Volume 15 Issue No. 35 Aug. 29 - Sept. 4, 2014
INSIDE: READERS PICK THE BEST OF QUEENS Pages 8-10
JAZZ NIGHT
PRESS Photo by Jordan Gibbons
Barbara King performed at a jazz concert in Brookville Park Tuesday evening. By Jordan Gibbons … Page 3.
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News Briefs New Walgreens In Cambria Heights
The new Walgreens, located at 119-07 Springfield Blvd., Cambria Heights has introduced the company’s new “well experience” format to serve as a destination for health and daily living that offers a wide range of products and services. The store’s format means every aspect centers on the idea of wellness. The pharmacy will have a more accessible pharmacist who will come out from behind the counter to provide more counseling to patients, offer clinical services and answer questions. The new pharmacy offers a consultation room, a drive-thru, an express RX and a self-serve kiosk, which allows customers to quickly pick up and pay for prescription refills. There is also an expanded selection of foods and a new beauty section. Individuals and small businesses can take advantage of the new full digital photo lab complete with two self-serve kiosks with instant printing capabilities. The store also features web pickup, which allows customers to shop online at Walgreens.com and pick up their order at the store. Store hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. The pharmacy is open 8 a.m. to 10 pm. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Fundraiser For Local Vet’s Burial
Navy veteran and Jamaica resident Frank Joseph Shemenski, committed suicide in his apartment last weekend after suffering from terminal cancer and hepatitis. Shemenski has no known surviving relatives, was raised in a foster home and has lived in Jamaica the past three years. Most of his funeral expenses are being paid by the Navy but community activist Amy Anderson and some of his other friends and neighbors are trying to raise $1800 to cover the rest of the cost. The money will cover picking up the body to get to the funeral home, the coffin and the transportation to the Calverton National Cemetery on Long Island, where he will buried on Friday at 11 a.m. Anderson is conducting a fundraising drive by trying to get 1,800 people to donate $1 each. The bill was originally $2,000, but Amy and the landlord of the building they both lived in donated $100 each. Donations can be made and sent to Jerard J. Neufeld Funeral Home
Inc., 88-04 43rd Ave., Elmhurst, NY 11373, Attn: Frank Joseph Shemenski Fundraiser. (718) 424-4000.
Gun Registry Bill Introduced
A new bill would allow New Yorkers to see which of their neighbors have served time for gun violence. Councilman Costa Constantinides (D-Astoria), Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and cosponors Councilman Ritchie Torres (D-Bronx) and Councilman Paul Vallone (D-Bayside), announced Thursday the introduction of legislation that would make the City’s gun registry information publicly available online. The bill would also allow residents to sign up for free automatic email notifications when offenders arrive in their neighborhood. The registry would list offenders’ names, residential blocks, physical descriptions, the crimes they were convicted of and sentence imposed. Gun offenders’ names are removed from the registry after four years. For Constantinides, the legislation promotes public safety. “I think the NYPD always needs help and having additional eyes on the street watching the neighborhood,” he said. The NYPD did not respond to a request for comment as of press time. He also noted that the public registry would not offer any information that is not already available to prospective employers and landlords. “I think much like a sex offender registry, you would want to know who lives in your neighborhood. It’s important for parents, it’s important for neighborhood people,” Constantinides added. New York City would join Chicago in making its registry public. The more widespread public sex offender registry model has not been conclusively proven effective – a 2011 Columbia University and University of Michigan study found that adding a public notification component to a registry leads to higher levels of total reported sex crimes. JoAnne Page is president and CEO of the Fortune Society, a Long Island City-based nonprofit that supports reentry from prison. She said that she finds this legislation “troubling.” “The worry with this law is that it puts barriers in the way of people being able to become solid, law abiding citizens, because it creates years of stigma after the punishment is over,” Page said. Constantinides said discussions about holding a hearing in the coming months are moving forward.
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Presstime
A Free Night Of Jazz In Brookville Park Councilman Donovan Richards (D-Laurelton) and Black Spectrum Theater organized a free jazz concert in Brookville Park Tuesday night to give residents a night out in the park to end the summer. Black Spectrum brought their mobile theater to the park along with jazz vocalist Barbara King and saxophonist Craig Crawford, who performed in front of local residents who enjoyed a cool, breezy night with some live music. Residents brought blankets and chairs to relax for the evening while the food and entertainment was brought to them. Daniel Leake of Cambria Heights was happy to come out for the free
show that he said usufood with a low cost to ally requires a much lonthe residents who atger trip. tended the event. “I’m enjoying the “We’re trying to evening out with some continue the tradition excellent quality muof providing great music,” he said. “It’s nice sic for the community,” to come down the block Clay said. “And it helps and get music you can put people to work.” usually only get in ManRichards said his hattan.” office has a great workCarl Clay, founder ing relationship with and executive producer Black Spectrum and at Black Spectrum, said he looks forward to dothe theater has been do- Saxophonist Craig Craw- ing even more events ing outdoor mobile per- ford provided a cool night with the theater next formances since 1999. of jazz for local residents. year. He said he had to They started with one prioritize fixing up isstage and now they have two. sues in the community such as speed They also collaborated with Neigh- bumps, pot holes and securing fundborhood Southern Cuisine to provide ing for green space projects. Now, he Photo by Jordan Gibbons
BY JORDAN GIBBONS
can focus on fun events for the community. “The main thing we need to do is make sure we are working with the community and this brings us all together,” he said. “Usually, you have to watch these jazz shows on TV. No, come out to the park. This is a great opportunity to do something for free. And there’s great music.” Clay said the next event the theater is putting together will be a concert on Sept. 13 in Roy Wilkins Park. There will be live Caribbean, African and American jazz performers for the community to come out and enjoy. Reach Reporter Jordan Gibbons at (718) 357-7400 Ext. 123, jgibbons@ queenspress.com or @jgibbons2
BY JORDAN GIBBONS Earlier this month, a “Dialogue for Life” forum was held in Brooklyn to gather community input on the local efforts being made by HIV/AIDS organizations, consumers and advocates in the neighborhoods of Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island. The goal is to advance the National HIV/AIDS Strategy, as well as improve access to care and explore service needs. HIV infection rates have declined significantly State and City-wide in the last decade, yet rates are increasing among certain subgroups, such as young men who have sex with men of color. As of Dec. 31, 2012, 115,000 people were living with HIV in the City and nearly 1,000 people in the City fail to learn they are HIV-positive until they are already affected by AIDS each year.
Director of The White House Office of National AIDS Policy Douglas Brooks.
The AIDS Community Research Initiative of America and Amida Care, a nonprofit health care organization based in the City, cohosted the forum, which was led by Douglas Brooks, the newly appointed Director of The White House Office of National AIDS Policy, and was part of ONAP’s regional Listening Sessions occurring throughout the country. Benjamin Bashein, acting executive director of ACRIA, pointed out that despite the progress the State has made in fighting the virus, which was at one time considered a death sentence, there are other social and economic hurdles to overcome before it is eradicated. “We have made incredible strides in the fight against HIV, but must also address poverty, discrimination, homophobia, transphobia and AIDSphobia if we are truly going to end AIDS as we know it,” Bashein said. “We now have the tools and knowledge to dramatically reduce HIV infections and help people with HIV live long, healthy lives. However, it will take the kind of work we are doing in New York to be replicated in communities across the country to meet the goals of the National HIV/ AIDS Strategy and stop the spread of the virus.” Dan O’Connell, director of the State AIDS Institute, outlined New York’s innovative plan to End AIDS in the State by 2020. The three points were identifying, linking and retaining people with HIV in appropriate care and providing Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for high risk patients to
Photos courtesy of Amida Care
City Hosts Forum On HIV/AIDS Policy
About 300 people attended the forum to advance HIV/AIDS strategies and improve access to care.
keep them HIV negative. Doug Wirth, president and the CEO of Amida Care, commended Gov. Andrew Cuomo for his dedication to tackling the HIV/AIDS issue that is still present across the State. “We applaud the leadership shown by New York State in advancing the National HIV/AIDS Strategy and thank Gov. Cuomo for putting forward an innovative plan to End AIDS in New York,” Wirth said. “The HIV Special Needs Plan model is the cornerstone for providing effective care management and advancing initiatives to enable consumers to become undetectable and prevent new HIV infections.” After hearing presentations from a number of key officials who work on HIV/AIDS policies on the Federal, State and City levels, community
participants responded by addressing successes, gaps and needs along the HIV/AIDS continuum of care. They expressed to Brooks and members of the listening panel about the significance of affordable housing, employment service, HIV treatment education and other community support in keeping people healthy and virally suppressed. Kelsey Louie, the CEO of AIDS nonprofit Gay Men’s Health Crisis, moderated the session and said that “ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic requires not only listening, but also implementing feedback from everyone in the community and I want to thank Douglas Brooks for his willingness to come to New York and do both.” Reach Reporter Jordan Gibbons at (718)357-7400 Ext. 123, jgibbons@ queenspress.com or @jgibbons2
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BY JORDAN GIBBONS Former Councilman Leroy Comrie is confident that the Southeast Queens community is ready for a change. Comrie stopped by the PRESS of Southeast Queens office this week to discuss his campaign to win the 14th District’s State Senate seat, currently held by State Sen. Malcolm Smith (D-Hollis). He said that his time to step up and represent Southeast Queens has come and the community cannot rely on Smith, considering his impending trial in January. “I have to go to Albany now; I can’t wait,” he said. “We can’t afford to have no representative in the State for the 14th next year.” A main goal of his is to rekindle the conversation between the two parties in Albany that he said was damaged by his opponent in the upcoming primary. “There’s a lot of partisanship based on bad relationships, and it’s based on the fact that my State Senator was the State Senator that lit the fuse to create the animosity between the Republican and Democratic parties,” Comrie said. “We need to make sure there is a real opportunity for discussion and dis-
course among the members to get away from the negative feelings that are there now.” When Comrie was asked about his reaction to the Rev. Floyd Flake’s recent endorsement of Smith, he said he did not have a reaction. He said he was not surprised because Flake is Smith’s pastor since he is a member of Greater Allen A.M.E. “I never expected, didn’t ask for and wasn’t seeking his endorsement” he said. “I don’t think it sends a good message at all.” As for Smith’s claims that he has done a “stellar” job this year, Comrie said it is only a façade. “He’s lied about his proficiency because a resolution is not a bill, it’s not legislation. It’s a statement of acknowledgement of a historical date or event,” he said. Comrie pointed out that Gov. Andrew Cuomo is not holding special elections so if Smith is convicted and sentenced to prison, his seat will sit vacant for the next two years. He also noted several important issues that will be handled on the State level next year such as school governances, mayoral control, hydrofracking and affordable housing. He said that banks need to be more responsive when homeowners
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Comrie Stakes His Claim To The 14th Senate District
Former Councilman Leroy Comrie is anticipating his return to politics as a State Senator.
are trying to prevent their homes from being foreclosed. Right now, he said, banks “are consistently playing games with homeowners, creating blocks to ensure that the foreclosure process goes through.” Comrie also said that the State needs to ensure that mayoral control is fundamentally changed so the Board of Education is not the only agency that can accomplish changes. He wants to change the Parenting Education Partnership panel so the local panels can have some oversight
to make a real impact to prevent the BOE from having an oligarchy. “They lock out the public from knowing information until it’s too late,” Comrie said of the BOE. When Comrie was asked about the largest portion of homeless shelters in the Borough being located in Southeast Queens, he said that there needs to be change to how sites are chosen without community involvement. He continued that the law should ensure a fair distribution of shelters so no community sees an overabundance. “That will be a piece of legislation that I’ll be looking into because Community Board 12 and 13 have long carried an unfair burden for the entire borough,” he said. “Because of the high amount of foreclosures and vacant properties, unfortunately, we had too many sites that were available to site shelters.” Overall, Comrie said that the residents of the 14th District are aware of the issues and who they can trust to represent them going forward. “The community is making a change,” Comrie said. “I’m going to be the next State Senator.” Reach Reporter Jordan Gibbons at (718) 357-7400 Ext. 123, jgibbons@ queenspress.com or @jgibbons2
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Business owners dissatisfied With Pedestrian Plaza Business owners had their chance to sound off on the Ozone Park pedestrian plaza last week, with many businesses calling for the plaza to be moved to a different location or torn down completely. Community Board 9 called for the meeting after several businesses surrounding the outdoor plaza have complained that the structure has negatively impacted their storefronts and want the street to open up to two-way traffic once again. The pedestrian plaza was installed last year as part of the Dept. of Transportation’s NYC Plaza program, which aims to create open space in neighborhoods that the agency identifies as an area of need, according to its website. The idea to create a plaza at Drew Street, 101st Avenue and Liberty Avenue, covering the Queens-Brooklyn border in the City Line area, was submitted by Bangladeshi American Community Development and Youth Services, a local non-profit organization. Several business owners around the plaza attended the meeting to call for DOT to move the plaza further down the street into the Brooklyn side and open it up to vehicle traffic again.
Hasib Ali, the owner of Ozone Park Discount Variety and Hardware, located at 74-01 101st Ave., said the plaza is damaging businesses like his and they have had to take out loans to cover costs associated with running the store. He added that the original plan for the plaza called for it to be built further up the street but it ended up in the area where his store is located instead. “Can you take off this plaza and place it two blocks up? There is a big space over there,” Ali said. Dahlia Hall, the Queens DOT Commissioner, confirmed the original plan for the plaza following Ali’s speech, and said they had to move it because they could not implement it the way the agency intended. They began more community outreach on the Queens side after the change of plans, including holding two public meetings on the matter, Hall said. Faysal Qurashi, owner of the Crystal Blue Reception Hall, echoed similar thoughts, saying they have seen a decrease in customers since the plaza was created because of the decrease of parking spots available in the area. “While we were getting customers before, now other customers pass by because they don’t get parking here,” Qurashi said. “They have to go all the way to Elderts Lane, then turn over
ozone Park business owners like Khemraj sadoo (left) are unhappy with the ozone Park pedestrian plaza. BaCdys Chief operating officer darma diaz (above) wants the Plaza to remain at its current location.
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By Luis Gronda
and come back. It’s time consuming and time wasting and for that, we are suffering.” Iqbal Ali, a member of the United Bangladeshi-American Youth Association and a local business owner, said that while he is concerned about the plaza, he thinks the solution should be to fix the structure instead of get-
ting rid of it because it gives local kids a place to play and hang out. “This is the only place that we have in our neighborhood where the kids can be safe and we can have a gathering there,” Iqbal said. Reach Reporter Luis Gronda at (718) 357-7400, ext. 127, lgronda@ queenstribune.com or @luisgronda.
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Endorsements PRESS of Southeast Queens Primary Endorsements Over the years, the PRESS of Southeast Queens has been vocal about the need for better representation from our elected officials. After a number of investigations, allegations and arrests, the community once again has the opportunity to make positive changes in who represents them in Albany. This week, with Primary Elections coming up on Sept. 9, we make a case for two individuals that we believe will make their constituents proud and will be positive examples for everyone, from the youngest children seeking role models within the community to the residents who have spent their lives living here. State Senate District 14 The race for this seat may be one of the most important elections this district has seen in quite some time. We believe that the result of this particular election will set the tone for the next two years in the State Legislature. Over the last year, District 14 has received the short shrift in its representation in the State Senate, as the incumbent has been embroiled in legal issues, a case that will
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continue into the next legislative session. We have known Malcolm Smith for the entirety of his career in public service, and we have always considered him to be a hard worker. However, somewhere along the way, he went down the wrong path, resulting in his arrest last year on charges of allegedly trying to bribe his way onto the ballot for Mayor as a Republican. He has been stripped of his powers within the State Senate, colleagues who once considered him an ally will no longer work with him. Unfortunately, the path that Malcolm Smith has taken has caused his constituents to suffer, because they have not had the same representation as others. Smith’s main opponent on Sept. 9, on the other hand, has proven himself to be a dedicated public servant through 12 years representing Southeast Queens in the City Council, then serving as Deputy Borough President when his time in the Council ended. In whatever role he has taken on, Leroy Comrie has shown us, and his constituents, that he is willing to work for them, not
to line his own pockets. Senate District 14 desperately needs a representative who will fight for better opportunities for his constituents, not for himself. We believe that Comrie will effectively restore integrity to the office of State Senator. The PRESS of Southeast Queens endorses Leroy Comrie for Senate District 14. State Senate District 10 While we have made it clear that we believe the culture in Albany needs a change, we would be remiss if we did not also praise those in the State Senate who we believe to be doing a quality job in representing their constituents. James Sanders is one of those deserving of our praise. Two years ago, Sanders, then a City Councilman, took on another State Senator who had been embroiled in controversy in a primary. He won that race and went on to be elected to the State Senate in a district that needed better representation. Sanders has always been a dedicated public servant and he has proven himself to be a hard worker in Albany, always
working for the betterment of his constituents. The residents within Senate District 10 should be proud to have him as their representative, and we hope that he continues to serve. The PRESS of Southeast Queens endorses James Sanders for Senate District 10. New York State Governor Before Andrew Cuomo was elected Governor in 2010, the office had lost some of its integrity. In the ensuing four years, Cuomo has done a lot of good for the office of Governor and the State of New York. Given that the Moreland Commission’s after-effects are now under the direction of the United States Attorney’s Office, Cuomo, a Queens hometown boy, has certainly made good as New York’s chief executive. He has restored leadership to the position, both in his administration of the State and in working effectively with State legislators. We believe that he will continue to do so in the next four years. The PRESS of Southeast Queens endorses Andrew Cuomo for Governor.
Letters Vets Barbecue Was Bigger
To The Editor: This year, my annual Veterans Barbecue was bigger and the best yet. We had an astounding 100 veterans, both men and women, from my district come out for a Saturday afternoon in Howard Beach. This number is bigger than any number of attendees in the past, and I am thrilled my office and I were able to reach that many veterans, recognize and honor them for their service. As the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs, I make it a priority to extend my own services to the veterans of our State and to, most importantly, show my appreciation
for their dedication to our country. It was amazing to see such a wide range of people, from all walks of life and from some of history’s biggest military conflicts, come together for a casual afternoon outside my District Office. The conversations that could be heard around the tables as people enjoyed their lunch were some that could not be heard most places – guests reflected on their time serving in the Army, Navy and Military and swapped stories. It is my hope my staff and I will be fortunate enough to keep the tradition alive and host another barbecue next summer for our nation’s bravest. State Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr., Howard Beach
Celebrate Labor Day
To The Editor: In a variety of commercials, the Geico camel asks, “Do you know what day it is?” Well, let’s forget “movie day” for a moment. It’s time to remember Labor Day. And celebrate it with a vengeance. Respect for the working men and women who built this nation and enabled a stable and thriving middle class is at its lowest point since at least the 1920s. Ideas that not long ago almost everyone viewed as belonging to the lunatic fringe are today becoming almost mainstream. Who of any wing of any party since the New Deal could have envisaged that once again large segments of the country would oppose a minimum wage, pension security, family and medical leave,
environmental protection, and due process rights? Think of the breathtaking infrastructure of our City. Its conception. Its construction. Its upkeep and improvements. Think of the generations of men and women who did the creative planning and grunt work to make this labyrinthine city wondrous beyond words. The sheer artistry and impeccable science of the configuration of structures and connections. It is all ours, whether we toil in the public or private sector. We are the laborers and their descendents who keep this City alive and are kept alive by the City. Labor Day is not a religious holiday, but it is no less sacred. Ron Isaac, Fresh Meadows
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Have a Happy and Safe Labor Day!
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FOOD & DINING
We kick off our annual “Best of Queens” edition with everyone’s favorite section – food! From pizza to fine dining, Queens has something for everyone, and our readers let us know about hundreds of places from one end of the Borough to the other:
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Bagel Oasis 183-12 Horace Harding Expy., Fresh Meadows Emily Hoffenberg, Bayside Joanne Roque, Fresh Meadows Tina Caliendo, Fresh Meadows Deandra Simon, Jamaica Steven Rabiei, Flushing Old Country Bagel 162-26A Cross Bay Blvd., Howard Beach Amy Marino, Howard Beach
Bakery
Sugar Bun Bake Shop 156-22 Cross Bay Blvd., Howard Beach Amy Marino, Howard Beach La Guli Pastry Shop 29-15 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria Jeanne Majors, Jamaica Greenwood Quality Bakery 111-02 Liberty Ave., South Richmond Hill S. Scognamiglio, Woodhaven Bernadette Walker, Richmond Hill Paneorama Bakery 95-20 Jamaica Ave., Woodhaven Maria Thomson, Woodhaven Le Bon Pain Bakery 211-65 Jamaica Ave., Queens Village Tamara Fils-Aime, Cambria Heights Pan Ugo 84-42 Jamaica Ave., Woodhaven Lisa Komninos, Woodhaven
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Breakfast
Fu Long Deli & Grocery 68-28 Fresh Meadow Lane, Fresh Meadows Lillian Zepeda, Richmond Hill
Henrica’s Restaurant in Rosedale.
Uncle Bill’s Diner 30-17 Stratton St., Flushing Paul DeCamp, Richmond Hill
Burgers
F Ottomanelli Burgers & Belgian Fries 60-15 Woodside Ave., Woodside Lillian Zepeda, Richmond Hill Rosemarie DiCristo, Maspeth
S. Scognamiglio, Woodhaven Kelly’s Restaurant 147-04 Foch Blvd., Jamaica Deandra Simon, Jamaica
Deli
Brothers 161-10 Cross Bay Blvd., Howard Beach Amy Marino, Howard Beach
Georgia Diner 86-55 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst Bernadette Walker, Richmond Hill
Five Stars Deli Grocery 10413 Jamaica Ave., Richmond Hill Lillian Zepeda, Richmond Hill
Danny Brown Wine Bar & Kitchen 104-02 Metropolitan Ave., Forest Hills Clarissa Weiss, Jamaica
Manor Deli 94-12 Jamaica Ave., Woodhaven S. Scognamiglio, Woodhaven Bernadette Walker, Richmond Hill Maria Thomson, Woodhaven Maureen Bermingham, Woodhaven
Butcher
Mk Meat & Produce 142-09 Bayside Ave., Flushing Jeanne Majors, Jamaica Metro Meats 102-23 Metropolitan Ave., Forest Hills Deandra Simon, Jamaica LaPalma Meat Market 84-25 Jamaica Ave., Woodhaven Maria Thomson, Woodhaven
Coffee Shop
Esquire Diner 105-45 Cross Bay Blvd., Ozone Park Amy Marino, Howard Beach Ivan’s Coffee Shop 93-27 Jamaica Ave., Woodhaven
Ben’s Best Kosher Delicatessin 96-40 Queens Blvd., Rego Park Penelope Daner, Rego Park Clarissa Weiss, Jamaica Gus Goodman, Ozone Park Obama Deli & Grill 136-40 Farmers Blvd., Rochdale Deandra Simon, Jamaica Hetman’s Polish Deli 94-14 Jamaica Ave., Woodhaven Maria Thomson, Woodhaven Maureen Bermingham, Woodhaven Sam’s Deli & Grocery 80-01 Jamaica Ave.,
Best 2014 Queens FOOD & DINING of
Woodhaven Lisa Komninos, Woodhaven
Desserts
Sweet & Sara 43-31 33rd St., Long Island City Deandra Simon, Jamaica Schmidt’s Confectionary 94-15 Jamaica Ave., Woodhaven Maureen Bermingham, Woodhaven
Diner
Esquire Diner 105-45 Cross Bay Blvd., Ozone Park Amy Marino, Howard Beach Bernard Solow, Ozone Park Atlantic Diner 111-16 Atlantic Ave., So. Richmond Hill Lillian Zepeda, Richmond Hill The Classic Diner 117-33 Myrtle Ave., Richmond Hill Carina Nieves, Queens Lucille’s Diner 139-32 Hillside Ave., Jamaica Deandra Simon, Jamaica Cross Bay Diner 160-31 Cross Bay Blvd., Howard Beach Gus Goodman, Ozone Park
Ice Cream
Eddie’s Sweet Shop 105-29 Metropolitan Ave., Forest Hills Amy Marino, Howard Beach Bernard Solow, Ozone Park Roger Baumberger, Forest Hills Clarissa Weiss, Jamaica Joe Marvilli, Astoria Gus Goodman, Ozone Park
Pizza
Aldo’s Pizza 13701 Cross Bay Blvd., Ozone Park Amy Marino, Howard Beach D’Aleo’s Pizzeria 90-10 Jamaica Ave., Woodhaven S. Scognamiglio, Woodhaven
Aug. 29 - Sept. 4, 2014 PRESS of Southeast Queens Page 9 Woodhaven Maureen Bermingham, Woodhaven
Clarissa Weiss, Jamaica Sal’s Pizza 85-07 Jamaica Ave., Woodhaven Maria Thomson, Woodhaven
London Lennie’s 63-88 Woodhaven Blvd., Rego Park Bernard Solow, Ozone Park Tina Caliendo, Fresh Meadows Clarissa Weiss, Jamaica Joe Marvilli, Astoria
Steak
Flowers by Marilyn in Cambria Heights.
Carina Nieves, Queens Lenny’s Clam Bar 16103 Cross Bay Blvd., Howard Beach Stuart Friedenthal, Flushing Joanne Roque, Fresh Meadows
S Prime Steakhouse 35-15 36th St., Astoria Lianne Procanyn, Maspeth Deandra Simon, Jamaica
Bruno’s Ristorante 158-22A Cross Bay Blvd., Howard Beach S. Scognamiglio, Woodhaven
Avenue Diner 91-06 Jamaica Ave., Woodhaven Maria Thomson, Woodhaven
Taste of Italy 84-07 Jamaica Ave., Woodhaven Maria Thomson, Woodhaven
Ethnic Food Asian
Latin
Carnival House 92-09 Jamaica Ave., Woodhaven S. Scognamiglio, Woodhaven Golden Fountain Kitchen 116-35 Metropolitan Ave., Richmond Hill Bernadette Walker, Richmond Hill Golden Way 133-09 Cross Bay Blvd., Ozone Park Bernard Solow, Ozone Park China House 84-17 Jamaica Ave., Woodhaven Maria Thomson, Woodhaven Thailand Kitchen 86-05 Jamaica Ave., Woodhaven Maureen Bermingham, Woodhaven
French
Bliss 46 Bistro 43-46 46th St., Sunnyside Deandra Simon, Jamaica
Indian
Kelly’s Restaurant 147-04 Foch Blvd., Jamaica Deandra Simon, Jamaica
Seva Indian Cuisine 30-07 34th St., Astoria Deandra Simon, Jamaica Steven J. Ferrari, Astoria Stacey Silliman, Astoria Gus Goodman, Ozone Park
John’s Pizzeria & Restaurant 83-40 Parsons Blvd., Jamaica
Cara Mia Restaurant 220-20 Hillside Ave., Queens Village
Italian
Hillside Floral Design 92-30 168th St., Jamaica Deandra Simon, Jamaica
Deegan’s Wines 95-19 Jamaica Ave., Woodhaven S. Scognamiglio, Woodhaven
Park Place Flowers 88-16 Jamaica Ave., Woodhaven Maria Thomson, Woodhaven Maureen Bermingham, Woodhaven
Mayfair Wine & Liquor 188-03 Union Tpke., Fresh Meadows Tina Caliendo, Fresh Meadows Clarissa Weiss, Jamaica
Flowers by Marilyn 223-05 Linden Blvd., Cambria Heights Tamara Fils-Aime, Cambria Heights
RichHaven Liquors 85-11 Jamaica Ave., Woodhaven Maria Thomson, Woodhaven
Florist
Seafood
Lenny’s Clam Bar 16103 Cross Bay Blvd., Howard Beach Gerald Pietrafesa Jr., Woodhaven Ronald Schaeder, Glendale
Tropical Restaurant 88-18 Jamaica Ave., Woodhaven Maria Thomson, Woodhaven Fresco Tortillas 84-17 Jamaica Ave., Woodhaven Maureen Bermingham, Woodhaven Lisa Komninos, Woodhaven
Other Ethnic
Labadee Manoir (Haitian) 207-13 Jamaica Ave., Queens Village Deandra Simon, Jamaica Good Taste Catering & Event Planning (Haitian) 229-02 Linden Blvd., Cambria Heights Henricas Restaurant (Jamaican) 138-89 Francis Lewis Blvd., Rosedale Tamara Fils-Aime, Cambria Heights
RetAIL Where do you go for the best products at the best prices? From weekly grocery runs to picking up a book to other supplies, Queens offers some great establishments for all your shopping needs.
Book Store
Barnes & Noble Various Locations Mark Koppelman, Oakland Gardens Emily Hoffenberg, Bayside
Amy Marino, Howard Beach Sheila Scholder, Forest Hills Laura Lazarus, Bayside Debra Ryme, Astoria Ronald Schaeder, Glendale Bernadette Walker, Richmond Hill Tina Caliendo, Fresh Meadows Irene Sole, Hollis Aislinn Madden, Whitestone Maureen Coppola, Bayside Janet Vucenik, Whitestone Astoria Bookshop 31-29 31st St., Astoria Deandra Simon, Jamaica
Clothing Store
Rainbow 159-07 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica S. Scognamiglio, Woodhaven Baby Blue Ladies Wear 91-17 Jamaica Ave.,
Joanne Roque, Fresh Meadows Deandra Simon, Jamaica
Hardware Store
Chadwicks Jeanne Majors, Jamaica
Hardware City 79-06 Jamaica Ave., Woodhaven S. Scognamiglio, Woodhaven R&R General Supply 18-07 Astoria Blvd., Astoria Deandra Simon, Jamaica
Liquor Store
Leiser’s Liquors 41-30 162nd St., Flushing Laura Lazarus, Bayside
Johnny’s Liquors 221-22 Linden Blvd., Cambria Heights Tamara Fils-Aime, Cambria Heights
Mall/Shopping Center
Rochdale Village Shopping Mall 169-65 137th Ave., Rochdale Deandra Simon, Jamaica
Pharmacy
Manson Pharmacy 137-69 Queens Blvd., Briarwood Jeanne Majors, Jamaica
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Best 2014 Queens RetAIL of
Dale Pharmacy & Surgical 108-13 Jamaica Ave., Woodhaven S. Scognamiglio, Woodhaven
HeALtH & BeAUtY Looking good and feeling good is important to keeping a high quality of life. The Borough is filled with good people whose jobs are to keep residents here healthy, in shape and looking great. Here are some recommendations from our readers for salons, gyms, doctors and therapists:
Hair Salon
Gigi Dominican Beauty Salon 55 Jamaica Blvd., Queens Lillian Zepeda, Richmond Hill Christy Nail Salon 91-12 Liberty Ave., Ozone Park Tina Caliendo, Fresh Meadows
Camouche Hair Salon 187-04 Linden Blvd., St. Albans Tamara Fils-Aime, Cambria Heights
Doctor
St. Albans V.A. Mark Koppelman, Oakland Gardens Dr. Syed Rahman 89-12 Woodhaven Blvd., Jamaica S. Scognamiglio, Woodhaven Camkids Pediatrics 117-06 225th St., Cambria Heights Deandra Simon, Jamaica Tamara Fils-Aime, Cambria Heights
Day Spa/Nail Salon
Judy Nails 116-21 Jamaica Ave., Richmond Hill Carina Nieves, Queens
Envy Nails 145-08 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica Deandra Simon, Jamaica
eNteRtAINMeNt Queens certainly does not have a shortage of fun things to do during days off. Music, movies, museums, bars and parks
can be found all over the Borough for a day or evening of entertainment. If you’re looking to have some fun, our readers have some suggestions:
seRVICes
Where do you go when your car needs service or your plumbing gets backed up? Good service means keeping loyal customers, and their loyal customers have promoted these services as the very Best in Queens:
Bar/Nightspot
Neir’s Tavern 87-48 78th St., Woodhaven S. Scognamiglio, Woodhaven Maria Thomson, Woodhaven Gus Goodman, Ozone Park Bar 360 Resorts World NYC Casino Bernadette Walker, Richmond Hill Henrica’s Restaurant 138-89 Francis Lewis Blvd., Rosedale Tamara Fils-Aime, Cambria Heights
Local Band
Oratorio Society of Queens Viola Cox, Jamaica Jane Donnelly, W. Hempstead Ken Nero, Woodside Andre Louis, Briarwood Jane Rebhuhn, Great Neck Charlene DeGregoria, Arverne Liliana Morales, Corona Rosalind Russo, Oakland Gardens Vernie Gorman, Whitestone Margaret Colgan, Auburndale Lynn Hanousek, Astoria
Auto Repairs
Hillside Honda, located in Jamaica.
Irene Sole, Hollis Anne-Marie Bourbon, Forest Hills Roger Baumberger, Forest Hills Eileen Scott, Rego Park Su Chen Jao, Oakland Gardens An Tai Jao, Oakland Gardens Penelope Daner, Rego Park Joan Azizollahoff, Flushing Paul DeCamp, Richmond Hill Laura Fielder, Bellerose Marge Fiedler, Bellerose Loretta Sultana, Bayside David Sultana, Bayside Constance Sultana, Bayside N.O.R.E Deandra Simon, Jamaica Little Big Band Tamara Fils-Aime, Cambria Heights
Movie Theater
AMC-Fresh Meadows 190-02 Horace Harding Expy., Fresh Meadows Jeanne Majors, Jamaica Natalia Kozikowska, Astoria Tina Caliendo, Fresh Meadows Kym Muscat, Fresh Meadows Steven Rabiei, Flushing Joe Marvilli, Astoria Tamara Fils-Aime, Cambria Heights Maureen Coppola, Bayside Jamaica Center Multiplex 159-02 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica Deandra Simon, Jamaica
Theater Group
Black Spectrum Theatre Company Jamaica Deandra Simon, Jamaica Astoria Theatre Jeanne Majors, Jamaica Rockaway Theatre Company Charlene DeGregoria, Arverne
Park
Cunningham Park Horace Harding Expy., Flushing Emily Hoffenberg, Bayside Irene Sole, Hollis Steven Rabiei, Flushing Forest Park Myrtle Avenue & Woodhaven Blvd., Woodhaven Carina Nieves, Queens Ronald Schaeder, Glendale S. Scognamiglio, Woodhaven Bernard Solow, Ozone Park Carol B., Ridgewood Franco Scardino, Kew Gardens Maria Thomson, Woodhaven Maureen Bermingham, Woodhaven Gus Goodman, Ozone Park Rufus King Park Jamaica Deandra Simon, Jamaica
Athletic Facility
York College Jamaica Deandra Simon, Jamaica
Hillside Honda 139-07 Hillside Ave., Jamaica Eileen Scott, Rego Park
Bryan’s Auto 99-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd., Rockaway Park Charlene DeGregoria, Arverne RCT Performance 122-16 15th Ave., College Point Deandra Simon, Jamaica United Auto Repairs 94-36 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica Tamara Fils-Aime, Cambria Heights
Cleaning Company
NY Magic Cleaning Service Deandra Simon, Jamaica
Spirare Cleaners 84-20A Jamaica Ave., Woodhaven Maria Thomson, Woodhaven Amco Cleaners 219-16 Linden Blvd., Cambria Heights Tamara Fils-Aime, Cambria Heights
Contractor
Re-New Construction 110-01 Atlantic Ave., Richmond Hill Bernard Solow, Ozone Park AIS Repairs & Renovations Astoria Deandra Simon, Jamaica
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New York City police officers respond to more than 4 million calls each year, and we've been doing it with 6,000 fewer officers on the street. In return, we're paid over 20% less than the average for other police officers in our area and around the country, and we're demonized by politicians, pundits and the press. But we still come to work every day with just one goal in mind: to protect all New Yorkers from crime and terror.
Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association of the City of New York 125 Broad Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10004 • 212-233-5531
Patrick J. Lynch, President
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Police Blotter Borough-Wide
The fourth incident occurred at 12:15 a.m. on Aug. 18 at the intersection of Horace Harding Expressway and 148th Street. A 23-year-old male victim was approached by two Black males who assaulted him and fled with his personal property. The suspects are both described as being in their 20s, 6-foot and 170 lbs. Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-tips, visit www. nypdcrimestoppers.com or text tips to 274637(CRIMES), then enter TIP577. All calls are confidential.
Robbery Pattern
The NYPD is asking the public’s assistance locating two Black males wanted in connection with four robberies that occurred within the 107th and 109th Precincts. The first incident occurred at 4:50 a.m. on Aug. 4 at 202nd Street and Hillside Avenue. A 63-year-old female victim had her bag removed after a Black male approached her and produced a firearm. The second incident occurred at 9:15 p.m. on Aug. 14 at 162nd Street and Booth Memorial Avenue. A 46year-old female victim was assaulted by a Black male who then fled with the victim’s bag. The third incident occurred at 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 17 at 165th Street and Horace Harding Expressway, in the 107th Precinct. A 46-year-old woman was approached by two Black males who snatched her purse.
110th Precinct
Attempted Criminal Sex Act
The NYPD is asking the public’s assistance identifying the following individual wanted for an attempted criminal sex act that took place on Aug. 24 at 2:45 a.m. in the rear of
79-00 Queens Blvd. fleeing the scene. The The victim, a 26-yearchildren were removed to old female, who was with Elmhurst Hospital with her three children, ages minor injuries. 1, 3 and 5, was picked The suspect is deup by a male who stated scribed as a Hispanic he was a cab driver in male in his 40s, with Manhattan and asked groomed eye brows and to be driven to Queens. an earring in his right ear. Once in Queens, and He was last seen wearing while in the rear of the a blue sweat suit with above location, the drivwhite stripes. The indier attempted to sexually this individual is wanted vidual spoke Spanish. assault the victim with in connection to an atAnyone with informathe children in the ve- tempted sexual assault tion is asked to call the hicle. While the victim within the confines of NYPD’s Crime Stopwas attempting to get the 110th Precinct. pers at (800) 577-tips, out of the auto, the susvisit www.nypdcrimestoppect elbowed the 5-yearpers.com or text tips to old in the head and forcibly removed 274637(CRIMES), then enter TIP577. the 3-year-old from the auto before All calls are confidential.
Got info?
Call Crimestoppers at 1-800-577-tiPS
or text tips to CRiMES
(8477)
(274637) then enter TIPS577
Borough Beat
CeC 24 Seeks to take Back Shelter Site For School In an effort to address both school overcrowding and the two homeless shelters in its district, Community Education Council 24 wants to put a school at a proposed shelter site. At its calendar meeting Tuesday evening, the council followed up on a public meeting held earlier this month regarding putting a school at 78-16 Cooper Ave. in Glendale, a site the Dept. of Homeless Services identified for a potential shelter. The council unanimously passed a resolution requesting the Dept. of Education, School Construction Authority, DHS and Mayor Bill de Blasio relocate the proposed Glendale shelter so that the Cooper Avenue site can be used for a public school. At CEC 24’s last meeting, Mary Leas, director of external affairs at the SCA, said the agency is interested in the site as a school, but only if it can acquire two adjacent properties. District 24, one of the most overcrowded in the City, includes the Cooper Avenue site as well as the Boulevard Family Center, a homeless shelter located in the former Pan American Hotel in Elmhurst. “We’re bringing families into a situation where there might not be seats for them,” CEC 24 vice presi-
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By JACkie StRAWBRidge
CeC 24 discussed overcrowding and the effects of homeless shelters at a tuesday meeting. dent Peter Vercessi said. Glendale Civic Association president Kathy Masi attended the meeting to present a separate but similar solution. She proposed creating an “educational complex” at the Cooper Avenue site, similar to the Padavan schools campus built on the site of a former psychiatric center in Glen Oaks. Masi said that besides the obvious advantage of creating more school seats, the complex would provide students “tremendous benefits from going to school with children from different economic, social, racial backgrounds,” as it would be open to all. Masi’s proposal directly contrast-
ed the rhetoric of some residents who voiced concerns earlier in the meeting about the possible deleterious effects of students from the Pan Am shelter enrolling in D24 schools. According to representatives from the DOE’s Students in Temporary Housing program, it is still unclear how many children from the Boulevard Family Center will attend schools in D24. Families in homeless shelters have the right to register students for their school of origin, the school nearest the shelter or the school nearest their most recent permanent residence, and registration is apparently ongoing.
Resident Howard Moskowitz said he approves of the idea for an educational complex. “I think it’s a great plan. I think it’s great for the community, great for the students to have a particular facility of that sort for our neighborhood,” Moskowitz said. “It’s something that the community should definitely investigate.” According to Masi, the suggestion has the backing of Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (D-Middle Village) and will go before Community Board 5 for a vote at the board’s September meeting. Tuesday’s meeting also served as a platform for residents to continue expressing their dismay with and pose questions about the two homeless shelter sites. However, due to the DHS’ absence from the meeting, many questions – namely those that touched on security at the Boulevard Family Center – went unanswered. CEC 24 president Nick Comaianni said he was “appalled” at the DHS’ absence and “disappointed” that no elected officials attended either, a sentiment that parents and residents echoed after adjournment. Reach Reporter Jackie Strawbridge at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 128, jstrawbridge@queenstribune.com or @JNStrawbridge.
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Service Award U.S. Rep. Greg Meeks presented Vincent Alvarez, president of the New York City Labor Council, with the Steven Pezenik Public Service Award during the Queens Jewish Community Council’s 18th Testimonial Dinner at Young Israel of Jamaica Estates on Monday night.
Proclamation of Gratitude State Sen. Malcolm Smith presented rap icon Kurtis Blow with a proclamation honoring him as a pioneer of rap music and in gratitude for attending the 10th Annual Jump & Ball Basketball and Double Dutch Tournament on Aug. 23 at Daniel M. O’Connell Park in Hollis.
Photo by Jordan Gibbons
Enjoying Some Jazz
Franck Joseph (left), Councilman Donovan Richards and Leroy Comrie enjoyed a night of jazz at Brookville Park Tuesday night. For more on the concert, organized by Richards and the Black Spectrum Theatre, see page 3.
Flooding tour
Assemblyman William Scarborough toured flood sites in Southeast Queens with Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Emily Lloyd, Helen Ho, Mayor’s Office; Councilman Daneek Miller, Franck Joseph, Councilman Donovan Richards’ office; and Melva Miller, Queens Borough President Melinda Katz’s office.
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A&E
New Play Brings Jackson Heights To The Stage BY JaCkiE STRawBRiDgE A glimpse of the many faces and stories behind Jackson Heights’ nightlife is taking the stage in Manhattan. Theatre 167 will perform their piece, “I Like To Be Here: Jackson Heights Revisited, or, This Is A Mango,” as part of the Theater:Village festival throughout September in Manhattan’s West Village. The plot spans one late night out in Jackson Heights and incorporates a slew of diverse characters. Director Ari Kreith, who has lived in Jackson Heights for about eight years, said Theatre 167 was born of the multicultural, multilingual aesthetic she absorbed in the neighborhood. “I was really interested in expressing what it feels like to live in such an extraordinarily
diverse communithat Jackson Heights ty,” Kreith said. has to offer is an expe“I Like To Be rience of how all of our Here” is a continulives are enriched by livation of “The Jacking in a diverse world,” son Heights TrilKreith said. “These stoogy,” a set of earlier ries came out of JackTheatre 167 pieces. son Heights, and yet I This work will infeel like it’s also very corporate some important that these characters originalkinds of interactions ly found in the trilcan exist anywhere in ogy as well as new the world.” ones, although KreAccording to playith stresses that “I wright and Theatre Like To Be Here” is 167 cofounder Jenny a standalone piece. Bader, the writing proKreith listed a cess involved late night few of the many research in the area. characters and re- Theatre 167 will perform a play about Jackson She noted that they lationships repre- Heights at the New Ohio Theatre. interviewed a policesented in the play, man at a diner, saw including a gay a drag show at Club policeman from Long Is- older Irish aunt and a Bangla- Atlantis – now called Club land and the young Jackson deshi cab driver in love with Evolution – visited an area Heights native he meets, an an Ecuadorian bread maker. urban Manhattanite and his “One of the magical things
Flushing Town Hall announces Fall Line-Up
Restaurant Review
Catering To Your Every Desire Matese Caterers Ristorante & Pizzeria 26-15 Francis Lewis Blvd., Flushing (718) 352-0298 www.matesecatering.com Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Delivery/Takeout: Yes Credit Cards: Yes, all major When it comes to catering, you want a place that fulfills all of your needs, while also managing to exceed your expectations. If you are looking for a fantastic Italian catering service that does all that and more, then Matese Caterers should be your first stop. Matese came to the PRESS of Southeast Queens office on Tuesday with a plethora of food. The Flushing restaurant puts an extreme amount of care into every item it creates. The work pays off with delicious, mouth-watering dishes that will leave you satisfied and anticipating your next Matese meal.
The Matese chefs have a wide range, mastering everything from crispy mozzarella sticks to more subtle stuffed mushrooms or baked clams. The mushrooms in particular were well-seasoned and held a perfect texture. In terms of the main courses, the chicken parmigiana had a perfect balance of meat, sauce and cheese, all melded together for maximum flavor. The eggplant parmigiana was no slouch either! The chicken marsala was equally incredible, juicy and slathered in sauce. The Frutti Di Mare offers a veritable cornucopia of deliciously cooked seafood, covered in just the right amount of marinara sauce that features a pinch of spice to stimulate the palette while
barbershop and ultimately drew up a map that they used to plot the movement of their characters. “What’s exciting about ‘I Like To Be Here’ is it exposes audiences to people they might not know,” Bader said. “I think it’s saying people aren’t necessarily who you think they are – you don’t necessarily know them – but they also can be better than you think. They can be different than you think.” Performances will take place at the New Ohio Theatre. For a full schedule and tickets, visit www. NewOhioTheatre.org. Reach Reporter Jackie Strawbridge at (718) 3577400, Ext. 128, jstrawbridge@ queenstribune.com or @JNStrawbridge.
not overpowering the natural saltiness of the shrimp, clams, mussels and calamari. Another great entrée were the stuffed shells, perfectly portioned with a generous serving of ricotta cheese wrapped in the baked pasta and covered with a sweet tomato sauce that would remind any Italian of their grandmother’s home cooking. Then there is the pizza. The gourmet pies are another highlight. The barbecue chicken slice was bursting with flavor and filling enough to make a lunch on its own. The white slice was terrific, with a ton of ricotta cheese. The buffalo chicken pizza had a perfect flavor, the right amount of kick without being overpowering. If you are having a party and want your guests to walk away happily full, go to Matese. No matter what you get, you will not regret it. –Joe Marvilli
BY JOE MaRViLLi Flushing Town Hall announced its fall line-up on Monday, giving a taste of what is to come. The historic venue not only outlined its upcoming performances, but also promoted the launch of its new website. One of the upcoming acts that Queens residents can enjoy in the fall, 10-year-old composer and pianist Huang Tiange, previewed his set for those in attendance. To start the season with a bang, Flushing Town Hall will host the Five Boroughs Music Festival on Sept. 5. This evening of music will celebrate the 200th birthday of “The Star Spangled Banner” and go through the progression of American music from the last two centuries. The Arturo O’Farrill Quartet will bring a night of Latin jazz to Flushing Town Hall on Sept. 19. On Oct. 4, the electric, psychedelic band M.A.K.U. Soundsystem will come to Flushing. With touches of Colombian folklore, jazz and Caribbean groove, the band is a perfect fit for that evening’s dance party.
Piano prodigy Tiange will perform three Mozart sonatas and his Xinjiang Suite for his recital at Flushing Town Hall on Oct. 5. On Oct. 17, two jazz legends, pianists Barry Harris and Valerie Capers, will take to the stage for “A Piano Fantasy in Jazz.” Wrap up October by going to Flushing Town Hall on Halloween for a family festival with mask-making, Mexican Sugar Skulls, ghost stories and more. On Nov. 8, two-time Grammy nominee Dafnis Prieto will bring elements of his Afro-Cuban musical heritage to a jazz drum kit. On Nov. 21, Martha Redbone will combine 18th century poetry with her Native American and AfricanAmerican roots to create “The Garden of Love.” To look at the complete line-up, become a member or buy tickets, visit www. flushingtownhall.org or call (718) 463-7700. Flushing Town Hall is located at 13735 Northern Blvd. Reach Reporter Joe Marvilli at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenstribune.com, or @JoeMarvilli.
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QUEENS TODAY
THURSDAY 8/28
free lunch cooler bag. Visit http://newyork.mets.mlb. com to grab your tickets.
Curtis Eller returns to Astoria’s Rest-au-Rant armed with a banjo, an occasional yodel and a brand new album titled “How to Make it in Hollywood.” From 9 p.m. to 11:45 p.m., enjoy this special live music performance at your neighborhood wine bar. For more information, call (718) 729-9009.
QUIET CLUBBING
CURTIS ELLER’S AMERICAN CIRCUS
FRIDAY 8/29
Friday night from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Quiet Clubbing invades the Bohemian Hall Beer Garden in Astoria. When you arrive, you’ll receive a pair of special wireless headphones. You can adjust the volume and choose between up to three DJs with a flip of a switch. Each headset has a color LED that shows what you are listening to, so you can dance along with those listening to the same DJ as you. It’s super social – just lower the volume or take the headphones off and talk to that girl or guy. For partygoers 21 and up. For information, call (718) 274-4925.
LUKE SCHWARTZ TRIO AT THE QUEENS KICKSHAW ELECTRIC ZOO
The Electric Zoo Electronic Music Festival will return to Randall’s Island this year for three days of beats from international and hometown DJs. Running from Aug. 29 to Aug. 31, the 18-plus festival will feature David Guetta, Dada Life, Nicky Romero, Armin Van Buuren, Zedd, Knife Party, Kaskade, Alesso, Dash Berlin and many more. Tickets include Shuttle Bus service to and from the island. Visit electriczoofestival.com to see the full lineup and to buy tickets.
Award-winning composer and guitarist Luke Schwartz brings a trio consisting of Ben Kraus (bass) and Kyle McCarter (drums) to the Queens Kickshaw Friday night from 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The night will consist largely of original music, plus lively, groove-based interpretations of music by John Zorn and Thelonious Monk, amongst others. For information, call (718) 777-0913.
SATURDAY 8/30
THE BUNKER LIMITED
Beyond Booking presents The Bunker Limited at Trans Pecos in Ridgewood. Bunker Limited will headline the show, but there will be three DJ sets: The Black Madonna, Mike Servito and Bryan Kasenic. Early bird tickets are $15, advance tickets are $20 and tickets at the door will be $30. The show will begin at 10 p.m. Trans Pecos is located at 915 Wyckoff Ave.
METS-PHILLIES
Watch the Amazin’ Mets take on their East Coast rivals, the Philadelphia Phillies, in a three-game series at Citi Field. For Friday’s game, all fans in attendance will receive a free shirt. On Saturday, the first 20,000 fans will get a free Curtis Granderson bobblehead. The first 15,000 fans to show up on Sunday will grab a
SUNDAY 8/31
SUPERHERO SCIENCE
Discover the science behind superhero powers at the New York Hall of Science. As part of the Little Makers series, design, make and build your own super gadget to ward off villains and help you save the day. There is an $8 ma-
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK ONGOING
U.S. OPEN Head to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park and enjoy the U.S. Open, which runs from Aug. 25 to Sept. 8. Besides the not-to-be-missed tennis matches, there will be several bands, a capella groups, dance troupes and solo musicians entertaining the masses throughout the tournament. To learn more or to buy tickets, visit www. usopen.org/index.html.
tion takes us from a world of rules and restrictions and into the dreamscape of our inner psyche in this fierce, funny, and unique look at “What fools these mortals be,” inside and out. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 for students and can be purchased online in advance at www.wombatmidsummer.bpt.me. For more information, visit www.wombattheatre.org/ midsummer-august-2014.
terials fee per family, with paid general admission. The workshop runs from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, visit nysci.org/ little-makers.
NFL KICKOFF
MONDAY 9/1
WEDNESDAY 9/3
JAZZ JAM
Whether you are a student, jazz musician or music educator, join the Queens Jazz OverGround at Flushing Town Hall as they lead the house band in this monthly jam session. The venue’s Steinway baby grand pianos and drum kits are available. The 7 p.m. session is free for performers and costs $10 for general admission. Call (718) 463-7700 for more information.
YOU SHOULD BE DANCING A Bee Gees Tribute band will play Resorts World Casino. Come dance and remember the old days of the 70s while enjoying the terrific music. The show is slated to begin at 8 p.m. Resorts World Casino is located at 110-00 Rockaway Blvd. in South Ozone Park.
‘THE LEGO MOVIE’
The Hillcrest Library will hold a free screening of “The Lego Movie” at 4 p.m. This 2014 animated film based on the construction toys tells the story of Emmet (Chris Pratt), an ordinary Lego mini-figure prophesied to save the universe from the tyrannical Lord Business (Will Ferrell). The library is located at 18705 Union Tpke.
THURSDAY 9/4
SHAKESPEARE AT THE SECRET
Through Sept. 6. Wombat Theatre Co. proudly presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Shakespeare’s most famous comedy and a clever and insightful look at relationships and love, Thursday through Saturday at the Secret Theatre. Wombat Theatre Company’s produc-
Sept. 4 marks the first day of the NFL season and Resorts World Casino will be showing the game on its big screen TV at Bar 360. A Billy Idol tribute band, White Wedding, will also be performing. The game, featuring the Seahawks and the Packers, will begin at 8:30 p.m.
ROAD FESTIVAL
The Federazione ItaloAmericana di Brooklyn and Queens will host the Fresh Pond Road Festival on Thursday, Sept. 4, through Saturday, Sept. 6, from 5:30 to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, Sept. 7, from 2 to 10 p.m. The festival will run along Fresh Pond Road between Woodbine and Menahan Streets in Ridgewood.
ONGOING
ADVENTURE COURSE
From Aug. 20 to Sept. 3, Alley Pond Park will have a free adventure center set up for both children and adults. It will be open for two sessions: from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration begins 30 minutes prior to each session. Valid photo ID required.
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BY JORDAN GIBBONS In the late 1960s, when Michelle Cuttino was growing up in Jamaica, the YMCA was exclusive to males. Even at 5 years old, she was not happy being excluded from the facility, which was the center for activities for all the boys her age. “I used to ask my parents why I couldn’t go and play with my brothers,” Cuttino said. Fortunately for her, she did not have to wait too long for the Y to open its doors to females, and she took every advantage of finally being included. “I’m part of the original group of females that ever walked into that YMCA” she said. Now, she goes by Sei Shian Michelle and she is in charge of the Seido Karate program at the Jamaica Y, which has branched out as the Seido Central Queens Collaborative Karate dojos, featured throughout eight other YMCAs in Queens and Brooklyn. She joined the karate program when she was a child, but eventually took over for her original instructor when the center was still known as the Central Queens Y.
“And 45 years later, we are doing fantastic,” she said. “I have students who have been with me from the start.” Seido Karate is a traditional Japanese style of martial arts that comes from the name “Seido,” which means sincere way. It comes from the Chuyo, Confucius’ book “The Middle Path,” or “The Doctrine of the Mean,” which says, “Sincerity is the way of heaven. To follow this sincerely is the way of mankind.” Seido Karate is aimed at helping us live with sincerity; to throw away the traps of fear and false ego and develop compassion and true inner strength. Sheila Clark-Hawkins, the membership and healthy lifestyles director at the Jamaica Y, said that they take great pride in their karate program for many reasons. “The students become better equipped to manage whatever circumstances come their way and their training and support system allows them to make positive contributions to improve their community and society at large,” ClarkHawkins said. “We are catalysts for positive growth and firmly believe
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Profile Seido Karate Program Servicing Southeast Queens For Decades
The Jamaica YMCA’s Seido Karate program was recently at National Night Out at Rufus King Park. that small improvements can lead to seismic changes.” The program now services more than 300 students per session across Queens and Brooklyn. There is a children’s program for ages 5 to 15 and an adult program for ages 16 and older. The Jamaica Y’s registration is going on now for the fall session, which
starts on Tuesday, Sept. 2 and ends Saturday, Oct. 26. Registration can be done at the Jamaica Y at 89-25 Parsons Blvd., or visit register.ymcanyc.org. For more information, call (718) 739-6600 or visit www.seidocentralqueens.com. Reach Reporter Jordan Gibbons at (718)357-7400 Ext. 123, jgibbons@ queenspress.com or @jgibbons2.
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Faith
Local Church Drummer Succumbs to Lifelong Illness BY JORDAN GIBBONS Bethany French Baptist Church lost one of its young members a couple weeks ago to the AIDS virus, after he fought through the illness for 25 years. Carro Louis, known as Caleb throughout the church, was born with the virus, but found peace while holding drumsticks and performing in the church’s band. After losing his father as a baby and his mother about five years ago, Louis was embraced by the church’s members, who helped him cope through the hardships. The Rev. Edy Bichotte saw Louis as his son, counseling him and helping him anyway he could. “I did whatever I could do for him,” Bichotte said. “We supported him; we worked with him while he was depressed on and off. Otherwise, I don’t think he would have lived 25 years.” Bichotte said that even though he spent so much time in the hospital,
Louis still came to church members were very dedicatevery Sunday, where he ed to supporting Louis and would get encouragement kept on encouraging him. to move forward. He made sure that nobody Franck Joseph, youth rejected him at the church minister at the church, said because it is the last place he knew Louis for the last for someone to go and he nine years. was just unlucky. “Once he finished getFor Labor Day weekend, ting out of the hospital, the the church will be heading upfirst place he would go was state for its 27th annual back the church,” Joseph said. to school retreat where Louis’ “He went right back to presence will be remembered. playing the drums.” “This is the first retreat in Louis began playing more than 12 years that he in the band when he was won’t be drumming,” Joseph around 7 or 8 years old and said. the community thought he In his last days, Bichotte was the best one at the said the entire church came church, Bichotte said. to the hospital to visit Louis He became so popular and to pray. that other churches in the Carro “Caleb” Louis entertained church members for “Last week, I was thankful City invited him to come years on the drums while they encouraged him to keep that he went with peace. He play at their events and fighting his disease. was so calm,” he said. “Thank concerts. God, I did what I had to do.” “He gave his time in service of the until the end. It was a big loss to the Reach Reporter Jordan Gibbons at Lord,” Bichotte said. “He kept on church. We’ll miss that young man.” (718) 357-7400 Ext. 123, jgibbons@ Bichotte said that the church queenspress.com or @jgibbons2 serving the church and he did it best
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Fariña Announces Learning Partners Schools BY JORDAN GIBBONS
types of schools and grade levels, including Charter, Consortium, DisOn Monday, Schools Chancel- trict 75 and International schools. lor Carmen Fariña announced the There are 17 in Queens, 22 in Brook73 schools that were lyn, 17 in the Bronx, 15 selected to join the in Manhattan and two Learning Partners on Staten Island. Out Program, a collaboraof the 24 host-partner tive initiative that altriads, seven are elelows schools to share mentary, 10 are middle practices to improve schools and seven are learning in the classhigh schools. room and raise stuIn Southeast Queens, dent outcomes. three middle schools One host school are participating in the with strong practices program in the same in a particular focus triad. Eagle Academy area will support for Young Men III in St. two partner schools Albans will be the host seeking to strengthen for Catherine and Count Schools Chancellor their own practices in Basie Middle School 72 Carmen Fariña that area. in Rochdale and PathThe 2014-15 proways College Preparagram builds on a pilot from Spring tory School: A College Board School 2014 that started with 21 schools in Hollis. across all five boroughs. This year, The host-partner teams will col254 schools applied across the City. laborate on one of 16 focus areas The selected schools represent all critical to improving outcomes and
the college and career-readiness of all students. A few focus areas include supporting teacher growth, providing academic interventions for struggling students and creating a positive school culture. “When principals and teachers are encouraged to share strong practices and effective strategies, it’s the students who benefit,” Fariña said. “Our educators have such a depth and breadth of knowledge and through collaborative practices, we can ensure a supportive, high-quality educational experience for all of our students.” Each partner school will visit its host school five times over the course of the year and each host school will visit its partners three times. A facilitator from the Office of Interschool Collaborative Learning will be on-hand to oversee the process closely and provide support as the teams design productive activities and schedules. Throughout the year, the office will share its findings across the school system, leveraging the innovation and expertise in school com-
munities toward improving outcomes for all students. Host schools were required to meet five criteria to be eligible for the program. Principals must have five or more years experience, the school must have promising practices to share and they need a principal and staff eager to share their practices. All host schools went through a rigorous application and review process, including a site visit. Partner schools generally have new principals with two to four years experience, serve students with diverse needs or are looking to strengthen practice in specific areas. The program is partially funded through grants from the Wallace Foundation and the Kornfeld Foundation. “As a former teacher, this initiative is a dream come true and this first full year of the Learning Partners Program will have a tremendous impact for schools,” Fariña said. Reach Reporter Jordan Gibbons at (718)357-7400 Ext. 123, jgibbons@ queenspress.com or @jgibbons2
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What’s Up Aug. 29 Back to School Councilman Donovan Richards is hosting a back to school event for students, co-sponsored by the Parks Dept. and Friends of Brookville Park at Brookville Park located at S. Conduit Avenue and 149th Avenue between 232nd Street and 235th Street in Rosedale. There will be tons of fames and giveaways, including school supplies for the students. The event will take place from noon to 4 p.m.
Aug. 30 Wellness/Back to School The Arms of Love Community Outreach of South Jamaica and the Youth of the Merrick Park Baptist Church are presenting the 3rd annual Wellness/Back to School Community Event: No Batteries Included this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. They anticipate giving approximately 200 children a backpack with an assortment of school supplies. There will also be a variety of other vendors at the event, including New York Hospital Queens Blood Donor Center registration, Amida Care, Queens Sickle Cell Advocacy, Mamitas Ices, Ice Cream by Ammit and more. The free event will be held at the Merrick Park Baptist Church located at 12002 Marsden St., Jamaica. For more information, call The Arms of Love Community Outreach at (646) 770-2382.
Casting Call Bring down your budding models to the Jamaica Center Business Improvement District casting call on Saturday for its Back to School Jamaica Fall Fashion Event. The cast-
1 and will be held every ing call is from 11:30 Saturday and Sunday a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and is until Aug. 30 from 10 located at 90-50 Parson a.m. to 6 p.m. For more Blvd., Suite 402, Jamaiinformation, call (718) ca. 528-4290. The tournaThe fashion event ment will be at Daniel will take place on SatO’ Connell Park, locaturday, Sept. 6 and it ed at Murdock Avenue will be held at the Ruat 195th Street, Hollis. fus King Park gazebo near 153rd Street. It will Jamaica Farmers’ promote Downtown Jamaica fashions, styles Market and urban wear. CookThe Jamaica Farmies Department Store, ers’ Market on June 20, The GAP Outlet, Old 2014 and will run every Navy, Claire’s and K&G the Jamaica Center BiD will be having a casting call this week- Friday and Saturday are the sponsoring and end for its Fall Fashion event on Sept. 6 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. participating retailers. through Nov. 20. The CH Martin also donated free back cerns is having its annual Back to market is held on 160th Street just to school supplies and there will be School Drive on Sunday at 1 p.m. outside the entrance of the Jamaica live dance performances by Alicia Give-a-ways will be provided for Market between Jamaica Avenue and Hutchinson Dancers and music by any student from pre-school to high 90th Street. Free one hour parking school and also adults in continued is provided for Farmers Market cusDJ Mastermind. For more information, call (718) education. They will be accepting tomers only. 526-2422 x. 100 or email info@ja- donations until Saturday, Aug. 30 at 106-01 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., Ja- Future eventS: maicacenter.org. maica. The drive will be at the same Annual Sickle Cell 5K location. Aug. 30-31 The Queens Sickle Cell Advocacy Suggested donations are book Network, Inc. invites all to attend Caribbean Concert bags, book covers, three-ring binders, Resorts World Casino New York spiral notebooks, erasers, calcula- the QSCAN Annual Sickle Cell 5K City is hosting a Labor Day Carib- tors, pens, pencils, folders, composi- Run/ Walk-A-Thon on Sunday Sept. bean Concert at 9 p.m. on Saturday tion notebooks, pocket dictionaries, 7. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and and Sunday. There will be two days age-appropriate crayons, markers, the Walk begins at 10 a.m. at 160th of Caribbean rhythms, including per- loose leaf paper, sanitizers and pock- Street between Liberty and Archer Avenues (near the last stop of the formances by Machel Montano, Ker- et tissues. ‘E’ train, Jamaica Center and York win DuBois and others. Tickets cost For more information, call Sharon College) and ends at Roy Wilkins $40 and $58. The casino is located Hawkins at (347) 624-2342, (917) Park. Registration will be $25 on the at 110-00 Rockaway Blvd., Jamaica. 653-4741 or (718) 523-7309. day of the event. Early Registration For more information, visit www. is available for $20 online at www. rwnewyork.com. OngOing eventbrite.com/e/qscan-annual-sickJump & Ball 2014 le-cell-5k-runwalk-a-thon-2014-ticketsAug. 31 LL Cool J & State Sen. Malcolm 11386311765. For more information Smith are pleased to present the 10th and Team Leader Packets, call (718) Back to School Drive Godian Operations of Outreach annual Jump & Ball Basket Ball tour- 712-0873 or email sicklecellwalk@ & Community Awareness and Con- nament. The tournament began Aug. verizon.net.
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Public Advocate Letitia James wrote a letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio requesting that serious consideration be given to hosting Pope Francis at Citi Field if he decides to accept the Mayor’s request to visit the City. She noted the state of the art facility, its prime location in Queens and easy access as reasons for making it an ideal location. Catholics of the Brooklyn Diocese serves 1.4 million Catholics in Brooklyn and Queens and the Catholics in the Diocese of the Roman Catholic Church of Long Island, which has 1.5 million
followers, all have access to mass transit directly to Citi Field. Queens also has one of the most diverse collection of residents, who speak more than 138 languages and has a strong Catholic presence in the Mexican, Central and South Americans, Asian, Polish, Italian, Irish, African, German, Dominican, Puerto Rican and Caribbean communities. While it would be a honor for Queens and Citi Field to host His Eminence, we here at QConf only ask that Mr. Met gets to drive the Popemobile around the field while Pope Francis waves to crowd.
An Unfortunate Name
Steinway Street in Astoria is home to a number of hookah lounges, but one stands out a bit, given the turmoil in the Middle East. The Isis Hookah Lounge - named for the Egyptian goddess, not the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria - has a number of locations nationwide, including this Astoria spot. We wonder, though, if anyone has been avoiding the establishment lately...
Simply the Best Submission We received more than 100 submissions for “Best of Queens” this year, detailing our readers’ favorite Queens establishments. But not everybody seemed to understand the point. One reader submission gave us some personal preferences, without listing any particulars. Some of this reader’s “bests” include: Breakfast: Eggs with sausage and harsh (sic) brown. Steak: I like it well done. Hair Salon: My hair needs
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When you listen to The Gantry, you are instantly thrown back to old school American rock and roll, with passionate, folksy vocals, a tight rhythm section and sharp guitar playing. They sound like one of those bands that can offer something appealing to anyone. The Astoria band had a classic origin story as well. Frontman and guitarist Kevin Goldhahn attended some open mics run by a musician collective called Big City Folk. While he had been away from music for a while, the sessions inspired him and he started writing again. He started jamming with Jeff Kay, a guitarist and bartender at Sunswick 35/35 Bar in Astoria. Goldhahn asked Kay's help with recording a solo EP, which was well-received. Goldhahn started playing gigs for his EP throughout the City, with Kay and bassist Tim Cornish joining him. The three musicians hit it off really well and started coming up with new material together. These songs would form the basis of The Gantry's first album, "Years and Years." "We recorded 'Years And Years' in Coney Island with our friend and producer Brandon Wilde. We did alot of rehearsal and pre-recording stuff at the Astoria Sound Works before we went into the studio," Goldhahn said. "The recording process itself was really pleasant and easy. Brandon was easy to work with and the studio was by the beach so it was pretty relaxing." The debut was released in the fall of 2012. Soon after, The Gantry completed their
lineup with the addition of drummer Adam Knobloch, who they found through Craigslist. With a stable roster and a strong first album, the band took to the road, playing several tours, including a stop at the South by Southwest Music Festival in Austin, Tex. "SXSW was awesome and we can't wait to go back. We played a few public shows in the city as well as a house party in East Austin and had a blast. We met great people and made some good connections from it," Goldhahn said. "The worst part of it, though, was when Kevin's checked music gear was flown to the wrong airport in Richmond, Va. Thankfully, he had a very good friend who's mom lives in Richmond and picked it up for him." The Gantry is hard at work on their second album, due out in early 2015. The band said that it is aiming for a darker sound than what can be found on "Years and Years." According to Goldhahn, the music seemed to naturally be moving in that direction. "It wasn't totally intentionally, we just kind of drifted away from the folk sound. All of the songs sound a little bit more dynamic and high energy," he said. "The lyrics are also a bit darker and deeper in emotion. I think that just comes from gaining more life experiences, reading more, and trying to write better songs." In terms of concerts, you can catch The Gantry in Brooklyn on Sept. 27 at Union Hall. To keep up with all the latest sights and sounds, visit www.thegantrymusic.com.
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