Queens Tribune EPaper by Michael Nussbaum

Vol. 41, No. 40 Oct. 6-12, 2011

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GOP Scrum:

A Boro Divided

Dueling County GOP meetings electing two different chairmen for the Queens County Republican Committee – incumbent Phil Ragusa (r.) and insurgent Tom Ognibene (l.) – is unheard of according to the State GOP, and something that will surely need to be resolved in court. By Domenick Rafter…Page 3

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Councilmen Say Secret Meeting Never Happened

FAA Puts Hold On RKO Plans Due To Height

Family Saved From Being Split By Immigration

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LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of WU LAW FIRM, PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 8/18/2011. Office located in Queens County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 766 VETERANS PLACE, CLIFFSIDE PARK, NJ 07010. Purpose: any lawful purpose. _____________________________________________________________ VISALO REALTY LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 6/24/96. NY Office location: Queens County.š SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.š SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/ her to c/o Ventura Land Corp., 149-45 Northern Blvd., Ste. 6V, Flushing, NY 11354. General Purposes _____________________________________________________________ DURANGO FUNDING, LLC, a domestic LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 06/ 09/2011. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 42-01 235th St, #1A, Douglaston, NY 11363. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. ________________________________________ MARCIA’S CATERING LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 5/ 27/11. NY Office location: Queens County.š SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.š SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to The LLC, 225-11 108th Ave., Queens Village, NY 11429. General Purposes _____________________________________________________________ BAY NORTH LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 8/5/11. NY Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/ her to The LLC, 206-06 23 rd Ave., Bayside, NY 11360. General Purposes. _____________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of MHA GROUP HOLDINGS LLC, a domestic LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 8/25/ 2011. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 23-39 BQE West, Astoria, NY 11103. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. _____________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of GREAT G & J II LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/25/11. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to princ. bus. loc.: c/o The LLC, 35-06 Farrington

LEGAL NOTICE St., Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: any lawful activity. _____________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of 13459 Bedell LLC. Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 1/ 10/11. Principal Office: 601 Chestnut St. B20 Cedarhurst, NY, Nassau County. SSNY designated as process agent. Process Service address: 601 Chestnut St. B20 Cedarhurst, NY. Purpose: any lawful activity. _____________________________________________________________ PD 54 th LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/1/11. Office in Queens County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to C/O Park Drive Equities, 125-10 Queens Blvd. Ste 224, Kew Gardens, NY 11415. Purpose: General. _____________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of NCC Physical Therapy Care a domestic PLLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 8/5/ 2011. Office Location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the PLLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 22519 113 th Ave. Queens Village, NY 11429. Purpose: any lawful purpose. _____________________________________________________________ The NYC Board of Standards and Appeals has scheduled a public hearing on the following application: Variance (§72-21) to allow for the enlargement of an existing synagogue (Congregation Ohel), contrary to floor area, lot coverage (ZR 24-11), front yard (§24-34), side yard (ZR 24-35), rear yard (§24-36) and parking (§25-31). R2A zoning district. Address: 226-10 Francis Lewis Boulevard, 1,105’ west of Francis Lewis Boulevard, Block 12825, Lot 149, Borough of Queens. Applicant: The Law Office of Fredrick A. Becker, for Congregation Othel, owners. Community Board No.: 13Q This application, Cal. No.: 35-11-BZ, has been calendared for Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 27, 2011, 1:30 P.M., session, 40 Rector Street, 6 th floor Hearing Room “E”, Borough of Manhattan. Interested persons or associations may appear at the hearing to present testimony regarding this application. This application can be reviewed at the Board offices, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. This notice is published by the applicant in accordance with the Rules of Procedure of the Board of Standards and Appeals. Dated: September 7, 2011 Law Office of Fredrick A. Becker, Applicant. ____________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of AAGJ REALTY, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/9/10. Office location: Queens County. Princ. Office of LLC: 450B 131 St., Belle Harbor, NY 11694. Latest date on which the LLC may dissolve is 12/ 31/2060. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail pro-

LEGAL NOTICE cess to the LLC, 421 Willis Ave., Williston Park, NY 11596. Purpose: Any lawful activity. ___________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION GOURMAND FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP County: QUEENS Cert. of Ltd. Partnership filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 8/08/2011 designated as agent of LP upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 84-61 Abingdon Rd., Kew Gardens, NY 11415 Latest Date of Dissolution: 12/31/2061 Purpose: all lawful business purposes ____________________________________________________________ N & K MIHALIOS REALTY, LLC, a domestic LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 08/ 09/2011. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Nick Mihalios, 27-05 and 27-07 Newtown Avenue, Astoria, NY 11102. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. ____________________________________________________________ US CLAIM FUNDING LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 6/ 15/11. NY Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to Zoya Aminova, 219-26 Peck Ave., Hollis Hills, NY 11427. General Purposes. ___________________________________________________________ Dunner Capital LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/3/11. Office in Queens County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 141-19 73 Ave, Flushing, NY 11367. Purpose: General. ___________________________________________________________ SURROGATE’S COURT – QUEENS COUNTY SUPPLEMENTAL CITATION File No. 2004-2032/D THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK By the Grace of God, Free and Independent, To: Dorothy E. Sexton and Beatrice L. Barrett 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 name and places of residence are unknown and to all other heirs at law, next of kin and distributees of GEORGE SALADINO, the decedent herein, whose names and places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, being persons interested as creditors, legatees, devisees, beneficiaries, distributees or otherwise of the estate of George Saladino, deceased,

LEGAL NOTICE who at the time of death resided at 3706 80 th Street, Apt. 4G, Jackson Heights, New York 11376. A Petition having been duly filed by Rashmin Master, who is domiciled at 228 Linden Lane, Upper Brookville, NY 11545, YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE, before the Surrogate’s Court, Queens County at 88-11 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY, on November 3, 2011, at 9:30 a.m. WHY an Order should not be entered authorizing Rashmin Master, as Executor of the Estate of George Saladino, to: I. Allocate the entirety of the net proceeds of the settlement of the Bus Accident Lawsuit, which was settled for six hundred thousand dollars ($6,000,000.00), to the conscious pain and suffering of the Decedent; and II Distribute the proceeds maintained in escrow, remaining after payment of attorneys fees and disbursements, to be distributed in accordance with Decedent’s will, as follows: 1/3 to each of Charlotte Thorngren, Dev Master and Deep Master (as modified slightly by the October 30, 2007 Stipulation of Settlement); and III. Modify any restrictions in the Letters issued to Petitioner to the extent necessary to carry out the provisions of such decree; and IV. Dispense with the filing of a bond; and V. Judicially settle Petitioner’s Account; A copy of which is Attached. VI. Grant such other and further relief as may be just and proper; VII. And to distribute all other assets of the Estate as per the Will. Dated: SEP 13 2011 (Seal) HON. PETER J. KELLY, Surrogate Margaret M. Gribbon Chief Clerk Marc A. Stadtmauer, Esq. Attorney for Petitioner (212) 986-6200 Telephone Number Stadtmauer & Associates 230 Park Avenue Suite 2525, New York, NY 10169 Address of Attorney NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not obliged to appear in person. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you. If you fail to appear it will be assumed that you do not object to the relief requested. ____________________________________________________________ ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF BRIAN KRAMER & ASSOCIATES, PLLC Under Section 1203 of the Limited Liability Company Law FIRST: The name of the professional service limited liability company is: BRIAN KRAMER & ASSOCIATES, PLLC SECOND: The professional service limited liability company shall practice the profession(s) of: Law THIRD: The county within this state in which the office of the professional service limited liability company is to be located is: NEW YORK FOURTH: The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the professional service limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of

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any process against the professional service limited liability company served upon him or her is: 1915 HALSTEAD TERRACE, FAIR LAWN, NEW JERSEY, 074104519 FIFTH: The names and residence addresses of all individuals who are to be the original members and the original managers, if any, are: BRIAN KRAMER, ESQ. 13822 78TH AVE, APT 1A FLUSHING, NEW YORK 11367 ____________________________________________________________

on the 10th day of November, 2011 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 $28,537.37 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 5.5% 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 9th day of September, 2011 HON. PETER J. KELLY Surrogate, Queens County Margaret M. Gribbon Clerk of the Surrogate’s Court GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ. (718) 459-9000 95-25 Queens Boulevard 11th Floor Rego Park, New York 11374 This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not obliged to appear in person. If you fail to appear it will be assumed that you do not object to the relief requested unless you file formal legal, verified objections. You have a right to have an attorney-atlaw appear for you. ____________________________________________________________

Supreme Court, Queens County, Matter of Juanita Watkins a.k.a. Juanita E. Watkins an incapacitated person, pursuant to Court Order dated September 8, 2011, of Hon. Howard G. Lane, JSC, for application to sell premises 120-03 192 nd Street, St. Albans, New York 11412 on October 25, 2011 at 9:30 am. In IAS Part MGM 20, Supreme Court-Queens County 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New York 11432 under contract subject to court approval for $325,000.00 call Zenith T. Taylor, Esq. (718) 268-1300 for info. ____________________________________________________________ Notice of formation of Motipur LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/09/2011. Office Location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC 37-49 75 Street, Jackson Heights NY 11372. Purpose: any lawful activity. ____________________________________________________________ File No.: 2009-3934/A CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK BY THE GRACE OF GOD, FREE AND INDEPENDENT To: Michael Abrams, Andrea Messing, Richard Ralton, Attorney General of the State of New York, The unknown distributees, legatees, devisees, heirs at law and assignees of JOSEPHINE RALTON, deceased, or their estates, if any there be, whose names, places of residence and post office addresses are unknown to the petitioner and cannot with due diligence be ascertained. Being the persons interested as creditors, legatees, distributees or otherwise in the Estate of JOSEPHINE RALTON, deceased, who at the time of death was a resident of 11011 Queens Blvd. Apt 14M, Forest Hills, in the County of Queens, State of New York. SEND GREETING: Upon the petition of LOIS M. ROSENBLATT, Public Administrator of Queens County, who maintains her office at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, Queens County, New York 11435, as Administrator of the Estate of JOSEPHINE RALTON, 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,

NOTICE OF FORMATION of V&L Occupational and Physical Therapy, PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/29/11 Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The Post Office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the PLLC served upon him is 1633 Sheepshead Bay Rd, Brooklyn, N.Y., 11235. Date of Dissolution: by proclamation. Purpose of PLLC; provide medical services. Street address of Principal Business location is: 9205 Rockaway Blvd, Ozone Park, NY 11417

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Twin Boro GOP Meets Cause Chaos By DOMENICK RAFTER According to the bylaws of the Queens County Republican Party, and based on the interpretation of an attorney for the State Republican Committee, last week’s splinter meeting by a group of district leaders who elected Tom Ognibene as the new head of the Queens GOP never should have happened. But it did, and Ognibene, a former Queens Councilman and current election lawyer, said he will see the truth come out in court. In the meantime, the Queens GOP, which has gained two City Council positions and a Congressional seat in the last two years, has been thrown into disarray. According to State law, a county party committee must meet within 15 days of the primary in order to select a chairman and officers. Within three days those results need to be passed along to the State Board of Elections. On Sept. 28, exactly 15 days after the primary, two County GOP meetings were held – the one chaired by Phil Ragusa, who retained leadership after a divisive vote two years ago, and one called by Bart Haggerty, where Ognibene was elected leader. David Previte, general counsel for the New York State Republican Party, said the county organization bylaws are the governing rules for setting meetings. The meeting that elected Ognibene was called by Bart Haggerty as chairman of the “Queens County Republican Committee,” while the Ragusa

said, adding he is hopeful Ognibene will ultimately prevail within the Ragusa group. “It’s time for a new direction in the party.” Attorneys for Ragusa filed a request for an injunction prior to the Haggerty meeting in an attempt to block it, and served the paperwork prior to the meeting, but it had not been endorsed by a judge. Both sides went to court this Tuesday and a judge threw out Ragusa’s challenge to the Ognibene meeting. This sets up Ragusa’s expected to move to challenge Ognibene’s claim to leadership in court. As of right now, both committees have filed paperwork with the State Board of

meeting was called by Ragusa as chairman of the “Queens County Republican Party.” Asked this week to explain what authority gave Haggerty the right to call a meeting, Ognibene simply said the matter would be settled in court. He called Haggerty the outgoing chairman, and said the meeting was valid because it contained quorum, more than 25 percent of the authorized county committee members. He did not provide an exact number when asked. Previte noted that it was not impossible for multiple meetings to be called, and the unprecedented discrepancy would have to be settled in court. Robert Hornak, the incumbent Queens Republican Party’s spokesman, said Ragusa was unequivocally chosen the chairman. “We held the official meeting,” he said. “We still have overwhelming support.” According to Hornak, representatives from 13 of the 18 Queens Assembly districts attended Ragusa’s Flushing meeting, with the exceptions coming from districts in Central or Southern Queens. The support at Ragusa’s meeting was overwhelming, but not unanimous. Anthony Nunziato, a district leader in the Maspethbased 30th district, voted for Ognibene at the Flushing meeting, while his co-district leader, Rosemarie Iacovone, supported Ragusa. “I supported Tom Ognibene,” Nunziato

Boro Councilmen Say Meet Never Happened

Council Meets In Boro To Talk City Growth Tribune Photo by Ira Cohen

Lt. Gov. Robert Duff y and CUNY Chancellor Matthew Goldstein listen to ideas from stakeholders at the regional Economic Development Council meeting held at York College. nal beneath Grand Central will open Jamaica to better commuting across the tri-state region, while the expansion of JFK will create better access to Jamaica from other boroughs, Yaro said. Borough President Helen Marshall stressed the importance of investing in human capital in addition to creating jobs. She wants to make sure today's youth are qualified for any job by making sure science is taught in every school. The council wants to continue to improve the food, fashion and film industries citywide, which already attract many to the Big Apple. Stakeholders also suggested improving minority and women owned businesses and taking advantage of brownfields. The city currently has 350 economic development projects. The regional council needs to submit a five-year draft plan to the state by Nov. 14. Reach Reporter Veronica Lewin at vlewin@queenspress.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 123.

Smith's vacated seat in Albany, according to By VERONICA LEWIN Two City Councilmen have refuted ru- the newspaper. Wills denies the closed-door mors that a secret meeting took place to pick meeting ever happened. "That's not a meeting I would be a part of," a successor for U.S. Rep. Greg Meeks (DWills said. Comrie called the article a "total Jamaica). The New York Post reported Oct. 2 that fabrication" and also said the meeting never Borough Democratic Leader U.S. Rep. Joe took place. Meeks' integrity has been Crowley (D-Jackson questioned in recent weeks Heights) held a meeting at after landing on a government the Guy Brewer Demowatchdog group's list of the cratic Club last month with nation's most corrupt lawmakSoutheast Queens elected ers. Citizens for Responsibilofficials. The Post said ity and Ethics in Washington State Sen. Malcolm Smith states Meeks accepted im(D-Jamaica) and City proper gifts and loans, failed Councilmen Leroy Comrie to report income and loans on (D-St. Albans) and Ruben personal financial disclosure Wills (D-Jamaica) were in forms and has ties to banker attendance. According to Allen Stanford, who was inthe article, the group was dicted on Ponzi scheme worried Meeks would quit charges. The Congressman or be forced to step down called the report a "stunt" and amidst ethical and crimisaid he has corrected his disnal investigations, and U.S. Rep. Greg Meeks closure reports and brought crafted its own plan of achis financial house in order. tion. If Meeks were to leave Congress, Gov. "I don't know where the Post got that Andrew Cuomo could call a special election from," Wills said. The article claims the politicians tapped to fill the seat - as recently happened when Smith to run in the Congressman's seat if embattled U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner (DMeeks leaves. Both Meeks and Smith are Kew Gardens) resigned - or leave the seat under federal investigation for allegedly empty until the 2012 election. Reach Reporter Veronica Lewin at mishandling funds raised for Hurricane Katrina victims. Comrie, who has served vlewin@queenspress.com or (718) 357three terms in City Council, would take 7400, Ext. 123.

RKO Height Concern Is 'Normal' For FAA By JOSEPH OROVIC The Federal Aviation Administration has thrown a wrench into plans to redevelop the RKO Keith's Theatre in Flushing, claiming in a letter to developer Patrick Thompson's attorney that the project "exceeds obstruction standards" given its proximity to LaGuardia Airport. The agency recommends shaving the project down to 118 feet from 162 in order for it to meet acceptable height standards. The RKO's previous developer had received FAA approval for a project identical in size. According to John D. Mogul, Thompson's FAA consultant, the agency's "Notice of Presumed Hazard" notification is just another step in applying for the project's approval - a

bump in the road. "This is part of a normal process," he said, adding the developer has requested a second look at the project and is seeking a determination in 60-90 days. The plans for the neighborhood eyesore drew the hopes of local leaders and activists, after spending more than two decades tumbling into a state of disrepair. Thompson's proposal for a 17-story apartment building cruised to approval from Community Board 7 and local elected officials as it included a promise to fully restore the theater's historically landmarked lobby. Reach Deputy Editor Joseph Orovic at jorovic@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 127.

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By V ERONICA LEWIN Queens is bustling with economic opportunities, enticing businesses and organizations to invest in the borough. The New York City Economic Development Council met Tuesday at York College in Jamaica to discuss ways the City can tap into its own economic potential. Gov. Andrew Cuomo established the Council as one of 10 throughout the state that can apply for $1 billion in funding for development projects. The meeting was co-chaired by Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy and CUNY Chancellor Matthew Goldstein. Improving New York City is important because it drives 60 percent of the state's economy. "The work that you're doing here is really going to be the underpinning for the changes that we see across the state," Duffy said. Regional Plan Association President Robert Yaro said the three keys to sustaining the city's global competitiveness are maintaining a high quality of life, efficient transportation and investing in higher education. The Javitz Center renovation and the placement of a convention center in Queens at Willets Point are some of the largest economic development projects in the state and will help the city thrive in the global market. Flushing and Jamaica are two neighborhoods showcased as revitalization examples for the rest of the City. Former Borough President Claire Shulman called for progression of the Flushing Transit Oriented Development plan, which would bring affordable housing, reduce congestion and improve public transportation in the area. Many said Southeast Queens has the most potential to be an economic engine for the five boroughs. The East Side Access Project, which will connect the LIRR's Main and Port Washington lines in Queens to a new termi-

Elections claiming chairmanship and officers for the Republican Party in Queens. Results of a Freedom of Information Act request to obtain copies of the documents are pending. The chairmanship of the Queens GOP is seen as a valuable job, not only for the 2012 elections, but also for the 2013 citywide elections when the party will defend three borough Council seats and will hold a lot of sway over who receives the GOP nod to replace Mayor Mike Bloomberg. Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 125.

Queens This Week

Councilman Dan Halloran and local veterans celebrate the restoration of Douglaston’s World War I memorial.

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Memories Of W WI Vets Preser ved After half a year, Douglaston's World War I memorial got a much needed facelift. Councilman Dan Halloran (R-Whitestone) lamented the state of a monument in April, pointing to its shambolic state as a poor way to remember the fallen it was dedicated to. The monument, which sits just outside of Douglaston's LIRR station, had grown into a lamentable state. Halloran and local activists faced the difficult task of finding which agency was actually responsible for the monument's upkeep. According to Halloran, the City responded with a thorough interagency effort, resulting in the monument's restoration. The Dept. of Transportation, Parks Dept., Economic Development Corp. and Mayor's office all worked with Halloran to help with the restoration. Halloran celebrated at a small ceremony attended by local residents and veterans. Several local and City leaders joined the councilman, including the Mayor's Queens Director Claudia Filomena, Elliott Socci of the Douglaston Civic Association, and the Rev. Adriene Hausch from the Community Church of Douglaston. "This shows what can happen when our City comes together for a common cause," Halloran said. "Just a few months ago, this monument was in shameful condition. But today, it's again a glimmering tribute to the veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice, and a proud icon of the neighborhood of Douglaston. It's a piece of our history. And thanks to the City's work, it's a piece of our future." Socci first brought the issue to the Council Member's attention in March. Installed in 1945, the monument bears the names of over 60 veterans from Douglaston who died in World War I. "You learn so much about a place by the way it preserves the memories of fallen heroes," Halloran said. "These 60 men and women from Douglaston gave their lives so that future generations could pursue the American Dream. By restoring this monument, we have thanked them one final time for their service." Reach Deputy Editor Joseph Orovic at jorovic@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 127. — Joseph Orovic

Plans In Works For LIRR Upgrade When Matt Dugan realized he got on the wrong train on his way home from work recently, he hopped off at the Flushing Main

Street station. That was his second mistake. He thought he would change trains and be on his way. But when he got to the westbound platform, he found there was no connection to the other side. "It's not accessible," Dugan, 50, said of the station. "They should have a way to get back and to the other side." Dugan is not alone in his frustration, and accessibility is just one of many problems facing passengers. They wonder why there are no ticket machines at the westbound platform; they complain about trash around the stairs; there is a lack of personnel at the station's office; and there is no handicap access. Local politicians have brought the complaints to the MTA, which controls the LIRR. They have yet to act. But there are plans in the pipeline. The MTA has $8.5 million set aside to build elevators for both platforms. Construction is set to begin in 2013. A Queens development-focused organization also has a renovation plan, one that completely refurbishes the station and surrounding area to the tune of $30 to 40 million. That project, however, is on hold. So for now, residents are not short on complaints. First and foremost, they seem befuddled that there is no connection between platforms. "It's a very awkward station because people don't know this is the side to go to Manhattan," said LIRR passenger Sam Sue while he was standing on the westbound platform. He added few people know passengers can not access the westbound platform from the east, and it is especially confusing because there are no ticket machines there. Sue also disapproves of how the station looks. "It's pretty grungy," he said. The stairs leading to both platforms are lined with beer bottles, yellowed newspapers and the remnants of blackening half-finished lunches. The stench of rotten food, stale drinks and cigarette butts often merge. But many would-be passengers are turned off by the station's office before they even see trash. Though it is also called a "waiting room," the office is open only on Monday and Friday from 6:15 a.m. to 1:55 p.m., minus a 30-minute meal break - less than 14 hours per week. Passengers also believe easier access to the station, such as elevators, is necessary for handicapped and elderly riders. "I don't really need it, but I've seen those who do," said Charmi Divyang, 24, a regular passenger. "Once I saw this guy, I suppose he had a fracture or something, and he was really struggling to get downstairs." MTA LIRR spokesman Salvatore Arena wrote in an email that the LIRR has talked

with local business leaders and politicians about renovating the station, but nothing led to a concrete plan. Assemblywoman Grace Meng (D-Flushing) said the MTA was not interested in Flushing Main Street. "They said not enough people use this location," said Meng. But "if you have something good, people will flock to it. [Right now] it looks like a station from a third world country." Arena said the LIRR makes an effort to regularly clean the Flushing Main Street station, removing "any debris on the walkways and behind fenced areas." The renovations planned by the LIRR solve only one of many issues passengers have with the station, but Arena said the LIRR can do little about it because the property it owns near the station is "limited" and the traffic on Main Street makes construction difficult. Despite those problems, another organization led in part by former Queens Borough President Claire Shulman is prepared to take on the project. The Flushing Willets Point Corona Local Development Company, in conjunction with the New York City Dept. of Transportation, architecture firm Studio V and the MTA, has developed a major renovation plan for the station and surrounding area. According to development company Project Manager Nick Roberts, the improvements would include a new station building, waiting areas on each platform, one or two overpasses connecting both sides, six sets of stairs and two elevators. The project also includes housing complexes, a garage and commercial outlets. The cost is estimated between $30 and $40 million. For now, the development company does not have enough revenue to act, and Roberts said in an email that the money for renovation would "likely have to come from federal funding sources" that focus on transportation, infrastructure and housing. The hope was to start construction on the station and housing project simultaneously, but Roberts says they are open to just starting with the station upgrades. — Colin Daileda

Bayside BID Takes Back The Streets Bayside's streets will have a livelier feel this month, as efforts by the Bayside Village Business Improvement District to boost spirits are coming to fruition. "Bayside has been suffering and is still suffering a morale problem," said BID Executive Director Gregg Sullivan. The month started off with a Fire and Safety Awareness Day Music Festival Oct. 1. The event earned the title of Bayside's first formally street-permitted street fair in nearly

two decades, as 40th Avenue between Bell Boulevard and 214th Place was shut to traffic. Co-sponsored by State Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bayside), the event featured live musical acts as well as an inflatable hook and ladder used to educate the kids about fire safety. The return of street fairs was welcomed by community leaders, Sullivan said, after a 17year hiatus. If the first is successful, the stage is set for more to return. "We now have the framework to do these events," he said. "We had people dancing in the street. That's huge." Sullivan also planned a Retail Expo for Oct. 9. The BID, along with the Bayside Historical Society and Alley Pond Environmental, will close 41st Avenue from Donovan's parking lot to Bell Boulevard, then across the other side to 213th Street. The event is intended to reacquaint residents and shoppers with the retail options available in the community. Sullivan said a business shuttering its doors tempers expectations among remaining business owners. The Retail Expo hopes to rejuvenate business owners as well as local shoppers. "We're introducing residents and reacquainting them with local businesses and merchants," Sullivan said. The expo will celebrate the end of the first phase of the rejuvenation of the LIRR train station's park, and will include live music. On Oct. 16, the BID will bring back what it hopes will become a mainstay, the Second Annual Bayside Village Arts and Crafts Fair. The event will expand upon last year's location to include the closing of 41st Avenue from Bell Boulevard to 213th Street. Whereas last year's Fair focused on crafts, this year's promises more cultural and performing arts - some good enough to literally perform in Carnegie Hall. Local Lou Cattaruzza helped the BID land soprano Chen Min, who includes Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center in her credits, for the day's festivities. Local dance groups, artisans and other acts will also be on hand. The month will end with a Bell Boulevard Halloween Window Decoration Contest. The BID is challenging local businesses to get as spooky as possible, and in a Tribune exclusive, Sullivan said the winner will receive a free full-page advertisement in a local paper - not committing to which one. "My real end goal is to get pedestrian traffic back on the boulevard," Sullivan said. "This is one of the greatest ways to do it." Looking forward, Sullivan promised an equally busy November full of "glamour." "We're pretty prolific. We don't stop," Sullivan said. Reach Deputy Editor Joseph Orovic at jorovic@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 127. — Joseph Orovic

Firefighters and kids enjoy an inflatable hook and ladder.

Late Reprieve Keeps Family Together By MONICA GANESH On Sept. 29, Nadia Habib, a 19-year-old SUNY Stony Brook student, got the news that she and her mother would not be depor ted, forced to be separated from her green cardholding father and American citizen siblings. Nadia was just a year old when she arrived here from Bangladesh with her mother - they had come here illegally. "The government always knew we were undocumented; it was never a secret," Habib said. On Sept. 10, the family, which lives in Woo dside, received a let ter stat ing that Habib and her mother had to leave. Since then, the fami ly has had suppor t from The New York State Youth Leadership Council, which has led campaigns, carried petitions and made phone calls to bring at tention to Habib's case. The y have gained suppor t from the community and elected officials who have contributed to the Habibs' reprieve. "I contacted The New York State Youth Leadership Council and they were the outreach," Habib said. "They basically saved my life. They helped me enough to stay here. They took [our ordeal] and they made this campaign public so I'll get enough supporters, and to convince U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to let me stay here." Habib's school also helped her reach out to senators and Congressmen. On the day the Habibs were slated to be deported, the NYSYLC and supporters rallied outside Federal Plaza. Most of them are "dreamers," fighting for the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act to be passed. Habib did not know about the organization, but was aware of the DREAM Act. The DRE AM Act would give undocumented individuals who meet specific requirements and arrived in the United States

at a young age a path to citizenship. "I'm pushing for the DREAM Act," Habib said. "The DRE AM Act w ill help a lot of people and it will also help the American economy. There will be so many kids who can actually go to work because so many undocumented students have the degrees, but they can't work." Nadia and her mother had their things packed for the possibility of being deported at 11 a.m. last Thursday, but she had hope that they could stay. "My school has this option if you want to pay the entire semester fee, or if you want to pay one-third, so we paid for one-third, so I could continue taking my classes, Habib explained. "Just in case I would have to drop

out there was that option that I could leave for the semester." Habib is an excellent student, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Biology and Ar t. She hopes to one day be a pharmacist in drug research and discovery, and for now that dream is still a possibility. However, the reprieve is only temporar y. "Right now we're just going to tr y to reopen the case," Habib said. "So, hopefully we won't have to worr y about being deported again." Habib is returning to the Stony Brook campus this Monday to resume her classes. Reach Intern Monica Ganesh at interns@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 124.

Nadia Habib (r.) and her mother have been temporarily allowed to stay in the U.S.

LIRR Investigates Outage By DOMENICK RAFTER It was another nightmare commute last Thursday for thousands of LIRR passengers headed through Queens. Lightning zapped the railroad's new state-of-the-art signal system in Jamaica and cascaded, knocking out the backup system and the tert iar y system designed to bring the signals back up in the event of a catastrophic situation. The lightning bolt hit around 4 p.m. on Thursday at the "Jay" signal just west of Jamaica stat ion near the Van Wyck Expressway overpass. A shor t time later, the "Hall" signal east of the station also failed, completely shut t ing down service and paralyzing it during the evening rush. Some trains were stuck on the tracks for hours.

LIRR crews worked through the night to restore the signal system. By about 4:30 a.m. Friday, the electronic signal and switch system had been restored and the morning rush was near normal, but the situation put in question the reliability of the railroad's new signal system which the MTA said would fix the common problems associated with weather that had effected the nation's busiest commuter rail line in the past. The railroad said it would work with the system's developer and a consultant to investigate what caused the outage and how it can be prevented in the future. "The LIRR has launched a full review of both the service and communications provided to customers and the underlying failure of the Jamaica signal system network,"

the agency said in a statement released Friday. "We are working closely on identifying the root causes of the malfunctions with Ansaldo, the designer of the newly installed micro processing switch and signal equipment. In addition, the LIRR is retaining an outside consultant, Systra, to help in the review process, including the system's lightning protection, diagnostics and backup systems." The railroad noted that the new system allowed them to fix the problem much more quickly that the old system would have, allowing service to be completely restored 12 hours after the lightning strike. Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 125.

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A Beautiful Buzz Though far from headline-grabbing or controversial, the success and growth of the Queens honey bee industry in the last 18 months has been fantastic. Queens has a solid agricultural past, and has been a leader in innovative agriculture technology dating back to the Linnaean gardens planted by William Prince in the 18th Century. To take such a self-reliant, agrarian industry and find ways to make it thrive in our ever-changing urban landscape is a testament to the ingenuity and entrepreneurship of the people of Queens. The actions of these hardy few who have transformed their love and interest into a business and even an industry should be commended. In troubled times, as we look to see what new industrial path we will follow in this brave new world of ours, it is refreshing to see that there are still those among us who can forge their own path, who can take an ancient art and give it meaning and relevance in a 21st century environment. We applaud these honeycomb innovators, and look to see who is next. If you’ve got a thought on that, drop us a note at editor@queenstribune.com to let us know who is raising the bar, making a difference and inspiring us all to do more for ourselves.

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Really, DiNapoli? To The Editor: Is Flushing really growing despite recession (Sept. 29 Queens Tribune)? Perhaps NYS Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, quoted as saying “We’re here to celebrate a neighborhood that is thriving,” has been relying on the wrong statistics rather than walking the streets of Downtown Flushing. On Main Street and commercial side streets, it’s hard to miss vacant storefronts, interior malls and office buildings with prominent “for lease” signs. Other sites are shuttered. Unsold condos abound, particularly in large developments west of Main Street like Sky View Parc. Two large dim sum/banquet halls have recently closed, as has an Asian supermarket. Nothing has moved into these large spaces. Is the fact that Main Street/ Roosevelt Avenue is the city’s third busiest intersection something to be proud of? At that corner, pedestrians are forced to walk in the street while livery cars and private automobiles continually break rules prohibiting turns, standing or stopping. Moreover, attracted by the high pedestrian count, leafleteers and massage pimps create even more crowding and jostling. DiNapoli also cited the Flushing Commons project planned for the main Municipal Parking Lot. The current lot has about 1,100 spaces while the plan for Flushing Commons calls for 1,600 spaces. What

will Flushing’s streets be like with another 500 cars injected into its core every few hours daily? Current residents may not be aware of the history of the parking lot. More than 50 years ago, Robert Moses used eminent domain to usurp a stable integrated working class community and create the parking lot. Flushing’s city-owned bus terminal was sold to build a Gertz department store (now Macy’s). The winners were the drivers and the store; the losers were the bus passengers – who lost their shelter and now stand and wait exposed on chaotic streets – and the residents who lost their homes. The people who shop and support services in central Flushing are predominantly local residents, subway riders from points west, bus riders on more than a score of routes and commuters who transfer between the subway and a bus. Yet the developers and planners continue to ignore them and push plans that attract more cars. Flushing would be more fabulous with some more amenities and planning for pedestrians and transit users. Dr. Jack Eichenbaum, Queens Borough Historian

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organization between factions led by current GOP county chairman Phil Rugusa and challenger Bart Haggerty and his insurgents reminds me of two hyenas fighting over the carcass of a dead animal in this case remnants of the once relevant Queens Republican Party. This is the latest chapter of a periodic civil war whose origins can be traced to the 1980s among the remaining handful of GOP party activists. Take a trip down memory lane to understand why today’s descendants of the once vital Queens County Republican organization spend more time fighting each other rather than offering Democrats any serious competition on the city, state or federal level. After the 1982 reapportionment, Democrats eliminated the districts of Queens GOP Assembly members Rosemary Gunning, John LoPresto, John Flack, Al DelliBovi and John Esposito. Doug Prescott briefly held a seat in Bayside in the 1990s but eventually lost, leaving NYC’s GOP with two out of 61 Assembly members, both elected from Staten Island. Despite overwhelming Democratic Party enrollment in Queens County, creative gerrymandering by the GOP-controlled State Senate in 2002 continued to preserve the seats of both Republican State Sens. Serphin Maltese and Frank Padavan. Eventually, Democrats beat Maltese in 2008 with Joe Addabbo and Padavan in 2010 with Tony Avella. Before the surprise election of Bob Turner, the last Republican Congress member from Queens was Seymour Halperin who, after the 1972 reapportionment, declined to run against Democrat Lester Wolff of Great Neck when both were merged into one Queens/Nassau district. In 1982, GOP Congress member John LeBoutellier briefly recaptured this seat for one term. You would have to go back to the 1950s or earlier to find the last GOP Queens Borough President. Nat Hentel was the last GOP District Attorney in 1970. Crossover Democrats, who voted for former Presidents Reagan and Bush Sr. in the 1980s, Bush Jr. in 2000 and 2004, former Mayor Giuliani in the 1990s along with Mayor Bloomberg in 2001, 2005 and 2009 continue to move out of town, retire out of state or succumb to old age. There has been no successful GOP outreach to new Caribbean, Hispanic, Asian and other immigrant groups. Attempts to reach middle class African American homeowners in former GOP neighborhoods have failed. For decades, once the GOP loses any incumbent City Council, State Assembly, State Senator or ConDeputy Editor: Joseph Orovic

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Stop And Fr isk To The Editor: This past weekend I spoke at Riverside Church about a police policy that is driving a wedge between communities of color and law enforcement. All New Yorkers want to get guns off our streets, but the dramatic expansion of our police department’s “stop and frisk” policies has failed to achieve this goal. I am calling on City Hall and One Police Plaza to re-examine this policy and change it. Last year police conducted more than 600,000 stops of New Yorkers, but no guns were found 99.8 percent of the time. Only 7 percent of these encounters resulted in arrests. Not only is stop and frisk as currently practiced ineffective in getting guns off our streets, it also disproportionately targets Black and Hispanic New Yorkers, who make up 85 percent of all those stopped. This year the number of stops is on target to hit 700,000. Sadly, more than 45 years after Martin Luther King spoke eloquently about “the fierce urgency of now,” we remain separate and unequal on James Mammarella

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gressional representative, they are seldom ever able to reclaim the district. The NYC Council Districting Commission will draw new Council district boundaries based upon the 2010 Census. Their action could determine future political survival for the last remaining Queens Republican elected officials — Council members Dan Halloran, Eric Ulrich and Peter Koo. Democratic Council Speaker Christine Quinn using gerrymandering could make it impossible for any of them to win another term. If Quinn fails, you can be sure Congressman and party boss Joseph Crowley will target all three for defeat. He wants all three votes in his pocket to assist him in delivering the office of NYC Council Speaker to Queens in 2014. Both Queens GOP factions should be thinking about the future instead of their own respective egos. The time and energy they spend fighting each other could have made a difference if both factions assisted viable but underdog candidate Jane Deacy, who came close in her race against Democrat Phil Goldfeder to fill the 23rd State Assembly District formerly represented by Audrey Pheffer. Otherwise, the ever-dwindling number of Queens Republicans will continue down the path to political extinction like dinosaurs. How disappointing that voters will have to look elsewhere for alternatives to the Queens County Democratic Party machine monopoly. Larry Penner, Great Neck

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the streets of New York. If you are an 18 or 19 year-old Black or Latino male, the chances you have been stopped by police are over 80 percent – and probably not just once. Stop and frisk has become a grim rite of passage for too many young people, and today Black and Latino parents have completely different conversations with their children than other families in the City. Some parents teach their children early that if they are in trouble, they should find a police officer. But for too many Black and Latino parents the conversation is different. It is about explaining to their child how they may be presumed guilty, even if they are not, and about how to keep a bad situation from getting worse. The best back-up we can give our police officers is the trust of communities they are sworn to protect, but this program is mainly producing some 50,000 low-level marijuana arrests every year – nearly one in seven arrests in the City – and costing taxpayers more than $75 million a year in police and court costs. These arrests saddle our young people with minor records that become major problems when it comes to obtaining or keeping a job, getting a Pell grant to continue their education, or serving in our armed forces. Here’s what I am proposing we do: 1. Test the “Call In” strategy now being employed in 70 cities, including Boston, Chicago and Los Angeles. By joining together the police and district attorneys with social services that offer jobs and other paths off the streets, this approach slashed homicide rates in Chicago by 37 percent, and cut youth homicides in Boston by 63 percent in just two years. 2. Train officers to make street stops that are more constitutional and less confrontational. We start by re-drafting the training manual to identify clear behavioral triggers for when a stop is justified, and hold police commanders accountable for ensuring that stops are executed in a constitutionally allowable manner. 3. Finally, we should pass legislation by Assemblymember Hakeem Jeffries requiring police to ticket those with small amounts of marijuana, rather than arresting them and sending them through the jail and court systems. At the end of the day, this is about using police resources more effectively and restoring trust to our criminal justice system. It is about being tougher and smarter on crime. The moment we do that, New York City will be a better, safer place for all of us. Scott M. Stringer, Manhattan Borough President Mitch Kronenfeld: Classified Manager Elizabeth Mance: Administrative Assistant Classified Ad Representatives: Nadia Hack, Peggie Henderson, Fran Gordon, Marty Lieberman, Chris Preasha, Lorraine Shaw, Sheila Scholder, Lillian Saar

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Independent Redistricting: A Reality In New York? By MICHAEL SCHENKLER Last week, on this page, in a column titled: “LATFOR: A Sorry Excuse For Good Government,” I lambasted the ver y lambastable New York State Legislature.

“It’s pretty black and white. The New York State Legislature has been the most dysfunctional in the nation for well over the past decade. Every ten years, they get the chance to start anew. The law requires a redrawing of legislative

districts based on the change in population as compiled by the United States Census, taken every ten years. Well, when it comes to the New York State Legislature, you can be pretty damn sure that you’ll find consistency. Even though a majority of legislators pledged, during the last election cycle to support independent, non-partisan redistricting, they are back to the same old, same old. . . How does the Legislature respond? They appoint the Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research — known as LATFOR – and send them around the state to hold hearings. In Albanese, LATFOR means stooges for the Legislative Leaders. As long as the heavy hands of the leaders of the Senate and Assembly are guiding the process, they are really drawing the maps. It is more about incumbency and less about party.

Yes, the game has always been a bi-partisan effort to make sure incumbents have districts they can win. The Dems control the Assembly maps and the Republicans, the Senate. And the lack of competitive races continues to stifle the true election process in government to the detriment of the people. Yes, when the legislature controls the redistricting process, the winners are the incumbent legislators, the legislative leadership and the special interests that continue to fund the nation’s most dysfunctional legislature. The losers are the people.” Now don’t get me wrong. While I deservedly condemned the entire State Legislature, there have been a few small voices from that body calling out for a process that was independent. Queens’ Mike Gianaris, who moved from the Assembly to the Senate last year, has been a longtime advocate for

an independent commission. But years ago, he acknowledged to me, that the uphill fight seemed mountainous at the time. Well, welcome to the mountaintop.

temptation to trade. We wonder if Andrew Cuomo, an early signer of the ‘pledge,’ is truly a hero of reform.”

On Friday, the day following the pubMy column closed lication of this collast week with a chalumn, Andrew Cuomo, lenge to the Governor, appearing on The The apparent hero of who up to this point Capitol Pressroom,” reform and redistricting, in his short tenure has Governor Andrew Cuomo a statewide public rabeen a n impre ssive dio program, made and effective advocate for the himself crystal clear on the subject people and for reform. of LATFOR and the Legislature’s “Is there a hero in the room? involvement in redistricting: Perhaps. “I believe the process is not But sometimes heroes bargain independent and I don’t see how and trade instead of being heroic. a non-independent proce ss can There are budgets and legis- come up with an independent lative programs that also need the product.” vote of the legislature and they “I therefore would veto a bill can be held hostage to enforce that was not an independent prodtheir involvement in redistricting. uct.” But true heroes can withstand Bravo! the threats of future votes and the MSchenkler@QueensTribune.com

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How We Get Better Leaders? Looking At 1976 By HENRY STERN the criminal solicitation Today we will discuss of a hit man to kill his events in the memorable former busine ss par tyear in our history, the biner, ran fifth. After his centennial of the Declararelease from prison, he tion of Independence. ran again for the SenJame s Buckle y, ate. brother of the the author Under the New William F. Buckley, who ran York State Elect ion for Mayor in 1965, was a Law, polit ical par tie s United States Senator from are required to nomiHenry Stern New York. James had been elected nate candidates before Primar y on the Conservative Party line in Day. The minor parties, therefore, 1970, when the liberal vote was must make their choices before the divided between Democrat Richard major par ties. The Liberal Party Ottinger, a Congressman, and Re- could not foresee who would win publican-Liberal Charles Goodell, the Democratic primary for the who had been appointed to the Senate. The identity and philosoSenate in 1968 by Governor phy of the Democratic nominee Nelson A. Rockefeller to fill the would be a major factor in detervacancy caused by the assassina- mining whom the Liberals would tion of Robert F. Kennedy. Sena- choose. It was therefore necessary tor Goodell had five sons, one of to select a candidate who could whom is Roger Goodell, commis- withdraw after the primary. The sioner of the National Football law provided only three paths to League. withdrawal: death of the candidate, After one six-year term, Sena- moving out of the State of New tor Buckley was defeated for re-elec- York, or nomination for a judicial tion by Daniel Patrick Moynihan, office. It was therefore desirable to the Democratic-Liberal candidate. nominate a lawyer, who would be After leaving the Senate, Buckley able to depart from the race honwas appointed by President Reagan orably and safely if circumstances as Undersecretary of State for In- warranted a substitution. ternational Security Affairs (where At t hat t ime, I w as Cit y he succeeded Matthew Nimetz) and Councilmember at Large from Judge on the U.S. Court of Ap- Manhattan, and the only elected peals for the District of Columbia Liberal in the state. I was asked Circuit (where he was succeeded by to be the Senate candidate and, John G. Roberts, Jr.). of course, accepted. When Pat Moynihan had narrowly won Moynihan won the Senate prithe Democratic primary in a race mary, the Liberal Party found a that featured three candidates from candidate it could proudly support, the par ty’s left wing: Congress- and I was nominated by the party woman Bella Abzug, former City for the New York State Supreme Council President Paul O’Dw yer Court, an office that had always and former U.S. Attorney General been filled by major party nomiRamsey Clark. Abe Hirschfeld, a ga- nees. What would have happened rage magnate later imprisoned for if Bella Abzug had defeated

Moynihan is a question that will never be answered. Alex Rose, leader of the Liberal Party, died i n December 1976. Howe ver, even if Ms. Abzug had received the Liberal nomination, she might have lost to Senator Buckley. Moynihan defeated Buckley by about 585,000 votes. He was considered a moderate liberal and appealed to a broader range of voters than Ms. Abzug. Of course, no one can be certain with regard to hypothetical contests. The determining event in that primary was the New York Times’ last-minute support for Moynihan, a decision made by publisher Arthur O. Sulzberger (not the present publisher, but his father) to over-rule the editorial board, which had suppor ted Ms. Abzug. That was an extremely impor tant choice, because Senator Moynihan, who had been U.S. Representative to the United Nations and had advised four Presidents (two Democrats a nd t wo Republicans) was reelected three times and enjoyed an extraor di nar y reputat ion. Moynihan retired in 2000 and was succeeded by S enator Hi l lar y Rodham Clinton, who served until she resigned in 2009 to become Secretary of State. Return with us now to the thrilling days of yesteryear. The other New York Senate seat was occupied successively by Jacob K. Javits, four terms, 1957-81; Alfonse D’Amato, three terms, 1981-99; and Charles E. Schumer, 1999 to t he pre sent. The seat Moynihan held was held, as we have noted by, Jame s Buckley, Charle s Goodel l and Rober t F. Kennedy, who defeated Kenneth Keating, a Rochester Republican

congressman. FYI, years ago, New York was considered a Republican state. The governor in 1976 was the late Hugh Carey (Rockefeller had become Vice President under Ford). The state comptroller was Arthur Levit t, a Democrat who served from 1955 to 1978 (six four-year terms), longer than anyone else in the history of the office. The attorney general was Louis J. Lefkowitz, a Republican, who also had the longest tenure in that position, 1957 to 1979 (five and one half terms). Lefkowitz succeeded Jacob Javits, also born on the Lower East Side, who resigned as AG when he was elected to the Senate in 1956. Do public officials today measure up to the standards of those of a generation or two ago? I think

probably not. It is altogether possible that the bosses did a better job of choosing candidates for high office than the consultants and sloganeers who now manage political campaigns for hire. After all, Alfred E. Smith and the first Rober t F. Wagner were plucked by Tammany Hal l from the mediocracy of the state legislature. And are any boss-chosen governors comparable to Eliot Spitzer and David Paterson? We close with a memorable couplet by the satirical poet Alexander Pope (1688-1744), who wrote in “An Essay on Man” in 1734: “For Forms of Government let fools contest; Whate’er is best administer’d is best.” StarQuest@NYCivic.org

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WEEKENDS: Late Friday 11:30 PM until early Monday 5 AM Oct 7-10, Oct 28-31, Nov 4-6*, Nov 11-14, Nov 18-21 *Exception: Service resumes Sunday 11/6 at 5 AM No trains between Queensboro Plaza and Times Sq-42 St while track, signal and infrastructure work is performed in the Steinway Tunnel. The & ' / 2 4 and free shuttle buses provide alternate service. Travel alternatives: t Take the / or 2 at Times Sq-42 St or Queensboro Plaza. t Take the & at 74 St/Roosevelt Av, Court Sq-23 St, 42 St-Port Authority, or Lexington Av/53 St. t Free shuttle buses replace the at Queensboro Plaza, Court Sq, Hunters Point Av, and Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av stations.

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Times Sq-42 St – transfer between the and the / or 2 at Queensboro Plaza. 42 St-Port Authority – transfer between the and the & at 74 St/Roosevelt Av. 5 Av – transfer between the and the ' at 74 St-Roosevelt Av. Grand Central-42 St – take the / or 2 at Queensboro Plaza to Lexington Av-59 St and transfer to the or , or take the & at 74 St/Roosevelt Av or Court Sq-23 St to Lexington Av/53 St and transfer to the . In addition to these weekend-long changes, this suspension is also planned for the third Tuesday (12:01 AM to 5 AM) in October and November. We will keep you informed. Stay Informed Ongoing work is necessary to modernize and improve the reliability of the line. You’ll find brochures in stations with details on the project and its impact on your service. For updated information, look for station posters, visit mta.info to sign up for free email or text message alerts, or call 511.

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Queens Loses 9-11 Volunteer Hero By DOMENICK RAFTER When Rafael Hernandez saw crowds of frightened people flee Lower Manhattan on Sept. 11, 2001, the Mexican immigrant’s first instincts were to run in the opposite direction, toward the burning towers. Though he was not a New York firefighter, he joined them, not only on Sept. 11, but for months thereafter, breathing in the toxic dust that enveloped the site. On Sept. 25, he passed away in his Jackson Heights apartment at the age of 49 from respiratory failure after suffering from breathing problems stemming from the toxic air. On Sept. 11, Hernandez still had his badge from when he was a firefighter south of the border, and he immediately went to a FDNY firehouse near the World Trade Center to offer his help. They accepted. On that day, Hernandez carried a pregnant woman, who was in labor, down 28 floors in the North Tower moments before it collapsed. The woman later gave birth to a healthy baby girl. Hernandez stayed at Ground Zero for months, digging through the rubble for survivors and the bodies of those who didn’t make it. Because he did not have equipment, Hernandez used his bare hands at first, and later was given a mask and some gloves, but it did not help. Years after the attacks, he began suffering from breathing problems that made him feel “like an 80-year-old man.” He got involved in advocating for Sept. 11 first responders and others who worked at Ground Zero, especially those who were not part of the FDNY or NYPD. He was cocoordinator of the Borders for Hope 9/11 program at Queens Pride House in Jackson Heights, which helped immigrants who assisted at Ground Zero seek help by aiding them

with applications and offering interpretation services during meetings with lawyers. He was also an advocate for the Zadroga Bill, which provides financial support for first responders. The bill passed Congress last December and was signed into law by President Barack Obama. “The 9/11 community has lost a hero, friend and community leader,” said Pauline Park, president of the board of directors of Queens Pride House. “Rafael was an important part of the Queens Pride House family and he will be missed by everyone here.” Hernandez was waked last weekend in Corona and his body was taken back to Mexico City for burial. Queens Pride House

has set up a fund to help his teenage children back in Mexico, for whom Hernandez was their sole provider. For more information on the fund, visit queenspridehouse.org/memorium-rafaelhernandez-911-hero Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 125. Rafael Hernandez, a Mexican firefighter who lived in Jackson Heights and worked at Ground Zero after 9/11, died of respiratory failure on Sept. 25.

Gennaro: No Frackin’ Way By JOSEPH OROV IC The State’s Dept. of Environmental Conservation released draft regulations for hydraulic fracturing, a.k.a. “fracking,” setting the stage for hearings regarding the state’s most hotly-contested environmental issue. The controversial method of natural gas extraction set for the Marcellus Shale region has drawn the ire of Councilman Jim Gennaro (D-Fresh Meadows). Shortly after the DEC released its preliminary regulations, the Councilman issued a scathing critique of the agency’s methods, calling it the “illegitimate progeny” of a draft supplemental generic environmental impact statement. A longtime supporter of a moratorium on the process, Gennaro had initially backed the governor’s creation of a task force to look at ways to implement safe hydrofracking that protects the City’s water supply. Since seeing

its initial report, his tune has changed. “Today’s release of the […] draft regulations for hydraulic fracturing brings us one step closer, in my opinion as both an environmental public policymaker and a geologist, to the possible unprecedented contamination of New York City drinking water and other drinking water supplies throughout the State,” Gennaro said. The DEC plans to hold public hearings in November, accepting public comment and written submissions. Once the comment period is over, the state will issue a final environmental impact report, after which permits can be issued. The councilman, who chairs the Council’s Environmental Protection Committee, said the DEC’s process has been flawed from the onset. “In a legitimate environmental regulatory

process, the environmental impact statement (EIS) – which is supposed to inform the drafting of environmental regulations – is finalized before the drafting of regulations is commenced,” Gennaro said. “In this case, these regulations are not only informed by a draft EIS, but an EIS that is a fatally-flawed document that does not come close to assessing properly the myriad of environmental issues and impacts associated with hydraulic fracturing. “I call upon Governor Cuomo, whom I and the overwhelming majority of New Yorkers trust, respect and admire, to step in, stop this process, and rescue his good vision from those within the DEC who have not kept faith with it.” Reach Deputy Editor Joseph Orovic at jorovic@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 127.

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Pinman Sticks Around For The Mets By ALESSANDRA MALITO pins in his possession. The Mets’ season may be over for 2011, “I’ve been the Pinman since 2006,” but that only means that fans – and one in Giampietro said. “I just started putting a few particular – are preparing themselves for on.” Someone saw them on him, deemed 2012. him the Pinman, and it stuck. He can be seen sitting in his seat enjoying But he has been going to games long the game, roaring up the crowds with his before earning his nickname. Giampietro’s “Let’s go Mets” chant, hanging out near the first game was in 1966, with his dad at the Cow Bell man, and of course – clearly the former Shea Stadium. Since then, he has most obvious indication of who he is – been to well more than 1,000 games, he said. sporting his popular jersey. He is Nick He has gone to 60 games a year for the past Giampietro, otherwise known as the Pinman. six years alone. He even takes road trips – he He wears 280 pins on his jersey with his recently went to Washington and Pittsburgh, “Pinman” name on the and for his 50th birthday, back – there are pins from he went to Chicago. all years, including his fa“I had a connection vorite, the 1986 World early in life,” the 53-yearSeries championship; a old pin collector said. David Wright pin; Mr. Met He has watched as the pins; and even some nonteam excelled over the Met pins, like one of the years and he’s watched Cyclones and one of the them as they met their Honeymooners’ famous demise, and, like most duo – Jackie Gleason and Mets fans, he remembers Art Carney. He even has the 1986 championship flashing pins that can be clearly. His favorite of that – Nick series games was Game programmed with a saying, such as, “Let’s Go not the ultimate sevGiampietro Six, Mets.” His oldest is his enth. No. 14, Gil Hodges. “The Mets beat the Red To match, he wears Sox in Game Six,” blue and orange shorts Giampietro said. “It was a during the warmer days. miracle they won that game.” Giampietro, who lives only 15 minutes For 15 minutes straight, he jumped up away from Citifield in Ridgewood, picks up and down in excitement. His parents were at a new pin “whenever I see something,” he the game too. said. And over the years, gave pins out to “I love the sport, the game, the competikids. According to Giampietro, he gave out tion, being outside in the summertime,” he about 5,000 pins because he likes to see the said. “I played when I was younger. It’s in my young kids happy, and has a total of 8,000 heart, in my blood.”

“I’ve been the Pinman since 2006. I just started putting a few on.”

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But the times have changed since the World Series days. “I’ve seen ups and downs,” he said, adding that the team’s not going in the “right direction” and “are not as good as they were” back in the 1980s. He said even the next couple of years after the 1986 win were good years, although they did not come out of the seasons with rings. Giampietro has eight jerseys and a countless number of hats – some jerseys say ‘Pinman” on them, and are for all types of weather, while other jerseys are regular Mets

jerseys. He has a process to taking care of them as well. If he has a jersey already tacked with pins, he will take the almost 300 pins off, clean the jersey and then put the pins together. It takes three to four hours to line the pins up, and if it’s a matter of putting them where the holes already were, about an hour and a half. Each year he makes a new hat. “New season, new hat,” he said. Well, if that’s the case, he can already get started on making his 2012 hat.

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Boro Biz Joins National Rescue Site By Monica Ganesh Astoria’s Heavenly Angels Animal Rescue has joined more than 13,500 other shelters and adoption organizations on Petfinder.com, a Web site that allows non-profit organizations to list their animals on their site for free. Petfinder.com, which lists almost every animal that can be adopted, was founded in 1996 by then-married couple Betsy and Jared Saul and served the New Jersey and New York area. Now, 15 years later, the site lists rescue shelters from all of North America, is the largest and oldest animal adoption agency online. Their mission is “to use Internet technology and the resources it can generate to increase public awareness of the availability of high-quality adoptable pets, increase the overall effectiveness of pet adoption programs across North America to the extent that the euthanasia of adoptable pets is eliminated, and elevate the status of pets to that of family member.” “Being a rescue, [the internet] is the only way to network if you want to reach a broad audience,” said Lori Carpino, director of Heavenly Angels Animal Rescue. Petfinder.com helps shelters get more adoptions, and helps animals find homes. The site has placed approximately 17 million pets in homes. They have more than 359,000 animals listed, and the site is updated daily. According to Kim Saunders, vice president of shelter relief and public relations for Petfinder, over 50 percent of adoptions done in North America are done through petfinder.com. Petfinder is user-friendly. All a prospective pet owner has to do is search through a range of criteria – which can include specifics such as gender, age or breed, or even “small and furry” requests – and contact the shelter where the pet is being held. Heavenly Angels Animal Rescue, which joined Petfinder.com two weeks after opening about five months ago, charges $150 for cats and $250 for dogs.

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Fighting Hunger By MONICA GANESH Thanksgiving is just around the corner and Ultimate Fitness Queens, a gym with two other locations on Long Island, is teaming up with the Food Bank for New York City to gather canned food for the hungry. Today, 1.3 million New Yorkers rely on food pantries and soup kitchens, and roughly 3 million find it difficult to afford food for their families. “We thought it was a time of need,” said Victor Salamone, vice president of Ultimate Fitness. “We can give back to the community.” The gym’s main location, at 26-50 Brooklyn Queens Expressway W, will collect canned goods through Nov. 20. The non-perishable canned foods can be dropped off into the five cardboard bins that will be set up outside the facility. It is the first time Ultimate Fitness has worked with the Food Bank, and Salamone hopes the food drive will be a victorious win for the borough. “This is something were going to try out in the Queens location, and if it is a success we will implement it in our Long Island locations,” Salamone said. While the Food Bank supplies the gym with five collection bins, Salamone has higher expectations. “Our goal is to [fill] 10 bins, which is twice of what they give you,” he said. The most needed items are typically canned beans, milk, fruit, meat, fish, juice, stew, vegetables, soups and peanut butter. According to the Food Bank, food is delivered to the community-based programs. These programs include soup kitchens, food pantries, after-school and summer programs, low-income day care centers, shelters, churches, open market backpack centers and rehabilitation centers. The Food Bank for New York City’s Web site also allows users to find food programs in their neighborhood. Find them online at foodbanknyc.org. Reach Intern Monica Ganesh at interns@queenstribune.com or (718) 357-7400, Ext. 124.

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From The DA 102nd Precinct A South Ozone Park resident has been The NYPD is seeking the public's assistance in locating a man wanted in connection sentenced to six months in jail and 10 years probation following his conviction on mulwith a shooting in Woodhaven. On Thursday, Sept. 22, at approximately tiple charges related to his luring of who he 10:45 p.m., the victim, a 26-year-old black believed to be a teenage girl for sex. Joseph Sulker, 29, of 121st man, was walking in front of 86Street, was sentenced Sept. 30. 30 98th St. in Woodhaven when He was convicted of second-dehe heard several gunshots and gree attempted rape, second-dethen realized he had been shot gree attempted criminal sexual act, one time in the right arm. He was 10 counts of first-degree attempted transported by private means to dissemination of indecent mateJamaica Hospital Medical Cenrial to minors, third-degree pater, where he was treated and tronizing a prostitute and atreleased. No other injuries were tempted endangering the welfare reported. of a child in early September. Police are looking for Andrew In a separate case, Shane Palacios, 22, of Grant Avenue in Brooklyn in connection with the Police are looking for Makar, 37, of Woodbridge, N.J., shooting. Andrew Palacios of has been ordered held on $25,000 Anyone with information in Brooklyn, wanted in bail following his arraignment regards to this incident and the connec tion with a Sept. 30 on a criminal complaint whereabouts of Palacios is asked Woodhaven shoot- charging him with first-degree attempted dissemination of indeto call Crime Stoppers at (800)- ing. cent material to minors, third-de577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit tips by logging onto the Crime gree attempted rape, third-degree attempted Stoppers Web site at nypdcrimestoppers.com criminal sexual act and attempted endangeror by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) ing the welfare of a child. He was ordered to then entering TIP577. All calls are strictly return to court on Oct. 20 and faces up to four years in prison if convicted. confidential. According to the trial testimony, an NYPD vice detective was operating in his under108th Precinct TIRE THIEVES: The NYPD is seeking the cover persona as a 14-year-old girl from public's assistance with the whereabouts Queens between Jan. 19 and July 28, 2009, and identity of two men wanted in connec- during which time he received numerous t i o n w i t h a c o m m e r c i a l b u r g l a r y i n instant messages from Sulker, a financial analyst who initially stated he was 21 but then Woodside. On Thursday, Aug. 25 at approximately indicated he was 26. Sulker's messages were 1:25 a.m., two suspects cut a hole in a side sexual in nature and expressed a desire to gate, entered BP and L Brothers Tire Shop, meet for a sexual encounter. He was arrested 69-34 Queens Blvd. in Woodside, removed when he appeared at a pre-arranged Queens property consisting of tires, rims and tools location for what he believed would be a and loaded them into a white van with un- sexual encounter with the 14-year-old he had known plates and fled the location in the been instant messaging. In the other incident, Makar, using the vehicle. Both suspects are white or Hispanic men in their late 20s to early 30s, between 5- screen name MistrSarcasm, is alleged to have foot-7 and 5-foot-9. One suspect is described initiated an instant message conversation as being between 180 and 210 lbs, while the with a person he believed to be a 14-year-old other 160 to 180 lbs. One suspect was last girl on Sept. 10, 2010. In fact, it was an seen wearing a white T-shirt and jeans, while undercover detective in his persona as a 14the other was last seen wearing a black T-shirt year-old girl. The defendant is alleged to have indicated that he liked young teenage girls and jeans. Anyone with information regarding this and turned the conversation sexual in nature. incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at Over the next year, allegedly, the defendant (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also persisted in contacting the undercover persubmit their tips by logging onto the Crime sona, sending frank sexual messages, naked Stoppers Web site at nypdcrimestoppers.com pictures of himself and ultimately arranging or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) to meet the "teen" for sex at a pre-arranged location in Queens on Sept. 28, 2011, at then entering TIP577. which time he was arrested.

Queens CLOSEUP Turkish Perspective Turkish-born Orhan Pamuk, the 2006 Nobel Prize winner for Literature, will discuss his work in a conversation with Queens College English Professor Gloria Fisk at the college on Monday, Oct. 17, from 5 - 6:30 p.m. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place in the Campbell Dome. Pamuk, celebrated for his ability to convey the realities of Turkish life to his readers, will reflect on the challenges of translating his work for world audiences. Following the conversation, Pamuk will take questions from QC students and the audience. His appearance is part of the college’s “Year of Turkey: Exploring Past, Present, Future,” a series of cultural events taking place through June 2012.

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Time To Sing Summer is over and The Oratorio Society of Queens (OSQ), under the artistic direction of Maestro David Close, is coming together to prepare for their Annual Holiday Concert scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 18. If you sing and would like to join us onstage, and look out at a packed and exuberant audience, make plans now to attend rehearsals. The OSQ performance this year will consist of Part I of Handel’s “Messiah,” Randol Bass’ “Gloria” plus many favorite traditional Christmas carols and Chanukah songs. OSQ rehearses every Monday evening (Fall and Spring), from 7:45 to 10 p.m. in Temple Beth Sholom (in the FSG Room) at 172nd Street and Northern Blvd. in Flushing. The Oratorio Society of Queens is opening their 85th Anniversary Season of Singing and is one of the oldest cultural organizations in Queens. The Annual Holiday Concert is performed with a professional orchestra and soloists in the Queensborough Performing Arts Center at Queensborough Community College. Maestro David Close is the Conductor and host of this venerable Queens tradition. For additional information on rehearsals and concerts, call (718) 279-3006 or visit queensoratorio.org

Woodhaven Festival The Greater Woodhaven Development Corp.’s 31st Annual Wonderful Woodhaven Street Festival will be held Sunday, Oct. 16, from 11 a.m.to 5 p.m. on Woodhaven’s Jamaica Avenue from 80th Street to Woodhaven Boulevard. Bring the family. We will have pony rides, games, food, and a variety of vendors with unique products and our great Woodhaven stores, with bargains. Also, our fantastic Woodhaven Restaurants will be featured. This year again, there will be great Entertainment for our festival. For more information contact the GWDC Office at (718) 805-0202. The Festival is easily accessible by the Q56, and the “J” train to Woodhaven Boulevard or Forest Parkway.

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The Gingerbread Players of Saint Luke’s Church will launch their 42nd season with Twelfth Night, or What You Will, opening on Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Mischief, mirth and merriment abound in Shakespeare’s nimble comedy of misplaced alliances, mistaken identity and general misunderstanding. The Gingerbread Players cast blends old favorites James Chamberlain (Feste), Andrew Dinan (Malvolio), Lori Feren (Olivia), David Friedman (Sir Toby Belch), Louise Guinther (Viola) and Eric Leeb (Fabian) with exciting newcomers, including Kenneth Eckert (Sir Andrew Aguecheek) and Guy Ventoliere (Orsino). The troupe has made something of a specialty of Shakespeare, having produced seven of the Bard’s plays since first venturing

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

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

Run College Point Attention Runners, walkers fitness, enthusiasts. Are you looking for a way to en-

hance your athletic regimen? If so, why not join the College Point Road RunnersTrack Club. We are a long established Running organization with ties but not limited to the College Point community of Queens. We welcome all skill levels and endeavor to help everyone improve their abilities and thus help you feel and look and enjoy life a bit better. We offer various programs which can assist you with weight loss...fitness...competitive, or just recreational running or walking. We also offer group runs as well as coached workouts on a track, all under a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. There are no dues or fee requirements to join or to stay in the club. We offer uniform purchases at very modest and reasonable prices. If you are interested in joining and meeting a great group of individuals with different backgrounds in life and athletic abilities, Please join us each Saturday, 9 a.m., at the entrance to the pathway of the Cross Island Parkway, Bell Boulevard and Fort Totten. All walkers and runners are welcome. Please Use Parking Lot on left hand side right before you enter Fort Totten. To learn more write to College Point RoadRunners Track Club P.O. Box 164 College Point, NY, 11356, send an e-mail to nleo351@aol.com or Matiasroscoe@aol.com, go to cprrtc.org or call (718) 762-1519 or (917) 589-6867.

Feel Good Music The Queens Center for the Performing Arts is pleased to present “Feel Good Music: The World’s Greatest Love Songs” a benefit concert featuring CenterStage faculty artists Dakota MacLeod and Ray Naccari and their band on Saturday, Oct. 22, at 8 p.m. in the Spotlight Theater at CenterStage, located at 135-32 38th Ave. “Feel Good Music” is a concert of some of the most enduring and heartfelt romantic songs from American Pop, Jazz, Broadway and top 40 radio playlists. Featured songs affirm the eternal desire to be loved and connected to the beauty and peace that being in love can bring. These timeless songs and unforgettable melodies will make you feel good all over and trigger fond memories from the past as they touch your heart. Join us for an evening of great love songs by Barry Manilow, The Beatles, Neil Sedaka, Burt Bacharach, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Ruby & The Romantics and many, many others. Love is never out of style! All Proceeds Benefit the CenterStage Scholarship Fund. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Adults/$10, Seniors and Children/$7 – tickets at the door. For more information, call (718) 3218496 or email CenterStageMusic@aol.com.

Spirits Alive Spirits Alive, a unique self-guided walking tour at Maple Grove Cemetery, will be held Saturday, Oct. 15, from 3-6 p.m. Spirits Alive 2011 is the highlight event at Maple Grove during the Open House NY Weekend. On Sunday, Oct. 16, there will be two Walking Tours at Maple Grove by historian Carl Ballenas at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Call for Sunday Walking Tour reservations. Starting point - Old Entrance at 83-15 Kew Gardens Road (off Lefferts Boulevard) Kew Gardens. Spirits Alive 2011 boasts a cast of over 20 volunteer actors dressed in period costumes who will portray some of Maple Grove’s most illustrious and historical figures from the past encompassing all walks of life. This year we will be introducing a number of new, recently discovered figures, including William Nelson, a World War I soldier who fought at the Battle

of the Argonne Forest in France; Elma Stebbins, the wife of famed hymnist composer George Stebbins; Francis Marsh, a young telegraph operator who survived the Great Blizzard of 1888 and the following year, the Great Johnstown Flood; Madame Helen Bakhmeteff, the wife of the Russian Ambassador to the U.S. in 1917, who was witness to the fall of Czar Nicholas and his wife Alexandra; Jane Heath, who was a direct descendant of the founder of Rhode Island, Roger Williams; Elisabeth Japp, whose husband was the engineer who built the subway tunnels under the East River in the early 1900s; a nurse from Ellis Island Hospital, who will tell the story of a woman in search of the resting place of her uncle who had died at the Ellis Island Hospital at age 4 in 1921 and was missing for decades; John McKenney, a Civil War soldier who fought with the Massachusetts Heavy Artillery; LaVergne Bronk, whose ancestors where the first European settlers of the Bronx, which still bears their family name; Alonzo Adams, a sea captain who became king of an island in the Caribbean; and many more. The most sensational discovery this year was the African American Burial Ground of the historic Shiloh First Presbyterian Church, whose interred members were removed from the vaults of their church and brought to Maple Grove Cemetery in 1877. This vibrant church was on the Underground Railroad and had a huge impact on the anti- slavery movement for decades. Many of the most influential figures during the Civil War period spoke at the church, including Frederick Douglass. Actors will appear as members of the congregation and tell you the entire story of this historic church and will be a highlight of Spirits Alive. Visitors will receive easy-to-follow maps and programs. $5 per adult, Friends of Maple Grove Cemetery Members and children under 12 are free.

Halloween Fest Adults and Children of all ages are invited to Maple Grove’s Great Halloween Festival & Carved Pumpkin Contest on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 2-6:30 p.m. at Maple Grove Cemetery, 83-15 Kew Gardens Rd., off of Lefferts Boulevard. This spooktacular event is sponsored by the Friends of Maple Grove, friendsofmaplegrove.org. Beginning at 2 p.m. sharp, the day’s program will be launched with The Strange and Unusual with a Touch of the Paranormal Walking Tour. Carl Ballenas, Maple Grove’s historian will lead the tour. Carl, who cares deeply about the stories of those buried at Maple Grove, will share some true tales that should only be told at Halloween (tour is not for those under 12 years of age!). Following, a 15-minute Children’s Costume Parade is scheduled for 3:45pm. At 4 p.m., there will be expert storytelling (including a 10-minute Macbeth performed by a Mortal Folly Theatre troupe), face painting, holiday crafts and lots of carved pumpkins to admire. For those who would like to participate in the Carved Pumpkin Contest, please bring along your pre-carved pumpkin with a candle inside. Pumpkin drop off is between 2 and 5 p.m. and viewing from 5-6 p.m., almost sundown at the cemetery. Judging and prizes will be awarded to; Top Pumpkin, Funniest, Scariest, Cutest, Most Original or any other categories that the judges might invent. Judges will consider alternative vegetables such as eggplant, water chestnuts, endive or any carved vegetable. Anything goes! Be creative! Donation: $5, Friends of Maple Grove Members and children under 12 years FREE.

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Save the date! Meet New York Times bestselling author Frank Brady at a book talk about his fascinating new biography of the sensational yet disturbed chess player, the late Bobby Fischer. The Woodhaven Library $50K Committee and the Friends of Queens Library at Woodhaven are pleased to host this book talk and sale with Frank Brady, author of Endgame: Bobby Fischer’s Remarkable Rise and Fall – from America’s Brightest Prodigy to the Edge of Madness on Monday, Oct. 17, 6 p.m. Queens Library at Woodhaven is located in 85-41 Forest Pkwy., (718) 849-1010. Admission is free; proceeds from the book sale will support long-needed renovations at the Carnegie building. The library is a few blocks from the Forest Parkway station on the J train and from the Q56 Jamaica Avenue bus to Forest Parkway. Former Woodhaven resident and tenured journalism professor at St. John’s University, Dr. Frank Brady is an avid chess player who played as a teen at the outdoor Forest Park chess tables. He will open the discussion to Q&A with the audience following his talk. There will be time to buy copies of his book that he will sign before the program ends at 8 p.m. Even if you have no interest in chess whatsoever, Frank Brady’s biography of Brooklyn’s Bobby Fischer is sure to captivate any reader’s attention about the turbulent life the chess wiz had lived. Bobby Fischer, a chess prodigy with a genius IQ of 180 as a child, beats adults in chess matches all around the world, including from U.S. arch-rival Russia, but grows up mentally backwards. Instead of becoming smarter and smarter, he grows up and becomes mentally unstable. He is remembered for his twisted quote “to break the other guy’s ego” when asked what sort of thrill he gets from chess. For more information, please contact Maria Concolino on Woodhaven Library’s $50K Committee, at (718) 849-1582.

into Shakespearean waters in 2000. Twelfth Night runs for four performances only – Saturday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 6, at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 12, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 13, at 2:30 p.m. — at Saint Luke’s Church, 85 Greenway South in Forest Hills, between Ascan Avenue and Harrow Street, a short walk from the Continental Avenue subway station. The troupe’s trademark gingerbread will be on sale at intermission. The suggested donation is $12, with a discount rate of $10 for groups of six or more. For further information and ticket reservations, visit gingerbreadplayers.org, or call (718) 268-7772.

What’s The Buzz?

Just A Year Since Ban Is Lifted, Boro Bee Population Is Swarming By JASON BANREY Before bringing his honey bee hive to Astoria, Ralph Gaeta accepted his hobby may cause a stir. The tiny critters carried a negative stigma among his neighbors. He had trouble finding space to place his hive. But after a little bit of some sweet convincing, the neighbors seemed to change their minds. “As a steward of bees, I made it my duty to give my neighbors a taste of my hive’s honey,” Gaeta said. “It shows them the positive side of the little lives that honey bees lead.” Now, Gatea counts himself among many who, with a sweet spoonful of honey, strive to change the perceptions of people fearful of the bumbling bug one person at a time. For more than a year, Queens has been buzzing. After a citywide ban on beekeeping was lifted by the Dept. of Health last year, honey bee hives have spread throughout the metropolitan area, taking a once-hidden hobby out of the shadows and into the backyards of borough homes and city rooftops. From cultivating a hive on top of apartment buildings to selling the sweet rewards manufactured by the petite insects, borough residents have become smitten by the pastime, bringing back an art form that once thrived before urbanization.

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A Historic Buzz Since its settling in 1683 and way before 1898, when the modern era of New York City was ushered in, Queens was considered by some to be the birthplace of horticulture. Sprawling with fields of farmland as well as unsettled acres full of wildlife, the county experienced a boom in agriculture. Although honey bees are not native to the Western Hemisphere, they have come to play a role within the nation’s agriculture industry. Historical records show that colonies of honey bees were shipped from England to the colonies of North America. In the 18th century, “vegetable truck farms and the number of large greenhouses from flower nurseries pointed to a thriving bee population,” said Bob Singleton, President of the Greater Astoria Historical Society. “In view of the vital impor tance of hor ticulture in Queens, beekeeping was not only present but must have been thriving.”

Emmons, chief beekeeper and director of business development at the Brooklyn Grange, said of the insect’s ability to pollinate distances farther than their immediate reach around the hive. “Technically, they can go within a seven-mile radius.” Currently, the grange hosts four hives. Although one har vest has already yielded 175 pounds worth of honey this season alone, as of press time, the Grange was expecting approximately an additional 150 pounds more of the golden nectar, which would be bottled and sold at neighborhood mar kets throughout the city, making the locally-produced honey available to borough residents.

Fighting City Hall Ralph Gaeta shows off one of his three hives. Ruth Harrigan’s “Dancing Queen Honey” is popular at Douglaston markets. Another fact which points to the insect’s prominence within the borough came in 1873, when the Common Council of Long Island City adopted its Coat of Arms, incorporating various enterprises represented within the area. Within the design, located within the center of the crest, were two beehives. Among the typical Dutch and Native American symbols, the two beehives were symbolic of industry and prosperity, two dimensions which Long Island City wanted to project to the world, Singleton said.

Home On The Grange

Today, Long Island City continues to carry on that beekeeping tradition. One institution that has made bees a cornerstone of its work is the Brooklyn Grange Farm, a commercial organic farm atop a roof of an industrial building located at 37-18 Northern Blvd. Although the flagship farm was established in Brooklyn, it has been thriving in Queens, producing an abundance of both vegetables and honey for city residents and local businesses. Not only do the bees fulfill their purpose of pollinating the 40,000-square-foot farm, they also make their way throughout the area’s neighborhoods, helping play an essential role in local ecosystems which include gardens, cemeteries as well as parks. Ruth Harrigan smokes the honey bees before “Honey bees can go as far handling her hives. as they have to,” Chase

Despite the progress in harvesting honey, just a year ago beekeeping was an illegal operation in the City of New York. Once categorized among a diverse group of animals including grizzly bears and condors, the honey bee was banned within the city limits, all owing the Dept. of Health to levy fines of between $200 and $2,000 to apiarists found in violation of harboring a hive. In an effort to lift the ill-conceived inclusion of the honey bee ban within the Health Dept.’s classification of “wild animals,” beekeepers banded together. One man who became a vocal proponent of bringing beekeeping back was Andrew Coté. As a founding member of the New York City Beekeepers Association, Coté along with Just Food, a leading local farming advocacy group, approached the city agency for a reversal in classification. Initially, the City was against the proposal, but eventually opened up to hearing out the requests of urban beekeepers. “The Health Department bent over backwards to make beekeeping legal,” said Coté of the beekeepers’ patient group effort to push for the change, which was announced in March 2010. “They wanted to do it safely and prudently, which was understandable.”

Where Hives Thrive Queens beekeepers have jumped on the bandwagon, bringing scads of beehives to the borough. A f t e r t h e b a n wa s l i f t e d , R u t h Harrigan of Douglaston went out and took advantage of the opportunity. For her, having a hive is not just about harvesting honey but about educating others who have a negative perception

Busy borough bees can produce hundreds of pounds of honey annually. about the buzz of a bee. “Just by looking into a beehive you could learn so much,” Harrigan said. “It is such a tight knit society with so much cooperation. They all know what to do. It is easy to see their perseverance, hard work and love for the whole community. It is a lesson everyone can learn from.” Currently, Harrigan has four hives of her own and has integrated her four children into the process of extracting honey, which she sells publicly at festivals and markets within the borough. For Gaeta, the interaction with his honey bee hives is therapeutic. Tending to the tiny ecosystem each week, he gets lost in the bees’ buzz which, mesmerizes his senses. “When you become a bee guy there’s something special about the relationship you share with each hive,” Gaeta said. “I wouldn’t know what to do if I did have that interaction. It’s a special bond.” After four years of beekeeping out in Long Island and upstate New York, he jumped at the opportunity of bringing his hives into the borough he has always called home. “I felt I was outside of the beekeeping culture,” said Gaeta of the hours he spent traveling back and forth to his hives when beekeeping was banned. “It’s all changed since last year. Now I am proud to say I am a beekeeper.”

The Bee’s Knees In September, in celebration of the city’s first year of beekeeping, Queens hosted the first-ever Honey Festival. Swarming a stretch of the Rockaways’ boardwalk, the festivities drew more than 1,000 visitors and offered extraction demonstrations, honey inspired edible creations, and an overflowing amount of the city’s beekeepers’ honey. Back to becoming a burgeoning hobby, beekeeping has returned from near obscurity, making the city’s greenest borough a humble host. With 31 community gardens, a plethora of parks, plazas, and open spaces Queens looks has again become the home of the honeybee. “I think this is one of the better places to keep bees in the city, and I can’t imagine a better foraging ground than it,” said Coté, who helps oversee more than 300 city beekeepers. “I’ve seen Queens become an ideal place to keep bees again.” Reach Repor ter Jason Banrey at jbanrey@queenstribune.com or (718) 357-7400, Ext. 128.

St. John's Teams Up To Fight Cancer The benefactor of the event is Dr. Mitchell Cairo, director By DAVID RUSSELL For its University Service Day, St. John's University of the PCRF Laboratory at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital at Westchester Medical Centeamed up with the Pediatric ter at New York Medical ColCenter Research Foundation to "In the current economic environ- lege. "The focus is on finding raise money for medical treatment, federal funding is less than 10 new therapies directed toment research with the first "Dribble for the Cure," which percent. Events like this determine if wards cancer and not destroying tissue in the body", said consisted of the men's and we can fund research." Cairo. "We want increased women's basketball teams dribâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Dr. Mitchell Cairo cure rates and decreased side bling basketballs around the effects. We focus on childQueens campus with more than hood leukemia, lymphoma and tumors." 400 fans watching.

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Red Storm Freshman Maurice Harkless with John Vallely.

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He explained the urgency of the fund-raising event. "In the current economic environment, federal funding is less than 10 percent. Events like this determine if we can fund research," he said. "The organization started close to 30 years ago. The survival rate at the time was 20 to 40 percent. Close to $30 million has been raised since then, and now the cure rate is 80 to 90 percent." One man who played a large part in the event was John Vallely, who is on the Board of Directors of the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation. Vallely, a survivor of NonHodgkin's Lymphoma and cancer, discussed his role. "Dribble for the Cure was a concept developed by a St. John's alum, Al McGuire, who became one of the premiere coaches at Marquette where he won a title," Vallely said. "I became aware of this four years ago, and I decided to use my life experiences for children in terms of cancer research." Vallely played on two title teams for John Wooden, in 1969 and 1970, and was captain in 1970. He went on to UCLA to play with Lew Alcindor, who later became Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. But things were not all rosy for him. "My 9-year-old daughter was diagnosed with cancer and we lost her in her 12th year," he said. "That was 20 years ago and I've been raising money ever since. Because of my long experience in basketball and the chance to do Dribble for the Cure, UCLA coach Ben Howland immediately said 'yes' when I put out the idea. We raised $265,000 in three years." Vallely said the fund-raiser forms a link between the team and community. "It brings in the community and increases awareness. Teams meet the community, and the community can meet the basketball stars. The band plays, cheerleaders dance, and it creates an environment where everybody wins," he said. "I talked to [SJU Men's Basketball Coach] Steve Lavin 13 months ago. He e-mailed me back within minutes and said 'I'm in.' He introduced me to [Director of Athletic Communications] Mark Fratto and he surrounded me with talent at St. John's for its first year of this." "I've had an opportunity to move the dial from 40 percent to 80 percent," said Vallely. "We can't wait to achieve the last 20 percent. One day we'll put doctors out of business with the last 20 percent." SJU Vice-President for Student Affairs Kathryn Hutchinson spoke about the importance of the day. "It is an opportunity for the university to put mission to action. Students from our four New York campuses and our Paris and Rome campuses join together with faculty, administrators and alumni to engage in a day of service to assist those in need across New York City," she said. "It's the beginning of Founders Week initiation; it is a Vincentian service. Service day is a great way to kick off the semester as well as founder's week and get students into the mission." The Red Storm basketball players were also happy to help out. Freshman Maurice Harkless was glad to participate with his teammates. "We're bonding well together; I'm actually surprised at how well," he said. "If you see one of us, you basically see all of us. I'm really excited about today. It's for a great cause. I love stuff like this." Freshman D'Angelo Harrison agreed. "I like St. John's; Coach Lavin's the man," he said. "I'm excited being with my teammates and playing with the kids." Lavin, who has dealt with his family's fight against cancer, praised the participants. "You are champions for a great cause like this," he told the participants. "Events like this raise awareness. There is a degree of hope, hope for longer lives. You all helped with that."

Chamber Turns 100

New At The Gallery Queens Library Gala

“Duality: Stoneware and Bronze,” an exhibition of dynamic sculptures that foster traditional Chinese techniques with a contemporary expression by artist Wenzhi Zhang (below) opened at Queensborough Community Photos by Ira Cohen College’s Art Gallery. Former Gov. Mario Cuomo, U.S. Rep. Joe Crowley and philanthropist and business leader Joe Mattone were on hand recently to help the Queens Chamber of Commerce celebrate its 100th anniversary.

The Queens Library Foundation held a gala at Studio Square in Long Island City Monday. Above: Representatives of 1100: Architect are given an award by Library CEO Thomas Galante (r.). Below: Marissa Shorenstein (c.) presents AT&T’s gift to Galante and Foundation Executive Director Diana Chapin.

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Mall Swearing In

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Above: Astronaut Ellen Shulman Baker (l. to r.), former Borough President Claire Shulman and current BP HelPhotos by Ira Cohen en Marshall enjoy the night. Right; Phyllis and Les Shafran enjoy the evening. Below: Queens Chamber Executive Director Carol Conslato is awarded a gorgeous bouquet.

The pledge of allegiance took on new meaning to 30 children who were administered the Oath of Allegiance to the United States in Queens Center Mall’s the 11th Annual Citizenship Ceremony held by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Photo by Ira Cohen

For Fire Safety

Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley and Assemblyman Mike Miller kicked off Fire Prevention Month with free food, games and fun-filled safety demonstrations at a Safety Awareness event at Forest Park Saturday Oct. 1. Photo by Ira Cohen

Borough President Helen Marshall, whose office has provided more than $100 million in funding for Queens libraries, talks about the new Helen Marshall Children’s Library Discovery Center. At r., New York Community Bancorp President Joe Ficalora, a member of the Board of Directors, adresses the more than 300 attendees. Below: Galante (l. to r.) joins Connie and George Stamatiades and Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan. George Stamitiades was honored as a Children’s Champion. Photos by Ira Cohen

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Int’l Film Fest Lands In Astoria/LIC By JASON BANREY Western Queens is already becoming New York City's next standout ar ts scene. As both Astoria and Long Island City continue to draw attention toward their flair for the arts,

The second annual Astoria/LIC Film Festival promises to highlight local indie filmmakers.

the second Annual Astoria/Long Island City International Film Festival promises to become an institution that gives city filmmakers their debut. "One of the hardest things is to be seen," Dennis Cieri, founder of the film festival, said of struggling indie filmmakers looking for exposure. "People who don't know these filmmakers will be able to see their work right here. By having a festival like this we are helping the up-and-comers be seen." Not only will locals be featured throughout the three-day event, but so will film producers from as far as Iran, Brazil, Cyprus and Poland. Cieri is looking forward to this year's festival with hopes of enlightening the community on social issues around the world by bringing a "true international flavor." "[The festival] is going to open people's lives to thoughts they've never had before," he said of the more than 50 new films that will be featured. "The public will be happy with what they see. Hopefully viewers will grow from the experience." The festival kicks off Oct. 14 with an open mic at the Egarage, located at 44-02 23rd St., at 5 p.m. The night will feature host Megan Boyle of Improv Nation, a quick-witted comedy troupe, and showcase a line up of locally talented musicians, comedians, and magicians. The festival will then set the weekend of films off with an opening party at the Z-Hotel, located at 11-01 43rd Ave., at 6 p.m.

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this year's film honors in several categories. Tickets are $10 per movie with a Super Pass for all the festival's events available at $150. Readers who mention the Queens Tribune will receive a 50 percent discount on their Super Passes. For more information and tickets go to astorialicff.com. Reach Reporter Jason Banrey at jbanrey@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 128.

Art Books Rolled Out At PS 1’s Book Fair By RAMIRO FÚNEZ To artists from around the world, the most diverse count y in the countr y seemed best suited for premiering books that speak on a wide range of ar tistic, social and emotional levels. Pr int ed Mat ter, a nonprofit organization dedicated to art ist publications, held its sixth annual New Yo r k A r t B o o k Fa i r a t MoMA PS1 in Long Island City last weekend, bringing in more than 200 exhibitors from 20 countries. The event ran Friday through Sunday and feaThe New York Art Book Fair showcased over 200 extured ar t book signings, hibitors from 20 countries. special project rooms, screenings and per formances. sions; Contemporar y Artists' Book ConferPeter Russo, director of the Art Book Fair, ence, a two-day program focused on new said the location perfectly matched the sun- pract ice s i n ar t book culture; a nd T he dr y artwork. School Yard, a selection of low-cost interna"Queens is the perfect venue for an event tional art. like this," he said. The fair was largely financed through "To host a book fair in a school of such a grants from the New York State Council on diverse county - you couldn't ask for a bet- the Ar ts, t he New York City Dept. of Culter match." Russo added. tural Affairs and ar t-driven private orga niThe New York Ar t Book Fair was founded zations. in 2005 by Printed Mat ter when the rates of For more information on Printed Mat ter, published art consumption began to sharply o r t h e N e w Yo r k B o o k Fa i r, v i s i t decline. The organization created the event printedmat ter.org or nyar tbookfair.org. in the hopes of rejuvenating the industr y. Reach Intern Ramiro Fúnez at Since then, the weekend-long event has interns@queenstribune.com or (718) 357continued to draw in more than 15,000 at- 7400, Ext. 124. tendants each year. "The fair continue s to be an impor tant event for publishers and ar tists who make books from their work." Russo said. "Publishing is evolving, and I think it has changed the game in the way that they're marketed," he added. While ar t books and magazine graphics were the main products on display at the By DOMENICK RAFTER fair, other exhibitors used different mediums to spread messages of social and politiMetal band and Queens natives Imbolg will cal movements. play songs from their debut album this FriMinette De Silva, a representat ive of Gue- day night in Astoria. rilla Girls Broadband, a feminist activist orThe Woodside band, headed by Nate Dal ganization, said that the fair was a great way Cais on vocals, Julius Heuman on bass and Jessie McKevit t on dr ums will per form on to promote her cause. "The book fair is great because thousands Friday night, Oct. 7, at Sapony Night Club of people come by and not too many people in Astoria during the Berlin Goth Dance Party. Sapony is located at 32-27 32nd St., have heard about us before," she said. "It is fun to be par t of something like this, between 37th and 38th Avenues. The band where there is such a great exchange be- is scheduled to go on stage at midnight. tween different groups; we find out about There will be a $10 cover charge. them and they find out about us." De Silva Imbolg, named for a pagan holiday that added. takes place in late winter in anticipation for Special programming at the fair included: spring, released their self-titled debut album The Classroom, a serie s of art ist-led discus- this year on Forever Autumn Records.

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shrimp. But don't be distracted by the familiarity of it all. Upon fur ther inspection, though, I noticed a menu with more than 190 items to choose from. My eyes scrambled. I overlooked the more exotic options in pursuit of what I knew; w ith a short lunch break I was in need of something quick and classically consistent, so I chose a selection of personal favorites, spreading my options across the board. First came the House Special F o r m o r e t h a n 2 0 y e a r s , RESTAURANT Lo Mein. The tongue-twisting Keilly's has kept the flavor comnoodles were packed full of flaing. So much so the restaurant vor. Shrimp, bits of beef, mushstaff boasts 20,000 customers in rooms, bean sprouts, bok choy, the Whitestone area loyal to the carrots and celery created a corChinese mainstay. With those nucopia of colors on the plate types of stats, I headed over to before me. I dug in. the neighborhood staple knowAn orchestra of chefs waved ing they wouldn't disappoint. their tongs while the pitter pat ter On entry, I wasn't immediately of saucepans and woks played in convinced I'd be a fan. My first thought was "What could this two-decade- the background. I was brought a sampler old establishment offer me that was not plat ter of various dishes - alone they are already available at my local Asian eatery?" delicious but together they were marvelous: Although much of both the interior and succulent sesame chicken, gloriously glazed exterior of the place is not different from boneless spare ribs and plump pork dumpyour traditional Chinese take-out, there lings with the house special dipping sauce. was something special about Keilly's and I After each bite I didn't know where to poke my fork next. To some the medley of dishes wasn't the only one who sensed it. On any part icular afternoon during the would not mix, but that day they did. Keilly's versions of my typical items week the 16-seat establishment is brimming will all types of patrons, especially knocked my taste buds back to the Orient during a busy lunch hour. Ever yone from where many of these dishes originate. After walking in a skeptic, I left a becollege students to local nurses and shopkeepers on a quick break filed in to take liever. From t he rather usual, which w ill always be favorites, to the more exotic advantage of Keilly's 36 lunch specials. Ha ngi ng over t he counter, a menu Dragon and Phoenix Chef Special, Keilly's gleamed with all the typical dishes one promises a fast, fresh and healthy Chinese would expect: beef and broccoli, General cuisine that is guaranteed to be the best. —Jason Banrey Tso's chicken as well as sweet a nd sour KEILLY CHINESE RESTAUR ANT 21-40 Utopia Pkw y., Whitestone (718) 352-1201 CUISINE: Multi-regional Chinese HOURS: Mon-Thu: 11 am-10:30 pm; Fr i-Sat 11 am-11 pm; Sun noon10:30 pm CREDIT CARDS: All Major PARKING: Lot In Rear DELIV ERY: Yes

Films will be shown throughout the day Oct. 15 and 16 at the Secret Theater, Egarage and the Boys and Girls Club. Viewers who purchase tickets will also have access to six panel discussions on Oct. 15 featuring writers, directors, and producers. On Oct. 16, local bands will be featured in 11 music videos at the Egarage from 5-8 p.m. The event will culminate with the Fan Choice Awards. Each viewer will be able to vote and rate their favorite movies, awarding

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Send typed 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. IF YOUR ORGANIZATION MEETS ON A REGULAR BASIS, SEND ALL DATES FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR.

ENVIRONMENT COMPOSTING Tuesdays, Oc tober 11, 18, 25 waste food drop off at the Steinway library at 4.

DINNER IDLEWILD PRESERVE S a t u r d a y, O c t o b e r 2 9 Idlewild Wetland and Wildlife Preserve Benefit and Awards Luncheon at the Inn at New Hyde Park. 347-8242301. GREEN GALA Thursday, November 15 2011 Green Gala at Alley Pond Environmental Center. 229-4000.

THEATER CROSSING DELANCEY Oc tober 14 through 29 at the Douglaston Communit y Theatre. 482-3332 reservations. KILLING KOMPANY The Killing Company performs mystery dinner shows. 1-888-SHOOT-EM for information.

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TALKS MAN OF PEACE Saturday, Oc tober 8 special program on Father Mychal Judge, Chaplain, FDNY exploring his life and the effect he had on many NYers. $5 suggested donation. 1 at Greater Astoria H i s to r i c a l S o c i e t y, 3 5 - 2 0 Broadway, LIC. HILLCREST Tuesday, October 11 “Sill Alice” will be discussed at the Hillcrest library at 2. NIGHT BOOK CLUB Thursday, Oc tober 13 “Enemies of the People” will be discussed at 6:30 at the Windsor Park library.

PARENTS SAMUEL FIELD Y Diverse array of program and services for the needs of children of all ages, stages and abilit y levels. 225-6750. KIDS KORNER After School Center is at the Central Queens YM-YWHA in Forest Hills. 268-5011, ext. 201. Extended hours.

ENTERTAINMENT GREEK FESTIVAL T h u r s d ay , O c to b e r 6 through Sunday, October 9 at the Greek Orthodox Shrine Church, 196-10 Northern Bld., Flushing. Thursday 6-10, Friday 6-12, Saturday 12-12 and Sunday 12-8. Free. AMAZING MAZE Through Oc tober 30 the Amazing Maize Maze3 114:30 at the Queens Count y Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway. $9, $5 children. 347-3276. SOUNDS OF COLOMBIA Through Oc tober 30 at Thalia Spanish Theatre in Sunnyside. 729-3880. MOVING IMAGE Through January 16 Jim Henson Screenings and Programs. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35 th Avenue, Astoria. 777-6800. $15. CHINA Saturday, Oc tober 8 Celebration of Centennial Commemoration of China with music and dance at the Flushing library at 2. QUINTET OF AMERICAS Sunday, Oc tober 9 Quintet of Americas performs at the NY Hall of Science. Free with museum admission. 6990005. OPEN MIC Sunday, Oc tober 9 at 2 at the Central library. SAY YOU HEAR Sunday, October 9 “Say You Heard My Echo” theater performance of spoken word at F l u s h i n g To w n H a l l . 4 6 3 7700. BAYSIDE VILLAGE EXPO S u n d ay, O c to b e r 9 1 2 - 6 retail expo in Bayside Village. 423-2434. CLASSICAL & JAZZ S u n d ay, O c to b e r 9 A l va Anderson Classical and Jazz Ensemble performs at St. Gabriel’s Anglican Church, 196th Street and Jamaica Avenue, Hollis. $20 adults, $10 children. 2pm. Tickets at the door. LIVE JAZZ Sundays through December 18 at 180-25 Linden Blvd., St. Albans from 5-9. $5 donation. 347-262-1169. OPEN MIC Mondays, Oc tober 10, November 14, December 12 evening of poetry at 7:30 at Barnes & Noble, 176-60 Union Turnpike. BINGO Tuesdays at 7:15 at American Mart yrs Church, church basement, 216-01 Union Tu r n p i k e , B a y s i d e . 4 6 4 4 5 8 2 . Tu e s d ay s at 7:15 (doors open 6) at the Rego Park Jewish Center, 97-30 Queens Blvd. 459-1000.$3 admission includes 12 games. SCRABBLE Tuesdays at the Fresh Meadows library at 1. ART EXHIBIT Friday, Oc tober 14 at the Richmond Hill library at 11. Exhibit with Albert Iskhakbayev. THEATRE Friday, Oc tober 14 Afternoon of Theatre at the Hollis library at 2:30. LIVE JAZZ

Fridays through December 13 at 180-25 Linden Blvd.., St. Albans. 347-262-1169 ticket information. BANANAGRAM/SCRABBLE Fridays at the Windsor Park library at 2. GAME PLAYERS CLUB Fridays at 2 at the Hillcrest library. CEMETERY TOUR S a t u r d a y, O c t o b e r 1 5 Greater Astoria Historical Societ y tour of Green-Wood Cemetery. $25. 278-0700 to register. FALL FESTIVAL S a t u r d a y, O c t o b e r 1 5 Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival 9-3 at All Saints Church, 214-35 40 th Avenue, Bayside. LATIN SALSA Saturday, Oc tober 15 Aurora Flores Y Zon Del Barrio & Yo m o To ro a t F l u s h i n g Town Hall. 463-7700. ASTRONOMY Saturdays, October 15, November 12, December 17 at Alley Pond Environmental Center. 229-4000 to register. THREE MO’ TENORS S u n d a y, O c t o b e r 1 6 a t Queensborough Communit y College. 631-6311. STAR PARTY Saturday, Oc tober 22 star part y astronomy night at Alley Pond Environmental Center. 229-4000. HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL Saturday, Oc tober 22 a t Fort Totten 12-3. Family fun, games, rides, craft, contests, more. 352-4793. COLOMBIAN FESTIVAL Saturday, Oc tober 22 Family Day at Flushing Town Hall. 463-7700. ITALY UNIFICATION Saturday, Oc tober 22 commemorate 150 years of Italian Unification with food, culture and music and more at 1 at the Greater Astoria Historical Societ y. 278-0700. COMPANIA FLAMENCA S u n d a y, O c t o b e r 2 3 a t Queensborough Communit y College. 631-6311. STAMP SHOW Sundays, Oc tober 23, November 20, December 18 Bayside Stamp Show at the Ramada Inn, 220-33 Northern Blvd., Bayside 10-4:30. Free admission. HAUNTED LANTERN TOUR Friday and Saturday, Oc tober 28, 29 at Fort Totten. Mix history with Halloween on a lantern tour of the historic Water Battery at Fort Totten. 352-4793. HALLOWEEN TOUR Saturday, Oc tober 29 Halloween Walking Tour along the LIC waterfront with the Greater Astoria Historic Societ y. 278-0700. FULL MOON GAZING Saturday, December 10 at Alley Pond Environmental Center. 229-4000.

DANCE COUNTRY WESTERN Saturday, Oc tober 15 San Antones and Halloween Costume contest. $12. Glendale Memorial Building, 72-02 Myrtle Avenue at 7:30. 7634328.

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EDUCATION/GAMES/CRAFTS KAYAKING Week e n d s t h r o u g h O c to ber 9 (weather permitting) kayaking from Socrates Sculpture Park Beach at Hallets Cove. 228-9214. LANDSCAPE/FLORAL Charcoal and pen and ink classes. 969-1128. JH ART CLUB Classes in all art forms days and evenings for children and adults. 426-9821. SEWING CLASSES Saturdays 11-3 at Maria Rose International Doll Museum in St. Albans. 2763454. SCRABBLE CLUB Saturdays at 10 at Count Basie Jr. HS, 132 nd Street and Guy R. Brewer Blvd. 8865236. PET OWNERS Saturdays (not on holiday weekends) from 1-4 free Doggie Boot Camp at Crocheron Park in Bayside (weather permitting). 4545800. Reservations required. Donations accepted. KNITTING CIRCLE Mondays, Oc tober 10, 24, November 7, 21, December 5, 19 Knitting Circle at Alley Pond Environmental Center. 229-4000. BRIDGE CLUB Mondays except holidays 12-4 at Pride of Judea in Douglaston. Lesson & play $10. Partners arranged. 423-

6200. KNIT & CROCHET Mondays at the Douglaston/ Little Neck library at 4. Register. DRAWING CLASS Mondays at the National Art League in Douglaston. 3610628. LINE DANCE Mondays beginner to intermediate lessons 6-9 in Bayside. 917-886-0519. KNITTING CIRCLE Mondays at Alley Pond Environmental Center. Register 229-4000. ADULT CHESS Mondays and Thursdays at the Queens Village library at 5:30. BASIC COMPUTER Tuesdays, Oc tober 11, 18, 25 at the Arverne library at 10:30. PRACTICE LAB TIME Tuesdays, Oc tober 11, 18, 25 computer practice lab time at the Far Rockaway library at 4. LI CHESS CLUB Tuesdays, Oc tober 11, 18, 15 at the LIC library at 4. SCRABBLE CLUB Tuesdays at the East Flushing library at 3:30. KNIT & CROCHET Tuesdays, Oc tober 11, 18, 15 at the Windsor Park library at 2. WORLD EDUCATION Tuesday, October 11 World

Education Services at 6 at the Flushing library. GET YOUR YARNS OUT! Tuesdays after evening Minyan at 8, knitters, crocheters, needlepointers, and others meet at the Forest Hills Jewish Center. 263-7000, ext. 200. COMPUTER BASICS Wednesdays, Oc tober 12, 19, 26 at the Windsor Park library. Register. BELLY DANCE Wednesdays, Oc tober 12, 19, 26 at the Flushing library t 6. LANGUAGE CLASS Wednesdays Conversational Hebrew 2:30-3:30 and Torah Stories in Yiddish 3:30-4:30 at the Bayside Jewish Center. 352-7900. TANGO CLASS Wednesdays, Oc tober 12, 19, 26 at Buenos Aires Tango in Forest Hills. 347642-4705. DUPLICATE BRIDGE Wednesdays 10:30-3:00 at the Reform Temple of Forest Hills. $12 session, includes light lunch. 261-2900 INDOOR SOCCER – DADS Wednesday evenings at the Forest Hills Jewish Center. 263-7000. OIL PAINTING CLASS Wednesdays 6-8 adult classes, all levels. Grace Lutheran Church in Forest Hills. 472-4055.

WATERCOLOR CL ASS Wednesdays at 9:30 at NAL. Traditional and contemporary, all levels. 969-1128. PREPARE FICTION Thursdays, October 13, 20, 27 preparing your fiction; A Creative Writing Workshop at the Langston Hughes library at 6. TAI CHI Thursdays, Oc tober 13, 20 at t he Fore st Hills librar y. Register. COMPUTER BOOT CAMP Thursdays, Oc tober 13, 20 at the Arverne library at 10:30. BASIC WEB DESIGN Thursdays, Oc tober 13, 27 at the Arverne library at 6. QUILTING CLASS Thursdays 10-2 at the Maria Rose Doll Museum in St. Albans. 276-3454 or 917817-8653 to register. QUILTERS Thursdays at the East Elmhurst library at 12:30. CHESS CLUB Thursdays at the East Flushing library. Register. COMPUTER CLASS Every Thursday at the Queensboro Hill library. Register. KNIT & CROCHET Thursdays at the Fresh Meadows library at 6. COMPUTER PRACTICE Fridays, October 14, 21, 28 at the Arverne library at noon.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS 7 days a week. 962-6244. MARIJUANA ANONYMOUS Sundays 7-8:30 at Zion Episcopal Church, 143-01 Northern Blvd., entrance on 44 th Avenue, room 5, Little Neck. WAITANKUNG Sundays at 2. Waitankung is a great total-body workout. Join these ancient Chinese exercise classes in the Flushing Hospital/Medical Center auditorium on 45 th Avenue between Parsons and Burling. Free. Jimmy 710pm 347-2156 information. NICOTINE ANONYMOUS Mondays 6:45-8:00 at the C e n te r f o r To b a c c o C o n t rol, 225 Communit y Drive, Great Neck. 516510-7826. TAI CHI Mondays and Thursdays at 11 at the Cardiac Health Center in Fresh Meadows. 670-1695. $5 a class. ALZHEIMERS Tuesdays, Oc tober 11, 25, November 8, 22, December 13, 27 Caregiver Support Group in Forest Hills. 5925757, ext. 237. WELL SPOUSES Wednesdays, Oc tober 12, November 9, December 14 Well Spouses or Partners of the Chronically Ill and Disabled meet at St. Charles Rehab Center, 201 IU Willets

Road, Albertson at 7. Free. Donation. 516-829-8740. YOGA Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 at the Cardiac Health Center in Fresh Meadows. 6701695. $10 class. OA Thursdays at the Howard Beach library at 10:30. FREE YOGA Thursdays, October 13, 20, 27 at the Queensboro Hill library. Register. OA Fridays 6:30-8:30 at Unit y Center of Flushing, 42-11 1 5 5 th S t r e e t . S a t u r d a y s 10:30-noon at Resurrection Ascension, Feely Hall, 851 8 6 1 st R o a d , R e g o P a r k . Beginners meeting except the last Friday of each month, which is a writing meeting. CO-DEPENDENTS ANON. Fridays 10-11:45 at Resurrection Ascension Pastoral C e n t e r , 8 5 - 1 8 6 1 st R o a d , Rego Park. Women only. CANCER S a t u r d a y, O c t o b e r 1 5 American Chinese Women’s Association of NY presents Lung and Esophageal Cancer at the Flushing library at 2. STRESS LESS Mondays, Oc tober 17, 24, 31 Achieve more and stress less through the power of meditation at the Flushing library at 6.

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Queens Today SENIORS AARP CHORUS Like to sing? The AARP Queens Chorus holds practice rehearsals for performances at nursing homes, rehab and senior centers. 523-1330. NEW CLASSES Mondays comedy writing and Falun Gong, a spiritual discipline at the Kew Gard e n s C o m m u n i t y C e n t e r. 268-5960. SNAP BELL PARK Monday, Oc tober 10 blood pressure screening. SNAP Bell Park. 740-3906. AARP 4158 Tuesdays, Oc tober 11, November 8, December 13 North Flushing chapter 4158 meets at noon at the Church on the Hill, 167-07 35 th Avenue, Flushing. New members and visitors welcome. DEFENSIVE DRIVING Tuesday, October 11 at the Auburndale library. 641-3911 to register. CAREGIVERS Ever y Tuesday Caregivers Support group at 3:30-4:30 at the Selfhelp Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26 th Avenue, Bayside. 631-1886. CHAIR EXERCISE Tuesdays low impact chair exercise at 11 at the Flushing-Fresh Meadows Jewish Center. $5. 357-5100. AARP 3698 Wednesdays, Oc tober 12, November 9, December 14 AARP Chapter 3698 meet at Zion Episcopal Church, 24301 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. Meeting at 1, program at 2. DRIVING CLASS Wednesday, Oc tober 12 at the Forest Hills library at 1. STAY WELL Wednesdays at 10:15 at the East Elmhurst library for exercise and other health related programs. WOMANSPACE Wednesdays Womanspace, a discussion group devoted to issues concerning women, meets 1-3 at the Great Neck Senior Center, 80 Grace Avenue. New members welcome. AARP 29 Thursdays, October 13, November 10, December 8 at Grace House, 155-02 90 th Avenue, Jamaica. DEFENSIVE DRIVING Friday, Oc tober 14 at the Ro s e d a l e l i b ra r y. Re g i ste r 479-8914. STARS Fridays, October 14, 21, 28 Senior Theater Acting Repertory at the Queens Village library at 10:30. 776-0529. AARP 1405 Monday, Oc tober 17 Halloween part y for paid members only with Flushing AARP chapter 1405 at the Bowne Street Communit y Church at 1. FREE LUNCH Saturdays, October 29, November 26, December 17 at Church of the Resurrection in Kew Gardens. 847-2649 reservations. AARP 3654 Tuesday, November 1 AARP chapter 2654 meets in Bayside. 423-4237.

MEETINGS ITALIANS UNDER 49 Are you interested in starting an Italian Cultural Social Organization for those 49 and under? Call 426-1240. AMERICAN LEGION Mondays, Oc tober 10, November 14, December 12 American Legion Post 510 meets at St. Robert Bellamine in Bayside Hills. 428-2895. CATHOLIC VETS Mondays, Oc tober 10, November 14, December 12 American Mart yrs Catholic Wa r Ve t e r a n s Po s t 1 7 7 1 meets in Bayside. 468-9351. TELEPHONE PION. Tuesdays, Oc tober 10, November 8, December 13 Te l e p h o n e P i o n e e r s o f America meet in College Point. 463-4535. VFW 4787 Mondays, Oc tober 10, 24, November 14, 21, December 12, 26 Whitestone VFW Communit y Post meets. 7460540. LIONS CLUB Tuesdays, Oc tober 11, November 8, December 13 Ravenswood Lion Club meets at 6:30 at Ricardo’s by the Bridge, 21-01 21 st Avenue, Astoria. COMM. BD. 9 Tuesday, October 11 at the Fairfield Pavilion. Tuesday, November 8 at the Royal Indian Palace. Tuesday, December 14 at t he Trump Pavilion in Richmond Hill. 286-2686. MEN’S CLUB SOCCER Tuesday evenings at the Forest Hills Jewish Center. 2637000. FRESH MEADOW CAMERA Tuesdays the Fresh Meadows Camera Club meets. 917-612-3463. ADVANCED WRITERS Tuesdays Advanced Bayside Writers’ Group meets at 6:30 in the Terrace Diner, 212-97 26 th Avenue, upper level. Get feedback on your writing and develop your skills. WOMANSPACE Wednesdays Womanspace, a discussion group devoted to issues concerning women, meets 1-3 at the Great Neck Senior Center, 80 Grace Avenue. New members welcome. UNITED 40S T h u r s d a y, O c t o b e r 1 3 United Forties Civic Association meets at 7 at St. Teresa P a r i s h C e n t e r , 5 0 - 2 2 4 5th Street, Woodside. STAMP CLUB Thursday, Oc tober 13 at the Forest Hills library at 5:45. DEMOCRATIC CLUB Thursdays, October 13, November 10, December 8 Jefferson Democratic Club meets at the Clearview Gold Course Clubhouse at 7:30. ILION BLOCK ASSN. Fridays, Oc tober 14, November 11, December 9 Ilion Area Block Association meets at the African Center fo r C o m m u n i t y E m p owerment, 111-92A Farmers Blvd., St. Albans at 7:30. WOMEN’S GROUP Fridays the Woman’s Group

of Jamaica Estates meets at noon. Call 461-3193 for information. BELLA ITALIA MIA Sundays, Oc tober 16 (14 t h Annual Celebration Reservations required), November 13, December 11 Bella Italia Mia meets at Christ the King High School, 68-02 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. 426-1240. P-FLAG Sundays, Oc tober 16, November 20, December 18 PFLAG, a support group for parents, families and friends of lesbians and gays, meet in Forest Hills. 271-6663. AUBURNDALE Tuesdays, Oc tober 18, November 15 the Auburndale Association meets at St. Kevin’s, 45-21 194 th Street at 7:30. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Tuesdays, Oc tober 18, November 15, December 20 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 175-20 174 th Street, Fresh Meadows at 7:30. TALK OF THE TOWN Tuesday, Oc tober 18 learn the art of public speaking in St. Albans at 7:15. 640-7092. TOASTMASTERS We d n e s d a y, O c t o b e r 1 9 learn the art of public speaking at the Voices of Rochdale To a s t m a s t e r s C l u b i n J a maica. 978-0732.

MISCELLANEOUS PET BLESSING Saturday, Oc tober 8 at 10 at Grace Episcopal Church, Clintonville Street and 14 th Road, Whitestone. All pets welcome. EDUCATOR RECEPTION Saturday, Oc tober 16 a t Barnes & Noble, 176-60 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows from 2-5.

RELIGIOUS BAYSIDE JEWISH Oc tober 7, 8 Yom Kippur service. 352-7900. ASTORIA CENTER Friday, Oc tober 7 Kol Nidre service at 6:30. Saturday, O c t o b e r 4 8 Yo m K i p p u r Services at 9. Saturday, Octo b e r 1 5 To t S h a b b a t a t 10:45. Saturday, Oc tober 15 Shabbat Youth Program at 9:30. Astoria Center of Israel, 27-35 Crescent Street, Astoria. 278-2680. PET BLESSING Saturday, Oc tober 8 at 10 at Grace Episcopal Church, Clintonville Street and 14 th Road, Whitestone. All pets welcome. YOM KIPPUR S a t u r d a y, O c to b e r 8 Queens Communit y for Cultural Judaism will gather at 4 at Amaddiya Muslim Communit y Building, 188 t h street and Grand Central Parkway, Holliswood. $18 non-members. ST. GABRIEL’S S u n d ay, O c to b e r 9 A l va Anderson Quartet concert. $20. St. Gabriel’s Episcopal C h u r c h i n H o l l i s . 1 9 6 th Street and Jamaica Avenue.

YOUTH SCIENCE PLAYGROUND Weekends through December 31 10-6 and 2-5 Fridays at the Hall of Science. $4 plus general NYSCI admission. STORY BOOK LADY Saturdays 12:30-1:30 reading enrichment program for 6-9 year olds at Maria Rose International Doll Museum, 187-11 Linden Blvd., St. Albans. $7.50. 276-3454. MATH HELP Saturdays at the Flushing library at 10. HOMEWORK HELP Saturdays 10-noon teen tutors available at the Bayside library. CHESS CLUB Every Saturday at the Flushing library at 2. S TORY TIMES Saturdays at 11 and Tuesdays at 10:30 weekly story

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FLEA MARKETS RUMMAGE SALE Friday and Saturday, Oc tober 7, 8 9-2 at the United Methodist Church, 112-14 1 0 7 th A v e n u e , R i c h m o n d Hill. PARISH FLEA Saturday, Oc tober 8 9:304:00 at Incarnation School auditorium and grounds, Francis Lewis Blvd. between 8 9 th a n d 9 0 th A v e n u e s , Queens Village. ST. JOSAPHAT Saturday, October 8 11-4 and Sunday, Oc tober 9 9-3 at St. Josaphat’s RC Church, 3 5 th A v e n u e a n d 2 1 0 th Street, Bayside. RUMMAGE SALE Saturday, October 8 10-4 and Sunday, Oc tober 9 124 annual rummage sale at St. Luke’s, 85 Greenway South, Forest Hills. AUTUMN TREASURE Saturday, Oc tober 8 9:303:30 and Sunday, Oc tober 9 11:30-3:30 at Church of the Resurrection, 85-09 118 th Street, Richmond Hill. FLEA MARKET Sunday, Oc tober 16 f lea market and ethnic bake sale from 9-4 at St. Josaphat, 35 th A v e n u e a n d 2 1 0th S t r e e t , Bayside. ARTS & CRAFTS S u n d a y, O c to b e r 16 Bayside arts and crafts fair in the parking lot and street adjacent to the Chase Bank on 41 st Road and Bell Blvd and 41 st Avenue from Bell Blvd. to 213 th Street and the LIRR train station park. CRAFT FAIR Sunday, November 20 American Legion Post 104 in Glendale. 821-9726. THRIFT SHOPS Saturdays 11-4 at Bargain Boutique Thrift Shop, Queens Baptist Church, 9323 217 th Street, Queens Village.465-2504. First and Third Wednesdays through June at Grace Church, 1415 Clintonville Street, Whitestone. 767-6305.

Tuesday, Oc tober 11 ecofriendly crafts workshop at the Steinway library. Register. S TORY T I M E Wednesdays, Oc tober 12, 19, 26 Happy Happy Story Time at the LIC library at 10:30. S TORY T I M E Wednesdays, Oc tober 12, 19 at the Steinway library at 10:30. CRAFTS Wednesdays, Oc tober 12, 19 at the Steinway library at 11. BOOK MAKING Wednesdays, Oc tober 12, 19 at the LIC library. Register. CHESS Wednesdays at the Queens Village library at 3:30. KNITTING Every Wednesdays at the Bayside library at 4. TOPS TRUMP CARD Every Wednesday tournament at the LIC library at 4. CRAFT TIME Every Thursday at 3:30 at the Ozone Park library. BOY SCOUTS Thursdays Boy Scout Troop 138 meets at 7:30 in the basement at 192-15C 64 th Circle, Fresh Meadows. For those 11 and older. 4542391. SIGN LANGUAGE Friday, Oc tober 14 at the Jackson Heights library. Register. FAMILY STORY TIME Fridays, October 14, 21, 28 at the Queensboro Hill library at 11. GAME DAY Fridays, October 14, 21, 28 Bay Terrace library at 2:30. YU-GI-OH Fridays, October 14, 21, 28 at the Queensboro Hill library at 4. BOOK BUDDIES Fridays, October 14, 21, 28 at the Bayside library at 4. GAME TIME Fridays, October 14, 21, 28 at the Windsor Park library at 4. ARTS & CRAFTS Fridays at 2 at the Queens Village library. ARTS & CRAFTS Fridays LIC library at 2. GAME DAY Fridays at the Queens Village library at 2. FLASH FRIDAYS Every Friday at 3 at the Ozone Park library. GAME PLAYERS Every Friday at the Hillcrest library at 4. CUB SCOUTS 351 Fridays at St. Nicholas of Tolentine school cafeteria, Parsons Blvd. and Union Turnpike. Boys in grades 15. 820-0015. DOG A DONUT S a t u r d a y, O c t o b e r 1 5 storytime celebrating “If You Give A Dog a Donut” at 11 at Barnes & Noble, 176-60 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows. COOKIE MOUSE S a t u r d a y, O c t o b e r 1 5 Cookie Mouse visits Barnes & Noble, 176-60 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows at 11:30.

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COLLEGE FAIR Saturday, Oc tober 8 at the Robert Ross Johnson Family Life Center, 172-17 Linden Blvd., St. Albans from 9-3. INTRO KNITTING S a t u r d ay, O c to b e r 8 fo r those 10-16 at the Steinway library. Register. HOMEWORK HELP Saturday s, Oc tober 8, 15, 22, 29 tutors at the Bayside library at 10. CHESS CLUB Every Saturday at the Flushing library at 2. KNIT & CROCHET Mondays at the Douglaston/ Little Neck library at 4. LI CHESS CLUB Tuesdays, Oc tober 11, 18, 25 at the LIC library at 4. COVER LETTERS Wednesdays, Oc tober 12, 26 cover letters for teens at 4 at the Arverne library. BOOK MAKING Wednesdays, Oc tober 12, 19 at the LIC library. Register. TEEN REC ROOM Wednesdays, Oc tober 12, 19, 26 at the Steinway library at 4. GAME DAY Every Wednesday at the Howard Beach library at 4. CHESS Wednesdays at 3:30 at the Queens Village library. WEB DESIGN Thursdays, Oc tober 13, 27 at the Arverne library at 6. PREPARE FICTION Thursdays, October 13, 20, 27 creative writing workshop at the Langston Hughes library at 6. TEEN THURSDAYS Every Thursday at the Bay Terrace library at 3. CHESS CLUB Every Thursday 4-5:30 at the Douglaston/Little Neck library. BOOK BUDDIES Fridays, October 14, 21, 28 at the Bayside library at 4. GAME TIME Fridays, October 14, 21, 28 at the Windsor Park library at 4. GAME PLAYERS CLUB Every Friday at 4 at the Hillcrest library.

times at Barnes & Noble, 1766 0 Un i o n Tu r n p i ke , F re s h Meadows. HISPANIC HERITAGE Sunday, Oc tober 9 Hall of Science celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with handson science activities. Free with NYSCI admission. KNIT & CROCHET Mondays at 4 at the Douglaston/Little Neck lib ra r y. B r i n g n e e d l e s a n d yarn. HOMEWORK HELP Mondays 3:30-5:00 teen tutors available at the Bayside library. AUTUMN STORY TIME Tu e s d ay, O c t o b e r 1 1 a t 10:30 at Barnes & Noble, 1 7 6 - 6 0 Un i o n Tu r n p i k e , Fresh Meadows. PENGUIN EXPLORERS Tuesday, Oc tober 11 learn about polar life at the Corona library at 4. LIC CHESS CLUB Tuesdays, Oc tober 11, 18, 25 at the LIC library at 4. REMAKE IT

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Queens Focus PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . . PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE ...PEOPLE . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE.. PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE . . .PEOPLE... Major General Patrick A. Murphy, The Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capabilities for additional responsibility and leadership. Irmarys Ramirez from Long Island City, and serving with the 133rd Quartermaster Support Company is promoted to the rank of Private; Christina Schloss from College Point, and serving with the 133rd Quartermaster Support Company is promoted to the rank of Specialist; Edgar Rosales from Woodside, and serving with the 1569th Transportation Company is promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant; Marie Freire from Long Island City, and serving with the 4th Finance Detachment is promoted to the rank of Specialist; Salas Weitzel from East Elmhurst, and serving with the 719th Transportation Company (Medium Truck Cargo) is promoted to the rank of Specialist; Ronald Gonzalez from Forest Hills, and serving with the 719th Transportation Company (Medium Truck Cargo) is promoted to the rank of Specialist; Flavio Rivera from Bayside, and serving with the 727th Military Police Detachment Law and Order is promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant; Francis Gray from Astoria, and serving with the Co B 2-108th Infantry is promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant; Amy Bonilla from Jackson Heights, and serving with the Company B 3-142nd Aviation is promoted to the rank of First Lieutenant; Juan Germanfrias from Ridgewood,) and serving with the Company A 1-69th Infantry is promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant; Brian Lopez from Corona, and serving with the Company B 1-69th Infantry is promoted to the rank of Sergeant; and Olimel Garciamanriquez from Kew Gardens, and serving with the Company C 642nd Support Battalionn is promoted to the rank of Sergeant. LaGuardia Community College honored former State Sen. Serphin Maltese by naming an Academic Hall in his name in recognition of his enormous support of

higher education at a formal ceremony on Sept. 15. As Sen. Maltese, family members, community leaders and former colleagues in government looked on, Dr. Gail O. Mellow, President of LaGuardia Community College, officially named a section of the Center 3 building’s fourth floor “The Serphin R. Maltese Academic Hall,” in tribute for being an advocate for higher education and a dedicated supporter of LaGuardia during his 40 years of public service. “Sen. Maltese understands how higher education changes lives and consistently and forcefully called for greater public investment in helping LaGuardia deliver an extraordinary education to our tens of thousands of students,” said Dr. Mellow. “The undying support you gave LaGuardia has had a substantial impact on helping our students achieve their dreams” The Senator, who represented the 15th State Senatorial District, located in south and central Queens since 1989, has been an advocate and primary sponsor of state appropriations for LaGuardia. He secured over $76 million in capital funding for building renovations and elevator refurbishment, as well as for the creation of computer labs and space for departmental and faculty offices. Other appropriations he secured funded the creation of a comprehensive laboratory for LaGuardia’s Program of Deaf Adults. “His dedicated service to the people of Queens, and to the ideal that education is a right to all is a testament to Senator Maltese’s values, making him worthy of this honor,” said Dr. Mellow. “As a son and grandson of Italian immigrants, I am particularly honored to be recognized by LaGuardia Community College, the ‘World’s Community College,’” said Sen. Maltese. “I want to express my sincere appreciation to the College and Dr. Gail Mellow and Jose Orengo, not only for this recognition, but for their leadership and splendid achievements on behalf of public higher education, the LaGuardia community and especially the students

whose lives have been changed and enriched by their dedicated efforts.” Sen. Maltese was born in Corona, Queens, and resides with his wife of 56 years, Constance, a noted artist, in Middle Village. After serving in the Marine Reserves and the Army during the Korean War, he went to Manhattan College on a Regents Scholarship and the G.I. Bill where he received his Bachelor’s degree. He went on to receive his LL.B and J.D. degrees from Fordham University Law School and was admitted to the New York State Bar. He served as a Queens Assistant District Attorney and Deputy Chief of the Homicide Bureau. During his 20-year Senate tenure, which ended in 2008, Senator Maltese authored 239 bills that were signed into law. He was the recipient of the LaGuardia Community College President’s Medal and the St. John’s President’s Medal. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Christ the King Regional High School in Queens and an Executive Board Member of the Stuyvesant High School Alumni Association. Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Metropolitan Campus has released the names of New Jersey students who qualified for the Honors List for the Spring 2011 Semester. To qualify for the Honors List, a student must carry a 3.5 or better gradepoint average out of a possible 4.0 and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 lettergraded hours(four courses). The following have qualified: Jonah Zweig of Flushing, Jose Gonzalez of Corona, Jose Castellanos of East Elmhurst, Marie Edwards of Laurelton, Ana Molinar of Queens Village, Hidalgo Montano of Queens Village, Ronella Rodney of Jamaica and Efua Otoo of Far Rockaway. The following students were named to the Merit List of Oxford College, the twoyear liberal arts division of Emory University located in Oxford, Ga., for the 2011 spring semester. Students must earn a grade point average of 3.0 or higher during the previous semester to be named to the Merit List. Kimberly David of Woodhaven, daughter of Mahindranauth David and Sumintra Persaud; Jonathan Kim of Bayside, son of Bo Y. Kim; Paul Kim of Tenafly, N.J. son of Kwang Il Kim and Si Seon Kim of Flushing; and Jeffrey Shiau of Flushing, son of Charles Shiau-Kuo Shiau and Daisy Hsiao-Yen Shiau.

The start of the school year can definitely be exciting for some students and teachers, but for many it symbolizes the end of summer fun. In order to ease the student body into the new school year with a positive outlook, the student council with the help and consent of the administration at Ezra Academy spent the month of September combining positive learning experiences with lighthearted fun that has helped to build unity among new and old students and create a wonderful learning environment at school. From the very first “Klass Kombat” experience to a welcome back bowling trip at 34th Ave. Lanes in Woodside, there has been a feeling of warmth and excitement generated by the busy first weeks of school. The senior class has already been privileged to hear from two of their many college speakers of the year, the entire student body has participated in the JACS experience (an anti-drug campaign geared to teenagers) and tryouts have begun for after school extra-curricular activities. With this much excitement generated in just three short weeks, it promises to be one very exciting school year. The following area residents have been named to the Dean’s List at Providence College for the Spring 2011 semester: Christine McGrory of Beechhurst, a member of the class of 2011; Jessica Ho of Bayside, a member of the class of 2014; Mark Hakim of Forest Hills, a member of the class of 2012; Gabriella Carbone of Bellerose, a member of the class of 2013; and Nolan Mahoney of Breezy Point, a member of the class of 2013. Natalie Rebeyev of Flushing is studying at Syracuse University as a Coronat Scholar. The Coronat Scholars Program is a highly competitive opportunity for incoming students with outstanding intellectual curiosity, accomplishment, and courage, who are committed to serving others. Each Coronat Scholar receives a full scholarship SU’s College of Arts and Sciences for four years (tuition and fees, room and board, transportation, textbooks and materials) plus other unique opportunities, including additional funding for study abroad, either short-term or semester-long; summer funding for approved research or volunteer work; admission to the Renée Crown University Honors Program; special mentoring for prestigious fellowships; and many other opportunities.

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Attending the ceremony were, left, Jay Hershenson, Senior Vice Chancellor for University Relations and the Secretary of the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York; James Molinaro, Staten Island Borough President; Malcolm Smith, New York State Senator; Audrey Pheffer, Queens County Clerk; Gail Mellow, President of LaGuardia Community College; Serphin Maltese, former New York Senator and honoree; Constance Maltese, the Senator’s wife; Michael Gianaris, New York State Senator; Jimmy Van Bramer, New York City Council Member; Claire Shulman, former Queens Borough President; Catherine Nolan, New York State Assemblywoman; and Joseph Addabbo, New York State Senator.

Ezra Academy students at 34th Avenue Bowl.

Models Of Queens

The Steinway Mansion: Perfect for the large family or for party throwing.

Steinway Deal? Looking to upgrade from that studio apartment or ditch those whiny older roommates who always ask you to clean up dishes that aren’t yours? Well, Astoria’s got a bargain for you! That’s if you have several million dollars to drop. According toTopTenRealEstateDeals.com, Steinway Mansion is one of the Top 10 best home deals within one of the nation’s best cities. For an “affordable” $3,495,000, the historically landmarked mansion could be yours. If you’re thinking that’s a bit too pricey for your taste, check out the amenities: 25 rooms, five bedrooms, four full baths and one half bath. It’s also at the top of a hill overlooking a coffee factory and Bowery Bay’s Waste Water Treatment facility. We wonder what the Web site’s criteria are when picking these so called “deals.” If we had $3,494,000 in our bank accounts to blow on this pad, with major house party potential, we’d probably be in. Good luck finding a buyer.

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A Sin To Be Proud Of

It’s a sin. It’s a mitzvah. It’s a SIN! It’s a MITZVAH! Stop fighting you two… it’s a Sin and a mitzvah! The Masbia Kitchen in Rego Park has been open for the last year or so providing free meals to the needy in the community. The concept began in 2005 when Mordechai Mandelbaum and Alexander Rapaport opened their first food kitchen in Boro Park to provide kosher food to the hungry Jewish population. Help Masbia and get a free Sin. In 2009 and 2010 they expanded to other parts of Brooklyn and then into Rego Park. Currently, with the High Holidays upon us, Masbia is seeking to make the New Year sweeter for the needy, and is asking for donations. Contributors of $108 a month or more (which provides about 18 meals), will each receive a custom made ceramic paper plate by awardwinning designer Virginia Sin, whose pieces have been featured in Martha Stewart Living and Food and Wine. To learn more go to Masbia.org or call (718) 792-4446. Just think, you could earn Sin by doing a mitzvah. Your bubbe would be so proud.

Mella Home: Rego Park Age: 25 Height: 5’10" Weight: 130 lbs. Stats: 34-26-36.5

When Mella moved to Rego Park, she improved the aesthetics of the borough. After nearly a year in the Big Apple, she said she is finally getting settled. “In the beginning it was a bit tough, but the city’s being a lot nicer to me,” she said. Four years ago, she signed with Dan Modeling agency in New Orleans. “You get a lot of interesting people in NOLA,” she said. Recently, she walked in two runway shows during

Williamsburg’s Fashion Weekend and had a photo shoot last week. Aside from the catwalk, this Queens girl has been featured on MTV’s Silent Library and a movie called Paraplegic. The fashion grad is currently a design intern with Hot Kiss. Mella can do more than pose for photos. Not only does she write and take photos, but she makes Navajo-inspired beaded jewelry. “I could see myself with an estab-

Ole!

Oh no! State Sen. Malcolm Smith has a spokeswoman stuck overseas! Editors, reporters and members of the community received a plea for a wire transfer so Tai White can fly back home. Apparently, during an “urgent” trip to Madrid, Smith’s staffer was mugged and left with nothing. Or, her e-mail account just got hacked. Nevertheless, the Monday morning email humored the QConf staff. We haven’t received a final confirmation of White’s whereabouts, but Tai, on the long shot chance that you are stranded in Spain, enjoy a bullfight for us.

Secret Fashion Recipe Ever since Lady Gaga walked onto the stage at the MTV Video Music Awards last year dressed like a butcher shop exploded all over her, other artists have been attempting to turn dinner into fashion. The latest is Queens’ own Nicki Minaj. The pop star who attended JHS 210 in Ozone Park appeared at the Iheartradio Music Festival last weekend, wearing a necklace that included a pink fried chicken wing. When asked to describe her style at the event, she simply told E! that she calls it… well… “chicken wing.” And if you want, you too can have poultry dangling betwixt your bosom. Minaj’s necklace is for sale online at onchmovement.bigcartel.com for only $79.99, in either wing or drumstick styles. While you’re there, buy yourself a candy bow tie or bacon bracelet. Queens girl Nicki Minaj, wings it. Just stay away from hungry stray dogs.

lished jewelry line,” she said. Though she enjoys being in shows, Mella is looking for jobs off the runway. Five years from now, Mella sees herself being a successful commercial model. She plans to establish herself as a force and a brand in New York. When this beauty’s not busy booking gigs, she enjoys watching a classic movie -especially Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. In this case, QConf prefers Mella.

MMA Arrest Does anyone really still watch

Tai White: Does she travel as much as her boss?

mixed martial arts any more? Apparently they do. Recently, Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials arrested Queens native Mohamed Ali, 19, accused of running two Web sites which illegally streamed Pay Per View MMA and boxing. According to ICE officials, the sites have received more than 50,000 hits since being shut down.

Confidentially, New York . . .

LEGAL NOTICE ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF FDW PROPERTIES, LLC Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law FIRST: The name of the limited liability company is: FDW PROPERTIES, LLC SECOND: The county within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is: QUEENS THIRD: The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: 250-169 UNION TURNPIKE BELLROSE, NEW YORK 11426 Mirna L. White (signature of organizer MIRNA L. WHITE, ESQ (print or type name of organizer) ____________________________________________________________ ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF Ah-Musement station LLC Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law FIRST: The name of the limited liability company is: Ah-Musement station LLC SECOND: The county, within this state, in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is: Queens THIRD: The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall

LEGAL NOTICE mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: pascal gorain 23-04 33 rd ave long island city, NY 11106 USA pascal gorain (signature of organizer) pascal gorain (print of type name of organizer) ____________________________________________________________ CITATION File No. 20102270/C SURROGATE’S COURT, Queens COUNTY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: Morris Saltz, Charles Saltz, William Saltz, Frances Clarman, and Ephrem Hecht adversely affected copy of Will dated June 18, 2009 also attached Public Administrator of Queens County And to JOSEPH SINGER if living and if dead, to his heirs at law, next of kin and distributees whose names and places of residence are unknown and if he died subsequent to the decedent herein, to his executors, administrators, legatees, devisees, assignees and successors in interest whose name and places of residence are unknown and to all other heirs at law, next of kin and distributees of HAROLD SALTZ, the decedent herein, whose names and places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained. A petition having been duly filed by Cary Reid who is domiciled at 2 Reservoir Street New Haven, Connecticut 06511

LEGAL NOTICE YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Queens County, at 88-11 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, New York, on October 27,2011, at 9:30 o’clock in the fore noon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of Harold Saltz lately domiciled at 102-25 67th Road, Apt. 4F, Forest Hills, New York, 11375, United States admitting to probate a Will dated July 28, 2009, a copy of which is attached, as the Will of Harold Saltz deceased, relating to real and personal property and directing that Letters Testamentary issue to Cary Reid Dated, Attested and Sealed SEP 16 2011 HON. PETER J. KELLY Surrogate MARGARET M. GRIBBON Chief Clerk ATTORNEY, MARILYN G. ORDOVER, ESQ., Cullen and Dykman LLP 177 Montague Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201, (718) 780-0254 NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you. ___________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of Bryant Holding Affiliates, LLC. Notice of Conversion of Bryant Holding Co., a partnership, to Bryant Holding Affiliates, LLC. Certificate filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY)

LEGAL NOTICE on 09/01/11. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 136-48 39 th Ave., Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: any lawful activities. ___________________________________________________________ PROMAGA N.Y., LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 5/24/11. NY Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/ her to The LLC, 101-05 Lefferts Blvd., Richmond Hill, NY 11419. General Purposes. ___________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of Renaissance DJK LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/7/11. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 136-56 39 th Ave., #LL, Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: any lawful activity. ___________________________________________________________ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A LICENSE, SERIAL NUMBER: 1256853 FOR EATING PLACE BEER HAS BEEN APPLIED FOR BY THE UNDERSIGNED TO SELL EATING PLACE BEER AT RETAIL IN GIANMORO INC UNDER

LEGAL NOTICE

THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LAW AT 31 06 21 ST ST., ASTORIA, NY 11106 COUNTY OF QUEENS FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION ___________________________________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County, on the 18 day of April, 2011, bearing Index Number NC 312/2011, a copy of which maybe examined at the office of the clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd. Jamaica 11435, In room 357, grant his the right to assume the name of Anson Liu. His present address is 94-10 90 Ave., Woodhaven NY 11421, the date of his birth is Sept. 1, 1973; the place of his birth is CHINA, his present name is Shici Liu ___________________________________________________________ Notice of formation of GRACE BRIDGE ACUPUNCTURE, PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 08/10/2011. Office located in QUEENS. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC 136-20 38 TH AVENUE, SUITE 5B FLUSHING, NY 11354. Purpose: any lawful purpose. ___________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: MEMBERS ONLY BOARD LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of

New York (SSNY) on 02/24/ 11. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 35-01 30 th Avenue, Suite 405, Astoria, New York 11103. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ___________________________________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County, on 9/8/11, bearing Index Number NC-000737-11/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Zaky (Middle) Fauzy (Last) Balaswad My present name is (First) Zaky (Middle) Fauzy (Last) Romzy aka Zaky Romzy My present address is 32 19 71 Street, Jackson Heights, NY 11372 My place of birth is Queens, NY My date of birth is December 02, 1981

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