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Be Alert: Avoiding Holiday Email Scams
by Pete Haas
The holiday season is upon us, and for many this means we
increase our travel, shopping and charitable donations. Unfortunately, this also opens a door for scammers to take advantage
of our additional online activity. Whether you are making flight
reservations or purchasing the top gifts of the season, your email
and personal accounts can become vulnerable. Before clicking on
a deal that seems too good to be true, stop and think. Below is a
list of holiday email scams to be alert for this season:
1. ‘Tis the Season for Giving – Emails that come in during the
holidays may ask you to support a cause with a monetary donation.
We are all a little more generous during this time of year. Before
clicking on any links or making your donation, do your research.
If this is a legitimate charity, visit their website directly for detailed information. A credible charity will give you information
describing its mission, how donations are distributed and proof
that your contribution is tax deductible.
2. Heading Home for the Holidays – If you haven’t purchased a
flight home for the holidays, cautiously look at any email stating
that an airline ticket has been purchased in your name. Call the
airline immediately, and do not open the email. Hackers may attempt to place malicious software in a link of a fake airline ticket.
3. Thank You for the Card – E-cards are a popular and inexpensive way to deliver the season’s greetings to family and friends.
E-cards are also an easy way for hackers to install viruses and
malware on your computer. Be careful when clicking on a link in
an e-card as the hackers will often use logos from recognizable
brands in order to appear legitimate. If you are concerned, delete
the email immediately.
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Queens Borough Pre sident Helen Mar shall thanks Pre sident Bar ack Obama for the feder al
government’s assistance for victims of Hurricane Sandy during the President’s visit to New York City.
Crowley Leads House Colleagues in
Honoring Victims of Hurricane Sandy
Volunteers at St. Helen’s Gymnasium
in Howard Beach
Queens Borough President Helen Marshall stopped at St. Helen’s gymnasium in
Howard Beach to thank volunteers who have worked tirelessly to provide relief
to victims of Hurricane Sandy, which came ashore, Monday, October 29th.
Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx), joined his colleagues from states affected by Hurricane Sandy
in honoring the victims of the devastating storm on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Following remarks by Crowley and Rep. Bob Turner (R-NY), the House held a moment of silence.
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4. Oh Wow! A Package! – Emails
that look like they are coming
from familiar delivery services
stating that a package can’t be delivered tend to increase during the
holiday season. The email typically asks the receiver to insure
their order so it can be delivered
properly. If the receiver enters a
credit card, the scammer could be
off shopping with your money. If
you have made an online purchase
and receive an email like this,
contact the company you made
the purchase from to inquire about
delivery or track your purchase
through the delivery website.
5. This Year’s HOT Item – Beware of emails from websites
claiming to have the “hot” gift
of the season. If the deal seems
too good to be true, it probably is.
These fake websites will tempt
you through an appealing email,
directing you to their website,
where upon ordering they gain
access to your credit card and
billing information. You probably
won’t get your gift, but instead, a
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8. Holiday Spending – We all
tend to shop until we drop during the holidays. So, we may not
find it odd if we receive an email
from the bank to verify account
information. Instead, scammers
are sending these emails asking customers to confirm their
banking details and passwords.
Unfortunately, the bank website
is not the actual website. If the
email seems suspicious, call your
bank directly before sending any
information.
If you think you have fallen
victim to a scam, change the passwords or PINs on all your online
accounts and place a fraud alert
on your credit reports. Contact the
bank, online merchant or charity
directly to alert them of your concerns. As a best practice, routinely
review your bank and credit card
statements for any charges that
you didn’t initiate. Additionally,
be sure your computer’s antivirus software is up-to-date. This
extra defense may help keep spam
emails out of your inbox.
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very large bill. When shopping
online, buy only from a reputable,
known site.
6. A New Credit Card For Holiday Purchases – Of course, we
can all use extra money during
the holidays, and many credit
card companies see the holidays
as the perfect time of year to get
new customers. Be cautious of
emails from unfamiliar credit card
providers. These cards can have
high membership fees and interest
rates, may only be used at specific
stores or online, and can limit the
products you are able to purchase.
Don’t accept these offers, but
instead inquire for a card from a
notable credit card company.
7. Local Holiday Events – False
local news can be pushed to you
via email, highlighting topics of
interest like holiday events in your
town. Beware when clicking on
links as you may begin downloading viruses or malware. If you
see a headline you are interested
in, visit a trusted local news site
rather than click on the link.
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With the cost of some goods,
particularly gas, spiking follow-
ing Hurricane Sandy, Council
Member Peter F. Vallone Jr. congratulates Attorney General Eric
T. Schneiderman on his efforts
against price gouging and has
put in a resolution to give law
enforcement the tools needed to
effectively prevent this from occurring in the future.
Vallone is calling on Albany
to make price gouging a crime
punishable by up to one year in
prison. Price gouging is currently
punished with just a fine.
The Council Member is also
looking into whether the same
law could be implemented in New
York City.
“Clearly, the penalties that exist
are insufficient to protect the public in times of crisis,” said Council
Member Vallone. “These gas stations in particular apparently see
fines as the cost of doing business.
Anyone who would try to profit
from another person’s pain during
an emergency deserves to face
jail time.”
New York Hospital Queens Kicks-Off Tenth Annual Holiday
Toy Drive For Military Families
New York Hospital Queens
(NYHQ) launched its Tenth Annual FreeMAT(Freedom Medical
Aid Team) Holiday Toy Drive
today. FreeMAT has been actively involved in collecting
donations for the United States
Armed Forces personnel since
April 2002. The toys will be
distributed to the children of
deployed Army personnel from
Fort Totten in Queens and other
local reserve bases in the greater
New York region.
FreeMAT announced it will
be collecting toys of any kind
(new and not gift wrapped) now
through December 14. In a statement, Stephen S. Mills, President & Chief Executive Officer,
NYHQ, expressed his thanks to
the members of the military for
their service and pledged the
hospital’s continued support for
the families of those who serve in
the military especially this year
in the aftermath of Hurricane
Sandy.
Founder of FreeMAT Peter
Kwiath, Assistant Supervisor of
Paramedic / EMTs at the hospital,
stated: “We plan to continue this
program until every man and
woman serving in the military
returns home.”
Toy Drop-Off Locations
Please call the location before
dropping off the toys. For a
flyer click on the following link
NYHQ Toy Drop-Off Sites.
New York Hospital Queens,
Main Entrance Security Desk,
56-45 Main Street, Flushing, NY,
718-888-8747
Department of Public Affairs &
Marketing, 41-61 Kissena Blvd,
Suite B, 1st floor, Flushing, N.Y.,
718-670-1065
EMS Department, 163-15 46 Ave;
Flushing, N.Y., 718-670-1010
Congresswoman-elect Grace
Meng, 136-20 38th Ave.,Suite
10A, Flushing, N.Y., 718-9390195
Councilman Dan Halloran,
166-08 24th Rd., Whitestone,
N.Y., 718-631-6703
Councilman Peter Koo, 135-
27 38 Ave., Suite 388, Flushing,
N.Y., 718-888-8747
Bayside-Whitestone Lions
Club, 25-59 Francis Lewis Boulevard, Flushing, N.Y., 718-4287285
Assemblyman Rory Lancman,
159-16 Union Turnpike - Suite
210, Hillcrest, N.Y., 718-8200241
Senator Toby Stavisky, 144-36
Willets Pt. Blvd.,Flushing, N.Y.,
718-445-0004
Senator Tony Avella, 38-50 Bell
Blvd. - Suite C, Bayside, N.Y.,
718-357-3094
Assemblyman Edward Braunstein, 213-33 39th Ave., Bayside,
N.Y., 718-357-3588
For more information contact
Debra Pagano Cohen at 718670-1586.
New York Hospital Queens is
a member of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System and
an affiliate of the Weill Medical
College of Cornell University.
For more information about
New York Hospital Queens, visit
www.nyhq.org .
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A.G. Schneiderman Announces Eight Guilty Pleas In
$1 Million Identity Theft Scheme That Victimized
Hundreds Of New Yorkers
Attorney General Eric T.
Schneiderman, United States Attorney for the Southern District
of New York Preet Bharara and
Special Agent-in-Charge James
T. Hayes, Jr., New York Office
of Immigration and Customs
Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland
Security Investigations (HSI),
today announce the guilty plea
of Phillip Smith, the leader of
an identity theft ring who faces
up to 22 years behind bars. This
guilty plea is the result of a twoyear investigation led by the New
York State Attorney General’s
Office. Smith’s plea was executed
today before U.S. District Judge
John F. Keenan in Manhattan
Federal Court. The identity theft
ring used the stolen identities of
hundreds of innocent victims,
produced fake driver’s licenses,
and stole over $1 million in merchandise, gift cards and store
credits at Home Depot, Sears,
Kmart, Kohl’s and other retail
stores. Since October 3, seven
other defendants have pleaded
guilty to charges related to this
case, including Eugene Smith
and Winston Harris, who impersonated identity theft victims;
Mahmoud Abdul Hussein, Ali
Abdul Hussein, and Fadal Abdul
Hussein – brothers who manufactured fake driver’s licenses;
and Francis Hidalgo and Randy
White, who bought and resold the
illegally obtained store credits.
“For more than three years,
these defendants methodically
victimized hundreds of New
Yorkers in an elaborate scheme to
line their own pockets,” Attorney
General Schneiderman said. “We
will aggressively crack down on
identity theft, and these guilty
pleas send a message: Identity
thieves will go to jail. ”
Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet
Bharara said, “Identity theft violates the privacy of its victims and
can require countless hours and
endless hassles to correct mistaken bills and rehabilitate destroyed
credit ratings. It also victimizes
the retailers who are left holding
the bag for purchases made by
thieves. Phillip Smith’s plea and
conviction, along with those of
his seven cohorts, should send a
strong message that we will come
down hard on those who engage
in this conduct.”
HSI Special Agent-in-Charge
James T. Hayes, Jr. said, “Today’s
guilty pleas put an end to a scam
that victimized hundreds of New
Yorkers and defrauded retail
stores of more than a million
dollars. This case exemplifies
HSI’s, and its law enforcement
partners’ commitment to work as
a unified force to disrupt criminal
organizations bent on fraud to
feed their greed.”
According to the Indictment,
the Superseding Information and
statements made during Court
proceedings:
Since at least 2008, Phillip
Smith obtained the personal
identif ication information of
thousands of innocent people,
including their names and social security numbers. Smith
exploited this information to
identify victims with existing
credit accounts at large retail
stores. Using this information,
Hussein, who operated out of two
storefronts in Greenwich Village,
produced fake driver’s licenses
in the names of victims but with
photos of Eugene Smith, Winston
Harris and another co-conspirator who impersonated the victims
to steal goods and services. Ring
members travelled to stores in
at least twelve states, including
New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, where they charged
expensive merchandise and gift
cards to victims’ accounts. These
fraudulently obtained goods were
then sold to other members of the
ring, including Francis Hidalgo
and Randy White, for approximately 60 percent of their face
value.
In addition to his participation in this identity theft ring,
Francis Hidalgo also converted
two warehouses in the Bronx into
hydroponic marijuana growing
facilities as part of yet another
criminal enterprise. In June
2012, investigators seized over
400 marijuana plants from one
of these warehouses. This investigation has resulted in narcotics
charges being filed against three
additional individuals: United
States v. Thomas Motley and
Robert Burke, 12 Cr. 604 (RA),
which is scheduled for trial on
March 4, 2013, and United States
v. Amnon Filippi, 12 Mag. 2788.
These charges and allegations
are accusations and these defendants are presumed innocent
unless and until they are proven
guilty.
Today, Phillip Smith, 55, a
resident of the Bronx, New York,
pleaded guilty to three counts;
Conspiracy to commit Access
Device Fraud, Conspiracy to
Produce False Identif ication
Docu ments and Agg ravated
Identity Theft. He faces a maximum potential sentence of 22
years in prison with a mandatory minimum sentence of two
years. Smith is scheduled to be
sentenced on February 20, 2013.
Yesterday, Francis Hidalgo,
45, a resident of Pomona, New
York, pleaded guilty to three
counts; Conspiracy to commit
Access Device Fraud, Conspiracy
to Distribute or Possess With
Intent to Distribute Over 100
Marijuana Plants and Theft of
Public Funds. This last charge
involved Hidalgo’s submission
of over $57,000 in false claims
to the State of New Jersey’s
Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of
Unemployment Insurance, when
in fact the investigation revealed
that he was actually operating a
construction company. He faces
a maximum potential sentence of
55 years in prison with a mandatory minimum sentence of five
years. Hidalgo is scheduled to be
sentenced on February 20, 2013.
On November 5, 2012, Eugene
Smith, 59, a resident of the Bronx,
New York, pleaded guilty to three
counts; Conspiracy to commit
Access Device Fraud, Conspiracy
to Produce False Identification
Documents and Aggravated Identity Theft. He faces a maximum
potential sentence of 22 years in
prison with a mandatory minimum term of two years. Smith
is scheduled to be sentenced on
April 17, 2013.
On October 25, 2012, Mahmoud Abdul Hussein, 28, Ali
Abdul Hussein, 34, and Fadal
Abdul Hussein, 23, residents of
Seaford, New York, each pleaded
guilty to one count of Conspiracy
to Produce False Identification
Documents. They each face a
maximum potential sentence of
fifteen years. They are scheduled
to be sentenced on April 10, 2013.
On October 15, 2012, Winston
Harris, 57, a resident of Brooklyn, New York, pleaded guilty
to three counts; Conspiracy to
commit Access Device Fraud,
Conspiracy to Produce False
Identification Documents, and
Aggravated Identity Theft. He
faces a maximum potential sentence of 22 years in prison with
a mandatory minimum term of
two years. Harris is scheduled to
be sentenced on January 23, 2013.
On October 3, 2012, Randy
White, 57, a resident of the Bronx,
New York, pleaded guilty to one
count of Conspiracy to commit
Access Device Fraud. White
faces a maximum potential sentence of five years. White is
scheduled to be sentenced on
February 7, 2013.
Attorney General Schneiderman praised the U.S. Attorney’s
Office for the Southern District
of New York, the New York
State Department of Financial
Services, ICE HSI and the New
Jersey Department of Human
Services Police for their excellent
assistance in this investigation.
Attorney General Schneiderman thanked the NYPD, the
New Jersey Department of Labor
and Workforce Development,
MAGLOCLEN, Home Depot,
Citibank and Kohl’s for their
valuable cooperation and support
in this investigation.
The prosecution is being
handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph P. Facciponti, Assistant Attorney General Meryl
Lutsky, who has been designated
a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney,
and Assistant Attorney General
Tyler Reynolds. AAGs Lutsky
and Reynolds work under the
super vision of Bureau Chief
Gail Heatherly of the Criminal
Prosecutions Bureau and Executive Deputy Attorney General for
Criminal Justice Kelly Donovan.
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Cut your Holiday Expenses by Jason Alderman
The closer the holidays loom,
the less time harried families have
to buy gifts, plan seasonal events
and make travel arrangements.
Unfortunately, when time is at
a premium and you’re forced to
make last-minute decisions, it’s
usually your budget that suffers.
As an occasional procrastinator myself, let me share a few tips
I’ve picked up over the years that
can help take the expense – and
stress – out of holiday planning:
Before you start shopping,
calculate how much you can afford to spend on the holidays as a
portion of your overall budget. If
your finances are in good shape,
spend no more than 1.5 percent
of your annual income. But if
you’re deeply in debt, can’t meet
your regular monthly expenses
or don’t have an emergency fund,
this isn’t the time to rack up additional debt.
Once you determine an overall
amount, tally up expected holiday-related expenses including
gifts, decorations, new clothes
and accessories, giftwrap, cards,
postage, special meals and yearend gratuities. Don’t forget travelrelated expenses if you plan to
leave town, and try to recall unanticipated expenses from last year.
If you’re looking for ways to cut
back, consider:
• Arrange gift lotteries with
family members and friends so
everyone concentrates their time,
effort and money on buying fewer,
nicer gifts.
• Speak candidly with friends,
coworkers and extended family
about placing a moratorium on
exchanging gifts. They’re probably feeling the pinch too.
• If the gift-giving gesture is
important to you, suggest pooling
resources with others to make a
sizeable contribution to a charity
you all believe in.
Once you’ve determined your
overall holiday spending budget
– and before you start shopping –
make a detailed list that includes:
• Everyone on your shopping list.
• Spending limits and several
gift alternatives for each person.
• How much you actually spend
on each gift. If you overspend on
one present you’ll need to make
up for it elsewhere.
• What you gave each person – to
avoid giving them the same thing
next year.
• What each person gave you
to avoid “re-gifting” disasters
later on.
• Other expenses (decorations,
etc.)
Some people relish hunting for
bargains; others loathe it. Either
way, here are a few money-saving
tips:
• Clip newspaper and online
coupons. Stores often match
competitors’ prices even if their
own items aren’t on sale. Plus,
many consolidation websites post
downloadable coupons and sale
codes for online retailers.
• Mobile shopping apps let instore smartphone and tablet users
scan product barcodes and make
on-the-spot price comparisons,
read reviews, download coupons,
buy products and more.
• If you’re traveling for the
holidays, note that many airlines
charge $25 or more for each
checked bag. Many stores and
websites ship gifts for free, saving
you hassle at the airport.
• Carefully read purchase-return
policies for deadlines, exclusions
(e.g., for sale or clearance items)
and restocking charges.
• Keep receipts. Many retailers
will refund the price difference if
an item goes on sale within a few
weeks after purchase.
• Check whether your credit card
agreement provides free product
warranty extensions and/or price
protection.
And finally, consider the gift
of time. Older relatives don’t
need more chocolates, but they
probably could use help with
chores, running errands or rides
to doctor’s appointments. Plus,
they would probably appreciate
your company. Offer to babysit
for harried parents so they can run
a few errands or simply recharge
their batteries.
Jason Alderman directs Visa’s
financial education programs.
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Sacred Music Society of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs
Performs “Messiah” and Christmas Favorites
Bishop Paul R. Sanchez, Rev.
Msgr. Joseph A. Funaro and The
Sacred Music Society of Our
Lady Queen of Martyrs present
their Annual Christmas Concert
at 4 pm on Sunday afternoon,
December 9. The Sacred Music
Society joins with the Oratorio
Society of Queens to perform this
concert under the artistic direction of the Music Director of Our
Lady Queen of Martyrs, Maestro
David Close.
The concert features highlights
from the Christmas portion of
Handel’s “Messiah.” The performance features Geraldine McMillian, soprano, Dory Schultz, tenor
and Vaughn Fritts, bass-baritone
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to be grateful for this Thanksgiving Day
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Poets Corner
HOROSCOPE
For the Week of ... 11/22/12 - 11/28/12
For Entertainment Purposes Only
ARIES
(Mar 21 - April 20)
Take time to talk things over. You
will benefit by taking care of other
people’s concerns. You will have
extra energy; put it to good use.
Your lucky numbers are 8,4,2.
TAURUS
(Apr 21 - May 21)
You may want to remain silent this
week. Your personal life will still
be experiencing difficulties and
you are best to avoid the issues
for the time being. Your lucky
numbers are 1,7,5.
GEMINI
(May 22 - June 21)
Don’t go out of your way for people
you don’t know well enough. Lighten up your work load. Watch out
for fraudulent investment schemes
CANCER
(June 22 - July 22)
Don’t be too anxious to invest your
money on poor advice, check with
others. Be courteous if you wish
to avoid major delays. Your lucky
numbers are 5,4,3.
LEO
(July 23 - Aug 22)
Look into educational activities
involving children. Keep your
feelings to yourself if you want to
avoid embarrassment. You may
feel a little lucky this week. Your
lucky numbers are 7,5,3.
VIRGO
(Aug 23 - Sept 23)
Watch your financial situation
closely it may be draining you and
it may be time to make some serious changes. Business travel will
be lucrative for you. Your lucky
numbers are 9.1,7.
LIBRA
(Sept 24 - Oct 23)
Take a close look at any contracts
you may be signing this week.
Be aware that someone you work
with is jealous of you and may be
trying to hold you back. Your
SCORPIO
(Oct 24 - Nov 22)
You’ll have some remarkable
ideas, but people may try to block
your attempts at implementing
them. Don’t trust coworkers with
impor tant infor mation. Your
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov 23 - Dec 21)
Don’t make accusations unless
you are completely sure that the
information is correct. You will
make some right decisions in your
investment choices. Your lucky
numbers are 5,4,9.
CAPRICORN
(Dec 22 - Jan 20)
You won’t impress anyone by
being overly generous. Your
involvement in sports or entertainment will lead to new romances.
AQUARIUS
(Jan 21 - Feb 19)
You can get ahead if you present
your thoughts and ideas to your
boss. Health problems may prevail
if you don’t take care of them.
PISCES
(Feb 20 - Mar 20)
Be precise in your communications to avoid any misunderstandings. You can make progress if you
deal with the right people. Your
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Holiday Pie
by Frederick R. Bedell Jr.
Pie, pie, why not some pie
I think I would die
if I couldn’t find some pie
so I must try to find some pie.
For maybe I would
just sit and sigh
if I couldn’t find
some holiday pie.
Thanksgiving time is best
time both far and wide
for it’s best
time for more holiday pie.
Remember, its’ the time
for all kinds of pies;
like apple crumb, pumpkin,
coconut custard pie.
Let’s not forget cherry, blueberry
and boston cream,
with ice cream and whip cream
to top it right and nice.
It’s time to give a high five
for all holiday pies
and hope and pray,
for a good Thanksgiving.
Give thanks this
Thanksgiving
by Frederick R. Bedell Jr.
Turkey’s in the oven
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Addabbo Reminds Residents Of Home Energy Assistance
Program (Heap); Applications Start Nov. 19
Just when the thermometer
drops, but before fall gives way
to winter, NYS Senator Joseph P.
Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach)
would like to remind New Yorkers
that the State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
(OTDA) announced yesterday
that New York’s Home Energy
Assistance Program (HEAP)
will begin accepting applications
for regular benefits on Monday,
November 19. HEAP, overseen
by OTDA, provides assistance to
help low-income and elderly New
Yorkers keep their homes warm
in the winter months. HEAP is a
federally funded program to help
eligible households meet their
home energy needs.
“As in past years, applications
will become available in my
district office in Middle Village
during the last half of November.
I urge my constituents to take
advantage of this program now
that the heating season has begun. As energy costs are on the
rise and the economy continues
to struggle, residents must be
informed of helpful programs
like HEAP to help them through
the difficult winter months,” said
Senator Addabbo. “Heating your
home is vital to your health and
well-being. A little help can go a
long way for struggling families,
seniors on fixed incomes and
people out of work, in paying
energy costs to keep the heat on
in their homes.”
Anyone who had applied for
HEAP in past years will receive
a new application automatically
in the mail.
This winter, the maximum
regular HEAP benefit a household
can receive is $650. Eligibility for
HEAP is based on income and
household size. For example, a
family of four can have a household income of $49,333 a year and
still qualify for a HEAP benefit.
Eligible households can receive
one regular HEAP benefit per
season, but may also be eligible
for an emergency HEAP benefit
if they are in danger of running
out of fuel or having their utility
service shut off. Applications for
emergency HEAP benefits will
be accepted beginning January 2,
2013. Applicants are encouraged
to apply early, as HEAP benefits
are awarded on a first-come, firstserved basis. Applications for
regular benefits will be accepted
through at least March 15, 2013.
The senator continued, “If you
can’t afford to pay your home
energy bill, you can face safety
risks. Some people resort to unsafe methods to keep their homes
warm, including the use of stoves
and improperly vented portable
heaters, which are fire and carbon
monoxide hazards. We do not
want to see people on the streets
because they can’t afford to pay
their heating bills.”
New York residents can check
if they may be eligible for HEAP,
and numerous other benefits, by
answering a few questions online
at myBenefits.ny.gov.
Last winter, 1.5 million households received HEAP benefits.
Interfaith Center Hosts Event Supporting
Cross-Cultural Exchanges In Astoria
Council Member Peter F. Vallone Jr. gave opening remarks
at the event “Astoria, Then and
Now” hosted by the Interfaith
Center of New York at Bohemian
Hall. Panelists included Joe DiPietro, President of the Federation
of Italian-American Organizations, Moustafa Elshiek h of
EIHAB Human Services and
long-time Astoria resident Susie
Loukis. The event was moderated by Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas.
The Council Member shared
with attendees his story of being
born and raised in Astoria and
how it has evolved into one of
the most diverse neighborhoods
in the world. “Astoria should be
held up as an example for the
entire world of how all ethnici-
ties, cultures, and religions can
live together in one prosperous
community,” said Vallone.
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Assemblyman Weprin Presents $5K For Autism Program
at Queens Museum
Assemblyman David I. Weprin proudly presented a $5,000
check to the Queens Museum’s
ArtAccess program for individuals challenged by autism on
Friday, Nov. 16th. The funds
were raised last April at the First
Annual Illuminate the Unisphere
in Pink and Blue fundraiser to
raise awareness of autism in the
Queens community.
“I am thrilled to take part in
this check presentation today at
the museum,” said Assemblyman
David Weprin. “We know how
much this program depends on
additional funding sources and
hope that these funds will help
the museum keep the program
going. We are grateful to all
those who contributed, and for
their continued support for the
program.”
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Council Member Crowley, NYC Department Of Correction,
Mayor’s Office Of Veterans’ Affairs, Holds Memorial
Service For Veterans Buried At Hart Island
Council Member Elizabeth S.
Crowley (CD-30, Queens), Chair
of the Fire and Criminal Justice
Services Committee, honored
our veterans who are buried at
New York City’s Potter’s Field
on Hart Island. Since 1869, New
York City has used Hart Island as
a public burial ground for indigent
and unclaimed people, including
veterans, who are entitled to burial
at a national cemetery. Today’s
service was organized by Council
Member Crowley with Department of Correction Commissioner
Dora Schriro, the Mayor’s Office
of Veterans’ Affairs Commissioner Terrance Holliday, Vietnam
Veterans of America, and the
Queens County American Legion.
The Department of Correction
currently oversees operations
at Hart Island, located in Bronx
County on the Long Island Sound.
Council Member Crowley has
advocated for increasing public
access and recordkeeping at Hart
Island. Research shows that the
site has interred many veterans,
but with records lost in a 1977 fire,
it is unknown where on the island
they are buried. Through her work
on Hart Island, Council Member
Crowley met Julie Lantz who had
trouble locating the body of her
brother John, a Vietnam Veteran,
buried on the island.
This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War,
and the service was attended by
Vietnam War Veterans and organizations, many of which have
worked with the Mayor’s Office
of Veterans’ Affairs to ensure
indigent veterans receive proper
military burials.
“People deserve dignity in
death, especially the courageous
men and women who served in
our armed forces,” said Council
Member Crowley. “This is a celebration of the sacrifice so many
have made, and it serves as a reminder that we should never reach
the point where our veterans are
lost and forgotten.”
“Throughout the history of New
York City, the Department of Correction has held it a solemn duty
to treat those laid to rest on Hart
Island with dignity and respect,”
said Commissioner Dora Schriro.
“This is especially true of any veterans; through our performance of
this important work, we are honored to express our deepest and
enduring gratitude for those who
served our country and its people
in the armed services.”
“For years, New York City has
worked to ensure that veterans
eligible for National cemetery
burial, who have died without next
of kin or assets, are given a proper
ceremony at a National Cemetery,
which they have earned for their
service to our country. As a
result, the Mayor’s Office of Veterans’ Affairs, with the assistance
of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and organizational
friends such as the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 32, the
American Legion, Rolling Thunder New York Chapter 1, Catholic
War Veterans, Missing in America
Project, and Dignity Memorial
have provided burial assistance for
195 indigent, unclaimed veterans
ensuring they have dignified final
resting place,” said Clarice Joynes,
Deputy Commissioner, Mayor’s
Office of Veterans Affairs.
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Addabbo Brings Back Free Mammography Van
To Woodhaven On December 1
On Saturday, December 1,
between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., NYS
Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr.
in collaboration with the American-Italian Cancer Foundation
(AICF), is sponsoring a free
Mobile Mammography Van with
staff from Multi-Diagnostic Services (MDS), parked outside
the Woodhaven Richmond Hill
Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 7815 Jamaica Avenue, Woodhaven.
Women ages 40 and over are urged
to have a free screening for cancer
and clinical breast exam. This
is the 11th free mammography
event the senator has coordinated
for women in his district since
October 2008. An appointment
is necessary; call toll free 1-877628-9090.
Explains Senator Addabbo,
“We know that early detection of
breast cancer can save lives. Once
again, I worked with the American-Italian Cancer Foundation to
bring their Mammogram Van to
my district, offering free, vital
health care services for women
ages 40 and older, who have had
no mammograms in the last 12
months, who either have no insurance, or are insured by Medicare,
Medicaid or other health insurance, which will be billed for services.” For women without health
insurance, services will be paid
for by the Screening Partnerships
of the New York State Cancer
Services Program (NYS CSP) or
through generous contributions
The American-Italian Cancer Foundation Mobile Mammography Program
provides no-cost breast cancer screening and education services to
economicallydisadvantagedandmedicallyunderservedwomeninNewYorkCity.
Senator Addabbo poses with Multi-Diagnostic Services and American-Italian
Cancer Foundation staff during a mammography van visit to Woodhaven last year.
by the American-Italian Cancer
Foundation’s donors. “However,
even insured women will not be
charged a co-payment and will not
receive a bill,” added the Senator.
On the day of the Mammogram
Van visit, women with Medicare,
Medicaid, or other coverage provided by Medicare, Medicaid or
almost any other health insurance,
must bring their membership card.
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Rep. Maloney Applauds President Obama’s Selection of
Shaun Donovan to Speed Federal Recovery Aid to New York
Rep. Carolyn Maloney (DManhattan, Queens), hailed President Obama’s selection today of
Shaun Donovan, the Secretary
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), as “point person”
for Washington’s involvement in
New York’s recover from Superstorm Sandy.
“Donovan’s unique knowledge
of both New York City’s housing
stock and federal housing policy
makes him the absolutely perfect
choice to speed recovery efforts
from Washington to New York,”
Maloney said. “His understanding of both places is phenomenal.
“President Obama, as he
toured the outer boroughs of our
city today, learned that there is
still much to do—that people
still need emergency help. So
the choice of Shaun Donovan
should encourage New York
and New Jersey that the federal
government takes our recovery
seriously.”
Donovan, a native New Yorker,
served as Mayor Bloomberg’s
Housing, Preservation and Development Commissioner before
being selected by the President as
HUD Secretary in 2009.
THIS YEAR, GIVE THANKS FOR GOOD HEALTH
Long Island’s courage, strength
and determination shined brightly
during the past several weeks in
the wake of Hurricane Sandy. As
we see homes destroyed, possessions damaged and communities
devastated, it’s hard to feel thankful as the Thanksgiving season
fast approaches. But the American
Heart Association encourages us
to be thankful for the heart-health
we do possess.
As we commit to rebuild our
neighborhoods, we can also make
a commitment to live a hearthealthy life. Often during stressful times, our health falls by the
wayside which can lead to more
challenges in the future. However,
the American Heart Association
reminds us small changes today,
despite the challenging times, can
bring about major health benefits
in the future. One way to begin
down the path to a healthier you is
eating a healthier diet, even during
the holidays.
What you eat and how you
prepare it can help reduce your
risk of stroke and heart disease.
The American Heart Association
urges Americans to control risk
factors including poor cholesterol,
high blood pressure and excess
weight. These risk factors can
be addressed by preparing tasty
dishes without overdoing the salt,
sodium, cholesterol and saturated
fat. Studies have shown that nearly
80% of cardiovascular events, including stroke, may be prevented
if risk factors are controlled.
While preparing your holiday
meal, incorporate these tips from
the American Heart/American
Stroke Association. They are
simple and you won’t compromise
on the delicious flavor!
Be Sweet on Sweet Potatoes –
Skip the white mashed potatoes
and go sweet! Sweet potatoes are
a source of vitamin A, vitamin
C, potassium, and fiber that can
make a tasty side dish or dessert.
Stuff with more veggies and less
bread - Opt for less bread in your
stuffing and add more onions,
celery, vegetables, or fruits such
as dried cranberries or apples to
make a lower calorie version of
the old stand by. Try using whole
wheat bread in order to make it an
even healthier option.
Sacrifice fat, not flavor - Use
low-fat buttermilk or low-sodium
chicken stock in place of cream or
whole milk in dishes like mashed
potatoes and whipped sweet potatoes. You’ll achieve a creamy
consistency and loads a flavor,
minus the unnecessary fat and
calories.
Be Fresh – Most sodium in
the diet comes from packaged,
processed foods. Go with fresh
fruits and vegetables instead of
canned and limit the amount of
salt while you cook. If you are
using packaged foods, look for
the Heart Check mark and you’ll
instantly know that food has been
certified by the American Heart
Association to meet guidelines for
heart-healthy foods.
Steam and mash - Try sneaking
in more, low calorie vegetables by
mashing or pureeing steamed or
boiled cauliflower with fat-free
milk. It’s a flavorful substitute
for mashed potatoes and can help
balance an otherwise potato rich
meal.
When it’s time for dessert, enjoy
this low-fat, delicious recipe from
the American Heart Association:
Berry-Topped Pudding Pie in
Meringue-Nut Crust
Recipe courtesy Alton Brown
Serves 8; 1 slice per serving
Ingredients
Canola or corn oil for pie pan
2 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup walnuts or pecans, finely
chopped
1 small package fat-free, sugarfree instant lemon or vanilla pudding mix, prepared with 2 cups
cold fat-free milk
12 ounces fresh berries or other
fruit, sliced if needed
1/2 cup fat-free frozen whipped
topping, thawed (optional)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 300°F. Pour
a small amount of oil onto a paper
towel and lightly wipe the bottom
and side of an 8- or 9-inch pie pan.
In a large mixing bowl, using
an electric mixer beat the egg
whites, vanilla, cream of tartar,
and salt on medium speed until
foamy. With the mixer still running, gradually add the sugar in
a slow steady stream, until stiff
peaks form. (The peaks shouldn’t
fold over when the beater is lifted.)
Very gently fold in ½ cup of the
nuts.
Using a flexible spatula or rubber scraper spread the meringue
over the bottom and up the side of
the pie pan and onto the lip of the
pan, but not over the edge of the
pan. Sprinkle the bottom the pan
with the remaining nuts.
Bake for 50 minutes, or until
the meringue is firm and lightly
browned. Transfer to a cooling
rack and let cool completely, at
least 2 hours.
Using the package directions,
prepare the pudding. Spread over
the cooled crust. Arrange the fruit
decoratively over the pudding.
Top with the whipped topping.
Note: In warm weather, meringues will get gummy after a
few days, so it’s best to serve this
dessert within 24 hours.
About the American Heart Association and American Stroke
Association
The American Heart Association
and the American Stroke Association are devoted to saving
people from heart disease and
stroke – America’s No. 1 and No.
4 killers. We team with millions
of volunteers to fund innovative
research, fight for stronger public
health policies, and provide lifesaving tools and information to
prevent and treat these diseases.
The Dallas-based American Heart
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and largest voluntary organization
dedicated to fighting heart disease
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Sacred Music Society of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs
Performs “Messiah” and Christmas Favorites
with the Orchestral Arts Ensemble of Queens.
The second half of the concert features beloved Christmas
songs of the season: “The First
Nowell,” “The Little Drummer
Boy,” the West-Indian favorite,
“Mary’s Boy Child,” “O Come,
All Ye Faithful” and many more.
Also featured is a stunning arrangement of “Angels We Have
Heard on High” by Mack Wilberg
and “Do You Hear What I Hear”
written 50 years ago to lift the
country’s spirits after the difficult time our nation underwent
during the Cuban missile crisis of
October 1962.
The concert is a much anticipated event at the church as parishioners and friends begin their
preparations for the Christmas
season. It is an annual tradition
that brings the whole community
together as the entire audience
joins in singing their favorite
Christmas carols with the chorus
and full orchestra!
The concert is performed in the
church which is located on Ascan
Avenue and Queens Boulevard.
Tickets are $25 and children, 12
and under accompanied by an
adult, are free. For additional
information, please call Our Lady
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Naughty Or Nice: Tips For Getting Better
Customer Service During The Holidays
Addabbo
Brings Back
FREE
Mammography
You’ve made your holiday list
and checked it twice, but when
you head to the store how can
you be sure your salesperson is
not naughty, but nice?
The way you speak with sales
staff can play a big role, according to a new survey by ASQ,
the leading authority on quality
in all fields, organizations and
industries.
The survey was conducted as
part of World Quality Month,
an annual, worldwide celebration of quality and its impact
in the world. World Quality
Month is observed by ASQ and
a host of leading quality organizations, professional societies
and academic programs each
November.
T he su r vey polled more
than 600 quality and customer
service experts worldwide who
said managing customer expectations (29 percent) and communicating with customers (20
percent) are the top challenges
in maintaining quality service.
Other challenges include:
• educating customers about
products and services (16 perce nt) • prov id i ng cu st ome r s
with timely service (13 percent)
•training and retaining good
staff (12 percent)
These issues often lead to customer dissatisfaction. According
to the survey, the most common
customer complaints are:
• long waits in line and shipping
(25 percent) •lack of clear communication (20 percent) •errors
or inaccuracies, like billing,
payments, etc. (17 percent)
“During the holidays, retailers
also find that out of stock items,
discontinued items, returns and
shipping charges are common
causes for customer dissatisfaction,” said John Goodman,
ASQ member, customer service
expert and vice chairman, Customer Care Measurement and
Consulting.
GOODM AN SUGGESTS
CUSTOMERS TAKE THESE
STEPS TO ENSURE A POSITIVE SALES EXPERIENCE.
• Get to know the sales clerks
at your favorite stores. This
ensu res that you will be i n
the loop regarding stores sales
and events. A salesperson who
knows you may also be more apt
to help if a problem does arise.
• Research store policies before
you buy. Be aware of policies
regarding cash refunds or sale
merchandise returns can help
you avoid problems later on.
So what happens when you
run into a problem? Goodman
offers these tips for successfully
handling service complaints.
• Take three deep breaths when you are upset you may not
think clearly and therefore often
don’t present your case logically.
• Tell the company rep that you
know that the problem is not
their fault - this reduces their
defensiveness.
• After outlining the facts, state
exactly what you want the rep
to do for you - if you don’t they
might go off in the wrong direction in developing a response.
• Don’t ask for cash compensation for your time - companies
can almost never do that, but
they can give you credit toward
your bill.
• If you have been a long-term
customer, point that out but don’t
exaggerate - employees can often access your actual purchase
history.
Goodman notes that the simplest and most important thing
you can do is to recognize good
quality
A.G. Schneiderman To Wells Fargo:
Reverse Policy That Denies Foreclosure
Relief In The Wake Of Hurricane Sandy
At tor ney General Er ic T
Schneider man today war ned
Wells Fargo to reverse a new
policy that temporarily suspends review of mortgage relief
applications from New York
homeowners, many of whom are
still struggling to recover in the
aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
In a letter to Wells Fargo, Attorney General Schneiderman
warned the bank that its directive to suspend “all home preservation reviews and decisions”
across the Northeast “in order
to await further instr uctions
from FEMA” likely violates the
terms of the National Mortgage
Settlement. That historic agreement, reached in March between
49 State Attorneys General, the
Department of Justice, and the
nation’s five largest mortgage
servicing companies including
Wells Fargo, mandates lender
c om pl ia nc e w it h a nu mb e r
of servicing reforms, including swift review and response
timelines for borrowers seeking
mor tgage modif ications and
other forms of relief.
Attorney General Schneiderman informed Wells Fargo that
his off ice will not allow the
ban k to use the devastation
inf licted by Sandy to evade
t hei r obl igat ion s u nde r t he
settlement. The Attorney General’s letter to the Chairman,
President and CEO of Wells
Fargo today demands the bank
immediately rescind this policy
and comply with its obligations
without interruption.
“Wells Fargo is not excused
f rom a ny of it s obl igat ion s
under the National Mortgage
Settlement or under New York
law as a result of Hur ricane
Sandy,” wrote Attorney General
Schneiderman. “My office will
aggressively pursue any loan
ser vicing company that uses
this tragic event as an excuse to
violate loss mitigation decision
timelines.”
“Countless families in New
York have suffered tremendously because of this natural disaster. As we work to help those
affected rebuild their lives, my
office expects Wells Fargo’s full
cooperation in ensuring that
no additional and unwarranted
damage is inf licted on those
who were victims of this tragic
event,” the Attorney General
continued.
Van To Woodhaven
CSP, call 866- 442-CANCER
(2262).
On the day of your appointment for a no-cost mammogram
screening:
• Wear a two-piece outfit;
• Please do not use any oil, powder, deodorant, or perfume in the
breast, underarm or chest area;
• If you have Medicare, Medicaid
or other health insurance, you
must bring your card with you.
In addition to a mammogram
performed by a certified, licensed
mammography technologist, professional medical services from
Multi-Diagnostic Services (MDS)
staff will include:
• Clinical breast exam and instruction in breast self-exam by a
trained professional
• Radiological interpretations
performed by Board Certified
Radiologists
• Results will be sent to each
woman and/or her doctor within
10 business days (please provide
MDS staff with full name, address
to send results to the doctor)
• If you provide MDS staff with
previous mammogram films, a
comparison radiological study
will be done, which in some cases
eliminates the need for additional
testing.
For more information about MDS,
please call 1-877-628-9090.
Senator Addabbo notes, “Give
yourself and your loved ones an
early holiday gift by making that
appointment call for a free exam.
I want to thank all the generous
donors who have funded these
American-Italian Cancer Foundation’s Mobile Mammography
screenings in my district: Avon
Foundation Breast Health Outreach Program, National Breast
Cancer Foundation, New York
City Council, New York City
Department of Health and Mental
Hygiene, The Greater NYC Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the
Cure®, and the New York State
Department of Health.”
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A.G. Schneiderman Announces Eight
Guilty Pleas In $1 Million Identity
Theft Scheme That Victimized
Hundreds Of New Yorkers
Attorney General Eric T.
Schneiderman, United States Attorney for the Southern District
of New York Preet Bharara and
Special Agent-in-Charge James
T. Hayes, Jr., New York Office
of Immigration and Customs
Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland
Security Investigations (HSI),
today announce the guilty plea
of Phillip Smith, the leader of
an identity theft ring who faces
up to 22 years behind bars. This
guilty plea is the result of a
two-year investigation led by
the New York State Attorney
General’s Office. Smith’s plea
was executed today before U.S.
District Judge John F. Keenan
in Manhattan Federal Court.
The identity theft ring used the
stolen identities of hundreds of
innocent victims, produced fake
driver’s licenses, and stole over
$1 million in merchandise, gift
cards and store credits at Home
Depot, Sears, Kmart, Kohl’s and
other retail stores. Since October 3, seven other defendants
have pleaded guilty to charges
related to this case, including
Eugene Smith and Winston Harris, who impersonated identity
theft victims; Mahmoud Abdul
Hussein, Ali Abdul Hussein, and
Fadal Abdul Hussein – brothers
who manufactured fake driver’s
licenses; and Francis Hidalgo
and Randy White, who bought
and resold the illegally obtained
store credits.
“For more than three years,
these defendants methodically
victimized hundreds of New
Yorkers in an elaborate scheme
to line their own pockets,” Attorney General Schneiderman
said. “We will agg ressively
crack down on identity theft,
and these guilty pleas send a
message: Identity thieves will
go to jail. ”
Manhattan U.S. Attorney
Preet Bharara said, “Identity
theft violates the privacy of its
victims and can require countless hours and endless hassles
to correct mistaken bills and
rehabilitate destroyed credit
ratings. It also victimizes the
retailers who are left holding
the bag for purchases made by
thieves. Phillip Smith’s plea and
conviction, along with those of
his seven cohorts, should send
a strong message that we will
come down hard on those who
engage in this conduct.”
HSI Special Agent-in-Charge
James T. Hayes, Jr. said, “To-
day’s guilty pleas put an end to
a scam that victimized hundreds
of New Yorkers and defrauded
retail stores of more than a million dollars. This case exemplifies HSI’s, and its law enforcement partners’ commitment to
work as a unified force to disrupt
criminal organizations bent on
fraud to feed their greed.”
According to the Indictment,
the Superseding Information and
statements made during Court
proceedings:
Since at least 2008, Phillip
Smith obtained the personal
identif ication information of
thousands of innocent people,
including their names and social security numbers. Smith
exploited this information to
identify victims with existing
credit accounts at large retail
stores. Using this information,
Hussein, who operated out of
two storefronts in Greenwich
Village, produced fake driver’s
licenses in the names of victims
but with photos of Eugene Smith,
Winston Harris and another coconspirator who impersonated
the victims to steal goods and
services. Ring members travelled to stores in at least twelve
states, including New York,
New Jersey and Pennsylvania,
where they charged expensive
mercha nd ise a nd g if t ca rd s
to victims’ accounts. These
f raudulently obtained goods
were then sold to other members
of the ring, including Francis
Hidalgo and Randy White, for
approximately 60 percent of
their face value.
In addition to his participation
in this identity theft ring, Francis Hidalgo also converted two
warehouses in the Bronx into
hydroponic marijuana growing
facilities as part of yet another
criminal enterprise. In June
2012, investigators seized over
400 marijuana plants from one
of these warehouses. This investigation has resulted in narcotics
charges being filed against three
additional individuals: United
States v. Thomas Motley and
Robert Burke, 12 Cr. 604 (RA),
which is scheduled for trial on
March 4, 2013, and United States
v. Amnon Filippi, 12 Mag. 2788.
These charges and allegations
are accusations and these defendants are presumed innocent
unless and until they are proven
guilty.
State Senator Peralta Distributes Turkeys
To Churches, Seniors and Nonprofits
State Senator Jose Peralta is
providing free turkeys to local
churches, senior centers and nonprofit agencies, including First
Baptist Church, Make the Road
New York, Woodside on the Move
and the Corona Senior Center.
By Thanksgiving, Senator
Peralta will have distributed 478
turkeys, including 24 that will go
to the Rockaways in coordination
with the office of State Senator
Malcolm Smith.
Hundreds of 10-to-12-pound
frozen turkeys were picked up
Saturday morning by designated
nonprofits from a Fresh Direct
truck parked in front of Senator
Peralta’s office. The rest of the
turkeys will be picked up at Trade
Fair in East Elmhurst and Food
Bazaar in Corona using vouchers provided by Senator Peralta’s
office.
Fresh Direct donated 250 of the
turkeys, while Health Plus and
Trade Fair donated 104 each and
Food Bazaar contributed 20.
THE QUEENS TIMES
PAGE 10
Mayor Bloomberg And Consumer Affairs Commissioner Mintz
Announce Department Will Expedite Licensing Of Additional
Home Improvement Contractors
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Consumer Affairs
Commissioner Jonathan
Mintz today announced
that the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) will
expedite additional Home
Improvement Contractor
licenses. In an effort to get
unlicensed contractors or
contractors who normally
work outside of New York
City licensed and working
on repairs for homes damaged by Hurricane Sandy,
Consumer Affairs will be
expediting fingerprinting
and licensing procedures
so approved applicants will
receive their license in only
two days. Agency staff
is also contacting homeowners door-to-door and
through the mail in areas
throughout the City with
information about using
licensed home improvement
contractors, and partnering
with the Better Business
Bureau of Metropolitan
New York, BJ’s Wholesale
Club, Home Depot, Lowe’s,
the National Association
of Remodelers/Home Improvement Cont ractors
of Staten Island, PortSide
NewYork, and Sher win
Williams to distribute information flyers to consumers
and contractors. Consumer
Affairs is also warning New
Yorkers about home improvement contractors who
may try to take advantage
of those whose homes have
been damaged by Hurricane
Sandy, for example by collecting insurance and relief
money up front but then not
performing or completing
the work. According to the
City’s consumer protection
laws, anyone soliciting or
performing home improvement work in New York City
that costs more than $200
must be licensed by DCA
to ensure that they are accountable to homeowners.
“Our Administration is
doing everything possible
to help New Yorkers whose
homes were damaged by
Hurricane Sandy, and this is
one more step we are taking
to help them get their lives
back on track,” said Mayor
Bloomberg. “By providing
expedited licenses, removing application and permit
fees for repair work and mobilizing Rapid Repair crews
for eligible home-owners
displaced by Sandy we can
help New Yorkers rebuild
their lives and their homes
as quickly as possible.”
“In the aftermath of
Hurricane Sandy, tens of
thousands of New York City
homeowners need home
repairs and not only do
we want to make sure that
consumers are protected
against scammers, but that
homeowners are able to
find available, legitimate
contractors to help them
out,” said Commissioner
Jonathan Mintz. “The most
important thing that homeowners can do to protect
themselves is to only hire
a licensed, and therefore
accountable, home improvement contractor, of whom
there are currently over
13,000. For those wouldbe contractors out there
who want to lend a helping
hand, we’ve made getting
a license even quicker and
easier than it was before to
help rebuild our affected
communities.”
Homeowners looking to
hire a home improvement
contractor in the aftermath
of Hurricane Sandy should:
• Never use a contractor who isn’t licensed by
DCA—call 311 or visit us
online to verify at nyc.gov/
homeimprovement
• Insist on more than one
reference—and check them.
• Use written estimates and
contracts—DCA has model
contracts you can use at nyc.
gov/homeimprovement
• Don’t pay the full price
upf ront a nd don’t pay
cash—protect yourself with
installment payments.
• Repair loans through
contractors are such a bad
idea they’re illegal—help
is available at DisasterAssistance.gov
• Trust your instincts—
don’t give in to high pressure tactics.
There are currently more
than 13,200 home improvement contractors licensed
by DCA and unlicensed
contractors can now have
their applications processed
in only two days. A DCA
license ensures that a background check has been performed and is ultimately
backed by DCA’s Home Improvement Contractor Trust
Fund, into which licensees
pay a fee and consumers can
seek up to $20,000 in restitution. Home improvement
contractors can begin the
license application online or
in-person at the Consumer
Affairs Licensing Center
(42 Broadway, 5th Floor).
After submitting the application online, applicants
must visit the Licensing
Center to take the home improvement contractor exam
and get fingerprinted. The
cost for a two-year Home
license is $100 plus $200
that is paid into the Home
Trust Fund and a $75 fingerprinting fee. The City
encourages DCA-licensed
contractors interested in
subcontracting as part of
NYC Rapid Repairs to register at bteany.com/rapidrepairs
New Yorkers can download all of Consumer Affairs
home improvement contractor tips and model contract
at nyc.gov/homeimprovement and watch a video
about hiring and working
with a home contractor on
YouTube in English and
Spanish. Consumer Affairs
encourages New Yorkers to
file a complaint at nyc.gov/
consumers or by calling 311
or report a possible home
improvement scam on Facebook and or by tweeting @
NYDCA.
The Department of Consumer Affairs enforces the
Consumer Protection Law
and other related business
laws throughout New York
City. Empowering consumers and businesses to
ensure a fair and vibrant
marketplace, DCA licenses
more than 78,000 businesses in 55 different industries. Through targeted
outreach, partnerships with
community and trade organizations, and informational
materials, DCA educates
consumers and businesses
alike about their rights and
responsibilities.
Quick Tips for Hiring a
Home Improvement Contractor:
• Always use a licensed
home improvement contractor and/or salesperson.
Check if your home improvement contractor and/
or home improvement salesperson is licensed by calling
311 or using DCA’s Instant
License Check at nyc.gov/
consumers. Persons soliciting or performing home
improvement work in New
York City costing more
than $200 must be licensed
by DCA.
• Get references.
Call 311 to check a contractor’s complaint history
with DCA and check with
at least three reputable references before hiring a contractor. Also check with
surrounding areas including Suffolk, Nassau and
Westchester counties for
complaints.
• Know your contract
rights.
By law, homeowners have
the right to cancel any contract within three days, including contracts for home
repair and/or improvements.
Always check the contract,
especially for a cancellation
notice.
• Get a written estimate.
One of the best ways to calculate the cost of your home
improvement work is to get
estimates from a minimum
of three contractors. Under
the Home-Improvement
Business Law, a home improvement contractor must
provide a written estimate
upon request. If a contractor charges for supplying a
written estimate, you must
be told the fee before an
estimate is prepared.
• Use DCA’s home improvement model contract.
Don’t start work or make
payments without a written
contract that clearly indicates all of the specifics of
the project. DCA’s model
contract is an easy-to-use
template that covers the
breadth of a home improvement project, from materials
and equipment to prices,
payments and work schedules. DCA’s model contract
is free and available online
at nyc.gov/consumers or
by calling 311. Ask for the
Home Improvement Contractor license application
packet.
• Never pay cash.
Never pay for repairs or
improvements without a
contract and never pay in
cash. Pay no more than a
quarter of the total amount
upfront, up to a maximum
$15,000, to get the work
started. Then continue with
‘progress’ payments as work
continues so payments are
tied to specific work progress, with final payment due
when all the work is completed to your satisfaction.
Be sure to keep track of all
paperwork and payments.
• Don’t finance improvements or repairs through
your contractor.
It is illegal for contractors
or salespeople to arrange or
offer to arrange home improvement loans for you. If
they attempt to do this, file
a complaint immediately
with DCA through 311 or
online at nyc.gov/consumers. If financing is needed
for repairs or improvements,
investigate reliable and legitimate options on your
own at your bank or credit
union of choice.
Assemblyman Goldfeder Urges The State Department Of Environmental
Conservation To Investigate Raw Sewage Flowing Into Rockaways Inlet
Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Rockaway) is urging the New York State Department of Environmental
Conser vation (DEC) to
investigate and survey the
current conditions of the
East Rockaway Inlet and
report on any environmental hazards and raw sewage
that could be preventing
the recovery of Rockaway’s
beaches and marinas. Presently, nearly 800 million
gallons of partially treated
sewage is pouring into the
waters of the Rockaway
Inlet from the Bay Park
Sewage treatment plant that
has been leaking since the
beginning of storm creating
a potential health risk for
Queens Sports
by Robert Elkin
2013 BASEBALL SEASON
It won’t be long before
the 2013 baseball season get
s underway with the major
league teams heading to
practice, spring training and
exhibition games. Included
among the teams is the New
York Mets.
Already it’s much too
early to tell, but pitching
could be a definite strength
to the team. It’s almost certain that the way RA Dickey
responded to last season, he
could be in the upper half
of the starting rotation, and
possibly the number one
hurler.
Coming off a tremendous
season when he was very
impressive, Dickey was recently named the recipient
of the National League’s CY
Young Award winner for
2012, going to the outstanding hurler of the league, as
chosen by the Baseball
Writers’ Association of
America( BBWAA).
A 20 game winner last
season, Dickey enters into
the New York Mets ‘ record
book as one of their greatest
pitchers in club history, for
he thus joins such starters
as Dwight Gooden and Tom
Seaver, as the only two
pitchers to ever earn that
type of award.
“All of us here (in the
Mets’ organization) congratulate RA on winning
the CY Young award,” said
Mets COO Jeff Wilpon.
“RA’s tremendous accomplishment s this season
were a thrill for every one
in the organization and our
fans. This recognition is a
tribute to his hard work and
determination.”
Dickey received the praise
from everyone connected
with baseball, and opposing
players know that he was
hard to hit against.
Every time he was on the
mound the fans cheered
for him.
Overall, the right handed
pitcher made 27 quality
starts last season to lead
the major leagues and he
became the sixth 20-game
winner in franchise history.
However, he couldn’t do
it all by himself. Injuries
to key personnel played a
basic role toward the team’s
success.
At the same time, Dickey
thanks everyone concerned
who made his selection
possible.
“I want to thank the
BBWAA for their prestigious award,” added Dickey, who became the initial
knuckle ball pitcher to receive such an award. I owe
so much to my teammates
for their support during the
year, especially Josh Thole
and Mike Nickeus, who did
such a great job behind the
plate all season.”
He also attributes his success to previous knuckle
ball pitchers Charlie Hough
and Phil Niekro, for tutoring
him, and his wife who stuck
with him.
“I’d ;like to thank the fans
,“ said Dickey. “They stood
behind me every time I
took the mound. I wouldn’t
have won the award without
them. To have my name
linked to Tom Seaver and
Dwight Gooden is quite
humbling.”
After receiving his award,
Dickey, who came close to
pitching a no-hitter , became some what speechless.
“(Getting the CY Young
award). It ‘s a real honor,”
he went on. “To get mentioned in the same breath
as one of the best pitchers in
history, let alone this year(is
a great feeling)….To me this
is an honor to be shared.
It’s a great honor and I am
not a self made man by any
stretch of the imagination.
There have been countless
people that poured my into
me in a way that changed
my life.”
The 38-year-oldl Dickey
wound up with a remarkable
20-6 record and his 2.73
earned run average placed
him second in the National
League.
Manager Terry Collins
will once again count heavily on Dickey’s pitching
next year.
“It was an honor to with
him throughout the year and
have a front row seat to his
historic season,” said Collins, who is indeed looking
forward to a much better
season come 2013. “RA is
a great teammate, fierce
competitor and even a better human being. No one
deserves this award better
than him.”
THE QUEENS TIMES
LEGAL NOTICES
LEGAL NOTICES
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE OF FORMATION
O F LI M I T E D LI A B I LI T Y
COMPANY. NAME: 68 -22
FO R EST AV E N U E L LC .
Articles of Organization were
filed with the Secretary of
State of New York (SSNY)
on 08/31/12. 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, 68-22
Forest Avenue, Ridgewood,
New York 11385. Purpose: For
any lawful purpose.
10/25,11/1,8,15,22&29/2012
SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS
AND AMENDED NOTICE –
SUPREME COURT OF THE
STAT E O F N E W YO R K ,
C O U N T Y O F Q U EEN S –
NYCTL 2011-A TRUST AND
THE BANK OF NEW YORK
MELLON AS COLLATERAL
AGENT AND CUSTODIAN,
against RAPHAEL OJUKWU;
WMC MORTGAGE CORP.;
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC
REGISTRATION SYSTEMS
I N C .; H E L E N D U N C A N
, if the aforesaid individual
defendants are living, and if
any or all of said individual
defendants be dead, their heirs
at law, next of kin, distributees,
executors, administrators,
trustees, committees,
devisees, legatees, and the
assignees, lienors, creditors
and successors in interest of
them, and generally all persons
having or claiming under, by,
through or against the said
defendants named as a class,
of any right, title, or interest
in or lien upon the premises
described in the verif ied
complaint herein; NEW YORK
CIT Y D EPA RT M ENT O F
TRANSPORTATION PARKING
V I O L AT I O N S B U R E A U ;
PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF
NEW YORK; UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA; NEW YORK
STATE DEPARTMENT OF
TAXATION AND FINANCE
and “JOHN DOE # 1” through
“JOHN DOE #100”, inclusive the
last 100 names being fictitious
and unknown to the plaintiff, it
being intended to designate fee
owners, tenants or occupants
of the liened premises and/
or persons or parties, if any,
having or claiming an interest in
or lien upon the liened premises
described in the amended
complaint, if the aforesaid
individual defendants are living
and if any or all of said individual
defendants be dead, their heirs
at law, next of kin, distributees,
executors, administrators,
trustees, committees,
devisees, legatees, and the
assignees, lienors, creditors
and successors in interest
of them, and generally all
persons having or claiming
under, by, through or against
the said defendants named
as a class, of any right, title,
or interest in or lien upon the
premises described in the
amended complaint herein.
Index #16611/12 Plaintif f
designates Queens County
as the place of trial. Venue
is based upon the County in
which the liened premise is
situated. TO THE ABOVE
NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU
ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to
answer the amended complaint
in this action and to serve
a copy of your answer, or, if
the amended complaint is not
served with this supplemental
summons, to serve a notice of
appearance on the attorneys
for Plaintiff within (20) days after
the service of this supplemental
summons, exclusive of the
day of service or within (30)
days af ter completion of
service where is made in any
other manner than personal
delivery within the State. The
United States of America, if
designated as a defendant
in this action, may appear
within sixty (60) days of service
hereof. In case of your failure
to appear or answer, judgment
will be taken against you by
default for the relief demanded
in the amended complaint.
NOTICE OF NATURE OF
ACTION AND RELIEF
SOUGHT – THE OBJECT of
the above captioned action is to
foreclose a Tax Lien pursuant
to a Certificate recorded in
the Office of the Clerk of
the County of Queens on
November 23, 2011, in CRFN:
2011000408634, covering
premises known as 134-17
155th Street, Queens, NY
lying and being in the Borough
and County of Queens, City
and State of New York and
designated as (Block 12294
and Lot 0060). The relief sought
in the within action is a final
judgment directing the sale of
the premises described above
to satisfy the debt described
above. NOTICE-YOU ARE IN
DANGER OF LOSING YOUR
HOME – If you do not respond
to this supplemental summons
and amended complaint by
serving a copy of the answer
on the attorney for the plaintiff,
(tax lien holder), who filed this
foreclosure proceeding against
you and filing the answer with
the court, a default judgment
may be entered and you can
lose your home. Speak to an
attorney or go to the court
where your case is pending
for further information on how
to answer the supplemental
summons and protect your
property. Sending a payment
to the plaintiff, tax lien holder,
will not stop the foreclosure
action. YOU MUST RESPOND
BY SERVING A COPY OF THE
ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY
FOR THE PLAINTIFF AND
FILING THE ANSWER WITH
THE COURT. The foregoing
supplemental summons is
served upon you by publication
pursuant to an order of the
Honorable Robert L. Nahman
filed October 23, 2012 Shapiro,
Dicaro & Barak, LLC, 105
Maxess Road, Suite N109,
Melville, NY 11747, Attorneys
for Plaintiff, BY: Shari S. Barak,
Esq., NY 11747 (631)844-9611.
Our file No. 12-019544.
11/8,15,22&29/2012
NOTICE OF FORMATION
C O M PA N Y. N A M E: S. B.
ROTH IRA REALTY CO. LLC.
against it may be served. SSNY
shall mail a copy of process to
the LLC, c/o Sal Bullaro, 10003 70th Ave., Forest Hills, New
York 11375. Purpose: For any
lawful purpose.
10/25,11/1,8,15,22&29/2012
Purple Phoenix International
Enterprises, LLC. Arts. of Org.
filed with Secy. of State of NY
(SSNY) on 9/13/12. Office
in Queens County. SSNY
designated agent of LLC upon
whom process against it may
be served. SSNY shall mail
process to Fengyun Zhang,
26-23 29th St., Astoria, NY
11102. Purpose: General.
11/15,22,29,12/6,13&20/2012
Not Jus Southern, LLC. Arts.
of Org. filed with Secy. of State
of NY (SSNY) on 5/6/12. Office
in Queens County. SSNY
designated agent of LLC upon
whom process against it may
be served. SSNY shall mail
process to Annie Taylor, 122-08
Irwin Place, Jamaica, NY 11434.
Purpose: any lawful Purpose.
11/15,22,29,12/6,13&20/2012
Notice of Formation of BHCC
LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with
Secy. of State of NY (SSNY)
Queens County. Princ. Office
of LLC: 133-37 129th St., S.
Ozone Park, NY 11420. SSNY
designated as agent of LLC
upon whom process against
it may be served. SSNY shall
mail process to the LLC at
the addr. of its princ. office.
Purpose: Any lawful activity.
11/15,22,29,12/6,13&20/2012
Notice of formation of
Iconix Realty LLC. Articles
of Organization filed with
the Secretar y of State of
New York SSNY on August
27th, 2012. Office located
in Queens. SSNY has been
designated for ser vice
of p r o c e s s . S S N Y s h a l l
mail copy of any process
served against the LLC at
318 56th Avenue, Fresh
M e a d o w s , N Y 11 3 6 5 .
Purpose: any lawful purpose
11/15,22,29,12/6,13&20/2012
CITATION
File No. 2012-3948
S U R RO G AT E’ S C O U RT,
Q U EEN S C O U N T Y T H E
PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF
NEW YORK, by the Grace of
God, Free and Independent
TO: Thomas Buckley, Peter
John Buckley and Michael
Buckley, if living, being maternal
first cousins of decedent, and if
dead having survived decedent,
their distributees, heirs-atlaw, next of kin, executors,
administrators, successors and
assigns and any other person
who might have an interest in
the Estate of Joan Tarsney,
deceased, as distributes or
otherwise all of whose names,
whereabouts and addresses
are unknown and cannot be
ascertained with due diligence.
A petition having been duly
LEGAL NOTICES
filed by Brian Hannon who is/
are domiciled at 6 Bell Street,
Bellport, New York 11713
YOU ARE HEREBY CITED
TO SHOW CAUSE before the
Surrogate’s Court, Queens
County, at 88 -11 Sutphin
Boulevard, Jamaica, New York,
December 6, 2012, at 09:30
o’clock in the forenoon of that
day, why a decree should be
made in the estate of Joan
Tarsney lately domiciled at
42-41 201st Street, Bayside,
New York 11361, United States
admitting to probate a Will
dated January 8, 2007 (and
Codicil(s), if any, dated), a copy
of which is attached, as the Will
of Joan Tarsney deceased,
relating to real and personal
property, and directing that:
[X] Letters Testamentary issue
to: Brian Hannon
[ ] Letters of Trusteeship issue
to:
[ ] Letters of Administration
c.t.a. issue to
(State any further relief (if any)
Dated, Attested and Sealed,
October 22, 2012
HON. PETER J. KELLY
Surrogate
MARGARET M. GRIBBON
Chief Clerk
Bruce T. Wallace, Esq.
Name of Attorney
(631) 475-3100
Telephone
Wruck & Wallace, LLP
38 Church Street, Suite B,
Patchogue, New York 11772
Address of Attorney
[NOTE: This citation is served
upon you as required by law.
You are not required to appear.
If you fail to appear it will be
assumed you do not object to
the relief requested. You have a
right to have an attorney appear
for you]
5/26,6/2,9&16/2011
appear for you.
11/1,8,15&22/2012
NOTICE OF FORMATION
C O M PA N Y. N A M E :
AERIALISTIC DREAMS, LLC.
shall mail a copy of process to
the LLC, 39-10 208th Street,
Bayside, New York 11361. The
address for registered agent
is c/o Demetria Hristofidis,
39-10 208th Street, Bayside,
New York 11361. Purpose:
For any law f ul pur pose.
11/8,15,22,29,12/6&13/2012
Notice of Formation of CITY HAUL
MOVING & STORAGE, LLC. Arts.
of Org. filed with Secy. of State of
NY SSNY on 7/02/2012. Office
location: Queens County, New
York. Princ. Office of LLC: 6837
Yellowstone Blvd. Suite C50, Forest
hills, NY 11375. SSNY designated
as agent of LLC upon whom
process against it may be served.
SSNY shall mail process to CITY
HALL MOVING & STORAGE,
LLC, Suite C50, Forest Hills, NY
11375 at the princ. office of the
LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity.
10/18,25,11/1,8,15&22/2012
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LEGAL NOTICES
D R E WC O R E A LT Y, L LC
Articles of Org. filed NY Sec.
of State (SSNY) 9/17/2012.
Office in Queens Co. SSNY
desig. agent of LLC upon whom
process may be served. SSNY
shall mail copy of process to
261-01 Hillside Ave., Floral
Park, NY 11004, which is also
the principal business location.
Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
10/25,11/1,8,15,22&29/2012
Notice of Formation of 150
W 51 Executive Plaza 1110
LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of
State (SSNY) 8/17/12. Office
location: Queens County.
SSNY designated as agent
of LLC upon whom process
shall mail copy of process to
57-08 39th Ave., Woodside,
NY 11377. Purpose: any lawful
activities.
10/25,11/1,8,15,22&29/2012
Notice of Formation of Petite
Gourmet Culinary Arts LLC.
Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy
of State (SSNY) on 10/9/12.
Of fice: Queens. SSNY is
upon whom process against it
may be served and shall mail
copy of process against LLC to
princ. bus. address 113-14 72
Rd., #4E, Forest Hills, NY 11375.
Purpose: any lawful activity.
11/1,8,15,22,29&12/6/2012
Notice of Formation of CMT
INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS,
LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with
Secy. of State of NY (SSNY)
Queens County. Princ. office
of LLC: 45-50 24th St., Long
Island City, NY 11101. SSNY
upon whom process against
it may be served. SSNY shall
mail process to Creative
Mobile Technologies, LLC at
the princ. office of the LLC.
Purpose: Any lawful activity.
11/1,8,15,22,29&12/6/2012
Notice is hereby given that a
license, serial # 1267178 for
beer, wine and liquor has been
applied for by the undersigned
to sell beer, wine and liquor
at retail in a bar under the
alcoholic Beverage Control
Law at 111-48 Lefferts Blvd.,
S. Ozone Park, NY 11420 for
on-premises consumption;
Wild Orchid Bar & Lounge Inc.
11/22&29/2012.
Notice of Formation of WRV
37th St LLC. Arts of Org. filed
with NY Secy of State (SSNY)
on 9/30/10. Office loc: Queens.
SSNY is designated as agent
of LLC upon whom process
shall mail process to 151-01 14th
Ave., Whitestone, NY 11357.
Purpose: any lawful activity.
11/22,29,12/6,13,20&27/2012
Goldfeder Urges
State Dept. Of
Environmental
Conservation To
Investigate Raw
Sewage
families that reside along
the beach front in Rockaway.
“This unnecessary dumping
of toxic materials is adding
insult to injury when we are
only beginning to recover
weeks after the storm hit
in Rockaway,” said Assemblyman Goldfeder, “If not
having power, heat or hot
water wasn’t enough, now
we have to worry about human waste and toxins being
dumped and washing up on
the shores of our beaches!”
The partially treated
sewage has been pouring
into the inlet en route to
the Atlantic Ocean for over
two weeks and is expelling
a foul smell of raw sewage,
noted Goldfeder. Residents
with non-life threatening
emergencies, such as sewage backup, should dial
1-888-684-4274. All those
with life threatening emergencies should dial 911.
“Southern Queens and
Rockaway residents were
wiped out by Super Storm
Sandy and we are just beginning to pick up the pieces,” Assemblyman Goldfeder said. “I urge the DEC
to take action immediately
to ensure the safety of our
community in Rockaway
and to prevent any further
harm while our families get
their lives back together.”
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Volunteer Firefighters And EMS Workers
Receive Award For Their Efforts In
Cleaning Up The Rockaway Peninsula.
Shown in photo :
(far right) Martin
( Center) Senator Malcolm Smith,
Silver ; President, Georgi Vodka.
Senator Smith Discusses Sandy Relief
With President Obama
Senator Smith thanks President Obama for responding to the
request for assistance with the Hurricane Sandy relief coordination
and for appointing Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Sh aun Donov an t o le ad Ne w Yor k’s s t or m r ecover y e f f or t.
Mount Students Hungry To Serve
Business major Brian O’Grady of Hyde Park, N.Y., transports boxes
of donated food collected by Mount Saint Mary College students.
Temporary Queens Library Comes to Arverne
Only 2-1/2 weeks after Sandy
devastated south Queens, a double-wide temporary structure
that will house a library was
delivered adjacent to the permanent building on Beach 54
Street. It is expected to be open
for public service by Monday,
11/19 -- “Sandy + three weeks.”
Laptop computers, printers and
other electronics for the temporary library have been donated by
Best Buy. The library will immediately be offering residents free
computer access and referrals to
all sorts of services, including
emergency assistance of all kinds
and employment opportunities.
Students are welcome to use the
computers for class work.
The permanent Queens Library
at Arverne building was severely
damaged by floodwaters in the
storm and will require extensive
repair. The library’s immediate
response in other parts of the
Rockaways proved that a library
was needed without delay, to
assist residents in locating emergency and recovery services, to
help children catch up on school
work missed during the disruption and just to find a warm place
to go where they can share their
troubles in a welcoming environment. As the rebuilding effort
progresses, the temporary library
will bridge the gap.
Queens Library responded to
the devastated communities in
the Rockaways in record time.

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