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HISTORY REPEATING? Without a permit, the Rosedale Family Day, which drew heavy criticism last year for its boozy atmosphere, is set to run again this Saturday.

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Not Again, Please:

Hopes For Safer Fun At Rosedale Day

BY SASHA AUSTRIE

Residents in the surrounding areas of Brookville Park are bracing themselves for Rosedale Day. Last year, community groups said the aftermath of family day was "a debris field of one square block […] completely covered with liquor bottles," said Fred Kress, of the Queens Coalition for Parks and Green Spaces.

Pictures surfaced depicting a wild affair with liquor; the tent serving the booze had a sign over it that read: "Open Bar, Ladies Only," and an alleged wet t-shirt contest.

Faced with the knowledge that Rosedale Day would once again grace Brookville, Kress sent a letter to Dorothy Lewandowski, Queens borough parks commissioner, asking that promoters not be issued a permit.

According to the New York City De-

partment of Parks and Recreation, event organizers were not granted a permit, but it has not stopped the promotion of the Fourth Annual Rosedale Day scheduled noon to 7 p.m. on Aug. 21 at Brookville Park. A rain date is scheduled for the following day.

"Last year, they disrespected the park and this year they are being stupid and going the next step," Kress said. "I'd like to see them banned from all parks."

Rosedale Day 2010 promises a much more family-oriented atmosphere with face painting, pony rides, inflatable bouncers, slides, balloon characters, tug of war, video tournament, train ride, cotton candy, snow cones, food and a free school supplies giveaway.

Rosedale Day began as a tribute to Suzette Wilkins' husband, who died a few years ago.

Kress expressed concern that the same

7 Boro High Schools Face Uncertain Future

BY JESSICA ABLAMSKY

State Signs Track Pact For Aqueduct's VLT's

BY DOMENICK RAFTER Genting’s bid to manage the VLTs at Aqueduct Racetrack moved a few steps forward again this week as the Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Gov. David Paterson, Senate Democratic Conference Chairman John Sampson and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Sliver, officially giving the approval of all three men to the proposal.

“Genting, a world renowned and experienced gaming company, presented a thoughtful and comprehensive proposal for the VLT facility at Aqueduct. We look forward to the development of a world-class gaming facility that will maximize revenue for the state of New York, create thousands of jobs and greatly enhance economic development in the surrounding community for many years to come,” said Silver, who was the last holdout of the three. He agreed to sign the MOU on Aug. 10, after both Paterson and Sampson had already agreed.

“Genting emerged as the winner of a highly competitive process that saw potential bidders narrowed from an original pool of seven down to one,” said Paterson, who agreed to sign the MOU almost immediately after Genting’s bid was endorsed as the winning bid by the Division of the Lottery on Aug. 3.

Lottery Director Gordon Medenica thanked the three leaders for their quick approval of the project. Medenica strongly supported Lottery’s decision to choose Genting’s bid. Since the winning bid was announced, he had been lobbying Paterson, Sampson and Silver to sign the MOU. The Office of the Attorney General and State Comptroller’s Office must both review and approval the plan before the process can move forward and shovels hit the ground.

Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 125.

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The fate of seven large high schools in Queens is in question as City Dept. of Education officials decide how to reform the struggling schools using funds from a federal grant.

Their options are limited. Each school must have a plan that follows one of four models, only two of which DOE officials say they will use.

Turnaround and Transformation are the models in question. Turnaround allows for the phase-out of the school, replacing it with a new school, or completely redesigning the school, including replacing the principal and at least half the staff. The Transformation model is similar, but requires that the principal and at least half the teachers would be replaced. Subsequent hiring would be based on teacher evaluations, including data on student growth, multiple observation-based assessments and portfolios of professional activities.

The seven schools, August Martin HS, Beach Channel HS, Grover Cleveland HS, Jamaica HS, John Adams HS, Newtown HS and Richmond Hill HS, are in no danger of immediate closure, according to DOE officials.

“We phase out one year at a time,” said DOE spokesman Jack Zarin-Rosenfeld.

“That’s close to what the federal turnaround model is. I think it is safe to say we will be using the federal turnaround model.”

Although the DOE will also use transformation in some schools, those slots are limited. Among the schools that will be transformed are three in Queens, Flushing HS, Long Island City HS and Queens Vocational and Technical HS. Those schools, and eight others across the city, will receive assistance from “master teachers” who will be paid a higher salary to assist other teachers and cover the

cost of what could be a longer school day.

“We are in the process right now of crafting models for the individual schools,” Zarin-Rosenfeld said. “We’re not ready yet to go into specifics.”

Some changes will take effect this fall, but the timeline will vary by school.

Even closure or redesign is not a certain outcome for August Martin and its Turnaround compatriots. The DOE has six transformation slots left for 23 schools across the city that are eligible. Which schools will make that list is a decision that will be based in part on graduation rates and other scores.

The rigidity of the reform models is part of the problem, said James Vasquez, the Queens High School District Representative for the UFT. “I certainly understand the notion of wanting to shake things up,” he said. “I think the [federal] Secretary of Education has sat down and not used the best model.”

On a local level, the challenge is figuring out how to best support the schools, he said.

Every city school that is eligible for the grant was identified by the New York State Dept. of Education as persistently lowachieving. These schools meet several requirements, including low English and math scores and the failure to improve those by at least 25 points between the 2006 and 2009 school years.

The cookie cutter approach to reform does not take into account the student population of individual schools, said UFT Chapter Leader for Beach Channel, David Pecoraro. Their students are 5 percent English Language Learners and 25 percent special education students.

“You’re looking at a budgetary nightmare coming,” he said.

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players who left the park in disarray would once again leave remnants behind. Last year's sponsors included Assemblywoman Michele Titus (D-South Ozone Park), former council candidate Jacque Leandre, Suzette Wilkins and June Balloon.

"I'm not backing down on this one," said Kress. "This is not a black and white thing. This is about disrespecting the entire community."

In a meeting meant to quell community anger after last year's event, Garbage litters the ground in the aftermath of last Titus said she has been a part of the year's Rosedale Day. event since its inception. At the Kress expressed support for Wilkins. time, both Leandre and Titus said they were "I do believe that she intended this to be not aware of the rambunctious activities.

Wilkins said between the hours of 5 p.m. a nice thing," he said. "I do have respect and 6 p.m., she asked that the "Ladies for that lady."

Kangela Moore, of the Friends of Only" banner be taken down. Councilman James Sanders (D-Laurelton) said he had Brookville Park, said she was notified of the event by Community Board 13 and from seen the banner up as early as 3 p.m.

Sanders said he was not invited to this flyers posted around the neighborhood. year's event, but "it would be utterly fool- She added that since last year's event, there ish for the community to allow this to has not been communication between organizers and community members. happen again."

"We haven't gotten anything," Moore "I encourage people who feel strongly to go to the park and bear witness," he said. said. "At least we deserve some dialogue."

She said she hopes the event is successful.

Calls to Titus about her role in this Kress is not optimistic. He said because year's event were not returned, but a source with knowledge of the situation said the the event is promoted on Balloon's assemblywoman met with the parks com- Facebook profile, he expects hundreds of people. Kress added that there are other missioner to acquire a permit.

Leandre said he was not aware of the groups that acquired permits for the space.

According to sources, the 105th Preevent until it was brought to his attention cinct and Parks police are aware of the by the PRESS. "I'm going to be away in Upstate New event's possible occurrence.

"There probably will be altercations, York taking 200 young men on a rites of passage [journey,]" he said. Leandre added devastation of the park and some unhappy that he "wholeheartedly" supports what- people and some arrests," Kress said.

Reach Reporter Sasha Austrie at ever is good for the community.

The PRESS was unable to reach Wilkins saustrie@queenspress.com, or (718) 3577400, Ext. 123. and Balloon.

Clergy Gather To Support Huntley

BY SASHA AUSTRIE Under a sky thick with clouds outside New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Southeast Queens clergy and a few from beyond the borough's boundaries furnished State Sen. Shirley Huntley (D-Jamaica) with endorsements.

"I thank all of you for being here with me," Huntley said. "The religious community is extremely important to me."

The Rev. Henry Simmons of St. Albans Congregational Church said it was an "honor and privilege to show support for Senator Huntley and offer her my personal endorsement," adding that during Huntley's four-year tenure, she has done extraordinary job with a focus on constituents.

Huntley was first elected to the 10th Senatorial District in 2006 and was subsequently elected to a second term in 2008.

She is seeking a third term this election season.

"I give her my personal endorsement," said the Rev. Calvin Rice of New Jerusalem. He added that Huntley stands for education choice and supports charter schools.

"She stands for what we believe as a Christian family," he said.

Though Monsignor Kieran Harrington of St. Joseph Church in Brooklyn was adamant that the Catholic Church does not endorse political candidates, he said, "The Catholic community is grateful for her leadership." He added that Huntley

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THE HEART HOSPITAL OF QUEENS

Local religious leaders and community members came out in a rally to support Senator Shirley Huntley's reelection bid. has led on issues from housing to preserving the sanctity of marriage, referring to Huntley's vote against a bill which would allow same-sex marriage in New York State.

Harrington also said Huntley has been a vanguard for the people affected by the foreclosure crisis ailing southeast Queens.

"She has been on the forefront of helping people stay in their homes," Harrington

WHEN YOUR HEART IS IN QUEENS, YOU ARE IN EXCELLENT HANDS...

said. "We appreciate her leadership."

Bishop Erskine Williams, New Season's Family Worship Center, Inc., dubbed Huntley as just not a figurehead, but a person with her finger on the pulse of the community.

The Rev. Charles Norris of Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church touched on Huntley's terms in office.

"Shirley Huntley has vote the conscience of this community and votes her own conscience, which are entangled together," he said. "I whole heartedly endorse Shirley Huntley."

Jean Randolph-Castro, though not a member of the clergy, lent her support as well. Randolph-Castro, Rochdale Village Community Board member, said Huntley saved the Rochdale Senior Center with an infusion of $75,000 in funds.

Speaking of Huntley's opponent Lynn Nunes, Randoplh-Castro said, "He hasn't really done anything. We don't know anything about him. [Nunes] always comes when it is time to be elected."

"Huntley is the Deputy Majority Leader," she said. "[Nunes] will take years for him to be in a position to do anything."

Rice spoke in the same vein as RandolphCastro, saying he may have met Nunes when he sought the 28th Council District seat.

"It's a profession for him, jumping around," he said. "He is just looking for political office."

Though grateful for the support of the religious community, Huntley urged them to get out the vote. She said her concern is seniors and young adults. Huntley spoke about constructing a new youth center within the district.

"I'm the one who is going to do that along with your help," she said.

Reach Reporter Sasha Austrie at saustrie@queenspress.com, or (718) 3577400, Ext. 123.

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Unisphere Fountains Surge Back To Life Photo by Jessica Ablamsky

BY JESSICA ABLAMSKY For the first time since the 1964 World's Fair, residents and tourists visiting Flushing Meadows Corona Park will be able to enjoy the iconic Unisphere in all its glory.

After what has been a tough summer for the local foliage, on a rainy Thursday morning the newly restored fountain was turned on and fully functional for the first time in 46 years.

"In the interest of stirring up the rain gods, we are going to do something very important in just a few minutes," said City Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe, announcing the eagerly anticipated event.

The nearly $2 million project, funded by grants from Mayor Mike Bloomberg and Queens Borough President Helen Marshall, included work on the fountain's joints, pumps, and was topped off by a fresh coat of paint. The rehabilitation will allow park visitors to see the impressive display daily.

"Flushing Meadows Corona Park literally rose from the ashes to be the oasis that was home to the 1939 and 1964 World's Fair," Marshall said.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 12 was attended by a slew of Queens' elected officials, many of whom were at the 60s-era World Fair.

For State Sen. Frank Padavan (RBellerose), the restoration brought back memories. In 1964, he was working for Westinghouse as an electrical engineer

Borough President Helen Marshall, City Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe, Assemblywoman Nettie Mayersohn, Sen. Frank Padavan, Assemblyman Jeff Aubry and Queens Parks Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski unveil the restored fountain. assigned to the World's Fair.

"I know exactly when this was built and how it was built," Padavan said. "I enjoy coming here."

Reach Reporter Jessica Ablamsky at jablamsky@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 124.

Safer Crossings Coming To Queens

BY JASON BANREY

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The loud and bustling intersection at 108th Street and Northern Boulevard in Corona came to a halt as children and senior citizens crossed one of Queens’ busiest boulevards hand-in-hand with some of the city’s biggest decision makers.

Making use of newly installed Pedestrian Countdown Signals, Mayor Mike Bloomberg, Department of Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan and State Sen. Jose Peralta (D-Corona) made it safely across Northern Boulevard without a scratch showing the residents of Corona just how much safer the streets of Queens will become.

Scheduled to be installed at locations throughout the city’s major multi-lane streets and avenues, the countdown feature aims to lower pedestrian fatalities, which accounted for 52 percent of traffic fatalities and serious injuries in New York City from 2005-2009.

“The pedestrian countdown clock system will show pedestrians how much time they have before the traffic signal changes against them at 1,500 intersections along major thoroughfares in all five boroughs,” said Bloomberg.

Peralta acknowledged the importance of the countdown signals and the significance of preserving lives in his district. “[Northern Boulevard] does not want to get the representation that Queens Boulevard has, which is the ‘Boulevard of Death.’ We want to make sure that Northern Boulevard is seen as anything but that,” said Peralta.

After the analysis of eight years of data from 7,000 crash records and thorough observation of video surveillance of pedestrian behavior at specific locations along the city’s major corridors, the DOT discovered pedestrian fatalities have occurred disproportionately along the city’s chosen points of installation.

The agency also discovered the main factors that contributed to pedestrian fatalities were caused by speeding; driver inattention, which was cited in 36 percent of crashes resulting in pedestrians killed or seriously injured and drivers’ failure to yield, which was cited for 27 percent of fatal pedestrian accidents.

The city will introduce new action plans to engineer safer streets in the city that will include new parking regulations, improved traffic signaling and more bicycle lanes, along with continuing to reengineer other city lanes that are plagued with crashes.

Queens pedestrian countdown signal locations will stretch along many of the borough’s major arteries including Woodhaven Boulevard, from Queens Boulevard to Rockaway Boulevard; Queens Boulevard, from Van Dam Street to Hillside Avenue; and Jamaica Avenue, from 172nd Street to 257th Street.

Installations of the new countdown pedestrian signals will start within a month and continue through the end of 2011. A complete listing of the 1,500 locations where countdown signals will be installed is available at nyc.gov.

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Editorial Cross With Care Pedestrian fatalities are as natural to Queens as congestion, overdevelopment and a subpar baseball team.

Though several fixes for the rest have been attempted, pedestrian deaths have long been on the rise despite measures to curb accidents. Most notably, the pedestrian barriers on Queens Boulevard that force people crossing the “Boulevard of Death” to use crosswalks have not fully deterred zealous pedestrians who feel the need to cross where they please.

The news this week of the planned installation of pedestrian countdown timers is welcome. Some have complained that people abuse the timers, racing at the end or taking longer than usual, delaying turning vehicles.

Are there problems inherent in any fix? Of course there are. But we applaud the mayor and DOT commissioner, as well as the borough president and other officials, who have fought to reduce pedestrian fatalities in our borough.

Any steps we can take to help bring sanity to the otherwise crazed conditions our pedestrians and vehicles face is a step in the right direction.

There are a lot of people in Queens, and plenty of cars, trucks and buses.

Look both ways, cross at the green and don’t let yourself fall behind on the timer.

Shiek Mohamed

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Weiner’s Fault To The Editor: Rep. Weiner’s lengthy rationalization for his bizarre behavior in the House of Representatives deserves closer scrutiny.

When a Liberal-Progressive like Weiner comes to the defense of cops, firemen and other first

responders to the attack of 9/11, we should all be wary. That Rep. Weiner should claim Republican obstructionism is simply not true, according to Rep. Peter King.

According to House rules, the vote on the First Responder Bill should have been decided by a simple majority. But the Demo-

Letters cratic leadership, fearing that someone would add a rider concerning the prohibition of aid to illegal aliens, thus forcing House Democrats to face a hard vote, as permitted under those rules, instead changed the rules to requiring a two-thirds majority, which would then prohibit any last minute amendments.

This cynical ploy on the part of the House Democratic Leadership was the real cause of Weiner’s inappropriate behavior.

The failure to provide aid to all the first responders falls squarely on the shoulders of Speaker Pelosi and Weiner.

David Rivkin, Jamaica

No To Mosque To The Editor: On Sept. 11, 2001, 19 hijackers slammed two planes into the World Trade Center, one into the Pentagon and another was slammed into the ground due to heroic passengers taking control of that plane from the hijackers.

These hijackers all were Muslims who perpetrated this murderous act of blatant terrorism in the name of Allah. There was dancing in the streets in Gaza that day of Palestinians who also

burned the American flag.

Now, our president releases a statement saying that he is in favor of the mosque being built right near the World Trade Center site. What if he had lost friends or relatives there that day? Would he still feel the same way about this very volatile issue?

Yes, we are a country that welcomes all religions and faiths ,but have those who lead the Muslim faith ever come out and condemned the horrible attack of Sept. 11? Have they stated that what those 19 hijackers did was in no way a part of the Muslim faith in Allah?

Not a single word has been said by these people. Go build your mosque somewhere elseoutside of America.

John Amato, Fresh Meadow

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A Baseball Star Turns Pugilist A Personal Perspective

BY MARCIA MOXAM COMRIE Little boys and ballgames have always gone together like a hand in a glove. They all have their favorite baseball and basketball players and they invest a lot of admiration in these sports stars.

As parents, teachers and general responsible adults, we try be appropriate role models for them, but you can’t duplicate the excitement that sports icons like A-Rod, Derek Jeter, David Wright or Shaq create. So you leave them to enjoy the excitement these external forces bring.

Too bad many of these athletes cannot stay out of trouble of some sort. Across the spectrum of sports you have the steroid users, the “baby mamma” dramas, gun possessions, drugs, drag racing, dog-fighting, chauffer shooting, rape accusations and the pummeling of fathers-in-law.

Pummeling? Yep. Last week Mets’ player Francisco “K-Rod” Rodriguez pulverized the man who for all intents and purposes, is his father-in-law, and got arrested.

The victim, one Carlos Pena, is the father of Rodriguez’s livein girlfriend and mother of his twins. The baseball hurler-turned-

pugilist is now ensconced in an anger management treatment program somewhere. Oh, to have the wherewithal to get clinical with your bad behavior.

In the real world, there is no anger management reprieve for you. You punch out somebody, you pay in one way or another and you learn to control yourself or face the music. There are no coddling bosses telling you to issue a pathetic public apology to save the bottom line. You do the crime you do the time – and kiss your job goodbye.

Yeah, we know to expect some of these failings from these larger-than-life sports stars. They are as human as everyone else and their failings are, basically, the same as those of people in lesspublic jobs. But theirs get blown up because they are famous.

It may not be fair that we expect better from them, but that’s the price of fame and fortune.

Athletes are overpaid to throw, hit, catch or run with a ball. It’s not rocket science, but for some strange reason we’ll pay any price to see it or waste hours in front of a TV watching it.

For the overblown salaries these guys make, they are expected to deliver or be traded.

They are under stress, but so are

the rest of us in our 9-to-5 gigs.

The salesperson is expected to outsell last week’s volume, the doctor is stumped as to how to save his or her patient, the lawyer is trying to keep his/her client out of jail, the writer is figuring out how to say the same thing in a different way this week, and the domestic worker is trying to find the patience to put up with the family she’s cleaning for without a raise in four years.

Most of us don’t get rich from what we do – certainly not overnight like these athletes do, anyway. There is no cheering crowd for the day laborer and no pretty girls lined up with hopes of an invitation.

So what’s their problem? Too much, too soon and for too little.

Most of these guys come from extremely humble backgrounds and the fame and fortune can be overwhelming. They become the family golden goose and are caught between the life that was and the one that is.

From what we have read about the K-Rod story, it seems he behaved like a clod toward the grandfather of his children. It’s a bad example to have set for his own children and for the strangers’ children who look up to his likes.

I was proud when my daugh-

ter recently wrote in a cover essay that her role model is her own mother (moi) and she gave a couple of credible reasons. I was at once flattered and humbled.

I’m glad it wasn’t Serena and Venus Williams, because while I enjoy watching them play tennis and admire the fact that they love education, my child needs to learn her values from me first.

My son admires David Wright and A-Rod, but they are not his role models. It is important that our children know that it’s okay to enjoy their favorite sports and players, but that these guys can fail in other ways.

Shame on K-Rod for his boorish behavior, but shame on us for exalting him, too. And to the team owners and managers, put these rough-around-the-edges young people through some sort of in-house “finishing school” before you turn ‘em loose on the public, That’s what Motown Records did with its young singers back in the day.

If you’re going to take the kids off the streets to put in front of the public, you have to help them negotiate that line between appropriate and in-appropriate behavior. Meanwhile, I hope this young ballplayer gets his act together.

Police Blotter 104th Precinct

BANK ROBBERY

Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating a suspect wanted in connection with a bank robbery that occurred on Thursday, Aug. 12, at approximately 5 p.m. at 60-67 Myrtle Ave., the Chase Bank in Glendale.

The suspect entered the location, passed a note demanding money to Police are looking the bank teller, refor this female ceived an unknown amount of cash and bank robber. fled the bank on foot.

She is described as a Hispanic woman, 19-22 years old, between 5-foot-4 and 5foot-6, between 110 and 120 lbs., wearing a red short-sleeve shirt with the number 76, blue jeans, and sandals.

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

The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers Web site at nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then entering TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.

106th Precinct

FOUND DEAD

On Monday, Aug. 17, at approximately 1:30 a.m., police responded to a 911 call

Compiled By DOMENICK RAFTER at 89-12 Arion Rd. in Ozone Park. Upon and 180 lbs. He was last seen wearing a arrival, the victim, Matadin Ramarain, 58, maroon windbreaker jacket, red polo shirt, was observed at the location with trauma blue shorts, white sneakers, white legto the back of his head. gings, and a dark colored cap on his head.

EMS responded to the scene and the Anyone with information is asked to victim was transported to Jamaica Hos- call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS pital and pronounced the man dead on arrival. Police arrested Deevar Jagmarine, 21, of 142-43 123rd Ave., Jamaica, and Alex Gobardhan,19, of 104-43 106th St., Ozone Park, in connection with the murder on Aug. 18.

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(8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers Web site at nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then entering TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.

Police Seek Suspect In 10 Armed Robberies

WENDY’S ROBBED

BY DOMENICK RAFTER

The NYPD is seeking the public's assistance in locating the following suspect who is wanted in connection with a robbery that occurred inside of Wendy's located at 220-06 Northern Blvd. in Bayside.

On Sunday, Aug. 8, at approximately 9:40 p.m., the suspect entered the located This man robbed with a black revolver. the Wendy's in He jumped over the counter and deBayside. manded that the cash registers be opened. He then removed cash from the registers and fled the location on foot.

The suspect is described as a black man, approximately 25 years old, 6-feet

Police are searching for a suspect in a string of gunpoint robberies across Queens during the month of July.

The suspect, a black man between 25 and 30 years old, entered the locations, walked or jumped behind the counters and demands money at gunpoint. He has received unknown amounts of cash from the cash registers, and fled each location on foot.

The incidents occurred on Friday, July 9 at 2:20 p.m. at 104-21 Jamaica Ave. in Richmond Hill; Tuesday, July 13, at 11:30 a.m., at 27-04 Queens Plaza S. in Long Island City; Thursday, July 15, at 7:50 p.m., at 205-17 Hillside Ave. in Hollis; Monday, July 19, at 6:28 p.m., at 113-65 Springfield Blvd. in Queens Village; Tuesday, July 20, at 5:15 p.m., at 32-02 Queens Blvd. in Sunnyside; Thursday, July 22, at 11:10 a.m.,

at 40-15 34th Ave. in Astoria; Friday, July 23, at 5:45 p.m., at 199-09 Jamaica Ave. in Hollis; Friday, July 23, at 6:45 p.m., at 218-16 Jamaica Ave. in Queens Village; Saturday, July 24, at 10:35 a.m., at 107-16 Continental Ave. in Forest Hills; and on the same day at 7:47 p.m. at 217-03 Jamaica Ave. in Queens Village.

The suspect is described as between, 5foot-7 and 6-feet, medium build, wearing a blue NY baseball cap and a white T-shirt.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers Web site at nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then entering TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.

Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 125.

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New York State: Can What’s Broken Be Fixed?

By MICHAEL SCHENKLER So the online pitch for one candidate s goes: “New Yorkers need government to create jobs, cut taxes, and fix our fiscal crisis — but Albany can’t deliver because special interests and lobbyists are standing in the way. “ It then presents a 20-point plan to clean up Albany:

Reform New York’s Ethics Laws 1. Independent monitoring and enforcement of ethics laws.

2. Outlaw “pay to play.”

3. Disclose outside income sources and clients.

Reform New York State’s Campaign Finance Laws 4. Institute a voluntary system

of public funding of election campaigns.

5. Limit soft money.

6. Reduce sky-high campaign contribution limits 7. Close corporate subsidiary and LLC loopholes.

8. Tighten inadequate reporting requirements 9. Restrict fundraisers during legislat ive session and prohibit personal use of campaign funds.

10. Improve enforcement of campaign finance laws.

Reform Redistricting 11. An independent redistricting commission.

12. Reform process or veto the plan.

Codify & Expand AG Reforms of Legislative “Member Items” 13. Forbid conflicts of interests in granting member items.

14. Increase transparency before award is made.

15. Ensure recipients of grants are legitimate.

16. Require state agencies to oversee the spending of the allocated funds.

17. Crack down on member item abuse.

Reform Administration of the State Pension Fund 18. Create a board of trustees to manage the State pension fund.

19. Eliminate “pay to play” in the pension fund.

20. A Constitutional Convention.

I’m voting for him and I pledge to spend the next four years monitoring h is succe ss or failure in cleaning up Albany by the yardstick he has laid out above – each, by the way, is available with detail.

Who is he?

Your next Governor.

And may he fare better than the two Democrats he will follow.

New York depends upon him.

THE AG RACE Dan Donovan came to visit.

If nothing else, he’s got a great sense of humor. He’s bright, relaxed and utterly enjoyable.

“There is no Democratic or Republican way to enforce the law,” was the simplest explanation of the lack of differences in philosophy among the candidates in the race for Attorney General.

While five Dems vie for their

par t y’s At torne y General nomination, Donovan, the successful Staten Island District Attorney, is making the rounds as the AG candidate of the GOP. And in spite of the fact he is underfunded compared to the big bucks in the Dem field, he is on target when he points out the people of New York want a t wo-party system and would prefer its chief law enforcement officer from a different par t y t han t he Governor, Comptroller a nd Legislative leaders – well at Republican Attorney General candidate Dan least one.

Today, we have t he Donovan and Trib Publisher, Mike Schenkler Dems – my party – with control of every power position in the big city, fast moving Democratic State. And sadly, the State is as sharks. dysfunctional as ever and corrupDan Donovan certainly contion and unethical conduct is as vinced us that he is worthy of conprevalent as ever. sideration.

I’m not suggesting that the Dan, thanx for stopping by. present and previous Democratic Attorney General did not function Term limits is on the ballot quite effectively, but we need more. again. Do you think they will fiAnd perhaps t he countr y nally get the idea if the people charm of this Staten Islander would again vote for a two-term limit? be an effective counterpoint to the MSchenkler@QueensPress.com

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All We Are Saying Is Give Geese A Chance

By HENRY STERN The “Pelham Parkway 87” are mature trees, primarily lindens, with some elms and oaks, who have the misfortune of living too close to a “road improvement,” as the $36 million reconstruction of Henry the two-mile long roadway is euphemistically called. Not enough is being done by the city to preserve these historic trees.

Our efforts to identify the best way to save the Pelham Parkway 87 have been frustrated by the fact that the project falls under the auspices of three different city agencies, each more ready than the last to pass the buck.

The project is funded by the Department of Tra nsportation’s (DOT) capital program, designed and built by the Depar tment of Design and Constr uction (DDC) and lies on land mapped as city parkland under the jurisdiction and protection of the Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR).

When we called DOT to inquire about the removal of the trees, we were told that DDC was in charge of the project. When we called DDC, we were told that the trees were on Park land. When we called Parks, we were told that the reconstruction had been initiated

by DOT. This round robin of avoiding accountability would be comedic if it didn’t involve the destruction of trees that are older than most people.

It also appears that no environmental assessment was ever

per formed on t h is project. According to the City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR) procedure, the lead agency of any city project should per form such an analysis when it would lead to “the removal or destrucStern tion of large quantities of vegetation or fauna” or “the impairment of the character or quality of important historical, archeological, architectural or aesthetic resources.”

Clearly 87 mature trees constitute a large quantity of vegetation. Additionally, according to a 2006 report published by the city’s Depar tment of Cit y Planni ng, Pelham Parkway is eligible for listing on the State or National Register of Historic Places. It seems apparent that a formal review of the impact of removing these trees should have been done.

Under current plans, the 87 will become sawdust next year as construction proceeds. Some city employees have belittled the prospects of the trees claiming that many of them are dead - although some of the alleged dead are still in leaf. We have no problem with the removal of dead trees, Pelham Parkway was not intended to become a petrified forest. We do, however, take issue with the removal of older trees; that still have years of shade to provide.

Guardians of the urban forest must be vigilant to prevent its depredation. Whether greedy entrepreneurs or misguided civil servants

threaten trees, the words of George Pope Mor ris (1802-64) come to mind: “Woodman, spare that tree!

Touch not a single bough!

In youth it sheltered me, And I’ll protect it now.”

A review of the health and safety of each potentially affected tree should be performed, with an eye to preserving as many of as possible. Then the design of the project should be altered to save as many of these healthy trees as can be preserved.

DOZENS OF GEESE LAND LAKE The goose population at Prospect Park Lake has climbed to 61, as geese flying past the lake have set tled on it s water s. T h is is nature’s effort to fill the void caused when government agents goosenapped between 250 and 300 geese who lived on and around the lake, trucked them to a gas chamber, killed them with carbon dioxide gas and dumped packages of bodies in a landfill.

This act of ansercide was intended to prevent geese from being sucked into jet engine s and endangering the lives of airline passengers and flight crews. On Jan. 15, 2009, tragedy was narrowly averted when a jet was skillfully guided onto the Hudson River. Since that time, there have been periodic exterminations of geese. Guidelines say geese should not fly within five miles of an airport. The goose no-fly zone area was recently increased to a sevenmile radius.

Prospect Park Lake, however, is about 10 mi le s from JFK and LaGuardia airports, and it is not known whether its geese have ever interfered with aircraft. Geese closer to the air por t have been slain without complaint, in the interest of protecting human life.

We believe there should be a determination, based on evidence if there is any, as to which populations of geese are likely to be a hazard to air travel and which are not. There are also more humane ways of reducing goose populations such as addling eggs and transporting geese to areas remote from airports.

We need information from government agencie s as to what anti-goose measures are being undertaken. We would like to know on what basis specific areas are chosen for the extermination program. Fear not, we do not intend to tip off the geese. But we cannot make policy suggestions until we know just what is going on. Particularly when a program makes life-and-death decisions, the public should be informed so animal and airplane authorities can bring whatever information they have into the search for sound public policy.

StarQuest@NYCivic.org

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Borough Beat

Borough Pakistanis Fret Over Flood Aid

BY JASON BANREY

Photo by Jason Banrey

Although millions of dollars in relief funds are being sent to Pakistan to aid victims of flooding caused by torrential rains, many Pakistanis are still not finding themselves with the adequate resources they need to recover from one of the worst natural disasters the country has ever experienced.

This is partly due to the difficulty government and international relief workers are experiencing trying to reach about 17 million acres of Pakistan’s rural areas that have become submerged under floodwaters.

Since the rains began three weeks ago, at least 2 million people have been left homeless, 1,400 have died and concerns for diseases like cholera have become rampant.

Some Pakistanis in Queens are skeptical about the alloca- Tariq Hamid, along with other Pakistanis in the bortion of charitable donations ough, is unsure if donations to charities are actually and feel that out of the millions reaching victims of their homeland’s recent flooding. of dollars that are donated, only a fraction is being used to provide Pakistanis believe are making all the differactual aid to victims of the disaster. ence and renewing faith in charity.

Tariq Hamid, owner of Dera RestauFounded by Abdul Sattar Edhi in 1947, rant in Jackson Heights, believes the lack the foundation has developed one of the of a regulatory system for money donated world’s largest radio-linked ambulance netto Pakistan has led to corruption and works in Pakistan and even contributed its questions how charitable organizations services to numerous other countries that are actually distributing relief funding. have suffered from natural disasters in“The money is not getting there. There cluding Haiti and the United States. is way too much corruption. What is hapMohammad Chududhry, manager of pening to all the money? We’re scared. A the foundation’s Corona location, has lot of people from [Jackson Heights] do seen the positive effects the foundation not trust the charity organizations any- has had on victims of natural disasters and more,” Hamid said. “We don’t know which is planning a trip to Pakistan to bring aid ones are reliable. Is the money 100 per- to his compatriots. By being the first recent going to [flood victims] or is only 1 sponders to many of Pakistan’s natural percent going to them? That’s the biggest disasters, the Edhi Foundation has proven problem we’re having right now.” to Pakistanis in Queens and abroad that Other Pakistanis in Queens have be- honest charity still does exist. come disillusioned when it comes to doOther Pakistanis in Queens have not nating money to charities and organiza- completely lost faith in the importance of tions who promise to provide aid to flood donating money and are making donavictims, so they are taking relief efforts tions to a select group of institutions they into their own hands. feel are reducing the impacts of the flood.

Mohammed Amin of Sunnyside no Saeed Osman, manager of the Kebab longer trusts charities and has faith his King in Jackson Heights, feels the Pakifamily members in Pakistan will distribute stani Army and Pakistan International the money he wire transfers to those they Airlines are providing the best relief for actually see have the most needs. flood victims so far but stresses sending “I’ve collected money from my friends money will only prolong the relief prohere and called my brother and said, ‘Give cess. the money to the right people,’” Amin “They need water, food and medicine. said. “He has brought rice, lentils, water I’m telling [people] not to send money. and clothes from his office in Lahore and They don’t need money.” given it to the people.”

As Pakistan continues to struggle with Despite the disbelief some Pakistanis providing relief to victims of the flood, have in charities and organizations, there is Pakistanis in Queens will continue to proone foundation that has established itself vide their own forms of relief, which they within the Queens community. Taking funds feel, will provide the best results. and resources directly to flood victims in Reach Intern Jason Banrey at Pakistan, the Bilquis Edhi Foundation is jbanrey@queenstribune.com or (718) 357providing first-hand support that Queens 7400, Ext. 128.

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Recipe For Success?

Ground Broken On Traffic Fix For Boro Mixing Bowl Nightmare

BY BRIAN M. RAFFERTY

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ways and Union Turnpike, and the viaduct ramps connecting the various highways.

• Construction on the next contract in the series is anticipated to begin in 2012.

History

Total Cost: $148 Million

• The Kew Gardens interchange developed in the 1930s during the start of road construction in the area. The addition of highways and more homes in the 1950s and 1960s added increased traffic and congestion at the site.

• The state announced in 2003 that it intended to overhaul the site. The last few years have been spent performing preliminary work to scope the site, design the changes and await funding.

Funding: $72 Million of 2005 New York State Bond Act funds, with the remainder

coming from state and federal sources.

Schedule: Construction is anticipated to be completed in the summer of 2015.

Who’s Doing the Work: The contractor is ECCO III Enterprises of Yonkers.

The consulting firm assisting in the design of the project was Hardesty and Hanover, LLP. PRESS Photo by Ira Cohen

After a generation of congestion, it seems that the notorious Kew Gardens Interchange will be overhauled.

Officials broke ground Wednesday afternoon on the project, which will affect the Grand Central Parkway, the Van Wyck Expressway, Union Turnpike and Queens Boulevard.

“Anybody that has ever driven on the highways of Queens or listened to a radio traffic report knows what a nightmare the Kew Gardens Interchange has been for motorists for more than a generation,” said Denise Richardson, the Managing Director of the General Contractors Association of New York. “This project is one of many critical infrastructure projects that are essential to the safety, mobility, economic vitality and quality of life of all New Yorkers.

“Aside from what it will do for drivers, this project will provide over 200 jobs that will enable laid off workers to come back to work and boost the area’s businesses and the city’s economy. The fact that this project has been deferred over the years due to funding constraints is yet another sign that New York must find a way to properly fund its transportation infrastructure needs. ” At the groundbreaking, several officials were on hand to celebrate the event, including the State DOT Commissioner.

“The Kew Gardens Interchange is one of the most tangled knots of congestion in all of New York City, impacting the economy of the city and affecting the quality of life of all Queens residents,” said Acting State DOT Commissioner Stanley Gee. “Under the leadership of Gov. David Paterson, the New York State Department of Transportation has worked with elected officials and community members to develop a plan that will untangle the knots, providing a smooth, safe flow of commuters and commerce in Queens.”

Reach Editor Brian M. Rafferty at brafferty@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 122.

Expressway, the Jackie Robinson Parkway, and Union Turnpike.

• More than 500,000 vehicles use parts of the intersection every day.

Project Highlights The project will: • Reconstruct a half-mile section of the Van Wyck Expressway just south of the interchange, between Union Turnpike and Hillside Avenue • Reconstruct a quarter-mile section of Queens Boulevard over the Van Wyck Expressway.

• Construct auxiliary lanes on the Van Wyck Expressway to ease the flow of traffic in both directions at the interchange with the Grand Central Parkway.

• Replace or reconstruct six bridges, including the Queens Boulevard bridges over the Van Wyck Expressway and Main Street, as well as the Hoover Avenue bridge and the 82nd Street pedestrian bridge, both over the Van Wyck Expressway.

• The new 82nd Street pedestrian bridge will be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. • Work will also include the reconstruction of subway entrances to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority station at Briarwood-Van Wyck Boulevard, as well as the construction of three pedestrian plazas on Queens Boulevard.

• Extensive landscaping will include the planting of trees on both the Van Wyck Expressway and Queens Boulevard.

Location

Future Projects

• The Kew Gardens Interchange is named for the neighborhood of Kew Gardens, and is at the confluence of the Grand Central Parkway, the Van Wyck

• Reconstruct other parts of the interchange, including the Van Wyck Expressway north to Jewel Avenue, sections of the Grand Central and Jackie Robinson park-

The busy interchange serves approximately 500,000 vehicles per day.

Officials toss ceremonial dirt to kick off the project.

The area affected in the first phase of development.

The new view along Queens Boulevard.

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Southeast Queens Events Edited By Harley Benson

PAL-ing Around On Aug. 6, more than 400 Police Athletic League children, ages 8 to 10, united to celebrate and learn about the culture and history of Asia at PAL's Annual Cultural Day at Pelham Bay Park in the Bronx. Queens youngsters from PAL's Edward Byrne Center in South Jamaica, PAL's Far Rockaway Beacon and PAL's Redfern Cornerstone in Arverne-Far Rockaway, and PS 214 in Flushing, participated in the fun-filled day of activities, including a colorful parade, interactive exhibits, Knowledge Bowl competition and authentic Asian dance performances.

Carell, 8, and Shanice, 9, from PAL's Edward Byrne Center shared their knowledge on the country of India.

State Sen. Shirley Huntley attended a bone marrow drive accompanied by rap impresario and entertainer Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson at 50's Community Garden.

The bone marrow drive was inspired by the story of 11-year-old leukemia patient, and Broadway's "Lion King" star Shannon Tavarez.

PAL youngsters and staff from Far Rockaway Beacon welcome visitors to their exhibit on the Philippines.

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Jamaican Food Clipped With A Twist

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A humid Monday afternoon gave way to a sky fat with clouds; pregnant raindrops splattered across the pavement, but the scene is lost inside Clippers II Restaurant and Bar. The double doors give way to a deluge of Caribbean music and walls covered in muted colors.

This is unexpected.

Sparse guests dot the bar and among them owner Markland Clarke is chatting at the far side to a customer. The vision is a testament to Clarke’s risk-taking nature.

His foray into the restaurant business began seven years ago when his best friend, a chef, simply told him, “I could make you a millionaire.” Clarke, who owned a Brooklyn barbershop dubbed Clippers, took the risk.

“I take chances,” he said. “I love to take chances.”

This was not the first time he walked blind into the unknown. Clarke opened the barbershop without knowing anything about the business.

Even with no knowledge of the restaurant industry, Clarke said he has Naomi Campbell’s assurance that the man he set as the business’s foundation, Chef David Kelly, was a safe roll of the dice. “[Campbell] said that he had the best

Jamaican food in ‘W Magazine,’” he said. At 234-32 Merrick Blvd. in Rosedale, Opportunity knocked and Clarke an- Lorraine Clarke is again manning her swered. A location became available at post. Unlike Clippers, Clippers II is out131-01 Rockaway Blvd. and Clarke fitted with a bar and a cozy dinning environment. pushed forward. The Beverly Lewis, a mulidea of a restaurant in tifunctional staff memthe location was not a ber at the establishment, hard sell as he would be describes it like a nonreplacing an existing stop party. eatery. Initially, Clarke “It’s exciting,” she put down $11,000 to said. begin the transformaMarkland Clarke tion. called the place a chaHe named the resmeleon. taurant Clippers after “Sometimes it could the barbershop. Under be a nice little lounge,” the watchful eye of his he said. “It could also be mother, Lorraine Clarke, Clippers Clippers II offers a menu as varied fine dining.” as its well-stocked bar.

Markland Clarke said thrived. though both Clippers are Lorraine Clarke said when her son brought her the idea, nice, they are incomparable. Clippers II she was neither worried nor afraid of the offers luxury and additional accommodations for baby showers, wedding recepprospects.

“I can cook,” she said. “I know what tions, corporate affairs and events.

Food and drink are not the only things Jamaican food is supposed to taste like; I know what I am looking for in workers.” on the menu. Entertainment ranging from Lorraine Clarke said she manned the live music, karaoke, open mike and compost from 7 a.m. to midnight at Clippers, edy is served up at Clippers II. For inforhelping the restaurant get off the ground. mation regarding event times call (718) When Markland Clarke decided to try 276-6600 or (718) 807-1451.

“Unless we are going to Thomasina’s his hand in the restaurant business, his mother was again there to her support. or The Door, there are no sophisticated PRESS photo by Sasha

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eateries like this,” said Joanne Perkins, Laurelton, Rosedale and Springfield Gardens Local Development Corporation administrative assistant. “We want to make this restaurant the place of this corridor.”

For those looking for the recognizable Caribbean staples like stewed chicken, oxtail, rice and beans infused with coconut milk and fried plantains, it is all here.

Looking to expand your palate and sample something different? Try the sweet and sour chicken, roast fish, lobsters, vegetable fish and a host of other dishes.

The chefs and brothers Leroy and Bentley Thomas said they are giving their customers traditional Jamaican food with a twist.

“I get the opportunity to be creative,” Leroy Thomas said. He does not use store-bought sauces, but he infuses each dish with his own herbs and spices.

If you are not looking for food, but just a relaxing environment to have a few drinks, the bar is well stocked. They have the standard drinks and then a few specialties like a Bahama Mama crossed with a Malibu Bay Breeze; or try the Usain Bolt.

“We can make whatever you like,” said Kwana Lewis, bartender.

Reach Reporter Sasha Austrie at saustrie@queenspress.com, or (718) 3577400, Ext. 123.

A&E

Film Museum Construction Nearly Done With five months remaining until the grand reopening of the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer (D-Sunnyside) joined Museum Director Rochelle Slovin to unveil the last of the 1,067 triangle panels that adorn the museum's new outer wall last Thursday and take a tour of the new expansion.

The $67 million project, designed by architect Thomas Leeser, is about twothirds done. The project began in February 2008 and nearly doubles the size of the museum. It includes a new 264-seat theater, a video screening ampitheater, a new lobby on 35th Avenue, new storage space that will allow the museum to bring its collection onsite, and a new courtyard garden in the rear of the museum between 35th and 36th Streets. The work also includes a renovation of the museum's existing space and a new cafeteria.

"I am so excited to see this wonderful work in progress as it nears completion," Van Bramer said. "This will further cement Queens as what I believe is the cul-

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BY DOMENICK RAFTER

Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer and Museum Director Rochelle Slovin show off renderings of the final design. tural capital of New York."

Van Bramer was most excited about the new theater, which would be able to show film in 35mm, 60mm, 70mm, and digital, allowing also for 3D films to be shown. The inside of the theater will be decorated with triangles similar to those

that dress the outside walls.

As chairman of the Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations Committee, Van Bramer was able to secure $2 million in funding for the museum renovation, which he said was strongly supported by Speaker Christine Quinn and the entire Queens delegation in the Council.

Slovin said the new museum will serve double the amount of schoolchildren, from 30,000 per year to 60,000, and will have a dedicated entrance and Education Center for schoolchildren to enter in the rear of the museum from the courtyard.

On the choice of the architect, Slovin said she wanted someone who understands media and not necessarily someone who has name recognition, and Leeser fit the bill.

"We weren't looking for a 'starchitect,'" she said. "We were looking for someone who wasn't already famous."

The project is Leeser's biggest to date.

He said he wanted the design of the museum to work with its purpose.

"In the architecture of this museum, we most of all wanted to capture the ephemerally of the moving image," Leeser said. "The architecture tries to incorporate an essential characteristic of the moving image; movement itself."

The museum will reopen to the public on Jan. 15, 2011 with a month-long film series called "Celebrating the Moving Image."

Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstrbune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 125.

Restaurant Review

Corona Kids Prepping Indian At The Palace For Saturday’s Show DELHI PALACE 37-33 74th St., Jackson Heights (718) 507-0666 HOURS: Sun-Thurs 11:30am to 10:15pm; Fri-Sat 11:30am to 10:45pm.

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BY ANGY ALTAMIRANO The voices of children taking part in the Corona Youth Music Project serenaded Mayor Mike Bloomberg Monday outside of the Elmcor Community Center, with their rendition of "Singin' in the Rain."

The Corona Youth Music Project was started by Álvaro Rodas and began as an idea inspired by El Sistema, a Venezuelan social-action-through-music program founded in 1975.

"I hope the program will have an impact on the individual, the family and community," said Rodas.

Joining his side, Sanna Valvanne teaches the hundreds of young children to move away from their shyness and begin to sing.

The program began Aug. 9 and continues until the Friday before the final concert. "[Singing] brings awareness of who they are and that what they do and who they are affects others around them," said Valvanne.

The free summer program involves children ranging from ages 6-16 who learn songs in 13 different languages from Spanish to Finnish. Valvanne believes teaching the children to sing in different languages will "bring acceptance between cultures and appreciation to the different ways humans express themselves."

The children learned of the program through flyers being sent around in their schools and with a slight push from their parents. "I came because my dad found out and signed me up but I liked it and decided to keep coming," said Pedro Rogue, 10, who hopes in his future to be a singer.

Many of the children find themselves

eager to learn and improve on their singing. Emely Acosta, 15, said the program helps her "be less shy" and helps her learn how to sing better. "I enjoy singing in Italian the most, "said Acosta.

Alex Velez, 12, whose brother coordinates the program and helps the children, took the opportunity to sign up although he lives far from the area. "The words are hard at first but fun to learn," said Velez when asked about his interest in singing in Japanese.

Valvanne hopes the children gain a lot of confidence in performing, whether it is speaking or singing. "Working in a choir teaches great life skills - to be responsible for your own voice but also take care of everyone else, "said Valvanne.

The program could not be where it is now without the contribution and aid from Freddie Gershon, whose funding helps pay for the rental of the Elmcor Community Center, instruments used during practices and the overall camp.

"Without him it would be a very tiny project compared to what it is now," said Rodas about Gershon's aid.

Rodas and Valvanne hope to receive future funding to continue the program and even expand into including orchestras and bigger choirs.

The children continue to practice for their final performance taking place this Saturday at 3 p.m. outside the Queens Museum of Art in Flushing Meadows Corona Park.

Reach Intern Angy Altaminaro at aaltamirano@queenstribune.com or (718) 357-7400, Ext. 128.

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There's a lot to discuss at the Delhi Palace. This beautiful restaurant is serious about options and combines north and south Indian food in their authentic form. The menu may be intimidating for someone not well versed in Indian food, but the staff is happy to help navigate you through the curries, the meats, the breads and the vegetarian options.

With such quality ingredients, you can't go wrong.

The concept of the Delhi Palace is to combine different types of Indian food in one place. Southern Indian food is prepared with a lot of coconut milk, exotic spices, Indian curry leaves and mustard seeds.

The highlight of the southern Indian food was the dosa, which is a large crepe made from coconut milk filled with a variety of meats and vegetables. These light pockets are the perfect vehicle for the Delhi's Palace's rich spices and complex flavors, and my guest and I am could not stop until the entire dosa was gone.

Northern Indian food is probably more familiar to a New Yorker and includes such chicken dishes as the Murg Hara Masala, the Murg Balchao and the lamb-based Gosht Vinaloo. The Hara Masala is a green mixture of unique spices and is a must taste. Likewise, the Balchao, which is chicken cooked in

coconut milk and sauce, sautéed with curry leaves, dry chilies and mustard seeds, is a requirement.

The meat filled bread we tried was called Keema Paratha and it reminded my guest and I of the variety of naan (Indian bread) that we could chose from. The bread is traditionally used to scoop the rest of the food, but it is a treat in itself.

We stuffed ourselves with the boneless Murg Kabuli Tikka, which is chicken on a skewer that has been cooked over charcoal with onions, spices and lemon. This minimalist dish is a nice counterpoint to the rich, warm spices of the saucier dishes.

For vegetarians, there is a plethora of options, but lets focus on one: the Kadai Bhindi Masala. If you like okra, do not miss this dish, which consists of that infamous vegetable cooked with herbs and spices in a traditional fry pan.

If you haven't had the best experience with okra, this dish will change your mind if anything could - the okra has no hint of its sometimes slimy and flavorless incarnations. Instead, it features a dry and smoky curry quality and has a crisp texture somewhere between eggplant and zucchini.

By the end of the meal, we were too full to adequately sample the sweet shop, but the variety available combined with the top quality of the preceding meal made it just one more reason to come back to the Delhi Palace time and time again.

One hint: if you order a lassi, ask to have it without ice.

— Harley Benson

Faith

Summer Concert At Good Shepherd

BY SASHA AUSTRIE

Good Shepherd Church is welcoming the community to its summer concert Saturday.

The church touts the concert as an evening to enjoy “Christian praise and testimony.”

“Come early and bring a friend,” a flyer heralds. “There is power in praise.”

The church has been a staple in the neighborhood for more than eight de-

cades. In the summer of 2008, the church ramped up its efforts to reach out to the community. Their outreach became the focal point of this summer.

“Sometimes churches can just stay inside their four walls,” said the Rev. Steve Roth in a previous interview. “The purpose of the church is to reach out with the people around you.”

Roth said that he has been the pastor at Good Shepherd for 22 years and, although he has received lucrative offers to

Word “Fear of things invisible is the natural seed of that which everyone in himself calleth religion.”

– Thomas Hobbes

go elsewhere, he is happy.

“It’s knowing that you are where God wants you to be,” he said. “There is a good group of people [at Good Shepherd]. A congregation of 100 servants can do more than people who just come to church.”

Performers will include Good Shepherd’s choir and soloists at 7 p.m. at the church, located at 134-52 228th St. The concert is free to the public.

Reach Reporter Sasha Austrie at saustrie@queenspress.com, or (718) 357-7400, Ext. 123.

Good Shepherd Church’s choir and soloists will perform at its summer concert.

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Senior Leader With Talent To Boot

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She plans to attend St. John’s University or John Jay College and eventually study law. The principal I.A. of the Law, Gov-

ernment & Community Service High School is Donna Delfyett-White.

Career Day: Photo by Bob Harris

dent of the Senior Class, she was busy planning for a Senior Sweat Shirt fundJessica St. Jean was the Senior Class raising to pay for senior events, preparing President at the Law, Government & for the Senior Prom and planning for Community Service (LGCS) High School graduation events. in the Campus Magnet Complex, Cambria St. Jean presided over meetings of the Heights. This confident St. Albans resi- Senior Council, was on the Yearbook dent was always busy planning. As presi- Staff, did service in the principal’s office and for other teachers. She was on the school Honor Roll, was in charge of the jury in her school’s Mock Trial competition, and represented the school at the last high school fair.

As a student representative on the school’s School Leadership Team (SLT), she helped evaluate the academic accomplishments of the school and helped plan new programs with the parents, teachers, administrators and other staff members on the team.

Outside of school, St. Jean volunteers at the Pascal Baylon Roman Catholic Church Jessica St. Jean was the Senior Class President at the Law, Government & Community Service (LGCS) High School in the where she helps in the Sunday School and Campus Magnet Complex, Cambria Heights. with the Youth Group.

BY BOB HARRIS

Dorothy Swygert is shown in the Conference Room of the Business, Computer Applications & Entrepreneurship High School. in the Campus Magnet Complex, Cambria Heights during Career Day at the school. Swygert, a guidance counselor at the old Andrew Jackson High School in the late 1980s, is now a published author and motivational speaker who volunteers in the Business High School. Her message to the students during Career Day was to work hard in school, take part in extra curricular activities, and don’t give up. Ironically, the DOE wants to close the Business High School and put in a charter school but the Business School is not giving up and is planning on a new freshman class in September 2010.

People Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Metropolitan Campus has released the names of students who have graduated as of May 2010 on undergraduate and graduate levels. Students from your area include: Joyce Anderson of Cambria Heights, Chaim Yunger of Far Rockaway, Nassan Tempelman of Far Rockaway, Pinchas Vogel of Far Rockaway, Tuvia Krigsman of Far Rockaway, Aryeh Goldman of Flushing, Daniel Goldman of Flushing, Danny Rhee of Flushing, Keren Adaki of Flushing, Siu Moy of Flushing, Yechiel Kops of Flushing, Matankiso Chachane of Forest Hills, Matthew Ebben of Forest Hills, Adrian Johnston of Queens Village and Megan Sullivan of Whitestone.

The University’s Metropolitan Campus for Professional and International Studies, located in the dynamic NY/NJ corridor in Teaneck, N.J., features a university atmosphere with an international perspective, attracting students from the U.S. and around the world. Undergraduates have access to the resources of a major graduate center and nearby New York City as an integral part of their learning experience.

Army National Guard Pfc. Ricardo H. Cesar has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training,

drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.

He is the son of Martha Edmond of Laurelton. The private graduated in 1994 from August Martin High School, and received an associate degree in 1999 from Borough of Manhattan Community College.

The New York Lottery announced the names of area Lottery players who claimed a winning ticket from one of the Lottery’s live drawings between July 18, 2010 and July 24, 2010. The following winners each received a cash prize valued at $10,000 or more.

Philip Capraro of Forest Hills who won $10,000 on the Mega Millions drawing of July 13. Capraro’s winning ticket was purchased at the Safety Drugs Of Bensonhurst at 6404 18th Ave. in Brooklyn.

Charlotte Atta-Poku of Queens Village who won $31,270 on the Take Five drawing of July 18. Atta-Poku’s winning ticket was purchased at the A&P Wine & Liquors at 218-86 Hempstead Ave. in Queens Village.

Several local residents took part in internships this summer through SUNY Oswego’s Experience-Based Education Program.

They are Giuseppe A. DeCaro, Jr. of East Elmhurst, a senior marketing major (Tattoo Seen, The Bronx); Rufaro C.

Matombo of Fresh Meadows, a junior broadcasting and mass communication major (WBLS/WLIB Radio, New York City); and Stephen F. Green of Rosedale, a junior theatre major (WWW.MSGVarsity.com, Woodburg).

The Experience-Based Education Program at Oswego places students in internships and career awareness opportunities that allow them to earn college credits while garnering valuable “real life” experience.

Last year, more than a thousand Oswego students took part in experiential learning while working at hundreds of businesses, nonprofit agencies and government offices, not counting the hundreds of student teachers working in area schools.

Admission to SUNY Oswego is competitive. U.S. News named the college a “Top-Up-and-Coming School” for 2010 and includes it in its annual guidebook “America’s Best Colleges.” The Princeton Review counts Oswego among “The Best Northeastern Colleges.”

Army Pfc. Jennifer T. Rogers has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.

During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, map reading and land navigation, foot marches, armed and unarmed combat,

and field maneuvers and tactics.

She is the daughter of Adrienne D. Sullivan of Jamaica. The private is a 2003 graduate of Cobble Hill High School, Brooklyn.

Major General Patrick A. Murphy, the Adjutant General, announces the recent reenlistment of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their continuing commitment to serve community, state and nation as part of the Army National Guard.

Specialist Genile Phillip from Jaimaica has reenlisted to continue service with the 145th Maintenance Company; Sergeant Alfonso Villacres from Ridgewood has reenlisted to continue service with the 37th Finance Detachment; Sergeant Katie Jones from Astoria has reenlisted to continue service with the 4th Finance Detachment; Private 1st Class Richard Acevedo from Ozone Park has reenlisted to continue service with the Company A, 42d Special Troops Battalion; and Staff Sergeant Derrick Hardy from Jamaica has reenlisted to continue service with the Company B, 101st Signal Battalion.

Tell The PRESS Send notices of graduation, awards, anniversaries, engagements and honors to: PRESS of Southeast Queens 174-15 Horace Harding Expwy.

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SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Index No.: 8417/10 Date of Filing: July 12, 2010 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS METLIFE HOME LOANS, Plaintiff, -against- UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF THE LATE GROVER C WALLACE, IF THEY BE LIVING OR DEAD, THEIR SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES AND PLACES OF RESIDENCE ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF if living, or if either or all be dead, their wives, husbands, heirs-atlaw, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, assignees, lienors and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF THE LATE GROVER C WALLACE, IF THEY BE LIVING OR DEAD, THEIR SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES AND PLACES OF RESIDENCE ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, of any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, and the respective husbands, wives, widow or widow-

ers of them, if any, all of whose names are unknown to plaintiff; NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD; NEW YORK CITY PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU; NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT ADJUDICATION BUREAU; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; “JOHN DOES” and “JANE DOES”, said names being fictitious, parties intended being possible tenants or occupants of premises, and corporations, other entities or persons who claim, or may claim, a lien against the premises, Defendants. TO THE ABOVENAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the Plaintiff’s attorney(s) within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service, where service is made by delivery upon you personally within the State, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to

this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND

BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Honorable Allan B. Weiss of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, signed on June 24, 2010, and filed with supporting papers in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Queens, State of New York.

The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by GROVER C WALLACE to FIRST REVERSE FINANCIAL SERVICES in the principal amount

of $387,999.81, which mortgage was recorded in Queens County, State of New York, on August 11, 2009, as CRFN. 2009000250899. Thereafter said mortgage was assigned to METLIFE HOME LOANS by assignment of mortgage recorded August 11, 2009 as CRFN: 2009000250901. Said premises being known as and by 114-11 196TH ST, Saint Albans, NY 11412. Date: June 15, 2010 Batavia, New York Laura Strauss, Esq. ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff

Batavia Office 26 Harvester Avenue Batavia, NY 14020 585.815.0288 Help For Homeowners In Foreclosure New York State Law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process.

Please read it carefully. Mortgage foreclosure is a complex process. Some people may approach you about “saving” your home. You should be extremely careful about any such promises. The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. There are gov-

ernment agencies, legal aid entities and other non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about foreclosure while you are working with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877BANKNYS (1-877-226-5697) or visit the Department’s website at www.banking.state.ny.us. The State does not guarantee the advice of these agencies.

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Send typed announcements for your club or organization’s events at least TWO weeks in advance to “Queens Today” Editor, Queens Tribune, 174-15 Horace Harding Expressway, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365. Send faxes to 357-9417, c/o Regina.

IF YOUR ORGANIZATION MEETS ON A REGULAR BASIS, SEND ALL DATES FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR.

QUEENS LIBRARIES Many branches of the Queensborough Library offer toddler and pre-school programs. Contact your local branch for dates.

WET & WILD Saturday, August 21 f o r those 5-6 at Alley Pond Environmental Center. Sea shell and fish games and more.

229-4000.

BIG GREEN MONSTER Saturday, August 21 Go Away Big Green Monster storytime and activit y at 11 at Barnes & Noble, 176-60 U n i o n Tu r n p i ke , F re s h Meadows.

THEATER KILLING KOMPANY Saturday, Oc tober 2 “ The Oktoberfest Murders!” at Riccardo’s in Astoria. The Killing Company performs mystery dinner shows. 1-888SHOOT-EM for information

TALKS LIFE COACHING Monday, August 23 Discover the Life You Want: A Life-Coaching Seminar for Adults at 2 at the Steinway library.

FORECLOSURE Monday, August 23 Foreclosure Prevention Seminar at 6 at the Baisley Park library.

NEEDLEWORK MYSTERIES Tuesday, August 24 “ Thai Die” will be discussed at 3 at the Central library.

EAST FLUSHING BOOK Thursday, August 26 at 10:30 at the East Flushing library.

ADULT BOOK Thursday, August 26 “Shadow Tag” will be discussed at 2:30 at the Fresh Meadows library.

BROAD CHANNEL BOOK Friday, August 27 “Out of Time” will be discussed at 1 at the Broad Channel library.

POMONOK BOOK Monday, August 30 “Midnight: A Gangster’s Love Story” will be discussed at 2 at the Pomonok library.

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FLEA MARKETS OUTDOOR FLEA Saturdays and Sundays until November 28 St. Nicholas of Tolentine from 9-5 at the intersection of Parsons Blvd. and Union Turnpike, Jamaica.

WEEKLY FLEA Sundays 9-4 at Our Lady of the Angelus Church, school field, 98-05 63 rd Drive, Rego Park.

FLEA MARKETS Saturday, August 28 from 9-4 in the school yard at P S 6 9 , 7 7 - 0 2 3 7 th A v e n u e , Jackson Heights. Use 78 th Street entrance.

SIDEWALK TALK Friday, September 3 Sidewalk Sale starts at 8 at Myrtle Avenue between Wyckoff Avenue and Fresh Pond Road. 311.

JUDAICA SHOPS Daily Forest Hills Jewish Center’s. 263-7000.

TEENS TEEN TUTORING Saturdays, August 21, 28 at the Bayside library at 10.

CHESS CLUB Saturdays at the Flushing library at 2.

KNIT & CROCHET Mondays at the Douglaston/ Little Neck library at 4.

TEEN GAMING Mondays, August 23, 30 at 3 at the Fresh Meadows library.

GAME ON! Tuesday, August 24 at the Glendale library at 2.

TEEN NIGHT Tuesday, August 24 at the Arverne library at 3.

CHESS CLUB Tuesday, August 24 at the Bayside library at 3:30.

GUITAR HERO Tuesday, August 24 at 4 at the Bellerose library.

CHESS Wednesdays at 3:30 at the Queens Village library.

GAME DAY Wednesday, August 25 at the Howard Beach library at 4.

READING PARTY Wednesday, August 25 S te i n wa y Te e n S u m m e r Reading Part y at 4 at the Steinway library.

CATCH PHRASE Wednesday, August 25 come and play the game Catch Phrase at 6:30 at the Rego Park library.

TEEN GAMING Wednesday, August 25 at 3 at the Fresh Meadows library.

B’NAI B’RITH YOUTH Thursdays for high school s t u d e n t s a t Te m p l e B e t h Sholom, 172 nd Street and Northern Blvd., Flushing at 7:30.

MEET MR. MET Thursday, August 27 at 1 at the Flushing library.

TEEN GAMING Friday, August 27 at 3 at the Fresh Meadows library.

GAME PLAYERS Fridays at the Hillcrest library at 2.

ZO2 IN CONCERT Saturday, August 28 melding the funk and swagger of the 70s with modern arrangement, ZO2 performs at 2 at the Flushing library.

SAT PRACTICE Monday, August 30 SAT free practice test at the Bellerose library. 1-800-2738439 register.

SCIENCE LAB Saturdays, August 21, 28 at noon at the Central librar y.

For those 6-11.

CHESS CLUB Saturdays at the Flushing library at 2.

S TORY TIMES Saturdays at 11 and Tuesdays at 10:30 weekly story times at 7 at Barnes & Noble, 1766 0 Un i o n Tu r n p i ke , Fre s h Meadows.

ADVENTURES IN READING Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through August 20 from 10noon in the Gazebo Area of Rufus King Park, Jamaica.

KNIT & CROCHET Mondays at 4 at the Douglaston/Little Neck lib ra r y. B r i n g n e e d l e s a n d yarn.

FAMILY READING ROOM Mondays during the summer at t he Fore st Hills libra r y.

Register.

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS Mondays, August 23, 30 o: at the Glen Oaks library at 10:30.

FAMILY MOVIE Monday, August 23 at 4:30 at the Arverne library.

MOVIE MAKING Monday, August 23 at 4:30 at the Woodhaven library.

READ & SEED Tuesday, August 24 at 10:30 at the Central library.

CHESS Wednesdays at the Queens Village library at 3:30.

BUBBLEMANIA Wednesday, August 25 at the Flushing librar y. Register.

K-2 BOOK CLUB Wednesday, August 25 at 2 at the Woodhaven library.

MEET MR. MET Thursday, August 26 at 1 at the Flushing library.

GAME PLAYERS CLUB Friday, August 27 at 2 at the Hillcrest library.

GAME DAY Friday, August 27 at 3 at the Queens Village library.

GAME DAY Friday, August 27 at 1 at the Arverne librar y.

FLASH FRIDAY Friday, August 27 at 3:30 at the Ozone Park library.

ARTS & CRAFTS Friday, August 27 at the East Flushing library. Register.

FANCY NANCY PARTY Sunday, August 29 at Barnes & Noble in Fresh Meadows.

Register 380-7077.

MISCELLANEOUS FARMERS’ MARKET Sundays 10-4 at the NY Hall of Science, 111 th Street and 48 th A v e n u e . F r i d a y s a n d Saturdays 8:30-4:00 at 160th Street, off Jamaica Avenue.

Fridays 8:30-4:00 at the Queens Botanical Garden, Dahlia Avenue off Main Street.

AIR FORCE WEEK Tu e s d ay, Au g u s t 2 4 c e l ebrate Air Force Week 12-2 at Queensborough Hall’s front steps. Northeast Ceremonial Band, ROTC Color Guard, Drill Team and more.

SENIORS FREE LUNCH Saturdays, August 21, September 18 at All Saints Church in Richmond Hill.

849-2352 reservations.

STAY WELL Mondays at 10 at the Central library. Tuesdays at 2 at the Flushing library and Wednesdays at 10 at the East Elmhurst library. Special exercises and relaxation techniques.

CLEARVIEW Monday, August 23 Music Appreciation at 12:30. Friday, August 27 Movies at 12:30 and Craft Sale from 10-2. Selfhelp Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26th Avenue, Bayside. 224-7888 to register.

STARS Wednesday, August 25 at 10:30 at the Hollis library and Friday, August 27 at 10:30 at the Queens Village library.

Come join our galaxy of STARs (Senior Theatre Acting Repertory) to perform theatrical works at the library.

FREE LUNCH Saturdays, August 28, September 25, Oc tober 30 at Church of the Resurrection in Kew Gardens. 847-2649 reservations.

AARP 1405 Mondays, September 6, 20 Flushing AARP 1405 meets at the Bowne Street Communit y Church, 143-11 Roosevelt Avenue at 1.

AARP 3698 Wednesday, September 8 AARP 3698 meets at the Zion Episcopal Church, 24301 Northern Blvd., Douglaston at 1.

CARING CALLS Caring Calls is a communit y supportive care program designed to provide services by seniors for CUNNINGHAM PARK Monday-Friday 9:30-4:30 sit, relax or socialize at the Cunningham Park Field House, 196-10 Union Turnpike. 740-1999.

GENTLE YOGA Mondays Gentle Yoga for Seniors at Fort Totten. 3521548.

MEN 80+ Mondays men over 80 are invited for a “For Men Only” discussion group from 2-3 at t h e S a m u e l F i e l d Y. 2 2 5 6750, ext. 250.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE Mondays 12-4 $9. Lunch, lesson and congenial play.

Partners arranged. Pride of Judea Communit y Services, 243-02 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. 423-6200.

BRIDGE Wednesdays bridge at the Re fo r m Te m p l e o f F o r e st Hills, 71-11 112 th Street from 11-3. $10. 261-2900.

YOGA CLASS Wednesdays at 10 $1.

Ridgewood Older Adult Center, 59-14 70 th Avenue, Ridgewood. 467-2000.

FREE ART CLASSES Thursdays free craft classes, general arts and crafts, at the Middle Village Adult Center.

Call 969-1128.

SOCIAL DANCING Thursdays 12-3 at the Sunnyside Senior Center,

39 th Street and Queens Blvd.

Singles and couples. DJ, wood dance floor, Latin and American dancing. Free.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE Lunch, lessons and congenial p l ay. Pa r t n e r s a r r a n g e d .

Pride of Judea Communit y Services. 423-6200 CERC Crafts, canasta, bridge, line dancing, shape-up, quilting, discussion group, movies, dancercise, current events, singles chat, shape-up, couples club, duplicate bridge, dancercise, recently retired group. Lunch at 11:30 ever y day. Reser vations 423-8174.CERC, 51-60 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck.

YOUNG ISRAEL Ta i c h i , c u l t u ra l J u d a i s m , Make Your Own Greeting Cards, relaxation, stress management exercise, beginning quilting, low impact exercise, bingo, current events, movies and guest s p e a ke r s . Yo u n g I s ra e l o f Forest Hills Senior League, 68-07 Burns Street. 5202305.

ROCHDALE SENIORS Lunches, floor and chair exercise, tai chi, yoga, arts and crafts, bingo, health lectures, Elder Law, computer training, bowling and more.

Rochdale Village Senior Center. 525-2800.

ALLEN COMMUNITY Keyboard lessons, Spanish, crocheting and knitting, art lessons, computer classes for beginners and advanced, Allen Singers, Drama Club, Hair Care, Aerobic, Beginners Bridge, Advanced Bridge, Creative Design, storytelling and rap sessions.

Allen Communit y Senior Center, 166-01 Linden Blvd., Jamaica. 658-0980.

SUNNYSIDE Sunnyside Communit y Services Senior Center, 43-31 39 th Street. 784-6173. Exercise, ballroom dancing, tai chi, movies, bingo, birthday parties, Senior Companion and Friendly Visiting prog ra m , Te l e p h o n e Re a s s u r ance Program, food pantry, Spanish, art, dancersize, ESL/citizenship, table games, billiards, guest speake r s , At l a n t i c C i t y, S u n d ay Coffee Club and more.

HILLCREST First Wednesday Poetry Cove 2:15. Last Thursday Wa l k i n g To u r a n d A r t i s t Circle Trips. Bus leaves 9:15.

First Friday Shopping Day. Bus leaves 9:15, back in time for lunch. Tai-chi, tax assistance, duplicate bridge, computer class, ESL/Citizenship Class, stained glass, oil painting, stay well exercise, music and dancing. Hillcrest Senior Center, 168-01B Hillside Avenue, Jamaica. 2977171. Hot meals 11:3012:30.

BFFY ALZHEIMER The BFFY Alzheimer’s Adult Day Care Center offers a socialization program to whose who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementia. 358-3541.

REGO PARK Hot noon meal $1. yoga, tai

chi, afternoon tea dance, oil painting, blood pressure screening, housing clinic, ballroom dance instruction, aerobics, social dance and country line dance instruction. Rego Park Senior Center, 93-29 Queens Blvd., Rego Park. 896-8511. $1 for classes.

WOODHAVEN SENIORS Mondays Stay Well includes stress reduction. Thursday Yo g a i n c l u d e s m e d i t a t i o n t i m e . 8 7 - 0 4 8 8 th A v e n u e .

847-9200.

SNAP SENIOR Mondays tai chi for people with arthritis at 9 and gentle e x e rc i s e a t 1 . Tu e s d a y s gentle exercise at 9. Thursdays tai chi at 9:30. SNAP Senior Center, 80-45 Winchester Blvd., Queens Village. 454-2100.

OZONE PARK Bingo, chair yoga, crafts and crochet, stay well fitness and stress management. Ozone Park Senior Center, 103-02 101 st Avenue. 847-2100.

RIDGEWOOD CENTER Wednesdays evening dinner at 5:30. $1.50. Mondays and Fridays free yoga lessons at 1. Ridgewood Older Adult Center, 59-14 70 th Avenue. 456-2000.

GLENRIDGE Ta i c h i , c o m p u t e r, s t re s s management, bingo, exercise, choral group and line dancing. Glenridge Senior Citizen Multiservice and Advisory Center, Inc., 59-03 Summerfield Street, Ridgewood. 386-5136.

RICHMOND HILL Activities include walking, bingo, movie, cards, crafts, coffee hour, dance, yoga.

Richmond Hill Senior Center, 87-25 118 th Street. 8462877.

WOODHAVEN SENIORS Lunch at noon. Classes include stretching, Coffee Club Discussion, Card Instruction, bingo, arts and crafts, walkercise, Humanities Program, yoga, Visually Impaired, haircuts, current events and more.

Woodhaven Older Adult Center, 87-04 88 th Avenue.

847-9200.

WAKEFIELD SENIORS Classes include walking, line dancing, bingo, videos, cards, chair aerobics, Tea & Talk, singing, board games, movie time and more.

Wa k e f i e l d S e n i o r C e n te r, 135-45 Lefferts Blvd., South Ozone Park. 641-0454.

MITCHELL LINDEN Mitchell Linden Senior Citizen Club, 28-02 141 st Street, Flushing. 1-4 Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. 539-7783.

ROCKAWAY BLVD. Weekdays 8-4. Breakfast 94, lunch 12-1. Wellness exercise, tai chi stretch, yoga, dance groups, choral, drama, art, ceramics, Wii sports, more. 123-10 143 rd Street, South Ozone Park. 6576752.

HOWARD BEACH Every morning at 9:15 G r o u p Wa l k a ro u n d t h e neighborhood.

Fridays 10:15-11:30 “I Remember When.” 156-45 84 th Street.

738-8100.

Queens Today ENTERTAINMENT STREET FAIR Saturday, August 21 HCP Communit y Day Street Fair starting at 10 at 196 th Street between 100 th and 104 th Avenues. Call 311.

CABARET Saturday, August 21 an afternoon of Cabaret with Castorina and Rose at 3 at the Howard Beach library.

ROSEMARY CLOONEY Saturday, August 21 tribute to Rosemary Clooney at 2:30 at the Jackson Heights library.

BLOCK PARTY Saturday, August 21 Linden/121 st Street Block Part y starting at 9 at 121 st Street between Linden Blvd. and 115 th Avenue. Call 311.

LINCOLN CENTER Saturday, August 21 Lincoln Center Meet the Artist Series: Enchanting Dances of North Africa and the Middle East at 2 at the Flushing library.

ROLE OF ART Saturday, August 21 The Changing Role of Art in Societ y by Maureen Fleming, Artistic Director/Choreographer Performance at 7 at the Flushing library.

OCEAN VILLAGE DAY Saturday, August 21 starting at 9 at Beach 54 th Street between Beach Channel Drive and Rockaway Beach Blvd.

CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET Saturday and Sunday, Au-

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RELIGIOUS BAY TERRACE Friday, August 20 Candle Lighting at 6:58. Saturday, August 21 Evening Service at 7:10. Monday, August 23 Board of Trustees meeting at 7:30. Wednesday, August 25 Ritual Committee meeting at 7:30. Friday, August 27 Candle lighting at 6:50.

Saturday, August 28 evening service at 7. Bay Terrace Jewish Center, 1300 209 th Street.

original tunes, British hits and soft rock songs.

Poppenhusen Institute, 114094 14 th Road, College Point at 4.

HEALTH NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS 7 days a week. 932-6244. www.westernqueensna.org.

SHARP Saturdays, August 21, Sept e m b e r 1 8 , O c to b e r 1 6 Selfhelp Alzheimers Resource Program (SHARP).

631-1886.

FREE FITNESS Au g u s t 2 1 Ta i C h i 9 : 1 5 11:00. August 27 D r u m Circle 7:30-9:00. August 28 Karate 9:15-11:00. Idlewild Cricket Field in Idlewild Park Preserve, 223 rd Street and 1 4 8 th A v e n u e , S p r i n g f i e l d Gardens. 866-4255.

HEALTH & LIFEST YLES Mondays, August 23, 30 at 6 at the Woodhaven library.

TAI CHI Mondays and Thursdays at 11 at the Cardiac Health Center in Fresh Meadows.

670-1695. $5 a class.

FEMALE CANCER Monday, August 23 “Look Good, Feel Better” program for women undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy in Flushing. 1-800ACS-2345.

ALZHEIMERS Tu e s d a y, August 24 Caregiver Support Group in Forest Hills. 592-5757, ext.

237.

MS SELF-HELP Tuesday, August 24 Multiple Sclerosis Self-help group to share a common life experience for support, education and mutual aid 1-2:30 at the Howard Beach library.

YOGA DANCE Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 at the Cardiac Health Center in Fresh Meadows. 670-1948. $10 class.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT E ve r y Tu e s d a y We ste r n Queens Caregiver Network in Sunnyside. 784-6173, ext.

431.

BRAIN INJURY Wednesday, August 25 Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group at Peninsula Hospital.

734-2432.

MEDITATION Wednesday, August 26 and Monday, August 30 at 6 Meditation: A Spiritual Solution to Stress, Anger and Conflict at the Flushing library.

BLOOD DRIVE Thursday, August 26 from 2-8 at Alley Pond Environmental Center. 229-4000, ext. 200.

OA Thursdays at the Howard Beach library at 10:30.

MEMORY LOSS Fridays Couples with one partner experiencing memory loss meet at the Samuel Field Y. 225-6750, ext. 236.

CO-DEPENDENTS ANON. Fridays 10-11:45 at Resurrection Ascension Pastoral C e n t e r , 8 5 - 1 8 6 1 st R o a d , Rego Park. Women only.

EBRU Saturdays, August 21, 28 come and explore the beautiful Turkish tradition of Ebru (paper marbling) at the Sunnyside library. Register.

CAPOEIRA Saturdays through September 4 Brazilian martial arts from 12-1:30 at Socrates Sculpture Park. 956-1819.

YOGA Saturdays through September 4 Yoga at Socrates Sculpture Park from 9:30-10:30 or 11-12. 956-1819.

PILATES Saturdays through September 4 Pilates at Socrates Sculpture Park from 10-11.

956-1819.

SCRABBLE CLUB Saturdays at 10 at Count Basie Jr. HS, 132 nd Street and Guy R. Brewer Blvd. 8865236.

KNIT AND CROCHET Saturdays at the Seaside library at 2:30.

DEFENSIVE DRIVING Saturday, August 21 at 8:45 at St. James in Franklyn Square. $40. 516-872-8062.

BOATING SAFETY Sunday, August 22 “About Boating Safet y” class at Fort Totten. 917-952-7014.

PET OWNERS Sundays (not on holidays) from 1-4 free workshops on pet behavior at Crocheron Park in Bayside (weather permitting). 454-5800.

KNIT & CROCHET Mondays at 4 at the Douglaston/Little Neck library, 249-01 Northern Blvd.

INSTRUCTION & DANCE Mondays and Fridays 7:158:00 dance lessons, dance from 8-11. Italian Charities of America, 83-20 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst. $10.

ADULT CHESS Mondays at 6 at the Queens Village library.

WIRE SCULPTING Monday, August 23 wire sculpting jewelry making for adults at the St. Albans library. Register.

BALLROOM DANCING Mondays, August 23, 30 at the Forest Hills library at 6:30.

POLISH YOUR RESUME Monday, August 23 at the Central library. Register.

ZUMBA Mondays, August 23, 30 Latin Dance Fitness Program at the Queensboro Hill library. Register.

COMPUTER CLASS Mondays, August 23, 30 at the Lefferts library at 10:30.

GET YOUR YARNS OUT! Tuesdays after evening Minyan at 8, knitters, crocheters, needlepointers, and others meet at the Forest Hills Jewish Center. 263-7000, ext. 200.

ADULT SCRABBLE Tuesdays, August 24, 31 at the Fresh Meadows library at 1.

OPEN BRIDGE Tuesdays at 8 at the Forest Hills Jewish Center. Call 2637000 for fees.

PC FOR BEGINNERS Tuesday, August 24 at 10:30 and 11:15 at the Bellerose library.

COMPUTER BASICS

Tuesday, August 24 at the Glen Oaks library. Register.

SUMMER SCRABBLE Tuesdays, August 24, 31 at the East Flushing library at 3:30.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE Wednesdays 10:30-3:00 at the Reform Temple of Forest Hills. $12 session, includes light lunch. 261-2900.

WATERCOLOR CL ASS Wednesdays at 9:30 at NAL. Traditional and contemporary, all levels. 969-1128.

INDOOR SOCCER – DADS Wednesday evenings at the Forest Hills Jewish Center.

263-7000.

ZUMBA Wednesday evenings and Thursday mornings at the Bay Terrace Jewish Center.

281-0912.

FABRIC JEWELRY Wednesday, August 25 Fabric Beaded Jewelry for adults at 3 at the Glendale library.

CATCH PHRASE Wednesday, August 25 come play the game Catch Phrase at 6:30 at the Rego Park library.

CANASTA Wednesday, August 25 at 10 at the Whitestone library.

SCRABBLE/CHESS Thursdays at 4 at the Windsor Park library, 79-50 Bell Blvd., Bayside.

QUILTING CLASSES Thursdays 10-2 at the Maria Rose Doll Museum in St. Albans. 917-817-8653 to register.

KNIT/CROCHET Thursdays at 6 and Fridays at 10:30 at the Fresh Meadows library.

COMPUTER CLASS Thursday, August 26 at the Middle Village librar y. Register.

QUILTERS Thursdays at 1:30 at the East Elmhurst library.

OPEN BRIDGE Thursdays from 8-10pm at the Forest Hills Jewish Center. $12 per player. 2756615 to register.

GUIDE NATURALIZATION Thursday, August 26 The Journey to Citizenship: A Guide to Naturalization at 6 at the Flushing library.

WRITER’S WORKSHOP Thursday, August 26 at the Bayside library. Register.

KNIT & CROCHET Thursday, August 26 at 3 at t h e C e n t ra l l i b ra r y. B r i n g your own material.

BASIC COMPUTERS Thursday, August 26 at the East Elmhurst library at 10.

COMPUTER COURSE Friday, August 27 at the Ozone Park library. Register.

DEFENSIVE DRIVING Saturday, August 28 9-3:30 at St. Mel’s Church in Flushing. $45. 631-360-9720.

JOB INFO CENTER Saturday, August 28 at 10 at the Central library.

CHRISTMAS GIFTS Saturday, August 28 knit Christmas gifts at the South O z o n e Pa r k l i b ra r y. B r i n g knitting needles at 2:30.

MEETINGS JEWISH VETS Sunday, August 22 Jewish Wa r Ve te ra n s o f t h e U SA Lipsky/Blum Post meet at the Garden Jewish Center. 4634742.

VFW 4787 Monday, August 23 Whitestone VFW Community Post meets; ladies auxiliary meets the 2 nd Monday.

746-0540.

QUEENS TOASTMASTERS Mondays, August 23, September 13, 27 Queens Toastmasters Club meets. 5256830.

FRESH MEADOW CAMERA Tuesdays the Fresh Meadows Camera Club meets.

917-612-3463.

ADVANCED WRITERS Tuesdays at 6:30 at the Terrace Diner at Bay Terrace Shopping Center and also t h e l a s t Tu e s d ay o f t h e m o n t h i n th e C o m m u n i t y Room in Panera Bread at Bay Terrace Shopping.

FH VAC Wednesdays, August 25, September 22, Oc tober 27 Forest Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corp meets. 793-2055.

QUEENS CENTRAL ROTARY Thursdays 6:30-8:30 Come learn if Rotary is for you.

465-2914; me1nc@aol.com BEREAVEMENT Thursdays, August 26, September 30, Oc tober 28 St. Adalbert’s Bethany General Bereavement group meets in Elmhurst. 429-2005.

CIVIL AIR PATROL

Fridays 6-10 at Vaughn College of Aeronautics, 86-01 23 rd Avenue, East Elmhurst.

Academy WOMAN’S GROUP Fridays the Woman’s Group of Jamaica Estates meets at noon. Call 461-3193 for information.

POETS Saturday, August 28 Fresh Meadows Poets meet to discuss and critique their poetry at 10 at the Forest Hills library.

ALUMNI BAYSIDE 90 September 25 at Arnos Ristorante. 800-655-7971.

NEW TOWN 85 September 25 Newtown HS at Astoria Manor.

Marialoves2write@yahoo.com MATER CHRISTI 65/70/75/ 80 Saturday, Oc tober 2 at St. John’s Prep, formerly Mater Christi. 721-7200, ext. 686.

OUR LADY OF VICTORY Saturday, October 9 class of 1970 reunion.

Olv70reunion@aol.com CARDOZO 84-85 November 6 at the Marriott in Melville. 800-655-7971.

CARDOZO 90 November 13 at the Marriott in Melville. 800655-7971.

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COMMUNITY ART Through August 21 Communit y Art Gallery at Jamaica Market, sponsored by Simply Marvelous Art, presents the work of Klytus Smith, renowned photographer.

291-9862.

QUEENS HISTORICAL Tu e s d ay s , S a t u r d ay s a n d Sundays 2:30-4:30 new exhibit “For Love of the Games: A History of Sports in Queens,” with other exhibits, “Unraveling History: Using Textiles to Date the Past,” “Kingsland: From Homestead to House Museum,” “Persistence: A Celebration of Landmarks in Queens – Past, Present, Future,” and “The Civil War’s La sting Memory.” Queens H i s to r i c a l Societ y at Kingsland Homestead, 144th 35 37 avenue, Flushing.

939-0647, ext. 17. $2 seniors and students, $3 adults.

NOGUCHI REINSTALLED Through Oc tober 24, 2010 the Noguchi Museum has completed a major renovation project. Wednesdays through Fridays 10-5, weekends 11-6. $10, students and seniors $5. 32-37 Vernon Blvd., LIC. www.noguchi.org.

BAYSIDE HISTORICAL “The Castle,” “Native Bayside/Native Voice,” “If The Hat Fits,” “The Women of Bayside” and “Bayside Life” On the Edge of Modernity” are on display at the Bayside Historical Societ y, 352-1548. Tuesday-Sunday 11-4. $3 donation.

gust 21, 22 Long Island Cars’ “Summer Belmont” Car Show and Swap Meet at Belmont Racetrack from 8-5. $7 Saturday, $9 Sunday.

TAMING OF THE SHREW Sunday, August 22 Hip to Hop Theatre Company presents “Taming of the Shrew” at 7:30 at the George Seuffert Bandshell. 2354151.

SUMMER BLOCK PARTY Sunday, August 22 starting at 10 at 80 th Street between Roosevelt Avenue and 41 st Avenue. Call 311.

BINGO Tuesdays at 7:15 at American Mart yrs Church, church basement, 216-01 Union Tu r n p i k e , B a y s i d e . 4 6 4 4 5 8 2 . Tu e s d a y s a t 7 : 1 5 (doors open 6) at the Rego Park Jewish Center, 97-30 Queens Blvd. 459-1000.$3 admission includes 12 games.

JEWISH MUSIC Wednesday, August 25 Family Entertainment. Cunningham Park at 7. Bring lounge chair or blanket.

BROADWAY TRIBUTE Wednesday, August 25 at 7:30 at the Seuffert Bandshell. 235-4100.

MOVIE SERIES Fridays in the summer enjoy a BBQ cookout and feature film in the schoolyard of St. Joseph in Astoria. 2781611 more information.

SINATRA… Saturday, August 28 tribute to the music of Sinatra, Manilow, Sedaka and others at 2:30 at the Bayside library.

Z02 Saturday, August 28 melding the funk and swagger of the 70s with modern arrangements, Zo2 infuses the rock world at 2 at the Flushing librar y.

KOREAN MID-SUMMER Saturday, August 28 Korean Mid-Summer Days and Dance Festival at 6:30 at the Flushing library.

BLOCK PARTIES Saturday, August 28 119 th Avenue Block Part y starts at 2 at 199 th Avenue between Merrick Blvd. and Ring Place. 311. Also, the 80 th Street Block Party starts at 8 between 149 th Avenue and 151 st Avenue. 311.

BACK TO SCHOOL FEST Sunday, August 29 Back to School Festival at 10 at 39 th A v e n u e b e t w e e n 1 0 3 rd Street and 104th Street. 311.

POPPENHUSEN CONCERTS Sunday, August 29 th: Bill Popp and the Tapes perform

EDUCATION/GAMES/CRAFTS

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Up SATURDAY, AUG. 21 Youth & Tennis The Youth and Tennis group meets every Saturday morning at Roy Wilkins Park Saturday. To learn more, call Bill Briggs at (718) 658-6728.

Kids Football The LP Fam's Youth Organization will host youth football games at the Lincoln Park Baseball Field, 111th and 135th Streets in South Ozone Park.

The games will be played every Saturday until August 28.

The registration fee is $150, and includes the cost of a uniform, insurance, practice and trophies.

For more information, call (718) 5297911.

Jump & Ball Tournament Senate President Malcolm A. Smith and renowned hip-hop artist LL Cool J are pleased to present the Sixth Annual Jump & Ball Tournament. Please join Smith and LL for a basketball and a double-dutch tournament scheduled to run from Saturday, July 31 through Sunday, August 29.

The event features basketball games, dancing and jump rope competitions, as well as spelling bees. The competitions are open to youth ages 18 and under. Refreshments and giveaways will be available throughout the tournaments.

For additional information, contact Tai White at (718) 528-4290 or twhite@senate.state.ny.us.

This free event will be held at Roy Wilkins Park, at Merrick Boulevard and Baisley Boulevard from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

White at (718) 528-4290 or twhite@senate.state.ny.us.

This free event will be held at Roy Wilkins Park, at Merrick Boulevard and Baisley Boulevard from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Craftsmen Days King Manor Museum will hold a free program called "Craftsmen Days" from Aug. 22-29. From 1-5p.m., the program will focus on tinsmithing.

King Manor is located in King Park on Jamaica Avenue between 150th and 153rd Streets.

Giving To Children The Queens chapter of the Islamic Circle of North America plans to give out free school bags and school supplies to the Jamaica community in Queens during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Five-hundred needy children will receive school bags filled with supplies at the event, one bag per child present. Each bag will contain supplies, including notebooks, pens, pencils, sharpeners, erasers, rulers, crayons and more. Hundreds of families are expected to attend the event. The event is open to all, no matter their race, gender or religion.

You can join in at Masjid Alhamdulillah, 121-03 Sutphin Blvd., from 2-4 p.m.

MONDAY, AUG. 23 Adult Chess Club Practice your chess skills weekly, on Monday and Thursday evenings.

The event is held at 6 p.m. every Monday at Queens Village Library, 94-11 217 St., (718) 776-6800.

Health Fair and Picnic

Polish Your Resume

Join State Sen. Shirley Huntley for an annual health fair and picnic for the whole family to enjoy. Invited attendees include city and state agencies as well as others.

For additional information, visit huntley.nysenate.gov, send an e-mail to lmenyweather@gmail.com, or contact Lois Menyweather at (718) 949-1601.

This free event will be held at St. Luke Cathedral, 133-21 232nd St., noon to 5 p.m.

Bring a copy of your resume on disk; volunteers will guide you through editing and producing a professional quality resume using Cyber Center computers. Participants must have keyboard and mouse experience. Pre-registration is required at the Job Information Center.

This free event will be held at the Queensborough Public Library's Central Branch, 89-11 Merrick Blvd. 6:30 p.m.

Business Plan Competition

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First Generation Reunion The Second Annual First Generation Reunion will once again reunite members of the Cambria Heights Community this Saturday.

The reunion will be held from 10 a.m. to dusk on at Hempstead Lake State Park, Lot 1.

SUNDAY, AUG. 22 Jump & Ball Tournament Senate President Malcolm A. Smith and renowned hip-hop artist LL Cool J are pleased to present the Sixth Annual Jump & Ball Tournament. Please join Smith and LL for a basketball and a double-dutch tournament scheduled to run from Saturday, July 31 through Sunday, August 29.

The event features basketball games, dancing and jump rope competitions, as well as spelling bees. The competitions are open to youth ages 18 and under. Refreshments and giveaways will be available throughout the tournaments.

For additional information, contact Tai

Enter the StartUP! Business Plan Competition; first prize is $12,000 toward starting your own business. You must attend a mandatory orientation session; applications are due Monday, October 18. Call the Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) at (718) 263-0546 to register.

This free event will be held at the Queensborough Public Library's Central Branch, 89-11 Merrick Blvd. at 6:30 p.m. (between Jamaica and Hillside Avenues)

Craftsmen Days King Manor Museum will hold a free program called "Craftsmen Days" from Aug. 22-29. From 12-2 p.m., the program will focus on quilting.

King Manor is located in King Park on Jamaica Avenue between 150th and 153rd Streets.

TUESDAY, AUG. 24 Needlework Mysteries Please join the folks at the library to

discuss mysteries that involve sewing, quilting, and/or other forms of needlework.

We will discuss "Thai Die" by Monica Ferris. Please meet in the Gallery.

This free event will be held at the Queensborough Public Library's Central Branch 89-11 Merrick Blvd., at 3 p.m.

Craftsmen Days King Manor Museum will hold a free program called "Craftsmen Days" from Aug. 22-29. From 12-2 p.m., the program will focus on hand sewing.

King Manor is located in King Park on Jamaica Avenue between 150th and 153rd Streets.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 25 Craftsmen Days King Manor Museum will hold a free program called "Craftsmen Days" from Aug. 22-29. From 12-2 p.m., the program will focus on spinning.

King Manor is located in King Park on Jamaica Avenue between 150th and 153rd Streets.

THURSDAY, AUG. 26 Adult Chess Club Practice your chess skills weekly, on Monday and Thursday evenings.

The event is held at 6 p.m. every Thursday at Queens Village Library, 94-11 217 St., (718) 776-6800.

Knitting and Crocheting Group Love to knit? Wild for crochet? You are invited to join our knitting and crocheting circle. Meet fellow crafters, show off your works-in-progress, and share advice while you work on your projects. Bring your own materials.

This free event will be held at the Queensborough Public Library's Central Branch, 89-11 Merrick Blvd., at 3 p.m.

Craftsmen Days King Manor Museum will hold a free program called "Craftsmen Days" from Aug. 22-29. From 12-2 p.m., the program will focus on embroidery.

King Manor is located in King Park on Jamaica Avenue between 150th and 153rd Streets.

FRIDAY, AUG. 27 Senior Theatre Acting Repertory Calling all older adults: Join our galaxy of STARs to perform theatrical works at the library with a great group of people while brightening your life.

Rehearsals are held at 10:30 a.m. Fridays at Queens Village Library, 94-11 217 St., (718) 776-6800.

Craftsmen Days King Manor Museum will hold a free program called "Craftsmen Days" from Aug. 22-29. From 12-2 p.m., the program will focus on quilting.

King Manor is located in King Park on Jamaica Avenue between 150th and 153rd Streets.

Immigrant Voices NICODA, in collaboration with Contaminate NYC, presents "Immigrant Voices," a variety event, featuring musi-

cians, dancers, actors and visual art.

The event will be held The Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL) 16104 Jamaica Ave., from 7-10 p.m. Tickets are $10. For more information, call (718) 658-7400.

ONGOING CPR Training The FDNY Mobile CPR Training Unit will hold regularly scheduled free CPR classes in all five boroughs. The first Tuesday through the fourth Tuesday and the fourth Thursday of every month there will be Borough CPR training sessions in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Staten Island and Queens.

Training is free to anyone over the age of 14. The goal of this program is increase the number of people in New York City trained in bystander CPR Each class lasts 1 hour and participants in the class learn basic CPR skills from a member of the FDNY Emergency Medical Service.

Volunteers for the class follow along using the CPR Anytime Personal Learning Kit, which features an instructional DVD and an inflatable mannequin. All participants are able take home the kit at the end of class and asked to pledge to use the kit to show five of their family members and friends how to perform CPR. This class teaches basic CPR technique and is not a certification course.

In Queens, the classes will be held the fourth Thursday of every month at EMS Station 54, 222-15 Merrick Blvd. In addition, please visit www.nyc.gov/cprtogo for New York Sports Club locations offering free CPR classes starting in January.

Please visit www.fdnyfoundation.org or call (718) 999-2413 for more information.

Group Sessions Clergy United for Community Empowerment, Inc. Group Sessions are located at 89-31 161st St., 10th Floor, Jamaica, for the community on various topics such as Domestic Violence, Mental Health, Substance Abuse intervention, Decision Making, Condom Use, High Risk Behaviors leading to HIV, and self - esteem awareness. All group sessions offer light snacks and beverages. Group sessions are open to the public.

Round-Trip Metro Card reimbursement is available at the end of each completed session. For further information call (718) 297-0720. All services are free. Please call for next group date.

Infant Mortality Clergy United for Community Empowerment's Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative program provides the following services free of charge: case management services, parent skills building, crib care, breast feeding education, health education, nutritional information/education, referral for HIV testing, confidential one-on-one counseling, workshops, and women support groups. IMRI provides referrals for Food stamps, GED, GYN, Emergency Baby Formula (qualifications required) and more. Call (718) 297-0720. Located at 89-31 161 St., 10th floor, Jamaica. Services are available Tue.-Thurs. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A great look, a cool name and the title of Scream Queen has been working like gangbusters for Seregon O’Dassey.

This Pennsylvania native has called New York home for a few years now, and has been modeling and acting for the better part of the last 15 years.

“Actually, I wanted to take acting classes when I was a kid,” Seregon said.

“I did ballet until 10, when I broke my toe. I wanted to explore other avenues creatively, and when I was in high school I started singing backup with local bands. I lost some weight and was offered the chance to model.”

Mostly appearing in glamour and lingerie shots, Seregon was able to find her way into the pages of Stuff and Playboy.

“It’s a full-time job,” Seregon said.

“I mostly do acting now.”

She has appeared in a slew of TV shows and commercials, including “One Life To Live” and “As The World Turns.”

Most recently, she’s had some sexy screaming roles in such horror flicks as “Ghost Watcher 2” and “Brain Damage.” She just wrapped a film in Maryland last week and is preparing for a new role in September.

In her down time, Seregon takes her craft very seriously. She goes to the gym to stay in shape and works on monologues for auditions.

“You have to keep your mind as sharp as your body,” she said. “Going to the gym and looking the part is only part of it.”

Seregon also spends a lot of time on the phone, catching up with Mom back in Pennsylvania, and cleaning her house.

“It’s a mess,” she said.

Seregon enjoys hanging out in Italian neighborhoods of Queens – her boyfriend is Italian – and taking in the fresh pasta and old-world charm.

“It’s great here,” she said.

Please stay.

Want more? Check her out online at seregonodassey.com.

Seregon O’Dassey Home: Astoria Age: 29 Height: 5’ 7" Weight: 120 lbs Stats: 36-24-36

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Frustration

Alicia Keys weds Swizz Beatz

Off The Market It seems Chelsea Clinton was not the only fair maiden who said “I do” two weekends ago. Alicia Keys, baby bump and all, walked down aisle looking like a Grecian Goddess as she said “I do” to Swizz Beatz.

The Queens beauty married the producer/rapper on July 31 on the French island of Corsica. She looked absolutely radiant in an ivory silk georgette draped Vera Wang gown.

Alicia Keys is officially off the market.

Last Wednesday night, after another appalling at-bat, Mets slugger David Wright took his frustration out on the dugout, whacking the bench and drink containers repeatedly with his apparently cursed bat.

Unfortunately, the frustration did not end there, and was not limited to just the All-Star third baseman.

Mets closer Francisco (K-Rod) Rodriguez, known for his lightning bolt of an arm, allegedly unleashed a bit of his thunderbolt into the face of his father-in-law following that same game, inside the family waiting room at Citi Field.

He has been charged with assault and other offenses and an order of protection issued.

The Mets acted quickly to suspend him without pay.

The bigger question at this point, is how long until each of the Mets finally feels as frustrated as the fans for yet another abysmal collapse of a team that should be able to go all the way?

Models Of Queens

Seregon!

Liu & Brody There’s no doubt that many QConf readers will remember director Tony Kaye best for his debut movie effort, the cult classic “American History X,” starring Edward Norton.

Practically blacklisted after offscreen drama on the cutting room floor, Kaye has had a tough time of it ever since, filming several forgotten flicks. His current effort, which is being shot in our illustrious borough, might finally land Kaye another hit.

Snagging an all-star cast, including every brainy girl’s dream, Woodhaven’s Adrien Brody, and luscious Jackson Heights-born beauty Lucy Liu, the drama “De-

Queens Kids: (top) Lucy Liu; (above) Adrien Brody tachment” chronicles three weeks in the life of New York City public school staff and students.

With such an all-star Queens cast, we should all expect something worth watching. Fingers crossed – at least for Lucy’s sake.

Grand Finale Steven Slater has become a cult legend in a matter of days.

He quit his job with flair and pizzazz. No two weeks notice or thanks for the wonderful opportunity spiel. Slater, a Belle Harbor man, launched into an obscenitylaced tirade over the PA system of a JetBlue flight pulling in to a gate at JFK. His rant was allegedly in response to a scuffle between him and a passenger before the plane left Pittsburgh. The fracas left a bloody gash on Slater’s head when the passenger opened an overhead baggage compartment and luggage fell on Slater, 38.

He was charged with reckless endangerment and criminal mischief.

Shouting obscenities was not enough. Slater grabbed a beer and

Confidentially, New York . . .

Steven Slater ran down the aisle to the back of the plane and out via the emergency chute. He then took the AirTrain to his car and drove home where authorities later found him in bed with his boyfriend.

Now that is an exit. Can anyone top that?

Shark Shock Rockaway Beach turned into a scene from “Jaws” Aug. 7 when sharks were spotted in the surf, closing down sections on a hot Saturday afternoon.

Though sharks do swim in the waters off Queens, it isn’t often we see them coming close to shore, but this summer, sharks have apparently felt the need to mingle with us all over the East Coast.

Last month, a juvenile shark came right up onto the beach in New Jersey, as if to say “hey” and swam back out in the ocean.

Speculation was that the three great whites were babies; so, you’re not going to need a bigger boat. But where there are babies, a hungry and stressed out mommy isn’t far behind.

Nevertheless, bathers took the sightings in stride. A few hours after the sharks were spotted, surfers and swimmers were back in the water. Sharks don’t phase New Yorkers…as long as they don’t ask to build a mosque.