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Vol. 44, No. 34 Aug. 21-27, 2014 • queenstribune.com
Tribune Photosby Jackie Strawbridge
MARCHING
FOR JOBS
Nonprofit Urban Upbound addressed
alleged unfair hiring practices at a
soon-to-open Long Island City hotel.
By Jackie Strawbridge … Page 3.
Queens Library
Board Gets
New Trustees
Special Section:
Planning For
A Fall Wedding
Queens Newcomer
Shows Off
Contortion on TV
PAGE 4
PAGES 14-22
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NOTICE OF FORMATION
OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: STIX WATER
STREET, LLC. Articles of
Organization were filed with
the Secretary of State of New
York (SSNY) on 05/30/14.
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, 31-19 Newtown
Avenue, 7th Floor, Astoria,
New York 11102. Purpose:
For any lawful purpose.
________________________
59-37 56TH ROAD LLC, Arts.
of Org. filed with the SSNY
on 06/30/2014. Office loc:
Queens County. SSNY has
been designated as agent
the LLC may be served. SSNY
shall mail process to: Anthony
Persico, 242 Randolph St.,
Brooklyn, NY 11237. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.
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191 PATCHEN LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY
on 6/27/13. Office location:
Queens County. SSNY is
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whom process against the
LLC may be served. SSNY
shall mail process to The
LLC, P.O. Box 750456, Forest Hills, NY 11375. General
Purposes.
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DOMENICK MARINO LICENSED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR LLC Articles of
Org. filed NY Sec. of State
(SSNY) 6/30/2014. Office
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Agent of LLC upon whom
process may be served. SSNY
shall mail copy of process to
48-16 70th St., Woodside,
NY 11377, also the principal
business location. Purpose:
Electrical contracting and any
lawful purpose.
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Notice of Formation of 2856
Astoria LLC. Arts. of Org.
filed with NY Dept. of State
on 6/20/14. Office location:
Queens County. Sec. of
State designated agent of LLC
upon whom process against it
may be served and shall mail
process to: c/o Werber Management Inc., 40-52 75th St.,
Elmhurst, NY 11373, principal
business address. Purpose:
all lawful purposes.
________________________
Samos Lane Realty LLC Articles of Org. filed with NY Sec.
of State (SSNY) 05/19/14.
County. SSNY desig. agent of
LLC upon whom process may
be served. SSNY shall mail a
copy of process to 134-01
Atlantic Avenue, Richmond
Hill, NY 11418. Purpose: Any
lawful purpose.
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Notice of the formation of St.
Albans Cycle of Life Development LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary
of State of New York SSNY on
May 30, 2014. Office located
in Queens County. SSNY has
been designated for service
of process. SSNY shall mail
copy of any process served
again the LLC to Rev. Dr.
Edward Davis, 190-04 119th
Avenue, St. Albans, New York
11412. Purpose: Any lawful
act or activity.
________________________
Notice of formation of MaRTaB Solutions LLC. Articles
of Organization filed with
the Secretary of State of
New York SSNY on 3/26/14.
Office in Queens. SSNY has
against the LLC 13302 133
Ave, SOP, NY 11420. Any
lawful purpose.
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Notice of formation of “EE
Realty Services LLC.” Articles of Organization filed
with the Secretary of State
of New York SSNY on April
4th 2014. Office located in
been designed for service
against the LLC to: “The LLC,
21-33 21st Avenue #2R, New
York, NY 11105.” Purpose:
any lawful purpose.
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ASTORIA I LLC Articles
of Organization filed with
Secretary of State of New
York (SSNY) on 06/04/2014.
Office loc: Queens County.
SSNY designated for service
copies of any process served
against the LLC to c/o: THE
LLC, 41-60 Main Street, Suite
207B, Flushing, NY 11355.
Purpose: Any lawful purpose
of activity.
________________________
Notice of formation of GANDAR, LLC, a limited liability
company. Articles of organization filed with the Secretary
of the State of New York on
6/11/2014. Office location:
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of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.
SSNY shall mail a copy of any
process served against the
LLC to: United State Corporation Agents, Inc. Suite 202,
7014, 13th Avenue, Brooklyn,
NY 11228. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.
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50-23 103RD STREET LLC, a
domestic LLC, filed with the
SSNY on 5/30/14. Office
location: Queens County.
SSNY is designated as agent
shall mail process to The
LLC, 154-40 21st Ave., Whitestone, NY 11357. General
Purposes.
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TY MANAGEMENT, LLC. Art.
of Org. filed with Secy. of State
of NY (SSNY) on 1/28/2014.
County. SSNY designated
as service for process. SSNY
shall mail process to: The LLC,
219-26 Peck Ave, Queens
Village, NY 11427. Purpose:
any lawful purpose.
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SUPREME COURT OF THE
STATE OF NE W YORK
COUNT Y OF QUEENS
Index No. 22641/2013 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS
Plaintiff designates Queens
Count y as the place of
trial. Venue is based uponthe County in which the
Mortgage premises is situated. RECEIVED 7/18/2014
COUNTY CLERK QUEENS
COUNTY Capital One, N.A.
–against- Charis Sachtouris,
if living and if any be dead,
any and all persons who are
spouses, widows, grantees,
m0ligagees, lienor, heirs, devisees, distributes, or successors in interest of such of the
above as may be dead, and
their spouses, heirs, devisees,
distributes and successors
in interest, all of whom and
whose names and places of
residences are unknown to
Plaintiff, Fleet National Bank,
New York City Environmental
Control Board, New York
City Parking Violations Bureau New York City Transit
Adjudication Bureau United
State of America-Internal
Revenue Service, New York
State Department of Taxation
and Finance, Defendants.
TO THE ABOVE NAMED
DEFENDANT(S): YOU ARE
HEREBY SUMMONED to
answer the Complaint in this
action and to serve a copy of
your Answer or, if the Complaint is not served with this
Summons, to serve a Notice
of Appearance on the attorneys for the plaintiff within
twenty (20) days after service
of this Summons, exclusive of
the day of service (or within
thirty (30) days after service
is complete if this Summons
if not personally delivered to
you within the State of New
York). In case of your failure
to appear or answer, judgement will be taken against
you by default for the relief
demanded in the Complaint.
NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT
THE OBJECT of the above
captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure
$100,000.00 and interest,
recorded in the Office of
the Clerk of the County of
QUEENS on June 30, 1992 in
Book 3346, Page 906, which
was consolidated with the
mortgage recorded on October 15, 1996, in Book 4443,
at Page 1523 in the amount of
$38,750.00 by a Consolidation, Extension and Modification Agreement dated August
20, 1996, recorded October
15, 1996 in Book 4443 at
Page 1535, which created
a single lien in the amount
of $138,750.00, covering
premises known as 149-35
12th Avenue, Whitestone,
NY 11357. The relief sought
in the within action is a final
judgment directing the sale of
the premises described above
to satisfy the debt secured
by the Mortgage described
above. NOTICE YOU ARE
IN DANGER OF LOSING
YOUR HOME If you do not
respond to this Summons and
Complaint by serving a copy
of the answer on the attorney
for the Mortgage company
who filed this foreclosure
proceeding against you and
filing the answer with the
court, a default judgment
may be entered and you can
lose your home. Speak to an
attorney or go to the court
where your case if pending
for further information on
how to answer the Summons
and protect your property.
Sending a payment to your
Mortgage company will not
stop this foreclosure action
YOU MUST RESPOND BY
SERVING A COPY OF THE
ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF
(MORTGAGE COMPANY)
AND FILING THE ANSWER
WITH THE COURT. Dated:
WILLIAMSVILLE, New York
JUNE 26, 2014 By: Stephen
J. Wallace Esq. Frenkel,
Lambert, Weiss, Weisman &
Gordon, LLP Attorneys for
Plaintiff 53 Gibson Street
Bay Shore, New York 11706
(631) 969-3100 Our File No.:
01-033536-FOO TO: Charis
Sachtouris 149-35 12th Avenue, Whitestone, NY 11357
and/or 116 East 83rd Street,
New York, NY 10028 United
State of America-Internal
Revenue Service New York
State Department of Taxation
and Finance
________________________
File No.: 2013-1186/D CITATION THE PEOPLE OF
THE STATE OF NEW YORK
BY THE GRACE OF GOD,
FREE AND INDEPENDENT
To: Parminder Kaur, Jashandeep Singh, Supreet Sandhu, Gurkirt Singh Sandhu,
Gurleen Kaur Sandhu, NYC
Human Resources Administration, Audrey Lutz Parma
Esq., Sovereign Bank, Attorney General of the State of
New York The unknown distributees, legatees, devisees,
heirs at law and assignees of
AVTAR SINGH, deceased,
or their estates, if any there
be, whose names, places of
residence and post office addresses are unknown to the
petitioner and cannot with
due diligence be ascertained.
Being the persons interested
as creditors, legatees, distributees or otherwise in the Estate
of AVTAR SINGH, deceased,
who at the time of death was
a resident of 116-15 95th
Avenue, Richmond Hill, NY
11419, in the County of
Queens, State of New York.
SEND GREETING: Upon the
petition of LOIS M. ROSENBLATT, Public Administrator
of Queens Count y, who
maintains her office at 88-11
Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica,
Queens County, New York
11435, as Administrator of
the Estate of AVTAR SINGH,
deceased, you and each of
you are hereby cited to show
cause before the Surrogate
at the Surrogate’s Court of
the County of Queens, to
be held at the Queens General Courthouse, 6th Floor,
88-11 Sutphin Boulevard,
Jamaica, City and State of
New York, on the 18th day
of September, 2014 at 9:30
o’clock in the forenoon, why
the Account of Proceedings
of the Public Administrator of Queens County, as
Administrator of the Estate
of said deceased, a copy of
which is attached, should
not be judicially settled, and
why the Surrogate should not
fix and allow a reasonable
amount of compensation to
GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ.,
for legal services rendered
to petitioner herein in the
amount of $29,687.81 and
that the Court fix the fair and
reasonable additional fee for
any services to be rendered
by GERARD J. SWEENEY,
ESQ., hereafter in connection with proceedings on
kinship, claims etc., prior to
entry of a final Decree on this
accounting in the amount
of 6% of assets or income
collected after the date of
the within accounting; and
why the Surrogate should
not fix and allow an amount
equal to one percent on said
Schedules of the total assets
on Schedules A, A1, and A2
plus any additional monies
received subsequent to the
date of this account, as the
fair and reasonable amount
payable to the Office of the
Public Administrator for the
expenses of said office pursuant to S.C.P.A. §1106(4); and
why NYC Human Resources
Administration should not be
paid $22,573.74; and why
the claim from Audrey Lutz
Parma Esq. in the amount
of $569.32 should not be
rejected; and why the claim
from Sovereign Bank in the
amount of $163.00 should
not be rejected; and why
each of you claiming to be a
distributee of the decedent
should not establish proof
of your kinship; and why the
balance of said funds should
not be paid to said alleged
distributees upon proof of
kinship, or deposited with the
Commissioner of Finance of
the City of New York should
said alleged distributees default herein, or fail to establish
proof of kinship. Dated, Attested and Sealed 18th day
of July, 2014 HON. PETER
J. KELLY Surrogate, Queens
County Margaret M. Gribbon Clerk of the Surrogate’s
Court GERARD J. SWEENEY,
ESQ. (718) 459-9000 95-25
Queens Boulevard 11th Floor
Rego Park, New York 11374
This citation is served upon
you as required by law. You
are not obliged to appear in
person. If you fail to appear
it will be assumed that you
do not object to the relief
requested unless you file
formal legal, verified objections. You have a right to have
an attorney-at-law appear for
you. Accounting Citation
105 Corona Realty LLC Arts
of Org filed with NY Sec of
State (SSNY) on 4/18/14. Office: Queens County. SSNY
designated as agent of LLC
upon whom process may
be served. SSNY shall mail
process to: 35-16 105th St,
Corona, NY 11368. General
Purposes.
________________________
NEW LOTS 310, LLC, Arts.
Of Org. filed with the SSNY
on 01/06/2010. Office loc:
been designated as agent
shall mail process to: 1578
Gates Ave., Ridgewood, NY
11385. Purpose: Any Lawful
Purpose.
________________________
D S J M D L LC A r t . O f
Org. Filed Sec. of State
of NY 07/22/2014. Off.
Loc.:Queens Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom
process against it may be
served. SSNY to mail copy
of process to The LLC, 66-20
108th St., Suite 1A, Forest
Hills, NY 11375. Purpose:
Any lawful act or activity.
________________________
Notice of Formation of
GOLDEN LOTS, LLC. Arts.
of Org. filed with SSNY
on 7/1/14. Office location: Queens County. SSNY
designated as agent of LLC
whom process against may
be served. SSNY shall mail
process to: c/o THE LLC, 4633 66th St., Woodside, NY
11377. Purpose: all lawful
activities.
________________________
Notice of Formation of JELB
Y15, LLC Arts. of Org. filed
with Secy. of State of NY
(SSNY) on 07/29/14. Office
Princ. office of LLC: Douglaston Development, 42-09
235th St., 2nd Fl., Douglaston,
NY 11363. 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.
________________________
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Queens DeaDline
Candidate Forum Disrupted By Protestors
By Steven J. Ferrari
Editor-in-Chief
It was supposed to be an opportunity for the candidates in the State
Senate primary for District 11 to discuss their stance on issues Tuesday
night. But a group of protestors had
other plans.
Before the moderator could begin
to ask questions of candidate John Liu,
Chinese protestors rolled out a large
sign, declaring “Arrest John Liu to
Prevent his further Harm to the U.S.”
The act set off a tumultuous argument
between the protestors, Liu supporters
and the forum moderators.
Others in the crowd began to yell
at Liu in Mandarin, holding up more
signs, including one that said, “John
Liu is a swindler,” while organizers
begged for decorum.
The protests caused the forum,
which had already heard from incumbent State Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bayside), to screech to a halt until security
could escort the protestors out of the
ballroom at the Sheraton LaGuardia
East Hotel in Flushing.
Once order was restored after about
15 minutes, Liu noted that he believed
the protestors were part of the Falun
Gong spiritual practice, who believe
Liu to be a Communist spy for China.
“They are certainly entitled to voice their
opinions,” Liu said as he took the dais.
During a session with reporters
Democratic candidates stressed
after the event, Liu said he was not
that the main issues in the race
surprised by the act, or thrown off
were passing the DREAM Act,
by the accusations made by protespassing women’s equality and
tors.
enacting campaign finance re“These are my friends,” Liu said
form.
jokingly. “They’ve been following
While Liu continued his attack
me around for 10 years.”
on Avella’s recent joining of the
Liu left the hotel flanked by men
Independent Democratic Conferwearing leather vests that identience as a betrayal of Democratic
fied them as members of IBEW
voters, Avella stressed that he had
Local 3, a union that has backed
been at the forefront of pushing
Liu in his bid for the State Senate.
for the issues that seemed to be
Liu’s troubles with the Falun
important to both he and Liu.
Gong group date back to a 2008
Avella noted that he had been a
Photo by steven J. Ferrari
incident where practitioners were Fu yuxia was one of several protestors co-sponsor of bills pushing for
attacked by mobs that were alleg- that crashed a candidate forum to call the DREAM Act and for camedly organized by the Chinese em- for John liu’s arrest.
paign finance reform.
bassy. Liu, then a City Councilman
Avella did not mention or alrepresenting Flushing, refused to meet
“I did not expect in this free land, lude to his challenger at all during his
with Falun Gong members after the in the U.S. to have the same kind of portion of the forum. When asked
attacks, but did meet with those who treatment,” she said.
what needed to be done in order to get
police charged with assault.
Outside of the acts of the protes- some of these measures passed, he said
Fu Yuxia, a protestor at Tuesday’s tors, the candidate forum, organized that voters needed to elect more Demforum who did not identify herself as a by the MinKwon Center for Com- ocrats who supported these issues.
member of Falun Gong, said through munity Action along with other part“The problem is we have Repuba translator that she came to the event ners, gave Avella, Liu and Green Party licans and some Democrats who will
to “expose John Liu as working for the candidate Paul Gilman a chance to not vote for those bills,” Avella said.
Chinese embassy.”
respond to questions involving cam- “Those people need to be replaced.”
Yuxia said she came to the U.S. in paign finance reform, the DREAM
Avella’s campaign did not respond
2012 to escape persecution. She at- Act, rent and eviction protections and to a request for comment about the
tended the forum in a neck brace, worker protections.
protest, which occurred after the Senclaiming that she suffered the same
While Gilman does not have a ator had left the hotel.
kind of violent attack last month in the Green Party challenger in SeptemReach Steven J. Ferrari at (718)
U.S. from the Chinese embassy as she ber, Liu and Avella will face off in the 357-7400, Ext. 122, sferrari@queendid in her homeland.
Democratic primary on Sept. 9. Both stribune.com or @stevenferrari.
Turbulent Jobs Dispute Continues In LIC
By Jackie StrawBridge
Staff Writer
Weeks of dispute over hiring at a
new Long Island City hotel have culminated in a tense back and forth
between hotel managers and the community.
Queensbridge residents and members of nonprofit Urban Upbound
gathered outside the soon to open
Mayflower International Hotel last Friday morning to protest alleged unfair
hiring practices there. The press conference followed an episode in which
Urban Upbound CEO and senior pastor at Center of Hope International
Bishop Mitchell Taylor was recorded
on hotel cameras shoving an employee
who confronted him at the door.
Taylor and a handful of employees then exited the hotel pushing and
shoving, with Taylor briefly grabbing
a pickaxe and waving it upside down
at the workers.
Taylor issued an apology for the
violence at Friday’s rally.
“I apologize for that kind of aggression and [that] incident, but I don’t
apologize for standing up for my community,” Taylor said.
A number of other speakers issued
their support for Taylor regarding the
altercation, including Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan (D-Sunnyside),
who said, “I have no issues with what
happened yesterday.”
Also present at the rally was Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer (D-Sunnyside).
Urban Upbound called the press
conference to contend that Mayflower
was not living up to a verbal agreement to hire hotel employees from
within the community.
According to the hotel, however,
meetings had been held on the topic
but no formal promises were made.
“What [Taylor] is trying to do is
he’s trying to control the hiring process,” Elio Forcina, an attorney who
represents Mayflower, said. “It’s an
open process – anyone can give their
resume in.”
“Textbook extortion scam,” Forcina added.
According to George Frangoulis, operating manager of the hotel, seven of the
approximately 20 people he has hired so
far are from Long Island City. At Friday’s
rally, Frangoulis noted that the hotel will
host a job fair and open house within the
community in about three weeks.
“All Bishop Taylor is asking from
the hotel is a fair chance
for the Queensbridge
community to apply for
job openings,” Kamian
Allen, a spokesperson
for Urban Upbound,
said on Tuesday. “Friday was the first we’d
heard of the hotel hiring
seven locals. If that’s the
case, we’re thrilled.”
The hotel has already
held a preliminary hiring search in Flushing.
Photo by Jackie strawbriDge
Frangoulis said it was
held in Flushing be- bishop taylor (center) and urban upbound
cause the owners’ main held a press conference and rally for jobs at
the new Mayflower hotel.
office is located there.
Confusion has also
arisen regarding money that Urban hire people from here.”
Queensbridge resident Margaret
Upbound received from the hotel.
Frangoulis asserted that the hotel Haywood attended the rally in solidargave Taylor $4,500. Taylor said that ity with unemployed youth.
“We have a lot of young people
the money was an unsolicited donation for an Urban Upbound gala and out here who have no jobs,” Haywood
said. “I have family members here,
amounted to $2,500.
Friday’s ralliers, who included com- young people who need jobs. I had to
munity leaders such as Queensbridge come out here and support them.”
Reach Jackie Strawbridge at (718)
Tenant Association president April
Simpson, marched outside the hotel 357-7400, Ext. 128, jstrawbridge@
with signs reading “we need jobs, not queenstribune.com or @JNStrawfalse promises” and “if you build here, bridge.
Two New Trustees Appointed To Library Board
BY JOE MARVILLI
Staff Writer
The new trustee said he looks forward to the challenge of monitoring
the library’s finances, increasing transJust weeks after half of its members parency and continuing its adjustment
were removed, the Queens Library to the 21st century.
Board of Trustees will
“As a lifelong member
welcome new faces.
of the library system, I
Mayor Bill de Blasio
understand the important
appointed Jukay Hsu, the
role that this institution
founder and executive
serves. I hope to positivedirector of the Coalition
ly contribute and my first
for Queens, to the library
priority will be to work to
board. A few days later,
ensure that the Queens
Borough President MeLibrary has the highest
linda Katz selected Robstandards of corporate
ert Santos, Vice President
governance and fiduciary
for Campus Planning and
oversight and remains a
Facilities
Management
treasured institution that
Jukay Hsu
at CUNY. The additions
provides critical services
were announced just three weeks af- to members of our community,” Hsu
ter the Mayor and BP removed eight said. “Once that is accomplished, I’m
trustees for the lack of financial over- particularly excited to think about the
sight in the controversies surrounding changing role of the library system and
the library’s CEO, Thomas Galante.
support its evolution, particularly as
Born in Taiwan and raised in the digital age continues to transform
Flushing, Hsu founded the Coalition our relationship with books, commufor Queens, a nonprofit organization nity space, education and access to opfocused on transforming the Borough portunity.”
into a hub for technology, entrepreSantos, a resident of Sunnyside, has
neurship and innovation. He fought in had a long career in higher education,
the Iraq War, where he was awarded cultural institutions, municipal govthe Bronze Star Medal for exception- ernment and construction. He was the
ally meritorious service against an COO at the New York Public Library
armed enemy. Hsu also put his devel- and worked as the Chief Administraopment skills to good use, leading the tive Officer at Adelphi University.
economic development and govern- He also held positions in the Dept. of
ment initiatives for two Iraqi districts. Housing Preservation and Develop-
ment, the Flushing Meadows Corona
Park Development Corporation and
the Dept. of Parks and Recreation.
Santos is a veteran as well, serving
as a platoon leader with the 101st Airborne during the Vietnam War. His
efforts earned him two Silver Stars and
two Bronze Stars for valor.
“It is an honor to serve on the
Board of the Queens Library and to
join other involved and committed
citizens dedicated to the preservation
and enhancement of the Queens Library system,” Santos said. “Nothing
is more important to the health of a
community and the intellectual capital
of its people than a public library and
the Queens Library is one of the best
public libraries in the nation.”
Katz’s representative said the BP
is in the process of filling the remaining five slots, but has not made any
determination yet on who will get the
seats.
The changeover came about due
to frustrations from Katz and de Blasio over the trustees’ votes against removing Galante and their rejection of
Comptroller Scott Stringer’s audit request. Last week, another trustee that
had not voted to remove Galante from
the board, Mary Ann Mattone, quietly
resigned.
Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 3577400, Ext. 125, [email protected], or @JoeMarvilli.
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realty firm in a foreclosure action. The hospital was ordered closed
by the New York State Commission on Healthcare Facilities and was
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JetBlue Workers Still Waiting On Raises
Staff Writer
Different day, same paycheck.
According to service workers
union 32BJ SEIU, JetBlue Airlines has
neglected to give mandated raises to
its contracted workers at John F. Kennedy and LaGuardia airports.
In June, the Port Authority announced a rule that contracted workers making $9 per hour or less would
receive a $1 per hour raise beginning
July 31.
JetBlue contends that wages for
contracted workers are the responsibility of its contractors.
“JetBlue pays all of its 16,000 crewmembers at or well above minimum
wage and as we committed to the Port
Authority, we are urging our business
partners to do the same as each contract gets renewed,” a spokesman for
the airline said in a statement.
32BJ SEIU president Hector
Figueroa, however, said in a statement
released last week that he expects
more of the relationship between JetBlue and its contractors.
“JetBlue’s failure to issue raises for
its contracted workers as ordered by
Port Authority executive director Pat
Foye is indicative of the utter chaos
and disorganization that exists between airlines and their contractors,”
Figueroa said.
Chris Valens, a spokesman for the
Port Authority, said, “we expect compliance from all airlines and contractors covered by the recently adopted
rule and we are continuing to monitor
their efforts.”
Samary Actevedo has been working in cleaning for a JetBlue contractor at LaGuardia for about a decade.
At a 32BJ SEIU rally in late June, she
explained why a pay raise would be
important to her.
“Everything’s going high, rent, all
that,” Actevedo said. “We work hard
for the money. We really, really, really
need more.”
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queenstribune.com or @JNStrawbridge.
Photo by Steven J. Ferrari
JetBlue contract workers at JFK
and LGA airports are waiting
on a $1-per-hour raise.
Boys & Girls Club Gets Teen Center
By LuiS gronda
Staff Writer
The doors opened on a brand-new
clubhouse at the Richmond Hill Boys
and Girls Club of Metro Queens Tuesday morning.
Several club executives and local
elected officials who played a role in
making the $10 million facility a reality touted its opening as the beginning
for what is to come in the future.
George Russo, president of the
Richmond Hill Boys and Girls Club,
said the new building was built upon
the same dream that they hope the
kids that use the facility will carry on
as they get older.
“If you believe it, you can achieve
it. If you have a vision and you’re willing to work hard and overcome many
obstacles, you can realize that vision,”
he said.
The 3,500-square-foot facility will
offer a lot more programs and services
to the thousands of children that use
the club, according to Carol Simon,
the club’s executive director.
Its main attraction is the All-Star
Teen Center and Café, donated to the
club by Major League Baseball and
the New York Mets as part of hosting the All-Star Game last year at Citi
Field.
The teen center offers children a
chance to relax and socialize with their
peers in a comfortable environment.
It has a flat screen television with an
X-Box One hooked up to it, as well as
several board games to play. It also has
a small café that will offer food and
drinks based on what the kids at the
center would like to see served.
In addition to the teen center, the
clubhouse will also offer the Helen
Marshall Learning Center, named after the former Borough President who
funded some of the project, a Technology Center, the Pre-Teen Center and a
high school regulation size gym.
The club will now shift its focus to
renovating the old building next to the
new teen center. Simon said that project will cost about $4 million, but they
first must raise that money to kickstart
the project. Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Ozone Park) has allocated
$125,000 in State capital funding for
that second phase, according to a press
release from his office.
Reach Luis Gronda at (718) 3577400, ext. 127, lgronda@queenstribune.
com or @luisgronda.
EDIT PAGE
A Case For Fairness
In Our OpInIOn
Airport Wage Struggle Continues
Living on or below the minimum wage in New York City is a grueling business.
Stories of New Yorkers fighting to meet rent, pay for child care and eat well populate
every Borough – many residents most familiar with this struggle can be found in
Queens working low wage jobs at our airports.
In this climate, JetBlue’s lethargic response to the Port Authority’s recent directive to raise contract workers’ wages only hurts those who are already hurting. The
new rules stated that John F. Kennedy and LaGuardia Airport contract workers will
receive a $1 per hour raise, Martin Luther King Day as a paid holiday and a phasein to a $10.10 per hour wage, and were intended to bring some relief to struggling
employees.
The airline brushes demands for action aside, stating that its business partners
are responsible for the wages of contract workers. Somehow the other airlines at the
airports – American, Delta and United – have all managed to comply with the Port
Authority’s directive. JetBlue’s claim that it cannot control its partners’ behavior
implies it is either lacking in management acumen or interest in the well-being of
airport workers, neither of which can be seen as reassuring to potential fliers.
While the push for a higher minimum wage in New York City continues, any immediate work that can be done to give a little more comfort and flexibility to low wage
workers must be commended. Any pushback against this work from multi-million
dollar companies such as JetBlue must be questioned very seriously.
In YOur OpInIOn
End The Scourge Of Graffiti In Queens
T
To The Editor:
he scourge of Queens
and throughout New
York City is that of graffiti vandalism. It makes you so
angry and somewhat sad to see
these senseless indiscriminate
markings of these vandals
throughout our communities.
In Woodhaven, we are fortunate
in that we have the Woodhaven
Business Improvement District on Woodhaven’s Jamaica
Avenue from Dexter Court to
100th Street where this degenerating vandalism is removed
periodically at great expense,
making our Woodhaven Business Improvement District 98
percent graffiti vandalism free.
I would like to compliment Eric
Ulrich, our NYC Councilman,
on his allocation of funding
to remove graffiti vandalism
on the remainder of Jamaica
Avenue in Richmond Hill and
Ozone Park. Also, the volunteer efforts of the Woodhaven
Resident’s Block Association
removing graffiti vandalism
from our community mail
boxes. As I have stated, this
vandalism is a very expensive
criminal act and in actuality a
war between these vandals and
we that remove their markings.
This war is one that we fight
every day.
I believe our Civic Pride
will prevail for we will not take
the attitude of “I’m not going
to paint it, for they’ll just do
it again.” This is war which
together we will win.
Maria A. Thomson,
Executive Director,
GWDC
WBID
Welcome The New Queens College President
T
To The Editor:
hank you for the very
interesting article about
Dr. Felix Matos Rodriguez, the new president of my
alma mater Queens College
(“New QC President Ready
To Take The Reins,” Queens
Tribune, Aug. 14-20). I have
been associated with this great
institution since I entered as a
freshman in 1950. I was honored to serve on the alumni
board for many years and then,
after a business career, return
to manage the college’s major
events and commencements
for over 20 years. Your coverage
of the educational background
and broad experience of Matos Rodriguez will help the
community welcome him as
the tenth president of Queens
College.
Joe Brostek,
QC ‘55
Member QC Retirees Assn.
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To The Editor:
our coverage of the
Albert Baldeo case only
carried the Government’s side. You did not mention anything about Mr. Baldeo’s
acquittal on the main underlying mail and wire fraud charges.
We really must insist that you
read the Judge’s instructions.
Judge Crotty’s charge to the
jury read: “Counts One through
Three charge specifically that
Mr. Baldeo gave money orders
to certain contributors so that
they could contribute in their
own names for the specific purpose of obtaining City matching
funds from the City. Mr. Baldeo
contends that these money orders were given to contributors
not for the purposes of obtaining City funds, but to fund
the repayment of his personal
loan to the campaign prior
to election day, pursuant to
Campaign Finance Board laws
and rules.”
The jury agreed with Mr.
Baldeo’s arguments, and acquitted him of all 3 of the
campaign finance/matching
funds charges.
The Campaign Finance Act
states that “money orders in the
aggregate of over $900 are not
matchable.”
All of the alleged straw
contributions in the recent
Albert Baldeo trial were of
this nature. Also, a candidate’s
repayment of his loans is not
mail or wire fraud. The jury in
the Albert Baldeo case rejected
the U.S. Attorney’s charges and
the CFB’s charges, and acquitted him on all underlying
mail and wire fraud charges
as having no merit. ALL of the
Government’s witnesses, who
were granted non prosecution/
immunity agreements after the
FBI threatened them that they
would lose their jobs, pensions, be imprisoned, and some
were told that they would be
deported if they did not back
the government’s claims, swore
that “Baldeo never intimidated
or threatened them.”
Those people then called
Baldeo for advice, and when
he advised them of their constitutional rights, the government retaliated by bringing the
obstruction charges.
Is it right for the U.S. Attorney to bring federal indictments
on an obvious misapplication of
the CFB laws, especially when
CFB’s cases like Baldeo’s have
been settled administratively,
and why this big overreach
by the federal government to
destroy people’s lives?
People For Baldeo
Prune The Right Trees
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To The Editor:
hat is all of this ballyhoo about the Parks
Dept. not pruning
the correct trees in the boroughs? This Parks Dept. and
the office of the Comptroller
need to better coordinate how
and where this money is being
allocated and used. We have
trees that were pruned that did
not need to be; we have trees
that were in desperate need
of pruning and were not even
touched. The City cannot afford
any more lawsuits from people
who might suffer injuries due
to falling branches or trees
that have not been properly
maintained. Let’s get with the
program and get this work
done right!
John Amato,
Fresh Meadows
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ORIGIN WEALTH ADVISERS
LLC, a foreign LLC, filed with
the SSNY on 7/7/14. Office
SSNY is designated as agent
shall mail process to: Morgen
J. Beck, 212 Beach 136th
St., Belle Harbor, NY 11694.
General Purposes.
________________________
42-11 Northern, LLC Arts of
Org filed with Secy. of State
of NY (SSNY) on 6/24/14.
Office in Queens Co. SSNY
desig. agent of LLC upon
whom process against it may
be served & shall mail process
to C/O Mark D. Mermel, Esq.,
2001 Marcus Ave. Ste W180,
Lake Success, NY 11042. Dur.
Date: 06/23/2114. Purpose:
General.
________________________
File No.: 2012-54/D CITATION THE PEOPLE OF
THE STATE OF NEW YORK
BY THE GRACE OF GOD,
FREE AND INDEPENDENT
To: Nora Hanniford, Dawn
Hanniford, Margaret Tietz
Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center Attn: Joseph
Seminaro, Salvation Army
Attn: Richard D. Allen, New
York City Human Resources
Administration, Attorney
General of the State of
New York The unknown distributees, legatees, devisees,
heirs at law and assignees of
HELEN LLOYD, deceased,
or their estates, if any there
be, whose names, places of
residence and post office addresses are unknown to the
petitioner and cannot with
due diligence be ascertained.
Being the persons interested
as creditors, legatees, distributees or otherwise in the Estate
of HELEN LLOYD, deceased,
who at the time of death was
a resident of 76-15 162nd
Street, Fresh Meadows, NY
11366, in the County of
Queens, State of New York.
SEND GREETING: Upon the
petition of LOIS M. ROSENBLATT, Public Administrator
of Queens Count y, who
maintains her office at 88-11
Queens County, New York
11435, as Administrator of
the Estate of HELEN LLOYD,
deceased, you and each of
you are hereby cited to show
cause before the Surrogate
at the Surrogate’s Court of
the County of Queens, to
be held at the Queens General Courthouse, 6th Floor,
88-11 Sutphin Boulevard,
Jamaica, City and State of
New York, on the 2nd day
of October, 2014 at 9:30
o’clock in the forenoon, why
the Account of Proceedings
of the Public Administrator of Queens County, as
Administrator of the Estate
of said deceased, a copy of
which is attached, should
not be judicially settled, and
why the Surrogate should not
fix and allow a reasonable
amount of compensation to
GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ.,
for legal services rendered
to petitioner herein in the
amount of $33,879.13 and
that the Court fix the fair and
reasonable additional fee for
any services to be rendered
by GERARD J. SWEENEY,
ESQ., hereafter in connection with proceedings on
kinship, claims etc., prior to
entry of a final Decree on this
accounting in the amount
of 6% of assets or income
collected after the date of
the within accounting; and
why the Surrogate should
not fix and allow an amount
equal to one percent on said
Schedules of the total assets
on Schedules A, A1, and A2
plus any additional monies
received subsequent to the
date of this account, as the
fair and reasonable amount
payable to the Office of
the Public Administrator
for the expenses of said
office pursuant to S.C.P.A.
§1106(4); and why the New
York City Human Resources
Administration should not
be paid $159,408.06. in full
settlement of their claim; and
why the document dated November 21, 2005 should not
be admitted to probate; and
why the Letters of Temporary
Administration duly issued to
the Public Administrator on
February 28, 2012 should
not be revoked; and why
Letters of Administration
C.T.A. should not be issued
to the Public Administrator
of Queens County; and why
the net distributable estate
should not be paid pursuant
to the Last Will and Testament
dated November 21, 2005
as follows: ½ to Margaret
Tietz Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and ½ to the
Salvation Army. Attached
is a copy of the documents
dated 10-2-1993 and 11-212005. Dated, Attested and
Sealed 5th day of August,
2014 GERARD J. SWEENEY,
ESQ. (718) 459-9000 95-25
Queens Boulevard 11th
Floor Rego Park, New York
11374 HON. PETER J. KELLY
Surrogate, Queens County
Margaret M. Gribbon Clerk
of the Surrogate’s Court This
citation is served upon you as
required by law. You are not
obliged to appear in person. If
you fail to appear it will be assumed that you do not object
to the relief requested unless
you file formal legal, verified
objections. You have a right
to have an attorney-at-law
appear for you. Accounting
Citation
________________________
Notice of formation of SLG
SHOP LLC. Articles of organization filed with the Secretary
of State of New York on
06/16/2014. Office location:
Queens County. Secretary of
the State of New York has
been designated as agent of
the LLC upon whom process
against it may be served.
Secretary of State of New
York shall mail process to the
LLC at 35-10 36th Avenue,
Second Floor, Long Island
City, NY 11106. Purpose:
Any lawful activity.
________________________
Notice of Formation: Mattbeth Artisan Foods LLC
Articles of Organization filed
with The Secretary of State
of New York (SSNY) On
04/25/2014. Office located
in Queens County. SSNY has
of process SSNY shall mail
against the LLC to c/o: United
States Corporation Agents,
INC, 7014 13th Avenue, Suite
202, Brooklyn, NY 11228
Purpose: Any lawful purpose
of activity.
________________________
Notice is hereby given that
a license, number 1280195
for beer, liquor and wine has
been applied for by JFK Aero
LLC to sell beer, liquor and
wine at retail in a restaurant
under the Alcoholic Beverage
Control Law at John F Kennedy International Airport,
Terminal 5, North Concourse,
Unit 60 IC, Jamaica, NY
11430 for on premises consumption.
________________________
Please take notice, that the
court appointed guardian is
offering for sale the studio
cooperative apartment at
99-32 66 Road, Apt. 7F, Rego
Park, NY 11374; sale terms
no contingencies, “as is”
condition, immediate 10%
downpayment, at Queens
County Supreme Court, 8811 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica,
NY, Part 22G, Hon. Lee A.
Mayersohn, room 22, on
September 16, 2014 at 9:30
a.m., Index No. 25087-11.
________________________
Notice of formation of HELPFUL TAXI LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York
SSNY on 4/30/2014. Office
located in Queens. SSNY has
against the LLC 525 GRAND
AVENUE JOHNSON CITY,
NY 13790. Purpose: any
lawful purpose.
________________________
an Order entered by the Civil
Court, Queens County on
JUL 16 2014 bearing Index
Number NC-000581-14/
QU, a copy of which may
be examined at the Office
of the Clerk, located at 89-17
NY 11435, grants me the
right to: Assume the name
of (First) Felecha (Middle)
Kaveeta (Last) Persaud My
present name is (First) Khavita
(Last) Khargie aka Khavita
Devi Khargie, aka Khavita
Devi Persaud My present
address is 97-31 107th Street,
Ozone Park, NY 11416-2720
My place of birth is Guyana
My date of birth is December
23, 1987
________________________
NOTICE OF FORMATION
OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Name: Tiff’s LIC(k)
Dogwalking & Playgroups,
LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with
the SSNY on 4/21/2014.
Count y. SSNY has been
designated as agent upon
whom process against the
LLC may be served. SSNY
shall mail process to: Meri
Minatel, 22-33 19th Street,
Astoria, NY 11105. Purpose:
Dogwalking and any lawful
purpose.
________________________
NY 11435, grants me the right
to: Assume the name of (First)
Jasmeen (Last) Kaur My present name is (First) Jasmeen
(Last) Virdi (infant) My present address is 97-18 120th
Street, South Richmond Hill,
NY 11419 My place of birth is
Queens, NY My date of birth
is November 17, 1998
________________________
At a FAS PART 15 of the
Courthouse Located in the
State of New York County
of New York 88-11 Sutphin
Blvd. Jamaica, NY on this 5th
day of August 2014 Index
No: 1760/14 ORDER TO
SHOW CAUSE PRESENT:
HONORABLE HON. JANICE
A. TAYLOR In the Matter of
the Application of MANUEL
ARANDA For the Discharge
of an Ancient Mortgage Affecting the premises known
as 104-04 Astoria Blvd.
East Elmhurst, NY Pursuant
to RPAPL 1931 Petitioner
Against STATE FUNDING
CORP. QUEENS COUNTY
REGISTER, Respondents
Upon reading and filing
the Petition of MANUEL
ARANDA verified the 30th
day of December 2013 The
affirmation of Charles Zolot
affirmed June 6, 2014 and the
prior proceedings and papers
herein Let the Respondents
show cause at the Supreme
Court at 88-11 Sutphin Blvd.
in Jamaica, NY at the Centralized Motion Part Room 25 on
September 15, 2014 at 2:15
in the afternoon or as soon
thereafter as counsel can be
heard why the following order
should thereafter as counsel
can be heard why the following order should not be
entered: a) Pursuant to RPAPL
1931 directing the Queens
County Register to discharge
of record a certain mortgage
on the property known as
104-04 Astoria Blvd. East
Elmhurst, NY 11369 in the
Borough of Queens and State
of New York a/k/a Block 1691
Lot 2 in the sum of Thirty Four
Thousand Dollars ($34,000)
dated September 29, 1980
and recorded on October
8, 1980 at Reel 1287 Page
1082 made by State Funding Corp. To CNC Funding
Corp. And a b) Further Order
directing that the debts or
other obligations secured by
said mortgage be canceled
c) For such other and further
relief as to this Court is just
and proper; Sufficient Cause
being shown it is Ordered
that service of this Order to
Show Cause and the Papers
and the petition in support
thereof by personal service
on the QUEENS COUNTY
REGISTER on or before August 22, 2014 and it is further
ORDERED that the Order to
Show Cause be published
one time in one newspaper
in the English language viz the
Queens Tribune published
in the State of New York
County of Queens which
paper is most likely to give
notice to the State Funding
Corp. Whose last known
address was 107 Northern
Blvd. Great Neck, NY on or
before August 22, 2014 And
that said service be deemed
good and sufficient service.
FILED AUG 8 2014 COUNTY
CLERK QUEENS COUNTY
Enter: HON. JANICE A.
TAYLOR JSC
________________________
NY 11435, grants me the right
to: Assume the name of (First)
Angela (Middle) Xueyao
(Last) Wang My present name
is (First) Xueyao (Last) Zheng
My present address is 3720
Prince St Apt 8C, Flushing,
NY 11354 My place of birth
is China My date of birth is
May 04, 1991
________________________
JUN 25 2014 bearing Index
NY 11435, grants me the
right to: Assume the name
of (First) Margarette (Middle)
Yves (Last) Nau My present
name is (First) Margarette
(Last) Nau aka Margaret Nau
My present address is 83-57
118th Street, Kew Gardens,
NY 11415 My place of birth
is Haiti My date of birth is
May 19, 1960
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qUEENS thiS wEEk
Carey To Retire As
CB9 District Manager
BY LuIs GROndA
Staff Writer
Photo by Joe Marvilli
the Flushing Chinese Business Association met with business leaders and elected officials to show its new Flushing map, a resource
for visitors to downtown Flushing.
FCBA Reveals Map
Of Flushing
Businesses
BY JOE MARVILLI
Staff Writer
Last week, the Flushing Chinese
Business Association revealed a new
resource for tourists and City residents alike.
On Aug 15., the organization unveiled its downtown Flushing map, a
guide to the couple of miles that make
up the community’s business hub. The
purpose of the map is to encourage
visitors to the neighborhood, whether
from nearby or afar, to shop, eat and
explore all that Flushing has to offer.
The map came from the efforts of
the FCBA and James Chen, the creator of flushingfood.com. Whereas
flushingfood.com featured restaurants
in the area, the Flushing Map lists all
of the essential dining, shopping and
entertainment options in downtown
Flushing. Chen said that the maps
will be distributed in the 19 hotels in
downtown Flushing, so tourists can
take advantage of all that the neighborhood has to offer, rather than just
jumping on a 7 train to the City.
“This map allows the tourists
and travelers to stay in downtown
Flushing. Every business will benefit
from this map,” Chen said. “We have
more than just food and shopping in
downtown Flushing. We have a lot
of history in Flushing.”
The map, written in English and
Chinese, lists everything from banks
to restaurants, fast food joints to shopping centers, City services to historical
houses. Several business leaders from
the neighborhood were on hand to
praise the new map.
“We are pleased to be part of a community that is vibrant and growing. We
will do whatever we can to participate
in that growth,” Sky View Center’s general manager, Daryl Finn, said.
Several coupons come with the
map as well, including 15 percent off
at Foo Chow Day Spa and free admission for four to the Queens Botanical
Garden.
“The tennis matches, they’re starting
soon. The hotels will be packed. This is
perfect,” State Sen. Toby Stavisky (DFlushing) said. “I certainly hope this
will encourage people to stay in Flushing and eat at our restaurants.”
Councilman Peter Koo (D-Flushing) agreed on the usefulness of the
new resource, stating that it contributes
to Flushing’s attractiveness to visitors.
“This map is very important. I
found some new businesses here I
didn’t know about,” he said. “Flushing
will be a destination for many tourists.”
Assemblyman Ron Kim’s (DFlushing) chief of staff, Yuh-line Niou,
added that the map will show off and
attract customers to the neighborhood’s diverse offerings.
“We have so many different, diverse foods and different, diverse fun
things to do. It’s really great that this
is something that can showcase all of
that,” she said. “I am very excited to
see it grow.”
Councilman Paul Vallone (D-Bayside) said that the map will not only
help tourists, but also get the word out
and increase profits for businesses in
the area.
“When we say we want to help small
businesses, this is a great first step,” he
said. “This is really the crossroads for
Queens right here.”
According to Chen, the map will
be updated, particularly online, every
month, making way for new businesses. To download the map/coupons or
view more information, visit http://
flushingmap.com.
“We love this country. We love this
community,” FCBA president Peter
Tu said. “We care about the future of
Flushing.”
One of the longest-serving District
Managers in New York City has decided to retire.
Community Board 9 District Manager Mary Ann Carey will retire from
the position she has held for 35 years,
effective Oct. 1.
Carey announced her decision in
a letter dated Aug. 8, that was sent to
CB9 Chairman Ralph Gonzalez.
In the four-paragraph letter, she
stated her appreciation for the position as she departs.
“My time with the Board has given
me pleasure and the opportunity to
meet Board Members and residents
of various religions’ cultural backgrounds and ethnicities,” Carey wrote.
“My experiences have brought me into
contact with Mayors, beginning with
Mayor Wagner through our current
Mayor de Blasio. In my 35 years of service to this great City, with very little
exceptions, I loved every minute.”
In a phone interview on Monday,
Carey said she has served as District
Manager for a long time and it is time
to focus her attention on other clubs
she is involved with, including the
Ronald Reagan Republican Club and
the Sons of Italy club.
“I think its time to give someone
else a chance,” she said.
The timing of this announcement
was also important to her, Carey said.
Community Board 9 received a lot
of attention last year due to the conflicts that existed within the board, specifically the disagreements Carey and
former CB9 chairman Jim Coccovillo
had while he was head of the board.
Carey said she contemplated retiring
last year, but did not want to leave during that time because it would look like
she was being forced out of the job.
She said she is proud to have overseen the completion of several projects within the community board during her time as district manager, in
particular, the reconstruction of Kew
Gardens Road from Hillside Avenue
to Queens Boulevard and reopening
the Forest Park Carousel.
“I’m very satisfied that I’ve done a lot
for this community and this community
has done a lot for me,” Carey said.
Ralph Gonzalez, the current CB9
chairman, said he is very excited for
Carey and her next phase in her life.
“She deserves a lot of recognition
for all the work she has done,” he said.
Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone
Park) sent out a statement congratulating Carey on her retirement. Ulrich
was a member of Community Board
9 prior to being elected to the City
Council in 2009.
“Throughout her tenure, she played
an important role in improving the
quality-of-life for every neighborhood
within the district. Mary Ann was a
strong voice for safer streets, better
public transportation, historic preservation and never wavered in her commitment to serving others,” he said.
The process to select her replacement will officially begin after her last
meeting as district manager on Sept. 9,
Gonzalez said. The procedure for selecting a new district manager will be
announced at that meeting.
Reach Luis Gronda at (718) 3577400, ext. 127, lgronda@queenstribune.
com or @luisgronda.
Dromm Holds
Backpack Giveaway
At Pan Am
BY JAckIE stRAwBRIdGE
Staff Writer
School age children of the controversial Pan Am shelter got a back-toschool boost this week.
Councilman Daniel Dromm (DJackson Heights) distributed about
200 backpacks, notebooks and water
bottles to the school-age residents of
Elmhurst’s Boulevard Family Center,
formerly the Pan American Hotel, on
Tuesday. The backpacks were donated
by Queens Center Mall.
The shelter, which the Dept. of
Homeless Services opened without
prior notification to the community or
elected officials, has caused significant
controversy in Elmhurst. At a protest
against the shelter in late June, much of
the community’s outrage was directed at
shelter residents, who formed a counter
protest. A subsequent July protest was
held outside the shelter’s entrance.
Dromm said that he understands
the community’s concerns about the
establishment of the shelter and overcrowding in the area, “but we can never
blame the families or the children for
the situation they find themselves in.”
“That’s the message I really wanted
to send today,” Dromm said.
Sheila Jones lives in the shelter with
two school age children. She said she appreciates events like this backpack drive.
“The back to school [event] and the
things for the children, it’s a diversion
of what’s going on in the community,”
Jones said.
Shelter resident Liza Pizarro, who
works as a home health aide in Brooklyn, picked up a backpack for her eightyear-old daughter, Victoria Lopez. Victoria will be entering third grade in a
Brooklyn public school in the fall.
Of the backpack giveaway, Pizarro
said, “I feel good. I think it’s a good
idea they’re doing that.”
Since she came to the shelter about
a month ago, Pizarro said, “It’s been
ok. I’ve been in other shelters [where]
it was worse…I try to keep it to myself. I came here for one thing and one
thing only – in and out.”
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Fedkowskyj Discusses D30 Assembly Bid
By Luis Gronda
Staff Writer
Dymtro Fedkowskyj believes that
he can defeat the incumbent with a
grassroots-focused campaign.
Fedkowskyj chatted with the
Queens Tribune on Tuesday morning
to discuss his bid to win the State Assembly District 30 seat against incumbent Assemblywoman Marge Markey
(D-Maspeth).
Education is one of Fedkowskyj’s
main platforms, citing overcrowding
in the schools within AD30 as one
of its major problems. Fedkowskyj
was the Queens representative on the
Panel for Educational Policy prior to
launching his campaign last year.
When asked why he decided to run
against Markey, Fedkowskyj said her
lack of involvement in the district led
him to pursue the State Assembly seat,
which encompasses Maspeth, Woodside and parts of Middle Village, Astoria, Sunnyside and Long Island City.
One example he mentioned involved saving the Gifted and Talented program in District 30 schools.
Fedkowskyj said he and other PEP
members convinced then-schools
chancellor Dennis Walcott to keep the
program at PS 122 in Astoria instead
of getting rid of it and co-locating it
with another school.
On that issue, Fedkowskyj said
if we’re not including
Markey was nowhere
the stakeholders. I know
to be found in terms
they tried to make those
of fighting to keep
changes four years ago
the program in that
but it didn’t work,” he
school.
said.
“She was nowhere,
On a more local issue,
she was invisible,” he
Fedkowskyj said he is opsaid. “That was what
posed to opening a homereally precipitated me
less shelter at the Cooper
to move forward on
Avenue site in Glendale.
this. I didn’t have a
He said his main contenlegislator in my district
tion with the proposal is
that was fighting for
that there is not a plan to
me. I was a constituoperate that shelter and
ent, I was a voter and I
no schools to place all the
never heard from her.
I heard from her on
Photo by Luis Gronda kids that would be living
Election Day or a few Dymtro Fedkowskyj said he is running for State Assem- in the shelter.
“If we want to provide
weeks from Election bly so he can be an active legislator fighting for better
a better life for homeless
Day, I’d get a mailer.” education, more jobs and less crime.
people, putting them in the
He also said MarHe also said the State Assembly has middle of somewhere that lacks transkey refused to stand with parents and
other local leaders six years ago, when an important role in many important portation and next to a chemical plant is
they were drumming up support to issues like education in Queens and not improving their lives,” he said.
Other priorities for his campaign,
New York City, including whether or
build Maspeth High School.
Responding to a question about not to renew mayoral control of school according to Fedkowskyj, include
boosting jobs in the district and inwhy he would not run for a City Coun- next year.
Fedkowskyj said he would support creasing and maintaining living bencil seat instead of the State Assembly
to better address City education is- taking control of schools away from efits for seniors. He also said more
sues, Fedkowskyj said the election for the mayor and putting it within the funding is needed for police officers in
the AD30 seat is this year and it was school districts. He said more parental the district and throughout the City to
not a thought in his mind to run for involvement is needed if something stop smaller crimes and prevent them
City Council. Councilmember Eliza- like mayoral control is going to work from becoming bigger crimes as well.
Reach Luis Gronda at (718) 357beth Crowley (D-Middle Village) was and that needs to be vastly improved.
“Mayoral control can work. It is 7400, ext. 127, lgronda@queenstribune.
reelected last year and is not up for rean effective method, but it can’t work com or @luisgronda.
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Officials Demand More Resources For Pomonok
BY JOE MARVILLI
Staff Writer
Elected officials are calling for more
resources to the Pomonok Houses after a tour last week revealed the need
for improvements.
State Sen. Toby Stavisky (D-Flushing), Assemblyman Michael Simanowitz (D-Flushing), Councilman Rory
Lancman (D-Hillcrest) and Monica
Corbett, president of the Pomonok
Residents Association, took a tour of
the housing complex, getting a firsthand look at its state of disrepair. The
officials strongly criticized the New
York City Housing Authority for letting the situation get out of hand and
demanded additional resources for
upkeep.
Stavisky’s communications director, Elizabeth Wu, said that Pomonok
was generally rundown and messy.
Dumpsters were overflowing with
garbage. Other bags of trash were lying around or tied to railings because
the trash compactor is broken. The
garbage led to a rodent problem that
was reported to the senator’s office
several times.
The building the group visited had
broken mailboxes that did not lock
and a trash-ridden playground with
paint peeling off the bars. The water
fountain in the senior center has also
been out-of-order for weeks.
State Sen. Toby Stavisky (left), Monica Corbett, Councilman Rory
Lancman and Assemblyman Michael Simanowitz called for improvements at Pomonok Houses after a tour showed the complex
in a state of disrepair.
According to Corbett, the deterioration is partially due to the lack of
employees taking care of Pomonok
Houses. Eight years ago, the 52-acre
complex was at full capacity with 45
caretakers and additional seasonal
workers who handled outdoor upkeep. Since that time though, employees have retired or relocated but
have not been replaced. As a result,
the number has whittled down to 12
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“Staff reductions at Pomonok are
yet another example of residents bearing the brunt of NYCHA’s failing
management. Instead of forcing tenants and the surrounding community
to suffer from the unseemly conditions
of unkempt grounds, NYCHA needs
to step up and maintain its facilities,”
Lancman said.
Wu added that Stavisky has written
several letters about the problems at
Pomonok to NYCHA in the past, but
the situation at the complex continues
to worsen.
“Nearly every day, my office gets a
call from a Pomonok resident who is
upset and frustrated by the deteriorating living conditions and NYCHA’s
extremely slow responses. Enough is
enough,” Stavisky said.
NYCHA said that it is looking into
the complaints about Pomonok, but
disagreed about the number of employees there.
“NYCHA is looking into the complaints and taking them seriously;
staff on site, 25 currently, is working
hard to provide quality up-keep given
resource constraints and the age and
needs of the development,” the statement said.
The Pomonok residents have also
dealt with electrical problems, which
are not repaired in a timely fashion, as
NYCHA only has one team of electricians for all of Queens and Staten Island, according to Corbett.
“Pomonok Houses like all NYCHA
developments are unique and special.
NYCHA needs to stop treating the
core NYCHA stakeholders (residents
and frontline staff) as second-class
citizens. We are what make the fabric
of NYCHA,” Corbett said.
POLICE BLOTTER
102nd Precinct
AssAult Arrest – On Aug. 18,
the NYPD arrested an individual in regards to a July 30 assault incident within
the confines of the 102nd Precinct.
The incident involved a pick-up truck
that allegedly ran over an individual on
99th Street after a verbal altercation. The
suspect in the truck dragged the victim
several feet before fleeing the scene. The
victim was transported to Jamaica Hospital and treated for abdominal and back
injuries, as well as several abrasions.
Following an investigation, police
arrested Joseph Caleca, 55, of Setauket,
and charged him with attempted murder as a hate crime and felony assault as
a hate crime.
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Collision investigAtion –
At 2:52 a.m. on Aug. 18, police responded to a 911 call of a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian struck on
Fresh Pond Road between 60th Drive
and Elliot Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers observed a 32year-old male, identified as Karoll Grzegorczyk of Ridgewood, unconscious
and unresponsive with trauma about
the body, lying on the roadway. EMS
also responded and transported the man
to Elmhurst General Hospital, where he
was pronounced dead.
Investigation revealed that the pedestrian was walking southbound on
Fresh Pond Road when he entered the
roadway mid-block, emerging between
parked cars at the location. A darkcolored sedan, traveling southbound,
struck the pedestrian before fleeing the
scene. There are no arrests. The investigation is ongoing.
109th Precinct
Collision investigAtion –
At 9:50 a.m. on Aug. 13, police responded to Parsons Boulevard and 37th Avenue, where officers discovered a male in
his 60s unconscious and unresponsive.
Further investigation determined
that the male was riding a bicycle northbound on Parsons Boulevard and made
a left turn onto 37th Avenue. He was
then struck by a private ambulette that
was travelling southbound on Parsons.
The cyclist was taken to Booth Memorial Hospital via EMS, where he was
pronounced dead. The NYPD’s Highway District Collision Investigation
Squad will continue to investigate the
incident.
grAnd lArCeny – The NYPD is
asking the public’s assistance identifying
and locating the following suspect wanted in connection to a grand larceny.
At 4:15 p.m. on Aug. 11, in front of
142-41 Franklin Ave., a male suspect
approached a 50-year-old sitting in a
wheelchair. The suspect placed his hand
on the victim’s shoulder, snatched the
chain from the victim’s neck and fled
westbound on Franklin Avenue.
Anyone with information is asked to
call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers at (800)
577-tips, visit www.nypdcrimestoppers.
com or text tips to 274637(CRIMES),
then enter TIP577. All calls are confidential.
112th Precinct
robbery – The NYPD is asking
the public’s assistance identifying an
individual wanted for a robbery that
occurred at 5:45 a.m. on Aug. 11 inside
of an apartment building on Saunders
Street. The suspect approached a victim
with a small bat and removed the victim’s wallet and cell phone.
Anyone with information is asked to
call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers at (800)
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QUEENS FOCUS
Jennifer Alvarez of Woodhaven
was commissioned as a second lieutenant with her graduation from Officer Candidate School on Aug. 16.
Alvarez will serve within the Medical
Service Officer career field with the
Company F, 169th General Aviation
Support Battalion in Rochester.
Ohio for the fall 2014 semester.
The New York Army National
Guard has announced the promotion
of members in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility
and leadership.
Sharron Beckett of South Ozone
Park was promoted to specialist.
Jonah Conyers of Far Rockaway
was promoted to sergeant.
Karen Galarza of Ozone Park was
promoted to specialist.
Francisco Malaga of Rego Park
was promoted to private first class.
Ravi Poongavanum of Ozone Park
was promoted to private first class.
Elias Reyes of Far Rockaway was
Gilberto Salazargiraldo of Woodhaven was promoted to specialist.
American Family Community
Services, a not-for-profit organization located at 37-63 76th St. in Jackson Heights, is planning to extend its
community programs and is looking
for bilingual volunteer professionals
(English and Spanish) willing to provide professional services in education
and social services.
Interested individuals can email
[email protected] or call
(718) 639-8370
Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder has
announced a schedule for upcoming
mobile office hours throughout his district. The upcoming schedule includes:
Aug. 26: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. JASABrookdale Village Senior Center located at 125th Beach 19th Street in Far
Rockaway.
Aug. 28: 3-6 p.m. Waldbaums located at 156-01 Cross Bay Blvd. in
Howard Beach.
Sept. 7: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Young Israel of Wavecrest and Bayswater located at 27-16 Healy Ave. in Bayswater.
Sept. 9: 3-6 p.m. Rock ‘n Roll Bagel located at Corner of E. 21st Rd. &
Cross Bay Blvd. in Broad Channel.
Amie McManus of Belle Harbor
will attend the University of Dayton in
Timothy Granville-Crooks of
Rockaway Park, a member of the Colgate University Class of 2017, participated in a summer internship with the
Blue Hill Boys & Girls Club.
The Latin American Cultural
Center of Queens will offer art classes
for children ages 8-16 from 10-11:30
a.m. Saturdays at ARROW Community Center, 35-30 35th St., Astoria.
Participants will develop fundamental techniques in painting, sketching,
drawing and sculpting. Materials will
be provided.
For information, call (718) 26107664 or email [email protected].
A defensive driving course for insurance and point reduction will be
given at Our Lady of Fatima Church,
25-02 80th St., Jackson Heights, from
9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 27. For information and registration, call (631)
360-9720. Cost is $45.
Niamh Josephine McBride of Middle Village was named to the Dean’s
List for the spring 2014 semester at the
University of Rhode Island in Kingston, R.I.
Rachid Bennabi of Ridgewood has
Fostering Technology
The Coalition for Queens, a local nonprofit dedicated to fostering
the Queens tech ecosystem, hosted its first Tech Speaker Series
Fireside Chat on Monday, August 11, at its headquarters in Long
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Helping the Needy
On Wednesday, August 13, NYFAC’s Day Hab participants helped
stuff over 500 bags for needy students at Kings Plaza Shopping
Center. Each fall, as the school year approaches, Kings Plaza donates supplies to pupils. The mall’s representatives work with
community leaders and elected officials to determine need, and
then they provide the goods. This year, NYFAC individuals prepared backpacks that included loose leaf, a notebook, a folder,
pens and pencils and hand sanitizer.
committed to attend SUNY Potsdam
in the fall.
Vasu Rabaib of Woodside was
named to the Dean’s List for the
spring 2014 semester at Bard College
at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington,
Mass.
The New York Army National
Guard has announced the promotion
of members in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility
and leadership.
Roy Aguinaga of Woodside was
promoted to sergeant.
Andy Goris of Corona was promoted to private first class.
Marlissa Pee of Ridgewood was
Many Couples Fall For Autumn Wedding Venues
BY JOE MARVILLI
Staff Writer
When it comes to autumn weddings, the main appeal is the season
and its effect on nature. Exchanging vows with a loved one among
colorful tree leaves
is an experience that
cannot be duplicated
during any other time
of year.
If you are planning
a wedding, one of the
first items to square
away is the venue.
Finding a location that takes advantage of the fall season should be a
priority, but you also need to prepare for poor weather or cold temperatures if they come up.
According to Bri Palillo, director of marketing at The Dover
Group, clients are looking for colorful, warm ceremonies when they
book an autumn wedding. The Dover Group owns the Coral House,
a wedding and catering facility in
Nassau County.
“When clients look to book fall
weddings, they’re often looking for
foliage, specific decor and a real fall
environment, consisting of roaring fires, and plenty of brown and
orange hues,” Palillo said. “The
Coral House books many weddings
in September and October because
the trees surrounding Milburn Lake
become a beautiful color and the
outdoor ceremony space can accommodate many guests.”
In a late fall wedding, the temperature could be a concern. In
that case, aim for an
open-roof ceremony.
That way, you can get
married underneath a
sunny sky without obstructions, while your
guests are comfortable
in the heated aisles.
Palillo also recommended that you have a plan B, in
case your outdoor wedding is ruined by a sudden storm.
“Make sure you have a backup
plan, as the fall is a very unpredictable time of year,” she said. “If you’re
set on an outdoor event, make sure
your guests are comfortable if the
weather is on the chilly side.”
There is no better borough then
Queens to get in touch with nature
while staying in New York City. Rustic, historic venues can create picturesque moments that will last a
lifetime.
One of the best spots for a fall
wedding is the Voelker Orth Museum, Bird Sanctuary and Victorian
Garden. The Trellis archway in its
garden is a popular spot for wed-
ding ceremonies. The
surrounding flora and
wildlife also adds to its
unique, relaxing setting.
“Our lawn, it’s lush
and beautiful. It’s such
a secluded little haven,
just off bustling Northern Boulevard,” Gloria
Lomuscio, office manager at Voelker, said.
“We have wonderful
foliage all around. We Voelker Orth Museum’s garden creates a perhave a wonderful pond fect, scenic vibe for an autumn wedding.
where these koi live
happily. All in all, it is a lush back- is Queens County Farm Museum.
drop for a venue.”
You can rent the barn complex for
Lomuscio added that spring and a spot that fits in any weather. It fits
fall are the most frequently booked up to 120 people, including room
times of the year for weddings, with for dancing. Hold the ceremony
different plants and flowers adding outside, near the season maize maze
to the surroundings for each season.
and the pumpkin patch, then go into
“We are a bird sanctuary. We the spacious barn for the reception.
have tons of trees that will attract
Couples interested in booking
birds and butterflies,” she said.
the Queens Farm have to make resBesides being a great location ervations six months in advance and
for a wedding ceremony, Lomuscio a visit is required before booking.
added that couples use the inside The venue has its own catering and
and outside of the Flushing mu- rental services, though you are welseum for their wedding photos. To come to use your own. For reservalearn more, call (718) 359-6227.
tions, call (718) 347-3276, ext. 301
A popular choice for autumn wed- or email [email protected].
dings is a barn, adding to the rural
Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 357feeling for the season. For a Queens 7400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstriversion of this type of venue, there bune.com, or @JoeMarvilli.
Bridal Planning 2014
Behind The Scenes With Wedding Cake Bakers
Staff Writer
A wedding cake has many roles
– it must look beautiful, represent
the life of a couple and taste delicious, all at once.
Denise Passarelli, the baker and
decorator behind Denise Makes
Cakes, said she does not take the
responsibility of creating this type
of dessert lightly.
“It’s a lot more work, it’s a lot
more process [than other types of
cake]. You get to really know the
client a lot,” she said. “They’re really putting a lot of trust in you that
you’re going to be able to fulfill their
vision, make this delicious dessert
for their guests and that it’s going
to be perfect when we walk into the
room on their wedding day.”
Altogether, the process from
brainstorming to baking takes several weeks, Passarelli said. She added that many customers come in
with pictures and Pinterest boards
full of ideas, while others let her
take control of the design.
“Some people leave the creative
decisions up to [me] and some
people are very specific,” she said.
“I like to be able to add a little bit
of my own flair or design to it – I
like someone who will give me an
idea but will let me choose some
of the embellishments.”
One of Passarelli’s favorite accomplishments was a
groomscake.
“The
groom
was a huge fan of
‘Ghostbusters,’ so
the bride asked me
to make the Ecto-1,
which is the car
that they drove [in
the movie]. It was
going to be a surprise,” Passarelli said.
She added that as an extra surprise to the bride, she made the
cake flash with blue lights.
Lisa Bracigliano, who owns the
Chocolate Swirl bakery, said that
a crucial aspect of the cake design
process is getting to know the couple she is working with.
“I actually like to talk with them,
to see how they met and get a feel
for what their vibe is,” Bracigliano
said. Afterwards she might draw
up a rendering, “and then we’ll go
back and forth on finalizing the
design and the flavors.”
Some of the more popular wedding cake themes Bracigliano has
noticed over the past few years
include beaches, art deco, simple
ribbon and lace.
Both Passarelli and Bracigliano
said they came to baking naturally.
Bracigliano said she was working
as a theatrical stage manager and
started bringing in elaborate desserts for opening night. Passarelli
started by making birthday cakes
for her nephews and got into the
habit of outdoing her previous
cakes each year.
“Making cakes is a lot of work.
It takes a long time – they’re labors
of love. You really have to love it
and it doesn’t feel like work,” Passarelli said.
Both bakers also stressed that
couples should start the cake planning process early, to give themselves time to choose a bakery and
cake design they are comfortable
with.
Photos courtesy of Denise Makes Cakes
Denise Passarelli runs a onewoman bakery where she designs
custom cakes.
“Start early, do a lot of research,
have a clear theme in mind,” Passarelli said.
Denise Makes Cakes and the
Chocolate Swirl can be found online at denisemakescakes.com and
thechocolateswirl.com, respectively.
Planning Your Off-Premise Wedding
BY JORDAN GIBBONS
Staff Writer
Preparing for your wedding can
be a complicated process, but if you
are planning to have the reception
catered in a backyard, vineyard or
in a garden, there are options that
can make your decisions easier.
Off-premise caterers can usually
have more competitive prices than
a banquet facility since the catering halls often require that you use
their services exclusively.
Your first step should be to select a venue that suits your needs.
The details to keep in mind when
choosing the location are your estimated guest counts, the hours
for the reception and your ideal
environment. Some catering companies can assist with the process
and may even provide a wedding
planner to arrange all of the details for you.
Remember that caterers typically begin booking weddings at least
a year in advance. You should ensure any potential caterers have all
the necessary permits and licenses,
as well as insurance.
Once you narrow down your catering selections, arrange to have
a tasting to make sure the quality
of the food is as good as advertised. Also, if you are not sure on
exactly what dinner options
you would like to have, ask
the chef to suggest some
choices.
If you decide on a buffet style dinner or cocktail
hour, ask the caterer to display the names and ingredients of all the menu items,
which can help your guests
try interesting options that
they may have stayed away
from.
Evaluating the capabilities of the caterer is also
important. If they work out
of a commercial kitchen,
as opposed to out of someone’s home, they will have
more access to equipment
Photos courtesy of Carlyle Catering
that can handle last-minute changes or unexpected Carlyle Catering offers tent rentals, along
with a selections of vendors to choose
guests.
You should find out if from.
you will be required to rent items who have had similar wedding resuch as tents, tables, china, glass- ceptions.
ware and silverware before making
One caterer that offers offany decisions.
premise services in the area is CarIt is also important to get all the lyle Catering, which has Carlyle Off
contact numbers for the caterer the Green that includes wedding
and the person in charge of orga- planners who will help manage evnizing your event in case anything ery part of the wedding from food
changes at the last minute or you and drinks, to music, lighting and
need to ask them any questions.
furniture rentals. They can also
You can also ask your caterer recommend a list of vendors for
for references from previous guests you to choose from as well as pro-
viding access to venues throughout
Long Island and Manhattan.
Reach Jordan Gibbons at (718)3577400 Ext. 123, jgibbons@queenspress.
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Tips For Buying The
Perfect Wedding Dress
By Luis Gronda
Staff Writer
When doing your
shopping for your
wedding
clothing,
the key is to start
early and to come
prepared with a
plan.
That is one of the
main pieces of advice that local wedding planners have
for people that are
shopping for that
perfect
wedding
dress.
Although
planning for a wedding
is stressful overall,
picking out the per- When shopping for a wedding dress, begin that
fect dress and cloth- process early as possible and be prepared with
ing for the special a plan.
day can make you
rip your hair out.
the dress so they have an idea what
That is why it is best to start the they can and cannot afford.
process of picking a dress as early
Getting that perfect dress can
as you can, according to Danielle become a complicated process and
Sferrazza, owner of Just Peachy setting a budget can avoid a situaBoutique in Whitestone and Ni- tion like falling in love with a dress,
cole Vega, who owns Paisley Bridal but then looking at its price tag
in Middle Village.
and realizing that you actually canSferrazza said one suggestion not afford it.
she has is to figure out a theme or a
“To say ‘I don’t have a budget’ is
color for the wedding before com- unreasonable,” Vega said.
ing in to try different dresses. She
It can take up to a year for a desaid this gives you a good jump- signer to send you the dress once
start in figuring out what dress you you order it, Vega said, so picking
will eventually buy and makes it the dress with ample time before
easier to get help from a wedding the special day is key. Other issues
professional.
like altering a dress to fit your body
One common theme that peo- type can also make the process a
ple choose for a wedding, accord- little bit longer as well, Vega said.
ing to Sferrazza, include a roaring
Sferrazza’s business mainly fo20s look that lends a Great Gatsby- cuses on ordering boutiques and
like feel for the ceremony.
matching accessories for the wedShe also said people should be ding, as well as bridal shower gifts.
open to changing their original Vega’s store sells wedding dresses
idea if they find something they as well as vales and head pieces.
like better. Sferrazza said there are
Sferrazza said going to a smallhundreds of different ways to orga- er, neighborhood store can be
nize a wedding and sometimes you better for someone just getting
will come across an idea you will started on dress shopping because
like much better.
it involves more one-on-one assisCutting out pictures of different tance for buying the dress instead
dresses and boutiques that you see of going to a bigger establishment,
in a magazine is also good to bring which may be overwhelming for
when going to a wedding planner some people. Vega said she meets
because you can show the profes- her clients one at a time so she can
sional what style you are interested better help that customer instead
in for the wedding.
of taking on several appointments
Both Sferrazza and Vega said at the same time.
they deal with many people who see
Just Peachy Boutique is located
them without having any idea what at 2013 Utopia Pkwy. in Whitesthey want to do, and while it is still tone. They can be contacted at
a workable situation, they would ad- (718) 279-4400. Paisley Bridal is
vise avoiding that if possible.
located at 73-09 Metropolitan Ave.
“I would never just go blind into in Middle Village. Their number is
a store and have no idea,” Sferraz- (718) 326-5700.
za said.
Reach Luis Gronda at (718) 357Vega said it is important for the 7400, ext. 127, lgronda@queenstribride-to-be to have a budget for bune.com or @luisgronda.
From Fantasy To Reality
Every girl dreams of her fantasy wedding. It usually includes a
Prince Charming standing next to
her at the altar, saying “I do,” while
surrounded by friends and family
in a fairytale atmosphere.
Now it’s time to turn that fantasy
dream into reality. And while Prince
Charming has been replaced with
Mr. Right, the rest of the fairytale
doesn’t have to change. Here are
some ways to pull off the special
wedding:
The dress: The right wedding
dress and accessories can make any
bride look like a princess. A strand
of pearls around the neck for a Cinderella look or a long, decorative
braid down one side of the head
completes the Rapunzel look. Many
brides love the look of a simple tiara woven into an elegant hairstyle.
And the dress can have a full or
puffy skirt, or long flowing tresses
to really bring out the princess
style. Disney also has a collection of
designer princess cut dresses based
on several of the Disney princesses.
The invitations: Set the tone for
your fairytale wedding right from
the start with Disney Princess Wedding Invitations from Invitations by
Dawn. The collection features eight
elegant princess invitations inspired
by Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Tiana and Snow White. You’ll love the
deep embossing, the shimmer paper
and the raised print that looks like
an invitation from royalty. The flowers and motifs will capture the eyes
of your guests and evoke a sense of
fairytale nostalgia.
The decorations: Shimmery
gossamer, twinkle lights and decorative candles provide beautiful
touches to help make the fairytale
a reality when it comes to your wedding and reception. If you are a
crafty person, use DIY crafting sites
like Pinterest to find centerpiece
and table decoration ideas you can
make yourself. Also ask your florist
and cake decorator if they have any
suggestions on decorating your reception and the wedding hall in a
fairytale theme. They may suggest
a fountain centerpiece, or creating
a forest backdrop behind the cake
to help enhance the theme.
If you’ve been dreaming about
your wedding for many years, you
probably already have some ideas
for those special romantic touches
that will make your wedding memorable and special. Share those ideas
with the wedding specialist helping
you plan your special day, and let
the magic happen. Your guests will
be awed by how you pulled together
the entire fairytale theme, from the
invitations to the special gifts they’ll
take home to remember your special day.
A Celebration of Queens’ Arts and Culture
PIX
On Aug. 14, the Queens Tribune hosted a cultural celebration at the Bohemian Hall
Beer Garden in Astoria. Cultural leaders, artists and musicians from around the
Borough attended the event. Visit queenstribune.com for video from the event!
Photos by Walter Karling.
PIX
Motown Philly Going On In Queens
New Veterans Affairs Appointee
Legendary R&B artists Boyz II Men performed their greatest hits during a concert
at Citi Field on Aug. 16. The group took the field after the New York Mets beat the
Chicago Cubs, 7-3. Photos by Bruce Adler.
Mayor Bill de Blasio watches on as Councilman Eric Ulrich speaks during the appointment of former U.S. Army Brigadier General Loree Sutton to the Mayor’s Office
of Veterans’ Affairs. Ulrich is chair of the Council’s committee on veterans.
Mets Meet With Young Stars
Chatpati Mela Celebration
Future sluggers and fireballers received some expert training and advice from a couple of big-leaguers last week on Aug. 14. Eric Campbell and Josh Edgin of the New
York Mets helped to conduct the annual YMCA Jr. Mets clinic at the Cross Island Y.
Queens Young Dems Celebrate
Members of the Queens County Young Democrats (QCYD) gathered at Rocky
McBride’s in Astoria for the organization’s Eighth Annual Summer Bash. The celebration was an opportunity for members and young professionals from the community to meet and mingle with local leaders and elected officials. At the event, QCYD
honored Assemblyman Francisco Moya (D-Jackson Heights), Council Member Julissa Ferreras (D-Corona), Democratic District Leader Jorge Fanjul as Community
Leader of the Year, Program & Field Coordinator for the New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO Sean Mackell as Labor Leader of the Year, and former QCYD
President Nick Roloson as Young Democrat of the Year.
Participants in a spicy food eating contest at the third annual Chatpati Mela chow
down (top). Festival attendees gathered next to Travers Park to enjoy the music performances. Photos by Jackie Strawbridge.
LEISURE
LIC Resident Performs On ‘America’s Got Talent’
Staff Writer
A world class contortionist has
arrived in the Borough with plans to
bend the minds of audiences across the
United States.
Swiss contortionist Nina Burri said
she moved to Long Island City earlier
Nina Burri performed on “America’s Got Talent” Tuesday night.
this summer. Having already performed
on the Swiss and French versions of the
competition, she made her American
debut Tuesday on NBC’s “America’s
Got Talent.”
Burri appeared on the show during
its audition round in June, receiving
rave reviews from judges Howard Stern,
Heidi Klum, Melanie Brown and Howie
Mandel.
“You know what seemed to be missing from that act? Bones,” Mandel said
at the time.
Burri’s path to the “America’s Got
Talent” stage has brought her across the
globe and through many fields of performance. After working as a ballerina,
commercial dancer and circus performer throughout Europe, Burri moved to
China to study at Beijing’s International
Arts School, which has produced some
of China’s finest acrobats.
She said she became a contortionist to
gain more control over her art and career.
“My wish was strong to be a soloist, doing my own work,” Burri said.
“As a ballerina, you are usually in a
big company, there [are] a lot of other
girls that follow the instructions of the
choreographer.”
“Here, I can express myself as I wish.
I have to please my audience, that’s the
only thing,” Burri added.
Voelker Orth Welcomes
‘Two Gentlemen’
On Aug. 13, the Hip to Hip Theatre
Company’s production of “Two Gentlemen of Verona” was performed in the
garden of the Voelker Orth Museum in
Flushing. The hilarious performance,
which explored the themes of love and
friendship, included masks, puns, slapstick and a human playing a dog (who
is usually played by a dog).
The masks, which only covered the
top half of the actors’ faces, were from
the tradition of commedia dell’arte
farce, which features stock characters
(lovers, elders and servants), and
clownish exaggeration. In “Two Gentlemen,” Proteus (Jonathan Dyrud) loves
Julia (Joy Marr), and his friend Valentine (T.J. Gainley) loves Silvia (Lawryn
Lacroix). Launce (Guy Ventoliere, who
wore a harlequin outfit, a classic commedia dell’arte costume) loves his dog
Crab (Drew Bloom, dressed in long,
floppy ears and a canine snout). When
Proteus sees Silvia, he falls in love with
her too and tells her father about Valentine’s plan to elope with her, hoping
to get her himself. Before everything
ends happily, Valentine is banished and,
after being menaced by a group of three
outlaws, bluffs his way into becoming
their leader; Julia (disguised as a boy)
becomes Proteus’s servant, and has to
deliver his gift to Silvia (who refuses it);
and Launce takes the blame for Crab’s
peeing in the wrong place!
The many hilarious scenes (kudos to
Carter Gill, the commedia consultant)
included one in which Valentine takes
forever to realize that the love letter he’s
holding is meant for him, and the many
moments of miming by Bloom, as well
as the interaction between him and the
inventive Ventoliere. Marr, a founding
member of the company, beautifully
handled the dual role of Julia and her
gender-bending disguise, Sebastian,
while Lacroix was an excellent and
elegant Silvia. Lucetta, a servant, was
well-acted by Sarah Gwynne Walker,
who also amusingly plays an outlaw,
while versatile Amanda Thickpenny
portrayed three parts: Panthino, an
attendant; Eglamour, a gentleman; and
an outlaw, while the third outlaw was
humorously played by Cassie Alexander. A modern touch was added when
Silvia’s father, a Duke (Hip to Hip veteran Kurt Kingsley) is accompanied in
one scene by Darth Vader’s music from
“Star Wars.”
For more information about the
company, go to www.hiptohip.org. To
vote for this show to win a New York
Innovative Theatre Award, go to www.
nyitawards.com.
- Barbara arnstein
She also noted that she enjoys
contortion because it is “so crazy, so
extreme – I can go always further and
further in my development…[it] keeps
you in shape and makes you alert of
your body. It’s very satisfying.”
For Burri, performing for an American TV audience represented an opportunity to expand her brand.
“I decided one year ago I wanted to
go on in my career and I was thinking
America would be a very good option,”
Burri said. “I went to audition [at]
‘America’s Got Talent’ because it’s a huge
chance for me to be seen by American
people and introduce myself to the
American entertainment industry.”
Tuesday’s show, taped live at Radio
City Music Hall, marked the last round
of quarterfinals. She competed against
several dance teams and singers, a
magician and a child card-thrower,
among others.
“I hope [the audience] has fun
watching it, they feel some connection,
and that I go in their hearts,” Burri said.
“And vote for me, of course.”
QPAC Reveals Schedule
By JOe MarViLLi
Staff Writer
The new season at
Queensb oroug h Performing Arts Center is
ready to start.
B etween S ept. 14,
2014 and May 9, 2015,
15 performers will come
to entertain audiences in
Queensborough Community College’s 875-seat
“The Kings of Motown” will perform on Oct.
venue.
“Our goal is fairly sim- 12 at 3 p.m.
ple - to book exceptional,
On March 21, author James Van
professional talent that all people of varying ages can find intriguing, enlightening Praagh will share an evening of mesand enjoyable,” Susan Agin, QPAC’s sages from guides, family and friends in
spirit. He will take the stage at 8 p.m.
executive and artistic director, said.
The Russian National Ballet will
This talented list begins with Broadway actress and singer, Patti LuPone in perform “The Sleeping Beauty,” starting
her new concert, “COULDA, WOUL- at 3 p.m. on March 29.
On April 12 at 3 p.m., master pianist/
DA, SHOULDA... played that part.”
On Sept. 14 at 3 p.m., the Tony Award- vocalist Kenny Brawner will transform
winner will sing famous numbers from himself into Ray Charles, playing hits
like “What I’d Say” and “Georgia On
“Hair,” “Evita,” “Gypsy” and more.
On Oct. 5 at 3 p.m., celebrate Broad- My Mind.”
One week later, on April 19 at 3 p.m.,
way’s Jewish musical legacy with “Shalom Broadway.” Broadway veterans will “The Doo Wop Project” will show the
perform songs by legends like Leonard evolution of the genre in a one-of-akind concert experience.
Bernstein and George Gershwin.
The American Jewish Symphony, a
Another musical tribute will take
place at 3 p.m. on Oct. 12 with “The 50-piece ensemble that explores Jewish
Kings of Motown.” This Las Vegas show cultural heritage, will play at QPAC on
will display the skills and showmanship April 26 at 3 p.m.
On April 30, QPAC will move out
that made The Temptations famous.
If you are looking for laughs, check to Colbeh Mediterranean Grill in Great
out “The Pirates of Penzance” on Oct. Neck for “Love Will Keep Us Together:
19 at 3 p.m. The New York Gilbert & Carole King, Neil Sedaka and the Music
Sullivan Players will bring to the college of The Brill Building.”
On May 3 at 3 p.m., see Chazz Palthis two-act comedic opera.
On Nov. 16 at 3 p.m., check out The minteri perform his one-man stage verVOCA People, an Israel-based vocal sion of the hit movie, “A Bronx Tale.”
The season will wrap up with “Men Are
performance ensemble that creates an
From Mars, Women Are From Venus.” The
innovative sound with just vocals.
Next up, on Nov. 23 at 3 p.m., Renee comedy starts at 8 p.m. on May 9.
For more information on all of this
Taylor will talk about her 60-plus years
season’s shows, visit www.qcc.cuny.edu/
in show business.
The first show of 2015 at QPAC will qpac/shows.asp.
Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 357-7400,
be a performance of Tango Buenos Aires, one of Argentina’s cultural exports. Ext. 125, [email protected],
or @JoeMarvilli.
It will take place on Feb. 12 at 8 p.m.
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FRIDay 8/22
FizzY DRink
Little Makers will present
a family-friendly event on
fizzy drinks at the New York
Hall of Science. Cool off
this summer with a cold,
refreshing citrus drink. Explore the science behind
citrus fruits and invent
your own fizzy drink to
enjoy. The workshop runs
from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. There
is an $8 materials fee per
family. Call (718) 699-0005
to learn more.
iDiot BRiGADE
Born out of late-night drinking and picking in an upstate New York hayfield, the
Idiot Brigade is a five-piece
rollercoaster of a bluegrass
band. These experienced
New York City pickers bring
infectious energy to a traditional music genre. With
instrumentation including a stand up bass,
fiddle, mandolin, guitar
and dobro, they promise
to get you stomping your
feet and singing along.
Catch the Idiot Brigade at
the Queens Kickshaw Friday
from 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. For
more information, call (718)
777-0913.
BikE RiDE
An evening ride to end
Alzheimer’s will take
place at the Forest Park
Carousel. Attendees can
enjoy face-painting, magic
shows and unlimited rides
on the carousel for $10. It
will cost only $3 to ride the
carousel during the event.
The money will go towards
the New York City chapter of
the Alzheimer’s Association.
This is the third straight year
this fundraiser has taken
place at the carousel.
suMMER DAnCE PARtY
Resorts World Casino
will host its “largest
fundraiser of the summer dance party.” DJ
Marley Marl will provide
the tunes to the party at the
racino. There will also be
a special guest performer
along with the DJ. The party is for those who are 21
years and older and there
are no refunds. Tickets
are $25 for a regular entry
and $50 for a V.I.P ticket.
Resorts World Casino is
located at 110-00 Rockaway
Blvd. in South Ozone Park.
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
ConCERt
THURsDay 8/28
The show will feature four
bands, Degreaser, Frustrations, Silk Purse and Cyanide Tooth. Tickets are $8
and the show starts at 8 p.m.
Trans Pecos is located at 715
Wyckoff Ave. in Ridgewood.
saTURDay 8/23
CAMP DRoPinn
Taught by award winning
director, actor and Secret
Theatre Director Richard
Mazda, Camp DropInn
is a casual acting camp
taking place Saturdays
this summer, from 10 a.m.
to 11:30 a.m. The workshops
tackle a different subject
each week, and are standalone, so participants need
not attend every class. $15
per class, pay as you go. For
more information, email
[email protected].
LinCoLn CEntER LivE
The Villalobos Brothers
will perform at 3 p.m. at
the Broadway branch of
the Queens Library, 40-20
Broadway in Long Island
City. The Villalobos Brothers masterfully blend the
indigenous rhythms and
melodies of their native
Xalapa in Veracruz, Mexico,
with the intricate harmonies
of jazz and classical music.
This bilingual program
delivers an intoxicating
brew of musical brilliance
and virtuosity that awakens
the senses as it redefines
notions of Latin music. For
more information about
Villalobos Brothers, please
visit villalobosbrothers.com.
Suggested for ages 5 and up.
LEGEns oF oL’skooL ii
Resorts World NYC Casino will host live performances by Christopher
Williams, Full Force,
Meli’sa Morgan, Horace
Brown, Johnny Kemp,
Taana Gardner and Joyce
Sims at 9 p.m., with doors
opening at 8 p.m. Tickets
cost between $25-80.
sUNDay 8/24
JAzz EnsEMBLE
The Afri-Garifuna Jazz
Ensemble will play a free
concert at Flushing Town
Hall. Known for exciting
and exhilarating performances, the Afri-Garifuna
sCHooLYARD GAMEs DAY
Before Queens kids go back to school,
they should head to the Alley Pond
Environmental Center for its Retro
Schoolyard Games Day. Games have
been played during recess in schools for
decades; through the years, the original
games have evolved and new games have
emerged. The classic schoolyard games
children once played, however, are still fun today. Reminisce and bond with your
children over activities that you probably participated in as a child.
This parent participation program is for children ages 4-12. It runs from 10 a.m.
to noon and costs $18 for nonmembers, $12 for members.
series takes place at Gantry
State Plaza Park and begins
at 5 p.m. For more information, visit licconcerts.com.
Park at 4 p.m. For more
information, visit www.
cityparksfoundation.org.
moNDay 8/25
Jazz Ensemble infuses the
indigenous rhythms and
music from Saint Vincent
and The Grenadines with African, Latin and Jazz rhythms,
creating a high-energy
music-and-dance spectacular.
Dance lessons start at 1 p.m.,
followed by the concert at
2 p.m. For information, call
(718) 463-7700.
tAstE oF iRELAnD
Come to Kingsland
Homestead and enjoy
the music, food and
culture of Ireland to give
you an experience similar to
walking through a World’s
Fair pavilion. Hosted by the
Queens Historical Society, this event will include
“Remembering Yesterday:
Queens and Its World’s
Fairs,” an exhibition that
takes a look at both the 1939
and 1964 World’s Fairs held
in Queens. Tickets cost $15.
To learn more, call (718)
939-0647.
soL LiEBEskinD At
LiC ConCERts
Visiting from Argentina,
Sol Liebeskind brings
her jazz, blues, soul and
funk inspired music to
the LIC waterfront. This
second free weekly performance of the LIC Concerts
WHitEstonE WALkinG
touR
The Bayside Historical
Society will present a
walking tour through
Whitestone, from 2 p.m. to
5 p.m. Join historian Jason
D. Antos and follow the path
of the old Whitestone line
of the North Side branch of
the Long Island Rail Road.
Explore historic Beechhurst
and old Whitestone Village.
The tour will meet in the
Waldbaum’s shopping center
parking lot by the Tropicana
entrance. Dress appropriately
for a warm afternoon and
bring water. The tour costs
$5 for BHS members and $10
for nonmembers. For information, email jasonantos@
aol.com.
CAR sHoW
PEP Boys on Metropolitan Avenue in Ridgewood
will host a car show
starting at 10 a.m. and running until 4 p.m. There will
be music, prizes and special
deals offered at the store as
well. The PEP Boys in Ridgewood is located at 61-01
Metropolitan Ave.
LittLE RED’s HooD
Little Red Riding Hood gets
a modern makeover with
the City Parks Foundation
Puppet Mobile. Bring the
family out for “Little
Red’s Hood,” a free, 30
minute puppet show,
Monday at Astoria Heights
‘FRozEn’
Head to the Main Park
House in Cunningham Park
at 8 p.m. and enjoy a free
screening of Disney’s
“Frozen.” Sing along to
“Let It Go” and watch Anna
embark on an epic journey
with iceman Kristoff to find
her ice-powered sister. Call
(718) 217-6452 for more
information.
WEDNEsDay 8/27
‘oLYMPus HAs FALLEn’
Glen Oaks will hold a free
screening of the 2013 action flick, “Olympus Has
Fallen.” Terrorists attack
the White House and take
the president hostage, and
disgraced former presidential guard Mike Banning
must use his inside knowledge to help rescue him.
The screening will start at 2
p.m. The library is located at
256-04 Union Tpke.
Got EvEnts?
send all information to
[email protected] or mail to:
150-50 14th Rd., Whitestone, Ny 11357
Queens today
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Aug. 22 @ 11 a.m. A ARP
course, minimal fee. To
register, call 718-641-3911.
Glen Oaks Library, 256-04
Union Tnpk. 718-831-8636.
Senior theater
Aug. 22 @ 11 a.m. Queens
Village Library, 94-11
217th St. 718-776-6800.
cOmputERS............
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Aug. 22 @ 10 a.m. Central
Library, 89-11 Merrick
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intermeDiate WorD
Aug. 22 @ 10 a.m.
Flushing Library, 41-17
Main St. 718-661-1200.
ComputerS for
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Aug. 22 @ 11 a.m.
Auburndale Library, 25-55
Francis Lewis Blvd. 718352-2027.
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Library, 100-01 Northern
Blvd. 718-651-1100.
BeginnerS
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Aug. 23 @ 9:30 a.m.
Central Library, 89-11
Merrick Blvd. 718-9900778.
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Aug. 23 @ 9:30 a.m. In
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Main St. 718-661-1200.
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Aug. 22 @ 11 a.m. For ages
4 and under. Ozone Park
Library, 92-24 Rockaway
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Aug. 22 @ 11:15 a.m.
Ridgewood Library, 20-12
Madison St. 718-821-4770.
Aug. 22 @ 11:30 a.m.
Central Library, 89-11
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Richmond Hill Library,
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South Ozone Park Library,
128-16 Rockaway Blvd.
718-529-1660.
Aug. 22 @ 11:30 a.m.
Whitestone Library, 151-10
14th Road. 718-767-8010.
Story anD Craft
Aug. 22 @ 11:30 a.m.
Forest Hills Library, 108-19
71st Ave. 718-268-7934.
BaBieS anD BookS
Aug. 22 @ 12:30 p.m.
artS & CraftS
Aug. 22 @ 2 p.m.
Broadway Library, 40-20
Broadway. 718-721-2462.
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Environmental Center,
228-06 Northern Blvd.,
Douglaston. 718-229-4000.
Creepy CraWlerS
Aug. 23 @ 1:30 p.m. For
ages 5-6. $12/18. Alley
Pond Environmental
Center, 228-06 Northern
Blvd., Douglaston. 718229-4000.
SChoolyarD gameS
Aug. 28 @ 10 a.m. For
ages 4-12. $18. Alley Pond
Environmental Center,
228-06 Northern Blvd.,
Douglaston. 718-229-4000.
ENtERtAINmENt..
oSCar Winning
SongS
Aug. 22 @ 2 p.m. Mitch
Kahn sings. Douglaston/
Little Neck Library, 249-01
Northern Blvd. 718-2258414.
neo-Soul
Aug. 22 @ 5 p.m. Vocalist
Stacia Hobdy. North
Forest Park Library, 98-27
Metropolitan Ave. 718-2615512.
Fresh Meadows Poets
Aug. 23 @ 10:15 a.m.
Forest Hills Library, 108-19
71st Ave. 718-268-7934.
ConCert
Aug. 23 @ 1:30 p.m.
Philharmonic Salon
Chinese folk songs.
Main St. 718-661-1200.
hitS of the 60S
Aug. 23 @ 2:30 p.m. Forest
Hills Library, 108-19 71st
Ave. 718-268-7934.
Lincoln Center Local
Aug. 23 @ 3 p.m.
Villalobos Brothers.
Broadway Library, 40-20
Broadway. 718-721-2462.
CeleBrate eiD
Aug. 23 @ 4 p.m. Central
Blvd. 718-990-0778.
movie
Aug. 24 @ 2 p.m.
“Transcendence.” Central
Blvd. 718-990-0778.
Come to the
CaBeret
Aug. 25 @ 1:30 p.m.
Singer Diana Templeton.
North Hills Library, 57-04
Marathon Pkwy. 718-2253550.
movie maDneSS
Aug. 25 @ 2 p.m. East
Northern Blvd. 718-3576643.
movie
Aug. 25 @ 8:30 p.m.
“Finding Nemo” Central
Astoria LDC on the Great
Lawn of Astoria Park.
movie
Aug. 26 @ 1 p.m. “Singin’
In The Rain,” Kew Gardens
Community Center, 80-02
Kew Gardens Road, Suite
202.
unDerStanDing
hypertenSion meDS
Aug. 28 @ 10:30
a.m. EmblemHealth
Neighborhood Care
Center, 206-20 Linden
Blvd., Cambria Heights.
EDucAtION.............. HEALtH......................
learn to tap DanCe
Tuesdays @ 9:15 a.m.
Howard Beach Senior
Center, 155-55 Cross Bay
Blvd.
JoB aSSiStanCe
Aug. 22 @ 11 a.m. In
English or Mandarin.
Astoria Library, 14-01
Astoria Blvd. 718-278-2220.
SeWing laB
Aug. 22 @ 11 a.m. Central
Blvd. 718-990-0778.
engliSh
ConverSation
Aug. 22 @ 11 a.m. Windsor
Park Library, 79-50 Bell
Blvd. 718-468-8300.
Aug. 25 @ 1:30 p.m.
Douglaston/Little Neck
Library, 249-01 Northern
Blvd. 718-225-8414.
entrepreneur in
you
Aug. 23 @ 10 a.m.
EmblemHealth
Neighborhood Care
BiCyCle rally
Aug. 23 @ Noon. Holy
Family Church, 17520 74th Ave., Flushing.
foundersmembership@
gmail.com.
SkillS
iDentifiCation
Aug. 25 @ 11:30 a.m.
Howard Beach Library,
92-06 156th Ave. 718-6417086.
Aug. 25 @ 3 p.m. In
Mandarin. Flushing
Library, 41-17 Main St.
718-661-1200.
reSume WorkShop
Aug. 25 @ 1:30 p.m.
Howard Beach Library, 9206 156 Ave. 718-641-7086.
intervieW SkillS
Aug. 25 @ 5 p.m. Howard
Beach Library, 92-06 156th
Ave. 718-641-7086.
Beginner guitar
Aug. 25 @ 6:30 p.m. With
Tad Schaefer. Central
Blvd. 718-990-0778.
Ballroom DanCing
Aug. 25 @ 6:30 p.m. With
Jing Chen. Forest Hills
Library, 108-19 71st Ave.
718-268-7934.
Book DiSCuSSion
Aug. 25 @ 6:30 p.m. “My
Korean Deli” by Ben Ryder
Howe. Steinway Library,
21-45 31st St. 718-7281965.
healthWiSe
Aug. 26 @ 11:30 a.m.
Handling emergencies
for you and your family.
EmblemHealth members
only. EmblemHealth
Neighborhood Care
tai Chi
Mondays @ 9:30 a.m.
With Elaine Fleischman.
Howard Beach Senior
Blvd.
Chair aeroBiCS
Mondays @ 10:45 a.m.
With Charlie Roemer.
Howard Beach Senior
Blvd.
CalypSo-CarDio
ClaSS
Tuesdays and Thursdays @
9:15 a.m. ShapeUp NYC.
Howard Beach Senior
Blvd.
proJeCt StayWell
Wednesdays @ 10:15 a.m.
Exercises with Irma Mains.
Howard Beach Senior
Blvd.
StretChing &
aeroBiCS
Fridays @ 1:15 p.m. With
Elissa Garcia. Howard
Beach Senior Center, 15555 Cross Bay Blvd.
yoga
Fridays @ 10:30 a.m. With
Charlie Roemer. Howard
Beach Senior Center, 15555 Cross Bay Blvd.
loW impaCt zumBa
Aug. 22 @ 11:30
a.m. EmblemHealth
Neighborhood Care
CarDio SCulpt
Aug. 22 @ 5:30 p.m.
ShapeUp NYC. Richmond
Hill Library, 118-14
Hillside Ave. 718-849-7150.
Aug. 25 @ 10:30
a.m. EmblemHealth
Neighborhood Care
Workout aSthma
Aug. 22 @ 1 p.m. Zumba
style. EmblemHealth
Neighborhood Care
evening riDe
Aug. 22 @ 6:30 p.m.
Fundraiser to battle
Alzheimer’s. $10.
Forest Park Carousel,
Woodhaven. www.alznyc.
org/carousel.
get fit
Aug. 23 @ 2:30 p.m.
High impact summer
workout. EmblemHealth
Neighborhood Care
DanCe fitneSS
Aug. 25 @ 11:30 a.m.
ShapeUp NYC. North
Forest Park Library, 98-27
Metropolitan Ave. 718-2615512.
Sitting exerCiSe
Aug. 25 @ Noon.
EmblemHealth
Neighborhood Care
emotional eating
Aug. 26 @ 4 p.m. Long
Island City Library, 37-44
21st St. 718-752-3700.
mEEtINGS................
reCovery
international
Aug. 22 @ 4:45 p.m. Forest
Ave. 718-268-7934.
meet the
CanDiDateS
Aug. 26 @ 7 p.m. Bay
Terrace Community
Alliance, Bay Terrace
Garden Jewish Center, 1300 209th St.
CanDiDateS night
Aug. 26 @ 7:30 p.m.
Queens Village Republican
Club. St. Ann’s Knights of
Columbus Council, 262-15
Union Tnpk.
neW york CareS
Aug. 25 @ 3 p.m. Forest
Ave. 718-268-7934.
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Aug. 28 @ 8 p.m. Follows
business meeting at 7 p.m.
MS74, 61-15 Oceania St.,
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HELP WANTED
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an upscale seafood restaurant in
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is seeking people for the following positions:
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and Kitchen Help.
Must have experience. All interested must apply in person.
Mon.- Fri. from Noon to 4pm
63-88 Woodhaven Blvd. Rego Park, NY
business opp.
training
BUSINESS FOR SALE
Turn Key Jewelry Store in
Excellent Shopping Ctr. In
Staten Island. Owner Retiring.
Exclusive Location,
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Call 646-522-7349
training
DENTAL ASSISTANT
TRAINING PROGRAM
P/T Evenings. In Queens,
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Placement Assistance
Licenced by NYSED
Established 30 Years
1-888-595-3282 ext 18
business/finance
WEALTH BUILDING OPPORTUNITY
OUTDOOR TICKET
SALES AGENTS
HHA, PCAs Live in/out
Growing internet business is
seeking an experienced
professional in E-Commerce
Customer Service. Candidates
should possess: a professional
phone manner, must be computer
literate, and have strong
communication skills. Must be
willing to learn. Long term. No
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JAMAICA NY 11436
TEXT TO: PODERL ATINO @ 55469
FOR FURTHER INFO CALL: 347-672-0585
HHA & CNA
TRAINING
State Board Exam Onsite
for CNA, 15 Days for HHA
HHA Class........................8/25
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EKG & PHELEBOTOMY
TRAINING
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Call Now To Register for
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718-206-1750
Lic. by NYSED
Real
Estate
www.nyihc.com
apt for rent
WHITESTONE • BAYSIDE
Stunning 3BR, 2BA, 1450 SF,
custom built ....................................$2200
Gorgeous 3BR, updated kitchen, new
baths, new carpets, HW, freshly painted,
heat incl...........................................$2100
Fabulous 2BR, Renovated kitchen,
ren. bath, HW, freshly painted .......$1,850
Spacious 2BR, PVT entrance, HW,
heat included .................................$1,600
Lovely 2BR, 1st floor, 5 rooms total,
plus heat ....................................... $1,500
Good Loc., 2 BR, 1st floor, heat inc....$1,500
Great 1 BR, 1st floor, Heat Inc.......$1,350
ADRIANNE REALTY
718-767-0080
[email protected]
Houseman &
Housekeepers Exp
OUTSOURCE CO.
$8.50-$12 per hr. Send Res.
[email protected]
or Call @ 718-705-8634
M-F 9-3pm
egg donation
$8,000 COMPENSATION
Egg Donors Needed. Women 21-31.
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BEST DOCTOR’S LIST
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1-877-9-DONATE
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Real
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www.longislandivf.com
co-op for sale
KEW GARDEN HILLS
Garden Complex Fully Ren.
1 & Jr 4 2BD RM
Sponsor Apt. No Board
Approval Req. $170-195K
Charlie 917-319-2047
Kathy 917-853-0242
Charlescorteserealestate.com
condo for sale
PORT WASHINGTON
Mill Pond
LUXURY SENIOR CONDO
2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH
$595K
718-291-2172
east end L.I
CUTCHOGUE 5.31 ACRES
RARE WATERFRONT OPPTY A
ONCE IN A LIFETIME CHANCE
TO BUILD YOUR DREAMS
Endless possibilties await down
a long secluded drwy w/extended
views of the East Creek Very
Private, Existing Cottage on lot.
Lot may be divided. $1.6M
631-744-3566
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1563 TOWER MOUNTAIN ROAD
STAMFORD, NEW YORK
New Construction built 2006-2007 3700 sq. ft
Contemporary Cape on 2.8 acres located 2 and a half
hours from the GWB. Features scenic mountain views,
good school system, new heating system, flash hot water
heater, heated garage, radiant heat, cathedral ceilings in
LR, large country kitchen, Den/TV room or formal dining
room, Tulikivi Wood Stove, Pella doors
and windows, 3 car garage, 1200 sq ft loft, lots of
closet space, and a recently drilled well.
For pictures http://www.zillow.com/homes/1563-TowerMountain-Road,-Stamford,-NY-12167_rb/
$500,000 or best offer. [email protected].
houses sold
houses sold
FOREST HILLS
BODY WORK
NICE ASIAN GIRLS
7 Days 10am - 12am
718-520-6688
Excel. Location. Brick bldg.
Investors welcome.
6,600 sq. ft. $Neg.
109-09 72nd Road 2nd Fl.
Bet. Queens Blvd. & Austin St.
516-502-5013
7 UNIT INVESTMENT
PROPERTY
RESTAURANT
NEW LISTING
RVC English Tudor sold
by owner Great location
4 lrg bedrooms 2 ½ baths.
Master br suite, EIK, lrg den,
2 fireplace, cac, alarm, igs.
$829K. Appts only
Please call 516-650-9821
200-12 44 AVE BAYSIDE
UNIONDALE SD.
TOP CHOICE
FOWLKES RE
on .6 acres, 5 min to beach,
Emerald Isle, NC.
Est. 20 years, seating cap for 60.
Principals Only.
Call Mike 252-342-6161
or 919-482-0119
upstate
JEFFERSON, NY
Close to Wyndom Ski Lodge
Baseball Hall of Fame
Hunters Paradise w 40/ft.
deluxe RV, 40’ Storage Bin
34’ shed, 24 ft. storage shed,
electric well, 1000 gal
Septic tank, 2.2 Acres
Low taxes, $95,000
718-979-2265
LAKEVIEW, DEEDED
LAKE RIGHTS
WALKING
DISTANCE TO
SHUL, WHITE
LAKE, NY
Jason Grossman
845-796-6065
BRICK TOWNHOUSE
SOUTH FALLSBURG, NY
WALKING DISTANCE TO
SHUL, LESS
THAN ½ MILE
$129,000
Call Jason
Grossman
845-796-6065
houses sold
massage therapy
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investment prop.
properties 4 sale
$40/hr
body work
PLUS 30 MINUTES
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restaurant 4 sale
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718-454-9000
BAYSIDE
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3 Bedroom 2 bath SD
Colonial. Hdwd Floors,
Full fin bsmnt. Beautiful Eat
in Kitchen. Call Today!!
In Ozone Park. Rental 120K
2 Family Custom Built
New House In
Wakefield $799K
Contact Raj
917-957-9969
ESTATE SPECIALIST
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Inviting all Buyers and
Sellers. Don’t miss out.
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house for sale
Health Services
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RIDGEWOOD-QUEENS
WAREHOUSE LOFT
2nd Floor Loft 4000 Sq. ft.
Clean- Secure- 3 phase pwr.
Gas Heat- Heavy Floor Load
$3500/mo.
516-946-7771
upstate
CALL DAVE DAYS
Stamford, NY. Close to Ski lodge
and Windom Baseball Hall of Fame. 6 yr
old Ranch 3 brs, 2 full bths, kit, dining rm,
Bsmt., garage, huge generator, water
filter system. Move-in-cond. Great views.
40 ft storage bin, 24 ft shed. Reduced to
$169K. DVD avail. Owner will
partially finance qualified buyers.
718-979-2265
DOWNTOWN BINGHAMTON
Great Investment or house to live in.
2 Fam. Vic. Old world style,
6 RM on 1st & 2nd Floor,
fireplace, Attic, Bsmt, Pvt. Drwy, Gar
$1800 income, Asking $129K
347-866-5619, 607-655-1962
718-266-9700
*** 39.88 ACRES ***
BETHEL TWP
Restored frmhouse,
stone fplc, gour kit, can
subdivide, 3 br, 2.5 ba,
gar, huge wrap-deck CAC
w/scrnd-in rm,
near Bethel Woods/racino
Turn Key
Wheel Chair accessible
$429K
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646-584-6236
body work
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Elmhurst NY
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massage therapy
718-321-2235
143-25 41 Ave Flushing NY 11355
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212-777-6977
carpentry
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718-658-7264
•Kitchens •Bathrooms
•Custom Closets •Windows
•Doors •General Contracting
Lic #858480
Approved by NY Rising & EPA
for Sandy Repairs
•Quality Workmanship
AHMED
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Tel. 718-740-2532
Cell 917-862-1632
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floors
WOOD FLOORS
Sanding & Refinishing
89¢sq.ft.
718-926-4621
DECK RESTORATIONS
bathrooms
bathrooms
Home
Services
• Landscaping
• Basements
• Roofing
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• Extensions
• Sidewalk
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Lic#28584
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air conditioning
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CLASSICAL CUSTOM
EXTERIOR:
EXTERIOR: Roofing • Siding • Decks
Concrete • Brick
Driveways
Pavers • Stoops
We do it•all!All
household•needs!
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INTERIOR: Remodelling • Kitchens • Bathrooms
Basements • Carpentry • Painting
• Sheetrock • Wood Floors
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CLASSICAL-IRON.COM
718-528-2401
LIC#1069538
One call we do it all - big or small.
25 years of experience, thousands of
satisfied customers, licensed.
Driveways
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Patios
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Side walks
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Fences
Rock Garden
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Waterfalls
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floors
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construction
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718-464-4535
24/7
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cleaning
construction
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Home Care and Nursing Home applications
• Apply for pooled income trusts
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The title of Skyscraper
Blu’s new mixtape is “LABI,”
which stands for “Living
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Above Basic Individuals.” For
the Rosedale rapper though,
that line is not a title, but his
philosophy of standing out
from the crowd.
“It basically means being
better than those who choose
to live a life of mediocrity,”
he said.
When Blu was younger,
he almost fell into the trap
of settling for less than his
full potential. While he had a
strong passion for music, he
said he was made to believe
that he should follow more
practical career options. One
YouTube video changed all
that though.
“Sometime around my
third year in college, I saw
this inspiring YouTube video
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with Will Smith, which was
enough to make me believe
in my dreams again,” he said.
“The video is still up and it's
called ‘Will Smith's Words of
Wisdom.’ I recommend it to
everyone.”
Since then, Blu has created his own hip-hop style
that has a similar flow to
Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole,
with an emphasis on strong
lyrics. He said his music,
which targets high school
and college students in the
urban community, is inspired
by other artists and songs he
hears. If a song resonates
with him, he tries to take
motivation from it, while contributing his own style.
When he writes his lyrics,
they are planned out and slowly
developed, which each line
carefully constructed.
“I often like to plan ahead
what I'll be writing about and
then from there I try to think of
the most creative and relatable
lines relevant to the topic,” he
said. “It usually takes me days
to write my verses because I'm
so meticulous when it comes
to my music.”
This thorough method led
to the creation of “LABI.”
Although it initially started
as a mixtape, Blu said that it
transformed into something
closer to a full album during
its production.
“At first, I just wanted to
create a body of work exhibiting
my talents as both a lyricist and
a song writer. But eventually
as I got more and more into
making it, I began to really put
my heart into the music and
started treating it more like an
album,” he said. “While it still
does serve its initial purpose,
it's more than just another
mixtape.”
There are a few special
Malcolm In The Middle Of Political Conspiracy
At a debate in Jamaica last
week, State Sen. Malcolm
Smith (D-Hollis) said that
the charges he is facing for attempting to bribe his way onto
the 2013 Republican mayoral
ticket are based on racially motivated officials attempting to
gentrify Southeast Queens.
He promised to provide
names during his retrial in
January, which would reveal
the people who are trying to
get him and other prominent
Black leaders out of City
politics. Essentially, he said
he is an innocent man caught
in the middle of a political
conspiracy.
However, all of the details
he is ignoring do not seem to
match this theory. He is one of
six people who were arrested
in 2013 for the failed
bribery scheme.
Three of them are
black and three are white.
Former City Councilman Dan Halloran was
found guilty for his
role in the scheme last
month. Considering
Smith was allegedly the centerpiece of that scheme, it is hard
for us here at QConf to believe
that he had nothing to do with
the plot.
Also, Smith’s opponents
in the upcoming September
primary, former City Coun-
Trees Are Better In Queens
Come And Knock
On Our Door
During our cultural celebration last week, former Councilman
Peter Vallone Jr. posed for this selfie with former QConf reporters
Natalia Kozikowska and Trisha Sakhuja. With all the recent reboots
of classic TV shows, we think this pic makes a great pitch for an
updated version of the 1970s hit "Three's Company." The show
would follow the former councilman and his two former reporter
sidekicks as he looks to his future in Queens. The show sounds
like a hit to us!
guests throughout the 16
tracks on “LABI.” Chanel
Nicole, Fred The Godson,
Patty Rockmore from Peace
Fam, RP from Team Blackout
and Karina all contribute their
talents to the record, mixing
their skills with Skyscraper
Blu.
Even as he has grown as
an artist and his career has
started to achieve lift-off, Blu
remains close to his roots in
Southeast Queens.
“Queens in general is
where I've made unforgettable relationships, chased
a lot of girls and had wild
nights out with my friends,”
he said. “They definitely make
for some good stories that I
think the average kid from
Queens can relate to.”
For more information on
Skyscraper Blu, visit www.
facebook.com/skyscraperblumusic.
The Parks Dept. has a
pruning problem – but not in
Queens.
City Comptroller Scott
Stringer released an audit
last week indicating that tree
pruning in the City has been
mismanaged and wasteful.
According to the report, all
Borough Forestry Offices –
the bodies that manage the
tree maintenance contractors – except for Queens’
“had weaknesses…which
increased the risk of injuries
to people and property from
falling limbs.”
“I’m not going out on a limb
when I say that Parks’ performance has been unacceptable,”
Stringer said.
Manhattan and Staten Island
had the poorest pruning, with
the Bronx and then Brooklyn
showing better branches.
The Queens Forestry Office,
meanwhile, had put controls
in place that “appeared to be
functioning and could be used
as a guide to assist the other four
Borough offices,” according to
the report.
From our parks to our parties to now even our beautifully
pruned trees – everything’s
better in Queens.
cilman Leroy Comrie and
attorney Munir Avery, are
both Black. So, if this alleged
culprit has some grand
gentrification motivations, he seems fairly
short-sighted.
Either way, it will be
difficult for Smith to find
time to represent the residents of his district while
he is the middle of a trial
and with Councilman Ruben
Wills’ (D-Jamaica) powers in
limbo.
Southeast Queens needs
elected leadership who have
the time and the ability to get
things accomplished in the
community.
Traffic
Conundrum
Before the State Senate
candidate's forum devolved
into protests Tuesday night,
proceedings had already been
delayed by a late moderator.
NY1's Ruschell Boone
was supposed to lead the forum, but did not arrive until
halfway through State Sen.
Tony Avella's portion of the
proceedings.
When she finally got to the
microphone, Boone apologized, saying she got caught in
traffic in Flushing, then turned
to the Senator.
"Can you do something about
the traffic here?" she asked.
Avella, who was on time for
the event, said, "I got caught in
the same traffic," and noted he
only represented half of Flushing.

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