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New St. John's Hospital developer's plan to convert part of the former medical facility into residential units raises red flags among area leaders, who worry there will be little affordable housing and other amenities for the surrounding community.

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O'Neill's Rocks Out For Sandy Victims

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A New City Hall

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Done Deal: Christ The King Teachers Sign Contract

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By Anna Gustafson

A plan to transform the former St. John’s Hospital building in Elmhurst into apartments by investors who recently doled out about $55 million for the site has raised red flags among community leaders who say the area is in dire need of medical services and affordable hous-ing, not luxury residential units.

The new owners - a group of mostly foreign investors led by New York developer Steven Wu, according to a press release from Madison Real-ty Capital, which provided a loan to the inves-tors for the site’s purchase - are expected to cre-ate a “mixed-use project incorporation residen-tial, commercial, and community space.”

The developer was not available for com-ment, but according to the public relations firm representing Madison Realty Capital, the prop-erty at 90-02 Queens Blvd. will offer retail space on the ground floor and in the cellar, communi-ty space on the second floor, and 144 residential units on floors three and six and a penthouse on the seventh floor.

Additionally, the developer purchased a four-story, 89,601-square-foot parking garage located behind the hospital building, which offers 290 parking spaces and direct access from Queens Boulevard.

It is not known how much the apartments will be rented for, nor what type of commercial outfits are expected to set up shop at the former hospital, which, along with Mary Immaculate Hospital in Jamaica, closed in 2009 after its oper-ator, Caritas Health Care, filed for bankruptcy.

Wu and the other investors purchased the Elmhurst facility from Jack Gutman, who bought the hospital building for $14.35 million in 2009.

“I deeply hope it’s not going to be a repeat of another Gutman ownership, when it sat vacant for four years,” Councilman Daniel Dromm (D-Jackson Heights) said. “It’s an eyesore to the community.”

Dromm, who noted the developer has not reached out to him about plans for the site, said

he hopes the new facility, which many, including the councilman, had hoped would have once again operated as a large-scale medical facility, will include affordable housing units and a gro-cery store.

“I hope it’s in some way affordable for the community,” Dromm said. “It seems to me this was a real estate grab from the beginning by Gutman. It’s unfortunate because we lost anoth-er hospital to greedy developers.

“It would be a drain on services for sure, and we don’t need additional luxury housing,” Dromm continued in reference to an apart-ment-heavy building. “We need affordable housing. To take a hospital away from us and turn it into luxury units is not a service to our community.”

While Gutman nor Wu could be reached for comment, Madison Realty Capital’s co-founder and managing member Josh Zegen said in a press release that it was a “particularly exciting and interesting deal because it highlights several trends we’re seeing in the market.

“New York has seen multiple hospital clos-ings over the past few years, raising the issue of

what happens to these large, centrally-located buildings,” Zegen continued. “Investors now understand the opportunity, and they’re looking to create value through adaptive use. For MRC, this is exactly the kind of deal we like to finance.”

Zegen noted that while “foreign funds used to flow primarily to investments in Manhattan and Brooklyn, here they went to development in Queens.

“Pricing in Manhattan and Brooklyn has reached the point where it makes sense to build in the prime locations of Queens, where trans-portation is excellent and population continues to grow,” Zegen said. “This is a large deal for Queens, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see more activity of this magnitude.”

Christian Cassagnol, district manager for Community Board 4 - which oversees the area that includes the old hospital - also stressed that “parking is a huge issue” in the area near St. John’s, located not far from the Queens Center Mall.

Like Dromm, Cassagnol said the developer has not spoken to the community board about the plans.

“It’s a developer from outside the community - he may not know what we need, what we want,” Cassagnol said.

Educational leaders in the area said they were particularly concerned about what the new development would mean for schools that are already overcrowded - namely PS 102 in Elm-hurst and PS 49 in Middle Village.

“Concerns about residential development without proper supports will only burden the existing community of vital services, such as medical care, transportation, utilities, and public school education,” said Dmytro Fedkowskyj, the former Queens borough president’s appointee to the city Panel for Educational Policy and a Middle Village resident. “It’s no secret that Queens is struggling with the loss of this medi-cal facility, and now developers want to salt the wound by developing residential units out of it. Give us a break and use the property for benefit of the residents, like another hospital. I’ve been a resident of Queens my entire life, and our pop-ulation has grown to the point that changes such as this will affect the quality of life for everybody nearby.”

Fedkowskyj went on to say that the hospital property is “located in the most overcrowded school district in NYC” and that there is “no room in PS/IS 49 or in PS/IS 102.”

The former PEP representative suggested that the parking garage across from the hospital be used as a school for students in kindergarten through fifth grade.

“This should be a requirement, not an option for the developers if they plan to convert and build onto this property,” he said.

Alicia Vaichunas, the president of the Parent Teacher Association at PS 49, too stressed that the school, where her son goes, cannot accept any more students.

“If we get St. John’s and the shelter moving in, that’s really bad,” Vaichunas said, referring to the homeless shelter that the city Department of Homeless Services wants to be operated on Cooper Avenue on the border of Glendale and Middle Village.

file photoSt. John's Hospital in Elmhurst, which has been sitting vacant since its operator filed for bankruptcy in 2009, was recently sold to a developer who is expected to transform it into apartments.

St. John's Hospital Developer Plans To Turn Site Into Apartments, Retail Space, Prompting Concern From Area Leaders

By Phil Corso

Carly Nieves always hoped she could make it to Middle Village’s Christ the King High School after years of homeschooling while bat-tling acute lymphoblastic leukemia through her early teenage years. Now, the 17-year-old is not only enrolled at the school, but has also used her time there to begin a life of giving back.

With her first holiday toy drive already under her belt, Nieves said she could not describe how it felt to be helping others while drawing on her firsthand experience while being hospitalized as a child.

“Having gone through what I went through twice really opens your eyes to all the families around you who are struggling with the same things,” she said. “These kids want to go home, but they can’t. You want to help make it as normal as possible for them.”

She was 7 years old when doctors first diagnosed Nieves with the disease, which kept her body from producing healthy blood cells. Five short years later, she relapsed and was sent back to the hospital to receive high-dose chemotherapy through Christmas.

That was part of what sparked Nieves to organize the campus toy drive late last year just before the holiday season for children at Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center at the North Shore-LIJ Health Sys-tem alongside a community blood drive. Both events were lauded as home runs for the school and greater Queens community.

“We at Christ the King High School are proud of the students that came out to donate blood and donate toys to children with cancer,” school Principal Peter Mannarino said. “Christ the King has always strived to instill a strong sense of moral values and civic mindedness in our students and we are pleased that they are setting an example for others.”

But she will not be stopping there, Nieves said. With just one year left at the school she long aspired to attend, the 17-year-old from Maspeth said she hopes to attend LaGuardia Community College to study something that helped her while she was in the hospital: sign language.

“When I was in for treatment, I met these two kids with Down Syndrome and that was the way they communicated,” Nieves said. “I taught myself some things and took some classes in school so I can use it to help others.”

Since arriving at Christ the King, Nieves said she has made every effort to volunteer her time for a better cause. She started with the school blood drive and has since become a familiar face throughout the school’s hallways as one of its go-to students for anyone trying to find out when the next event will be.

“Volunteering for me is not about being thanked after or getting any kinds of acknowledgement,” Nieves said. “It is the fact that you get to see the kids smile. That is what I love most about it.”

photo courtesy Christ the KingCarly Nieves, a junior at Christ the King High School, just completed her first holiday toy drive to benefit children battling cancer.

After Beating Cancer, Christ The King Junior Dedicates Life To Struggling Children

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O’Neill’s Lends A Hand To Friends Of Rockaway

By Alan Krawitz

The fact that many homeowners in Queens are still rebuilding and recovering from Sandy, more than a year later, is little surprise given the storm’s historic levels of destruction.

But, what may be surprising is some homeown-ers’ conclusion that they may have fared better in the end without any flood insurance whatsoever.

Such is the case for Belle Harbor resident Irene Dougherty, who moved to the Rockaways with her husband in 2000.

Dougherty, who is still in the process of re-building certain parts of her home, estimated her total damages from the storm in the $50,000 to $60,000 range.

She said she received around $26,000 from her flood insurance - but the majority of that money was used to replace her three sons’ sports equip-ment and her husband’s tools, which had all been stored in basement. The Federal Emergency Man-agement Agency did not cover any of the base-ment’s contents or other damages to the room.

Dougherty said that she and most homeown-ers who carried flood insurance received only about $3,500 from FEMA, mainly as temporary reloca-tion expenses.

Overall, Dougherty said that they didn’t fare as well as other homeowners in the area who had no flood insurance. Many of those people, she said, were entitled to maximum amounts of aid, close to $35,000.

And, once people received the maximum from FEMA, that often helped paved the way for other programs from the state, which could add thou-sands more.

“For some people in the area Sandy was the best thing that ever happened to them,” Dougherty said, referring to the fact that they had no insurance and were given maximum amounts from FEMA and thus able to rebuild their homes even better than they were before the storm.

“In hindsight, I would have been much better off had I not had flood insurance,” Dougherty said.

“We thought we were doing the responsible thing and now I feel like we were penalized for it.”

Through a spokesperson, FEMA officials said that the agency, which administers the National Flood Insurance Program, strives to aid those in need as quickly as possible.

The officials pointed out that to date, more than $7.9 billion has been paid out to NFIP policyhold-ers impacted by Hurricane Sandy, and the average payment is more than $51,000.

FEMA said that in New York City, more than 66,000 people have also received individual assis-tance through FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program (IHP), which is intended to provide emer-gency assistance following a disaster, primarily in the form of rental assistance and minor home repairs.

FEMA officials emphasized that they “will not be satisfied until flood insurance policyholders have received payments for all covered losses.”

Howard Beach homeowner Susan Shearin also had problems with how Sandy victims were treated in addition to questions about FEMA’s flood insur-ance program. Last October, she wrote a letter in re-sponse to an editorial in the Daily News about the

city’s Build it Back program.Shearin wrote in the Daily News: “…After

spending hours collecting paperwork, then hours fil-ing applications, not one person that I know has re-ceived any help. Oh, sorry, I forgot: We do get emails reiterating the fact that if any of us did have flood in-surance, we would certainly be at the bottom of the list and probably not receive anything. Why should anyone be penalized for having insurance that did not pay nearly enough to cover expenses?”

She continued, “I, for one, am still working on my home and have been spending my own money to do so. Build It Back is just another scam con-nected to this storm, as is the Robin Hood Founda-tion, which collected millions and never gave us a penny.”

Dan Mundy Jr., president of the Broad Channel Civic Association, said that much of FEMA’s reim-bursements seemed to be done in a “haphazard” fashion where people on the same block got vastly different amounts of assistance.

Mundy Jr. confirmed that many people who

“did the right thing” by having insurance, were found to be ineligible for the city’s Build it Back program whereas many who had no insurance were covered.

“I can empathize with people,” Mundy Jr. said. “They felt like they did the right thing and now they feel as if they’re being punished for it.”

In addition, he said that while new flood insur-ance maps are out; the newest maps are still flawed.

“There are many homes in Belle Harbor, which were destroyed during Sandy, which under the newest maps may not be required to carry flood insurance. As a result, those homeowners, even if they decide to get insurance, will pay substantially lower rates because the new maps have determined they don’t need it.”

Mundy Jr. said that a vastly unequal scenario could emerge where there might be “some mil-lionaires paying like next to nothing or $300 a year for insurance while others in the Rockaways, likely making average incomes, paying through the nose or close to $36,000 per year.”

He added that both the flood insurance maps as well as the rates need to be changed.

To that end, Mundy Jr. said that an upcoming vote in the Senate this week on flood insurance rates may help to push the issue forward.

He credited Greater New Orleans, Inc., a New Orleans-based regional economic development al-liance for helping to lead the national fight for af-fordable flood insurance rates.

Dougherty said that her future is uncertain re-garding rebuilding her home from Sandy.

“Our insurance premiums will now be going up and we still don’t know if we have to elevate our home,” said Dougherty, who related a surprising story when she met with a FEMA official regarding house elevation.

“A representative from FEMA was telling me I may have to elevate my home from 10 to 15 feet off the ground and he asked me why I looked upset,” she recalled. “He told me, ‘think of the view you’ll have.’”

FEMA officials advise policyholders with con-cerns about their insurance companies to reach out directly to FEMA by calling 1-800-427-4661.

file photoDan Mundy Jr., president of the Broad Channel Civic Association, stands outside a home typical of those that could be impacted by a potential wave of highly escalated flood insurance rates. Many residents who had insurance during Hurricane Sandy have, Mundy said, felt as though they are being punished for doing the right thing because they have received less money for rebuilding than those who did not have insurance.

Some homeowners say they would have been better off without flood insuranceSandy Aid, Flood Insurance Issues Persist In Howard Beach, Rockaways

By Phil Corso

The owners of O’Neill’s bar and restaurant in Maspeth have always made a point to express their love for the greater Queens community - and their latest weekend shabang was no exception.

The famous neighborhood pub on 53rd Drive opened its doors Saturday night to a time far from anyone’s mind in the thick of January: Summer. A “Halfway-to-Summer” beach party was planned exactly six months from July 4 – but Danny Pyle, the watering well’s co-owner, joked it was only “an excuse” for the real cause.

All proceeds from the event went to benefit Friends of Rockaway, a non-profit that helps residents still reeling from Superstorm Sandy to rebuild their homes decimated by the hurri-cane.

“We were looking to do something for the Friends of Rockaway and have a lot of fun while doing it,” he said. “This is what O’Neill’s is all about. We are very blessed here and want to do our

best to help out.”Pyle and the O’Neill’s team brought

the classic summertime beer Corona Extra into the mix with representatives doling out swag to the sound of beach tunes provided by Strange But Surf, a band hailing from Long Island. All the while, Friends of Rockaway Director Todd Miner thanked patrons for being part of his cause.

“It’s amazing how much people still want to help after all this time,”

Miner said, referring to the 15 months since Sandy ravaged the Rockaways. “This level of fundraising is keeping us afloat. You can’t quantify how much this helps us.”

Friends of Rockaway was launched in the days following the storm as an af-filiate of the St. Bernard Project, which helped New Orleans recover from Hur-ricane Katrina in 2006. They have since worked with residents to make sure they rebuild in a way that is safe, secure

and sustainable.O’Neill’s management reached out

to Miner with hopes his organization would agree to be the guests of honor last week. It was easy to say yes, Miner said, because he believes Sandy helped prove that Queens is a connected com-munity geared towards helping those who need it.

The party came just weeks after O’Neill’s celebrated its 80th anniver-sary in Maspeth and rebirth after a

devastating five-alarm fire tore through the pub in May 2011. Pyle said the reopening helped free up the man-agement’s time to now focus on more community-oriented programming like Saturday’s beach bash.

“We’re all bouncing back since the storm,” Pyle said. “The people of the Rockaways are always in our thoughts.”

Miner received some more help earlier this week when Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Rockaway Beach) brought along his staff to work on home repairs with Rockaway hom-eowners. The assemblyman and his team worked together to prepare and install all the insulation on the first floor of the family's home after it saw eight feet of water during the storm over 15 months ago.

“We will all continue to get our families back into safe, secure housing in a way that is predictable and effi-cient,” Miner said. “Friends of Rocka-way will continue to work for the com-munity until all our families are back in their houses.”

photos by Phil Corso The band Strange but Surf entertains the crowd at a fundraiser for Friends of Rockaway at O'Neill's last Saturday night.

Todd Miner, director of Friends of Rockaway, said he is constantly inspired by the people who want to continue to help those struggling after Superstorm Sandy


By Anna Gustafson

A Jamaica rapper with ties to 50 Cent was killed after being gunned down in Springfield Gardens last Friday afternoon, according to authorities.

Jamal Green, 42, whose stage name is Mazaradi Fox, was shot and killed, and an-other man was seriously wounded, in the in-cident, according to police.

The NYPD said four people were in an SUV parked at 133rd Avenue and Farmers Boulevard when an unknown male assail-ant began shooting at them. Green, who had recently gotten out of prison after serving a two-year sentence for attempted assault, was shot in the torso; a 21-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to his neck and shoulder; a

22-year-old male was reportedly wounded in the leg; and a 32-year-old female was wound-ed in her neck, according to police. All were taken to Jamaica Hospital Medical Centerl, and the 21-year-old was listed in critical con-dition.

Green, who was convicted of attempted murder in 1998, was reportedly a childhood friend of 50 Cent - a rapper who grew up in South Jamaica.

“Saddened by the news of Mazaradi’s trag-ic passing,” 50 Cent tweeted. “My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.”

Green also, according to other published reports, helped to raise D’Aja Robinson, the 14-year-old girl who was shot and killed on a public bus in Jamaica last May.

courtesy facebookMazaradi Fox, a Jamaica native who was reportedly close to the rapper 50 cent, died after being gunned down at Farmers Boulevard and 134th Avenue last Friday, according to police and other published reports.

Man With Ties To 50 Cent Gunned Down In Jamaica

By Anna GustafsonA 10-year veteran of the NYPD was nabbed for allegedly trying to make off with stolen

clothes from a shop in the Rego Center Mall on Dec. 30, officials said.

Jessica Mayorga, 30, who was off duty at the time of her arrest, allegedly was attempt-ing to steal $244 worth of clothing from the Century 21 store in the mall that is bordered by the Long Island Expressway, Junction Boule-vard, Queens Boulevard, 63rd Drive, and 99th Street, police said.

The woman who has been in the NYPD for about a decade was working in the 48th Pre-cinct in the Bronx.

She was charged with petit larceny and criminal possession of stolen property and will appear in Queens Criminal Court this month, according to authorities.

The NYPD is asking the public to help them locate an elderly Ridgewood man who was last seen on New Year's Eve Day in Rego Park.

Police issued a silver alert for Miguel Mar-tinez, 90, who lives at Woodbine Street and Cypress Avenue, at 1 a.m. on Jan. 1. Marti-nez was last seen on Dec. 31 at 11:30 a.m. at 67th Avenue and Queens Boulevard. He is described as 5-feet-tall and 140 pounds with grey hair. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a yellow polo, yellow plaid shorts, and black sandals.

Martinez suffers from Alzheimer's and schizophrenia.

If you seen Martinez, please call 911.

file photoA 10-year NYPD veteran was nabbed for allegedly stealing clothing at the Century 21 in Rego Park, according to officials.

Miguel Martinez has been missing since the start of the new year.

ROBERT STRIDIRONPolice from the 102nd Pct. Nabbed a shoplifter inside C-Town Supermarket on Jamaica Avenue near 74th Street in Woodhaven. The suspect was taken into custody without incident.

Off-Duty Cop Arrested At Rego Park Mall

Ridgewood man missing

Shoplifter Nailed on Jamaica Ave

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By Anna Gustafson

Vice President Biden and Gov. Cuomo this week announced the creation of a $17 billion strategy that aims to prevent the kind of devastation that Super-storm Sandy wreaked upon South Queens, and other parts of the city and state, including boosting natural flood barriers at Jamaica Bay and making a wide array of improvements at Queens’ two airports.

“The new reality in New York is we are getting hit by 100 year storms every couple of years,” Cuo-mo said at an Albany press conference with Biden on Tuesday. “We have to wake up to that new reality by completely reimagining our state to be ready for any future disaster.”

The strategy, the governor said, will transform the state’s infrastructure, transportation networks, energy supply, coastal protection, weather warning system, and emergency management in an effort to protect residents from the kind of chaos that left many South Queens residents reeling after Sandy.

“I think you rebuilding New York, reimagining a future is exactly what we have to do in this country,” Biden said at the press conference. “And once again, in the tradition of this state and the tradition of An-drew Cuomo, you’re leading. You’re not just leading in New York, you’re leading the country. And I think a lot of governors and a lot of folks can learn an awful lot from what they see and what you do here.”

Among a series of projects, the initiative al-

locates $147,167,550 for flood control - including building “a self-sustaining system of natural barriers along 150 acres” in Jamaica Bay and other parts of South Queens, according to the governor.

“The major storms that have struck our region in recent years have reminded New Yorkers that our coastlines remain vulnerable and that natural infra-structure can, and must, play a critical role in safe-guarding lives and property,” said Eric Goldstein, city environment director at the Natural Resources Defense Council. “Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s long-term program will advance this objective and help to pro-tect miles of New York’s exposed coastlines and inland waterways via innovative restoration of wetlands and dunes in places like Jamaica Bay and Staten Island.”

Additionally, more than $5 billion is expected to be doled out for a massive reconstruction of the subway system - the largest reconfiguration of the system in 110 years. As part of the project, Cuomo said the state will invest in technologies to seal hun-dreds of subway and tunnel entrances, seal station stairways and increase pump capacity in stations and tunnels. The governor said the state will also explore permanent and temporary technologies to seal auto-mobile and subway tunnels to prevent future flood-ing. Six under river tubes used by 1 million people every day will be rebuilt.

Queens’ two airports - JFK International and LaGuardia - will land more than $257 million for the installation of tide gates and drainage, as well as for

new emergency generation capabilities and elevated fuel facilities, a new signage communication system, and a flood wall at LaGuardia Airport.

The new $17 billion initiative, which is be-ing funded by a $50.5 billion federal disaster relief package Congress passed in January 2013 to aid those impacted by Sandy, follows in the wake of nine presidentially declared disasters that have oc-curred since Cuomo took office in 2011. Among the projects previously stated, it would also build “the

most advanced weather detection system in the na-tion,” with 125 interconnected weather stations to provide real-time warnings of extreme weather and flood conditions, according to a press release issued by Cuomo’s office. The plans aim to replace and re-pair 104 older bridges at risk due to flooding, create a statewide strategic fuel reserve, and train a new citizen first responder corps to help residents pre-pare for emergencies and disasters, among a litany of other projects.

By Anna Gustafson

A bipartisan group of federal lawmakers, including U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), announced this week that relief could be headed the way of South Queens if legislators soon pass a bill that would delay flood insurance rates from increasing so dramatically that many civic leaders have said it would drive residents from their homes in the wake of being unable to afford skyrocketing insurance costs, creating ghost towns in coastal communities across the country.

According to Schumer, the Senate is expected to vote on the Ho-meowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act - of which he is one of the sponsors - this month. A similar House bill, proposed by U.S. Rep. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), could also receive a vote sometime in January.

The affordability act, if passed, would require the Federal Emer-gency Management Agency to complete an affordability study and propose solutions to address flood insurance cost issues before premi-ums can be raised.

The bill, which has landed support from legislators across the country, was drafted in response to the 2012 Biggert-Waters Act - a piece of legislation passed by Congress in 2012 and which phases out some subsidized insurance rates and allows for rate increases of about 20 to 25 percent each year until properties reach actuarial status. In

some situations, that could mean a jump from residents paying several hundred dollars for premiums to as much as $12,000.

“Residents are still recovering from the destructive force of Super-storm Sandy, and they should not be forced to pay unaffordable pre-

miums as they attempt to rebuild - especially because FEMA has not come close to completing the required affordability study,” Schumer said. “We cannot in good conscience raise flood insurance rates before we determine how homeowners can afford to pay them, which is why I look forward to voting later this month to prevent the most devastating rate hikes from taking effect.”

While supporters of the Biggert-Waters Act have said the bill was meant to make a debt-ridden National Flood Insurance Program more fiscally stable, as it has been hemorrhaging money, homeowners in Queens and other coastal communities across the city and nation have said the rates would force individuals from their homes because they would not be able to afford the increases - particularly after so many shelled out significant amounts of money to rebuild following Hurri-cane Sandy.

The Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act was intro-duced by U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and is co-sponsored by Schumer, Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-LA), Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and 24 other lawmakers. Supporters of the delay in the House, includ-ing co-sponsor Rep. Michael Grimm (R-Staten Island), voted 281-146 last year on an amendment to postpone premium increases. They would need to vote again on the delay, but such a measure in the House is expected to pass.

file photoFederal legislators are attempting to push through a bill that would delay flood insurance premiums from skyrocketing

Spikes In Flood Insurance Premiums Could Be Delayed With Senate Vote Expected This Month

photo courtesy NYS Governor's OfficeGov. Cuomo, right, and Vice President Biden, center, announce $17 billion in projects to protect New Yorkers from future natural disasters.

Cuomo, Biden Announce Billions In Funding For Projects To Protect New York Against Next Sandy

The most accurate way to mea-sure the progress that you made in 2013 is to weigh your accomplish-ments against your opportunities and the time that you had.

The truth is you had enough time to accomplish all that God required of you. If you took full advantage of the opportunities that came your way, you were en-tirely successful. It is God’s responsi-bility to send you opportunities; it is your responsibility to take advantage of them.

The good news is even if you failed to take advantage of some golden op-portunities this past year, God will be faith-ful to send you some new ones in the coming year. Determine now not to hesi-tate or procrastinate when a window of opportunity comes your way because a window can close as quickly as it can open.

Hell will be a place of no more oppor-tunities!

Right now, God is weighing your accomplishments against your op-portunities and the time that he has allotted to you. Because he has been good to you with both, he has every right to hold you accountable for the progress you are making, especially in your spiritual life. The distance be-tween where you are and where you

could be represents what the sin of sloth is robbing from you.

It is not too late to close the gap. When you decide

to do so, the Lord will be there to help you pick

up the pace.


By Phil Corso

With the public comment period over for a plan to install a natural gas pipeline underneath parts of Queens, including the Rockaways, op-ponents still have not abandoned their efforts to stop the controversial project.

Residents were given about two months, un-til early December, to sound off over the Rocka-way Delivery Lateral Project and must now wait for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s final assessment of the project, followed by a vote by Congress. The $265 million project would, if approved by federal legislators, build a gas pipe-line that runs through Gateway National Recre-ation Area, including Jacob Riis Park and Jamaica Bay, as well as install a gas metering and regulat-ing station in two hangars at Floyd Bennett Field.

Defended by the two companies that want to bring the project to fruition - National Grid and Williams Transco - as necessary to address growing energy needs in New York City, oppo-nents have said the project would disrupt the area waterways' ecosystems and set a precedent allowing private, for-profit companies to lease public park land, among other concerns.

J.K. Canepa of the Coalition Against the Rockaway Pipeline said her group traveled to Albany Wednesday for Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s State of the State address to ensure their message of opposition stays relevant.

“We are concerned about natural gas as a contributor to climate change,” Canepa said.

“Yes, it does burn relatively cleanly and puts out a small amount of carbon dioxide when com-pared to gas, oil or coal. But what it also puts out is methane.”

Williams and National Grid released an Environmental Impact Statement in October assessing how the 3.2-mile, 26-inch pipeline would impact parts of Queens and Brooklyn, which was subject to a public comment period through Dec. 9. Both companies have argued the proposal would make it easier to get natural gas to parts of the city in a safe way.

“We are investing heavily in our gas infra-structure to ensure reliability, safety, and to con-nect our customers to the energy they need to

heat their homes and run their businesses in the most economic manner,” said Ken Daly, presi-dent, National Grid New York in a statement. “This project is critical to provide the additional clean economical natural gas supplies that our customers need; it supports the regional envi-ronmental goals, and it will help the local com-munity in its ongoing rebuilding efforts.”

In response, Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Rockaway) fired off a letter to Williams and National Grid pressuring them to preserve the environment of parts of Queens, including Jamaica Bay. Though he has not publicly sup-ported or opposed the plan just yet, Goldfeder’s biggest argument revolved solely around sus-

tainability.“It’s not about being greedy. It’s about doing

the best we can for Jamaica Bay,” he said. “The bay is an economic attraction for the commu-nity and we need to ensure we’re not hurting it, but making it better instead.”

Canepa said environmental safety was only one of the coalition’s several bullet points lead-ing the opposition to the project and the group would spend the coming weeks holding meet-ings to calculate the next plan of attack.

One of the coalition’s talking points has re-volved around the readiness of New York to rely more heavily on renewable energy. A report published by Stanford University engineering professor Mark Z. Jacobson and his colleagues argued the same point, arguing against natural gas and explaining how New York could become completely renewable by 2030 relying only on wind, water and sun without losing money.

“Natural gas is excluded for several reasons,” the report said. “The mining, transport, and use of conventional natural gas for electric power results in at least 60 to 80 times more carbon-equivalent emissions and air pollution mortal-ity per unit electric power generated than does wind energy over a 100-year time frame. “

In his report, Jacobson argued the conver-sion would create more jobs than lost, since most energy would be from within the state. It would also create long-term energy price stabil-ity, since fuel costs would be reduced to zero, Jacobson said.

photo courtesy the Coalition Against the Rockaway ProposalMembers of the Coalition Against the Rockaway Proposal protest a plan to build a natural gas pipeline in the Gateway National Recreation Area, including Jacob Riis Park and Jamaica Bay.

Public Input Period Ends For Rockaway Pipeline Opponents Vow To Keep Fighting Project

The re-emergence of a sinkhole and a water main break on Beach 84th Street near Beach Channel Drive in Rockaway Park - which ren-dered residents unable to use their tap water at the end of last week - has once again highlighted the need for the city to launch a comprehen-sive study of sewer infrastructure, and other flood mitigation issues, throughout South Queens and the peninsula, area leaders and residents said.

A water main break occurred during last week’s snowstorm late Thursday or early Friday, causing water to rush down a street that residents say is plagued by flooding issues and prompting the formation of a sinkhole in a driveway that was about three to four feet in circum-ference and about a foot and a half deep. The flooding impacted about 41 residences on a street where area residents stressed numerous chil-dren and families live.

Because of concerns over wa-ter quality, the city Department of Environmental Protection shut off the block’s water service while they tested it. Residents were permitted to once again use their water on Sun-day.

“There are so many problems on that block - there are problems with

heat; there are problems with sink-holes and flooding,” said Marissa Berkowitz, founder of the Rocka-way’s Sandy Relief Free Flea Market, a group which she formed following last year’s hurricane to help residents with a wide variety of needs, includ-ing coordinating donations efforts to benefit storm victims. “People shouldn’t have to live like that.”

Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder and Brett Scudder, a community activist whose family lives on Beach 84th Street, have praised the city DEP for responding to the problem immediately. Scudder also lauded

Goldfeder, Councilman Donovan Richards (D-Laurelton), and state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach) for their help with coordi-nating efforts to address the flood-ing and sinkhole - which has been filled.

Still, while the problem was im-mediately addressed - and, Gold-feder stressed, during inclement winter weather, residents said flood-ing problems have long persisted throughout the Rockaways and South Queens - and have grown increasingly worse following Hurri-cane Sandy.

“I’m very concerned about the people living on that block,” Scudder said. “When it floods, you see gar-bage floating there; you see sewage. These are very serious health risk. If that sinkhold had opened any wider, there could’ve been a gas rupture.”

Goldfeder stressed that since Sandy, there have been a myriad sewer infrastructure issues through-out southern Queens - particularly Howard Beach, Hamilton Beach and Broad Channel - and Rockaway.

“As the weather changes, we see that putting extra pressure on the infrastructure,” Goldfeder said. “We

see sinkholes, potholes and other de-terioration.

“Unfortunately, it took a natural disaster for the world to see what residents have been talking about for years,” he continued. “Our in-frastructure is aged, and we need to make significant investments to pro-tect our families for the long-term. If we don’t invest now, it’ll cost much more in the future.”

Goldfeder said he is calling on the DEP to do a “thorough exami-nation” of infrastructure, including catch basins, throughout Sandy-af-fected neighborhoods.

“I want the DEP to make a de-termination if there are large capital infrastructure projects that need to be done,” he said.

As for the families on Beach 84th Street, Bernowitz said many hope to move from the block because of the flooding issues but are prevented from doing so for financial reasons. She and others are continuing to col-lect food goods and clothing items for the families that frequently strug-gle with a lack of heat and flooding problems.

To speak with Bernowitz, or someone from her group, about donating, call (347) 913-5664 or visit www.facebook.com/Weekly-FreeFleaMarket.

With Emergence Of Sinkhole, Area Leaders Once Again Call On City To Launch Comprehensive Flooding Study

photos courtesy Brett ScudderArea leaders are calling on the city to conduct a study on flooding throughout South Queens and Rockaway, including on the pictured Beach 84th Street.

Beach 84th Street has been plagued by sinkholes, as have other areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy, such as this one that occurred during last week's snowstorm. The sinkhole has since been filled.


Supporting the Rockaway

Beach LineDear Editor,

We really need to reduce pollution, accidents and overcrowded roadways, buses and trains in Queens. I believe the Queens Rockaway Beach Line train option would help unite Queens and help the most people. The train would save time and money, creating numerous opportunities for all the people. The Queens RBL would reduce travel times to many different parks, Forest Park, Flushing Meadow Park, Jamaica Bay GreenWay, Gateway National Park Area, Central Park and Rockaway Beach and boardwalk.(The QueensWay group should help fix the Queens Boardwalk.) Imagine the combination of faster, pollution-free transportation, and more access to underutilized existing parkland. We want to get to city parks faster and use them more. How are we going to get to the QueensWay Park by public transportation from Bayside or Cambria Heights? I can't bring my bike on the bus. Shouldn't we improve public transportation to get to our parks first?The QueensWay park will divide and separate people through longer travel times and unnecessary transfers and travel costs. The QueensWay will destroy any possible opportunity to reuse a major transit corridor and to reduce overcrowded roadways, buses and trains. Please ask your family and friends and commuters to sign our petitions to support the reactivation of the Queens Rockaway Beach Line, the New Queens crosstown, eliminate the toll on the Queens Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge for everyone, and expand the Queens Rockaway Ferry:

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A lesson from the past

Dear Editor,

Current GOP Westchester County Executive Rob Asterino, who is contemplating running against Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo, could learn a lot from the late former Republican Westchester County Executive Andrew O'Rourke on the first anniversary of his passing. In 1986, when no one else would step forward, he took up the challenge as the Republican/Conservative Party candidate to run against then Democratic Gov. Mario Cuomo. With overwhelming voter registration numbers, favorable polling numbers and a huge campaign budget with many more millions than O'Rourke, Cuomo was the odds on favorite to easily win a second term. O'Rourke had no money to run a media campaign. His only hope was to engage Cuomo in a series of debates around the state. Even with all his advantage, Cuomo would not debate O'Rourke. Too many incumbent elected officials at all levels of government, including Cuomo, followed the infamous Rose Garden strategy of ignoring their respective challengers by refusing to participate in any public debates until the last minute. Cuomo ended up agreeing to only one knowing full well that their election is already preordained.

As an incumbent elected official, Cuomo started out with many advantages not available to challengers such as O'Rourke. During Cuomo's first term of public office, incumbents have daily television, radio and newspaper exposure, press conferences, newsletters, guest columns in newspapers, letters to the editor and speaking engagements on a regular basis. Don't forget the perks of public office, including announcements of member items (many of which taxpayers consider local pork-barrel projects) which are used to raise name recognition and assist in greasing the wheels of re-election.

Up until the 80s, both

Democratic and Republican primary candidates participated in numerous television and newspaper editorial board debates. Voters could look beyond the 30- or 60-second TV commercial sound bites to learn about real views and issues among the candidates.

Those candidates who refused to participate in these debates would be subject to critical newspaper editorials. They ended up losing any chance of newspaper endorsements and usually went down to defeat in either the primary or general election.

In the 1980s, a new Rose Garden strategy emerged embraced by Cuomo. Incumbents or officially designated incumbent candidates of both parties refused to debate lesser-known, under-funded opponents in either the primary or general election. They had no interest in providing a free forum for challengers to get their message directly out to voters. Too many newspapers and good government groups failed to speak up and shame these incumbents into participating in open forums and debates. Daily and local community newspapers were the only opportunity for underdog candidates to communicate their views to voters.

Things were so bad for O'Rourke, that he took to taking a giant cardboard cutout of Governor Cuomo around New York. It was the only way to debate Cuomo. Never let it be said that O'Rourke did not have a sense of humor. Would Asterino suffer the same fate as O'Rourke if he runs against son Andrew Cuomo who has already raised $30 million for another term? The apple (Andrew) ,doesn't fall far from the tree (Mario).

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This is to advise readers of open auditions for the new television show "Pay Your Fair Share,” scheduled for debut fall 2014.

The following roles are to be cast: Four resentful, jealous citizens who feel the world owes them a living and must pay their housing and medical costs. Characters must be unwilling to work and feel they deserve a part of what the wealthy have. No need to believe in the work ethic, education, or set goals to work hard or run a successful company.During the series development, the money and wealth they covet must be used to buy electronics, sports equipment, expensive sneakers, drugs, booze and SUV. No responsibility, family values, focus on education, or sense of saving money needed.The role, also requires you to make numerous public appearances conveying the

belief that the rich must support you. Your salary will come from the wealthy whom you feel owe you. Several capitalists will be on hand for you to speak with.Also needed is a songwriter and singer for the show's theme. Lyrics such as, "give me, give me, give me,” "the rich are responsible for my troubles,” "if I had the money I'd build a basketball court instead of books for my children,” and "I don't want to work" must be part of the song.All interested please go to payyourfairshare.com and click the tab "support me" in the extreme left-wing of the screen.

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Now, tell me what it would mean if someone came and not only destroyed your patch of calm - but seemed to really violently hate it?

This is exactly what happened for the St. Mary Gate of Heaven community this week when a stone statue of Mary that has been in the church’s yard for decades was discovered decapitated Monday morning.

This is, clearly, a vile and disgusting act by someone who I hope is reading this - though I have little faith this person cares about anything at all in their neigh-borhood. But, more than that, as parish-ioners pointed out, it is an act that seems to scream: I hate what you believe in. To remove the head of a symbol of love and grace is truly confounding. And, yes, out-raging. And devastating.

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But, beyond all of concrete measures that can certainly help us to feel safer - or, at least, better prepared for the bad, how do we address that which is far more fluid? How do you deal with the fallout from that which feels like an attack on the spiritual?

People who have for years gone to pray by that statue, or just gone to spend a

nice summer day eating lunch by it, have every right to be more than angry about this. Or incredibly saddened. People have a right to cry and to hope that the person - or people - who did this are found and brought to justice.

But how do you move beyond it? How do you not become suspicious of some-one for doing this, even if you have no evidence? How do you forgive? Especially if you aren’t able to find out who commit-

ted the crime? It’s easy to begin to jump to conclusions, to say you know the kind of person who did this - you know who it probably is.

But all of that - it seems to go against what that statue has represented for so many years. That statue, for decades,, has left its hand outstretched. It hasn’t cared who comes to sit by it, or what their story is. It hasn’t cared who has prayed by it, or who hasn’t. All it has done is continue to reach out.

Even now, when someone did some-thing so repulsive as to remove its head, there Mary stands, her palm out.

Sometimes, it can take all we have - or, sometimes it seems as though it takes even more than that - to shed our anger and start reaching out.

St. Mary Gate of Heaven has been a place of solace for the community for more than a century. Let us remind those who try to attack it that hate will not win in the end.

Let us remind those who seem filled with hate that, no matter what you do, there will always be people who will mend the statue, who will replace the head. Who will say, yes, this left a mark or a scar, but my hand? It still wants to help.

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Christ the King High School’s administrators and faculty mem-bers signed a two-year agreement last week that gives the faculty a sal-ary bump.

Members of the school’s Board of Trustees and faculty union repre-sentatives gathered for the contract signing, which representatives from the Middle Village institution said followed “good faith negotiations.”

“I am proud to have a good working relationship with the ad-ministration of Christ the King High School,” said Harry Krane-pool, president of the Law Faculty Association. “We all understand today’s economy and with the help and input of the faculty, we have been able to come to an agreement that is fair and will also help ease the burden of the parents of Christ the King, who work very hard to send their children to a quality Catholic high school.”

Former state Sen. Serphin Mal-tese, chairman of the school’s board of trustees, lauded the recent agree-ment.

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ulty members will have an increase in salary, all the while maintaining a level tuition for students for the next three years.”

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Mannarino said he hopes to con-tinue to build scholarship opportu-nities, such as the one for broadcast journalism, particularly in light of what continues to be a rocky finan-cial time for many students.

“In today’s economy, it’s re-ally difficult for people,” Mannarino said in a previous interview. “If we can build up a scholarship fund, it will be very beneficial.”

photo courtesy Christ the KingChrist the King representatives gather to sign the new contract deal between the school's administrator and teachers.

Christ The King Faculty, Admins Ink New ContractTwo-Year Deal Provides Salary Increase

If there is a decline in retail and busi-ness development going on anywhere, they haven’t heard of it on Myrtle Avenue.

A trip to the center of the bustling mecca of stores, shops and eateries will raise even the most cynical of conservative fiscal eye-brows.

There is not the obvious gentrification as has been witnessed in many parallel demo-graphic communities in the city, like Wil-liamsburg or Greenpoint, but there are signs

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When colder weather sets in, some people abandon their outdoor fitness routines for the comfort of indoor gyms and home exercise equipment. However, walking in the winter and even jogging, when practical, are not limited to the warmer months of the year. Outdoor conditions can be a bit treacherous, so safety and common sense should always prevail.

FootwearWhile winter walking is a good way to warm up and get in a workout, it requires different footwear than regular walking shoes. You'll need support, warmth and traction.Start by choosing footwear that is warm. Wear warm socks and waterproof or water-resistant shoes. Look for shoes that have a mid-height ankle. This height offers support and stability to the ankles when walking on uneven surfaces, such as snow-covered paths.

WardrobeLayering is essential when exercising outdoors in cold weather. You want to ensure that you will be warm enough, but not too warm that you begin to sweat and run the risk of hypothermia later on. Dress so that you feel chilled when stepping outdoors, not toasty warm. A windbreaker is good for blocking chilly, winter winds. Tights or yoga pants that wick moisture away will insulate your legs, and a fleece vest can help keep your body's core warm when it is particularly cold

outside.Don't overlook gloves and a hat when walking. These items will prevent heat from escaping through your extremities.

SafetyWinter conditions may lead to snowblindness or reduced visibility for drivers. If you will be walking on roads, dress for visibility. Avoid colors that will blend in with snowy surroundings and opt for bright flashes of color that make you more visible, particularly at dawn, dusk and night.Whenever possible, do your outdoor exercising when the sun is up. You'll benefit from the mood-boosting properties of the sun and will have added warmth and visibility. Spending time outdoors can stave off winter doldrums and cabin fever.Exercise with a buddy, who can help you if you slip or fall on icy surfaces. Walking or running with a partner also is a great way to remain motivated.

Off-roadingIf you want to pack in a more powerful winter workout, you can think about walking through the snow rather than around it. Walking in packed snow increases the calories burned by 60 percent compared to walking on a paved road. Walking in soft snow triples the calories burned compared to walking at the same speed on a treadmill. In addition, the added resistance of the snow can firm and tone muscles.

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By Anna Gustafson

Just days after the city’s 18th child was killed in 2013 in a vehicular crash, family members and neighborhood safety groups gathered at the Jan. 1 inaugural festivities for Mayor de Blasio to urge the new leader to address the climbing number of pedestrian fatalities throughout the five boroughs, including Queens.

Those who gathered at City Hall stressed that they hope de Blasio, who previously served as the city’s public advocate and represented parts of Brooklyn in the City Council, will implement a plan he laid out on the campaign trail to reduce the number of New Yorkers, especially pedestrians, injured and killed in traffic. According to city statis-tics, one person is killed in a car crash in New York City every 30 hours.

At a recent pedestrian injury summit held at Elmhurst Hospital Center, doctors and other of-

ficials confirmed that such injuries have been ris-ing for about a decade and peaked last year at the Queens medical facility. Dr. George Agriantonis, Elmhurst Hospital’s director of trauma, said he noticed pedestrian injuries began to significantly climb about two years ago.

“De Blasio called for a bold, comprehensive ap-proach that combines the three ‘e’s’ - engineering, enforcement and education - to reduce danger-ous and illegal behavior on our streets, including speeding, distracted driving, and failure to yield to pedestrians,” the group Safer Streets NYC said in a statement. “The goal: reduce serious injuries and fa-talities on our streets to zero. This holistic approach has been implemented around the world and en-sures we address every factor that makes streets dangerous, from behavior to road design.”

De Blasio’s proposal - which he introduced in August and which he called “Vision Zero” - called for annually improving at least 50 dangerous corri-

dors and intersections, quadruple 20 mile-per-hour zones across the city, and prioritize NYPD traffic enforcement against dangerous traffic behavior, in-cluding speeding and failing to yield to pedestrians.

“This is a cause that any parent understands,” de Blasio said when he rolled out the proposal over the summer. “It’s on your mind from the day your child is old enough to walk to school. There’s a growing frustration that, despite some strong efforts, there isn’t a neighborhood in this city where the danger isn’t ever-present. We still see tragedy in the headlines almost every day. It’s time for us all to agree as a city that even one death on our streets is unacceptable.”

Among the children killed in traffic accidents in 2013 was Noshat Nahian, an 8-year-old boy who was walking to his Woodside elementary school on Dec. 20 when he was hit by a tractor-trailer on Northern Boulevard. Noshat had been carrying a present for his teacher and was walking

with his 11-year-old sister when the allegedly un-licensed driver struck and killed him at the inter-section of Northern Boulevard and 61st Street, according to police.

At a vigil following Noshat’s death, legislators, including Council members Jimmy Van Bramer (D-Sunnyside) and Danny Dromm (D-Jackson Heights) and state Sen. Jose Peralta (D-East Elm-hurst), called for measures similar to those which de Blasio spelled out in his August plan, including calling on the NYPD to enforce existing traffic laws and the city Department of Transportation to expedite the installation of 20 mile-per-hour speed limits and traffic calming infrastructure to protect pedestrians.

“All streets, including Northern Boulevard, must be safe and livable, and no child should ever die simply trying to cross the street on his way to school,” Van Bramer said. “We have much work to do.”

By Anna Gustafson

Bill de Blasio was sworn in Jan. 1 as New York’s 109th mayor in a ceremony that drew more than 5,000 people to City Hall and during which the city’s new leader vowed to make the five boroughs “a fairer, more just” place.

Sworn in by former President Bill Clinton, de Blasio stood before a massive crowd on a frig-id New Year’s Day and told New Yorkers that his administration would immediately begin work-ing on expanding the Paid Sick Leave law to include an additional 300,000 city residents, as well as requiring “big developers to build more

affordable housing.”“We’ll fight to stem the tide of hospital clo-

sures,” de Blasio said. “And we’ll expand com-munity health centers into neighborhoods in need.”

The new mayor also spoke of his plan to of-fer universal pre-kindergarten and after-school

programs for all middle school students - which would be funded by an increase in taxes. The plan has landed de Blasio criticism from other area leaders, including Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

“Those earning between $500,000 and one million a year, for instance, would see their taxes increase by an average of $973 a year,” de Blasio said, referring to the increase that would help to pay for the universal pre-kindergarten program. “That’s less than three bucks a day - about the cost of a small soy latte at your local Starbucks.”

The first Democrat to serve as mayor in two decades - following former Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who was both a Republican and In-dependent, and former Republican Mayor Rudy Giuliani - de Blasio praised his predecessors.

"Thank you, Mayor Bloomberg," de Blasio said to the former mayor who was sitting feet from him at the inauguration. "To say the least, you led our city through some extremely diffi-cult times. And for, that we are all grateful. Your passion on issues such as environmental protec-tion and public health has built a noble legacy. We pledge today to continue that great progress you made in these critically important areas."

Mayor de Blasio swore in the city’s 42nd Police Commissioner, William Bratton, before a packed crowd at One Police Plaza Jan. 2.

Bratton and de Blasio entered the auditorium to the music of the NYPD Emerald Society Pipes and Drums.

“My commitment is that we we

will do all that we can to ensure a col-laboration unlike one we have seen in NYC,” Bratton said during the hour-long ceremony.

Political and civic leaders in Queens have expressed their support for Bratton, who replaced former Po-lice Commissioner Ray Kelly. Brat-ton first served as NYPD commis-

sioner from 1994 to 1996 and has also served as police commissioner in Boston and Los Angeles.

Among those who lauded Brat-ton were Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park), U.S. Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-Ridgewood) and Queens District Attorney Richard Brown.

“Ray Kelly is leaving some big shoes to fill, but I can’t think of any-one better qualified than Bill Brat-ton to lead the department in the new administration,” Ulrich said in a previous interview. “He has the ex-perience and a proven track record of success in fighting crime in New York and other big cities across the country.”

Bratton, in a speech in December, listed three goals he hopes to achieve

in his new role: Maintain a low crime rate, ensure the city remains safe from terrorism, and bring the NYPD

and residents together “in a collabo-ration where there is mutual respect and mutual trust.”

Stressing Rise In Pedestrian Fatalities, Residents Call For Action

At Swearing-In, De Blasio Focuses On Affordable Housing, Hospital Closures

New NYPD Commissioner Bratton Sworn Into Office

About 5,000 people flocked to City Hall to watch Mayor Bill de Blasio be sworn into office on New Year's Day.

photos courtesy NYC Mayor's OfficeFormer President Bill Clinton swears in Mayor Bill de Blasio as the first family looks on.

Mayor de Blasio, right, swears in the city's 42nd Police Commissioner, William Bratton, last week.

One Police Plaza was packed for the swearing-in ceremony.


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SOLUTIONS FROM LAST WEEK'S PUZZLE

TRIVIA

Answers from Last Week: 1: They are beans. 2: Cheeri Oats 3:Chicken 4: January

SUDOKU

1. Who said: "I'm the president of the United States and I'm not going to eat any more broccoli"?

2. Who earned infamy for noting: "A billion dollars isn't worth what it used to be"? 3.In Massachusetts it's illegal to wear what without a license? 4. What is the least popular month for U.S. weddings?

ACROSS

1. Leigh is to Scarlett as _____ is to Rhett6. ___ de deux9. "Through" in text message13. "___ __ fair in love and war"14. Under the weather15. Sand bar16. Disturb17. "New" prefix18. Equestrian's attire19. *Eminem's 2013 hit21. *Rogers' duet partner23. Driver's aid24. Sub station25. Acid28. Often held on sandwich30. *Girl on Fire35. Creole vegetable37. Poverty-stricken39. Bank ware, pl.40. Bit attachment41. Israel's neighbor43. Catch-2244. Weight watcher's choice, pl.46. Black cat, e.g.47. First rate48. Take to one's heart50. Aquarium dweller52. *"___ at Work," Best New Artist of '8353. Conceited55. Lt.'s inferior, in the Navy57. *Macklemore's kind of shop60. *This year's Grammy host64. Song of praise65. Shed tears67. The _____, Netherlands68. Take down masts69. Clod chopper70. Blatant71. Gardener's storage72. *"Owner of a Lonely Heart" band won one Gramm73. Offend with odor

DOWN

1. Clothing of distinctive style2. Medicinal house plant3. Something that happens so fast4. Famous Hungarian composer5. High regard6. *"Just Give Me a Reason" nominee7. Barley brew8. North face, e.g.9. "___ does it!"10. Tramp11. *In '85 Prince won two for "Purple ____"12. Final, abbr.15. High-pitchd20. Gathers harvest22. Chicken _ __ king24. Kind of security guard25. *"Royals" nominee26. Knitter's quantity27. Often done to fruit29. It goes up and down31. Bit32. Billiards bounce33. Cuckoo34. Ski destination36. A chip, maybe38. Cambodian money42. Clarence in "It's a Wonderful Life", e.g.45. Pinching pennies49. Churchill's "so few"51. Boat load54. Nervous and ansty56. Dry white Italian wine57. Hyperbolic tangent58. At this point59. Police action60. Potassium hydroxide solution, pl.61. Curved molding62. Lie in wait63. *Multi-Grammy winner Elton's, "Ben-nie and the ____64. From a wound66. Poor man's caviar

FORUM FUN & GAMES


Through Jan. 12Gingerbread Lane at New York

Hall of Science

47-01 111th St., CoronaBe sure to meander through the facility’s “gingerbread lane” before it ends Jan. 12. While at the lane, you’ll be able to marvel at homemade gingerbread houses that are drafted, designed, baked, planned, built, and decorated by chef Jon Lovitch over the course of an entire year. Gingerbread Lane is a 1.5-ton, 300-square-foot village made entirely of edible gingerbread, royal icing, and candy - and it’s a contender for the Guinness

World Record for the largest gingerbread exhibit.And, come, Jan. 12, you’ll be able to take a piece of the gingerbread extraordinaire home with you. Gingerbread houses will be given away while supplies last. The line will open at 10

a.m., and the giveaway starts at noon.

Through Jan. 19Queens International

Queens MuseumFlushing Meadows Corona Park

Queens International is a biennial that showcases the borough’s vibrancy and diversity via artists who live and work in Queens. The exhibit celebrates the museum’s grand reopening and expansion and is curated by Meiya Chang and Hitomi Iwasaki. For the first time in the biennial’s history, the exhibit welcomed

artists from all genres to submit their proposals.For more information, call (718) 592-9700.

Through Jan. 26Little Makers

New York Hall of Science 47-01 111th St., CoronaSundays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Children are invited to create electrifying experiments, design snow globes, make bubble-blowing tools, and more. Activities

vary by the week. Admission is $8.

Through March 30Señor Satchmo

Louis Armstrong House Museum 34-56 107th St., Corona

Records, magazines, and unpublished photographs tell the tale of Satchmo’s 65 concerts in five countries during his first

South American tour.

Friday, Jan. 10Valentine

Gallery Art Exhibit Opening 464 Seneca Ave., Ridgewood

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.Valentine Gallery presents new drawings and other works by artists Judith Braun, Linda Herritt, and Oriane Stender. An opening for the exhibit will be held Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and the show will run

through Sunday, Feb. 2.

The gallery is normally open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays through Sundays. For more information, please call (718) 381-

2962 or visit www.valentinegallery.blogspot.com.

Blow the Horn at Queens Tavern 6869 Fresh Pond Rd.,

Ridgewood 9 p.m.Come enjoy a great night of music with Feral Foster, Hubert J. Jenkins of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Dylan Lucas Block-Harley, and Charles Grudge of The Harley’s and Twain. The event is free and open to the

public, but please bring money for tips.

David Hazeltine TrioFlushing Town Hall 137-35 Northern Blvd.

David Hazeltine is one of a handful of pianists who has successfully forged his own distinctive style and musical voice out of the accumulated greatness and weight of a modern piano tradition. Since moving to New York City in 1992, David has made a name for himself as a “musician’s musician.” In addition to his working trio - with drum legend Louis Hayes and bassist Peter Washington - David has worked with such musicians as Freddie Hubbard, James Moody, the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, and Marlena Shaw - for whom he serves as pianist, arranger, and musical director. Tickets are $15 for the general public and $10

for members and students.For more information, call (718) 463-7700 or visit www.

flushingtownhall.org.

Howard Beach Senior Center Bridge155-55 Crossbay Blvd.

The Howard Beach Senior Center offers a variety of bridge playing experiences. There is supervised bridge on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and duplicate bridge is offered on

Fridays from 12:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.The Howard Beach Senior Center is now located across from Waldbaums on Cross Bay Boulevard and is open to anyone 60

or older. For more information, call (718) 738-8100.

Yoga in Howard Beach

Howard Beach Senior Center 155-55 Cross Bay Blvd.10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

All seniors, ages 60 and over, are welcome to attend yoga with Charlie Roemer every Friday morning.

For more information, call the center at (718) 738-8100.

Yoga at Ridgewood Older Adult Center59-14 70th Ave., Ridgewood 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Seniors age 60 and older are welcome to attend a yoga class with Rosemarie Augoustatos every Friday.

For more information, please call Karen at the center at (718) 456-2000.

Job Search Help and Computer Training

Queens Library at Ridgewood 20-12 Madison St.Are you having a tough time finding a job? Do you need help formatting your resume, creating an email account, deciding which jobs to apply for, or filling out job applications online? Visit the library during drop-in hours for individual assistance. Drop-in hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays and from 11 a.m. to

3 p.m. on Fridays. Preregistration is required at jobmap.queenslibrary.org.

Please call (718) 990-8625 for more information.

Dance Fitness for AdultsQueens Library at Richmond Hill118-14 Hillside Ave. 5:30 p.m.

Instructor Narupa Deonarine teaches easy-to-follow dance steps to increase cardiovascular fitness and tone your body. Space is

limited, and participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.For more information, please call (718) 849-7150.

Saturday, Jan. 11Science Fair 101

Alley Pond Environmental Center228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston

1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Open to 7- to 8-year-oldsSo, the teacher says you have to do a science fair project. Where do you start? What should you do? Come create one at APEC. From hypothesis to conclusion, children will get hands-on experience to collectively create an innovative science fair project that is sure to impress any science teacher. Need of a science fair project is not a prerequisite - any child age 7 to 8

years old is welcome.The class is limited to eight participants, and pre-registration is required. Entrance is $24 per child. To pre-register and for more

information, please call (718) 229-4000.

Sunday, Jan. 12Twilight Concert in Forest Hills

The Church-in-the-Gardens50 Ascan Avenue 4:30 p.m.

This concert by the Con Brio Ensemble will feature the critically acclaimed violinist Alexander Meshibovsky and pianist Diana Mittler. They will perform the Respighi-Violin Sonata, Bloch-Baal Shem Suite and Sarasate-Introduction and Tarantella. Alan Hollander presents works for the oboe and piano by Telemann, Ravel and Saint-Saens. Baritone Darian Worrell performs the

Four Serious Songs by Brahms. Tickets are $10 and $12. For more information, visit www.thecitg.org.

Adventure Hour for ToddlersAlley Pond Environmental Center

228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.This class, open to children ages 18 months to 36 months, will offer toddlers and their parents or caregivers an opportunity to socialize and learn about nature in a relaxed environment. Theme-related activities include live animals, art projects,

outdoor play, trail walks, and music.The class is limited to eight parent/child pairs. Entrance is $16

per child. Pre-registration is required. To pre-register, please call (718) 229-4000.

Monday, Jan. 13Afghan Women Writers at

Richmond Hill Library Queens Library at Richmond Hill

118-14 Hillside Ave.6:30 p.m.

All are welcome to hear intimate, first-person accounts of life in Afghanistan. The Richmond Hill Library will be hosting the Afghan Women’s Writing Project for a special event featuring the work of

Afghan women writers.The AWWP is an organization through which Afghan women who aspire to put pen to paper

are mentored by American women writers. The writers’ work is then published in the AWWP’s online magazine.

The event will feature a reading by Masha Hamilton, founder of the AAWP and the author of five novels, including “What Changes Everything,” which centers on the way both Americans and Afghans grappled with the most recent Afghan war. There will also be poems, essays and stories written by Afghan women.

The event is free and open to the public.

THE HAPPENINGS


We'll show you how to have a good time... Enjoy your community.

Job Search Help and Computer Training

Queens Library at Ridgewood 20-12 Madison St.Are you having a tough time finding a job? Do you need help formatting your resume, creating an email account, deciding which jobs to apply for, or filling out job applications online? Visit the library during drop-in hours for individual assistance. Drop-in hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays and from 11 a.m. to

3 p.m. on Fridays.Preregistration is required at jobmap.queenslibrary.org.

Please call (718) 990-8625 for more information.

Exercise at Ridgewood Older Adult Center

59-14 70th Ave., Ridgewood 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.Seniors age 60 and older are welcome to attend the one-hour Richard Simmons exercise activity each Monday beginning at

10:30 a.m.For more information,

please call Karen at the center at (718) 456-2000.

Jewelry Making in RidgewoodRidgewood Older Adult Center

59-14 70th Ave., Ridgewood 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.Seniors age 60 and older are welcome to attend a jewelry making

class every Monday. For more information, please call Karen at the center at (718) 456-2000.

Computer Class for SeniorsRidgewood Older Adult Center

59-14 70th Ave., Ridgewood 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.Seniors age 60 and older are welcome to attend a computer

class every Monday. For more information,

please call Karen at the center at (718) 456-2000.

Tai Chi in Howard BeachHoward Beach Senior Center

155-55 Cross Bay Blvd. 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.All seniors, ages 60 and over, are welcome to attend the tai chi

classes, taught by Elaine Fleischman.For more information, call the center at (718) 738-8100.

Howard Beach Chair AerobicsHoward Beach Senior Center

155-55 Cross Bay Blvd. 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.All seniors, ages 60 and over, are welcome to attend chair

aerobics with Charlie Roemer.For more information,

call the center at (718) 738-8100.

Game Night at Richmond Hill Library

118-14 Hillside Ave., Richmond Hill 5 p.m.Children ages 6 to 12 and their families are invited to the Richmond Hill Library’s game night htat is held every Monday

evening. There will be board games, puzzles and Legos.For more information,

call the library at (718) 849-7150.

Tuesday, Jan. 14Afternoon Bingo in Rego Park

Rego Park Jewish Center97-30 Queens Blvd., between 64th and 65th roads 1:30 p.m.

Come play bingo at the Rego Park Jewish Center every Tuesday afternoon in January and February. There are cash prizes and friendly games. Everyone age 18 and over is welcome. Doors open at 1:30 p.m., the early bird game is held at 2 p.m., and regular games begin at 2:15 p.m. A $4 admission includes 12 games. There are also special games, including Jackpot, Early Bird Share the Wealth game, Diamond Share the Wealth game, and Tri-color game, for an additional charge. They are all paper games. There is a progressive jackpot bonus - win the jackpot in 55 or less numbers, and bonus ball games. A food concession is

available, and there is no smoking.For more information,

call the center at (718) 459-1000.

Wednesday, Jan. 15Center for the Women of New

York Book ClubBay Terrace Shopping Center

Bell Boulevard and 26th Avenue 7:30 p.m.The Center for the Women of New York will meet for its monthly

book club gathering to discuss Cheryl Strayed’s book “Wild.”The event is free and open to the public. For more information,

please call (718) 793-0672.

Saturday, Jan. 18Bear Necessities

Alley Pond Environmental Center228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

What is necessary for polar bears to live in the ice and snow? Children are invited to study polar bears and find out. We will learn bear facts through story time, experiments, a craft, and more. This program includes a snack, live animals, and a nature walk - weather permitting. Limited to 12 participants. The program

is for children ages 5 to 6 years old. The cost is $21 per child.Pre-registration is required. To pre-register, call (718) 229-4000.

For more information, visit www.alleypond.com.

January Star SafariAlley Pond Environmental Center

228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.Join professor and astronomer Mark Freilich for an exciting evening of star gazing. See the moon up close, learn about and view the Orion Nebular, the Pleiades Star Cluster, and Deep Space Phenomenon. This program includes an indoor interactive question and answer session on basic astronomy, followed by an

outdoor viewing using a professional telescope.Adults and children ages 9 and up - who are accompanied by an adult- are welcome. Participants are invited to bring their own

telescopes and binoculars. Please dress warmly.The cost is $16 per person, and pre-registration is required.

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Sunday, Jan. 19Queens World Film Festival

Queens Museum Flushing Meadows-Corona Park1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Queens World Film Festival joins the Queens Museum with short films from Taiwan, Italy, Wales, Iran, and Queens. Tickets

are $4 to $8. For more information, visit www.queensworldfilmfestival.com.

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Saturday, Jan. 25Poetry Reading at Queens Tavern

6869 Fresh Pond Rd., Ridgewood 8 p.m.Queens Tavern will host poetry readings by Josef Kaplan, Jennifer Tamayo, and Charles Bernstein. Kaplan is the author of “Kill List” and “Democracy is Not for the People;” Tamayo is the author of the hybrid collection of art and poems, “Red Missed Aches Read Missed Aches Red Mistakes Read Mistakes” and “Poems are the Only Real Bodies.” More information on her can be found at www.jennifertamayo.com. Bernstein is the author of “Recalculating,” “Attack of the Difficult Poems: Essays and Inventions,” and “All the Whiskey in Heaven: Selected Poems.” He teaches at the University of Pennsylvania. More information

on him can be found at epc.buffalo.edu.There is a $5 suggested donation for the event.

Sunday, Jan. 26Lunar New Year Family Celebration

Queens MuseumFlushing Meadows-Corona Park 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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Saturday, Feb. 9The Frog Prince & Peter

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Come and hear Victoria Bond’s lively new score for the wonderful tale, The Frog Prince. Paired with Prokofiev’s timeless introduction to the instruments, Peter and the Wolf, these two classic tales will be brought to life by the Queens Symphony Orchestra and are

sure to resonate with the young and young at heart alike.Additionally, join the musicians in the concert hall atrium at 2 p.m. as they warm up for the afternoon concert. There will be the opportunity to meet the musicians and try out some of the

instruments.Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children age 13 and under, and $10 for adults over the age of 65. Tickets may be purchased online at www.kupferbergcenter.org, by phone at (718) 793-8080, or in person at the Kupferberg Center for the Arts boro

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK – COUNTY OF QUEENS INDEX # 3003/13 FILED: 10/7/2013SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS AND NOTICEPlaintiff designates Queens County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgage premise is situated. JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, S/B/M CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC, Plaintiff(s), against FRANK ALI, his respective heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributes, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendants who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right title or interest in and to the premise describe in the complaint herein, CITY OF NEW YORK ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD, CITY OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, ANITA JAVIER, JESSIE CRUZ, Defendant(s). TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEYS FOR THE MORTGAGE COMPANY WHO FILED THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT, A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AND YOU CAN LOSE YOUR HOME. SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY OR GO TO THE COURT WHERE YOU CASE IS PENDING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO ANSWER THE SUMMONS AND PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY. SENDING A PAYMENT TO YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY WILL NOT STOP THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not serviced with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT: THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose on a mortgage which was duly recorded under CRFN: 2009000137904 in the office of the Clerk of the County of QUEENS, on May 8, 2009, and the New York State recording tax was

duly paid thereon, covering premises known as 130-38 125 Street, South Ozone Park, NY 11420. (Block: 11762 Lot: 66). The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt described above. To the above named Defendants: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Hon. Thomas D. Raffaele, Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated November 15, 2013 and filed on November 22, 2013 along with the supporting papers in the office of the Clerk of the County of Queens. This is an action to foreclose on a mortgage. ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough and County of Queens, City and State of New York. BLOCK: 11762 LOT: 66 said premises known as 130-38 125 Street, South Ozone Park, NY 11420. YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. By reason of the default in the payment of the monthly installment of principal and interest, among other things, as hereinafter set forth, Plaintiff, the holder and owner of the aforementioned note and mortgage, or their agents have elected and hereby accelerate the mortgage and declare the entire mortgage indebtedness immediately due and payable. The following amounts are now due and owing on said mortgage, no part of any of which has been paid although duly demanded: Entire principal Balance in the amount of $770,798.23 plus interest and late charges from September 1, 2008. UNLESS YOU DISPUTE THE VALIDITY OF THE DEBT, OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER YOUR RECEIPT HEREOF THAT THE DEBT, OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, IS DISPUTED, THE DEBTOR JUDGMENT AGAINST YOU AND A COPY OF SUCH VERIFICATION OR JUDGMENT WILL BE MAILED TO YOU BY THE HEREIN DEBT COLLECTOR. IF APPLICABLE, UPON YOUR WRITTEN REQUEST, WITHIN SAID THIRTY (30) DAY PERIOD, THE HEREIN DEBT COLLECTOR WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE FROM THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT, YOU ARE NOT PERSONALLY LIABLE FOR THE UNDERLYING INDEBTEDNESS OWED TO PLAINTIFF/CREDITOR AND THIS NOTICE/DISCLOSURE IS FOR COMPLIANCE AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE New York State requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT You are in danger of losing your home. If you fail to respond to the summons and complaint in this foreclosure action, you may lose your home. Please read the summons and complaint carefully.

You should immediately contact an attorney or your local legal aid office to obtain advice on how to protect yourself. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid, there are government agencies, and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by New York state Banking Department at 1-877-Bank-NYS or visit the Department’s website at www.banking.state.ny.us FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. Section 1303 NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving the copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you may lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING AN ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Leopold & Associates, PLLC, Attorney for the Plaintiff, 80 Business Park Drive, Suite 301, Armonk, NY 10504 File # 201202223

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Notice of Formation of 155 UTICA LAUNDROMAT, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/27/13. Office location: Queens County. Princ. office of LLC: c/o 95-25 Queens Blvd., 10th Fl., Rego Park, NY 11374. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Laundry Capital Co., LLC at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity.Notice of Formation (LLC). Name: Gray’s 30th Avenue Anatomy LLC Articles of Organization filed with NY Dept. of State on 2/14/13. Office location: c/o 36-13 30th Ave., Astoria, NY 11103. NYSS designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. NYSS shall mail copy of process of LLC, to: Carriero & Associates, PLLC 108-54 Ditmars Blvd., N. Beach, NY 11369. Purpose: Any lawful activityNotice of Formation (LLC). Name: JC 48 AVENUE LLC Articles of Organization filed with NY Dept. of State on 09/04/09. Office location: Queens COUNTY. SSNY Designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 47-09 48 Ave., Woodside, NY 11377.Purpose: Any lawful activityNotice of Formation (LLC). Name: WHOLE HEALTH FAMILY MEDICAL PLLC Articles of Organization filed with NY Dept. of State on 08/07/13. Office location: Queens COUNTY. NY DOS shall mail copy of process to: 178-21 DALNY ROAD, JAMAICA, NY, 11432 Purpose: Any lawful activity

Notice is hereby given that a license, number 1275092 for beer and wine has been applied for by the undersigned to sell beer and wine at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 53-16 Roosevelt Ave Woodside, NY 11377 Queens County for on premises consumption.T Pizza Plus Corp.

BROADWAY 37, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 12/9/13. 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, 42-04 Berrian Blvd., Astoria, NY 11105. General Purpose.


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MWB PROPERTIES, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/30/05. 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, 32-75 Steinway St., Ste. 212, Astoria, NY 11103. Purpose: any lawful activity.

DATE WRITE LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 8/28/13. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: James Swierczewski, 79-17 Pitkin Ave., Ozone Park, NY 11417. General Purposes.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: VAGAST HOLDING I LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/06/13. 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, c/o Vasiliki Vagenas, 147-34 7th Avenue, Whitestone, New York 11357. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of P&R ASTORIA, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/06/13. Office location: Queens County. Princ. office of LLC: 154-50 12th Rd., Whitestone, NY 11357. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of 1128 DECATUR STREET, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/05/13. Office location: Queens County. Princ. office of LLC: 210 Hollywood Ave., Douglaston, NY 11363. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation AUGUSTINE GOLD CPA PLLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/29/13. 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: 153 Oakwood Road, Huntington, NY 11743. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Communikate Media, LLC Arts of Org filed with NY Sec of State (SSNY) on 09/05/13. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC: 133-43 85th Street, Ozone Park, NY 11417. General Purposes.

Notice of Formation of 118-12 101 LLC, a domestic LLC. Arts. of Org.filed with the SSNY on 09/03/2013.Office location: QUEENS County.SSNY has been designated as agentupon whom process against the LLCmay be served. SSNY shall mail acopy of process to: 81-15 138th Street, Briarwood, NY 11435. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

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Astoria Distilling Company LLC Arts of Org filed with NY Sec of State (SSNY) on 09/10/12. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: P.O. Box 6410, 2117 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11106. General Purposes.

GREEN TARA INFINITY, LLC Arts of Org filed with NY Sec of State (SSNY) on 06/07/13. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 132-35 41 Road, Apt. 2D, Flushing, NY 11355. General Purposes. Parsons Plaza Development LLC,

Arts of Org filed with SSNY on 07/22/13. Office Location: Queens County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 37-20 Prince St., #4A, Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: to engage in amy lawful act.

Tani’s Group Family Day Care Limited Liability Company Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/4/13. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 101-15 34th Ave, Corona, NY 11368-1116. Purpose: General.

Name of LLC: 37-66 72nd Street, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State: 11/22/13. Office loc.: Queens Co. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: Omar Lopera, Esq., 37-21 75th St., 2nd Fl., Jackson Heights, NY 11372, regd. agt. upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful act.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: SAYEED DEVELOPMENT ILLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/24/13. 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, c/o BraunsteinTurkish LLP, 7600 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 402, Woodbury, New York 11797, ATT: Harry Braunstein.Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

KTG NYC LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 11/14/13. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Todd V. Lamb, Esq., 424 W. 49th St., Ste. 4B, NY, NY 10019. General Purpose.

Notice of Formation. Name: UNPLUG KIDS LLC Articles of Organization filed with NY Dept. of State on 10/29/13. Office location: Queens COUNTY. NY DOS shall mail copy of process to: The LLC 39-08 44th Street, Sunnyside, NY 11104. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of SOCIETE RACINE LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 05/01/13. Office located in Queens. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC at 110-06 72nd Avenue, Apt #2A, Forest Hills, NY 11375. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of ADVANCE ALARM ASSOCIATES, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/13/13. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of C & D JIAN LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy.of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/3/13. Office location: Queens County.SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 43-18 Main Street, 1/F, Flushing, NY 11355. Purpose: any lawful activity.

TZORTZATOS LAW PLLC, a Prof. LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 12/13/2013. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Dimitra Tzortzatos, 277 Broadway, Ste 510, NY, NY 10007. Purpose: To Practice the profession of Law.

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Elmhurst Hospital Lands Major Health Award

By Anna Gustafson

Elmhurst Hospital Center was recently presented the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Care Award for its implementation of an educational program emphasizing skin-to-skin care and breastfeeding in the operating room for mothers expe-riencing a cesarean birth.

In 2013, 97 percent of mothers in the hospital, located at 79-01 Broad-way in Elmhurst, began breastfeed-ing - a statistic that surpasses the goals set by the U.S. Department of Health

and Human Services. The hospital’s efforts helped to forge mother-baby bonding and successful breastfeeding initiation rates, officials said.

The IBCLC Care Award recog-nizes hospitals for their dedication in supporting and promoting breast-feeding.

Alongside breastfeeding, the hospital also focused its efforts on promoting skin-to-skin care, which is when a baby is placed on a moth-er’s chest immediately after birth. A blanket is placed across the infant’s back, and a hat is placed on the ba-

by’s head. The practice, according to hospital officials, makes the new-born happier.

“I am enormously proud of this award and of Elmhurst Hospital Cen-ter’s Women’s and Children’s Divi-sion,” said Chris Constantino, senior vice president of the Queens Health Network and executive director of EHC. “They work extremely hard to educate our patients, our staff, and the wider community about the im-portance of breastfeeding, so I’m glad they are receiving this recognition.”

The Elmhurst facility is one of

the first public hospitals in the city to implement skin-to-skin care and breastfeeding in the operating room - and the first to receive the IBCLC Care Award. A multi-disciplinary team of the hospital’s nurses, lactation consultants, obstetricians, midwives, pediatricians, and anesthesiologists worked together to develop the hos-pital’s award-winning lactation pro-gram.

“At Elmhurst Hospital Center, we have been education our patients, promoting and encouraging breast-feeding as the best nutrition for in-

fants,” said Dr. Barry Brown, director of obstetrics and gynecology. “We believe that an educated community will choose breastfeeding when well informed about its benefits.”

Hospital officials said that when a baby is placed on the mother’s skin immediately following birth, it en-ables the mother to bond with the baby, making it easier for the new-born to breast feed.

For more information about Elm-hurst Hospital’s breastfeeding pro-gram, call (718) 334-5029 or (718) 334-2024.

photo courtesy Elmhurst Hospital Elmhurst Hospital Center received the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Care Award for its efforts to promote breast feeding for mothers in the operating room for a cesarean section.

By Patricia Adams

As interest in the management of pain continues to grow by virtue of necessity, concerned medical professionals struggle with the enormous task of keeping a lid on unnecessary pharmaceutical use.

But for patients in pain, the battle is often long lost, even before the war begins. The choice to suffer the pain and spare the body is not a common subscription. But now, clinicians say, at least for some chronic pain sufferers, following

a path which includes trigger point injection therapy, may well be one that leads away from the requirement or reliance on narcotic pain relievers.

In fact, research and studies show many advents have been reached in the management of pain through the use and incorporation of trigger point injections.

The therapy uses small needles, some even thinner than those used in acupuncture, which are introduced into trigger points (muscle knots) --what's happening

at the site of these knots is that a small patch of muscle is tightly contracted, so much so, that it cuts off its own blood supply, which increases irritation at the site and translates to pain.

The lobby for a "stab" –pun intended–to offer a reduced pain existence in conjunction by using the injections is supported practitioners who line up staunchly behind the premise that even a little knowledge about trigger points can end more pain issues more readily than anything else.

Many practices which focus on whole body/mind healing have incorporated the injections and have created thriving meccas for patients finding relief from a

combination of natural Lidocaine and a plant based injectable, Sarapin, which naturally breaks apart muscle spasms and scar tissue. In addition to breaking down the "knot" itself, the components of the injection can serve to heal the muscle by restoring blood flow and bringing nutrients directly to the muscle, leading to the deactivation of the trigger point itself. The lidocaine has no harmful effects and acts to numb the area so there is virtually no discomfort at all.

While neither of these injection components have any damaging effects, their benefits are attested to by devotees of the therapy who say that not only is their pain greatly diminished but their lives greatly enhanced.

A quickly growing medical trend has savvy pain patients who suffer with ails of the back, neck, muscle spasms, stiffness and/or headaches and agree demonstrating their support for the injections, especially in conjunction with advanced chiropractic care, well integrated with diversified massage therapy and electrical stimulation.

Fine needles deliver natural substances to contracted muscles, promoting the dissolution of muscle "knots" and the relief of pain.

Trigger Point Therapy: An New Escape From Pain?



Where perfection is not an accident…And at Sonny’s Collision Specialists, that’s what we offer our customers – perfection.We know how stressful it can be when you are without your vehicle. At Sonny’s, you will never be dissatisfied – in fact, we’re so sure that we offer you a rental vehicle at our expense if you’re not completely satisfied with out work when we return your vehicle.OUR LIFETIME GUARANTEE IS UNLIMITED

• Free computerized estimates • Computerized color matching• Laser measured unibody straightening • Full down draft European heated spray booth• Free 24 hour towing with any collision repair • Your vehicle will be delivered to your door when the job is completed• Sonny’s only uses original factory authorized parts• Rental cars are available• Paintless dent removal

AT SONNY’S, NO JOB IS TOO BIG

OR TOO SMALL! OUR FULL TIME STAFF INSURANCE

ADJUSTERS WILL REPORT YOUR CLAIMS AND HELP YOU

SETTLE AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE.

106-12 Atlantic Avenue, Richmond Hill NY 11416

1-888-4SONNYSPhone: 718-738-6721 • Fax: 718-846-7755


ABSOLUTELY NO SUBSTITUTIONS ( *LARGE ORDERS ARE $11.95 EACH.

Served with sweet, medium or hot sauce only)$1.00 ADDITIONAL FOR TAKE OUT.

Valid until Februaru 26, 2014 not aVailable on Valentines day

Visit us at www.Lennysclambar.comValet parking on weekends – Free Delivery 5 p.m. - 9.pm.

$5.95each

CELEBRATING

40 YEARS!

ONCE AGAIN WE’VE ROLLED BACK the PRICES ON ALL OF

YOUR FAVORITES!

Choose from : Fried Calamari*, Scungilli*, Mussels*, Baked Clams (8), Raw Clams (8) or

Linguine with White or Red Clam Sauce

Clam Bar & Restaurant

161-03 Cross Bay BoulevardHoward Beach, NY 11414

718-845-5100Still family owned and operated

Visit us at www.LennyClamBar.com

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The Forum West 02 2014