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With Tony Avella’s defeat of 38-year incumbent Sen. Frank Padavan, there are now no state legislators in Queens from the Republican Party. By Domenick Rafter…Page 3

Tony Avella (at podium) thanks his supporters Tuesday night as Assemblywoman Grace Meng (l. to r.), Sen. Toby Stavisky, Sen. Jose Peralta, Sen.-elect Mike Gianaris and Judy Avella cheer him on.

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stating the sales tax, and attempted to tie By DOMENICK RAFTER Bucking a national - and to a smaller extent Addabbo to Senate leaders Malcolm Smith statewide - trend, all of Queens' incumbent and John Sampson after the state Inspector Democratic legislators won re-election. Though General's scathing report on AEG's bid to manage the VLTs at Aqthe party faced stiff ueduct earlier this year. headwinds nationally, DemoElsewhere in the borcrats in the borough fared ough, Assemblyman Anvery well. For the first time in drew Hevesi (D-Forest history, there will be no ReHills) survived a closerpublican legislators in Albany than-expected challenge from Queens. from Republican Alex After two consecutive Powietrzynski 54-41 close races for the seat held percent with 6 percent by Sen. Frank Padavan (Rgoing to Independent Bellerose) for the last 38 Joseph Tiraco, while Asyears, former Councilman semblywoman Marge Tony Avella threw the Markey (D-Maspeth) deknock-out punch Tuesday, feated florist Anthony defeating the borough's last Nunziato 60-40 percent. GOP state legislator 53-47 Both candidates repercent. Celebrating at ceived support from Sullivan's in Bayside on elecstatewide Republicans, tion night, Avella was joined by Sen.-elect Mike Gianaris, Chelsea Clinton hands out elec- including from State who gave up his Assembly tion handbills for Anthony Weiner GOP chair Ed Cox, who seat to run for the post va- in Forest Hills Tuesday evening. campaigned with them in Forest Hills and cated by retiring George Onorato (D-Astoria). They were joined by Middle Village last month. Assembly members Audrey Pheffer (DSens. Toby Stavisky (D-Flushing) and Jose Peralta (D-Corona), as well as Assembly- Rockaway Park), David Weprin (D-Little Neck), Catherine Nolan (D-Ridgewood), and woman Grace Meng (D-Flushing). The rhetoric of the "Queens Coalition" Michael Miller (D-Woodhaven) all won deciwas focused on bringing true reform and sive victories. Democrats kept all statewide offices. In transparency to the most dysfunctional state legislature in the country. Later in the the race for governor, Attorney General evening, Avella spoke of bringing "democ- Andrew Cuomo soundly defeated Republiracy with a lower-case 'd" back to New York. can candidate Carl Paladino 62-34 percent. The strength of the coalition is bolstered Cuomo won more than 80 percent of the vote by the re-election of State Sen. Joe Addabbo in New York City. U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer Jr. (D-Howard Beach), who fended off a (D-New York) defeated his GOP opponent challenge from former City Councilman by a 2-1 margin to be re-elected to a third Anthony Como in his South Central Queens term, and U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (Ddistrict, 57-43 percent. Addabbo won the New York) won the right to finish out Hillary seat from longtime incumbent Republican Clinton's Senate term, defeating former U.S. Serf Maltese in 2008. The race appeared to Rep. Joe DioGuardi 62-38 percent. Gillibrand tighten in final weeks and Republicans heavily will face voters again for a full term in 2012. The race to succeed Governor-elect targeted the seat. Como criticized Addabbo's votes on sus- Cuomo as Attorney General ended in a decipending the STAR rebate program and rein- sive win for Manhattan State Sen. Eric

By BRIAN M. RAFFERTY After 20 years at our home at 174-15 Horace Harding Expy. in Fresh Meadows, the Queens Tribune is moving. As of this Friday, Nov. 5, our new office will be located at 150-50 14th Rd., Whitestone, NY, 11357. Our phone number, fax numbers and e-mail addresses will all remain the same, though we may lose a day or two of connection between Friday and Monday. During the transition, try us first by our regular phone number, (718) 357-7400. Should the phones temporarily be down, try again later. We don't expect to be disconnected for an extended period. If there is something urgent that needs to get to the editorial department, the best way will be via e-mail at editor@queenstribune.com, which can be checked through our mobile devices. In the 40 years of the Queens Tribune, we have adjusted to our growth, and this move is no exception. Our first floor space will offer nearly 50 percent more room for our departments and can accommodate expansion as our Tribune family continues to grow.

We have enjoyed our time and growth in Fresh Meadows, and are looking forward to continuing to have an office just off one of the borough's major highways - the Cross Island Parkway rather than the spot on the L.I.E., where our sign aside the building has served as a landmark for the many motorists who have passed by our home. The office can easily be accessed by taking Exit 35 (14th Ave.) on the southbound Cross Island; by taking Exit 34 (Utopia Pkwy.) on the northbound side of the Cross Island; by taking Exit 7 (Willets Point Blvd.) from the Clearview Expressway; or by a variety of major local roads. The site is also serviced by the Q16, which connects Downtown Flushing to Fort Totten, and the Q76, which runs from Jamaica to 131st Street in Whitestone. After we move, feel free to stop by and say hello to us in our new home. As always, our door will always be open to the Queens community. Reach Editor Brian M. Rafferty at brafferty@queenstribune.com or (718) 357-7400, Ext. 122.

cratic incumbents were defeated in Arkansas and Wisconsin and besides the aforementioned seat in Illinois; Democrats lost open Senate seats in Indiana, North Dakota and Pennsylvania. Tea Party-backed Republican candidates lost competitive Senate elections to Democrats in Colorado, Delaware and Nevada, where Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid was reelected. Though Reid won, his popularity as Majority Leader among national Democrats has faltered and he may step down as leader, or be challenged. If so, Schumer may be the favorite to replace him as majority leader. Closer to home, all of Queens' Democratic House members were reelected, though U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-Kew Gardens) defeated GOP candidate Bob Turner by a much smaller than usual margin of 59-41 percent. Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 125.

Boro Schools Closing, List May Still Grow By JESSICA ABLAMSKY A dozen schools in Queens could be on the Dept. of Education's chopping block eight large high schools, three primary schools and one middle school. This is according to a list released by the City Dept. of Education, which may grow as a result of the City Dept. of Education's recently released progress reports, and after the State Department of Education releases its new list of persistently low achieving schools. Possible interventions for those schools range from introducing new programs to staff replacement or closure, which will be chosen based on conversations with school administrators, teachers and parents, according to DOE spokesman Jack Zarin-Rosenfeld. Some on the list represent a second crack at closure for the DOE, after a judge last year blocked it from closing 19 schools in the city, including three in Queens. Most of the high schools were previously identified by the state as persistently low achieving, which means they met several requirements, such as low English and math scores, and failing to meet the requirements of No Child Left Behind. Others received lousy grades from the DOE. "What gets you on our list initially is if on your progress reports you get three consecutive Cs, or a D or an F this year," ZarinRosenfeld said. Such schools must earn English and math scores that are higher than the city average, or achieve higher than average graduation rates, he said, stressing that not every school on the list will be proposed for closure. "We're not going to catch people by surprise," he said. "We want to catch people early and often to let them know what we're thinking." The DOE has done nothing to support schools previously identified as struggling, said James Vasquez, the Queen High School District Representative for the UFT. "In Jamaica High School they have classes with 47 kids," he said. "A place like Richmond Hill [High School] with 22 trailers tells me that [the DOE is] abdicating its responsibility." Vasquez contends that after eight years in control of the New York City public school system, all Mayor Mike Bloomberg and Chancellor Joel Klein have done to fix struggling

schools is close them. Holding schools accountable for success without providing support is not caretaking, it is a business model, he said. DOE officials are upfront about their preference for small schools. "I think generally we believe in small schools," Zarin-Rosenfeld said. "We think they offer a personalized learning environment that some larger schools can't provide." High performing large schools are not in danger, he said. Although closures have historically been concentrated at the high school level, the DOE has closed a handful of elementary and middle schools. The process is similar; students in the upper grades are allowed to graduate from their school while kids in the lower grades are reorganized into a new school. "It's a bit more difficult to navigate phasing out elementary schools when you have the zone policies in place," he said. "Given how important choice is, we still have to make sure that parents have a locally zoned school." Reach Reporter Jessica Ablamsky at jablamsky@queenstribune.com or (718) 357-7400, Ext. 124.

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Schneiderman, who defeated Staten Island DA Dan Donovan 55-44 percent. Mayor Mike Bloomberg and former Mayor Ed Koch had endorsed Donovan. In the closest statewide race, Democratic incumbent Comptroller Tom DiNapoli defeated Republican candidate Harry Wilson 50-47 percent. Nationally, the trend was very different. Losing more than 60 seats, and control of the U.S. House of Representatives, Democrats find themselves with their smallest minority in the body in more than 60 years. Five Democratic seats in New York State flipped to the GOP. Democrats also suffered multiple House losses in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, Florida, Indiana and President Barack Obama's home state of Illinois, where Democrats also lost the Senate seat Obama once held. Democrats did fare much better in the U.S. Senate, however, losing six seats, but keeping firm control of the body. Demo-

Ready For The Worst:

LIC Terror Drill Kills 40, Injures 90 exercise designed to test emergency response to an actual incident. Each of the 80 victims were dressed and made-up to challenge emergency services. EMS, fire fighters and police had to make on-the-spot triage decisions while operating in a life-threatening environment. The four-hour simulation involved more than 800 City agency personnel who responded to the scene at the intersection of 44th Drive and Hunter Road, where the car exploded beside an MTA bus picking up passengers. According to the simulation, 40 people were killed and 90 others injured. Not long after the simulated explosion, as smoke was still coming from the destroyed car, first

responders began to arrive on the scene. A second simulated explosion took place shortly after at the Queens-Midtown Tunnel, although actual tunnel operations were not disrupted as in the other location. In both cases, mannequins were used to represent fatalities and volunteers wearing make up playing the role of injured survivors. Each movement of this simulated car bomb drill was observed, documented and assessed by dozens of trained observers from the different emergency services participating in the exercise. Following the exercise, which lasted about two hours, Office of Emergency Management Commissioner Joe Bruno was joined by FDNY, American Red Cross, the Medical

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By DAN MILLER On October 17, a beautiful Sunday morning, the peace and quiet was shattered by an explosion that took the doors and roof off a vehicle, slamming it into a bus near the CitiCorp building in Long Island City. Bodies and body parts were strewn everywhere, mingling with metal and glass debris that blew from the car and bus in the explosion. With smoke coming from the burning vehicle sirens were heard in the distance. Within minutes emergency vehicles swarmed the scene of the suspected terrorist attack in Long Island City, a strategic operations center was established and units were assessing the damage and helping the injured. This was all, thankfully, just a well-crafted

First responders assess the dead (mannequins) and dying (volunteers).

The remnants of the “car bomb” in Long Island Cit y.

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Examiner, Dept. of Health, the Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit and other agencies to evaluate the response. “We are exercising a plan we hope we never have to use,” Bruno said. “However, it is our responsibility to make sure New York City is prepared for the worst, and by training in an environment that is as real as possible, all of our agencies and partners learn what we already do right, and what we can improve on.” That sentiment was shared by FDNY Commissioner Salvatore Cassano. “Our members train and drill every day to make sure they are ready to respond to any incident, including mass casualty incidents like today’s drill,” he said. A full assessment of the simulation and first responder actions will be made in an effort to improve future training.

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Aqueduct Casino Breaks Ground one place to start, New York City,” Lim said. “It has been true of immigrants from all over the world for years and it is true for a company from the other side of the globe.” Paterson, who aimed to have the project underway before he leaves office in January, said the project is key to the revitalization of South Queens and would make Aqueduct “part of the Queens culture.” “We will bring what we promised a decade ago to Queens,” he said. State Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach) and Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) welcomed the project. “Those of us who grew up here know how important the racetrack is to the community,” Ulrich said. C. Steven Duncker, chairman of the New York Racing Association said NYRA was excited about the project. “[In Genting] we ended up getting the best partner,” he said. Though the shovels are in the ground, some questions still remain, such as the future of the Aqueduct Flea Market. Outside the track on Rockaway Boulevard, a dozen protestors, employees of the flea market that calls the track’s north parking lot home three days a week, asked Genting and local officials to keep the flea market open. Genting has said they plan on working out a deal to keep the flea market, but so far no deal has been made and the flea market’s lease on the parking lot runs out at the end of the year. Some local residents are still concerned about issues like crime, traffic and crowds on the A train, which is expected to bring patrons from Brooklyn and Manhattan. Addabbo said many of these issues have been

addressed. The DOT, planning for increased traffic, has been reconfiguring parts of Rockaway Boulevard in Ozone Park and South Ozone Park. “There were issues before and there will

be issues in the future,” Sen. Addabbo said. “We will address those issues as they come.” Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400. Ext. 125.

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By DOMENICK RAFTER Nine years, four bid processes, three governors and one frustrated cynical community later, the video lottery casino at Aqueduct Racetrack is finally becoming a reality. The President and CEO of winning bidder Genting joined Gov. David Paterson, local officials and labor leaders to break ground on the long-awaited project, which will be called Resorts World New York, on Thursday, Oct. 28. The global gaming company said the casino would bring more than 2,000 jobs to South Queens. “What a long, strange trip it has been,” Gordon Medencia, director of the New York Lottery, said quoting Grateful Dead frontman Jerry Garcia. “Who in this room believed this would never happen?” Assemblywoman Audrey Pheffer (D-Rockaway Park) asked to the crowd. She has been involved in the process to bring video lottery terminals to Aqueduct since the state legislature approved them in 2001. Genting was awarded the project on Aug. 3 at the end of the fourth bidding process. Medencia said the final hurdle, the approval of Environmental Approval Process, has been completed and construction should start within days. Genting New York President Michael Speller laid out a timeline of six months before the first VLTs are operational and 18 months before the entire project is completed. The project brings more than 1,300 construction jobs and more than 800 permanent jobs to the community, Speller said. Genting CEO K.T. Lim came to Queens from Malaysia to attend the groundbreaking. “When you come to America, there is only

Genting CEO K.T. Lin, Gov. David Paterson and local officials symbolically break ground at Aqueduc t last Thursday.

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It's Great - Now Change It Once again - and for the third time - the voters have spoken. New Yorkers want term limits. We wanted them in the 1990s, we got them for 2001, and then the Council and Mayor conspired to steal them away in 2008 to serve their own purposes. We have spoken. Loudly. Three times. We want our elected officials to serve not more than two terms. And as a matter of fact, we don't want to wait for this to go into effect. As it stands now, the council members who gained from the undemocratic action of the 2008 legislation, and were voted to their first terms in 2009, will be able to keep their seats until 2021. Sorry, that's just not going to cut it. We call upon the mayor to convene a new charter revision commission to place on next year's ballot language that, if passed, would require that the freshmen Council members who were elected to office in 2009 do not get to serve a third term. The people have spoken clearly and consistently. There must be no third term. The people should not be swindled again.

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Ter m Limits To The Editor: In describing Albany as “corrupt, corrupting and sending the same jokers back is prolonging the joke on the people,” Queens Tribune Editor Michael Schenkler is on the mark (NYS State Senate: You can Bet They’re Up To No Good, Oct. 28). It is of course an old story, as witnessed by The Brennan Center for Justice a public interest law center at NYU School of Law, which rated The New York State Legislature the worst in the nation, and justifiably so. While Mr. Schenkler believes there is no simple answer, I respectfully disagree. The answer is term limits. No state elected official should be permitted to serve more than two four-year terms. Furthermore, until that happens, Assembly and Senate rules should be changed to prohibit any member from serving as Speaker or Majority Leader more than two four-year terms. That Sheldon Silver, whose real constituency is the negligent trial lawyers, can serve as Speaker ad nauseam because of the mediocrity that best describes far too many Democratic members of the Assembly – and I as a lifelong Democrat do not say this lightly – is a disgrace. Benjamin M. Haber, Flushing

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spector General’s report on the Video Lottery Terminals at Aqueduct show some players overlooked before. Playing minor roles in the scandal were Senators Pedro Espada who attempted to block the investigation, Serphin Maltese and his successor Joseph Addabbo and Assemblywoman Audrey Pheffer who were said to be looking out for their constituents, and Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow, Chairman of the Assembly Racing and Wagering Committee. More disturbing are the campaign contributions from the AEG consortium to those making decisions on the bidding process. While they gave to Gov. Patterson’s re-election campaign, more than $40,000 , was contributed to the democratic Senate campaign committee the money was passed to Sens . Eric Adams, Ruth Hassell-Thompson, Shirley Huntley, Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Antoine Thompson. Only Senator Adams had an active role in the selection process. The largest contribution of almost $100,000 was donated to the Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network. They said Sharpton was “important to the community aspect of our bid.” The whole question of campaign contributions raises disturbing questions about our legislative process. Norman Silverman, Queens

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To The Editor: It is time for our evolving democracy to embrace voting rights in local elections for all residents. We are all stakeholders in our community and should have a say in important local issues. In the words of the Revolutionary patriots who put their lives on the line for the freedoms we enjoy today, “No taxation without representation.” Our democracy is becoming ever more inclusive, but we still have a long way to go. Over the years, we have recognized the right of African Americans, women and others to vote. Even so, this progress has not yet extended to all residents. Taxpaying residents who do not yet have citizenship cannot vote, even in local elections. For much of our nation’s history, this was not always the case. There have been at least twenty states that did not restrict state or local voting based on citizenship. Here in the state of New York, there was no such requirement for voting in state elections until the early 1800s. More recently, New York City allowed all parents of public school children to vote for their school boards from 1969 until 2003, when the school boards were abolished. Under our current laws, one in five adult New York City residents cannot vote because they are not yet citizens. This prohibition stands in stark contrast to the ability of our great democracy to grow and evolve along with our society. In my district, over 65 percent of the residents are immigrants, many of whom do not have a voice in decisions that most directly impact their daily lives. These community members have, for example, no right to vote on matters concerning the education of their children, the safety of their neighborhoods or the future of communities. A system where the overwhelming majority of people are disenfranchised is unfair, undemocratic and un-American. We are a city of immigrants. Everyone who lives in New York is a vital member of our community. Immigrants have built our neighborhoods and communities by paying taxes, supporting and creating local businesses, and contributing to our rich heritage and culture. More importantly, immigrants are, and always have been, our colleagues, neighbors, friends and families. Extending voting rights has another practical benefit. Including immigrants in the democratic process will help integrate them into our communities and better prepare them for when they do become Marcia Moxam Comrie, Contributing Editor Reporters: Sasha Austrie, Harley Benson, Joseph Orovic, Domenick Rafter, Jessica Ablamsky

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citizens. If someone feels they have a say in what happens, they are more likely to care for their community. I want to see immigrants integrated into the wider community, not alienated as they are under current law. Moreover, elected officials will be more accountable when more of their constituents can vote. New York has always been a beacon for both immigrants and democracy. This is why we should lead the way in ensuring that our non-citizen community members can exercise the right to vote in local elections. Many of us vote because we want to participate in the decisions that allow our city to grow and prosper. I believe it is important for all of us to make these decisions together. Immigrant or American born, we each have a valuable voice and when all of us are permitted to engage in the political process our communities become stronger. Daniel Dromm, Council Member, 25th District Chair, Immigration Committee

A Sad Loss To The Editor: We are very sorry to learn about the passing of co-owner Borys Chikivchuk of Cafe 67 in Forest Hills and Cafe Bora Bora in Rego Park. Borys exemplified a dedicated individual, and a loving father and husband who came to America from the Ukraine approximately 12 years ago, with hopes of establishing a great home for his young girl and boy, his wife, and a goal to fulfill the American dream. He was a diligent businessman who worked long hours with his partner, Boris Graver. Customers and friends were always greeted by his warm smile, generosity of spirit and great sense of humor. May his teachings and positive spirit always inspire and safeguard his family and friends. He was wellknown, and will be missed by many. We hope the business will continue to serve the community, and owe gratitude to his business partner. Michael Perlman, Forest Hills

Bad Idea To The Editor: During the week of Oct. 4, I observed workers cutting tree-box impressions into the sidewalk on Austin Street, Forest Hills. This street is the heart of an active residential and shopping area with limited walking space. Existing rectangular cutouts which surround young trees cause pedestrians to sidestep to avoid walking on dirt, planted flowers or uneven, old cobblestones on which Alan J. Goldsher Advertising Director Shelly Cookson Corporate & Legal Advertising Account Executives Tony Nicodemo Joanne Naumann Earl Steinman Larry Stewart Shari Strongin

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one could twist a foot or ankle. Worse still, the soil around the trees often contains dog droppings that owners had failed to pick up. People wheeling baby strollers around these boxes create more congestion on the street. Little trees growing into big ones have roots that pop through the ground to crack sidewalk and curbs. Growing tree branches also afford burglars the opportunity to climb onto fire escapes in front of the building and thereby gain access to numerous apartments. Finally, tree boxes use up stores’ and apartment buildings’ garbage and recycling space on the street. I strongly urge the City to reconsider cutting up more of this busy sidewalk and to apply common sense and foresight in the greening of Forest Hills. Dorothy M. Philipps, Forest Hills

Inclusion Needed To The Editor: Over the past year hate crimes against LGBT New Yorkers is up 16 percent, 49 hate crimes have been committed this year versus 42 hate crimes that were committed last year. This is a troubling and totally unacceptable statistic. It seems like every time I turn on the news, I hear about another young LGBTQ teen committing suicide because they were bullied for being gay. You hear about New Yorkers being attacked at bars or in the streets for being gay, or you hear politicians telling the public that being gay is a choice or being gay is wrong. What has happened to the New York that my great grandparents risked their lives to reach? What has happened to the New York that accepts everyone no matter their sexual orientation, religion or ethnicity? I will tell you what the problem is: New York is becoming a state where intolerance is becoming the norm. I have a solution for this problem. New York needs a comprehensive tolerance education curriculum to be taught in our cities schools. We need to stop teaching to the test and start enforcing other subjects like tolerance, art, music, etc. If we educate our children to be more loving, tolerant and accepting of one another, perhaps we will have a city in which hate crimes are not committed at all. I continue to call on the New York City Council and our State Legislature to do what’s right and pass a comprehensive tolerance curriculum for our schools now, before another New Yorker is killed, or hurt, simply for being gay. Matthew Silverstein, Bayside Mitch Kronenfeld: Classified Manager Elizabeth Mance: Administrative Assistant Classified Ad Representatives: Nadia Hack, Peggie Henderson, Fran Gordon, Marty Lieberman, Chris Preasha, Lorraine Shaw, Sheila Scholder, Lillian Saar

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Are 20-Year-Old Unpacked Boxes A Political Metaphor?

you are now reading – or the one that I am keystroking (they tell me the word typing will age me) — is being written on Sunday, Oct 31 (Happy Halloween!), before election Day, Tues, Nov. 2; and is to be printed Wed Nov. 3, for you to read on Thurs, Nov. 4 – well after Andrew Cuomo has annihilated Carl Paladino and . . . So I can’t talk about the upcoming Election because it will have occurred by the time you read this and I can’t talk about the past election because from where I’m sitting, it hasn’t happened yet. Thus, the black hole, where political pundits merely fill their word count allocation with non-

political thought. And what better time to deviate from deviant politics, then when you’re moving your business after 20 years in the same building — I’ll bet you the experience is worth more than a single column. So, I inherited the Trib from Gary Ackerman – the same guy that was just re-elected (yes, I’m anticipating the obvious) Congressman from t he nor theaster n par t of Queens and bordering Nassau County, in the late 1970’s. The Tribune starterd in 1970 from a desk in the rear of a real estate office on Main Street in Kew Gardens Hills and in its third year moved to a store front on Kissena Boulevard in Flushing. It soon took an adjoining store and the pair served as home to the paper until 1990 when as par t of a public company, we moved to the building on the service road of the Long Isla nd Expressway just we st of Utopia Parkway, which most of you know as our home. That move occurred 20 years ago – to this very week. Twenty years: a 10-year lease, a 5-year renewal option, and a 5year lease brings us to the end of our present home’s natural life. Sure it’s a great location – in demand by the likes of Ne w York Hospital of Queens, which continues to lease two-thirds of the structure and more property down the

block – and as such we were unable to negotiate what we felt was a good deal with our old landlord. And in this marketplace, bet ter space was available to us on much better terms. And so after a bit of a search – thanx Mike and Ria – we located a great building with just about the same amount of usable space and it’s all on one floor. And so after 20 years we’re headed north to Whitestone and will be living just one block north of the Cross Island Pkwy – again, not so very far from Utopia Pkw y. We’l l be at: 150-50 14th Rd, Whitestone, NY, 11357 – between Clintonville Ave and 150th Place. Phone number remains the same. Our entrance is on the left side as you face the building; but slow down, we’re not there yet. The paper you are now reading is the last one published at the old address and next week’s edition, is scheduled to come from our new address. Right now, Ria is playing with Verizon fiber optics, our telephone and internet provider, painters, movers, carpenters, plumbers, carpet guys, rubbish removal firms, and I hope some divine guidance to ensure all goes well. Moving yourself is not easy. Moving 45 odd people – and they are really odd — is. Thanks to Ria, Maureen and to all who packed and will shortly unpack in a bright new shiny home.

By MICHAEL SCHENKLER Welcome to the annual election black hole issue: I write my column, “Not4Publication,” over the weekend; Election Day is Tuesday; we print Wed; and you read it starting Thursday. So the column

The Trib’s new home: 150-50 14th Rd, Whitestone, NY, 11357 Obviously I’m involved, too. In addition to negotiating the lease and some of the agreements, approving lots and lots of expense items, guiding the packing up and then the unpacking of each department, I’ve gotta get my own stuff together. I have learned quickly – well it’s taken me lots of adult years – that we are all savers and that desk drawers and cabinets merely accumulate stuff you never need or use again. Well, 23 postal bins filled with 20 years of accumulated treasures which this week turned to trash were the first thing out of my office. I should have done more. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are serious packing days but I’m down to less than I threw out – and there is more that will be discarded before I’m done.

Then, there is a decision to be made. Sitting in the closet in my office are three unopened boxes of treasures that I moved from my old office, exactly 20 years ago. I never got around to unpacking them. As time is running out, and with the knowledge that I survived 20 years without them, do I throw them out or go through them first? The problem mounts as we ready for the move. Is it a simple answer or is there something deeper involved here? Hmmm! Give us a week and please stop by and visit – I’m usually there in the mornings. See you in Whitestone – for the next 20 years. MSchenkler@QueensTribune.com

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On The Ballot: Term Limits Move To Overrule City Council By HENRY STERN We participated in a City Hall press conference recently with Ronald Lauder, t he term limit s advocate, and Michael Long, the state Conservative Party chair. The purpose of the Henry event was to express support for Question 1, which was on the ballot Tuesday. The Charter Revision Commission was formed, in part, to revisit the issue of term limits after the City Council unilaterally extended the eligibility of city elected officials, primarily themselves, from two to three four-year terms. This decision by the Council, made after intense lobbying by Mayor Mike Bloomberg, eliminated a section of the Charter that had been added in 1993 as the result of a referendum largely funded by Lauder. In the Republican mayoral primary in 1989, Mr. Lauder had competed with Rudy Giuliani for the Republican nomination to succeed Mayor Koch, who had lost his bid for a fourth term in a primary with David Dinkins. Giuliani won by a margin of 67-33. Lauder spent $13 million on the race, the largest amount ever spent on a mayoral contest up until that time. Lauder ran a series of commercials attacking Giuliani which, while they did

not benefit him, weakened Giuliani for the November conte st against Dinkins, who won the mayoralty by a 52-48 vote margin. With the 1993 referendum slated to take effect in 2001, the City Stern Council Democrats put the term limits issue on the ballot again in 1996, seeking to extend the limit from t wo terms to three. This proposal, basically a compromise between a two-term limit and no limit at all, was rejected by the public by a 54-46 margin, a much closer contest than the 59-41 vote by which term limits had been adopted in 1993. At the time, it was suggested to Council Speaker Peter Vallone that the Council had the legal authority to change term limits on its own, but the Speaker decided that since the original limit had been imposed by a referendum, it was more appropriate for any change to be submitted to the people for approval. Five years later, the original referendum took effect for the 2001 election, and 36 out of the 51 Councilmembers then sit ting were ineligible to seek reelect ion. Among the depar t ing member s was Speaker Vallone, who ran for mayor instead. Vallone lost to Mark Green in the Demo-

cratic primar y and Green lost to Bloomberg in the general election. Vallone was succeeded in his Counci l seat by his son, Peter Vallone, Jr. The younger Vallone was re-elected in 2005, but would have been ineligible to seek a third term in 2009 if the Council had not overruled the referenda and extended term limits for all 59 elected city officials: 3 citywide, 5 borough pre sident s a nd 51 councilmembers. Others newly elected in 2001 included Joel Rivera (Bx), who succeeded his father, Assemblyman Jose Rivera; Helen Foster (Bx) followed her fat her, Rev. Wendel l Foster, into the Council; Erik Martin Dilan (B’klyn), followed his father, Mar t in Malave Dilan; and Yvette Clarke (B’klyn) succeeded her mother, Una Clarke. Term limits do not override patrilineal or matrilineal descent. It is the voters who choose whether to ratify the accession of the heir. Because of gerrymandering, name recognition, obstacles to ballot access, the role of local political clubs in which the parent is usually influential, and years of mailings paid for by the city, the heir has an enormous advantage. The voters decide the outcome in the Democratic primary. No children of retiring incumbents have been defeated while trying to suc-

ceed a parent in the City Council. At Monday’s news conference, Ronald Lauder announced his support for the charter change submit ted by the Char ter Revision Commission, under which the limit would revert to two terms in 2021. While many, including Mayor Bloomberg, found the 11-year delay to be ridiculous, it is still the only proposition before the voters that would nullify the Council’s self-serving action in 2008.

If Que st ion 1 is approved Tuesday, by the voters, efforts will likely to be made by good government forces to advance the effective date of the two-term limit to 2013, which means that no incumbents will be able to profit from the extension they gave themselves any more than they already have. “The perfect is the enemy of the good.” So wrote Voltaire in 1764.

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LEGAL NOTICE

County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to The LLC, 66-36 Yellowstone, 18B, Forest Hills, NY 11375. General Purposes. _________________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of ASX PROPERTIES, LLC, a Limited Liability Company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/02/ 2010. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served upon him/ her against the LLC to 41-40 Union St., Apt. 5T, Flushing, NY, 11355. Purpose: any lawful purpose. _________________________________________________________________ NYC CRUISES LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 9/3/10. NY Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to T h e L L C , 8 6 - 3 4 9 4 th S t . , Woodhaven, NY 11421. General Purposes. _________________________________________________________________ Notice of formation of L2H HOME, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/21/2010 Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 3370 Prince St Ste 102 Flushing NY 11354. Purpose: any lawful activities. ________________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of Ozone Park Petroleum Realty LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/1/10. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/ o The LLC, 88-44 101 Avenue, Ozone Park, NY 11461. Purpose: any lawful activity. _______________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of ASTORIA HOLDING GROUP, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/27/2010. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 89-01 Astoria Boulevard, East Elmhurst, NY 11369. Purpose: any lawful purpose. ________________________________________________________________ SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS AND NOTICE–SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK –SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. against THEMBA R. MSIMANGA, SILE BEST CONSTRUCTION CORP., its legal representatives, creditors, assignees, grantees, trustees, trustees in bankruptcy, receivers, lienors and successors in interest, officers and directors of said

LEGAL NOTICE corporation and all persons or entities claiming through, by, or under any of them who have an interest in or lien upon the premises described in the complaint herein, all of whom and whose places of residence or principal places of business are unknown to the plaintiff , NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD, NEW YORK TRANSIT ADJUDICATION BUREAU, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, JOHN DOE #1 through “JOHN DOE#12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants-Index no. 816/ 10. Plaintiff designates Queens County as the place of trial situs of the real property. To the above named Defendants–YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or , if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until (60) days after service of the Summons; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE; New York State law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. Mortgage foreclosure is a complex process. Some people may approach you about “saving” your home. You should be extremely careful about such promises. The state encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. There are Government agencies, legal aid entities and other non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about foreclosure while you are working with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the tollfree helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877-2265697 or visit the department’s website at: http:// www.banking.state.ny.us/. The State does not guarantee the advice of these agencies. The Banking department shall post on its website or otherwise make readily available the name and contact information of government agencies or non-profit organizations that may be contacted for information about the foreclosure process, including maintaining a toll-free help-

LEGAL NOTICE line to disseminate the information required by this section. We are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable Diccia T. Pineda-Kirwan filed on September 14, 2010. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 11-18 Foam Place, Far Rockaway, NY located at Block 15545 and Lot 8 formerly part of Lot 7, Borough and County of Queens, City and State of New York. Dated: May 11, 2010 Berkman, Henoch, Peterson & Peddy, P.C., Attorney for Plaintiff, By: Gerry Careccia Leonti, Esq., 100 Garden City Plaza, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 2226200. _________________________________________________________________ ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF K&P Investing, LLC (Insert name of Limited Liability Company) Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law FIRST: The name of the limited liability company is: K&P Investing, LLC SECOND: The county within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is: Queens THIRD: The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: 83-30 98 th Street, Apt. 2M Woodhaven, NY 11421 /S/ Wioletta Orzol (print or type name of organizer) ________________________________________________________________ SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF QUEENS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE CSMC MORTGAGE-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1 Plaintiff, vs. MABLE MORRISON, ET., AL. Defendant(s). TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: INDEX NO.: 13074/10 MORTGAGED PREMISES: 2907 FALCON AVENUE A/K/A 2907 FALCON AVENUE FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11691 SBL #: BLOCK 15742 LOT 100 You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the

LEGAL NOTICE

County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Queens. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. Dated this 4th day of October, 2010, TO: MABLE MORRISON, Defendant(s) In this Action. The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. JOSEPH G. GOLIA of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated the 28 th day of September, 2010 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Queens County Clerk, in the City of Jamaica. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by MABLE MORRISON dated the 23rd day of August, 2006 secure the sum of $432,000.00, and recorded at Instrument No. 2006000530620 in the Office of the City Register of the City of New York, on the 20th day of September, 2006; which mortgage was duly assigned by assignment dated the 30th day of December, 2009, and recorded on the 24th day of February, 2010, in the Office of the City Register of the City of New York at Instrument No. 2010000063771; The property in question is described as follows: 2907 FALCON AVENUE A/K/A 2907 FALCON AVENUE, FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11691 SEE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Borough and County of Queens, City and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the southerly side of Falcon Avenue distant 45.40 feet westerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the westerly side of Hartman Lane and the southerly side of Falcon Avenue; RUNNING THENCE southerly at an interior angle of 82 degrees 1 minute 54 seconds 33.13 feet to a point; THENCE southerly at an interior angle of 180 degrees 38 minutes 8 seconds 50.00 feet; THENCE westerly at an interior angle of 97 degrees 19 minutes 58 seconds a distance of 25.14 feet; THENCE northerly and part of the distance through a party wall 82.40 feet to the southerly side of Falcon Avenue; THENCE easterly along the southerly side of Falcon Avenue 36.12 feet to the point or place of BEGINNING. HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE

ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The state encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877-BANK-NYS (1-877-226-5697) or visit the department’s website at WWW.BANKING.STATE.NY.US. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. § 1303 NOTICE NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: October 4, 2010 Steven J. Baum, P.C. Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s) 220 Northpointe Parkway Suite G Amherst, NY 14228 The law firm of Steven J. Baum, P.C. and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose.

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Notice of Formation of Dee & Dee Properties LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/9/06. Office location: Queens Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: T h e L L C , 4 3 - 1 0 9 4 th S t . , Elmhurst, NY 11373. Purpose: any lawful activities. _________________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of GANGLAND MUSIC GROUP LLC, a limited liability company. Articles of Organization was filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/07/2010. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process served against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC to: 1502 Mott Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 Purpose: any lawful act or activity. _________________________________________________________________ PROGENY II, LLC a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 4/2/10. NY Office location: Queens. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to The LLC, Attn: Tarik Williams, 23123 129 th Ave., Laurelton, NY 11413. General Purposes. _________________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of HELLBENDERS HOLDINGS, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/ 14/10. Office location: Queens County. Princ. office of LLC: c/o Circle of Confusion, 107-23 71st Rd.Ste. 300, Forest Hills, NY 11375. 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. _________________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of Achieve PT, OT, SLP, PLLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 8/30/10. Office location: Queens County. Sec. of State designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to the principal business addr.: 141-02 68th Dr., Flushing, NY 11367. Purpose: practice physical therapy, occupational therapy and speechlanguage pathology _________________________________________________________________ Notice of formation of IVY TEAM LLC, a limited liability company. Arts. of Org. filed with the Secy. of State of NY(SSNY) on 09/09/2010. Office located in Queens County. SSNY had been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to c/o THE LLC, 13434 Cherry Avenue, Flushing, NY 11355. Purpose: any lawful purpose. _________________________________________________________________ VISUAL FACTOR LLC a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Sec of State of NY on 06/18/10. NY Office location: Queens

LEGAL NOTICE

Queens This Week Ed Braunstein To Replace Carrozza

Tribune Photo by Jessica Ablamsky

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LEGAL NOTICE

At a term of the Supreme Court, IAS Part 23 of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, held in and for the County of Queens at 8811 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY On the 26 th day of Oct., 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Index No.: 25099/10 PRESENT: HON. ROGER N. ROSENGARTEN JUSTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF ROSINA McKAY, AS Executrix of THE ESTATE OF SUSIE BRIDGESVINCENT, deceased for an order Pursuant to section 1931 of the Real Property and Proceeding Law canceling and discharging of record a Mortgage recorded in reel 2740 page 963 in December 30, 1988 effecting premises known as 147-05 116 th Avenue, Jamaica, New York and an assignment, which is, recorded on reel 2740 page 965 on December 30, 1988 Upon reading and filing the petition of Rosina McKay, verified the 15 th day of October 2010, and the affirmation of GARNETT H. SULLIVAN, ESQ. dated the 19 th day of October 2010 showing that a search of the titl e in the offi ce of t h e County register of Queens County dated the 13th day of May 2010, showing that a certain mortgage is open of record, to wit: Mortgage made by CARL R. VINCENT and SUSIE BRIDGESVINCENT to OXFORD CREDIT CORP. in the principal sum of $8,300.00 on the

30 th day of November 1988 and recorded in reel 2740 page 963 in the office of the Register of the City of New York County of Queens on December 30, 1988 and which was assigned to CHEMICAL BANK by assignment dated December 22, 1988 and recorded on December 30, 1988 in reel 2740 page 965 in the office of the register of the City of New York, County of Queens, and it appearing that the petitioner has been able to obtain a satisfaction of said mortgage from the owner of the mortgage or its assignee or successor which appears to be JP MORGAN CHASE BANK. NOW, on motion of GARNETT H. SULLIVAN, ESQ., attorney for petitioner, it is ORDERED that JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, the register of the City of New York, County of Queens and all other interested parties show cause before this Court at IAS Part 23 hereof to be held at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New York, on the 15 th day of December 2010 at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon, or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, why an order should not be made by this Court canceling and discharging of the mortgage made by CARL R. VINCENT and SUSIE BRIDGESVINCENT in the sum of $8,300.00 dated November 30, 1988 and recorded in the office of the Register of the City of New York County of

Queens in reel 2740 page 963 on December 30, 1988 which mortgage was assigned to Chemical Bank on December 22, 1988 by an assignment which was recorded in the office of the Register of the City of New York, County of Queens in reel 2740 page 965 on the 30 th day of December 1988; and directing said Register of the County of Queens in whose office said mortgage have been recorded, to mark the same upon its record as cancelled and discharged, and furthering ordering and directing that the debts or obligations secured by said mortgage be cancelled; and it is further ORDERED, that this order shall be published together with notice to JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, once on or before the 10 th day of NOV 2010, in the Queens TribunePress a weekly newspaper published in the City of New York, County of Queens, and proof of publication in accordance with the provisions of this order by duly filed in the Office of the Clerk, after such publication has been made, and it is further ORDERED that service of this order, together with the petition upon which the same is granted, be made by personal service on or before the 10 th day of NOV, 2010 upon JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, and the Register of the City of New York, County of Queens, by delivering to and leaving with each of them

A lifelong Bayside resident, Braunstein, 29, is a legislative assistant for Speaker Sheldon Silver. His top issues are education, ethics reform, overspending and local overdevelopment. To improve education, he would like to revisit mayoral control of schools so that parents have more input into their children's education, and end teaching to the test. He supports Gov.-elect Andrew Cuomo's plan for an independent ethics board for the state legislature rather than one chosen by legislators, and, to reduce the deficit, would concentrate on consolidating local and state agencies and fighting medicate fraud.

It is too easy to obtain a variance from the City Dept. of Buildings, which should enforce local zoning to preserve local character, Braunstein said before the election. Braunstein will replace the seven-term assemblywoman, who announced in March that she would not seek re-election. Carrozza first came to power in 1996, after defeating Republican Douglas Prescott. An elder law attorney with a private practice, the last two years of her tenure were tainted by questions over her residency. Reach Reporter Jessica Ablamsky at jablamsky@queenstribune.com or (718) 357-7400, Ext. 124. —Jessica Ablamsky

V For Victor y: Tribune Photo by Ira Cohen

blyman-elect Ed Braunstein, in a private room still decorated with Halloween ghosts and ghouls. On the night of Nov. 2, the normally Despite her exhaustion from a long elecbipartisan Bell Boulevard bar scene was trans- tion season, where she and volunteers knocked formed into election central, with campaign on what felt like a million doors, Braunstein's parties scattered up girlfriend of four and and down the boulea half years, Stephanie vard. Stern, remained exuAt Cascarino's, a berant. small restaurant in the "He deserved it, heart of Bell, Demoand it's just the greatcrat Ed Braunstein celest feeling ever," she ebrated a decisive win said. "It's nice to know over Republican Vince that hard work pays off." Tabone in the District After extending his 26 race to fill the seat congratulations to being vacated by Assemblywoman AnnAvella, Councilman Margaret Carrozza (DMark Weprin (D-OakBayside). land Gardens) stopped With a lead of 58by the pizzeria. 41 percent, with all "I think it's great," precincts reporting, Weprin said of Northeastern Queens Braunstein's win. bucked a national "Ed's going to be a trend that tilted heavily dynamic young leader who will bring a lot of in Republican favor. fresh ideas." "We felt confident Avella and going in," Braunstein Ed Braunstein and longtime girlsaid. "We worked re- friend Stephanie Stern after the vicBraunstein will be ally hard." great partners, he tor y. While a large and said. diverse section of the Queens Democratic "It's going to be a new team for Eastern coalition made merry at C.J. Sullivan's Ameri- Queens," Weprin said. can Grill with State Sen.-elect Tony Avella, a Tabone's loss came perhaps as no surprise small but mighty crowd drank and chatted at after the defeat of a 38-year incumbent in Cascarino's Brick Oven Pizza with Assem- State Sen. Frank Padavan (R-Bellerose).

Judy and Tony Avella celebrate the Senator-elec t's victor y at C.J. Sullivan's in B a ys i d e Tu e s day night.

LEGAL NOTICE a copy of said petition and order to show cause and said service upon all the foregoing shall be deemed good and sufficient service thereof. ENTER J.S.C. ________________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: MJR REAL ESTATE, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/20/09. 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, 97-37 63 rd Road, Suite 10 K, Rego Park, New York 11374. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ________________________________________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 10/28/10, bearing Index Number NC-001053-10/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Moshin (Middle) Haji (Last) Mollah My present name is (First) Haji (Last) Mollah aka Haji M Mollah My present address is 92-40 170 th St., Fl 1, Jamaica, NY 11433-1249 My place of birth is Munshigonj, Bangladesh My date of birth is December 12, 1966

LEGAL NOTICE ________________________________________________________________ At a Term, Part 2, of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, held in and for the County of Queens at, 8811 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, New York 11432, on the 20 day of October, 2010 Index No.: 25977/10 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE PRESENT: Hon. Allan Weiss, Justice In the Matter of ST. PETER CLAVER SCHOOL, (a not-forprofit corporation), For an Order Dissolving the Corporation Pursuant To Section 1102(a)(1)(A) of the Not for Profit Corporation Law. UPON reading and filing the Petition of HARVEY STONE, MARY COVINGTON, RICARDO BENTHAM & NORMA CASSELL duly verified on the 30 th day of September, 2010, together with a resolution of the Board of Trustees of Petitioner authorizing the Dissolution of the Corporation and upon all the papers and proceedings herein: LET ST. PETER CLAVER SCHOOL, and all persons interested in ST. PETER CLAVER SCHOOL, show cause at the Supreme Court, Queens County, IAS Part 2, Room 45, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New York on Dec. 1, 2010, at 9:30 a.m., in the forenoon of that day or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard why ST. PETER CLAVER SCHOOL should not be dissolved, and LET a copy of this order be published by Donald P. Vernon, Esq., Attorney for Petitioner at least

LEGAL NOTICE once in each of three (3) weeks immediately preceding the said Dec. 1, 2010, the time appointed for the hearing, in the Queens Tribune published in Queens County, and SUFFICIENT reason appearing therefore, let service of a copy of this order, and annexed Petition on ST. PETER CLAVER SCHOOL, and upon the Attorney General of the State of New York, the New York State Tax Commission and Andrew Aklassou, CP.A., P.C.; Maurice N. Perkins ASA; Internal Revenue Service, NYS Department of Taxation and Finance, NYS Department of Labor, Hamilton Equity Group LLC, NYC Department of Buildings; Nayda Charles; Mary Burton-Forbes; Shirley A. Moore, Urmela Srinarayan; Gracia King; Naline Yassin; Mark Hancock; Levi Isaacs; Harvey Stone; Mary Covington; Ricardo Bentham; Con Edison; NYC Department of Environmental and Protection; Verizon, Deer Park Direct; National Grid; and Bill Jones Real Estate, personally, at least 20 days before the return date, or by mailing a copy of the order, by certified mail, return receipt requested, at least twenty (20) days before the return date, addressed to the person to be served at his last known address, shall be deemed good and sufficient. ENTER, Justice of the Supreme Court

Queens CLOSEUP Food Dr ive Assemblyman Mike Miller is holding a food drive to benefit Sacred Heart’s food pantry. Sacred Heart helps feed over 60 families from the local communities year round, and seeks to continue supporting these families, especially during the holiday season. The drive will end Nov.17. Assistance from the community is vital to stocking Sacred Heart’s food pantry. All donations make a positive difference in the lives of so many people in need. All nonperishable items are welcome and can be dropped off at the following locations: Assemblyman Miller’s office, 83-91 Woodhaven Blvd.; Glendale Auto Tech, 7214 73rd Place; H & M Brokerage, 75-17 Myrtle Ave.; and Sacred Heart Rectory-8317 78th Ave. For more information, contact Miller’s office at (718) 805-0950.

Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. Sara will be teaching mambo, salsa, cha-cha, meringue and other Latin dances to interested seniors.

Exercise Class Every Monday at 10:15-11:15 a.m. and 1:15-2:15 p.m., tai chi with Elaine Fleischman, Every Wednesday and Friday at 10:15-11:15 a.m., chair aerobics with Charle Roemer every Thursday at 10:15-11:15 p.m., Project Staywell exercises with Irma Mains. If you are a senior center member, or are over 60 years of age, you are welcome to attend. Any questions, call the center at (718) 7388100. The Howard Beach senior center is located at 156-45 84th St. (entrance on 85th Street). The center is funded under contract to the New York City department for the aging and is open to anyone age 60 and over.

Senior Dance

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The Howard Beach Senior Center, located at 156-45 84th St., is featuring “Latin Dance” Lessons and Exercise Program every

Musica Reginae presents music of George Gershwin and Cole Porter. Jazz pianist phenom Aaron Diehl, chanteuse

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against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: 106 WILLOW ROAD, WOODMERE, NEW YORK 11598 Fishel Chervinsky (signature of organizer) FISHEL CHERVINSKY (print or type name of organizer) ________________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation Bagheria, LLC art. of org. filed Secy. Of State NY (SSNY) 9/16/10. Off. Loc. In Queens Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 48-07 30 th Ave., Astoria, NY 11103. Purpose: Any lawful purpose, managed by 1 or more members. _______________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 42-11 PROPERTY LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/27/10. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 42-11 158 th Street, Flushing, New York 11358. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ________________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: YORK STUDIOS LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/16/10. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 34-02 Laurel Hill Boule-

Thalia Concerts Thalia Spanish Theatre presents three special events on Thanksgiving weekend. On Friday, Nov. 26 at 8 p.m. enjoy “Flamenco Trio Musical,” with guitarist Cristian Puig, bassist Javier Sanchez, cajon Jose Moreno, singer/dancer Sol “La Argentinita”, and dancer Antonio Arrebola, direct from Spain; On Saturday, Nov. 27, at 8 p.m., see Son Cubano / New York’s Premier Charanga Band with Son Sublime, back by popular demand! The real sound of the Cuban Charanga music, the craze from the 70’s and 80’s, when this style of Cuban music hit its peak. This music is contagious and timeless. Founded by leader and producer Jesse

Herrero, SonSublime celebrates its 10th anniversary; and Sunday, Nov. 28, 4 p.m. see Zarzuelas (Spanish Operettas) & Romantic Latino Songs. Beautiful arias and duets from the best-loved Spanish operettas, and popular songs from the best Latin American Romantic Music. Tickets are $25 for once concert, $44 for two and just $60 for all three. Performances will be held at Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside. For information and tickets, call (718) 729-3880 or go to thaliatheatre.org.

Breakfast Before Business The Queens Chamber of Commerce will hold a free continental breakfast Friday, Nov. 5, at 8:30 a.m. at the Queens Chamber Headquarters at the Bulova Center with Thomas Coaching Company. The main topic will be Your Business Blueprint for Success, Presented by Pat Thomas: Transform your organization with data, discipline and dialogue; Close the gap between business planning and desired outcomes; and Master the art of producing results.

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vard, Maspeth, New York 11378. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. _______________________________________________________________ SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS INDEX NO: 5655/2010 DATE FILED: 3-5-10 SUMMONS NYCTL 2009-A TRUST AND THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS COLLATERAL AGENT AND CUSTODIAN FOR NYCTL 2009-A TRUST, Plaintiffs, against- RODNEY RUSSELL; WILLIE SEA RUSSELL A/K/A WILLIESEA RUSSELL; WILLIAM WILLIAMS; RODNEY RUSSELL, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIESEA RUSSELL A/K/A WILLIE SEA RUSSELL; CITY OF NEW YORK ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; AVCO SECURITY CORPORATION OF NEW YORK; CRIMINAL COURT OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; PALISADES COLLECTION LLC; AUTO FACTORS INC.; FLEET BANK; LYDIA WILLIAMS; MRC RECEIVABLES CORP.; CITY OF NEW YORK PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU; “JOHN DOE # 1” through “JOHN DOE #100”, the last 100 names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiffs, the persons or parties intended being the owners, tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, and if any of the aforesaid individual captioned defendants, if any, be dead, their respective heirsat-law, next of kin, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or

claiming under, by, or through any of the aforesaid individual captioned defendants, if any, if they be dead, whether by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, including any right, title or interest in and to the real property described in the complaint herein, all of who and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiffs; Defendants. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action, to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with the summons, to serve notice of appearance, on the plaintiffs’ attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the date of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York), and in case of failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. Plaintiffs designate Queens County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the subject property. 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 tax lien holder who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the tax lien holder will not stop this

foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (TAX LIEN HOLDER) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: March 3, 2010 LEVY & LEVY Attorneys for Plaintiffs 12 Tulip Drive Great Neck, NY 11021 (516) 487-6655 BY: JOSHUA LEVY, ESQ. File No.: 1382544 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. J.G. Golia, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Queens County dated Sept. 12, 2010 and filed with the complaint and other papers in the Queens County Clerk’s Office, Jamaica, NY. The object of the action is to foreclose a tax lien and to recover the amount of the tax lien and all of the interest, penalties, additions and expenses to real property k/a Block 1373, Lot19. dated: Oct. 20, 2010. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. For Pltf., #79213 ________________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of Big Eng Realty LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 9/ 15/10. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Bob Eng, 84-63 Kneelnad Ave., Elmhurst, NY 11373. Purpose: any lawful activities. ________________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF K. FERRONE LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/11/2010. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to the LLC at 67-19 218 th Street, Bayside,

NY 11364. Purpose: any lawful purpose. ________________________________________________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, PURSUANT TO LAW, that the NYC Dept. of Consumer Affairs will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 2:00 p.m., at 66 John Street, 11 th floor, on a petition from Syvros Restaurant Corp, to continue to, maintain, and operate an unenclosed sidewalk café at 29-05 23 rd Avenue, in the Borough of Queens, for a term of two years. REQUEST FOR A COPY OF THE PROPOSED REVOCABLE CONSENT MAY BE ADDRESSED TO DEPT. OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, 42 BROADWAY, NEW YORK NY 10004 ATTN: FOIL OFFICER ________________________________________________________________ SUPREME COURT – QUEENS COUNTY In the Matter of the Application of PETER M. WOLF, as Guardian of the Person and Property of DANIEL GERALD O’LEARY, an incapacitated person to sell certain real property pursuant to an order of this court dated October 20, 2010 by Hon. Lawrence v. Cullen, a Justice of this Court, an application to sell premises 47-17 50 th Avenue Woodside, N.Y. 11377 Block 2291 Lot 53 County of Queens, being a plot 19 feet by 100 feet will be made on the 14 th day of December 2010, at 9:30 A.M. at I.A.S. Part 25g of the Supreme Court at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard Jamaica, N.Y. 11435. Said property is presently under contract, subject to the approval of the court, for the price of $580,000.00. Contact PETER M. WOLF, ESQ. of Kew Gardens, N.Y. Attorney for the Guardian 125-10 Queens Boulevard Kew Gardens, N.Y. 11415 (718) 261-7580

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Notice of Formation (LLC). Name: CHJS LLC Articles of Organization filed with NY Dept. of State on 3/16/10. Office location: Queens COUNTY. NY DOS shall mail copy of process to: 9602 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, CORONA, NEW YORK, 11368. Purpose: Any lawful activity. ________________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of 30-05 23 STREET L.L.C. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/14/10. Office location: Queens County. Princ. office of LLC: 420 Jericho Tnpk., Ste. 327, Jericho, NY 11753. 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. ________________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of VINTAGE VINE LANDSCAPE DESIGN, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/15/10. 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, 144-70 Village Road, Ste. 760, Jamaica, NY 11435. Purpose: any lawful activity. _________________________________________________________________ ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF 86-12 53 AVE, LLC (Insert name of Limited Liability Company) Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law FIRST: The name of the limited liability company is: 86-12 53 AVE, LLC SECOND: The county within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is: QUEENS COUNTY, NEW YORK THIRD: The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process

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Charinee Wade, and friends will perform selections from the Great American Songbook. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and wine with friends in a cabaret-style atmosphere. A perfect way to spend an autumn afternoon. The event will be held Sunday, Nov. 7, at 5 p.m. at the Community House at the Church-in-the-Gardens, 15 Borage Place, Forest Hills.

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Councilman Dan Halloran spoke to seniors at the Knights of Columbus Hall in College Point. He delivered $13,000 in city funds in this year’s budget for the North Flushing Senior Center of College Point’s senior activities program. To show their appreciation of the Council Member’s efforts, the seniors presented a signed thank-you card for Halloran. The center received no city funding the previous year.

Families enjoy fun under the sukkah.

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On Sept. 26, Temple Tikvah hosted the first of a number of special events for young children. Titled “Stories in the Sukkah,” the event featured holiday stories and songs, crafts and food. Temple Tikvah’s Rabbi Sheinberg, Cantor Bonne and Nuccia Hernan, its Early Childhood Education Director, led the program attended by numerous young families.

These events are part of the PJ Library program which Temple Tikvah is pleased to bring to the communities of Western Nassau and Eastern Queens. The PJ Library program supports young families by sending books and music with Jewish content free of charge on a monthly basis to children from age six months to eight years. Created by the Harold Grinspoon Foun-

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS Filed: April 30, 2010 Index No.: 10949/2010 Plaintiff designates Queens County as place of trial The basis of venue is Plaintiff’s residence SUMMONS Plaintiff resides at 113-33 Francis Lewis Blvd. Queens Village, NY 11429 AUDREY LEWIS, Plaintiff(s), v. SHELTON LEWIS, III, Defendant(s), ACTION FOR DIVORCE: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to ANSWER the COMPLAINT in this action and to serve a copy of your ANSWER, or, if the COMPLAINT is not served with this SUMMONS, to serve a NOTICE OF APPEARANCE on the Plaintiff’s attorney, within twenty (20) days after the service of this SUMMONS, exclusive of the day of service (or within thirty [30] days after the service is complete, and in case of your failure to APPEAR and ANSWER, judgment will be taken against you by DEFAULT for the relief demanded in the COMPLAINT. HERSH JAKUBOWITZ, ESQ. Attorney for the Plaintiff 4234 162 nd Street Flushing, NY 11358 (718) 445-1436 NOTICE: The nature of this action is to dissolve the marriage between the Parties, on the grounds of Abandonment, DRL §170 Subd. 2. The relief sought is a judgment of absolute divorce in favor of the Plaintiff VERIFIED COMPLAINT AUDREY

LEWIS, Plaintiff; SHELTON LEWIS, III, Defendant; PLAINTIFF, by her Attorney, HERSH JAKUBOWITZ, alleges to this Court that the Parties are over the age of eighteen (18) and; 1. That, at all times hereinafter mentioned, the Plaintiff has been a residence of the State of New York for a continuous period in access of two (2) years, immediately preceding the commencement of this Action. 2. The Plaintiff and the Defendant were married on January 3, 1971 in the County of Queens, State of New York. 3. There are no unemancipated children. 4. The Plaintiff resides at 113-33 Francis Lewis Boulevard, Queens Village, NY 11429 and the Defendant resides at UNKNOWN. 5. That there is no action for divorce, separation or annulment pending in the State of New York or in any other jurisdiction. 6. That there is no judgment or decree of divorce, separation or annulment granted to either Party in the State of New York or in any other jurisdiction. 7. The parties are not covered by any group health plan. 8. The marriage was not performed by a clergyman, minister or by a leader of the Society for Ethical Culture. 9. The plaintiff was a dutiful wife. 10. On or about June 1, 1973 the Defendant abandoned the Plaintiff without just cause and excuse without the Plaintiff’s

consent and the Defendant has been willfully and continuously absent from the Plaintiff for more than one (1) year without any cause or justification. Defendant left the marital residence of the Parties, located at 205-26 115 th Road, St. Albans, NY 11412. 11. The aforesaid conduct of the Defendant constitutes an ABANDONMENT of the Plaintiff by the Defendant, Relations Law. WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff demands judgment against the Defendant for DIVORCE ________________________________________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 10/19/10, bearing Index Number NC-001014-10/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Veendra (Last) Ramnarace My present name is (First) Vindra (Last) Figueroa aka Vindra Ramnarace My present address is 114-50 117 th Street, South Ozone Park, NY 11420 My place of birth is Trinidad My date of birth is March 25,1968 ________________________________________________________________ ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF BlueRite LLC Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law FIRST. The name of the limited liability company is

dation, The PJ Library is a national program implemented in local communities. Temple Tikvah is the first partner to bring this program to the area that it serves. All families who have children who are 6 months to 8 years and who reside in Western Nassau or Eastern Queens are eligible to enroll in this program. If you are interested in signing your family up for The PJ Library, contact Bob Emerman at (516) 746-1120. Support for this PJ Library program is being provided by the

LEGAL NOTICE BlueRite LLC. SECOND. The county within this state in which the limited liability company is to be located is Queens. THIRD: The secretary of state is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process accepted on behalf of the limited liability company served upon him or her is: 241-06 137 th Ave., Rosedale, New York 11422. FOURTH: The name and street address in this state of the registered agent upon whom and at which process against the limited liability company may be served is: Raul Wagner, 241-06 137 th Ave., Rosedale, New York 11422. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed these Articles of Organization on the date below. Date: August 9, 2010 LegalZoom.com, Inc., Organizer /s/Imelda Vasquez By:

Brotherhood of Temple Tikvah and the Temple Tikvah Board of Trustees.

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LEGAL NOTICE Imelda Vasquez, Assistant Secretary 7083 Hollywood Blvd., suite 180 Los Angeles, CA 90028 ________________________________________________________________ ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF ENMA, LLC (Insert name of Limited Liability Company) Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law FIRST: The name of the limited liability company is: ENMA, LLC SECOND: The county within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is: Queens THIRD: The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: c/o H. GERSTEN, CPA 108-18 QUEENS BLVD. 8th FL, STE 6 FOREST HILLS, NY 11375 Natalya Malakova (signature

LEGAL NOTICE of organizer) Natalya Malakova (print or type name of organizer ________________________________________________________________ ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF S & D International Wholesale LLC (Insert name of Limited Liability Company) Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law FIRST: The name of the limited liability company is: S & D International Wholesale LLC SECOND: The county, within this state, in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is: Queens THIRD: The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: Kandzhanov/Boris Mikhail 97-30 57 th Ave 3B Corona, NY 11368 USA Boris Mikhail (print or type name of organizer)

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Charges Filed In Bodega Shooting By JASON BANREY A 29-year-old man was arraigned this past Sunday, after being picked out of a line up for the "senseless" fatal shooting of a Laurelton bodega clerk who attempted to defend his brother during a robbery. Felix Torres, owner of Lucky Grocery & Deli, and brother of the victim Juan Torres, identified Shawn Forde not only as the alleged thief and killer, but also as "a regular customer who gets great service." Forde, of Springfield Gardens, was known to frequent the bodega and has been seen by Rafael Torres, another brother of the victim. "I saw the guy before. It's incredible to me. You're killing your own people, people from the same community." Rafael Torres said. According to the charges, Forde entered the bodega on Merrick Boulevard near 221st Street around 10 p.m. on Oct. 23. He allegedly demanded money from owner Felix Torres, after grabbing him by the shirt, pressing his head to the counter, and pointing a gun to his head. In an effort to come to his brother's aid, Juan Torres approached the robber from behind. As he proceeded towards Forde, the gunman allegedly turned and shot Juan Torres in the face, killing him and then fleeing the scene with $80 from the register. Queens DA Richard Brown called the shooting "senseless and tragic." "This case is yet another example of the mindless gun-related violence that too often takes innocent lives and recklessly endangers public safety." said Brown. Community merchants in the area have noticed a spur in robberies in recent months

and have vowed to not "allow the criminals to put them out of business" or intimidate them. Forde is now being held without bail and faces 25 years to life in prison if convicted. Reach Intern Jason Banrey at jbanrey@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 128.

Business owners along the strip where the shooting happened say they have seen the increase in crime.

Red Ink Leads To Green Loss By JESSICA ABLAMSKY Already battered by consecutive budget cuts, the state’s premier conservation agency is set to axe an additional 150 employees by Dec. 31, and end its participation in a federal hazardous waste cleanup program, as part of a plan by Gov. David Paterson that would result in nearly 900 layoffs. “In terms of staff cuts we’re concerned – the state is already stretched very thin,” said U.S. Environmental Protection Agency spokeswoman Bonnie Bellow. Also concerned was the former commissioner of the DEC, Pete Grannis, who was fired by Paterson after an unsigned memo was leaked to the Albany Times Union stating that the many of the DEC programs are already “hanging by a thread.” The DEC, whose mission includes anything outdoors, does everything from enforcing environmental laws to running edu-

cational programs for kids. They also assist the U.S. Environmental Protection agency with Superfund, which is the federal government’s program to clean up contaminated sites like Newtown Creek, the four-mile stretch of toxic sludge and raw sewage that was recently declared a Superfund site. Financially responsible parties have already been identified for the waterway, whose cleanup will proceed as planned, according to the EPA. It is unclear what ending participation in Superfund would look like. Unlike some programs, which are delegated to states, EPA staff runs Superfund. Regardless of DEC staff participation, the state does have some financial obligation for sites. Though about 70 percent are cleaned up at the expense of the responsible parties, when none can be found, federal law re-

quired the state to pitch in 10 percent of cleanup costs. In the case of a municipal landfill, that share rises to 50 percent. “At this point, we still fully expect the state to meet those requirements for any site which has no responsible party,” Bellow said. Many sites are placed on the list after a request by the state, said EPA spokeswoman Mary Mears. “That was the case in both of the New York City sites,” she said, referring to Newtown Creek and Gowanus Canal. EPA officials do not know what New York State is planning, she said. Request for comment from the DEC were forwarded to the State Division of the Budget and the Governor’s Office, which did not return calls. Reach Reporter Jessica Ablamsky at jablamsky@queenstribune.com or (718) 357-7400, Ext. 124.

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102nd Precinct THREE HIT: On Wednesday, Oct. 27, at approximately 5:55 p.m., police responded to a 911 call reporting a pedestrian struck at the intersection of 81st Street and 101st Avenue in Ozone Park. Police later determined that a 2003 Jaguar operated by a 53year old woman that was traveling northbound on 81st Street turning left to westbound 101st Avenue when the three pedestrians, who were crossing 101st Avenue from south to north, were struck in the intersection. A 26-year-old woman and a 5-year-old boy were taken to Jamaica Hospital with head, leg and chest lacerations and were listed in stable condition. The third victim, a 3-year-old girl, was taken to Jamaica Hospital with head and chest trauma and was listed in critical condition. There was no suspected criminality and the investigation was ongoing.

On Tuesday, Aug. 17, at approximately 7:59 p.m., two men entered a Duane Reade store at 156-44 Northern Blvd. in Murray Hill and removed an undetermined amount of property into a large black plastic bag. The suspects fled the location in an unknown direction. The suspects are described as two black men, 20-25 years old, one last seen wearing a blue polo shirt, blue jeans and white hat and the other last seen wearing a green t-shirt, blue jeans, and a blue Yankee cap Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers Web site at nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential

114th Precinct KNIFE POINT ROBBERY: The NYPD is seeking 104th Precinct the public’s assistance in loSHOT IN CAR: On Thurscating a suspect wanted in day, Oct. 28, at approximately connection with a robbery in 10 a.m., police responded to a Queensbridge. report of a person shot in the On Saturday, Oct. 9, at vicinity of Willoughby Avenue approximately 9:40 p.m., inand Woodward Avenue in side of 41-03 10th St. in Ridgewood. Upon arrival, ofQueensbridge, the suspect folficers discovered two people lowed a 34-year-old Asian shot inside of a 1996 Chevy woman into an elevator. When Lumina, with gunshot wounds the victim exited, the perpeto their heads. trator forced the victim into Leonard Archipolo, 47, of the stairwell at knifepoint and 1812 Stockholm St., Brookremoved her wallet. lyn was in the driver’s seat and The perpetrator is deYomarya Santiago, 23, of 60scribed as a black woman, ap58 55th St., Maspeth, was in proximately 5-foot-2 with the passenger seat. EMS also black, short pulled back hair. responded to the scene and pronounced both victims dead Police are looking for She was last seen wearing eyeat the scene. There have been this woman in a rob- glasses, a white long sleeve no arrests and the investiga- ber y in Queensbridge. shirt with an abstract picture on the front, red pants and tion was ongoing. white sneakers. Anyone with information in regards to 109th Precinct BURNING MURDER: On Saturday, this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers Oct. 23, at approximately 2:49 p.m., inside at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can of 136-79 Roosevelt Ave. in Flushing, police also submit their tips by logging onto the Stoppers Web site at responded to a 911 call of a fire. FDNY C r i m e responded and extinguished the fire when nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their two men were discovered in a third floor tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then entering office. EMS also responded to the scene and TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential pronounced the first victim, Chang-Xin Hu, 115th Precinct 42, dead. HIT AND RUN: On Sunday, Oct. 31, at The second victim, Shao Fan Gong, 27, was transported to NYHQ where he later approximately 8:51 p.m., police responded died at 8:24 p.m. on Oct. 23. The Medical to a 911 call reporting a person struck by an Examiner was to determine the cause of auto at the intersection of 91st Street and death. The Fire Marshal was to determine the 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights. Upon arcause of the fire. The death of the first victim rival of police it was determined that an has been classified as a homicide. The inves- unknown vehicle traveling eastbound on 37th Avenue struck a Hispanic man in his 40s and tigation was ongoing. fled the scene. EMS responded to the location and transDUANE THIEVES: The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in located two ported the victim to Elmhurst Hospital where individuals wanted in connection with a Grand he was pronounced dead. There were no arrests and the investigation was ongoing. Larceny that occurred in Murray Hill

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FEMA Non-Profit Aid By JASON BANREY After tornadoes and storms tore a 14-mile path of destruction through Queens, President Barack Obama officially declared parts of the borough a disaster area on Oct. 14. Under the declaration Federal Emergency Management Agency is now distributing federal funding through the administration of a Public Assistance program. According to FEMA the PA program â&#x20AC;&#x153;is oriented to public entities and can fund the repair, restoration, reconstruction, or replacement of a public facility or infrastructure, which is damaged or destroyed by a disaster.â&#x20AC;? Eligible applicants include State governments, local governments, any other political subdivision of the State and certain private nonprofit organizations (PNPs). Eligible PNPs include educational, utility, irrigation, emergency, medical, rehabilita-

tion, and temporary or permanent custodial care facilities (including those for the aged and disabled). If a PNP does not fit under this criterion, it must apply to the Small Business Administration for a disaster loan. Although two Applicant Briefings were held for eligible entities it is still not too late to apply. Applications must be filed with the NYC Office of Emergency Management no later than Nov. 12. Entities who meet the State and FEMA application requirements for federal funding will be reimbursed no less than 75 percent for the damages they suffered due to the tornadoes and storms. For more information on how to apply go to semo.state.ny.us. Reach Intern Jason Banrey at jbanrey@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 128.

Click For A Cause By JESSICA ABLAMSKY We know your secret. When your boss isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t looking, you chat on Facebook or catch up on your personal email. Next time youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re bored, click for a cause and help MS 158 in Bayside win up to $100,000. One of 15 finalists in a nationwide contest through the online search engine Bing, the school with the most votes will win the grand prize, which MS 158 would use to purchase basic art supplies. The last day to vote is Nov. 7. Bucking the trend that often leaves arts funding on the cutting room floor, MS 158 has five art teachers who cover band, chorus, dance and graphic arts. But in a time of across

the board budget cuts, the school is in need of materials that range from crayons and drawing paper to new computer workstations. Also on their wish list are new musical instruments, which would replace old instruments held together by rubber bands and duct tape. So, the next time you need a break from the daily grind, take two minutes and vote for MS 158. We wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell. To vote, go to ourschoolneeds.discoverbing.com and click on â&#x20AC;&#x153;view finalists.â&#x20AC;? Reach Reporter Jessica Ablamsky at jablamsk@queenstribune.com or (718) 357-7400, Ext. 124.

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Build Your Biz, One Pie At A Time

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A kitchen has opened in Long Island City for all businesses looking to bake, cook and make large quantities of their delicious delectable creations to sell at their stores or to cater out. The Entrepreneur’s Space, located at 36-46 37th St. was first a site used by the Consortium for Workers Education (CWE) for worker training for the last decade. Recently, an agreement was made with Mi Kitchen es su Kitchen, an organization that develops kitchen incubators for when the space was not being used for training. A kitchen incubator gives those owning food businesses a licensed commercial kitchen in which they can legally cook and package their food products. The incubator gives aid to those who seek to start a business by providing then with the space and equipment they may no be able to afford at the moment. After the CWE informed Mi Kichen es su Kitchen they could not renew the lease, the Queens Economic Development Corporation stepped in and took over the lease with help from the NYC Economic Development Corp. “Additionally we have expanded the concept and will lease workstations and office space to any small qualified business,” said Seth Bornstein, QEDC Executive Director. Starting Sept. 1, QEDC has signed around 20 new contracts from businesses all across the City. The clients

that use the kitchen rent the space on an hourly basis, taking advantage of the kitchen facility, which includes ovens, tables, counters, mixers of various sizes, blenders and even a cold room for finishing up the large quantities of goods made. Renters also have equipment available for use at the facility, allowing them the experience of working in a professional kitchen environment. One of the few things the clients have to bring is ingredients. “The CWE outfitted the kitchen with excellent commercial-quality equipment – everything one needs is available,” Bornstein said.

Some of the businesses that have used the facility are Cake and Shake; Wannahavacookie.com, which introduced their one and only Whoopie pies( cake and cream filled treats); and Sweet Silk. Bringing the public sweets “individually hand-crafted using the finest and most exotic ingredients from all over the world,” Sweet Silk produces its large orders at the facility and still uses it frequently. “It’s great because it’s a lot of space, really well organized,” said Sweet Silk owner, Shefalee Patel. “It’s just like working in a professional kitchen and with a very helpful staff.”

Marisa Angebranndt runs Wannahavacookie.com, an online bakery specializing in whoopie pies, cookies and bars, and has been a client of the Entrepreneur’s Space since 2008. “Not only has the staff provided support during my baking shifts, they are also a fabulous resource for everything food – their experience in the industry has provided valuable information for my business with everything,” Angebranndt said. To learn more, call (718) 392-0025. Reach Intern Angy Altamirano at aaltamirano@queenstribune.com or (718) 357-7400, Ext. 128.

Melrose CEO Offers Advice

It’s important to note that, in the wake of the financial turbulence experienced over the past two years, credit unions continue to be a safe haven for those trying to choose the best place to put their savings or seek personal, student, car or mortgage loans. “We know there’s been confusion in the financial arena recently, and it can be difficult for consumers to make sense of it all,” said Alan Kaufman, CEO/treasurer of Melrose Credit Union. “What’s important to know is that their local credit union remains well-capitalized and fully insured, making it a

safe place for their money and for loans.” Also key to keep in mind is that, while credit unions are very different than banks, they do offer the same level of security as FDIC-insured banks. Funds of Melrose Credit Union members are guaranteed under the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund to at least $250,000, with higher total coverage if you have a combination of accounts. There is also separate insurance coverage up to $250,000 for IRA accounts. “Our commitment to our members’

long-term financial health is what drives us to lend responsibly and pursue new ways to offer lower rates on loans, higher rates on savings, better credit card deals and highly-touted personal ser vice,” continued Kaufman. “Now more than ever, people are looking for a financial institution that values trust, responsibility and long-term benefits. It’s time they experience the credit union difference for themselves.” If you have questions, contact Melrose Credit Union at (718) 658-9800 or visit them on the internet at www.melrosecu.org.

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War, though the parish is the second-oldest EpiscoBy DOMENICK RAFTER The City Landmark Preservation Committee gave Queens some pal parish in New York, the church's brown spire much-welcomed attention last week when it granted protected sta- was once one of the tallest in the borough. Borough President Helen Marshall, who tus to notable historic sites in Ridgewood and Jamaica. During what the LPC termed "Queens Day," the commission pushed for the sites to be landmarked, praised the declared a swath of Ridgewood, the proposed Ridgewood South move. "Unique elements of our county's history are inHistoric District, a landmarked area. The portion of the neighborhood landmarked is just north of Myrtle Avenue and west cluded in this new historic district in Ridgewood and of Forest Avenue and includes two blocks of Catalpa Av- the four structures that would speak volumes if their enue and Cornelia Street, one block of Woodbine Street walls could talk," Marshall said. "Now, 210 blocks and between Onderdonk Avenue and Woodward Avenue, four buildings will be preserved for future generations and everything in between, including the historic St. to admire and enjoy." The LPC said that it would hold a public hearMatthias Roman Catholic Church on Catalpa Avenue, which was built in 1926. The pale brick church re- ing in the near future on other potential landmark sites in the borough, including the proposed cently underwent a massive renovation. Queens preservationist Michael Perlman, Ridgewood Central Historic District, which encomwho fought for landmark designation for the passes more than a dozen city blocks of neighborRidgewood Theater earlier in the year, said hood between Forest Avenue and Fresh Point Road he was "thrilled" to see the section of just north of Myrtle Avenue. Ridgewood designated a landmark, but Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at thought the LPC needed to pay more at- drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 357-7400, tention to the borough elsewhere. Ext. 125. "There are parts of other neighborhoods they should be looking at too," he said. The LPC did landmark a handful of historic sites in Jamaica, including the Queens General Courthouse on Sutphin Boulevard, constructed in the late 1930s. "[The courthouse] obviously has significance as one of the finest public buildings in Queens and throughout the city," said Robert Tierney, chairman of the LPC. The limestone courthouse has been featured in a few movies, including "Bonfire of the Vanities" and "Leaving Las Vegas," and most recently in the televi- The former Jamaica Savings Bank at 146-21 sion series "The Good Wife." Built as part Jamaica Avenue. of the Depression-era Works Progress Administration, Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia laid its cornerstone in 1937. The court is now home to the Queens Supreme Court and Surrogate Court, as well as the County Clerk. The Jamaica Savings Bank building, just a few blocks from the courthouse, was also landmarked. The building, at 146-21 Jamaica Ave. is still in use as a bank, a Capital One branch. Also landmarked were the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce building at 89-31 161st St., designed in the late 1920s, and the Grace Episcopal The Jamaica Chamber of St. Matthias Roman Catholic Church at 155-24 90th Commerce Building at 89-31 Church at 58-15 Catalpa Ave. Ave. Built during the Civil 161st Street.

The Queens General Courthouse at 88-11 Sutphin Blvd.

The Memorial Hall of Grace Episcopal Church at 155-24 90th Ave.

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Slices Of Borough History Preserved For Future Generations

Dems Get Ready

Kupferberg Breaks Ground

The Queens County Democratic Organization held a rally at Antun’s last week to prepare for the Nov. 2 election. Above: U.S. Rep. Joe Crowley gets the crowd going. Below: Former BP Claire Shulman (l. to r.), Assemblyman David Weprin, Comptroller John Liu, District Leader Honey Miller and Sen. Toby Stavisky.

Last week Queens College held a groundbreaking ceremony for Phase II renovations of the Selma and Max Kupferberg Center for the Visual and Performing Arts. Among the enhancements planned for the arts center are such audience-friendly features as larger lobbies and bathrooms, new exterior and interior lighting, signage and landscaping. Pictured l. to r.: Martin Kupferberg (Max’s nephew), Pres of Kepco, Inc.; Councilman Jim Gennaro; Saul Kupferberg (Max’s son), VP, sales and marketing, Kepco; QC Pres James Muyskens; Max Kupferberg, Chairman of the board of Kepco; former Councilman Tony Avella; State Sen. Toby Stavisky; Assemblywoman Grace Meng; CUNY Vice Chancellor, Facilities Planning, Construction and Management Iris Weinshall; and former Councilwoman Melinda Katz.

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Parker Helps Out

Above: Herb and Sen. Shirley Huntley (l. to r.), U.S. Rep. Greg Meeks and former Councilman Archie Spigner. Below: Former Council Speaker Peter Vallone Sr., Former Councilman Morty Povman, State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli and New York State Democratic Party Chairman Jay Jacobs. Photos by Ira Cohen

The staff of the Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation in New Hyde Park held two events recently to help others. Above: The Institute donated school supplies to Haitian children. Pictured l. to r.: Michael Rosenblut, Pres/CEO, Parker; Assem. Grace Meng; Parker employees, Jean Sanon, Marie Victor, Abner Chouloute, Carol Evans. Below: Parker residents marked Breast Cancer Awareness month by taking to an improvised indoor track as part of “Wheel for a Cure,” a vibrant effort to raise awareness and fund research.

On Oct. 30, along with a Halloween celebration, the stylists at Giorgio’s Hair Salon in Whitestone had a fundraising event for Alzheimer’s disease. From 10 a.m. to noon, the staff held the fundraiser. Every person who donated $10 or more to the Alzheimer’s Association of NYC received a free haircut.

Filling A Need

North Shore-LIJ Health System announced plans to open a new, 6, 675-square-foot urgent care center at the site of a clinic formerly operated by St. John’s Hospital. The center, located at 95-25 Queens Blvd. in Rego Park, is expected to open as soon as state approvals are finalized. Cutting the ribbon on the new Urgent Care Center in Rego Park l. to r.: Michelle DelPizzo, Andrew Sama, MD, CEO Michael Dowling and Jeffrey Horwitz, MD.

For Mental Health

Transitional Services for New York, Inc., drew stakeholders in Queens County to Valentino’s on the Green for a Hollywood-themed event to raise money for mental illness. Pictured l. to r.: Giorgio Kolaj, Martin Maurer, Diane Call, Queens Library Exec Dir Tom Galante, Assem. David Weprin, CEO Larry Grubler, Sen. Frank Padavan.

Rooted in the Community, Growing to Meet Your Needs Flushing Hospital has been serving the community for over 125 years, and just as the neighborhood has grown, so has our commitment to it. Over the past few years, we’ve taken several steps to ensure that we’re providing the most advanced and comprehensive care. At Flushing, qualiﬁed doctors have been added, allowing new programs and services to bud and existing ones to branch out. Even with our recent growth, we want you to know that our interests are still ﬁrmly rooted in this community.

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Famed Cartoonist Reflects From Boro pieces have been published in hardcover by By BARBARA ARNSTEIN “A little girl’s home was in turmoil on 9/ Abrams Books. IDW is publishing “The Ar t 11, and nobody in her family was paying of Stan Goldberg,” which features drawings much at tention to her all day. So she went and material from every aspect of his career. Goldberg’s ar t for the Marup to her room, taking all her vel and DC comic book compaArchie comics, and was able to nies included drawings for sleep well that night.” “P a t s y Wa l k e r, ” “ M i l l i e t he For 70 years, Archie comic Model” and many other titles. books have brought reliable “Once, i n t he ‘Ne w Yorker’ warmth and wholesome fun to magazine, they interviewed five millions of readers through the well-known fashion designers,” adventures of three teens: popuhe said, “and one of them said, lar Arch ie, sweet Bet t y, a nd ’What inspired me most as a spoi led Veronica, a nd t heir young child was reading ‘Millie friends and families. Since the Model’”. 1970, a great many of their stoStan Goldberg in his “Many years ago, when I was ries have been drawn by Beechhurst home. working with [comic legend] Beechhurst resident Stan Goldberg, who related the anecdote above. Stan Lee, he introduced the ‘Marvel way’ of Goldberg’s ar t work has enlivened greet- tel ling a story,” Goldberg said. “The ar tist ing cards, gag cartoons, magazine illustra- and writer would sit down and come up with tions and billboards, as well as additional a plot. He did that with the adventure guys comic book titles, for more than 50 years, and he did that with me. I would sometimes come in and tell him, ‘I have a great idea for and his career is still going strong. Recently he drew the Archie wedding sto- a plot that we could do with Millie.’ He’d ries, which examine two possible futures in say, ’Okay, great, now draw the book’ when which Archie marries Betty or Veronica. The nobody would have writ ten a word yet. We

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My Search Continues For Perfect Wontons It’s a ritual for me; it’s one I’ve been reproduction yet. My wife laughed at me doing for the last five-plus years since Gar- as I giggled eating this delightful dish. Jade den of Fantasy on Bell Boulevard closed, Bamboo at 64-72 Dr y Harbor Rd. in and it has often been an exercise in frus- Middle Village has Steamed Wontons in tration. Spicy Sesame Sauce that rivals that of You see, Garden of Fantasy had these Garden of Fantasy. By the time you finish, wontons that were out of this world. They you’re left with a caramel-colored and texwere simple: steamed and served in a con- tured sauce at the bot tom that leave s you tainer that had a soy -based liquid that just wanting either just one more wonton – or barely kissed the wontons from underneath maybe a spoon. In my case, it’s a finger and a spicy sesame paste on top, with a r unning along the bot tom. touch of chili oil, topped with a smat terJade Bamboo is a Chinese restaurant ing of chopped scallions and toasted that also makes good sushi. The place itsesame seeds. self is small, with seating for only a couple When you would dig in to these simply of people who don’t feel like waiting to eat named Szechuan Wontons, you’d get a before they get home. It’s typically pret t y mix of the two sauces and that perfect com- busy – I’ve been in it three times in the last bination of sweet, sour, salt y and spicy. six weeks, and each time the kitchen has They were heaven on a plate, and been in constant action. anybody I knew who would go RESTAURANT I’ve come to enjoy a handful to Garden of Fantasy loved them of other wonton styles over last and treasured them like gold. few years. My favorites are the I had worked on Bell BouleSzechuan Wontons from New vard, and enjoyed these delights Hong Kong Garden at 195-11 regularly. When I came to the 69th Ave. in Fresh Meadows and Tribune, I would st ill make trips the Szechuan Spicy Wontons at to Bayside just for the wontons. J.J. Chan’s Garden at 75-21 31st And then Garden of Fantasy Ave. in Jackson Heights. Hong closed. Kong’s are served slathered in a I have been on the search ever very light brown, creamy sauce since to find their equal. Whenever I’m in that is nutty and spicy. Sometimes the sauce a new neighborhood and I feel like get- separates, but typically it is well-emulsified, ting lunch, I’ll first check for Chinese res- not breaking down into clumps and oil, as taurants – if Szechuan Wontons (or some- it has on some occasions. thing with a similar name) are on the menu, At J.J. Chan’s the feel is potsticker, but I order it. the sauce is all spice. There’s no way to have Sometimes I’m lucky, and I get either a them without breaking a sweat. Whenever decent version or something different and my family goes there (it’s my grandmother’s tasty, but with the same name. Other times, favorite), I always get them because I know I’m not as fortunate. I’ve had peanut sauce, I’ll only have to share one or two. garlic sauce, a glaze, drippy soy and I’ve searched recipes, tr ying to recrestraight chili oil – ever y possible combina- ate the original Garden of Fantasy flavor tion you could imagine under the name on my own, but to no avail. For now, Jade Szechuan Wontons. Bamboo will become my wonton house of This is a mission. I have searched for choice. Got any ideas of where I should more than five years now – not just in New tr y next? I’m always open to suggest ion. York, but in my travels up a nd down the D r o p me an e-mail at East Coast. braffert y@queenstribune.com. Last month, I think I found the best —Br ian M. Rafferty

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had stories where she just happened to get involved with some spies, and she was jumping out of planes, and traveling around the world.” “One day I was watching a documentar y on television with my family,” he said, “and it showed [pop art ist] Roy Lichtenstein holding up a comic and saying that it was an inspiration for his work – and I recognized it as one of my ‘Millie the Model’ books!” In early October, the ar t ist appeared at the New York Comicon at the Jacob Javit s Center, a huge gathering of fantasy fans and creators. “The wedding books Abrams brought sold out,” he said. “They could easily have sold another 500. I signed a lot of autographs, par t icipated in some pa nels and met friends I haven’t seen in a while.” On Oct. 23, he did a book signing at a bookstore called Canio’s in Sag Harbor, Long Island, because he did the cover for a book of humorous poetr y by Carol Sherman called “The Art of Gargling.” Throughout the year, Goldberg alternates between Queens, the Hamptons and Mexico, and spends lots of time with The fast-selling Archie Wedding issue. his 5-year-old grandson and 8-year-old granddaughter. “When we go out to dinner, an hour and a half, and it includes a lot about I’ll draw the shape of a face, and I’ll put a my lifestyle and where I live.” hairdo over it, and she has to figure out “Next month I’m going to Australia, who that person is, sitt ing at the table.” spending one week in Melbourne and one “I have a teaching video out now, that’s in Sydney, because I was invited to speak available online,” he said. “It shows me draw- about my career to the Australia Car tooning a page and explaining why I did this and ists’ Association”, he said. I didn’t do that, and it speeds up and slows “My advice to young artists is, ‘Don’t limit down to show the process of drawing. It’s yourself. Draw any thing. Draw ever ything.”

Go Skating In Glendale Aviator Spor t s & Event s Center, the state-of-the-ar t modern sport s and events facility located in the all new Floyd Bennet t Field in Brooklyn, will satisfy the demand for ice time and affordable family fun in Queens this winter by opening an outdoor skating rink and a 25-ft tall, 100-ft ice slide at Cooper Avenue and 81 st Street in Glendale, right down the block from the popular Shops at Atlas Park. The Aviator Queens Outdoor Skating Rink w ill open on Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, and operate daily until March 15. The hours of operations are 3-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 3-9 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Adults can skate for $8 and kids can skate for $6. Skate

rental fees are $5 a pair. Cost for the ice slide is $5. Group and school discounts are available. It will also include a full-service snack bar and a selection of holiday merchandise. For more information, visit AviatorSport s.com or call (718) 758-9800. “There are not enough skating rinks and ice time to satisfy the demand among families in Queens,” said Kevin McCabe, founder & CEO of Aviator Sports a nd Events Center. “By opening this rink we will provide families from such neighborhoods as Middle Village, Glendale, Forest Hills, Maspeth, Woodhaven, Ridgewood and more a safe and fun family skating experience on a quality ice rink in one of Queens’ most popular shopping districts.”

Noguchi Museum At 25 The Noguchi Museum marks its 25th anniversary w ith an impor tant exhibition that explores the relationship between Isamu Noguchi (1904–88) and some 40 figures from the worlds of ar t, arch itecture, de sign and theater. On view Nov. 17 through April 24, “On Becoming an Ar tist: Isamu Noguchi and His Contemporaries, 1922–1960” will integrate ar twork, documentary and arch ival materials to examine Noguchi’s relationships with figures such as ar tists Constantin Brancusi, Alexa nder Calder, Stuar t Davis, Ar sh ile Gorky and Frida Kahlo; designer and inventor Buckminster Fuller; architects including Gordon Bunshaft, Louis Kahn, and Richard Neutra; and dancers and choreographers Mar tha Graham, Erick Hawkins and Merce Cunningham, among many others both famous and less well-known. In so doing, it will provide a singular portrait of the ar t

world at critical points during the twentieth century. The exhibition brings together primar y source material in multiple formats. In a panel discussion at 3 p.m. Nov. 14, moderated by independent curator and writer Pat terson Sims, panelist s Barbara Haskell, John Smith and Joan Washburn will address issues including the vital yet complex role that archives play in the development of an exhibition. The broader role of friendships and interconnected relationships, especially at the beginning of an art ist’s career, w ill also be explored. The Noguchi Museum is located at 9-01 33rd Road (between Vernon Boulevard and 10th Street) in Long Island City. The discussion is free with museum admission, which is $10, $5 for seniors and students, free for children under 12. To learn more call (718) 204-7088 or go to noguchi.org.

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LEGAL NOTICE

SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF QUEENS ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE INDEX NO.: 33687/09 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. MARIA G. RODRIGUEZ, ET, AL. Defendant(s). MORTGAGED PREMISES: 84-19 90TH STREET WOODHAVEN, NY 11421 SBL #: BLOCK 8877 - LOT 42 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Queens. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. Dated this 19th day of October, 2010, TO: MARIA G. RODRIGUEZ, Defendant(s) In this Action. The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. DUANE A. HART of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated the 28th day of September, 2010 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Queens County Clerk, in the City of Jamaica. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by MARIA G. RODRIGUEZ dated the 11th day of April, 2008, to secure the sum of $533,850.00, and recorded at Instrument No. 2008000206071 in the Office of the City Register of the City of New York, on the 21 st day of May, 2008; which mortgage was duly assigned by assignment dated the 30 th day of November, 2009, and sent for recording in the Office of the City Register of the City of New York; The property in question is described as follows: 84-19 90TH STREET, WOODHAVEN, NY 11421 SEE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION Block 8877 and Lot 42 ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Fourth Ward of the Borough of Queens, County of Queens, City and State of New York, known and designated on a certain map entitled, “Map of Belmont Park partly in the Town of Jamaica and partly in the Town of Newtown, Queens County, belonging to the Suburban Homestead Association” surveyed and drawn September 1890 by James F. Deehan, filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Queens on April

10, 1891 as Map Number 761, as and by the Lot Number 353 and bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the Easterly side of 90 th Street formerly Woodland Avenue, distant 260 feet Northerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the Easterly side of Woodland Avenue with the Northerly side of 85 th Road, formerly Ferriss Street; RUNNING THENCE Easterly parallel with 85 th Road, and part of the distance through a party wall, 99.62 feet; THENCE Northerly, nearly parallel with 90 th Street, 20 feet; THENCE Westerly again parallel with 85 th Road and part of the distance through a party wall, 99.40 feet to the Easterly side of 90 th Street; THENCE Southerly along the Easterly side of 90 th Street, 20 feet to the point or place of BEGINNING. Premises known as 84-19 90 th Street, Woodhaven, New York HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The state encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877-BANK-NYS (1-877-226-5697) or visit the department’s website at WWW.BANKING.STATE.NY.US. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. § 1303 NOTICE NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not

respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: October 19, 2010 Steven J. Baum, P.C., Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s), 220 Northpointe Parkway Suite G, Amherst, NY 14228 The law firm of Steven J. Baum, P.C. and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. ________________________________________________________________ PROBATE CITATION File No. 2010-2104 SURROGATE’S COURT – QUEENS COUNTY CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: Joseph F. Yung a/k/a Joseph Yung, Joseph Anthony Yung, Joseph Anthony Lettieri if living and if dead, to his heirs at law, next of kin and distributees whose names and places of residence are unknown and if he died subsequent to the decedent herein, to his executors, administrators, legatees, devisees, assignees and successors in interest whose name and places of residence are unknown and to all other heirs at law, next of kin and distributees of Joseph Yung, the decedent herein, whose names and places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained A petition having been duly filed by Gladys Grenham who is domiciled at 5105 North Park Dr. Pennsauken NJ 08109 and by Suzanne Ennis 5 Blueberry Ridge Rd E. Setauket, New York 11733 YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Queens County, at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New York, on the 2 day of December, 2010 at 9:30 A.M. of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of LUCILLE YUNG a/k/a LUCILLE M. YUNG lately domiciled at 66-63 79 th Place, Middle Village, NY 11379 admitting to probate a Will dated September 28, 2006 a copy of which is attached, as the Will of LUCILLE YUNG deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that [X] Letters Testamentary issue to: Gladys Grenham and Suzanne Ennis (State any further relief requested) OCT 12 2010 (Seal) HON. ROBERT L. NAHMAN

Queens Today SECTION EDITOR: REGINA VOGEL

EDUCATION/GAMES/CRAFTS

CARDOZO 90 Saturday, November 13 at the Marriott in Melville. 800655-7971. ST. CLARE’S SCHOOL Saturday, November 27 Homecoming Celebration from. 528-7174.

ESOL SCHEDULE Sundays 1-4 Basic ESOL at St. George’s Episcopal C h u rc h . Tu e s d a y s a n d Thursdays 8-10 Civics at the Korean Immigrant Services. Mondays at 6:30 Conversation Partner Program at the Kissena Jewish Center. Mondays and Wednesdays Intermediate ESOL Class at St. George’s Episcopal C h u rc h . Tu e s d a y s a n d Thursdays Advanced ESOL class at St. George’s Episcopal Church. Flushing Jewish Communit y Council. 4630343. ART CLASSES The Jackson Heights Art Club offers art classes for children and adults, day or evening, 7 days a week in Drawing, Watercolor and Oil and Acrylic. 926-9821. DEFENSIVE DRIVING Saturday, November 6 at St. Mel’s in Flushing. 3609720. PUBLIC SPEAKING Saturdays, November 6, 20, December 4, 18 learn to communicate effectively at Elmhurst Hospital. 646-4367940. SCRABBLE CLUB Saturdays at 10 at Count Basie Jr. HS, 132 nd Street and Guy R. Brewer Blvd. 8865236. KNIT AND CROCHET Saturdays at the Seaside li-

brary at 2:30. PET OWNERS Sundays (not on holidays) from 1-4 free workshops on pet behavior at Crocheron Park in Bayside (weather permitting). 454-5800. KNIT & CROCHET Mondays at 4 at the Douglaston/Little Neck library, 249-01 Northern Blvd. INSTRUCTION & DANCE Mondays and Fridays 7:158:00 dance lessons, dance from 8-11. Italian Charities of America, 83-20 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst. $10. ADULT CHESS Mondays at 6 at the Queens Village library. DANCE CLASSES Mondays through Decemb e r 2 7 Ta p f ro m 6 - 7 : 3 0 , Partnering (including aspects of Jazz) 7:30-8:30. $15 per session at the Astoria Center of Israel. 278-2680. COMPUTER CLASS Monday, November 8 Introduction at the Fresh Meadows library. Register. LIC CRAFT CLUB Monday, November 8 at the LIC library at 1. JOB INFO SERVICES Monday, November 8 research information on the internet, preparation and email of resumes and more at the Middle Village library. Register.

LEGAL NOTICE

Surrogate MARGARET M. GRIBBON Chief Clerk MICHAEL J. FALCO Attorney for Petitioner 718-458-0085 Telephone Number 69-64 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, New York 11378 Address of Attorney [Note: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you.] ________________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of YANCUI’S LAUNDROMAT L.L.C., a domestic LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 09/16/2010. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 41-96 Gleane Street, Apt #A-5, Elmhurst, NY 11373. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. ________________________________________________________________

NOTICE and VERIFIED COMPLAINT Index No. 3790-10 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer on the attorney for the Plaintiff within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the date of service, or within thirty days (30) after service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York. In the event you fail to appear or answer, a judgment will be taken against you for default for the relief demanded in the complaint. The plaintiff resides at 59-30 60 th Lane, Maspeth, New York, County of Queens, City and State of New York. Queens County is designated as the basis of venue because the real property which is the subject of this action is located within the County of Queens. The relief sought in this action is the determination of claims to the subject real property pursuant to Article 15 of the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law to determine ownership to the premises 59-30 60 th Lane, Maspeth, County of Queens, City and State of New York. Dated, Maspeth, New York January 8 th , 2010 BARBARA PRYOR, P.C. Attorney for the Plaintiff Office and P.O. Address: 65-49 Grand Avenue Maspeth, New York 11378 Telephone No.: 718-894-

0297 NOTICE: To the above named Defendants – The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to the Order of Hon. DAVID ELLIOT, a Justice of the Supreme Court, State of New York, dated Oct.13, 2010 and on file with the County Clerk, County of Queens, 88-11 Sutphin Blvd. Jamaica, NY. Barbara Pryor , P.C., Atty. For Pltf. ________________________________________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 10/20/10, bearing Index Number NC-000975-10/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Ashley (Middle) Xiao Ying (Last) Lin My present name is (First) Xiao Ying (Last) Lin aka Ashley Xiao Ying Lin (infant) My present address is 80-26 87 th Avenue, Woodhaven, NY 11421 My place of birth is China My date of birth is February 04, 1998 ________________________________________________________________

Send typed announcements for your club or organization’s events at least TWO weeks in advance to “Queens Today” Editor, Queens Tribune, 174-15 Horace Harding Expressway, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365. Send faxes to 357-9417, c/o Regina. IF YOUR ORGANIZATION MEETS ON A REGULAR BASIS, SEND ALL DATES FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR.

DANCE FUNDRAISER DANCE Saturday, November 6 for the College Point Memorial Day Parade featuring “Risky Business” (acapella group) at the Knights of Columbus. 762-506. $40.

ALUMNI

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS PETER BALTUSIS, Plaintiff, -againstJEANETTE HOFFMAN, JOHN C. ROTTECK, and ADELAIDE ROTTECK, if living, and if dead, any and all persons being their heirs at law or claiming in any way through them to any interest in the real property described in the complaint in this action, Defendants. SUMMONS WITH

Haley’s Management Services, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/15/10. Ofc in Queens Cty. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Tessa Dawes, 2946 Falcon Ave, Far Rockaway, NY 11691. Purpose: General.

ENTERTAINMENT OPEN MIC POETRY Mondays, November 8, December 13 at 7:30 at Barnes & Noble, 176-60 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows. BINGO Tuesdays at 7:15 at American Mart yrs Church, church basement, 216-01 Union Tu r n p i k e , B a y s i d e . 4 6 4 4 5 8 2 . Tu e s d a y s a t 7 : 1 5 (doors open 6) at the Rego Park Jewish Center, 97-30 Queens Blvd. 459-1000.$3 admission includes 12 games. CHAMBER MUSIC Tuesdays, November 9, 16, 23, 30 at LeFrak Concert Hall. 997-3802 tickets. GUNTER STERN Tuesday, November 9 It ’s Broadway, featuring bass baritone Gunter Stern at 2:30 at the Rego Park library. STAR PERFORMANCE Thursday, November 11 Senior Theatre Acting Repertory performs at noon at the Cross Island Y, 238-10 Hillside Avenue, Bellerose. PENNY SOCIAL Friday, November 12 doors open at 7 at All Saints Lutheran Church, 164-02 Goethals Avenue, Jamaica. $5 includes changes, coffee and cake. 380-4710. LIVE JAZZ Fridays through December 24 live jazz at 180-25 Linden Blvd., St. Albans. 347262-1169. TSIDII

Saturday, November 13 Tsidii: To the Rising Sun features the music of three legends – Odetta, Nina Simone and Miriam Makeba. Queens Theatre in the Park. 760-0064. Reservations required. Free. FM POETS Saturday, November 13 the Fresh Meadow Poets meet to discuss and critique their poetry at the Forest Hills library at 10. RALPH MCDANIELS Saturday, November 13 tribute to Ralph McDaniels at 1 at the Langston Hughes. GREAT LYRICISTS Saturday, November 13 Naomi Zeitlin’s tribute to Great Lyricists at 2:30 at the Jackson Heights library. GOLDEN AGE Saturday, November 13 the Golden Age of Radio and Television at the Broadway library at 3:30. MEANDLARRY Saturday, November 13 Adam Pascal and Larry Edoff perform at Queens Theatre in the Park. 760-0064. OPEN MIC Sunday, November 14 at 2 at the Central library. 500 YEARS OF GUITAR Sunday, November 14 Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church Parish Center presents 500 Years of Music for G u i t a r a t 8 5 - 1 5 1 0 1 st A v enue, Ozone Park. $10 donation at the door. 2pm.

HEALTH REDUCE STRESS Saturday, November 6 Poppenhusen Institute. Tea and talk. 358-0067. BLOOD DRIVE Sunday, November 7 from 9-2:15 at the Young Israel of New Hyde Park, 264-15 77 th Avenue. RECOVERY, INC. Mondays, November 8, 15, 22 anxiet y, fear, obsession, temper and more at 5:45 at the Forest Hills library. ZUMBA Mondays, November 8, 15 at the Lefferts library. Register. FEMALE CANCER Mondays, November 8, 22 “Look Good, Feel Better” program for women undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy in Flushing. 1-800-ACS-2345. ZUMBA Tu e s d a y m o r n i n g s a n d Wednesday evenings through December 8 at the Bay Terrace Jewish Center. $8 members, $10 others. 428-6363. MS SELF-HELP Tuesday, November 9 Multiple Sclerosis Self-help group to share a common life experience for support, education and mutual aid 12:30 Howard Beach library. ALZHEIMERS Tuesdays, November 9, 23, December 14, 28 Caregiver Support Group in Forest Hills. 592-5757, ext. 237. PARKINSON Wednesdays, November 10, December 8 Parkinson Sup-

port Group at Peninsula Hospital. 734-2876. WELL SPOUSES Wednesdays, November 10, December 8 Well Spouses or Partners of the Chronically Ill and Disabled at St. Charles Rehab Center, 201 IU Willets Road, Albertson. Free. 516-829-8740. PROSTATE CANCER Wednesday, November 10 “Man to Man” program in Flushing. 1-800-ACS-2345. COPD Wednesday, November 11 Jamaica Hospital holds free Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease support groups. 206-8410. OA Thursdays at the Howard Beach library at 10:30. MEMORY LOSS Fridays Couples with one partner experiencing memory loss at the Samuel Field Y. 225-6750, ext. 236. CO-DEPENDENTS ANON. Fridays 10-11:45 at Resurrection Ascension Pastoral C e n t e r , 8 5 - 1 8 6 1 st R o a d , Rego Park. Women only. ZUMBA Saturdays, November 13, 20, 27 fitness program at the LIC library. Register. BALANCE HORMONES Sunday, November 14 free health workshop sponsored by Thyme Natural Market of Kew Gardens at 3. Find out about new breast cancer controversy of HRT, testing for hormone imbalances, more. 917-816-6661 reservations.

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AMAZING MAZE Through Sunday, November 7 a 3-acre corn maze at Queens Count y Farm Museum. $8 adults, $5 children. 347-3276 information and times. BILL JACOBS ENSEMBLE Saturday, November 6 jazz at York College Performing Arts Center in Jamaica. $20. 262-3750. DEEPAVALI Saturday, November 6 12:30 Indian crafts featuring Mehendi. 2:00 folk and contemporary music with live musicians. Jackson Heights library. KUAN YIN Saturday, November 6 Kuan Yin’s Compassion at the Flushing library at 2. FILM SCREENING Saturday, November 6 at 3 Queens Lesbian and Gay Pride Committee’s film screening of “8: The Mormon Proposition” at the LIC library. BROADWAY MUSIC Saturday, November 6 “Broadway Musicals: The Biggest Hit and the Biggest Flop of the Season 19592009” at 3:30 at the Broadway library. CLASSICAL CONCERT Saturday, November 6 at 2 at the Forest Hills library. VIJAY IYER Saturday, November 6 one of today’s most acclaimed young jazz composers and pianist at 7:30 at Flushing Town Hall. Reservations 4637700, ext. 222. Free. WILDLIFE WEEKENDS Saturdays and Sundays, November 6, 7, 13, 14 at the Queens Count y Farm Museum from 11-4. $9. 73-50 L i t t l e N e c k Pa r k way. O n e price event includes birds of prey, frogs, bug and animal shows, hayrides, animal feeding. 347-FARM. CARACUMBE Sunday, November 7 AfroPeruvian ensemble at 3 at the Central library. A FAR CRY Sunday, November 7 selfconducted chamber orchestra performs at Queens College at 2. $36. 793-8080. ORGANIST Sunday, November 7 Dr. David K. Lamb, international concert organist performs at the Communit y Church of Douglaston. 229-2169 tickets. GLENN MOHR CHORALE Sunday, November 7 “Jeanne Jugan: The Hidden Heart” will be performed at Queen of Peace Chapel in Queens Village at 3. 4641800. CONCERT Sunday, November 7 the St. Joan of Arc Virtuosi invites you to its 11 th Annual Concert at 3 in the Upper Church, 82-00 35 th avenue, Jackson Heights. $10. PORTER/GERSHWIN Sunday, November 7 the works of Cole Porter and George Gershwin at 5 at the C o m m u n i t y H o u s e a t th e Church-in-the-Gardens, 15 Borage Place, Forest Hills. $25 includes wine and cheese.

DINING & ENTERTAINMENT

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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT

Queens Today MEETINGS VFW 4787 Mondays, November 8, 22, December 13, 27 Whitestone VFW Community Post meets; ladies auxiliary meets the 2 nd Monday. 746-0540. CATHOLIC VETS Mondays, November 8, December 13 American Mart yrs Catholic War Veterans Post 1772 meets in Bayside. 468-9351. AMERICAN LEGION Mondays, November 8, December 13 American Legion Post 510 meets at St. Robert Bellamine in Bayside Hills. 428-2895. WATCH Mondays, November 8, December 13 Woman at the Chapel Hall (WATCH) meets at the Communit y Church of Little Neck. 229-2534. TOASTMASTERS

FLEA MARKETS

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OUTDOOR FLEA Saturdays and Sundays until November 28 St. Nicholas of Tolentine from 9-5 at the intersection of Parsons Blvd. and Union Turnpike, Jamaica. FLEA MARKET Saturday, November 6 from 8-4 at Atonement Lutheran Church, 30-61 87 th Street, Jackson Heights.

Mondays, November 8, 22, December 13, 27 learn the art and science of Public Speaking in Queens. 5256830. LIONS CLUB Tuesdays, November 9, December 14 Ravenswood Lions Club meets at Riccardo’s by the Bridge, 2101 21 st Avenue, Astoria at 6:30. IAAP Tuesday, November 9 the International Association of Administrative Professionals meet at Bourbon Street Restaurant in Bayside at 6:30. $25. clhaider@juno.com to register. COMM. BD. 4 Tuesday, November 9 at 7 at the BPO Elks Lodge 878, 82-20 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst. Entrance on Goldsmith Street. FH CIVIC Tuesdays, November 9, December 14 Forest Hills Communit y and Civic Association meets. 997-7014. TELEPHONE PION. Tuesdays, November 9, December 14 Telephone Pioneers of America meet in College Point. 463-4535. FRESH MEADOW CAMERA Tuesdays the Fresh Meadows Camera Club meets. 917-612-3463. ADVANCED WRITERS Tu e s d ay s a t 6 : 3 0 a t t h e

Te r ra c e D i n e r a t B ay Terrace Shopping Center and a l s o t h e l a st Tu e s d ay o f the month in the Communit y Room in Panera B read at B ay Terrace Shopping. COMM. BD. 6 Wednesdays, November 10, December 8 CB6 meets in Forest Hills. 263-9250. UNITED 40S Thursday, November 11 United Forties Civic Association meets at St. Teresa Parish Center, 50-22 45 th Street, Woodside. PARENTS BEREAVEMENT Thursdays, November 11, December 9 St. Adalbert’s bereavement group for the loss of a parent in Elmhurst. 429-2005. QUEENS CENTRAL ROTARY Thursdays 6:30-8:30 Come learn if Rotary is for you. 465-2914; me1nc@aol.com CIVIL AIR PATROL Fridays 6-10 at Vaughn College of Aeronautics, 86-01 23 rd Avenue, East Elmhurst. Academy WOMAN’S GROUP Fridays the Woman’s Group of Jamaica Estates meets at noon. Call 461-3193 for information. ILION AREA BLOCK Fridays, November 12, December 10 Ilion Area Block Association meeting in St. Albans. 454-0947.

YOUTH SCIENCE FAIR CLINIC Saturday, November 6 at the Central library at 2. MATH HELP Saturdays, November 6, 13 at the Flushing library at 10. CRAFT WITH LEAVES Saturday, November 6 at the Alley Pond Environmental Center. 229-4000. S TORY TIMES Saturdays at 11 and Tuesdays at 10:30 at Barnes & Noble, 176-60 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows. CRAFT KIDS Monday, November 8 at the Flushing library at 3. MATH Monday, November 8 at the Hollis library at 3:30. CIRCLE OF FRIENDS Monday, November 8 for 35 year olds at 11:15 at the Glen Oaks library. PLAY-DOH Monday, November 8 Fresh Meadows library at 3:30. FOLK & FAIRYTALES Monday, November 8 at 3:30 Rochdale Village library. YOGA FOR KIDS Monday, November 8 at the Briarwood library. Register. SEWING CLUB Monday, November 8 at the LIC library. Register. INTERNET SAFETY Monday, November 8 for those 11-14. Register Ozone Park library. CROCHET

PARENTS YOGA FOR PARENTS Monday, November 8 at the C a m b r i a H e i g h t s l i b ra r y. Register. AHEAD Friday, November 12 at 1:30 at the Forest Hills library. Meeting for parents who home-school their children.

SENIORS

Seaside library at 4. LITTLE RED Saturday, November 13 Little Red: A Fairytale in Rhythm and Rhyme” at Queens Theatre in the Park. 760-0064 tickets. SKIPPY JON JONES Saturday, November 13 Skippy Jon Jones costume character at 1 at Barnes & Noble, 176-60 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows. HUDSON RIVER LORE Saturday, November 13 for elementary school children and families at 11 at the Central library. SCIENCE FAIR HOW TO Saturday, November 13 learn correct procedures to do a project at 2 at the Flushing librar y. DAVID GONZALEZ Sunday, November 14 “Stor i e s a re G i f t s ” a n d “ Ta l e s from the Latino World” at F l u s h i n g To w n H a l l . 4 6 3 7700, ext. 222. $6

TEENS WRITING WORKSHOP Saturday, November 6 at the Steinway library. Register. TEEN ADVISORY Monday, November 8 Teen Advisory Board meets at 4 at the Central library. DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Monday, November 8 at the Baisley Park library. Register. COLLEGE CLUB 2010 Monday, November 8 at the Pomonok library at 5. Searching for Scholarships. CROCHETING Tuesday, November 9 at the Bayside library. Register. TEEN TUESDAY Tuesdays, November 9, 16, 23, 30 at 4 at the Seaside library. VOCABULARY BUILDING Tuesday, November 9 at the South Ozone Park librar y. Register. DARK FAIRY TALES Tuesday, November 9 at 4 at the Broadway library. TEEN GAMES Wednesdays, November 10, 17, 24 at the Central library at 4. TEEN GAME DAY Wednesdays, November 10, 17, 24 at the Kew Gardens Hills library at 4. GRAPHIC NOVELS Wednesday, November 10 meet writer/illustrator Neil Numberman at 4 at the East Elmhurst library. POETRY FOR GIRLS Wednesday, November 10 Poetry Club for Girls at 4 at the Langston Hughes library. POETRY Wednesday, November 10 Newspaper Blackout Poetry for Teens at the Steinway library at 4. GAME DAY Fridays, November 12, 19, 26 at the Bay Terrace library at 2:30. WII CHALLENGE Friday, November 12 at the Lefrak Cit y library at 4:30. GAME TIME Fridays, November 12, 19, 26 at the Seaside library at 4.

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AARP 4158 Tuesday, November 9 North Flushing AARP chapter 4158 meets at noon at Church on t h e H i l l , 1 6 7 - 0 7 3 5 th A v enue, Flushing. AARP DRIVING Tuesday, November 9 at the Forest Hills library. Register. AARP 3698 Wednesday, November 10 Zion Episcopal Church, 24301 Northern Blvd., Douglaston at 1. Refreshments and social hour at noon. STARS Wednesdays, November 10, 17, 24 at 10:30 at the Hollis library. Friday s, November 12, 19, 26 at 10:30 at the Q u e e n s V i l l a ge l i b ra r y. Come join this theatrical group. PC FOR SENIORS Wednesday, November 10 at the Central library at 10. AESTHETIC REALISM Thursday, November 11 the Bayside Senior Center at 221-15 Horace Harding Expressway at 10:30. AARP 29 Thursdays, November 11, December 9 at Grace House, 155-02 90 th Avenue, Jamaica at noon.

Monday, November 8 at the Rosedale library at 4. TWEEN TIME Monday, November 8 at the Arverne library at 4:15. DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Monday, November 8 at the Baisley Park library. Register. WET & WILD Monday, November 8 Edventures at the South Jamaica librar y. Register. VOCABULARY WORKSHOP Tuesday, November 9 So. Ozone Park library. Register. ENGLISH GRAMMAR Tu e s d ay, N ove m b e r 9 a t 3:30 at the Hollis library. BIRDS OF A FEATHER Tuesday, November 9 at the Central library. Register. ARTS & CRAFTS Tuesday, November 9 at the Auburndale library at 4. TWEEN CROCHETING Tuesday, November 9 at the Bayside library. Register. WATERCOLOR Tuesday, November 9 at the Laurelton library. Register. CHESS Wednesdays at the Queens Village library at 3:30. BABY CRAWL Wednesday, November 10 at 1:30 Forest Hills library. STAINED GL ASS Wednesday, November 10 at the LIC library. Register. TURKEY CRAFT Wednesday, November 10 at the East Flushing library. Register. HEALTHY BODY Wednesday, November 10 Healthy Body, Healthy Mind at the Jackson Heights library. Register. FOLK & FAIRYTALES Wednesday, November 10 at the Laurelton library at 4. KIDS TIME Wednesday, November 10 at the Seaside library at 4. YOGA WORKSHOP Wednesday, November 10 at t he Lefrak Cit y libra r y. Register. COLORING & CRAFTS Friday, November 12 for those 18-26 months with caregivers at the Queensboro Hill library at 10:30. FOLK & FAIRYTALES Friday, November 12 at the Woodside library at 3. BOOK BUDDIES Friday, November 12 at the Bayside library at 4. IMPROVISATION Friday, November 12 at the Corona library. Register. S TORY T I M E Friday, November 12 Japanese Storytime and Craft at the Briarwood library at 10:30. GAME DAY Friday, November 12 at the Bay Terrace library at 2:30. GAME DAY Friday, November 12 at the Queensboro Hill library at 3. FLASH FRIDAY Friday, November 12 at the Ozone Park library at 3:30. GAME DAY Friday, November 12 at the Queens Village library at 3:30. GAME PLAYERS Friday, November 12 at the Hillcrest library at 4. GAME TIME Friday, November 12 at the

DINING & ENTERTAINMENT

Queens Today

World Champ Astoria homeboy Tony Bennet really left his heart in San Francisco, he sang a touching rendition of “God Bless America” on the field during the 7th inning stretch during the opening game of the World Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Texas Rangers. His Giants. who originate in New York from the days before Tony was born, responded to the San Francisco love.

Walken Blues

Terry Chao Fresh Meadows Age: 21 Height: 5’ 5" Weight: 115 lbs Stats: 34-24-32

Neighborhood Girl Queens Wins

Boot Band Baby Christopher Walken Astoria native Christopher Walken has signed on for a new role in indie director Todd Solondz’s new film “Dark Horse. Walken will play alongside Mia Farrow, Jordan Gelber and Selma Blair as the father of a wallflower trying to break out of his family’s doldrums, with Farrow playing his wife. We can only hope the script doesn’t call for a passionate love scene between the two aging stars. Yikes!

A Queens designer who always struggled with having large calves has gained recognition through Oprah for an invention for all the plussized ladies who love fashion but can’t quite pull off that tall-boot look because of their size. Krista Barnett’s Boot Band was featured in the October issue of “O” Magazine. The device attaches to boot zippers to give a little extra width, much the way some pants come with extending waistbands. “I began designing and developing a product that would enable women to walk into any store and purchase boots right off the shelves and bolster self-image and esteem instantaneously,” she said. “No longer will women who have large calves feel excluded from mainstream fashion.” With a 19-inch calf, Barnett now owns a closet full of designer boots, ranging from Christian Louboutin to Prada, Coach, Michael Kors, Nine West, Payless and Juicy Couture. We have always loved the gals from this borough, no matter their shape or size. Now there’s a way to let even the largest of them look sexy and feel better about themselves. We give Barnett a well-deserved, “You go, go girl!”

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Local Hooters Calendar Girl

Queens’ own Elora Perez The target market for these Coach boots got a little bigger, thanks to a Queens inventor.

Confidentially, New York . . .

Diana Garzon from a modeling page We always knew that opening she was one of a handful of lucky a Hooters in Fresh Meadows gals selected by customers to be would mean that some of the sexi- on the 2011 Hooters Calendar. est gals from Queens would find a Though she doesn’t have a speplace to work between modeling cific month designation, Diana is gigs – and now we know it’s true. featured in the centerfold of the Diana Garzon, 26, of Fresh latest calendar. Meadows has been working at Great wings, beautiful ladies Hooters for just more than a year, and now – a rising star. Just one and she’s already made such an more reason to swing by and check impression on her customers that out the action in Fresh Meadows.

Models Of Queens

From Astoria to San Francisco, Tony Bennet is still stealing hearts.

Terry Chao is kind of laid back when it comes to many things, including modeling. “I am pretty new to modeling, and don’t take it too seriously,” she said. “But if an opportunity comes up I will definitely take advantage of it.” “I’ve modeled for a few professional photographers. So far I have done a shoot at Atlantic Beach, on Madison and Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, and at the Queens Botanical Garden in Flushing.” “Humor helps; people always like someone who laughs a lot and can dish out a crass joke while still being classy,” she said. “I started on Modelmayhem.com, which is a good place to meet photographers, but it is important to keep in mind your own safety and have a practicality when it comes to using websites when meeting people.” When she’s not at work or school, Terry enjoys a range of what Queens has to offer. “I love going to Jib Lanes and the Oneness Fountain Heart restaurant, which specializes in vegan and vegetarian cuisine. I am vegan, so I am always on the lookout for the next restaurant to try,” she said. “I also love Buddha Bodai in Flushing and Alley Pond Park, which is not a restaurant, fyi.” “Queens is a verdant, rustic and overall peaceful borough, which is ideal when you are sick of the hectic, stressful vibe of the city,” she said. “When I am coming back from the city or any other place for that matter to my home in Queens, I feel at ease and an inexplicable sense of peace that is inherent on both a physical and psychological level. In my mind, it will always be home.” Terry loves to write poetry, exercise, bake and cook. “I enjoy art and fashion and so I love visiting museums and shopping with friends,” she said. “I love nature and being outdoors, hiking, biking, snowboarding, and just frolicking around outside.”

Residents from all over Queens are stepping out of Manhattan’s shadow and onto the small screen – reality TV style. From shows like “Hell’s Kitchen,” to the ever-popular “Project Runway,” Queens is all over the place. The latest contestant, smokin’ hot Elora Perez, made the grade on Si TV’s “Model Latina NYC,” which just wrapped up its third season. One of 15 ladies from around the country chosen for the 13-week modeling competition, Perez won $25,000 and a modeling contract with Q Model Management. We look forward to seeing more of Perez in the future.

Who We Are Edited by: Michael Schenkler. Contributors: Jessica Ablamsky, Sasha Austrie, Marcia Moxom Comrie, Mike Nussbaum, Joe Orovic, Brian Rafferty, Domenick Rafter.

You can reach us by email at Conf@QueensTribune.com