intervention spaces in the process." A recent article in Business Week, "Gates Bets Billions Reviving U.S. Schools to Mixed Results" (July 15, 2010) reports that a Wharton Business School study has found that Gates' promotion of small schools is based on a false premise. In fact, the Wharton study concludes, "big high schools, for all their problems, outperform small ones. Scale lets them offer more advanced classes, electives, and extracurricular activities." The Business Week article goes on to say, "In November 2008, Bill Gates publicly backtracked, acknowledging in a speech in Seattle that 'simply breaking up existing schools into smaller units often did not generate the gains we were hoping for.'" Alan J. Goldsher Advertising Director Shelly Cookson Corporate & Legal Advertising Account Executives Risa Pilicer Gil Spadoni Earl Steinman Shari Strongin

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Later Gates wrote, "Many of the small schools that we invested in did not improve students' achievement in any significant way." Yet Mayor Bloomberg and Chancellor Klein doggedly follow that path, and Jamaica High School and its students will likely be their next victims. So too will be neighboring schools that are always asked to absorb the overflow resulting from these conversions. Our large high schools should be improved, not destroyed. Melvyn Meer, Bayside, NY 11361

Home Shares To The Editor: Many Queens home owners have opened their homes to a shared lifestyle. These people, just like you, are living together with individuals, who are willing to share household chores, help with errands and contribute a portion of the monthly expenses, from approximately $400 to $600. Home shares allow qualified share individuals, a comfortable, spacious home. The home owner, now has a platonic companion and an additional source to help them remain living in their home. Larry Stanley, Whitestone

Hardnosed Buffoons To The Editor: With the economy in such dire straits, there is absolutely no reason why unemployment benefits that have expired for millions of out of work Americans should not be extended. Americans are out of work through no fault of their own, and are relying on these benefits to help pay bills and put food on the table as well as helping to pay rent and other expenses. The audacity of the Republicans who are blocking the extension of unemployment benefits is really sad. Perhaps if these windbag politicians were out of work, then they would fully understand what millions of once hardworking Americans are going through.Those unemployment benefits are well deserved by all Americans who are out of work. The American people will remember these hardnosed buffoons in November at the voting booth. John Amato, Fresh Meadows

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Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law FIRST: The name of the limited liability company is: Prince Maestro LLC SECOND: The county within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is: Queens County THIRD: The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: 50-28 31st Ave., Apt. 3C, Woodside, NY 11377 Peter Rogers ___________________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: XIANG RUI LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/19/ 07. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/ o Jin Ming He, c/o Ying Lin 6741 173rd Street, Flushing, New York 11365. Purpose: For any lawful purpose ___________________________________________________________________ SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF QUEENS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2006HE8 Plaintiff, vs. JORGE AGUIRRE, LUIS A. OCASIO, Defendant(s). TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: INDEX NO.: 6841/10 MORTGAGED PREMISES: 135-32 KEW GARDENS ROAD RICHMOND HILL, NY 11418 SBL #: BLOCK 9285 LOT 77 You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Queens. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. Dated this 15th day of June, 2010, TO: LUIS A. OCASIO, Defendant(s) In this Action. The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. ROBERT J. MCDONALD of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated the 28th day of May, 2010 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Queens County Clerk, in the City of Jamaica. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises

LEGAL NOTICE described below, executed by JORGE AGUIRRE and LUIS A. OCASIO dated the 13th day of July, 2006, to secure the sum of $544,000.00, and recorded at Instrument No. 2006000425979 in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Queens, on the 27th day of July, 2006; which mortgage was duly assigned by assignment dated the 11th day of March, 2010, and sent for recording in the Office of the Clerk of Queens County; The property in question is described as follows: 135-32 KEW GARDENS ROAD, RICHMOND HILL, NY 11418 SEE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Borough and County of Queens, City and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the southerly side of Newtown Road, distant 486.96 feet westerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the southerly side of Newtown Road with the northerly side of Metropolitan Avenue; running thence southerly and at right angles to the northerly side of Metropolitan Avenue, 78.40 feet; thence westerly and parallel with the northerly side of Metropolitan Avenue, 17.50 feet; thence northerly and at right angles to the northerly side of Metropolitan Avenue and part of the distance through a party wall, 82.18 feet to the southerly side of Newtown Road; and thence easterly and along the southerly side of Newtown Road, 17.90 feet to the point or place of beginning. Being the same premises designated as Block 9285, Lot 77 on the official Tax Maps of the Borough and County of Queens, having a street address of 135-32 Kew Gardens Road. HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The state encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877-BANK-NYS (1-877-2265697) or visit the department’s website at WWW.BANKING.STATE.NY.US.

LEGAL NOTICE FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. § 1303 NOTICE NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: June 15, 2010 Steven J. Baum, P.C., Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s), 220 Northpointe Parkway Suite G, Amherst, NY 14228 The law firm of Steven J. Baum, P.C. and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. ___________________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION of G & F NY HOLDING, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Secy. Of State (SSNY) on 06/03/2010. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 3901 Main Street, Suite 203, Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: any lawful act. ___________________________________________________________________ PROBATE CITATION File No.: 2009-1194/A SURROGATE’S COURT – QUEENS COUNTY CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: Public Administrator of Queens County Patricia Torres* Brendan Enwright* *heirs of post deceased Patrick Enwright KERRY ENWRIGHT, heir of post deceased PATRICK ENWRIGHT, if living and if dead, to her heirs at law, next of kin and distributees whose names and places of residences are unknown and if she died subsequent to the decedent herein, to her executors, administrators, legatees, devisees, assignees and successors in interest whose name and places of residence are unknown and to all other heirs at law, next of kin and distributees of MARY

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SHANAHAN, the decedent herein, whose names and places of residence are unknown and cannot after due diligent inquiry be ascertained. A petition having been duly filed by Lorraine P. Falco, who is domiciled at 42-40 Bell Blvd., Ste. 301, Bayside, New York11361 YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Queens County at 88-11 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, New York, on August 5, 2010, at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of MARY J. SHANAHAN a/k/a MARY SHANAHAN lately domiciled at 28-01 Union Street, Apt. 3F, Flushing, New York 11354 admitting to probate a Will dated February 8, 2002 a copy of which is attached, as the Will of MARY SHANAHAN, deceased, relating to real property and personal property, and directing that Letters Testamentary issue to Lorraine P. Falco Dated, Attested and Sealed JUNE 16 2010 (Seal) HON. Robert L. Nahman, Surrogate MARGARET M. GRIBBON Acting Chief Clerk Lorraine P. Falco, Esq. Attorney for Petitioner (718) 3539730 Telephone Number 4240 Bell Boulevard, Suite 301, Bayside, New York 11361 Address of Attorney [Note: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested. Youhave a right to have an attorney appear for you.} ___________________________________________________________________ Notice of formation of HiLightz nyc LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary Of State of New York on 3/23/ 2010. Office located in Queens. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC 136-38 Hook Creek blvd. Rosedale NY 11422. Purpose: any lawful purpose. ___________________________________________________________________ SUPREME COURT, STATE OF NY—COUNTY OF NY, Index No.: 21360/09 CHANDRA PERSAUD, Plaintiff, -againstJEROME MAYERS, Defendant. Summons with Notice in ACTION FOR DIVORCE. Basis of venue: Plf’s res. To the above named Def: You are hereby Summoned to serve a notice of appearance on the Plf within 30 days after service is complete; and in case you fail to appear, judgment will be taken against you by default. Nature of this action: judgment of divorce and dissolving the marriage. Ancillary relief sought: Plf and Def waive equitable distribution of marital property; the parties may or may not be covered by the other party’s health insurance plan; PURSUANT TO DRL§236(b)(2), THE PARTIES ARE BOUND BY CERTAIN AUTOMATIC ORDERS WHICH SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE ACTION. FOR FURTHER DETAILS YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE CLERK OF THE MATRIMONIAL PART, SUPREME COURT, 88-11 SUTPHIN BLVD, JAMAICA, NY 11435. TEL 718-298-1000; and such

other relief as the Court may deem just and proper. The above is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of Hon. Bernice D. Siegal, JSC dated June 10, 2010 and filed in Queens Co Clk’s Office. ___________________________________________________________________ ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF FITNESS IN ASTORIA LLC Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law FIRST: The name of the limited liability company is FITNESS IN ASTORIA LLC SECOND: The county within this state in which the limited liability company is to be located, is Queens. THIRD: The secretary of state is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process accepted on behalf of the limited liability company served upon him or her is: c/o United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228 FOURTH: The name and street address in this state of the registered agent upon whom and at which process against the limited liability company may be served is: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13 th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed these Articles of Organization on the date below. LegalZoom.com, Inc., Organizer Date: March 3, 2010 / s/ Imelda Vasquez By: Imelda Vasquez, Assistant Secretary 7083 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 180 Los Angeles, CA 90028 ___________________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: FERAZZOLI EQUITIES LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/27/10. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o Joseph & Terracciano, LLP, 2 Roosevelt Avenue, Suite 200, Syosset, New York 11791. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ____________________________________________________________________ GG 89th Street Properties, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/20/10. Ofc in Queens Cty. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 30-30 89th St., Jackson Heights, NY 11369. Purpose: General ____________________________________________________________________ SDE DOMINICAN, L.L.C. Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/20/01. Office in Queens Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Citifield Attn: Gen Counsel, 23-01 Roosevelt Ave., Flushing, New York, 11368. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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Notice of Formation of BAGEL NOSH LLC, a domestic LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 05/21/2010. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 32-07 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11106. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. ___________________________________________________________________ ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF Reverie Enterprise LLC Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law FIRST. The name of the limited liability company is Reverie Enterprise LLC SECOND. The county within this state in which the limited liability company is to be located is Queens. THIRD: The secretary of state is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process accepted on behalf of the limited liability company served upon him or her is: c/o United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. FOURTH: The name and street address in this state of the registered agent upon whom and at which process against the limited liability company may be served is: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13 th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed these Articles of Organization on the date below. Date: May 10, 2010 LegalZoom.com,Inc., Organizer /s/ Imelda Vasquez By: Imelda Vasquez, Assistant Secretary 7083 Hollywood Blvd., suite 180 Los Angeles, CA 90028 ___________________________________________________________________ ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF Healthreal, LLC (Insert name of Limited Liability Company) Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law FIRST: The name of the limited liability company is: Healthreal, LLC SECOND: The county within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is: Queens THIRD: The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: 21-55 34th Ave, #10B Astoria, NY 11106 Hao Xu (signature of organizer) Hao Xu (print or type name of organizer) ___________________________________________________________________ HOMELAND LOGISTICS LLC a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 5/12/10. NY Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to Warren Hirsch, CPA, 65 Roosevelt Ave., Valley Stream, NY 11581. General Purposes. ___________________________________________________________________ Articles of Organization of Prince Maestro LLC Under

LEGAL NOTICE

Government By The People, Money Matters & A Poem By MICHAEL SCHENKLER The scuttlebutt from the New York City Charter Revision Commission has them as expected addressing term limits. A likely scenario the whispers are saying is offering the voters the chance of reinstating the limit of two terms for Council members, Borough Presidents and Citywide electeds – Mayor, Public Advocate a nd Comptroller.

While the Commission has yet to decide the final form of the ballot proposition, several members have been voicing support for return to the t wo-term limit originally passed by the people. The two terms for all was just one of the proposals that the charter commission staff recommended.

While many current Council members are crying it would be unfair if shortening the limits from 3 to 2 terms affected them, many of them saw fit to vote for the change to extend their own stay in office. In spite of a commitment from Speaker Quinn that the current Council would be immune from the change, it would be ludicrous for an independent Commission to grant any consideration to the Council that violated the public trust to serve themselves. This is a chance for the commission to allow the voters to put back in place a law they twice before approved. This is an opportunity to include in the new proposition that the Council cannot change its own term limits passed by a referendum of the people. Char ter Commission Chairman Matthew Goldstein, Chancellor of the City University of New York, is bright and savvy and leads an able group. This writer is betting that one of the options that will be on the ballot will in fact enable the people to return to a limit of two terms – including present Council members, with Council unable to extend

their own terms. And if it that’s on the ballot, we’re betting the people will pass it for a third and final time. And in New York City, we will finally have “government by the people.”

MONEY MATTERS Gubernatorial heir apparent Andrew Cuomo has some insurance in the bank. The Democratic candidate has some $20 million more in his campaign warchest than Rick Lazio, the Republican designee. Cuomo reportedly raised over $9 million since January bringing his total on hand to $23.6 million – a new record in New York State. According to reports, Rick Lazio has raised $1.4 million in the same period and has cash on hand of $600,000. Now polls show Cuomo will handily win over his Republican opponent and that is before he starts to spend. But as we sit here – and yes we are part of the large majority who prefers Cuomo - we also shudder when we realize how important the almighty buck is in the political game.

A Weekly Poem Till The Budget Passes No budget passed, another week, Normal people would start to freak. But legislators seem not to care, Each of them must have a pair. One hundred twelve days, it is late, Without a budget, an endangered State. Spending more than we take in, In polite society would be a sin. The folks we elected have failed so bad, We’re out of balance, it’s very sad. Ol’ New York is out of money, When reality hits, it won’t be funny. The final budget poem I hope to write, May they pass a budget and do it right. We are aware of what it takes to raise the money. We are aware of the special treatment big donors receive. We are aware when numbers like $24 million are raised by a single candidate in a single state, the ability to mold opinions can be for sale. Somehow, we always pictured the grand scheme of the American political game was having the candidates deliver their messages and allow the voters to choose. When one candidate has enough money

to define both his message and his opponent’s, and the opponent can’t fight back, the American political game lacks the fair play we were raised to believe in. Even when it’s my candidate, I object. This money disparity makes the case for some sort of public financing. But welcome to New York where we’ve got no money nor no way to pass reform. MSchenkler@QueensTribune.com

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Four Hundred Geese Killed. Was It Necessary?

By HENRY STERN Agriculture, which calls for Federal agents reducing the number of swooped down on Canada geese in the city by Prospect Park last 80 percent. This figure is not week, removing hunsupported by sound sciendreds of Canada geese tific research. The recent cull and gassing them. The at Prospect Park included U.S. Depar tment of nearly 100 percent of the Agriculture said the geese in that area; essenculling was necessary tially, this population was Henry Stern to protect air travelers. ‘managed’ into extinction. Others dispute that claim. NYC Audubon strongly disagrees The Times initally described with that decision. the position of the New York City “When one species becomes Audubon Society as, “cautiously so abundant that it has a negative suppor t ive of t he mass impact on the habitat and reeuthanizing.” In a later statement, sources of other native bird spethe Audubon Societ y took issue cies - as may be t he case with with the Times’ description of “on Canada geese - NYC Audubon, like cul li ng re sident Canada gee se most Audubon chapters, supports within the five boroughs.” They population management. But the now say: option of lethal control should be “NYC Audubon believes that a last re sor t, under taken only lethal control should be the last when bird populations threaten the resort after all other methods for health, safety, and welfare of other managing bird populations have wildlife and humans, and only afbeen exhausted. The blanket ap- ter a rigorous environmental improach of lethal control will not pact assessment has been done significantly reduce the risk birds and full disclosure has been made.” pose to aviation safety. We mainOur view of the problem is that tain that Cit y officials should re- impor ta nt issues have not been duce the amount of lush, green lawn answered satisfactorily, and that we space available throughout the city, lack confidence i n the proce ss which attracts geese. Without such employed to reach specific decimeasures, new geese will take up sions on the use of deadly force residence here and populations will on animal families. quickly rebound to current levels. In fact, Canada geese are ofThe City may also limit growth of ten a nuisance in many more ways the re sident gee se populat ion than causing airplanes to crash, through egg-addling or nest de- which is very rare. Their droppings struction. lit ter golf cour se s a nd “NYC Audubon also takes is- meadows. They eat shoots and sue with the target population size small plants, depriving other speidentified by the Depar tment of cie s of nourishment. T he y are

highly territorial, and hiss and bite when they believe they are intruded upon. Originally migratory birds flying long distances in the spring and fall, many have evolved into permanent residents of local open spaces. They hang around all year instead of flying south in the winter. They can overwhelm ducks, which are smaller waterfowl. On the other hand, even unpleasant creatures do not deserve the Federal gas chamber to which they have been consigned, in some case s w it h a degree of arbitrarine ss. T he government’s declarat ion that gee se must be killed if they are within seven miles of an air por t, considering that Prospect Park is 6.5 miles from both LaGuardia and Kennedy, has the flavor of contrivance. Do the Feds mean to tell us that if the distance had been 7.2 miles, say, the geese and their goslings would have been spared? The Januar y 2009 collision with Captain Sullenberger’s airplane was said to have been caused by migrator y geese, not their cousins who amuse Brooklynites at Prospect Park. We think that in cases of capital punishment, the burden of proof is on the executioners. Of course, if human life is actually threatened by the geese, we side with our own species. But we are aware that government programs, once under way, are difficult to limit or restrain unless there is a powerful lobby represent ing the other side. In this case, there is no economic

interest in the survival of Canada gee se, a nd there is no spokesgoose to represent them. Another concern is the lack of public discussion on this issue. The searchlight has cer tai nly not reached this government program. We do not recall any opportunity for local input, on either side. It is necessary to protect air travel, but where is the evidence that the indiscriminate slaughter of non-migratory geese is the best way to accomplish that goal? Part of this outcr y is an increasing lack of confidence in the authorities. One need not be a Tea Par ty ideologue to question the bureaucracy. It would be reassuring to see the science behind the kill.

We have heard that the Interior Department originally declined to do the dirty work, so it was shifted to Agriculture, which had no qualms about the work. Perhaps there should be a Federal Bureau of Extermination to organize activities of this nature. Another suggestion that has been made is that, if this program is to be continued, the geese should be fed to the poor, rather than dumped in a landfill, as was the case with the Prospect Park 400 (or 368, as we have been told). But the policy of providing free or lowcost food might lead to increasing the numbers of poor people, which is not on the Federal agenda. StarQuest@ NYCivic.com

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What’s your EQ?

Are you an energy champ, an energy guzzler or an energy snoozer? To find out, take the Con Edison Energy Quotient Quiz at conEd.com/EQ or at facebook.com/powerofgreen

The Smart Grid will help all New Yorkers become energy champs because it will:

Chargers for cell phones, MP3 players and PDAs use energy:

A. allow us to charge electric cars

A. only when charging

B. incorporate wind and solar energy sources C. turn your appliances on and off when you’re away from home

B. even when the devices are not connected to the chargers C. even when they’re not plugged into the wall

D. all of the above

answer: D

answer : B

How much more efﬁcient are compact ﬂuorescent bulbs than regular incandescent bulbs?

What should you do if you smell gas? A. leave the area immediately, then call Con Edison at

A. they last twice as long and use half as much energy

B. do not use electrical devices, including flashlights C. all of the above

answer: C

C. they last ten times as long and use 75% less energy

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B. they last five times as long and use 60% less energy

1-800-75-CONED

Compiled by DOMENICK RAFTER

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102ND PRECINCT ROBBER SOUGHT: The N YPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted in connection with an armed robbery that occur red on Friday, July 9, at approximately 2:20 p.m. at 104-21 Jamaica Ave. in Richmond Hill. The suspect entered the location, walked around the store, and left the location. He then re-entered, walked behind the counter, produced a gun, demanded money, received an unknown amount of cash, and fled the location on foot. The suspect is described a black man, 35-40 years old, 6feet, 170 lbs, wearing a blue Yankees baseball cap, a white Tshir t with writ ing on the front and the word “Loyalty” on the back, and blue jeans. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers Web site at nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then entering TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.

but ton down shirt, khaki pants and work boots, floating in the water. The NYPD Harbor Unit responded and pulled him out of the water. EMS pronounced him dead at the scene. The medical examiner was to determine cause of death. 113TH PRECINCT MISSING GIRL: The NYPD is asking the public’s assistance in locating a teenage girl repor ted missing in South Jamaica. On Saturday, July 17, at approximately 1 p.m., Roselineda Pierre, 16, was last seen at her home, located at 155-04 Linden Blvd. She is described as 5-feet, 100 lbs with brown eyes and black hair. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers Web site at nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then entering TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.

115TH PRECINCT G U N P O I N T R O B B E R Y: The N YPD is asking for t he MISSING WOMAN: The NYPD is asking for the public’s Police are lookinf for public’s assistance and any inassistance in locating the follow- Roselineda Pierre f o r m a t i o n r e g a r d i n g a g u n ing missing woman from Rich- missing since July 17. point robbery that occur red on Sunday, July 7, at approximond Hill. mately 3 a.m. in the vicinity of Iris Villanueva, 19, of 86-17 91st St., Richmond Hill, was last seen leav- 72nd Street and Roosevelt Avenue in Jacking her home on Sunday, July 11, at ap- son Heights. After arriving, police were informed by proximately 11 p.m. She is described as being 5-foot-2, 180 lbs., with brown eyes and the victim, a 20-year old Hispanic man, that a three black men – an 18-year-old, 5-footblack hair. She is mentally handicapped. Anyone with information is asked to call 10, 140 lbs wearing black jeans and a t-shirt; Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). a 20-year old, 135 lbs, wearing a yellow tThe public can also submit their tips by log- shirt; and a black teen, age unknown – who ging onto the Crime Stoppers Web site at followed the victim from the train station nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their into 35-38 75th St. and produced a black tips to CRIMES (274637), then entering handgun. The suspects then pointed the firearm at the victim and physically removed a TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential. cell phone and cash from him. The suspects then ran off in an unknown direction. 110TH PRECINCT Anyone with information is asked to call FLOATER FOUND: On Sunday, July 18, at approximately 4 p.m., in the vicinity Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). of 125-00 Nor thern Blvd, pier 1 at the The public can also submit their tips by logWorld’s Fair Marina in Flushing, police re- ging onto the Crime Stoppers Web site at sponded to a call of a person floating in the nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their water. Upon ar rival, police discovered an tips to CRIMES (274637), then entering unidentified Hispanic man wearing a blue TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.

Con Ed Aims To Save Biz Big Bucks By REBECCA SESNY With the economic downturn hitting small businesses hard and this summer shaping up to be one for the record books, Con Edison is making energy savings a simple phone call away. Launched in October 2009 as part of a state initiative to reduce carbon emissions, Con Ed's Small Business Direct Installation Program is helping businesses lower their bills by surveying energy costs for free and showing them steps they can take to save more on lighting, cooling and water heating energy. "Small businesses are the heart of New York, and we want them to be able to take

advantage." said Estaban Vasquez, manager of the Con Ed Small Business Energy Efficiency program. Con Ed's goal is to reach as many businesses as possible. A small percentage have already signed up for the program and taken advantage of the savings. "There are about 290,000 small business customers in the five boroughs and only about 4,000 are taking advantage, right now," Vasquez said. "We hope to reach at least 20,000 and extend the program well into 2012." "This process is designed to be simple and easy, and the benefits are great," he said.

Con Ed will go to a business and take a survey of its energy costs. Some recommendations are free, and the utility can install energy efficient measures such as compact fluorescent lamps, low-flow aerators and a water heater thermostat setback. As an added incentive, the utility will pay up to 70 percent of the up-front costs to install high-efficiency lighting and new ballasts and fixtures; and to retro-commission existing heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) systems. Once installed, Con Ed will charge the customer minimal monthly costs to recoup the outlay.

"Con Edison wants to help them save energy and money," said Vasquez, "The return is quick with a tremendous impact. Every customer that has learned about the savings wants to participate." Businesses can qualify for this free survey and possible energy upgrades if they have an average peak monthly electric demand under 100kW. To contact Con Edison to get the free survey and more information call (888) 945-5326. Reach Intern Rebecca Sesny at rsesny@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 128.

Boro Trio Fed Iran $$ DNA Solves Car Theft Three Queens men were arrested earlier this year for allegedly laundering money to Iran through a system that circumvents the sanctions against what the U.S. government deems a “rogue state.” Reza Safarha, 54, Nick Mohamey, 56, and Mohammad Soroush Mahalaty, 48, were arrested in January and appeared before a federal judge in Manhattan last week to answer charges of conspiring to commit money laundering. All three suspects reside in Queens. Safarha operated KP House of Carpets, a carpet store on Brookvllle Boulevard in Rosedale. If convicted, each faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. The investigation was a joint effort by the FBI, IRS and Joint Terrorism Task Force with assistance from the U.S. Treasury Department’s Foreign Asset Control. According to the criminal complaint, from 2007 to 2008 the suspects engaged in the transfer of illicit funds to Iran through the use of a system called “hawala,”

which allows money to be sent into Iran through channels other than traditional banking systems. In the system, funds are transferred by customers to a hawala operator, or “hawaladar,” in the United States, and corresponding funds, less any fees, are disbursed to recipients in another country by “hawaladar” associates in that location. The complaint says more than $300,000 of what prosecutors believed to be the proceeds of criminal activity were laundered to accounts located outside of the United States, including in Iran. In fact, a confidential informant working with law enforcement authorities provided the funds. The suspects took control of the funds in the United States and then, through co-conspirators in Iran, disbursed an equivalent amount of rials, the Iranian currency, in Iran, effectively laundering the money without directly transferring it outside the country. — Domenick Rafter

DNA has been used to put murderers and rapists behind bars, but a car thief? A new initiative funded by the federal government and aimed at combating auto theft uses DNA to trace alleged thieves to the cars they are accused of stealing. Thanks to a DNA “cold hit” matching DNA evidence from a stolen automobile and a defendant, an Astoria man has been arrested, charged and arraigned on July 14 for stealing a car. Gary Yerganian, 29, of 30-71 34th St., Astoria, was charged with one count of third-degree grand larceny, one count of third-degree criminal possession of stolen proper ty and one count of third-degree unauthorized use of a vehicle for allegedly stealing a car in Astoria in April. He was ordered held on $100,000 bail. Ac c o r d i n g to t he c o u r t re c o r d s , Yerganian allegedly stole a 2004 Jeep Liberty on April 4 in front of 30-35 35th St. in

Astoria at approximately 4 a.m. On April 21, he was arrested while allegedly breaking into another automobile. At the time of his arrest, police found the 2004 Jeep Liberty idling in front of the car Yerganian was allegedly burglarizing. The Queens Nor th Evidence Col lect ion Team was not ified when the car was recovered and processed it for DNA. Skin cell DNA swabs were recovered from the steering wheel, rear view mirror and gear shifter handle and submit ted for DNA testing. A criminalist within the Office of the Ch ief Medical Examiner, Depar tment Of Forensic Biology, determined that DNA testing of the swabs revealed a single source male DNA profile. The DNA profile was then uploaded to the New York State DNA Index System whereupon it matched a DNA sample submit ted by Yergania n on Nov 8, 2006. — Domenick Rafter

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Queens CLOSEUP Public Walks Jack Eichenbaum, the borough’s historian, is running a series of walks titled “Changing Cultures of Queens: A Walking Anthology” The final of the series will be held Tuesday, July 27, and is titled “No. 7 Jackson Heights to Sunnyside.” The core of the ethnic diversity along “The International Express” has visible commercial concentrations of Irish, Mexican, South Asian, South American, Filipino and Thai cultures. Some domestic gentrification has occurred at both termini. The train and the constantly evolving eats are always in focus. The tour meets at Manuel de Dios Unanue Triangle, 83rd Street and Roosevelt Avenue. Each walk begins at 6 p.m. at the designated location, near a subway station, and ends about two hours and two miles later in a neighborhood where you may eat (as you choose) in a variety of interesting restaurants. Tuition: $15 each walk. ($10 for people under 30 years in age with ID) No reservations required; just show up in time!

Pow-Wow The 32nd annual Thunderbird American Indian Mid-Summer Pow-Wow will be held at The Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway in Floral Park on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 23, 24 and 25. Hours are Friday from 6-10 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.-10 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $9 for adults with an all weekend pass for $15, and $4 for children 12 and under with $5 for an all

weekend pass. The Pow Wow will feature three days of intertribal Native American Dance Competitions. Over 40 Indian nations will be represented. Chanting, drumming and brilliantly colored, finely detailed regalia will provide stimulating entertainment for people of all ages. All dance competitions and performances will be narrated for your appreciation of the rich tradition and culture that is being shared. American Indian art and craft vendors will offer a unique array of items for shoppers. American Indian food will feature items such as fry bread and Navajo tacos. Visitors will be able to enjoy the beautiful grounds of the Farm Museum, take hayrides for $2 per person, tour the historica Adriance Farmhouse and purchase fresh grown produce. For travel directions and additional event information, go to queensfarm.org or call (718) 347-3276.

Kids Fun Day To get families ready for back-to-school, the Catholic Charities Queens Community Centers are hosting Kids Fun Day, an exciting day for families to enjoy themselves while receiving important information on safety and health. Activities include games, face painting, clown and balloon creations, arts and crafts, along with a special presentation by McGruff the Crime Dog, health screenings and much more. Participants will receive free limited school supplies and other giveaways. This event is part of the Catholic Charities “Pathways to SelfSufficienty” series, and is co-sponsored by Fidelis Care.

Kids Fun Day will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 11 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Queens North Community Center on 23-40 Astoria Blvd., and Thursday, Aug. 12 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Queens South Community Center at 90-39 189th St.

Extreme Makeover Straight out of the idea behind the hit show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” shabby homeowners are encouraged to be extra nice to their friends: a compelling letter from one of them to Major Homes might nominate a lucky family into overhauled digs. Major Homes President Mitchell Kersch said his charitable bona fides include $7,000 in free siding to the family of a guitarist who had lost three and a half fingers and the donation of a kitchen to a family with three children suffering from cystic fibrosis. Kersch, the third of a four-generation family dynasty, said said there’s no catch and that the business is often charitable with their services, though there is one caveat. The contest has no eligibility requirements. It doesn’t even have an official name. “All they need to do is send a letter,” said Kersch. “There’s no cost. No obligation. It is not a gimmick.” They won’t even enter information from entries into a sales database, he said. To nominate someone for free windows, roofing or siding, write a letter explaining their circumstances. Include both your information and your nominee’s informa-

tion, including: name, phone number, address, and email if you have one. Send letters to Major Homes, 48-52 Clearview Expy., Bayside, NY 11364, attention Mitch Kersch.

Camera Club Flushing Camera Club will begin its summer digital photography program, geared towards the beginner in all of us. Participation costs $5 per session - don’t forget to bring your camera and the manual. The group meets at Flushing Hospital’s auditorium, 146-01 45th Ave., every Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Swim Classes Registration is being held for swim classes at Fort Totten Pool for session II, course 2. The class runs from July 27 through August 11. Registration for session III, course 3 begins on Aug. 12 at 9 a.m. The class runs from August 13-August 27. Fort Totten is located on Totten Road off the Cross Island Parkway. For more information, call (718) 224-4031.

Boy Scouts A new Shomer Shabbat Boy Scout troop for boys ages 11-18 is starting at the Hillcrest Jewish Center. Are you ready to have fun while learning awesome skills like canoeing, leadership skills and rock climbing? For more information, contact Hillcrest representatives Harvey and Iris Schachter at (718) 969-1571. To find out more about scouting, go to beascout.org.

Queens Focus

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PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE...PEOPLE..PEOPLE... Air Force Airman Jonathan H. Gopaul graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week 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 Beygum Gopaul of Penn Estate Drive, East Stroudsburg, Pa., and Jerry Gopaul of Van Wyck Jonathan Expressway. Gopaul is a 2008 graduate of Stroudsburg High School, Penn. Stonehill College recently named the following local residents to its Dean’s List for the Spring 2010 semester. Rockaway Park resident Megan M. Boyle, a member of the class of 2011; Bayside Hills resident Jennifer V. Errante, a member of the class of 2010; Flushing resident Margaux M. Fleuranges, a member of the class of 2010; and Rockaway Point resident

Emily M. O’Kane, a member of the class of 2010. To qualify for the Dean’s List at Stonehill, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and must have completed successfully all courses for which they were registered. Brigadier General Patrick A. Murphy, The Adjutant General, announces the recent reenlistment of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their continuing commitment to serve community, state and nation as part of the Army National H. Gopaul Guard. Sergeant Bryan Bastidas from Forest Hills, has reenlisted to continue service with the 145th Maintenance Company; Sergeant Robert Sparks from Jamaica, has reenlisted to continue service with the Battery A 1-258th Field Artillery; Private 1st Class Saul Soto from Woodhaven, has reenlisted to continue service with the Company A 1-69th Infantry; Sergeant 1st Class Duncan Mackay from Woodside, has reenlisted to continue service with the Company A Recruiting & Retention; Sergeant

Oluwatoba Awolola from Arverne, has reenlisted to continue service with the Company B, 642d Support Battalion Rear; Specialist Sebastien Coulanges from Cambria Heights, has reenlisted to continue service with the Detachment 2 Headqarters and Headquarters Company, 42d Stb; and Specialist Jamie Padilla from Richmond Hill, has reenlisted to continue service with the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery 1258th Field Artillery. The following students were named to the Dean’s List of Emory College, the undergraduate, liberal arts college of Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., for the 2010 spring semester. Students must be in the top 20 percent of Emory College or have approximately a 3.853 grade point average or higher to be named to the Dean’s List. Melanie Beatus of Roslyn Heights, daughter of Dr. Richard Scott Beatus of Floral Park and Randi Linker of Roslyn Heights; Christina Singh of Ozone Park, daughter of Roweena E. Bipat-Singh of Ozone Park and Tony N. Singh of Ozone Park; and Soe Thein of Long Island City, son of Thein Than and Pyone P. Sein. SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy and the College’s deans recently recognized almost 800 students who excelled academically during the Spring 2010 semester. “At SUNY Canton, we are committed to student success,” Kennedy said. “Each of these students has demonstrated that they are equally committed to getting the most out of their career-driven education.” To receive President’s List honors, fulltime students must earn a semester grade

point average (GPA) of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale. For Dean’s List, full-time students must receive a GPA of 3.25. Part-Time Honors are awarded to students earning at least a 3.25 GPA on six to 11 credit hours. Among the students who earned honors for academics were: Constantina DeLuca of Flushing, who is undeclared and is a 2009 graduate of Francis Lewis High School, made President’s List; Randolph C. White of Laurelton, who is majoring in individual studies and is a 2007 graduate of Martin Luther High School, made Dean’s List; Martin Liu of Woodhaven, who is undeclared and is a 2009 graduate of Urban Assembly School of Design, made President’s List; and Jabari Richards of South Ozone Park, who is majoring in accounting and is a 2009 graduate of Thomas A. Edison Vocational and Technical High School, made Dean’s List. The following students who attend Pace University in New York the Dean’s list in the spring of 2010: Christine A Ramkishun from Ozone Park was selected for Dean’s Second Honors; Jamelah Rimawi from South Richmond Hill was selected for Dean’s Second Honors; Stephanie Apanah from South Richmond Hill was selected for Dean’s Third Honors; Mariola Suchorzepka from Woodhaven was selected for Dean’s List First Honors; Marianna Kostsyuh from Richmond Hill was selected for Dean’s Second Honors; Heidi M Zwick from Breezy Point was selected for Dean’s Second Honors; Roy Ramkhallawan from Ozone Park was selected for Dean’s Second Honors; and Andrew A Lokenauth from Richmond Hill was selected for Dean’s Second Honors.

Poet Laureate Sees Expanded Role By REBECCA SESNY Small in stature but large on passion, award-winning poet, self-proclaimed nomad, and Sunnyside resident Paolo Javier has big plans in the borough for the next three years. After launching a search in March, Queens Borough President Helen Marshall announced on June 18 that Javier would be the fifth Poet Laureate of Queens. An unpaid appointment that focuses on service to the borough through arts enhancement and community projects, candidates must have lived in Queens for at least the past two years, had their work published, written poems about the borough and have a plan for serving. Marshall described Javier as an up-andcoming poet and filmmaker who has a clearly articulated vision of how to promote a love of poetry among our diverse youth through multimedia programming. “We are very excited to collaborate with him over the next three years,” she said. After a lengthy interview process and weeks of waiting, Javier finally received the call he had hoped to get. “It’s the kind of title that understands that there is a responsibility to your community rather than your own career,” he said. “It requires a lot of selfless work on your part. I was trying to think of a way I could give back to the community I was a part of. If I get this it would be a fruitful and meaningful way to give back.” At 35, Javier is the author of two fulllength poetry books and four “chapbooks” (short books of poetry). He was born in the Philippines and moved to Westchester with his parents when he was 10. Growing up in the Metropolitan area, he found himself visiting close relatives in the city often, includ-

ing his godmother in Queens. “My experience of the city has been foremost in Queens, I got to know this area when we would come down on the weekends,” he said. Javier didn’t start out as a lover of poetry and a passionate pursuer in this field. “I have always been drawn to reading, literature,” he said, “I read an awful lot, but what I read was comic books, readers digest, books on the occult”. It wasn’t until high school when, having been assigned a creative project and encouraged by his English teacher, he began to develop his New Queens Poet Laureate Paolo Javier discusses his plans love. “I started to write po- for the position. etry and it became an extension of my interest,” he said. “Up until eled all over the world. His interests varied then I never really considered the possibility while in school as he made his foray into of pursuing poetry with the seriousness that playwrighting, running a theater company and studying English Literature, but he realI have the last couple of years.” He also discovered an artist who would be ized the pull of the poet’s heart was too great. “My interests were so varied,” he said, an inspiration and have a great influence on his own writing. “I really love Carlos Will- “but through all of them, poetry was the one, iams, a New Jersey poet who opened up my it chose me as much as I chose it. I am first appreciation for poetry as an art form,” and foremost a poet,” Eventually he returned to the area, choosJavier said. “I love how his poems look.” Javier left New York for a time to attend ing Sunnyside as his home where he has lived the University of British Columbia, where he for the past decade. “I felt more comfortable studied creative writing, and has since trav- in Queens seeing how diverse it was. It walks

the walk here,” Javier said. “So when I decided to come back I wanted to live in Queens. I felt at home.” Now a part of the fabric of the city, Javier began teaching at local universities, started a Web site to publish poets he liked and admired called 2ndavenuepoetry.com, and became active in the local Queens arts scene, including readings and arts projects at Gallery 37 in Jackson Heights. “It’s not surprising that really fantastic artists emerge from this borough,” he said. Marshall noted that the borough bard is expected to nurture residents’ love of poetry and perform readings at various locales and annual events celebrated in the county. Javier, having outlined his plans for the committee during the application process, has several ideas of his own on bringing art and poetry to the public. “I am striving for transparency among my goals, in terms of achievability,” he said. “I don’t want to be a parachute artist who comes in to neighborhoods and then the neighborhood will never see or hear about it or me again.” Javier has proposed multimedia performances doing a public arts project scattered across film, comic books, playwrighting, and readings while working with residents across Queens communities, making this a collaboration. He intends to document his time as poet laureate on film and include other Queens artists in the documentary. “I want to put a focus on Queens as a vital literary center,” he said. “I am going to use this as an opportunity to discover Queens.” Reach intern Rebecca Sesny at rsesny@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 128.

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Notice of Formation of KURZYNA PLACE LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/11/ 2010. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 66-35 Jay Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378. Term: until 12/31/2060. Purpose: any lawful activity. ____________________________________________________________________ Action for divorce HYERN JU KIM v. YOUNG KYU AHN You are hereby summoned to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or to serve a notice of appearance on plaintiff’s attorney within thirty (30) days after the publication and in case of your failure to answer or appear, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the notice set forth below in the complaint. The object of this action is to obtain a judgment of divorce dissolving the marriage between the parties on the grounds that are in accordance with Sub (2) of the Sec 170 of the Domestic Relations law. Hong Kyung Choi, Esq. Attorney for plaintiff 141-25 Northern Blvd, #30, Flushing NY, 11354 ____________________________________________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 6/ 28/10, bearing Index Number NC-000582-10/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 (us) the right to: Assume the name of (First) NOBUHIKO (Last) SAKYO My present name is (First) NOBUHIKO (Last) SAKURAI My present address is 47-20 42nd STREET, APT. 5G, Sunnyside, NY 11104 My place of birth is ENA CITY, JAPAN My date of birth is June 12, 1965 ____________________________________________________________________ STATE OF CONNECTICUT SUPERIOR COURT JUVENILE MATTERS ORDER OF NOTICE NOTICE TO: FRANCISCO PERALTA of parts unknown A petition has been filed seeking: Commitment of minor child(ren) of the above named or vesting of custody and care of said child(ren) of the above named in a lawful, private or public agency or suitable and worthy person The petition, whereby the court’s decision can affect your parental rights, if any, regarding minor child(ren) will be heard on 8/12/10 at 2:00 p.m. at 20 Franklin Square 3 rd Floor, New Britain, CT Therefore, ORDERED that notice of the hearing of this petition be given by publishing this Order of Notice once, immediately upon receipt, in the Queen’s County Weekly Newspaper Group, 174-15 Horace Harding Expressway, a newspaper having a circulation in the town/city of Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 NAME OF JUDEGE Honorable E. Curtissa R. Cofield Date

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LIJ RN’s To Get Bachelor’s Degree As nursing assumes an increasingly prominent role in the delivery of care during this new era of healthcare reform, the North Shore-LIJ Health System announced it will soon require newly hired nurses to have a Bachelor of Nursing Science degree or earn one within five years. This new requirement will take effect Sept. 1. All new nurses who do not have a BSN must enroll in a bachelor’s degree program within 24 months of their hire date and earn their degree within five years. For more than a decade, North Shore-LIJ has offered tuition assistance to employees for BSN degrees as well as flexible onsite nursing degree programs with several Long Island universities and colleges. Nurses on staff at North Shore-LIJ who have not earned their BSNs are exempt from the new policy, however, nurse executives and hospital leaders

are strongly encouraging employees to continue their education and take advantage of the health system’s tuition reimbursement program, which has helped thousands of nurses at the system keep up with current and future demands. The new requirement is based on research that shows a significant relationship between higher levels of nursing education and improved quality outcomes, lower mortality and fewer adverse events, according to North Shore-LIJ President and EEO Michael Dowling. “As patient care becomes more complex and high-tech, there is growing evidence that developing a more highly educated nursing workforce improves patient safety and leads to higher-quality, more cost-effective patient care,” he said. In 2009, a bill was introduced in the New York State Legislature to require

New York Hospital Queens received a $515,000 Community Capital Assistance Program grant from the New York State Legislature. Funds were used to purchase a state-of-the-art endoscopy ultrasound system, the Olympus a10 (Alpha10). Assemblywoman Ann-Margaret Carrozza (D-Bayside) made the award possible by applying for capital funding on NYHQ’s behalf. In addition to gastrointestinal dis-

eases, the Alpha10 is used to diagnose pancreatic, esophageal, rectal, gastric and lung cancers, and other benign tumors. “The Alpha10 is used daily by specialists at NYHQ to access lesions and tumors in the body without surgery,” said Ruth Hopkins, RN, Nurse Manager. “This improves patient care, and facilitates diagnosis and treatment for patients in the Queens Community.”

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registered professional nurses to attain a BSN degree within 10 years of their initial licensure. If passed, New York would be the first state in the country to have a BSN as standardized entry into the nursing profession. Attempts by nurses and other advocates to pass similar legislation in the state date back to 1976. “Nurses require a broad-based education that prepares them to meet increasingly complex patient health needs in constantly evolving practice environments,” said Maureen White, RN, senior vice president and chief nurse executive of the 15-hospital North Shore-LIJ Health System. “Nurses must be prepared to work with individuals, families and com-

munities of diverse backgrounds in a range of settings as part of interdisciplinary teams. The bottom line is that our nurses have a deep and direct impact on every single patient who enters our doors, more so than any other medical professional.” About 60 percent of North Shore-LIJ’s more than 10,000 nurses already have earned a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree. In addition, 465 nurses currently are working on their bachelor’s degree. “So it’s clear,” she said, “that many already recognize the importance of advancing their clinical knowledge skills and enhancing patient care in their own environment.”

Seniors Go Bowling:

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NYHQ’s Ultra Grant

A senior takes a practice frame in the Touchstone Health Wii bowling tournament at Dellamonica Senior Center in Astoria. Seniors throughout Queens and the city will be competing in a bowling tournament sponsored by the Medicare Advantage company to promote exercise and health living. Queens senior centers participating are: Elmcor Senior Center, 98-19 Astoria Blvd, East Elmhurst; Friendship Senior Center, 92-33 170th St., Jamaica; Dellamonica Senior Center, 23-56 Broadway, Astoria; and Latimer Senior Center, 34-30 137th St., Flushing.

Introducing Genting:

Lone VLT Bidder Makes Its Pitch To Boro Community, Local Leaders By DOMENICK RAFTER In front of a packed house in Aqueduct Racetrack that included members of Community Board 10, local politicians and nearly 100 neighbors, Genting New York, the only surviving bid to develop video lottery terminals at Aqueduct, presented its plan to the public. There was a noticeable whiff of skepticism in the room, but local elected officials, many having been through this process before, tried to inject some optimism into the crowd. “I think we are almost there,” said Assemblywoman Audrey Pheffer (DRockaway Beach). “I hope and expect that this is the last time we’re here,” said Assemblywoman Michele Titus (D-Far Rockaway).

What Is Genting?

Bringing In Customers Walker also laid out potential customer bases for the casino, including travelers connecting through nearby JFK Airport with long layovers. He said Genting plans to run shuttle buses from Aqueduct to Citi Field during Mets home games so baseball fans who travel from places like Brooklyn, Staten Island and the south shore of Long Island can park at Aqueduct, take a shuttle to the stadium, and patronize the casino and restaurants before and after a game. Genting hopes to utilize the racetrack’s proximity to the A train to bring in tourists staying in Manhattan and Brooklyn, Walker added. The site would include a direct connection to the A train, which runs along the western edge of the proper ty. This concerned Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park), who said the A train couldn’t handle more traffic. “In light of the recent MTA service cuts, it is unclear whether or not Genting will be able to rely on an already overburdened public transit infrastructure,” Ulrich said. “The A Train is already bursting at the seams and bus service is wholly inadequate. I’m concerned the MTA won’t be able to provide the level of service the company is counting on.” Walker said that Genting would discuss the issue with the MTA, but also noted that more riders going to the casino would mean more revenue for the MTA, which would allow the agency to increase service on the A train.

Community Concerns Walker assured that Genting would spend its money within in the community, including buying from local suppliers and would donate 1 percent of its total annual income to the community to use however it sees fit. The project would create 800 permanent jobs and 1,300 construction jobs,

which Walker said members of the local community would be given first crack at. If Genting wins the bid on Aug. 3, it plans to immediately open a storefront in Ozone Park near Aqueduct where people can apply for open positions. Walker also noted that casinos often create more jobs once in business “When a casino gets cooking, that brings jobs – a lot of jobs,” he said. There was a blizzard of concern over issues such as traffic, security, parking and the future of the Aqueduct Flea Market. As far as traffic, Walker said Genting has nine years worth of State and City traffic analysis to look at that will allow them to figure out the best ways to mitigate concerns. He also noted that casinos have steady traffic flows, and no bursts of traffic like sports venues. As far as security, Walker said that’s an issue casino owners are professionals at. “When you run a casino, security is the first thing you talk about,” he said. “No one does security better than casinos.” Walker also responded to concerns about the future of the Aqueduct Flea Market, which currently uses Aqueduct’s north parking lot. Though its future location is in question, Walker said Genting would work to find another place on site for it, since it was important to the community. One local resident expressed concern on how Aqueduct would be utilized as a coastal evacuation receiving station during its construction if a hurricane hit Queens. Walker said Genting hadn’t discussed the possibility, but would look into it, and that once the development is completed, Aqueduct would continue to serve as a receiving station, and would be better equipped to house evacuees. Genting’s Speller also assured the community that Genting could complete the project quickly once chosen, pointing out that Seneca Niagara Casino was developed in only a few months. “I know this has been a long time coming,” said Mike Speller.

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• Oct 2001: The state legislature and Governor George Pataki approve VLTs at Aqueduct. • April 2003: The first bidding process ends with MGM Mirage being chosen by NYRA to run 4,500 VLTs. • Aug 2003: a federal probe into NYRA leads MG Mirage to drop their bid. • 2006: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Eliot Spitzer promises to begin a new bidding process for the VLTs. • Sept 2007: Gov. Eliot Spitzer reopens the bidding process. • Oct 2008: Gov. David Paterson chooses Delaware North. • March 2009: Delaware North pulls out of the project. Paterson immediately restarts the bidding process. • July 2009: Seven groups submit bids, including the eventual winning bid; the ill-fated Aqueduct Entertainment Group, whose investors include former Jamaica Congressman and influential Democrat Rev. Floyd Flake. • Jan 2010: After weeks of delaying, Paterson chooses AEG, not long after Flake hints he may support Attorney General Andrew Cuomo over Paterson for Governor in 2010. • Feb 2010: The state inspector general and the feds begin probing the selection of AEG. • March 9, 2010: Flake and Jay-Z leave AEG, leaving the deal nearly dead. • March 11, 2010: State Lottery calls AEG “unlicensable,” kills the deal. • May 11, 2010: Lottery seeks new bids. Paterson says he will back whatever bid Lottery chooses.

• June 29, 2010: Three bidders – SL Green, Penn National and Genting New York – submit bids.

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• June 8, 2010: Six bidders appear at the bidder’s conference at Aqueduct Racetrack.

The issue of a timeline was important to State Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach) “We need to get this project started tomorrow,” Addabbo said. Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 357-7400, Ext. 125.

• July 6, 2010: SL Green and Penn National are disqualified by Lottery officials for failing to meet mandatory bid requirements. • July 14, 2010: Judge orders halt on bidding process after AEG files suit over failed bid.

1: Grand entrance with covered entry way, three-story atrium and water show 2: 93,000-sq ft casino floor on 1st floor; 42,500-sq ft casino floor on 2nd floor 3: Two-story casual dining promenade, up to 450 seats

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200-seat high-end signature restaurant 200-seat high-end Chinese restaurant Sports bar restaurant/lounge, 280-person capacity Enclosed skyway pedestrian bridge connecting casino to A-train 8: Parking garage for 2,200 cars

• July 15, 2010: Judge overturns his own ruling. Genting New York presents its plan to CB 10 and members of the surrounding neighborhoods. • Aug 3, 2010: Winning bid to be announced by State Lottery. • Feb 2012: All 4,500 VLTs must be operational at Aqueduct.

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Genting New York, the last bid standing after the disqualification of SL Green and Penn National, took the opportunity to introduce to the community the Malaysia-based company and the principals involved in the bid, including JCJ Construction and Tutor-Perini contractors, who worked on the AirTrain and the recent JFK runway rehabilitation project. Genting’s management team, including Michael Speller, who is a former CEO of Foxwoods and helped develop the Seneca Niagara Casino in Niagara Falls, also introduced themselves to the community members. “We’re always sensitive to community issues,” Speller said. “I can assure you that’s what we’ll do here.” Speller, a native of Britain, told audience members not to “be fooled” by his British accent because he has worked on casinos in the Northeastern United States for more than three decades. “This is no small project,” Speller said, rejecting the word “Racino” as a description of the project. “We want to create a destination for a great day trip.” Genting spokesman Jay Walker said the project, which includes nearly 150,000 square feet of casino floor space on two floors, at least two restau-

rants, a buffet and a sports bar, is aimed at customers who might otherwise travel to Atlantic City or Connecticut.

Park Advocate, Late Tribune Editor David Oats Honored

Cath Lab Opens

The cardiac team at LIJ Medical Center celebrated the grand opening of their newest cardiac catheterization laboratory. Pictured l. to r.: Nicole Hoeffler, RN; Jana Finkel, RN; Katie Wilkes, RN; Janet Hyland, RN; Barry Kaplan, MD, director of cardiac catheterization lab; Stacey Rosen, MD, associate chair of cardiology; Rajiv Jauhar, MD, director of interventional cardiology; Patricia M. Farrell, RN, director of cardiac services; Christine Scott, RN; Theodora Trappizano, invasive cardiovascular technologist; and Mary Hyland, RN.

Baseball Champs

Thanks to the hard work of Borough President Helen Marshall, the NYC Parks Dept., Unisphere Inc. and the Queens Tribune, a memorial garden was created in Flushing Meadows Corona Park to honor lifelong park advocate and former Queens Tribune editor David Oats. Though the proposal to create a lasting memorial to Oats in the park was championed by the Tribune beginning the week following his death, it was Marshall who kept on the Parks Department, who sought out funding and who engineered the event honoring Oats. Top left: Borough President Helen Marshall (l.) and Queens Parks Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowsky (r.) listen as Corrine Oats, the widow of the late park advocate, explains to the crowd that had gathered the significance the the park held in Oats’ life. Top center: Aside from the marker that shows off the site, a special plaque was dedicated in the garden in honor of David Oats, who died from infection complications in February 2008.

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Queens Events Edited By Harley Benson

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Greenmarket Opens The Queens Dominicana Baseball Team were champions of the Little League Subway Series in the ages 13-15 bracket.

Top right: Corrine Oats’ eyes filled with tears as the sign for David’s Garden was unveiled. Here, she (r.) applauds the sign and the people who helped turn this dream into reality - Borough President Helen Marshall (l. to r.), Queens Parks Commissioner Dorthy Lewandowski and Flushing Meadows Corona Park Administrator Estelle Cooper, whose not-for-profit Unisphere Inc. ponied up the funds to make the garden a reality. Photos by Ira Cohen

Dime Kicks In

On July 12, employees from the Dime Savings Bank located in various Queens branches participated to assist the NYC Parks Department in Cunningham Park to paint a bicycle storage container that was donated by the “Friends of Cunningham Park Association.” Pictured l. to r.; Dickson Tsang; Tarun Kumar, Bayside; Karen Rupert, Glen Oaks; Vindy Persaud, Hillcrest; Dina Foukas, Whitestone; Charisma Vega, Glen Oaks; John Tochterman, Hillcrest; Chris Reide, Hillcrest; and Harsh Kumar, Hillcrest.

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Veteran Honor

Queens Borough President Helen Marshall was honored in the Veterans Memorial Garden outside Borough Hall July 13 by Queens Chapter 92 of Disabled American Veterans post located at Borough Hall. Commander Samuel Mantilla (r.) thanked Marshall for her support for all veterans.

Elmhurst Hospital Center Community Advisory Board Members Malini Lanz (l. to r.), Ann Soukeras, Peter Amato, former NYC Councilmember Helen Sears, EHC Executive Director Chris Constantino, Greenmarkets Executive Director Michael Hurwitz, U.S. Rep. Joe Crowley, Councilman Danny Dromm, CB 4 District Manager Richard Italiano, EHC employee Priscilla Carrow, EHC employee Nancy Taylor, volunteer Doris Fogle at the opening of Elmhurst Hospital Center’s greenmarket.

The “Uncle” Vito F. Maranzano Playground at Central Avenue and 70th Street in Glendale is usually a very busy place. Now it will be even extra appealing to local residents. Some 55 volunteers – high school juniors and seniors from Iowa who are members of Lead222 – volunteered to come to Glendale at their own expense to participate in a playground clean-up sponsored by NYS Senator Joe Addabbo. The paint and brushes they used were supplied by the NYC Parks Department.

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Queens Arts Funding Deadline Nears By REBECCA SESNY Queens Council on the Ar ts (QCA) w ill continue its long history of supporting local ar t ist s by distribut ing a nnual gra nt s to Queens art ist s and ar t ist ic groups through it's Queens Community Ar ts Fund. The QCAF gives grants to those that offer distinctive ar ts and cultural programming that directly serve the citizens of Queens. In time s of economic hardship, art s and arts education programs are usually the first to feel the effects of funding cuts. Queens art ist s are no exception to t he rule. They, much like other non-profit groups, have str uggled to obtain what lit tle funds are set aside by government agencies. The application process can be daunting, and the large competitive pool in which they compete for these grants can be intimidating. QCA, an organization founded in 1966, supplies grants, and makes it easier for non-profit ar t ist ic groups a nd indiv iduals to apply and receive money they need to survive by providing them with easier access to city and statewide grants set aside for the borough.

The grants are available for a wide variety of programs including visual and per formance ar t, individual and group artists, as well as for school arts educat ion programs, and young students who would like to pursue a field in the ar ts but need grants to continue their education. In 2010, the QCAF awarded $224,000 to 17 individual ar t ist s and 43 organizat ions for the creat ion of ar t s and cultural programming. QCA has established free concerts in the parks and helped develop the Queens Museum of Ar t. It has been allocat ing city and state funding to local Queens art ist s since 1977. The grants are made available by the New York City Depar tment of Cultural Affairs' Greater New York Arts Development Fund and the New York State Council on the Ar ts Decentralization Program with the QCA aiding applicants in the grant proposal process and selecting the recipients. JPMorgan Chase also sponsors a grant providing money for the benefit of art istic groups, including Web site development and equipment purchasing.

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Application workshops will be held the following dates: Thursday, Aug. 19, 6 p.m., Fore st Hi lls Librar y, 108-19 71 St., Forest Hills; Wednesday, Aug. 25, 6 p.m., Flushing Librar y, 41-17 Main St., Flushing; Tue sday, Sept. 7, 6 p.m., Jamaica Center for Ar t s and Learning, 161-04 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica; and Wednesday, Sept. 15, 6 p.m., LaGuardia Community College, 31-10 Thomson Ave., Room E501, Long Island City. Reach Intern Rebecca Sesny at rsesny@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 128.

Manga Fans To Unite At Bayside’s Library By JESSICA ABLAMSKY Calling all otaku. Tokyopop is hitting the road in a nationwide search for the world’s greatest manga superfan. Tokyopop’s tr icked-out tour bus w ill stop at the Bayside Branch of the Queens Librar y on Monday, Aug. 2 at 3 p.m., as par t of a documentar y that will appear on Hulu this fall. For the uninitiated, manga are Japanese comic books with an obsessive following of folks who call themselves fanboys and fangirls. Otaku (anime/manga fans) have sent books flying off the shelves faster than Bayside librar y staff can stock them. “The whole tour is taking manga to the fans, to those places that we’re never been able to go to,” said Tokoypop Associate Publisher Marco Pavia. “It’s the first time we’ve ever done any thing this insane, so we’re definitely learning a lot on this tour.” Geek out with contests for art, trivia and cosplay (shor t for costume play, where participants represent their favorite character); get your hands on some free swag, meet manga-ka (creators of manga) and even learn a lit tle Japanese. Making an appearance will be M. Alice Legrow, creator of t he bestsel ling serie s

Bizenghast. For the musically inclined, meet Stu Lev y, founder of Tokoypop and co-creator of the series Princess Ai, which was based loosely on the life of, and conceived with, infamous rocker Cour tney Love. As a special treat, JPOP (Japanese pop) star Reni Mimura w ill perform. What she’ll do is a myster y, even to Pavi. “I don’t know what,” he said. “It’ll definitely be at least singing, and maybe Q&A.” Tokoypop staff urge videotapi ng and tweeting of all kinds. “I want to encourage anyone who attends to take photos, videos, to upload them to the Internet,” Pavi said. “The fans definitely love to see what they’re missing on the other side of the countr y.” Queens Library staff is excited about the event. “I’m sure it’s going to bring new users to the librar y who are reading about it on fan sites,” said Joanne King, spokeswoman for the Queens Library. “I’m sure t hat it will bring new users who are surprised that we have that kind of material. And we’re glad of that.” Reach Reporter Jessica Ablamsky at jablamsky@queenstribune.com or (718) 357-7400, Ext. 124.

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can be described by no other word. Thin rounds of zucch i ni are bat tered a nd lightly fried - per fect for dipping i nto eit her t he 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, t he yogur t sauce brings out the salty, fried goodness of the zucchini chips. Not a dish for the dedicated dieter; you can't eat just one. As a special treat for this falafel conOn a lazy Sunday afternoon, a guest and I wandered over to Greek Taverna noisseur, instead of the usual sandwich, Mediterranean Grill for an early dinner. the y brought a plate of falafel and yogur t Set in an unimpressive strip mall across sauce. Although my tastes are hard to satthe street from a McDonald's, Greek isfy, this did the trick. The falafel is lightly fried with a flaky crust, understated flavor, Taverna is a hidden gem. Quickly seated by the friendly and and just a hint lemon and cumin. While waiting for the entrees, we knowledgeable wait staff, we were offered munched a Greek Salad, a tradia choice between standard menu tional mix of chopped greens, fare and the specials. Deciding in favor of variety, we chose to RESTAURANT olives, onion and tomato, with a generous helping of feta cheese try a mix of their best appetizers and their signature dressing. and special entrees. The feta showed all the approWhile we waited for our appriate signs of freshness, and the petizers, Grilled Octopus, house dressing was sweet and Saganaki and Zucchini Chips, I tangy without the usual bite of a admired the view. Seated at a vinaigrette. table overlooking the expansive Our entrees, Tilapia Athefront windows, complete with nian a nd Chicken Portobel lo, hanging flowers and standing looked as good as they tasted. pots filled with the same, gives one the feel of being far away from the The Tilapia At henian is grilled to per fection and wrapped around a spinach, feta urban-suburban hubbub that is Queens. Grilled Octopus is a treat that I would and leek stuffing, with sautéed vegetables recommend only for the more adventur- on the side. The Ch icken Por tobello is a hear t y ous diner. Long, black charred tentacle s are plated with a mix of chopped veg- meal for the true mushroom lover; a etables, and the signature house dressing. chicken breast topped by spinach, sliced It took no lit tle bit of courage to dig in, Portobellos and mozzarella in a light mushbut once we did, we were rewarded with room grav y. The side, thick wedge s of tender, meat y octopus, wh ich is set off lemon potato, is a perfectly addictive palate cleanser. perfectly 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 tion dinner plat ter for two of lamb, Romapalate. The spicy honey and tangy yogur t 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. - Jessica Ablamsky Mediterranean Grill. The Zucchini Chips GREEK TAV ERNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 160-24 Willets Point Blvd. Whitestone, NY 11357 (718) 281-4210 CUISINE: Greek HOURS: Tue-Sun 11 a.m.-11 p.m. PARKING: Street RESERVATIONS: Accepted CREDIT CARDS: All Major

To apply for a grant for the first time, ar tists or a group's repre sentative must either at tend an applicat ion workshop, meet with a member of the QCA one on one, or watch the application tutorials on line. The QCAF application must be submit ted usi ng our online applicat ion which is available at qca.cuerate.org. Applica nt s are encouraged to at tend any of the informational meetings and visit queenscouncilar t s.org, which include s application video tutorials, downloadable resource s, and a FAQs sect ion. The deadline for applicants is Sept. 30.

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ENVIRONMENT FRESHWATER FISHING Saturday, July 24 at 3 at the Parking lot of Baisley Blvd. and 155 th Street. 846-2731. WORLD OF REPTILES Saturday, July 24 Erik’s Reptile Edventure: The world of Reptiles and Amphibians at Alley Pond Environmental Center. For the family. 229-4000 to register. WILDFLOWERS Saturday, July 31 Wild About Wildflowers at 1 at Kissena Playground. WATER WALK Sunday, August 1 Astoria Wa ter Walk at 1 at Shore Blvd. between Astoria Park South and Ditmars Blvd. 311.

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JEWISH VETS Sundays, July 25, August 22 Jewish War Veterans of the USA Lipsky/Blum Post meet at the Garden Jewish Center. 463-4742. TOASTMASTERS CLUB Monday, July 26 learn the art and science of public speaking in Queens. 5256830. VFW 4787 Mondays, July 26, August 9, 23 Whitestone VFW Communit y Post meets; ladies auxiliary meets the 2 nd Monday. 746-0540. FRESH MEADOW CAMERA Tuesdays the Fresh Meadows Camera Club meets. 917-612-3463. ADVANCED WRITERS Tuesdays at 6:30 at the Terrace Diner at Bay Terrace Shopping Center and also t h e l a s t Tu e s d ay o f t h e month in the Communit y Room in Panera Bread at Bay Terrace Shopping. CIVIL AIR PATROL Fridays 6-10 at Vaughn College of Aeronautics, 86-01 23 rd Avenue, East Elmhurst. Academy FH VAC Wednesday, July 28 Forest Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corp meets. 793-2055. BEREAVEMENT Thursday, July 29 St. Adalbert’s Bethany General bereavement group in Elmhurst. 429-2005. WOMAN’S GROUP Fridays the Woman’s Group of Jamaica Estates meets at noon. Call 461-3193 for information.

EDUCATION/GAMES/CRAFTS CAPOEIRA Saturdays through September 4 Brazilian martial arts from 12-1:30 at Socrates Sculpture Park. 956-1819. YOGA Saturdays through Septemb e r 4 Yo g a a t S o c r a t e s Sculpture Park from 9:3010:30 or 11-12. 956-1819. PILATES Saturdays through September 4 Pilates at Socrates Sculpture Park from 10-11. 956-1819. SCRABBLE CLUB Saturdays at 10 at Count Basie Jr. HS, 132 nd Street and Guy R. Brewer Blvd. 886-5236. BELLY DANCE Saturday, July 24 at 2 at the Glendale library. The Art of Belly Dance. XMAS GIFTS Saturday, July 24 Knit to Make Christmas Gifts at 2:30 at the South Ozone Park library. BOATING SAFETY Sundays, July 25, August 22 “About Boating Safet y” class a t F o r t To t t e n . 9 1 7 - 9 5 2 7014. KNIT & CROCHET Mondays at 4 at the Douglaston/Little Neck library, 249-01 Northern Blvd. INSTRUCTION & DANCE Mondays and Fridays 7:158:00 dance lessons, dance from 8-11. Italian Charities of America, 83-20 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst. $10. ADULT CHESS Mondays at 6 at the Queens Village library. BALLROOM DANCING Monday, July 26 at the Forest Hills library. ENTREPRENEURSHIP Monday and Thursday, July 26, 28 Entrepreneurship Bootcamp in Jamaica. 311. INTRO INTERNET Monday, July 26 Introduction to the Internet at the Maspeth library. Register. SHELL WREATH Tuesday, July 27 Adult Summer Reading Club creates a shell wreath craft at 3:30 at the Fresh Meadows library. GET YOUR YARNS OUT! Tu e s d a y s a f te r ev e n i n g Minyan at 8, knitters, crocheters, needlepointers, and others meet at the Forest Hills Jewish Center. 2637000, ext. 200. OPEN BRIDGE Tuesdays at 8 at the Forest Hills Jewish Center. Call 263-7000 for fees. SCRABBLE Tu e s d a y, J u l y 2 7 a t t h e Fresh Meadows library at 1. Bring your own Scrabble material. COMPUTER CLASS Tu e s d a y, J u l y 2 7 a t t h e South Ozone Park librar y. Register. SUMMER CRAFTS Wednesday, July 28 at 1 at the Langston Hughes library. BOATING SAFETY Wednesday, July 28 the US Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Boating Safet y Class will be taught at the College Point Ya c h t C l u b . $ 1 0 0 a d u l t s . 917-952-7014. DUPLICATE BRIDGE Wednesdays 10:30-3:00 at the Reform Temple of For-

est Hills. $12 session, includes light lunch. 261-2900. WATERCOLOR CLASS Wednesdays at 9:30 at NAL. Traditional and contemporary, all levels. 969-1128. INDOOR SOCCER – DADS Wednesday evenings at the Forest Hills Jewish Center. 263-7000. NOOK NIGHT Wednesday, July 28 bring your NOOK to learn everything you need to know about using the device at 7 at Barnes & Noble, 176-60 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows. WRITERS’ WORKSHOP Thursday, July 29 at the Bayside library. Register. KNIT & CROCHET Thursday, July 29 at the Bellerose library at 4. Bring your own supplies and project. CHESS CLUB Thursday, July 29 at 4 at the East Flushing library. LEARN MANDARIN Thursday, July 29 learn Mandarin Chinese at the Flushing library. Register. SCRABBLE/CHESS Thursdays at 4 at the Windsor Park library, 79-50 Bell Blvd., Bayside. BASIC COMPUTERS Thursday, July 29 at the East Elmhurst library. Register. KNIT/CROCHET Thursdays at 6 and Fridays at 10:30 at the Fresh Meadows library. COMPUTER CLASSES Friday, July 30 various computer classes at the Ozone Park library. Register. INTERGEN. CHESS Friday, July 30 at the Douglaston/Little Neck library. Register. PUBLIC SPEAKING Saturday, July 31 learn to communicate effectively at Elmhurst Hospital. 457-8390. CROCHET BEGINNERS Saturday, July 31 Crocheting for Beginners at the Sunnyside library. Register.

FLEA MARKETS OUTDOOR FLEA Saturdays and Sundays until November 28 St. Nicholas of Tolentine from 9-5 at the intersection of Parsons Blvd. and U nion Turnpike, Jamaica. WEEKLY FLEA Sundays 9-4 at Our Lady of the Angelus Church, school field, 98-05 63 rd Drive, Rego Park. RUMMAGE SALES Saturday, July 24 10-4 at the Salvation Army, 69-23 Cypress Hills Street, Ridgewood. Books, shoes, clothes, kitchen wares, bedroom items, games, stuffed toys, more. SPRING RUMMAGE Tu e s d a y , J u l y 2 7 the Bellerose Jewish Center will hold its Summer Rummage Sale from 9-5. 254-04 Union Turnpike, Floral Park. FLEA MARKETS Saturdays, July 31, August 14, 28 from 9-4 in the school yard at PS69, 77-02 37 th Avenue, Jackson Heights. Use 78 th Street entrance.

ENTERTAINMENT Park. COMEDY Wednesday, July 28 John Pizzi and Company perform comedy, illusions and ventriloquism at 7 at Dry Harbor Playground. OLU DARA Wednesday, July 28 at 7 at Queensbridge Park. OUTDOOR FILMS Wednesday, July 28 “Daisies” (Czech Republic). Socrates Sculpture Garden’s Outdoor Cinema 2010. Free. R&B Thursday, July 29 John B. performs at Springfield Park at 7. SALSA NIGHT Thursday, July 29 at 7 at Jamaica Avenue and Elton Street featuring Cholo Rivera y su Salsa Clasica. PEGGY LEE TRIBUTE Thursday, July 29 at 2 at the Middle Village library. TOTAL PRAISE Friday, July 30 Total Praise choir performs at 7 at Rochdale Park, JHS 72Q. MOVIE DAYS Friday, July 30 at 2 at the Baisley Park library. Films for the entire family. UNNATURAL DISASTER

Saturday, July 31 China’s Unnatural Disaster: A film screening and discussion with Ming Xia at 6 at the Flushing library. BLOCK PARTIES Saturday, July 31 112 th Road Block Part y at noon at 112 t h R o a d b e t w e e n 2 2 5 th a n d 2 1 9 th S t r e e t s . 2 5 th D r i v e Block Part y at 4 at 25 th Drive b e t w e e n 1 6 0 th a n d 1 6 3 rd S t r e e t s . 9 9 th S t r e e t B l o c k Part y at 10 at 99 th Street bet w e e n 1 5 9 th A v e n u e a n d 160 th Avenue. JAZZ CONCERT Saturday, July 31 jazz concert with Blur Division at 2 at the Flushing library. FESTIVAL Sunday, August 1 Junction Blvd. Festival at 11 at Junction Blvd. between Roosevelt Avenue and 35 th Avenue. ROCK AND ROLL Sunday, August 1 Rock and Roll with Squeaky Clean at 6 : 3 0 a t 7 6 th a v e n u e a n d Springfield Blvd. Music from the 50s-60s. PARADE Sunday, August 1 Ecuadorian Civic Committee Parade at noon at Northern Blvd. b e t w e e n 6 9 th a n d 8 9 th Streets.

HEALTH YOGA INSTRUCTION Saturdays, July 24, 31 at the Rosedale library. Register. FREE FITNESS Saturday, July 24 Yoga 9:1511:00. Saturday, July 31 9:15-11:00 Pilates stretch. August 14 Stretch and Dance 9:15-11:00. August 20 African/Caribbean Dance 7:30-9:00. August 21 Tai Chi 9:15-11:00. August 27 Drum Circle 7:30-9:00. August 28 Karate 9:1511:00. Idlewild Cricket Field in Idewild Park Preserve, 223 rd Street and 148 th Avenue, Springfield Gardens. 866-4255. MAMMOGRAMS Sunday, July 25 at the Baisley Park librar y. 1-800453-8378 for appointment and qualifications. TAI CHI Mondays and Thursdays at 11 at the Cardiac Health Center in Fresh Meadows. 670-1695. $5 a class. INTRO TO YOGA Monday, July 26 at the LIC library. Register. RECOVERY INC. Monday, July 26 at 3:30 safe, free and confidential place to get help from anxiet y, fear, obsessions, Forest Hills library. FEMALE CANCER Mondays, July 26, August 9, 23 “Look Good, Feel Better” program for women undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy in Flushing. 1-800-ACS-2345. ALZHEIMERS Tuesday s, July 27, August 10, 24 Caregiver Support Group in Forest Hills. 5925757, ext. 237. MS SELF-HELP Tuesday s, July 27, August 10, 24 Multiple Sclerosis Self-help group to share a

common life experience for support, education and mutual aid 1-2:30 at the Howard Beach library. YOGA DANCE Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 at the Cardiac Health Center in Fresh Meadows. 670-1948. $10 class. CAREGIVERS SUPPORT E ve r y Tu e s d a y We ste r n Queens Caregiver Network in Sunnyside. 784-6173, ext. 431. BRAIN INJURY Wednesdays, July 28, August 25 Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group at Peninsula Hospital. 734-2432. OA Thursdays at the Howard Beach library at 10:30. MEMORY LOSS Fridays Couples with one partner experiencing memory loss meet at the Samuel Field Y. 225-6750, ext. 236. OA Fridays 6:30-8:30 at Unit y Center of Flushing, 42-11 1 5 5 th S t r e e t . S a t u r d a y s 10:30-noon at Resurrection Ascension, Feely Hall, 85-18 61 st Road, Rego Park. Beginners meeting except the last Friday of each month, which is a writing meeting. CO-DEPENDENTS ANON. Fridays 10-11:45 at Resurrection Ascension Pastoral C e n t e r , 8 5 - 1 8 6 1 st R o a d , Rego Park. Women only.

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FILM FESTIVAL Friday, July 23 and Saturd a y , J u l y 2 4 3 3 rd A s i a n American International Film Festival at the Flushing library. POW WOW Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 23, 24, 25 at Queens Count y Farm Museum. 347-FARM. BLOCK PARTY Saturday, July 24 at 110 th S t r e e t b e t w e e n 1 0 1 st A v enue and 103 rd Avenue starting at 1. 311. 14 TH ROAD BLOCK PARTY Saturday, July 24 at 14 th Road between Cross Bay Blvd. and Dead End starting at noon. 311. 21ST ROAD BLOCK PARTY Saturday, July 24 at 21 st R o a d b e t w e e n 1 6 6 th a n d 169th Streets at noon. 311. BIKE TOUR Saturday, July 24 at 11 at t h e F ro n t G a t e o f To t t e n Road and the Cross Island Parkway. Bike through the history of Fort Totten. Bring your own bike and helmet. 352-1769. FREDDIE HUBBARD Saturday, July 24 tribute to Freddie Hubbard with the Hank Johnson Quartet at 3 at the Elmhurst library. GOSPEL FEST Saturday, July 24 3-8 at Baisley Pond Park, Rockaway and Sutphin Blvds. Join the NYC D e p a r t o f Pa r k s a n d Recreation and WLIB 1190 for a festival of soulful sounds. Bring a chair or blanket. MEDEA Saturday, July 24 at 2:30 at the Jackson Heights library. Saturday, July 31 at 2 at the B ro a d wa y l i b ra r y. T h e Xoregos Performing Theater presents one of Euripides’ classics of revenge, betrayal and insanit y. SUMMERFEST Sunday, July 25 114 th Precinct Summerfest at 11 at Broadway between Steinway and 48 th Streets. 311. POPPENHUSEN CONCERTS Sunday, July 25 Mary Courtney and Morning Star perform Irish music. Sunday, August 1 The Something Special Band performs the sound of the big bands. Sunday, August 29 Bill Popp and the Tapes perform original tunes, British hits and soft rock songs. Poppenhusen Institute, 114094 14 th Road, College Point at 4. WALKING TOURS Tuesday, July 27 #7 Jackson Heights to Sunnyside. Educational walking tours start at 6pm. Contact Dr. Jack Eichenbaum, urban geographer, at jaconet@aol.com. BINGO Tuesdays at 7:15 at American Mart yrs Church, church basement, 216-01 Union Tu r n p i k e , B a y s i d e . 4 6 4 4 5 8 2 . Tu e s d a y s a t 7 : 1 5 (doors open 6) at the Rego Park Jewish Center, 97-30 Queens Blvd. 459-1000.$3 admission includes 12 games. MET OPERA Tuesday, July 27 Metropolitan Opera: Summer Recital Series at 8 at Queensbridge

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QUEENS LIBRARIES Many branches of the Queensborough Library offer toddler and pre-school programs. Contact your local branch for dates. CHEERLEADING CLINIC Monday, August 9 through Friday, August 13 St. Agnes Academic HS in College Point, Home of the 2010 CHSAA Cheerleading Champions, will host a Summer Cheerleading Clinic for 7 th and 8th grade girls from 9-12. $75. 353-6276, ext. 12. SCIENCE LAB Saturdays, July 24, 31 at noon at the Central library. For those 6-11. CHESS CLUB Saturdays at the Flushing library at 2. S TORY TIMES Saturdays at 11 and Tuesdays at 10:30 weekly story times at 7 at Barnes & Noble, 1 7 6 - 6 0 Un i o n Tu r n p i k e , Fresh Meadows. RHYTHM OF POETRY Saturdays, July 24, 31 at 1:30 at the Poppenhusen library. SANDCASTLE CONTEST Sunday, July 25 at noon at B e a c h 1 1 7 th S t r e e t . 8 4 6 2731. CORDUROY STORY TIME Sunday, July 25 Corduroy Storytime and guest appearance at 2 at Barnes & Noble, 1 7 6 - 6 0 Un i o n Tu r n p i k e , Fresh Meadows. COMIC JUGGLER Monday, July 26 at 4 at the Hollis library. THADDEUX REX Monday, July 26 at 10:30 at Rochdale Park, JHS72Q. Rock concert for kids. KNIT & CROCHET Mondays at 4 at the Douglaston/Little Neck lib ra r y. B r i n g n e e d l e s a n d yarn. GAME & PUZZLE DAYS Monday, July 26 at 2 at the East Flushing library. DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Monday, July 26 at the Baisley Park library. Register. FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Monday, July 26 at 4:30 at the Arverne library. EARLY READERS Monday, July 26 at 2 at the Forest Hills library. CHESS CLUB Monday, July 26 at 3:30 at the North Hills library. GARDENING CLUB Monday, July 26 at 2 at the Baisley Park library for those 9 and up. GAME TIME Monday, July 26 at 4 at the Briarwood library. FAMILY READING ROOM Monday, July 26 at the Forest Hills library. Register. GOING GREEN CLUB Monday, July 26 at the Broadway library. Register. ARTS & CRAFTS Monday, July 26 at the North Hills library. Register. CHILL WITH CHESS Monday, July 26 at 2 at the Poppenhusen library. FAMILY FILM NIGHTS Monday, July 26 Family Film Night at the Pomonok library. Register. GRADES 1-5 Monday, July 26 Summer

Reading Club with crafts and book reports at 1 at the Fresh Meadows library. GAME DAY Tuesday, July 27 at 2 at the Baisley Park library. PRESCHOOL ARTS/CRAFTS Tuesday, July 27 at the East Flushing library. Register. MATH BINGO Tuesday, July 27 at 2 and 4 at the Central library. Firstcome, first-served. CHESS Tuesday, July 27 for those 10 and over at 3:30 at the Bayside library. CRAFT PROJECTS Tuesday, July 27 at 1:30 at the Broad Channel library. For those 6-10. STORY TIME Tuesday, July 27 at 4 at the Forest Hills library. MAKE A SPLASH Tu e s d a y, J u l y 2 7 a t t h e Rosedale library at 2:30. For grades 4-6. READING PARTNERS Tuesday, July 27 at 2 at the Poppenhusen library. MONEY CLUB Tu e s d ay, J u l y 2 7 M o n ey Club at the Pomonok library. Register. SUMMER READING Tu e s d a y, J u l y 2 7 a t t h e Douglaston/Little Neck library. Those entering grades 1-3 are invited to an hour of stories and crafts. Register. BOOK BUDDIES Tuesday, July 27 and Thursday, July 29 at 1:30 at the Forest Hills library. READ ALOUD & GAME Tu e s d a y, J u l y 2 7 a t t h e Douglaston/Little Neck librar y. Register. GAME TIME Tuesday, July 27 at 3:30 at the North Hills library. READING CLUB Tuesday, July 27 at 2 and Wednesday, July 28 at 10:30 for those 6-9 at the Lefferts librar y. SUMMER READING Tuesday, July 27 at 2 at the North Forest Park library. GRADES 1-3 Tuesday, July 27 Summer Reading Club with arts and crafts at 2 at the Maspeth library. ARTS & CRAFTS Wednesday, July 28 at the North Hills library. Grades 36. Register. FILM FEST Wednesday, July 28 at 10:30 at the Central library. Tickets required. CRAFT PROJECTS Wednesday, July 28 at 1:30 at the Broad Channel library. For those 3-5. READ TO ME Wednesday, July 28 for those 2-5 at 10:30 at the Briarwood library. STORIES/CRAFTS Wednesday, July 28 at 10:30 at the Bay Terrace library. ARTS & CRAFTS Wednesday, July 28 at 2:30 at the Rosedale library. For grades 1-3. GO FOR YOU Wednesday, July 28 Wei Qi (Baduk) board game at 3:30 at the Bay Terrace library. READ TO ME Wednesday, July 28 at

10:30 at the Baisley Park library. Under 5. READ TO ME Wednesday, July 28 at the Poppenhusen library. Register. SUMMER READING Wednesday, July 28 at the Baisley Park library. Register. BABIES READING Wednesday, July 28 at the South Ozone Park librar y. Register. CRAFTS Wednesday, July 28 at the Broadway library. Register. CHESS Wednesdays at the Queens Village library at 3:30. READING CRAFT TIME Wednesday, July 28 at the Pomonok library. Register. QV SUMMER Wednesday, July 28 at the Queens Village library. Register. Grades 1-3. KOMPUTER KREATIONS Wednesday, July 28 at the LIC library. Over 10. ARTS & CRAFTS Wednesday, July 28 at 1 at the Fresh Meadows library. For those in grades 4-6. READING CIRCLE Thursday, July 29 a t t h e North Hills library. Register. READING CLUB Thursday, July 29 a t t h e Pomonok library. Register. GRADES 4-6 Thursday, July 29 Summer Reading Club with arts and crafts at 2 at the Maspeth library. T WILIGHT TALES Thursday, July 29 at 6:30 at the Douglaston/Little Neck library. For those 18 months to 5 years. SLEEPING BEAUTY Thursday, July 29 Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre presents Sleeping Beaut y at 10 at Queensbridge Park. SUMMER READING Thursday, July 29 at 3 at the Queensboro Hill library. GAME ON! Thursday, July 29 at 4 at the LIC library. SUMMER SPLASH Thursday, July 29 at 2 at the East Flushing library. SUMMER FUN Thursday, July 29 a t t h e South Ozone Park librar y. Register. GIRL SCOUTS Thursday, July 29 at 4:30 at the Hollis library. QV SUMMER Thursday, July 29 a t t h e Queens Village library. Register. For grades 4-6. BOOKS & FUN Thursday, July 29 at 2 at the Poppenhusen library. ARTS & CRAFTS Thursday, July 29 at 1 t the Hillcrest library. For those 612. CHESS CLUB Thursday, July 29 at 4 at the East Flushing library. KNIT & CROCHET Thursday, July 29 at 4 at the Bellerose library. Bring your own supplies and projects. STORY TELLING Thursday, July 29 One Minute Storytelling at 3 at the Bay Terrace library.

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RHYTHM OF POETRY Saturdays, July 24, 31 at the Poppenhusen library at 1:30. CHESS CLUB Saturdays at the Flushing library at 2. DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Monday, July 26 at the Baisley Park library. Register. KNIT & CROCHET Mondays at the Douglaston/ Little Neck library at 4. HOMEWORK HELP Monday-Friday at 3 at the Baisley Park library. SUMMER READING Monday, July 26 crafts at St. Albans library. Register. SUMMER CRAFTS Monday, July 26 at 1:30 at the Broad Channel library. First-come, first-served. GARDENING CLUB Monday, July 26 at 2 at the Baisley Park library. CROCHET CLUB Monday and Tuesday, July 26, 27 at 4 at the LIC library. POETRY SLAM Tuesday, July 27 at 3 at the Baisley Park library. TEEN NIGHT Tuesday, July 27 at 3 at the Arverne librar y. GAME DAY Tuesday, July 27 at 2 at the Baisley Park library. TEEN TIME Tuesday, July 27 at 3 at the Bay Terrace library. TEEN CHESS Tuesday, July 27 at 3:30 at

MORE YOUTH ARTS & CRAFTS Friday, July 30 at 3 at the Queensboro Hill library. FLASH FRIDAY Friday, July 30 at 3:30 for those up to grade 7 at the Ozone Park library. GIRL SCOUTS Friday, July 30 at the Pomonok library. Register. GAME DAY Friday, July 30 at 1 at the Arverne librar y. STORY TELLING Friday, July 30 at 10 at the Broad Channel library. GAME DAY Friday, July 30 at the Queens Village library at 3. For those in grades 1-6. BOOK BUDDIES Friday, July 30 at 4 at the Bayside library. READING CLUB Friday, July 30 at 4 at the Forest Hills library, MOVIE DAY Friday, July 30 at 2 at the Baisley Park library. INTERGEN. CHESS Friday, July 30 at the Douglaston/Little Neck library. Register. ARTS & CRAFTS Friday, July 30 at the East Flushing library. Register. READING CLUB Friday, July 30 at both 10:30 and 2 for those 2-5 at the Lefferts library. GAME TIME Friday, July 30 at 2 at the Poppenhusen l i b ra r y. Through grade 6. WILDFLOWERS Saturday, July 31 Wild About Wildflowers at 1 at Kissena Playground.

the Bayside library. SUMMER MAGAZINE Tuesday, July 27 at 4 at the B e l l e r o s e l i b ra r y. C r e a t e your own magazine. BOOK BUDDIES Tuesday, July 27 and Thursday, July 29 at 1:30 at the Forest Hills library. Sign up on the day of the program. GAME ON! Tuesday, July 27 at the Glendale library at 2. TEENS’ SLAM TIME Tuesday, July 27 at the East Elmhurst library. Register. SUMMER READING Tuesday, July 27 book talks, crafts and more at 2 at the South Ozone Park library. READING CLUB Tuesday, July 27 at 1 at the Hillcrest library. NO. HILLS GAZETTE Tu e s d a y, J u l y 2 7 a t t h e North Hills library. Register. CHESS Wednesdays at 3:30 at the Queens Village library. GAME DAY Wednesday, July 28 at 4 at the Howard Beach library. KOMPUTER KREATIONS Wednesday, July 28 at 4 at the LIC library. PAPER LANTERNS Wednesday, July 28 make lanterns using old postcards from the library at 3 at the Central library. POKER Wednesday, July 28 poker competition at 4 at the Steinway library. CRAFT STICKS Thursday, July 29 at 6 at the Ozone Park library. DOUBLE DUTCH Thursday, July 29 Summer Reading Club registration required for Double Dutch Tournament at 1 at the Flushing librar y. KNIT & CROCHET Thursday, July 29 a t t h e Bellerose library at 4. Bring your own supplies and project. ‘ZINE SCENE Thursday, July 29 self-produced mini magazine at 4 at the Baisley Park library. CHESS Thursday, July 29 at 4 at the East Flushing library. MACRAME Thursday, July 29 crafts at 3 at the Fresh Meadows library. B’NAI B’RITH YOUTH Thursdays for high school s t u d e n t s a t Te m p l e B e t h S h o l o m , 1 7 2 nd S t r e e t a n d Northern Blvd., Flushing at 7:30. GAME ON! Thursday, July 29 at 4 at the LIC library. COOL SUMMER CRAFTS Thursday, July 29 at 3:30 at the Queens Village library. BOOKS & KARAOKE Thursday, July 29 at 3 at the Rosedale librar y. SUMMER READING Thursday, July 29 at 3 at the Baisley Park librar y. Craf ts and activities. CRAFT CLUB Friday, July 30 video game day and tournaments at 3 at the Fresh Meadows library. INTERGEN. CHESS Friday, July 30 at the Douglaston/Little Neck library. Register.

ANIME CLUB Friday, July 30 at 4 at the LIC library. GUITAR HERO Friday, July 30 at 4 at the Bellerose library. MOVIE DAY Friday, July 30 at 2 at the Baisley Park library. TEEN ZINE Friday, July 30 make a magazine at 1 at the Glen Oaks library. WII CLUB Friday, July 30 Summer Reading club registration required for Wii Club at 1 at the Flushing library. TIE-DYE Friday, July 30 bring a white t-shirt or tank top at 4 at the Elmhurst library.

TALKS BROOKLYN DODGERS Saturday, July 24 revisit the wonderful days at Ebbets Field at 2:30 Maspeth library. PHILOSOPHY BOOK Saturday, July 24 “The Ethics of Ambiguit y” discussed at 2 Forest Hills library. POMONOK Monday, July 26 “A Thousand Splendid Suns” will be discussed at 2 at the Pomonok library. PUBLICATION Monday, July 26 “Pen to IPad: An Author’s Journey to Publication” is a visual lecture recounting Steven Jay Griffel’s path to publishing his novel “Fort y Years Later” as an e-book. 6:30 at the Forest Hills library. EAST FLUSHING Thursday, July 29 Book Discussion Group at 10:30 at the East Flushing library. QUEENS Saturday, July 31 Jason Antos speaks about his “Queens Then and Now” at 2 Fresh Meadows library.

SENIORS STAY WELL Mondays at 10 at the Central library. Tuesdays at 2 at the Flushing library and Wednesdays at 10 at the East Elmhurst library. Special exercises and relaxation techniques. SENIOR GAMES Monday, July 26 at 1 at the Queens Village library. CLEARVIEW Monday, July 26 Music appreciation at 12:30. Thursday, July 29 Safet y and Securit y in Your Home talk at 10. Friday, July 30 “Brothers” movie at 12:30. Selfhelp Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26th Avenue, Bayside. 224-7888 register. STARS Wednesday, July 28 at 10:30 at the Hollis library. Friday, July 30 at 10:30 at the Queens Village library. Join STARS to perform theatrical works with a great group of people. FREE LUNCH Saturday, July 31 at Church of the Resurrection in Kew Gardens. 847-2649 reservations.

Tiffany Santiago

Heart Attack On A Plate

Try a quarter pound bacon cheeseburger on a sugary donut at the Crave Shack in Astoria If you have more than 30 per- York, but not to other parts of the cent blockage around your heart, country. you should stop reading now. The treat is modeled after the An Astoria restaurant, the “Luther Burger,” a similar deCrave Shack on Steinway Street, signed burger sold at a ballpark in is serving up a dish not meant for Missouri named after its inventor, those who care about their health. Luther Vandross, who died of a On the menu, a quarter-pound heart attack at 54. cheeseburger on a sugary doughJamie Oliver’s Food Revolunut bun, complete with slices of tion apparently hasn’t made it to halal turkey bacon. For $6.50, you Astoria yet, but thank goodness can enjoy this 1,500-plus calorie that it’s “turkey” bacon. greasy delight that is new to New Enjoy!

Wright On: An ad starring the Mets David Wright

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The Wright Situation Mets third baseman David Wright has it made. He’s the darling of the team, the heart of the line up, and he gets to hit that irritating dweeb from MTV’s Jersey Shore Mike “The Situation” with a baseball bat. Wright is the star in an ad campaign for his sponsor Vitamin Water in which he does some “Situational Training” with the

MTV [gulp] “star,” including crunches, wind sprints and bench presses. The best part? He uses the guido’s self-aggrandized abs to practice his swing. It’s all meant to be a joke, but Wright is missing an opportunity to spare us another season of idiocy. Get a quicker bat David, you’re not doing enough damage.

Home: Woodhaven Age: 22 Height: 5' 3'’ Weight: 140 lbs Stats: 37-31-40 NYPhoto by Nick

Tiffany: Giraffe & Tiger Girl For Tiffany Santiago, the whole modeling thing isn’t exactly her bag. She’s more of an animal person, and is studying to become a veterinary technician. The Brooklyn native moved to Woodhaven several years ago, and has grown accustomed to life in the borough. Tiffany digs the hopping scene on 71st Avenue in Forest Hills and chows down at Chili’s in Atlas Park. But she spends most of her time in Manhattan doing “regular 22-year-old stuff.” (Translation: Bouncers and bartenders can’t turn her down).

Modeling itself was never an aspiration for the 22-year-old. A friend introduced her to a photographer and the rest was history. Tiffany admits modeling is more of a “side thing” and a diversion from her true dream of becoming a veterinary technician. She hopes to one day care for the animals at the Bronx Zoo. She has a particular affinity for the giraffes and tigers. Just keep her away from one creature. “Crickets, which you feed to everything, but I won’t touch them,” she said. “I’ll get someone else do to that for me.”

Bye-Bye Bob

Familiar Ring

His voice was described as “the Voice of God.” It broke through the loud chatter of Yankee Stadium smooth and easy. For 56 years he called the Yankee roster to bat, and though in 2007 he hung up his mic, Bob Sheppard’s voice was still heard around the stadium. And though he died last Sunday, his voice was heard at the All-Star game and it was heard on Friday at the first Yankee game after the All-Star break. As long as Captain Derek Jeetah dons pinstripe this will fill the stadium, “Now batting, numbah two, Derek Jeetah ...Numbah two.” Robert Leo Sheppard, iconic voice of the Yankees and NY Football Giants, a Richmond Hill native, was laid to rest Thursday.

Let the buyer beware. Perhaps real estate hotshot Larry Lipshutz should have listened to that bit of folksy wisdom before offering his beloved, Park Avenue dentist Nadia Kiderman, a $100,000 engagement ring. It was only after the two married in that Lipshutz claims he learned she was still legally married to Queens pediatrician Howard Nass. Now Lipshutz is suing to get the seven-carat bauble back, according to the Daily News. Kiderman said, “Women should run from him like fire.”

Billboard Building Under construction for the better part of the last two years, this new office building on Northern Boulevard and 72nd Street caught the eye of passers-by recently when it filled its windows with Spanish-language ads for Heineken beer. Though the ads were illegal and came down, the building still sits vacant. Perhaps the owners should have a cold one and think about what the future of their building holds. First off the list – billboard.

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