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Queens Deadline By MEGAN MONTALVO On July 15, the Obama Administration announced that the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) would offer protection from deportation for young undocumented immigrants. By offering a grant of deferred action, the DHS would allow undocumented immigrants ages 16 to 30 a temporar y work permit for up to two years. In celebration, community leaders, clergy members and local elected officials joined a large group of undocumented young people to rally in front of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Queens Field Office at 27-35 Jackson Ave. in Long Island City on Aug 15. Several of the young immigrants, like Juan Fernandois of Corona, expressed gratitude to the President and announced their plans to sign up for deferred action consideration. "I just want to set an example," said Fernandois. "We don't have to

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Immigrants Celebrate Deferred Action Members of the nonprofit organization Make the Road New York (MRN Y) organized the rally and were on site to assist undocumented youths like Fernandois with the application process. Ana Maria Archila, co-executive director of MRN Y, declared the day Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer vowed to a historic victor y for imhelp strengthen immigration reform at m i g r a n t c o m m u n i t i e s Wednesday's rally outside of the U.S. throughout the nation. Citizenship and Immigration Services "For the first time afQueens Field Office. ter today, young people who grew up in this counbe afraid. As long as you're not try that are undocumented are gocommitt ing a crime, there is nothing to be able to walk down the ing to worr y about. Apply. Apply street without fear," said Archila. so you can make your dream come "Many of them are going to be able true and go to school." to call these streets, these neighborFernandois has been in the coun- hoods and this countr y home." try for 16 years and said that if granted In order to qualify for deferred deferred action, he plans on enrolling action, applicants must have arrived in college to become a nurse. in the U.S. when under 16 years old,

been under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012, entered the country unlawfully before June 15, 2007 or been in the US without lawful status on June 15, 2012; been present in the U.S. continuously since June 15, 2007 and be currently in school or have graduated from school or have a GED certificate or have been honorably discharged from the U.S. Coastguard or Army. In addition, they must also not have been convicted of a felony, significa nt misdemeanor, mult iple misdemeanors offenses or otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety. The grants will be determined based upon economic necessity and can be renewed. While MRNY and several undocumented residents heralded the day as a victory, the rally also brought at tention to the thousands of immigrants who would not be able to meet application requirements. "I came to this country from Co-

lombia two years ago with my parents in search of the American dream, as so many of us have done," said 17-year-old Katherine Tabares. "Many undocumented students like me want to be the future doctors, engineers, activists and ar tists of the country. We derserve that oppor tunity." The Corona resident said she looks forward to achieving her dream of becoming an environmental engineer and urged the community to push for stronger immigration reform. "This is a great day for our community, but we need to remember t hat it is not over," said Tabares. "We need to keep on fighting and keep on going." For those interested in applying for deferred action, contact MRN Y at (347) 766-2712 or dream@maketheroadny.org. Reach Reporter Megan Montalvo at (718) 357-7400 Ext. 128 or mmontalvo@ queenstribune.com

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and Chrysler, related retail financing arms and suppliers. Republicans have contended that the bailout was at least partly aimed at salvaging union jobs in Michigan

and Ohio, both swing states that Obama hopes to recapture in this fall's election. New York is solidly Democratic, but Williams and Crowley sought to burnish Obama's

image as the presidential election draws near. Reach Reporter Ross Barkan at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 127 or rbarkan@queenstribune.com

New Polling Sites Cause Confusion By MEGAN MONTALVO Voting is not only an American tradition, it is a right. While many take pride in casting their vote, often very little focus goes behind how Americans arrive at the location wherein they may exercise this right. As local primaries approach in September, the issue of polling site placement has become a plaguing concern for many borough residents. For 36 years, Astoria resident Richard Zanella has been voting at his local polling site at PS 2 on 21st Avenue. In a recent notice issued by the Board of Elections, Zanella was informed that he will now be required to vote for the September primary at PS 84 on 41st Street, which is nearly a mile away from his original polling site.

At the age of 68, Zanella worries about the time and distance it could potentially take him to arrive at the new location. "At my age, it is not very easy to get around and going to PS 2 was always so convenient for me," said Zanella. To address growing public concerns, Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas (D-Astoria) and State Sen. Michael Gianaris (D-Astoria) issued a letter to BOE President Maria R. Guastella on Aug. 9. The letter outlined the issues that the change of locations may cause, such as confusion among voters who might not check the BOE notices and the burden of traveling for the elderly and disabled. "We must protect access for all voters," Simotas said. "Redistribution of polling sites should increase,

not limit, voters' access to the polls." Although the BOE has yet to make a comment regarding the letter, it has acknowledged that several borough-wide location changes were made for the upcoming election due to the redistricting that occurred in March. According to spokeswoman Valerie Vazquez, some of the polling sites were also changed to make voting locations more in line with the American Disabilities Act. While Zanella says he is uncertain as to whether he will be able to find transportation to his new poll location, Simotas and Gianaris urge voters to monitor their mail for the BOE polling site notices. Reach Reporter Megan Montalvo at (718) 357-7400 Ext. 128 or mmontalvo@ queenstribune.com

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classrooms, the group took time to praise the training center and celebrate the relative resurgence of the American auto industry after decades of struggling against international competition. "People want to call it a bailout, people call it a gamble, but it was an investment not only in American manufacturing, but an investment in the American worker," Williams said. "As a direct result of that, we've seen over 250,000 jobs added in the auto industry." Williams emphasized the 2009 bailouts of Chrysler and General Motors in Detroit had an economic ripple effect, adding jobs, beyond the plants themselves, at auto dealerships and maintenance shops. The U.S. Treasury Dept. announced on the same day of Williams' visit that the bailout would actually cost taxpayers $3.4 billion more than previously thought. The Treasury Dept. now estimates the bailout will co st t h e go vernm ent $25.1 billion, up from $21.7 billion. Despite skepticism, the bailouts have allowed Chrysler and GM to turn profits. The Treasury has Jay Williams and U.S. Rep. Crowley visit recouped about half of a n a u t o m o t i v e t r a i n i n g c e n t e r i n what was extended in grants and loans to GM Whitestone. By ROSS BARK AN The White House's "Car Czar" arrived in Whitestone on Aug. 13 to tour the Center for Automotive Education and Training with U.S. Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Jackson Heights) and auto dealership owners, discussing the impact of President Barack Obama's auto industry bailout and trumpeting the auto industry's health nationwide. Jay Williams, executive director of the federal government's Office of Recovery for Auto Communities and Workers, toured with Crowley and Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association President Mark Schienberg through the GNYADA's Queens Training Center and Lincoln Technical Institute off the Whitestone Expressway. Observing in-session

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‘Enchanted Cat Katrina’ Hits The Stage "The Enchanted Cat Katrina", based on an old European parable, will find new life on Sunday, Aug. 19, thanks to revered composer and lyricist James Cohn. The story will come to life on stage at the eighth annual Theatre by the Bay Original Plays Festival in Bayside. Established in 2004 by the Community Theatre Group of Bay Terrace Jewish Center, the Theatre by the Bay Festival puts on a wide variety of off and on Broadway musicals for the community to enjoy. The festival will also be composed of dramatic readings and musical works by Lawrence Bloom, Jenifer Badamo, Michael Chimenti and Stanley William Hathaway. With dialogue by Jeffrey Fites and Kitty Perez and music and lyrics by the aforementioned James Cohn, "The Enchanted Cat Katrina" is the leading musical in the Festival. Described as "a very old folk tale … [possibly] by The Brothers Grimm", it is about a kitten who falls in love with a young prince and must make the decision whether or not she wants to live with him as a human or without him as a cat. The kitten ultimately makes the decision best for her, but that part can be a surprise. Based out of Douglaston, award winning composer and director Cohn is the musical mastermind behind "Katrina's" score. He began writing music at 6 years old, when his mother taught him how to play the violin and viola. Holding two college degrees - a bachelor's and master's of science in musical composition - Cohn went on to graduate from The Juilliard School at age 22. In his accomplished and noteworthy career, he has written and performed eight symphonies, assorted operas, and performances of the voice, piano, chamber music, and concert variety. His Symphony No. 2 won a Queen Elisabeth of Belgium Prize, his Symphony No. 3 was conducted by Paul Paray and the Detroit Symphony, and his Symphony No. 4 received an A.I.D.E.M. prize. Cohn's one act opera "The Fall of the City" premiered in Athens, Ohio after it received the Ohio University Opera Award. He is currently continuing on the orchestra writing path with the recent finishing of "The Erie Canal", which will make use of the kettle drum, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and the triangle. His musical mastery was taught to him by gifted names in the music world, among them Roy Harris, who taught him com-

position at Juilliard, and Bernard Watgenaar (close friends with acclaimed composer Bela Bartok). The Theatre by the Bay Original Plays Festival begins at 1 p.m. at the Bayside Terrace Jewish Center, with "The Enchanted Cat Katrina" being performed at 7:30 p.m. General seating tickets are $10. For more information, call 718-428-6363 or visit www.theatrebythebayny.com. -Asia Ewart

Art Program Receives $10K Grant On Aug. 2, Con Edison awarded a $10,000 check to Queens Council on the Arts in support of its High School to Art School Portfolio Development Program (HS2AS). The presentation took place at the HS2AS Summer Exhibition Reis Studios, 43-01 22nd St., Long Island City in front of a group of 100 high school parents, students, alumni and faculty. HS2AS Program Coordinator Won Cha said the money will directly support the program's mission of providing a completely free arts education aimed at helping high school students in the City gain admittance to top tier art colleges and programs throughout the country. According to Cha, in the past two years, 30 HS2AS graduating high school seniors had been admitted to some of the nation's most prestigious art colleges and programs, such as the Fashion Institute of Technology, Parsons School of Design and California Institute College of Art with an accumulative scholarship of more than $1.2 million. For students like Dana Ljubicic, the participation with HS2AS has not only helped with college admissions, but has also improved her quality of work. "High School to Art School has high standards in the amount of work you produce," Ljubicic said. "I strongly believe that if I were not in this program, I would not [have gotten] the same responses from colleges." HS2AS also gives students the exposure to the arts through field trips to art studios, museums, galleries and sessions with working artists. While HS2AS is wrapping up its summer semester this month, the fall senior intensive program will begin in October. For more information about the program, visit queenscouncilarts.org or contact Won Cha at qcaeducation@gmail.com or (347) 505-3012. Reach Reporter Megan Montalvo at (718) 357-7400 Ext.

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St. George’s Gets Grant For Repairs Two years after the Sept. 16, 2010, tornado that caused damage in Queens and Brooklyn and left many homes and businesses destroyed, one New York City landmark is being granted the funds to help rebuild what has been lost. St. George's Church, located in Flushing, is one of the four recent recipients of the Robert W. Wilson Sacred Sites Challenge Grant. Given on behalf of The New York Landmark Conservancy, the grant has awarded St. George's Church $25,000, which will provide the institution with a portion of the money they need to repair the wooden steeple on top of the church's stone tower. "You don't have to be religious to understand that religious institutions contain some of our finest art and architecture," said Peg Breen, President of The New York Landmarks Conservancy." St. George's Church was completed in 1854 by Henry C. Dudley and Frank Willis. Located on Main Street, the structure is composed of broken-range ashlar-faced granite with a brownstone trim, and has served as the congregation's third building since 1746. A chancel wing was added in 1894 by architect J.King James, greatly complementing the stain glass windows and overall interior design. St. George's Church not only serves as a place of worship, but a hub for musical events, art exhibits, after school activities and English classes. What stood so tall as a center of diverse activity was affected by the 2010 twister, when the steeple, the spire, large parts of the masonry and smaller details around the church were greatly damaged. The congregation used the grant money to, first "stabiliz[e] and temporarily repair" the steeple. Following that, they worked with preservation architect and Flushing local Kai Woo to restore the spire, with was covered by insurance. Not covered parts of the project include the masonry and the excess details of the church, among those the brownstone trim and window tracery. The Landmarks Preservation Commission has also called for four past finials in the stone tower to be restored. This is one of two parts of the church restoration that is drawing inspiration from the past, as Woo is constructing the spire

Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz (D-Forest Hills) took part in the Volunteer For America “Operation Backpack,” a national campaign to collect backpacks and school supplies for children living at homeless and domestic violence shelters. off site and drawing inspiration from historical photographs of St. George's. - Asia Ewart

Richmond Hill Student Gets Scholarship One recent grad from Richmond Hill is the lucky recipient of a Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship. Mariam Bhatti, 18, was awarded a $17,000 scholarship to pursue higher education. She was one of five students in the tri-state area to be selected. Bhatti recently graduated from the Baccalaureate School for Global Education in Astoria with a 3.9 GPA. She will begin her first semester at Syracuse University later this month. "Mariam is an extremely intelligent young woman whose motivation and hard work have certainly set her apart as a model student," said Diane Koury, president of Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Tri-State Area. "Mariam is sure to be successful in all of her future endeavors, and Syracuse University will be lucky to have her." Bhatti grew up in New Jersey before living in Pakistan for two years. When she returned to the United States at the age of 12, she began attending the Baccalaureate School for Global Education. Bhatti said living in Pakistan gave her the opportunity to learn more about her culture and gain a different perspective. She said moving around a lot as a child also helped her social skills. "I kind of adjusted to meeting new people all the time, which is good, because I used to be shy when I was younger," she said. Bhatti will study biology at Syracuse University. She said she made this decision after she became interested in the human body and

genetics. After graduating, Bhatti plans to attend med school. "I'm not sure exactly what I want to do, but I know I definitely want to be in that field," she said. Award recipients were selected based on academic achievement, community involvement and financial need. To be eligible, applicants had to be graduating high school seniors with plans to attend a college or university with an intended course of study. RMHC began its scholarship program in 1985 by committing $50,000 towards the Hispanic American Commitment to Educational Resources program. The organization's New York Tri-State Area branch has given more than $85,000 this year to local students. To date, the national and global chapters have awarded more than $44 million in college scholarships. The charity has four scholarships available to students of various ethnic backgrounds: the AsianPacific Students Increasing Achievement Scholarship, AfricanAmerican Future Achievers Scholarship, the Hispanic American Commitment to Educational Resources and the RMHC Scholars Scholarship, which is available to students of all backgrounds. The charity strives to better the lives of children and families in the communities they serve by creating programs to improve health, education, social services and exposure to the arts. Since 1992, the local chapter of the Ronald McDonald House Charities has donated more than $10 million to local non-profit organizations. For more information about the scholarship program, visit www.rmhcnytristate.org. Reach Deputy Editor Veronica Lewin at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 123 or vlewin@queenspress.com. -Veronica Lewin

Brinckerhoff Gets Landmark Status By STEV EN J. FERRA RI After a lengthy fight to prevent development, Fresh Meadows civic leaders scored a victory Tuesday when the City Landmarks Preservation Commission granted landmark status to Brinckerhoff Cemetery. Local preservationists stepped up efforts to preserve and protect the cemetery on 182nd Street in 2010, when the property was purchased in 2010, although preservation efforts date back to the 1950s,

when the City auctioned off the property to pay off tax debts. The commission voted unanimously to preserve the site, which was used as a private graveyard for members of early European settlers into the borough. According to surveys of the site, graves at the location date back to the 1730s, and the last recorded burial occurred in the late 19th Century. “It is a crown jewel in the pantheon of Queens’ rich historical

treasures and I applaud the Landmarks Preservation Commission for reviewing the case and making the proper decision,” Councilman Jim Gennaro (D-Fresh Meadows) said. Gennaro noted that he has been an advocate for preserving the site since he took office 10 years ago. “The final resting place of nearly 80 people who helped settle Queens should not be torn up to make way for homes or apartments,” Gennaro said. “This is a day for celebration

Library To Host Business Workshop The New York Small Business Outreach Initiative will hold a workshop for small business owners at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Flushing branch of the Queens Library, 4117 Main St., Flushing. The workshop will include presentations by Empire State Development, Dept. of State, Worker’s Compensation Board, Dept. of La-

bor, State Liquor Authority and the Dept. of Taxation and Finance. Representatives from the six agencies will give information on how to start, grow or simply function efficiently as a business in New York State. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with agency panelists for individual consultation

following the presentations. The workshop will also give information on available grants for small businesses and free programs on hiring, recruitment and training. To register for the event, email smallbusinessRSVP-Queens@ exec.ny.gov or visit www.nyopenforsmallbusiness.com.

amongst the dedicated community of civic associations and historical groups in our borough that advocated tirelessly for this landmark designation.” Councilman Mark Weprin (DHollis), who has written letters to the LPC urging them to preserve the site, also lauded the decision. “I am delighted that the Landmarks Preservation Commission listened to the voices of the community and granted landmark status to the Brinckerhoff Colonial Cemetery, recognizing its significance to the history of Queens,” he said. While elected officials have praised the decision, some have vocalized concern over the next steps in the process. The City Council now needs to approve the designation, and then find a group capable of purchasing and maintaining the property. “It’s a step in the right direction, but it’s not the end of the story,” said Christina Wilkinson, president of the Newtown Historical Society. “Someone who is preservation-minded needs to purchase the property now.” Wilkinson, who is also a mem-

“It’s a step in the right direction, but it’s not the end of the story.” – Christina Wilkinson ber of the Queens County Farm Museum board, said the museum discussed taking on the property during its last meeting, but no decision was made. She said the group would likely discuss the issue again during its next meeting in midSeptember. She said that she was hopeful after the LPC’s decision. “It sends a serious message to the owner,” she said. “Deciding to build on the property would not be welcome.” Reach Managing Editor Steven J. Ferrari at (718) 3576-7400 Ext. 122 or sferrari@ queenstribune.com.

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Dreams To Reality Immigrants have been the backbone of this country since its inception. Its successes have come on the backs of people who made their way here from other parts of the world, and their cultures have left an indelible mark on all of us. Nowhere is that mark more apparent than in Queens, which is the most diverse county in the world thanks to the immigrants that have settled here and made the borough their home. The start of President Barack Obama’s Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals program will give a new generation of immigrants the chance to leave their mark here in Queens, just as previous generations of immigrants were given the same opportunity. Deferred Action, however, is just the first step. Immigration reform is an issue that likely will not go away soon, but it is one that needs to be addressed. Elected officials from Queens – home to more and more immigrants every year – should be on the front lines of the discussion, making every effort to make permanent immigration reform a reality.

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Yes To Love To the Editor: I must congratulate Mr. F. Bedell, Jr. on his letter in regards to the horrendous Sikh murders in Wisconsin! Yes, indeed, LOVE is the answer, and people should attempt to acquaint themselves with men, women and children of very different cultures, racial and religious persuasions! They may be pleasantly surprised with the many positives on so many issues of importance to all human beings! My Jewish cousin from New York loved a man from India, both meeting at Rutgers! He is a Hindu. Initially, the parents were unhappy, but they were determined to marry and did so! Two weddings were held - one in New Delhi, and another in Brooklyn. As with many marriages, there were “ups” and “downs”, but somehow their love for each other prevailed! Two lovely children were raised,

a boy and a girl, now both successful professionals! Giving “different” people the opportunity to “merge” successfully, may just turn out very well! Leonore Brooks Whitestone

Refreshing Read To The Editor: NYC Council Speaker Christine Quinn, who is running for NYC Mayor in 2013, along with Councilmember Daniel Dromm are all attempting to score points with their gay, lesbian, transgender and extreme liberal friends by supporting shutting down Chick-fil-A (“Legislator Has His Fill Of Chikfil-A” – Aug. 9). How refreshing to read “Choose Freedom” (Editorial — August 9). NYC public officials represent constituents having to face a 9 percent unemployment rate with an additional 7 percent more who have given up looking, future municipal budget shortfalls, growing long

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term debt, long term pension funding shortfalls along with critical issues dealing with education, housing, transportation, public safety and the environment just to name a few. Elected officials should clearly have more important issues to deal with than going after Chick-fil-A. Customers purchase these products under no coercion. How ironic that many progressive liberals like Quinn and Dromm are throwing their lot in with the Moral Majority social police and politically extreme conservatives who attempt to use government rules, regulations and the threat of boycotts to impose their own moral values on others. For those who don’t like Chick-fil-A’s owners political beliefs, please feel free to purchase a competitor’s product. Don’t deny others the opportunity to dine on some good grub. Many other fast food chains such as Kentucky Fried Chicken, Boston Market, Popeyes, McDonalds. Burger King, Wendys, White Castle, Five Guys, Subway, Blimpies, Quiznos and others have combined opened thousands of restaurants in NYC creating tens of thousands of jobs. They provide gainful employment to construction contractors and their employees building their local establishments. They also pay taxes like the rest of us. Don’t forget that they also provide gainful employment to stock clerks, cooks and cashiers along with those who deliver beverage and food supplies. Each franchise owner built their respective stores on their own with no “stimulus” funding from Uncle Sam. Instead of calling for the closing of Chick-a-fil, we should be encouraging them to enter the NYC market in large numbers. Larry Penner Great Neck

Model Thanks To the Editor: Compelled to share thoughts with you regarding the photos & write- up of Diana Pinto (Model of Queens, Aug. 2-8, 2012): Natural beauty … she’s got it, which seems to start from within. Veronica Lewin, Deputy Editor

To The Editor: GOP presidential candidate Willard Mitt Romney loves to tout the message that Barack Obama promised to bring unemployment below 8 percent by the end of his first term as president. Romney is correct to say the national rate has been above 8 percent for the past 41 months! Hey folks! Look what I found. Urban areas where unemployment is between 8.5 and 10.3 percent are all voting for Obama! They are: San Francisco – 8.5; Philadelphia – 8.9; Chicago – 9.3; Atlanta – 9.3; New York – 9.6; Detroit – 10.2; Los Angeles – 10.3! Urban areas with unemployment rates between 5.7 and 7.8 percent are both Obama and Romney country! They are: Washington – 5.7; Boston – 5.8; Minneapolis – 5.8; Dallas – 7.4; Houston – 7.5; Phoenix – 7.5; St. Louis – 7.6; Seattle – 7.8; Baltimore – 7.8! Remember folks, all politics is local! It appears to this liberal Truman Democrat that President Obama’s promise is closer to the truth than what Mitt Romney claimed. Hey Romney, pants on fire! Anthony G. Pilla Forest Hills

Koo Commended To The Editor: Did you ever wonder why the South Korean children read the Jewish Talmud when they are in school? Korean history is very similar to Jewish history and Koreans are interested in how the Jews survived the occupation of their country for thousands of years. At one time Israel was occupied Gerry Laytin Director of Advertising and Marketing

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by Babylon, Persia, Greeks, Romans, Moslems, British and today with the help of the United States. Jews were free when they left Egypt and lived under the realm of King David and King Solomon for a short period of time. The Koreans have a similar history. Korea is a peninsula about the size of ancient Israel. At one time or another, Korea was occupied by China, Monguls, Japan, Russia and the United States. For a short time Koreans were independent and had their own king. Koreans learned that Jews survived because the Talmud told the Jews how to live in a foreign country even though they were abused. This should be a lesson for Asians who love and live in the United States. Mr. Koo should be commended for his effort to put up a statue for women who were abused by the Japanese. “Hope lives when people remember” – Simon Weisenthal. David Copell Flushing

Live In Peace To The Editor I have just watched the closing ceremony of the London Olympics and music and face of the late John Lennon was singing his song,” Imagine,” as the world athletes march in together as one in peace. They laughed, smiled and took pictures of one another. Too bad our world leaders could not do the same and try to get along with one another. For would this not be a better world? To live in love and peace, what a concept. Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Glen Oaks Village

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Failed Street Change Tells Long Tale ter two delayed votes, Ulrich on 84th Street and Atlantic Avorganized a forum to discuss enue that could have profited from the street change at St. the street reversal. A street change Elizabeth’s Church in Ozone would have made it possible for Park. The raucous forum pretraffic from all directions to enter cipitated CB 9’s March vote to the stores’ parking lot, but it would reject the street change, and have also cut down the number of DOT backed down soon afteravailable routes to Woodhaven. wards. CB 9 also struck down a proposed “We live in Woodhaven directional change for 89th Avand go to Ozone Park freenue in Woodhaven. quently; we use the same liIn emails, both businesses debraries and parks,” Wendell nied they were actively lobbying said. “We’re constantly going for the street change this year, back and forth. To cut off main though a representative from A proposed directional change of Street enraged many entrance between the neighBoston Market expressed displea- 8 4 t h borhoods would’ve been tersure about the fact that 84th Street, Woodhaven residents. once a two-way street, was changed sent correspondence to our land- rible.” The law firm Katz works to a one-way in 2009. The DOT lord and to the Dept. of Transporbelieved the street was too narrow tation … advising of the negative for, Greenberg Traurig, also doto run in both directions, creating impact to business and to ask for nated $500 to Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley’s (D-Middle Village) reconsideration of that decision.” dangerous driving conditions. A Woodhaven resident spotted campaign account in the midst of “Our company did not receive notice of the potential change and an innocuous notice about the street the 84th Street controversy, less was unaware of the planned change change in a church bulletin, setting than a month after kicking in $250 in traffic flow until after the change off waves of protest that delayed the to Ulrich. On Dec. 7, 2011, three was implemented,” said the repre- vote until March. Wendell said he donations arrived in Ulrich’s acsentative in an email to Woodhaven was initially told by a CB 9 member count: the aforementioned $250 Residents Block Association Presi- that the change was a “done deal” from Greenberg Traurig, $250 from dent Ed Wendell, referring to the and some community members be- J o h n R i t t e r a n d $ 2 5 0 f r o m 2009 alteration. “In addition, our lieved the street change was being Lawrence Smith. Smith and Ritter business was damaged by the sped through without proper con- are the executive vice presidents of change. Following that change, we sultation from the community. Af- Sholom and Zuckerbrot Realty, a Tribune Photo by Ross Barkan

By ROSS BARK AN A failed proposal to change the direction of 84th Street in Ozone Park revealed striking intrigue for what many would consider a minute detail. The successful battle to halt the change of a vital artery between Liberty and Atlantic Avenues from a one-way northbound to a oneway southbound street illustrated both how galvanizing an issue street alterations has been for the borough in 2012 and also the forces at play beyond a simple proposal from the Dept. of Transportation. In the case of altering 84th Street, a proposal struck down by Community Board 9 in March and later abandoned by the DOT, records now show that flipping the direction of the street drew close interest beyond the DOT. Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park), now a state Senate candidate who originally did not oppose the plan but eventually came to reject it after neighborhood opposition exploded, was lobbied by Melinda Katz, now a contender for borough president, representing a realty firm that listed, among their clients, a Boston Market and CVS Pharmacy

realty firm that counts, among its clients, CVS and Boston Market. CB 9 was supposed to vote on the change Dec. 13, 2011, six days after the donations were given. Katz and Sholom and Zuckerbrot did not respond to requests for comment. According to Wendell and several other sources, Wendell, Katz, Ulrich and Woodhaven BID Executive Director Maria Thomson met in Feb. 2011 to discuss the possibility of changing the direction of 84th Street. Ulrich maintained that residents of Ozone Park wanted the street, once a two-way, to run south-bound. According to Ulrich, the Ozone Park-based Our Neighbors Civic Association requested the change. “I served with Melinda Katz in the City Council, I consider her a friend,” said Ulrich when asked about the three donations that arrived on Dec. 7. “Maybe she bundled checks for me, I don’t know. It’s a fair a question. People could not buy my support for changing 84th Street.” Reach Reporter Ross Barkan at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 127 or rbarkan@queenstribune.com.

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Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). 103rd Precinct OFFICER SHOT: The NYPD is seeking The public can also submit their tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers’ the public’s assistance in locating website at nypdcrimestoppers.com an individual wanted in connecor by texting their tips to CRIMES tion with the attempted homicide (274637), then enter TIP577. of an NYPD sergeant at 167-12 Union Hall St. Distr ict Attor ney At approximately 10:30 p.m. on ATTEMPTED MURDER: Aug. 8, a 24-year-old Black male Queens DA Richard Brown anshot and wounded Sgt. Craig Bier. nounced that Miguel Mata, 19, of The suspect has been identified as Jamaica was indicted on attempted John Thomas, 24, 5-foot-11, 180 John Thomas murder and other charges for the lbs., with long hair. A $22,000 reward has been offered lead- shooting of the wife of a Sudanese diplomat ing to the arrest and conviction of the person who was hit by a stray bullet as she stood or persons responsible for the attempted ho- outside her Astoria apartment building with micide - $2,000 from Crime Stoppers for her children in April. Mata, who has been held in jail in lieu of arrest and indictment; $10,000 from the NYPD for an arrest and conviction and $10,000 from $100,000 bail since his arrest, was arraigned on a seven-count indictment, charging him COP-SHOT for an arrest and conviction. Anyone with information is asked to call with one count each of second-degree atCrime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). tempted murder, first-degree assault, secThe public can also submit their tips by ond-degree criminal possession of a weapon, logging onto Crime Stoppers’ website at first-degree reckless endangerment, secondnypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their degree assault and two counts of endangertips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577. ing the welfare of a child. Mata faces up to 25 years in prison, if All calls are strictly confidential. convicted. He is set to return to court on Sept. 17. 110th Precinct SEXUAL ABUSE: The NYPD is seeking IDENTITY THEFT: Queens DA Richard the public’s assistance in identifying the following individual wanted for three incidents Brown announced that13 individuals have been indicted in connection with an identity of sex abuse. The most recent incident occurred at ap- theft and credit card fraud ring that routinely stole bank account and personal idenproximately 7:45 a.m. on Aug. 6 in tification information using the the vicinity of Seabury Street. The internet to fund shopping sprees. suspect walked beside the victim, a The DA’s office identified the 13-year-old female, and exposed his defendants as Isijola Olusegan, 21, genitalia. The suspect then fled the of Elmont, the alleged boss; Darcel location. Kirby, 46, of Elmont, the alleged Two previous incidents ocunderboss; Barakat Abiola, 23, of curred in November, each involvBrooklyn; Simone Abraham, 29, of ing pre-teen females. The suspect Jamaica; Jamel Bartholomew, 27, showed the other two victims a piece of paper with numbers on This suspec t is of Rockaway; Michael Cruz, 31, of them and then touched the victims wanted in con- Queens Village; Michael Ferguson, before fleeing. None of the three nec tion to three 26, of Brooklyn; Nicole Freeman, sex abuse cases. 26, of Jamaica; Shanell James, 21, victims were injured. of Brooklyn; Maiesha Lovejoy, 21, The suspect is described as an Indian male, 6-foot and approximately 40 of Jamaica; Louise Morpeau, 21, of Hollis; Ari Parhan, 22, of Rockaway Beach; and Sarah years old. Anyone with information is asked to call Powell, 24, of Queens Village. Authorities learned of the alleged ring as Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by part of the investigation of a massive $13 logging onto Crime Stoppers’ website at million credit card and identity fraud ring dismantled last October with the arrests and nypdcrimestoppers.com. indictments of 111 defendants. Of those defendants, 75 have pleaded guilty to date. 114th Precinct According to the charges, the defendants SEXUAL ASSAULT: The NYPD is askfraudulently obtained credit card ing the public’s assistance in loaccount numbers through various cating the following suspect means, which were then used to wanted for sexually assaulting a manufacture forged credit and ID 24-year old Black female in the cards. Once the cards were created, vicinity of Astoria Boulevard and they were ultimately given to “shop18th Street. pers” who were sent out on shopThe suspect has been identified ping expeditions in New York, New as James Peeples, 27, approxiJersey, Delaware, Florida and Pennmately 6-foot-6, 230 lbs., with brown eyes and brown hair with James Peeples sylvania. The defendants allegedly resold the purchased items or reblond-highlighted dreadlocks. Anyone with information is asked to call turned the items for cash.

Queens Focus PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE...PEOPLE..PEOPLE... Anthony Langone of Flusing received a degree during spring 2012 commencement ceremonies at DePaul University. The New York Army National Guard recently announced the promotion of members in recognition of their capabilities for

additional responsibility and leadership. Cameo Flores of College Point, serving with Early Entry Element, 369th Sustainment Brigade, is promoted to specialist Byong Park of Flushing, serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1-69 th Infantry, is promoted to private.

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on July 18 2012, bearing the Index Number NC000347-12/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) CARMELO (Last) SOLERO SOTO. My present name is (First) CARMELO (Last) SOLERO MELENDEZ AKA CARMELO SOLERO SOTO, AKA CARMELO S. SOTO. My present address is 1507 Parson Boulevard, Whitestone, NY 113573024. My place of birth is Puerto Rico. My date of birth is May 22, 1930. ___________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 6/27/12, bearing the Index Number NC-000355-12/ 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) BRIAN (Middle) PAUL (Last) MORADO. My present name is (First) BRIAN (Middle) HAKEEM (Last) BOWMAN. My present address is 107-04 Wren Pl., Jamaica, NY 11433. My place of birth is Queens, NY. My date of birth is May 30, 1990. ___________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 6/ 27/12, bearing the Index Number NC-000356-12/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) BRIAN (Middle) M (Last) LAM. My present name is (First)

MINGMAN (Last) MENPRASERT AKA MINGMAN MENSPRASERT. My present address is 214-19 51 Ave., Oakland Gardens, NY 11364. My place of birth is THAILAND. My date of birth is December 03, 1993. ___________________________________ SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF QUEENS Index No.: 12497/08 Date Purch.: 5/19/08 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS RAYMOND D. LOWMAN Plaintiff, -againstTHE HEIRS OF JAMES E. LOWMAN, JAMES E. LOWMAN, JR. REGINALD LOWMAN DEBORAH LOWMAN KIMBERLY LOWMAN if said defendant(s) be living or dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: spouses(s), widow(s), heirsat-law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assigns of such deceased, any and all persons deriving any interest in, or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under said defendant(s)’ respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs-at-law, next of kin, descendant(s), executors, administrators devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE Defendants. TO THE

ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon plaintiff’s attorney an answer to the complaint in this action within twenty days after the service of this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York, or within 30 days after completion of service if service is made any other method. In case of your failure to answer, judgement will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. This is an action to determine a claim and quite title to real property known as 147-44 230 Pl., Rosedale, NY 11413 (Block 12710, Lot 22), giving notice to heirs, and as much, basis for the venue designated in the County in which the subject premises is situated. BEGINNING at a point of the Westerly side of 230th Place formerly known as 231st Street (80 feet wide) distant 348.80 feet Southerly from a corner formed by the intersection of the said Westerly side of 230th Place and the Southerly side of 147th Avenue formerly known as Cherry Avenue as shown on aforesaid map: running thence Westerly at the right angles to the Westerly side of 230th Place, 100 feet; thence Southerly paralell with the said Westerly side of 230th Place, 40 feet thence easterly again at right angles to the Westerly side of 230th Place, 100 feet to said Westerly side of 230th Place; thence Northerly along the westerly side of 230th Place 40 feet to the point or place of BEGINNING.Dated: December 1, 2011 Bellerose, New York SOMEKH & ASSOCIATES By: Lori R. Somekh, Esq. 247-19 Jericho Turnpike Bellerose, N.Y. 11426 (718) 740-3300 (718) 343-6295 fax

The New York Lottery announced the names of area Lottery players who claimed a winning ticket from one of the Lottery’s live drawings and won a cash prize valued at $10,000 or more. Guy Choe of Flushing won $23,393 on the Take Five drawing July 24. Choe’s winning ticket was purchased at Parsons Wine gallery, 43-67 147th St., Flushing. Santo Denicker of Whitestone won $50,000 on the Win 4 drawing July 26. Denicker’s winning ticket was purchased at Jayneel, 11-09 154th St., Whitestone. Larry Magalnick of Flushing won $10,000 on the Mega Millions drawing July 31. Magalnick’s winning ticket was purchased at Ami Convenience, 75-47 Main St., Flushing. Jillian Santos of Flushing was named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for the spring 2012 semester at Binghamton University. She is a member of the women’s tennis team. Douglas Lapenta of Flushing received an associate’s degree in liberal arts – social science during spring 2012 commencement ceremonies at SUNY Delhi. The New York Army National Guard recently announced the promotion of members in recognition of their capabilities for additional responsibility and leadership. Jeffrey Kim of Bayside, serving with the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1-258th Field Artillery, is promoted to private first class.

Air Force Airman 1st Class Roberto Munoz 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. Munoz is the son of Michelle Munoz of Woodhaven and a 2008 graduate of Benjamin N. Cardozo High School, Bayside. Brandon Krieger of Bellerose received a degree during spring 2012 commencement ceremonies at DePaul University. The New York Army National Guard recently announced the promotion of members in recognition of their capabilities for additional responsibility and leadership. Michael Sicinski of Fresh Meadows, serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1-69th infantry, is promoted to captain. Local students received degrees during spring 2012 commencement ceremonies from Drexel University in Philadelphia. They include: Bellerose: Kevin Manning, Doctor of Philosophy. Little Neck: David Seok, Bachelor of Architecture; Lisa Zhao, Bachelor of Science. The New York Lottery announced the names of area Lottery players who claimed a winning ticket from one of the Lottery’s love drawings and won a cash prize valued at $10,000 or more. James Meade of Fresh Meadows won $20,928 on the Take Five drawing Aug. 3. Meade’s winning ticket was purchased at Pappa’s Trading, 164-14 69th Ave., Fresh Meadows.

Family Fest:

Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder and District Leader Frank Gulluscio joined the crowds of families enjoying games, rides, dancing and music with a strolling Italian band, and a variety of traditional Italian food at the 35th Annual Italian American Family Festival hosted by AMCA and the Our Lady of Grace Parish in Howard Beach.

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LEGAL NOTICE

Pawandeep Kaur of Flushing received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration during spring 2012 commencement ceremonies from Drexel University in Philadelphia.

State Primaries Begin To Heat Up

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By ROSS BA RKAN As Assemblywoman Grace Meng (D-Flushing) continues her Congressional campaign, the race to become her replacement has become the most competitive in Queens. The Flushing-based 40th Assembly District ballot will feature multiple candidates on both the Republican and Democratic side. Businessman and newspaper owner Myungsuk Lee, the Democratic Party-backed Ron Kim, former district leader Martha Flores-Vazquez, 2009 City Council candidate Yen Chou and civic leader Ethel Chen are all running as Democrats. The Republican Party-backed Phil Gim is opposing civic leader Sunny Hahn on the Republican side of the ledger. Comic book store owner John Scandalios was booted from the ballot. On Aug. 16, the candidates will discuss local issues at a MinKwon Center for Community Action forum. On the state Senate level, the Flushingbased 16th District is also more competitive than most other areas of Queens. Incumbent State Sen. Toby Stavisky (D-Flushing) is being challenged again by attorney John Messer. Messer has accused Stavisky of putting deceased people on her petitions, but he recently withdrew a lawsuit aimed at knocking Stavisky off the ballot. The winner of the

Democratic primary will face Republican Party-backed attorney J.D. Kim. In southern Queens, Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) is locked in a state Senate primary battle with Republican Partybacked attorney Juan Reyes. Running in the newly-drawn 15th Senate District — all district lines shifted in this year’s redistricting process — Ulrich and Reyes hope to be able to challenge State Sen. Joseph Addabbo (D-Howard Beach). Ulrich has the backing of Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos (R-Long Island) and has raised much more money than Reyes. Assemblyman Mike Miller (D-Woodhaven) is facing a primary challenger in Etienne David Adorno, who was an aide to Councilman Robert Jackson (D-Manhattan). Miller, the incumbent, has raised much more money thus far. Assemblyman Rory Lancman (D-Hillcrest) will step down from his seat at the end of the year, allowing Community Board 11 Chair Jerry Iannece and Nily Rozic, who worked as a chief of staff for Assemblyman Brian Kavanagh (D-Manhattan) to battle in a Democratic primary. All primaries will be held on Sept. 13. Reach Reporter Ross Barkan at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 127 or rbarkan@ queenstribune.com

York Mourns Passing Of Former Prez of the 1970s, the future of York College was in jeopardy. Under Bassin’s leadership, the new senior college was able to survive and grow. Bassin was a strong advocate for a campus to be built in Jamaica. When he first assumed the presidency at York, the college was housed in classrooms on the campus of Queensborough Community College. York stayed at QCC for three years before moving to a former department store and other buildings in Jamaica. Construction of an official campus began in 1980. The first classes were held in the Academic Core building in 1986. “The York College campus here in Jamaica, Queens would not have been built

Green Apartments Coming To Jamaica

Milton Bassin “He never stopped being dedicated to York and to the students who are served here, who have opportunities for a higher education that they might not have anywhere else,” Swirin said. Reach Deputy Editor Veronica Lewin at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 123 or vlewin@queenspress.com.

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BY VERONICA LEWIN More affordable housing will soon be a reality in Southeast Queens. New York State Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner Darryl Towns joined State and local officials at a ground breaking ceremony last week to celebrate the coming addition of the Rufus King Court Apartments in Downtown Jamaica. Sixty-five affordable housing units will be built at 148-19 90th Ave. Prior to the project site becoming a vacant lot, the address was home to one- and two-family homes. “We’re living in tough economic A rendering of what the completed Rufus King times, limited resources, and with Court Apartments will look like. [Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s] foresight, we were able to match state funds with local for new development. Because of the Inclusionary Housing program, 13 of the priorities,” Towns said. Towns, who grew up in Jamaica, ex- building’s 65 units will be affordable. Last year, Gov. Andrew Cuomo created pressed the need for convenient affordable 10 regional councils throughout the state to housing in the area. “So many times, we can find the most develop long-term economic growth. The inconvenient, out of the way places in order Rufus King Court Apartments are being to house those New Yorkers,” he said. “This constructed with $1.7 million in awards from time, we decided to put them right in the the New York City Regional Economic Demiddle of one of the most vibrant commercial velopment Council. York College President Marcia Keizs sits on the council. areas in the City of New York.” “The availability of these units will proThe development is just blocks away from a plethora of bus lines, the E, J and Z subway vide much needed housing for working families and for seniors,” Keizs said. “For people lines and the LIRR. The Rufus King Court project is a green, who live and work and go to school in transit-oriented development being built by Jamaica. Indeed, some of my very students the Arker Companies. Common areas in the and their families could benefit for this.” District Manager Yvonne Reddick said new apartments will be powered by photovoltaic solar panels. The development will in- Community Board 12 “wholeheartedly” supclude a laundry facility, an outdoor recre- ports the Rufus King Court project. Members ation area and storage space – including from the board attended Tuesday’s ceremony. storage for bikes. In an area where parking Councilman Leroy Comrie (D-St. Albans), can be a challenge, the intention of the who helped rezone the area, said he is lookproject is to encourage future residents to use ing forward to the project’s completion. “It’s a great opportunity in Downtown public transportation. The Rufus King Court project is the first Jamaica,” he said. The NYCREDC estimates that constructInclusionary Housing project in the borough. Through the City Dept. of Housing ing the new apartments will generate more P r e s e r v a t i o n a n d D e v e l o p m e n t , t h e than $22.2 million in local economic activity. Reach Deputy Editor Veronica Lewin Inclusionary Housing project is designed to promote affordable housing within neigh- a t ( 7 1 8 ) 3 5 7 - 7 4 0 0 , E x t . 1 2 3 o r borhoods where zoning has been modified vlewin@queenspress.com.

without Milton Bassin’s leadership,” Swirin said. Bassin was born in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, to Russian immigrants in 1923. He was a staunch advocate of a tuition-free City University of New York on behalf of the students who, like himself, came from humble beginnings. Bassin took advantage of CUNY’s free tuition and attended City College, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in 1944. He later went on to earn a master’s degree from Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn in 1954. Bassin also served in the United States Navy. His professional career with CUNY began when he was offered a job to teach mechanical technology at New York City Community College, now called the New York City Technical College. He worked his way up in the college’s administration from instructor to dean, dean-in-charge and eventually president of the college. Under Bassin’s leadership at York College, the institution graduated thousands of students who now serve as physicians, researchers, New York City judges such as Jeremy Weinstein and George Grasso and college professors – some of whom now teach at York College. In 2007, York showed its appreciation for his service with an honorary doctorate degree. Last fall Bassin was also honored at York during the college’s 45th year anniversary celebration.

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By V ERONICA LEWIN York College said goodbye to its longest serving president this week. The college announced Tuesday that former President Milton Bassin passed away on Aug. 13 at the age of 88. The former president had been in failing health in recent years, according to the college. “All of us at York are very sad to lose our very important leader and he’s going to be missed,” said Dolores Swirin, vice president for Institutional Advancement. Bassin served as the second president of York College from 1971 until his retirement in 1991. He is the college’s longest serving president to date. During the City fiscal crisis

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Tech Tips For Students And Parents Just 30 years ago, textbooks,

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In today’s digital world, where more teachers are using technology to deliver a better learning experience, college-bound students need to equip themselves with the latest technology to make the most of their college experience and give themselves an academic edge. But how do students and parents know which technologies can get the job done, and how can they best use them to their advantage? Here are some important tech tips for college-bound students and their parents: Get advice and choose the best fit for you. There is no single piece of technology that’s right for every college student. It’s important to think carefully about your individual needs and purchase only what works best for you. However, it can be helpful to ask current college students which devices they have found to be the most useful. Talk to recent grads about what it takes to be

successful in college and what, if anything, they may wish they had done differently in regard to studying and technology. Their answers might be surprising and help steer you in the right direction. Try before you buy. Before you make a purchase, spend some time with the equipment or program and see how it works. Think of the three things you’ll use it for the most and make Tablets your purchase based on those criteria. Before you decide to buy an iPad, try using one to type an email, take notes and view videos to see how comfortable it feels. If not, try another option. In addition to how a device functions, you should assess its portability and battery life since you’ll be using it frequently and in different locations. Hire your very own digital tutor. Personalized study tools like

master course concepts. In a McGraw-Hill Effectiveness Study released last year, LearnSmart was shown to turn C students into B students, and B students into A students. Starting at $24.99 a semester, it’s a simple and affordable way to study more efficiently and help increase your GPA. Put yourself in your professor’s shoes. Once you’re on camare becoming a popular tool for students. pus, don’t be afraid to ask professors for inMcGraw-Hill LearnSmart dra- sights about which technolomatically increase student en- gies will help you the most. gagement, retention and Many college professors today achievement through a custom- use a technology called lecture ized learning experience, mak- capture that enables professors ing study time more efficient and to record lectures and make them available for replay after effective. This adaptive learning pro- class. Most colleges and milgram tailors students’ studies lions of college students use to their individual needs by digital course hubs that house continuously assessing their everything from the course sylknowledge and skills, and pro- labus and e-book to interacviding personalized recom- tive, adaptive quizzes all in one mendations that help them location.

Stay connected to your college finances. If you understand how your college finances work, you’re more likely to take college seriously and get the most out of your education. Speak to your parents about yearly tuition totals and the cost breakdown of each individual class. Use tools like Mint.com to understand spending habits, start a budget, and stay on track. Graduating college with the best grades and as little debt as possible is key to positioning yourself for success after college. Use social media for academic growth. College-age students are among the most active users of social media, but many are not aware of the academic and professional benefits. Learn more about how social media platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn can help build your academic network and market yourself as a professional. Your college’s career center should have plenty of info on how you can get started putting your best foot forward with a positive social media footprint.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: AUSTRO TILE & STONE, LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/25/12. 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, 3 0 - - 2 5 9 3 rd S t r e e t , E a s t Elmhurst, New York, 11369. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ____________________________________________________________________ TAXI REAL ESTATE SERVICES LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 4/9/12. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 25-11B 41 st Ave., Long Island City, NY 11101. General Purposes. __________________________________ DENTAL TEAM LLP a domestic LLP, filed with the SSNY on 5/22/12. Office Location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLP may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLP, 23-91 Bell Blvd., Ste. LL1, Bay Terrace, NY 11360. Purpose: Dentistry __________________________________ 2012 PALMETTO STREET, LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 6/6/12. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Davidov Law Group, P.C., 108-18 Queens Blvd., Ste. 704, Forest Hills, NY 11375. General Purposes. __________________________________ Notice of Formation of Twice Is Nice, LLC., Arts of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY SSNY on 4/2/2012. Office location: Queens County. Princ. office of LLC: 14-31 150th St., Whitestone, NY 11357. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Twice Is Nice., LLC, at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity. __________________________________ MOROCCAN ADOPTION CONSULTATION SERVICE LLC, a domestic LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 06/22/2012. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY

shall mail process to: Fatiha Berger, 31-73 30th Street, Astoria, NY 11106. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. __________________________________ Notice of Formation of Vindio Records, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 2/7/12. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 20417 Hillside Ave., Ste. 314, Hollis, NY 11423. Purpose: any lawful activities. __________________________________ MITCHELL MARCUS CONSULTING, LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 5/31/12. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 7535 210th St., Apt. 3E, Oakland Gardens, NY 11364. General Purposes. ___________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: KAARI LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/07/12. 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, 35-21 IR 190 th St, Flushing, New York 11358. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ___________________________________ Notice of Formation of SOUTH QUEENS MEDICAL GROUP, PLLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/11/12. Office location: Queens County. Princ. office of PLLC: 131-24 Rockaway Blvd., S. Ozone Park, NY 11420. SSNY designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the PLLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity.. ___________________________________ SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Index No.: 31857/10 Date of Filing: July 25, 2012 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 20051, Plaintiff, -againstGUELMA EMILE, if living, or if either or all be dead, their wives, husbands, heirs-atlaw, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, as-

signees, lienors and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said GUELMA EMILE, 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; BANK OF AMERICA, NA; NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD; NEW YORK CITY PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU; NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT ADJUDICATION BUREAU; STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; “JOHN DOES” and “JANE DOES”, said names being fictitious, parties intended being possible tenants or occupants of premises, and corporations, other entities or persons who claim, or may claim, a lien against the premises, Defendant(s). TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: 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 within twenty (20) days after service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service, where service of this summons is made by delivery upon you personally within this 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 complaint. 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. YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Honorable Jaime A. Rios of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, signed on July 3, 2012, and filed with supporting papers in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Queens, State of New York. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by GUELMA EMILE to MORTGAGE LINE FINANCIAL CORP. in the principal amount of $468,000.00, mortgage dated December 2, 2004 and recorded in Queens County, State of New York, on December 17, 2004, in CRFN: 200400777035. Said mortgage was assigned to Plaintiff, NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION by assignment of mortgage dated December 2, 2004 and recorded on August 31, 2011 in CRFN: 2011000309540. Thereafter said mortgage was assigned to DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2005-1 by assignment of mortgage dated January 30, 2012. Said premises being known as and by 25341 149TH AVENUE, ROSEDALE, NY 11422. Dated: June 15, 2012 Batavia, New York Yimell M Suarez, Esq. ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff Batavia Office 26 Harvester Avenue Batavia, NY 14020 585.815.0288 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 toll-free helpline

maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877-BANKNYS (1-877-2265697) or visit the Department’s website at www.banking.state.ny.us. The State does not guarantee the advice of these agencies. ___________________________________ Notice of Formation of Cardiff Bay Center, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 7/6/12. Office location: Queens County. Princ. bus. addr.: 266 Broadway, Ste. 502, Brooklyn, NY 11211. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave., 13th Fl., NY, NY 10011. Purpose: all lawful purposes ___________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: ELPIDA MICHAEL LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/29/12. 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 Vasilis Litos, 1087 Maple Lane, New Hyde Park, New York 11040. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ___________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 4016 31st AVENUE LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/17/12. 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 Polyxeni Kaliabakos, 20-07 35th Street, Astoria, New York 11105. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ___________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: ROLSI LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/25/12. 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, 11-42 46th Road, Long Island City, New York 11101. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ______________________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of JC HOLDING INTERNA-

TIONAL LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY on April 27, 2012. NY office Location: Queens County. Secy of State is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. Secy of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to JONG CHAN LEE, 4536 161 st 3FL Flushing 11358. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act or activity. ___________________________________ Notice of Formation of 47 TH AVENUE HOLDINGS LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/ 6/12. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 12-40 Clintonville Street, Whitestone, NY 11357. Purpose: any lawful activity. ___________________________________ Rem Tech Construction LLC filed with NY (SSNY) 7/5/12 Office: 45-45 40 Street Sunnyside NY 11104 Purpose: Engage in any lawful activity. ___________________________________ The NYC Board of Standards and Appeals has scheduled a public hearing on the following application: Variance (§72-21) to allow for a residential building contrary to ZR 115-233 height and setback, ZR 115-51 accessory off street parking, and ZR 115-211/23-942 floor area ratio. C6-2 Zoning District/ Downtown Jamaica Special District. Address: 165-10 Archer Avenue, southeast corner of 165 th Street and Archer Avenue, Block 10155, Lot 105, Borough of Queens. Applicant: Akerman Senterfitt, LLP, for Archer Avenue Partners, LLC, owner; Neighborhood Housing Services of Jamaica, Inc., lessee. Community Board No.: 12Q This application, Cal. No.: 71-12BZ, has been calendared for Public Hearing on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 1:30 P.M., session, 40 Rector Street, 6 th floor Hearing Room “E”, Borough of Manhattan. Interested persons or associations may appear at the hearing to present testimony regarding this application. This application can be reviewed at the Board offices, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. This notice is published by the applicant in accordance with the Rules of Procedure of the Board of Standards and Appeals.

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Chopped Cherry Trees Anger Watchdog By ROSS BARKAN George Washington and the City of New York have at least one thing in common: they chop down cherry trees. From a slit in a chain link fence no w cloaked in blue, Queens Borough Hall’s courtyard of dirt and grime is barely visible. Two dozen cherry trees have disappeared, all for the sake of a new atrium project set to be completed, by latest estimates, next year. Yet these cherry trees were not originally supposed to disappear. Some environmental advocates are now taking aim at City Hall and Queens Borough Hall, where an “arborcide” in April was promised only to be temporary. Borough President Helen Marshall had said the apparently healthy trees — they were originally labeled as diseased, though pictures showed them to be cherry blossoms in bloom — would be transplanted to the new atrium. But Geoffrey Croft of NYC Park Advocates, a City par ks watchdog group, was abruptly informed that the trees would not be transplanted. “They said they didn’t have the money for transplanting and maintaining trees, that was it,” Croft said. “It’s the Bloomberg Administration that came up with this plan. The Dept. of Citywide Administrative Services, they came up with this plan too. Obviously, they couldn’t care less that they were destroying healthy trees.” Croft’s ambivalence, and even resentment, of Bloomberg Administration environmental policies is striking because the environment is one of the rare arenas where Mayor Mike Bloomberg has exper ienced nothing short of adulation. Glowing profiles of his outgoing Parks Dept. Commissioner Adr ian Benepe have appeared in various papers, likening his stewardship of City parkland to Robert Moses, New York’s master builder. As part of his PlaNYC 2030 initiative, Bloomberg has sought to combat climate

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ter empties into rivers and waterways. And perhaps most importantly, trees serve as carbon sinks , combating climate change by reducing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Cherry trees in the courtyard at Borough Hall were chopped down in April and have not been replaced. change and make the nation’s largest city into an environmentally-sustainable model for metropolises worldwide. Several years ago, the City began its MillionTreesNYC program to plant one million trees throughout the five boroughs. According to its website, 612,277 trees have been planted thus far. Croft is unmoved.

‘Cherry’ Expensive In April, Marshall spokesman Dan Andrews said that the atrium project “is effectively stopped,” but it is now underway. The $13 million project will be completed in 2013, though original estimates had put the completion date at 2014. The Dept. of Design and Construction is overseeing the project. While Croft paints a picture of anti-environmental negligence,

Andrews argued Marshall and the City closely studied the possibilities of transplanting the cherr y trees and decided it would not be financially feasible. The money existed to do it, Andrews said, but transplanted trees would have had much shorter lifespans and been more expensive to maintain. He promised 24 new cherry trees would be planted to replace them. Trees New York, a nonprofit urban forestr y organization, confirms Borough Hall’s perspective. According to Trees New Yor k, transplanting the cherry trees would have been expensive, perhaps prohibitively so. Each tree could cost more than $2,000 to transplant and long-term survival is not guaranteed. Transplanted trees require extra water and their roots must be meticulously maintained. At first glance, City-spon-

sored initiatives also seem to reject NYC Parks Advocates’ claim that bureaucracy is indifferent to arboreal death. In other areas of governance, the City can seem distant, but not when it comes to the environment, said Trees New York Deputy Director Nelson Villarrubia. “The City has been consistent reaching out to us and other volunteer groups,” Villarrubia said. “They’re very aware these new street trees require volunteer care,” he added in reference to MillionTreesNYC. Trees, beyond their aesthetic value, play a crucial role in urban ecosystems. Large trees cast shade along buildings, reducing energy overload, like the need for constant air-conditioning in the summer time. Trees reduce the amount of stormwater flowing into sewers as well: when it rains heavily, sewers are backed up and wa-

Nationwide, tree cover is actually declining, and New York City is not exempt. A 2012 report by David Nowak and Eric Greenfield of the U.S. Forest Service in the international journal Urban Forestry and Urban Greening revealed that U.S. cities are still losing four million trees a year. Between 2005 and 2009, New York City lost a little over 1 percent of its tree cover, a relatively small amount. It remains to be seen how much the MillionTreesNYC program will contribute to a net gain. “While these individual campaigns are helping to increase or reduce the loss of urban tree cover, more widespread, comprehensive and integrated programs that focus on sustaining overall tree canopy may be needed to help perverse the trend of declining tree cover in cities,” Nowak and Greenfield wrote. Highway projects, like the ongoing construction at the Kew Gardens interchange — where the Van Wyck Expressway, Jackie Robinson Par kway, Grand Central Par kway and Union Turnpike all converge in a concrete ribbon — pose a particular threat to tree cover. The chopping down of trees to make room for the next phase of the Kew Gardens interchange has incensed Croft. “Not to be unreasonable that yes, some trees may require removal because of the rebuilding of infrastructure, but the State Dept. of Transportation has repeatedly shown to be insensitive to the needs of the community by not preserving trees within the urban forest,” Croft wrote in a follow-up email. “Yes, trees can be protected amid construction with the r ight planning, methodology, arboricultural care and appropriate oversight and enforcement.” Reach Repor ter Ross Barkan at 718) 357-7400, Ext. 127 or rbar kan@ queenstribune.com

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Officials joined in the celebrations for Fresh Meadows resident Claire Goldberg’s 100th birthday at Fresh Meadows Senior Program at Selfhelp Community Services. Pictured (from left) are Martha Taylor, Councilman Mark Weprin, Assemblyman David Weprin, State Sen. Toby Stavisky, Goldberg and friends.

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Musical Beginnings Lead To Gospel Album By ASIA EWART “Just because one goes down another route doesn’t mean they can’t achieve their dreams.” This is the philosophy Isaiah Grigg has lived by since recording gospel music has become a more serious aspect of his life. After a youth of learning instruments and playing in the church, Grigg went on take a ve r y diffe rent pat h, job-w ise. However, he always kne w i n h is hear t t hat mu-

sic was his first priority. “I always knew that this was what I wanted to do,” Grigg said “I was and still am really focused on being a musician. But, I went to school for economics. Though I love music, I believe that you have to be financially stable.” With that in his mind, Grigg graduated from Northeastern University with his bachelor’s degree, and chose to incorporate music into his new posit ion: a teacher.

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Isaiah Griggs befriending musicians while in Boston; they would later go on to become h is band and producer. “I met my mentor [musician Leroy Streat] while in college. It was with him and the friends who are now my band that the idea for ‘Ready to Win’ came about.” “Ready to Win” is Grigg’s debut album, released in May 2012. “[It is] based on the journey to

be able to put every thing in my life out there for the world to hear. If you experience failure after failure, you need to be able to overcome that and do what you’re meant to.” Recording began in November 2010 and alternated between Brooklyn and Boston. The outcome is reminiscent of Grigg’s musical inspirations, among them Shirley C a e s a r, S a m C o o ke a n d K i rk Franklin, as well as Coldplay, Michael Jackson, and Bono. “Gospel music should be for ever yone,” said Grigg “Not just one direction.” In support of the album, Grigg has travelled extensively along the East Coast and down south; he also hopes to get to California and Japan. Today, Grigg is working greatly with his organization, the MusicBreathes Foundation, which musically educates those who wish to learn. Writing for his next record will begin in November and he hopes to release it in the spring of 2013. “Ready to Win” is available at tatemusicgroup.com and on iTunes.

Middle Village Native Helms Horror Flick By MEGAN MONTALVO Fans of classic horror movies like “Halloween” and “Friday the 13th” now have a new movie they can add to their list of favorites. On Aug. 7, “Mr. Hush” dropped nationwide with the release of the film on DVD and Blu-ray. Filmed in rural Pennsylvania, “Mr. Hush” offers all the gore and violence as the fan favorites when lead character Holland Price collides with a terrifying figure one Halloween night. As the movie progresses, the plot develops to reveal that Price has become a marked man and follows his suffering in an epic struggle between good and evil as he and his family are taunted by the hellish Mr. Hush and his henchman. While we will withhold any spoiler aler ts about the ending, it is safe to say that the film is sure to tickle the senses of any true horror flick fan. Middle Village native David Lee Madison wrote and directed the film, and stated that his inspiration for the script came from his own family.

“The movie is what I would imagine how I would react if my family was in a similar situation,” said Madison. Much like Madison, Holland Price is also a doting father and husband, whose ultimate idea of tor ture is losing e ver y t h ing he loves. Price is played by Brad Loree, former stuntman of blockbusters “House of the Dead” and “Final Destination 2.” Loree leads viewers on a thrilling ride of suspense and fright in h is performance of Price. As anticipation mounts, so do heart rates. Though not meant for the faint of heart, the movie does deliver on it s promise s of gor y tor ture and epic nightmare scenes. For Madison, the nationwide release has not only given a chance to share his vision with the world, but also fulfills a childhood dream. “When I was a kid, I always dreamt of becoming a filmmaker,” Madison said. “To know my film will be in ever y Redbox across the countr y is just amazing.” Although the film is not rated,

“Mr. Hush” is now available for purchase. Madison says he would classify it as a “soft R” for language and violence. “Mr. Hush” is now available for rental and purchase from Amazon, Redbox, Netflix and Walmart. Reach Reporter Megan Montalvo at (718) 357-7400 Ext. 128 or mmontalvo@ queenstribune.com

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HEALTH ZUMBA Mondays, August 20, 27 Briarwood library. Register. ZUMBA Mondays, August 20, 27 at the LIC library. Registe4r. CPR TRAINING Monday, August 20 CPR Training at the Rochdale Village library. Register. ZUMBA Wednesdays, August 22, 29 at the Richmond Hill library. Register. BLOOD DRIVE Wednesday, August 22 2-8 at Alley Pond Environmental Center. 229-4000 to schedule an appointment. OA Wednesdays Overeaters Anonymous at the Howard Beach library at 11. MEDITATION CLUB Thursday, August 23 Meditation Club for Adults at 5:15 at the Bellerose library. INTRO CHAIR YOGA Thursdays, August 23, 30 Lefrak City library. Register. ZUMBA Thursdays, August 23, 30 South Jamaica library. Register. ZUMBA Friday, August 24 Howard Beach library. Register.

ENTERTAINMENT 1962 Saturday, August 18 photos and lecture at the Greater Astoria Historical Societ y, 35-20 Broadway, 4 th floor. $5. 278-0700. ASTRONOMY Saturday, August 18 at Alley Pond Environmental Center. 229-4000. HANSEL & GRETEL Saturday, August 18 opera at the Flushing library at 2. MILLION $$$ Saturday, August 18 Million Dollar Quartet features music of Elvis, Cash, Lewis and Perkins at 2:30 at the Forest Hills library. LATIN BEATS Saturday, August 18 at the Ridgewood library at 2:30. NEW PLAYS Sunday, August 19 “Size Matters.” Sunday, August 26 “The Confession.” “The

MEETINGS PUBLIC SPEAKING Saturdays, August 18, September 1, 15, 22 learn how to communicate effective 10-12 at the Elmhurst Hospital Conference Room A-115. 646-748-8290. ART CLUB Mondays, August 20, 27 at the Seaside library at 1:15. CHESS CLUB Mondays, August 20, 27 at the Bayside library at 6. KNIT & CROCHET Monday, August 20 at the Douglaston library at 4. PHOTO CLUB Tu e s d ay s , A u g u s t 2 1 , 2 8 Southeast Queens Camera Club meets at Roy Wilkins Park, 177-01 Baisley Park, Jamaica. Bring camera and manual. 7:30. 516-3283776. AMERICAN LEGION Tu e s d ay, A u g u s t 2 1 Po s t 131 meets at 8 at 10-20 Clintonville Street, Whitestone. 767-4323. BEREAVEMENT Tuesdays, August 21, September 18 Bereavement Support Group at Holy Family in Fresh Meadows. 7:30. 969-2448. FH VAC Wednesdays, August 22, September 26 Forest Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corp. 793-2055. WRITING GROUP Wednesdays, August 22, 29 Seaside Writing Group at the library at 3. PUBLIC SPEAKING Thursday, August 23 public speaking and leadership workshop at the Briarwood library at 6:15.

Ladder Series: A Staged Reading Series Aimed at Getting New Plays to the Next Rung” at the Creek and Cave, 10-93 Jackson Avenue, LIC. $7. www.ThePlat formGroup.org LIVE JAZZ & R&B Sundays, August 19, 26 live jazz and r&b 6-10 at Déjà vu, 180-25 Linden Blvd., St. Albans. KARAOKE NIGHT Monday, August 20 at the Seaside library at 6. CHESS CLUB Tuesday, August 21 at the Woodhaven library at 2. JEOPARDY TRIVIA CLUB Tuesdays, August 21, 28 at the Seaside library at 3:30. OUTDOOR CINEMA Wednesday, August 22 at the Socrates Sculpture Park in LIC at 7. 956-1819. OPEN MIC Thursday, August 23 at the East Elmhurst library at 6. MOVIES UNDER STARS Thursday, August 23 “Happy Feet 2.” Cunningham Park at 8. THOSE WERE THE DAYS Thursday, August 23 songs by Crosby, Sinatra, Day and more at the Auburndale library at 6:30. DIONNE WARWICK Thursday, August 23 music of Dionne Warwick at the Far Rockaway library at 6:30. PASSPORT FRIDAYS Friday, August 24 Puerto Rico. Dance and music program begins at 6:30, films at 8. Queens museum of Art. 592-9700. SUMMER IN GARDEN Fridays, August 24, 31 explore the galleries of the Noguchi Museum in LIC 5:30-8:00. 204-7088. CHESS CLUB Friday, August 24 at the Auburndale library at 3:30. EID S a t u r d a y , A u g u s t 2 5 Afghanistan: A Celebration of Eid at noon at the Langston Hughes library. CHINESE OPERA Saturday, August 25 Best of Chinese Opera at the Flushing library at 2. RAMADAN Saturday, August 25 Ramadan celebration with Tu r k i s h m u s i c a n d fo o d Broadway library at 2:30. EID Saturday, August 25 E i d Ananda Mela: Eid Celebration with dance, music and hand painting at the Central library at 3. FAMILY DAY Saturday, August 25 11 th Annual Detective Keith Williams Libert y Park family Day 12-4.

Queens Today EDUCATION/GAMES/CRAFTS Tuesdays, August 21, 28 at the Rosedale library at 4. ORIGAMI WORKSHOP Tuesdays, August 21, 28 at the Seaside library at 4. MASTER EXCEL Tuesdays, August 21, 28 at the LIC library at 10. BEGIN COMPUTERS Tuesdays, August 21, 28 at t h e Po p p e n h u s e n l i b ra r y. Register. INTRO COMPUTERS Tuesdays, August 21, 28 at t h e O z o n e Pa r k l i b r a r y. Register. INTRO DIGITAL PHOTO. Tu e s d a y s , A u g u s t 2 1 , 2 8 introduction to digital photography classes at the Southeast Queens Camera Club, Roy Wilkins Park, 17701 Baisley Blvd., Jamaica at 7:30. 516-328-3776. SMALL BUSINESS Tu e s d a y s , A u g u s t 2 1 , 2 8 small business workshop at 7 at the Central library. INTRO WORD Tuesday, August 21 at the McGoldrick librar y. Register. WEARABLE ART Tuesday, August 21 at the Maspeth library. Register. LIC CHESS CLUB Tuesdays LIC library at 4. KNIT & CROCHET Tuesdays Windsor Park library at 2. GET YOUR YARNS OUT! Tu e s d a y s a f t e 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. DOWNLOAD E-BOOKS Wednesday, August 22 at the Flushing library. Register. JUST WRITE Wednesday, August 22 writing cover letters, personal statements, business letters and more at the LIC library at 1:30. COWRIE SHELL Wednesday, August 22 jewelry making workshop at the McGoldrick librar y. Register. BEGIN POWERPOINT Wednesday, August 22 at the Central librar y. Register. JOB SEARCH Wednesday, August 22 at the Far Rockaway library at 10:30. KNIT & CROCHET Wednesdays, August 22, 29 at the South Ozone Park library at 1. RESUMES & COVER LTS Wednesdays, August 22, 29 at the Central library at 10. TABLE TENNIS CLUB Wednesdays, August 22, 29 at the Seaside library at 4.

WATERCOLOR Wednesdays all techniques and subjects at the National Art League.969-1128. BUSINESS CARDS Thursday, August 23 at the Central library. Register. WIRE SCULPTING Thursday, August 23 at the Poppenhusen library. Register. BEADING 101 Thursday, August 23 at the St. Albans library. Register. INTRO WORD Thursday, August 23 at the Central library. Register. EVENING CRAFTS Thursdays, August 23, 30 at the Fresh Meadows library at 6. MOCK INTERVIEWS Thursdays, August 23, 30 at the Central librar y. Register. COMPUTERS Thursdays, August 23, 30 at t h e O z o n e Pa r k l i b r a r y. Register. LEARN CHINESE Thursdays, August 23, 30 at the North Forest Park library at 5:30. BASIC COMPUTERS Thursdays August 23, 30 at the Rosedale library at 6:15. E-BOOKS AND MUSIC Thursday, August 23 download at the LIC library at 6:30. QUILTING CLASS Thursdays 11-3 Maria Rose Doll Museum in St. Albans. 276-3454 East Elmhurst library at 12. WEARABLE ART Friday, August 24 at the Jackson Heights library. Register. KNIT & CROCHET Fridays, August 24, 31 at the Fresh Meadows library at 10:30. METRIX LEARNING Fridays, August 24, 31 at the Central library at 1. Learn about free online training through Metrix Learning, including certifications in Office, Quickbooks, Adobe. KNIT & CROCHET Fridays, August 24, 31 Peninsula library at 12:30. METRIX LEARNING Saturday, August 25 at 4 at the LIC librar y. Free online training through Metrix Learning. INTRO INTERNET Saturday, August 25 at the Central library. Register. INTRO EMAIL Saturday, August 25 at the Central library. Register. BOATING SAFETY Sunday, August 26 at Fort Totten with Flotilla 12-01 of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. 917- 952-7014.

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of LONG INFORMATION LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 7/2/ 12. Office location in Queens County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 138-12 62nd Rd, Flushing, NY 11367. Purpose: any lawful purpose. ___________________________________ 12-63 Redfern Partners LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/ 14/12. Office in Queens County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 251 Monitor St., Brooklyn, NY 11222. Purpose: General. ___________________________________ Catapult Ventures LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/15/ 12. Office in Queens County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Eugene Kurdy, 4737 159 th St. Flushing, NY 11358. Purpose: General. ___________________________________ Notice of Formation of CASA VESPA, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY on 6/20/12. Office location: Queens County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Marco Mollo, 241-17 44 th Avenue, Douglaston, NY 11363. Purpose: any lawful activity. ___________________________________ Notice is hereby given that a license number 1265082 for an On Premises Liquor license has been applied for by the MJC Group Inc. under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law for premises located at 77-14 Queens Boulevard, Elmhurst, New York 11373, County of Queens, for on-premises consumption. ___________________________________ Notice of Formation of Jingying, LLC. Art, of Org. filed Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/28/2011. Office location: Queens County. SSNY Designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 11424 Dalian Court 2FL, College Point, NY 11356. Purpose: any lawful activity. ___________________________________ Notice of Formation of MF Wellness Holdings LLC. Art. of Org. filed Secy. Of State of

NY (SSNY) on 07/25/2011. Office location: Queens County. SSNY Designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 2 Bay Club Dr. 18A Bayside, NY 11360. Purpose: any lawful activity. ___________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 6/27/12, bearing the Index Number NC-000345-12/ 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) HENRY (Last) PACCECO. My present name is (First) ENRIQUE (Last) PACHECO AKA JOSE ENRIQUE PACHECO VARGAS. My present address is 110-07 73rd Rd., Apt. #1N, Forest Hills, NY 11375. My place of birth is Mexico. My date of birth is September 19, 1971. ___________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on July 20, 2012, bearing the Index Number NC000403-12/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) DENNIS (Middle) JOSEPH (Last) NOURRY. My present name is (First) ALBERT (Middle) DENNIS JOSEPH (Last) NOURRY AKA DENNIS JOSEPH NOURRY, AKA DENNIS J. NOURRY, AKA DENNIS NOURRY, AKA DENNIS NOURRY, SR. My present address is 42-10 217 STREET, Bayside, NY 11361. My place of birth is OTTAWA, CANADA. My date of birth is February 02, 1945. ___________________________________ Notice of Formation of Wu Plaza, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 6/6/12. Of f ic e loc ation : Que e n s County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 42-09 Gleane St., Queens Village, NY 11373. Purpose: any lawful activities. SECTION# 206 - FOR FORMAT OF AFFIDAVIT. ___________________________________ 24-54 37 TH REALTY, LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/1/ 08. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 24-54 37 th

St., Apt. 4R, Astoria, NY 11103. General Purposes. ___________________________________ NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF QUEENS HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2006-1 Plaintiff, AGAINST OK SOON KIM, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly dated 6/13/2012 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Queens County Supreme Court, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Courtroom #25, Jamaica, NY 11435 on 9/21/ 2012 at 11:00 AM premises known as 2838 UTOPIA PARKWAY, FLUSHING, NY 11358. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough and County of Queens, City and State of New York Section, Block and Lot: Block 5965 Lot 46 Approximate amount of judgment $499,327.54 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #5710/09 Michael G. Sileo, Esq., Referee Peter T. Roach and Associates, P.C., Attorney for Plaintiff, 125 Michael Drive, Syosset, NY 11791 Dated: 8/9/2012 ___________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 4/3/12, bearing the Index Number NC-000160-12/ 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) AZI (Last) TAHARI. My present name is (First) FARZANEH (Last) TAHERI. My present address is 42-51 247st Street, Little Neck, NY 11363-1642. My place of birth is Tehran. My date of birth is March 21, 1968. ___________________________________ Notice of Formation of ZIMBA COLLECTIONS, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/21/12. Of f ic e loc ation : Que e n s County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Kelsy Zimba, 45-50 30th St., 7th Fl., NY, NY 11101. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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PUBLIC SPEAKING Saturdays, August 18, 25 learn to communicate effectively at Elmhurst Hospital. 646-748-8290. POWERPOINT Saturday, August 18 at the Central library. Register. INTER. MICROSOFT Saturday, August 18 at the Central library. Register. SOUND EDITING Saturdays, August 18, 25, September 8 at the Jackson Heights librar y. 592-9700, ext. 135. PHOTOGRAPHY Saturdays, August 18, 25 at the Langston Hughes library at 11. KNIT & CROCHET Saturdays, August 18, 25 at the Peninsula library at 10. SEWING CLASSES Saturdays 12-3 at Maria Rose International Doll Museum in St. Albans. 2763454. SCRABBLE CLUB Saturdays at 10 at Count Basie Jr. HS. 886-5236. BASIC CANOEING Sunday, August 19 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park Lake 11-2. 760-3141. INTRO COMPUTERS Monday, August 20 at the Flushing library. Register. METRIX Mondays, August 20, 27 at 1 at the Central library. Free online training through Metrix Learning. BALLROOM DANCING Mondays, August 20, 27 at the Forest Hills library at 6:30. INTRO EMAIL Monday, August 20 at the Central library. Register. ARTIST WORKSHOP Monday, August 20 at 2 at the Forest Hills library. JEWELRY MAKING Monday, August 20 at the Baisley Park library. Register. BEGIN COMPUTERS Monday, August 20 at the Ozone Park library. Register. BRIDGE Mondays except holidays 12-4 at Pride of Judea in Douglaston. Lesson & play $10. Partners arranged. 4236200. DRAWING CLASS Mondays National Art League in Douglaston. 3610628. ADULT CHESS Mondays and Thursdays Queens Village library at 5:30. BASIC COMPUTERS Tuesdays, August 21, 28 at the Rosedale library at 10:30. LEARN CHESS

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Queens Today

YOUTH QUEENS LIBRARIES Many branches of the Queensborough Library offer toddler and pre-school programs and more. Contact local branches. TENNIS PROGRAM Tu e s d a y s a n d T h u r s d ay s through August at Pomonok Park. 347-4178156. FUN IN THE SAND Saturdays, August 18, 25 at Alley Pond Environmental Center. 229-4000. MOVIEMAKERS CLUB Monday, August 20 at the Woodhaven library at 4:30. HARRY POTTER BOOKS Monday, August 20 at the Woodhaven library at 2. Ages 8-15. MOVIE MONDAYS Monday, August 20 at the Ridgewood library at 1. DINOUSAR STORY TIME Monday, August 20 at the Seaside library at 1:30. READ WITH ME Mondays, August 20, 27 Broadway library at 2. K-4. PRESCHOOL STORY Monday, August 20 Corona library at 2. Ages 2-5. BOOST MATH CRAFT Monday, August 20 Hollis library at 2. Ages 7-11. BEDTIME STORIES Monday, August 20 at the Ridgewood library at 6. READER BOYS Mondays, August 20, 27 at the St. Albans library at 2. BOOK CIRCLE Monday, August 20 at the Ridgewood library at 3. BOARD GAMES Mondays, August 20, 27 at the Ozone Park library at 4. CHESS CLUB Mondays, August 20, 27 at the Bayside library at 6. SCIENCE TEAM Monday, August 20 at the Corona library at 6. SHSAT MAT PREP Monday, August 20 McGoldrick librar y. Register. PJ STORY TIME Monday, August 20 at the Central library at 7. READ TO ME Tuesdays, August 21, 28 at the Broadway library at 2. BOOK BUDDIES Tuesday, August 21 at the Ridgewood library at 1. EXPLORING PLANTS Tuesdays, August 21, 28 at the Astoria library at 1:30. READING CLUB Tuesday, August 21 at the Astoria library at 2. FASHION DESIGN CLUB Tuesday, August 21 at the Corona library at 2. LEARN THE DRUMS Tuesday, August 21 at the LIC library. Register.

JEOPARDY TRIVIA Tuesdays, August 21, 28 at the Seaside library at 3:30. READ AND SEED Tuesday, August 21 at the Central library at 4. LEARN CHESS Tuesdays, August 21, 28 at the Rosedale library at 4. ORIGAMI WORKSHOP Tuesdays, August 21, 28 at the Seaside library at 4. STORY TIME Wednesday, August 22 at the Seaside library at 10:30. CARTOONING CLUB Wednesday, August 22 at the Corona library at 11. GAME DAY Wednesdays, August 22, 29 Howard Beach library at 4. TABLE TENNIS CLUB Wednesdays, August 22, 29 at the Seaside library at 4. WII GAMES Wednesday, August 22 at the Ridgewood library at 2. READER BOYS Wednesdays, August 22, 29 at the St. Albans library at 2. REPTILE EDVENTURE Wednesday, August 22 at the Rosedale library at 2. BOOK CLUB K-2 Wednesday, August 22 at the Woodhaven library at 2. BULLETIN BOARD Wednesday, August 22 at the Auburndale library at 3. SUPERHERO ROLES Wednesday, August 22 at the Bayside library at 3. MATHLETES Wednesdays, August 22, 29 at the Corona library at 3. DRAGON STORY Wednesday-Friday, August 22-24 Korean Culture Camp at Flushing Town Hall. 463-7700, ext. 241. FAMILY STORY TIME Wednesday, August 22 at the Bay Terrace library. Toddlers 18 months to 4 years at 10:30. FAMILY FUN Wednesday, August 22 at 10:30 at the Broadway library. READ TO ME Wednesday, August 22 at the Rosedale library at 10:30. CRAFTERNOONS Wednesday, August 22 at the Ridgewood library. Register. ARTS & CRAFTS Wednesday, August 22 at the Seaside library at 4. TODDLER CRAFT Wednesdays in the summer at the Briarwood library at 10:30. BOOK BUDDIES Thursday, August 23 at the Ridgewood library at 1. T WILIGHT TALES Thursday, August 23 at the Douglaston library at 6:30.

TEENS THEATRICKS Thursday, August 23 at the Hillcrest library at 2. MAKE A BIRD CRAFT Thursday, August 23 at the Flushing library at 3:30. TALENT SHOW Thursday, August 23 at the Seaside library at 6. GAME DAY Thursday, August 23 at the Bay Terrace library at 1:30. PRIMARY COLORS Thursday, August 23 at the Seaside library at 2. GAME TIME Thursdays, August 23, 30 at the Bayside library at 3. ART & LITERATURE Thursdays, August 23, 30 at the Corona library at 3:30. SHSAT MATH PREP Thursdays, August 23, 30 at t h e M c G o l d r i c k l i b r a r y. Register. S TORY T I M E Friday, August 24 at the Hollis library at 10:30. BUBBLE TROUB LE Friday, August 24 at the Central library. Register. MOVIE DAY Friday, August 24 at the Corona library at 3. MAD LIBS CLUB Fridays, August 24, 31 at the Corona library at 1. RANDOM FUN Friday, August 24 at the Corona library at 2. FAMILY FUN TIME Friday, August 24 at the Jackson Heights library at 2. MANGO MATH Friday, August 24 at the R i d gewo o d l i b ra r y. Re g i s ter. OUTDOOR LITERACY Friday, August 24 at the R i d gewo o d l i b ra r y. Re g i s ter. GAMING FRIDAYS Friday, August 24 at the Rosedale library at 3. WII FRIDAYS Fridays, August 24, 31 at the Woodside library at 3. BOOK BUDDIES Friday, August 24 at the Bayside library at 4. CHESS FOR KIDS Fridays, August 24, 31 at t h e W i n d s o r Pa r k l i b ra r y. Register. BOOK CLUB Friday, August 24 at the Corona library at 5. GAME DAY Fridays, August 24, 31 at the Queens Village library at 3:30. Grades 1-6. READ TO ME Fridays in the summer at 3 at the Briarwood library. KIDS ACTIVITIES Fridays at 3:30 at the Briarwood library. GAME DAY Fridays at 3:30 at the Queens Village library.

TENNIS PROGRAM Tu e s d a y s a n d T h u r s d a y s through August at Pomonok Park. 347-4178156. YOUTH SPEAK OUT Saturday, August 18 11-3 at York College’s Performing Arts Center, 94-45 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., Jamaica. Topics include gang violence, politics, arts, religion and business. Learn about jobs and internships. SAVING PENNIES Saturday, August 18 at the South Jamaica library at 4. HATRED Monday, August 20 Breaking the Cycle of Hatred at 2 at the Flushing library. HARRY POTTER BOOK Monday, August 20 at the Woodhaven library at 2. SCIENCE LAB Monday, August 20 at the South Jamaica library at 4. CHESS CLUB Mondays, August 20, 27 at 6 at the Bayside library. YU-GI-OH! Mondays, August 20, 27 at the Seaside library at 2. KARAOKE NIGHT Monday, August 20 at the Seaside library at 6. ART CLUB Mondays, August 20, 27 at the Seaside library at 1:15. BOARD GAMES Mondays, August 20, 27 at the Astoria library at 2. MOVIEMAKING Monday, August 20 at the Woodhaven library at 4:30. KNIT & CROCHET Mondays Douglaston/Little Neck library at 4. TEEN TUESDAYS Tuesday, August 21 at the Bay Terrace library at 3. JEOPARDY TRIVIA Tuesdays, August 21, 28 at the Seaside library at 3:30. TEEN GAMING Tuesdays, August 21, 28 at the Fresh Meadows library at 4. ORIGAMI Tuesdays, August 21, 28 at the Seaside library at 4. CHESS CLUB Tuesday, August 21 at the Woodhaven library at 2. KINDLE BOOK CLUB Tu e s d a y s , A u g u s t 2 1 , 2 8 read “The Hunger Games” at 3 at the Ridgewood library. CRAFT TIME Tuesdays, August 21, 28 at the Ozone Park library at 4. LIC CHESS CLUB Tuesdays LIC library at 4. BOOK BUDDIES Tuesdays Windsor Park library at 4. SEWING BOX Wednesdays, August 22, 29 at the Pomonok library at 3.

CARTOONING CLUB Wednesday, August 22 at the Corona library at 11. LAPTOP TIME Wednesdays, August 22, 29 Ozone Park library at 4. TABLE TENNIS CLUB Wednesdays, August 22, 29 at the Seaside library at 4. SUMMER BLOGS Thursdays, August 23, 30 at the Ridgewood library at 3. TEEN GAMING Thursday, August 23 at the Fresh Meadows library at 4. OPEN MIC Thursday, August 23 at the Flushing library at 6:30. PLAN EVENT Thursday, August 23 Learn how to plan a part y or special event at 4 at the South Jamaica library.

RAP SESSIONS Thursdays, August 23, September 20 at the Laurelton library at 5. TEEN TALENT Thursday, August 23 at the Seaside library at 6. GAME DAY Friday, August 24 at the Seaside library at noon. BOOK BUDDIES Friday, August 24 at the Bayside library at 4. GAMING FRIDAYS Friday, August 24 at the Rosedale library at 3. WII FRIDAYS Friday, August 24 at the Woodside library at 3. READ & REVIEW Friday, August 24 Read, Renew, Return, Review at the Glen Oaks library. Register.

SENIORS KEW GARDENS Weekdays computer lab 104. Mondays-Thursdays Open games 1-4. Thursdays 12:30 beginners French, 1:30 Conversation French. Comedy workshop, creative writing, dancercise and computers available. 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, suite 202. CORNER CAFÉ Weekdays 10-2 at SNAP of Eastern Queens Senior Center, 80-45 Winchester Blvd., building 4, Queens Village. FREE LUNCH Saturdays, August 18, September 15 All Saints Church in Richmond Hill. 849-2352

TALKS PERSONAL BRANDING Monday, August 20 at the Central library. Register. ARCHITECTURE Mondays, August 20, 27 Architecture and You at the Flushing library at 6:30. POMONOK Wednesday, August 22 “The Glass Room” discussed at the Pomonok library at 2. AUTHOR TALK Thursday, August 23 “Lily Steps Out” by Rita Plush at the Windsor Park library at 1:30. PENINSULA Thursday, August 23 “The Yiddish Policemen’s Union” discussed at the Peninsula library at 6:30. BAY TERRACE Friday, August 24 “Me Talk Prett y One Day” discussed at 10:30 at the Bay Terrace library.

reservations. BASIC COMPUTERS Tu e s d a y s , A u g u s t 2 1 , 2 8 basic computer skills for seniors at 10 at the South Ozone Park library. AARP DRIVER SAFETY Fridays, August 24, 31 at the Pomonok librar y. 5914343 to register.

RELIGIOUS TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Fridays, August 17, 24, 31 Shabbat Summer Service at 8 . Te m p l e B e t h S h o l o m , 171-39 Northern Blvd., Flushing. 463-4143.

PARENTS PLAYGROUP Through August 29 The CUMC Playgroup in Middle Village. 894-2293. TODDLER PLAYGROUPS Starting in September at M a s p e th Tow n H a l l . 3 3 5 6049.

MISCELLANEOUS FARMERS MARKET Fridays 8:30-4:00 at Dahlia Avenue off Main Street, Flushing. GREEN MARKET Through November 18 Douglaston Greenmarket at the LIRR station, 235 th and 4 1 st Avenue. www.grownyc.org/follow. BATTLE OF BANDS Entries through August 31 for Resorts World Casino’s Battle of The Bands. talentscout s@rwnewyork.com

Models Of Queens

Newfound Passion Modeling for Shortstack is the latest achievement Cassandra can add to her growing repertoire. The high school junior and newbie to the modeling world began her run with the agency in October 2011, and has been on a roll with their recent fashion show and various shoots ever since. “I have a friend in Shortstack [model Nicole Gim]; she inspired me to try out. One of her pictures on Facebook was a head shot, and I really liked it, so I looked them up. I tried out and I got in,” she said. Cassandra describes becoming a model as something almost farfetched. “I read about models and fashion all the time in magazines, but I never thought that I’d be in that position. Being with Shortstack has really inspired me to get into fashion. I love trying my hand at new things.” Fashion has joined the list of interests for the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School student – a school which specializes in the arts. Cassandra attends with a specialty in wood printing. When she isn’t with her Shortstack crew, she creates wood designs for stamps and does realistic drawing. “Shortstack is my favorite part of living in Queens; all of my friends are together. But I also grew up here, so it’s really familiar. I also love going to Whitestone and hanging out with my non modeling friends.” To any person looking to get into the modeling business, she stresses “Completely ignore what magazines say about weight loss and ideal beauty. Always try to make it. You will one day.”

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Cassandra Del Percio-Evans Home: Flushing Age: 16 Height: 5’4" Weight: 107lbs. Stats: 30-24.5-37

Fast Fingers Call him Crazy Fingers Augustine! Kent Augustine, 16, a native of Jamaica, Queens took home second place in the sixth annual LG U.S. National Texting Championship in Times Square on Wednesday, Aug. 8. No stranger to the competition or massive amounts of text time, the speed texter came in second to Austin Wierschke, 17, of Wisconsin, who was also last year’s victor. “I practiced about up to an hour a day, minus the regular Speed texter Kent Augustine texting that I do with my friends…it can go up to all day. It’s a lot of speed and accuracy…to get to where we are,” said Augustine. Though not sour about losing, Augustine is more than likely to be competing next year. He’s constantly getting quizzed by friends, and honestly: who wouldn’t want to win $50,000? Hopefully, he’ll take a break behind the wheel of that Mustang convertible he’s putting his winnings toward.

Sign Of The Times

Literacy is Fun Opening a new business is never an easy task. With permits, logos and promotional signage to plan, who has time to worry about spelling? Clearly not the owners of a new café on in

Whitestone. Displayed for all the world to see, the store proudly proclaims they are “Comming Soon.” We hope whoever they plan to “hirre” knows how to use spell check.

A Different Kind Of No-No When police officer Eduardo allowed inside to see the Mets at Cornejo was caught illegally upgrading his seat at Citi Field during a Mets-Reds game in May, he was unofficially banned from the stadium for a year. Now, a judge has made it official. The Brooklyn cop who lives in Staten Island was told by a Queens judge last week that he was not

home for one year after he pleaded guilty to taking the vacant seat. Cornejo was also fined and must perform community service. The timing couldn’t be worse – with Cornejo’s early-August oneyear ban, he won’t be able attend the All-Star Game in Queens on July 16, 2013.

Shine On Streetlamp dice, so far. The poor woman must

In Briarwood, a street lamp will not stop glowing. Sara Loewenberger said she first noticed that the four lamps on 84th Road were on constantly more than three weeks ago and called DOT to try to fix the problem. No

suffer in a world of too much light. This little light of mine, Sara’s not going to let it shine.

Confidentially, New York . . .

Annie: The wandering Corona dog

A ‘Ruff’ Trip

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When Jessica Ortiz of Corona lost her dog 14 months ago, she thought she would never see her again. Everything changed when she received a call last week. Annie, a Maltese/Westie mix, was found 544 miles south on a highway in Liberty, N.C. The pooch was linked back to Ortiz thanks to a microchip, and Annie will soon be on her way back to the Big Apple. Annie told reporters that she was just taking a sabbatical.

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