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Vol. 42, No. 49 Dec 6-12, 2012

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Civic Virtue Statue On The Move? signed by Thomas very secretive about its plans Hastings, would remain in for the statue. When Queens according to the Vallone publicly criticized proposal, as the centerpiece the City earlier this year for of a green space along attempting to move the Queens Boulevard. statue, officials denied reWhile the Borough ports of it happening. President’s office denied “They were lying and I that any official decision was telling the truth,” about the statue has been Vallone said. “It’s clear they made, Rosa said that there don’t want the people of had been discussions about Queens to be heard.” what would replace the The Nov. 13 Design statue if it is removed. Commission meeting was “If it goes, and we’re not announced via email one sure that it will yet, the Borweek after Superstorm ough President would like Sandy hit, Vallone said, it replaced with something when many City Council the benefits the community members did not have acand honor the contribucess to their accounts. He tions of women in Queens,” accused the City of holding Rosa said. the meeting in secret to stifle Vallone said he was lookopposition to the plan. ing at legal options to keep “No one knew about the statue in Queens and this meeting,” he said. was planning to hold a rally. Vallone said the deciCity officials, he noted, had sion to move the statue did The Triumph of Civic Virtue, which stands outside Queens Borough Hall, could not returned his calls in renot represent the majority wind up in Green-Wood Cemeter y in Brooklyn. gards to the statue, so he of Queens, who he believed want the statue to stay. The Coun- Manhattan before being moved to nude man – the personification of has not been told any official timeline cilman called out the City for the Q u e e n s b y M a y o r F i o r e l l o civic virtue – standing over two for its removal. LaGuardia. Several members of women, depicting vice and corrup“I just assume they’re going to action. put a bag over its head and remove “No statue in Central Park would MacMonnies’ family are buried at tion. be allowed to deteriorate like this,” the Brooklyn cemetery, which Green-Wood Cemetery’s presen- it in the middle of the night,” he said. “It could only happen in houses one of the largest outdoor tation to the Design Commission Vallone said. collections of 19th and 20th Cen- included a conceptual proposal for Reach Managing Editor Queens and it’s not fair.” Sculpted by F r e d e r i c k tury statuary and mausoleums. landscaping at Borough Hall once Steven J. Ferrari at (718) 357The statue has been oft criti- the statue was removed. The foun- 7 4 0 0 , Ext. 122 or MacMonnies in 1922, the statue originally sat in front of City Hall in cized as sexist for its depiction of a tain at the base of the statue, de- sferrari@queenstribune.com. Photo by Ira Cohen

By STEV EN J. FERRA RI “The Triumph of Civic Virtue,” the controversial statue that sits outside Queens Borough Hall, will reportedly be removed to Brooklyn before the end of the year. The plan for the statue, which was relocated to Queens in 1941, was approved by the City Design Commission on Nov. 13. According to a representative of GreenWood Cemetery in Brooklyn, the statue’s new home, the move will occur before the end of 2012. The Queens Borough President’s office, however, said there were still some outstanding questions before the move becomes official. “There are still some discussions about that,” Alex Rosa, Borough President Helen Marshall’s chief of staff, said. “Some folks are still concerned about the damage the statue maintained during the storm.” Rosa also said there was no official timeline to move the statue. City officials stated that moving “Civic Virtue” was the best option for restoring the statue, which has deteriorated significantly over the years. In exchange for paying to restore the statue, the City would place the statue on a long-term loan to Green-Wood Cemetery. Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. (D-Astoria), an outspoken advocate of keeping the statue in Queens, said he believed the City has been

AG’s Office Identifies Second Set Of Gas Gougers There must be no tolerance for unscrupulous individuals who take advantage of New Yorkers trying to rebuild their lives.” Among the current batch of enforcement targets in Queens is a Getty, located at 141-50 Union Turnpike in Flushing, a Gulf, located at 60-90 Elliot Ave. in Maspeth, a Shell, located at 92-10 Astoria Blvd. in East Elmhurst and a Sunoco, located at 18-84 Flushing Ave. in Ridgewood. Consumer complaints list prices for the Getty at $4.99 per gallon, $4.79 in cash and $4.89 in credit per gallon for the Gulf, a range of $4.89 to $7.90 a gallon at the Shell and $7.25 per gallon at the Sunoco. Though retailers at the Getty, Gulf and Sunoco could not be reached for comment as of press time, a manager at the Shell denied all accusations of price gouging. “It is impossible,” Hameed Khan

said. “We didn’t get gas for five days after the storm. When we finally did get the gas, we only charged $4.35 to $4.49 per gallon. We would never price gouge.” As of Dec. 3, regular gas retailed at $3.83 with premium costing $4.19, according to GasBuddy.com, a leading online method for website visitors to post and view recent retail gasoline prices. Out of the seven counties listed for the accused gougers, Queens has the highest number of retailers at seven. Nassau trails slightly behind with five, surpassing Suffolk and Westchester with four station each. The Bronx, listed at three offenders, rounds out the preliminary list with Staten Island and Brooklyn at one offender each. Though many local residents have experienced the gouging first hand, others have reported a num-

ber of retailers who conducted unscrupulous business practices during the chaos of the post-Sandy gas shortage. At a Shell at 71-08 Northern Blvd. in Jackson Heights, consumers, like Francisco Bello of Jackson Heights, waited several hours in line for gas only to be turned away at the pump. “After waiting two and half hours in line, I found out that the station owner was only serving yellow cabs belonging to a fleet he owned,” Bello said. “I tried to appeal to the owner to sell us the gas due to the emergency of the situation, but was ultimately forced to leave when a pair of police officers told us to leave or they would cite us for trespassing. The situation may not have been illegal, but it just felt unethical. I basically decided that I’m never going to do business with them again.” While Bello did not have an op-

portunity to purchase gas at the station, Schneiderman announced that the Shell was also on the initial list of accused gougers, charging upwards of $5.50 a gallon. A Mobil, located at 40-40 Crescent St. in Long Island City and a Delta, located at 13-09 14th Ave. in College Point joined the Jackson Heights Shell in the first series of the Attorney General’s investigation. Within the coming weeks, the Attorney General’s office plans to release additional offenders. If you believe you are a victim of price gouging or a post-hurricane scam, contact the Attorney General’s Consumer Helpline at 800-771-7755 or find a complaint form online at: www.ag.ny.gov Reach Reporter Megan Montalvo at (718) 357-7400 Ext. 128 or mmontalvo@ queenstribune.com.

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By MEGAN MONTALVO Two weeks after 13 regional gas station operators were identified for price gouging in the wake of Superstorm Sandy, 12 additional retailers are now facing penalties for the same allegations. On Nov. 29, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced that his office has notified the 12 operators of his intent to commence enforcement proceedings for violations of the New York State Price Gouging statute, bringing the total number of targeted retailers to 25. Of the new batch of stations identified, four are in Queens. “Our office will continue to take enforcement actions against price gougers because ripping off New Yorkers is against the law,” Schneiderman said. “We are actively investigating the hundreds of complaints we’ve received from consumers of businesses preying on victims of Hurricane Sandy.

Natural Gas Pipeline Met With Skepticism

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By NATALIA KOZIKOWSK A against the pipeline, the Coalition President Barack Obama ap- Against the Rockaway Pipeline, has proved legislation last week that collected more than 5,000 signawould install a new natural gas tures in an effort to stop the legispipeline through Queens and lation. Although their lobbying Brooklyn. proved unsuccessful, the group still The three-mile pipeline will run feels the pipeline could be particubeneath Jacob Riis Park in the larly dangerous, especially in the Rockaways and under Jamaica Bay event of another storm like Sandy. to Floyd Bennett Field in Brook“Given the fact that the lyn, intended to bring in more Rockaways are in the eye of any natural gas to serve the City’s future major storm, we have congrowing demand. cerns about the meIntroduced by tering and regulatU.S. Rep. Michael “It’s an insane ing station that Grimm (R-Brooklyn) location. The pipewould be placed in in conjunction with line itself is going Floyd Bennett Field. U.S. Rep. Gregory to run right through Floyd Bennett Field Meeks (D-Jamaica) Jamaica Bay, right is 16 feet above sea and U.S. Rep. Bob through the marine level and the storm Turner (R-Middle serge at its height parkway.” Village), officials during Hurricane -Martha Cameron Sandy was 14 feet,” claim that the New York City Natural said Martha Gas Supply Enhancement Act Cameron, a supervisor at CARP. (H.R. 2606) will be helpful to New “In the event of another storm, York’s economy by creating 300 there is a high possibility that the construction jobs and $265 mil- regulating station could be flooded. lion in construction activity. Oth- If a metering station is flooded, it ers, however, are concerned with really increases the chance of a issues building the pipelines, cit- major explosion.” ing the project may pose safety Cameron went on to argue that problems. even without a storm, the natural One of the most active groups gas pipeline, which will be built by

Williams Companies, presents other dangers which include pollution from leaking and even water contamination. “From what we’ve determined, it’s only going to be a few feet under the seabed. The concern here is that pipelines often leak and often rupture,” she said. “Leaks are fairly common. This would be a new pipeline, so we wouldn’t expect it to leak immediately, but its going to be in the ocean and no matter what precautions they are taking, undersea pipelines get corroded.” Additionally, Cameron and members of CARP protest the location of new pipeline, asserting the areas are sensitive. “It is right beside the east coast’s largest community garden. It is in an area that is a camp ground. It is an area that is used by school children for sports. It is an area that is used by veterans rebuilding airplanes,” she said. “It’s an insane location,” she added. “The pipeline itself is going to run right through Jamaica Bay, right through the marine parkway.” By building a pipeline under Jamaica Bay, Cameron argues, it endangers the species in it.

The new legislation is also met with some skepticism from local politicians like Assemblyman William Scarborough (D-Jamaica), who said he recognizes the economic potential but echoes many of the sentiments as CARP. “The opportunity for clean energy is certainly helpful and the economic development and jobs would be helpful but my main concern would be to ensure it doesn’t do any environmental damage,” Scarborough said. “These are very ecologically fragile areas. I would want to see to all of the environmental reviews to make sure there is no damage in that regard. If those concerns can be satisfied, I think it could be beneficial.” In the wake of the project’s skepticism, a spokesperson for Grimm, Carol Danko, attempted to assure residents that the pipeline will be built safely. “What I can say is that we specifically have put into the bill that the plan would avoid any residential, commercial or environmentally sensitive areas,” Danko said. “The bill has overwhelming support from Mayor Bloomberg and the Parks Department.” Meeks, who sponsored the leg-

islation with Grimm, asserted the new pipeline does not pose any danger to the constituents in his district or the environment. Instead, he argued the pipeline was a step in the right direction for clean environement. “It helps clean the air as opposed to the more polluting heating oil,” he said. “There’s a pipeline in the Atlantic Ocean already so we haven’t had that problem with existing pipelines. Before the bill was voted on, there were a number of environmental groups that we have had conversations with and they had some preliminary objections, after they did their own review, they withdrew their objections to the bill. The fact is it helps improve the environment because it keeps the air clean.” The current pipeline system serving the Queens and Brooklyn portion of New York City was built decades ago. The new pipeline will be built off the existing Williams pipeline that currently brings natural gas from New Jersey to Long Island. Reach Reporter Natalia Kozikowska at (718)357-7400 Ext. 123 or nkozikowska@ queenspress.com.

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By JOE MARV ILLI Mayor Michael Bloomberg devoted part of the last day of November visiting Queens to thank Parks Dept. workers for their recovery efforts after Superstorm Sandy. The mayor was on hand at Alley Pond Environmental Center to show appreciation to dozens of workers who had spent the last month cutting down trees and cleaning debris in the City’s parklands. After joking around with the workers about climbing one of the trees and talking to the foresters about the age of certain trees in the park, Bloomberg turned the conversation to the City’s continuing revival operations after the superstorm.

Mayor Mike Bloomberg greets Parks Dept. workers at Alley Pond Environmental Center last week, to thank them for their clean-up efforts in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.

According to the mayor, City parks suffered little overall damage to their infrastructure. Trees were the biggest casualty, with a couple hundred suffering damage or collapsing in Alley Pond Park. Much of the parks equipment and roads weathered the storm relatively unscathed. While the parks did make it through the storm with little ill effect, Bloomberg re-emphasized the need for caution in these situations. “If it’s not safe, we close the park,” Bloomberg said. “Can you imagine if you didn’t close it and someone got killed? It’d be a needless tragedy.” The mayor also talked about the debate between dedicating mass transit funds to flood prevention or to expansion. While he did say that flood prevention improvements would be welcome, it may not be financially prudent, especially considering that such a large-scale flooding is very rare. Instead, he felt that expanding the system to match the City’s growing population would be a much better investment. “It’s not obvious that it would be a better use of money as opposed to taking that money and serving parts of the City that don’t have mass transit,” the mayor said. “If you take that precaution, that’s good, but at what expense?” Bloomberg also thought that getting trailers from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for those citizens with damaged homes was money that could be better spent repairing the houses. He highlighted

that the City’s Rapid Repairs program will be much quicker at getting people back into their dwellings and would rather spend funding on that. “Every day the number of people getting back into their homes slowly goes up,” he said. Seven hundred homes in damaged areas of the City have been red-tagged, meaning the house is unsafe. Bloomberg believed about half of those would have to come down. In the meantime, there are still places for those citizens to house up without resorting to FEMA trailers. “We’re not going to let anybody sleep on the streets,” he said.

Despite the immense devastation caused by Sandy, the mayor believed that New York City is more equipped for such a storm than many other similar locations. It was only the unusual path of the storm combined with the high tide caused by a full moon that created such extensive flooding. “New York City is much better prepared than any place else,” Bloomberg said. “It’s because the citizens of the City are willing to spend the money.” Reach Reporter Joe Marvilli at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 125, or at jmarvilli@queenstribune.com.

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Goal Line Struggle While Major League Soccer’s proposal for a new stadium in Flushing Meadows Corona Park certainly has its supporters – the throngs of people who came out earlier this week is proof of that – it seems as if those opposed to the plan have had their words fall on deaf ears. We do not argue the fact that a professional soccer team could draw well in Queens. Soccer is, after all, the most popular sport in the world and Queens carries the banner of being a diverse borough, home to many that follow the sport religiously. But we do question the need to put the stadium in a spot that is meant to be free and open to the public. Are there no other areas in Queens that could benefit from a new stadium? Flushing Meadows Corona Park is an area that should be cherished and maintained as a place where families can go – for free – and spend the day enjoying the scenery. The parkland, which is at a premium in the City, should not be forsaken for some corporate profit.

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Many Thanks To the Editor: I am writing to express my gratitude to the Queens community for re-electing me to serve in the 113th Congress. As I return to the House of Representatives to represent the people of New York’s new 3rd Congressional District, please know that I am grateful for your support, and I am honored to stand up for the values we share. As we approach the start of a new year, we face many challenges. I am eager to get back to work, fighting harder than ever to protect our veterans and seniors, New York’s middle class families and small businesses who want to create jobs here at home. Thanks to your support, I’ll be able to continue working to reform our tax code to recognize the high cost-of-living in New York, while leading the charge to make college more affordable for students. I am committed to New York’s middle class families – and I’m looking forward to fighting on your behalf in the halls of Congress. Finally, please know that my door

is always open. I am proud of the record I have built, not only on Capitol Hill, but here at home as a problem solver for my constituents. I’ve gone to bat for families battling insurance companies, small businesses trying to stay afloat, and veterans caught up in the VA’s red tape - and I’d be proud to go to work for you too. If I can ever be of assistance, please do not hesitate to contact my office – and we’ll get right to work. I look forward to working with you and growing our partnership in the years to come. Thank you again for allowing me the privilege of representing you in Congress. Steve Israel, Member of Congress

Differing Opinions To The Editor: In the Nov. 15-21 issue, there was a letter by Christopher Nicholas from Bayside, bellowing in response to letters by myself and Rose Raggo and our comments on how President Obama has dramatically changed his position on various issues.

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The Queens Tribune has often been accused of favoring Democrats and favoring the left in its coverage and editorials. But it is also gracious enough to print opposing views, more than I can say for other local publications. Pardon me, Christopher, but not all your fellow Queens residents are going to march in lockstep, agreeing on all issues and candidates. Readers are going to write to this newspaper saying so, and you need to learn to accept that. Like many Obama supporters, they go ballistic when someone they see as grand and magnanimous is criticized. He won, but his victory was neither a landslide nor a mandate. Many people voted for purely cultural or social reasons, or based on one issue. The Republicans maintained control of the House. In essence, neither party made substantial gains. You reviled Rose Raggo for how she spelled “Hussein.” Reread your letter and you will learn that you not only spelled my surname incorrectly, but the Chrysler CEO who now manages FIAT. The latter is Marchionne, not Machionni. Edward Riecks, Howard Beach

Soccer Chutzpah To The Editor: The Major League Soccer organization (MLS) with much hoopla announced that a poll of people in Queens County indicated 71 percent support a soccer stadium in Flushing Meadows Corona Park; 21 percent are against and 8 percent are undecided. An examination of the facts makes it clear the MLS has engaged in Madison Avenue shenanigans with unfounded claims. The poll had 650 respondents, 500 from around the borough and 150 selected from Corona and Flushing. Sixty percent of the people said they had seen or read nothing of substance about the plan and suffice it to say a survey based on that is as worthless as the plan itself. The 2010 census determined the population of Queens County was 2, 230,722 and in that context a purported poll of 650 people would not professionally

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qualify as a legitimate poll. Further, the poll was commissioned and paid for by MLS, raising questions about its impartiality. The MLS described the poll results as “overwhelmingly” in support of the soccer plan and as outlined above, its paucity makes the claim so absurd so as to qualify the MLS for admission to the Chutzpah Hall of Shame. When John Nance Garner, who was then the powerful Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, gave up that seat to run successfully as Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Vice President in 1932 and thereafter realized the job as vice president was essentially powerless, he described it as “not worth a bucket of warm spit.” John Nance Garner’s appellation would accurately describe the value of the MLS poll. Benjamin M. Haber, Flushing

ness”? As much as the government needs is the answer. Author John Steinbeck said: “Socialism never took root in America because the poor do not see themselves as an exploited proletariat but as temporarily embarrassed millionaires”. Being rich or being poor in America is not a fixed state. It is a function of mobility in a system where all are moving in one direction or another. Redistribution does not lift those at a lower level to a higher economic level. Instead it takes from those who have achieved, discouraging their ideas, abilities and ambitions assuring a lower form of equality for all through the elimination of the motivation to achieve. Ed Konecnik, Flushing

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To The Editor: There is plenty of evidence from reliable sources like the Congressional Budget Office and the Tax Foundation documenting that around 47 percent of Americans do not pay any federal income taxes. In fact, many of these receive cash rebates in the form of federal tax credits. It would seem that these nontaxpayers and benefit recipients should be especially grateful during the season of Thanksgiving to those who pay the bulk of the federal income taxes, especially the much maligned top one percent. Yet, we hear very little about being grateful to this taxpayer group. Instead, we hear accusations that they are not paying their “fair share” and the demand that those who pay are not paying enough and should pay more. Indeed, this does seem like a gross lack of gratitude. Why is there the mistaken impression that the federal government creates these benefits? The federal government has no resources, none, except those that they can extract from the taxpayers. It would seem to me that those who pay little or no federal income taxes should be especially thankful to those who do. Not doing so is its own form of greed. Joseph A. Giacalone, Flushing

To The Editor: The fundamental transformation of America President Obama promised is in progress. Not so very long ago, we were nurtured to strive for excellence and success by examining the lives of men like Thomas Edison, Henry Ford and other entrepreneurs. Today, successful wealthy men are labeled greedy “one percenters” who have deprived the remaining 99 percent of the prosperity to which they are entitled. “Rich” is equated with evil though the looters are ambivalent about the exact amount. The term “individualist” has become synonymous with “sociopath” or selfish. An overzealous compassion has created burgeoning unsustainable entitlements that make no distinction between “needs” and “wants”. I am confounded by the number of people who welcome this transformation and voted for it. I am dismayed at their lack of intellectual honesty when they assert the top 10 percent of earners are not paying a “fair share” when in reality they account for 70 percent of the revenue collected. How much more should they pay to accommodate the new paradigm of “fair-

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Queens This Week Districting Commission Revises City Maps

After being delayed by Superstorm Sandy, Councilman Ruben Wills (D-Jamaica) announced a campaign last week that

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Councilman Ruben Wills (D-Jamaica) announced a new communit y cleanup program on Friday, Nov. 30, which will target illegal dumping in South Queens. From left to right: Commissioner of Sanitation John Dohert y, Councilman Ruben Wills and president of Richmond Hill Development Corporation Vishu Mahadeo. ity of life in the community." The commissioner also gave special thanks to chair of Sanitation and Councilwoman Letitia James (D- Brooklyn) for her heavy involvement in the development of the program. James responded by noting that the partnership between the different groups should set a precedent for other communities throughout New York. "At a time when we are recovering from Sandy and at a time there will be cutbacks in the budget and the amount of services that we will be able to provide in the City of New York will be limited, it is really critically important that we engage in more public/private partnerships," she said. "This is a prime example of a public/private partnership where you have civic engagement and corporate models who are coming together to recognize a need in the neighborhood and that is to keep the streets clean." Reach Reporter Natalia Kozikowska at (718)357-7400 Ext. 123 or nkozikowska@queens press.com. -Natalia Kozikowska

Community Orchestra Hits New Heights Beginning next week, Jackson Heights residents will get new music to their ears. On Dec. 12, the recently-assembled Jackson Heights Community Orchestra will take the stage at the Jackson Heights Community Church to perform its inaugural concert. For orchestra founder Particia Glunt, the concert marks a milestone not only for the ensemble, but also the neighborhood, as it is the first-ever orchestra to be created locally. "It has been truly amazing to

watch my vision come to fruition," Glunt said. "The musicians in our group are very talented." In addition to conducting, Glunt has also been a long-time Queens resident and violin player. She recently retired from her role as the former assistant principal of Long Island City High School. "I've always loved playing the violin and teaching music," she said. "It was not until I retired that I thought I would have the time to start my own orchestra." After receiving $500 in seed money from the Jackson Heights Beautification Group, Glunt's vision began to form. She now has a core group of 13 members and looks forward to one day adding 12 to 17 more. A number of the current members are local, with a handful coming from Brooklyn, the Bronx and the Upper West Side. While she continues to accept submissions for new members, Glunt said she is particularly excited to have the opportunity to showcase her players. "They have been practicing so hard every week knowing the concert is in sight," she said. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. with a reception to follow. There is a requested donation of $10. Reach Reporter Megan Montalvo at (718) 357-7400 Ext. 128 or mmontalvo@queenstribune.com. -Megan Montalvo

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Clean-up Program Launches In South Queens

would target illegal dumping in the Richmond Hill and Jamaica areas. The community clean-up program includes a partnership with the FEDCAP/Wildcats, the Dept. of Sanitation and local business owners along Liberty Avenue, Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, Rockaway Boulevard and Sutphin Boulevard. "This planned partnership will begin to address the growing sanitation needs of our commercial district," said Wills. "What we've done is secure funding, along with the cooperation of Sanitation, to pay for an additional day of basket pickup along all of these corridors." The program, advocated by the Richmond Hill Development Corporation and other civic leaders, will incorporate the Dept. of Sanitation's "Adopt a Basket" program, an additional day of basket pick-up, and the regular weekly FEDCAP/Wildcat Service Corporation clean up services. Businesses along commercial strips like Liberty Avenue will be given the opportunity to maintain a litter basket close to their business to prevent illegal dumping and the overflow of garbage. Employees of the Wildcats and the Dept. of Sanitation will conduct garbage pickups from the litter baskets. "We are walking our strips and asking our merchants to partner with us," Wills said. "We will be giving them certain color bags, liners; once they get the liners they will be able to empty the bags and the cans out themselves, so they don't overflow. After that, Wildcats will come down." David Saturn, director of Wildcats Service Corporation, announced that he was pleased to work alongside the councilman, the Dept. of Sanitation and local business owners to improve the cleanliness of the South Queens area. "We've been helping the community since 1973 as a nonprofit organization and we've been partnering with Sanitation and Councilman Wills for three years," Saturn said. "We're happy to partner with Sanitation, the chief, Councilman Wills and his office and we are looking forward to a long, continued relationship in helping." Sanitation Commissioner John Doherty also echoed similar sentiments, noting that such programs are crucial for the economical development in the community. "Unfortunately, the Dept. of Sanitation can't clean up every block and every litter basket every day and as often as we would like to," Doherty said. "It goes a long way for the environment and community and I think what the Councilman is doing today - helping the community, is improving the qual-

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The New York City Districting Committee met in Manhattan on Tuesday to withdraw its most recent proposal and revise the borders of the 19th and 20th City Council districts in Queens. Meeting at Pace University on Dec. 4, the committee voted to release the new maps to the public and set them up for the next round of voting in January. According to officials, the reasoning for the changes was to reunite Flushing's Mitchell-Linden co-op and condo complex back into the 19th district, while also addressing an issue with districts in Brooklyn. The 19th District, which covers the northern sections of Bayside, Flushing and Whitestone, now stops on 33rd Avenue between Union Street and 169th Street. The blocks below that line have joined the 20th District. Some territory between I295 and Springfield Boulevard, below 49th Avenue is also being lost. Those few blocks will now be part of the 23rd District under the new proposal. The only space added to the 19th District is the area to the right of Flushing Airport between 25th and 33rd Avenues and out to 150th Street. Although the 20th District lost some territory to the 19th, it did gain the land space between 199th Street and I-295 and between 48th Avenue and Horace Harding Boulevard. Councilman Dan Halloran (RWhitestone) released a statement on the recent changes, in which he lauded the new lines as a move in the right direction. "I am hopeful that deliberations and the next public hearing will lead to the restoration of northern Flushing to the 19th district, so that the single-family homeowners in that area will continue to have a

voice in the Council and not be disenfranchised," Halloran said. The Districting Commission also revised the 34th and 37th Districts in Brooklyn after a controversial last minute change, which some critics say would have helped embattled Assemblyman Vito Lopez (D-Brooklyn) run for City Council. The lines were redrawn very late in the process to include Lopez's home in the 34th District, where he stood a better chance of getting elected. After heavy criticism from Council Speaker Christine Quinn, the lines were revised again, putting Lopez's residence back into the 37th District. Due to such controversies, Public Advocate and 2013 mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio put forward new legislation on Dec. 4, which would mandate public disclosure of all communication to the Districting Commission. If passed, the new law would publicly document all phone conversations, in-person meetings and written communications from elected or party officials and their staff or agents to districting members and staff. It would also log all communications to Commission members and staff, including the date, who was involved, and a onesentence description of the subject matter and districts discussed. All logged documentation would be published on the NYC Districting Commission website. Reach Reporter Joe Marvilli at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 125, or at jmarvilli@queenstribune.com. -Joe Marvilli

He Taught Us All We Know...But Not All He Knew By TOM ALLON

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Times columnist) and a The last of the oldyoung woman named style publishing and politiBarbara Walters. cal power brokers in New After two years toilYork City left us for the ing at the firm, Walters great cigar bar in the sky went in to see her boss, last week. Mr. Finkelstein, to ask for Jer r y Fi nkelstein, a a raise. legendary newspaper pub“Not yet, sweetlisher and political heart,” Finkelstein said, Tom Allon kingmaker, was my boss with a cigar dangling and mentor for 15 years. I am from one side of his mouth. among many in New York who will With that, Walters turned mourn his death and will try to cel- around, quit and sought her fame ebrate his colorful, charismatic life and fortune in television. with fond reminiscences of a man Safire, one of the great politiwho could have leapt off the pages cal columnists and linguists of his of a Damon Runyan novel. time, once inscribed in one of his Everybody in New York’s lo- books he gave to Finkelstein: “To cal political world in the late 20th Jerry: Who taught me all I know, Centur y had a favorite Jer r y but not all he knows.” Finkelstein story. That summed up Jer r y One of mine is the tale of how Finkelstein’s genius. He was always he launched Barbara Walters’ tele- two chess moves ahead of you and vision career back in the 1950s. you had to listen closely to his At the time, Finkelstein owned quiet instructions to glean a lesa public relations firm with the late son. If you weren’t on your toes, political guru, Tex McReary. Two you’d miss a thing or two. of their employee s were young In his younger years, he was hotshots, William Safire (who later a polit ical reformer, who was a went onto fame as a New York major player in Robert Caro’s fa-

mous New York City tome, “The Power Broker,” which was about the life and times of Robert Moses. Jerry was proud that he was one of the few people who stood up to the all-poweful master builder, Moses, and he learned a lot about how to pull the levers of power from those early political wars. Finkelstein was also a pioneer in publishing — building a miniempire in legal publishing (The New York Law Journal and National Law Journal), in weekly community newspapers (a chain of 23 weeklies in the metropolitan area in the 1990s) and helping to build a power ful resor t newspaper in the Hamptons (Dan’s Papers). I’ll never forget his wise advice to Dan Rat tiner, whose 28-page weekly newspaper was struggling in the Hamptons in the late 1980s until Finkelstein bought it: “Dan, there are three things you have to do to grow your newspaper. First, put a glossy wrap on it each week so you can get luxury advertisers like Revlon. Two, hire 10 kids every Saturday to throw the newspaper on e ver y mansion law n in

Southampton and East Hampton. And three, stop being a schmuck who writes about the fishermen and start writing about the moguls who come to the Hamptons.” Dan wisely followed these instruct ions to a tee. With in t wo summers under Jerry Finkelstein’s tutelage, Dan’s Papers went from 28 pages to 324 pages some summer weeks. Dan called me in a panic one late June day and said: “I have a crisis. I just called the printing plant and they can only print 324 pages and I have advertisers that we can’t fit into our July 4th edition. What should I do?” I said: “What should you do? Thank whatever god you pray to that you met Jerry Finkelstein.” Jerry was a political mastermind who was able to convince Robert Kennedy to run for Senator in New York in 1964. Jerry knew how to play both sides of the political aisle and became close to not just Kennedy but also to Republicans like New York Governor and later U.S. Vice President Nelson Rockefeller and Sen. Alfonse D’Amato. Jerry was even

able to maneuver and spend a small fortune to get his own son, Andy Stein, to be elected Cit y Counci l President, a hear tbeat away from being New York City Mayor in the late 1980s. Jerry Finkelstein was all about family — he had a wonderful, loving wife of more than six decades, Sh irle y, t wo sons who re vered him, eight grandchildren who he doted on and who loved him dearly. With his passing, an era in New York City history goes with him. I am one of the many New Yorkers, who, like William Safire, can say that Jerry taught me all that I know about publishing and politics. But not all that he knew. Jerry Finkelstein, a great New Yorker, RIP. Tom Allon is a 2013 candidate for Mayor of New York City. (Editor’s Note: Jerry Finkelstein was the Chairman of News Communications, where Tom Allon was Vice President. The president of News Communications was Tribune Publisher Michael Schenkler.)

NYHQ Goes Green With New Modular Roof By JOE MA RVILLI The New York Hospital Queens is continuing its quest to go green, having partnered with Manhattan College to install a modular green roof. The project was born out of a winning entrance by Manhattan College in a contest for a grant from the Flushing and Gowanus Green Infrastructure Grant Initiative by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Installation of the green roof, which is a roof partially or fully covered with plant life, began this November and is expected to be completed by next spring. The plant life will be embedded

on three different roofs of the hospital, providing a nature-filled view from several different points, such as patients’ rooms in the north and west buildings as well as the mother/ baby unit. The Flushing and Gowanus Green Infrastructure Grant Initiative was started to explore ways to reduce combined sewer overflows, which happen when storm water and wastewater divert into New York City’s surrounding waterways during heavy storms. The DEP requested grant proposals from environmental groups and academic institutions for inventive green infrastructure that would act as storm water capture systems.

Eight grants were submitted by the March 2010 deadline. The five winners were announced in early July of the same year. Out of the total $2.6 million given to the winners, Manhattan College received $660,440 for their green roofs, designed to control runoff from one to one-and-a-half inches of rainfall on a half-acre roof. The school partnered with HDR Inc, a global architecture firm, for the project. “We’re excited about conducting this study on a green roof at New York Hospital, which is within the Flushing Bay watershed,” Guy Apicella, HDR Water Resources Modeling Section Leader, said. “The benefits of green roofs in control-

ling and treating storm water will be assessed through the planned monitoring, thereby providing data for planning and designing other installations in the city.” Once the project is completed, engineering students from the college will study the green roofs for the next three years as Workers install the modular green roof part of the grant condi- at New York Hospital Queens. tions. Kevin Mantle, Director of Engi- some great strides to reduce our neering at NYHQ, was heavily incorporate emissions.” Reach Reporter Joe Marvilli volved with the roof’s installation. “The program in general is at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 125, or at great,” Mantle said. “We’ve taken jmarvilli@queenstribune.com.

Weprin Charged With Campaign Violations By JOE MA RVILLI Assemblyman David Weprin (DLittle Neck) has been charged with campaign violations by the Campaign Finance Board. During their meeting on Nov. 29, the board decided to penalize Weprin for various violations committed during his run for City Comp-

troller in 2009. The eleven charges totaled to a penalty of $28,184. The largest violation filed against the assemblyman was for accepting contributions from unregistered political committees, a penalty of $11,750. The next highest charge was for accepting overthe-limit contributions, which

equaled an $8,850 fine. A spokesperson for Weprin said the assemblyman accepted accountability for the charges. “David acknowledges he’s responsible for the $28,000,” the spokesperson said. “This is a process that we have to go through.” She also praised the Campaign

Finance Board for their fairness and equability, calling the program a model for campaign finance. “I think it’s a program that really deserves to be commended, especially in light of the Citizens United decision,” she said. “We all really applaud the Campaign Finance Board and the model it applies.

The board also made note that Weprin’s campaign team owed $325,561 in public funds repayment. However, that campaign was liquidated when his comptroller bid ended in 2009. Reach Reporter Joe Marvilli at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 125, or at jmarvilli@queenstribune.com.

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City-Wide VANDALISM: On Nov. 30, police arrested Enno Tianen, 32, of Ridgewood on charges of second-degree criminal mischief, making graffiti, third-degree criminal trespassing and possession of a graffiti instrument. The charges are in regards to an incident on June 25, when Tianen allegedly vandalized the midspan exterior portion of the Brooklyn Bridge by spraying the word “LEWY” on it, resulting in approximately $8,000 in repair and cleaning costs. Sgt. Kevin Cooper and Detective Nino Navarra, assigned to the Transit Bureau’s Special Projects, investigated the crime. During the course of the investigation, it was determined that Tianen had been arrested on numerous occasions for writing the same tag throughout New York City. Additionally, photos were obtained by Detective Navarra to further corroborate Tianen’s involvement before the arrest.

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101st Precinct HOMICIDE: On Nov. 28 at approximately 5 p.m., police responded to a report of a dispute with a firearm inside 146 Beach 59 St., Far Rockaway. Upon arrival, police located Davis Devon, 28, lying on the sixth floor hallway floor, unconscious and unresponsive, shot multiple times. EMS also responded and pronounced the male dead at the scene. On Nov. 29, police arrested Barshem Sanford, 17, of Far Rockaway, on charges of murder and criminal possession of a weapon. 104th Precinct ATTEMPTED ROBBERY/CRIMINAL IMPERSONATION: The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the following individuals wanted in connection with an attempted robbery and criminal impersonation. On Sept. 26 at approximately 1 p.m. in the vicinity of Cypress Avenue, the victim, a 49-year-old male, allowed the suspects, posing as police officers, to enter his home. The suspects were armed with guns and displaying shields. The suspects fled the location without property. No injuries were reported at this incident. The first suspect is described as an Hispanic male. He was last seen wearing a gray zipper sweater, gray sweatshirt, dark jeans, black and gray baseball cap, black boots and black gloves. The second suspect is also described as an Hispanic male. He was last seen wearing a light gray jacket, white shirt, blue jeans, black boots, black gloves and a gray and black baseball cap. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers’ website at nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIPS577. All calls are strictly confidential.

110th Precinct ASSAULT: The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the following individuals wanted for an assault. On Nov. 24 at approximately 5:20 a.m. in front of 109-25 46th Ave., Corona, the suspects approached the victim, a 70-year-old male, and asked if he was Muslim or Hindu and then assaulted him. The victim was taken to Elmhurst Hospital where he is in stable condition with facial lacerations. The first suspect is an Hispanic male, late teens or early 20s with dark hair in a ponytail, light blue jacket, dark pants and dark shoes. The second suspect is an Hispanic male, late teens or early 20s with short dark hair, dark jacket, grey colored hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and light colored sneakers. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers’ website at nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIPS577. All calls are strictly confidential. Queens DA MURDER CONVICTION: Queens DA Richard Brown announced that Benjamin Moreira, 21, of Elmhurst has been convicted of murder for fatally stabbing a 27-year-old Woodhaven resident at an elevated subway station in July 2010. The victim was stabbed after going to the station to help his younger brother, who was allegedly punched by a member of a group of young people that included the defendant. Moreira was convicted of second-degree murder, first-degree manslaughter, tampering with physical evidence and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon on Nov. 30, following a two-week jury trial in Queens Supreme Court. According to the charges, Dario Paiva, 27, was at home at approximately 11:30 p.m. on July 30 when his mother told him that his younger brother, Khristian Paiva, 20, might need help after overhearing a commotion during a telephone call with him. Exiting the house, Dario met up with his brother minutes later on 85th Street and was told that the alleged attackers had fled up the stairs of the of the 85th Street-Forest Parkway subway station to the J platform. Dario then went up to the platform to look for them and, after a brief verbal exchange, was stabbed once in the chest by Moreira. Dario was transported to a local Queens hospital where he died a short time later. Sentencing is set for Jan. 27, 2013. Moreira faces up to 26-1/3-years-to-life in prison.

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(Middle) Patrick (Last) D’Cunha My present name is (First) Agnes (Middle) Julia (Last) D Cunha aka Agnes Sushma Patrick D’Cunha aka Agnes D Cunha aka Agnes Patrick D’Cunha My present address is 137-22 Laburnum Avenue, Flushing, NY 11355 My place of birth is Chuhari, Bihar, India My date of birth is February 16, 1960 ___________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION of LINKACE LLC. Art. of Org. filed w/Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) 7/17/12. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent for service of process. SSNY shall mail process to 99 Washington Ave. #805A, Albany, NY 12210. Purpose: Any lawful activity. ___________________________________

Mario (Last) Cesar aka Romario Cesar My present address is 158-28 72 nd Ave., Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 My place of birth is Brooklyn, NY My date of birth is August 03, 1994 ___________________________________

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY Shall mail process to: The LLC, 163-18 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432 Purpose: Any Lawful purpose. ___________________________________ Capture The Sound Of Music LLC Art. Of Org. filed NY sec. of State (SSNY) 09/27/ 2012. Office in Queens Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served SSNI shall mail process to: 22-69 27th st, Astoria, NY 11105. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. ___________________________________

ing Index Number 789/ 2012, a copy of which may be examined at the office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New York, grants the Petitioner the right to assume the name of CHERRIL AGATHA THOMPSON; the Petitioner’s present address is 241-32 148 Avenue, Rosedale, NY 11422; the Petitioner’s date of birth is September 11, 1947; the Petitioner’s place of birth is Grenada; the Petitioner’s present name is CHERRIL AGATHA THOMPSON, a/k/ a CHERRIL A. THOMPSON, a/k/a/ CHERRIL THOMPSON.” ___________________________________ 10-23,27,33 47th Ave LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/ 20/12. Office in Queens County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 149-03 7th Ave, Whitestone, NY 11357. Purpose: General. ___________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 11/26/12, bearing Index Number NC-000795-12/QU,

a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Khurram (Last) Khan My present name is (First) Khan (Last) Khurram (infant) My present address is 85-32 143 ST. apt. 3A, Jamaica, NY 11435 My place of birth is Queens My date of birth is November 30, 1995 ___________________________________

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The Theatre Street School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin or sexual orientation to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin or sexual orientation in administration policies, scholarship programs, or any other school-administered programs. THE THEATRE STREET SCHOOL, 87-61 111TH STREET, RICHMOND HILL, NY 11418, 718-8469182 ___________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 11/20/12, bearing Index Number NC-000770-12/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Agnes Sushma

Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on NOV 15 2012, bearing Index Number NC-00073612/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) Romario (Last) Cesar My present name is (First)

Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 10/25/12, bearing Index Number NC-000687-12/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Christopher (Middle) Lin (Last) Zheng My present name is (First) Lin (Last) Zheng My present address is 7836 46 th Ave., Apt 4A, Elmhurst, NY 11373 My place of birth is China My date of birth is January 25 1994 ___________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NAME: SOCAOBIZ SECURITY SERVICES LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) ON 11/28/12 Office Location: Queens County,

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF WAH KONG REALTY LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/20/12. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to principal address: 25-14 33rd Avenue, Astoria, NY 11106. Purpose: any lawful act. ___________________________________ “Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County, on November 21, 2012, bear-

Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 9/19/12, bearing Index Number NC-000557-12/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Lutchman (Middle) Persad (Last) Maharaj My present name is (First) Lutchman (Last) PersadMaharaj aka Lutchman Persad Maharaj, aka Lutchman P Maharaj My present address is 1261 Brunswick Ave., Far Rockaway, NY 11691 My place of birth is Trinidad My date of birth is May 18, 1947

Crowley Climbs House Leadership Ladder By MEGAN MONTALVO After serving seven terms in Congress, U.S. Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Jackson Heights) has finally joined the ranks of Democratic leadership in the House of Representatives. On Nov. 29, Crowley was unanimously elected by his colleagues to serve as vice chairman of the House Democratic Caucus for the 113th Congress, the fifth-ranking position in House Democratic leadership. "It is truly an honor to have received the support of my colleagues, and I look forward to serving them as the vice chair of our caucus," said Crowley, who will be the only New Yorker serving in the Democratic leadership. "A new Congress gives us a fresh chance to present our ideas for the nation, and I am eager to get to work alongside Leader Pelosi, Whip Hoyer, Assistant Leader Clyburn, and Caucus Chairman Becerra as we fight to advance an agenda focused on promoting economic growth, creating jobs, strengthening and expanding America's middle class and building a better, stronger country for all Americans."

One day before declaring victory, leading vice chair contender U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) withdrew her candidacy to back Crowley in what would have been the only contested leadership race. In the initial challenge, Colorado Rep. Jared Polis had also considered a bid for the seat, but dropped out in early November, encouraging his colleagues to support Crowley. Lee, who is a former chairwoman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and Congressional Black Caucus, will now serve as the Regional Representative on the Steering and Policy Committee (Region II). "I am pleased and honored to represent my colleagues as the regional representative on the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee," Lee said in a statement. "In this role I will continue my advocacy for our region and my state. I am excited to work with my colleagues as we move our inclusive agenda forward and reignite the American dream for all." Joining Crowley in the Democratic leadership is former caucus vice chairman, California Rep.

U.S. Rep. Joe Crowley Xavier Becerra, who is replacing the term-limited Connecticut Rep. John B. Larson in the party's chairman seat. In his new role, Becerra will serve as the sole Latino leader among the party's Congressional leadership. He is the second Latino to hold the position, adding to the most diverse caucus in history next year.

Current U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-New Jersey) held the chairmanship during his time in the House of Representatives. Given the diversity of the caucus - a majority of its members are either a woman or a minority Crowley said he looks forward to working with Becerra to establish comprehensive immigration reform. "Fixing our troubled immigration system is one of the greatest challenges facing us as a nation, and the only way we will achieve real reform is by addressing the issue comprehensively and collaboratively," Crowley said. Since announcing his win as vice chair, Crowley has voted against H.R. 6429, a partisan GOP bill that would create a new visa program for graduates of U.S. universities with advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering and math at the expense of the Diversity Visa Program - a longstanding initiative focused on ensuring diversity in immigration. According to Crowley's camp, who announced the vote on Nov. 30, the GOP's STEM visa bill not only eliminates this critical program,

but is also devoid of any serious effort to address the real problems plaguing the immigration system. "Partisan, controversial legislation, such as today's STEM visa bill, is not a means to an end," Crowley said. "What we need is a comprehensive solution, which would give us an opportunity to appropriately address STEM visas, instead of piecemeal efforts to pick winners and losers in the immigration system." In terms of the impending "Fiscal Cliff," which refers to the effect of a number of laws that could result in tax increases and spending cuts beginning in 2013, the Congressman declined to say whether he thinks a compromise could be reached by the deadline. "It's something we are definitely pushing for," Crowley said. "We are hoping to avoid the deep budget cuts to Medicare and other healthcare programs such as the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act that so many Americans need." Reach Reporter Megan Montalvo at (718) 357-7400 Ext. 128 or mmontalvo@ queenstribune.com.

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Businesses Are Booming On Bell Boulevard By JOE MARVILLI When it comes to small businesses, Bayside is certainly booming. Specifically, Bell Boulevard has become a gold mine of Mom and Pop stores that cover a bevy of items for anyone’s shopping needs. The area of Bell Boulevard that has seen the most amount of growth is part of the Bayside Business Improvement District. According to Executive Director

Lyle Sclair, more than 225 businesses have settled in the half-mile stretch of Bell Boulevard between Northern Boulevard and 35th Avenue, and the east and west portions of 41st Avenue near the Long Island Rail Road station. More than 90 percent of these stores are small businesses, each one offering a bountiful selection of items and a personal touch.

Athena Jewelry 43-11 Bell Blvd. (718) 631-9531 www.athenajewelryinc.com Having been in the same location for 16 years, this Bayside locale offers a wide variety of jewelry for both men and women. Diamond earrings, bracelets, engagement rings, pendants and more are all available to purchase. Athena also sells less common items, such as newborn Greek charms, diamond crosses and colored stone bracelets. If these items are out of your price range, the store has an expansive second hand jew- ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ elry collection. Selling jewelry is not the only type of business for this company. Athena specializes in jewelry and watch repair. If your items are not damaged but you still do not want them, the shop buys gold and diamonds as well. Azure Lingerie 38-27 Bell Blvd. (718) 428-1114 www.azurelingerie.com If you are looking to spice up your love life or simply need a few lingerie items, Azure is one of the top small businesses in Bayside to satisfy your needs. Among the categories the store covers are bridal, corsets, costumes, long dresses, stockings, shoes and accessories of all types. Their website breaks down the most popular products as well as top sale items. For those who want their purchases to be discreet, Azure’s online ordering offers complete privacy and a 100-percent safe shopping guarantee. They can also do special orders and specialize in personal shopping. Same day shipping is available for orders before 3 p.m. Bayside EMS Pharmacy 40-15 Bell Blvd. (718) 225-0411 www.baysiderx.com For all your medical needs, EMS Pharmacy is the place to go. The company has two experienced pharmacists and offers competitive pricing. This business has free prescription pick-up and delivery and a full line of surgical supplies available for sale. A large selection of vitamins and supplements can be purchased as well. To simplify the process, refill requests can be made through an electronic form. They accept Medicaid, Medicare and most types of insurance. In addition, if you are looking to find out this week’s lotto numbers, head to EMS Pharmacy’s website for everything from Mega Millions to Take 5. Bell Bay Florist 43-06 Bell Blvd. (718) 428-3166 www.bellbayflorist.com This floral shop is one of the veteran small businesses in the area, having been open since 1976. Three generations of the same family have worked at and owned Bell Bay Florist so far. Given their massive selection of flowers and arrangements, it is not a surprise that the business has enjoyed success for so long. Besides their expansive assortment of flowers, including tropical, plants and European gardens in several different arrangements, the company also offers gourmet and fruit baskets, gift baskets, greeting cards, Yankee candles and Godiva chocolates. Flowers can be bought either in a specially-designed vase or basket. The website breaks down purchasing ideas by occasion, category and price. Reach Reporter Joe Marvilli at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 125, or at jmarvilli@queenstribune.com.

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Veterans returning home face many challenges that were not present when they were serving in the armed forces. Between adapting to civilian life, reacquainting with family and friends and finding employment, the adjustment can be a difficult process. Unemployment numbers for veterans are dropping, but returning soldiers often struggle to compete for jobs due to lack of education, lack of experience or in some cases, the stigma of returning from overseas with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This is why programs like Sprigster’s Boost a Hero crowdfunding for military veterans and spouses are developed to help alleviate some of these career obstacles, like raising funds for entrepreneurial dreams. Crowdfunding provides an opportunity where friends, family and strangers can donate funds to support a cause online. The need is great. Nearly one in 10 small businesses are veteranowned, the U.S. Small Business Administration reports. Tom Perez used Boost a Hero to raise money to open a Meineke Car Care Center in Pensacola, Fla. He is a 10-year veteran of the U.S. Navy, where he

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By MEGAN MONTALVO After making two comprehensive presentations, Major League Soccer officials have made their intent of “bringing the world’s sport to the world’s park” explicitly clear. In an auditorium filled to the brim with supporters, many of whom were local soccer leagues and student athletes, MLS Commissioner Don Garber took to the stage at Queens Theater on Dec. 4 to present plans to build a 25,000 seat stadium at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Among promises of improving the existing soccer fields that local teams currently use at the park, Garber also displayed a slide show detailing the creation of 2,100 construction-related jobs, which are expected to go to unions, in addition to a combination of 150 full-time and 700 part-time jobs slated for community members once the stadium opens. “We will be a great community service par tner here in Queens,” said Garber, who is a self-described ‘Queens boy.’ “If we are able to finalize the stadium, this will be our home as well. We want to make the park prettier. We want to invest money to be able to do that.” As outlined by his presentation, Garber stated that MLS’ enhancements for beautifying the landscape consist of working on storm prevention, “spending millions and millions of dollars” to upgrade all the existing public fields to all-weather terrain, and “repairing those fountains that have been closed since 1964.” Though the projected start of construction will not take place until 2016, MLS officials said they have been actively seeking a number of sites to replace parkland acre-for-acre. “By contract, every acre that is used to build the stadium will be replaced,” Garber said, noting that less than two acres of the stadium’s footprint is grass today. The stadium’s footprint will be an estimated 10 to 13 acres, a majority of which will replace the existing Fountain of Planets and its surrounding concrete. “It’s very important to point out here that this Fountain of Planets is not accessible to the public today,” Garber said. “We

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Protesters Give MLS Yellow Card At Meeting

Both supporters and opponents of the proposed soccer stadium at Flushing Meadows Corona Park came out for a town hall meeting at Queens Theatre Tuesday night. hope to be able to fill that in and do it in a way where we are managing storm water management. Obviously we’ve got to find the right way to do that working with the proper environmental people. All of the land around the stadium will be accessible to the public.” In addition to the planned 25,000 seats, the commissioner also said that sometime in the next 30 years, MLS will seek to add another 10,000 seats to the stadium. “We will not take any more land. We will not have to raise any roots. We will not build it any higher,” Garber said. “What we will do is build a 25,000 seat stadium and inside that, be able to expand.”

Chunks vs. Patches The day before the town hall, MLS President Mark Abbott presented an extensive slide show to community leaders and local elected officials at Borough Hall. Among similar details mentioned by Garber, the presenta-

tion included statistical information, parking logistics, game scheduling and traffic. While many of the elected officials focused on the validity of a MLS survey, wherein the findings claim that “71 percent of Queens voters support the plan to build a new MLS stadium, while only 21 percent oppose it,” one of the attendees raised an entirely different concern. Donovan Finn, a Queens resident and SUNY Stony B r o o k p r o fe s s o r o f u r b a n policy and environmental design, expressed firm opposition to the stadium’s construction, saying that from an ecological standpoint, the plan is flawed. “Ever ybody keeps talking a b o u t h ow t h e Fo u n t a i n o f Planets is a dirty, old pond,” Finn said. “The reality is that it’s a stop-over place for migrating birds. You can look eve n t o d a y, t h e F l u s h i n g Creek runs right into that reservoir, and from there it runs right into the lake. It’s a natu-

rally-occurring body of water.” According to Finn, who attended both MLS presentations, if a stadium were to be built over the fountain, there could be “potential for massive storm water flooding and an enormous ecological impact.” “The obvious answer to fixing the fountain is not to build a stadium over it. The answer is to hook the pipes back up, clean and dredge it out and get it running again,” Finn said. “MLS has said they have ever ything all worked out, but it’s another story to actually see their plans. I’d like to see specifically how they plan on addressing the potential flooding.” In addition to a concern for misplaced wildlife, Finn also said that there are many problems with the idea of replacing parkland. “From a scientific perspective, patch dynamics basically states that patches of anything are less healthy than big chunks of something,” Finn said. “If you carve out a big chunk of the park for a private enterprise and then look for replacement parkland elsewhere, it will never be the same as having the original land as a whole. Once it is gone, it’s gone.” While Finn remains adamantly against the stadium’s constr uction, MLS Spokeswoman Risa Heller assured that the ecological impact is being taken into account. “MLS has a team of experts that have been involved since day one in understanding the existing environment to inform the design process ,” Heller said. “Based on their work to date, we don’t anticipate any significant impacts to wildlife.”

Split Reactions As hor ns, cheers and applause sounded throughout Garber’s presentation on Monday night, a small group of protesters held signs of opposition in the theater’s basement, where a live video feed showed attendees what was going on upstairs. Messages reading “Protect Our Park,” “No Land Grab For Corporate Profit” and “Our Park is Not For Sale” were written in both English and Spanish by the protestors, which was primarily comprised of members from the

Fairness Coalition of Queens – a coalition of community-based organizations and concer ned residents formed to “ensure that all new uses or proposed redesigns in the area of Flushing Meadows Corona Park are undertaken in a fair and responsible manner.” “We want our park saved,” said coalition member Leandra Requena, who has lived in Jackson Heights for 30 years. “We are offended because MLS uses the magic word of ‘jobs’ to sell their proposal. They are liars. We are here to stop them from cheating the people.” After conducting a series of smaller town hall meetings earlier this year, coalition members expressed frustration with not being able to ask questions directly to MLS officials in the main auditorium. “It feels like they orchestrated this whole thing so that all the suppor ters are in the auditorium, and all us with serious concerns were in the basement,” Geoffrey Croft, president of NYC Park Advocates, said. “It’s been a joke from day one. It’s sad that this comm unity has to go through this. Clearly, the opposition has come out in numbers.” While the protestors asserted that they were separated from the auditorium as a public relations ploy, MLS Spokeswoman Risa Heller denied the claim, citing that there were “many, many suppor ters in the overflow room - as once the room got full that’s where people were directed.” “Any suggestion that our town hall wasn’t open to the public is sour grapes. This was a come one, come all event,” Heller said in an email. “We handed out fliers in the park for the past two weekends, sent invitations to small business around the park, advertised on s o c i a l m e d i a s i n c e Fr i d a y, passed our fliers at subway stations and had stories in the newspaper. We are thrilled with the huge numbers of people who turned out to learn about and suppor t the plan and look forward to hearing more from the community as we continue to engage in this process.” Reach Repor ter Megan Montalvo at (718) 357-7400 Ext. 128 or mmontalvo@ queenstribune.com.

Queens Focus PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE. . .PEOPLE The New York Army National Guard has announced the recent reenlistment of members in recognition of their continuing commitment to serve community, state and nation as part of the Army National Guard. Sergeant Alberto Espinar of Ozone Park has reenlisted to continue service with the 442nd Military Police Company. Specialist Corina Encarnacion of Richmond Hill has reenlisted to continue service with the Intelligence and Sustainment Company, 42nd Infantry Division. Specialist Joel Reyes of South Ozone Park has reenlisted to continue service with the Company C, 642nd Support Battalion. The Woodhaven Business Improvement District and the Greater Woodhaven Development Corp. will sponsor the “Holidays in Woodhaven Weekend” Dec. 7-8. The Christmas Tree and Menorah lighting ceremony will be held Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Forest parkway Plaza. Welcome Santa to Woodhaven parade will be held on Dec. 8. The parade will assemble at 11:30 a.m. at 96th Street and Jamaica Avenue and will proceed along Jamaica Avenue to Dexter Court. Free goodies and Santa hats will be distributed.

The New York Lottery announced the names of area Lottery players who claimed a winning ticket from one of the Lottery’s live drawings and each received a cash prize valued at $10,000 or more. Tashi Gurung of Woodside won $10,000 on the Nov. 16 Mega Millions drawing. Gurung’s winning ticket was purchased at Akota Grocery and Halal Meat, 40-04 73rd St., Woodside. Lucille Chasen of Woodside won $32,308 on the Nov. 8 Take Five drawing. Chasen’s winning ticket was purchased at the New Rockline News, 60-19 Roosevelt Ave., Woodside. Manuel Gutierrez of Fresh Meadows won $10,000 on the Nov. 17 Win 4 drawing. Gutierrez’s winning ticket was purchased at the Union Food market, 75-09 164th St., Flushing. Sylvia Pitt of Queens Village won $18,883 on the Nov. 4 Take Five drawing. Pitt’s winning ticket was purchased at the 11 One Stop Liquor, 111-34 Springfield Blvd., Queens Village. Hugh Harris of Far Rockaway won $10,000 on the Oct. 23 Mega Millions drawing. Harris’s winning ticket was purchased at the Baas Rookhum, 126-01 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica. Lester Vancott of Glendale

Mammography Van:

State Sen. Joe Addabbo (D-Howard Beach) poses with MultiDiagnostic Services and American Italian Cancer Foundation staff during a mammography van visit to Woodhaven.

Upcoming events at the Kew Gardens Community Center, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Suite 202, include: Dancercise with Oliver, 1 to 2 p.m. Mondays and Fridays. Beginner Computer Classes, noon to 1 p.m. Mondays and Fridays. Space is limited. The Central Queens Y, 6709 108th St., Forest Hills, will host a Men’s Club, featuring stimulating topics and inspiring conversation for men ages 65 and older, 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays starting Jan. 7. For information, call Pamela Leff, director of Adult and Senior Services, at (718) 2685011, Ext. 621, or Benjamin Heller at (718) 423-0732. The Central Queens Y will also host a Chanukah Festival on Dec. 9 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $5 per child over two years old, $15 per family maximum. Adults are free. For information, call Robin Kaufman at (718) 268-5011, Ext. 482. Eric Najjar of Forest Hills was named to the Dean’s List for the fall quarter 2012 at Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia. The New York Army National Guard has announced the recent reenlistment of members in recognition of their continuing commitment to serve community, state and nation as part of the Army National Guard. Sergeant Mingyong Yen of College Point has reenlisted to continue service with the 37 th Finance Detachment. Mohammad Ghani of Flushing is one of 11 undergraduates majoring in electrical and computer engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts to have been awarded a Power and Energy Systems scholarship by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Ebenezer Baptist Church, 36-

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Kids from the Ridgewood YMCA attended a program at North Short LIJ Health System on the dangers of smoking. Pictured are Celina Bitiucka, assistant teacher at the Ridgewood YMCA; Aida Chimelis, Ridgewood YMCA teacher; Ana Delacruz, Ridgewood YMCA assistant teacher; Caitlin Moonesar, membership at healthy lifestyles director at the Ridgewood YMCA; and Nancy Copperman, director of public health initiatives at the North Shore-LIJ Health System. 12 Prince St., Flushing, will host a child abuse and neglect conference with keynote speaker Dominic Carter and speakers Theron Ison and Yolanda Tart at 6 p.m. on Dec. 8. For information, call Tina Ison at (212) 4704173 or email misstison@aol.com. Kathleen Schnurr of Bayside was named to the Dean’s List for the fall quarter 2012 at Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia. The New York Army National Guard has announced the recent reenlistment of members in recognition of their continuing commitment to serve community, state and nation as part of the Army National Guard. Sergeant Brandon Dejesus of Astoria has reenlisted to continue service with Company B, 642nd Support Battalion. Staff Sergeant Daniel Dukin of Astoria has reenlisted to continue service with Company A, 169th Support Battalion. The Astoria Center of Israel, 27-35 Crescent St., Astoria, will host a Chanukah party from 3 to 5 p.m. on Dec. 9. The event will include kids games, activities, crafts, latkes and applesauce, snacks, refreshments, sing-along, an interactive Chanukah play and a communal candle lighting. Cost for adults is $12, kids ages 6 to 12 cost $5. Kids ages 5 and younger are free. For more information, call (718) 278-2680 or visit www.astoriacenter.org. Dylan Taft of Long Island City received Second Honors for the

first quarter of the 2012-13 academic year at Cheshire Academy in Cheshire, Conn. Adan Olivares, a biology major at LaGuardia Community College who has been conducting research he hopes may help to lead to a breakthrough in the cure for Alzheimer’s, won two best poster presentations at two collegiate competitions. Olivares took top prize at the 45th annual Metropolitan Association of Colleges and Universities Biologists and best poster presentation in the neuroscience category at the annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students.

New Official:

Mike Godi of Forest Hills was named New Official of the Year by the New York Metro Intercollegiate Soccer Officials Association.

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Ozone Park Civic Association will host Santa Claus for pictures 11 a.m. Dec. 8 at the Ozone

Howard Little League Hall, 97-14 135th Drive, Ozone Park. Kids will receive a free gift. For information, call (646) 298-7575.

won $36,160 on the Nov. 21 Take Five drawing. Vancott’s winning ticket was purchased at the Aryan Grocery Store, 79-39 Myrtle Ave., Glendale. Barry Storch of Flushing won $10,000 on the Nov. 21 Powerball drawing. Storch’s winning ticket was purchased at the Twiggs Cards & Gifts, 639 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck. Vivian Reyes of Jackson Heights won $10,000 on the Oct. 23 Mega Millions drawing. Reyes’ winning ticket was purchased at the Rs 2001, 37-67 90th St., Jackson Heights.

Anniversary Celebration

Pantry Donation

Queens-based “Mobius, The Poetry Magazine” recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of its publication. Pictured (from left) are poets Thaddeus Rutkowski, Laura Boss, George H. Northrup, Jimmy Roberts, Patricia Carragon, Dominick Arbolay, Juanita Torrence-Thompson, E.J. Antonio, Daniela Gioseffi, Evie Ivy, Helen Peterson, Maria Lisella and Gil Fagiani. Not pictured is Barbara Hantman.

Vallo Transportation donated 25 boxes of Thanksgiving food items and household supplies to The River Fund New York in Queens. Linda DeSabato, President of Vallo Transportation (fifth from left) and Shirley Rice, Chief Operating Office for The River Fund New York (fifth from right) with Vallo Transportation and River Fund NY employees. Photo by Michael DiBartolomeo.

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Nearly 1,700 children and spouses of fallen U.S. military embarked on an all-expenses-paid trip from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth on the seventh annual Snowball Express. Before the flight, the families took part in a kickoff party with Santa Claus. While in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, the families participated in a tree-lighting ceremony and visits to Six Flags Over Texas. Photos by Ira Cohen.

Resorts World New York City Casino welcomed the holiday season with a lighting ceremony for the largest Christmas Tree in Queens on Nov. 29. In addition to lighting the 40-foot tree, Santa was on hand to greet visitors. Photo by Ira Cohen.

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MoMI Celebrates 50 Years Of “Spacewar!” model for how communities "Since the Museum's of players interacted and opening in 1988, video modified games, establishing games have been central to shooting as a common aspect our mission," Executive Diof game play and inspiring rector Carl Goodman said. space and science fiction "In 1989, we presented 'Hot themes for future games. Circuit s,' the ver y first mu"The Museum exhibition seum retrospective of the traces the extraordinary imvideo arcade game, and since pact of 'Spacewar!' on the then, the Museum has regusubsequent histor y of video larly exhibited video games. games," Organizing Guest The games in this show reCurator John Sharp said. flect the vast diversity of the medium, from classic arcades From Dec. 15 to March 3, the Museum of "'Spacewar!' set off a seismic to the latest console extrava- the Moving Image will be celebrating the rumble in the early computer ganzas and collectively pay 50th Anniversar y of “Spacewar!,” the s c i e n c e c o m m u n i t y , t h e ripples of which are still felt t r i b u t e t o t h e i n c r e d i b l e world’s first ever digital video game. today i n the game industr y, legacy of 'Spacewar!'" Created by a group of students Digital Equipment Corporation academia and player cultures. It and researchers at the Massachu- Programmed Data Processor-1 even inspired the first coin-operated arcade game, as well as indusset ts Inst itute of Technology i n computer. In 1962, the game premiered at tr y pioneers like Nolan Bushnell, a 1961, "Spacewar!" was conceived as a demonstration for the new the MIT Science Open House and co-founder of 'Atari'." From "Missile Command" to was later made available for order to computer labs with PDP-1 ma- "Halo 4" and beyond, the exhibition looks at the first 50 years of chines. Among other t h i n g s , video games through the lens of "Spacewar!" is credited with set- "Spacewar!," its development and ting the template for the game de- the culture from which it sprang. The centerpiece is a model of velopment industr y and its relatwo giant pieces of veal, the dish Nonno’s Pizzer ia and tionship to technology, creating a the original PDP-1 computer runwas absolutely delectable. The Restaurant 223-30 Union Tpke., Oak- side of penne was drenched in the francese sauce, a new favorland Gardens ite combination of mine. (718) 217-5555 My dining companion, reHOURS: Tuesday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fri- por t er Mega n Montal vo, orday and Saturday 11 a.m. to dered the chicken ala Nonno, 11 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to one of the restaurant's signature dishes. Drenched with 9 p.m. Closed Mondays mushroom sauce and coming DELIV ERY: Yes By TAMMY SCILEPPI Jeff loves his new iPad (we find CREDIT CARD: Yes, all major with a side of broccolini, she C o - c r e a t o r s a n d w r i t e r s out what he gets Annabelle at the enjoyed ever y bite of t he meal, Annabelle Gurwitch ("Dinner and very end) and the conversation cenWhen it comes to a good Ital- making this special not just a a Movie," "Fired!") and Jeff Kahn ters around Facebook: How come ian eating experience, the décor favorite for the eater y, but a (The Ben Stiller Show, "The 40 Jeff's relationship status say "it's personal favorite for and atmosphere are alYear Old Virgin") are real-life 15- complicated," and why won't he most as important as the RESTAURANT her as well. year marriage survivors. They have friend Annabelle? Even though we food's quality. Nonno's adapted their comical, endearing Can't a guy have a little privacy? were nearly full, we offers the best of the memoir for the stage, in "You Say Not if he wants a divorce. So he couldn't help but acboth worlds, providing Tomato, I Say Shut Up" - a must- gives in and friends his wife; his cept a n offer to tr y delicious and filling Italsee for anyone who has ever expe- private world shat tered. Nonno's dessert s. We ian favorites along with rienced a long-term love/hate reThe real fun begins as the acreceived a giant a relaxing, cozy set ting. lationship. tors show off their improvisational cannoli, freshly made Nonno's isn't just an Ahh…love is in the air at the skills during funny courtship flashat the restaurant, and excellent restaurant, but Queens Theatre in Flushing Mead- backs: Annabelle flipping pancakes a slice of cheesecake its owner is part of baseows Park through Dec. 9 - with a at a potluck dinner as Jeff fondly with chocolate drizzle. ball history. Sal Durante, smidgeon of hate thrown in for recalls "the potluck pancake spell who opened Nonno's in 2001, Both treat s were full of flavor, good measure, a hefty dose of she put me under," as he keeps caught Roger Maris' 61st home making for a satisfying finish to drama and romance and a dollop misreading her confusing signals run, which broke Babe Ruth's our meal. of sheer craziness. like the time she left her cat Stinky When it comes to classical Italrecord for the most homers in a Channeling their inner Lucy with him for a month and took off ian cuisine, Nonno's is the way single season. a n d D e s i , a c t o r s G a b r i e l l e with her boyfriend; and that unWhile imager y makes for a to go. With a friendly atmoMirabella (Annabelle Gurwitch) and usual but touching proposal scene great addition, restaurants all sphere, Rat Pack era music and Jonathan Van Dyke (Jeff Kahn) set between Big Sur and Carmel. come down to the food. Nonno's delightful dishes all over the the plot in motion with wit t y banGradually, the couple's personexceeds all expectations there as menu, the restaurant should be ter, as they make an attempt at com- ality differences are revealed. But well. I went with a dish of veal at the top of your list any time munication over a fine pinot noir, ironically, it's that schism that francese, a choice I knew was the you are looking for food in Oakat a cozy restaurant in California. makes them love each other even right one as soon as my plate ar- land Gardens. They're celebrating ten years of more. Let's face it, opposites do -Joe Mar v illi rived. Coming with not one, but wedded bliss. at tract, and what right have we to

By MEGAN MONTALVO Fifty years ago, the makers of "Spacewar!" gave the world its first ever digital video game, forever changing the popular culture of the time. Since then, the gaming industry has considerably e volved to what we now know, with a plethora of apps and games available on our tablets, smart phones and gaming consoles. Although the future continues to unveil new additions of technology's latest and greatest, the Museum of the Moving Image is allowing locals to take a look back at the game that star ted it all. Beginning Dec. 15, the Museum will present Spacewar! Video Games Blast Off, a highly interactive new exhibition, along with a series of accompanying programs.

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ning a playable simulation of "Spacewar!," presented alongside 20 playable video games ranging in platform, genre and developer. Featured playable games include "Spacewar!" (PDP-1 replica, 196162), "Asteroids" (Arcade, 1979), "Metroid II: Return of Samus" (Game Boy, 1991), "Osmos" (iPad, 2009) and "Halo 4" (Xbox 360, 2012). Spacewar! Video Games Blast Off will run through March 3, 2013. In conjunction with the launch, the Museum will also present special programs, including talks with video game pioneers, hackathons, tours and workshops for student groups, and classes, camps and design jams for children, teens and families. The Museum of Moving Image is located at 36-01 35 Ave. in Astoria. For more information on "Spacewar!" or any other exhibits, call (718) 777-6888 or visit movingimage.us. Reach Reporter Megan Montalvo at (718) 357-7400 Ext. 128 or mmontalvo@ queenstribune.com.

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question Cupid's motives? Gabrielle Mirabella is superb in her role as the cerebral, no-nonsense, exhausted wife and mom, who juggles work and Ezra, and views marriage as a well-oiled machine. Van Dyke, though single, plays the doting, frustrated hubbie to a T. Her outsize gestures add that comical drama; Van Dyke's antics and shenanigans - like falling over imaginary exploding pre-sex land mines - inject a spark of raw wacky comedy. The audience loved it. The zingy banter never gets monotonous. Look for that gotcha punchline at every turn, as the two lovers annoy each other to death. This laugh-out-loud, slice of life comedy drudges up all the dirt and dir t y laundry swept under marital rugs, while the dregs of a burnt out relationship still hiding a spark of excitement just waiting to be ignited, unfolds. The actors are wonderful ly effective at draw ing the audience into their lovingly dysfunctional world. For information, visit w w w.queenstheatre.org.

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HOLIDAY FESTIVAL Saturday, December 8 at Bayside HS, 32-24 Corporal Kennedy Street 10-4. New merchandise, jewelry, handcrafted items, more. GIFT SHOP SALE Sunday, December 9 at F l u s h i n g Tow n H a l l . 4 6 3 7700, ext. 222. 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing. FLEA MARKET Sundays, December 9, 16 94 at St. Nicholas of Tolentine, Parsons Blvd. and Union Turnpike. FLEA MARKET Saturday, December 15 94 at Flushing House, 38-20 Bowne Street, Flushing.

RELIGIOUS TEMPLE BETH Friday, December 7 Shabbat Services at 8. Frid ay, D e c e m b e r 1 4 To t Shabbat at 6, Family Shabbat Services at 7:30. Saturday, December 15 Shabbat Services and Torah Study at 10, Chanukah Celebration 69:30. $10 adults, $5 children. Reservations required. Te m p l e Beth Sholom, 171-39 Northern Blvd., Flushing. 463-4143. ST. NICHOLAS DAY Saturday, December 8 at Church of the Resurrection, 8 5 - 0 9 1 1 8th S t r e e t , R i c h mond Hill. 6:30 St. 8472649 reservations. CHANUKAH FUNDRAISER Sunday, December 9 at the Whitestone Hebrew Center. Sing-a-long, music, children’s arts and crafts, more.

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ENTERTAINMENT ST. NICHOLAS DAY Saturday, December 8 at Church of the Resurrection, 8 5 - 0 9 1 1 8 th S t r e e t , R i c h mond Hill. 6:30 St. Nick Prayer Service. 7 parish Center food and fun, music, tree decorating and a visit from St. Nick with gifts. 8472649 reservations. JOE BATAAN Saturday, December 8 King of Latin Soul at Flushing Town Hall. 463-7700, ext. 222. KLEZMER DANCE PART Y Sunday, December 9 at F l u s h i n g Tow n H a l l . 4 6 3 7700, ext. 222. HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR Sunday, December 9 Flushing Historic Houses with F l u s h i n g Tow n H a l l . 4 6 3 7700, ext. 222. MESSIAH Sunday, December 9 Sacred Music Societ y of Our Lady Queen of Mart yrs performs “Messiah” and Christmas favorites at 4 at the church, Ascan Avenue and Queens Blvd. $25, children 12 and under free. 2686251. SACRED MUSIC CHORALE Sunday, December 9 Sacred Music Chorale of Richmond Hill presents their Winter Concert at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 8 6 - 2 0 1 1 4 th S t r e e t , R i c h mond Hill at 3. $15, $12 seniors and students, children free Reception with wine, coffee, tea, cookies and pretzels. WINTER CONCERT Sunday, December 9 Children’s Orchestra Societ y at Queensborough Communit y College. $15. 516-869-9696. LIVE JAZZ & R&B Sundays, December 9, 16, 23, 30 live jazz and r&b 610 at Déjà vu, 180-25 Linden Blvd., St. Albans. OPEN MIC POETRY Monday, December 10 at Barnes & Noble, 176-60 U n i o n Tu r n p i k e , Fr e s h Meadows at 7:30. SHOW BIZ! Monday, December 10 Broadway songs at 2 at the Auburndale librar y. FILM Monday, December 10 “Seven Minutes in Heaven” screening and discussion at 2 Fresh Meadows library. POLISH/ROMANIAN Monday, December 10 at 5 and 6 at the Ridgewood lib r a r y. E a s t e r n E u r o p e a n Christmas with Polish and Romanian Carols. CHRISTMAS FAVORITES Tuesday, December 11 at 2:30 at the Maspeth library. Wednesday, December 12

at 4 at the Richmond Hill library. Thursday, December 13 at 2 at the Whitestone librar y. Concert of Christmas Favorites. PIANO CONCERT Tuesday, December 11 at 6 at the Flushing library. NOEL Friday, December 14 Noel: Night of Everlasting Love with Friends of Maple grove. Call 523-1876. ASTRONOMY NIGHT Saturday, December 15 an evening with the stars at Alley Pond Environmental Center. 229-4000 to register. $12 adults, $7 children. SPAM V.3.0A Saturday, December 15 experimental performance at Flushing Town Hall. 4637700, ext. 222. CHRISTMAS IN VIENNA Saturday, December 15 at Queens College. 793-8080. $20-30. GREEN FILM Saturday, December 15 “Queen of the Sun” at 3 at the Broadway library. HAITIAN FILM Saturday, December 15 “The Loves of a Zombie” at the Central library at 3. FLAMENCO Saturday, December 15 The Art of Flamenco: A Dance and History Workshop for the family. Register Fresh Meadows library. LATIN AMERICAN Saturday, December 15 Journey Through the Sounds of Latin America at 3 at the Jackson Heights library. ASTORIA SYMPHONY Sunday, December 16 at 5 at St. Josephs Church, 43-19 30 th Avenue, Astoria. 917460-4289. ORATORIO SOCIETY Sunday, December 16 at 4 at Queensborough CC. $30. 279-3006. KWNZA A STORY TELLING Sunday, December 16 for all ages at Flushing Tow n Hall. 463-7700, ext. 222. AFRICAN ENSEMBLE Sunday, December 16 Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble at Flushing Town Hall. 463-7700, ext. 222. ARMWRESTLING Sunday, December 16 24 th Annual Empire State Arm wrestling Showdown in Flushing. 544-4592. HOLIDAY CONCERT Sunday, December 16 at Cardozo HS at 4. 5700 223rd Street, Bayside. Free. No ticket needed. WINTER SOLSTICE Sunday, December 16 Queens Botanical Gardens $5 car parking. 8863800.

EDUCATION/GAMES/CRAFTS JOB STRATEGIES Saturday, December 8 Job Search Strategies and Resume Writing at noon at the Far Rockaway library. SCRABBLE CLUB Saturdays at 10 at Count Basie Jr. HS. 886-5236. METRIX TRAINING Mondays, December 10, 17 31 free online training through Metrix Learning at t h e C e n t r a l l i b r a r y. 9 9 0 5148 register. ENGLISH CONVERSATION Mondays, December 10, 17, 31 at the Douglaston library. Register. OPEN LAB Mondays, December 10, 17, 31 Central library at 2. KNIT & CROCHET Mondays, December 10, 17 Douglaston library at 4. BEGIN CROCHET Mondays, December 10, 17 at the Arverne library at 5. MAC MONDAYS Mondays, December 10, 17 at the Central library. Register. 990-5148. START UP BUSINESS Monday, December 10 business plan competition at the Central library at 6:30. FOREIGN DEGREE Monday, December 10 and Thursday, December 13 making your foreign degree count in the US at 6 at the LIC librar y. Register. BALLROOM DANCING Mondays, December 10, 17 at the Forest Hills library at 6:30. ENGLISH CONVERSATION Mondays, December 10, 17 at the Douglaston librar y. Register. POTTERY CLASS Monday, December 10 at the Astoria library. Register. METRIX LEARNING Mondays, December 10, 17 at the Central library. 9905148. INTRO EXCEL Tu e s d a y, D e c e m b e r 1 1 Central library. Register. KNIT & CROCHET Tuesdays, December 11, 18 Windsor Park library at 2. COLLEGE PREP SERIES Tuesdays, December 11, 18 at the Far Rockaway library at 5. 327-2549 register. INTRO INTERNET Tuesday, December 11 at the Queens Village library. Register. SMALL BUSINESS Tuesdays, December 11, 18 at the Central library. 9908625 register. JOB READINESS Tuesdays, December 11, 18 Woodside library at 6. MASTER PUBLISHER Tuesday, December 11 at the LIC library at 10.

INTRO WORD Tuesday, December 11 at the Flushing library at 10. BEGIN COMPUTERS Tuesday, December 11 at the Flushing library at 10. LIC CHESS CLUB Tuesdays LIC library at 4. INTRO INTERNET Wednesday, December 12 Central library and Windsor Park library. Register. COMPUTER BOOT CAMP Wednesdays, December 12, 19 at the Far Rockaway library. 327-2549 register. KNIT & CROCHET Wednesdays, December 12, 19 at the South Ozone Park library at 1. OFFICE SUITE Wednesdays, December 12, 19 Microsoft Office Suite for Entrepreneurs at the Far Rockaway library. 327-2549. START UP BUSINESS Wednesday, December 12 business plan competition at the Central library at 6:30. ORIGAMI XMAS Wednesday, December 12 creating origami Christmas decorations using recycled paper at 5:30 at the Woodside library. LINKEDIN Wednesday, December 12 Central library. Register. AMER. SIGN LANGUAGE Wednesday, December 12 introductory workshop on American Sign Language 5:45 at LaGuardia CC, 3110 Thomson Avenue, LIC. Register laguardia.edu/ace/ registration.aspx. INTERVIEW SKILLS Wednesday, December 12 Central library. 990-0746. COVER LETTERS Wednesday, December 12 at the LIC library. Register. WATERCOLOR Wednesdays all techniques and subjects at the National Art League.969-1128. MOCK INTERVIEWS Thursdays, December 13, 20, 27 at the Central library. 990-5148 register. MICROSOFT OFFICE Thursdays, December 13, 20, 27 at the Arverne library at 10:30. FEDERAL RESUME Thursday, December 13 at t h e C e n t r a l l i b r a r y. 9 9 0 8625 to register. COMPUTER BOOT CAMP Thursdays, December 13, 20 at the LIC library at 4:30. ORIGAMI WORKSHOP Thursdays, December 13, 20, 27 at the Seaside library at 5:30. INTRO COMPUTERS Thursdays, December 13, 27 at the Ozone Park library. Register. COMPUTER TRAINING Thursday, December 13

computer training with NY Cares at the Woodside library. Register. GREETING CARDS Thursday, December 13 Central library. Register. FEDERAL JOBS Thursday, December 13 at th e Fa r Ro c k awa y l i b ra r y. 327-2549. MICROSOFT RESUMES Thursday, December 13 Flushing library. Register. ORNAMENT CRAFTING Thursday, December 13 tree lighting and ornament crafting at 5 at the Richmond Hill library. COMPUTER TIPS Thursdays, December 13 Freegal. Thursday, December 20 Keyboard commands. Central library. Register. METRIX TRAINING Fridays, December 14, 21, 28 free online training through Metrix Learning at t h e C e n t r a l l i b r a r y. 9 9 0 5148 register. INTRO INTERNET Friday, December 14 at the Central library. Register. JOB SEARCH Fridays, December 14, 21 free computer and job search help at the Astoria library. 990-8625. ENGLISH CONVERSATION Friday, December 14 Windsor Park library. Register. INTRO WORD Friday, December 14 at the Hillcrest library. Register. BEGIN COMPUTERS Friday, December 14 at the Middle Village library. Register. INTER. WORD/EXCEL Friday, December 14 at the Arverne library at 1. CHESS CLUB Fridays at 3:30 at the Auburndale library. PUBLIC SPEAKING Saturdays, December 15, 22 at Elmhurst Hospital at 10. 646-748-8290. METRIX LEARNING Saturday, December 15 at th e Fa r Ro c k awa y l i b ra r y. 327-2549.

PARENTS PARENTING WORKSHOP Mondays, December 10, 17 at the Lefrak City library at 11:15.

SINGLES SIMCHA SINGLES Saturday, December 15 Chanukah Par t y mix Oakland Little Neck Jewish Center, 49-10 Little Neck Parkway. 516-487-0674.n $20, $25 at the door.

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Queens Today MEETINGS GARDENING CLUB Saturdays in the Steinway library court yard at 4. TABLE TENNIS CLUB Mondays, December 10, 17 at 1:30 at the Seaside library. AMER. LEGION Monday, December 10 American Legion Post 510 at St. Robert Bellamine in Bayside Hills. 428-2895. CATHOLIC VETS Monday, December 10 American Mart yrs Catholic War Veterans Post 1772 in Bayside. 468-9351. VFW 4787 Mondays, December 10, 24 VFW Post 4787 meets at 1912 149th Street, Whitestone at 8. 746-0540. TELE. PIONEERS Tuesday, December 11 Tele-

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HEALTH SCHIZOPHRENICS ANON. Sundays in Rego Park. 8963400. VISITING NURSE Monday, December 10 at 2 at the Ridgewood libra r y. Wednesday, December 12 at 2 at the Queens Village librar y. Thursday, December 20 at 2 at the Far Rockaway library. Visiting Nurse Service Program. HATHA YOGA Mondays, December 10, 17 at the Flushing library. Register. MS Tuesday, December 11 National Multiple Sclerosis Society support group at 1 at the Howard Beach library. RELAX/MEDITATION Tu e s d ay s , D e c e m b e r 1 1 , 18, 25 Relaxation and M3editation Time at 5:30 at the Seaside library. ALZHEIMERS Tu e s d a y, D e c e m b e r 1 1 Caregiver Support Group in Forest Hills. 592-5757, ext. 237. WELL SPOUSES Wednesday, December 12 well spouses or partners of the chronically ill and disabled meet at St. Charles Rehab Center in Albertson at 7. 516-829-8740. HEPATITIS C Thursday, December 13 at the Corona library at 5. RECOVERY INT. Thursdays, December 13, 20, 27 Recovery International meets at 2:30 at the Forest Hills library. MEDITATION CLUB Thursday, December 13 at the Bellerose library at 5:30. ZUMBA Friday, December 14 Latin dance fitness program at the Woodside library. Register.

phone Pioneers of America meet in College Point. 4634535. COMM. BD. 9 Tu e s d a y, D e c e m b e r 1 1 Communit y Board 9 meeting at 7:45. 286-2686 for location. LIONS CLUB Tuesday, December 11 Lions Club of Ravenswood at 6:30 at Riccardo’s by the Bridge, 21-01 21 st Avenue, Astoria. WRITING CLUB Wednesdays, December 12, 19, 26 Seaside Writing Group at 1 at the Seaside librar y. TRAVEL CLUB Wednesdays, December 12, 19, 26 at the Seaside library at 3:15. CONVERSATION CLUB Wednesdays, December 12, 19, 26 at the Seaside library at 5:30. DEMOCRATIC PART Y Wednesday, December 12 Clinton Democratic Club H o l i d a y Pa r t y a t 6 a t Patrizia’s of Bayside. $45. 428-7285. SCRIBBLER’S SALON Thursday, December 13

writers can discuss the craft of narrative at 6 at the Central library. JEFFERSON DEMS Thursday, December 13 Jefferson Democratic Club meets 7:30 at the Clearview Golf Course Clubhouse. 98 TH STREET BLOCK Thursday, December 13 98 th Street Block Association at 6 at the East Elmhurst library. ILION BLOCK Friday, December 14 Ilion Area Block Association meets at the African Center for Communit y Empowerment, 111-92A Farmers Blvd., St. Albans at 7:30. PUBLIC SPEAKING Saturdays, December 15, 22 learn how to communicate effectively from 10-12 at Elmhurst Hospital. 646748-8290. SCRABBLE CLUB Saturday, December 15 at 3 at the Peninsula library. P-FLAG Sunday, December 16 PFlag, a support group for parents, families and friends of lesbians and gays meet in Forest Hills. 271-6663.

SENIORS CHRISTMAS CONCERT Sunday, December 9 at Silvercrest Center for Nursing, 14-45 87th Avenue, Briarwood at 10:30. For residents and families. DEFENSIVE DRIVING

TALKS AUDIO BOOK CLUB Mondays, December 10, 17, 24, 31 at the Seaside library at 11. FINANCE & BILLING Tuesday, December 11 free financial and billing assistance courtesy Councilman Leroy Comrie. 776-3700. CUSTOMER SERVICE Thursday, December 13 Customer Service Basics at the Central library. Register 990-8625. WINDSOR PARK Thursday, December 13 “Kitchen House” will be discussed at 5:30 at the Windsor Park library. GLENDALE Thursday, December 13 “Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand” discussed at 6 at the Glendale library. ED UNDER FIRE Saturday, December 15 “Education Under Fire” screening and discussion at the Forest Hills library at 2:30.

Mondays, December 10, 17 at the Queens Village library. 776-6800. AARP 4158 Tu e s d a y, D e c e m b e r 1 1 North Flushing chapter 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. STAR acting company entertains. BASIC COMPUTER Tu e s d a y, D e c e m b e r 1 1 South Ozone Park library at 10. AARP 29 Thursday, December 13 AARP 29 noon at Grace House, 155-02 90 th Avenue, Jamaica. HOLIDAY MEMORIES Friday, December 14 Christmas and Hanukkah M e m o r i e s : A Te l e c o n fe r ence for older adults and homebound customers. Queens Village library. 4640084. FREE LUNCH Saturday, December 15 All Saints Church in Richmond Hill. 849-2352 reservations.

THEATER I SAY TOMATO Through December 9 “You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up!” at Queens Theatre in the Park. 760-0064.

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19, 26 at the East Flushing library. Register. ALPHABET CITY Wednesdays, December 12, 19, 26 at the Laurelton library. Register. CHESS CLUB Wednesday, December 12 Poppenhusen library at 4. READING FOR FUN Wednesdays, December 12, 19 Laurelton library at 5. ARTS & CRAFTS Wednesday, December 12 Auburndale library at 4. HOLIDAY CRAFT Wednesday, December 12 Windsor Park library. HEALTH & SCIENCE Wednesday, December 12 McGoldrick library at 5. ORIGAMI DECORATIONS Wednesday, December 12 Woodside library at 5:30. READING BUDDIES Thursdays, December 13, 20 McGoldrick library at 5. FAMILY STORY TIME Thursdays, December 13, 20, 27 at the Bay Terrace library at 11:30. ZUMBA FOR KIDS Thursday, December 13 Lefrak Cit y library. Register. MATH DAY Thursday, December 13 at the Central library at 4:30. PRESCHOOLERS Thursdays, December 13, 20 Forest Hills library at 3:30. VIDEO GAME ACADEMY Thursdays, December 13, 20 Pomonok library at 4:30. READ TO A DOG Thursday, December 13 North Hills library. Register. DRAMA POSSE Thursday, December 13 at the Hillcrest library at 4:30. ORIGAMI WORKSHOP Thursdays, December 13, 20 Seaside library at 5:30. BUGS AS PETS Thursday, December 13 at 4 Steinway library. Live animal program. WATER WORKS Thursday, December 13 at the Central library at 10:30. Tickets available at 10. HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS Thursday, December 13 Richmond Hill library at 3.

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Word for resumes at the Flushing library. Register. TEEN ADVISORY BD. Thursday, December 13 at 4 at the Central library. ANIME CLUB Thursday, December 13 at the Flushing library at 4. TEEN TALENT SHOW Thursday, December 13 at the LIC library at 4. WII GAME DAY Fridays, December 14, 21,

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OPEN MIC Sunday, December 9 for Poets Central library at 2. LAPTOPS Mondays, December 10, 17, 31 at the Hollis library at 3. LEARN TO CROCHET Mondays, December 10, 17 at the Arverne library at 4. TEEN ZONE Mondays, December 10, 17 Queens Village library at 4. COLLEGE PREP SERIES Tuesdays, December 11, 18 at the Far Rockaway library at 5. 327-2549 register. LAPTOPS Tu e s d a y s , D e c e m b e r 1 1 , 18, 25 Hollis library at 3. LAPTOPS Tuesdays, December 11, 18 at the Arverne library at 4 CROCHET CLUB Tuesdays, December 11, 18 McGoldrick library at 5 KNIT & CROCHET Tu e s d a y s , D e c e m b e r 1 1 , 18, 25 at the Rochdale Village library at 5. DRAWING Tuesdays, December 11, 18 at the Langston Hughes library. Register. COLLEGE PREP Tuesdays, December 11, 18 at the Far Rockaway library. 327-2549. HOLIDAY JEWELRY Tu e s d a y, D e c e m b e r 1 1 Briarwood library at 3:30. BOOK BUDDIES Tuesday, December 11 at the Hillcrest library at 4. TEEN JEOPARDY Tuesday, December 11 at the Flushing library at 4:30. CHESS CLUB Wednesdays, December 12, 19 at the Poppenhusen library at 4. ORNAMENTS Wednesday, December 12 make your own holiday ornaments at 4 at the North Forest Park library. ORIGAMI XMAS Wednesday, December 12 create origami Christmas decorations using recycled paper at 5:30 at the Woodside library. LAPTOPS Thursdays, December 13, 20 at the Hollis library at 3. VIDEO GAME ACADEMY Thursdays, December 13, 20 at the Pomonok library at 4:30. For those 10-14. ORIGAMI WORKSHOP Thursdays, December 13, 20, 27 at the Seaside library at 5:30. TEEN ZONE Thursdays, December 13, 20 at the Queens Village library at 4. RESUMES Thursday, December 13

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Trumps Twitter (l. to r.): Donald Trump, Olivier Martinez, Halle Berry, Gabriel Aubry

Trump’s Twitter Now that the election is over, Donald Trump has moved on from trying to make the President his own personal punching bag. The Queens-born billionaire called out Canadian model Gabriel Aubry, Halle Berry’s ex-boyfriend, after Aubry started a fight – and lost – with Berry’s new beau, French actor Olivier Martinez. Aubry instigated the Thanksgiving Day brawl that resulted in him receiving a severe beating from Martinez. “Gabriel Aubry should learn how to fight—he became a punching bag,” Trump tweeted. And just so no one felt left out, he turned his Twitter-ire towards Berry: “Always drama with Halle B!” We’re glad to see Trump has moved on to more important issues now that the election is over.

Nicki Minaj with the kids from her Queens alma mater, PS45

Nicki Minaj At Alma Mater Hip hop sensation Nicki Minaj returned home to her Queens alma mater, PS45, on Nov. 19. The superstar surprised students at the school by giving out free Thanksgiving turkeys. Some of the recipients for the free turkeys included victims of

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Go To The Dogs When it comes to animal abusers tossing dogs out of windows, Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. (DAstoria) has come up with a karmic punishment: Toss the bum out of the country. Vallone is launching a letterwriting campaign to get Milan Rysa deported from the U.S. to the Czech Republic after the immigrant threw his 50-pound dog out of his Astoria apartment window. The pet, a Chinese Shar-Pei named Brooklyn, sadly did not survive the fall when it occurred in September 2011. “He tossed a defenseless dog out the window and we need to toss him out of the country,” the councilman said. “Anyone who would do this doesn’t deserve to live here.” Rysa pleaded guilty to second-degree reckless endangerment and served two-thirds of his 364-day term for his actions. In May 2013, he will face a deportation hearing. It’s said that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but let’s hope Rysa proves to be the exception to that rule and that he’s learned his lesson for his cruel actions.

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Superstorm Sandy. More than 600 students and parents were on deck for the holiday homecoming, where Minaj teamed up with New York radio station, Hot 97. Minaj, who moved to Jamaica, Queens when she was 5-yearsold, posed for photos with her little fans and even gave a speech. In her speech, she encouraged students to stay in school and to go out into the world “and be amazing adults.”

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This beauty has been modeling on and off for a few years. Miylah started her modeling career while living in Dallas, Texas. She was signed originally by the Dallas Model Group, which led to her doing some print work, most notably in a circular for Best Buy. The mother of two boys, Miylah moved to New York when she enrolled at Parsons The New School for Design, where she studied fashion. With experience on the runway and behind the camera doing promotional Miylah Maguire work, Miylah said she Home: Forest Hills would love to turn Age: 31 modeling into a fullHeight: 5’6 time gig. “I love interacting Weight: 113 lbs. with all these differ- Stats: 32-26-34 ent personalities,” Photo by John Scandalios she said. “I really enjoy what I do.” Her talents aren’t left to the camera, however. Miylah also plays the drums and the violin. She said she picked up the violin when she was just five years old, after she saw a violin while at a friend’s house. “I saw it and I loved the shape,” she said. “After that, I told my mom I wanted to learn how to play.” When she’s not modeling, or taking care of her two boys, Miylah said she loves to hang out on Austin Street and Continental Avenue to take in a meal. Her favorite place, she said, was Exo Café on Austin Street. “I love their appetizers, the food there is so good,” she said. Miylah said to keep an eye out for her in the coming months, as York . . . she has some print work in a jewelry magazine appearing in January, along with a swimsuit catalog upcoming.

Toon-ing Out After ongoing privacy complaints focused on the full body scanners at LaGuardia and JFK, the TSA is switching out the old machines – which create what some would call creepy clear images of naked bodies – to new ones that show more cartoon-like pictures. The old scanners will be moved to smaller airports around the country. TSA says the switch is to get people through security faster, but passengers worried about their privacy will undoubtedly feel more comfortable. Did anyone say Cartoonist?

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Formation of Peral General Contractor LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 3/9/11. 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 31-01 102nd St., Apt. 1B, Queens, NY 11369. Purpose: any lawful activities. ___________________________________ TRISTAR 54 HOLDING LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 09/26/2012. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Josko Lucin, 437 Wading River Rd, Manorville, NY 11949. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. ___________________________________ SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS Index # 2820/12 SUMMONS HELEN LAU f/k/a HELEN CHAN f/k/a YUK YING CHAN, Plaintiff, v. CHEUNCHENG WU, if living, and all the heirs, next of kins, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees, and successors in interest to any of CHEUN-CHENG WU, and all their heirs, next-of-kin, distributees, trustee, devisees, legatee(s), lienors, creditors, assignees, and successors in interest to the aforementioned class of persons having or claiming under, by or through said CHEUN-CHENG WU, who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien, or otherwise any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the Complaint herein, and their respective husbands, wives, or widows, if any, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to Plaintiff, except as maybe stated herein, Defendant. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to serve upon the plaintiff’s attorneys to answer to the verified complaint in this action within twenty (20) days after service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service or within thirty (30) days after service of the summons if not personally delivered upon you in the State of New York. In case of your failure to answer timely, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the verified complaint. The basis of the venue designated is the location of the real property that is the subject of this

action, which is in the Borough of Queens, City and State of New York. Dated: Flushing, New York January 20, 2012 The Law Offices of Alison Fung Attorneys for Plaintiff 136-20 38 th Avenue, Suite 11-D Flushing, New York 11354 (718) 321-7000 By: Stephen Fung, Esq. To: MR. CHEUN-CHENG WU 43-29 39 TH Place, Sunnyside, New York 11104 ___________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION of NAHOC REALTY, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/10/2012. 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 any process to the LLC to c/o LLC, 95 Dutch Hill Road, Orangeburg, NY 10962. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ___________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: COSMOS 123 LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York(SSNY) on 10/17/12. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 38-68 11th Street, Long Island City, New York 11101. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ___________________________________ William L. Buus (SBN 180059) SCHIFFER & BUUS, APC 4675 MacArthur Court, Suite 590 Newport Beach, California 92660 Telephone: (949)825-6140 Facsimile: (949)825-6141 Email: wbuus@schifferbuus.com Attorneys for Plaintiff UNGAR MINDED MUSIC, LLC IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA SOUTHERN DIVISION UNGAR MINDED MUSIC, LLC, a Delaware Corporation, Plaintiff, vs. ROC NATION, LLC, a Delaware Corporation; et al., Defendants. Case No.: SACV12-00579 JVS (MLGx) ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S APPLICATION TO SERVE DEFENDANT CHULACHAK CHAKRABONGSE BY PUBLICATION Plaintiff UNGAR MINDED MUSIC, LLC (hereinafter “Ungar”) moves for an order for service of the Summons and Complaint in the above-captioned action upon Defendant CHULACHAK CHAKRABONGSE (hereinafter “Chakrabongse”) by publication. The motion was made

on the grounds that good cause exists for an order granting service by publication because, after reasonable and diligent efforts to locate and serve Chakrabongse, Ungar has not been able to affect service by other means available. Having reviewed the Application and the Declarations filed in support, and good cause showing, the Court GRANTS the Application. THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that service of the Summons on Chakrabongse be accomplished by publication of said Summons in a newspaper of general circulation within the City of New York, State of New York. Accordingly, the Court directs Ungar to publish its Summons in such a newspaper once a week for four successive weeks, in compliance with California Government Code § 6064. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT Ungar serve a copy of the Summons and Complaint on Chakrabongse by mail, should his address be ascertained before expiration of the time for publication. At the expiration of time for publication, Proof of Service of process by publication is to be filed with the Court. IT IS SO ORDERED. Dated: October 23, 2012 Hon. James V. Selna United District Court Judge Summons To Defendant CHULACHAK CHAKRABONGSE within 21 days after service of this summons on you (not counting the day you receive it, you must serve on the Plaintiff an answer to the Complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the Plaintiff’s attorney, William L. Buus whose address is 3070 Bristol Street; Suite 530; Costa Mesa, CA 92626. If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. You must also file your answer or motion with the court. Dated November XX, 2012. ___________________________________ CIRRITO HOLDINGS, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 09/19/2012. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 475 48th Ave Ph 3703, Long Island City, NY 11109. ___________________________________ MARE VOSTRUM LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 8/23/12. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated

as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 102-09 165 th Ave, Howard Beach, NY 11414. General Purposes. ___________________________________ Notice of Formation of Diamond Holidays LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 10/16/12. Office loc: Queens. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 4834 Van Dam St, 2 nd Fl, LI City, NY 11101. Purpose: any lawful activity. ___________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: ARVANITIS FAMILY LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/01/12. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 32-20 Broadway, Room 2B, Astoria, New York 11106. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ___________________________________ Notice of Formation of Hysterikal Entertainment, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 9/6/12. Office loc: Queens. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to 4129 41 st St., #1F, Sunnyside, NY 11104. Purpose: any lawful activity. ___________________________________ Notice of Formation of 58-21 84 th Place LLC. Arts. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/24/12. Off. Loc.: 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, 208-48 Cross Island Pkwy., 2 nd Fl., Bayside, NY 11360. Purpose: any lawful activity. ___________________________________ 9131 REALTY LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 9/27/12. Office in Queens Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Rosenbaum & Associates, P.C. 4 Canaan Circle South Salem, NY 10590. Purpose: Any lawful activity. ___________________________________ TLVD, LLC Art. Of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 09/ 28/2012. Office in Queens Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to PO Box 930328,

Rockaway Beach, NY 11693. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. ___________________________________ Name of PLLC: Dr. Afser Tasneem Medicine PLLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State: 10/22/12. Office loc.: Queens Co. Sec. of State designated agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o Business Filings Inc., 187 Wolf Rd., Ste. 101, Albany, NY 12205, regd. agt. upon whom process may be served. Purpose: practice medicine. ___________________________________ 41388 REALTY CO., LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 11/15/2012. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 3021 31st Ave., Astoria, NY 11102. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. ___________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC). Name: 4745 45 STR LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/ 31/2012. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 4891 187th Street, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365. Purpose: any lawful purpose. ___________________________________ 15-26 COLLEGE POINT REALTY LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 8/29/12. Office in Queens Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Yi Sun C/ O 136-31 41ST Ave. Ste. 4D Flushing, NY 11355. Purpose: Any lawful activity. ___________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 11/15/12, bearing Index Number NC-000746-12/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Almi (Last) Tineo My present name is (First) Almir (Last) Tineo My present address is 30-56 85 th St., East Elmhurst, NY 11370 My place of birth is Manhattan, NY My date of birth is August 24, 1986 ___________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 11/16/12, bearing Index Number NC-000753-12/QU,

a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Monika (Last) Elsayed My present name is (First) Laila (Middle) Monika (Last) Sosnowska aka Laila M. Elsayed, aka Laila M. Sosnowska, aka Laila Monika Elsayed My present address is 84-35 Lander St., Apt. 4H, Jamaica, NY 11435 My place of birth is Poland My date of birth is November 10, 1989 ___________________________________ Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 10/26/12, bearing Index Number NC-000729-12/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Caroline (Middle) Jimee (Last) Chang My present name is (First) Caroline (Middle) Jinfu (Last) Chang aka Jinfu Zhang My present address is 52-46 Little Neck Pkwy, Little Neck, NY 11362 My place of birth is People’s Republic of China My date of birth is April 03, 1964 ___________________________________ Notice is hereby given that a License Number (PENDING) for on-premises Liquor has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 21-62/64 Utopia Parkway, Whitestone, NY 11357 for on premises consumption. Patsy’s of Queens LLC ___________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF J&L SURPLUS RECOVERY LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/21/12. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to principal address: 4540 Center Blvd 306 Long Island City, NY 11101. Purpose: any lawful act.

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