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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio takes the oath of office from former U.S. President Bill Clinton ashis wife Chirlane McCray and children Dante and Chiara watch during his inaugural ceremony at CityHall in New York, January 1, 2014. (Official Photo by New York City Mayor’s Office)

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Along Queens Boulevard andunder the elevated 7 train, licensedpeddlers of such items as clothing,fruit and prepared food have beenarrested and their merchandise hasbeen confiscated over recentweeks, due to a crackdown by cityofficials, according to reports.

Area shopkeepers charge thestreet sellers with littering andcreating crowds that get in theway of pedestrian and vehicu-lar traffic. They also assert thatthe vendors don’t pay properrent and taxes. There are alsoclaims of price undercutting and

unfair business practices.The vendors counter that they

have the proper licenses and theyare being targeted because theypresent competition to the brick-and-mortar shops.

The law is unclear. There arehealth, sanitation and administra-tive laws that prohibit some of thevendors’ actions, but the city is-sues special licenses to veteransthat give them the right to peddleproducts in many congested areas.Community Board 2 has supportedstiffer penalties for street vendorsfor years.

Winners Sunnyside Thrift Shop, Los Verdes and Sunnyside Florist

Congratulations to the winners of the Sunnyside Shines Holiday Window Photo Contest:Sunnyside Florist, Los Verdes NY and Sunnyside Thrift Shop. That’s right – three businesses! Weappreciate all the energy businesses put into their holiday decorations this year. They really makeSunnyside shine with a festive holiday feel. Thank you to all the businesses that entered the contest,as well as the hundreds of individuals that voted.

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ThreeYear AnniversaryOf Zadroga 9/11 ActU.S. Reps. Carolyn Maloney

(D-NY), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY),and Peter King (R-NY), authorsof H.R. 847, the James Zadroga9/11 Health and CompensationAct of 2010, issued the followingstatement on the 3-year anniver-sary of the legislation beingsigned into law.

“Our country made a promiseand has a responsibility to care forthe first responders, cleanup work-ers and residents who were ex-posed to toxins at Ground Zero.

After a long fight, we passed theJames Zadroga 9/11 Health andCompensation Act to make goodon that obligation. Much has beenaccomplished in the three yearssince this landmark legislation wassigned into law, but our work isnot finished.

“The World Trade CenterHealth Program has served morethan 65,000 through evaluationsand treatment.


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especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.

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Zadroga 9/11 ActThe physicians and staff at

the Centers of Excellence havedone a tremendous job provid-ing health care to those suffer-ing from WTC-related condi-tions, including the expandingpopulation of those sufferingfrom cancer as a result of WTC

toxic exposures. The VictimCompensation Fund has beguncompensating those who suf-fered economic losses, but only112 individuals have beenserved so far. More must bedone to increase the efficiencyand transparency of this pro-gram, and in the coming yearwe will be working with stake-holders to make the necessary

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Legislation RegardingElectronic Cigarettes

Mayor Bloomberg signed Introductory Bill Number 1210-A, sponsored by CouncilMembers Gennaro, Quinn, Arroyo, Greenfield, Vacca, Koo, Koppell, Richards, andDromm. This legislation amends the Smoke Free Air Act to prohibit electronic or e-cigarettes in all areas where combustible cigarettes are currently prohibited.

The City has made great strides in limiting the use of tobacco in public areas and therebyimproving the health of all New Yorkers. The United States Food and Drug Administrationhas stated they intend to regulate e-cigarettes as tobacco products, and states including NewJersey, North Dakota and Utah have taken steps to prohibit their use in bars and restaurants.Organizations such as the American Lung Association, American Heart Association,American Cancer Society and Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids support this legislation.

“E-cigarettes heat up a chemical solution and emit vapors to provide its user withnicotine, the same highly addictive ingredient found in combustible cigarettes. The nextgeneration of potential smokers could gravitate to getting their nicotine fix from theseproducts. This legislation will help protect the gains we have made to reduce combustiblecigarette use in New York City and will serve as an example for other municipalities tofollow. I would like to thank the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene CommissionerDr. Thomas Farley and his staff for their work on this bill, along with my Office of CityLegislative Affairs. I would also like to thank the City Council for approving thislegislation,” said Bloomberg

Christmas CheerCharms Children

Santa Claus got a helping hand in Corona Plaza on a recent Sunday, when the QueensEconomic Development Corporation and the local Walgreens gave out roughly 150 toys toneedy girls and boys at the Aliento De Vida Church. The youngsters enjoyed a specialholiday lunch at the 103-24 Roosevelt Ave. religious institute before receiving gifts fromQEDC Director of Neighborhood Services Ricardi Calixte (second row, far right) andWalgreens General Manager Edgar Gutiérrez (second row, far left).

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The groups are FREE of charge. Individuals that are interested in attending musthave an intake appointment prior to attending. Contact Laura Zimmermann, LCSW-Ror Christine Rinaldi, LMSW at 718-779-1234 to schedule an appointment. Daytimegroup is every Wednesday from 10-11AM. Evening group meets the 1St and 3rdWednesday from 6-7:30PM.

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If your scale is your worstenemy, it may be time to adopt aworkable weight managementstrategy. A New Year is the per-fect time to recommit oneself tohealth, wellness and sheddingthose extra pounds.

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• Commit Yourself. Be men-tally ready. Make a commitment tomeet goals and eliminate tempta-tions right from the start by gettingrid of junk food in your pantry.

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• Track progress. Trackingyour journey can help you keepfocused on end goals. Make itconvenient by downloading a freeapp you can use from your phonethat features tools to plan mealsand track weight, workouts andmeasurements.

Give your New Year’s dietresolutions more chance forlong-term success by achievingquick, modest results right outof the gate.

Wishing You A Happy, Healthy And Prosperous New Year!



Celebrating The Holidays Around Sunnyside

Adorable holiday shot fromthe team at Bing’s Hallmarkin Sunnyside

Sunnyside Santathon

Photos Courtesy of Sunnyside Shines

Painting Santa ClausInspired by the Sunnyside Shines Holiday Window Contest, local artist Paul Maringelli

got into the spirit and painted a large cartoon Santa Claus on the front window of One ofA Kind Thrift Shop at 45-05 Queens Blvd. The depiction of St. Nick will adorn the throughChristmas and be removed on January 5.

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PROBATE CITATION File No.2013-651 SURROGATE’SCOURT - QUEENS COUNTYCITATION THE PEOPLE OFTHE STATE OF NEW YORK,By the Grace of God Free andIndependent TO: The heirs at law,next of kin, and distributees ofDOROTHY E. SHEA a/ k/DorothyE. Danninger deceased, if living,and if any of them be dead to theirheirs at law, next of kin,distributees, legatees, executors,administrators, assignees andsuccessors in interest whose namesare unknown and cannot beascertained after due diligence.Public Administrator of theCounty of Queens AttorneyGeneral of NYS A petition havingbeen duly filed by Christine

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Collins who is domiciled at 16Bedford Drive, Sterling, Virginia20165 YOU ARE HEREBYCITED TO SHOW CAUSE beforethe Surrogate’s Court, QueensCounty, at 88-11 SutphinBoulevard, Jamaica, New York,on 23rd day of January 2014 at9:30 A.M. of that day, why a decreeshould not be made in the estate ofDOROTHY E. SHEA , a/k/aDorothy E. Danninger latelydomiciled at 71-39 73rd Place,Glendale, New York 11385admitting to probate a Will datedSeptember 29, 1998 (a Codicildated ) (a Codicil dated____________), a copy of whichis attached, as the Will ofDOROTHY E. SHEA, a/k/aDorothy E. Danninger deceased,

relating to real and personalproperty, and directing that (X)Letters Testamentary issue toChristine Collins HON. PETER JKELLY, Surrogate MARGARETM. GIBBON, Chief ClerkNovember 26, 2013 Steven E.Kordisch, Esq. Attorney forPeti t ioner, (718) 821-1884Telephone Number, 72-41 CooperAvenue, Glendale, NY 11385Address of Attorney [Note Thiscitation is served upon you asrequired by law You are notrequired to appear. If you fail toappear it will be assumed you donot object to the relief requested.You have a right to have anattorney appear for you] 12/13/13, 12/20/13, 12/27/13, 1/3/14

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The “It’s In Queens” column is produced by the Queens Tourism Council with the hope that readers willenjoy the borough’s wonderful attractions.

It’s In Western Queens!It’s cold, and people are recovering from the hyper-social holiday

season. Things are quieter than normal in Queens, but there are some greatupcoming (and indoors) entertainment options, such as a jazz jam, MiddleEastern music, a Three Kings reenactment, fascinating documentaries andclassic movies. Here’s the rundown.

Jan. 3, The Lost Magic of the Shanghai Art Studios, 5pm-8pm

The Noguchi Museum screens a documentary on the Shanghai Animation Studio, which was effectively halted by theCultural Revolution in 1965. Admission is free on the first Friday of the month as part of “First Fridays,” a program thatincludes a guided discussion on a single work of art on view. NM, 9-01 33rd Rd., LIC

Jan. 3, The Grandmaster, 7pm

Over three days, the Museum of the Moving Image presents six movies selected for its 2013 Curators’ Choice series.The Grandmaster follows the life of Bruce Lee’s mentor, Ip Man, through moments of major historical upheaval in China.MMI, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria

Jan. 4, Three Kings Celebration, 2pm

The Latin American Cultural Center of Queens, guitarist David Galvez and violinist Romulo Benavides host a re-enactment of the Three Kings, who followed a star to a Bethlehem manger to see the newborn Jesus. They brought giftssymbolizing compassion, adoration and mortification. Free. Arrow Community Center, 35-30 35th St., Astoria, 718-261-7664.

Jan. 4, Viola, 2 pm; Museum Hours, 3:30pm

As part of the Museum of the Moving Image’s 2013 Curators’ Choice series, Argentine filmmaker Matías Piñeiro willparticipate in a Q&A via live video call following the screening of Viola, which tells the story of young actresses in an all-female production of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Director Jen Cohen will appear in person for Museum Hours, whichis about a Vienna museum guard who befriends an enigmatic visitor. MMI, 36-01 35th Ave.

Jan. 5, Computer Chess, 2pm; Leviathan, 5pm; A Touch of Sin, 7pm

The Museum of the Moving Image finishes its 2013 Curators’ Choice series with director Andrew Bujalskiparticipating via live video call after a screening of Computer Chess, which depicts a group of chess software programmerswho meet in a seedy motel for a weekend gaming tournament. Leviathan is a documentary set aboard a fishing vessel asit navigates the treacherous waves off New England, the waters that inspired Herman Melville to write Moby Dick. A Touchof Sin features vignettes dramatizing injustices experienced by the nation’s underprivileged workers (i.e. a mineworkerconfronts the apathy of his local politicians). MMI, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria.



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