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Breaking Ground On New Sunnyside School

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On January 31st, CM Jimmy VanBramer, Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan,Senator Michael Gianaris and represen-tatives from the School Construction Au-thority (SCA) and the Department ofEducation broke ground on Sunnyside’snew school, PS 313.

Scheduled to open in September 2014,PS 313 will be located at 45-45 42nd Street.It will be a 75,000 square foot facility thatwill have seats for kindergarteners through5th graders, and have the capacity to serveover 430 students.

“This brand new school will providefuture generations of children fromSunnyside and Woodside with a state ofthe art facility they could be proud of,”said Van Bramer. “I look forward toworking with my colleagues in govern-ment, the School Construction Authorityand the Department of Education to con-tinue addressing issues with overcrowd-ing by providing additional seats for allfamilies of the 26th District.”

Representatives from CommunityEducation Council 24 as well as AnthonyInzerillo, Principal of PS 199 also joinedthe ceremony to celebrate the new school.PS 313 will be one of five new schoolscurrently being built within Council Dis-trict 26. Since taking office, CouncilMember Van Bramer has continued towork with members of CEC 24, parentsas well as community leaders to addressthe overcrowding issues at local schools.

Anthony Inzerillo, Mary Leas, Director of External Affairs for SCA, State Senator Michael Gianaris, CM Jimmy Van Bramer, Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan, GavinMacrae-Gibson of Macrae-Gibson Architects, Monica Gutierrez of SCA, and Bill Kregel of CEC 24.

Fond Farewell To April Glassby Sue Baldock

In April of 1996, Patrice Lee startedApril Glass. Originally, hand-paintingfunctional glassware in her home,Patrice grew the business, creating astudio space in an empty doctor’s officein the area. Local residents would comein and, thinking it was a gift shop, wouldopen the boxes labeled for retail storesacross the country. Inspired by the com-munity, Patrice evolved her companyinto that gift shop that the neighborhoodwas asking for.

Now, nearly 17 years later, she isclosing this chapter in her book. “I havebeen thinking about this a long time, andit’s the right thing for me to do,” com-mented Patrice Lee. “With internet salesrising 17% annually, it seems the days ofgoing into a store to shop are coming toan end.” Indeed. When you can buyeverything from milk to cars while sit-ting at home in your pajamas, the idea ofgoing into a shop may well seem passé,but there is something to be said foractually touching something before youbuy it, not to mention the one-on-onecustomer service, with almost everyonebeing greeted on a first name basis.

Patrice is very grateful for her shop-owning experience; “I have beenblessed with wonderful customers (Additional Photos On Page 5)

Shopping at April Glass

gracing my doors over these years,and I am even more fortunate to beable to call many of them friends”.Moreover, as one of her customers has

put it, “April Glass is Sunnyside! Whatwill we do without you?”


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EDITORIALFormer Mayor, Ed Koch

by Rob MacKay

As a child going up in Brook-lyn in the 1970s and 1980s, I wasn’tmature enough to understand theradio and TV chatter about NewYork City teetering on the brink ofbankruptcy. But I was well awareof the crime, the burned out build-ings, the graffiti-covered subwaysand the fact that my relatives hadall moved to Long Island alongwith many other middle- and up-per-class residents.

Look at the Big Apple now.Lowest crime rate of any majorU.S. city. More than 52 milliontourists in 2012. Young profes-sionals flocking to Long IslandCity, the Lower East Side andBushwick. A Times Square withno prostitution.

Many people deserve credit forthis turnaround, but Edward IrvingKoch, who died last Friday at age88, should be high on any honor roll.

After being elected mayor in1977, Koch made it clear that thebusiness community was vital tothe city’s future, even though hewas a liberal Democrat in an anti-capitalist climate. At the same time,

his brash, tough, eternally opti-mistic personality helped createan image that an unmanageablecity could come back. With anoversized personality not seen atCity Hall since Fiorello LaGuardiain the 1930s, he loved New YorkCity and he wanted you to love ittoo, especially if he was thepunchline during various JohnnyCarson monologues.

Over 12 years, Koch, a self-described “liberal with sanity,”attacked crime, insisted on fiscalresponsibility, and demanded bet-ter living conditions, often com-plaining about city services andhomelessness. During the transitstrike in 1980, he greeted com-muters on the Brooklyn Bridgeas they rode their bicycles orwalked to work.

Saying “you can’t spend whatyou don’t have,” he took on mu-nicipal unions and controlled gov-ernment spending, leading to thecity’s credit rating returning to itsprevious grade. He eventuallyturned an estimated $400 milliondeficit into a $500 million surplus.Meanwhile, he smoothed out taxbreaks and zoning issues as an

estimated 200,000 housing unitswere either built or renovated dur-ing his tenure.

Of course, he had his faults.His ego was immense and he hadstrained relations with variousminority groups over time, espe-cially after publicly criticizingJesse Jackson. He should haveleft politics gracefully after twoterms, because his third periodwas marked by corruption scan-dals. David Dinkins easily de-feated him in his attempt for afourth term in 1989.

I opposed the recent effort torename the Queensborough Bridgeafter Koch. As a Brooklyn nativeand Queens resident for about twodecades, I thought he was too Man-hattan-centric for this outer-bor-ough connector. Plus, I am againstnaming city property after livingpeople. But now that the namesakeis dead and buried (in DowntownManhattan), I realize that he de-served the honor. Just like the man,the bridge is busy, gritty and animportant part of life in the Great-est City in World.Rob MacKay can’t remember ifhe ever voted for Koch.

Remembering Mayor Koch

With the death of former MayorEdward Koch, we are reminded ofone of his visits to GreenpointAvenue in Sunnyside. It was dur-ing what we believe to be one ofthe Gateway Community StreetFairs in 1985, where Koch touredthe stores and visited with resi-dents along the Avenue with thenGateway President, Luke Adams.Every store he visited he wouldyell, “How’m I Doing?” whichwas always welcomed with a posi-

tive response. Adams led him tothe stage on 46th Street, where JoeSabba (original owner of theWoodside Herald) was running apie throwing contest to raise fundsfor Gateway! Already on the stagewas the Republican candidate forMayor, and Adams tried to getthem to throw a pie at each other,to no avail. Both candidates werefriendly and joked but could not betaunted into playing Adams game.A couple of months later, Koch’s

office invited Joe Sabba, LouLodati and Luke Adams to a meet-ing along with other business lead-ers from around the city, to GracieMansion for a discussion on crime,during a time most communityleaders were looking to get morepolice for the neighborhoods.

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Get More Sleep

Auto Theft Prevention

One of the simplest things youcan do for your health is to getenough sleep, say experts. Unfor-tunately, many Americans havedifficulty sleeping, making thisseem like a simple task, but it canbe anything but simple.

According to the National SleepFoundation, the average Ameri-can sleeps about six hours and 55minutes per night during the week,and 15 percent of adults sleep lessthan six hours per night.

“Lack of sleep can take a sig-nificant toll on your overall healthand interfere with some of yourdaily activities,” said Dr. MichaelThorpy, director of the Sleep-WakeDisorders Center at the MontefioreMedical Center in New York.

Almost everybody has troublesleeping now and then, but manyAmericans experience significantproblems getting to sleep or con-tinually wake up in the middle ofthe night.

Such problems may be clinicalsymptoms of insomnia. Accord-ing to the National Sleep Founda-tion, if you have trouble fallingasleep at night or staying asleep, oryou wake up in the morning feel-ing unrefreshed, you may be suf-fering from insomnia.

Insomnia can affect people indifferent ways. Some sufferers

have trouble initially getting tosleep, while others wake up in themiddle of the night and have diffi-culty falling back asleep.To help you get better sleep, Dr.Thorpy suggests these simpletips:

• Set and stick to a sleep sched-ule. Establish a regular bedtimeand wake time.

• Set aside time at night to“wind down.” Spend some quiettime before bedtime. Such activi-ties as watching TV, using the com-puter or working right before bed-time, or in the bedroom, can makeit harder to fall asleep.

• Avoid caffeine and alcoholbefore bed.

• Exercise regularly. Just don’texercise rigorously near bedtimeand check with your doctor beforestarting an exercise regimen.

• Don’t clock-watch. If youawaken in the middle of thenight and stay in bed, don’t liethere staring at the clock. Anddon’t watch TV or use yourlaptop or cell phone, becausethese technologies stimulate thebrain, making it tougher to fallback to sleep.

If these tips don’t help, speakwith your healthcare professional tohelp determine if you are sufferingfrom insomnia and require treatment.

Taking precautionary measures can minimize your chances of becom-ing the victim of auto theft. In the United States a vehicle is stolen anaverage of every 21 minutes. Not only does auto theft costs the victim timeand money, but it cost society as it drives insurance premiums up. Stolenvehicles are also commonly used to commit other crimes. Car thefts canoccur anytime -so be alert and aware and follow these simple tips

-Never leave your car running unattended, even to dash into a store -this occurs frequently in winter months as drivers leave the engine runningto keep the car warm - all it takes is a split second and your car is gone!

-Never leave any keys in the car, the ignition, or in hide-a-key boxes -even inside a locked garage

-Always roll up your windows and lock the car, even if it is parked infront of your home

-Never leave valuables in plain view, even if your car is locked. Putthem in the trunk out of sight - Remove GPS mounts, and the tell-tale ringthat is often left by suction cups on the dashboard

-Always park in high-traffic, well-lighted areas, whenever possibleInvestigate the purchase of a vehicle theft tracking/security system, es-

pecially if you own one of the frequently stolen model vehicles such as aHonda Civic

-Never leave personal identification documents, such as the vehicleownership title, or credit cards in your vehicle

-Do not store your home address in your GPS system, but rather use anearby intersection of business address.

-If you must leave your key with a valet, attendant, or mechanic leaveonly the ignition key and not any house keys. Make sure you are dealingwith a reputable firm, you can check with the Department of ConsumerAffairs for more information

-In high theft areas the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) should beetched on windows, doors, fenders and trunk lid. This makes it difficult fora thief to market your stolen car parts.

-Copy your license plate and vehicle information (VIN) numbers on acard and keep them with you. If your vehicle is stolen, the police will needthis information to take a report

-If your vehicle is stolen, report it to the police immediately!


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New Sunnyside SchoolThe facility will contain a

gymatorium, cafeteria, kitchen,administrative and medicalsuites, 20 classrooms, art andscience classroom and a library.It will also have a roof top playyard and a separate early child-hood play area. Click here forphotos of the front and rear of theelementary school.

The building configurationconsists of a long rectangularblock that contains the circula-tion, with stairs at each end andthe elevators in the center, andtwo approximately equal blocksof classrooms space separatedby an interior courtyard. Thecourtyard forms the roof of alower level with the gymatoriumand custodial spaces. The court-yard forms the roof of a lowerlevel with the gymatorium andcustodial spaces.

“Today is a great day for theyoung people in our communitywho will get their start at PS 313.Every child deserves an environ-ment that encourages learningand that’s what will be built here,”said Congressman Joe Crowley.“There is no question that schoolovercrowding is a major concernin Queens and this school, alongwith the other schools plannedfor the area, will provide somemuch-needed relief. I join Coun-cilman Van Bramer in continu-ing the fight to ensure our educa-

tion system is top-notch and ourstudents have the resources theyneed to succeed. An investmentin education is a down paymenton our future.”

“I am delighted that therewill now be an additional pub-lic school available to theSunnyside community” saidAssemblywoman Nolan. “Theconstruction of P.S. 313 willprovide additional seats forour young students in the com-munity and will begin to re-duce the long standing issueof overcrowding in our Dis-trict 24 schools.”

“Today’s schoolgroundbreaking in Sunnysideis a great way to start the yearas we continue to search forways to alleviate overcrowd-ing in western Queensschools,” said SenatorGianaris. “A brand new, state-of-the-art school, P.S. 313 willprovide our students withmuch-needed classroom spaceand an array of amenities thatwill instill in our children anexcitement to learn.”

We are delighted to build aschool that will provide muchneeded space in Sunnyside to servestudents in Pre-Kindergartenthrough the fifth grade,” saidLorraine Grillo, President andChief Executive Officer of theSchool Construction Authority.

Now Accepting Reservations ForValentine’s Day

Though April Glass will no longer grace Sunnyside with abrick-and-mortar face; the blogs, jewelry, and spirituality thatare uniquely Patrice will live on. “I will definitely continueexpressing art through my jewelry creations and keep every-one on the mailing list up to date on my next transformation.”

Until then, you can see Patrice and all she has brought to thecommunity, at April Glass 43-42 40th Street, Sunnyside, NY.As soon as everything in the shop sells, she will be leaving, notwith a final goodbye, but with an “adieu” in anticipation ofseeing her again.

If you are interested in hearing more about Patrice Lee’smetamorphosis, join her email list at www.aprilglass.com, orfriend her on Facebook. Jewelry byJewelry byJewelry byJewelry byJewelry by

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Probate Citation File No. 2010-3827 SURROGATE’S COURT,Queens COUNTY THE PEOPLEOF THE STATE OF NEW YORK,By the Grace of God Free andIndependent TO: BEVERLYHEARD if living and if dead, toher heirs at law, next of kin anddistributees whose names andplaces of residence are unknownand if she died subsequent to thedecedent herein, to her executors,administrators, legatees, devisees,assignees and successors ininterest whose name and places ofresidence are unknown and to allother heirs at law, next of kin anddistributees of JOHN FRANCISJOHNSTON a/k/a JOHN F.JOHNSTON, the decedent herein,whose names and places ofresidence are unknown and cannotafter dil igent inquiry beascertained, to the QUEENSCOUNTY PUBLICADMINISTRATOR, and to theNEW YORK STATEATTORNEY GENERAL. Apetition having been duly filed byJohn F. Savage and Mary F.Savage who is/ are domiciled at61-30 67th Street, Middle Village,New York 11379 and 61-30 67th,Street, Middle Village, New York11379 YOU ARE HEREBYCITED TO SHOW CAUSE beforethe Surrogate’s Court, QueensCounty, at 88-11 SupthinBoulevard, 6th Floor, Jamaica,Courtroom 62, New York, onMarch 7, 2013, at 9:30 o’clock inthe fore noon of that day, why adecree should not be made in theestate of John Francis Johnston,aka John F. Johnston latelydomiciled at 78-12 35th Avenue,Jackson Heights, New York11372, United States admitting toprobate a Will dated January 26,2006, as the Will of John FrancisJohnston deceased, relating to realand personal property, anddirecting that: LettersTestamentary issue to John F.Savage and Mary F. Savage Dated,Attested and Sealed January 14,2013 HON. Peter J . Kelly,

File No.: 2004-4231/CCITATION THE PEOPLE OFTHE STATE OF NEW YORK BYTHE GRACE OF GOD, FREEAND INDEPENDENT TO: VernaSaunders, Patricia Francis-Smith,Lionel Selwood, Sr. , TraciaSelwood, Josephine Richardson,Paul Fink, Esq., Attorney Generalof the State of New York Theunknown distributees, legatees,devisees, heirs at law andassignees of Conrad Selwood,deceased, or their estates, if anythere be, whose names, places ofresidence and post office addressesare unknown to the petitioner andcannot with due diligence beascertained. Diane Selwood, ifliving and if dead, to their heirs atlaw, next of kin and distributeeswhose names and places ofresidence are unknown and if theydied subsequent to the decedentherein, to their executors,administrators, legatees, devisees,assignees and successors ininterest whose names and placesof residence are unknown andcannot be ascertained after duediligence. Being the personsinterested as creditors, legatees,distributees or otherwise in theEstate of Conrad Selwood,deceased, who at the time of deathwas a resident of 89-47 208thStreet, Queens Village, NY 11427,in the County of Queens, State ofNew York. SEND GREETING:Upon the petition of LOIS M.ROSENBLATT, Public

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File No. 2004-2023ASURROGATE’S COURT –QUEENS COUNTY CITATIONTHE PEOPLE OF THE STATEOF NEW YORK By the Grace ofGod Free and Independent TO:PHILIP SASSO if living and ifdead, to his heirs at law, next ofkin and distributees whose namesand places of residence areunknown and if he died subsequentto the decedent herein, to hisexecutors, administrators,legatees, devisees, assignees andsuccessors in interest whose nameand places of residence are

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Surrogate, Margaret M. Gribbon,Chief Clerk. Attorney: DonnaFurey, Firm: Law Office of DonnaFurey, Telephone: (347) 448-2549, Address: 21-83 SteinwayStreet , Astoria, NY 11105,[email protected] . NOTE:This citation 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. 1/18/13,1/25/13, 2/1/13, 2/8/13

Administrator of Queens County,who maintains her office at 88-11Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica,Queens County, New York 11435,as Administrator of the Estate ofConrad Selwood, deceased, youand each of you are hereby cited toshow cause before the Surrogateat the Surrogate’s Court of theCounty of Queens, to be held atthe Queens General Courthouse,6th Floor, 88-11 SutphinBoulevard, Jamaica, City and Stateof New York, on the 14th day ofMarch, 2013 at 9:30 o’clock in theforenoon, why the Account ofProceedings of the PublicAdministrator of Queens County,as Administrator of the Estate ofsaid deceased, a copy of which isattached, should not be judiciallysettled, and why the Surrogateshould not fix and allow areasonable amount ofcompensation to GERARD J.SWEENEY, ESQ., for legalservices rendered to petitionerherein in the amount of $19,032.83and that the Court fix the fair andreasonable additional fee for anyservices to be rendered byGERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ.,hereafter in connection withproceedings on kinship, claimsetc., prior to entry of a final Decreeon this accounting in the amountof 6% of assets or income collectedafter the date of the withinaccounting; and why the Surrogateshould not fix and allow an amountequal to one percent on saidSchedules of the total assets onSchedules A, A1, and A2 plus anyadditional monies receivedsubsequent to the date of thisaccount, as the fair and reasonableamount payable to the Office ofthe Public Administrator for theexpenses of said office pursuantto S.C.P.A. §1106(4); and whythe claim of Josephine Richardsonin the amount of $25,680.78 forpayment of Real Estate taxesshould not be partially approved;and why the remaining claims ofJosephine Richardson in theamount of $32,755.31 are hereby

rejected; and why the claim fromPaul Fink, Esq., in the amount of$1,313.00 should not be rejected;and why Josephine Richardsonshould not be INDEBTED to theestateup to the amount claimedagainst the estate for use andoccupancy from the decedent’sdate of death to the closing of thereal property in the amount of$32,755.31; and why each of youclaiming to be a distributee of thedecedent should not establishproof of your kinship; and whythe balance of said funds shouldnot be paid to said allegeddistributees upon proof of kinship,or deposited with theCommissioner of Finance of theCity of New York should saidalleged distributees default herein,or fail to establish proof of kinship,Dated, Attested and Sealed 17thday of January, 2013 HON.PETER J. KELLY Surrogate,Queens County Margaret GribbonClerk of the Surrogate’s CourtGERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ.(718) 459-9000, 95-25 QueensBoulevard , 11th Floor, Rego Park,New York 11374 This citation isserved upon you as required bylaw. You are not obliged to appearin person. If you fail to appear itwill be assumed that you do notobject to the relief requested unlessyou file formal legal, verifiedobjections. You have a right tohave an attorney-at-law appear foryou.Accounting Citation 1/25/13,2/1/13, 2/8/13, 2/15/13

unknown and to all other heirs atlaw, next of kin and distributeesof Josephine Scannell , thedecedent herein, whose names andplaces of residence are unknownand cannot after diligent inquirybe ascertained. An amendedpetition for probate and letterstestamentary having been dulyfiled by Virginia Gibbia, who isdomiciled at 25580 Heritage LakeBlvd., Punta Gorda, Florida 33983.YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TOSHOW CAUSE before theSurrogate’s Court , QueensCounty, at 88-11 SutphinBoulevard, Jamaica, New York,on March 14, 2013, at 9:30o’clock in the fore noon of thatday, why a decree should not bemade in the estate of JosephineScannell a/k/a Josephine M.Scannell, lately domiciled at 38-20 Bowne Street, Flushing, NewYork admitting to probate a Willdated April 20, 1998, a copy ofwhich is attached, as the Will ofJosephine Scannell, deceased,relating to real and personalproperty, and directing that LettersTestamentary issue to VirginiaGibbia. Dated, Attested and SealedJanuary 23, 2013 HON. PETER J.KELLY Surrogate Margaret M.Gribbon Chief Clerk DespinaKyriakidis Attorney for Petitioner914-965-5040 X 3003 TelephoneNumber C/O 722 NepperhanAvenue, Yonkers, NY 10703Address 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.] 2/8/13,2/15/13, 2/22/13, 3/1/13

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Cub Scout Pack 390 and their Den Mothers visited the NY Transit Museum this Saturdayafternoon. Pack Committee Chair Nami Russo lead the boys as they planned their trip to themuseum Friday night. Due to track repairs the boys selected a route that involved three trainsthe 7 Train to Queens Borough Plaza, The N Train to Lexington Avenue in Manhattan andfinally the 4 Train to Borough Hall in Brooklyn. The boys learned how electricity is producedto power the subway system and received a guided tour of the Boreum Street Station whichincluded subway and elevated cars dating from the late 1800s to the 1970s. After the tour theboys visited the museum’s workshop for arts and crafts and interaction with the museum’sstaff. Participation in this trip will allow the boys to complete part of the travel and scienceportions of their individual badge of rank.

Photo Credit: Elvis Herrera

Photo Above: Cub Buddy Orion Herrera, Kazuki Russo, MichaelTonns, Isamu Russo, Emmanuel Jeffcoat, and Aurelius Herrera.

Photo Right: Isamu Russo, Aurelius Herrera, Madison Castillo,Emmanuel Jeffcoat, Michael Tonns, Kazuki Russo, AlexanderOvanessian, and Assistant Cubmaster Anthony Tonns.

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Letters To The EditorThe following letters are the opinions of its authorand not necessarily those of the Woodside Herald.

Lose Weight And Keep It Off

• Avoidance of entire food groups or excessive consumption of others isn’t healthy,realistic or sustainable. Why? Carbohydrates, fats and proteins play necessary andunique functions within our bodies and supply different nutrients crucial for health.• Ditch wasteful calories that come from foods that are nutritionally void — thinkprocessed and overly packaged foods, refined, flour products, all things fried or coveredin creamy goop, sports drinks and other beverages with added sugar. Bottom line: eatreal food. • About half of your diet should be fruits and vegetables. Enjoy healthy fats inmoderation and avoid saturated and trans fat. When eating meat, make it lean.• Don’t starve! You need energy to go about your day, especially if you’re physicallyactive. Skipping meals can actually lower your metabolism, making it harder to burncalories and lose weight.• Be prepared to commit to regular aerobic exercise and resistance training. There areno shortcuts. Exercise for forty-five to sixty minutes a day, six days a week, for the restof your life.• Stay connected with friends and family. “We are built to care deeply about oneanother. Get isolated and you will literally get sick,” says Crowley. Friends can alsooffer the best support when it comes to achieving your goals.The sooner you get started, the sooner you’ll see positive change. But remember; whenit comes to sustainable weight loss, there are no miracles.

In the midst of an obesity epi-demic, it’s easy to ignore that littlebit of extra weight you may becarrying around. But experts warnthat any amount of excess fat tissuearound the middle can boost yourrisk for serious health issues likeheart disease, diabetes and more.

And unfortunately, there areno really easy solutions when itcomes to sustained weight loss.

“Fad diets promising a quickfix may help you drop weightquickly, but these programs can domore harm than good,” says Dr.Jen Sacheck, Associate Professor

Opinions WantedDo you have an opinion about something you’ve seen in the Woodside Herald? Doyou agree or disagree with the way something has been depicted? Send us youropinions and we’ll print them. It’s your community and we welcome your voice.

P.O. Box 7097 Long Island City, NY 11101 or simply email the editor [email protected].

Names can be withheld if requested, but must be sent with submissions.

Another Response To Editorial On FrackingDear Editor,

In a Woodside Herald editorial “Time To Get Cracking On Fracking” O Prakash Mediratta writes thatfracking, which is a method for obtaining oil and gas, “is safe.” That statement is simply wrong. Accordingto James Hansen, head of the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies, fracking will be “game over” forthe environment. Hansen warns about the potential consequences of fracking, “twenty to 50 percent of theplanet’s species would be driven to extinction. Civilization would be at risk.”

An article by foodandwaterwatch.org states, “fracking threatens the air we breathe, the water we drink, thecommunities we love and the climate on which we all depend. That’s why over 250 communities in the U.S.have passed resolutions to stop fracking, and why Vermont, France and Bulgaria have stopped it.”

We can choose to listen to these voices of reason or accept fracking and the horrors that come with it.Dominic Renda,

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of Nutrition at Tufts Universityand co-author of the new book,“Thinner this Year: A Diet andExercise Program for LivingStrong, Fit, and Sexy.”

Sacheck, along with motiva-tional speaker and co-authorChris Crowley, explain in plainEnglish the science of what goeson inside your body — both whenyou’re taking care of yourselfand when you’re not. They’reurging those two-thirds of Ameri-cans that are overweight or obeseto stop searching for magicweight loss solutions.

“Preaching a commitment toproper nutrition and regular exer-cise may not win us any popularitycontests,” quips Crowley, “but atthe end of the day, hard work is theonly healthful way to lose weightand keep it off for good.”

Not only that, eating right andgetting exercise can boost yourmood, make you feel younger, andgive you an overall better outlookon life.

Whether you’re looking to dropthose extra pounds, or maintain ahealthy weight as you age, keepthese guidelines in mind:



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

ACROSS1. *Good night kiss spot6. Old age, archaic9. De Valera’s land13. “My Own Private _____”14. Big Island flower necklace15. Kind of sentence16. Things that are unacceptable17. Some watch the Super Bowljust for these18. Irregular19. *Isolde’s tragic lover21. *The man behind the massacre23. Unagi on sushi menu24. *Stag25. Grease holder28. Elders’ teachings30. *St. Valentine’s occupation35. 7th letter of Greek alphabet, pl.37. ____ Lofgren, musician39. Banal or commonplace40. Astronaut’s insignia41. To impede or bara43. America’s favorite44. Extremist46. Old Russian autocrat47. Bone-dry48. A one-horse open ride50. “Iliad,” e.g.52. Name fit for a king?53. Getting warm55. Bovine sound57. *Bella’s choice60. *”Shall I _______ thee to asummer’s day?”64. Style of abstractionism popu-lar in 1960s65. Word of possibility67. Under deck68. Eagle’s home69. Part of T.G.I.F.70. Eat away71. End of a leg72. Surf turf73. Motion Picture Association ofAmerica, e.g.

DOWN1. Bar order2. Sensory input3. Indian princess4. Selected5. Inexpensive inn, especially foryouths6. Distinctive flair7. ___ Zeppelin8. Tony Manero’s music9. Introduced in Europe in 199910. One who is “__ __ it”11. *Most popular Valentine’s Daygift?12. Compass reading15. Student’s piece20. *Dateless22. Matterhorn, e.g.24. Bartender’s soda choice25. *Cupid’s mom26. “__ ___ costs”27. Certain buds do this29. Reduced Instruction Set Com-puter31. Fleur-de-lis32. Type of duck33. Mall stop34. Teletype machine, for short36. Delhi wrap38. “All My Children,” e.g.42. Movie trailer, e.g.45. Related on the father’s side49. Of a female51. Like a funereal procession54. Administrative56. “La BohËme,” e.g.57. Fencer’s weapon58. Some choose this over truth59. Court order60. Benign lump61. A bunch62. Traveled on63. Water carrier64. Dunce66. Absorbed, as in a cost

Valentine’s Day makes a match with Chinese Lunar New Yearthis week in Queens. Locals can enjoy Peking Opera or Chinesesword performances just as they can take advantage of chocolatetastings and Jewish love songs. But this high-octane week alsoincludes poetry slams, art openings, concerts and a bar hop forcharity. Here’s the rundown.

Feb. 8, Chocolate Lovers Tasting,7:30pm, 8:30pm & 9:30pm

Featured desserts are the following: Flourless Chocolate Cake with Milk Chocolate Sabayon; Red Velvet WhoopiePie with Cream Cheese Filling; Chocolate Cheesecake with Fresh Raspberries; Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberry withWhite Chocolate Drizzle; and Milk Chocolate Panna Cotta with Vanilla Whipped Cream. $15. Rudy’s Pastry Shop, 905Seneca Ave., Ridgewood, 718-821-5890.

Feb. 8, Blaze Craze 10 Open Mic @ 7pmCalling all poets rappers, singers, business people and vendors. The featured poets will include Dr. Gerald Deas and

Monique Nazon. The featured rapper will include Rahim. $10. Afrikan Poetry Theatre, 176-03 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica,646-571-5589.

Feb. 8, Ebony Embers @ 8pmPoetry from the Harlem Renaissance is brought to life with a musical trio of cello, piano and percussion. This work

examines the lives of the outstanding African-American poets Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen and Claude McKay asseen through the eyes of the great painter and muralist Aaron Douglas. $10/$20 York College Performing Arts Center, 94-45 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., Jamaica, 718-262-2281.

Feb. 9, Saturday Afternoon at the Movies @ 1pmThis year marks the 40th Anniversary of the death of actor Edward G. Robinson, who is buried in Ridgewood. Little

Caesar (1931) is Robinson’s breakout movie. It tells the story of a hoodlum who ascends the ranks of organized crimebefore his inevitable downfall. Greater Astoria Historical Society, 35-20 Broadway, Astoria.

Feb. 9, Carnival on Skillman Bar Hop @ 3:30pmEnjoy great drink specials and live music all evening. Bring $5 donation of canned/dried food. (Profits will go to local

charities). Places participating in Bar Hop: Claret Wine Bar, Flynn’s Garden Inn, Quaint, Murphy’s, Cafe Marlene, TheBrogue, Aubergine Cafe, and Copper Kettle. Starts at The Dog And Duck, 45-20 Skillman Ave., Sunnyside

Feb. 10, The Ugly Duckling @ 1pm & 3pmLight Wire Theater and Corbian Visual Arts and Dance bring new life to Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale of an

ugly young duckling that becomes a beautiful swan. With dazzling electroluminescent puppetry, poignant choreographyand a musical score that ranges from classical to jazz and pop, this visually stunning production will amaze audiences youngand old. Ages 5 & up. $14. Queens Theatre, 14 United Nations Ave. S., Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.

Feb. 11, Forest Hills Celebrates5,000 Years of Chinese Culture @ 1:30pm

Wenyi Wang will discuss Chinese history, culture and current events. Light kosher Chinese refreshments will beserved. Free with $6 suggested donation. Central Queens Y, 67-09 108th St., Forest Hills, 718-268-5011.

Free Jazz Trio ConcertIn Sunnyside Saturday

He’s played Jazz piano at Birdland, One Fifth Avenue, CorneliaStreet Café and countless other New York City and Catskills venues overthe past 30 years. He’s taught a wide array of talented musicians,including legendary pianist Sal Mosca. His compositions have beenrecorded and performed in the U.S. and Europe. And he founded SlopeMusic, a Brooklyn school that he also directs.

At 7pm this Saturday, Feb. 9, Charles Sibirsky will

make his debut at Sunnyside Reformed Church as

part of its Jazz in the Sanctuary Series.The Charles Sibirsky Trio is known for performances that are deeply

musical, but also demonstrate tremendous empathy between Sibirskyand the other musicians. To listen to clips, check outwww.slopemusic.com, but there’s nothing like the group when it’sjamming live.Sunnyside Reformed, which is located at 48th Street

and Skillman Avenue, will host the event for free,

but donations will be welcome.

For more information, call 718-426-5007.

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