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Chelsea Clinton Lends a Hand In Rockaways

Councilman Holds Mock Elections For Undocumented

Forest Hills Ready For Restaurant Week

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Chelsea Clinton Helps Rebuild in the Rockaways By Luis Gronda Staff Writer Before celebrating her mother’s birthday, Chelsea Clinton visited the Rockaways last weekend to do work on areas affected by Superstorm Sandy. The family’s non-profit organization, the Clinton Foundation, returned to the Queens peninsula to continue work the foundation did in the storm’s aftermath last year. Aptly named the “Resilient House,” Chelsea broke ground on a home for a competition called “Designing Recovery,” which aims to build homes in coastal areas that are more resilient and environmentally friendly in the event another Sandy-like storm hits New York. Lintia Lyons and her family will be the first Rockaway residents to move into the house when it is ready, which is expected to be this summer. Lyons’ home was engulfed with six feet of flood water and the home has been unlivable since. She said she is elated to be moving back to her newly renovated home

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Chelsea Clinton (center) helps dig out a tree during a park clean up in the Rockaways last saturday.

when it is ready later this year. “We’re disappointed that it didn’t happen a little bit sooner, but we’re happy and looking forward to the new home,” she said.

Chelsea said they are excited to be doing this project in conjunction with the St. Bernard Project, another nonprofit company that helped rebuild homes in New Orleans after Hurri-

cane Katrina, and they look forward to bringing new, sustainable homes to those living in storm-ravaged areas like the Rockaways. Earlier on Saturday, Chelsea visited a park near PS 43 in the Rockaways to help clean an area the foundation worked on after the storm last year. Clinton, along with Councilman Donovan Richards (D-Laurelton), pulled out two trees that did not fully grow in the park. Susan Kilkenny, a volunteer for the foundation that returned after working in the area last year, said a lot of progress has been made in the area since last year and it looks significantly better overall. “It’s just impressive how much reconstructed, everything looks brand new,” Kilkenny said. The foundation had about 100 volunteers working at sites like the one in Far Rockaway and other coastal areas damaged by Sandy. Reach Luis Gronda at (718) 3577400, Ext. 127, lgronda@queenstribune.com, or @luisgronda

City Council Approves Restaurant Grading Changes By JoE MarViLLi Staff Writer Pressure may soon let up for eatery owners, as the City Council has passed legislation to reform the restaurant inspection system. On Oct. 9, the City Council passed a bill that will allow restaurant owners and operators to request a reviewed, ungraded inspection for informative purposes from the Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene. If it becomes law, this will give restaurants a chance to fix any violations they may have without an immediate penalty. The optional consultations would not result in a fine or notice of violation being issued for any problems that may come up during that review. The results of the educational inspection also cannot change an establishment’s inspection cycle. The DOH does reserve the right to require public health hazards to be fixed immediately. Once the consultative inspection is done, the inspector will review his findings with the owner and offer advice on how to remedy violations. The DOH will be allowed to charge for this service. The department will also develop a system for newly licensed food establishments, letting them schedule a consultative inspection before their first inspections for a nominal fee. The legislation will also improve performance indicators for inspections, with hopes that they will increase oversight. The reforms are expected to reduce fines collected by about $10 million per year.

Last year, the Dept. of Health collected more than $50 million in fines throughout the City. Queens councilmembers who sponsored the legislation were Councilman James Gennaro (D-Fresh Meadows), Councilman Dan Halloran (R-Whitestone), Councilman Peter Koo (DFlushing), Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. (D-Astoria), Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer (D-Sunnyside) and Councilman Ruben Wills (D-Jamaica).

The bill passed the City Council 46-0, with four councilmembers being excused. The legislation has not yet been signed into law by Mayor Michael Bloomberg. The Mayor has been reluctant in the past to make any changes to the restaurant inspection system. “We put in grades in restaurants; it was very controversial. The restaurants, they get fined, don’t like it, they rush to elected officials [saying], ‘This

is not fair.’ But it is also true [that] when we put in the grading of the restaurants, the cases of salmonella at our hospitals went down like a step function,” Bloomberg said at an awards event last week. The Mayor’s Office did not respond to a request for comment about the reforms by press time. Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 3577400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstribune.com, or @Joey788.

Cuomo Checks LaGuardia Post-Sandy By JoE MarViLLi Staff Writer On the one-year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy’s landfall in New York City, Gov. Andrew Cuomo took a tour of Manhattan and Queens, visiting some storm-damaged sites and talking about the road ahead. Cuomo visited LaGuardia Airport to view progress on the East End Substation. This infrastructure project will help the airport maintain power during extreme weather and flooding. “The flooding of LaGuardia Airport during Superstorm Sandy represented both the storm’s severity as well as how our existing infrastructure simply was not prepared for the new reality of extreme weather,” Cuomo said. The stop was the one of several on the governor’s trip; he also visited the South Ferry Subway Station and the World Trade Center Memorial in Manhattan.

While the tour was a time for remembrance from Cuomo, he said it was also meant to look at what has been done and what still needs to be done to recover from Sandy and prepare for future storms. “I believe we’re looking at fundamentally different weather patterns going forward,” he said. “We’re going to have to rethink how we live our lives and how we design and build our society.” Photo by Joe MarviLLi The East End Substation, Gov. Cuomo meets with construction a $106.9 million investment, workers at laGuardia airport during a will have its vital electrical tour on the anniversary of superstorm equipment placed more than sandy. 15-feet above sea level, which exceeds the 100-year floodplain. hope for the best. We have a lot more “It would be a mistake if we let to do to be ready.” our guard down and said it will never Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 357happen again. It will happen again,” 7400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstriCuomo added. “Prepare for the worst, bune.com, or @Joey788.

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Peralta Pushes Licenses For Immigrants

By Trisha sakhuja Staff Writer As Congress debates comprehensive immigration reform that includes a pathway to citizenship, State Sen. Jose Peralta (D-East Elmhurst) has proposed a bill that would give undocumented immigrants access to driver’s licenses. “A driver’s license will provide undocumented immigrants much more employment flexibility,” Peralta said. “In moving out of the shadows and into the economic mainstream, they will be less isolated and less vulnerable to predators and their scams.” If elected mayor, Democratic candidate Bill de Blasio said he plans to bring New Yorkers out of the shadows by working for legislation that would make New York the fifth state to allow undocumented immigrants access to driver’s licenses. According to de Blasio, this legislation would allow roadway safety by getting undocumented people who are already driving on our streets into driver’s education classes, covered by auto insurance, operating registered, driving inspected and insured vehicles. Peralta assures that licenses would not be given out to anyone; only people who can prove who they are through a non-U.S. form of identification, prove residence in the States and

demonstrate they have not been convicted of a crime. In introducing the bill, Peralta noted that unlicensed drivers are five times more likely to be involved in fatal crashes and that uninsured drivers are far more likely to flee the scene of an accident. He added that undocumented immigrants are disproportionately victims of exploitation and fraud. The next step Peralta said is to build support for the bill, both within the legislature and out. Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda (DBronx) said he supports the bill because it is well thought-out. “A large portion of undocumented immigrants unfortunately are driving without a license and/or insurance, who possess vehicular risks to themselves and other drivers,” Sepulveda said. Councilman Daniel Dromm (DJackson Heights) said he supports Peralta’s initiative because it allows undocumented immigrants to find and keep a job. He said the bill would ensure that undocumented immigrants would still have to go through the same test that would help them attain a proper form of identification. Javier Valdes, executive director of Make the Road New York, said the “moment is right.” “New York should not be lagging, it should be leading,” he said.

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Valdes agrees with de Blasio’s notion that attaining a driver’s license would help immigrants assimilate into the New York civic life. “It would help the integration of people,” Valdes said. If the legislation passes, Valdes said undocumented immigrants should not be afraid to reveal their immigration

status because “they are strong safe guards that the state won’t share information with the federal government.” So far, 11 states have allowed undocumented immigrants to secure a driver’s license. Reach Trisha Sakhuja at (718) 3577400, Ext. 128, tsakhuja@queenstribune.com, or @Tsakhuja13.

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LIRR Riders Face Ticket Machine Scam BY JOE MARVILLI Staff Writer The MTA Police Department has issued a warning to customers about a potential credit and debit card scam at Long Island Rail Road stations. Four ticket vending machines in Queens and Nassau County have been affected by the scam. In each case, tiny cameras were hidden on the underside of a black metal strip that was placed across the top of the ticket machine. These cameras would face down towards the customer as they went

about their purchase, none the wiser that their card information was being recorded. According to MTA spokesman Salvatore Arena, the Bayside Station camera was discovered when it came loose and fell from its perch on Oct. 15. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It had been fastened to the ticket machine with an adhesive of some sort. But it was not immediately clear what it was or that it held a camera. That was confirmed when it was examined by MTA Police the next day,â&#x20AC;? he said.

MTA Police Chief Michael Coan said the strip blended perfectly, looking like a natural part of the machine. So far, the investigation has discovered cameras hidden on seven machines at four LIRR stations, specifically the Bayside and Great Neck stations on the Port Washington Branch, Merillon Avenue on the Huntington/Port Jefferson Branch and Greenvale on the Oyster Bay Branch. While the MTA is not sure how long the Bayside device was up and running, Arena estimated it was only a few days. The Long Island devices

appeared less than 24 hours after they were checked, meaning they were only up for less than a day. Coan urged any LIRR customers who purchased a rail ticket from a LIRR ticket machine with a debit or credit card to check their bank or credit card company if there has been any unauthorized activity. When asked if there were any leads, Arena said the investigation is ongoing. Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 3577400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstribune.com, or @Joey788.

5Pointz Granted An Extended Restraining Order BY TRIshA sAkhuJA Staff Writer A Federal Judge has extended a restraining order preventing the demolition of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Graffiti Meccaâ&#x20AC;? at 5Pointz, giving the artists another 14-day win over the proposed development. According to Judge Frederic Blockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ruling on Oct. 28, the temporary restraining order (TRO) will extend through Nov. 12. The federal action, filed earlier this month, after the City Council approved a special permit that would allow the developers of G&M Realty to build a pair of high-rise luxury buildings on

a larger floor area that would include affordable housing units and designated artist space, is the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first in which graffiti artists have sought legal protection for their artwork. The lawsuit alleges to protect the 350 original works of art on the walls of the warehouse because of the 1990 Visual Artists Rights Act and copyright law. Under the terms of the TRO, the artists are not allowed to paint on the walls of the 200,000-square-foot warehouse and G&M Realtyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wolkoffs are required to hold off all demolitionrelated activities at the site. Block also announced a hearing

prior to ruling on the artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s motion for a preliminary injunction. The hearing will take place on Nov. 6 at 11 a.m. at the Federal District Court in Brooklyn. During the hearing, Jeannine Chanes, one of the two attorneys representing the group of artists at 5Pointz, said the Judge will address the artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s allegations that the property owners, Jerry and David Wolkoff, violated the existing TRO, by allowing construction workers to walk through the site all day on Oct. 26 and early Oct. 28. Both walk-ins were done before the TRO order expired, which according to federal rule, extended

through Oct. 28 at 5 p.m. Marie Flageul, a spokesperson and volunteer at 5Pointz, said they took the courtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ruling serious, even though many international artists are in town and they have the desire to adorn the walls of 5Pointz with graffiti art. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The rules are the rules,â&#x20AC;? Flageul said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was surprising to see the construction workers. We do not know what they were doing. But they did have hammers and mallets.â&#x20AC;? The Wolkoffs did not comment in time for press. Reach Trisha Sakhuja at (718) 3577400, Ext. 128, tsakhuja@queenstribune.com, or @Tsakhuja13.

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Queens Tribune endorsemenTs Mayor For all of his accomplishments, Mayor Michael Bloomberg leaves this City facing a number of challenges that he created over three terms. While Bloomberg seemed to listen to no one save himself, the next Mayor should have open lines of communication in order to rectify any number of issues. Discussions about the future of education, business growth, development and many other issues facing the City should be paramount on the next Mayor’s agenda. After 20 years of Conservative-minded leaders, we need a progressive thinker to move past the policies that have left our educational system crippled and caught in the middle of a war with the teachers’ union; policies that have created an even larger divide between its citizens and the police, despite a lower crime rate; and policies that have all but eliminated the middle class and caused an even greater separation between the affluent and the underprivileged. As Public Advocate, Bill de Blasio already has experience with a number of these issues. He seems to have heard the voices of those that Bloomberg left behind, and has shown a desire to build upon the positives left behind while not dwelling on the negatives. His work with the City’s less fortunate will provide a background for progressive policies that will produce a renewed sense of vitality in education reform and improvements to the City’s crumbling infrastructure. We believe that Bill de Blasio’s vision will provide a roadmap toward the necessary goals for a stronger economy, a greater educational system and a government more open to the less fortunate. The Queens Tribune endorses Bill de Blasio for Mayor of New York City. Borough President Just as the City is looking for a strong leader to be a guide through the challenging times ahead, the Borough needs a strong executive to ensure that our needs are addressed and Queens is given its fair share. We believe that Melinda Katz will continue to be a strong and vocal advocate for Queens as Borough President. Katz has spent time in Albany, in City Hall and in Borough Hall, and her knowledge, both of the issues and the players involved, will no doubt be beneficial as we move forward. Katz should have no problems advancing the Borough’s agenda from Day One, but her mission will only be as strong as those who join her. We hope that she will install an executive team of experienced, independent thinkers who share her dream of a better Queens. The Queens Tribune endorses Melinda Katz for Borough President. Comptroller The chief financial officer for the City needs more than just a financial background to properly handle the job of Comptroller. Understanding the nuances of City government and how they relate to its fiscal policies is even more important than knowing how to grow a portfolio. Between his stint as Manhattan Borough President and as a member of the State Assembly, Scott Stringer has spent the last 20 years in public service, and he has a proven track record as someone dedicated to improving the City. We believe that his experience and dedication will be a perfect fit for the role of Comptroller. The Queens Tribune endorses Scott Stringer for Comptroller.

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Council District 19 Since his last bid for the City Council seat in 2009, Paul Vallone has continued to play an active role within the district, establishing himself as a leader who cares about the community. Given the potential fate of the seat’s current occupant, the district needs a strong voice to wipe the slate clean and move forward. We believe Vallone will be the tireless advocate the district needs. The Queens Tribune endorses Paul Vallone for City Council District 19. Council District 22 Transitioning to a new representative after years having a consistent voice for the community can be a bumpy ride under the best of circumstances. Electing someone who has experience within the political sphere would be beneficial to that transition. Of the five candidates vying to replace Peter Vallone Jr., Costa Constantinides is the one who we believe will be able to begin legislating to better the district from day one. His experience as a District Leader and as deputy chief of staff for outgoing Councilman James Gennaro will give him a proper baseline to provide for his constituents. The Queens Tribune endorses Costa Constantinides for the 22nd Council District. Council District 32 A member of the City Council should be someone who knows his community, someone who cares about his community and someone who wants nothing more than to better his community. Given his years of service as an Assembly District Leader and his tireless efforts to help his neighbors adversely affected by Superstorm Sandy, we believe Lew Simon has the positive attitude needed to properly serve his district within the City Council. The Queens Tribune endorses Lew Simon for the 32nd Council District. State Ballot Proposal 1 For too many years, New Yorkers who wanted to visit a casino have been required to go out of state, giving revenue to New Jersey, Connecticut and elsewhere. This amendment will change that, keeping casino money in New York State and giving millions of dollars to the state’s education fund. In addition, the jobs created in areas upstate that have continued to suffer through the loss of factories and other economic engines will be a boon for the State that we simply should not pass up. We urge our readers to vote YES on Proposal One. State Ballot Proposal 6 When it comes to the State judicial system, we believe that the more experience our judges have means a more efficient court that better serves those who come before them. In an age where life expectancy continues to grow, it is clear that many of the men and women who serve as Justices of the Supreme Court can continue to do their jobs – and do them well – beyond the current retirement age. We should allow them the opportunity to do so. We urge our readers to vote YES on Proposal 6.

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QUEENS thiS wEEk Woodside Residents Erect Their Own Stop Sign By Trisha sakhuja Staff Writer On Oct. 25, nursery school children and Woodside seniors took matters into their own hands with Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer (D-Sunnyside) by erecting their own stop sign at the intersection of 47th Avenue and 60th Street. According to Van Bramer, the stop sign is a symbol of the community’s resolve in response to the Dept. of Transportation’s failure to erect a stop sign because for three years now, the DOT has refused his request to introduce traffic calming measures along 47th Avenue between 59th and 61st Streets. “The reckless speeding and steady traffic along 47th Avenue presents serious safety hazards to countless young school children and seniors who cross this street every single day,” Van Bramer said. “Today, the community has joined me to say enough is enough,” Van Bramer said. “We are taking matters into our own hands.” Starting in 2010, Van Bramer contacted the DOT about the urgent need for speed humps along 47th Avenue between 60th and 61st Streets, but according to DOT’s study, no speed humps were needed at the time. Then in August 2012, Van Bramer contacted the DOT about the need for a stop sign at the intersection of 47th Avenue and 60th Street. That December, the DOT responded by stating, “based upon [their] evaluation of data collected, we have determined that additional controls are not recommended based on procedures contained in the federal manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.” According to DOT’s latest response to the community’s plea for a stop sign, a spokesperson said, “With regard to accident histories at this intersection, there have been no fatalities at the site from 2007 until present.” DOT spokesperson said they will review the location to see what potential enhancements can be made, including adding a temporary speed board at the location to remind drivers of the safety reasons for adhering to the speed limit. The area surrounding the intersection is where many children and seniors cross 47th Avenue daily. It is also home to two of the seven Big Six Towers, the co-op development’s retirement community and the Towers Play and Learn Nursery School. Jerry LoMonte, board member of the Big Six Towers, said people crossing 47th Avenue and 60th Street know the intersection is dangerous and hazardous, and after countless petitions

Morty, a gay activist. In April of that year, Morty was beaten for distributing flyers inside the annual Inner Circle dinner, a political gathering in the City. In response, Jeanne wrote a letter protesting her son’s treatment to the editor at the New York Post, and she marched alongside her son in the Gay Pride Parade. From there, she formed PFLAG and her home became a place where gay youth could turn to if they were rejected by their own families. There are now PFLAG chapters in multiple cities and countries around the world. “Jeanne Manford was for us like Rosa Parks is to the Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer, along Black Civil Rights Movewith local nursery school children and ment,” Dromm said. “Jeanne seniors, took matters into their own and I had a very close relationhands by erecting their own stop sign ship. Jeanne actually helped at the intersection of 47th Avenue and my own mother accept me as 60th Street. an openly gay person.” Dromm took on this cause, even and pleas requesting the DOT to take further action, they are calling on the though the street is outside of his disagency to look into this serious matter. trict, due to Councilman Dan Halloran “Big Six Towers needs stop signs (R-Whitestone)’s legal troubles. Dromm or speed bumps to slow down or stop said that he talked with Halloran about traffic so our elderly and our children the co-naming and the embattled councilman gave his approval for Dromm to can safely cross,” LoMonte said. Reach Trisha Sakhuja at (718) 357- go ahead with it. “Mrs. Manford did something very 7400, Ext. 128, tsakhuja@queenstrihistoric. Flushing has always been the bune.com, or @Tsakhuja13. place of religious freedom and different and ethnicities come together CB 7 Supports Street cultures and live peacefully in our community,” Co-Naming For Matthew Silverstein, the Democratic State Committeeman for the 26th AsManford Family sembly District, said. “She did someBy jOE MarViLLi thing that didn’t exist before.” Staff Writer Once the proposal was on the floor, the board members discussed whether During its October meeting, Com- the co-naming for Manford would be munity Board 7 voted to approve a appropriate. While most of the board street co-naming after was in favor, it was not a proponent of LGBT unanimous. rights. “When I drive around The board took on an the Whitestone area, the A.K.A. rider to co-name College Point area, most 171st Street between 33rd of the signs that I see in the and 35th Avenues as Manstreets are for armed serford Family PFLAG Way. vices, police and fire that The co-naming is meant died in the line of duty in to honor Jeanne Manford, either 9/11 or other heroic a Flushing teacher who acts,” Nicholas Corrado co-founded the support said. “An advocate for the Photo by Joe Marvilli. group, Parents, Families gay community, I applaud and Friends of Lesbians Councilman Daniel her. But I just cannot put Dromm speaks in it at the same level as a and Gays. After some discussion, support of a street person who gives their life the co-naming was ap- co-naming for the up for a stranger, like our proved by a vote of 30 to Manford family at military, police and firea CB 7 meeting. one. fighters.” The proposal was Corrado ultimately brought forward by Joseph Feme- voted against the measure. nia, the chairperson of the board’s Several board members disagreed transportation committee, and was with Corrado, saying that streets have spearheaded by Councilman Daniel been co-named for civic leaders and orDromm (D-Jackson Heights). ganizations before and the board should Manford started PFLAG in 1972 honor the impact Manford had. after an incident involving her son, “This is a matter of civil rights,”

Warren Schreiber said. “I think it’s appropriate at this time that we start honoring this family and we open our eyes and our arms to people from all different communities.” “I live down the block from that home. I look forward to bringing my three children up that block,” Paul Vallone, a board member and the Democratic candidate for Council District 19, added. Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 3577400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstribune.com, or @Joey788.

Developers Express Concern Over Rezoning By Luis GrOnda Staff Wrtier The latest step in the Ozone Park rezoning process occurred last week, with a few developers at the meeting expressing concern over the proposed zoning in the area surrounding Aqueduct Racetrack. A public hearing regarding the measure was held last Thursday at Queens Borough Hall. A few residents from the affected area attended to hear the presentation and give testimony regarding any questions or concerns they have. The proposal would change the zoning for residential and business properties of 530 blocks in Ozone Park to promote new types of businesses to open in the area, like on Liberty and 101st Avenues and Rockaway Boulevard. The proposed R3X zoning for areas surrounding the racetrack, and close to Resorts World Casino, drew some concern from area developers. David Dillmanian, the president of Shorehomes Inc. based in Floral Park, said he was planning on building about five two-family, semi-attached homes in the area on Centreville Street that the company owns. He argued that the project would be affected because it would not allow them to build the houses the way they intended to. “Contrary to your goal, the buildings are not out of character in the existing zoning,” he said. Another developer, Ioan Sita, who also owns property in the area, had similar concerns about his potential project if it was changed to R3X. Community Board 10 Chairperson Betty Braton said while there was some initial concern about the R3X zoning surrounding the racetrack, the board has since decided to support that change. “It is the belief of the community that R3X makes a considerable amount of sense,” she said. The Dept. of City Planning will host the next public hearing on Nov. 6 at their office in Manhattan. Reach Luis Gronda at (718) 3577400, Ext. 127, lgronda@queenstribune.com, or @luisgronda

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Forest Hills Man Will Fight for Charity

By Luis Gronda Staff Writer

ganization networking event aimed at raising money for charities in New York. The charities that will receive the A Forest Hills businessman will money raised at this event are the soon trade punches to benefit charity. Long Island Community Chest, the Steven East, the president and CEO Genesis School and the National of Caring People, a home healthcare Foundation for Human Potential. All are charities that focus on job training for people that need it and giving them more knowledge and skills to go into the workforce. This will be the first time East has squared off against someone in a boxing match. According to East, he started boxing over one year ago as a way to get exercise and now it has grown into a hobby of his. East said he has spent the last eight months training for the match and, although the fight is to ultimately benefit the three charities, he feels calm about the match even though it will be competitive. “I’m assuming I’m Steven East (left) will face Scott Zuckerman in a boxing match for charity later going to want to win,” this month. Citizenship + TPS ads 2_Weprin Queens Tribune 10/18/13 2:54 PM Page 1 agency that has offices in Forest Hills and Long Island, will participate in a boxing match on Nov. 25. East will face Scott Zuckerman, a Long Island native. The fight will take place at the Long Island Fight for Charity, a charity or-

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he joked. “These guys are taking a lot of time to train so I assume that’s the goal.” East said he was approached earlier this year to do the event and could not pass up the opportunity to help out those charities he says are heavily involved in their communities. His company is very much established in Queens, the 37-year-old said. Caring People originally started in Flushing and is now based in Forest Hills in addition to its other offices on Long Island. East said their main hub is in the Borough and it is very much apart of their identity. In addition to the monetary gain the charities will get from the event, it will raise awareness to what they do. Before being asked to do the charity, he did not know about those companies and what they do to help people. “I started to hear more and more success stories,” East said. “It gives more meaning to the event.” The match itself will be three rounds with protective headgear to lessen the chance of a potential injury. For tickets and more information about the event, call (877) 240-7821 or log on to lifightforcharity.org. Reach Luis Gronda at (718) 3577400, Ext. 127, lgronda@queenstribune.com, or @luisgronda

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Immigrants To Vote At Mock Elections By Trisha sakhuja Staff Writer While registered voters will take to the polls on Tuesday, immigrants will have the opportunity to take part in mock elections. New York Coalition to Expand Voting Rights, Councilman Daniel Dromm (D-Jackson Heights), Queens Community House and other elected officials have partnered to host a mock election on Nov. 5, from 7 a.m. until 9 p.m. at the Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights, to highlight the plight of nearly one million immigrant New Yorkers unable to vote in local elections. Nonresident citizens, more than 1.3 million, contribute to New York City by paying billions in annual taxes, but are currently denied the right to vote in City elections. Since 55 percent of the neighborhood’s residents are currently ineligible to vote, Dromm said voting is important for jobs, City services and a sense of belonging. “The majority rules with protection for the minority,” Dromm said. “If people are working, paying taxes and living in our neighborhoods, they should have the opportunity to participate in municipal elections.” The action is part of the campaign’s strategy to encourage City leaders to enact Intro 410, a bill introduced in

2010 that would expand municipal voting rights to all legal residents of the City. The measure currently has the support of over 30 council members. “Voting embodies the principles of equality and fairness upon which our democracy is based,” Dromm previously said, who is also chair of the Council’s Immigration Committee and is the chief sponsor of the bill. While six towns in Maryland allow some form of democratic participation for immigrants, Dromm said “everybody should have a voice in municipal elections.” Dromm said voting would make immigrants more politically-engaged because they have much to say about their local schools, healthcare, housing, parks, transportation, social services, jobs and economic development. “When all contributing members of our society can participate, democracy is better served, and everyone benefits,” Dromm said. “The fact that more than half the NYC Council now supports immigrant voting rights marks a momentous opportunity for us to emphasize the growing support for the expansion of democracy throughout New York City.” Annetta Seecharran, director of policy and advocacy for the United Neighborhood Houses, a non-profit association of settlement houses that have served immigrants in the City for

more than 100 years, echoed similar sentiments. “United Neighborhood Houses is keenly aware of the fundamental role immigrants play in the functioning of the City’s economy as well as forming the base of its cultural vibrancy,” she said. “At a time when voting rights are being attacked and scaled back around the nation, New York City has the opportunity to instead expand the franchise to a voiceless body of New Yorkers- legal residents that work and pay taxes in the City, but are not afforded a voice in the election of their local and

City leaders,” Seecharran said. The Plaza, located at 74th Street and 37th Road, will contain voting stations with mock ballots, ballot boxes and other visuals. The mock ballots will be printed in five languages, just as the New York City Board of Elections will, in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean and Bengali. On that same day, Dromm will host a press conference with other elected officials in support of the measure at the Diversity Plaza at 11 a.m. Reach Trisha Sakhuja at (718) 3577400, Ext. 128, tsakhuja@queenstribune.com, or @Tsakhuja13.

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POLICE BLOTTER 106th Precinct City EmployEE ArrEstEd – At 10:33 p.m. on Oct. 26, police arrested Edward Sanders, 49, an off-duty MTA bus driver, and charged him with DWI, operating a motor vehicle without insurance and operator leaves scene of accident.

106th & 107th Precinct robbEry pAttErn – The NYPD is asking the public’s assistance identifying and locating the following suspect wanted in connection with three bank robberies that occurred on Oct. 19. The first incident took place at 9:14 a.m. The suspect entered a Chase Bank, located at 103-48 Lefferts Blvd., within the confines of the 106th Precinct, and passed a note demanding money. The bank teller did not comply and the suspect fled the location empty-handed. The second incident took place at 9:20 a.m. at a Citi Bank, located at 121-11 Liberty Ave. The suspect again passed a note demanding money. The teller walked away and the suspect fled the location empty-handed. The third incident took place at 10:22 a.m., at an Astoria Federal Savings Bank, 179-25 Hillside Ave., within the confines of the 107th Precinct, where he passed a note demanding money. The suspect fled the location after the teller handed the suspect $3,300. The suspect is described as a Black male in his 20s or 30s, 6-foot and between 185-200 lbs., with a medium complexion. He was last seen wearing black sunglasses, a tan top and a black lumberjack-style hat, black shoes and blue jeans.

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suspect wanted in connection with an attempted robbery. At 3:45 a.m. on Oct. 20, in the vicinity of 44th Drive and 11th Street, the male suspect approached a 47year-old female victim, punched her in the face and attempted to remove her purse. He subsequently fled without the purse. Minor injuries were reported at this incident.

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A surveillance photo of the suspect in a robbery within the 109th Precinct.

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burglAriEs – The NYPD is asking the public’s assistance identifying and locating the following suspect wanted in connection with two burglaries. At 7:37 a.m. on Oct. 22, the suspect entered a multi-unit warehouse, located at 37-24 24th St., removed a fire extinguisher off a wall and used it to strike a sheet-rock wall several times, causing it to break. The suspect then entered two warehouse units by extending his hand through the holes in the walls to unlock the doors, and removed various household items from within.

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2013 General Election Guide On Tuesday, New Yorkers will go to the polls for City-wide elections, and will decide on a new Mayor, Public Advocate and Comptroller. In addition, a number of local races will introduce new faces to the City Council and Borough Hall. Individuals who registered before the deadline in October will be eligible to vote in this year’s elections. For information on your polling place, call the voter hotline at (866) VOTENYC (868-3692) or visit www.vote.nyc.ny.us. Below is the list of candidates for a number of races around Queens.

MAYOR

The Chief Executive for the City, the Mayor is responsible for the effectiveness of government operations. Bill de Blasio (D, WF) Joe Lhota (R, C, SF, T2H) Adolfo Carrion Jr. (I) Anthony Gronowicz (G) Randy Credico (TWS) Michael Dilger (FE) Dan Fein (SW) Michael Greys (F) Jack Hidary (CS, JE) Jimmy McMillan (RTH) Joseph Melaragno (AT) Carl Person (REF) Eric Salgado (SC) Michael Sanchez (LBT) Sam Sloan (WV)

PUBLIC ADVOCATE

The Public Advocate serves as the City’s ombudsman, investigating and attempting to resolve complaints about City services. Letitia James (D, WF) Robert Maresca (C) James Lane (G) Irene Estrada Rukaj (WV) Mollena Fabricant (SF) Deborah Liatos (SW) Michael Lloyd (F) Alex Merced (LBT)

COMPTROLLER The Comptroller serves as the City’s chief ﬁnancial ofﬁcer. Scott Stringer (D, WF) John Burnett (R, C, SC) Julia Willebrand (G) Richard Bozulich (WV) Hesham El-Meligy (LBT) John Studer (SW)

QUEENS BOROUGH PRESIDENT

The chief executive of the Borough, the Borough President makes recommendations on budget priorities and capital projects and reviews land-use decisions and proposed sites for city facilities.

Melinda Katz (D, WF) Aurelio Antonio Arcabascio (R) Everly Brown (JE)

COUNCIL DISTRICT 19

Represents College Point, Auburndale-Flushing, Bayside, Whitestone, Bay Terrace, Douglaston and Little Neck Paul Vallone (D, I) Dennis Saffran (R, C, REF)

COUNCIL DISTRICT 20

Mayoral candidates Bill de Blasio and Joe Lhota sat down with the Queens Tribune editorial board earlier this month to discuss their campaigns. For video of their interviews, visit queenstribune.com/video-gallery.

Represents Flushing, Queensboro Hill, Mitchell Gardens, Kissena Park, Harding Heights, Auburndale and part of Whitestone Peter Koo (D, C) – incumbent Evergreen Chou (G) Martha Flores-Vazquez (JE) Sunny Hahn (REF)

COUNCIL DISTRICT 21

Represents Elmhurst, East Elmhurst, Corona and Jackson Heights Julissa Ferreras (D) – incumbent No Challenger

COUNCIL DISTRICT 22

Represents Astoria, Long Island City and parts of Jackson Heights, Rikers, Randalls and Wards Islands Costa Constantinides (D) Daniel Peterson (R) Danielle De Stefano (C, I) Lynne Serpe (G) Jerry Kahn (P)

COUNCIL DISTRICT 23

Represents Hollis Hills, Queens Village, Little Neck, Douglaston, Bayside, Bellerose, Floral Park, Glen Oaks, Hollis, Hollis Park Gardens, Holliswood, Fresh Meadows and Oakland Gardens Mark Weprin (D) – incumbent Joseph Concannon (REF)

COUNCIL DISTRICT 24

Represents Briarwood, Fresh Meadows, Hillcrest, Hillcrest Estates, Jamaica Estates, Jamaica Hills, Kew Gardens Hills, Utopia Estates and parts of Forest Hills, Flushing, Jamaica and Rego Park Rory Lancman (D, WF) Alexander Blishteyn (R, C) Mujib Rahman (FV)

COUNCIL DISTRICT 25

Represents Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, East Elmhurst, LeFrak City, Corona, Rego Park and Woodside Daniel Dromm (D) – incumbent No Challenger

COUNCIL DISTRICT 26

Represents Woodside, Sunnyside, Long Island City, Astoria and Maspeth James Van Bramer (D, WF) – incumbent No Challenger

COUNCIL DISTRICT 27

Represents St. Albans, Hollis, Cambria Heights, Jamaica, Baisley Park, Addisleigh Park, parts of Queens Village, Rosedale and Springﬁeld Gardens. Daneek Miller (D, WF) Sondra Peeden (I) (Continuned on page 14

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2013 General Election Guide COUNCIL DISTRICT 28

Represents Jamaica, South Jamaica, Springﬁeld Gardens, parts of South Ozone Park and Richmond Hill Ruben Wills (D) – incumbent Mireille Leroy (U)

COUNCIL DISTRICT 29

Represents Forest Hills, Rego Park, Kew Gardens and parts of Maspeth, Richmond Hill and Elmhurst Karen Koslowitz (D, WF) – incumbent Jon Torodash (CV)

COUNCIL DISTRICT 30

Represents Glendale, Maspeth, Middle Village, Ridgewood and parts of Woodside and Woodhaven and Richmond Hill Elizabeth Crowley (D, WF) – incumbent Craig Caruana (R, C)

COUNCIL DISTRICT 31

Represents Rosedale, Laurelton, Springﬁeld Gardens and Far Rockaway Donovan Richards (D) – incumbent Scherie Murray (R ) Ricardo Brown (JE)

COUNCIL DISTRICT 32

Represents Belle Harbor, Breezy Point, Broad Channel, Hamilton Beach, Howard Beach, Lindenwood, Ozone Park, Rockaway Beach, Rockaway Park, South Ozone Park, Richmond Hill and Woodhaven Lew Simon (D) Eric Ulrich (R, C, I) – incumbent

New York State Ballot Proposals Proposal 1 – Authorizing Casino Gaming

The proposed amendment to section 9 of article 1 of the Constitution would allow the Legislature to authorize up to seven casinos in New York State for the legislated purposes of promoting job growth, increasing aid to schools, and permitting local governments to lower property taxes through revenues generated. Shall the pro-

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posed amendment be approved?

Proposal 2 - Additional Civil Service Credit for Veterans with Disabilities Certiﬁed Post-Appointment

The proposed amendment to section 6 of article 5 of the Constitution would entitle a veteran who has received civil service credit for a civil service appointment or promotion and subsequently is certiﬁed as disabled to additional civil service credit at a subsequent appointment or promotion. Shall the proposed amendment be approved?

Proposal 3 – Exclusion of Indebtedness Contracted for Sewage Facilities

The proposed amendment to Article 8, section 5 of the Constitution would extend for 10 years, until January 1, 2024, the authority of counties, cities, towns and villages to exclude from their constitutional debt limits indebtedness contracted for the construction or reconstruction of sewage facilities. Shall the proposed amendment be approved?

Proposal 4 – Settling Disputed Title in the Forest Preserve

The proposed amendment to section 1 of article 14 of the Constitution would authorize the Legislature to settle longstanding disputes between the State and private entities over ownership of certain parcels of land in the town of Long Lake, Hamilton County.

In exchange for giving up its claim to disputed parcels, the State would get land to be incorporated into the forest preserve that would beneﬁt the forest preserve more than the disputed parcels currently do. Shall the proposed amendment be approved?

Proposal 5 – In Relation to a Land Exchange in the State Forest Preserve with NYCO Minerals, Inc.

The proposed amendment to section 1 of article 14 of the Constitution would authorize the Legislature to convey forest preserve land located in the town of Lewis, Essex County, to NYCO Minerals, a private company that plans on expanding an existing mine that adjoins the forest preserve land. In exchange, NYCO Minerals would give the State at least the same amount of land of at least the same value, with a minimum assessed value of $1 million, to be added to the forest preserve.

When NYCO Minerals ﬁnishes mining, it would restore the condition of the land and return it to the forest preserve. Shall the proposed amendment be approved?

Proposal 6 – Increasing Age Until Which Certain State Judges Can Serve

The proposed amendment to the Constitution, amending sections 2 and 25 of article 6, would increase the maximum age until which certain state judges may serve as follows: (a) a Justice of the Supreme Court would be eligible for ﬁve additional two-year terms after the present retirement age of 70, instead of the three such terms currently authorized; and (b) a Judge of the Court of Appeals who reaches the age of 70 while in ofﬁce would be permitted to remain in service on the Court for up to 10 years beyond the present retirement age of 70 in order to complete the term to which that Judge was appointed. Shall the proposed amendment be approved?

The abbreviations following each candidate’s name represents the party that has endorsed him or her. They include: AT – Affordable Tomorrow CS – Common Sense C – Conservative D – Democratic FE – Flourish F – Freedom G – Green I – Independence JE – Jobs & Education LBT – Libertarian

REF – Reform RTH – Rent is 2 Damn High R – Republican SC – School Choice SW – Socialist Worker SF – Students First TWS – Tax Wall Street T2H – Taxes 2 High WV – War Veterans WF – Working Families

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LEGAL NOTICE

T H E N E W YO R K TA X GROUP LLC, a foreign LLC, filed with the SSNY on 8/12/13. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, C/O Joern A. Volkers, 4739 40thSt., Ste. 6A, Sunnyside, NY 11104. General Purposes. ________________________ Notice of formation of MTC Holdings Group LLC. Articles of Org. filed w/ Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 2/12/2013. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail process to: 8424 120th St, #1, Kew Gardens, NY 11415. Purpose: any lawful purpose. ________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. NAME: 20-70A STEINWAY STREET FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. Application for Authority was filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/15/13. The LP was originally filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada on 01/23/01. The duration date is perpetual. Office location: Queens Count y. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LP upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LP, 23-19 Broadway, Astoria, New York 11106 ________________________ Notice of Formation of Winter Solutions LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 9/5/13. Office location: Queens County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 220-25 Hartland Ave., Hollis Hills, NY 11427, principal business address. Purpose: any lawful activity. ________________________ N & L TRANSPORTATION, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 9/3/13. Office in Queens Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to The LLC 145-40 Rockaway Blvd Jamaica, NY 11436. Purpose: Any lawful activity. ________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILIT Y COMPANY. NAME: BUSHWICK ARMS LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/11/13. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the

LLC, 161-02 Union Turnpike, 2nd Floor, Flushing, New York 11366. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ________________________ Notice of Formation of HL GLOBAL INT’L LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/04/2013. Office located in Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: HL GLOBAL INT’L LLC, 226-46 76th Road, Oakland Gardens, NY 11364. Purpose: any lawful purpose. ________________________ Notice of formation of EFL Transportation LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/6/2013. Office location, County of Queens. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 175-11 148th Road, Jamaica NY 11434. Purpose: any lawful act. ________________________ Notice of Formation of 34 STEINWAY GROUND LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/15/13. Office location: Queens County. Princ. office of LLC: c/o Met Tel, 55 Water St., 31st Fl., NY, NY 10041. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity. _______________________ Constant Consulting LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/2/13. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Ave Ste 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: General. ________________________ CAZZORLA APARTMENTS LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 9/20/2013. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1703 210th St., Bayside, NY 11360. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. ________________________ Ding & Wong LLC, Arts of Org filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/14/13. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated for service process. SSNY shall mail process served against the LLC to 35-05 Parsons Blvd #5C, Flushing NY 11354. General Purposes.

Notice is hereby given that an on-premise license, #TBA has been applied for by Five Star Food & Beverage Company Inc. d/b/a Masala Box to sell beer, wine and liquor at retail in an on premises establishment. For on premises consumption under the ABC law at 42-02 Bell Boulevard Bayside NY 11361. ________________________ KARAN & JASHAN LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 7/24/12. Office in Queens Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to The LLC 104-88 128th St Richmond Hill, NY 11419. Purpose: Any lawful activity. ________________________

the verified complaint; all of whom and whose names and places of residence unknown, and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained by the Plaintiff, MAXIM MELENDEZ A/K/A CARLOS MELENDEZ A/K/A MAX MELENDEZ, CITIBANK, N.A., NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD, BIN SOO PARK, PETER OZELIUS, ZACK OZELIUS, BRETT GARNET, HO SOO PARK, JUN PARK, Defendants. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the attorneys for the Plaintiff within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE MORTGAGE COMPANY WHO FILED THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT, A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AND YOU C AN LOSE YOUR HOME. SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY OR GO TO THE COURT WHERE YOUR CASE IS PENDING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO ANSWER THE SUMMONS AND PROTEC T YOUR PROPERTY. SENDING PAYMENT TO YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY WILL NOT STOP THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $ 508,000.00 and interest, recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Queens on October 7, 2005, at C.R.F.N. No. 2005000561056, covering premises known as 150-24 84th Avenue, Queens, NY 11432 – BL #: 9750 – 46. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment direct-

ing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. The Plaintiff also seeks a deficiency judgment against the Defendant and for any debt secured by said Mortgage which is not satisfied by the proceeds of the sale of said premises. TO the Defendant BALADEVA SAMANICH, the foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication to an Order of the Hon. TIMOTHY J. DUFICY of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, and filed on October 1, 2013, with the Complaint in the County of Queens, State of New York. The property in question is described as follows: All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Fourth Ward of the Borough and county of Queens, City and State of New York, more particularly bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY SIDE OF 84TH AVENUE (FORMERLY FLORIAN AVNEUE), DISTANT 228.90 FEET EASTERLY FROM THE CORNER FORMED BY THE INTERSEC TION OF THE EASTERLY SIDE OF 150TH STREET (FORMERLY ALSOP STREET) WTH THE SAID SOUTHERLY SIDE OF 84TH AVENUE; RUNNING THENCE SOUTHERLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE SOUTHERLY SIDE OF 84TH AVENUE, 100 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY AND PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTHERLY SIDE OF 84TH AVENUE, 41.60 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY AGAIN AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE SOUTHERLY SIDE OF 84TH AVENUE, 100 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY SIDE OF 84TH AVENUE, 41.60 FEET TO THE POINT OR PLACE OF BEGINNING. Dated: New Rochelle, N.Y. September 27, 2013. McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, P.C. By: /s/________________ Leroy J. Pelicci, Jr., Esq. Attorneys for Plaintiff 145 Huguenot St., Ste. 210 New Rochelle, NY 10801 p. 914636-8900 f. 914-636-8901 HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IM-

MEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE. The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877-226-5697 or visit the Department’s website at www.dfs.ny.gov. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. ________________________ Notice of formation of Stoneview Management L.P. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 09/24/2013. Office located in Queens. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LP 71-11 Astoria BLVD, East Elmhurst, NY 11320. Purpose: any lawful purpose. ________________________ Notice of Formation of 48-21 5TH ST 2F LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/7/13. 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, 48-21 5th St., #2F, Long Island City, NY 11101. Purpose: any lawful activity.

TNJ MANAGEMENT LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 9/3/13. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 59-46 56th Rd., Maspeth, NY 11378. General Purposes. ________________________ INDEX NO.: 27414/10. Filed Date: 10/01/2013. SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS AND NOTICE. MORTGAGED PREMISES: 150-24 84TH AVENUE, QUEENS, NY 11432. (BL #: 9750 – 46). Plaintiff designates Queens County as the place of trial; venue is based upon the county in which the mortgaged premises is situate. STATE OF NEW YORK. SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF QUEENS. DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE OF THE INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-AR25, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-AR25 UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED OCTOBER 1, 2005, Plaintiff, -againstBALADEVA SAMANICH, if living, and if dead, the respective heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignors, lienors, creditors and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise of any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, and each and every person not specifically named who may be entitled to or claim to have any right, title or interest in the property described in

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NYC MAYOR

Bill de Blasio Has Commanding Lead The General Election is just days dren, de Blasio has campaigned away and 15 contenders are listed on the notion of a “Tale of Two on the ballot to replace Mayor Mi- Cities,” where the middle class is in danger of vanchael Bloomberg, but ishing. He said he Democrat Bill de Blawants to expand the sio has maintained a accessibility of afcommanding lead in fordable housing and the polls. healthcare, increase As a Brooklyn restaxes on the wealthy ident, former regionto fund early-childal housing official for hood education and President Bill Clinbuild better policeton and with eightcommunity relationyears under his belt ships by reining the as Councilman, de use of Stop and Frisk Blasio said he would tactics. fight for the middle A Bronx resident, class by opposing freRepublican Joe Lhoquent school co-locaBill de Blasio ta served as the City’s tions and closures, former budget direcdemanding further tenant’s rights and increasing job tor and deputy mayor, and also as head of Metropolitan Transporopportunities. With his wife and two chil- tation Authority. Lhota said he

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Melinda Katz

Aurelio Arcabascio

During the Democratic Primary for Queens Borough President, most of Melinda Katz’s opponents dropped out and endorsed her before voters went to the polls. In the end, the former Councilwoman and Assembly member defeated two opponents, Peter Vallone Jr. and Everly Brown, for the nomination. On Tuesday, she faces one of those opponents again, with a Republican from Vallone’s turf thrown in the mix. Brown, who took third place in the September primary, is running on the Jobs and Education line. Republican Aurelio “Tony” Arcabascio also joins the fray to replace the term-limited Helen Marshall. Katz has focused her campaign on her service to Queens and her

Everly Brown

experience in government. In addition to terms in the City Council and State Assembly, Katz also served as director of community boards under Borough President Claire Shulman. Arcabascio, a 30-year technology professional, has stressed the need for more healthcare facilities throughout the Borough, along with bringing new businesses to Queens to ﬁll a number of empty buildings in areas like Maspeth. Brown, a business owner and community organizer, has stated his main goal as raising the quality of life for Queens residents by bringing transparency to government and ﬁnding ways to improve schools and fund community clean-up initiatives. - Steven J. Ferrari

wants to expand transit service units to affordable housing. so it fits with the dynamics of the Addressing the growing neighborStop and Frisk policy, hoods. Lhota said changes Lhota does not have been made to the agree with de Blasystem since training sio’s plan to tax the for police ofﬁcers have wealthy; instead he changed three times wants to give out inand stops have been centives to businesses reduced by 40 perthat hire more New cent. Yorkers, which goes Former school in line with his viteacher and two-term sion of expanding the Bronx Borough Presieconomy. dent, Independent On the topic of afParty candidate Adolfo fordable housing, Carrion, is polling a Lhota said he wants Joe Lhota distant third behind developers to dedihis major part, rivals. cate at least 20 percent of their - Trisha Sakhuja

COMPTROLLER

Stringer, Burnett Hope To Serve City Manhattan Borough President will connect all five boroughs. As Borough President, he laid Scott Stringer won the Democratic Primary for the City Comptroller out a study that surveyed the problems of the Minorrace, ending the hopes ity and Women-Owned of a political comeback Business Enterprise, for former governor Eland he issued ways liot Spitzer. to preserve and grow Stringer now faces mom- and-pop shops, Republican John Burand launched the Bank nett in Tuesday’s Genof Manhattan, a publiceral Election, as they private partnership led compete to replace the by the Borough Presicurrent Comptroller, dent’s office to help low John Liu. income families and inWith a workforce dividuals open bank acof 700 employers, the Scott Stringer counts. Comptroller’s office enOn the Republican sures the financial staside, John Burnett, a tus of the City by advisCornell University grading the Mayor, the City uate with an MBA, has Council and the public. experience with workIn addition to making ing on Wall Street. As recommendations on the former vice presiCity programs and opdent at Merrill Lynch erations, as well as fisand a margin analyst at cal policies and finanMorgan Stanley, Burcial transactions, the nett proposes to merge Comptroller manages the City’s ﬁve pension assets of the City’s penfunds into one uniﬁed sion funds and audits fund to cut administraCity agencies. John Burnett tive costs. As former State AsBurnett said he will semblyman and Manhattan Borough President for the advocate for a sustainable atmolast eight years, Stringer has voiced sphere for small businesses by a strong support for civil rights, supporting the growth of minormarriage equality, immigrants and ity and women owned businesses. To tackle unemployment, he the poor. Born and raised in Washing- wants to award City contracts to ton Heights, Stringer understands minority and women owned busithat the economy will grow if the nesses. - Trisha Sakhuja City has a transportation plan that

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DISTRICT 19

Vallone, Saffran Differ On Zoning, Development With a seat left open by embat- lone, the managing partner of tled Councilman Dan Halloran (R- his family law ﬁrm, believes that Whitestone), the race for Council new structures must conform to the district’s low-density District 19 is a competicharacter. Vallone stood tive battle between two with community memcommunity members. bers against the School Democrat Paul Vallone Construction Authority’s and Republican Dennis proposal to build a school Saffran are battling for at 150th Street and 5th the seat, with barbs beAvenue. ing traded at debates and He stands against overthrough the press. While regulation of businesses, the two candidates do agree on some policies, Paul Vallone particularly in terms of ﬁnes, and supports creating such as their support for Stop and Frisk and further funding resources for small businesses, such for district schools, there are many as loan and start-up programs. Vallone has been endorsed by differences in their viewpoints as the United Federation of Teachers, well. In terms of development, Val- the Small Business Coalition, the

Flushing Chinese Business Associ- 5th Avenue. He also plans to put ation, the Korean American Busi- forward legislation to ban sex ofness Council and several police fenders from living near schools, and firefighter unions. playgrounds or their Saffran has gained own victims. much experience as the He would work to Chief of the Appeals Bureduce corruption in reau in the Office of Nasgovernment, wanting sau County Attorney. He elected officials and canpreviously founded the didates to disclose the New York office of the actual amounts of their Center for the Commufinancial assets and innity Interest, a public interests. Democrat Paul terest, anti-crime group. Dennis Saffran Graziano, who in the Saffran supports Primary for the Council downzoning and is against large seat, crossed party lines to endorse commercial and residential prop- Saffran over Vallone. He has also erties. He protested a School Con- been endorsed by former State struction Authority proposal to Sen. Frank Padavan. build a school at 150th Street and - Joe Marvilli

DISTRICT 22

DISTRICT 20

Candidates Seek To Replace Vallone

Flushing Incumbent Facing Three Challengers

Five candidates are vying to ment projects in the area. Peterson said he wants to retake over for term-limited Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. (D-Astoria) view every City-run agency to find ways to cut spending and then use in Astoria. the additional revenue to Former deputy chief generate money into the of staff for Councilman education system by renoJames Gennaro (D-Fresh vating old buildings and Meadows), Democrat constructing new ones. Costa Constantinides has He said he agrees with assisted on key legislaVallone creating the 114th tions to reduce greenPrecinct’s Block Watch house gas emissions, to Program, which he is curprotect wetlands and to rently a part of. Peterson improve the quality of wants to expand the prodrinking water. Costa His number one prior- Constantinides gram throughout the district and engage the comity if elected is to expand munity. and improve healthcare Green Party candidate for Astoria by adding small Lynne Serpe is running for community health clinics City Council for the second in the district. Other pritime, gaining 24 percent of orities on Constantinides’ the vote last time. Some of list of to-do’s if elected is her ideas include a comadding more police offimunity center, as part of cers and firefighters to the the proposed Hallets Point public service taskforce. and Astoria Cove developDaniel Peterson, former Daniel ments near Astoria Houspresident of the New York Peterson es, seven-day library serYoung Republicans Club, vice, a dog run, a Greenest grew up in a middle-class Block competition, imhome in Douglaston and proved public transporhas experience in various tation and bike racks on fields, most recently in the buses, an investment in real estate market. local jobs and small busiIf elected as Councilnesses. man, he said his priorities Also on the ballot are include meeting with comConservative Party candimunity leaders and civic organizations to learn Lynne Serpe date Danielle De Stefano and Populist candidate about the most important issues facing their communities Jerry Kahn. - Trisha Sakhuja and understanding the develop-

Three challengers have risen in Council District 20, each hoping to defeat Councilman Peter Koo (DFlushing) in his bid for re-election. Green Party candidate Evergreen Chou, Jobs and Education candidate Martha Flores-Vasquez and Reform candidate Sunny Hahn have all thrown their names into the ring, facing off against the incumbent councilman. Koo took ofﬁce in 2009, replacing John Liu. Although he was elected as a Republican, Koo switched to the Democratic Party last year. During his ﬁrst term, Koo helped create the Downtown Flushing Task Force, worked with police to remove illegal Casino buses from the streets, fought with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to keep 7 trains running normally for the Chinese New Year, secured funding for more security cameras and funded a clean-up of the Olde Flushing Burial Ground. As a Green Party candidate, Chou’s environmental platform is completely against fossil fuels, nuclear power or fracking. He supports expanding the use of renewable resources, including solar power, wind turbines, hydropower and geothermal energy. Chou also supports affordable housing for all, singlepayer universal healthcare and universal free education to college. These ideas would be paid for with increased taxation on corporations. Flores-Vasquez has built up a name for herself as Flushing’s district leader. She is the found-

Evergreen Chou

Sunny Hahn

Martha FloresPeter Koo Vasquez er of Community Prevention for Families in Crisis, an organization meant to help victims of domestic abuse and children’s services cases. In August, she joined residents of the Harwyn, located at 143-40 41st Ave., in protest against a planned adjacent building that would pose environmental hazards by blocking the Harwyn’s windows. Hahn is running for City Council to make Flushing a destination for businesses, citizens and visitors. She would ﬁght against over-regulation of small businesses. With the threat of the Flushing Commons project taking over municipal lot 1, Hahn would work with organizations like the YMCA to make their lot available in the interim. She would also work to create a Flushing Transportation Hub. -Joe Marvilli

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DISTRICT 23

Safety Key Between Weprin, Concannon Over the summer, Reform candidate Joe Concannon decided to run against Councilman Mark Weprin (D-Oakland Gardens) due to their opposing views on Stop and Frisk. Concannon entered the race soon after the Community Safety Act was passed by the City Council in August. Weprin voted for the act, saying it would prevent biasbased profiling from the police department. His opponent disagrees, saying the CSA would blindfold officers and protect criminals, which would lead to crime spiking. Having taken office in 2010, Weprin is the chair of the Zoning and Franchises Committee. During his term, he authored the Workplace Religious Freedom Act, which strengthened the City’s Human Rights Law for religious prac-

Mark Weprin

Joe Concannon

tices in the workplace. Weprin has also rallied against what he sees as unfair practices by the Dept. of Education. He protested the School Construction Authority’s proposal to build a school

on the Keil Brothers property, found at 48th Avenue between 210th Street and 211th Street, saying the location would be dangerous for children. He is also rallied against the co-location of Martin

Van Buren high school. Concannon had a 25-year law enforcement career with the NYPD, including a role as deputy director of public safety in the Mayor’s Office under Rudy Giuliani’s administration. Public safety is his top priority and he would work to reverse the CSA if elected. Quality of life is another key area. He wants to return to Queens’ boom years, the mid-1960s, by focusing on economic security and downgrading government interference in people’s daily lives. He would fight to decrease regulations, taxes and energy costs for small business owners, homeowners and families. Recently, Concannon said he was a victim of fraud from the Campaign Finance Board for not adding his profile to its voter guide. - Joe Marvilli

DISTRICT 24

DISTRICT 29

Three Seek To Replace Gennaro

Torodash Challenges Incumbent Koslowitz

As term-limited Councilman James Gennaro (D-Fresh Meadows) is on his way out of ofﬁce, three candidates are gearing up to take his place. Democrat Rory Lancman, Republican Alex Blishteyn and Family Values candidate Mujib Rahman are all vying for the City Council seat for District 24. While Lancman, a former Assemblyman, is seen as a heavy favorite, all three individuals have put their best foot forward for their campaigns. Elected to the Assembly in 2006, Lancman played a role in the Freedom to Report Terrorism Act, which protects citizens who report suspicious behavior from lawsuits. Lancman also supported political reform, as seen by the Public Integrity Reform Act of 2011, which created a bi-partisan ethics commission and provided greater disclosure of potential

Alex Blishteyn

conflicts of interest for public officials. While Blishteyn, a litigator, would make sure that public schools are better funded, he would also work to create a voucher program that gives parents a choice where to send their children, rather than defaulting them to the local public school. He supports the City’s Stop and Frisk policy, but would cut down on its over-regulation of small businesses. Rahman, a community leader, ran in the Democratic Primary against Lancman, earning 17 percent of the vote. Now, having switched parties, he is vying for the seat again. His vision of New York City’s future includes ﬁghting MTA fare hikes, ending racial proﬁling, making education and healthcare available for all and working for immigration reform. - Joe Marvilli

Mujib Rahman

Rory Lancman

Councilwoman Karen Koslow- slowitz has received are Transport itz is running for re-election in the Workers Union Local 100, the 29th Council District, which cov- Communication Workers of America and the NYC Ceners Forest Hills, Rego tral Labor Council; Park, Kew Gardens NYers for Clean, Livand parts of Maspeth, able, & Safe Streets. Richmond Hill and Her opponent for Elmhurst. the seat, Jon ToroShe has held the dash, is running on seat since 2010, takthe Civic Virtue line, ing over from her named after the Tripredecessor, Queens umph of Civic VirBorough President tue statue that was candidate Melinda moved from in front Katz. She was also in of Borough Hall to the City Council from Brooklyn in 2012. 1991 until 2001. BeKaren Koslowitz Torodash has fore her return to the been vocal about the Council, Koslowitz statue’s move, sayserved as Deputy Boring it should have ough President under remained in Queens Helen Marshall. and the process of Koslowitz has been how and why the an advocate of imstructure was moved proving the quality of should have been life for seniors, famimade more public lies and women in the than it was. district. She recently Torodash also befunded more security lieves in improving cameras for the 112th public transit in CD Precinct, which covers 29, keeping the dismuch of her district. Jon Torodash trict free of garbage Koslowitz has also been an advocate for keeping the after- and stopping overdevelopment school Beacon program at JHS 190 in the Borough. He also wants to in Forest Hills and improving safe- boost the number of police ofﬁty at Forest Park following several cers in Queens and throughout the City. incidents earlier this year. - Luis Gronda Among the endorsements Ko-

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LEGAL NOTICE

CITATION File No. 20132 6 4 7 S U R R O G AT E ’ S COURT, Queens COUNTY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: Carole Jurgens, Frank J. Falkowski, Harold Doidge AND to Johanna Costanzo a/k/a Joan Costanzo, if living, and if dead to her heirs at law, next of kin and distributes, whose name(s) and place(s) of residence is/are unknown, and if she died subsequent to the decedent herein, to her executors, administrators, legatees, devisees, assignees and successors in interest whose name(s) and place(s) of residence is/are unknown and to all other heirs at law, next of kin and dsitributees of ELIZABETH SOLURI, the decedent herein, whose names and places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained; AND to Public Administrator of Queens County. A petition having been duly filed by Frank Ammendolea who is/are domiciled at 88-18 Sabre Street, Bellerose Manor, New York 11427 YOU ARE HEREABY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surroate’s Court, Queens County, at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New York, on November 14, 2013, at 9:30 o’clock in the Fore noon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of Elizabeth Soluri lately domiciled at 212-40 Hillside Avenue, Queens Village, New York 11427, United States admitting to probate a Will dated February 27, 1995 a copy of which is attached, as the Will of Elizabeth Soluri deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that: x Letters Testamentary issue to Frank Ammendolea Dated, Attested and Sealed, OCT 02 2013 Seal HON. Peter J. Kelly Surrogate Margaret M. Gribbon Chief Clerk Angelica M. McKessy Print Name of Attorney Angelica M. McKessy, Attorney at Law Firm (347) 688-3561 Telephone 29 Seventh Street, Suite 305, Garden City, New York 11530 Address NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you. ________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILIT Y COMPANY. NAME: OCEAN REALTY LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/09/13. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of

the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 195-19 45th Avenue, Flushing, New York 11358. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ________________________ CURLS CONFECTIONS LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 7/11/13. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 6837 108th St., Apt. 2E, Forest Hills, NY 11375. General Purpose. ________________________

(Last) Haynes (Seniority) II aka Kenneth Haynes III, aka Kenneth E Haynes III My present address is 253-43 147th Rd., Rosedale, NY 11422 My place of birth is Queens, NY My date of birth is July 13, 1966 ________________________ Notice of formation of RH Partners, LLC, Art. Of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 8/29/13. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against is may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 89-02 98th St., Woodhaven, NY 11421. Purpose: any lawful activities. ________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on OCT 15 2013, bearing Index Number NC-000938-13/ QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Jesse (Last) You My present name is (First) Yuka (Last) You My present address is 57-07 Parsons Blvd, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 My place of birth is China My date of birth is September 06, 1991 ________________________ SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NE W YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS AND NOTICE Index No. 9972/2013 Date Filed: 10/4/2013 Federal National Mortgage Association, Plaintiff, against Veronica Gonzalez Baltazar a/k/a Veronica Baltazar Gonzalez a/k/a Veronica G. Baltazar, if she be living or if she be dead, her spouse, heirs devisees, distributees and successors in interest, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to Plaintiff; Ignacio Gonzalez Cisneros; Beth Kafka a/k/a Beth G. Kafka; City of New York Environmental Control Board; City of New York Parking Violations Bureau; City of New York Transit Adjudication Bureau, State of New York; and “JOHN DOE”, said name being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants of premises being foreclosed herein, and any parties, corporations or entities, if any, having or claiming an interest or lien upon the mortgaged premises, Defendant(s). PROPERTY ADDRESS: 8032 89th Avenue, Queens, NY 11421 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or a notice of

appearance on the attorneys for the Plaintiff within thirty (30) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Consolidation and/or Modified Mortgage (hereinafter “the Mortgage”) to secure $541,296.31 and interest, and loan modification agreement covering premises known as 8032 89th Avenue, Queens, NY 11421. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale

of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. Plaintiff designates Queens County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is situated. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE MORTGAGE COMPANY WHO FILED THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT, A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AND YOU C AN LOSE YOUR HOME. SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY OR GO TO THE COURT WHERE YOUR CASE IS PENDING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

ON HOW TO ANSWER THE SUMMONS AND PROTEC T YOUR PROPERTY. SENDING A PAYMENT TO YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY WILL NOT STOP THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: September 12, 2013 Frank M. Cassara, Esq. Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 250 Mile Crossing Boulevard, Suite One, Rochester, NY 14624 (585) 247-9000 Our File No. 13-023530 Premises known as 8032 89th Avenue, Queens, NY 11421. All that certain property situate, lying and being in the Borough and County of Queens, City and State of New York. Block 8965, Lot 108

130-08 OWNERS LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 9/24/13. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 252-54 Leeds Rd., Little Neck, NY 11362. General Purpose. ________________________ Addison Holdings LLC Arts of Org. filed NY Secy of State (SSNY) 9/19/13. Office: Queens Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy to Bronstein Properties LLC attn. Barry Rudofsky 108-18 Queens Blvd. #302 Forest Hills, NY 11375. Purpose: any lawful activity. ________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF KLEANTHISDESIGN LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/19/2013. 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, at: c/o Spyros Kekatos, 22-76 Steinway St., Ste 1, Astoria, NY 11105. Purpose: Any lawful activity. ________________________ SKYCAMUSA LLC. Art. of Org. filed with NY Secy. of State (SSNY) on 10/7/13. Office location: Queens Co. SSNY designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail process to SKYCAMUSA LLC, 59-45 Maspeth Ave, Maspeth, NY 11378. Purpose: Any lawful activity. ________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 12/21/12, bearing Index Number NC-000813-12/ QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Kenneth (Middle) Edward (Last) Haynes (Seniority) III My present name is (First) Kenneth (Middle) Edward

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DISTRICT 30

Crowley, Caruana Face Off In Debate Incumbent Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley and her Republican opponent Craig Caruana ﬁercely debated issues concerning the 30th Council District at a debate Monday night in Middle Village. The two shared opposing viewpoints on many issues residents are concerned with, including the Knockdown Center and the proposed homeless shelter. Regarding the controversial art and music space in Maspeth, Crowley supports the business, saying it will bring more jobs to that area. She added that although it is hard to say exactly how many jobs it would add to the area, a similar business in Brooklyn added about 1,500 jobs to that Borough. “That’s why I support the plant as an arts engine, an economic engine for the arts that will bring jobs to our community,” she said. Caruana opposes the center, saying they are trying to create a party hall in a residential area. He said many elected ofﬁcials and civic groups, like the Queens Civic Con-

gress, are against the center as well. “We’re all for creating jobs in the community, but people are smart enough to know that this is not an issue about jobs, it’s about hipsters coming in from out of the area and creating a club that doesn’t represent our values,” Caruana said. Regarding the homeless shelter, Crowley opposes the proposal as the building is contaminated and would be unsafe for residents to live in. Caruana opposes it as well, but did say he would like to see it become a senior home if it was revitalized. Crowley also touted the new schools built in the district, including Maspeth High School, as an accomplishment during her time in ofﬁce. Caruana said the new schools have nothing to do with her and were worked on before she took ofﬁce. Council District 30 represents Middle Village, Maspeth, Glendale, Ridgewood and a part of Woodhaven. - Luis Gronda

BALLOT PROPOSALS

Judge Age Limit Leads Six Amendments Besides selecting a Mayor, Comptroller, Queens Borough President and City Council member, Queens voters will also be given a chance to amend the law of the land. There are six proposals on the ballot this year that would add amendments to New York State’s Constitution. One of the biggest proposals on the list is proposal six, which would adjust the standard for how long justices of the State Supreme Court and judges of the Court of Appeals can serve. If the amendment passes, a Justice of the Supreme Court would be eligible for ﬁve additional two-year terms after the present retirement age of 70, instead of the currently-allowed three additional terms. A judge of the Court of Appeals would be permitted to remain on the Court for up to 10 years beyond the present retirement age of 70, in order to complete the term to which that judge was appointed. Proposal one would authorize casino gambling in New York State.

The second proposal would give disabled veterans one additional credit on their civil service certification exam. At the moment, a veteran who becomes disabled after being certified is not able to get the higher credit their disability would have allowed. Proposal three would allow counties, cities and towns to exclude the construction or reconstruction of sewage facilities from their constitutional debt limits. Proposal four would settle century-old disputes between the State and private parties over ownership of certain parcels of land in the forest preserve of Long Lake in Hamilton County, by surrendering the State’s claim to the disputed parcels. Proposal five would give permission for the State to convey approximately 200 forest preserve acres to NYCO Minerals for mining. In exchange, the mineral company would give the State at least the same amount of land of at least the same value, with a minimum assessed value of $1 million. This land would be added to the forest preserve. - Joe Marvilli

Elizabeth Crowley

Craig Caruana

DISTRICT 32

Simon Seeks To Unseat Ulrich Incumbent Councilman Eric Ulrich is looking to hold onto the 32nd Council District seat and be, perhaps, the only Republican elected official in the Borough. In his time in office, Ulrich has focused on quality-of-life issues affecting the district, which covers Ozone Park, Howard Beach and parts of Richmond Hill, Woodhaven and the Rockaways. He has worked to fix issues such as illegal dumping, graffiti vandalism and safety in the district, including getting two high-tech NYPD security cameras to the district, one in Woodhaven and the other in Far Rockaway. He supported the paid-sick leave bill that passed the City Council earlier this year and vehemently opposed the Stop and Frisk and NYPD inspector general bills that also passed this year. Regarding transportation in the district, Ulrich wants to bring Select Bus Service between Cross Bay and Woodhaven Boulevards. He has been neutral on the Rockaway Rail Line/QueensWay issue that has gotten much attention in the past year. Ulrich’s opponent, Lew Simon, is concentrating on recovering from Sandy, parks and transportation for his campaign. Simon believes more should have been done to help the coastal areas after Superstorm Sandy, including getting needed electricity and supplies to the area faster. He also supports reactivating the Rockaway Beach Rail Line

Eric Ulrich

Lew Simon

and disagrees with Ulrich’s idea of bringing Select Bus Service. Instead, he wants to install a HOV lane from Cross Bay Boulevard to Queens Boulevard. Simon also wants to bring more parkland to the district and would like to head the Council’s Parks and Recreation Committee if elected. - Luis Gronda

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A Port Washington train every half-hour? On weekends? That works for me. Half-hourly weekend service returns to LIRR’s Port Washington Branch. Great news for Port Washington Branch customers. Half-hourly weekend service will return starting November 16, just in time for the holiday shopping season. A total of 32 trains per weekend day (16 eastbound and 16 westbound) will return to the schedule. We heard you, and the LIRR is committed to improving service based upon customer demand. Try our weekend service. We think you’ll like it! Visit www.mta.info/lirr for details or call 511 and say “LIRR.”

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Bar Association Meets

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Ready for the Race Members of the Queens County Bar Association gather during a recent program. Pictured (from left) are Joseph DeFelice, president of the QCBA; the Hon. Randall Eng, presiding justice of the appellate division, second department; the Hon. Sheila Abdus-Salaam, newly appointed to NY Court of Appeals; Spiros Tsimbinos, program chair; and J. Gardiner Pieper, professor of law. Photo by Walter Karling.

Happy Birthday

Assemblyman Edward Braunstein (D-Bayside) presented a State Assembly Citation of Merit to Little Neck Nursing Home resident Pearl Webster on the occassion of her 100th birthday. Braunstein and Webster were joined by Websterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family for the event.

Borough President Helen Marshall presented a Certificate of Appreciation this week to Tessa Wehrman, an Astoria resident and breast cancer survivor who will represent Queens in the Foot Locker Five Borough Challenge, part of the ING New York City Marathon.

Queens Takes on Bronx in Battle of the Boroughs

Elected officials from Queens and the Bronx took to the gridiron at Monsignor McClancy High School in East Elmhurst on Sunday, taking part in the first-ever Battle of the Boroughs Touch Football game. The friendly-yet-hard-fought competition ended with the Bronx officials eeking out a 20-19 win over the Queens team. The game was organized by Assemblymen Mike DenDekker and Michael Benedetto as a fundraiser for the Wounded Warriors Project. Photos by Ira Cohen.

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LEISURE

Seniors Connect Online For Virtual Bowling BY JOE MARVILLI

Staff Writer

Seniors in Flushing recently went up against another senior center in Manhattan in a bowling competition. This was not your usual game though. There were no pins, lanes or balls. Instead, the entire tournament took place online. The Selfhelp Benjamin Rosenthal Prince Street Senior Center held New York City’s first online Xbox senior bowling contest on Oct. 24. Members from the Flushing senior center went head-to-head against their counterparts from Manhattan’s SAGE Center. The competition was the result of collaboration between the Dept. for the Aging, the Dept. of Information Technology & Telecommunications and Microsoft. The seniors are using the Xbox 360’s Kinect device, which reads body movements for actions on the screen, rather than a controller. The City worked with Microsoft to create “Exergamers NYC,” a program that makes use of the Kinect in non-traditional ways. This is meant to allow all participants, including blind

and low-vision seniors, of the people sitting there to join in on the acwere in a depressed stage. By tivities. Besides bowling, playing with a team, they get seniors have used the Kisatisfaction from doing well, nect for other exercises plus the social friendship like boxing, baseball and nature of it as well.” Zumba dancing. The Queens team at SelfSelfhelp introduced help was victorious in their the first Virtual Senior first major competition, winCenter in 2010, a space ning two out of three games that offers brain fitness against SAGE. Selfhelp won exercises for its residents. the first game 160 to 124 and Technology has been part won the second game 153 to of the center’s mission 125. SAGE pulled ahead in statement for the past the third game, 135 to 109. Photo by Joe Marvilli seven years, with an onAccording to Minners, site instructor teaching Bowlers at Selfhelp Senior Center took on and beat this is just the launch event seniors how to use a com- Manhattan’s SAGE Center in a virtual bowling contest. for the virtual competitions, puter and the Internet. with more to come in the “There’s a misconception that se- giving them a chance for exercise and near future. niors don’t understand technology, social interaction. The Selfhelp Benjamin Rosenthal “With technology, the world is open Prince Street Senior Center is located that they’re afraid of technology. That’s just not true. You have to show them to them. You can see how happy they at 45-25 Kissena Blvd. what technology can do for them,” Jon are about playing and winning,” Bernie Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 357-7400, Minners, director of Public Affairs at Abramowitz, a Selfhelp resident and the Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstribune.com, virtual bowling team captain, said. “Two or @Joey788. the DFTA, said. The bowling competition has been a source of invigoration for seniors,

Restaurant Week Comes To Sunnyside BY TRIshA sAkhuJA

Staff Writer

For the first time ever, 17 local Sunnyside restaurants will celebrate art and food by offering lunch and dinner specials, running Nov. 4 until Nov. 8. Four of the restaurants participating in the week-long celebration will display art, titled “Conveying the Invisible,” curated by the contemporary art organization No Longer Empty, a site-specific exhibition that houses contemporary world art with a commitment to widen public engagement for art and artists. The Sunnyside Shines Improvement District and NLE have partnered to offer visitors a memorable experience that combines space, food and art. “Sunnyside Restaurant Week is an exciting opportunity to highlight the neighborhood as a creative district with great restaurants,” Rachel Thieme, executive director of the Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District, said. “We hope to draw new people to the neighborhood as well as inspire Sunnyside residents to discover new art and restaurants they haven’t tried yet.” Seventeen restaurants located on Queens Boulevard and Greenpoint Avenue will offer a special threecourse dinner menus for $25 and six

of them will also offer two-course lunch menus for $10. The participating restaurants showcase the culinary diversity of Italian, Irish, Turkish, Romanian, Mexican, Paraguayan, Thai, Japanese and Nepalese cuisine. The artwork will be displayed for two consecutive weeks, starting from Nov. 4 until Nov. 16, at PJ Horgan’s Pub, Malingo Restaurant, Venturo Restaurant and Nodus Restaurant. “This collaboration has given exposure for emerging curators and artists and brings the art experience to new audiences,” Naomi Hersson-Ringskog, executive director of NLE, said. In addition to the Sunnyside Shines BID, Royal Norwegian Consulate General, New York and Gallery Nine5, New York; Jurek Park Slope Funeral Home Inc, Brooklyn; 419 Neon, New York, have supported the week long restaurant week. The opening reception will take place on Nov. 4 at 5:30 p.m. at Venturo, located at 44-07 Queens Blvd. The artists will come to each of the restaurants with art installations to present their work to the attendees. Menus for Sunnyside Restaurant Week, as well as details on each art installation are available online at www.sunnysideshines.org, or call (718) 606-1800. Reach Trisha Sakhuja at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 128, tsakhuja@queenstribune.com, or @Tsakhuja13.

Officials Celebrate Carousel Landmarking BY LuIs GROndA

Staff Writer

The landmark designation of the Forest Park Carousel was celebrated on Monday with a ceremony unveiling a plaque that will tell future generations of its status. The City’s Landmark Preservation Commission approved that designation earlier this year and it joins the Wonder Wheel and the Cyclone Roller Photo by luis Gronda Coaster, both in Brooklyn, as the only amusement rides in the City to have Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley helped unveil the landmark that status. On Monday, elected officials and plaque at the Forest Park Caroucommunity members gathered out- sel on Monday. side the merry-go-round to honor its past and what it will mean for future carver Daniel Muller in 1903 will now be generations. There used to be much preserved because of this designation. “It’s taken an enormous amount of uncertainty surrounding the carousel while it was shuttered for two years after well-deserved dedication and work over the contract with the previous operator the past 40 years to save this exquisitely expired. After NY Carousel took over in carved carousel,” he said. “It’s an incred2012, many in the community are elated ible work of American folk art that was manufactured by a firm that was that it is open for residents once again. Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley celebrated for its highly realistic work (D-Middle Village) was among the host and attention to detail.” After everyone finished speaking, the of officials to celebrate the designation. She said landmarking the carousel is a crowd gathered next to the plaque that residents who ride the merry-go-round positive for the area. “Designating the Forest Park Carousel will see before getting on the carousel. In honor of its designation, NY was a monumental win for our community, which has been fighting for more Carousel will extend its season and than 20 years to landmark the carousel,” will be open the weekend of Nov. 2-3. said Crowley, who hosted the ceremony. Normally the carousel closes after HalThe carousel is located within her loween due to cold weather. Reach Luis Gronda at (718) 357district. LPC Chairman Robert Tierney said 7400, Ext. 127, lgronda@queenstribune. the carousel created by master wood- com, or @luisgronda

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VISIT: Shopforesthills.com, foresthillschamber.org & QueensTribune.com Forest Hills Chamber of Commerce on Facebook @shopforesthills on Twitter SPONSORED BY: The Forest Hills Chamber of Commerce & The Queens Tribune

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Restaurant Week Is Planned For Forest Hills By Luis Gronda Staff Writer Several restaurants along Austin Street and other areas will get to showcase their delicious food next month. The first-ever Forest Hills Restaurant Week will take place between Nov. 3 and Nov. 9. It will be hosted by the Forest Hills Chamber of Commerce and the Queens Tribune. Leslie Brown, Executive Director of the Forest Hills Chamber of Commerce, said many restaurants have opened in the neighborhood in the last 18 months and this event gives them, along with the more established eateries in the area, a chance to showcase what they have to offer. “It’s becoming more and more of a restaurant destination,” Brown said. “We’re hoping they will want to come back and visit more often.” Prices for the restaurant week vary depending on the time of day. According to Brown, the three-course dinner meal will cost $25 to $35, depending on the restaurant. If you prefer a cheaper option, the three-course lunch meal will cost $15. Brown added that restaurants will choose which of the meals they will take part in. Some will offer both lunch and dinner, while others may choose to only serve one of those meals as part of the event. Brown said they hope to host the event multiple times in the future if

Photo by Ira Cohen

As the Forest Hills Chamber of Commerce continues to promote the area as a destination, Forest Hills Restaurant Week kicks off at a number of locations on Nov. 3. this year’s showcase is considered a success. Participants in the Restaurant Week event include: Bareburger, 71-49 austin st. (718) 275-2273 Lunch and dinner weekdays only

718, 72-13 austin st. (718) 520-7213 Weekday dinners only

Exo Café, 70-20 austin st. (718) 261-6162 Weekday dinners only

Mr. Vino’s Cucina, 71-03 austin st. (718) 575-8466 Weekday lunches only

Manor oktoberfest, 73-11 yellowstone Blvd. (718) 544-2400 Dinners weekdays and weekend

Banter, 108 Queens Blvd. (718) 268-8436 Weekday dinners only

Portofino ristorante, 109-32 ascan ave. (718) 261-1239 Weekday lunches and dinners

Forest Hills station House, 106-11 71st ave. (718) 544-5000 Weekday dinners only

Fuji, 113-27 Queens Blvd. (718) 263-3636 Lunch and dinner weekdays and weekends

5 Burro Café, 72-05 austin st. (718) 544-2984 Weekday lunches only For more information, please contact the Forest Hills Chamber of Commerce at (718) 268-6565. Reach Luis Gronda at (718) 3577400, Ext. 127, lgronda@queenstribune.com, or @luisgronda

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QUEENS TODAY

FRIDAY 11/1 HAUNTED HALLOWEEN CONCERT

Resorts World Casino in South Ozone Park is hosting a Halloween concert at 9 p.m. There will be live performances by Taylor Dayne and Exposé. A costume contest and prize giveaways will also occur at the event. Tickets are $20 for the concert. Resorts World is located at 110-00 Rockaway Blvd.

LECTURE/DEMONSTRATION

Marc Josleff will do a watercolor demonstration, “From Soft Focus Photo to Wet in Wet,” created for the National Art League, at 8 p.m. at the League, 44-21 Douglaston Pkwy., Douglaston. Admission is free. The artist will create a provocative rendition using watercolor magic.

SATURDAY 11/2

TENNIS TRAINING

Olympic Silver Medalist Tim Mayotte of the Mayotte Hurst Tennis Academy will offer a free tennis training clinic for middle school and high school girl tennis players from 4-6 p.m. at Cunningham Sports Center in Fresh Meadows. For information, call (718) 740-6800 or visit www.cunninghamtenniscenter.com.

HARVEST FAIR

The United Methodist Church will hold their annual harvest fair from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the church auditorium. Attendees can shop for crafts, baked goods, collectibles and Christmas items. United Methodist Women will be selling small items and raffle tickets for a handmade quilt, in order to benefit their Mission projects. Breakfast and lunch will be served at the fair. The church is located at 35 Verbena Ave., Floral Park.

THE MUSIC OF FRANK SINATRA

Jazz singer Arnie Gruber will sing renditions of songs from several musical legends, including Frank Sinatra and Barry Manilow, at the Forest Hills branch of the Queens Library. The show will start at 2:30 p.m. The library is located at 10819 71st Ave.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

Nine of New York City’s best classical actors will take to the stage each night at the Secret Theatre, located at 44-02 43rd St. The actors will play 16 roles in Shakespeare’s infectious comedy of sly sprites, rude mechanicals and confused lovers- except no one will know his or her track until their names are drawn at random from Puck’s hat by the audience at the start of every show. The show starts at 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.titantheatrecompany.com/.

DB RIELLY LIVE BAT ENCOUNTERS

The New York Hall of Science will hold a presentation with live bats at 1 and 3 p.m. This show will feature Rob Miles from the Organization for Bat Conservation, where he will talk about the importance of bats and why they need to be protected. Fruit bats from Africa and Asia, a brown bat from North America and the largest bat in the world, a giant flying fox bat from Malaysia, will all be on hand. Tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for NYSCI members and $5 for children, students and seniors. The event repeats on Nov. 3.

DB Rielly will perform a collection of Americana Music from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Daly’s Pub, 31-86 31st St., Astoria. DB promises his listeners an “instantaneous cure for all afflictions.” Admission is free.

SUNDAY 11/3 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS! Set Your Clocks Back One Hour!

SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK

THURSDAY 11/7

SOUTH PACIFIC: IN CONCERT Presented by Aaron Copland School of Music, Queens College Department of Drama, Theatre & Dance and Kupferberg Center for the Arts, “South Pacific” will be performed by Queens College students, professors and alumni in Colden Auditorium at 7 p.m. This musical, composed by Richard Rodgers, tells the story of an American nurse stationed on a South Pacific island during World War II. She falls in love with a middle-aged French plantation owner but struggles to accept his mixed-race children. Tickets are $22 for the general audience and $15 for students with a Queens College ID.

LAUREL AND HARDY MARATHON

The Laughing Devil Comedy Club in Long Island City will host a marathon of Laurel and Hardy classics from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost for the event is $7. Enjoy the films on the Laughing Devil’s new 125-inch screen. For information, visit www.laughingdevil.com.

MONDAY 11/4 COMPOST PROJECT: TEACHER WORMSHOP

This hands-on, inquirybased activity at the Queens Botanical Garden will teach children about biology, recycling and responsibility. Kids will discover the benefits of composting with a worm bin and how to maintain that system. The fee is $5 per person and the workshop runs from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration is required. Call (718) 539-5296 or email compost@queensbotanical. org to register.

CLAUDIA PIERPONT

Claudia Pierpont will appear in Forest Hills to speak about her new book “New Yorker,” which tells the life of Philip Roth, an author who has written many well-known books. Pierpont tells his story through interviews with family and friends, what inspired him and other authors as well. The event will start at 1:30 p.m. The talk costs $4 for members of the Central Queens Y and a donation of $7 is suggested for non-members. The Queens

Y is located at 67-09 108th St., Forest Hills.

ONGOING

TUESDAY 11/5 ELECTION DAY! Get Out And Vote! THE WORK OF PHILIP ROTH

Queens College Evening Readings will present a discussion about the work of author Philip Roth at LeFrak Concert Hall at 7 p.m. Four authors, Janis Bellow, Rebecca Goldstein, Susan Jacoby and Claudia Pierpont, will discuss Roth’s writings. Roth, the Pulitzer Prizewinning author of “Portnoy’s Complaint” and “The Human Stain,” will speak afterwards. Tickets can be purchased for $20 at LeFrak Concert Hall the day of the event. For more information, call (718) 997-4646.

THURSDAY 11/7

JEWISH MEDITATION

The Hillcrest Jewish Center will hold an “end of the season” meditation in Ferkauf Chapel, beginning at 7:30 p.m. after Minyan. Sing, chant and breathe with Cantor Moti Fuchs in the center, which is located at 183-02 Union Tpke. For more information, call (718) 380-4145.

SUNNYSIDE RESTAURANT WEEK

Sunnyside Restaurant Week 2013 is here! Presented by the Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District, it takes place from Nov. 4 until Nov. 8. The cost for dinner will be $25 and lunch will be $10. For a list of participating restaurants, visit www.sunnysideshines.org/sunnysiderestaurant-week.

QNS URBAN MKT

Check out the new market inside the historic Standard Motor Parts building in Long Island City. From food, jewelry, arts & crafts, photography, and furniture, the market strives to feature the best of what local New York vendors have to offer. It will operate on Fridays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. within a spacious building next to the COFFEED shop and right below the Brooklyn Grange rooftop farm. The building is located at 37-18 Northern Blvd. For information, visit www.qnsurbanmkt.com/.

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Queens today Section editor: reGinA VoGeL

Send announcements for your club or organization’s events at least TWO weeks in advance to “Queens Today” Editor, Queens Tribune, 150-50 14 Road, Whitestone NY 11357. Send faxes to 357-9417, c/o Regina or email to queenstoday@ queenstribune.com Yearly schedules and advanced notices welcome!

enVironMent LeAFdroP tuesday, november 5 at 5:15. Saturday, november 2 at 10:30 and 1. Mondays, november 4, 18, 25 at 8am. Broadway, Steinway, Sunnyside and Woodside libraries. Food WASte droPoFF Saturdays 1-3 at the Broadway and LIC library. coMPoStinG tuesdays Woodside library 5:15-6:30. JH ScrAPS tuesday 6-8pm and Saturdays 10-2 35 th Avenue between 69th Street and the BQE. Bring coffee, tea, fruit, veggie scraps.

YoUtH cHeSS cLUB Saturdays at the Flushing library at 2. crAFt tiMe Mondays, november 4, 11, 18, 25 Steinway library at 11. BABY And Me Mondays, november 4, 18, 25 Bayside library at 11. FAMiLY StorYtiMe Mondays, november 4, 18 Auburndale library at 3:30. oriGAMi Tuesdays Richmond Hill library at 5. LeArn to crocHet Tuesdays through November 26 Rochdale Village library at 5. ArtS & crAFtS Tuesdays at the North Hills library at 2:15. nAtUre KidS Tuesdays Sunnyside library at 3:00 and Woodside library at 4:15. cHeSS Tuesdays through November 26 Rosedale library at 4. BooK BUddieS Tuesdays through November 26 Windsor Park library at 4. AFterScHooL crAFt Wednesdays, november 6, 20 Pomonok librar y at 4:30.

reAdinG For FUn Wednesdays through November 27 Laurelton library at 3. crAFtiVitieS Wednesdays through November 27 East Flushing library. Register. KniGHtS oF QUeenS Wednesdays at the Queens Village library at 3:30. drUM BeAtS thursday, november 7 East Elmhurst library at 4:30. KidS cLUB thursday, november 7 Hillcrest library at 4:30. crAFt tiMe thursday, november 7 Howard Beach library at 3:30. SeWinG Thursdays through November 14 Cambria Heights library at 5. ArtS & crAFtS Thursdays through November 21 Auburndale library at 4. circLe oF FriendS thursdays through november 28 Glen Oaks library at 11:30. MAnGA drAWinG Thursdays South Ozone Park library at 4. GAMe on Thursdays at the Central library at 3:30.

teenS HoMeWorK HeLP Saturdays through November 30 volunteer to help children at 10 at the Bayside library. Pre-Ged cLASS Saturdays through November 30 Cambria Heights library. 480-4300. cHeSS cLUB Saturdays Flushing library at 2. Wii GAMeS Mondays and Fridays McGoldrick library at 5:30. teen Zone Monday-thursday Queens Village library at 3. Register. ArtS & crAFtS tuesdays & Fridays 5:30 at the McGoldrick library. teen AdViSorY Wednesday, november 6 Cambria Heights library at 5. BoArd GAMeS Wednesdays 5:30 McGoldrick library. ScrABBLe cLUB thursdays through november 26 East Flushing library at 3:30. MAnGA drAWinG thursdays South Ozone Park library at 4. teen HAPPY HoUr Fridays through november 29 Flushing library at 4.

teenS SPrinG AWAKeninG through november 9 rock musical at Queensborough Community College. 6316311. WiLdLiFe WeeKend Saturdays and Sundays, november 2-3, 9-10 11-4 $9. Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park. 347FARM. PHiLiP rotH tu e s d ay, n o v e m b e r 5 reading at LeFrak Concert Hall. 793-8080. BinGo tuesdays 7:15 American Martyrs Church in Bayside. 4644582. tuesdays 7:15 (doors open 6) Rego Park Jewish Center. 459-1000. $3 admission includes 12 games. ScrABBLe tuesdays Fresh Meadows library at 2 and East Flushing library at 3:30. cHeSS tuesdays 4 Rosedale library. LiVe JAZZ Wednesdays (except 3 rd We d n e s d ay o f m o n t h ) Creative Jazz Organization presents live jazz at the American Legion Post, 204-03 Linden Blvd., Cambria Heights 6:30-10:00. $7 members, $10 others, $2 musicians.

oPen Mic thursday, november 7 Flushing library at 6:340. SoUtH PAciFic november 7-10 Goldstein Theatre at Queens College. 793-8080. cHAMBer MUSic Fridays. november 8, december 6, 13 at LeFrak Concert Hall. 793-8080. nU UrBAn cAFÉ Fridays live jazz and r&b 9-midnight. Free. 188-36 Linden Blvd., St. Albans. 917-817-8653. GAMe dAY Fridays 4:30 Woodhaven library. GAMe PLAYerS cLUB Fridays 2 Hillcrest library.

dAnce iSrAeLi FoLK Mondays 7:15-9:45 at Hillcrest Jewish Center, 182-02 Union Turnpike. $10 session. 380-4145. Line dAncinG M o n d ay s 6 : 3 0 - 9 : 3 0 a t Kowalinski Post 4, 61-57 Maspeth Avenue. $7. Cake and coffee. 565-2259. coUntrY Line Wednesdays 7-10 at the STARS Building, 8 Coleman Square, Howard Beach. $10.

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Queens today edUcAtion Pre-Ged cLASS Saturday, november 2 Cambria Heights library. 480-4300. BASic cHineSe Mondays, november 4, 18 Laurelton library. Register. JoB SeArcH Monday, november 4 Astoria library at 11. oFFice SUite Mondays, november 4, 18, 25 Poppenhusen library at 1. MAtH For AdULtS Mondays through november 25 LIC library at 5:30. MAc LABS Mondays Central library. Register. JoB reAdineSS Mondays Job Readiness and computer assistance

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2-6 at the South Jamaica library. JoB SeArcH Mondays free job search and computer help every Monday 11-2 at the Astoria library. intro coMPUterS Tuesdays through November 26 Laurelton library. Register. tecHnoLoGiSt iS in Tuesdays through November 26 Pomonok library. Register for 30 minute appointment. PoetrY WritinG tu e s d a y, n o v e m b e r 5 Langston Hughes library at 5:30. coMPUter cLASS tuesdays, november 5, 12, 19, 26 Woodside library at 5:45. SMALL BUSineSS Tuesdays Small Business Workshop at the Central library. Register. coMPUter BASicS Wednesday, november 6 Woodside library at 10:30. citiZen cLASS thursday, november 7 Broadway library at 11:30. BeLLY dAncinG thursdays, november 7, december 5 7:30 at the JCC, 10-31 Jackson Avenue, LIC. 609-0066.

MeetinGS AcAdeMY cHArter Mondays, November 4, December 2, January 6, February 3, March 3, April 7, May 5, June 9 Central Queens Academy Charter School meeting 7-9:30 at 55-30 Junction Blvd., Elmhurst. 261-6200 to register. ScrABBLe cLUB Tuesdays, November 5, 12, 19, 26 East Flushing library at 3:30. needLeWorK cLUB Tuesdays, November 5, 12, 19, 26 Bayside library at 4. tALK oF toWn Tuesdays, November 5, 19, December 3, 17 learn the art of public speaking in St. Albans at 7:15. 640-7092. cHeSS cLUB Tuesdays Windsor Park library at 5. Knit & crocHet Wednesdays, November 6, 13, 20, 27 South Ozone Park library at 1. BereAVeMent Wednesdays, November 6, December 4 Bereavement Support Group at Holy Family in Fresh Meadows at 7:30. 969-2448. SeWinG cLUB Fridays, November 8, 15, 22, 29 Central library at 11.

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Wednesdays the Forest Hills Symphony Orchestra rehearses at the Forest Hills Jewish Center. 516785-2532. eMotionS Anon. Wednesdays 7:30 Victoria Congregational Church, 148 th Street and 87 th Avenue, Briarwood. Support

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QUEENS FOCUS Mathematics professor Yunping Jiang and history professor Joshua Freeman, members of the Queens College faculty, have been named as CUNY Distinguished Professors. The New York Mets and City Harvest will host an annual food drive from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Citi Field on Nov. 12. Fans can drop off food donations inside the Mets Team Store adjacent to the Jackie Robinson Rotunda. Fans donating 10 or more food items will receive a voucher for one pair of tickets to a 2014 Mets home game and a 15 percent off coupon at the Mets Team Store that day only. Newtown Literary has invited young writers and poets to enter the Queens Young Authors and Poets contest, a borough-wide writing contest for students in grades 3-12. Queensbased writers will review and judge all entries, which will be accepted until Dec. 20. Winners will be announced in March 2014. For information, visit www.newtownliterary.org/qyap or email contest@newtownliterary.org. Veritas Academy will hold an incoming ninth grade open house from 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 7 and 10-11:30 a.m. Nov. 9 at the school, 35-01 Union St., Flushing. For information, visit www. theveritasacademy.com. The Whitestone Veterans Memorial Association will conduct a service dedicated to men and women who lost their lives at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 at the memorial field at 15th Drive and 149th Street, Whitestone. The New York Army National Guard has announced the promotion of members in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Gagandeep Rana of Glen Oaks,

serving with the 1156th Engineer Company, is promoted to sergeant. Yue Yu of Oakland Gardens and Gina Hatch of Queens Village have been admitted to Carleton College as members of the Class of 2017. Yoona Chun of Fresh Meadows has enrolled at Colby College in Waterville, Maine. Douglaston Community Theatre will present the dramatic comedy “Daughters” at 8 p.m. Nov. 15-16, 2223, 29-30 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 16 and 24 at Zion Episcopal Church Parish Hall, Church Street Entrance in Douglaston. Cost is $17 for adults, $15 for seniors and students with ID. For reservations, call (718) 482-3332. Nadia Suen of Fresh Meadows was named to the Dean’s List for the summer 2013 semester at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Mass. Our Lady of Snows RC Church, 258-15 80th Ave., Floral Park, will bestow a special blessing on all veterans during the 11 a.m. service on Nov. 10. All veterans who attend Mass are encouraged to wear his or her uniform as a sign of dedication to their country. The New York Army National Guard has announced the promotion of members in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Jorge Guerra of Ozone Park, serving with the Company B, 101st Signal Battalion, is promoted to specialist. Neissandria Perez of Richmond Hill, serving with the 53rd Digital Liaison Detachment, is promoted to sergeant. Rohit Ramoutar of Richmond Hill, serving with the 719 Transportation Company, is promoted to staff sergeant.

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The Association for Neurologically Impaired Brain Injured Children recently honored State Sen. Tony Avella with its Leadership in Government Award. Pictured (from left) are Jerry Smith, ANIBIC executive director; Avella and Mike Steward, ANIBIC president of the board of directors.

Anthony Delacruzcortes of Woodhaven, serving with the 107th Military Police Company, is promoted to private. Jasmin Feliciano of Woodhaven, serving with the 442nd Military Police Company, is promoted to specialist. Christopher Cruz of Rockaway Park, serving with the 719 Transportation Company, is promoted to sergeant. Jeanne Gilliard of Far Rockaway has enrolled at Colby College in Waterville, Maine. Krishna Rayapudi of Rego Park received a Certificate of Residency for internal medicine during spring 2013 commencement ceremonies at the University of Kansas. Our Lady of Grace Ministry of Care Services Food Pantry will hold a Stuff the Bus food drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Waldbaums’ parking lot on Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach.

Historic Tour Queens historian Jack Eichenbaum led a tour of historic Flushing for students at Veritas Academy on Oct. 22.

enbaum, Charles Lehat and Mark Adler. Women in Judaism Festive Fall Tea and Social, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 10. Cynthia Zalinsky, executive director of the QJCC, will present a lecture on “The Myths & Facts & the Media – About Israel.” Global Day of Jewish Learning, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 17. Special learn-in and breakfast. The Rego Park Jewish Center is located at 97-30 Queens Blvd., Rego Park. For information, call (718) 4591000 or visit www.rpjc.org. The Jewish Center of Forest Hills West has announced that Cantor Leonid Berlin, who recently officiated High Holy Day services, will teach Torah in Russian from 4-5 p.m. starting Nov. 3. There is no charge and all are welcome. To register, call (718) 6392110 Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Upcoming events at the Kew Gardens Community Center include: Dancercise with Jody Oliver, 1-2 p.m. Mondays and Fridays. Zumba Gold, starting Oct. 31 at 2 p.m. The Kew Gardens Community Center is located at 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Suite 202.

Newtown Literary has invited young writers and poets to enter the Queens Young Authors and Poets contest, a borough-wide writing contest for students in grades 3-12. Queensbased writers will review and judge all entries, which will be accepted until Dec. 20. Winners will be announced in March 2014. For information, visit www.newtownliterary.org/qyap or email contest@newtownliterary.org.

Upcoming events at the Rego Park Jewish Center include: Parashat & Haftarat Club, 12:30 p.m. Nov. 9. Discuss Parashat Vayetze with Rabbi Samuel Waid-

Mathematics professor Yunping Jiang and history professor Joshua Freeman, members of the Queens College faculty, have been named as CUNY Distinguished Professors.

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Debate Over a Debate A debate between candidates for Borough President sparked a debate of its own this month. Queens Public Television aired its debate between Melinda Katz and Tony Archabascio several times last week, changing their earlier decision not to air the discussion. Everly Brown, a third party candidate running on the Jobs and Education line, complained that he was not included in the debate, fueling the station's original decision to not air the forum. After criticism for their decision, including from Archabascio, QPTV reversed course and

aired the debate 12 times between Oct. 27 and Oct. 31. Clifford Jacobs, the Programming and Access Services Manager at QPTV, said in a statement that Brown was invited to take part in the debate and chose not to. “Mr. Everly Brown was invited to take part in the debate but failed to participate thereby forfeiting his equal access or equal time to our channel. Once invited, it is incumbent upon the candidate to appear,” he said. We’re glad all the hoopla over the debate is finally over and the people of Queens can see the candidates debate from the comfort of their homes.

When Marshall Went Missing

What happens when the Queens Borough President doesn't show up for a ceremony in her honor? The students and staff at PS 127 in East Elmhurst found out last week, when they held a "Helen Marshall Appreciation Ceremony," but the guest of honor never came. The middle school choir patiently waited to serenade the Borough President, but there was no word about her whereabouts even. The school not only set up

various speeches and words of gratitude, but also refreshments to serve their guests. After waiting for the ceremony to start for an hour, the middle school choir sang two beautiful African folk songs and refreshments were served. The word from Marshall’s team was to reschedule the event because they were not able to locate her whereabouts. Perhaps the school should reschedule for January, once a new Borough President takes office.

The GOP's Uncivil War

Endorsements are a pretty common practice during election season, and the script for these events rarely changes. A group decides on a candidate, they hold an event to announce their endorsement, with plenty of photos and enough press to get the word out. Someone forgot to tell the Queens Republican party and GOP candidate for Mayor Joe Lhota. The Queens GOP, mired in a longstanding Civil War for control, finally endorsed Lhota with a press release last week, no event was scheduled or announced, and the candidate had no com-

ment thanking the group. Lhota, it seems, was still a liitle upset with Phil Ragusa's faction for, as he put it during an editorial board meeting with us, refusing to speak to him during the primary. Ragusa's Queens GOPers back Lhota's rival, John Catsimatidis. Lhota instead went down to Ozone Park for a fundraiser for Councilman Eric Ulrich, who is leading the charge to give control of the county organization to Bob Turner. If Lhota wins next week, could Ragusa's days be numbered?

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Arthur Lewis

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Talented individuals of all kinds should email editor@ queenstribune.com for inclusion in a future edition. QConf is edited by: Steven J. Ferrari Contributors: Luis Gronda, Natalia Kozikowska, Joe Marvilli, Marcia Moxom Comrie, Michael Nussbaum, Trisha Sakhuja, Michael Schenkler.

Counting Chickens? One City Council candidate is looking beyond next Tuesday's election and has started the process of filling out his staff. Former Assemblyman Rory Lancman, who seeks to fill the seat of the term-limited James Gennaro in Council District 24, posted a job ad for a communications director on Oct. 17, three weeks before the Nov. 5 General Election. "A progressive, Democratic nominee for City Council expects to have an opening," the ad reads. While Lancman is a favorite to win next week over Republican Alexander Blishteyn and Mujib Rahman, running on the Faith and Values line, he does still have to garner more votes than his opponents before he opens up his Council offices. We appreciate Lancman's gusto in wanting to hit the ground running on Jan. 1, but here at QConf, we hope that his search to staff his office doesn't come back to haunt him.

Music has always been an essential part of Arthur Lewis’ life. The Sunnyside musician’s father is a songwriter and his mother is a singer. The members of his extended family are musically-inclined as well. So it should come as no surprise that he got into the family business. “Making music just made sense. When I was 15, learning about famous 20th century composers in music class, I imagined what it would be like to be a famous 21st century composer,” he said. “When I was 16, I became convinced that it was now time for me to learn to play the piano - this was something I had to do to become the person I wanted to be in the future.” Lewis’ music is a jazztinged performance of indie soul, with light-footed instrumentation revolving around his smooth, effortlessly graceful vocals. This expressive style can be heard on his 2008 EP, “If We Were.” Working in the studio is a highlight of his musical process. “There's a fantastic creative space you can get into when there's no audience and no fear of taking risks - just you and the thing you're building,” he said. “I love the process of creating something, listening back, gauging my own visceral reaction to it and making changes.” As he has grown as an artist, Lewis’ sound has

changed alongside him. When he started his career and had a CD release show in 2008, he built up a big, eightpiece soul band to emulate the music he loved. In the subsequent years, he has tailored his sound to make it more personal, eventually cutting down to acoustic solo shows. “All this was only possible because I'd pushed all the other stuff I wanted to do into other projects,” he said. “I play with a bunch of groups now, and occasionally do musical direction for theater, so I get to try out all the different musical things I love doing in those contexts, and focus on a clear direction for my own stuff.” Part of Lewis’ musical identity came from listening to his mother, aunt and cousins play Haitian folk songs on the guitar. While he never learned to speak Kreyol, the melodies and rhythms stuck with him. “I like to imagine that my more rhythmic music is somehow based on what I heard in those songs, but I wouldn't be surprised if it were just in my imagination,” Lewis said. On Nov. 16, Lewis will be playing at Joe’s Pub with Freestyle Love Supreme, an improve comedy freestyle rap group he has been with for the past 10 years. On Nov. 24, he will collaborate with poet Sarah Kay and singer/ songwriter Kayla Ringleheim for a show at the Bowery Poetry Club.

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