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VOL. XXXV NO. 10 THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012 QUEENSCHRONICLE.COM
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Neil Iovino points to one of the used needles that residents have begun to frequently fi nd discarded behind the Waldbaum’s parking lot.
AXED?Judge would cut
Turner’s Congressional districtPAGE 2
BATTLING IT OUTEleven Queens acts
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Queens’ political landscape could dra-matically change under a federaljudge’s proposal issued this week for
new Congressional district lines, whichwould obliterate U.S. Rep. Bob Turner’s dis-trict, representing much of South Queens, aswell as parts of the Rockaways and Brook-lyn, and likely pit U.S. Rep. Gary Ackerman(D-Bayside) against Assemblyman RoryLancman (D-Fresh Meadows) in a Democra-tic primary.
While a group of state legislators wastasked with drawing the new Congressionallines, which happens once a decade, theyfailed to agree on one proposal, prompting apanel of federal judges to become involved inthe redistricting process. Judge RoanneMann, a magistrate, was named the group’s“special master” last week, and she issued herproposal for the Congressional lines on Mon-day, a week before she was expected to do so.
The state Legislature could avoid thejudges’ implementing their own lines if theyvote to adopt their own plan before March15. If the Assembly and Senate do agree onnew lines, Gov. Cuomo would still need togive his stamp of approval.
Because the U.S. Census reported thatNew York’s population grew more slowlythan other states, which was widely disputedby legislators and civic leaders in Queens,the state has to lose two Congressional dis-tricts. Mann proposed to axe the areas repre-sented by Turner and U.S. Rep. Maurice
Hinchey, a Democrat from upstate who isexpected to soon retire.
“The redistricting plan introduced todayby the special master is just another step inthe process,” Turner said. “I am prepared torun in whatever district I reside in once thefinal lines are adopted and signed by thegovernor.”
If Mann’s lines become reality, Turner’s
house in Breezy Point would be placed in aheavily minority district represented by U.S.Rep. Greg Meeks (D-Jamaica).
Meeks said he plans to again run for the5th Congressional District, which wouldencompass the Republican-leaning portionof the Rockaways under the judge’s plan.
“I’m fine with the district, and I’m readyto run,” Meeks said of Mann’s proposal.
“It’s a democracy, and people can runwherever they want to run,” he said of thepossibility that he would be challenged byTurner. “Let him run. I look forward toworking in a new part of the district.”
Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park),whom has been a longtime supporter of Turn-er and who the congressman has called his“mentor,” had harsher words for the judge.
“I would call these maps disastrous,”Ulrich said. “The problem with the federalmagistrate is there’s little to no regard for thelocal community. What they’re doing isdividing communities of interest, communi-ties that were united for years. The magis-trate’s lines tosses it all out the window.”
The judge’s proposal would also placeAckerman’s home in Roslyn Heights, LI, inthe 3rd Congressional District that is repre-sented by U.S. Rep. Steve Israel (D-Suffolk).Ackerman said instead of running againstIsrael, he would make a bid for what wouldbe the 6th Congressional District, for whichLancman has said he also wants to run.
“The new 6th CD is a fantastic district inQueens where I grew up, went to publicschool and college, and started my familyand my business,” Ackerman said. “It con-tains my political base and longtime roots,and I have had the privilege of representingapproximately 90 percent of it during my 34years in the state Senate and U.S. Congress.”
Lancman also stressed his roots in thesame district.
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A federal judge released her proposal for new Congressional districts this week, which would likelyforce U.S. Rep. Bob Turner to run against U.S. Rep. Greg Meeks, and could also pit U.S. Rep. GaryAckerman against Assemblyman Rory Lancman in a primary. IMAGE COURTESY U.S. DISTRICT COURT
Judge’s plan would axe Turner’s districtCould force the pol to face Meeks, pit Ackerman against Lancman
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arch 8, 2012SOUTH UEENS NEWSQCalls for help amidst drug needles and trash
Howard Beach residents say change is needed outside the Waldbaum’sby Anna Gustafson
Senior EditorFrom heroin users allegedly shooting up
in the Waldbaum’s parking lot in HowardBeach to heaps of trash blowing from thearea outside the grocery store into nearbyyards, a myriad of problems are plaguing theneighborhood, residents said, and they arepleading for change.
“There are used needles, beer bottles,plastic bags and all this other trash — it’sridiculous,” said Neil Iovino, a HowardBeach resident who lives on 95th Streetbehind the Waldbaum’s parking lot. “We’retalking about heroin addicts hanging out hereand leaving their needles. I have to tell mykid not to go across the street anymorebecause of the needles. Whoever thought I’dhave to do that in this neighborhood?”
Residents said they have for years beentrying to get the store to clean up its act andmore quickly pick up the trash that accumu-lates in its parking lot, the edge of whichspans a little more than half of 95th Streetbetween 156th and 157th avenues.
Waldbaum’s manager, who wished not tobe named, said he and others from the storehave been working hard to mitigate the trashproblem, and he said he had not been noti-fied of the drug issue.
Iovino said that since he has been com-plaining in recent months, the shop has got-ten better about removing trash, though hesaid plenty of it still blows in from the lotonto area properties, leaving numerous plas-tic bags stuck in trees, and even lining backstaircases with garbage.
Still, residents said while the garbage
has been a severe nuisance — one neighboreven cut down a tree in her yard because somuch trash got caught in it so often — theyare most concerned about the individualswho they said have recently begun to usedrugs in the parking lot and surroundingarea almost nightly.
“My son is 7 years old, and I have a new-born on the way,” said Edwin Perez, a police
officer who also lives near the supermarket.“The whole reason we moved to HowardBeach two years ago is because we thought itwould be a better place to live, so to findneedles is really disconcerting.”
Perez also said teenagers and car serviceworkers park on the block and “smoke a lotof weed.”
Luricilda Guglielmo, who has lived with
her husband on 95th Street since 1968, saidshe too has noticed more people coming intothe lot long after Waldbaum’s has closed.
“I see many cars going in and out of therearound two to three in the morning,” Gugliel-mo said. “It’s not good.”
Michael Persico, another neighbor, calledthe situation “disgusting.”
“Our grass, forget it — there’s trash every-where,” he said. “And a kid even stepped ona needle by the corner of the lot.”
Residents said they’ve tried to contact the106th Precinct and Department of Sanitationabout the problems, but have been blown off.The precinct did not respond to a request forcomment, nor did other city officials.
The store manager who just recentlybegan working at Waldbaum’s, said “this isthe first time I’ve heard” about an issue withdrug users.
“If people see illegal activity, they need tocall the authorities,” the manager said. “If wewitness it, we’ll call the authorities. We havecamera surveillance, but I don’t know whatgoes on after hours.”
The employee also said he has beenworking hard to address concerns about thetrash.
“I had a good conversation with Neil,and his complaints are somewhat valid,”the manager said in reference to Iovino.“We have a cleaning crew that goes outevery day and cleans the perimeter of thefence and outside it, but there’s nothing Ican do when there’s 35 mile per hourwinds that make the trash fly around.”
To combat the drug use, residents said
Neil Iovino, left, points to trash in his staircase that he said blew in from the nearby Waldbaum’sparking lot in Howard Beach. Many residents who live near the supermarket said trash from itsparking lot has long been a problem, and they said they are now dealing with drug users gatheringin the Waldbaum’s lot and leaving discarded needles around the area. PHOTOS BY ANNA GUSTAFSON
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Proof of angels? Pols heap praise on NYFACGroup working with families coping with autism holds annual dinner
by Anna GustafsonSenior Editor
Standing in front of a room ofhundreds of people, CouncilmanEric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) ges-tured towards New York Familiesfor Autistic Children PresidentAndrew Baumann and his wife,Pamela, and said, “I believe inangels.”
“They are truly doing God’swork on earth,” Ulrich said of theBaumanns, whose organization,NYFAC, celebrated its 14th annualdinner, dance and awards celebra-tion at Russo’s on the Bay inHoward Beach last Thursdayevening.
About 350 people attended theevent, during which a number oflegislators, educators and otherleaders were honored for their ded-ication to the Ozone Park-basednonprofit that works with about600 families from throughoutQueens — and beyond.
Among those recognized wasUlrich, who received the group’sGuardian Angel Award.
“I have two prayers,” Ulrich
said. “One, that someday we’llidentify the root cause of autism,and that we’ll find a way to preventit. The second prayer will cometrue in a couple of months whenwe will all drive down Cross BayBoulevard and see a gorgeous,much needed center.”
NYFAC will expand its opera-tions and open a new center at 164-14 Cross Bay Blvd. in HowardBeach in June. The organization,which now has administrativeoff ices at 95-16 Pitkin Ave. inOzone Park, will run a number ofprograms at the new facility,including an adult day program, anafter-school program, and speech,occupational and physical therapy.
From offering recreational pro-grams like tennis or swimming tosupport for the entire family ofsomeone with autism, Baumannsaid his group is attempting to helpthose who have been affected by adevelopmental disorder that affectsan ever-growing number of people.According to statistics from thefederal government, one in 100children will be diagnosed with
autism spectrum disorder this year.Autism is a developmental dis-
order often characterized by socialinteraction impairment and a gen-eral difficulty with communication.
“The better we educate the par-ents and siblings, the better theywill build relationships,” said Bau-mann, whose son is autistic. “Weare parents who understand wemust help our children.”
Georgiana Reese-Benatti, whoworks for New York CommunityBank, was awarded with NYFAC’sLifetime Achievement Award forbeing what Baumann said was oneof his “biggest supporters.”
“You and Pamela have workedso hard for so many years, and nowyou’re going to have the trainingcenter you always wanted,” Reese-Benatti said of the expansion.
Michael Brothers, a licensedinsurance broker in RichmondHill who has focused on fundrais-ing for autism programs, receivedthe Humanitarian Award. Excel-lence in Special Educationawards were given to DebbieEdmonds-Shaddi, the principal of
PS 233 in Forest Hills, andOswaldo Roman, the principal ofPS 256 in Belle Harbor.
“I’m incredibly honored thatNYFAC selected me,” said Roman,who runs a special education pro-gram that includes numerous stu-dents with autism. “They do suchamazing work.”
Jack Taravella, a Howard Beachresident who has long supportedthe Baumanns, was honored withthe Community Service Award.The Autism Advocacy Award wentto Scott Badesch, the president andchief operating off icer of theAutism Society of America, thecountry’s largest grassroots organi-zation helping those affected by thedisorder.
“They’re really giving hope tothousands of parents,” Badeschsaid of the Baumanns.
Legislators also heaped praiseon NYFAC, and Borough PresidentHelen Marshall said the Baumannswere “the first people to come talkto us about autism after I was elect-ed.” Other legislators attending thedinner included U.S. Rep. Bob
Turner (R-Queens, Brooklyn),Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Ozone Park) and Mike Miller (D-Woodhaven), Queens County ClerkAudrey Pheffer, and former Bor-ough President Claire Shulman. Q
NYFAC President Andrew Baumanncelebrates his organization’s 14thannual dinner dance at Russo’s on theBay last week. PHOTO BY ANNA GUSTAFSON
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Tackling concernsover convention ctr.Genting says it is addressing issueslike transit with trade show leaders
by Anna GustafsonSenior Editor
The company that would runa proposed convention centernext to its casino in SouthOzone Park is trying to winover the hearts of trade showoperators, who have recentlyaired concerns about Gov.Cuomo’s proposal to bring themassive structure to Queens.
“We’re very, very early inthis process, and we understandthat conventioneers are going tohave a lot of questions and a lotof concerns,” said Stefan Fried-man, a spokesman for GentingAmericas, the internationalcompany that runs the casinoand would fund and operate theconvention center that Cuomo proposed inhis State of the State address in January.“We’re going to make an effort to meet withall of them and talk about, and hopefullyallay, those concerns.”
At a forum sponsored by the Crain’s NewYork media company last week, several tradeshow leaders questioned whether South OzonePark is the ideal spot for a convention center.
For example, Mark Scheinberg, presidentof the Greater New York Auto Dealers Asso-ciation, which puts on the annual car show atthe Javits convention center in Manhattan,voiced hesitation about the plan, though hedid not say whether he would eventuallymove his event to Queens.
“Until the trade show industry feels com-fortable that this is a workable plan, youwon’t have any takers,” Scheinberg said atthe forum.
The $3 billion convention center, whichwould be entirely funded by Genting, isexpected to hold as many as 3,000 hotelrooms, as well as 3.8 million square feet thatwould include gaming and entertainment.
While Cuomo said he expected the facilityto essentially replace the need for the JavitsCenter, Friedman said the Queens sitewouldn’t necessarily be in competition withthe Manhattan spot.
“It’s going to compete with other enor-mous convention centers around the countrythat are eating New York’s lunch — Chicago,Miami and DC. Just by sheer size, they can
draw the conventions we cannot.”Friedman also noted that the company is
working with the city to increase accessibili-ty to Ozone Park from Manhattan. Concernsabout traffic have been a major concern forarea residents, who said the area is alreadycongested with the millions of visitors flood-ing in to visit the casino.
“We simply don’t have the transit infra-structure in place that would support a con-vention center,” Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) said. “That’s something thatGenting and the state have to come to anagreement on. We are utterly underserved bythe MTA.”
Ulrich continued that there are “a numberof other local concerns that I believe have tobe addressed before we roll out the red car-pet for a convention center.”
Ulrich, state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach) and Assemblyman PhilGoldfeder (D-Ozone Park) have all said thecity needs to allocate additional permanentofficers to the 106th Precinct — both to dealwith the influx of visitors to the casino, aswell as to prepare for the arrival of a conven-tion center.
“We want two lanes on Rockaway Boule-vard, better bus service, a better train orextended air train service, more cops on thestreet and for the traffic to flow more freely,”Ulrich said. “If these things aren’t addressed,I don’t believe the community will supportthe convention center.” Q
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Save power, treesDear Editor:
I heartily agree with Henry Euler’s recentletter about putting all power lines under-ground (“Bury power lines,” Feb. 2).
Most New Yorkers don’t notice theirabsence in Manhattan, or know how it cameabout. In the Great Blizzard of 1888, allelectrif ied lines in Manhattan weredestroyed, bringing the city to a halt. Com-munication and other electrical lines weresevered; broken poles and live high-voltagewires lined the streets. Surface rail tracksthat powered local and long-distance trainsstranded thousands of passengers.
After the blizzard, the mayor realized thenecessity of preventing another disaster, stat-ing that we can’t control the elements, but wecan protect our power lines. All overheadwires were put underground. Nowadays, withthe increased need for electrical power, wehave even more reason to do so.
Consider also the disfiguration of trees toaccommodate power lines. Old, beautifultrees have their limbs chopped off. Twenty-year-old skinny trees in my neighborhoodlook like beanstalks because the “chain sawgang” comes around periodically to hackoff their branches.
It’s time for our borough president andmayor to realize the necessity of protectingpower sources and put the lines underground.
Alexis CantrellElmhurst
Talk about tobacco adsDear Editor:
There is a killer in our communities hid-ing in plain sight! Tobacco kills more NewYorkers each year than AIDS, drugs, homi-cide and suicide combined according to theDepartment of Health Statistics.
The youth of Queens are under attack fromtobacco companies’ advertising and propa-ganda designed to ensure a continued supplyof future tobacco consumers. Tobacco com-panies spend $12.5 billion annually — 90percent of that is spent on marketing. Tobac-co companies have turned to point-of-saleadvertising by plastering stores with highly litdisplays and bright ads specifically designed
to target young teens. What is the answer tothis? How do we fight against companieswith such large amounts of money at theirdisposal? The answer is to start talking.
To get the conversation started, in October2011 the NYC Coalition for a Smoke-FreeCity and the American Lung Association inNew York partnered with a group of youthsfrom all five boroughs to provide a tour fordecision makers of tobacco advertising intheir neighborhoods. This tour provided deci-sion makers with a chance to see the advertis-ing through the youths’ eyes and to walk intheir shoes — looking at the images they seeevery day as they walk through their neigh-borhoods. Research studies show that tobac-co marketing does influence a teen’s decisionto smoke. Seventeen thousand youths in NewYork City are currently smoking, and roughlya third of these children will die prematurelyfrom smoking.
Parents should be encouraged to talk totheir children about what the ads are trying toaccomplish, talk to policymakers about limit-ing advertising rights for tobacco companiesand start talking to your local businesses thatplace these ads in plain sight of young chil-dren. We need to get our message across: It’snot just a bad habit — it’s a deadly habit. Weall have a part to play in keeping our nation’syouth safe. Let’s all join efforts spearheaded
by Mayor Bloomberg and countless publichealth organizations to put the health of ourchildren ahead of the bottom line of thetobacco industry.
Jennifer LevyHealth Educator for Lenox Hill Hospital
North Shore-LIJ Health SystemManhattan
Patients first at NYHQDear Editor:
New York Hospital Queens is stronglycommitted to providing our patients highquality medical care outcomes (results) andto constantly improving the hospital experi-ence for patients and their families—righthere in Queens.
Over the years, New York HospitalQueens has implemented performance pro-grams that have resulted in many qualityand safety improvements.
In 2011 alone, this hospital achievedresults that include but are not limited to:
• ranked in the top 10 percent by theNational Surgical Quality ImprovementProgram for Orthopedic procedures (forlow post-operative morbidity);
• reduced readmissions for pneumonia,congestive heart failure and myocardial
LETTERS TO THE DITORE
EDITORIAL AGEPDOT: Stop ignoring the people’s will
The city Department of Transportation had a great chance toserve the needs of residents but, true to form, it passed it up.That’s disappointing but not a surprise — they weren’t ask-
ing for a bike lane, after all.The residents in question live in the Flushing neighborhood of
Queensboro Hill. There’s a supermarket there, at 59-11 Main St.,that could use a loading zone on the street. Delivery trucks don’tlike to unload in the small parking lot on 142nd Street, becauseit’s hard for them to maneuver safely. So they just double park —making it hard for everyone else, from drivers to lone pedestriansto mothers with baby carriages — to maneuver safely.
Everyone in the area agrees the answer is a loading zone on thecommercial side of 142nd. Queensboro Hill NeighborhoodAssociation President Don Capalbi says that’s the way to go.Community Board 7 says that’s the way to go. District ManagerMarilyn Bitterman says that’s the way to go. The owner of thestore says that’s the way to go.
The DOT says no go. As Capalbi put it, the decision is “alien to reality.”But alien to reality is often par for the course for the DOT, an
agency whose mission apparently changed somewhere along theline from keeping the streets safe and well maintained to the
social engineering of installing bike lanes where they’re not want-ed in an effort to Europeanize America’s premier city.
(Not that all bike lanes are bad; of course they’re not. But toomany are installed without a hint of regard to the costs — likeheightened danger to pedestrians from emboldened bikers whodon’t always follow the law; the loss of traffic lanes and parkingspaces; and the loss of business due to the reduction of parking.)
The DOT makes changes to traffic and parking rules over theobjections of those most affected all the time. In Ozone Park,where the agency tried to make the convoluted corner ofCrossbay Boulevard, Liberty Avenue and Rockaway Boulevardsafer, it has instead made a bigger mess, one that’s killing a stretchof businesses on Liberty. A bipartisan legislative trifecta — CityCouncilman Eric Ulrich, state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. andAssemblyman Phil Goldfeder — wants the DOT to try again. InGlendale, residents are hoping the agency will change its plans toredo the Cooper Avenue underpass before work begins. InJamaica, plans for the corner of Hillside Avenue, Home LawnStreet and 169th Street are puzzling at best. The list goes on.
The unelected DOT should listen more to the people it serves,especially in a case like that in Queensboro Hill, where there’ssimply no logical reason to not do what the citizens are asking.
If it’s not the DOT that’s making a badcall somewhere in Queens on a givenday, it’s the DOE that’s doing it. And
sometimes even those decisions revolvearound traffic safety.
When it comes to the Department ofEducation, however, it can get even worse,because here we’re talking specificallyabout the lives of children. Children likethose who are being forced to walk fromthe Big Six apartment complex inWoodside to get to PS 229 because theDOE took their school buses away.
Now these students, in grades threethrough six, must walk across a dangerouscorner on Laurel Hill Boulevard just yardsfrom an off ramp for the Brooklyn QueensExpressway. It’s likely just a matter of timeuntil a life is taken by a careless driver.
The DOE must reverse this decision andbring the buses back for these kids.
Endangering children
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infection by 5 percent; NewYork Hospital Queens reduced
readmissions below the New York Stateaverage of 20.9 percent;
• increased Hospital Consumer Assess-ment of Healthcare Providers and Systemsratings in each of 10 domains, includingcommunication about medication and dis-charge instructions; HCAHPS is the patientsatisfaction measurement survey for acutecare hospitals and is run by the Center forMedicare and Medicaid Services;
• met or exceeded quality measures forend stage renal disease in our outpatientkidney dialysis center;
• improved nursing quality care out-comes, such as reduction in falls withinjury and central line infections;
• achieved nationally recognized Excel-lence Awards for Maternity Care, and forJoint Replacement by HealthGrades; and
• became one of the first hospitals in theNew York City area to achieve a completelyelectronic health record throughout theemergency room and inpa-tient care units.
The adoption of an elec-tronic health record systemprovides clinicians a longitu-dinal view — an easier chartview over the span of time— that can lead to improvedpatient outcomes — both inquality and safety — as wellas a patient’s satisfactionwith his or her care. Now,the hospital is in transition to an electronichealth record system throughout multipleambulatory care centers in the community asa way to improve continuity of patient careand provider communication.
In 2012, we can anticipate that there maybe more quality reporting requirements byregulatory agencies and there is a constantneed for staff education and trainingregarding patient safety. Managing persis-tent issues such as infections — whetheracquired in or out of the hospital — isextremely complex and requires constantvigilance and attention from both medicalprofessionals and patients. An educated andaware patient and family are an importantpart of prevention and safety.
Stephen S. MillsPresident and Chief Executive Officer
New York Hospital QueensFlushing
Editor's note: This letter was written inresponse to a new report on hospital safety.See the article on the report in most
editions this week or at qchron.com.
The Catholic viewDear Editor:
Regarding David Fogel’s March 1 letter,“Church, state, sex,” I feel I must comment.First of all, his characterization of Catholicdogma as “inflexible,” and his assertionthat contraception would prevent abortions,are what have become an irrelevant andsomewhat hackneyed slant on the issue offorcing Catholic institutions to providebirth control coverage.
First of all, as we have discovered, manyof these institutions self insure, and as suchwould effectively be forced to distribute con-traception. Even if they don’t directly distrib-ute it, the concept of being forced to associ-ate in any way with a practice that is anathe-ma to the Catholic faith is unacceptable.
The real crux of this situation is the fact
that when an individual becomes anemployee of a Catholic institution, she isaware of company policy, as is any poten-tial employee of any company. She there-fore agrees to comply with the Church’sstance on not covering contraceptive ser-vices. This is where correct and appropriatefreedom of choice should be applied: If youdon’t like the rules, work somewhere else.
The Obama administration, which hasdone so much good for so many, must nowstand up for freedom of religion and issuean across-the-board exemption for theCatholic Church in this matter.
Christine LottiBayside
See the union’s sideDear Editor:
I was amazed at your superficial, sim-plistic and therefore misleading editorial inthe March 1 edition, “Tier 6 pension reform
is a must.”I am enclosing some material
from the Public Employee Pressof District Council 37. After youhave educated yourself fully onthis subject, you might wish topublish a revised editorial.
Joseph EatonMaspeth
The writer included threearticles on pensions from the
March edition of the PEP, two byunion officials and one by the PEP’s
associate editor.
Ga$ and gasbagsDear Editor:
As a consumer and someone who dependson driving to get to work, I am appalled athow we are being ripped off at the pump.
Now I’m not an expert, but I feel the rea-sons are most troubling. There are thethreats coming from Iran and then there arethe political policies that do little to stopthe rising costs at the pump. Than there arethe Wall Street speculators who make prof-its when the price of oil is forced up, all atthe consumers’ expense.
The Democrats and Republicans havedifferent approaches, but each does little tokeep the price at the pump down. TheDemocrats’ answer is more fuel-efficientcars, but that will take years to accomplish.Than you have the Republicans’ answer —drill, drill, drill — which might help in thelong run but not in the short term. Throughall this the oil companies are alive and welland making millions.
I don’t know the answer but I think thesilent majority needs to rise up and say,“Enough is enough for we are mad as helland won’t take it anymore!” One way is towrite numerous letters to our elected
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Re-regulate banksDear Editor:
Dear Glass-Steagall Act, Where are younow when we need you? And so badly?
In 1933 Sen. Carter Glass (D-Vt.) andSen. Henry Steagall (D-Ala.) introducedthe legislation which bears their name.Due largely to unregulated bank marketspeculation, we had suffered the GreatCrash of 1929. The GSA legislation limit-ed the conflicts of interest created whenbanks are permitted to underwrite stocksor bonds and it established the FDIC. In1956 the act was further strengthened inorder to prosecute banks engaging innonbanking activity. It also disallowedthem to buy banks in another state.
From that time on it has been the lob-byists’ field day in diluting the Glass-Steagal Act. In the ’60s banks wereallowed to enter the municipal bond mar-ket, and in the ’70s they were allowedmoney market accounts and to offer cred-it and debit cards. In the ’80s, with thehelp of Alan “Deregulation” Greenspanand the Federal Reserve Board, they wereallowed to underwrite businesses’ mort-gage-backed securities. Beginning with
Travelers and Citibank, the merging ofbanks, security firms and insurance com-panies was also allowed, creating thehuge financial conglomerates we havetoday — bringing about the “Too Big toFail” dilemma.
There were numerous neuterings of theGSA but the death knell came on Oct. 22,1999. After 12 tries in 25 years of a non-stop lobbying blitz in which hundreds ofmillions of dollars were spent, what wasleft of Glass-Steagall was repealed, placingour trusted banks in the same position theywere in precipitating the Great Crash of1929. Cliches such as, “History repeatingitself ” and “The more things change, themore they stay the same” are certainly apt.
Although it was two Democrats withforesight back in 1933 who realized thedanger in allowing banks to set the rulesby which they play, the repeal was jointlyagreed upon by both parties as well asPresident Clinton. On Nov. 4, 1999 thefinal version of the Graham-Lesch-BilleyFinancial Modernization Act was passedby the House 362-57 and the Senate 90-8.Clinton signed it into law on Nov. 12.
Although it’s not surprising that it wasthe Democrats who initialed bank controland Republicans who gave the controlback to the banks, there is enough blameto go around. They jointly repealed GSA.
If we do not regulate and control thebanksters, they will control us. Diametri-cally opposed, both Gingrich (R) andClinton (D) now say it was a mistake torepeal the Glass-Steagall Act. Indeed itwas, and we have been witnessing andliving that mistake.
Nicholas ZizelisBayside
Letterscontinued from page 9
by Anna GustafsonSenior Editor
Community Board 9 members areexpected to vote at their meeting nextTuesday, March 13, on a controversialplan to redirect traffic on two streets inWoodhaven and Ozone Park, which hasbeen lambasted by a number of civicleaders and legislators.
The city Department of Transportationhas proposed to change 84th Street inWoodhaven from one-way northbound toone-way southbound from Liberty toAtlantic avenues and convert 89th Avenuein Ozone Park from a two-way to a one-way street running eastbound betweenWoodhaven Boulevard and 97th Street.
Additionally, the board is expected tovote on the city’s proposal to rezone por-tions of Woodhaven and Richmond Hill,which has garnered much support, andsome criticism, from residents. City andstate legislators who represent the areahave also backed the plan, which they saywill help to prevent older homes frombeing torn down and replaced withMcMansions and to funnel developmentto commercial corridors.
“Even if you don’t say a word at themeeting, your attendance still matters,”
said Woodhaven Residents’ Block Associ-ation President Ed Wendell. “We will askyou to raise your hands if you oppose thestreet changes, or if you favor rezoning,so it is extremely important that you showup if you care about the future of Wood-haven.”
The criticism of the rezoning primarilystems from representatives of the Rich-mond Hill Economic Development Cor-poration, who say they are not pleasedthat homes will be unable to expand in anarea that is experiencing an increase inpopulation.
But Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-OzonePark) said the rezoning “will preserve theresidential character of those communi-ties” while revitalizing the business strips.
CB 9 had been slated to vote on thestreet changes at its January meeting, butpushed it back following an outcry fromirate residents who said they hadn’t beenproperly notified about the plan.
A number of civic leaders, includingWendell and Maria Thomson, a CB 9member and executive director of theGreater Woodhaven Development Corpo-ration, said the street changes would iso-late Woodhaven and Ozone Park by mak-ing it difficult to drive there. Q
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Scoops Ice Cream store in Ozone Parkflung open its doors last Saturday, usheringin numerous South Queens residents whosaid they were excited to no longer have tolook far to satisfy their sweet tooth.
Scoops is a venture of Debra and FrankIqbal and Benny Patti, who believed therewas a need for a sweet shop in the area.
The store at 137-20 Crossbay Blvd., the
site of the former Sylvan Learning Center, islocated between the Crossbay Express Laun-dromat and the Crossbay Dairy Mill, alsoowned by the Iqbals and Patti.
Scoops features not only yogurt, icecream, shakes and smoothies, but also pas-tries, crepes, salads, snacks, coffees, teas,cakes and other specialties.
“I think that it’s going to be really nice forthe community, for the children,” DebraIqbal said, adding that it has been a long time
since there was an ice cream store inthe neighborhood.
“The customers are excited to comehere,” she said.
State Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr. (D-Ozone Park), who attended the open-ing and professed that he loves theScoops “cookies and cream” yogurt,said he believes that the opening ofthe sweets store fills a void in thecommunity.
“We certainly don’t have a store ofthis type in the area,” said Addabbo.
“An opening of any small businessin this tough economy is welcomebecause it does provide a certainamount of jobs and it contributes tothe local economy, and we’re thank-
ful,” Addabbo continued.While the economy hasn’t been kind to
store owners in Queens, Iqbal said she does-n’t believe that the tough business climatewill affect her shop since sweetsare beloved by so many —something agreed upon by thecustomers who streamed into thestore soon after it opened.
Many customers stayed in theshop to munch on treats, includ-ing Justyce Quinn, 7, and hermother, Daniela, of Ozone Park.
Justyce had the cake batter icecream with M&Ms and marsh-mallows on top, while her momhad a crepe topped with vanillaand chocolate ice cream.
Kash Martinez, 3, ate his vanilla icecream as he sat on a stool and looked out awindow at the cars passing by on CrossbayBoulevard.
Taking a break from his Animal Pantry
store next door, owner Bart Scibilia poppedin to pick up a chocolate chip cupcake.
The Reyes family of Howard Beach —Lauren, Joshua, Angel and Alexandria —
took time out from their busyday to sit around a table andenjoy their ice cream.
Scoops prices range from$2.59 for a classic cupcaketo $6.19 for a banana split,and the shop is open from 10a.m. to midnight every day.
Although Addabbo'syoungsters, Alexis and Ari-anna, were unable to jointheir lawmaker dad at the 11a.m. grand opening due totheir karate class at the same
time, the senator said he would bring themto Scoops later in the day.
“They are going to love it there,” Addab-bo said.
“It’s a kid’s heaven,” he said, smiling. Q
Scoops Manager Mark Foche, left, state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr., owner Benny Patti, employeesMelissa Chung Hing and Danielle Mauro, and co-owner Debra Iqbal, center front, at the opening ofthe sweets shop in Ozone Park. PHOTOS BY STEPHEN GEFFON
Lauren, left, Joshua, Angel and Alexandria Reyes diveinto some ice cream during the grand opening ofScoops last weekend.
In tough economy, ascoop of optimismResidents praise new Ozone Parksweet shop in area that needs one
View more pictures ofthe Scoops openingat qchron.com, yoursource for news fromall over Queens.
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NYFAC celebrates at Howard Beach dinner
Scott Badesch,president andchief operatingofficer of theAutism Society of America, wasbestowed withNYFAC’s autismadvocacy awardfor running thecountry’s largestgrassroots organi-zation helpingthose affected with the disorder.
Andrew Baumann’sson, Anthony Bau-mann, left, presentsone of the group’sawards, as hismother, PamelaBaumann, looks on.
Jack Taravella,second from right,
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award from Pamela Baumann,
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Eleanor, and daughter, Julia,
join him.
New York Families for Autistic Children honored supporters of the Howard Beach-based organization,as well as its board members, at its annual dinner at Russo’s on the Bay.PHOTOS BY ANNA GUSTAFSON
Killian McMahon, left, presents an award to OswaldoRoman, the principal of PS 256 in Belle Harbor, who runs aprogram for special education students.
NYFAC President Andrew Baumann, left, his wife, Pamela, LifetimeAchievement Award recipient Georgiana Reese-Benatti and herhusband, Raymond Benatti.
NYFAC President Andrew Baumann, fourth from left, and his wife, Pamela Baumann, join the group’s honoraryboard members: former Borough President Claire Shulman, left, Borough President Helen Marshall,Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder, Councilman Eric Ulrich and Queens County Clerk Audrey Pheffer.
Councilman Eric Ulrich, right, is joined by NYFAC President Andrew Baumann as he holds uphis guardian angel award.
PS 233 Principal Debbie Edmonds-Shaddi was given the excellence inspecial education award.
Michael Brothers received NYFAC’sHumanitarian Award.
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Choreographers wantedTopaz Arts, a nonprofit multi-disciplinary arts organization, is calling on dance
choreographers from all five boroughs for its “Dance in Queens 2012: Space Explo-ration Dance Residency.” As many as six choreographers will be awarded 30 hours of freerehearsal space at Topaz’s center, to be used within a one-month period between April andJune. With the residencies, Topaz hopes to “support the creation process within a concen-trated time, allowing choreographers a space in which to explore new ideas or new workingmethods,” according to a statement.
Artists outside of New York City may also apply, though the organization cannot offerany travel stipend or housing. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 9 at 11:59 p.m.Learn more by visiting topazarts.org/2012/02/announcing-topaz-arts/dance-residency/,calling (718) 505-0440 or emailing [email protected].
Treasure Hunters Club in Howard BeachThe Howard Beach Treasure Hunters Club will hold its meeting on Thursday, March 15
at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall at 102-17 160th Avenue. All those who are interested in metaldetecting are welcome to attend. The members vary in age and experience.
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The Kiwanis Club of Howard Beach heldits first Rock ’n’ Roll extravaganza at the St.Helen Father Dooley Hall in Howard Beachon Saturday.
Chaired by Joe Demarco, the event drewan enthusiastic crowd of more than 200people and included the Accords performingmusic from the 1950s through the ’80s.
The band was accompanied by two spe-cial guest singers from Broadway, and theykicked off the night’s festivities by singing
the “Star-Spangled Banner.”Event-goers danced the night away and
dined on food from Lenny’s Pizzeria andsodas from Ragtime.
The big turnout helped the club to raisefunds for various charities.
The Kiwanis Club is now preparing for its50th anniversary ball on April 20 at Russo’son the Bay.
For information about tickets, call BobLoCasio at (917) 805-3115.
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A tour on the 7 trainJack Eichenbaum, a Queens historian,
is hosting a tour called “The World of the#7 Train” on Saturday, April 28. The tourwill begin at Grand Central Station andincludes walks touching on historical top-ics along several 7 train stops in Queens.
Eichenbaum, who holds a PhD in urbangeography from the University of Michiganand teaches at Hunter College, was appoint-ed Borough Historian by Queens BoroughPresident Helen Marshall in 2010.
From Grand Central Station, partici-pants on the tour will head to the VernonBlvd./Jackson Ave. 7 station in Long IslandCity. Eichenbaum will then guide a walkaround LIC before taking participants toSunnyside and Flushing, where there willbe a group lunch. The last stops on the tourinclude Corona and Woodside, with a walkaround Elmhurst and Jackson Heights.
The cost of the tour is $39 per person;advance registration and paymentrequired. For more information, [email protected], call (718) 961-8406 orvisit geognyc.com.
Senior Center raffleThe Howard Beach Senior Center has
launched its 300 Club Raffle. Anyone iswelcome to purchase a ticket, which costs$100, and, depending on how many tick-ets are sold, the grand prize could be asmuch as $10,000. There will be a numberof other prizes as well.
The drawing will be held on May 1st at2 p.m. at the center’s Tuesday dance.
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by Anna GustafsonSenior Editor
For years, all Enrique Vega’sfamily has wanted are answers.
Where is their brother? Hus-band? Father? Why has hemissed so many holidays and thebirth of his granddaughter?
Vega, who lived in HamiltonBeach with his wife, Maribel,and four daughters, disappearedin 2004 after leaving to do whatshould have been a routine busi-ness transaction.
Instead, Vega, then 39, was
never seen after his businesspartner dropped him off at thecorner of 180th Street and Liber-ty Avenue on Oct. 6.
An auto mechanic, Vega wasexpected to pick up a vehicle atthat spot to bring back to theshop he co-owned, Eastern Colli-sion in Brooklyn. But accordingto Vega’s sister, he never pickedit up, though his partner had toldthe family he did.
Since then, family memberssaid they’ve been living a never-ending nightmare, traveling from
hospitals to morgues and psychi-atric wards to look for him. Everyday, his sister, Carmela Osorio,checks the Internet for anythingthat could lead her to her brother.
“He’s missed so much of hischildren’s lives,” said Osorio,who lived in Howard Beach atthe time of Vega’s disappearanceand now resides in Florida. “He’salready a grandfather, and thebaby looks just like him.”
Osorio said she has been espe-cially frustrated with the police’slack of involvement in the case.She said the NYPD would notissue a missing person reportbecause Vega had an outstandingwarrant for his arrest from 1988,though Osorio said she does notknow why the warrant was issued.
After pleading with the policeso often to help her, Osorio saidshe “finally got a call back froma sergeant from a missing per-sons unit, and he was able tohelp me a little.”
That sergeant, Osorio said,was able to search through apolice database about a yearand a half ago to see if there areany records of Vega’s death, buthe came up empty-handed.
Vega grew up in SouthQueens and lived in OzonePark for years before moving to
Brooklyn for a stint and eventu-ally landed in Hamilton Beachwith his wife and children. Hehad four daughters with hiswife , as well as a daughter anda son from other relationships.
“He was just about to buy ahouse with his wife,” Osoriosaid. “They were renovating itand everything.”
A “joker” who easily madefriends and especially lovedElvis — he even named one ofhis daughters Lisa Marie —Vega was “a good guy whowould help you, no matter ifyou were homeless or not,”Osorio continued.
And while it’s been yearssince his children have seenhim, his sister said they routine-ly think of him.
“His kids are always putting,‘Dad, I miss you, and I loveyou,’ on their Facebook pages,”she said.
“His family, all they want issome kind of closure,” Osoriocontinued. “We wish he couldcome home. If he’s out thereand sees this, I hope he under-stands we don’t care what hap-pened. We just want him tocome home.”
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After hundreds of Queens students, par-ents, educators and legislators begged MayorBloomberg to not close eight schools in theborough, the city has gone ahead and filedthe paperwork necessary to move ahead withshuttering the institutions and reopening themthis summer with half the staff replaced.
The city on Monday night published itsfinal “education impact statements,” which itis legally required to provide to the public sixmonths prior to closing a school. The cityaims to close 33 schools citywide, includingAugust Martin High School in Jamaica,Flushing High School, Grover ClevelandHigh School in Ridgewood, John AdamsHigh School in Ozone Park, Long Island CityHigh School, Newtown High School inElmhurst, Richmond Hill High School, andBryant High School in Long Island City.
“I wish I knew why the mayor came to thisconclusion to close the schools because thereare so many questions that went unanswered,”said Dmytro Fedkowskyj, who is BoroughPresident Helen Marshall’s appointee on thecity Panel for Educational Policy, the groupthat will vote on whether or not the schoolsshould close. Because the majority of thepanel members are appointed by the mayor,the closures are expected to be approved.
Bloomberg said in January that the lack ofan agreement between the city and the teach-ers’ union on annual evaluations for educa-tors prompted his plan to implement what isknown as a “turnaround” model, which
amounts to replacing about half the staff atschools that are in a federal improvementprogram due to low graduation rates and testscores. The move, Bloomberg said, was anattempt to salvage about $60 million in edu-cation funding specifically meant for the 33schools that the state had withheld because ofthe lack of a deal on teacher evaluations.
However, Gov. Cuomo intervened at theend of last month, and a major sticking pointin the negotiations was resolved — that of theappeals process for teachers who receive lowmarks on the assessments.
Because of this progress, the state educa-tion commissioner had said during a phonecall with reporters that he expectedBloomberg and the teacher’s union to cometo a full agreement on the evaluations.Despite this progress, the mayor said he didnot intend to halt efforts to close the schools.
After the city announced that it had filedits final paperwork to close the schools, theteacher’s union asked the state PublicEmployment Relations Board to order thecity Department of Education to resume talkson a teacher evaluation system. Additionally,UFT President Michael Mulgrew said at aforum in Jackson Heights last week that theunion would consider legal action to stop theclosures.
“It has become clear that the mayor, thechancellor and the Department of Educationnever planned to reach an evaluation deal,and the mayor’s only educational strategy isto close more schools than ever in New YorkCity,” Mulgrew said in a prepared statement
issued on Tuesday.Because the eight schools in Queens were
part of a federal improvement program, thecity had already begun to implement changesat the schools at the beginning of this year.City officials had told they schools they hadthree years to implement these changes andto turn their graduation rates and test scoresaround before the DOE would once againconsider them for closure.
“The mayor abandoned policy,” Fed-kowskyj said. “He abandoned educationalplans that we spent millions of dollars on get-ting in place in September, and then hewalked away from them.”
While the mayor has said closing theschools and reopening them with about halfthe staff replaced could land the city millionsin aid, the city principals’ union estimatedthat the DOE would have to pay about $180million annually for the salaries of the teach-ers that it would replace.
Principals could also be replaced, and theschools may be renamed.
“The costs are exhorbitant,” Fedkowskyjsaid. “Where we are going to find funding topay for that, that hasn’t been relayed to thePEP.”
Because of these costs, Fedkowskyj saidhe believes that the city would not hire allnew teachers to replace the staff, but insteadshuffle existing instructors around.
The city DOE did not respond to a requestfor comment.
Before the city PEP votes on the closuresat its April 26 meeting, the DOE will hold
hearings at each of the 33 schools.Hearings will be held at 6 p.m. at Grover
Cleveland on April 2, Bryant High School onApril 3, Richmond Hill on April 5, AugustMartin on April 16, Newtown High Schoolon April 17, Long Island City High Schoolon April 17, Flushing High School on April18, and John Adams on April 19.
News of the closures has been criticizedby Queens officials, from Borough PresidentHelen Marshall to state Sen. Toby Stavisky(D-Whitestone), who is the ranking minoritymember on a state education committee.
“Shuttering Flushing High School onlyto replace the principal and half the staffdoes not provide a winning formula for ourstudents,” Stavisky said. “Just when Flush-ing High School has been improving itsgraduation rate and appears to be on theroad to improvement, it’s as if the Depart-ment of Education decides to derail it. Howcan we expect consistent student improve-ment year to year, with the mayor’s incon-sistent policies?” Q
PEP member Dmytro Fedkowskyj said he didnot support the mayor’s decision to close 33schools in the city. PHOTO BY DOMINICK TOTINO
Critics slam plan to close schoolsCity files final paperwork to shutter eight Qns. sites
by Anna GustafsonSenior Editor
Vehement criticism of Mayor Bloomberg’seducational policies, from his release ofthousands of teacher evaluations to closinglarge neighborhood schools, flowed freely ata forum in Jackson Heights last week, whenhundreds of people packed the auditorium atPS 69 to listen to United Federation ofTeachers President Michael Mulgrew andCouncilman Danny Dromm slam the city’sleader for what they said amounted to thedestruction of public education.
“Wherever I go in this city, it’s always thesame thing — communities are very upsetthat parents don’t have a voice anymore,”Mulgrew said at last Wednesday’s forum,which Dromm sponsored. “That’s somethingthat needs to be fixed. When you push par-ents out of the educational process, you’redamaging the schools.”
As always, Mulgrew had harsh words forthe mayor, but his vitriol seemed particularlyheavy when discussing the city’s recentrelease of controversial teacher data reports.
Mulgrew said it has been “demoralizing”for the city to release the rankings for 18,000public school teachers last week.
The city Department of Educationreleased what are known as teacher datareports — assessments of math and readinginstructors on their students’ progress onstandardized tests from 2008 to 2010 — aftera number of news organizations sued the cityfor access to the information
“They didn’t have to release this data,”Mulgrew said. “We have years and years offreedom of information requests into them,and they never even respond to us.”
After the teacher reports were released,which schools Chancellor Dennis Walcottcautioned are “only a part of the picture,”Mulgrew said teachers who scored poorlyhave been harassed by members of the media.For example, he said reporters showed up atone teacher’s parents’ house, and spent muchof the weekend outside her home.
“This is a teacher who had chosen toteach special education English LanguageLearners, one of the most challenginggroups to teach,” Mulgrew said of theteacher who received one of the worst scoresfrom the city. “She’s an amazing woman. OnTuesday I got to walk into school with her,and we walked into the library and shereceived a standing ovation from everyone atthe school.”
Mulgrew also criticized Bloomberg’s planto close 33 schools in the city, including
eight in Queens, and said the union wouldnot shy away from filing a lawsuit to stop it.
When the city in 2010 proposed closing19 schools, the UFT and NAACP filed alawsuit and stopped the city from being ableto shutter the institutions that year.
“We’ll look to take any legal recourse thatwe can,” Mulgrew said following the forum.
Dromm too had harsh words for themayor and his administration — and his crit-icism even brought the audience to a stand-
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UFT President Michael Mulgrew criticized the city’s release of teacher data reports, as well as themayor’s plan to close 33 schools in the city, at a forum sponsored by Councilman Danny Dromm atPS 69 in Jackson Heights last week. PHOTOS BY ANNA GUSTAFSON
Kassandra Rivera, 10, and Councilman DannyDromm attend a forum with UFT PresidentMichael Mulgrew in Jackson Heights last week.
Mulgrew, Dromm slam mayor at Queens forumCriticize release of teacher datareports, school closings and testing
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Congressman Bob Turner (R-Queens andBrooklyn) is proposing a bill that he sayswould help relieve the financial burden ofparents who send their children to privateschools.
At a press conference held Friday at St.Margaret’s School in Middle Village, Turnerintroduced the Tax and Education Assistancefor Children, or TEACH Act. The bill wouldprovide a $5,000 tax credit to any familywho chooses to send their child to a privateschool.
Turner argued that parents with childrenwho attend religious or nonreligious privateschools are subjected to “double taxation” byhaving to contribute to public schoolsthrough income taxes.
“My hope is that this bill will ease thef inancial burden faced by parents whochoose to send their children to privateschools,” Turner said.
Turner added that the tax credit “wouldmake private schools a more attractive optionfor parents looking for an alternative to thepublic school system.”
“This bill is common-sense legislationthat will save taxpayers money in the longrun,” he asserted.
Asked about the potential negative effectsthe bill could have on the amount of state aidgiven to public schools, Turner said that itwould be offset by having fewer students inthe public school system to pay for.
Turner was joined by St. Margaret’s PastorMsgr. Steven Aguggia and Philip Franco, theschool’s principal. Both men praised Turner’sbill and the potential effect it would have onschools like theirs.
“I often speak with parents with childrenin the school and parents who want to sendtheir children to the school, and the financialburden always comes up,” Franco said. “Ithink this bill presents a wonderful opportu-nity for faith-based institutions like ours andother private institutions.”
“This bill would be a huge benefit to
schools like ours,” Aguggia added.Parents from St. Margaret’s School were
also present at the press conference andpraised the bill. Kelly Redmond of MiddleVillage, whose son attends first grade there,said the bill is “a win-win proposition” forprivate schools and parents.
“This bill would be a tremendous help tothe many parents like me who wish to sendtheir children to a faith-based school,” Red-mond said.
Other religious schools have expressedsupport for the measure. Rabbi Yaakov Lon-
ner of the Yeshiva of Central Queens saidthat “a tax break such as the congressmanproposes is sorely needed.”
When asked about the bill’s chances ofpassing both houses of Congress, Turnerexpressed confidence that it would clear theRepublican-led House of Representatives bythe end of the year. However, he concededthat the bill’s chances in the Democrat-majority Senate could depend on theNovember elections.
Turner also admitted to expecting somepolitical opposition for the bill from theUnited Federation of Teachers and otherteachers unions, but he expressed hope that adialogue can be started and an understandingcan be reached.
Assemblyman Rory Lancman (D-FreshMeadows) who intends to run for the seatheld by Turner, applauded the congressman’sefforts to make religious education moreaffordable to Queens residents.
“The bill is a more modest version of onethat I’m co-sponsoring in the Assembly rightnow,” Lancman said. “As a parent with threechildren who have attended religiousschools, I know the f inancial burden itimposes.”
“Of course,” Lancman added, “it wouldhave helped the parents of students in religiousschools if Congressman Turner and his fellowRepublicans hadn’t cut security grant fundingfor religious nonprofits in half this year.”
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Congressman Bob Turner, center, with St. Margaret’s School Principal Philip Franco and parentswhose children attend St. Margaret’s. Turner was discussing his new bill that would ease the finan-cial burden faced by parents who send their kids to private schools. PHOTO BY KEVIN KORBER
Tuition relief for parents, says TurnerCongressman proposes tax credit to help with private school tuition
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Five Queens hospitals are among the lowest-scoring facilitiesin the metropolitan area when it comes to patient safety, basedon a report released last week by Consumer Reports.
The study evaluates 1,045 hospitals around the country thatprovided data on four safety measures. Of the 50 worst in thecountry, 30 were in the New York City area.
Forest Hills Hospital, an affiliate of the North Shore-LIJHealth System, ranked third worst; followed by Jamaica Hos-pital in ninth worst place; Flushing Hospital in 13th; St.John’s Episcopal in the Rockaways in 19th; and New YorkHospital Queens in Flushing in 25th.
The two Queens city-run hospitals,Elmhurst Hospital Center and QueensHospital Center in Jamaica, as well asPeninsula Hospital in the Rockaways,were not included in the rankingsbecause there was insufficient data onall four safety measures.
But the two city-run facilities didpoorly on the categories that werereported.
Consumer Reports examined four measures of patient safety:hospital-acquired infections, readmissions and how well hospi-tal staff communicates with patients about both medicationsand discharge plans.
The rating on hospital infections is based on data that hospi-tals submit to the state on surgical-site infections and blood-stream infections due to mishandling of catheters.
The score on readmissions is based on billing informationanalyzed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
The ratings on discharge instructions and medication instruc-tions come from surveys by the Hospital Consumer Assessmentof Healthcare Providers and Systems. Hospitals are required togive those to a sampling of patients and then report to the Cen-
ters for Medicare and Medicaid Services.“We chose those measures because they provide the best col-
lection of data available on hospital safety and provide a goodpicture of how committed hospitals are to protecting patients,”said Dr. John Santa, director of the Consumer Reports HealthRatings Center.
Santa acknowledged that the ratings don’t tell residentseverything they need to know about a hospital, “but a low score,especially in multiple measures, is enough to raise a red flag.”
A statement released by North Shore-LIJ, which runs ForestHills Hospital, concerning its poor showing indicated that thereport may not have up-to-date statistics. It scored 62 percent
worse than the national average.“In the past two years, those num-
bers [infection rates] have shown signif-icant, steady improvement — to thepoint that the hospital’s performance isnow better than the state average,” thestatement read.
Forest Hills Hospital officials alsocited the increased influx of patientsdue to the closure of other Queensfacilities as a factor in the scores, but
the statement said that despite that, “Our most recent datashows that Forest Hills has experienced significant improve-ment in all quality metrics.”
Santa agrees that having more patients due to closing ofother health facilities can make it harder to provide high-qualitycare, but added: “They’re no excuse for being unsafe.”
He said other hospitals around the country with similar pop-ulations do better. “No patient, no matter how poor, should putup with substandard care,” Santa added.
Off icials from MediSys Health Network, which runsJamaica and Flushing hospitals, declined to comment on thereport, but sent a response from the Greater New York HospitalAssociation, which “strongly asserted” that the report does not
accurately reflect the level of care and successful patient safetyprograms at area hospitals.
The GNYHA indicated that the state Department of Healthpointed out that the report’s claim that area hospitals have high-er rates of hospital-acquired infections than elsewhere is mis-leading and “likely reflects that New York State has a morecomprehensive reporting system than most states.”
Jamaica Hospital ranked 57 percent worse than the nation-al average, and Flushing ranked 52 percent worse, on theConsumer Reports study.
NYHQ scored 43 percent worse than the national average.Stephen Mills, hospital president and chief executive officer,said in a letter to the Queens Chronicle that the facility is“strongly committed” to providing patients with high-qualitymedical care and to “constantly improving” the hospital experi-ence for patients and their families.
Mills noted that in 2011 NYHQ ranked in the top 10 percentin the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program for lowpost-operative morbidity in orthopedic procedures; reducedreadmissions for pneumonia, congestive heart failure andmyocardial infection by 5 percent; and reduced readmissionsbelow the state average of 20.9 percent.
Santa recommends patients and their families ask questionsbefore being admitted to a hospital, while being treated andbefore being discharged. They range from what type ofcatheters are being used to what medical supplies will be need-ed after discharge.
Last September, another hospital report issued by the Nia-gara Health Quality Coalition put Jamaica Hospital and QueensHospital Center on the statewide watch list of facilities withproportionally more safety issues.
Jamaica Hospital was worse than the state average for gas-trointestinal hemorrhage mortality and its post-operative res-piratory failure rate. QHC was cited for its record in acutestroke mortality, gastrointestinal hemorrhage mortality andpost-operative hip fractures. Q
Patient safety report is toxic in QueensAll area hospitals fail, but Forest Hills and Jamaica fare the worst
“No patient, no matterhow poor, should put upwith substandard care.”
— Dr. John Santa, director of theConsumer Reports Health Ratings Center
The ongoing conflict between religiousorganizations and the Department of Edu-cation took another turn in favor of housesof worship after a judge’s decision to allowa Bronx church to use school facilities afterhours was expanded to allow all similargroups that privilege.
On Feb. 24, Chief Judge Loretta Preskaof the U.S. District Court granted a prelimi-nary injunction that expanded a previouscourt decision to allow all houses of wor-ship to use public schools for religious pur-poses when schools are not in session.
An appeal from the city followed, but theSecond Circuit Court of Appeals decidedagainst the city on Feb. 27. A statementfrom the court said that “the interests ofjustice were not best served by hearing theappeal” from the city.
The Second Circuit Court’s ruling alsoincluded a directive to the District Court tocome to a f inal decision on the case byJune.
The decision expands on a Feb. 16 rulingthat resulted in the issuing of a temporaryrestraining order against the DOE’s policyof banning religious organizations fromusing public schools for religious services.
The DOE’s policy has been in place
since 2001 and was upheld in a June 2011ruling from the Second Circuit Court onthe grounds that allowing religious groupsto conduct worship services in publicbuildings amounted to governmentendorsement of religion.
Religious groups, many of which do nothave the funding to maintain private head-quarters, spoke out against the DOE, claim-ing that the policy infringed on their rightto practice their religion freely.
While the DOE has stood firm on thispolicy with the support of MayorBloomberg, members of the City Councilhave spoken out against it.
The state Legislature has also enteredthe conversation on the matter after thestate Senate approved a bill that wouldoverturn the DOE’s policy. The bill isawaiting consideration in the Assembly.
In a statement issued to the press, SeniorCounsel Jane Gordon of the city’s LawDepartment called the most recent decision“unusual,” but praised the court for callingfor “a speedy resolution to this litigation.
“We look forward to concluding thismatter in accordance with the Court’s expe-dited timeline,” Gordon added.
— Kevin KorberQ
Appeals court findsin favor of churchesDecision keeps DOE from banningreligious groups from using schools
by Peter C. MastrosimoneEditor-in-Chief
When a new flood of raw data comespouring out of the city, as it soon willunder a bill Mayor Bloomberg signedWednesday, how can journalists and citizenactivists use it to better understand govern-ment operations? How will they siftthrough the mounds of information thatwill be posted in a central online portal tofind the wheat in the chaff? What new pro-grams might software developers be ableto create with the data?
These were just some of the questionsaddressed by a panel at Columbia Univer-sity on Tuesday, in a discussion sponsoredby the Queens Chronicle’s partners at TheNew York World, as well as the Tow Centerfor Digital Journalism.
The panelists included open governmentactivists and a New York Times columnist,while City Councilwoman Gale Brewer(D-Manhattan), the bill’s prime sponsor,also spoke and took questions from theaudience of about 80 people. More querieswere submitted online.
The new law will further the goal ofopening government data to the publicbeyond the access afforded by the Freedomof Information Law, panelist John Kaehnyof the Reinventing Albany organization
noted, because while FOIL guaranteesaccess to documents that there is no validreason to keep secret, it does not apply topure information. The new city law, Intro.29-A, will do that as agencies comply withits requirements over time.
But one key concern for the panelists ishow people will be able to find usefulinformation in the stream of data to come.
“If you have the Mississippi River com-ing at you, it’s hard to find the barge youwant,” said Michael Powell, The Times’Gotham columnist, who called 29-A a “ter-rific bill” regardless.
“I guess what I worry about is whetherin this great river of data we have time toimpose a narrative on it, and to impose aninteresting narrative on it,” Powell said.
That, he said, is the key to being able to“interrogate” and understand the data, andto produce from it something that is useful.
Powell noted that although theBloomberg administration promises awealth of information to come, it is notori-ous for defying the FOIL, especially whenit comes to requests for information madeto the education and police departments.
The New York World, published byColumbia Journalism School, producesgovernment accountability journalismonline and, in Queens, in the Chronicle. Q
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Frank Jump started photographing fading ads in 1997,he told audience members at a lecture he gave at theGreater Astoria Historical Society on Monday. Jump wastaking a class on documentary photography, and cameacross an old advertisement for Omega Oil, painted on theside of a building in Harlem.
“It’s the first sign I took and it’s still alive,” he said afterthe meeting, explaining why it’s one of his favorites.
With 10,000 images of fading ads under his belt, Jump— whose book “Fading Ads of New York City” was pub-
lished late last year by History Press — has seen a lot ofsigns come and go. Some, like the M. Rappoport’s ad fea-turing an image of a victrola in Jamaica, which Jump datesto 1905, are only revealed when a building is demolished,and can just as quickly get covered up again by new devel-opment. Others are so faded as to be easily missed, andstill more get painted over or destroyed when a building isdemolished.
“I hate to see them disappear,” he said of the signs. “Butthat’s life.”
Jump, 52, was born in the Rockaways and now lives inFlatbush with his spouse, Vincenzo Aiosa, who also chron-icles the ads.
Like the Omega Oil sign, Jump himself is a survivor: in1986, at the age of 26, he discovered he was HIV positive.He was told he would probably only live to 30. One of hisfirst reactions, he said, was to go on a “spending binge.”
“I bought a recording studio, camera equipment. When Igot depressed, I would go out to LaGuardia Airport andrent a Lincoln Town Car and ride upstate and pick up mygrandmother.”
But, still alive over a decade later in 1997 and enrolledat Empire State College, he came upon the Omega Oilsign, and began putting all that photographic equipment touse as a self-described “accidental historian.”
For Jump, an elementary school teacher in Brooklynsince 2000, the act of photographing ads in decay — theirlead-based paint touting forgotten products like Fletcher’sCastoria, Reckitt’s Blue, Ruppert’s Beer and Krug’s Bread— is directly linked to his experience with AIDS.
“I’ve watched hundreds and hundreds of friends disap-pear from AIDS,” he said. “A lot of my motivation doingthe project has been seeing the world through that lens,seeing these signs as metaphors of survival.”
But rather than preserve the signs, Jump said he would
prefer to see them left alone.“Part of the beauty of it is the process of it fading. If you
interrupt that process, you’ve stopped this chemical thingthat’s been going for, let’s say, 110 years.”
In addition to the book he’s written, Jump’s work is
Jump captured an ad featuring a victrola, popular in the early1900s, on a building on Jamaica Avenue before it was blockedfrom view by new construction in 1997. PHOTOS BY FRANK JUMP
Queens native shoots ephemeraFor over a decade, Frank Jump has captured the city’s fading ads
An ad for Guinness visible in Long Island City, where the compa-ny once had a brewery. continued on page 21
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chronicled on his blog at fadingads.com,where his upcoming lectures are alsolisted. Visible on the blog are scores ofimages of ads from the 1900s (and earli-er) through to the 1970s, taken all overNew York and often in Queens.
And many of the images he showed toMonday’s audience had stories attachedto them. The Ruppert’s Beer sign on 21stStreet in Astoria, for example, led to adiscussion of Jacob Ruppert Jr., born in1867, who became a New York Yankeesowner and a congressman.
Other signs point to the “dollar and adream story,” as Jump called it, so com-
mon in America in the 1900s. An image of an ad for J. J. Friel Loans
painted on a building in Park Slope,Brooklyn, led Jump to talk about hisf indings on Friel, who according toJump, immigrated to the United Statesand started out as a ditch-digger inBrooklyn. Friel eventually worked hisway into the good graces of a pawn-shopowner before owning the shop outrightand starting his own small loan empire,with three branches including one inJamaica. The story is documented inJump’s book.
And while he’s already photographedso many signs, Jump doesn’t doubt thereare more. “The city is constantly beingrebuilt and torn down,” he said. “There’salways going to be a new ad revealed.” Q
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ing ovation. The councilman, who hadbeen a public school teacher for 25 yearsbefore he was elected to office, said thecity needed to release its grip on stan-dardized testing.
“The focus on testing is madness,”Dromm said. “We don’t need to createanother generation of robots who onlyknow how to fill in a bubble.”
Dromm urged the city to decrease classsizes — a suggestion that brought thun-derous applause from audience members— and increase accessibility to earlychildhood education.
Audience members said they were
pleased to get a chance to interact withMulgrew, who noted that a recent Quin-nipiac poll found that 69 percent of publicschool parents said they trust the teach-ers’ union. Twenty-two percent of thesame parents said they trust the mayor.
The same poll found that 56 percent ofcity voters, not just parents, said theyplace more trust in the teachers’ union toadvocate for students, compared to 31percent who said they have greater faithin Bloomberg.
“All the mayor sees is business, and alla child learns anymore is testing,” saidSandra Rivera, who attended the forumwith her daughter, Kassandra Rivera, a10-year-old student who asked Mulgrewduring the forum if she “has a future” inthe city’s education system. Q
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by Denis DeckChronicle Contributor
Recently, a woman and her boyfriend went into an unassuming gold buying and cash loan shop on Queens Boulevard. She had a $35 offer on her ring from another area shop, but was looking to get a better deal. In what may be viewed as poor business acumen, she told her new prospective buyer what her previous offer was. Still, after examining her piece, he offered her $1,600. He did so, as he says, “...because that’s what it was worth.”
The plight of the worker who’s hard-up for cash in today’s economy is something that Arthur Elias and Edward Goldberg can relate to first-hand, having been laid off from their jobs in jewelry manufacturing. They understand that people get into situations where they just need a little cash fast to make the bills and Ice Jewelry Buying Service hopes to help out in the most honest way they can.
“For this, I like to think we’re doing the community a service,” Elias said. “We’re in the business of helping people who are in a tough spot. They can come to our store and know that we can educate them on what they have and we’ll give them what their items are worth. When that woman told me her previous offer, it made me wonder how many times this happens — how many people who really need that money get taken advantage of?”
Elias opened his Rego Park shop with Goldberg less than a year ago, and already they’re seeing a lot of repeat customers and referrals. This is a sign to them that they’re doing something right — the pawn business typically deals in one-time transactions but Elias is determined to break that mold, building a reputation on trust.
“Everyone around here is buying gold these days; you can go into the barber shop down the road and sell your jewelry. The problem with all these places is they treat everything
like it’s a one-shot deal and we don’t do that,” Elias said.
In addition to buying gold, silver, diamonds, watches and coins, Ice Jewelry Buying also offers instant cash loans for jewelry and eBay selling services.
Their cash loans program is straightforward and simple. “It’s a perfect solution for someone who has a bill due and a check on the way,” Goldberg said. “But we make sure they have a game plan to buy their jewelry back before the end of the term. Sometimes these are people’s heirlooms we’re talking about and we respect that.”
For those who are less Internet-savvy or just don’t have the time, Ice Jewelry Buying offers a convenient eBay sales service. If what a customer has isn’t an item that Ice Jewelry Buying would purchase, like a handbag or antique furniture, they can help find a buyer on their eBay store. Elias consults with the
customer to find a target price and let the internet auctioneers handle the rest.
For anyone who has ever dealt with the hassle of sel l ing and shipping an item on eBay — all the
forms involved in setting up a user and paypal account, the 10-15 percent fee that Ice Jewelry Buying charges to do all the work is really a bargain deal.
“At the end of the day, I just want people to feel comfortable doing business with us. People have this conception of gold buying stores as these slimy places with slimy people, and they’re typically right. But we want to be different. I don’t think it’s cool to see someone buy a ring for $200 and put it in their counter for $800. We don’t do that.”
Ice Jewelry Buying Services is located at 98-30 Queens Blvd. in Rego Park. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 11am to 7:00pm and Saturday 10am to 5pm; Sunday private appoinments are available. Call for more information (718) 830-0030. Q
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Homeowners in Queens, and particularlyin Jamaica, have been among the hardesthit in the state during the housing foreclo-sure crisis.
And in April, the courts in the boroughwill begin a pilot program aimed at speed-ing up the process by which people canrework their loan agreements in an effort tostay in their homes.
The program is being tried in coopera-tion with Bank of America, Chase,Citibank and Wells Fargo, four of thelargest mortgage lenders in the country.
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The aim, he said, is to replace an endlesspaper chase with a settlement conferencebetween two parties ready to go.
“Right now it’s a delay that goes backand forth with people looking for docu-ments,” Lewis said. “We’re going to makesure weeks before a case comes on the cal-endar that [banks] will have all the docu-ments that they use to review a loan, so thatwhen they come to the table they can put anoffer there.”
Lewis said the idea sprang from a taskforce on foreclosure set up by the NewYork Bar Association, and April Neubauer,the attorney in charge of civil practice forthe Queens Legal Aid Society, said the pro-gram is a positive development with a lotof promise.
“The project will be to ensure that caseswhich appear on the docket for settlementconferences actually get down to settlementand modification,” Neubauer said. “Every-one will have all the right players in theright place at the same time. Someone fromthe bank will be there to settle the case onthe spot.”
Lewis said the agreement of the banks iskey.
“What happens right now is that eventhough both sides attend a settlement con-ference, it just doesn’t happen,” he said.“We can sanction the bank, but that justslows the process down. And if you fineChase $1,000, it’s not going to change theway they do business.”
He said if the program proves successfulit will be tried elsewhere in the state.
Neubauer also believes that as bad asforeclosure numbers look now, there arecases where homeowners have receivedthings like notices of default, but havenot yet been taken to cour t by theirlenders.
“There’s a shadow docket out there withcases that have not yet commenced,” shesaid. “We’re waiting for the floodgates toopen.”
While Legal Aid has been able to assistmany clients, New York City CouncilmanLeroy Comrie (D-St. Albans) told theChronicle in February that up to 67 percentof all city homeowners in foreclosure pro-ceedings were not represented by attorneysin 2011. The figure was up from 63 percentn 2010.
He also said Gov. Cuomo eliminated theline item for the state’s Foreclosure Preven-tion Services Program from his recent2012-13 budget proposal.
Comrie and Councilman Al Vann (D-Brooklyn) have been leading the city’scharge to get the money restored in thebudget negotiation process.
New York State Attorney General EricSchneiderman, who also heads PresidentObama’s national Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities Working Group,announced on Feb. 9 that the state willreceive an estimated $136 million from a$26 billion settlement with five banks.
Some of that money will be earmarkedfor housing advocacy and legal aid groupsthat work with homeowners facing foreclo-sure.
Eligible state residents also will haveaccess to an estimated $13 million in directpayments from the federal settlement withthe banks if it is determined their homeswere wrongly placed in foreclosure. Q
Queens courts to testforeclosure remedyFour major banks agree to speedup settlements, loan modifications
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Sweet sixteens and quinceaneras are aturning point for many young women andthe elaborate parties thrown are their time todazzle in front of an audience.
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Racktoo also suggests Quinceanera/Viz-caya by Mori Lee dresses for a trending stylethis season. These tulle dresses are reimag-ined classics with full skirts, scalloped laceand sweetheart bodices for extra elegance.
They come in a wide spectrum of softand bold colors such as balletpink, light blue, peacock,bubble and watermelon, andare also priced between $400and $600.
For a more economical andyet still trend-conscious con-sumer, Racktoo notes thatAllure’s two lines have options
at a more affordable price. Evenings byAllure and Quinceanera by Allure showcasef igure- flattering taffeta gowns, empirewaistlines, ruched sweetheart necklines andthree-dimensional organza ball gowns. Theseoptions start at $250.
Sweet sixteens and quinceanera trendsdon’t stop at dresses. Elegant tiaras, satingloves and personalized kneeling pillows, forquinceaneras, can make a current trend moreunique to the girl’s personal style, thus mak-ing it her own.
Jewelry also plays a big role in making ateenager’s birthday celebration special. Inthe past it was more common to see per-sonalized pieces, such as name plates and
name rings, as well as hoop earrings andclassic hearts.
It does depend on who’s buying andwearing the jewelry, but now the trend is thatyoung woman are looking for lasting itemsthat are timeless to accessorize their dressesand gowns.
“They focus mostly on earrings; hangingearrings and necklaces,” said DanielleCroce, manager of Marlowe Jewelers, whichhas two locations, 160-55 Cross Bay Blvd.,in Jamaica and 116-08 Liberty Ave., inSouth Richmond Hill, “not so much on ringsand bracelets.”
The economy also comes into play, andprices of particular items that tend to fluctu-ate can cause consumers to be smarter aboutwhat they are willing to purchase.
“Less intense gold jewelry, like a dia-mond piece; gold is expensive,” Croce said.
Regardless of how much a teenager isable to spend on her fashions and acces-sories for her special day, there are trendsavailable. She just has to be savvy enough toseek them out. Whether the party is on abudget or over the top like those seen onreality TV programs, a trendy sweet sixteenor quinceanera in Queens is possible.
For more information on the brands andstyles, visit their websites dazoneprom.comor call (718) 323-2940 and for MarloweJewelers go to, libertyavenueonline.com andclick on the Jewelry link and scroll to the“Marlowe Jewelers” boxed link, or call (718)323-8730. Q
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Sweet sixteens and quinceanera trends don’t stopat dresses. Elegant jewelr y can also make ateenager’s birthday celebration special.
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Just engaged? Starting to envi-sion your wedding? Wonderingabout all the things you’ll need todo and when? Our month-by-month snapshot of all your wed-ding to-do ideas will steer you inthe right direction.
12-PLUS MONTHS BEFORE• Envision your wedding and draw up a budget.• Assemble your “planning team.” Consider hiring a
wedding consultant.• Pick a wedding date and time. Select several options,
then check with your venues, off iciant and importantguests before finalizing.
• Start planning the guest list.• Look for and book ceremony sites and reception
sites.• Ask friends and relatives to be in the wedding party.• Optional: Have an engagement party. You may want to
register beforehand for gifts.
8-10 MONTHS BEFORE• Bride: Think about, shop for, and order your gown.• Envision reception food.• Decide what type of entertainment you want. A pianist
for the cocktail hour, strolling violinists, a DJ, or band?• Think about your floral decor.• Research and book your wedding professionals. Inter-
view vendors: photographer, videographer, reception bandor DJ, florist.
• Research a wedding insurance policy to protect yourdeposits.
• Research and reserve accommodations for out-of-townguests.
• Register for gifts.• Contact rental companies if you need to rent anything
for ceremony/reception, such as chairs, tables, and tent.
6-8 MONTHS BEFORE• Book ceremony musicians.• Order bridesmaid’s dresses.• Start planning honeymoon.• Send save-the-date cards. This is a particularly good
idea if you’re marrying during a tourist or holiday seasonor having a destination wedding.
4-6 MONTHS BEFORE• Attend prewedding counseling, if required.• Shop for and order invitations and wedding rings.• Shop for formalwear.• Renew or get passports, if necessary.• Envision your wedding cake and research, interview,
and book a cake designer.
3 MONTHS BEFORE• Order wedding cake.• Hire a calligrapher, if you want your invitations pro-
fessionally addressed.• Attend your shower. (It may be earlier, depending on
when hosts decide to have it.)• Groom: Rent the men’s formalwear.• Hire wedding-day transport: limousines, other cars.
Look into transportation sooner if you’re considering rent-ing streetcars or over-the-top travel.
2 MONTHS BEFORE• Mail your invitations.• Write your vows.• Purchase gifts for parents, attendants, and each other.• Book your stylist and try out big-day hairstyles.• Book a makeup artist and go for a trial run.
1 MONTH BEFORE• Apply for a marriage license. Check with the local
bureau in the town where you’ll wed.• Bride: Have final gown fitting. Bring your maid of
honor along to learn how to bustle your dress. Have the
dress pressed and bring it home.• Call all bridesmaids. Make
sure they have their gowns readyfor the wedding.
• Make last-minute adjustmentswith vendors.
• Create a wedding program tohand out to guests.
• Order and plan in-room wel-come baskets for out-of-town guests.
2 WEEKS BEFORE• Review final RSVP list and call any guests who have
not yet sent a response.• Deliver must-have shot lists to photographer and
videographer. Include who should be in formal portraitsand determine when portraits will be taken.
• Deliver f inal song list to your DJ or bandleader.Include special song requests and songs you don’t wantplayed.
• Bride: Get your last prewedding haircut and color.
1 WEEK BEFORE• Give reception site/caterer f inal guest head count.
Include vendors, such as the photographer or band mem-bers, who will expect a meal. Ask how many extra platesthe caterer will prepare.
• Supply location manager with a list of vendor requestssuch as a table for DJ or setup space needed by florist.
• Plan reception seating chart. • Print place and table cards, or finalize list with the cal-
ligrapher you have hired to do so.• Call all wedding vendors and confirm arrangements.• Give ceremony and reception site managers a schedule
of vendor delivery and setup times, plus contact numbers.• Groom: Get your hair trimmed.• Attend bachelor/ette parties.
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sure all groomsmen attend f ittings andpick up their outfits.
• Determine wedding-party positionsduring ceremony and the order of theparty in the processional and recessional.
• Hand off place cards, table cards,menus, disposable cameras, favors, andany other items for setting the tables to thecaterer and/or reception site manager.
• Reconfirm final details with all ven-dors. Discuss any necessary last-minutesubstitutions.
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• Arrange for guests without cars to bepicked up from the airport or train station.Ask friends, attendants, or relatives tohelp.
• Deliver welcome baskets to the hotelconcierge; make sure to include namesand delivery instructions.
DAY BEFORE• Provide all wedding professionals
with an emergency phone number to callon the day of the wedding.
• Write checks and/or talk to weddinghosts (usually your parents, if not you)about any final balances to be paid at theend of the reception.
NIGHT BEFORE• Rehearse ceremony. Meet with wed-
ding party, ceremony readers, immediatefamily, and your officiant at the ceremonysite to rehearse and iron out details.
• Bring unity candle, aisle runner,yarmulkes, or other ceremony accessoriesto the site.
• Give your marriage license to yourofficiant.
• Attend rehearsal dinner.• Present attendants with gifts at the
rehearsal dinner. You’ll want to do thisespecially if the gifts are accessories to beworn during the wedding.
DAY OF• Present parents and each other with gifts.• Give wedding bands to the best man
and the maid of honor to hold during theceremony.
• Give best man the officiant’s fee enve-lope, to be handed off after the ceremony.
• Introduce your reception site managerto your consultant or maid of honor forquestions or problems during the reception.
• Assign a family member or attendantto be the photographer’s contact so heknows who is who.
POSTWEDDING• Prearrange for someone to return any
rentals.• Preplan for attendants to take the
bride’s gown for cleaning and return thegroom’s tux to the rental shop.
• Write and send thank-you notes togift-bearing guests and vendors who wereespecially helpful.
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Attending a wed-ding may be a priv-ilege, but some-times it’s not alwaysa pleasure. The lastthing a bride andgroom want is for
their wedding guests to spend the receptionchecking their watches. Here are 10 tips tokeep any wedding guest yawns at bay.
1. Make introductions at therehearsal. A wedding brings together twofamilies and sets of friends — which usu-ally means a big group of people whodon’t know each other awkwardly attempt-ing small talk. The solution? Invite rela-t ives and out-of-town guests to therehearsal dinner to break the ice and intro-duce those who might have common inter-ests. By the time the wedding rolls around,your guests will have met in a morerelaxed atmosphere the evening beforeand (hopefully) keep the conversationsgoing at the reception.
2. Stick to the schedule. No one expectsthings to run with military precision (espe-cially when it comes to rushing your olderrelatives), but you don’t want to force yourguests to idle around while you take yourformal wedding pictures. This is where thecocktail hour comes in. Set up a lounge orshady courtyard for your guests to mingle,and equip the area with snacks, drinks,plenty of places to sit, and even a littlemusic to set the mood and keep the partyatmosphere alive.
3. Don’t let guests go hungry. Two words:hors d’oeuvres. Even if you plan on serving afull dinner at your reception, it’s a good ideato have a few nibbles for your guests to noshon while they wait for you and your newspouse to make your grand entrance — lestyour guests get bored and cranky. Miniempanadas, soup shooters, vegetable skew-ers, even fried macaroni and cheese balls areall great options (go for one-bite appetizersso guests can chat while they snack). Yourguests will be refreshed from the ceremony— and grateful for the sustenance.
4. Plan an exit strategy. If you reallywant guests to be able to enjoy themselvesat your reception, arrange for transportationto get them home safely afterward. Somecouples choose to throw their reception in ahotel banquet hall and block off rooms fortheir guests, while others hire a shuttle ser-vice to run throughout the night. This extraconsideration gives guests the freedom torelax (drink) without worrying about get-ting home safely when the party wraps up.
5. Consider your venue. Of course, yourbudget will be a huge factor in determiningwhere you throw your wedding, but pickingan interesting reception site can go a long waytoward keeping guests entertained. Many sci-ence museums will let you rent out their exhibitareas, and zoos often have banquet areas withthe animals in full view. Even an otherwisebland reception space can be dressed up withdramatic decor or specialty entertainment (likea photo booth), so be sure to talk to your sitemanager about your options.
6. Work your seating chart. There’s noth-ing more uncomfortable than being the onecouple at a table where you don’t know any-one and everyone else went to high schooltogether — particularly if you can see friendslaughing it up five tables away. A well-playedseating chart is a cost-free way to make sureyour guests spend time with people they like— or even to set them up with someone new.
7. Put a time limit on toasts. Yes, it’snice to hear words of encouragement andwell wishes, but unless your friends aremoonlighting as stand-up comedians, anoverly long toast can easily go from sen-timental to excruciating. Limit the num-ber and length of toasts to a few keyguests (think: maid of honor, best man,your parents) and let everyone get backto the party.
8. Bring in the ... clowns? Rememberthat scary clown/magician from your eighthbirthday party? Today’s specialty perform-ers are nothing like that. The options forwedding entertainment span from tricked-out DJs to belly dancers to singing waiters— these people are pros at making sureweddings aren’t boring.
9. Think beyond wedding cake. Wed-ding cakes are still a staple, but considerexpanding the selection for those with asweet tooth — we’re talking a full dessertbar with everything from whoopie pies,truffles, cupcakes, candies, along withlocal delicacies like fried Oreos or black-and-white cookies. The dessert bar can
double as your wedding favor by settingout plastic bags or boxes for your guests totake a snack for the road.
10. Relax — seriously. Planning a wed-ding can be stressful, but when the dayarrives, everyone will have more fun if youcan overlook any little mishaps (and there’salways something that goes slightly awry) andlet loose. Think about it: Do you have fun atparties where the host is incessantly on edge?To avoid sabotaging your good mood, assignany last-minute tasks to a bridesmaid, relative,or your wedding planner — and designate afriend who, if they observe you gettingstressed, will ply you with a cocktail or two.
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By now taxpayers should have received all the W-2s,1099s and every other financial reporting that they need tofile their individual tax return for the year ended December31, 2011.
Despite all of the usual political saber-rattling about taxreform, there have been very few dramatic changes to theInternal Revenue Code that will affect either this year’s taxfiling or even tax planning for next year.
Here is a quick look at some of theminor changes.
The personal exemption and standarddeduction have increased by $50 and $100respectively for single tax filers, and $100 to$200 for joint filers. If you use your car forbusiness, there is a dual rate system. You candeduct 51 cents per mile for car use for thefirst six months of 2011 and 55.5 cents forthe last six months of the year. The waythings are going at the pump, expect that rateto skyrocket next year.
There have not been any changes in cap-ital gains rates but how you report sales ofstocks and bonds is now slightly different.The old form, Schedule D, is still used but now it’s as asummary sheet of all long-term and short-term sales(Short-term is a holding period of anything less than a yearand a day.) Individual transactions now have to be reportedon Form 8949.
Last year, many taxpayers received a $400 credit ($800for married couples filing jointly) by filling out Schedule Mfor something called the “Making Work Pay Credit” whichwas the result of the payroll tax reduction law passed in2010. Alas, don’t look for Schedule M or this gift fromUncle Sam this year as it has expired.
The personal exemption phase-out and the limitation on item-ized deductions (where your personal exemptions and Schedule
A deductions get reduced if you have a high adjusted grossincome) were not in effect in 2010 nor are they this year. UnlessCongress passes new legislation however, both will be makingcomebacks for 2012 personal tax returns.
Speaking of itemized deductions, the alternative minimumtax, which basically recalculates income tax liability by elim-inating certain otherwise allowable itemized deductions suchas state & local taxes, real estate taxes, unreimbursedemployee expenses, and a portion of medical expenses, is
still around despite the perennial outcriesfrom nearly every elected official regardlessof party affiliation. This year, the incomethreshold before the AMT kicks in has risenby $2,000 for individuals and married cou-ples from 2010.
Deductions lower taxable income but taxcredits are even more valuable because theyreduce your tax obligation on a dollar-for-dollar basis. They are similar to the way gro-cery coupons work.
Most families are familiar with Form2441, which is commonly referred to as theChild Care Credit. If you work you can geta credit on your taxes for after-schoolactivities and day camp costs for children
under the age of 13. What is not as well known is that youcan also get tax relief for certain costs involved with thecustodial care of an elderly parent while you work.
A rather obscure credit that anyone who contributeseither to a 401(k) or 403(b) plan, a traditional or Roth IRAshould look into is the Credit for Qualified RetirementSavings Contributions on Form 8880 which could be worthup to $1,000 in tax savings. The catch, and it’s a big one, isthat there are severe taxable income phase-outs that beginat $17,000 for singles. If you are single and earn morethan $34,000 you are ineligible. For married couples, thereduction in tax credit begins at taxable incomes of$34,000. If you are married and file a joint return and you
have a taxable income exceeding $56,000 then you are outof luck on this credit.
An excellent and easy-to-read reference book is theErnst & Young Tax Guide 2012 which provides excellentguidance in the areas of both tax preparation and planning.
One of the biggest stories in New York last year was whenGovernor Cuomo signed into law the right for gay couples tomarry. Gay marriage is a state law and is still not recognizedby the federal government. This means that married gay cou-ples in our state can select the “married filing jointly” statuson their New York State returns (IT-150 or IT-201) but mustfile as individuals for the federal (“1040") return.
A final note. Since this is an election year you can expectthe usual calls for “tax simplification” and its more dracon-ian cousin, “the flat tax,” as campaign season heats up.While there are certainly numerous provisions in the bulkyInternal Revenue Code that should be less convoluted, thereality is that “one size does not fit all” when it comes to taxequity. Simple is not always fair.
Lloyd Carroll and Harvey Man are both Queens resi-dents and full-time members of the Accounting faculty atBorough of Manhattan Community College. Carroll, aslongtime readers know, is also a regular contributor to theQueens Chronicle.
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What makes five million kids leave homeevery summer? And why are their parentsglad to see them go? While every parentand child relationship has its momentswhen both parties would love to call itquits, these smiling kids are running off tosummer camp, where they’ll spend fromjust a few days to all summer long tryingtheir hands at everything from pottery mak-ing to driving a Hummer across 4-wheeldrive trails in central Utah.
The summer camp phenomenon can traceits roots to early 1900s American culture,and according to Jeffrey Solomon, executivedirector of the National Camp Association,“Camps of all types continue to flourish.We’re finding a growing interest in adven-ture camps, specialty camps, and those thatcater to both older campers and a more inter-national crowd. We first reported on thistrend several years ago and we’re delightedto see the role that summer camps are nowplaying in the new global economy. Childrenfrom all over the world are coming togetherto enjoy activities, gain an appreciation forthe diversity of the world’s many cultures,and to learn and improve communicationwhile developing new friendships.”
Parents, too, are excited about the freshopportunities found in modern day camps.“We could never find anything to get ourkids off the couch,” say Pat and LelandKidd, parents with three camp-aged kidsfrom 11 to 16 years old. “We’d never beento camp ourselves, so the idea of sendingthem off for two weeks of high adventurenever dawned on us. We’d resigned our-selves to their chorus of woe and boredom
every summer and frankly, we were begin-ning to hope for year ‘round schools so wewouldn’t have to deal with keeping themoccupied and out of trouble.”
Pat and Leland eventually selected twodifferent camps for their children, with theyoungest opting for a nearby nonprofit facil-ity with traditional summer camp fare. “Our11 year old is tough to keep focused and heenjoyed the variety this camp had to offer.The older kids, on the other hand, are at thatage where unless they can engage in some-thing that has wheelsand a motor, they’resimply not interested.We found a camp thatspecialized in off-roaddriving skills, and theynot only came back asbetter drivers, they alsogained a sense ofresponsibility behind thewheel. That’s something we’ve struggled toteach them, yet we all know it’s vital fortheir safety and the safety of others whilethey’re out on the road.”
“This is precisely what parents are look-ing for,” points out Solomon. “You’ve heardthe phrase ‘It takes a community to raise achild.’ It’s a very true statement and the sum-mer camp community can play a starringrole in our young people’s lives. Our kidstoday are the first generation to grow upwith the Internet, a virtual cyber-communitywhere they can explore for hours on end.That’s all well and good, but they need tolearn from a multitude of venues, and sum-mer camp lets them trade their big blue
computer screen for some good old fash-ioned big blue sky. Camp is a living, breath-ing, hands-on experience,” continuesSolomon. “Some of what they need to learnjust can’t come off a computer — they needto be there, live and in person.”
Delayne Lolohea, a single parent withthree teenage kids, sighs relief when camptime rolls around. “It’s a break for me, too. Ilike letting someone else take charge anddream up the activities that will keep thembusy, and where they can try so many things
under just one roof.”When her house goesempty and there’s time toreflect, Delayne notes,“Trading in the chaos fortwo full weeks of livingin a library takes somegetting used to. But itgives me a chance toregroup, and when they
return, we can talk about camp for weeks onend. They’ll gush on and on about the manydifferent things they tried, and they’ll keepme, grandma, grandpa and all their friendslaughing with stories of camp. It’s hard forme to generate this kind of enthusiasm, andwith teenagers, I’m often grateful for anykind of positive conversation starter.”
The kids seem just as grateful, too. Casey,a veteran summer camp attendee, states, “Ican’t do this kind of stuff around home. Ikind of like getting out on my own, and Ithink this will help me when I get older. Youget to meet lots of different people, and yousee they’re not always that much differentthan you. For instance, other kids’ parents
have funny rules, too. Sometimes I’velearned that maybe I’m better off with theparents (and rules) that I already have.”
Jesse, who’d never been to summer campbefore, agrees. “I had no idea what to expect;I just knew I was a little nervous, plus I’mshy anyway. After about three days, though,you realize you’re all in this together and thateveryone else is a little nervous, too. Thenyou just start having fun, and looking for-ward to a bunch of neat things to do andplaces to see that you’ve probably only readabout. I think camp helped me grow up a lot,and my friends there helped me learn aboutmyself and gave me confidence that I coulddo things I hadn’t tried before.”
Jesse’s parents cite an overall improvementin his self esteem, noting, “Jess just keepstalking about his experience, from some ofthe daily activities to camping out with hisnew friends. He felt like ‘one of the guys’,and this probably meant more to him thananything else. Summer camp was the bestway, as parents, we could do that for him.”
Camp enrollments continue to grow and aslong as there are parents with busy schedulesand kids with widely diverse interests, theseicons of American culture should host manynew generations to come. Summer camps arefast becoming fundamental fare for today’sactive youth sporting appetites for more expe-rienced-based learning. Parents seeking cre-ative and stimulating opportunities for theirchildren are adding camps to their cache oftools for developing confidence, building val-ues, and improving self-esteem
Randy Faris, director, Hummer Camp— National Camp Association
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• What is your child’s age? Childrenunder age seven may not adjust easily tobeing away from home. Consider the daycamp experience to prepare them for futureovernight camp.
• How did your child become interestedin camp? Does your child talk about campon a sustained basis? How much persua-sion is necessary from you?
• Did your child have positive overnightexperiences away from home? Visiting rel-atives or friends? Were these separationseasy or difficult?
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Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jor-dan Sparks, Lee DeWyze — HeeJun Han?
Han, 22, of Flushing, is an aspiringsinger who traveled to Pittsburgh last Julyto audition for TV’s “American Idol” andnow has landed himself a spot as one of the13 finalists on this season’s show.
According to Han’s Twitter account, whenhe’s not busy infiltrating the ears of judgesSteven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez, he liveswith his parents and siblings in Flushing.
Han’s brother, Heeseung, said from thefamily home that they’re proud and amazedat his brother’s success.
When here, Han works at Milal Mission,a nonprofit group that works for the socialequality of disabled children. There, he is amentor in the afternoon youth program.
“I wanted to prove to them that if youreally, really want something and you reallyreally believe in it, you can be someone,”Han said after his first audition.
His song of choice was “How am I Sup-posed to Live Without You” by MichaelBolton, a song he said has real meaning tohim and his work.
“HeeJun is very creative and very caringwith the children he assists in our after-school programming,” said Kyle Wang, thegrant manager of Milal Mission’s Flushinglocation. “He has always been outgoing andwe hope he will come back in a few monthsafter all his success.”
Wang said that everyone at Milal Mis-sion watches the program together, and ofcourse, votes for their coworker as soon asHan’s voting number hits the screen.
Han’s television persona has made animpression on rockstar Tyler, according tothe American Idol website.
“You’re a better star than you are asinger, so we’re gonna put you through,pal,” Tyler said after Han’s first show.
Han’s reputation has grown to becomethe funny guy of this season. He madenational headlines from an on-air segmentinvolving Ryan Seacrest, the show’s host.During the auditions, Han said to Seacrest
that his head was too small to let anyonestand next to him on screen.
Han is also noted for trying to keep theteam morale up throughout the performances.During the “Hollywood week” of “AmericanIdol” he stood up against Richie Law, anothercontestant, who was trying to make songchoices for all the other contestants. “Ameri-can Idol” representatives reported after theincident that Han apologized to Law’s familyfor speaking ill of their son.
Despite a few criticisms in the beginning,Han’s fans have made it clear that they arehere to stay.
Han’s Twitter account has grown in thepast month to almost 37,000 followers,and he has created a web show on Face-book called, “HEETALKSHOW,” wherehe welcomes fan questions and com-ments.
On Wednesday, Han and the other malesingers performed Stevie Wonder songs,while the women paid tribute to the lateWhitney Houston.
Han’s results for the next round will beon tonight, Thursday, at 8 p.m. on Fox. Q
HeeJun Han, 22, of Flushing has made it intoAmerican Idol’s top 13. PHOTO COURTESY FOX NEWS
From Flushing toFox’s ‘American Idol’HeeJun Han impresses judges intop 13 on Fox’s ‘American Idol’
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by Liz RhoadesManaging Editor
A quiet, residential neighborhood inBellerose no longer looks like a crimescene, but nearly nine years ago a grand-mother lost her life there as an innocentvictim of an insurance scam.
Alice Ross, 71, was on her way to visither family when the car she was drivingwas struck by Waurd Demolaire, 25, ofBrooklyn. Ross lost control of her car, hit atree and was killed.
Assemblyman David Weprin (D-LittleNeck) doesn’t want that to happen again
and is sponsoring Alice’s Bill, whichwould impose tougher criminal penaltieson those who stage accidents and make ita class D felony.
At a press conference Friday at the crashsite on Commonwealth Boulevard, Weprinwas joined by David Schwartz, spokesmanfor New Yorkers Stand Against InsuranceFraud. The bill has passed the Senate but isstalled in the Assembly.
“A study shows that 20 percent of no-fault insurance claims had elements offraud,” Weprin said. “We want momentumon the bill.”
Schwartz called the measure “a common-sense piece of legislation to combat an epi-demic.” He estimated that bogus claims costNew York drivers $1 billion a year
“I don’t see what the problem is,” he added.“We want the bill acted on immediately.”
Schwartz noted that the district attorneysfrom all five boroughs support the measure,as do those on Long Island, and he believesthat if the bill were enacted, it would detercriminals from creating fake accidents.
Criminals who try to pull off the scamscomplain of back and neck injuries andwork with shady doctors on thousands ofdollars of false insurance claims, accordingto the industry.
In the 2003 case, Demolaire and histhree accomplices feigned injuries andwent to the hospital, but sneaked out afterlearning that Ross had died.
Insurance officials say the elderly and
women are often targeted by the scam-mers because they are usually not con-frontational.
Demolaire was convicted of seconddegree manslaughter and conspiracy andreceived an indeterminate sentence of fiveto 15 years in prison.
Weprin pointed out that if Alice’s Bill ispassed, it would make staging such a crimea felony, whether anyone was hurt or not.
Schwartz indicated that the bill hasbeen stalled because it’s part of a reformpackage. “This bill shouldn’t be lumpedin it,” he said. “They should just pass itseparately.”
Both men pointed out that the JusticeDepartment last week busted an alleged$275 million auto insurance fraud ring inthe state, sending a strong message toscammers. Q
Assemblyman David Weprin, left, and David Schwartz, spokesman for New Yorkers Stand AgainstInsurance Fraud, at a press conference in Bellerose on Friday where an innocent woman was killeddue to a fake auto accident by scammers in 2003. The two are pushing for stronger legislation.
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Controversy continues to surround theFDNY entrance exam. This time, white candi-dates are blasting the fraternal organization ofblack f irefighters, claiming they were notallowed to attend test prep classes it had sched-uled at locations throughout the city.
And the black organization is hitting rightback, criticizing some of the candidates forusing the language of the civil rights era.
The Vulcan Society, which has long lament-ed the lack of diversity in the Fire Department,and joined a Justice Department lawsuit againstthe city, claiming that the FDNY tests arebiased as demonstrated by how few minoritiespass, is now itself being accused of racism.
The group got a list of black firefighter can-didates, about 12,000 of them, from the federaljudge overseeing the case, and sent them anemail invitation to attend the classes. In the pastthey had gotten the names from the city, butdue to the litigation the municipality was unco-operative this time, according to Paul Washing-ton, immediate past president of the VulcanSociety.
Washington, who has overseen the contentof the prep classes for the last 15 years, addedthat they have always been conducted in thisway. The Vulcans give priority to black candi-dates, and any white candidates who show upare allowed in, provided there are the resourcesto accommodate them, Washington said. Headded that the Vulcans have tutored more than200 white candidates in the last week.
But a large group of Caucasians, who
showed up for a class at MS 72 in RochdaleVillage on Thursday, were turned away. Videofootage captured the angry individuals shoutingat an African-American fire official — a lieu-tenant representing the Vulcan Society, accord-ing to the YouTube description of the film —stationed at the door.
“You should be ashamed to wear thatbadge,” yelled one man. Others shouted state-ments like “No justice, no peace,” “Whatwould Martin Luther King do?” and “No whitepeople were allowed in.”
Washington said the email, intended forblack candidates only, was intercepted byFDNY Deputy Chief Paul Mannix, the founderof Merit Matters, a group that opposes race-based hiring, and sent to as many white candi-dates as possible in an attempt to “sabotage”their classes and try to depict them as racist —something Mannix denies.
“They should have made it clear right away,”Mannix said. “To think in this day and age thatyou are going to send an email out and it’s notgoing to be forwarded is ridiculous.
“I would not be sending my supporters on awild goose chase to someplace where I knewthey were going to be made to feel uncomfort-able,” he continued.
Washington also blasted the crowd atRochdale for what he considers making light ofthe black civil rights movement.
“They were out there singing, “We shallovercome,” Washington said. “They can’t pos-sibly believe that not being let into a prep classis the same thing as being lynched, forced to sitat the back of the bus, or not being allowed to
vote. It was pure mockery.”Washington also accused Mannix of
planting people at the sites, ones who wereclearly too old to be candidates, or ones that theVulcan members recognized to already be fire-fighters.
“It’s a compliment that he thinks I have thisvast power over these kids,” Mannix said sar-castically. “I don’t know who these kids are. Idon’t know where he’s getting this from.”
He did say, however, that a few firefighters,himself included, tried to enter the classes topick up materials for relatives who planned totake the test but could not attend the tutorials.
The fire official stationed at the RochdaleVillage location told the crowd that people hadto be on a special list to be admitted, but wouldnot elaborate on who created the list and howone got on it, even though those who were shutout pressed him for answers.
“All I saw in the videos was a bunch ofrowdy people, trying to cause a riot,” Washing-ton said. “It was a prank, a stunt, by Paul Man-nix.”
The city’s Law Department would not com-ment on the issue, instead deferring to a state-ment by FDNY spokesman Jim Long, whowould only say, “The department is offering itsown tutorial and prep classes, and all applicants are welcome.”
Among the people who couldn’t get into theVulcan’s Rochdale class was John Guarisco,25, of Long Island. He is white and of Italiandescent. He said he definitely felt he was beingdiscriminated against.
“The only people who were getting in were
the African Americans,” he said Tuesday,adding, “I’ve never experienced racism like thatbefore. We were made to feel like we weren’tworthy.”
Martin Tubridy, 32, of Arverne, who is ofIrish descent and spent two hours outside MS72 waiting to get in, expressed similar senti-ments. “It was blatant racism,” he said Wednes-day. “It was sad. I actually told them that Iwould pray for them.”
Mannix said he disseminated the Vulcanemail announcement because he believes thegroup’s test prep classes are even better thanthe ones offered by the city.
“They present ways of answering uniqueand subjective questions that are on the test —ones with answers like ‘agree, strongly agree,neutral, disagree and strongly disagree,’”
Video shows whites being turned away at a Vulcanprep class in Rochdale Village. YOUTUBE IMAGE
Whites blackballed at FDNY prep classVulcan leader calls dispute a stunt, blasts crowd for mocking civil rights movement
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Danny Williams, a Jamaica fugitive,featured on the television show “America’sMost Wanted,” has been sentenced to 50years to life in prison for a 2002 shootingthat killed one man and injured another.
Williams, then 34, and another man,Reginald Artis, then 21, approached thetwo victims in front of 87-22 148 St. inJamaica at aroundmidnight that May 28,according to theQueens District Attor-ney’s Office.
Both opened f ire,Williams with a shot-gun and Artis with ahandgun. The victimsRoshawn Tate, 22, andMark Belizaire, 21,were both hit by firefrom Williams’ gun. Tate was killed andBelizaire left permanently disabled.
Williams and Artis had been robbed ear-lier that day and believed their targets weresomehow involved.
The defendants were indicted for theshooting by a Queens County grand juryon July 22, 2004. But it wasn’t until he hadspent years on the lam that Williams wasarrested on July 19, 2010, in Jackson, NJ,
by the NYPD’s Fugitive Task Force andlocal police following two appearances on“America’s Most Wanted.”
“Violence such as this will not be toler-ated on the streets of Queens County,” Dis-trict Attorney Richard Brown said in a pre-pared statement. “The defendant fled thejurisdiction and was able to delay justice
— but ultimately hewas captured with thehelp of ‘America’sMost Wanted,’ andwill now begin serv-ing a lengthy prisonsentence.”
Williams was con-victed last month ofsecond-degree mur-der, second-degreeattempted murder and
first-degree assault. He received a sentenceof 50 years to life on Feb. 29, with an addi-tional 1 1/3 to four years in prison for aprobation violation.
Artis was arrested on Oct. 10, 2003 andheld without bail. On April 11, 2006, hepleaded guilty to second-degree criminalpossession of a weapon and was sentencedon Jan. 7, 2008, to nine years in stateprison. Q
Jamaica man gets50 to life for murderNabbed following ‘Most Wanted’ show
“Violence such as thiswill not be toleratedon the streets ofQueens County.”— Queens DA Richard Brown
Mannix said. “They are victims of theirown success.”
Mannix claimed he never imagined theVulcans would try to prevent anyone fromattending, and that at the f irst class inBrooklyn, it didn’t appear that they were.
“We applaud them for this inclusion andembrace of diversity,” Mannix wrote in anemail to the members of his group. “In thefirst paragraph [of the Vulcan’s invitation] itdoes say ‘Black firefighters like yourself,’but we can’t believe this is meant to excludeanyone based on race.”
But at the Manhattan location on Feb. 28,Mannix said, individuals complained to him
that they were told, “If you did not get aspecial invitation, and you know who youare, you are not supposed to be here.” Headded that those applicants were alsowarned not to try and attend other Vulcanprep classes and were not refunded the $20they paid.
After the dispute at MS 72, Vulcan class-es which were to be held in Staten Island,were canceled without warning, accordingto Mannix. Those who showed up weregreeted by a sign that read: “The VulcanSociety — FDNY registration and trainingshave been canceled indefinitely at this site.”
Washington said the class was canceleddue to a lack of interest and that the Vulcansfelt their resources would be better directedserving the larger numbers of interestedparties in the other boroughs. Q
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they’d like to see a police crackdown. Asfor the trash problem, neighbors said itwould be a huge help if Waldbaum’sreplaced the chain-link fence now lin-ing the perimeter with a wall.
“Obviously everybody would love tosee more cops on the block,” Perezsaid. “I’d like to see the specializedteams crack down on the drugs.”
Joe Barretta, who has lived in theneighborhood for 54 years, said he’dalso like Waldbaum’s to hire overnightsecurity to patrol the lot.
“They used to have security,” Barret-ta said. “Now the gates are always
open, and there’s no security. There wasa guy who was just taking a bath in theparking lot the other day. What’s goingon there?”
Whatever happens, residents said, allthey want is for someone to pay atten-tion to them.
“I pay a lot in taxes, and this iswhat we get?” said Iovino. “We wereso excited to buy this house eightmonths ago. Then, just af ter webought it, we were going to have fam-ily over for Christmas. When mymother came over, she saw all thetrash and was so upset. So I cleaned itup myself, on Christmas. We shouldn’thave to do this. I shouldn’t have towatch my son to make sure he doesn’tplay near needles.” Q
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Cheerleaders at Lexington School for theDeaf in Jackson Heights cheered their way tothe top and reclaimed the championship title atthe Eastern School for the Deaf AthleticsAssociation Division 1 Tournament.
They beat out five other teams to regain thetitle, which they held back in 2004.
Additional honors went to two team mem-bers, Kathy Nieves and Isatou Sankanu, whowere named to the All Tournament
Cheerleading Squad.“The boys and girls worked extremely hard
this season. They practiced almost every dayafter school and on Saturdays in the weeksleading up to the competition to perform at achampionship level,” said coach Maria Micioni.“The highlight of the cheerleading competitionis the team dance. It’s just like something youwould see on ESPN with stunts, lifts and flyingcheerleaders. They were awesome!”
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today, and while I canÕt predict what thefinal lines will ultimately look like, thespecial master’s district six is centeredaround my home and communities that Ihave represented in the Assembly, on thecommunity board, and as a civic leaderfor over 20 years,” Lancman said. “I lookforward to the opportunity to run forCongress when the lines are finalized.”
The new 6th District would run fromMaspeth and Ridgewood throughout For-est Hills and Flushing and up to Baysideand Whitestone. It would not includeJamaica Estates or Holliswood, which aresimilar demographically to the othercommunities. Instead, those neighbor-hoods are now in Meeks’ district.
As for the rest of Queens, U.S. Rep.Joe Crowley (D-Queens, Bronx) wouldretain many of the same neighborhoods,though he would gain a little more of theBronx, thereby increasing the Hispanicpopulation in his area.
U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-Queens, Manhattan) would retain a 12thDistrict based in the Upper East Side andAstoria, though she would gain Green-point in Brooklyn — which does not rep-resent any significant shift in demograph-ics for her.
Civic leaders have expressed concernswith the lines, and members of the Wood-haven Residents’ Block Association saidthey are opposed to the judge’s proposalto split the neighborhood into two dis-tricts. Additionally, the lines would makeWoodhaven, currently in the 9th District,
one of the only Queens neighborhoods tobe in a predominantly Brooklyn-baseddistrict.
The 7th District, where much of Wood-haven would end up, is also made up ofWilliamsburg, Bushwick, Red Hook, anda number of other Brooklyn neighbor-hoods. The new lines would separate itfrom the neighborhoods with which resi-dents said they feel akin, such as Rich-mond Hill, Ozone Park, Howard Beach,Middle Village and Kew Gardens.
“I understand that the special masterneeded to work in a hurry, but this pro-posal sloppily tosses Woodhaven into adistrict that includes almost none of theneighborhoods we’ve shared a districtwith for decades,” WRBA DirectorAlexander Blenkinsopp said. “ … It willbe extraordinarily difficult, and unlikely,for a member of Congress from this dis-trict to represent Woodhaven well.”
Other groups said they were pleasedwith the lines, including the Asian Ameri-can Community Coalition on Redistrict-ing and Democracy and the Asian Ameri-can Legal Defense and Education Fund.
The two organizations said they werepleased to see Asian-American communi-ties kept together in the proposal.
ACCORD officials noted that the 6thDistrict would have the highest concen-tration of Asian Americans ever created.
“At nearly 40 percent of the district,the Asian-American community of north-east Queens would have major influenceon a Congressional seat,” ACCORD saidin a prepared statement. Q
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BATTLING IT OUTBBATATTTTLLING ITIT OUTUTBATTLING IT OUTEleven Queens acts whittled down to five
in the Battle of the Boroughs
Clockwise, from top: the Great Apes, Shelly Bhushan and Cate Song were among the 11 acts who performed Friday at the Greene Space in Manhattan, competing to secure a spot in New York Public Radio's final,borough-wide competition on June 29.
The Battle of the Boroughs heated up on Monday, when five Queens acts out of 11 were chosen as the borough’s top picks based on a live show all 11 participated in on Friday.
During the show, held at the Greene Space in lower Manhattan and produced by New York Public Radio, acts performed one song each, and a live audience as well as online viewers voted for their favorite. A tally of those votes and more made over the weekend yielded the five Queens semifinalists: the Great Apes, Shelly Bhushan, Cate Song, Sinner Man and SWEET Fix.
To help pick the borough’s top band, watch the performances the five gave online, then vote, either online or via text (more information is available at the Web page listed in the box inside).
The Queens winner, to be announced on March 19, will have to wait until June 29 to compete with the winners from other boroughs. And the ultimate winner will get a headlining show at the Greene Space, in addition to a free recording session in one of NYPR’s studios and iPads and other electronic goodies from Tekserve.
But if Friday’s Queens show proved anything, it was that bands in this competi-tion are so vastly different in terms of genre and mood that judging them against each other seems almost impossible. Continued on page continued on page 43
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An art exhibition with the Mardi Gras theme willrun through March 31 at the National Art League,44-21 Douglaston Pkwy., Douglaston. Gallery hours:Monday through Thursday and Saturday 1-4 p.m.Admission is free.
An exhibit titled “Interwoven Worlds: ExploringDomestic and Nomadic Life in Turkey,” organizedby Queens College’s Godwin-Ternbach Museum, willbe on view at Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 NorthernBlvd. from March 9 through April 30. Exhibit hoursare Wednesday to Friday, noon to 5 p.m. An openingreception with traditional Turkish music and cuisineand a special lecture by Belkis Balpinar, foundingdirector of the Vakiflar Carpet and Kilim Museum inIstanbul, will be held Friday, March 9 at 5:30 p.m.
Ralph Weiss Photographs are on view throughApril 22 at the Voelker Orth Museum, 149-19 38Ave., Flushing. Gallery hours: Wednesday, Saturdayand Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Reception: Saturday,March 24 from 2-4 p.m.
Continuing through April 24 the second of a two-part exhibition on the evolution of art will be onview at the Queens College Art Center, BenjaminS. Rosenthal Library, Level Six, 65-30 Kissena Blvd.,Flushing. Gallery hours are: Monday throughThursday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Freeand open to the public.
Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing, willexhibit the photography of documentary photographerAudrey Gottlieb now through May 19. “Vignettes fromthe Queens Project” is a photo collection that cele-brates the diversity of the Queens community.
Joseph LoGuirato’s sketched collection of historicstructures around the city will run through June 30at the Poppenhusen Institute, 114-04 14 Rd., Col-lege Point. Call for hours: (718) 358-0067.
Dorsky Gallery, 11-03 45 Ave., Long Island City,announces that “Video<>Object,” will remain onview through March 18. It explores the relationshipsbetween video-art and narcissism. Gallery hours areThursday through Monday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closedTuesday and Wednesday), and by appointment. Forfurther information contact David Dorsky at (718)937-6317 or via email: [email protected].
AUDITIONSThe AARP Queens Chorus performs at Queensnursing homes and rehab/senior centers. If interest-ed in joining call (718) 523-1330 for audition dates.
The Forest Hills Symphony Orchestra has openingsin oboe, bassoon, violin, viola, cello and bass sections.Auditions will be held during the regular rehearsals ofthe orchestra on Wednesday from 7:30-10 p.m. at theForest Hills Jewish Center, 106-06 Queens Blvd. Inter-ested players should contact the conductor, FranklinVerbsky at (718) 374-1627 or (516) 785-2532.
THEATRE“Tear Jar, the Blues Musical” will be presented March9-18, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Saturdaysand Sundays at 3 p.m. at the LeFrak Concert Hall,Queens College in Flushing. Tickets to the premiershowing are $23-25. For tickets, call (718) 793-8080.
“Cat Lady Without a Cat,” a hilarious and heart-felt story of one woman’s journey from a painfuldivorce to her new life in New York, will be pre-sented on Friday, March 9 at 8 p.m. and Saturday,March 10 at 2 and 7 p.m. at the Secret Theatre,44-02 23 St., Long Island City. Tickets are $18. Goto goingtotahitiproductions.com.
Marathon Jewish Center, 245-37 60 Ave., Douglaston,presents the musical “A Funny Thing Happened onthe Way to the Forum,” March 10, 17 and 24 at 8:30p.m. and March 11, 18 and 25 at 3 p.m. Tickets are$18 for adults and $16 for seniors and children under13. For tickets, call (718) 229-4644.
MUSICThe original Kyrkostas Quintet with Ivy Adrian,pianist, will perform on Friday, March 9 at 7 p.m. atthe Armenian Society Center, 39-03 Little NeckPkwy. Tickets are $10.
Alula, Ethiopian-born singer/songwriter, accompa-nied by Alicia Svigals, top Klezmer violinist and aband, will perform an Sunday, March 18 at 6 p.m. atthe Forest Hills Jewish Center, 106-06 Queens Blvd.Tickets are $22 at the door, online (bakerdan.com)$20, and seniors and children under 13 (door andonline) are $15.
A Blues Brothers revue will be presented on Satur-day, March 17 at 8 p.m. at the Queensborough Per-forming Arts Center on the Queensborough Com-munity College campus, 222-05 56 Ave., Bayside.Tickets are $35-$39. Call (718) 631-6311 to reserve.
The Queens College Orchestra will perform on Fri-day, March 9 at 8 p.m. at Flushing Town Hall, 137-35Northern Blvd. Donation $20/$10 members. Call(718) 463-7700 ext. 222.
FLEA MARKETSA flea market will be held on Saturday, March 10 atItalian Charities of America, 83-20 Queens Blvd.,Elmhurst, from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
A rummage sale will be held on Friday, March 9and Saturday, March 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at
the United Methodist Church, 112-14 107 Ave.,Richmond Hill.
HEALTHNo-cost digital mammograms and clinical breastexams will be held Wednesday, March 14 at 9 a.m.at the Queens County Civil Court, 89-17 SutphinBlvd., Jamaica. An appointment is necessary. Call1-(877)-628-9090.
Flushing Letter Carriers - Branch 294 will sponsor ablood drive on Wednesday, March 14 from 3:30 to8 p.m. at the K of C Joyce Kilmer Hall, 35-79 160 St.,Flushing.
MEETINGSQueens Best Toastmakers Club meets the first,third and fifth Saturdays of the month from 10 a.m.to noon at the Elmhurst Hospital Center, ConferenceRoom, 79-01 Broadway.
Benefits and services provided to senior citizens bythe Department for the Aging will be described by arepresentative at a meeting of Horizons, a club forthose 55 and over, on Thursday, March 15 at 12:30p.m. at the Reform Temple of Forest Hills, 71-11 112St. Attendees are invited to bring lunch. A charge of$3 will include coffee and cake.
North Flushing AARP Chapter 4158 will meet onTuesday, March 13 at noon at Church On The Hill, 167-07 35 Ave., Flushing. First year’s chapter membershipfree and visitors are always welcome.
You Gotta Believe, a community-based older childadoption agency, is looking for families who wouldbe willing to provide love and nurturing to a child inthe foster care system. To learn more join the agencyevery Sunday at 4 p.m. at Little Flower Children’sServices, 89-12 162 St., Jamaica.
FOR KIDS“Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” a puppet show,will be held on Saturday, March 10 at 2:15 p.m. atFlushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd. Childrenwill watch the cultural and bilingual English/Spanishblend of dialogue, songs and surprising new charac-
ters. Tickets are $12/$10 members; $8 children/$6member children. Call (718) 463-7700 ext. 241
CLASSESA beginner’s Hebrew class is held on Thursdays at7:30 p.m. through March 29 at the Free Synagogue ofFlushing, 41-60 Kissena Blvd. Registration required.Cost for nonmembers is $5 per session. Prepayment of10 classes is $40. Free onsite parking. For more infor-mation call (718) 961-0030 or freesynagogue.org.
Urte Schaedle, the horticulturist on staff at theVoelker Orth Museum, 149-19 38 Ave., Flushing, willdiscuss houseplant care on Wednesday, March 14at 2 p.m. The class will cover the basics of watering,feeding, soil and light requirements for houseplants.Participants are welcome to bring in an ailing plantfor a diagnosis and everyone can take home a newplant with care instructions. Registration $10 and $8for museum members. Call (718) 359-6227.
Bayside Historical Society will present a three-partSunday lecture/workshop series on “The Art of Vic-torian Flower Arrangement,” featuring guest speak-er Natalie Carbone. The series will begin March 11with a lecture and demonstration on “the Art of Dry-ing Flowers” ($15 per person and $12 for BHS mem-bers). On March 18, Carbone will offer a workshopon “Dried Pressed Art,” while on March 25 she willcover the “Victorian Bouquet and the Language ofFlowers” (both $20 per person and $18 for BHSmembers, which includes materials). All threeevents will be held at 2 p.m. at the Officers’ Club inFort Totten, and pre-registration is required. Formore information, call (718) 352-1548 or visitbaysidehistorical.org.
Bayside Historical Society, Fort Totten Park, Bayside,will offer a family craft workshop to decorate stickpuppet characters and make origami baskets onSunday, March 18 from noon-2 p.m. This programis suitable for children 5-8 years old accompaniedby an adult. Fee: $5 per child; $2 per adult. RSVPby March 15 to [email protected] or call(718) 352-1548.
The Selfhelp Benjamin Rosenthal-Prince StreetSenior Center at 45-25 Kissena Blvd. in Flushingoffers a series of computer classes geared towardsseniors. Whether you are a beginner or moreadvanced computer user, there is a class for you.Sign up now for winter classes. For information callJohn at (718) 559-4329.
Dance with instructions at the Italian Charities ofAmerica, 83-20 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst, every Mon-day and Friday, 7:15 to 8 p.m., followed by a dancesocial. Music by Sal Escott. Admission $10.
The Jackson Heights Art Club offers art classes,all mediums. Daytime and evening adult classesare offered Monday-Friday; daytime children’sclasses are offered during the weekend. Classesare held at St. Mark’s Church, 82nd Street and34th Avenue. Cost: $75 for adults, for four ses-sions, $75 for children for eight sessions. Mem-bership available. For information, call Geraldineat (718) 446-4709.
The Flushing Camera Club meets at 7:30 p.m. inthe auditorium of Flushing Hospital, enter at 45thAvenue and Burling Street on the first, third and fifthWednesday of the month. For information, visitflushingcameraclub.org.
To submit a theater, music, art or entertainment item to What’s Happening, email [email protected]
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The Silent Barn in Ridgewood used tobe a place to go if you wanted to hearmusic or see something strange, but notspend a ton of money. Now, the peoplewho ran (and lived in) the space arelooking to make it something muchmore than that.
Last Friday, the people behind SilentBarn held their first public meeting on thegroup’s future at Gottscheer Hall in Ridge-wood. The event, which also featured livemusic and art installations, focused notonly on the future of Silent Barn, but onthe notion of how to keep a space like itfunctioning after suffering a misfortunesimilar to one that befell the hosts.
Silent Barn used to run shows and artexhibitions out of a building on WyckoffAvenue that also served as the home ofthe people who took care of the space.However, the unconventional (and illegal)nature of the building led to a number ofrun-ins with the law over licensing andoccupancy issues. The group also sufferedwhat appeared to be a fatal blow in July2011 when several pieces of recordingand musical equipment were stolen dur-ing a break-in.
Out of adversity, though, comes hope.A Kickstarter campaign to raise money for
the Silent Barn and its displaced curators-in-residence netted $40,000. While thegroup is still looking for a space to bothlive in and host events at, the overallmood among the crowd at GottscheerHall was optimistic.
While the live show, featuring LongIsland pop band Twin Sister and Brooklyn-based band Ava Luna, was a major drawfor many of the young attendees, theevent was designed to be something morethan just a rock show. An experimental
sonic art project using hidden micro-phones in the hall was featured, and theevent also included a panel discussion withmembers of various art collectivesthroughout the city on the nature of do-it-yourself live and work spaces in an ever-changing New York.
“Something that we’ve noticed is thatonce a space like that is gone, the commu-nity around it disbands,” said Jason Eppink,a panel speaker and a member of the FluxFactory group in Long Island City. “It takes
a lot of time and energy to recover fromthat and to rebuild that community.”
The panel speakers also touched onwhy spaces like the old Silent Barn areimportant for encouraging creativity with-in a community.
“You have to realize that you have tocreate,” Eppink said. “Don’t just get angryabout the world you want that doesn’texist; make that world for yourself.”
“It amazes me that ‘DIY’ is consideredthis genre tag when it’s really just the mostbasic concept in the world,” said G LucasCrane, a member of the Silent Barn collec-tive who also spoke on the panel. “Peopleask me what ‘DIY’ sounds like or what it isall the time, but they seem to forget that itstands for something: you do it yourself.”
Noting the collaborative efforts ofeveryone involved in the night’s proceed-ings, Crane corrected himself: “Moreaccurately, you do it with others.”
Plans for a new, improved — and legal— Silent Barn include experimentalsound equipment, art and other culturalprojects. The group is looking at spacesin neighborhoods including Long IslandCity, Ridgewood and Corona.
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From left, Christina Vassallo and Jason Eppink, both of Long Island City’s Flux Factory; YungOh Le Page, of Rubulad in Broolyn; and G Lucas Crane, former curator-in-residence at theSilent Barn, discussed the Silent Barn’s future at a panel on Friday. PHOTO BY KEVIN KORBER
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by Paula NeudorfAssociate Editor
Last weekend the wildly popular JimHenson show at the Museum of the Mov-ing Image officially closed, while an exhibitof a very different sort opened on thefloor below it.
“Restless: Films and Other Works byMircea Cantor” debuted on Saturday withan installation that includes the 11-minute“Tracking Happiness,” screening in theamphitheater of the museum’s secondfloor through May 6.
The film played on a continuous loop aschildren and other Jim Henson last-comersclimbed up and down the stairs next tothe open theater on their way to and fromthe puppeteer’s exhibit.
In an adjoining room, two videos on TVscreens as well as other works by Cantor, aRomanian artist, did little to draw atten-tion away from “Tracking Happiness,”which offered a respite from the activityelsewhere.
In the film, seven women dressed inwhite gradually come into focus. Walk-ing over a wide expanse of white sand,the women follow each other single filewith brooms in hand, each one brushingaway the footsteps of the woman infront of her.
Alternating between closeups of thewomen’s feet and their footprints beingbrushed away, and wide shots allowingthe viewer to see the empty space thewomen inhabit as they continue seeming-ly forever on their silent march, the film isquiet and hynoptic, and perfectly suited tothe all-white room with curving benchesthat it’s displayed in.
The two other videos in the exhibit, onefeaturing a boy saying, “I decided not to
save the world” on repeat, and the othershowing what could be the same boy try-ing to cut a stream of water pouring froma faucet with scissors — also on repeat —lack the raw magnetism of “Tracking Hap-piness.” Elements around the TV setsplaying these videos include a drawing ofa length of barbed wire stretching acrossthe room’s walls, created with Cantor’s fin-gerprints, and a mirror with lipstickscrawled across it, called “UnpredictableFuture,” made onsite by the artist.
In addition to the second-floor exhibit,different selections of films by Cantor, whowon the Marcel Duchamp Prize in Paris in2011, will screen in the museum’s BartosRoom on the ground floor. Selectionsrotate every Saturday the exhibit is open,so that from March 3 to March 9, forexample, people can view the films “Theleash of the dog that was longer than hislife” and “Dead Time.” A different selec-tion will begin screening on Saturday,March 10.
The show is a joint effort with theRomanian Cultural Institute, though in astatement issued by the museum, Cantorsaid simply, “art is my country.” Q
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Several of the night’s highlights, for example —including a heartfelt performance by country-folk singerJefferson Thomas, as well as the shows put on by Latinact Una Via and singer-songwriter Tatiana Kochkareva— didn’t make it to the final five. Once all 11 acts weredone, the crowd at the Greene Space had noticeablythinned, pointing to a fact common to many “battle”competitions: namely, supporters come in knowingwhom they’ll vote for, before a single note is sung.
Which is not to say the five semifinalists didn’t deservethe nods. Definitely among the best on Friday was thetop-five pick the Great Apes, whowere first up with their song“Bones.”
The band genuinely energizedthe crowd with the catchy funk-rock song, while lead singer andEast Elmhurst native Joe Trombinoimpressed with his dance moves,giving shout-outs to Queens(“Astoria, Whitestone, East Elmhurst,Jamaica, Forest Hills, Ridgewood — it’s all good!”). In theimmediate post-show interview with MC Terrance McK-night, of WQXR, Trombino cited Prince, James Brown,Michael Jackson and Jamiroquai as major influences.
Long Island City-based singer and top-five pickShelly Bhushan also impressed with her soulful song“All the Time,” giving one of the strongest vocal perfor-mances of the evening. The love song had a slow burnthat built up to a great crescendo, underscored byBhushan’s three backing vocalists. Also onstage were
Bhushan’s husband, drummer John Salitano,bassist Harry Cordew and keyboardist Ben Hof-stein, who played on the Greene Space’s lovelyFazioli piano.
Bhushan’s coworker, Woodside residentDebbie Barlok, who was in the audience withher husand, Joe, noted she and her husbandhad first seen Bhushan perform at LIC Bar.
“We became instant fans,” Barlok said.“She’s very talented. Her voice is a gift.”
Among the other top five picks, Cate Song,the only artist to appear on stage completely
alone, gave an almostpainfully vulnerable per-formance of “Half-Hearted,” touching onthemes of love and loss.Afterwards, she told theaudience she’s anaccountant by day andconsiders Mariah Carey,
Whitney Houston andBoys II Men — “all the classic voices of the ’90s” — herinfluences.
Rounding out the semifinalists, Sinner Man created theevening’s most elaborate and enjoyable harmonizing linestoward the end of the upbeat, grooving pop song“Everybody Move,” and the Killers-esque dance-rock actSWEET Fix (emphasis on the capitals) gave the most out-landish performance with the track “Make a Move,”which closed the evening. With his cropped platinum hairand entrance-making coat removal — revealing a tank
top and very tight, blue and black jeans — lead singerTommy Walker had energy to burn onstage, channelingBilly Idol and David Bowie in a performance that did notlack for confidence.
Speaking over the phone after finding out they werein the top five, Great Apes members Zach Abramson(bassist), Dominick Magnotta (drummer) and Joe Scat-assa (guitarist) commented that they liked the other top-five picks, but refused to see them as obstacles on the
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CLASSESItalian Charities of America at 83-20 Queens Blvd.,Elmhurst, offers Italian classes for adults and children.Adult classes are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thurs-days, 7-9 p.m. Children’s classes are on Saturdays from10 a.m.-noon. The course is for 14 weeks. Price: adult— $80, children — $75 for first child, $50 for secondand third child. Call (718) 478-3100.
The Greek Cultural Center, 26-80 30 St., Astoria,offers classes in Greek folk dance for adults andteens every Saturday from 10:30 a.m.-noon. The feeis $20 monthly or $150 for the whole year. Bouzoukilessons are also available every Saturday from12:30-2 p.m. Registration is open to beginners aswell as advanced players of all ages. Students arerecommended to bring their own instruments toclass. The fee is $40 to enroll and $60 monthly. Formore information, call (718) 726-7329.
Yoga with Lorain at the Forest Hills Jewish Center,106-06 Queens Blvd. Drop in and start anytime. Sixweek series $60 members/ $80 nonmembers. Sin-gle class $15 members/ $20 nonmembers. Classesare held on Wednesdays, one at 6 p.m. and one at 8p.m. The first class will be complimentary. Call (718)263-7000 ext. 200.
Ongoing drawing class every Wednesday 1-4 p.m. atthe National Art League, 44-21 Douglaston Pkwy,Douglaston. Instructor, Marc Jasloff. Call (516) 223-7659. Fee: $25 per class.
A one-hour auto clinic for women is held the thirdsaturday of every month at 3:30 p.m. at Great BearAuto Repair Shop, 164-16 Sanford Ave., Flushing.Call to reserve at (718) 762-6212.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIESSacred Heart School at 84-05 78 Ave. in Glendalewill host a 50’s/60’s Dinner Dance on Saturday,March 10 from 7-11:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 andinclude a hot buffet , soda, cake and coffee(BYOB). Adults only. No ticket sales at the door.Call (718) 366-5234.
The Wednesday Night Singles Group of the SFYAdult Center, 58-20 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck,invites you to social evenings with special guestspeakers on the second and fourth Wednesdays ofeach month from 7-9 p.m. Fee: $7 Adult Centermembers, $9 nonmembers.
SPECIAL EVENTSQueens Theatre in The Park in Flushing MeadowsPark presents “Bubblemania” on Sunday, March 11at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Come see the beauty, wonderand fun of bubbles as bubble performer Casey Carlebrings his one-man show. Tickets are $14. To reservego to queenstheatre.org/bubblemania.
The Fresh Meadows Poets will host a free readingon Saturday, March 10 at 2 p.m. at Queens BotanicalGarden, 43-50 Main St. in Flushing, followed by aninteractive poetry workshop for beginners.
“The Glee Shpiel,” a sing-along Purim inspired bythe music from the “Glee” television show, will takeplace at the Reform Temple of Forest Hills, 71-11112 St., on Sunday, March 11 at 10 a.m. A Purim car-nival will follow offering games and food. As part ofthe tradition of Purim, all are invited to attend thecelebration in costume.
A St. Patrick’s Dinner will be held on Saturday,March 17 at 7 p.m. at Nativity Church Hall, 101-4191 St., Ozone Park. Cost for adults is $25, children(12 years and younger) $15. Ticket deadline is Mon-
day, March 12. Call Don Curran (718) 843-1046 orEd Boes (718) 845-7914.
Maspeth Town Hall Community Center, 53-37 72 St.,is sponsoring an Irish celebration on Sunday, March11 from 3-7 p.m. at St. Adalbert’s Parish Hall on84th Street off Grand Avenue in Elmhurst. Tickets are$25 for adults. Children 6-12 - $12 and under 6 - $7.Includes hot buffet, Billy Hickey’s band, EmigrantEyes and Irish Step Dancers. Free arts, crafts, gamesand a magic show in the lower cafe offered for thechildren. Call MTH to reserve (718) 335-6049.
A women’s Pre-Passover Seder Learn-In andLuncheon at Rego Park Jewish Center, 97-30Queens Blvd. will take place on Sunday, March 11at 12:30 p.m. featuring Cynthia Zalisky, executivedirector of the Queens Jewish Community Council,speaking about “Honoring the Contribution ofWomen to the Exodus from Egypt.” The cost is $16.Call to reserve, (718) 459-1000.
The Queens Alliance Baseball League and theQueens Kiwanis Baseball League have combined toprovide recreational baseball, as well as tourna-ments in the RBI, Pony, Federation and Greater N.Y.Sandlot. Any teams or players looking to play base-ball in a local competitive league can call (718) 366-7717 or (718) 821-4487 for more information.
SUPPORT GROUPSThe Queens Counseling services and LISUN of theFoundation of Religion and Mental Health announcesa new mourning and bereavement group to be heldon Saturdays form 1-2 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church,14-15 Clintonville St., Whitestone. For further informa-tion call (718) 461-6393.
The Queens Counseling Services of the Foundationfor Religion and Mental Health announces a freeWomen’s Support Group on alternate Thursdaymornings at 10 a.m. at the Kissena Jewish Center,43-43 Bowne St., Flushing. If you are experiencinganxiety, fear or stress and are searching for a venuethat can provide understanding, compassion andrespect, call to register at (718) 461-6393.
Free caregiver support groups at Queens CommunityHouse, Kew Gardens Community Center, 80-02 KewGardens Road. Call (718) 226-5960 Ext. 226 for details.
Problem with cocaine or other mind-altering sub-stances? For local Cocaine Anonymous meetingscall: 1-(212) COCAINE.
Drug problem? Call Narcotics Anonymous Helplineat (718) 962-6244 or visit westernqueensna.com.Meetings are held seven days a week.
Co-dependents Anonymous (women only) meetsevery Friday at 10 a.m. at Resurrection AscensionPastoral Center, 85-18 61st Road, Rego Park.
Nar-Anon is a self-help support group or anyoneaffected by a loved one’s use/abuse of drugs. Thegroup meets every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in thebasement lounge at the Church in the Gardens, 50Ascan Ave., Forest Hills. For information, call 1(800)984-0066, or go to nar-anon.org.
Schizophrenics Anonymous meets on Sundays at10 a.m. at L.I. Consultation Center, 97-29 64thRoad, Rego Park.
SENIOR ACTIVITIESCalling all seniors to a St. Patrick’s day celebrationon Friday, March 9 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at theSalvation Army, 45-18 Broadway in Long Island City.RSVP (718) 721-9046.
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Joe Weinstein, born in Galicia,the historic region that straddlestoday’s Polish-Ukrainian border,came to the United States andfounded Mays in 1924. In 1927 itwas incorporated as JW Mays Inc.— JW for the founder’s initialsand Mays for the month because itreminded him of the countrysideand the flowers of spring.
Mays’ discount departmentstores catered to moderate- andlow-income customers, with theflagship headquarters on Fulton Street indowntown Brooklyn. In 1953 he boldlyopened a branch in the brand-new commu-nity at the northeastern tip of Queenscalled Glen Oaks. Located at 258-01Union Turnpike, the store was a great suc-cess, something attributed to the mush-rooming population of easterly Queens.And it was unique in that its employeesreported that 40 to 70 percent of their busi-ness was done after 4:45 p.m.
At its peak in the early 1970s, JW Mayshad nine stores that employed over 5,000people. Eventually, in the late 1980s and1990s, discount department stores likeMays — along with Ohrbach’s, EJ
Korvette’s, Alexander’s and TSS — startedclosing. The great Glen Oaks Mays closedin 1987, leaving just three stores in thechain. Those were shut on Dec. 31, 1988.
But on Jan. 1, 1989, JW Mays Inc. rein-corporated as a real estate company. Todayit owns 10 properties in and around newYork City, mostly former Mays stores, andemploys 31 people.
The old site on Union Turnpike today ishome to big retailers including BurlingtonCoat Factory and Baby Depot.
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body,” Magnotta said, adding that allthe band can to do is “our thing ashard and as well as we can.” Magnot-ta, who is originally from Whitestone,pointed out that in addition to himselfand lead singer Trombino, Abramsonhas a Queens connection, since helives in Astoria.
“We’re taking it home forQueens,” he said. The band will tryto get votes in the coming days byreaching out to fans on Twitter, Face-book and via email, Abramson said.“We’ve been considering renting askywriter plane to fly over Manhat-tan and Queens and Brooklyn everythree hours — Staten Island if there’senough skywriting fluid in theplane,” Magnotta jokingly added.
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J.H. ELECTRICOF NEW YORK, INC.
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Small JobsWelcome
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NEW HEIGHTSCONSTRUCTION LLC
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FREE ESTIMATESExperienced - Licensed - Reliable
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RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC GARAGE DOOR OPENERS
CASSEL & FREYMUTH, INC.
PARTS • REPAIRS • REMOTE CONTROLSFREE SHOP AT HOME SERVICE
CASSEL & FREYMUTH, INC.718-739-8006 Fully Licensed
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Soukkary Realty LLC filed Articles of Organizatgion to be an LLC on November 17, 2011. The Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process may be served. The address of the LLC in NY is 108-16 63rd Road, Forest Hills, NY 11375 in Queens County. The purpose of the LLC is real estate investment and management.
Notice of Formation of limited liability company. Name: WONDERLAND ARCHIVES, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/30/2011. Office location is Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to BOYD SHROPSHIRE, 35-27 62nd Street, First Floor, Woodside, NY 11377. The general purpose: For any lawful purpose.
Notice of Formation of limited liability company. Name: FERNEL REALTY LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/18/2011. Office location is Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 161-40 Normal Road, Jamaica, NY 11432. The general purpose: For any lawful purpose. Latest date upon which LLC is to dissolve: No specific date.
25-05 24TH AVENUE REALTY LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 1/24/2012. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 25-05 24th Ave., Long Island City, NY 11102, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
PHYSIOMOTION PHYSICAL THERAPY PLLC, a Prof. LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 09/01/2011. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 221-59 Horace Harding Exp., 2nd Fl., Oakland Gardens, NY 11364. Purpose: To practice the profession of physical therapy.
CHELSEA CONSTRUCTION LLC a domestic LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 11/15/11. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 64-70 Maurice Ave., Maspeth, NY 11378. General Purposes.
CW FAMILY REALTY LLC a domestic LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 12/6/11. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 75-36 65th Dr., Middle Village, NY 11379. General Purposes.
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HILLSIDE 218 MULTI SERVICE LLC, a domestic LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 1/12/2012. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 218-14 Hillside Ave., Queens Village, NY 11427. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.
Notice of Formation of limited liability company. Name: MARINA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/23/2012. Office location is Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Joel Bondy, 29-44 215th Place, Bayside, NY 11360. The general purpose: For any lawful purpose.
Notice of Formation of limited liability company. Name: LAW OFFICES OF JJAIS A. FORDE, ESQ., ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR-AT-LAW, PLLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/18/2011. Office location is Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 115-63 232nd STREET, CAMBRIA HEIGHTS, NY 11411-1432. The general purpose: For any lawful purpose.
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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: SAKZEN44, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/09/12. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 31-44 48th Street, Long Island City, NY 11103. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.
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File No.: 2011-187/A CITATIONTHE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
BY THE GRACE OF GOD, FREE AND INDEPENDENTTo: NYC Human Resources Administration Department of Social Services, Attorney General of the State of New York,The unknown distributees, legatees, devisees, heirs at law and assignees of GOLDIE JACOBSON, 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 GOLDIE JACOBSON, deceased, who at the time of death was a resident of 69-70 Grand Central Parkway, Forest Hills, in the County of Queens, State of New York. SEND GREETING: Upon the petition of LOIS M. ROSENBLATT, Public Administrator of Queens County, who maintains her office at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, Queens County, New York 11435, as Administrator of the Estate of GOLDIE JACOBSON, 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 5th day of April, 2012 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 $13,890.84 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 claim from NYC Human Resources Administration, Department of Social Services in the amount of $352,214.98 should not be paid to the extent of the net residuary estate,Dated, Attested and Sealed, 10th day of February, 2012,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 FloorRego Park, New York 11374This 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
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Notice of Formation of Prime Development 194 LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/12/11. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 25-77 Francis Lewis Blvd., Flushing, NY 11358. Purpose: any lawful activity.
Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: COUTIQUE LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/03/2011. Office location is Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 11 Soundview Drive, Bayville, NY 11709. The general purpose: For any lawful purpose.
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SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Index No.: 18835/11D/O/F: February 2, 2012 Block: 09299 Lot: 0033SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF QUEENSNYCTL 2010-A TRUST AND THE BANK OF NEW YORK,
AS COLLATERAL AGENT AND CUSTODIAN FOR THENYCTL 2010-A TRUST, Plaintiffs,
-against- ANTHONY LAINO; NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT ADJUDICATION BUREAU; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANACE; UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF THE LATE PHYLLIS LAINO, IF THEY BE LIVING OR DEAD, THEIR SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES AND PLACES OF RESIDENCE ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, if living, or if either or all be dead, their wives, husbands, heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, assignees, lienors and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF THE LATE PHYLLIS LAINO, IF THEY BE LIVING OR DEAD, THEIR SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES AND PLACES OF RESIDENCE ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, of any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, and the respective husbands, wives, widows or widowers of them, if any, all of whose names are unknown to plaintiff; “JOHN DOES” and “JANE DOES”, said names being fictitious, parties intended being possible tenants or occupants of premises, and corporations, other entities or persons who claim, or may claim, a lien against the premises, Defendants.TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS:YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Amended Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your Answer, or, if the Amended Complaint is not served with this Supplemental Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the Plaintiffs’ Attorneys within twenty (20) days after the service of this Supplemental Summons, exclusive of the day of service, where service is made by delivery upon you personally within the State, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Amended Complaint.YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE.TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS:The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Honorable Diccia T. Pineda-Kirwan of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, signed on January 11, 2012, and filed with supporting papers in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Queens, State of New York.The nature of this action is to foreclose a tax lien certificate recorded against said premises. The Tax Lien Certificate was dated August 5, 2010 and recorded on August 12, 2010 as CRFN: 2010000272817.Said premises being known as and by 87-87 109TH STREET, RICHMOND HILL, NY 11427, which is more fully described as Block: 09299; Lot: 0033.Dated: November 18, 2011, Batavia, New York, Virginia Grapensteter, Esq., OSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., Attorneys for Plaintiffs, Batavia Office 26 Harvester Avenue, Batavia, NY 14020, 585.815.0288Help For Homeowners In ForeclosureNew York State Law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. Mortgage foreclosure is a complex process. Some people may approach you about “saving” your home. You should be extremely careful about any such promises. The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. There are government agencies, legal aid entities and other non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about foreclosure while you are working with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877-BANKNYS (1-877-226-5697) or visit the Department’s website at www.banking.state.ny.us. The State does not guarantee the advice of these agencies.
At an I.A., Part 22g of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Queens, held at the Supreme Court located at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New York, on the 2 day of February, 2012.
Index No. 22331/08ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
PRESENT: HON. LEE A. MAYERSOHN, JUSTICESUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENSIn the Matter of the Application of MICHAEL DAVIDOV, as Guardian of the property of REGINA BARRY, an Incapacitated Person to sell certain real property belonging to said Incapacitated PersonUpon the annexed petition of MICHAEL DAVIDOV, ESQ. duly verified the 30th day of January 2012 and upon all other papers grid proceedings heretofore had herein and due deliberation having been had, it is in the discretion of the Court,ORDERED, that the Incapacitated Person, REGINA BARRY, JOSEPH SCHAD, co-owner, the Administrator of New Glen Oaks Nursing Home, WESTERN SURITY COMPANY, the Surety on the property guardian’s bond, VERONICA SCHAD, ANN BURKE, CAROL POWELL, RICHARD SPIVAK, JAY WEINSTEIN, the COURT EXAMINER, ELLIOT S. SCHLISSEL, Esq., attorney for Joseph Schad, and JOHN SCHAD, show cause at a I. A. Part 22G for the 11th Judicial District of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, held in and for the County of Queens at the General Courthouse, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY on the 20th day of March, 2012 at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, why a judgment should not be rendered:1. Granting the relief prayed for in the petition;2. Authorizing and directing the sale of the REGINA BARRY’s real property
described in the petition in accordance with the statute and rules of this court by way of an auction at the Courthouse;
3. Granting permission to Petitioner as Property Guardian to make the conveyance and carry out these proceedings;
4. Direct that a hearing be held before the Court as to the merits of the application;
5. Granting such other and further relief, both cumulative and in alternative, as to the Court may seem just and proper, and it is further,
ORDERED, that Brian McCaffrey, 73-26 263rd St., Fl. 2, Glen Oaks, NY 11004, (516) 445-4447, a licensed Real Estate Appraiser, be and is hereby appointed to go upon the premises and to make an appraisal thereof, reporting the same under oath, in writing to the Court and orally by testimony before the Court, and is furtherORDERED, that the Property Guardian comply with section 1722 subdivision 5 of the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law, advertising once a week for four consecutive weeks, except that the posting of a “For Sale” sign is waived, and it is furtherORDERED, that service of a copy of this order and the papers on which it is based be made upon REGINA BARRY, JOSEPH SCHAD, co-owner, the Administrator of New Glen Oaks Nursing Home, WESTERN SURITY COMPANY, the Surety on the property guardian’s bond, VERONICA SCHAD, ANN BURKE, CAROL POWELL, RICHARD SPIVAK, JAY WEINSTEIN, the COURT EXAMINER, ELLIOT S. SCHLISSEL, Esq., attorney for Joseph Schad, and JOHN SCHAD either personally or by certified mail at least thirteen (13) days prior to the return date herein, be deemed sufficient service.Enter,Hon. Lee A. Mayersohn, J.S.C.
At the SURROGATE’S COURT of the County of QUEENSon the 15th day of February, 2012
Order for PublicationFile No. 2012/123
HON. PETER J. KELLY, SurrogateIn the Matter of the Probate Proceeding, Will of CLARETTA FREEMAN KING a/k/a CLARETTA KING, DeceasedA citation having been issued or to be issued in the above entitled proceeding, and the petitioner having produced proof to the satisfaction of the Surrogate that the heirs at law, next of kin, and distributees of CLARETTA FREEMAN KING, a/k/a CLARETTA KING, deceased, if living, and if any of them be dead to their heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, legatees, executors, administrators, assignees and successors in interest whose names are unknown and cannot be ascertained after due diligenceare persons required to be cited upon the above entitled proceeding of said deceased, and that the case is one of those specified in Section 307 of the Surrogate’s Court Procedure Act, and that personal service of the citation cannot with due diligence be made upon him/her/them within the State, it is ORDERED that the service of the Citation herein upon said heirs at law, next of kin, and distributees of CLARETTA FREEMAN KING, a/k/a CLARETTA KING, deceased, if living, and if any of them be dead to their heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, legatees, administrators, assignees and successors in interest whose names are unknown and cannot be ascertained after due diligencebe made by publication thereof in one newspaper, to wit: The Queens Chronicle, being a newspaper published and/or circulated in the County of Queens, State of New York, once in each of four successive weeks, which is the time the Surrogate deems reasonable.HON. PETER J. KELLY, SurrogateAffidavit of service with copy of publication to be filed with the clerk of the court at least 48 hours prior to the return date.
Public NoticeNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Notice of Complete ApplicationMarch 8, 2012Applicant: Waste Management of New York, LLC 123 Varick Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11237Application: No. 2-6304-00029/00001Approvals: Renew and Modify a Permit to Construct and Operate a Solid Waste Management FacilityState Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) General Permits for Stormwater Discharges From Construction Activity and From Industrial ActivityProject: In Queens County, at 38-22 Review Avenue, Long Island City, increase an existing transfer station’s current maximum daily throughput of 958 tons per day (TPD) of putrescible solid waste (PSW) to 2,100 TPD PSW. Increase the current maximum facility storage of 1,916 cubic yards (CY) PSW to 4,185 CY PSW in the facility’s new PSW Building, plus 1,440 CY PSW in 40 rail containers. Load all PSW into rail containers. By private roadway, transport PSW-filled rail containers by truck for 1,625 feet to the Blissville Rail Yard for subsequent transport by train. Increase the facility’s current daily collection vehicle traffic on public streets from 96 trucks to 210 trucks. Eliminate the facility’s current daily 44 tractor trailers that travel on public streets. Eliminate facility truck parking and queuing on the private drive between Review Avenue and the facility. Regrade site; construct a new PSW Building; use the current PSW Building for equipment repair and storage; and isolate and treat any leachate from filled rail containers with a bioretention system that discharges to Newtown Creek. No change in the facility’s current operating hours of 24 hours a day Monday through Saturday; closed Sunday.State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination: Project is an unlisted action and will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment. A Negative Declaration is on file. SEQR Lead Agency: New York City Department of SanitationState Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination: Based on an assessment, the proposed project will not impact any registered, eligible or inventoried archaeological sites or historical sites.Coastal Management Determination: This project conforms to the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program.DEC Commissioner Policy 29, Environmental Justice and Permitting (CP-29): The proposed action is subject to CP-29. An enhanced public participation plan was submitted by the Applicant and has become part of the complete application.Public Comment: The application file may be reviewed by the public at the NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation’s Long Island City office. Call the Sunnyside Library at 718-784-3033 to arrange to review the file at the library during their normal operating hours (43-06 Greenpoint Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11104). Written comments may be submitted to the NYSDEC contact person no later than 4 April 2012.Contact Person: Jeffrey Rabkin, NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation, 47-40 21 Street, Long Island City, NY 11101 (718) 482-4997
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Notice of Formation of limited liability company. Name: LITTLE TREASURES-PETITS TRESORS, SLP & PSYCHOLOGY, PLLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/22/2012. Office location is Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 212-07 102nd Ave., Ste. B-4, Queens Village, NY 11429. The general purpose: For any lawful purpose.
NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 11/30/2011, bearing Index Number 802/2011, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, New York, in Record Room 357, grants me the right to assume the name of David Nathaniel Stewart. My present name is Bjorn Devonte Lindo. My present address is 90-05 161st Street, Apartment 8H, Jamaica, New York 11432. My place of birth is Dade County, Miami, Florida. My date of birth is July 22, 1996.
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Neil Andrews and his wife, Althea Saunders-Andrews, bought their home two years ago knowing full well that it was a fixer upper. And fixing it up is just what they’ve been doing — nearly every inch of it.
It’s a work in progress. All over the house, floors are covered by heavy paper or plastic as remod-eling goes on. Outside, there is no facade on the first-floor front wall, and there’s just dirt where the stoop should be. The contrac-tor disappeared before the job was done.
But there’s one room that ’s completely done, and one proj-ect outside that is too. Those are the projects that were handled through the Housing Rehabilita-tion Assistance program — so not only are they done, they’re done right.
HRA is the organization that’s helping homeowners all over the city and on Long Island do the home renovations of their dreams — using the best, most rel i -able contractors. Not only does HRA find the right company to do a project, it also works with banks to get the loans for major renovations, finds extra financial assistance for clients who qual-ify, explains the tax breaks that come with energy-efficient door and window treatments and new insulation — and ensures the job is always done right by holding contractors’ payments in escrow until clients certify that they’re absolutely satisfied.
Neil and Althea are quite happy with the work that HRA-approved workers did at their home in Levit-town, LI, completely remodeling a second-floor bathroom and adding a concrete pad and walkway all around the outside of the house.
“You can accompl ish your dreams through Housing Reha-bilitation Assistance, and I really appreciate that,” Althea said. “It’s
a good program. The economy is not that great, things are expen-sive, and it’s a good way to get things done. These people are reliable, and they went out of their way for me.”
When she mentioned that HRA’s representatives went out of their way for her, Althea was specifical-ly talking about the time her car broke down — on the very day she had to get some important paperwork to the bank for her project. Her rep drove to Long Island from the Bronx to pick her up, take care of the paperwork and then bring her to her job in Manhattan.
That ’s how far above and beyond the call HRA will go for its clients. And the organization puts just as much care into its oversight of remodeling projects, giving homeowners the peace of mind that comes with knowing the job will always be done right.
For Neil and Althea, the HRA-approved contractors took every-thing out of the entire bathroom and gave them a modern, spar-kling one with matching porcelain tile on the floor and walls, a gran-ite sinktop, a curved vanity that maximizes usable space in the small room, real wood cabinetry, a solid wood door — and hot-tub jets in the bath tub for maximum comfort.
“They gutted everything and put in real quality stuff,” Althea said. Pointing out the built- in shelves in the shower walls, she
added, “I like the little details.”Behind the tiled walls are new
insulation and new pipes. One had been leaking — a major rea-son Althea and Neil wanted to do the project in the first place. The mechanicals for the hot-tub jets can be reached through a panel in the hallway.
The other HRA project was the outside concrete work, which the organization recommended to keep soil away from the house. It has totally transformed the cou-ple’s side yard.
“This was all mud,” Althea said. “You couldn’t do anything here. Now you can entertain, get a bar-becue grill and get some friends over, or just put a couple chairs out and enjoy a summer breeze.”
When they put down the con-crete, the contractors made sure to leave one strip of soil against the fence, away from the house, as it was. That’s where Althea has her roses.
One of the guys even made sure to tie one wandering limb to the fence to ensure it wouldn’t get damaged.
“It ’s the lit tle things,” Althea said.
I t ’s no surprise that HRA–approved workers are that care-ful. Just take a look at the pro-gram’s requirements for contrac-tors. They all must be:
• licensed, bonded and insured for at least $100,000 per inci-dent;
• registered with the Better Business Bureau, with a rating of an A or higher, and on file with Consumer Affairs;
• in business for at least 10 years with no name changes on their corporate filings;
• able to provide the names and addresses of eight clients they have per formed home improvement projects for in the past year such that HRA will be able to inspect these projects to
ensure that they meet its stan-dards; and
• able to perform four test proj-ects for the HRA prior to working for any clients.
“The services offered by the HRA extend beyond just financial assistance for home improvement projects,” an administrator with the program explains. “We have implemented numerous process-es to ensure that projects com-pleted by HRA-approved contrac-tors are done to the homeowner’s satisfaction.”
While they continue to do the rest of the work on their house, Neil and Althea are staying at their apartment in Manhattan, along with their 2-year-old son — whose arrival is what decided them on a
house in the suburbs in the first place.
Like many HRA clients, Althea found out about the program through a card that came in the mail. Though skeptical at first, she checked it out and found that it was the right program for her. Now she’s recommending HRA to her sister, who’s planning some remodeling — and anyone else with home improvement work to get done.
To find out if you qualify for the Housing Rehabilitation Assistance program, just call HRA toll-free at 866-791-6302. Tell them you read about the great job they did for Althea and Neil, and they’ll be sure to give you the same level of excellent service..
One feature of her new bathroom that Althea Saunders-Andrews reallyappreciates is the solid wood door.
Althea looks forward to entertaining in her side yard, where HRA-approvedcontractors installed a new concrete pad, and were careful around the roses.
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Little details like built-in shelving in the shower mean a lot to Althea.
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The story of the rivalry and friendshipbetween Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, thesubject of a terrific HBO documentary a cou-ple of years ago, will become a Broadwayshow this month as “Magic/Bird” starts pre-views at the Longacre Theater on March 21.The same creative team behind “Lombardi”are responsible for this show.
I’m not sure if the timing is coincidentalbut ESPN is broadcasting “The Announce-ment” this Sunday night at 9. The title refers toMagic Johnson’s press conference of Nov. 7,1991 held at the Forum in LA, where heannounced to the world that he had HIV.
Although this documentary was directed byrespected director and critic Nelson George,there is little doubt that Magic called a lot ofshots, and he serves as the film’s narrator.
Johnson talks a lot about his childhood andconfesses that he is not proud of the carousinghe did in the 1980s. To his credit, he has spentmuch of the last 20 years raising money forAIDS research in a very public way.
Magic is seen throughout the documentarymeeting with women and children who havethe virus, and it’s hard to hold back a tearwhen you see him talking to the late ElizabethGlaser, who fell victim to AIDS from anunfortunate blood transfusion. On the otherhand, you hardly see him interacting with thegroup most affected by this insidious disease,gay men. The only conclusion I can draw isthat he is trying to ward off speculation that he
may have contracted the disease from a man. Of course, how he got HIV is irrelevant.
What counts is the good work he’s done rais-ing funds and awareness. Still, it’s disingenu-ous for Magic, George and NBA Entertain-ment, which financed the film, to pretendAIDS is mainly a heterosexual problem whenperception and reality are the polar opposite.
Valley fever, a disease that weakens yourimmune system a la influenza, and is commonin Arizona, is certainly not as grave a condi-tion as the HIV virus. You wouldn’t know that,however, from the tabloid backpage hysterialast Sunday, after a test revealed that Mets firstbaseman Ike Davis tested positive for it.
Given all the health woes that have befall-en our Flushing heroes in recent seasons —injury-plagued Davis in particular — pes-simism is somewhat expected. Thankfully,Ike has not had any severe reactions so far.Mets fans should be more concerned aboutDavid Wright’s strained rib cage.
I confess I hadn’t seen an Islanders game innearly two months, until I went to Philadelphialast Thursday to watch them lose to the Flyers6-3 despite a pair of Josh Bailey goals.
The Isles are anesthesiologists on the ice asthey put everyone to sleep with their lethargicplay. Even the normally raucous Flyers fansbarely cheered when their guys scored a goal.
By the way Philly’s Wells Fargo Center,which opened in 1996, looks as if it justopened. It will be interesting to see if we’ll beable to say the same thing about the BarclaysCenter in 2028. Q
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