Vol. 43, No. 39 Sept. 26 - Oct. 2, 2013 queenstribune.com
QUEENS ECONOMY
STANDING STRONG A Panel of experts, including a White House aide, discuss survival under a difficult economic climate and strategies for going forward.
Peter Meyer
Don Graves
Steve Israel
David Paterson
Michael Mattone
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ECONOMIC TALK
This issue features discussions from officials and leaders in the business community about how the economy has affected the City and where it is headed.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Forum Looks At Challenges ..................................... Page 4 Threat of Shutdown Looms ..................................... Page 6 U.S. Rep. Steve Israel ............................................... Page 7 Profiles: Don Graves and David Paterson ............... Page 8 Profiles: Michael Mattone and Peter Meyer .........Page 10 Profile: Crystal Window ..........................................Page 12 Profile: TD Bank ......................................................Page 14 Profile: Queens Chamber of Commerce ...............Page 16 Profile: Long Island Business Institute..................Page 18 Profile: Parker Jewish .............................................Page 20 Trib Pix: Economic Forum Edition ..........................Page 22 This Week’s Trib Leisure .................................................................... Page 24 Queens Today .........................................................Page 26 Deadline.................................................................. Page 31 News ............................................................... Pages 32-38 Edit & Letters ..........................................................Page 40
U.S. Rep. Steve Israel served as moderator and guest speaker at the forum. Photo by Ira Cohen. InfoFair ad 2012_Wills Queens Tribune 2 9/24/13 10:49 AM Page 1
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Queens Tribune Economic Forum Features Guests From White House, Congress BY NATALIA KOZIKOWSKA, Staff Writer
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n Monday, Sept. 23, the Queens Tribune and the PRESS of Southeast Queens held its first-ever Economic Power Breakfast Forum, where business owners across the Borough got a chance to listen to a number of influential leaders talk about the changing economic climate. A packed crowd made its way to Queens College to hear keynote speaker Don Graves, executive director of the President’s Council on jobs and competitiveness at the White House and deputy assistant secretary at the U.S. Dept. of Treasury, weigh in on the country’s 2008 fiscal crisis and its related challenges for business owners – both big and small. “We were in the deepest, darkest hole this country has ever seen in two generations,” Graves said. “When the President took office, we were losing jobs at a rate of 800,000 jobs a month – our economy was shrinking at an 8.3 percent annual rate.” “The President, working with Congress, actually got some things done,” he explained. “We were able to put a stop to the recession and lay the foundation for long-term economic growth. The President and Congress started investing in education, investing in our roads, bridges and highways, [and] in-
vesting in the young people.” With all these investments, Graves said, the economy slowly began to stabilize and the changes made it easier for entrepreneurs and small businesses to grow. “Why a focus on small business?” he asked. “Because small business is the engine of our economy. Two out of every three jobs are created by a small business. Small business employs half of our sector employees.” Michael Mattone, chief financial officer of Mattone Group, a development firm based in College Point, echoed similar sentiments. “We think in the current arena, there is capital flowing again,” Mattone said. “We have a track record that seems to be helpful. It’s critically important that we’re an economy that can’t function without capital markets in a good equilibrium. We are encouraged by what we’re seeing.” Immediately following their speeches, the breakfast forum entered its second portion – a panel discussion. Graves, Mattone, former Gov. David Paterson, and Peter Meyer, president of TD Bank’s New York City market, each took center stage to answer questions from members of the audience, while U.S. Rep. Steve Israel (D-Melville)
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(top photo) Don Graves, executive director of the President’s Council on jobs and competitiveness at the White House (left) and U.S. Rep Steve Israel (D-Melville) were guests at the Tribune’s economic power forum.
moderated the discussion. A local architect and businesswoman in the audience asked panelists what is halting the government in improving the sewer system in New York City, especially following the destruction of Superstorm Sandy. “Part of the problem in this country is that [flooding] is all over the place – it’s not just in the City. The same thing is going on in D.C. and a number of other major cities,” Graves explained. “It’s a matter of infrastructure investment. Right now, we don’t have the funding to invest in our infrastructure.” A Community Board 12 member in the audience concluded the
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(From left) Former Gov. David Paterson, President of TD Bank’s New York City market Peter Meyer and Michael Mattone, CFO of Mattone Group, sat on a panel discussion about the economy.
question portion by asking panelists what could be done to promote economic development in Southeast Queens, where the unemployment rate exceeds 30 percent. “There are financial institutions across the country that focus on low and very low income communities,” Graves said. “To get by, these financial institutions need to provide the credit and capital that the small businesses in that community need.” “I can’t stress the importance of being organized,” Meyer said. “We need a broad plan for the area. I know the area pretty well and the fact is that there is, you’re right, there is an alphabet soup of a lot that’s available to them – lowerend business to affordable housing to economic development that plays in the area and I think what we really have to do is get a broad base of those who are concerned with that . . . and really have a plan for the area and then look at way you can access [it].” “There have been plans for the area of Southeast Queens for the past 50 years and the neighborhoods continue to fester and you see the children continue to be twisted and wasted, and adult population doesn’t get particularly much assistance from government – even when you’re trying to employ self-help,” Paterson said. “But I think what really will change the situation is a true understanding of what innovation really would be and a sense of investing into the individual business that have reached the threshold where they show they can get opportunity,” the former Governor added. Reach Natalia Kozikowska at (718)357-7400 Ext. 123 or nkozikowska@queenspress.com or @nkozikowska.
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Shutdown Threat Looms As Congress Battles Over Funding
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BY JOE MARVILLI, Staff Writer
ith just five days until the United States government’s fiscal year ends and it runs out of money, the threat of a government shutdown continues unabated. The federal government’s fiscal year ends on Sept. 30. If Congress and President Barack Obama cannot come to an agreement on either a budget or a stopgap spending measure by that date, the government will shut down the next day, suspending all but the most essential services. While both the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate are looking to pass a financial continuing resolution, ideological differences have left the federal government in gridlock. On Friday, Sept. 20, the Republican-led House of Representatives passed a stopgap funding bill that will defund the Affordable Care Act, Obama’s healthcare law. The House voted 230 to 189 to pass the measure, though the Democratic-controlled U.S. Senate and the President have made it clear that the provision has no chance of passage.
The vote marked the 42nd time that Republicans in the House of Representatives have tried to defund or remove the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare. As of press time, the Senate is working on sending back the continuing resolution that does not defund the healthcare law. If no agreement is reached, the government will shut down. In an example of how strongly some Republicans, particularly members of the Tea Party, feel about Obamacare, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) led a filibuster lasting more than 19 hours to prevent progress on the resolution from moving forward. Cruz’s filibuster started Tuesday afternoon and continued through the night and into Wednesday, as the Texas Senator said he would continue until he dropped to protest the healthcare bill. Cruz has called on the Senate to not vote on a government funding bill that includes money for the healthcare act passed last year. During a shutdown, the federal
government would stop providing all but those services that deal with national security, critical foreign relations and the safety of life and property. As such, services that would continue include utilities, the police, the fire department, the armed forces, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, air traffic management, the Transportation Security Administration, the U.S. Border Patrol, Veterans Affairs doctors and the penal system. If a shutdown does occur, at least 800,000 out of two million civilian federal employees would experience a furlough. A furlough is a temporary unpaid leave. Military personnel are not furloughed but their pay may not be on schedule. There is also a question of non-essential government contracts that may be put on hold, affecting an unknown number of workers. Every government shutdown is different, as federal agencies are working with the Office of Management and Budget to determine which functions would continue. The closest example of what a shutdown today would look like
is the U.S. government shutdown of 1995 and 1996, which lasted a total of 21 days over the holiday season. Major furloughs occurred in the Departments of Education, Veteran Affairs, Housing and Urban Development and the Social Security Administration. National museums and monuments shut down, resulting in an estimated loss of two million visitors. The National Park Service closed 368 sites, losing seven million visitors and $14.2 million per day in tourism revenue. Foreign visa and passport applications were not processed. Services for veterans, including health, welfare and finance, were restricted. First-time Medicare applicants were turned away. During the Queens Tribune’s power breakfast forum, U.S. Rep. Steve Israel (D-Melville) said that letting the government shut down due to ideological differences is an unworkable strategy. “On that score, I just got my AmEx bill. I called AmEx and said ‘I will only pay this bill if I get a nice sewer line from my house to the sewer treatment plant and I’ve submitted to you a 10-page form on all of my ideologies. If you can satisfy all my ideologies, I then will pay my AmEx bill.’ It doesn’t work like that,” Israel said. Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 3577400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstribune.com, or @Joey788.
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Compromise Needed To Avoid Government Shutdown BY steve isrAel, Congressman, NY 3rd District As government is hurtling toward a shutdown, it’s important to remind ourselves of a time when Congress was able to work together in a crisis situation. Last week, we marked the fifth anniversary of the day when our economy almost failed and our country found itself in one of the worst recessions we’ve experienced. Then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi made an ominous phone call to then-Secretary of the Treasury Hank Paulson. Used to receiving a weekly update on the country’s economic situation, she found it odd that she had not heard from him. So she placed a call to the Secretary and asked him to come the next morning to brief Congressional leadership. Secretary Paulson’s response was absolutely stunning: “Madam Speaker, tomorrow morning will be too late.” So later that evening a meeting was convened with both Democratic and Republican leaders from the House and Senate. And Secretary Paulson described the nightmare scenario: the total
meltdown of the U.S. economy. We were stunned, and Congress took swift action. Democrat or Republican, it didn’t matter. This was about averting a crisis and saving our economy. Leaders of both parties pledged unanimous support to finding a solution. Secretary Paulson proposed a solution in the form of the Troubled Asset Relief Program. It was clear that, despite the urgent need to act, this bill was not too popular, carried a hefty price tag and its passage was by no means a sure thing. When the bill failed the first time, the markets reacted accordingly and the Dow dropped 778 points, the single largest one-day drop in the index’s history. I wish we could say we were surprised, but we knew this would happen as a result of inaction. In that day, more than $1.2 trillion in market value was erased from American equities. It wasn’t just the banks that were hurt that day - Americans lost huge amounts of money they had invested for their children’s educations and their own retirements. On the
second attempt, just a few days later, the bill passed and the wheels were set in motion for the financial rescue of our nation’s economy. I hope my colleagues keep this in mind as we weigh critical budget decisions in the coming weeks. With a Republican President and a Democratic Congress five years ago, we were still able to pass legislation for the good of our nation’s economy. Tea Party Republicans today should take heed: The risks are too great to American businesses and families to play politics with the debt ceiling and critical investments. One such critical investment that I believe is worth us going beyond the politics of the moment and is central to our economy’s recovery is our crumbling infrastructure. I have been a leader on this issue, and I firmly believe that we must work to evolve our systems of transportation for the 21st century. In July, President Obama joked in a speech that 100,000 bridges in the U.S. are old enough to qualify for Medicare. And in March, the American Society of Civil Engineers graded America’s infrastructure at a D+.
That’s downright embarrassing. Fifty-seven years ago, Congress passed legislation to create the Interstate Highway System, which still constitutes the single largest highway system in the world. This was one of the largest infrastructure projects ever undertaken, and showed that when we put our minds to something momentous, we can achieve it. Investing in infrastructure also makes economic sense. Every dollar creates up to six dollars in economic activity, and every billion dollars creates up to 50,000 new jobs. In the big picture, we still have a long way to go to move our nation back to where it was: at the forefront of advancement, and never afraid to unite to find solutions to literally build a better nation for its citizens. How do we get back to that? Compromise. Whether you are a Democrat or a Republican, we all rely on the same infrastructure and we all function within the same economy. If you own a business, and you have a business partner that you have a disagreement with, you wouldn’t just shut down the business. You find a solution. In the weeks ahead, I hope that some of my colleagues in Congress remember this important lesson and learn from this approach. Compromise and solutions are what will drive our country forward.
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White House Aide Talks About Economy’s Past And Present
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Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. This legisto further jumpstart the economy. lation aimed to improve accountThese proposals have hit a road- ability and transparency in the financial system. block in Congress, he said. An effect of the Dodd-Frank Act “Congress has not been able to find a way to act on those proposals was the creation of the Consumer Protection Financial Buto invest in our schools, reau, an independent in our infrastructure, in federal agency responour first responders, to sible for regulating coninvest in new technolosumer protection for gies, to support greater financial products and investment in small services. businesses,” Graves Another piece of legsaid. islation Graves highLooking back, Graves lighted was the Small said the recession was Business Jobs Act of the result of multiple 2010, which supports bad decisions in the fiPhoto by IRa Cohen small businesses by raisnancial services industry, with many risky Don Graves said the ing the loan levels. “It created the Small moves accompanying U.S. economy has those choices. slowly been improv- Business Lending Fund “There wasn’t enough ing since President at the Treasury Dept., which provided $4 biloversight in the system obama took office. lion worth of investto make sure that type of activity didn’t get out of con- ment in community banks, the very banks that do the lion’s share of trol,” he said. Since 2008, the federal gov- lending to small businesses. That’s ernment has taken steps to make led to $9 billion of new small busisure such a scenario could not be ness lending above and beyond the repeated, such as the Dodd–Frank levels that banks had been doing,
BY JOE MARVILLI, Staff Writer
t the Queens Tribune’s power breakfast forum Monday morning, Don Graves, the deputy assistant secretary for the Office of Small Business, Community Development and Housing at the Dept. of the Treasury, used his keynote speech to review where the nation’s economy had been, where it is now and where it may go in the future, particularly if there is a government shutdown in the next week. In a one-on-one conversation with the Tribune, Graves outlined what President Barack Obama’s administration had done to help right the ship after the economy sank during the Great Recession of 2008, leading to slow, steady growth in the last couple of years. Graves mentioned that since President Obama took office in 2009, there have been seven and a half million private sector jobs created over a 42-month period of employment growth. This increase is not rising fast enough for the administration however, leading to multiple proposals by the President
Former Gov. Paterson Discusses Economy Since 2008
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with a single set of rules, or the country could head back to the mixed feelings about those years. problems it had five years ago. When asked by Tribune Publisher He said it is not fair, to a certain extent, to blame the current eco- Michael Nussbaum if the governnomic problems on voting for ment does too much in terms of economic developprograms like the ment, Paterson said Troubled Relief Asthere are a number sist Program (TARP) of programs that or the Dodd-Frank are helpful, like InAct because those novation New York, programs did help which he started some who were in while he was Govereconomic trouble. nor. “But I do think According to Emthat to a certain pire State Developextent, there were Photo by IRa Cohen ment, Innovation entities that benefit from those actions U.S. Rep. Steve Israel and NY is a business and a great deal that former Gov. David Paterson fund that supports did not benefit from discussed the economy dur- innovation, job crethem,” he said “If ing Monday’s panel discus- ation and entrepreneurship throughout you’re in small busi- sion. New York State. ness or in smaller Paterson said he is elated to companies or even smaller banks, you were on the other end of that see that program continue to be funded by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, curve.” He added that there must be a but government can get in the way new economic system established through the bureaucratic red tape
BY LUIS GRONDA, Staff Writer
erving as a member at the Queens Tribune’s panel during Monday’s forum, former Gov. David Paterson talked about the economic challenges he faced when he took office. In 2008, the year he succeeded Eliot Spitzer as Governor, New York State, as well as the rest of the country, was in an economic recession. Paterson only had a couple of weeks to negotiate a budget for New York State for the next fiscal year. According to published reports from that year, Paterson had to pass a $124 billion budget held over from the Spitzer administration, as well as cut a $4.7 billion deficit. The economic recession greatly affected the country during that time, causing the unemployment rate and the price of housing to skyrocket. Paterson looked back on that time period briefly during the panel discussion, saying he has
at no cost to the taxpayer,” Graves said. “The banks are actually paying both the taxpayer back at rates higher than the original investment and they’re increasing their lending to small businesses.” Despite the progress made with these acts, the federal government is approaching a possible government shutdown, due to conflicting ideologies between Republicans and Democrats on how to proceed with a national budget. Graves made it clear that a government shutdown should not be on the table at all. “First off, we can’t go into a shutdown. We can’t be in a place as a country where we aren’t willing to live up to our obligations,” he said. “If we can’t find a way to raise the debt limit, it’ll have a huge impact on the financial markets. Our bond rating in the financial markets will likely take another hit like it did a couple of years ago.” If the various government bodies cannot come to an agreement by Oct. 1 and the shutdown happens, Graves said the effects would impact the lives of everyday Americans. “If you have millions of government workers not able to fill their functions and getting checks cut and the like, people will feel it very, very quickly,” he said. Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 3577400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstribune.com, or @Joey788.
small businesses are required to go through when dealing with City and State agencies, to get the service they require fulfilled. “It’s just the time that it takes for service that a lot of small businesses that are particularly in need,” he said. “What I always thought the problem was with New York State was, we would do the big deals, big headlines, big press conferences and often not reinvest with diversification to small businesses that really need it.” In an interview with the Tribune, Paterson said the economy is improving but at a much slower rate than many people expected. He noted that the unemployment rate was predicted to be around five percent by now but it is currently around seven percent. He added the government’s ability to help the private sector recover from the recession has been impaired because of that slow recovery. “When the fed put a lot of money into the economy, they were not expecting it to do that for this long,” he said. “I don’t think the forecast is bad for the next year or so, but at some point, we better get something moving.” Reach Luis Gronda at (718) 3577400, Ext. 127, lgronda@queenstribune.com, or @luisgronda.
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Mattone: Smart Development Helps Through Rough Times BY Trisha sakhuja, Staff Writer
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s the commercial real estate market is constantly changing in Queens, so is the Mattone Group’s ability to adapt to the diverse market conditions by expanding their portfolio, ranging from commercial, to residential and industrial development. An attorney and Chief Financial Officer of the Mattone Group, Michael Mattone, served as a panelist at the Trib’s Economic Power Forum Monday morning. He said the College Point-based development and construction company survived the downturn of the economy. They see themselves in a position to capitalize on tremendous growth areas, like Brooklyn, Queens and Nassau County. Since Mattone joined the Mattone Group in 1993, in his capacity as CFO, he has handled more than $600,000,000 in acquisition, development and refinance transactions. As CFO, Mattone is responsible
for financial planning for real estate acquisitions and development projects, while managing the long-term financial affairs of the company. Mattone said two factors have helped them keep abreast since the collapse of the economy in 2008. “We have faired better than most, only because we have relatively low debt levels,” he said. The second factor that has kept the company afloat is their tendency to develop in “neighborhoods where there is not an oversupply of similar products.” One of the real estate company’s recent projects in Queens is Jamaica Center, a 216,000-square-foot mixed-use center that is a 100 percent lease with tenants including a 15-screen National Amusements Multiplex Cinema, Old Navy, Walgreens and Bally Total Fitness. Another recent development was the construction of the Pathmark Supermarket, at the intersection of Springfield and Merrick Boule-
vards, which was once an under utilized warehouse. Through both developments, Mattone said they have been able to impact the economy by generating 400 jobs at each site. “We look at it this way - we are making money, but we have also proudly created 1,000 jobs in the area,” Mattone said. “We do it by providing retailers that people appreciate.” Since Mattone serves on the Jamaica Center Business Improvement District Board, he understands how small and big businesses are interdependent on one another. “Our projects are only as healthy as our tenants are,” Mattone said. “The same concerns that tenants have about enough foot traffic, crime, how a shopping district is perceived and the area’s night time activity, all in turn impact how the landlords do.” Mattone said one of the ways downtown Jamaica can see a growth in its economy is by extending the hours of retail businesses to
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Michael Mattone, Chief Financial Officer of the Mattone Group
later hours in the evening. He said that is a change that will gradually happen over time. When it comes to starting a business or growing a business, Mattone said “whatever you think it costs, double it.” He said in order to stay safe when hard times face the economy, employers must do all their homework and have more capital than you think you may need. In terms of the future, Mattone said the outer-boroughs are “tremendous growth areas for retail and residential markets because they have become suitable alternatives to Manhattan.” Reach Trisha Sakhuja at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 128, tsakhuja@ queenstribune.com, or @Tsakhuja13.
Meyer: New York’s Recovery ‘Amazing’ Post-Financial Crisis BY naTalia kozikowska, Staff Writer
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eter Meyer, a former longtime resident of Woodhaven, began his banking career as a teller while attending Saint Joseph’s College. He slowly climbed his way up the corporate ladder, serving in several capacities as a bank branch manager and a commercial lender. Meyer’s hard work and persistence eventually paid off as he went on to hold a number of senior positions with various banks across the City, eventually becoming the president of TD Bank’s New York City market 11 years ago. “I was one of the people hired to bring the bank to New York and in that time, we have successfully opened 108 branches in the City,” he said. “And now, we’ve become a significant player in New York City banking.” Having served in various banking positions, Meyer has been instrumental in shaping a number
of loan programs and products for healthcare and non-profit organizations because he understands the need to provide greater access to capital for organizations delivering important services to those in need. “Over the course of about 15 years or so, I learned how to lend money to small businesses and medium-sized businesses and even started a program to help nonprofits and healthcare institutions borrow money to help achieve their goals,” he said. “I like to work with entrepreneurs and I like to work with the communities to help them achieve their dreams and goals,” he added. “It’s very satisfying to see a company is able to achieve that. Its great to be part of it on a community level.” In the years that Meyer has been working with financial institutions, he has seen the economic
climate drastically change from year to year. There have been many struggles that the government has been faced with that have not yet been overcome. “Certainly, there are still a lot of small businesses and businesses in general that are in pain. We haven’t fully recovered from the financial crisis and we certainly haven’t recovered from Sandy,” he said. Although New York has had its fair share of challenges, Meyer believes that the New York market has recovered well, comparatively. “With that said, the way we’ve recovered today is amazing,” he said. “I do believe we [New York] are probably a step ahead because we are more organized and we have really good channels for education. It’s really about navigating the assistance. Everybody basically has access – it’s just, how do you figure it out?” While Meyer admits that New Yorkers, particularly small business owners, have not been able to
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Peter Meyer, President of the New York Market at TD Bank
fully grasp the resources available to them, he has faith that the economic conditions and Queens will continue to improve. “I think we are a very diverse population which means we are constantly bringing in people with fresh ideas and fresh energy that challenges everybody else,” he said. “As long as we make sure we take our focus and keep it on local communities, there really is no stopping Queens.” Reach Natalia Kozikowska at (718)357-7400 Ext. 123 or nkozikowska@queenspress.com or @ nkozikowska.
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Crystal Windows Adapts To The Dynamic Queens Market
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BY TRISHA SAKHUJA, Staff Writer
“We see a great increase in construction and development activities in Queens and even the greater New York metro region,” Yu said. “We feel that it’s a much greater growth compared to other national markets such as Chicago, St. Louis and Riverside.” The national manufacturer of quality energy-efficient windows and doors has made a large contribution to the economy by being one of the largest employers in Queens. “While many competitors in the window and door business were merging or even closing their doors, Crystal Windows went upstream and expanded into the West Coast
y manufacturing energy effi- profitable during the economic cient windows and doors for downturn. more than 23 years, Crystal Through the years, the comWindow and Door Systems has pany’s main production facility survived the downturn of the econ- and headquarters have grown from omy, a representative says, because New York City to additional plants it has adapted to the changing cli- in cities like Chicago, St. Louis and mate of the Queens market. Riverside, Mo., but Yu said “Queens It has also capitalized on the seemed to be the quickest in terms fact that windows are the largest of economic recovery.” and most natural lighting source in commercial and residential interiors. Sales and Marketing Manager Steven Yu said “flexibility is key” to survival. Since Crystal Windows is one of the very few window and door manufacturers that produces two unique lines of window products, one being Vinyl windows and doors for residential use and the other being heavy-duty aluminum windows and doors for commercial projects, it has al- Crystal Window and Door Systems has adapted lowed the company to shift to the needs of the current economic climate to its resources and focus on stay competitive. market segments that were
by setting up a brand new manufacturing plant and created more jobs,” Yu said. Yu said one of the ways a startup or a struggling business can survive the cut-throat economy is to “be one-step ahead of the competition.” “You must also be ready to utilize changes, while remaining flexible and adaptive to economic shifts,” he said. To do that, Crystal Windows introduced the Series 2600 doublehung aluminum window, which consists of an energy efficient frame that offers a strong weatherresistant test rating. With more than 400 employers at its main factory, regional branches, subsidiaries and affiliate firms, another way to keep your business efficient and running properly is to focus on your employers, Yu said. “We kept their morale up by not having to conduct any largescale layoffs during the worst times these past years,” Yu said. “Instead, we started several programs that offered incentives to employees who performed their work outstandingly. We even implemented a ‘profit-sharing’ program where the company dedicated a portion of its profit to share amongst all of its employees.” Reach Trisha Sakhuja at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 128, tsakhuja@ queenstribune.com, or @Tsakhuja13.
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TD Bank Pushes Convenience While Expanding Through NYC
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BY NATALIA KOZIKOWSKA Staff Writer
ou may recognize the “bank human” commercials and for the millions of TD Bank customers, banking has become a little bit more personal. The idea seems simple enough, said Peter Meyer, president of TD Bank’s New York City market – banks need to provide customers with an enjoyable and convenient experience. At TD Bank, customers are treated like family. You are always greeted with a smile. You can make a deposit while enjoying a lollipop, keep the pen when you are done and you can bring your dog. The bank even keeps a stash of doggie biscuits for your furry friends. “TD Bank is a response to what you need as a human and not what the bank needs for growth,” Meyer said. “We see ourselves as the retailer. We put ourselves in the same sort of shoes as the local business people – we’re open at convenient hours, we talk their language, we’re in their communities.” TD Bank embraces diversity in the workplace and the communities it serves. As the demographics of society continue to change, the company strives to continually evolve and listen to its customers, ensuring that all their needs are met. “I think that I see that the definite differentiator between us and our competition is that we are the human bank – we are America’s most convenient bank,” Meyer said. “We really put people out into
the community and absorb the knowledge and the feel the community has and deliver just a little bit differently. We are very active in the community and that makes us different.” Unlike its competitors, TD Bank is open seven days a week and is open early and stays open later. Its branches are also open on a number of federal holidays, like Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day and Independence Day. The Toronto-Dominion Bank was created in 1955 through the merger of the Bank of Toronto and the Dominion Bank. Today, the bank has more than 79,000 employees and 19 million clients worldwide. In Canada, TD Bank operates as TD Canada Trust and serves more than 11 million customers at 1,150 branches. In the U.S., the company serves roughly 6.5 million customers with a network of more than 1,300 branches in the east, from Maine to Florida. TD Bank operates in 15 states and the District of Colombia. Employees and customers refer to the TD Bank branches as “stores,” signifying the importance of catering to consumers. The company is committed to making meaningful and positive contributions to the communities it serves, giving banking a more personal touch. The bank aspires to serve neighborhood groups and donates thousands of hours and volunteer time to numerous civic and non-
jobs, services and opportunities for the people in the area. By continuing to grow and build the brand, Meyer said he believes that TD Bank will serve as a precedent, putting pressure on other banks to follow a similar personprofit organizations. able and caring model. Every year, the bank gives back “I would say over the next two or to the communities with its chari- three years, we’ll see another eight table foundation special grant pro- to 10 branches in Queens alone. grams. The Housing for Everyone And that means new jobs, that grant competition, for example, means services, that means, really runs from early July to late August. us putting pressure on our comEach year, TD Bank petitors to deliver announces a difconvenient banking ferent theme which “We really put and access to bankaims to improve afing the way we do,” fordable housing in people out into he said. “That would the communities the community be a good thing.” it serves. A total of As one of the 10 $2.5 million will and absorb the largest banks in the be awarded to local U.S., TD Bank seeks non-profit organiza- knowledge and to provide highly pertions this year, makservices and feel the communi- sonalized ing a meaningful hassle-free products, difference. ty has and deliver including Savings A total of and Money Market $200,000 will also just a little bit accounts, CDs, IRAs, be awarded this year, annuities and insurto eligible commu- differently.” ance – in all of their nity-based organiza- Peter Meyer 1,300 community tions for employees locations. Customers to attend classes and can rest assured that take courses that will help them every single one of its employees are enhance their job performance. committed to helping them achieve “We’re very supportive of local their financial goals. communities the way we model, so Whether a customer is looking that growth has added a lot of eco- to grow their wealth, protect themnomic development into the areas selves and their family, or lay the we’ve been in,” Meyer said. “It’s groundwork to secure a retirement, something that is missing from our TD Bank and its affiliates have the competitors.” tools necessary to help consumers TD Bank opened its first branch get on the right track. in Queens in Astoria more than a For more information about TD decade ago and has since welcomed Bank, or to find a local branch, visit 30 other “stores” in Queens alone. www.tdbank.com. In the next two to three years, the Reach Natalia Kozikowska fast-growing bank has plans to at (718)357-7400 Ext. 123 or open another eight to 10 branch- nkozikowska@queenspress.com or @ es in the Borough, providing new nkozikowska.
TD Bank recently opened a new branch in Whitestone.
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Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04-25-2013. Office location: Queens County. Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of any process to the LLC at 46-17 SMART STREET, FLUSHING, NEW YORK, 11355. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act or activity. ______________________ SUPREME COURT – COUNT Y OF QUEENS ONEWEST BANK FSB, Plaintiff against SHENG LI ZHU A/K/A SHENG L. ZHU, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on August 8, 2013, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Queens County General Courthouse, 88-11 Sutphin Bouelvard, Court Room # 25, Jamaica, N.Y. on the 11th day of October, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Said premises known as 38-02 Little Neck Parkway, N.Y. 11363. Tax account number: SBL #8162385. Approximate amount of lien $ 483,215.39 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 30871-09. Christopher Renfroe, Esq., Referee. Fein Such & Crane, LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 1800 First Federal Plaza Rochester, N.Y. 14614 ________________________ File No.: 2006-3891/C CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK BY THE GRACE OF GOD, FREE AND INDEPENDENT To: Leonard Pascall, Alexandrina Mariecheau, Sylvester Patrick Mariecheau, Tessie McKenzie, Juanita Hercules, Mazie Babb, Jeanette Job, Zakia Abdul Hakim, Chris Edwards, Gloria Graham-Freeman, Lincoln Mariecheau, Sherwin Marryshow, Susan Marryshow, Estate of Fitzroy Cummings, Nyron Alexander, Attorney General of the State of New York. The unknown distributees, legatees, devisees, heirs at law and assignees of DORIS WINKLER, deceased, or their estates, if any there be, whose names, places of residence and post office addresses are unknown to the petitioner and cannot with due diligence be ascertained. Elton Ellis, if living and if dead, to their heirs at law, next of kin and distributees whose names and places of residence are unknown and if they died subsequent to the decedent herein, to their executors, administrators, legatees, devisees, assignees and successors in interest whose names and places of residence are unknown and cannot be ascertained after due diligence. Being the
persons interested as creditors, legatees, distributees or otherwise in the Estate of DORIS WINKLER, deceased, who at the time of death was a resident of 10939 132nd Street, South Ozone, NY 11343, in the County of Queens, State of New York. SEND GREETING: Upon the petition of LOIS M. ROSENBLATT, Public Administrator of Queens Count y, who maintains her office at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, Queens County, New York 11435, as Administrator of the Estate of DORIS WINKLER, deceased, you and each of you are hereby cited to show cause before the Surrogate at the Surrogate’s Court of the County of Queens, to be held at the Queens General Courthouse, 6th Floor, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, City and State of New York, on the 24 day of October, 2013 at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon, why the Account of Proceedings of the Public Administrator of Queens County, as Administrator of the Estate of said deceased, a copy of which is attached, should not be judicially settled, and why the Surrogate should not fix and allow a reasonable amount of compensation to GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ., for legal services rendered to petitioner herein in the amount of $18,794.43 and that the Court fix the fair and reasonable additional fee for any services to be rendered by GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ., hereafter in connection with proceedings on kinship, claims etc., prior to entry of a final Decree on this accounting in the amount of 6% of assets or income collected after the date of the within accounting; and why the Surrogate should not fix and allow an amount equal to one percent on said Schedules of the total assets on Schedules A, A1, and A2 plus any additional monies received subsequent to the date of this account, as the fair and reasonable amount payable to the Office of the Public Administrator for the expenses of said office pursuant to S.C.P.A. §1106(4); and why each of you claiming to be a distributee of the decedent should not establish proof of your kinship; and why the balance of said funds should not be paid to said alleged distributees upon proof of kinship, or deposited with the Commissioner of Finance of the City of New York should said alleged distributees default herein, or fail to establish proof of kinship, Dated, Attested and Sealed 28 day of August, 2013 HON. PETER J. KELLY Surrogate, Queens
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ticles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/05/13 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 the process to the LLC, 147-06 2nd Avenue, Whitestone, New York 11357. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ________________________ PROBATE CITATION File No. 2012-4846 SURROGATE’S COURT – QUEENS COUNTY SUPPLEMENTAL CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO To the heirs at law, next of kin, and distributes of JOAN NOWAK deceased, if living, and if any of them be dead to their heirs at law, next of kin, distributes, legatees, executors, administrators, assignees and successors in interest whose names are unknown and cannot be ascertained after due diligence. A petition having been duly filed by Annette Russo, who is domiciled at 90-02 24th Road, East Elmhurst, New York 11369. YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Queens County, at 88-11 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, New York, on October 10, 2013, at 9:30 o’clock in the fore noon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of JOAN NOWAK lately domiciled at 62-53 69th Street, Middle Village, New York 11379, admitting to probate a Will dated May 12, 2007, a copy of which is attached, as the Will of Joan Nowak deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that [X] Letters Testamentary issue to: Annette Russo (State any further relief requested) HON. PETER J. KELLY Surrogate MARGARET M. GRIBBON Chief Clerk Dated, Attested and Sealed AUG 30 2013 Joseph Urso Attorney for Petitioner (718) 894-4600 Telephone Number 73-15 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, New York 11379 Address of Attorney [NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you.]
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Queens’ Economy Growing, Says Chamber Of Commerce
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The organization was also down in the Rockaways constantly, helpopportunity to build in places that ing its residents rebuild their lives had potential, like Flushing, like after Superstorm Sandy. While he acknowledged the devastation it Western Queens.� caused, Friedman felt Friedman said he felt that even that disaster that 2013 was a good has offered some opyear for the Queens portunities as well. economy, with posi“The silver lining to tive growth and develthat cloud is the fact opment happening in that there was a treboth residential and mendous amount of recommercial sections of building and there was a popular neighborhoods lot of construction work like Flushing and Long going on,� he said. “Of Island City. course, that’s also been Part of that good year offset by businesses that he credits to the work haven’t been able to rethe Chamber of ComPhoto by Ira Cohen open.� merce had done, saying As for the future of it was more involved Jack Friedman, execwith “boots on the utive director of the Queens, Friedman felt ground� projects than Queens Chamber of that the technology inany other year. Among Commerce, said the dustry would play a huge those ideas is the pro- Borough’s economy role in its economic success, mentioning how posed Jackson Heights grew in 2013. Long Island City has Corona BID that would cover Roosevelt Avenue. General the space for many start-ups and assistance in helping businesses Queens College is graduating more grow through finding them access computer science majors than any to capital was a key component as other college in the City. Friedman also credited the partwell.
BY JOE MARVILLI, Staff Writer
lthough no neighborhood was left unscathed by the economic recession, Queens weathered the decline better than most areas, according to the Queens Chamber of Commerce. Jack Friedman, the executive director for the Queens Chamber of Commerce, talked to the Queens Tribune about why the Borough made it through the recession better than most, the economic hotspots of today and tomorrow and why the threat of a government shutdown is “ridiculous.� While many areas of the City, State and country saw their commerce tumble down in 2008, Queens was far luckier, a result of its varied economy and increased opportunities. “We had our downs, but it was never as severe as other parts of the country, even other parts of the City,� Friedman said. “I think we have a pretty diversified economy in Queens. People were looking for alternatives. I think people took advantage of the fact when the market was down, it was a great
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LI Business Institute Adapts For Changing Conditions
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By Luis Gronda, Staff Writer
he Long Island Business Institute adapts its services to the changing economic climate. LIBI has two campuses, including one in Flushing. That location was chosen as it is one of the most diverse areas in New York City with many students hailing from different parts of the world such as South America, the Caribbean and East Asia. The school has about 1,000 students attending the institute with about 87 percent of that number enrolled in the Flushing campus. Their other campus is based in Commack, Long Island. LIBI offers business and office degrees, which are two of the most popular majors at the school. It also offers an in-depth English as a Second Language course, which allows students to improve their English reading and writing skills before they head out into the workforce. While the economy has affected many businesses negatively, Monica Foote, the school’s president, said while the economic downturn affects every business in some way,
education does tend to fair better as many people may choose to go back to school if they cannot find employment. “That’s not to say that all colleges prosper when hard economic times hit. Many colleges, particularly those with high tuition costs, have seen a much lower freshmen class this fall,” she said. “LIBI is a career college, so we have seen a very steady stream of students come through our doors. We prepare students for in-demand careers so our college has seen many individuals come to us after being furloughed or laid off.” There has been some impact to LIBI from the recession, though. According to Foote, the school needed to adjust their programs to respond to the new economy as quickly as they could. “People looking to retrain can’t afford to waste their money, so we needed to deliver the kind of education that would make our graduates employable and in demand. That takes a lot of effort, resiliency and hard work,” Foote said.
The school did not have to raise its tuition when the economic crisis hit back in 2008 and this has remained the case since Foote arrived five years ago. “We have not raised tuition since I arrived in 2008, and our graduates in seven of nine programs have zero student loan debt,” she said. “We have written eight new and already launched four new programs in the past year alone.” They also have not had to apply for any type of financial assistance during the long recession because they have garnered much interest from the public while the economy has been down. “As a provider of education, we are lucky to be sought out by students. We have been very fortunate not to have to apply for assistance during this very long recession,” Foote said. The school offers programs based on the demands of the job and it has introduced new programs based on intense research it has done, including Digital Marketing, Elder Care and Homeland Security. “To adjust to the changing
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Monica Foote, president of Long Island Business Institute, said the college has adapted to meet the needs of students in the current economy.
economy we have also made decisions to update curriculum to better reflect the current needs of the employers,” she said. The Long Island Business Institute’s Flushing campus is located at 136-18 39th Ave. For information, call (718) 939-5100 or visit www. libi.edu. Reach Luis Gronda at (718) 3577400, Ext. 127, lgronda@queenstribune.com, or @luisgronda.
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Post-Recession, Parker Jewish Introduces New Programs nity health center in Lake Success. The program allows adults to he Parker Jewish Institute for Many of the programs Scacco tend to other responsibilities while Health Care and Rehabilita- refers to are offered at Parker Jew- the elderly are being cared for at tion started offering more ish. This includes the Medical the facility. “Parker’s Adult Day Health Care community-based programs at Model Adult Day Health Care, the their facilities after the economy Long Term Home Health Care and program is an opportunity for adult took a turn for the worse in 2008. a Medical Transportation Ambu- children to go to work and address other responsibilities, comforted by Regarding the economic climate lette. of the past five years, Lina Scacco, According to flyers handed out the knowledge that their elderly or director of Corporate Outreach and by Parker Jewish at the Queens Tri- disabled loved ones are enjoying a Development at Parker Jewish, said bune breakfast forum on the eco- world of fun and excellent health with the creation of the Affordable nomic climate of New York City, care,” it reads on their flyer. Services for the six-day-a-week Care Act, it has changed the way the adult day care is for the elderly health care is managed. and disabled based at their commu- program include door-to-door transportation, hot According to Scacco, meals and activities the new federal healthsuch as art, music and care program will exercise. make providers more The Long-Term accountable for the Home Health Care service they provide. program gives patients It has provided more individual treatment community health care specific to their needs. programs for people so This program is availtheir overall health is able to residents in better. Queens, Brooklyn and “It provides more Nassau County and wellness programs for can be applied for afpeople so that they can ter a discharge from a stay well longer and stay in their homes longer,” The Parker Jewish Institute for Healthcare and Rehabilitation hospital or long -term health care facility. she said.
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Services for this program include nursing care and physician services; physical, occupational and speech therapy and personal care workers. Parker Jewish even offers a medical transportation bus service for patients and residents traveling in between their facilities. The company that operates the bus is Lakeville Transportation. People can use the bus to travel to medical appointments, nursing homes and destinations related to health and hospitals. The nonprofit, which was established in 1907, is a 527-bed facility for adults and is also apart of a comprehensive network of community health care programs for adults as well. It employs more than 1,100 people and has engaged in several clinical studies in the past, including cardiovascular outcomes following treatment in type 2 diabetes and acute coronary syndrome and studying a new diagnostic tool for Alzheimer’s disease. The health care center has also been affiliated with many different universities in the past including Adelphi University, Hofstra University and Hunter College. Some health-care-related courses taught at those colleges include Audiology, social work and speech pathology. Reach Luis Gronda at (718) 3577400, Ext. 127, lgronda@queenstribune.com, or @luisgronda.
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Special Breakfast Forum Edition On Monday, Queens Tribune publisher Michael Nussbaum hosted a special forum to discuss the economic climate in the City and its impact on business and housing. The event featured Don Graves, deputy assistant secretary for the Office of Small Business, Community Development and Housing for the U.S. Dept. of the Treasury and executive director of the President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness. The forum also featured guest speaker and moderator by U.S. Rep. Steve Israel. Photos by Ira Cohen.
Before the forum got underway, several panelists, including Graves, Paterson, Israel and Nussbaum, met with a delegation of businessman from China who were in town for the event. The packed crowd in the Student Union of Queens College featured a number of prominent officials and business leaders from around the Borough:
Speakers and panelists at Monday’s breakfast forum (from left) included former Gov. David Paterson, Peter Meyer, president of the New York market for TD Bank; Michael Mattone, executive vice president and chief financial officer of the Mattone Group; along with the forum’s keynote speaker, Don Graves.
During a question and answer session for Monday’s breakfast forum, moderated by U.S. Rep. Steve Israel (left), Carlisle Towery (right), president of the Greater Jamaica Development Corporation, addressed the panel.
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Queens Restaurant Week Kicks Off BY JOE MARVILLI
Staff Writer
It is time to chow down, eat up and enjoy the diverse flavors found in Queens as part of its very own Restaurant Week. The Borough’s version of New York’s popular Restaurant Week held its kickoff in front of Queens Borough Hall on Sept. 23, with nine restaurants giving out samples to the 500 individuals that stopped by once the announcement was made. The 10th iteration of the popular food festival will run from Sept. 30 to Oct. 3 and from Oct. 7 to Oct. 10. During those eight days, $14 threecourse lunches and $28 three-course dinners with prix fixe menus will be available to patrons of select establishments. More than 60 eateries will participate in the event, with Queens Economic Development Corporation executive director Seth Bornstein hoping to get that number up to 100 restaurants by the weekend. He said the restaurants that were selected either approached him about Restaurant Week or vice versa. “In other boroughs, you get expensive food. Here’s the real thing with great prices,” he said. “We urge everyone to enjoy the great food in Queens.”
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Queens Borough President Helen Marshall enjoys some of the selection at the kick-off of Queens Restaurant Week on Monday.
For those who wanted a preview of what Restaurant Week will hold, Uncle Peter’s Restaurant from Jackson Heights, Forest Hills’ Haveli and The Family Restaurant, Christos Steak House in Astoria and Bayside’s Tequila Sunrise all offered some delicious delights that had lines stretching down
Astoria Art Festival Is Back For Its Second Year BY TRIshA sAkhuJA Staff Writer If you are looking for artistic inspiration, look no further than your local restaurants and bars in Astoria, which will showcase the work of local and emerging artists for one week, from Sept. 27 until Oct. 6. With more than 20 venues and 30 artists, the Astoria Art Festival is back for its second year. The week long series of events will feature a mixture of photography, paintings, illustrations and mixedmedia creations from local Queens artists. Local community leader and photographer Lizabeth Nieves and designer Christine Haber have dedicated themselves to establishing Queens as a thriving art community. Since partnering with local business owner George Rallis, together they curate art shows, host interactive events and live shows. “New Yorkers will have a chance to explore a wealth of innovative and thought-provoking artwork from Queens’ artists – except instead of
traditional studios and galleries, they will be on display in Astoria’s eclectic bars, restaurants and stores as a true reflection of the neighborhood’s community spirit,” Nieves said. The works will be hung on the walls of local restaurant and bars, including Queens Comfort, Sweet Afton, Hell Gate Social, Sparrow, Astoria Park Wine & Spirits, Lockwood and William Hallet. Newcomers, including the Single Cut Beer and Milkflower, will also participate in celebrating the neighborhood’s art scene. There is no set schedule for viewing the artwork, because attendees are welcome to wander into the venues. The Festival will kick-off at Hell Gate Social at 12-21 Astoria Blvd. on Sept. 27 at 9 p.m. until midnight and the after-party will take place at Sparrow, located at 24-01 29th St., from midnight until 4 a.m. For more information, visit www. astoriaartfestival.com/2013/09/09/ astoria-art-festival-event-detailsfrom-september-27-october-6. Reach Trisha Sakhuja at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 128, tsakhuja@queenstribune.com, or @Tsakhuja13.
the steps of Borough Hall. Queens Brewery was on hand as well, letting patrons wash down the food with a cup of Queens Lager. Participating restaurants can be found in neighborhoods from Long Island City to Jamaica, from Howard Beach to Whitestone. According to Bornstein, the food is just as diverse as the communities where they are found. “I think it represents Queens, with everything. Indian, Chinese, Kosher, Italian, Mexican; it’s the Borough,” Bornstein added. “It’s really every-
thing that makes the Borough so unique.” Among those enjoying samples was Borough President Helen Marshall, who said a few words about the event. “I’m proud to share with you in sponsoring this wonderful, wonderful program,” she said. “One of my sayings is ‘Visit Queens, see the world.’ Not only will you see the world, but you can taste the wonderful foods that are found here. No matter where your hometown is, you can find your hometown cooking here in Queens.” A representative from Melrose Credit Union, one of the event’s sponsors, also praised the culinary program at the kickoff. “It is the foods of the many different cultures and ethnicities that create the common bonds between all New Yorkers,” Director of Marketing and Public Affairs Robert Nemeroff said in a statement. “Food is one of the things that makes Queens the unique and wonderful a place that it is and Restaurant Week exemplifies that thought.” Queens Restaurant Week is a program of the Queens Tourism Council and is sponsored by Melrose Credit Union, JetBlue Airways, Queens Brewery, Resorts World Casino, Restaurant Depot and Tequila Sunrise. For a complete list of all participating restaurants, visit www.itsinqueens. com/restaurantweek/Queens. Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstribune.com, or @Joey788.
Flushing BID Photo Contest Underway BY JOE MARVILLI Staff Writer The Downtown Flushing Photo Contest officially kicked off on Aug. 1, though many of the details were announced on Sept. 20 at the Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel. With a theme of shooting positive images of downtown Flushing and what the neighborhood means to them, photographers are invited to have their photos displayed and possibly win a prize. The contest runs until Dec. 31, 2014, giving photographers a year and a half to find the right shot. Once the submission period ends, winners will be announced on or by Feb. 15, 2015. Whoever comes in first place will win the latest edition of Apple’s iPad. The second prize winner will receive an iPad Mini. Third place will be given an iPod Touch. The photos will be judged by a panel
of five individuals, including a professional photographer and the executive director for the Queens Museum of Art, Tom Finkelpearl. They will be graded on their creativity and photographic quality. Photographs may be taken with any type of camera, with adjustments to exposure, ISO and lighting allowed as long as it is before the picture is taken. Photo-editing, photo manipulation and photo collages are not acceptable. You may submit your photos and release form either by U.S. Postal Mail to the Flushing BID at 135-20 39th Ave., Flushing or you can email them to flushingbidphotocontest@ gmail.com. The contest is open to all residents of the United States and its territories. Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstribune.com, or @Joey788.
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PLANTING FIELDS ARBORETUM sponsored by Planting Fields Foundation Co-hosted by new york state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Saturday & Sunday, October 5th & 6th 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. rain or shine
Halloween Trick or Treat Halloween Costume Parade Bounce House Candy Apples, Cider & Pies Pony Rides – Puppet Shows Dahlia Show Potato Sack Races Garden Games Pumpkins on Sale Pumpkin Decoration Station Watercolor Demonstrations Dahlia Garden Open Live Music: The Latham Road Band PLANTING FIELDS ARBORETUM STATE HISTORIC PARK 1395 Planting Fields Rd., OysteR Bay, ny 11771
WWW.PLANTINGFIELDS.ORG OR 516-922-8678 Festival Parking Fee $20 per vehicle
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more information, call (718) 358-0067 or email poppenhusen@juno.com.
ThE GREAT WOODhAvEN yARD sALE 2013
DON ByRON
Jazz clarinetist and saxophonist Don Byron will perform at Flushing Town Hall with his New Gospel Quintet at 8 p.m. Titled “Love, Peace and Soul,” the concert will run the gamut from jazz to blues to gospel music. The New Gospel Quintet features Carla Cook on vocals, Nat Adderley Jr. on piano, Brad Jones on bass and Pheeroan akLaff on drums. The performance costs $20 for the general public, $15 for members and $10 for students. For information, call (718) 463-7700.
AsTORIA BEER FEsTIvAL
The Astoria Downtown Historic District Association is hosting a celebration of all things beer-related during the Pacific Northwest Brew Cup through Sept. 29 at the Historic Train Depot, just east of the Columbia River Maritime Museum, along the Astoria waterfront. The beer festival will feature 36 brewer selected beers, live music, food and family games during the three day festival. The event is scheduled to run from noon to 10 p.m. on Friday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Entrance to the festival is free. For information, visit www.astoriadowntown.com.
saTURDay 9/28 OKTOBERFEsT
Poppenhusen Institute will hold a fundraiser from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., featuring entertainment, beer, wine and German-American food. German singers and dancers will perform at the event between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Other activities include Bill Popp and the Tapes, David Kincaid, a pumpkin patch, face-painting, Cido the Clown, games and tours of the institute. Admission is $15. Poppenhusen is located at 114-04 14th Rd., College Point. For
Come browse the various yard sales in Woodhaven during the Great Woodhaven Yard Sale. Residents in the neighborhood will be hosting their yard sales at the same time between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. during that day. If you would like to register to sell or want to know more information on the sale, please call the Woodhaven Residents Block Association at (718) 2963735 or email them at info@ woodhaven-nyc.org.
FLIcKs IN ThE GARDEN
Nearly an hour of vintage cartoons will be shown during the third annual Flicks in the Garden at Sunnyside Gardens Park from 6 to 8 p.m., with the films beginning at dusk. Pizza, small plates and vintage cartoon cookies will be available. Suggested donation in $10.
FLux FAcTORy PREsENTs: uNTITLED (As OF yET)
This group exhibition will take you from events that first appear to be disruptive, even catastrophic, but it eventually opens the door to new thoughts, practices and opportunities. The performance will take place every weekend for the month of September at 39-31 29th St. in Long Island City. For more information, email christina@fluxfactory.org.
‘ThE 40-yEAR-OLD vIRGIN’
The Laughing Devil Comedy Club in Long Island City will present the comedy “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” as part of its classic movie series, starting at 11 a.m. and running all weekend. Watch the flick on a brandnew 110-inch screen with some food and your favorite
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
saTURDay 9/28 ROBERT KLEIN
Stand-up comedian, singer and actor Robert Klein will appear at Queens Theatre at 8 p.m. to get the audience laughing once again. Klein, most recently seen on HBO’s “Robert Klein: Unfair & Unbalanced,” will spend the night telling jokes about culture, life and romance. Standard seating costs $35. Rear seating costs $25. There will also be a show on Sept. 29 at 3 p.m. For more information, call (718) 760-0064. beverage. The screening is $7. On Oct. 2 at 10 p.m., the club will show “Spaceballs.” For information, visit www. laughingdevil.com.
sUNDay 9/29 hIsPANIc cELEBRATION
The Latin American Cultural Center of Queens will honor the Latino community in Queens with its 15th annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at 2:30 p.m. at El Paraiso Tropical, 102-11 42nd Ave., Corona. The event will include soprano Rosa Betancourt, classical guitarist David Galvez and violinist Romulo Benavides. To RSVP, call (718) 261-7664 or email laccq@aol.com.
ence in this event running from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Experiment with prisms, flashlights and filters and create your own sun catcher to take home. The Hall of Science recommends wearing old clothing as the workshop involves ink and paint. There is an $8 materials fee per family. Register on the day of the event at the NYSCI admissions area. For additional information, call (718) 699-0005, ext. 341 or email dmeza@nysci.org.
WEDNEsDay 10/2
FALL FEsTIvAL
The Forest Hills Chamber of Commerce will hold a fall festival on Austin Street between 69th Road and 72nd Road in Forest Hills. The event will feature food, crafts and rides for the children. Many stores on Austin Street will be open for business and more than 200 vendors will be a part of the festival. The festival will start at noon and end at 6 p.m., rain or shine. For more information, please call the FH chamber at (718) 268-6565 or email them at fhchamber@aol.com.
LITTLE MAKERs: suN cATchERs
Explore light and color at the New York Hall of Sci-
JAsON KAO hWANG
Flushing Town Hall will present violinist/composer Jason Kao Hwang and his band mates, Andrew Drury (drums) and Ken Filiano (string bass), for a jam session at 7 p.m. as part of its Monthly Jazz Jam series. All instrumentalists are welcome to come by for Hwang’s conducted improvisations, which he calls a “Spontaneous River.” The concert costs $10 for the general audience and is free for performers, members and students. For more information, call (718) 4637700.
ORchEsTRA REhEARsALs
The Forest Hills Symphony Orchestra will present the first of its weekly rehearsals and auditions for their three concerts later this year. The orchestra will
practice for three concerts celebrating its 50th season, with the first show on November 17 of this year. The rehearsals take place every Wednesday at the Forest Hills Jewish Center at 10606 Queens Blvd. starting from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The practice on Oct. 2 will begin at 2 p.m. For more information, contact the orchestra’s business office at (718) 374-1627.
ONGOING AsTORIA sEcOND ANNuAL ART FEsTIvAL
The second annual Astoria Art Festival is back to feature the work of artists in various restaurants and shops, starting from Sept. 27 until Oct. 6. All of the featured works will be exclusively from Queen’s and Long Island City based artists. Works will hang on the walls of neighborhood restaurants, bars and shops including Queens Comfort, Sweet Afton, Hell Gate, Sparrow, Astoria Park Wine And Spirits, Lockwood and William Hallet. There is no set schedule for viewing the art because attendees can wander into venues and linger at their leisure while enjoying some the local food and cocktails. For more information, visit www.astoriaartfestival.com/2013/09/09/ astoria-art-festival-eventdetails-from-september-27october-6.
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Send announcements for your club or organization’s events at least TWO weeks in advance to “Queens Today” Editor, Queens Tribune, 150-50 14 Road, Whitestone NY 11357. Send faxes to 357-9417, c/o Regina or email to queenstoday@ queenstribune.com Yearly schedules and advanced notices welcome!
dAnce iSrAeLi FoLK Mondays 7:15-9:45 at Hillcrest Jewish Center, 182-02 Union Turnpike. $10 session. 380-4145. Line dAncinG M o n d ay s 6 : 3 0 - 9 : 3 0 a t Kowalinski Post 4, 61-57 Maspeth Avenue. $7. Cake and coffee. 565-2259. coUntrY Line Wednesdays 7-10 at the STARS Building, 8 Coleman Square, Howard Beach. $10.
edUcAtion/GAMeS/crAFtS MAtH For AdULtS Mondays, September 30, october 7, 14 LIC library at 5:30. BALLrooM dAncinG Mondays, September 30, oc tober 7 Forest Hills library at 6:30. deFenSiVe driVinG Monday, September 30 Laurelton and Windsor Park libraries. Register. JoB SeArcH Mondays free job search and computer help every Monday 11-2 at the Astoria library. BridGe Mondays except holidays 12-4 at Pride of Judea in Douglaston. Lesson & play $10. Partners arranged. 423-6200. AdULt cHeSS Mondays and thursdays Queens Village library at 5:30. BeLLY dAncinG tuesdays, oc tober 1, 8 North Forest Park library. Register. tecHnoLoGiSt iS in tuesdays, october 1, 8, 15 Pomonok library. Register for 30 minute appointment. coMPUter cLASS tuesdays, oc tober 1, 8, 15 sponsored by NY Cares
at 5:45 at the Woodside library coMPUter BASicS We d n e s d ay, o c to b e r 2 Woodside librar y at 10:30. BeGinnerS eMAiL Wednesday, oc tober 2 Windsor Park librar y at 11:30. LeArn crocHet Wednesdays, october 2, 9 Rosedale library. Register. WAtercoLor Wednesdays all techniques and subjects at the National Art League.969-1128. BeLLY dAncinG thursdays, october 3, november 7, december 5 7:30 at the JCC, 10-31 Jackson Avenue, LIC. 609-0066. MicroSoFt oFFice thursdays, oc tober 3, 10 Poppenhusen library at noon. BeGin coMPUterS thursdays, oc tober 3, 10 Ozone Park library. Register. LeArn cHineSe thursdays North Forest Park library at 6. Knit & crocHet Fridays Fresh Meadows library at 11. cHeSS cLUB Fridays at 3:30 at the Auburndale library and 4 at
the Woodside library. Line dAnce Saturdays, october 5, 19, november 2, 16, december 7, 21 Coed Mixed Level Line Dance for Adults at the Cambria Heights Communit y Church. $10 per session. 646-229-0242. Gre PrActice Saturday, october 5 Central library. Register.
MiSceLLAneoUS Food PAntrY thursdays, oc tober 3, november 7, december 5 Corona Congregation Church’s Food Pantry 10noon at 102-18 34 th Avenue, Corona. To register, bring photo ID and proof of family size. reHeArSALS S a t u r d ays , Sa c re d M u sic Chorale of Richmond Hill holds rehearsals at St. John’s in Richmond Hill. www.richmondhillny.com/ ArtsSMC. KidS tooLS Bring donations of new school supplies or cash to purchase supplies to any of Astoria Federal Savings’ 85 branches.
entertAinMent coMedY/dinner tickets available for Saturday, october 19 fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at Ben’s in Bayside. $50. 229-2367. AMAZinG MAiZe MAZe Weekends September 21 through oc tober 27 114:30. $9. Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park. 347-FARM. AUtUMn FeStiVAL Saturday, September 28 Au t u m n M o o n F e st i va l Concert with the Haiyan Chorus at t he Flushing library at 1:30. MUSicAL & dinner Saturday, September 28 Emanuel Church in Woodhaven is offering a complete chicken Dinner with dessert and Musical Show at 5:30. $15 adults, $9 children. 849-1153. LincoLn center S a t u r d ay, S e p te m b e r 28 Lincoln Center Local Streaming Live at 2:30 at the following libraries: Central, Bayside, Broadway, Cambria Heights, Far Rockaway, Flushing, Forest Hills, Fresh Meadows, Langston Hughes, Lefferts, Ridgewood, Rochdale Village and Sunnyside.
JH BeAUtiFicAtion Saturday, September 28 Jackson Heights Beautification Group’s buffet dinner and music at the Community Methodist Church. $50 at the door. roBert KLein September 28, 29 comedian Robert Klein appears at Queens Theatre in the Park. 760-0064. FALL FeStiVAL Sunday, September 29 Fall Festival on Austin Street in Forest Hills. PAt Boone Sunday, September 29 at 3 at Queensborough Community College. 6316311. MotoWn reVUe Monday, September 30 Howard Beach library at 2. HArMonicA Monday, September 30 Harmonica Player Jai-Yi He at 6 at the Flushing library. ScrABBLe tuesdays Fresh Meadows library at 2 and East Flushing library at 3:30. oPen Mic thursday, october 3 Flushing library at 6:30. GAMe dAY Fridays 4:30 Woodhaven library.
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Great Neck Plaza AutoFest/Street Festival To Benefit the Wounded Warrior Project
Sunday, September 29 Noon - 5 PM (Raindate: Sunday, October 6)
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Queens today HeALtH MASALA GHAnGrA Saturday, September 28 Central library at 10. ZUMBA Monday, September 30 Bayside library at 6:30. inFLAMMAtion inFo Monday, September 30 Howard Beach library at 6. HULA HooP FitneSS Mondays, September 30, oc tober 7 Lefrak Cit y library. Register. MetAStAtic BreASt Mondays 1:30-3:00 at Adelphi School of Social Work. 516-877-4314. YoUnG BreASt Mondays young women with breast cancer meet 7-8:30 at Adelphi School of Social Work. 516-8774314. YoGA StretcH tuesdays, oc tober 1, 8, 15 Richmond Hill library at 5:30. PiLAteS tuesdays, oc tober 1, 8, 15 Queens Village library at 5:45. onGoinG GroUPS AnGer MAnAGeMent Wednesdays and Saturdays Classes, individual, family, couples therapy in Briarwood. 374-6765. SUPPort GroUPS Alcohol, drugs, domestic violence, martial issues, depression, anxiety, phobia, etc. Woodside Clinic. 779-1234. doMeStic VioL. 24 hour Domestic Violence Hotline. 657-0424. PSYcHoLoGicAL ctr Individual and group counseling, family and couple therapy and more. 5700500 sliding scale. WAitAnKUnG Sundays 2-5. Total-body
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workout. Flushing Hospital/Medical Center. Free. Jimmy 7-10pm 347-2156. ScHiZo. Anon. Sundays in Rego Park. 896-3400. tAi cHi Mondays and thursdays 11-12 at the Cardiac Health Center in Fresh Meadows. 670-1695. $5. VBArre BAr tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays VBarre Bar Method Class for total body sculpting at NYSC in Whitestone. 917-716-4678. YoGA We d n e s d a y s AT T H E N Y H Q C a rd i a c H e a l t h Center. 670-1695. 11:4512:45. MASSAGe tHerAPY Wednesdays and Fridays half and one hour massages at the Cardiac Health Center in Fresh Meadows. 670-1695. oA t h u r s d ays O ve re a te r s Anonymous Howard Beach library at 11. SUPPort GroUPS AA tuesdays at 8 at Grace Lutheran Church in Astoria. 520-5021. Also, 520-5021 24 hours, 7 days a week. AL-Anon 457-1511. nAr-Anon 1-800-984-0066. VictorioUS VOSG (Victorious Overcomers Support Group) is a 7 Victory Step Bible based support group that helps all those who are struggling with addiction and compulsive behaviors, anger, fear, depression, etc. 1-800 DRUGWAR.
eVeninG crAFtS Monday, September 30 Evening Crafters Circle at 6 at the Fresh Meadows library. ScrABBLe cLUB tuesdays, oc tober 1, 8, 15 East Flushing library at 3:30. Knit & crocHet tuesdays, october 1, 8, 15 Windsor Park library at 2. needLeWorK cLUB tuesdays, october 1, 8, 15 Bayside library at 4. ScrABBLe cLUB tuesdays, october 1, 8, 15 Bellerose library at 5:30. cHeSS cLUB tuesdays Windsor Park library at 5. BereAVeMent Wednesdays, october 2, november 6, december 4 Bereavement Support Group at Holy Family in Fresh Meadows at 7:30. 969-2448. WeeKLY MeetinGS GArdeninG cLUB Saturdays in the Steinway library courtyard at 4. orAtorio SocietY Mondays at 7:45 at Temple Beth Sholom in Flushing. 279-3006. Auditions required. coMMUnitY SinGerS Mondays Community Singers start rehearsals for their spring concert at 8 at Messiah Lutheran in Flushing. 658-1021. GLee cLUB tuesdays Bayside Men’s Glee Club rehearses at 7:30 at All Saints Episcopal Church, 214-35 40 th Avenue, Bayside. 961-6852. ScrABBLe cLUB tuesdays at the East Flushing library at 3:30.
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Queens Democrats Endorse Bill de Blasio By Luis Gronda Staff Writer The Democratic Party needs to be united in order to win November’s election. That was Bill de Blasio’s message as he accepted the endorsement of the Queens Democratic Party at Queens Borough Hall on Monday. Queens Dems endorsed de Blasio for Mayor following his primary victory earlier this month. They originally endorsed Council Speaker Christine Quinn (D-Manhattan) for the September primary. Flanked by almost every Queens Democrat and District Leader in the Borough, the current Public Advocate said there are six registered Democrats to every one Republican in New York City and uniting the party for this race is paramount. “The unity we’re displaying today,
which we displayed previously at gatherings in other Boroughs, is something that I hope people understand is going to make a huge impact,” de Blasio said. He added that Queens is the most diverse Borough and while that is to PHOTO BY IRA COHEN be celebrated, it also u.s. Rep. Joseph Crowley stands with Public adrequires attention vocate Bill de Blasio on the steps of Queens Borfrom City Hall. ough Hall, as members of the Queens Democrat“That also means ic Party watch on in support of their candidate. that Queens has very particular needs that City Hall has to Joe Lhota, the Republican candidate be sensitive to and has to address,” he for Mayor earlier this week, where he said. “One of the things is the Mayor called him a “Democratic Socialist” has to spend some time here on the for de Blasio’s past activist work in Niground with the people to understand caragua and Cuba, he said he was not surprised to see Lhota call him a name, those needs.” Responding to a comment made by describing it as a “Republican tactic,”
and he is proud to be a Democrat and a progressive. The endorsement from the Queens Democrats came on the same day that de Blasio received the backing of President Barack Obama. The Queens Democratic Party also endorsed Councilwoman Letitia James (D-Brooklyn) to replace de Blasio as Public Advocate. James and State Sen. Daniel Squadron (D-Brooklyn/Manhattan) face a run-off vote for the position on Oct. 1 after the required 40 percent to win the seat outright was not reached during the Primary. “I have the experience, I have the history of accomplishments and we will move the City in a new direction representing everyone at the table of the City of New York,” James said during her brief remarks accepting the endorsement. Reach Luis Gronda at (718) 3577400, Ext. 127, lgronda@queenstribune.com, or @luisgronda
Sunnyside Residents Oppose Aluminum House By Trisha sakhuja Staff Writer Community Board 2 members unanimously voted against a new shiny aluminum and steel structure at the site of a former playground because they say it would not fit in to the predominantly brick, landmarked historic district Michael Schwarting, architect and head of the Aluminaire House Foundation, spoke in favor of relocating the metal house into Sunnyside Gardens along with a two-story eight-unit apartment building at 39th Avenue and 50th Street at the Sept. 19 CB2 meeting. “The historic district is wonderful for this building because it will remain a cultural contribution to the community,” said Schwarting. After years of repetitious reassembly and dismantling of the house in various locations across the City, Schwarting and his wife Frances Campani say they have found a theoretical site. They have joined forces with Harry Otterman, the owner of the property, who is looking to develop the vacant lot. Herbert Reynolds, head of the Sunnyside Gardens Preservation Alliance, said the new building will be out of character and is unwanted by a great majority of the community. Instead, the Preservation Alliance proposes to build a community garden at the vacant site. The proposal to move the house, which was built for an architectural and arts exposition in 1931, will go to the Landmarks Preservation Commission on Oct. 15 for a final vote. Schwarting proposed that the
house would be open to the public as a museum with exhibition space and the library would function as an archive not only for the house, but also for the Sunnyside Gardens Historic District. Some of the big concerns that surround the proposed house are the security of the house, the foundation’s budget and the upkeep of the building. Schwarting said the house would be secured by a high-tech security system. He said the reconstruction budget of the house is $300,000, but they would raise funds to secure an operating budget. While Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer (D-Sunnyside) said he respects the architect and desire of the nonprofit foundation’s mission, he said the owners should find a better, more suitable location for the house.
a rendering of the aluminaire house and the residential units proposed for sunnyside Gardens. “The Landmarks Preservation Commission should respect the people who live here and oppose the proposal,” he said. A representative who spoke on behalf of U.S. Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-Jackson Heights) said the 23-feetby-28 feet metal house would be an eyesore for the community. It would
be taller than the two-story brick residential homes surrounding the building and lastly, the house and the proposed residential units would be much denser than the 28 percent footprint of the Sunnyside Garden’s community. Reach Trisha Sakhuja at (718) 3577400, Ext. 128, tsakhuja@queenstribune.com, or @Tsakhuja13.
Queens Residents Cuffed For Gambling Ring By Luis Gronda Staff Writer A family-operated gambling ring has been busted. Last week, six people were indicted for running an illegal gambling operation in Queens, Brooklyn and Long Island. Five of the six named in the indictment have been arrested. The people named in the indictment are Saul Montalvo, his sister Veronica, both of whom live in Ozone Park, his son Daniel, who lives in Corona, Benny Maldonado, a Ridgewood resident, Rosa Rincon, who lives in Woodhaven, and Juan Arias from the Bronx. Daniel Montalvo is the lone member of the ring who has not been arrested and police are currently looking for him.
According to Queens District Attorney Richard Brown’s office, the group annually took about $1 million in numbers bets. The Queens narcotics division started their investigation of the ring run by Saul Montalvo and Arias in February of this year. According to the criminal charges, the group operated a central wire room in Brooklyn where all the money would be located. The room allegedly maintained several fax machines that received betting slips from more than 30 betting parlors in Queens, Brooklyn and Nassau County. Rincon allegedly managed the second wire room out of a house in Woodhaven. Daniel Montalvo and Maldonando were allegedly in charge
of collecting and distributing the money to the betting parlors. “A six-month investigation that utilized both court-authorized wiretaps and physical surveillance has dismantled this family-operated gambling ring that allegedly ran an oldfashioned numbers racket complete with betting parlors, wire rooms and runners and collectors that handled approximately $3,000 a day in bets, or $1 million a year,” DA Brown said in the release. The five who were arrested face various charges, including crimes of enterprise corruption and first-degree promoting gambling and face up to 25 years in prison if convicted. Reach Luis Gronda at (718) 3577400, Ext. 127, lgronda@queenstribune.com, or @luisgronda
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Autistic Children Ease Flight Fear At JFK By Luis Gronda Staff Writer Autistic children who may be afraid of flying got a chance to quell their fear at John F. Kennedy Airport last week. JetBlue and Autism Speaks, an advocacy organization that funds research about the disorder, co-hosted more than 300 people as they simulated preparing to board an airplane on Saturday. For families with autistic children, traveling on an airplane can be a difficult experience due to nervousness or being unable to stay still for long periods of time. Michael and Allison Giangregorio have dealt with this many times in the past. Their 12-year-old son, Nicholas, was diagnosed with autism about 10 years ago and while they do fly to Disney World in Orlando, Florida once a year, they have never gone on a longer flight than traveling to Florida. “We’ve never pushed it beyond that two and half-ish hours and we probably won’t because I don’t know what would happen there,” said Giangregorio, who lives on Long Island but grew up in Middle Village. “Sometimes we sit on the plane and if we’re delayed, it’s a problem because he’s not used to that.” In light of that, Giangregorio said Saturday’s flight simulation presented
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One family who took part in the mock flight hand their boarding passes before going on the plane.
a great opportunity for them to learn and practice getting on an airplane to ease any fears Nicholas may have of flying when they get on a flight for real in the future. “Families with autism, we like to go on vacation, we like to travel, we want to be able to do things like that,” he said. “And the more practice that our children get, experiencing things like this, the easier it is for us to participate in things.”
The families participating in the mock plane boarding were given boarding passes and waited in the airport lobby just like a real flight. Once it came time to get on the plane, the flight attendant called everyone according to their row number and everyone trickled onto the plane. After they put their luggage in the overhead compartment, flight attendees strapped on their seat belts and they turned off their cell phones pre-
paring to take off. The plane never left the ground though. Instead, it took a tour around JFK Airport, showing the different views of airport including the JetBlue Airplane carrier, where they repair their aircrafts before taking off for its next flight. After the plane docked at the gate, everyone applauded the pilot after a successful 30-minute flight and left to continue on with their day. Giangregorio said the practice flight went well for his son and the family. He said they pushed the envelope for the plane ride. They did not replace his electronics with books or something to keep him entertained during the flight, just to see how he reacted. They normally would not do this, he said. “I think he was a little upset because we didn’t get out and we weren’t in Disney, but he did okay. He did really well,” Giangregorio said. Lisa Goring, the Vice President of Family Services at Autism Speaks, said families with autistic children who are looking to fly should always inform the airline in advance of the flight that they have a child with special needs so they can be accommodated when it comes time to get on an airplane. Reach Luis Gronda at (718) 3577400, Ext. 127, lgronda@queenstribune.com, or @luisgronda
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Noguchi Museum’s Garden Housing Set For Wall To Undergo Renovations Rego Park Center By Trisha sakhuja Staff Writer Since the Noguchi Museum’s mission is to preserve and present the work of American and Japanese sculptor Isamu Noguchi, the recent $1.6 million funding fits in line with its mission by renovating the museum’s sculpture garden. Queens Borough President Helen Marshall recently announced the renovation project’s approval by the City Office of Management and Budget, which is set to begin in late 2014 and will be completed by 2015. Through changing exhibitions and educational programs, Long Island City’s Noguchi Museum aims
to illuminate Noguchi’s sculptures, furniture and lighting designs, ceramics, architecture and set designs, which in turn brings 30,000 visitors a year. Director of the Noguchi Museum Jenny Dixon said “through the tenure of Borough President Helen Marshall, she has been extraordinary in helping to stabilize the Noguchi Museum.” In addition to the Borough President’s Office, the Queens delegation of the City Council and Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s office have also kept the museum’s capital program afloat, Dixon said. The 30-year-old wall bordering the Museum’s garden is rotten and could crumble if it does not undergo a renovation process, Dixon said. Along with the renovation of the garden wall, the funding will go towards preventing damage to artwork from future storms like Superstorm Sandy, new lighting and a new irrigation system, which aims to keep the garden healthier and helps to save maintenance expenses. Reach Trisha Sakhuja at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 128, tsakhuja@queenstribune. com, or @Tsakhuja13. The Noguchi Museum received a $1.6 million grant to renovate the garden wall.
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The company who owns Rego Park Center is now planning on building a residential building on top of the popular shopping center. According to documents filed with the Dept. of Buildings, a 24-story residential building has been approved to be built on top of the mall, located at 61-35 Junction Blvd. in Rego Park. The building will also be 288-feet tall. The records show the building will accommodate 314 people and will not include a parking space or garage for the people that eventually move there. Frank Gulluscio, district manager of Community Board 6, said the news of the building is not new to the board and it was approved before he was DM in 2005 when it was submitted by Vornado Realty Trust, the owner of the shopping center. He said the actual building of the residence has been delayed since then because of the poor economy. Additionally, he said there is concern about the car and pedestrian traffic around that area, especially when the residential apartment is completed. Gulluscio said parking has long been an issue around that neighborhood and is something the board will be monitoring. A representative from Vornado Realty declined to comment on the residential unit when reached by telephone. Reach Luis Gronda at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 127, lgronda@queenstribune.com, or @luisgronda.
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Queens Public Communications Corporation The Board of Directors of Queens Public Communications Corporation (QPCC) is pleased to announce that the Executive Director of Queens Public Television (QPTV), Daniel J. Leone, has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of QPCC. Mr. Leone has a long and successful history with the company and we welcome his ability to make meaningful contributions to both the company's technology and mission strategy. Patrick J. DiMotta Chairman, Queens Public Communications Corporation Daniel J. Leone has been with QPTV for 25 years. Prior to his promotion he held the position of Executive Director and Director of Engineering of Queens Public Television (QPTV). He was and continues to be responsible for the oversight of all daily operations of the company including the cablecasting of four channels on Time Warner, Verizon FiOS, and RCN cable networks. As Director of Engineering, he is responsible for the infrastructure of the television facility. Mr. Leone has worked closely with regulatory agencies and the cable operators renegotiating franchise agreements with the cable companies to ensure QPTV’s future. Mr. Leone plays a significant role in supporting dozens of Queens’s not-for-profit organizations by providing them with the means to communicate their message to borough residents through community television. Prior to his promotion to Executive Director, he also held positions as the Director of Engineering, Studio Operations Manager, Field Production Manager, and Trainer. In these positions, he has produced and directed hundreds of television programs and public service announcements. In 2013, Mr. Leone accepted the Overall Excellence in Public Access Television Award presented by The Alliance for Community Media on behalf of QPTV. As Executive Director, he has received top honors as Executive Producer for an original series about Mental Healthcare in Queens. Recently the Josephine Foundation awarded Mr. Leone the 2013 Chairman’s Honoree Award for his many years of service as Executive Director of QPTV and his work with dozens of charitable organizations. Among other honors, he has received a national award as Executive Producer for “Circle of Life: Excellence in Queens Healthcare” series. He is the recipient of many citations and awards presented by the U.S. Department of Commerce; Bureau of the Census; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – HHS Image Award; City of New York – Mayor’s office and Fire Department; and the Office of the Queens Borough President. Mr. Leone has also been a member of National Association of Broadcasters; the New York Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences; and the Alliance for Community Media. He also serves on the Queens Advisory Board of Directors for VISIONS Services for the Blind. For this work, he has received recognition for supporting an employer/employee cooperative work program for the visually impaired. Recognizing the convergence of traditional television and the internet, Mr. Leone, along with the support of the Board of Directors and staff, is planning the expansion of technology that will enable QPTV to remain relevant over the next decade.
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Group Raises Awareness After JH Hate Crime
By Trisha sakhuja Staff Writer Members of the New York City Anti-Violence Project walked around the Jackson Heights neighborhood, near 90th Street and Roosevelt Avenue, on Sept. 20 to raise awareness among community members about ways to stay safe and how to report a crime. An hour before AVP arrived at the scene, a 33-old-man was shot in the head at 80th Street and Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights. He was taken
to the Elmhurst Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Even though AVP conducted the outreach activity after they learned about the anti-gay homicide of Ever Orozco, which occurred on Sept. 16 at 90th Street and Roosevelt Avenue under the 7-train Elmhurst Avenue station, Shelby Chestnut, the interim codirector of community organizing and public advocacy, said “it was prime time to do community outreach.” According to the NYPD, Steven Torres, 22, stabbed Orozco because he
believed that Orozco was making sexual advances towards him. Torres was arrested and charged with murder as a hate crime and possession of a deadly weapon. Being that this is the third anti-LGBTQ homicide in New York City so far this year, Chestnut said outreach is different in every community because of the language barriers, but “we can work together to create a safer community.” The fact that Orozco was not LGBTQ, but someone perceived him to be gay is a hard-hitting fact, Chestnut said.
When asked how people responded to the community outreach activity, Chestnut said most people were saddened and eager to learn more about the hate crime. “People said this is a gay issue, but this is a human issue,” she said. Chestnut said AVP was able to speak to 75 people about the hate crime, ways they can stay safe and how they can report a crime. Reach Trisha Sakhuja at (718) 3577400, Ext. 128, tsakhuja@queenstribune.com, or @Tsakhuja13.
Flushing’s Macedonia Plaza Will Be Smoke-Free By jOE MarViLLi Staff Writer When Macedonia Plaza opens in 2014, there will not be a cigarette or ashtray in sight. The housing development is going to be smoke-free. Macedonia Community Development Corporation and Queens SmokeFree Partnership announced on Sept. 19 that it will be adopting a smoke-free policy for its 142-unit building. The corporation is a subsidiary of Macedonia AME Church, one of the oldest houses of worship in Flushing. The Rev. Dr. Richard McEachern, Pastor at Macedonia AME Church, started looking into the idea of a smoke-
free policy after several conversations with Community Board 7 member and tobacco control advocate Phil Konigsberg about the issue. Macedonia then partnered with Queens Smoke-Free Partnership to put the policy in place. “[Konigsberg] was so passionate about it. My world, there’s just no smoking. Not being conscious of it, it really wasn’t a major concern,” McEachern said. “When he mentioned it, we started going smoke-free. We’re working with the City on implementation.” Both Konigsberg and Yvette Buckner, of the Smoke-Free Partnership, were thrilled that Macedonia chose to go with the health-conscious policy, especially considering the high num-
ber of smokers in Flushing. “I’m tickled pink that a building this size in downtown Flushing is going smoke-free,” Konigsberg said. “It gives me fortitude to pursue where I live to go smoke-free. I’m definitely energized.” “Some of the highest rates of smoking are in Flushing, so we applaud him for getting the ball rolling here,” Buckner said. “It’s going to help children and seniors, limit their exposure to secondhand smoke.” Buckner also mentioned that the partnership is working to create smoke-free housing in Hunters Point, Forest Hills, Bayside, Astoria and Long Island City. State Sen. Toby Stavisky (D-Flushing)
commended Macedonia AME Church for its policy, saying the house of worship had always been forward-thinking. “Even though it goes back more than 100 years, it’s looking to the future,” she said. “Macedonia AME Church has always been at the forefront with a visionary attitude.” Joining Macedonia in going smokefree is Hilltop Village in Hollis and properties in Jackson Heights, Corona and Woodhaven. “I firmly believe that if we can help save lives, this is one of the ways to do it,” McEachern said. Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 3577400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstribune.com, or @Joey788.
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Metta World Peace Celebrates Homecoming
NBA superstar Metta World Peace, who was recently signed to the New York Knicks, celebrated his homecoming at CANZaciti Roadhouse in Astoria Monday, just a few miles away from his hometown of Queensbridge. Dozens flocked to the popular Queens sports bar for a chance to mingle with the St. John’s University grad, sporting their favorite Knicks gear to show their support for the newest addition to the team. “I’m a big Knicks fan and am excited to see Metta World Peace,� said Christopher Badilla of Jamaica. “He’s going to bring the defense we need to the team. I always liked him – he’s from Queens, he went to St. John’s and I’m a big fan of St. John’s. It’s great to see him come home.� “It’s really exciting to see Metta come back and celebrate right here in Astoria,� echoed Knicks fan Casey Rodriguez of Long Island City. “He grew up just a few blocks away from me. He could be celebrating anywhere so it’s great to see that he chose to do this in Queens.� But while a good portion of the crowd could be seen wearing their Knicks jerseys and hats, a number of Los Angeles Lakers fans, the team World Peace played for the last five
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NBA player for the New York Knicks, Metta World Peace, celebrates his homecoming with his fans at CANZaciti Roadhouse in Astoria on Monday. years, could also be spotted. “I’m not a Knicks fan, I’m a Laker fan,� said Jason Haggerty of Astoria, who was wearing a Laker jersey. “I loved watching him play for the Lakers, but if he was going to have to leave my team, I’m glad he left for New York, his hometown.� The CANZ franchise is no stranger to famous athletes, said part-owner Steven Ferraro. The bar has partnered
with New York Yankees player CC Sabathia and former Milwaukee Bucks basketball player Drew Gooden. “It seems like every year at CANZ, we’re doing things with professional athletes,� Ferraro said. “It feels good. It’s a pleasure and honor for us being that a New York sports bar and brand to have one of the new New York athletes come and have his welcome home party here – it means a lot for the brand. It’s a good
thing to give to the fans and to the people of the neighborhood.� “He’s been a good friend of ours for years. It was just a natural fit,� he added. “I just feel like [Metta] is a big sports guy and he’s a big Queens guy. He’s about the fans, he’s about the people.� Reach Natalia Kozikowska at (718)357-7400 Ext. 123 or nkozikowska@queenspress.com or @nkozikowska.
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Is It Really Necessary? This coming Tuesday, a very small percentage of voters will turn out to vote in a run-off election for the Democratic candidate for Public Advocate between Councilwoman Letitia James and State Sen. Daniel Squadron. While we are sure that either candidate will do a fine job in the position, we question whether the position – which is seen as largely ceremonial – is even necessary. With an open seat caused by Bill de Blasio’s campaign for Mayor, City Republicans did not even attempt to field a candidate, effectively ensuring that whoever wins Tuesday’s run-off will be sworn into the position. One of the duties of the Public Advocate is to serve as an ombudsman, providing oversight and investigating complaints from City residents. No matter how diligent in the role the Public Advocate is, however, it would be impossible to address the problems facing residents of five very diverse Boroughs that face even more diverse issues. Would it not be best for an advocate for Queens to come from Queens and be elected by Queens residents? The office of the Borough President, whose power has been greatly reduced over the years, would be in a greater position to advocate for the issues affecting its constituents than one individual attempting to address problems City-wide. We imagine that the money allocated to the Public Advocate’s office would come in handy for the Borough Presidents as well. When the City charter was amended 20 years ago, and the office of the Public Advocate created from the ashes of the cast-aside President of the City Council, many believed the position would be abolished completely. Perhaps it’s time the City acted on that notion.
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To The Editor: id you know that nearly 5.2 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease in 2013? Did you know that Alzheimer’s disease is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States? According to the Alzheimer’s Association, this year alone Alzheimer’s cost this country $203 billion dollars and that number is expected to rise to $1.2 trillion by 2050. These statistics should be alarming. The saddest fact about Alzheimer’s disease is that there is no cure. I had never dealt with this disease until my grandmother, Esther Goldberg, was diagnosed with a form
of Alzheimer’s disease. My grandmother was an amazing person. Seeing her suffer from this disease broke my heart. My grandmother’s illness was even worse on my mother and my uncle. My grandmother lost her battle with Alzheimer’s three years ago. After she died, I decided to become an Alzheimer’s advocate. I wanted to inform my community and city about this horrible disease and the impact it has on our society. I also wanted to bring my generations’ attention to this disease. If we don’t do something to stand up to this disease, the numbers are going to get worse. There is something you can do: the
Alzheimer’s Association’s 2013 Walk To End Alzheimer’s is this Sunday, Sept. 29, at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Three years ago I started a team, “Esther’s Dreamers… Dreaming For A Cure” in my grandmother’s honor. All the money raised helps the Alzheimer’s Association keep searching for a cure and provides funding for direct care programs in New York City. If you have some time this weekend, please join me Sunday morning at Flushing Meadows Corona Park and walk to end Alzheimer’s. Matthew Silverstein Democratic State Committeeman, 26th AD
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To The Editor: or too long there has been an unwritten law that, in connection with legislation pending before the New York City Council, the councilmember whose district encompasses the area on which there may be an impact has the say on whether the legislation should be enacted or rejected. Not only does this not comport with legitimate democratic processes, it ignores the fact a single councilmember does not speak for all the residents of a particular district, and also ignores the fact there may be an impact upon an entire borough as well as the City. A case in point is the legislation now before the Council in which Sterling Equities and Related Companies seek to amend the Willets Point plan approved by the City Council in 2008, to construct in Willets Point a parking lot, which is a cover up to allow the Mets ball club to remove its Citi Field parking lot to Willets Point and on the vacated lots, to construct a 1.4 million square foot shopping mall. To allow this deception is to sanction the taking of a huge section of Flushing Meadows Corona Park on which the current parking lot is located and to sanction a significant land use change without ULURP. While I am uncertain as to where Queens 21st District Councilmember Julissa Ferreras stands on the issue, from what I have heard her say, I
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believe she supports the mall. If she does, I respectfully urge all councilmembers to make an independent judgment and not accord Ms. Ferreras any greater weight. Not only should they give great weight to the attempt to bypass a mall ULURP and land use change requirements, they should consider the effect a huge shopping mall will have on the hundreds of small merchants and existing malls throughout Queens and the City and the enormous traffic congestion it will cause on the Grand Central Parkway, the Van Wyck Expressway, Northern Boulevard and Roosevelt Avenue. If great weight is to be given to a particular area, the Council should take note that Ms. Ferreras’ district contains Community Board 3, which after conducting a ULURP on the amendment to allow a parking lot at Willets Point, rejected the application with a vote of 30 against, with one in favor and one abstention. That rejection made clear the Board was not going to allow a phony amendment to the 2008 plan as a cover up for a 1.4 million square foot shopping mall. It is Community Board 3 that speaks for the community and not Councilmember Ferreras. I believe all of the above is a good reason why allowing a single councilmember to decide if a bill should or should not be enacted, has no place in our City Council. Benjamin M. Haber, Flushing
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QUEENS FOCUS Army Spec. Douglas Luna has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises. Luna is the son of Xerxes Luna and Silvana Albuquerque of Arverne. The New York Army National Guard has announced the promotion of members in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Arey Tamboura of Astoria, serving with the 133rd Quartermaster Support Company, is promoted to private first class. Brian Tarazona of Woodhaven, serving with the 145th Maintenance Company, is promoted to specialist. Alexander Freeman of Woodhaven, serving with the 187th Signal Company, is promoted to specialist. Joseph Poepplein of Ozone Park, serving with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1-69th Infantry, is promoted to private. Darwin Zambrana of Ridgewood, serving with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 369th Sustainment Brigade, is promoted to private first class. Anthony Acevedo of Astoria, serving with the 133rd Quartermaster Support Company, is promoted to private. Jose Hernandez of Corona, serving with Battery A, 1-258th Field Artillery, is promoted to specialist. The National Guard has also announced the reenlistment of members. Private First Class Darwin Zamrana of Ridgewood has reenlisted with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 369th Sustainment Brigade. Sergeant First Class Rafael Molina of Ozone Park has reenlisted with the Company A, Recruiting and Retention. Specialist Willie Flud of Far Rockaway has reenlisted to continue service with Company G (Forward Support Company Field Artillery), 427th Brigade Support Battalion. Staff Sergeant James Haynes of Richmond Hill has reenlisted to continue service with the 24th Civil Support Team (Weapons of Mass Destruction). Staff Sergeant Abismael Gonzalez of Richmond Hill has reenlisted to continue service with the Headquarters, 10th Regiment (Regional Training Institute). Staff Sergeant Eli Solis of East Elmhurst has reenlisted with the Company G (Forward Support Com-
pany Field Artillery), 427th Brigade Support Battalion. The Reform Temple of Forest Hills will host Mah Jong for senior adults from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays Oct. 3 and 17 at the temple, 7111 112th St., Forest Hills. A fee of $10 includes lunch. Local students were named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2013 semester at Binghamton University. They include: Arverne: Sonya Robinson. Belle Harbor: Tammie Schneider. Breezy Point: Shannon Mackay, Kaila Pfister. Forest Hills: Deborah Duke, Gabriella Duke, Lee Na Chan, Erica McElligott, Johanna Sanders, Karoline Kaon, Eidan Itchakov, Eric Shoulin Lee, Samantha Steiner, Max Lin, Frankie Choi, Muhammad Andiraputra, Ten-Young Guh. Kew Gardens: Justin Gratta. Ozone Park: Elizabeth Munde, Edwin-Nikko Roxas Kabingting. Rego Park: Eduardo Benavides, Christina Leem, Lauren Lewandowski, Arsen Zargarov, Brendan Ho, Gregory Anderson. Richmond Hill: Stephanie Diaz. Ridgewood: Christhy Altagracia, Xiao Wei Liu. Woodhaven: Dominique Adames, Naim Ahmed, Bonnie Li, Annie Wong, Xiang Rong Zhang, Thomas Huzij. Astoria: Gilat Mandelbaum, Alexander Tan, Kaichen Peng, Albert Aguayo. Corona: Disi Chen, Wai Fai Lau, ChanDanQu. East Elmhurst: Khasim Lockhart. Glendale: Adriana Rannazzisi, Jordan Betsch, Eugene Cullivan, Kasey Brenner, John Meyer, Paul Klotkowski. Jackson Heights: Sarah Hur, Mile Lloyd Dantes, Weimin Wang, Emely
Ribbon Cutting Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan with State Sen. Joseph Addabbo, Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley, Principal Denise Vittor, representatives from the School Construction Authority and teachers, parents and students of Grover Cleveland High School, cutting the ribbon to the school’s new athletic field. Vargas, Shirley Yu, Ian Amann-Rao, Amanda Fong, Stella Rocio Paz. Long Island City: Antara Afrin, Vicente Martinez, Sohyun Park. Maspeth: Matthew Powers, Joseph Smallwood, Cheng Lin. Middle Village: Michelle Carolina Haro, Priscilla Zhao, Shannon Neville, Aaron Lin, Roseanne Levasseur. Ridgewood: Xiao Wei Liu. Sunnyside: John Lee, Amanda Palacios, Kanyawee Thipthamai, Connor Almon, Yuval Shafir. Woodside: Sophie Lin, Tasfia Nayem, Zsuzsanna Orban, Louis Diab, Marvin Huang, Abigail Evangelista, Jun Heng Li, Jason Chen.
7361, email qzeducation@wcs.org or visit www.queenszoo.com.
The Queens Zoo has opened registration for the 2013-14 fall and winter education programs, including handson science activities, animal encounters, exhibit visits and arts and crafts. For information or to register, call (718) 271-
Daniel J. Leone, executive director and director of engineering of Queens Public Television, has been appointed president and chief executive officer of Queens Public Communications Corporation.
There are still many pre-K seats across the Borough for parents interested in enrolling their children. Children born in 2009 who reside in the City are eligible to participate in Universal Pre-K. For information, visit
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Queens Botanical Garden has announced the Shirley Kushner has reached a milestone of 50 years of service to QBG.
Washington Monthly has recently ranked Queens College as no. 1 in the category of Master’s Universities in its listing of “Best Bang for the Buck Colleges.” Fathers will celebrate their renewed commitment to their children during Forestdale’s Stepping Up Ceremony at 10 a.m. Sept. 28 at 67-35 112th St., Forest Hills. The ceremony will be followed by the annual father’s barbecue from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Jomael Young from the Fathers First program will speak at 10:25 a.m.
Street Renaming Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer, members of the Ingenito Family and local residents honored the life of Jerry Ingenito, who dedicated his career to the youth of Queens, during a street co-naming ceremony on 38th Street in Sunnyside
State Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr., in collaboration with the American-Italian Cancer Foundation, will sponsor a no-cost mobile mammography van from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 27 outside Maspeth Federal Savings Bank, 56-18 69th St., Maspeth. To make an appointment, call (877) 628-9090.
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Pitcher's Awkward Pitch Despite going down with an elbow injury to prematurely end his season, Mets pitcher Matt Harvey has been in the news recently. Harvey did a series of radio interviews promoting a Qualcomm pro duc t, including an appearance on the Dan Patrick Show that turned into a painfully awkward discussion. When Patrick asked Harvey to talk about his plans for his injured arm, the Mets pitcher declined to speak about it, saying he was only there to make the pitch for Qualcomm. “We can set up another call, if you’d like to, about that subject, today we’re honoring and supporting Qualcomm,” Harvey said. Patrick let him get his pitch
in and the interview promptly ended. Harvey later apologized for the awkward interview and returned to Patrick’s show to chat about his arm later that week. “I’ve had a few rough outings on the mound, that was a rough outing on the radio this morning...” the pitcher tweeted. “Been an exhausting couple of days. Apologies to @dpshow and @Qualcomm.” We’re not sure why Harvey got criticized for the interview, surely there are millions of people dyng to hear about a product from a company almost no one has ever heard of. We at QConf were at the edge of our seats waiting to hear about Qualcomm.
Green Pol Saves Her Green Lynne Serpe is all about the Green Party! Maybe it’s because she’s saved a lot of “green.” Although Serpe’s campaign voices a commitment to Astoria’s cleanliness, affordable housing, sustainable development, expanded library service and good jobs in a green economy, she is paying her taxes to New Orleans instead of New York. Her taxes currently go to "The Big Easy" because that's where she has claimed her residence. Since she must live in City
What's In A Name? Recently called-up Mets outfielder Matt DenDekker's name may be unusual to some, but it's a familiar one to many in Queens, as it belongs to a Queens elected official. In recognition of their shared surnames, Assemblyman Michael DenDekker presented the outfielder with a certificate of merit and a State Assembly baseball jersey with DenDekker embroidered across the back. Are the two related? The Assemblyman said he wasn't sure, but he planned to research the geneology.
Council District 22 by Election Day, Serpe says she plans to update her information. The Green Party candidate is vying for term-limited Peter Vallone Jr.’s seat along with Democrat Costa Constantinides, who won the Democratic nomination earlier this month, Republican Daniel Peterson and Independent Danielle De Stefano. If Serpe wins in November, we can only hope she doesn't try to pass any legislation focused on New Orleans...
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COMEDIANS OF QUEENS
Moody McCarthy
A Reason To Paws
Last week, SquareWine and Spirits, a wine store in Long Island City, threw their second annual “Puppy Party,” where residents were encouraged to bring their pups out for an evening of drinks, treats and socializing. The humans were served a variety of wines and whiskeys as well as hors d’oeuvres, but, like at any good party, there was something served for all guests. The pooches were served special dog-themed cupcakes from local bakers, The Written Cupcake. The event also featured a “doggy treat buffet,” fully-equipped with doggie snacks. The free celebration was to raise money for charity, with all proceeds going to the Humane Society and the animal nonprofit, Positive Tails. We’re sure that everyone in attendance was happy to bring home their doggie bags after the event.
Moody McCarthy has always loved listening to jokes. When he was younger, he would watch “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson,” waiting for a comic to take to the stage. “I grew up watching Johnny Carson and was most excited when a comedian came out,” he said. “But I didn't get the nerve to try telling [jokes] myself until my mid-20s, after my side-gig playing guitar in a cover band dried up.” Once he started performing, McCarthy did not want to stop. He plays a couple of shows per week and feels like the more he is onstage, the more relaxed he is the next time around. “If I go too long (like half a week) without performing, it gets scary again,” McCarthy said. “But if you're onstage constantly, it becomes less uncomfortable.” Although he started his career in his home town of Syracuse, he moved to Astoria 15 years ago. According to his bio, he lives in the neighborhood with his wife and his “step-dog.” Living in such a wellknown region has helped him out with comedy bits, as there is less he has to explain to the knowledgeable audience. “I'm always surprised at how many people both in and out of NYC are familiar with it. That helps comedywise because I don't have to
explain the place,” he said. “I do a joke about how safe it is ("If there's any yelling at night that means Greece scored") that is based on a true story - the only time I've heard a lot of commotion is during the World Cup.” Having worked as a comedian for 21 years, McCarthy feels his style has changed to become more conversational. “I've become more biographical and less concerned with racing to the punch line. And my forehead is bigger,” he said. “The best feeling is when a new joke works. It's always fun to tell the first handful of times because it's like I'm hearing it, too.” One of the highlights of McCarthy’s career was when he performed on “The Late Show With David Letterman” in July 2012. Letterman is one of the comic’s inspirations. “My favorite moment (don't tell my wife) of my life was being on Letterman last year,” he said. “That was an unspoken goal since I started in 1992. He (along with Bill Murray) is the entertainer that's defined what's funny to me.” To find out if McCarthy is performing near you, visit www.moodymccarthy.com. In the meantime though, here is one of his favorite jokes. “Me and my wife met online, but we didn't know how our parents would react to that, so we told them we met at the University of Phoenix.”
Who's Got Talent Got Talent? Talented individuals of all kinds should email editor@queenstribune.com. QConf is edited by: Steven J. Ferrari Contributors: Luis Gronda, Natalia Kozikowska, Joe Marvilli, Marcia Moxom Comrie, Michael Nussbaum, Trisha Sakhuja, Michael Schenkler.
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Notice of Formation of HANGAR PARTNERS LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/05/13. Office location: Queens County. Princ. office of LLC: 63-23 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village, NY 11379. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity. ________________________
12, 2013, by Hon. Lee A. Mayersohn, a Justice of this Court, an application to sell premises 120-04 Springfield Boulevard Cambria Heights, N.Y. 11411, Block 12694 Lot 41 being a plot 55 feet by 105 feet will be made on the 22nd day of October 2013, at 9:30 A.M. at I.A.S. Part 22g of the Supreme Court at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard Jamaica, N.Y. 11435. Said property is presently under contract, subject to the approval of the court, for the price of $445,000.00 Contact PETER M. WOLF, ESQ. of Kew Gardens, N.Y. Attorney for the Guardian 125-10 Queens Boulevard Kew Gardens, N.Y. 11415 (718) 261-7580 ________________________
present address is 185-05 Booth Memorial Ave., Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 My place of birth is Hartford, CT My date of birth is April 29, 1980 ________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on AUG 20 2013 bearing Index Number NC-000788-13/ QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Ali (Middle) Asad (Last) Shafi My present name is (First) Asad (Last) Ali My present address is 64-15A 186th Ln., Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 My place of birth is Pakistan My date of birth is January 30, 1990 ________________________
Office location: Queens Count y. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LP upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LP, 23-19 Broadway, Astoria, New York 11106 ________________________ Notice of Formation of Winter Solutions LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 9/5/13. Office location: Queens County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 220-25 Hartland Ave., Hollis Hills, NY 11427, principal business address. Purpose: any lawful activity. ________________________ N & L TRANSPORTATION, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 9/3/13. Office in Queens Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to The LLC 145-40 Rockaway Blvd Jamaica, NY 11436. Purpose: Any lawful activity. ________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILIT Y COMPANY. NAME: BUSHWICK ARMS LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with
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