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Co-tan Family LLC. Arts. ofOrg. filed with Secy. of Stateof NY (SSNY) on 11/24/10.Office in Queens County.SSNY designated agent ofLLC upon whom processagainst it may be served.SSNY shall mail process toCorporation Service Com-pany, 80 State St., Albany,NY 12207-2543. Purpose:General .___________________________________219-25 LLC. Arts. of Org.filed with Secy. of State ofNY (SSNY) on 7/9/12. Officein Queens County. SSNYdesignated agent of LLCupon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shallmail process to 102-10 Met-ropol i tan Ave Suite 200,Forest Hills, NY 11375. Pur-pose: General.___________________________________Notice of Formation of C LReal Estate Group, LLC. Ar-ticles of Organization withthe Secretary of State of NewYork (SSNY) on 08/07/2012.Office located in QueensCounty, SSNY has been des-ignated for service of pro-cess. SSNY shall mail copy ofany process served againstCL Real Estate Group, LLC.,144-11 Sanford Ave., STE 3J,Flushing, NY 11355. Pur-pose: any lawful purpose.___________________________________NOTICE OF FORMATIONOF REGISTERED LIMITED LI-AB IL ITY PARTNERSHIP .NAME: PLAINE & KATZ, LLP.Certif icate of Registrationwas filed with the Secretaryof State of New York (SSNY)on 07/31/12. Office loca-tion: Queens County. SSNYhas been designated as agentof the LLP upon whom pro-cess against it may be served.SSNY shall mail a copy ofprocess to the LLP, 80-02Kew Gardens Road, Suite5001, Kew Gardens, NewYork 11415, which is alsothe location of the partner-ship. Purpose: For the prac-tice of the profession of Law.___________________________________NOTICE OF FORMATIONOF LIMITED LIABILITY COM-PANY NAME: TOTALLYCHIC, LLC Articles of Orga-nization were filed with theSecretary of State of NewYork (SSNY) ON 07/30/12Off ice Locat ion: QueensCounty. SSNY has been des-ignated as agent of the LLCupon whom process againstit may be served SSNY shallmail a copy of process to theLLC, 146-16 223rd St, Spring-field Gdns, NY 11413 Pur-pose: For any lawful purpose___________________________________Thethirdfoot LLC. Arts. ofOrg. filed with Secy. of Stateof NY (SSNY) on 5/2/12. Of-fice in Queens County. SSNYdesignated agent of LLC upon

whom process against it maybe served. SSNY shall mailprocess to 35-15 84th St 2H,Jackson Heights, NY 11372.Purpose: General.___________________________________At an IAS Part 34 of the Su-preme Court of the State ofNew York , County o fQueens, held at the Court-house at 25-10 Court Square,LIC, NY this 19 day of July2012 Index No.: 14348/12ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEPRESENT: HON. ROBERT J.McDONALD J .S .C . SU-PREME COURT OF THESTATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF QUEENS In theMatter of Appl icat ion ofJOANNE D’ALESSANDRO,Holder of over Twenty Five(25%) Percent of all outstand-ing shares of FATHER & FOURSONS ENTERPRISES, INC.,Petitioner, For the JudicialDissolution of FATHER &FOUR SONS ENTERPRISES,INC., a domestic corporation.COUNSELORS: PLEASETAKE NOTICE, that upon theannexed Affirmation of Tho-mas R. Fazio, dated the 5th

day of July, 2012, the Affida-vit of Joanne D’Alessandrodated the 22nd day of June,2012, and upon all the plead-ings and proceedings here-tofore had herein, Let Re-spondents, FATHER & FOURSONS, INC., SALVATORED’ALESSANDRO and JOSEPHD’ALESSANDRO show causeat the Supreme Court of theState of New York, County ofQueens, at the Courthouse,,located at 25-10 Court SquareLIC, NY 11101 on the 4th dayof October, 2012 at 11:30o’clock in the forenoon ofthat day or as soon as thereaf-ter as counsel may be heard:WHY an Order should not begranted: (a) issuing a tempo-rary restraining order andpreliminary injunction pre-venting respondents from de-stroying any business recordsand receipts, in particularbank statements, general led-gers and any records that showthe profits and losses of thecorporation; (b) for an ac-counting, making available toPet i t ioner a l l books andrecords of the corporation,including bank statements,general ledgers, profit andloss statements, and corpo-rate records; as well as (c)such other and further reliefas th i s Honorable Courtdeems just in the Premises.ORDERED, that pending ahearing and determinationof this motion, the Respon-dents , FATHER & FOURSONS, INC. , JOSEPHD’ALESSANDRO, andS A L V A T O R ED’ALESSANDRO, the i ragents, servants, employeesand/or contractors and all

persons acting on their be-half, be enjoined from: (a)destroying any corporaterecords, including but not lim-ited to bank statements, re-ceipts and general ledgers;(b) preventing Petitioners ortheir agents and/or designeefrom having full and completeaccess to the books andrecords of the corporationuntil such time as the issuesin the verified petition at-tached hereto and filed priorto this application, can bedetermined on the merits;and (c) transferring or dissi-pating any business assets ofFATHER & FOUR SONS, INC.by any of the said Respon-dents, together with suchother and further relief thatthis Court deems just, equi-table and proper under thecircumstances. Sufficient rea-son appearing therefore, letservice of a copy of this Or-der to Show Cause and thesuppor t ing papers uponwhich the Order to ShowCause is based be served onthe Respondents via servicepursuant to CPLR § 311, onor before August 10, 2012,be deemed sufficient, and itif further ordered that: (i)pursuant to BCL §1106(b) “acopy of the order to showcause shall be published asprescribed therein, at leaseonce in each of the threeweeks before the time ap-po in ted for the hear ingthereon, in one or more news-papers, specified in the or-der, of general circulation inQueens County, the countyin which the office of thecorporation is located at thedate of the order”, to wit: theplaintiff shall cause publica-tion in The Queens Tribune,150-50 14 th Road,Whitestone, NY 11357 (718)357-7400 at least one time ineach of the three weeks priorto the return date hereof. (ii)pursuant to BCL §1106(c) “Acopy of the order to showcause shall be served uponthe state tax commission andthe corporation and uponeach person named in thepetition, or in any scheduleprovided for in paragraph (a),as a shareholder, creditor orclaimant, except upon a per-son whose address is statedto be unknown, and cannotwith due diligence be ascer-tained by the corporation.The service shall be madepersonally, at least ten daysbefore the time appointedfor the hearing, or by mailinga copy of the order, postageprepaid, at least twenty daysbefore the time so appointed,addressed to the person tobe served at his last knownaddress”, and, (iii) pursuantto BCL §1106(d) “A copy ofthe order to show cause and

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the petition shall be filed,within ten days after the or-der is entered, with the clerkof the county where the of-fice of the corporation is lo-cated at the date of the order.A copy of each schedule fur-nished to the court under thissection shall, within ten daysthereafter, be filed with suchc lerk .” HON. ROBERT J .McDONALD J.S.C.___________________________________Not i ce o f Fo rmat ion o fDeMarquee LLC. Arts. ofOrg. filed with Secy. of Stateof NY (SSNY) on 07/24/12.Of f i ce loca t ion : QueensCounty. SSNY designatedas agent of LLC upon whomprocess against it may beserved. SSNY shall mail pro-cess to c/o US Corp. Agents,Inc., 7014 13th Ave., Ste.202, Brooklyn, NY 11228,regd. agent upon whom andat which process may beserved. Purpose: Any lawfulactivity.___________________________________NOTICE OF FORMATIONOF LIMITED LIABILITY COM-PANY. NAME: E-Z PERMITNY, LLC. Articles of Organi-zation were filed with theSecretary of State of NewYork (SSNY) on 08/06/12.Of f i ce loca t ion : QueensCounty. SSNY has been des-ignated as agent of the LLCupon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shallmail a copy of process to theLLC, 30-16 33rd Street, #3F,Astoria, New York 11102.Purpose: For any lawful pur-pose.___________________________________GRAND FULTON PROP-ERTY LLC Articles of Org.filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY)7/19/12. Office in QueensCo. SSNY design. Agent ofLLC upon whom process maybe served. SSNY shall mailcopy of process to The LLCP.O. Box 610009 Bayside,NY 11361. Purpose: Any law-ful activity.___________________________________Notice is hereby given thatan Order entered by theCivil Court, Queens Countyon 8/24/12, bearing the In-dex Number NC-000814-12/QU, a copy of which may beexamined at the Office ofthe Clerk, located at 89-17Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica,NY 11435 grants me (us) theright to: Assume the name of(F i rs t ) JUANITA (Middle)BERNAZARD (Last) FORDEMy present name is (First)Juana (Middle) Bernazard(Last) Forde aka Juanita B.Forde, aka Juanita BernazardForde, aka Juanita Bernazard,aka Juanita Bernazard DelValle, aka Juana BernazardDel Valle My present addressis 150-38 120th Avenue, Ja-maica, NY 11434-2008. My

place of birth is Caguas,Puerto Rico. My date of birthis June 09, 1950.___________________________________Notice of Formation of WuPlaza, LLC, Art. of Org. filedSec’y of State (SSNY) 6/6/12. Office location: QueensCounty. SSNY designated asagent of LLC upon whomprocess against it may beserved. SSNY shall mail copyof process to 42-09 GleaneS t . , Queens V i l l age , NY11373. Purpose: any lawfulactivities. SECTION# 206 -FOR FORMAT OF AFFIDA-VIT .___________________________________24-54 37TH REALTY, LLC, adomestic LLC, Arts. of Org.filed with the SSNY on 10/1/08. Office location: QueensCounty. SSNY is designatedas agent upon whom processaga ins t the LLC may beserved. SSNY shall mail pro-cess to: The LLC, 24-54 37th

St . , Apt. 4R, Astoria, NY11103. General Purposes.___________________________________Not i ce o f Fo rmat ion o fZIMBA COLLECTIONS, LLC.Arts. of Org. filed with Secy.of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/21/12 . Of f i ce loca t ion :Queens County. SSNY des-ignated as agent of LLC uponwhom process against it maybe served. SSNY shall mailprocess to Kelsy Zimba, 45-50 30th St., 7th Fl., NY, NY11101. Purpose: Any lawfulactivity.___________________________________Not i ce o f Fo rmat ion o fJAMES 168, LLC. Articles ofOrganization Filed with theSecretary of State of NewYork (SSNY) on 07/16/2012.Off ice Locat ion: QueensCounty. SSNY has been des-ignated as agent of LLC uponwhom process against it maybe served. SSNY shall mailCopy of any process to 159-08 59th Ave, 1st Fl, FreshMeadows, NY 11365. Pur-pose: any lawful activity.___________________________________269 Randolph Street Prop-erties, LLC. Arts. of Org. filedwith Secy. of State of NY(SSNY) on 5/22/08. Officein Queens County. SSNYdesignated agent of LLCupon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shallmail process to 213-19 99thAve., Queens Vil lage, NY11429. Purpose: General.___________________________________Notice is hereby given thatan Order entered by theCivil Court, Queens Countyon 8/23/12, bearing IndexNumber NC-000480-12/QU,a copy of which may be ex-amined at the Office of theC le rk , loca ted a t 89 -17Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica,NY 11435, grants me theright to: Assume the name of

( F i r s t ) Ju s t in (Midd le )Alexander (Last) Crossfox Mypresent name is (First) Justin(Middle) Alexander (Last)Fuchs aka Justin A. Fuchs,aka Justin Fuchs My presentaddres s i s 87 -33 Un ionTpke . , R idgewood , NY11385 My place of birth isBrooklyn, NY My date ofbirth is September 21, 1981__________________________________Notice is hereby given thatan Order entered by theCivil Court, Queens Countyon 9/5/12, bearing IndexNumber NC-000487-12/QU,a copy of which may be ex-amined at the Office of theC le rk , loca ted a t 89 -17Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica,NY 11435, grants me theright to: Assume the name of( F i r s t ) Ka r im (Midd le )Mohamed (Last) Mansour Mypresent name is (First) Karim(Middle) Mohamed (Last)Mansour aka Kevin KarimMansour, aka Karim MansourMy present address is 374864 th S t ree t , ap t . #2R ,Woodside, NY 11377-2760My place of birth is Egypt Mydate of birth is June 27, 1979___________________________________Notice is hereby given thatan Order entered by theCivil Court, Queens Countyon 8/23/12, bearing IndexNumber NC-000483-12/QU,a copy of which may be ex-amined at the Office of theC le rk , loca ted a t 89 -17Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica,NY 11435, grants me theright to: Assume the name of(First) Michael (Middle) Brain(Last) Crossfox My presentname i s ( F i r s t ) Michae l(Middle) Brain (Last) Cruz akaMichael Brain Cruz Cadiz,aka Michael B. Cruz, akaMichael Cruz My presentaddres s i s 87 -33 Un ionTpke . , R idgewood , NY11385 My place of birth isPuerto Rico My date of birthis October 23, 1980__________________________________Notice of Formation of TripleHe LLC, Art. of Org. filedSec’y of State (SSNY) 7/10/12. Office location: QueensCounty. SSNY designated asagent of LLC upon whomprocess against it may beserved. SSNY shall mail copyof process to 104-24 CoronaAve., Corona, NY 11368.Purpose: any lawful activities.___________________________________Notice is hereby given thatan on p remi ses l i cense ,#TBA has been applied forby Astoria Complex Cater-ing Inc. d/b/a Astoria Com-plex Catering to sell beer,wine and liquor at retail inan on premises establish-ment. For on premises con-sumption under the ABC lawat 34-38 38th Street, 4th FloorAstoria NY 11101.

Queens Deadline

By MEGAN MONTALVOWith several development pro-

posals pending, Flushing MeadowsCorona Park could soon undergo adrastic face lift – and many localresidents are not happy about it.

On Sept. 17, local elected offi-cials, including State Sen. TonyAvella (D-Bayside), CouncilwomanJul issa Ferreras (D-Elmhurst ) ,Councilman Daniel Dromm (D-Jackson Heights), and CouncilmanLeroy Comrie (D-St. Albans) joinedhundreds of residents for a townhall meeting held at Our Lady ofSorrows Catholic Church in Co-rona.

Officiated by Monsignor Tho-mas Healy, pastor of the 10,000member church, the meeting hostednumerous pub l i c t e s t imon iesagainst the string of the proposedplans as well as discussions andsuggestions for alternative improve-ments.

“We are the closest communityto Willets Point. That’s why we arehere tonight,” Healy said. “Fami-lies in Corona need living wagejobs, not massive stadiums or shop-ping malls that will create poverty-wage jobs and only serve the inter-ests of wealthy developers.”

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the Willets Point developmentMayor Mike Bloomberg announcedin June, which would include theconstruction of a 1.4 million squarefoot shopping mal l on publ icparkland, residents in attendancealso voiced concerns over propos-als made by the United States Ten-nis Association and Major LeagueSoccer, who are currently lobbying

for park alienation rights.The USTA’s proposal is ex-

pected to face a public review thisfall and if approved, would call fora $500 million expansion of theBillie Jean King National TennisCenter. Plans would include theconstruction of two new stadiums,two parking garages and reloca-tion of seven tournament courts

Queens Welcomes New U.S. CitizensBy JOE MARVILLI

King Manor Museum held anaturalization ceremony on Sept.17, the 225th anniversary of thesigning of the Constitution.

Occurring on what is known asCitizenship Day, the ceremonymeant the beginning of a new lifefor the 75 citizens naturalized, andfor their families who came out tocelebrate with them. The weatherwas sunny and warm, but the crowdwas comfortable, shaded under atent in King Manor’s backyard. Themuseum is the one-time home ofRufus King, one of the FoundingFathers and one of the five framersof the Constitution.

Following the presentation ofcolors by members of the 69th In-fantry Regiment of the New YorkArmy National Guard, Congress-man Greg Meeks (D-Jamaica) tookto the podium to welcome the newcitizens.

“People from all over the worldcoming to one land, becoming citi-zens, and working together as oneto make it better for all,” he said.“That’s what this is all about.” Meeks

was largely responsible forgetting the citizenship cer-emony at King Manor backin 2003.

The candidates werethen presented to the Hon.Margo K. Brodie, judge ofthe U.S. District Court forthe Eastern District of NewYork, who led them in tak-ing the Pledge of Alle-giance. Coming from 19different nations, the can-didates stood when thename of their countrieswere called to much ap-plause. The inductees camefrom Bangladesh, Jamaica,Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, thePhilippines, the Dominican Repub-lic, Pakistan, Haiti, Nigeria, El Sal-vador, China, Ecuador, Ghana,Guatemala, Morocco, Nepal, Ro-mania, Sierra Leone and Sri Lanka.

King Manor Museum caretakerRoy Fox went up to talk about thehistory of Rufus King’s role in thefight for equality. During his time asa U.S. Senator, King made a pas-sionate speech in Congress, con-

demning slavery and upholding theConstitution’s vision of equality.

Connecting King’s fight to to-day, Fox said “What an exampleSenator Rufus King sets for us inour generation, win, lose, or draw.Do for future generations what hasbeen done for us by those who havegone before.”

One o f the more notab lespeeches was a prerecorded mes-sage from President Barack Obama,

Councilman James Gennaro (D-Fresh Meadows) lauded the oppor-tunities America will provide forthe new citizens.

“This is a great mystic portal thatyou just walked through today thatwill continue to reap benefits for youand for your progeny,” he said.

Once the ceremony ended, manyof the newly inducted citizens choseto go into King Manor to sign areplica of the U.S. Constitution.There were smiles, tears of joy, andthe waving of small American flagsfrom proud families.

Medgar Thom, originally fromGuyana, came to America over tenyears ago and was happy to finallybe naturalized.

“I’m excited to be a citizen,” hesaid. “I’ve waited a long time forthis.” When asked what he plans todo now that he’s taken the Oath ofAllegiance, his answer was verycivic-minded.

“My first priority: I want tovote,” Thom said.

Reach Reporter Joe Marvilliat (718) 357-7400, Ext. 125, or atjmarvilli@queenstribune.com.

who said, “Always re-member t ha t i nAmerica, no dream isimpossible.”

The recording wasfollowed by a visual seg-ment of America’s his-t o r y and d i ve r s i t y ,played to the tune of“God Bless the USA” byLee Greenwood.

After the Pledge ofAllegiance, Queens Bor-ough President HelenMarshall talked about herexperience as the daugh-ter of two immigrants.

“I lost both of themearly in life, but I made it because Iwas in America and America tookcare of me,” Marshall said.

“In order for this country tocontinue to understand its diver-sity, you need to be involved di-rectly,” said Councilman LeroyComrie (D-St. Albans). “You needto be part of every opportunity tomake change in this community, tomake change in this borough, tomake change in this country.”

among other minor infrastructureand utility improvements.

Meanwhile, MLS, which has yetto strike a final deal with the City,is seeking support from the CityCouncil to build a $300 millionstadium on the site of what is nowthe Pool of Industry at the park.

Supported by State Sen. JosePeralta (D-East Elmhurst), who didnot attend the town hall meeting,the stadium would call for the fill-ing of the pool and incorporationof a concer t venue on parkgrounds.

“A privately funded soccer sta-dium to replace a big hole in theground filled with dirty water is agood deal for soccer fans and thepark-goers who would get to enjoythe many upgrades to the park,”Peralta said. “And we can certainlyuse the construction, game-day andpermanent jobs that the stadiumwould create.”

While Peralta’s office vouchedfor the plenty of folks who supportthe construction of the stadium andthe upgrades to the park that wouldgo with it, Ferreras said that thepoor timing of the MLS may be thecause of some of the existing com-munity opposition.

“It almost feels like everything is

being rushed,” Ferreras said.In a comprehensive video pre-

sentation given at the meeting,Donovan Finn, a Queens residentand visiting assistant professor ofpolicy planning and design at StonyBrook University, stated that if eachof the proposals are approved,Flushing Meadows’ public parkspace would be reduced from 1,255acres to a mere couple hundredacres.

“In my professional opinion, Ithink all of these plans are deeplyflawed,” Finn said. “The biggestproblem is that all of these develop-ers are acting as if the other plansdo not exist.”

As he concluded his presenta-tion, Finn echoed much of thecrowd’s sentiments by urging Cityofficials to take the public’s con-cerns into careful considerationbefore moving forward with plansto alter the park.

“If this stuff gets built, it willnever be park land again,” Finnsaid. “It’s an enormous opportu-nity to change the course of his-tory.”

Reach Repor te r MeganMontalvo at (718) 357-7400 Ext.128 o r mmonta l vo@queenstribune.com

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By STEVEN J. FERRARINily Rozic overcame the first

hurdle in her quest to represent the25th Assembly District in Queens,defeating Community Board 11Chair Jerry Iannece in last week’sDemocratic primary.

Now, the 26-year-old has hersights set on November’s generalelection. Rozic said she plans tocontinue the strategy that won her56 percent of the primary vote.

“The story is the same,” shesaid. “I’m very much looking for-ward to talking about the issues.”

Her quest to replace Assembly-man Rory Lancman (D-Hillcrest),who chose not to run for re-electionafter his Democratic Congressionalprimary loss in June, is the lateststep in Rozic’s civic education,which she said began in highschool.

Rozic, who attended TownsendHarris High School, said her inter-est in public service began in asocial science research class. Shenoted that her teacher was fond ofreminding her class that “it’s onething to identify problems, it’s an-other thing to solve them.” Themessage stuck with her.

“It’s the reason I got involved in

Rozic’s ‘Incredible Journey’ Continues

local government,” she said. “Iwanted to be involved with some-thing where I could have a directimpact.”

That desire to make an impactalso led her to work for Assembly-man Brian Kavanagh (D-Manhat-tan). Rozic served as Kavanagh’schief of staff before deciding to runfor the Assembly. She credited hertime in Kavanagh’s office as pre-paring her for a role as a legislator.

Rozic credited Kavanagh forbeing a strong influence and beinga mentor to her. She said that thereis a lack of mentors, especially foryoung women who could use some-

one to look up to. Rozic related arecent occasion at a school, wherea young girl came up to her andasked her why she was running foroffice.

“It’s good for young women tobe able to look in the mirror andsay, ‘My Assemblywoman looks justlike me,’” she said.

Her interest in public servicewas reinforced at home, wherepolitics was always a topic at thedinner table. Rozic noted that herfamily was a mostly-Democraticstronghold. She noted that herbrother, however, is a registeredRepublican, so he was not able tovote for his sister in the primary.

“He will in November, though…I hope,” she said with a laugh.

During a sit-down interview atLulu’s Bakery in Fresh Meadows,which she called one of her favoriteplaces, Rozic reiterated a wide-range of issues she hopes to tacklein Albany if elected, including localissues such as small business devel-opment and women’s health.

“I think I’ve put out a platformto engage all the different commu-nities in the district,” she said. “I’mnot taking anything for granted.”

Since she began her campaign,

Rozic said she has been “pleasantlysurprised” by the warm reactionshe has received. As the resultsbegan to pour in on election night,Rozic said she was excited andemotional, but knew that she couldtrust the voters in the district.

“From having gone door-to-door, I knew that my story reso-nated with people,” she said.“People are excited to have somenew representation.”

Rozic hopes that excitement canlead to getting something done tocreate fair elections and campaignfinance reform, two issues that shesaid she feels need immediate atten-tion. Public financing for electionsneeds to be implemented, she said,which could lead to more new can-didates cropping up to give votersa choice on Election Day. Rozicsaid she thinks Gov. Andrew Cuomois ready to pass meaningful cam-paign finance reform in the nearfuture.

“There was a lot of momentumfor it at the end of the last session,”she said. “Next year, all of these2013 [Mayoral and City Council]candidates will benefit from level-ing that playing field.”

The campaign finance issue is

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especially important to her as sheseeks her first elected position.

“There’s nothing more mean-ingful than being a first time candi-date and trying to break into thatsystem,” she said.

Rozic also called the recent is-sues with polling sites in New YorkCity “out of control.” The Board ofElections made changes to pollingsites to make some more handi-capped accessible, but the lack ofnotice people received, she said,was unacceptable.

“You can’t just uni lateral lychange the polling sites,” she said.“There has to be a process.”

As she prepares for her generalelection match-up with RepublicanAbe Fuchs, a retired postal workerfrom Kew Gardens Hills, Rozic saidthat she plans to continue the strat-egy that won her the primary: meet-ing the voters and pushing the pro-gressive issues that she feels areimportant to the district.

“It’s been an incredible jour-ney,” she said. “I look forward tocontinuing it.”

Reach Manag ing Ed i to rSteven J. Ferrari at (718) 357-7400 or s f e r ra r i@queenstribune.com.

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Donna LawlorElizabeth RiegerShari Strongin

Fans of soccer and tennis in Queens have a lot to beexcited about with the stadium proposals at Flushing Mead-ows Corona Park, but there are clearly many others who seeproblems with the proposals.

The hundreds of people who came out Monday night toprotest the proposals – an expansion of the USTA’s BillieJean King National Tennis Center and a new Major LeagueSoccer stadium – were upset at the potential loss of parklandthat the stadiums would cause.

Parkland is at a premium in Queens, as it is throughoutthe City, and the potential loss of park space is an under-standable cause for concern for many families who use thepark.

These stadiums could be a great boon to the borough,creating jobs and a new tax base, but these developmentsshould not come at the cost of well-used park space. GivenMayor Bloomberg’s penchant for keeping City residentshealthy, we would think he would want more park space,more areas where kids and adults can run, play and exer-cise, not less.

Action NeededTo The Editor:

In view of the arrogance andduplicity of the FAA in regard tothe “Tennis Climb” departure trialr un u t i l i z i ng t he newRNAV nav igat iona l sys tem atLaGuardia Airport’s runway 13,which has environmentally im-pac ted Br ia rwood and o therQueens communities from Feb. 13to Aug. 13, 2012, I recommendplaintiffs who were medically and/or psychologically impacted file aclass-action lawsuit in the EasternDistrict of the United States Fed-eral Court. There exists substantialscientific evidence, as reviewed inNoise: A Health Problem (Unitedstates Environmental ProtectionAgency, Office of Noise Abatementand Control, August 1978), thatloud noise in general, and aircraftnoise in particular, can “produceserious physical and psychologicalstress… [be] a complicating factorin heart problems and other dis-ease... aggravate existing emotional

disorders,” and “additional linksbetween noise and birth defectshave been noted.”

Despite the fact that the FAAstated that would take in publiccomment solely in an advisory ca-pacity - without New York CityCouncil democratic oversight -before making the new route per-manent, I suggest anyone who be-lieves their medical and/or psycho-logic condition has been adverselyaffected by this FAA Blitzkrieg seekmedical consultation and legal ad-vice to proceed to the U.S. FederalCourt (Eastern District). We mustnot wait for some sham public hear-ing, because tempus fugit (Latin:time flies)!

Joseph N. Manago,Briarwood

At It AgainTo The Editor:

Occupy Wall Streeters are at itagain, bashing those who makemoney the hard way and that is theyearn it and are not given govern-

ment handouts. Now there are thosewho would like to see this wealthspread out more fairly, but at thesame time do not produce thiswealth. Well that sounds like So-cialism to me. My question is whereis the incentive to create and workhard and see ones endeavors reachfruition? Capitalism is based onone’s ability to create jobs and tobuild a company that in turn ben-efits those who are willing to workhard. Now that’s the American way.

Frederick R. Bedell Jr.,Glen Oaks Village

What Happened?To The Editor:

I want to know what happenedto the Country I grew up in, andvowed to serve and protect againstall enemies foreign and domestic.

We give billions to countriesthat hate us and attack us. NewYork has a governor that takes awaymoney from our lawmakers that goto veterans’ organizations, culturalgroups and senior citizens. Weshould be ashamed of what we’vebecome.

Paul Narson,Glendale

Editor’s Note: The author isthe president of Vietnam Veter-ans of America Queens ChapterNo. 32.

IntelligentAlternatives

To The Editor:In Bayside I find the chore of

separating garbage is relatively plea-surable… relatively, compared to outeast. Here in Amagansett, onthe east end of Long island, we pay$50 each year for the privilege ofseparating our garbage; glass usedto be green separated from clearseparated from brown (blue wasalways a challenge), but now finallyin best American tradition, all glassi s co lo r b l i nd , me ta l ,plastic, batteries, tube and compactfluorescent lights, newspapers,j unky paper and magaz ines ,cor ruga ted board and f ina l l y“Unrecyclable” if there’s anythingleft. This exercise is called recy-

cling; hate the effort, love the goal.The benefits of recycling are mini-mizing as much garbage as pos-sible, which would otherwise con-taminate the soil and oceans of ourplanet as opposed to reusing it invarious forms. And I think it’s greateven if it does require holding yourbreath for an extended period whilerunning from one bin to the next ona hot humid day. I like to think thatit is the smell of patriotism but I’certain any patriot would justifiablybe offended.

I am puzzled as to why it is thatmost have accepted the benefits ofrecycling garbage, a never endingsupply, believing in its benefits whilenevertheless still manage to acceptthe raping our planet for its limitedsupply of prehistoric fossil andmineral fuels. This is done by theleveling of mountains for dirty coal,polluting our ocean as well as oursoil with the brainless mantra “DrillBaby Drill,” fouling our very drink-ing water with fracking, oil pipe-lines carrying filthy sand oil acrossour country threatening to ruptureat any time, and the very air webreathe contaminated with their by-product. The profiteers of this Ne-anderthal approach to creating en-ergy have spent fortunes conningthe gullible public into thinkingthat any alternative to this primitivesource is robbing our country of itsgreatness. We actually subsidizethese destroyers while they rapeand reap the greatest profit in theirhistory.

There are intelligent alterna-tives and though it is impossible toimmediately convert completely tosuch sources, having had theirgrowth stifled by the lobbyists paidby our dirty energy source suppli-ers and the incredible amount ofmoney contributed (read: buying)the allegiance of our representa-tives the sooner we shed theirpower and the seats of their politi-cal benefactors, the sooner we cantake a deep clean breath of satis-faction. Wind, sun, geo-thermal,tidal and any and all other sourcesthat are reusable and sustainableand do not change the physicalnature of the world in which welive. At the same time we mustkeep developing greater efficiency

for vehicles and equipment thathad in the past consumed energyproduced at a behemoth’s appe-tite. It’s an all of the above solutionwhich will draw us out of our cave-man mentality and deliver us fromthe dark ages to a future enlight-ened America.

Nicholas Zizelis,Amagansett

JFK ConcernsTo The Editor:

Serious concerns exist becauseof increased landings on two run-ways at JFK, 22L and 22R, thepercentage of these arrivals havingrisen from 14 percent to 33 percentof all JFK arrivals over the past fewyears.

One of the FAA’s standard ex-cuses for using JFK runway 22L forarrivals is southern winds over 4knots per hour. This is understand-able since tailwinds and crosswindscreate very, very serious safety is-sues. However, several concernedcitizens have been monitoring JFKwind conditions and runway selec-tion for the months of July andAugust. It is very apparent that theFAA is ignoring wind conditionsand jeopardizing safety by using22L for arrivals when the wind con-ditions would mandate using a dif-ferent runway! In addition, anothercitizen has been monitoring audiotransmissions between pilots andthe JFK tower and, shockingly,pilots are routinely complainingabout being forced to use 22L eventhough the prevailing wind condi-tions would mandate using a differ-ent runway!

It is very apparent that the JFKtower is putting so called “opera-tional efficiency” otherwise knownas “cramming as many planes aspossible per hour into JFK” aheadof SAFETY and this is unaccept-able and should be unacceptable toour elected officials.

We desperately need the help ofour elected officials Even thoughthere’s not much time left betweennow and November, immediateaction on the part of these officialscan make the difference.

Ray Gaudio,East Williston

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By MEGAN MONTALVOOn Sept. 10, the United Hospi-

tal Fund released a new report thatgave an in-depth look at the pat-terns of emergency department uti-lization in New York City hospi-tals.

The report, entitled “Time andAgain: Frequent Users of Emer-gency Department Services in NewYork City,” is one of the first tostudy patterns of New York Cityemergency department use at anindividual level.

Designed to aid in the reshap-ing of health care services, “Timeand Again” examines the charac-teristics between frequent users —those who made three or moreemergency department visits in ayear — and super-users, who madefive or more visits each year from2006 to 2008.

It also focused on the consider-able variation in emergency depart-ment use by neighborhood.

At an overall Citywide level, thereport showed 22 percent of thepopulation made at least one “treatand release” visit in 2008. How-ever, when broken down by neigh-borhood, ED util ization variedconsiderably, ranging from a lowof 8 percent in the Upper East Side

New Report Highlights ED Use In West Queensto a high of 41 percent in EastHarlem.

According to the report, thelevel of ED use was strongly asso-ciated with neighborhood poverty,the proportion of uninsured resi-dents, Blacks and Hispanics andresidents’ reports of poor/fairhealth status, no regular doctor,and difficulty getting medical carewhen needed.

While neighborhoods in Queenshad mostly below-average use com-pared to the Citywide average, thereport found that when it came to

children aged 0 to 4 years old,western Queens had the highestneighborhood rate. Almost one-quarter of all ED visits (23 percent)made in western Queens were madeby children who were under 5-years-old.

These results led report authorsDr. Maria Raven and Dr. DavidGould to suggest that interven-tions specific to the pediatric popu-lation and their caregivers, includ-ing a need for further study on thecurrent pediatric ambulatory ca-pacity.

“A complex interplay of factorsshapes distinct patterns of use forneighborhoods, as well as for indi-viduals,” Gould said. “It’s easy tothink that adding a new primarycare provider here or there willaddress a range of problems, butwe must also pay careful attentionto a range of other considerations,including individuals’ health sta-tus, socioeconomic circumstances,and care-seeking behaviors. Allthose factors must be addressed.”

In compiling the analysis of EDuse, the report authors underscored

the need for system reform. Thedata led the team to suggest that acreation of well-structured primarycare services in addition to addingsupport mechanisms, such as a 24-hour call-in service, to help peopleto change long-held perception thatthe ED is the easier place to get a fullrange of services.

To view the “Time and Again”report in full, visit www. uhfnyc.org.

Reach Repor te r MeganMontalvo at (718) 357-7400 Ext.128 o r mmonta l vo@queenstribune.com.

By ROSS BARKANWillets Point United will be heard

in court, after all.The City Economic Develop-

ment Corp. attempted to keep thecollective of Willets Point propertyowners out of a State SupremeCourt hearing on NYCEDC’s re-structuring, but the court this weekannounced a hearing and is permit-ting WPU to attend.

“We are gratified that the courthas recognized the obligation un-der the law that the EDC [sic] re-organization must be subject to a

Court Allows Willets Group At Hearingpubl ic hearing,” WPU said in astatement. “At the same time, weare saddened by the way in whicha quasi-publ ic agency has tr iedto st i f le this mandated hearingand, even worse, try to preventWil lets Point property ownersfrom participating. Clearly, EDC[sic] has a lot to hide and itsbehavior leaves a lot to be de-sired.”

In July, the attorney general’soffice found that NYCEDC and itslocal development arms had beenlobbying the City Council illegally.

The quasi-public entity, whichserves as an economic develop-men t t oo l f o r Mayo r M i k eBloomberg, is barred by law fromlobbying. Former Borough Presi-dent Claire Shulman, the presi-dent of one of NYCEDC’s local-ized entities, the Flushing CoronaWillets Point Local DevelopmentCorp., was found by the AG to beillegally lobbying.

To comp ly w i th the l aw ,NYCEDC said i t would restruc-ture itself and shed its status as alocal development corporation.

NYCEDC wil l merge with theN e w Y o r k C i t y E c o n o m i cGrowth Corp. and keep theNYCEDC name. WPU arguedthis was simply a way to circum-vent the law.

NYCEDC did not respond torequests for comment as of presstime.

The restructuring hearing is setfor Sept. 28 at 9:30 a.m. at 60Centre Street in Manhattan.

Reach Reporter Ross Barkanat (718) 357-7400, Ext. 127 orrbarkan@queenstribune.com

You Can Trust Our Neurosurgery Program.After All, Other Hospitals Do.Why should you trust North Shore University Hospital for neurology and neurosurgery? Just ask any of

the other area hospitals that sent more than 1,200 patients our way last year.

They know U.S. News & World Report just ranked us among the nation’s top 50 hospitals for neurology

and neurosurgery. They know we’re at the forefront of research into neurological diseases and disorders,

receiving more than $2.5 million in grants from the Department of Defense for innovative approaches to

brain trauma surgery. And they know every patient they send our way will be treated by our exceptionally

experienced and capable team of physicians. They know. And now you do too.

To learn more or schedule an appointment, call the Cushing Neuroscience Institute at 516-562-3822,

email us at neuro@nshs.edu, or visit neurocni.com

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Compiled by STEVEN J. FERRARI

105th PrecinctROBBERY: The NYPD is seeking the

public’s assistance in locating the followingsuspect wanted in connection with a rob-bery.

On Sept. 5 at 11:30 a.m., the suspectentered a Capital One bank, located at 145-15 243rd St., and passed a note to the tellerdemanding money. The teller complied andthe suspect fled the location with an un-known amount of cash.

The suspect is described as being a Blackmale, 5-foot-9 with black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information is asked to callCrime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477).The public can also submit their tips bylogging onto Crime Stoppers’ website atnypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting theirtips to CRIMES (274637), thenenter TIP577.

All calls are strictly confiden-tial.

108th PrecinctSEXUAL ASSAULT: The

NYPD is seeking the public’s as-sistance in identifying and locat-ing the following suspect wantedin connection to an assault andattempted criminal sex act.

On Aug. 25 at approximately3:30 a.m., the male Hispanic sus-pect approached a victim on abicycle and proceeded to repeat-edly strike the victim in the face. The suspectthen told the victim to perform a criminal sexact on him and he would stop striking her.The victim was then able to flee the scene.The suspect fled in an unknown direction.The victim was treated at Elmhurst Hospitalfor a broken nose.

The suspect is described as approximately20-25 years old, between 5-foot-5 and 5-foot-9, weighing 155-170 lbs., with black hair,brown eyes and a thin build. He was last seenon a black BMX-type bicycle.

Anyone with information is asked to callCrime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477).The public can also submit their tips bylogging onto Crime Stoppers’ website at

nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting theirtips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577.

All calls are strictly confidential.

109th PrecinctGRAND LARCENY: The NYPD is seek-

ing the public’s assistance in locating thefollowing individual wanted in connectionwith a grand larceny.

On Sept. 11 at 3:26 p.m. inside the WalgreensPharmacy at 44-15 Kissena Blvd., the suspectremoved 16 boxes of diabetic test strips. Noinjuries were reported at this incident.

The suspect is described as a Black male,5-foot-11 and 180 lbs. He was last seenwearing a red T-shirt, black pants and glasses.

Anyone with information is asked to callCrime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477).

The public can also submit theirtips by logging onto Crime Stop-pe r s ’ webs i t e a tnypdcrimestoppers.com or bytexting their tips to CRIMES(274637), then enter TIP577.

All calls are strictly confiden-tial.

112th PrecinctASSAULT: The NYPD is seek-

ing the public’s assistance in iden-tifying and locating a suspect wantedin connection to an assault.

On Sept. 9 at approximately5:45 p.m., the suspect followed

the victim inside of a deli, located at 99-0863rd Road, and stabbed the victim multipletimes in the buttocks. The suspect then im-mediately exited the location and fled on foot.The victim is in stable condition.

The suspect is described as a Black male,approximately 30-40 years old, 6-foot-2, 220lbs., and was last seen wearing a white T-shirt,grey sweat pants, black hat and black sneakers.

Anyone with information is asked to callCrime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477).The public can also submit their tips bylogging onto Crime Stoppers’ website atnypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting theirtips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577.

All calls are strictly confidential.

Th i s suspec t i swanted in connec-tion to a sexual as-sault.

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Queens This WeekDespite Loss,Adorno UpbeatAbout Future

Though he was trounced by anincumbent assemblyman, EtienneDavid Adorno is upbeat about hisfirst election and his prospects forthe future.

The 27-year-old CommunityBoard 9 member, who was on leavefrom being an aide to CouncilmanRobert Jackson (D-Manhattan), lostto Assemblyman Mike Miller (D-Woodhaven) by 42 points. ThoughMiller took home 71 percent of thevote in a low turnout primary,Adorno was encouraged by hiscampaign showing and is not rul-ing out another bid in 2014.

"I think the campaign wentgreat," Adorno said. "To havemounted a campaign against athree-year incumbent with nomoney, no active political endorse-ments and go against the QueensCounty Democratic Party, that'swinning in my book."

Adorno gathered 3,000 signa-tures and has a similar number offollowers on Twitter, but garneredonly 580 votes on Election Day.The new 38th District, encompass-i ng Woodhaven , G l enda l e ,Ridgewood and Ozone Park, isapprox imate ly ha l f Hispan ic .Adorno hoped, being a Spanishspeaker, that he could tap into thatdemographic to win.

As the election drew near, theQueens Democratic Party and vari-ous unions worked to secure Miller'svictory. More conservative thansome of his Democratic colleaguesand likely to be less reflective of thedistrict's changing demographics,Miller was considered one of themore vulnerable incumbents inQueens, but his strong showinglast week indicates that he has littleto worry about for now.

Adorno said the race was morethan just about winning an Assem-bly seat. In addition to raising hisown profile, he wanted to bringissues like a rising crime rate to theattention of more people. Hepointed to Miller recently sponsor-ing a self-defense class as evidencethat his efforts paid off.

"I want to send a message to theParty that 'hey, you gotta do yourjob,'" he said. "Mike Miller reachedout to Latino elected officials anddifferent parts of community henever bothered to before…Peoplewill know who he is for next twoyears. He will be held accountableand no longer be able to keep a lowprofile and skate by."

Adorno is looking to open up aDemocratic club in the communityto engage immigrants who are notas in tune with the democratic pro-

cess. The Assembly is not the onlyplace Adorno is setting his sights.He wants to see how City Councillines are ultimately drawn, and per-haps launch a bid there as well.

"Unfortunately, we had a lot ofpeople who never voted in their lifeand never cared about politics. Wetook a chance. I'm not saying it waswrong taking a chance. The wholeidea was to get a new group in-volved in politics."

Reach Reporter Ross Barkanat (718) 357-7400, Ext. 127 orrbarkan@queenstribune.com

-Ross Barkan

FH ChamberStreet Festival

As the leaves begin to drop fromA vote taken all the way in SuffolkCounty has a group of Queens resi-dents fuming.

On Sept. 13, Suffolk Countylawmakers approved the sale ofmore than 200 acres of land to theBrookhaven Rail Terminal, thusexpanding the rail hub and increas-ing the possibility of more freighttrains rumbling through the FreshPond rail yards in Queens. Glen-dale, Middle Village and Ridgewoodresidents have repeatedly expressedconcerns about any freight trainexpansions, arguing that the trainscreate too much noise and pollu-tion.

Proponents of freight rail see itas a way to transport goods withoutclogging up local streets with trucks.But for those living close to the railyards, sleeping at night can be areal struggle.

“You would think human be-ings have compassion,” said An-thony Pedalino, a Middle Villageresident who lives 150 feet from therail yards. “They create somethingutterly stupid for their own con-stituencies and other people. No-body cares about anybody exceptthemselves. Suffolk County mis-managed their budget and they soldto the devil.”

Pedalino is a part of a core ofanti-freight rail advocates who jour-neyed to the hearing last week, onlyto look on as Suffolk County law-makers approved the sale. Localelected officials and CommunityBoard 5 have fought to lessen thenoise burden on residents, to littleavail so far.

For Pedalino and Civics Unitedfor Railroad Environmental Solu-tions, a collective of western Queenscivic groups, the next steps in theirquest to lessen freight traffic willnot be easy ones. Public policy isworking against their local con-cerns. Daily emails from CURESstream into elected officials’ inboxesdetailing the times and degree of

noise the freight trains made theprevious day.

“…the railroad wants to makethe most it can without regard towhat effects it has on the commu-nity,” wrote Glendale resident AlexIvanov to Suffolk County lawmak-ers last week.

Reach Reporter Ross Barkanat (718) 357-7400, Ext. 127 orrbarkan@queenstribune.com.

-Ross Barkan

Flushing OfficialsDenounce HateCrime

Local officials held a press con-ference last week denouncing twoant i -As ian rac ia l s lu rs foundgraffitied in downtown Flushing.

One of the writings was discov-ered on the windows of a store frontat 31-32 Union Street. The secondslur was scrawled along the side ofa Chinese-owned media companyvan, parked at Union Street and32nd Avenue. The van was ownedby the World Journal, the largestChinese newspaper in NorthAmerica.

State Sen. Toby Stavisky (D-Flushing), Assemblywoman GraceMeng (D-Flushing), and Council-man Peter Koo (D-Flushing) wereall on hand by the store front onSept. 12 to condemn the messagesof intolerance.

"This kind of disgusting displayof bigotry has no place in our com-munity," Stavisky said. "I hope andhave confidence that the NYPDand the Attorney General's officewill investigate this hate crime, ar-rest the perpetrators, and bring themto justice."

"It is truly frightening to see thiskind of racial intolerance in our

community of Queens," Mengadded. "The people responsible forthis act should be penalized and anexample should be made. It is unac-ceptable."

Koo made clear that this attackaffected more than just one groupof people.

"We must come together tomake the city a safe place for every-body, and to abolish the outdatedracist sentiments that some of ourcity's residents still hold onto," saidKoo.

The graffitied storefront is thefuture site of the Mitchell-Lindenbranch of the Queens Public Li-brary. The Queens Library releaseda statement, which said "This was acriminal act and we are assistinglaw enforcement in their efforts."

Reach Reporter Joe Marvilliat (718) 357-7400, Ext. 125, or atjmarvilli@queenstribune.com.

-Joe Marvilli

Residents RailAgainst MoreFreight Trains

A vote taken all the way in Suf-folk County has a group of Queensresidents fuming.

On Sept. 13, Suffolk Countylawmakers approved the sale ofmore than 200 acres of land to theBrookhaven Rail Terminal, thusexpanding the rail hub and increas-ing the possibility of more freighttrains rumbling through the FreshPond rail yards in Queens. Glen-dale, Middle Village and Ridgewoodresidents have repeatedly expressedconcerns about any freight trainexpansions, arguing that the trainscreate too much noise and pollu-tion.

Proponents of freight rail see itas a way to transport goods withoutclogging up local streets with trucks.But for those living close to the railyards, sleeping at night can be areal struggle.

“You would think human be-ings have compassion,” said An-thony Pedalino, a Middle Villageresident who lives 150 feet from therail yards. “They create somethingutterly stupid for their own con-stituencies and other people. No-body cares about anybody exceptthemselves. Suffolk County mis-managed their budget and they soldto the devil.”

Pedalino is a part of a core ofanti-freight rail advocates who jour-neyed to the hearing last week, onlyto look on as Suffolk County law-makers approved the sale. Localelected officials and CommunityBoard 5 have fought to lessen thenoise burden on residents, to littleavail so far.

For Pedalino and Civics Unitedfor Railroad Environmental Solu-tions, a collective of western Queenscivic groups, the next steps in theirquest to lessen freight traffic willnot be easy ones. Public policy isworking against their local con-cerns. Daily emails from CURESstream into elected officials’ inboxesdetailing the times and degree ofnoise the freight trains made theprevious day.

“…the railroad wants to makethe most it can without regard towhat effects it has on the commu-nity,” wrote Glendale resident AlexIvanov to Suffolk County lawmak-ers last week.

Reach Reporter Ross Barkanat (718) 357-7400, Ext. 127 orrbarkan@queenstribune.com.

-Ross Barkan

Corona Plaza:

On Sept. 13, the Queens EconomicDevelopment Corp. and New YorkCommunity Bank hosted a celebra-tion for the renovation of CoronaPlaza. Local off icials includingCouncilwoman Julissa Ferreras (D-Elmhurst), Assemblyman FranciscoMoya (D-Corona) and BoroughPresident Helen Marshall were inattendance to commemorate thenew pedestrian plaza on RooseveltAvenue bet ween National Streetand 104th Street. Furnished withnew seating, tables, umbrellas, bi-c ycle racks and greenery, the plazahas already hosted hoards of localsand passersby. A second recon-struc tion phase will bring addedimprovements to the plaza begin-ning next year.

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Adrian Del Villar of Ozone Park wasawarded the Tyree/Parajon Scholarship atDenison University in Granville, Ohio. DelVillar is a member of the class of 2016.

The New York Lottery announced thenames of area Lottery players who claimeda winning scratch-off ticket and received acash prize valued at $10,000 or more.

Laurence Daluz-Sousa of Flushingwon $50,000 on the $5,000,000 Cashscratch-off game. Daluz-Sousa’s winningticket was purchased at Trio Market NewYork, 34-10 Union St., Flushing.

He Lin of South Ozone Park won$50,000 on the $5,000,000 Cash scratch-off game. Lin’s winning ticket was pur-chased in Brooklyn.

Eugenio Zambrana of Holl is won$16,000 on the Super 8’s scratch-off game.Zambrana’s winning ticket was purchasedat the R&K Convenience, 179-37a HillsideAve., Jamaica.

The New York Lottery announced thenames of area Lottery players who claimeda winning ticket from one of the Lottery’slive drawings and received a cash prizevalued at $10,000 or more.

Tracy Stettnisch of Maspeth won$10,000 on the Powerball drawing Sept. 1.Stettnisch’s winning ticket was purchasedat the Evengreenn Deli, 66-09 Fresh Pond,Ridgewood.

John Oberbeck of Middle Village won$42,268 on the Take Five drawing Aug.31. Oberbeck’s winning ticket was pur-chased at the Mobil, 69-08 Eliot Ave.,Middle Village.

Roget Geoffroy of Hollis won $10,000on the Powerba l l d raw ing Sep t . 1 .Geoffroy’s winning ticket was purchased atQueensbury Discount Wines, 205-20 Ja-maica Ave., Hollis.

Ronald Rainey of Far Rockaway won$10,000 on the Mega Millions drawingMarch 30. Rainey’s winning ticket was pur-chased at the Seven Days Food Store, 90-83 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica.

Julia Meyer of Forest Hills has beenadmitted to SUNY Oneonta for the fall2012 semester.

Tech Sgt. Eric Sanchez of Forest Hillscompleted the Personnel Apprentice courseat Keesler Air Force Base, Miss.

Army National Guard Pvt. Jeremy G.Churchill has graduated from basic infan-try training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga.During the nine weeks of training, the sol-dier received training in drill and ceremo-nies, weapons, map reading, tactics, mili-tary courtesy, military justice, physical fit-ness, first aid, and Army history, core val-ues and traditions. Additional training in-cluded development of basic combat skillsand battlefield operations and tactics, andexperiencing use of various weapons andweapons defenses available to the infantrycrewman.

Churchill is the grandson of EnriquetaFabiani of Rego Park.

Air Force Airman 1st Class Angel M.Ramos graduated from basic military train-ing at Lackland Air Force Base, San Anto-nio, Texas. The airman completed an in-tensive, eight-week program that includedtraining in military discipline and studies,Air Force core values, physical fitness, andbasic warfare principles and skills.

Ramos is the son of Angel Ramos ofEast Elmhurst and is a 2006 graduate ofKew-Forest High School in Forest Hills.

U.S. Rep. Bob Turner recently an-

nounced that the application process forfall 2013 service academy nominations hasbegun.

A congressional nomination is requiredfor students wishing to enter the U.S. Mili-tary Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy,the U.S. Air Force Academy or the U.S.Merchant Marine Academy.

In order to be considered for a congres-sional nomination, students must submitthe following documents to one of thecongressman’s district offices no later thanOct. 31, a current photo; application form– wh i ch can be f ound a tbobturner.house.gov; three letters of rec-ommendation; a high school transcript; ACTor SAT test results; and an essay, no morethan 500 words, stating why the studentwishes to attend a service academy. Inorder to confirm which Congressional dis-trict a student lives in, he or she can go towww.house.gov.

For information, call Redmond Haskinsat (718) 426-5000.

Local students have been named as semi-finalists in the 2013National Merit Scholar-ship Program. They include:

Astoria: Ina C. Kodra.Briarwood: Shibin Matthews.F l u sh ing : Stephan ie Y. Chen,

Hendrick Hui, John Indergaard, Mar-garet Jia, Sarah F. Kim, FatimazohraKoli, Alanna Leung, Gabriella Niyazov,Michelle Y. Szeto, Richard Tang.

Fresh Meadows: Emily R. Grasso, CinS. Xu.

Jackson Heights: Mark G. Paraskevas.J ama i ca : Redwan M. Bhu iyan,

Zaheen I. Ahmed, Daniel Lewitz, AmanModak, Mark S. Shapiro.

Long Island City: Sonia E. Lawrence.Oakland Gardens: Jonathan Park.

Alexa Katz and Julia Rosa of Baysidehave been admitted to SUNY Oneonta forthe fall 2012 semester.

Matthew Powers enrolled in his firstday of college at Providence College inProvidence, R.I. He is a member of theclass of 2016.

Queens DA Richard Brown recently an-nounced the appointment of 15 law schoolgraduates as new assistant district attor-neys. The new prosecutors and the lawschools from which they graduated are:

Timothy J. Bates, St. John’s Univer-sity School of Law; Adam K. Brody,Fordham University School of Law; LisaCubair, Touro College Jacob D. FuchsbergLaw Center; Aharon Diaz, Pace Univer-sity School of Law; Christopher Fell,Fordham University School of Law; Crys-tal Igneri, New York Law School; PatrickB. James, New York Law School; LauraM. Kitchen, Hofstra University School ofLaw; Benjamin Kramer-Eisenbud ,B rook l yn Law Schoo l ; Kai t l in C.McTague, St. John’s University School ofLaw; Larry J. Przetakiewicz, Touro Col-lege Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center; IanS. Ramage, Pace University School ofLaw; Nicole J.A. Reid, Georgetown Uni-versity School of Law; John J. Ruane , St.John’s University School of Law; TaliaSeidel, New York Law School.

Joungen Suk of Whitestone was wel-comed to the Harding University College ofPharmacy at the annual white coat cer-emony on Aug. 17.

Air Force Airman Nicholas M. Siniskograduated from basic military training atLackland Air Force Base, San Antonio,Texas. The airman completed an intensive,eight-week program that included trainingin military discipline and studies, Air Forcecore values, physical fitness, and basicwarfare principles and skills.

Sinisko is the son of George Sinisko ofFlushing and is a 2011 graduate of FrancisLewis High School in Fresh Meadows.

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By MEGAN MONTALVOFor more than 40 years, Alfonso

Buffa has lived in Jackson Heights.During that time, he has watchedthe neighborhood go through sev-eral changes.

As the local officials have comeand gone and the ethnic demo-graphics shifted, Buffa said he hasremained a faithful resident.

Yet, in recent times, Buffa ad-mits there is one change he cannotaccept – vermin.

On Sept. 10, Buffa presented acomplaint at Community Board 4,wherein he stated that the vermin

CB4 Fields Complaints About Trash, Verminand c lean l iness prob lem hadreached an all time low.

“I’ve lived in the neighborhoodfor over 40 years and I cannot be-lieve how bad the neighborhoodhas become,” Buffa said. “We havea serious problem with rats andpigeons.”

Buffa said he owns property ad-jacent to Roosevelt Avenue and 73rdStreet, which he occasionally rents.According to him, the issue withvermin and pigeons is so bad thathe said he is unable to rent theproperty.

“If people come by for a show-ing, they are immediately turnedoff by the neighborhood,” Buffasaid. “The neighborhood has had afew issues with trash and litteringin the past, but now it just seems tobe worse than it ever was.”

For Buffa, the root of the issuelies with the local food cart vendorsand Jorge Munoz, who is betterknown within the community as“The Angel of Queens.”

Every evening for the past eightyears, Munoz has fed day laborersand homeless people on the cornerof Roosevelt Avenue and 73rdStreet in Jackson Heights.

Last year, Munoz received na-

tionwide recognition when Presi-dent Barack Obama honored himat the White House. In June, theNew York Yankees presentedMunoz with a $10,000 donationand collaborated with him to helphim cook and distribute food.

But, despite his notoriety, Buffasaid Munoz is to blame for much ofpest problems in the area.

“This guy comes every night ina big, white van with a bunch offood and just leaves it there,” Buffasaid. “I’m not saying that I amagainst him feeding the homeless,but there is a way to do things, andthis isn’t it. He leaves the food, andit just stays there and attracts ro-dents.”

During his presentation to CB4,Buffa asked members for help withtackling the trash issue. The mem-bers, however, requested that Buffato take his complaint to CB3, whosedis t r ic t encompasses JacksonHeights.

“The man is bringing the foodf r o m C o r o n a i n t o J a c k s o nHeights,” Buffa said. “This is af-fect ing both of our communi-ties.”

Although Munoz could not bereached for comment as of press

t ime , Counc i lmanDanie l Dromm (D-Jackson Heights) saidthat Buffa’s claimsagainst Munoz arebaseless.

“I have personallygone out with him tofeed the hungry, and Iknow for a fact that hecleans up after himselfonce he l e ave s , ”Dromm said. “If any-thing, he often leavesthe area cleaner than itwas before he camethere.”

As for Buffa’s pi-geon complaints, Dromm said thatit is due in-part to the lack of miti-gation funding from the Metropoli-tan Transportation Authority.

“We used to have a net under the7 line to catch feathers, but it wasvery old and it eventually broke,”Dromm said. “We would like tohave pigeon mitigation systems tohelp relieve the issue, but there isjust not enough funding from theMTA.”

Dromm also added that neigh-bors have been seen feeding thebirds, which contributes to their

“This man is do-ing a good thingfor our commu-nity. He shouldnot be attackedfor feeding thehungr y.”

– CouncilmanDanny Dromm

Jorge Munoz, also known as “The Angel ofQueens,” hands locals food in JacksonHeights . Photo prov ided byanangelinqueens.org.

overwhelming presence.Currently, Dromm has workers

from the Doe Fund routinely clean-ing the nearby 37th Road Plaza inJackson Heights. His office hasalso been working with Munoz tohelp him receive a food license.

“This man is doing a good thingfor our community,” Dromm said.“He should not be attacked for feed-ing the hungry.”

Reach Repor te r MeganMontalvo at (718) 357-7400 Ext.128 o r mmonta l vo@queenstribune.com.

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By ROSS BARKANWhile most eyes are trained

on the presidential battle be-tween incumbent BarackObama and Mit t Romney,Queens is not without its ownelectoral clashes. On a Con-gressional level, several racesare set for the Nov. 6 election,including a rare incumbent-freeelection.

That match-up, between As-semblywoman Grace Meng (D-Flushing) and Councilman DanHalloran (R-Whitestone), is themost competitive Congressionalrace this fall. Competing for thenew 6th District, a Queens-onlydistrict spanning neighborhoodslike Middle Village, Elmhurst,Forest Hi l ls, Flushing andBayside, Halloran and Meng arein this race because the incum-bent, U.S. Rep. Gary Ackerman(D-Bayside), opted not to seekanother term.

AggressiveCampaigns

In June, Meng prevailed overher three primary opponents,including elected officials Coun-cilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (D-Middle Village) and Assembly-man Rory Lancman (D-Hillcrest), by a wide margin. Sheis heavily favored in an over-whelmingly Democratic districtand will also benefit from 2012being a presidential electionyear; many political observerspredict Democrats turning out tovote for Obama will also flick thelever for Meng. Green Party can-didate Evergreen Chou is alsoon the ballot.

The Meng camp is not takingHalloran lightly. Since her victoryin June, Halloran has run ahighly aggressive campaign thatblasted Meng for not supportingIsrael fervently enough and al-legedly focusing on the Chinesecommunity at the expense ofother ethnic groups. Halloranhimself drew fire for call ingMeng a “Chinese national” in aninterview with an Israeli news-paper, though Halloran laterclaimed he was misquoted. Healso made the inaccurate asser-tion that Meng holds dual citi-zenship in the U.S. and China.

“The tactics that Halloran isusing are very indicative of theexact problems and gridlock wesee in Congress,” Meng said. “Ididn’t want to see race or reli-gion brought into this cam-paign.”

Money is the larger issue forHalloran’s campaign: as of June30, he has raised about$19,000, a small fraction ofMeng’s more than a million dol-lars. Halloran’s hope, accordingto political operatives, is thatmore conservative voters fromthe district’s western portionturn out in large enough num-bers to offset Meng’s Demo-cratic base and that Jewish vot-ers are convinced that Meng isnot suppor t ive enough ofIsrael’s security.

Early this month, Halloranmet with the Chief AshkenaziRabbi of Israel, Yonah Metzger,to discuss Israel’s security andIran’s potential development ofnuclear weapons. The discus-sion was held in the presenceof Jewish media and repre-sented Halloran’s ongoing ef-forts to court them.

“There has been no attentionpaid to the issues in Flushing;she’s talked about the Englishsignage issue. Has anythinghappened? Has she done any-thing in Albany to make that pos-sible?” Halloran said, referring toproposals to mandate theamount of English signage infront of businesses in New YorkCity. “Let’s look at her atten-dance record: I had a brain tu-

mor, I missed 5 percent of Coun-cil meetings. She missed 77percent.”

The 6th District is quite di-verse. 38 percent is Asian, 18percent is Hispanic and 4 per-cent is Black. The remainingportion is white and the Jewishcommunity, though not countedin Census figures, makes upmore than 20 percent of thepopulation, according to variousestimates. When registered vot-ers are taken into account,whites are a little over half thedistrict and Asians are 28 per-cent. The Hispanic total of 16percent is slightly lower and theBlack population of registeredvoters is very similar.

Israel in QueensThe Meng and Halloran cam-

paigns can make it seem likeIsrael is l i teral ly located inQueens, though that is true, atleast in the case of U.S. Rep.Steve Israel (D-Hauppauge),poised to represent the neigh-borhoods of Douglaston, LittleNeck and Whitestone. ThoughIsrael’s district used to only in-clude Long Island, it was drawninto Queens and renumberedthe 3rd, after once being knownas the 2nd. Israel has a Repub-lican challenger in StephenLabate, an Iraq War veteran andOzone Park native. More so thaneven Meng, Israel is the heavyfavorite. In addition to being anincumbent, Israel is also chairof the Democratic Congres-sional Campaign Committee.

In Southeast Queens, U.S.Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-Ja-maica) is expected to win an-other term, but his opponent isnot an unknown. Former Demo-crat ic Counci lman Al lanJennings, now running on theRepublican line after competingon the Republican and Demo-crat lines in the primary, is seek-ing to unseat Meeks, who hasbeen in office since 1998. Thenew 5th District, beyond South-east Queens, also encom-passes the ent i rety of theRockaway peninsula and partsof Nassau County.

The fiery Jennings was acontroversial figure in the City

Council, where he served from2001 until 2005. He was cen-sured by the City Council aftertwo female staffers accused himof sexual harassment.

A political watchdog group,the Citizens for Responsibilityand Ethics, named Meeks oneof the nation’s most “corrupt”elected officials. The House Eth-ics Committee is currently inves-tigating him.

Likely VictoryU.S. Rep, Joe Crowley (D-

Jackson Heights), chair of theQueens Democratic Party, facesRepublican opposition in Will-iam Gibbons Jr. and a GreenPar ty candidate, AnthonyGronowicz. Crowley’s 14th Con-gressional District spans west-ern Queens and portions of theBronx and it is highly unlikelyCrowley will lose his seat. In2010, Crowley trounced a Re-publican challenger.

“Crowley was chosen by hispredecessor, in essenceanointed,” said Gronowicz, apolitical historian. “Incumbencyis a powerful incentive to a lotof voters. If he hasn’t been in-dicted, he must be okay, thethinking goes.”

U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney(D-Astoria) is likely to win re-election against RepublicanChristopher Wight, who took aleave of absence from his job asan investment banker at J.P.Morgan to run for Congress. U.S.Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-Ridgewood) is running unop-posed for another term, repre-senting Brooklyn and portions ofwestern Queens, while Assem-blyman Hakeem Jeffries (D-Brooklyn) is poised to win the8th District, which includes east-ern Brooklyn and portions ofHoward Beach and Ozone Park.Jeffries’ Republican opponent isAllan Bellone. His Green Partyopponent is Colin Beavan. In awell-publicized Democratic pri-mary, Jeffries routed Council-man Charles Barron (D-Brook-lyn).

Reach Repor ter RossBarkan at (718) 357-7400, Ext.127 or rbarkan@queenstribune.com

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W ITH 100 PERCENT GRADUATION AND COLLEGE-ENROLLMENT RATES, all honors-level classes andrequired Advanced Placement courses, Townsend

Harris High School on the grounds of Queens College is one ofthe most sought-after public schools in New York City. Some5,048 students competed for 270 ninth-grade seats in 2011.

But Townsend Harris – named for the champion of publiceducation who in 1847 founded what’s now known as TheCity University of New York – is far from the only school thatbuilds CUNY courses into the high school curriculum. TheUniversity sponsors 20 public high schools so far, with moreto come. Twelve are “early college” high schools; starting insixth, seventh or ninth grade, their students can earn up totwo years of college credit and possibly an associate degree,along with a high school diploma.

Sharon Wu of Flushing, for example, began as a sixth-grader when Queens School of Inquiry (QSI) – a collabora-tion with QueensCollege –openedseven years agoand was in its firstgraduating classin June. After earn-ing 42 collegecredits in English,math, history,Spanish, art,drama and othersubjects, she en-ters Baruch Col-lege’s accountingprogram this fallas a sophomore.

QSI “was great,”she says, not onlyfor strong relation-ships with stu-dents and faculty,but also for the in-troduction to col-lege-level learning.Her global historyprofessor “wasstrict and treated us like college students, and we weren’tused to a teacher talking all the time and having to takenotes.” He taught two sections of QSI students, which“came together as a group and compared our notes, sincehe’d tell each class different things.”

Note-taking, study groups, meeting tough academic de-mands – these are skills that most students scramble toacquire after they arrive in college.

QSI Principal Meredith Inbal says that almost all of thefirst graduates applied to college; all 63 were accepted to atleast one college; 84 percent chose a CUNY school, withtwo-thirds going into a bachelor’s-degree program and athird into an associate-degree program.

“Queens College has been an incredible partner,” Inbal

says. “They’ve gone beyond providing pro-fessors. Every time we have a need, they re-spond to it. Students know from the momentthey choose our school in sixth grade thatthey’re going to college. When you set expec-tations high and it’s the norm, students riseto it. There is no alternate track.”

CUNY has gained a national reputationfor nurturing public high schools.

“It hasn’t always been easy becausebudgets have fluctuated, but CUNY is the biggest, mostsustained and deepest partnership with a public school sys-tem in the country,” says Nancy Hoffman, a member of theMassachusetts Board of Higher Education and vice presi-dent and senior advisor of Jobs for the Future. That Boston-based nonprofit organization promotes education andworkforce strategies nationwide. She said that CUNY “hasset the standard for systemic collaboration.”

She cited the leadership of CUNY Chancellor MatthewGoldstein, who since taking the helm in 1999 has workedwith the city school system to improve college-readiness andhigh school completion rates through numerous initiatives.

“Almost 72 percent of CUNY’s first-time freshmen comefrom the city’s public schools, so the two systems are inex-tricably linked. CUNY works very closely with Chancellor

Dennis Walcott and his team, “ Goldstein says.“Our partnership has only grown in importanceas the need for a college degree becomes morecompelling and as students face an increas-ingly competitive – and global – job market.”

College NowThe University’s broadest approach is College

Now, through which more than 20,000 highschool students at nearly 400 high schools tookcollege-readiness and credit-bearing prepara-tory courses at all 17 CUNY colleges last year.

But, believing that “early preparation is acrucial factor for college success,” as Gold-stein puts it, CUNY colleges are workingclosely with a growing number of public highschools that are on or near their campuses.These colleges help deliver a superior highschool education while preparing students forsuccess in college.

This is most evident in the 12 small, early-college high schools, which enroll 5,700 stu-dents. Most accept students by lottery fromthe general population.

At Hostos Lincoln Academy in the SouthBronx, for example, 45 percent of the 2011graduates entered ninth grade below grade-level in math and 45 percent were English-language learners. But after four years, 93.1percent of them passed college credit courses.That’s the average rate for graduates of CUNY-affiliated high schools and far above the 29.8

percent average of all city high school students.In addition, about 40 percent of the Hostos Lincoln Acad-

emy class earned both a high school diploma and an asso-ciate degree from Hostos Community College. Another 20percent earned between one and two years of transferablecollege credit.

In the coming years, CUNY intends to open three moreearly-college high schools with business partners to preparestudents for technical careers. Blazing this path is Path-ways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH), acollaboration of the city schools, New York City College ofTechnology (City Tech) and corporate partner IBM.

P-TECH opened in 2011 with grade 9 and will add agrade each year until it is a full high school; students canthen earn associate degrees at City Tech in grades 13 and14. The school focuses on information technology (IT), com-puters, engineering, math and science. IBM (and other cor-porations) provide all students with one-on-one mentoring,internships and training opportunities.

CUNY Students Top Charts

Baruch College Campus High SchoolBrooklyn College AcademyScience, Technology and Research (STAR) Early College

High SchoolHigh School for Mathematics, Science and EngineeringCity College Academy of the ArtsHostos Lincoln Academy of ScienceHunter College HSManhattan-Hunter Science High SchoolLeon M. Goldstein High School for the SciencesKingsborough Early College Secondary SchoolInternational High School at

LaGuardia Community CollegeMiddle College High School at

LaGuardia Community CollegeHigh School of American StudiesMedgar Evers College Preparatory High School City Polytechnic High School of Engineering, Architecture

and TechnologyPathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH)Townsend Harris HSQueens School of InquiryQueens High School for the Sciences at York CollegeYork Early College Academy

Sought-After CUNY Affiliated High Schools

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The average cost of a bath-room remodel tops $16,500, ac-cording to RemodelingMagazine’s Cost vs. Value report.But you don’t have to spend theaverage to achieve above-aver-age results when it comes to up-dating a bathroom.

Generally, people renovate orremodel bathrooms for two mainreasons: to boost their home’sresale value, and to enhance theirown enjoyment of the room. Abathroom renovation yields a 62percent return on investment atthe time of resale, RemodelingMagazine’s report indicates. Howmuch more will you enjoy thatROI - and the improved livabilityof your bath - if your initial invest-ment was just $1,000, rather thantens of thousands?

Fortunately, the bathroom isone room in the house whereyou can accomplish a lot with$1,000. Here are four updatesand upgrades that cost less than10 Ben Franklins, but can leaveyou feeling like a million buckswhen you step into your new bath.

Redo Walls and FloorsThe key to bringing this job in

under $1,000 is to do the workyourself. The actual materials -

Million-Dollar Remodels For $1,000 Or Lesspaint for the wallsand tile, stone or vi-nyl for the floor -can be purchasedfor a relatively lowcost. By doing thework yourself, youavoid high laborcharges. Most bath-rooms require onlya gallon or two ofpaint, so you caneasily stay on budgeteven if you purchasea high-end brand. Itis also possible tofind plenty of cost-effective flooring op-tions, from luxury materials likemarble to more economical onessuch as ceramic tile or vinyl. Afterthe materials, your second big-gest investment for this projectwill be the time it takes to learnhow to do the job right. Fortu-nately, you’ll find plenty of educa-tional material online and manyhome improvement stores evenoffer free classes in how to laynew floors.

Switch OutThe Shower Door

After the walls and floor, theshower door is probably the third

largest surface - and design ele-ment - in your bathroom. Unlessyour home was custom-built,chances are your shower door isbland and basic, albeit func-tional. Replacing a plain showerdoor with one that features adesign, pattern or frosting canadd personal flair to a bathroom.Manufacturers like Sterling of-fer a variety of shower doors thatare both beautiful and func-tional, including patternedshower doors. In addition,Sterling’s frameless doors fea-ture the company’s trademarked

ClearCoat technology,which creates a barrierbetween the water andglass to keep the doorlooking pristine andnew. Prices vary de-pending on the style ofdoor you choose, butyou will find many bud-get-friendly options.

Swap OutShower EnclosureCracked, chipped

ceramic tile or an old,stained shower enclo-sure can make yourbathroom look tired,dated and dirty. Re-

placing the shower enclosure cangive the room a whole new look.Plus, if you only have a tub andwould like to add a shower, anenclosure is a fast, easy and cost-effective way to achieve your goal.Or if a tub doesn’t suit your de-sign and lifestyle needs, you canreplace it with a shower enclo-sure.

Products like Sterling En-semble Curve shower enclosuresare sized to fit standard 5-footbath alcove spaces, and installa-tion doesn’t require you to movethe drain location. Replacing a

tub with an enclosure makes fora spacious, luxurious showeringexperience. The Sterling prod-ucts start for less than $700.

Update FixturesFew bathroom upgrades have

a greater impact on efficiency andbeauty the way changing fixturescan. Whether you opt for a low-flow showerhead or a high-effi-ciency toilet that requires lesswater to flush, replacing olderfixtures can update the look of abathroom and yield long-termsavings on utility bills. With abun-dant color, shape and design op-tions in everything from com-modes to sinks, faucets to showercontrols, it’s possible to find fix-tures that suit every design taste- and price point. Smart shopperscan find budget-friendly optionsthat will allow them to replacemore than one item, giving a bath-room a fresh look and feel.

Virtually any upgrade youmake in a bathroom can enhancethe value - and your enjoyment -of the space. Fortunately, withsome do-it-yourself savvy and theright products, you can makeyour bathroom look and feel likea million dollars without spend-ing a bundle.

Remodeling your bathroom does not have to cost a fortune.

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As the weather cools and day-light hours shorten, families tendto spend more time inside. Aftera long summer of open windows,sticky treats and constant activityin and out the door, you mightnotice that your carpets are look-ing a bit drab. Keeping carpetsclean might seem like a dauntingtask, but with some tips from theexperts it’s quicker and easierthan you think.

Carpet provides good trac-tion, absorbs noises, and saveshomeowners money because itnaturally insulates a room. And,contrary to popular misconcep-tions, carpet that is cleaned regu-larly is fine for people with aller-gies, and even asthma. The bestpractice for keeping carpets con-sistently clean is having a regularmaintenance routine.

Refreshing carpets after aspecial event, season of toughuse, or simply any time of year iseasy with these tips from the ex-perts at the Carpet and Rug In-stitute (CRI), a national carpettrade association that focuses onscience-based research, cus-tomer advocacy and environmen-tal initiatives.

Easy Carpet Cleaning Tips From The ExpertsVacuum ScheduleHave you ever won-

dered if vacuuming reallymakes a difference? Re-moving soil when it’s onthe surface, before it getstramped down, is the firstand most important stepin carpet maintenance.Use slow, repetitive mo-tions that overlap (aboutfour swipes), ensuringyou get right up to theedges where dust, pollenand pet dander like toaccumulate.

How often do youneed to vacuum? Thatanswer may surprise you.Generally once a week with aCRI-certified vacuum is a goodplace to start, but dependingon how frequently the area isused, you’ll likely want to do itmore often. For example, high-traffic or pet areas should bevacuumed daily, medium-traf-fic areas require about twice aweek and light-traffic areas canbe done once a week. Just asyou wouldn’t wear a shirt overand over again without washingit, you don’t want to go too long

between vacuuming your car-pets.

Treat StainsThe Correct Way

Up to 98 percent of carpet ismanufactured in the UnitedStates, and most is made to bestain-resistant. However,junior’s ice cream cone drips andFido’s dirty paws can leave marksthat may seem almost too diffi-cult to remove. No matter howhard you try to prevent them,stains do happen, so it’s impor-

tant to act quickly. Scoopup solids and blot liquidswith a dry, white cloth orpaper towel, starting atthe edge of the spot mov-ing toward the center. Donot scrub - it can damagecarpet and spread themess.

Next, treat the spotwith a CRI-tested and ap-proved carpet cleaningsolution. If you don’thave one on hand, plainwater often works betterthan untested carpetcleaners. For wine orchocolate stains, try mix-ing 1/4 teaspoon clear

dishwashing liquid with one cupwarm water. Avoid laundry de-tergent which can cause perma-nent damage, such as a change incolor. For coffee or tea stains, trymixing 1 cup white vinegar with 1cup water. For ink stains, applyrubbing alcohol to a cloth andblot. Have a wax spill? Cover thespot with a clean brown paperbag or heavy brown paper andapply low heat from an iron. Thepaper will absorb the wax as itmelts.

Keeping your carpets clean could seem daunting,but it is easier than you think.

Call In The ProsJust like you visit the dentist to

get your teeth cleaned regularly,your carpets also need attentionfrom a trained professional. Tokeep your carpets looking greatand lasting for years to come,you should get them profession-ally deep cleaned every 12 to 18months with a CRI Seal of Ap-proval Service Provider. Find onenear you by visiting www.carpet-rug.org.

If you’ve never had your car-pets professionally cleaned,now is a great time to start be-fore the holidays arrive. Startby getting bids and don’t beafraid to ask questions. A goodcarpet cleaning should includevacuuming, a pre-spray and rou-tine spot removal. Many won’tcharge for furniture removaleither.

Whether you want to get in abetter habit with routine carpetmaintenance or you simply wantto refresh your carpet for thechange of seasons or a specialevent, these tips will keep yourcarpet and home looking won-derful today and long into thefuture.

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Leisure

Flushing Woman Writes Book on Mental Illness

Tuning Up ForA Good Burger

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The Burger Garage25-36 Jackson Ave., Long Is-land City(718) 392-0424w ww.theburgergarage.comCUISINE: BurgersCREDIT CARD: YesDELIVERY: Yes

After 14 years as a vegetarian,my girlfriend recently decided tostart eating meat again. Since thatdecision, she has been making upfor lost time rediscover-ing some past favorites:steak, chicken, baconand burgers. Especiallybu rge r s . I n t he l a s tmonth, she’s been on thelookou t f o r bu rge rplaces all over the bor-ough.

One p lace caughther eye early. Locatedright by the new CUNYSchool of Law building in LongIsland City, the Burger Garageseemed like the perfect place fora quick lunch.

While not actually a convertedgarage, the Burger Garage hasthe feel of a 1950s burger joint,with diner seating along with arow of booths. According to therestaurant’s website, the BurgerGarage is striving for the feel of atime when families would pull upto a place for a burger after catch-i ng up w i t h ne i ghbo r s andfriends. The experience is onewell wor th having.

The menu isn’t exactly exten-

sive – burgers, dogs and grilledcheese sandwiches – but weweren’t looking for any th ingfancy.

My girlfriend ordered the B.G.Burger, served with al l the fixings– American cheese, let tuce, to-mato, onion, pickle and The B.G.Sauce. I decided to go a lit tlemore basic – a bacon cheesebur-ger with caramelized onions. Wedecided to split an order of Idahopotato f r ies , a l though I was

tempted to try the friedonion strings.

Once ou r o rde rcame, very quickly af-ter we placed it, wewere happy with ourdecision to spl i t thefries. The side orderwas big enough to sat-isfy both of us and stillhave a lit tle left over.The bu rge r s , made

with 100 percent Black Angusbeef, h it the spot perfectly for aquick lunch.

We’l l be putt ing the BurgerGarage in the regular rotation ofplaces to go for a good bite toeat in Queens from now on. Nexttime, though, I think we’ll bringsome friends to sit and stay awhile. The dessert menu, com-plete with ice cream, shakes andbrownies, look pretty tempting.And with the atmosphere at thejoint, hanging out to have a shakeseems like the perfect topper tothe burgers and fries.

-Steven J. Ferrar i

By JOE MARVILLIFlushing resident Linda Naomi

Katz has written a book on mentalil lness, combining hard medicaldata and her own struggles withbipolar disorder.

Born under the name LindaNaomi Baron in 1969 and raisedas an Or thodox Jew, Katz’s storyis an inspiring one of overcomingboth her mental illness and thestigma associated with it. As sherecovered from her disorder, shebecame invested in helping thosein similar situations. She is nowinvolved with the National Alliance

on Mental Illness and has publishedart icles in New York City Voices,a peer journal for mental healthadvocacy.

“Surviving Mental Illness: MyStory” is Katz’s f irst book, re-leased through Outskir t s Press. Itdefines mental illness and the dif-ferent origins behind it. Some arehereditary, some are caused bychemical imbalances and otherscome from a psychological/emo-tional upset. She covers the majortypes of mental diseases, goingthrough the manifestations of theailments and the forms of treatment

(both chemical and psycho-logical).

From there, she delvesinto her own story with bi-polar disorder. This sectionincludes the effects it had onhe r se l f , he r f am i l y andwork . Ove r t ime , sheadapted and learned to livewith the disease.

“I always felt that themore you educate peopleabout mental i l lness, themore likely they will under-stand it and be able to helptheir friends and familieswho suffer from this dis-ease,” Katz said on why shewrote the book.

Although it has only beenout for about six months,“Surviving Mental Illness”has already received muchacclaim from book blogs.Most notable is the 2012Non-Fiction AutobiographyS i l v e r Award f romR e a d e r s F a v o r i t e . c o m ,which Katz will be awardedthis November.

“One of the wonder ful thingsthe author did was to remain posi-tive throughout her writing so thatreaders would know that these dis-orders can be treated and a personcan live a fulfi l ling life,” said Dr.Carol Hoyer in a review for ReaderViews.

Now happily married, a collegegraduate and continuing work asa mental health advocate, Katzserves as an example that mentalillness can be overcome with theright treatment.

“The main message of my bookis all about having hope and livinga life that is beneficial to your

By JOE MARVILLIThe newes t b ranch o f the

InterSchool Orchestras of NewYork (ISO) has received a gener-ous grant to star t off their debutyear.

The newly-formed Queens EastOrchestra received a $10,000grant from City Council memberMark Weprin (D – Oakland Gar-dens). The group will draw youngmusicians between the age six and10 from all over Queens, especiallythose in Weprin’s district.

“I am so pleased to bring theISO to Eastern Queens. Participat-ing in the ISO is a wonder ful op-portunity for some of our most tal-ented young mus ic ians ,” sa idWeprin in a press release.

“Th is extraordinary suppor tmakes it possible for InterSchoolOrchestras to serve many more

Queens East OrchestraReceives 10K Grant

children,” said Executive DirectorWaddy Thompson. “We are espe-cially excited to open up ISO’s pro-grams to a new community of chil-dren in eastern Queens under thedirection of such a talented con-ductor.”

Joseph Seifers, a bassist andmusic teacher at P.S. 203 in Oak-land Gardens, will provide instruc-tion for the entry-level players. Prin-cipal James Ambrose and AssistantPrincipal Kathleen Scior t ino haveagreed to let the ensemble practiceat P.S. 115 in Glen Oaks. Rehears-als will take place on Thursdaysfrom 4:30 to 5:45 pm.

“ I became awa re o f ISOthrough one of the talented con-ductor s, Rober t L. Johnston,”Scior t ino said. “Through the ef-for t s a nd generos i t y o f MarkWeprin, ISO will begin this Thurs-

day and I’m absolutely thril led.”Founded in 1972, the ISO

br ings mus ic ians between theages of six and 19 together tolearn the ar t of music making ina safe environment. The groups’season lasts from September toMay. There are currently 10 en-sembles in the ISO. The next con-cer t scheduled among the en-sembles is PhilharMONSTER onOct. 28 at Peter Jay Sharp The-atre at Symphony Space in Man-hat tan.

For those wishing to join oneof the InterSchool Orchestras, aregistration fee, tuition and an au-dition are all required. Auditionsare still open and can be scheduleduntil Oct. 11.

Reach Reporter Joe Marvilliat (718) 357-7400, Ext. 125, orat jmarvilli@queenstribune.com.

recovery. Of course therewill be ups and downs asyou go through l ife, butthat is what recovery is al labout,” she said.

“Surviving Mental Illness:My Story” is avai lable inhardcover, paperback, ande-book format through ma-jor retailers such as Amazonand Barnes & Noble.

Reach Reporter JoeMarvilli at (718) 357-7400,Ext . 125 , o r a tjmarvilli@queenstribune.com.

The front cover of Katz’s bookon mental illness.

Linda Naomi Katz with her book at alocal Barnes & Noble.

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MARVIN GAYE MUSICSaturday, September 22 atthe Rochdale Village libraryat 3.CHESS CLUBSaturdays Flushing library at2 .KNIT & CROCHETMonday, September 24 at4 at the Douglaston library.KNIT & CROCHETMondays Douglaston/LittleNeck library at 4.FASHIONISTA STYLETuesday, September 25 atthe B roadway l ib ra ry a t3:30.TAROT CARD READINGTuesday, September 25 atthe Seaside library at 4.LIC CHESS CLUBTuesdays LIC library at 4.BOOK BUDDIESTuesdays Windsor Park li -brary at 4.RESUME HELPWednesdays a t 3 at theArverne library.GAME DAYWednesdays St. Albans li-brary at 4 and the HowardBeach library at 4.CHESSWednesdays a t 3 :30Queens Village library.OPEN MICThursday, September 27 atthe East Elmhurst library at6 .RAP SESSIONSThursday, September 27 atthe Laurelton library at 5.TEEN THURSDAYSThursdays Bay Terrace l i -brary at 3.CHESS CLUBThursdays i n te rmed ia televel at the East Flushing li-brary at 5. Sunnyside libraryat 5.BOARD GAMESFriday, September 28 a tthe Windsor Park library at4 .CHESS CLUBFridays Auburndale libraryat 3:30.ARTS & CRAFTSFridays Briarwood library at4 .GAME DAYFridays Woodhaven libraryat 4:30.COLLEGE FAIRSaturday , September 2914th College Fair at the Rob-ert Ross Johnson Family LifeCente r , 172 -17 L indenBlvd., St. Albans from 9-3.

QUEENS LIBRARIESMany b ranches o f theQueensborough Library of-fer toddler and pre-schoolprograms and more. Contactlocal branches.STORY BOOK LADYSaturdays 12:30-1:30 read-ing enrichment program for6-9 year olds at Maria RoseInternational Doll Museumin St. Albans. $7.50. 276-3454.SCIENCE LABSaturdays Central library at11.CHESS CLUBSaturdays Flushing libraryat 2.SHABBAT SCOUTSSundays Shomer ShabbatBoy Scout Troop 613 a tYoung I s rae l o f WindsorPark. 969-1571.HANDS ON FARMINGMonday, September 24 atthe Steinway l ibrary at 4.Wednesday, September 26at the Astoria library at 3:30.LEGO TIMEMonday, September 24 atthe LIC library at 6:15.POLAR BEARSMonday, September 24 atthe Broadway library at 4.Tuesday, September 25 atthe Sunnyside library at 4.Wednesday, September 26at 3 at the Woodside library.KNIT & CROCHETMonday, September 24 atthe Douglaston library at 4.CRAFT KIDSMondays at the Flushing li-brary at 3.FASHIONISTA STYLETuesday, September 25 atthe B roadway l ib ra ry a t3:30.BOOST WORD PROJECTTuesday, September 25 atthe Central library at 4:30.SUMMER READINGTuesday, September 25The Snake Tha t A teWhitestone at the library at5:30.CRAFTSWednesday, September 26at the East Flushing libraryat 4.BOOST MATHWednesday, September 26at the Central library at 4:30.CHESSWednesdays at 3:30 at theQueens Village library.TIMELESS TALESWednesdays at 10 at theCentral library.STORY TIMEWednesdays at the Seasidelibrary at 11.GAME DAYWednesdays at the HowardBeach library at 4.CRAFTERNOONSWednesdays a t theRidgewood l ibrary. Regis -ter .

CRAFTSThursday , September 27arts and crafts club at theSeaside library at 4.SHEEP TO SHAWLThursday, September 27 atthe Woods ide l i b ra ry a t3:30.ARTS & CRAFTS CLUBThursdays at the Seaside li-brary. Register.CHESS CLUBFriday, September 28 a tthe Auburndale l ibrary at3:30.DRAW PORTRAITFridays, September 28, Oc-tober 5 at the East Elmhurstlibrary at 3:30.GAME DAYFriday, September 28 a tthe Bay Terrace library at 3.MAKE A ROBOTFriday, September 28 a tthe Central library at 4.KIDS ACTIVITIESFr idays a t 3 :30 a t theBriarwood library.GAME DAYFr idays a t 3 :30 a t theQueens Village library.ARTS & CRAFTSFridays Briarwood library at4 . Eas t F lu sh ing Reg i s te r .Ozone Park at 4.GAME DAYFridays Windsor Park at 4.CHESS CLUBFridays Auburndale libraryat 3:30 and at the WindsorPark library. Register.SCOUTINGJo in Scout ing in Queens .212-651-2897.CUB/TROOP SCOUTSFridays September throughJune Pack 357 and Troop357 in Flushing. 591-9514Cubs, 279-9085 Scouts.

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AESTHETIC REALISMWednesday, September 26at the F lush ing l ibrary a t6:30.POMONOKWednesday, September 26“The Blue Zone: Lessons forL i v ing Longer f rom thePeople Who’ve L ived theLongest” at the Pomonok li-brary at 2.EAST FLUSHINGThursday , September 27book discussion club at theEast Flushing library at 11.HOLLISThursday , September 27“The Doub le B ind” d i s -cussed at the Hollis library.Register .AUTHOR TALKSaturday , September 29Dahlma Llanos-Figueroa pre-sen t s “Daugh te r s o f theS tone” a t 3 :30 a t theLangston Hughes library.

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NEW MOMS GROUPWednesday, September 26New Mom’s Group meets atthe Briarwood library. Reg-ister.COLLEGE FAIRSaturday , September 2914th College Fair at the Rob-ert Ross Johnson Family LifeCente r , 172 -17 L indenBlvd., St. Albans from 9-3.KIDS FUN CLUBSunday mornings Ascen-sion Church in Forest Hillsp resen t s a b ib l i ca l , k id -f r i end ly and cha l l eng ingSunday exper ience .www.discoverascension.net.

FAIRWAY SHOPPINGTuesdays free transporta-t ion to and from courtesyHollis Court Bd. Of Direc-tors. Pickup and off off onthe corner of 213th Streetand 73rd Avenue at 10:30 for

1.5 hours shopping.HOWARD BEACHSunday , September 23lunch at noon, followed bydancing. 10-3 . Fr idays inOc tober d ig i t a l cameraclass. 156-45 84th Street.738-8100.AARP 1405Monday , Sep tember 24F l u sh i ng AARP chap te r1405 meets at the BowneStreet Community Church,143-11 Roosevelt Avenueat 1.SENIOR FITNESSSeptember 24 through No-vember 2 tennis, yoga, fit-ness walking at Astoria Park,Cunningham Park, FlushingMeadows and Roy WilkinsPa rk . Ca l l 760 -6999 fo rtimes and activities.DEFENSIVE DRIVINGMonday, September 24 atthe Windsor Park l ibrary.468-8300 to register. $17AARP, $19 others.DUPLICATE BRIDGEMondays es:Lunch, lessonand congenial play. Pride ofJudea. 423-6200.STAY WELLMondays at the Central li-brary at 10 and Wednesdaysat 10:15 at the East Elmhurstl ibrary. Learn how specialexercise and relaxation tech-niques make a difference inyour life.FLU SHOT CLINICTuesday, September 25 10-1 at the Corona Senior Cen-ter , 104-78 Roosevelt Av-enue, Corona . 651 -1917,ext. 202 to register.BASIC COMPUTERTuesday, September 25 atthe South Ozone Park l i -brary at 10.CAREGIVERSTuesdays Caregivers Sup-por t g roup a t 3 :30 -4 :30Selfhelp Clearview SeniorCenter, 208-11 26th Avenue,Bayside. 631-1886.STARSWednesdays Senior TheatreAc t ing Reper to ry a t theHollis library at 11:15.BRIDGEWednesdays Re fo rmTemple of Forest Hills. 261-2900.STARSFridays Senior Theater Act-i ng Reper to ry a t theQueens Village library at 11.DEFENSIVE DRIVINGFriday, September 28 a tthe Laurelton l ibrary. 479-8914 to register.ELDER LAWSunday, September 30 freeworkshop on elder law andestate planning, empower-ing senior c i t izens 1 -4 atMacedon ia AME Church ,37-22 Union Street, Flush-ing. 353-5870.

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WILLING HEARTSSaturday , September 22Wil l i ng Hear t s , He lp fu lHands workshop at 2 at theBroadway library.KOREAN COOKINGSaturday , September 22Hea l thy Korean Cook ingwith Vegetables at 2:30 and5 at the Sunnyside library.WAITANKUNGSundays at 2. Total -bodyworkout. Flushing Hospital/Med ica l Cen te r . F ree .Jimmy 7-10pm 347-2156.CANCER ACTIONMonday , September 24Weste rn Queens CancerAction Council at 3 at theAstoria library.ZUMBAMonday, September 24 atthe Arverne l ibrary. Regis-ter .MEDITATIONMonday , September 24“Power of Inner Stillness: AMeditation Workshop” at 6at the Flushing library.CPRMonday , September 24learn CPR at the Peninsulalibrary. Register.ZUMBAMondays, September 24,October 1 at the Rosedalelibrary. Register.TAI CHIMondays and Thursdays at11 at the Cardiac Heal thCenter in Fresh Meadows.670-1695. $5.HEALTHY FOODSTuesday, September 25Healthy Foods Arverne l i -brary at 6.ALZHEIMERSTuesday, September 25Caregiver Support Group inForest Hills. 592-5757, ext.237.M STuesday, September 25National Multiple SclerosisSociety Support Group at 1Howard Beach library.OAWednesdays OvereatersAnonymous at the HowardBeach library at 11.ZUMBAWednesdays 6:30-7:30 Car-diac Health Center in FreshMeadows. 670-1695. $10class.RECOVERY, INT.Thursday , September 27Recovery In te rna t iona lmeets at 2:30 at the ForestHills library.MEDITATION CLUBThursday, September 27 atthe Bellerose library at 5:15.ART OF MEDITATIONThursday, September 27 atthe Broadway library at 5.INTRO YOGAFriday, September 28 a tthe Glendale library. Regis-ter .

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GARDENING CLUBSaturdays he lp with ourvegetable and shade gardenat the Steinway library at 4.INDOOR COMPOSTINGSaturday , September 29How to Put Your Ki tchenScraps to Good Use at theBroadway library at 3.

INSRUCTORS EXHIBITThrough September 29 atthe National Art League, 44-21 Doug la s ton Pa rkway ,Douglaston. 516-300-3025.FOR THE BIRDS!September 30 through No-vember 18 “For the Birds!Fanc i fu l Fo l l i e s fo r OurFeathered Fr iends: at theVoelker Orth Museum, 149-19 38th Avenue, F lushing.359-6227.

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GUERNICA 75Through Oc tober newcompositions by acclaimedyoung flamenco guitarist andcomposer Daniel Casares atThal ia Spanish Theatre inSunnyside. 729-3880.WORLD CASINO110 -00 Rockaway B lvd . ,South Ozone Park. Free ad-mission.AMAZING MAIZE MAZEWeekends through Oc to -ber 28 a t the QueensCounty Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Flo-ra l Pa rk . 347 -FARM. $9adults, $5 children.GUITAR TANGOSaturday, September 22 atthe Flushing library at 2.FAMILY MUSIC & FILMSaturday , September 22music at 6:30, films at duskat Sunnyside Gardens Park,39th Avenue at 49th Street,Sunnys ide . $10 non -parkmembers , $5 pa rk mem-bers. Bring blankets, chairs.Pizza, popcorn and drinkswill be sold.SOFTBALL GAMESaturday , September 22NYS Knights of Columbusgame with their own “Mets”vs . “Yankees” in As tor ia .917 -769 -2172 . $10 , $25family.CLASSICAL CONCERTSaturday , September 22Lhevinne Classical ConcertSeries piano concert at 8 atCelebration Hall, Center atMaple Grove. 523-1876.SCRABBLE CLUBSaturday, September 22 atthe Peninsula library at 2.MUSICSaturday , September 22Sinatra, Darin and the GreatLadies of Jazz at 3 at the Jack-son Heights library.MARVIN GAYE MUSICSaturday, September 22 atthe Rochdale Village libraryat 3.JEWISH MUSEUM TRIPSunday, September 23 tripto the American Jewish His-tory Museum in Philadelphiawith Temple Beth Sholom.225-9479.NEW PLAYSSunday , September 23“Donkey.” Sunday, Sep -tember 30 “Zombie Love.”Sunday, Oc tober 7 “Bri l -l i an t Rose . ” “The LadderSer ies : A Staged ReadingSe r ie s A imed a t Ge t t i ngNew P lays to the Nex tRung” a t the Creek andCave , 10 -93 Jackson Av -enue , L IC . $7 .www.ThePlat formGroup.orgLIVE JAZZ & R&BSundays, September 23, 30l ive jazz and r&b 6-10 atDé j à vu , 180 -25 L i nden

Blvd., St. Albans.TABLE TENNISMonday, September 24 atthe Seaside library at 1:30.POETRY CLUBMonday, September 24 atthe Auburndale library at 2.THAT’S SHOW BIZ!Monday, September 24 atthe Middle Village library at2 .KNIT & CROCHETMonday, September 24 atthe Douglaston library at 4.ALL AT SEAMonday , September 24Songs on the Theme of Wa-ter at the Seaside library at5 .DIVASMonday , September 24Divas of Broadway and Op-era at the Queens Village li-brary at 2.SALSAMondays Resor t s Wor ldCasino holds Monday NightSalsa events. Lessons 7:30.110 -00 Rockaway B lvd . ,South Ozone ark. 215-2828.Free.TAROT CARD READINGTuesday, September 25 atthe Seaside library at 4.MUSICTuesday, September 25Sinatra, Darin and the GreatLadies of Jazz at 2:30 at theMaspeth library.BINGOTuesdays 7 :15 Amer icanMartyrs Church in Bayside.464-4582. Tuesdays 7:15(doors open 6) Rego ParkJewish Center . 459-1000.$3 admiss ion includes 12games.SCRABBLETuesdays Fresh Meadowslibrary at 1 and East Flushinglibrary at 3:30.CHESSTuesdays 4:30 Rosedale li-brary and 4 at LIC library.SOUTH ASIA ON FILMWednesdays through April25 at 4:30 at the Godwin-Te rnbach Museum a tQueens College. 997-4747for titles and other info.BERMAN DOES GARLANDThursday, September 27 atthe East Flushing library at2 .LOVE SONGSThursday , September 27Spanish and Eng l i sh lovesongs at 4 at the Woodhavenlibrary.OPEN MICThursday, September 27 atthe East Elmhurst library at6 .SCRABBLE NIGHTSThursday, September 27 atthe Bellerose library at 6:30.CHESS CLUBFriday, September 28 at theAuburndale library at 3:30.

BAROQUE ENSEMBLEFriday, September 28 mu-sic of Bach at King Manor.206-0545 ext. 13.GAME DAYFridays 4:30 Woodhavenlibrary.BANANAGRAM/SCRABBLEFridays Windsor Park libraryat 2.GAME PLAYERS CLUBFridays 2 Hillcrest library.AUTUMN CONCERTSaturday, September 29 atthe Flushing library at 2.SALSASaturday , September 29Salsa at the Langston Hugheslibrary at 2.FILM SCREENINGSaturday , September 29“Garbage Dreams” (in Ara-bic with English subtitles) atthe Steinway library at 2.LATIN BEATSSaturday , September 29streaming live from LincolnCenter – Latin Beat will beshown at 2:30 at the Centrallibrary.WORLD FAIRESaturday and Sunday, Sep-tember 29, 30 at the NY Hallof Science. DIT talents inscience, technology, craft-i ng , f a sh ion , food , andmore. 10-7 . $22-30. 595-9123.GENERAL HILLSunday , September 30“The Life of General AP Hill:The Man in the Red BattleShirt” at the Bayside Histori-cal Societ y. $8 BHS mem-bers, $12 others. 352-1548reservations.DIONNE WARWICKSunday, September 30 atQueensborough Commu-nity College. 631-6311.SPIRITS ALIVESaturday, October 6 Spir-its Alive 2-5 at Maple GroveCemetery. 523-1876.WALKING TOURSunday, October 7 walkingtour of Maple Grove Cem-etery at 10 and again at 1.523-1876.PAT COOPERSunday, Oc tober 7 a tQueensborough Commu-nity College. 631-6311.ASTORIA JAZZ BANDSaturday, October 13 fea-tur ing Fred Staton at theSteinway Reformed Churchat 3. Saturday, November3 with the 16 piece AstoriaBig Band at Steinway Re-formed Church at 3. 917-667 -5331 t icket in forma -tion.RECEPTIONSaturday, Oc tober 13 re-cep t ion fo r the “For theBirds!” exhibit at the VoelkerOrth Museum, 149-19 38th

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PUBLIC SPEAKINGSaturdays, September, 22,October 6, 20, 27 publicspeaking and effective com-munication at Elmhurst Hos-pital. 646-748-8290 informa-tion.SEWING CLASSESSaturdays 12-3 at Mar iaRose International Doll Mu-seum in S t . A lbans . 276 -3454.SCRABBLE CLUBSaturdays at 10 at CountBasie Jr. HS. 886-5236.METRIXMonday, September 24 andFriday, September 28 freeon l ine t r a in ing th roughMetrix at the Central libraryat 1.INTRO COMPUTERSMonday, September 24 atthe Flushing l ibrary at 10and at the Fresh Meadowslibrary at 10:30.WEARABLE ARTMonday , September 24j ewe l ry des ign a t thePomonok l ibrary. Register.Thursday, September 27 atthe Richmond Hil l l ibrary.Register .METRIX LEARNINGMonday, September 24 atthe Arverne library at 5:30.LINKEDINMonday, September 24 atthe Central l ibrary. Regis -ter .BALLROOM DANCINGMonday, September 24 atthe Forest Hi l ls l ibrary at6:30.BRIDGEMondays except holidays12-4 at Pr ide of Judea inDouglaston. Lesson & play$10. Partners arranged. 423-6200.KNIT & CROCHETMondays a t 4 a t theDouglaston library.DRAWING CLASSMondays Na t iona l A r tLeague in Douglaston. 361-0628.ADULT CHESSMondays and ThursdaysQueens Vi l lage l ibrary at5:30.SMALL BUSINESSTuesday, September 25 atthe Central l ibrary. Regis -ter .MASTERING WORDTuesday, September 25 atthe LIC library at 10.INTRO COMPUTERSTuesday, September 25 atthe Ozone Pa rk l i b rar y.Register .LIC CHESS CLUBTuesdays LIC library at 4.KNIT & CROCHETTuesdays Windsor Park l i -brary at 2.GET YOUR YARNS OUT!Tuesdays a f te r even ing

Minyan at 8, knitters, cro-cheters, needlepointers, andothers meet at the ForestHi l l s Jewish Center . 263-7000, ext. 200.COMPUTER BASICSWednesday, September 26at the Windsor Park libraryat 11:15.ED & ARTISTICWednesday, September 26educational and artistic pro-g r a m : o r g a n i c f o o d a n dh e n n a h a n d p a i n t i n g a t4 :30 a t the Woods ide l i -brary.SAVING YOUR STUFFWednesday, September 26from USBs and floppy disksto cloud computing at theCentral library. Register.COMPUTER BASICSWednesday, September 26at the Glen Oaks l ibrary.Register .WATERCOLORWednesdays all techniquesand subjects at the NationalArt League.969-1128.MOCK INTERVIEWSThursday, September 27 atthe Central l ibrary. Regis -ter .BOOT CAMPThursday, September 27 atthe Arverne library at 10:30.INTRO COMPUTERS

Thursday, September 27 atthe Ozone Pa rk l i b ra r y.Register .CANDLE DESIGNThursday, September 27 atthe Sunnyside l ibrary at 1and at 5 at the Ridgewoodlibrary.GRANT SEEKING BASICSThursday, September 27 atthe Central library at 2.PUBLIC SPEAKINGThursday, September 27 atthe B r i a rwood l ib ra ry a t6:15.E-BOOK & DIGITAL MUSICThursday , September 27learn how to download at theLIC library at 6:30.QUILTING CLASSThursdays 11-3 Maria RoseDoll Museum in St. Albans.276-3454 East Elmhurst l i -brary at 12.METRIX LEARNINGSaturday , Sep tember 29at 9 :30 at the Centra l l i -brary.BECOME A CITIZENSaturday, September 29 atthe F lush ing l ibrary a t 3 .Becoming a US Citizen andBuilding Your Civic Knowl-edge.

TONY ORLANDOSunday, Oc tober 14 a tQueensborough Commu-nity College. 631-6311.HALLOWEEN EVENTSaturday, Oc tober 20strange and unusual walkingtour from 2-3:30. Children’sHa l loween Fes t i va l 3 :45 -6:30. 523-1876.CAPITOL STEPSSunday, Oc tober 21 a tQueensborough Commu-nity College. 631-6311.STAMP SHOWSundays, October 21, No-vember 18, December 16Bayside Stamp Show at theRamada Hote l , 220 -33Nor the rn B l vd . , Bays idefrom 10-4:30. Free admis-sion and parking. 645-7659.ROB SCHNEIDERSaturday, November 17 atQueensborough Commu-nity College. 631-6311.HOLIDAY PARTYFriday, December 7 Friendso f Map le Grove Ho l idayParty. 523-1876.MUZIO CLEMENTIFr iday , December 7Clement i ’ s compos i t ionsper fo rmed on the K ingfami ly ’ s fo r tep iano . K ingManor. 206-0545..

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DOLL MUSEUMWednesday through Sat -u r d a y s 1 2 : 3 0 - 4 : 3 0 t h eMaria Rose Dol l Museumin S t . A lbans . 276 -3454 .“”Love Connects Us A l l ”and international doll col -lect ion.QUEENS HISTORICALTuesdays , Saturdays andSundays Queens HistoricalSociety at Kingsland Home-stead, 144-35 37th Avenue,Flushing. 939-0647, ext. 17.$2 seniors and students, $3adults.BAYSIDE HISTORICALTuesday -Sunday Bays ideHi s to r i ca l Soc ie t y, 352 -1548. 11-4. $3 donation.LOUIS ARMSTRONGGuided tours at the Coronamuseum. $8 adults, $6 se-niors, students, groups. 478-8274.ANTHROPOLOGYThe Anthropology Museumof the People of New Yorkand the Armenian CulturalEducational Resource Cen-ter Gallery at Queens Col-lege. 428-5650.LI ARCHIVESLaGuardia and Wagner Ar-chives display various ex-hibits exploring the historyof NYC. LaGuardia Commu-n i t y Co l l ege . 482 -5709 .Free .P

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State Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bayside) and Councilman Danny Dromm (D-Jackson Heights) discuss issues dur-ing the town hall meeting on proposed developments at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Photo by Ira Cohen.

Austin’s Steak & Ale House celebrated its 20th anniversary last week. The restaurant’s patrons enjoyed a night of food and fun, including a celebratory birthday cake at a special event on Friday. Photos by Ira Cohen.

Councilman Dan Halloran (R-Whitestone) and Mayor Mike Bloomberg stand with a delegation during the Ger-man parade in Manhattan this weekend.

U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-Astoria) was a Co-Grand Marshal during the Mexican parade in Manhattan. Photo by Ira Cohen.

Queens Borough President Helen Marshall welcomes new City Parks Commissioner Veronica White to Borough Hall. The two discussed issues related to the borough’s parks and projects. Prior to becoming Parks Commis-sioner, White was the founding Executive Director of the Center for Economic Opportunity, established by Mayor Bloomberg to implement ways to reduce poverty.

Councilwoman Liz Crowley (D-Middle Village), chair of the Fire and Criminal Justice Services Committee, hon-ored FDNY EMTs Jimmy Guailacela and Marilyn Arroyo who recently rescued three people from a flash flood in Glendale

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Smokin’!A fire broke out at a Willets

Point scrap yard, sending smokeacross the tennis stadiums at theU.S. Open. Numerous cars wentup in flames, but the tennis matcheswent on as scheduled. One man atWillets Point went to the hospitalwith burns. Everyone playingSerena Williams and AndyMurray were still smoked.

On Sept. 27, CBS will debut thepilot for “Elementary,” a contem-porary version of Sir Arthur ConanDoyle’s Sherlock Holmes stories.It will star Jonny Lee Miller asHolmes and Queens-born LucyLiu as Joan Watson.

Even before its debut, the newseries has courted some contro-versy due to the decision of chang-ing Watson’s gender from male tofemale. Even though the name haschanged from John to Joan, thisversion of Watson is still a doctor.

As with all Queens’ figures, wewish Liu the best of luck with her new program. Watch out for Moriarty!

Elementary, My Dear Liu

Jackson Heights native Lucy Liu

Walking down 150thAvenue in Whitestone,QConf could not helpbut notice this strangeceramic bust of the lateMichael Jackson peer-ing out of a storefrontwindow. What makesthe sighting evenstranger is that the storewas completely aban-doned and MJ was theonly thing left. On topof that, it wasn’t justany MJ, it’s the 80s ver-sion of MJ. We have tohand it to him, the kingof pop has never lookedbetter.

Whitestone Thriller

A solicitation form the folks atPrudential sent to the campaignoffice of Councilman PeterVallone Jr. was unlikely to getmuch business.

The body building Vallone whohas his sites set on Borough Presi-dent insists that his middle initial"F" is not for "Fatty."

FattyVallone?

Olympia ZipitasHome: FlushingAge: 19Height: 5’3"Weight: 105Stats: 31-29-35

Olympia Zipitas has been modelingthrough Shortstack, an agency for petitemodels, for about two years. It’s whereshe has made some great friends and evenpitched in when school work arises.

“I have helped a few of my friends whoare photo and art majors with their pho-tography projects,” she said.

Olympia got involved with Shortstackwhen a high school friend told her aboutan annual fashion show. They needed aballerina. Olympia, who used to twirl a bit,helped out with the show and decided thatnext year, she would audition.

“I don’t see modeling being a career forme,” she said, noting that she’s a full-timestudent studying music education. Olym-pia loves to sing.

Hanging out with friends, seeing mov-ies and practicing singing are her pas-sions. When she wants to have some realfun, she knows Flushing is a real hub.

“I love that everything is accessible,trains, buses and even just walk,” she said.Musical Model

Olympia ZipitasHome: FlushingAge: 19Height: 5’3"Weight: 105Stats: 31-29-35

Models Of Queens

Tick Tock Goes the ClockAs the 2012-13 school year

begins, students entering MartinVan Buren High School will be

able to tell if they are late or not forthe first time in years.

The clock implanted near thefront entrance on Hillside Avenuehas finally been repaired. It wasfixed soon after Sam Sochet be-came the new acting principal ofthe Queens high school.

For some, the operational clockrepresents the start of a new era ofchange at Van Buren.

It’s rumored that the clock hasbeen broken for decades. No wordis available on whether a lightningstorm and a DeLorean caused theinitial damage.

Dog-gone ShameEx-con Jeffrey Cofield, 43, with

a rap sheet spanning decades, wassentenced to 12 years to life forusing his pit bull as a weapon.

Two years ago, Sgt. CraigKearney was chasing a drug sus-pect into an Astoria apartmentbuilding when Cofield said to hisdog “get him.”

The pit bull ripped intoKearney’s face before Cofieldgrabbed his collar and pulled himinto a nearby bathroom.

Cofield was found guilty of as-

sault and obstructing governmen-tal administration during his re-cent trial. Ever the intelligent one,he represented himself.

This was his third felony con-viction. In 1990, he pleaded guiltyto possessing a weapon and wassentenced to nearly five years inprison, and in 1999, he pleadedguilty to possessing a loaded fire-arm and was sentenced to a maxi-mum of six years in the can.

Perhaps he should have senthis pit bull to law school. Send your cartoons to MSchenkler@Gmail.com

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LEGAL NOTICELEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE

Name of LLC: LIC Brewery,LLC. Arts. of Org. filed withNY Dept. of State: 8/13/12.Of f i ce loca t ion : QueensCounty. Sec. of State desig-nated agent of LLC uponwhom process against it maybe served and shall mail pro-cess to: Benjamin Hadar,2753 Broadway, Suite 200,NY, NY 10025. Purpose: anylawful activity.___________________________________Real Estate for Long LLC, Arts.of Org. filed with SSNY on08/28/12. Office Location:Queens County, SSNY des-ignated as agent of LLC uponwhom process against it maybe served. SSNY shall mail acopy of process to: The LLC,63-60 102nd St., #E-12, RegoPark, NY 11374. Purpose: toengage in any lawful act.___________________________________MIDWAY NURSING HOMELOCATED AT 69-95 QUEENSMIDTOWN EXPWYMASPETH NY PART IC I -PATES IN THE COMMUNITYSHARPS DISPOSAL PRO-GRAM ON WEDNESDAYSFROM 10AM-11AM. TEL 718-429-2200___________________________________PROBATE CITATION File No.2011-4485 SURROGATE’SCOURT- QUEENS COUNTYCITATION THE PEOPLE OFTHE STATE OF NEW YORK,By the Grace of God free andIndependent TO John Sibbert,Brian McNamara, VivienneBreault, the Public Adminis-trator of the County of Queensand to the heirs at law, next ofkin, and distributees of Ber-nard D. Walsh, deceased, ifliving, and if any of them bedead to their heirs at law, nextof kin, distributees, legatees,executors, administrators, as-signees and successors in in-terest whose names are un-known and cannot be ascer-tained after due diligence. Apetition having been duly filedby Lawrence L. D’Amato, whois domiciled at 209-33 26th

Avenue, Apt. 2H, Bayside, NY11360 YOU ARE HEREBYCITED TO SHOW CAUSEbefore the Surrogate’s Court,Queens County, at 88-11Sutphin Blvd. Jamaica, NewYork, on October 25 2012, at9:30 o’clock in the forenoonof that day, why a decreeshould not be made in theestate of Bernard D. Walshlately domiciled at 249-15Rushmore Terrace, L i t t leNeck, NY 11362 admitting toprobate a Will dated Septem-ber 14, 2010, a copy of whichis attached as the Will of Ber-nard D. Walsh deceased, re-lating to real and personalproperty, and directing that[x] Letters Testamentary issueto: Lawrence L. D’Amato(State any further relief re-quested) Dated, Attested and

Sealed SEP 06 2012 (Seal)HON. Peter J. Kelly SurrogateMARGARET M. GRIBBONChief Clerk Lawrence L .D’Amato Attorney for Peti-tioner 718 423-3000 tele-phone Number 42-40 BellBoulevard, Suite 301, Bayside,NY 11361 Address of Attor-ney [NOTE: This citation isserved upon you are requiredby law. You are not requiredto appear. If you fail to appearit will be assumed you do notobject to the relief requested.You have a right to have anattorney appear for you.]___________________________________SUPREME COURT OF THESTATE OF NEW YORK –COUNTY OF QUEENS INDEX# 3841/11 FILED: 2/2/2012SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONSAND NOTICE Plaintiff desig-nates Queens County as theplace of trial. Venue is basedupon the County in whichthe mortgage premise is situ-ated. U.S. BANK NATIONALASSOCIATION, ASTRUSTEE, FOR THE REGIS-TERED HOLDERS OF THEABFC 2007-WMC1 TRUSTASSET BACKED FUNDINGCORPORATION ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SE-RIES 2007-WMC1, Plaintiffagainst CARMEN RIVERA,VASESH ARJOON,RAMNARINE RAMLAL ANDHIS RESPECTIVE HEIRS-AT-LAW, NEXT OF KIN,D I S T R I B U T E E S ,EXECTUORS, ADMINISTRA-TORS, TRUSTEES, DEVISEES,LEGATEES , ASSIGNEES ,LIENORS, CREDITORS ANDSUCCESSORS IN INTERESTAND GENERALLY AL PER-SONS, HAVING OR CLAIM-ING UNDER, BY ORTHROUGH SAID DEFEN-DANT WHO MAY BE DE-CEASED, BY PURCHASE, IN-HERITANCE, LIENOR OTH-ERWISE, ANY RIGHT, TITLEOR INTEREST IN AND TOTHE PREMISES DESCRIBEDIN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN;NEW YORK CITY PARKINGVIOLATIONS BUREAU,CAPTIAL ONE BANK USA,N.A. IN INTEREST TO CAPI-TAL ONE BANK, CRIMINALCOURT OF THE CITY OFNEW YORK, BENEFICIALNEW YORK INC., EMPIREPORTFOLIOS INC., CON-DOR CAPITAL CORPORA-TION, QUEENS SUPREMECOURT, CREDIT GROWTHAND INCOME FUND, LLC.,WORLD WIDE ASSET PUR-CHASING, LLC S/I/T TOPROVIDIAN BANK,SLOMINS, INC., YELLOWBOOK ON NEW YORK LP,ENVIRONMENTAL CON-TROL BOARD, UNITEDSTATES OF AMERICA, NEWYORK STATE DEPARTMENTOF TAXATION AND F I -NANCE, and “JOHN DOE

#1,” through “JOHN DOE#12,” the last twelve namesbeing fictitious and unknownto plaintiff, the persons orparties intended being thetenants, occupants, personsor corporations, if any, hav-ing or claiming an interest inor lien upon the premisesbe ing forec losed here in ,Defendant(s) TO THE ABOVENAMED DEFENDANTS: NO-TICE YOU ARE IN DANGEROF LOSING YOUR HOME IFYOU DO NOT RESPOND TOTHIS SUMMONS AND COM-PLAINT BY SERVING A COPYOF THE ANSWER ON THEATTORNEYS FOR THEMORTGAGE COMPANYWHO FILED THIS FORECLO-SURE PROCEEDINGAGAINST YOU AND FILINGTHE ANSWER WITH THECOURT, A DEFAULT JUDG-MENT MAY BE ENTERED ANDYOU CAN LOSE YOURHOME. SPEAK TO AN AT-TORNEY OR GO TO THECOURT WHERE YOU CASEIS PENDING FOR FURTHERINFORMATION ON HOWTO ANSWER THE SUM-MONS AND PROTECTYOUR PROPERTY. SENDINGA PAYMENT TO YOURMORTGAGE COMPANYWILL NOT STOP THIS FORE-CLOSURE ACTION. YOUMUST RESPOND BY SERV-ING A COPY OF THE AN-SWER ON THE ATTORNEYFOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORT-GAGE COMPANY) AND FIL-ING THE ANSWER WITHTHE COURT. YOU AREHEREBY SUMMONED to an-swer the complaint in thisaction and to serve a copy ofyour answer, or, if the com-plaint is not serviced with thissummons, to serve a noticeof appearance on thePlaintiff’s attorney within 20days after the service of thissummons, exclusive of theday of service (or within 30days after the service is com-plete if this summons is notpersonally delivered to youwithin the State of New York);The United States of America,if designated as a Defendantin this action, may appearwithin (60) days of servicethereof and in case of yourfailure to appear or answer,judgment wi l l be takenagainst you by default for therelief demanded in the com-plaint. NOTICE OF NATUREOF ACTION AND RELIEFSOUGHT: THE OBJECT of theabove captioned action is toforeclose on a mortgagewhich was recorded in Docu-ment 2007000299818 in theoffice of the Clerk of theCounty of Queens where theproperty is located on June11, 2007. Said mortgage wasthen ass igned by writ tenagreement therefore to U.S.

BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA-TION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR THEREGISTERED HOLDERS OFTHE ABFC 2007-WMC1TRUST ASSET BACKEDFUNDING CORPORATIONASSET BACKED CERTIF I -CATES, SERIES 2007-WMC1by assignment of mortgagedated April 30, 2010, cover-ing premises known as 3107-04 Waltham Street, Jamaica,NY 11435 (Section: 2323Block: 275 Lot: 15). The reliefsought in the within action isa final judgment directing thesale of the premises describedabove to satisfy the debt de-scribed above. To the abovenamed Defendants: The fore-going summons is servedupon you by publication pur-suant to an order of the Hon.VALERIE BRATHWAITENELSON, a Justice of theSupreme Court of the Stateof New York, dated August13, 2012 and filed on August21, 2012 along with the sup-porting papers in the officeof the Clerk of the County ofQueens. This is an action toforeclose on a mortgage. ALLthat certain plot, piece orparcel of land, with the build-ings and improvementsthereon erected, situate, ly-ing and being in the Boroughand County of Queens andState of New York. SECTION:2323 BLOCK: 275 LOT: 15said premises known as 3107-04 Waltham Street, Jamaica,NY 11435. YOU ARE HEREBYPUT ON NOTICE THAT WEARE ATTEMPTING TO COL-LECT A DEBT AND ANY IN-FORMATION OBTAINEDWILL BE USED FOR THATPURPOSE. By reason of thedefault in the payment of themonthly installment of princi-pal and interest, among otherthings, as hereinafter setforth, Plaintiff, the holder andowner of the aforementionednote and mortgage, or theiragents have e lected andhereby accelerate the mort-gage and declare the entiremortgage indebtedness im-mediately due and payable.The following amounts arenow due and owing on saidmortgage, no part of any ofwhich has been paid althoughduly demanded: Entire prin-cipal Balance in the amountof $584,519.52 to be imme-diately due and payable un-der the mortgage hereinforeclosed, plus interest atthe rate calculated in accor-dance with the provisions ofthe note from December 1,2007, together with unpaidlate charges in the amount of$225.06 that have accruedprior to this action, togetherwith reasonable legal feespursuant to the mortgage, fora total of $733,421.03 dueand payable, with interest as

stated above.. UNLESS YOUDISPUTE THE VALIDITY OFTHE DEBT, OR ANY POR-TION THEREOF, WITHINTHIRTY (30) DAYS AFTERYOUR RECEIPT HEREOFTHAT THE DEBT, OR ANYPORTION THEREOF, IS DIS-PUTED, THE DEBTOR JUDG-MENT AGAINST YOU AND ACOPY OF SUCH VERIFICA-TION OR JUDGMENT WILLBE MAILED TO YOU BY THEHEREIN DEBT COLLECTOR.IF APPLICABLE, UPON YOURWRITTEN REQUEST,WITHIN SAID THIRTY (30)DAY PERIOD, THE HEREINDEBT COLLECTOR WILLPROVIDE YOU WITH THENAME AND ADDRESS OFTHE ORIGINAL CREDITOR.IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED ADISCHARGE FROM THEUNITED STATES BANK-RUPTCY COURT, YOU ARENOT PERSONALLY LIABLEFOR THE UNDERLYING IN-DEBTEDNESS OWED TOPLAINTIFF/CREDITOR ANDTHIS NOTICE/DISCLOSUREIS FOR COMPLIANCE ANDINFORMATIONAL PUR-POSES ONLY. HELP FORHOMEOWNERS IN FORE-CLOSURE New York Staterequires that we send youthis notice about the foreclo-sure process. Please read itcarefully. SUMMONS ANDCOMPLAINT You are in dan-ger of losing your home. Ifyou fail to respond to thesummons and complaint inthis foreclosure action, youmay lose your home. Pleaseread the summons and com-plaint carefully. You shouldimmediately contact an attor-ney or your local legal aidoffice to obtain advice onhow to protect yourse l f .SOURCES OF INFORMA-TION AND ASSISTANCE TheState encourages you to be-come informed about youroptions in foreclosure. Inaddition to seeking assistancefrom an attorney or legal aid,there are government agen-cies, and non-profit organiza-tions that you may contact forinformation about possibleoptions, including trying towork with your lender duringthis process. To locate anentity near you, you may callthe toll-free helpline main-tained by New York stateBanking Department at 1-877-Bank -NYS or v i s i t theDepar tment ’ s webs i te a twww.bank ing . s t a te .ny .u sFORECLOSURE RESCUESCAMS Be careful of peoplewho approach you with of-fers to “save” your home.There are individuals whowatch for notices of foreclo-sure actions in order to un-fa i r l y pro f i t f rom ahomeowner’s distress. Youshould be extremely careful

about any such promises andany suggestions that you paythem a fee or sign over yourdeed. State law requires any-one offering such services forprofit to enter into a contractwhich fully describes the ser-vices they will perform andfees they will charge, andwhich prohibits them fromtaking any money from youuntil they have completed allsuch promised services. Sec-tion 1303 NOTICE YOU AREIN DANGER OF LOSINGYOUR HOME If you do notrespond to this summons andcomplaint by serving the copyof the answer on the attorneyfor the mortgage companywho filed this foreclosure pro-ceeding against you and filingthe answer with the court, adefault judgment may be en-tered and you may lose yourhome. Speak to an attorneyor go to the court where yourcase is pending for furtherinformation on how to answerthe summons and protect yourproperty. Sending a paymentto your mortgage companywill not stop this foreclosureaction. YOU MUST RESPONDBY SERVING A COPY OF THEANSWER ON THE ATTOR-NEY FOR THE PLAINTIFFMORTGAGE COMPANY)AND FILING AN ANSWERWITH THE COURT. Leopold& Associates, PLLC, 80 Busi-ness Park Drive, Suite 301,Armonk, NY 10504___________________________________Not i ce o f Fo rmat ion o fJingying, LLC. Art, of Org.filed Secy. Of State of NY(SSNY) on 02/28/2011. Of-f i ce loca t ion : QueensCounty. SSNY Designated asagent of LLC upon whomprocess against it may beserved. SSNY shall mail copyof process to: The LLC, 114-24 Dalian Court 2FL, Col-lege Point, NY 11356. Pur-pose: any lawful activity.___________________________________Notice of Formation of MFWellness Holdings LLC. Art.of Org. filed Secy. Of State ofNY (SSNY) on 07/25/2011.Of f ice locat ion : QueensCounty. SSNY Designated asagent of LLC upon whom pro-cess against it may be served.SSNY shall mail copy of pro-cess to: The LLC, 2 Bay ClubDr. 18A Bayside, NY 11360.Purpose: any lawful activity.___________________________________Notice of Formation of Earth& Sky Massage Therapy,PLLC Arts. of Org. filed withSec. of State of NY (SSNY) on4/06/12. Office Location:Queens County, SSNY isdesignated as agent of PLLCupon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shallmail process to 5-31 50thAve, LIC, NY 11101. Pur-pose: General.