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With three sex assaults within the last week in Southeast Queens, including at this South Jamaica location, local women are concerned for their safety. By Veronica Lewin…Page 3
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New King Manor President The King Manor Museum Association has elected their new president, architect Gerald J. Caliendo. Caliendo has served on the Board of Directors of the museum since 1998 and is an architect with offices in Briarwood. Caliendo succeeds Peter Engelbrecht who recently retired from Greater Jamaica Development Corp. Caliendo was elected as president due to his genuine affection and strong support for the museum, and belief in the mission of history education, which the board says is crucial to lead the museum forward. King Manor is an historic house museum the home of Rufus King. Rufus King was a distinguished figure in this nation’s early history. He was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention in 1787, where he played an important role in forging the U.S. Constitution. In 1819 and 1820, King delivered passionate speeches opposing the admission of Missouri to the Union as a slave state. King Manor is a City landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the centerpiece of King Park, the last remaining 11 acres of the original 150-acre working farm and estate. King Manor Museum is operated by King Manor Association of L.I., Inc., which was founded in 1900 to preserve the home and legacy of King and his family.
Residents Asked To Report Flooding Community involvement is what it takes to remedy community problems. The standing ground water level in Southeast Queens has risen to 30 feet since 1996 and is continuing to rise since the water stopped being pumped out of the ground by Jamaica Water Supply and briefly by the City Dept. of Environmental Protection. The high water table has caused flooding in thousands of homes throughout the community. The 10 inches of rain leveled on New York from Tropical Storm Irene caused severe flooding throughout the community. Damp moldy basements can lead to health problems. In order to assess the extent of flooding problems in Southeast Queens and convince DEP that the community cannot wait seven years for them to start pumping water out of the ground while a ground pipe is being repaired, everyone who has experienced flooding at any time is asked
to contact Assemblyman William Scarborough’s office at (718) 723-5412 or U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks’ office at (718) 725-6000. If you know anyone who has experienced flooding, a neighbor or friend, please contact them immediately and ask them to contact either office.
New Playground Continuing an ongoing effort to upgrade and enhance public spaces and local parks in his district, City Councilman James Sanders, Jr. (D-Laurelton) announced that, in addition to the $2 million he secured last year for new soccer and basketball playing fields, his office this year has procured another $2 million for the installation of a new playground, inside of Springfield Gardens’ Montbellier Park. “In tough times like these, preserving and upgrading the spaces that we all share should be a top priority for government,” Sanders said. “Not only does it bring jobs and resources to our area, but it gives young and old alike a safe, clean place to play, exercise, and enjoy nature and the fresh air, while getting away from the worries of the world for a while.” Construction was completed in August, after crews worked through the spring and summer to build out the new playing fields and add playground equipment. The new additions help make Montbellier Park a more exciting and attractive locale for children and young adults while helping to beautify and restore areas of Springfield Gardens long overlooked by the city. “Our district is dotted with pocket parks and small open spaces that are ripe for redevelopment, new construction, and infrastructural upgrades,” Sanders said. “All that’s ever been missing has been the political will to get it done, to look to the outer boroughs of the city for restoration efforts instead of always focusing on Central Park. We need to put local parks before tax cuts, the environment ahead of deregulation, and the public interest ahead of the interests of corporations.” A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at the playground Oct. 24 at 11 a.m.
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Sex Assaults Frighten SEQ Women Three sex attacks in five days have residents in Southeast Queens walking around in fear, worried when a perpatrator could strike next. Councilman James Sanders (DLaurelton) held an emergency community meeting Wednesday night at the Springfield Assembly of God in Rosedale. Dozens of concerned residents - women and men, young and old - filled the church in hopes to voice their concerns about the place they call home and learn tips to stay safe. On Oct. 9, at approximately 1:14 a.m., a 20-year-old female was followed home from the bus stop in Springfield Gardens. She was grabbed from behind on 145th Road near 227th Street and beaten before a man removed her pants and attempted to rape her. The victim's landlord heard her screams and the perpetrator fled the scene. The suspect is described as a slim black male in his 30s. Three days later, a female was sexually assaulted at 226th Street and South Conduit Avenue in Laurelton when she was walking home from the bus stop around 11:30 p.m. The suspect is described as a black male in his 20s. The following day, at approximately 2 a.m., a 20-year-old female was walking near 108th Drive and Merrick Boulevard in Jamaica when she was approached by a man with a box cutter. The man took her to a secluded area and violently raped her. The suspect is described as a black man between the ages of 20 and 23, approximately 5-foot-5 and 180 lbs. He has a
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Many neighbors at the meeting expressed concerns about a lack of police officers in the neighborhood. Representatives from the 105th Precinct were at the meeting, but declined to comment on the ongoing investigations. Dwight Johnson, president of the Federated Blocks of Laurelton said having a permanent precinct in the neighborhood could deter offenders. "That would give extra police protection and A woman was sexually assaulted near this intersection on Oct. cut down on response 13, marking the third attack in five days. time and it would give more of a presence in the Caesar-style haircut and was wearing a area," Johnson said. He said police officers usually come from Queens Village, black bandanna over his mouth. Three years ago, there were a slew of which means victims have to wait longer sexual assaults in the neighborhood, but for help. Assemblywoman Michele Titus (Dthe police never caught a perpetrator. This left many residents in fear. Sanders wants South Ozone Park) suggested forming a to make sure that will not happen again. neighborhood watch group to increase "We should not surrender a community and say that we are the ones who have to hide while they run the streets," Sanders said. The councilman's office recommends to avoid walking alone if at all possible. Walking with another person or in a group can ward off potential attackers. Sanders plans to offer a free or low-cost self defense course to his constituents so they BY JOSEPH OROVIC could be able to protect themselves if a perpetrator strikes again. A Queens native being held in Egypt
Queens’ Son In Egypt May Soon Be Released
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bar, Bar 360, will also open that day and will feature the largest television in Queens – 28 feet by 18 feet. Resorts World plans to open the rest of the casino, including its second floor Fifth Avenue Casino and its two signature restaurants, in December. Resorts World also said it expects to finish the covered walkway to the A train subway by the end of the year. The site will be accessible by the Q37 bus, which currently runs from Kew Gardens to South Ozone Park. The casino will feature video lottery machines and video table games. Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders have expressed interest in legalizing casino-style gambling statewide, which would allow actual table games to be placed in the casino and others like it, such as Empire City in Yonkers. The idea has already gained considerable interest from leaders in both houses of the State Legislature, and would require a constitutional amendment. Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at drafter@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 125.
sition may have led them to target Grapel, who fought in the Israeli Defense Forces during the Second Lebanon War in 2006, under allegations of espionage may soon where he was wounded. “We’re trying to bring an early Mother’s be freed, according to U.S. Rep. Gary Day and Father’s Day for this young Ackerman (D-Bayside). American,” said Ackerman, Ilan Grapel, 27, who was who serves as the ranking detained in Egypt in June unDemocrat on the House Forder charges of spying for Iseign Affairs committee. rael, may be among those reAckerman revealed Grapel’s leased in an ongoing exfamily was snuck into Egypt to change of prisoners between visit their son – a one hour visit the two nations. Grapel that ballooned to three. Specuwould be part of an exchange lation in the Egyptian media in which Israeli Staff Sgt. claimed the Grapels were Gilad Shalit was expected to headed over to visit their son be returned home from Gaza well after the trip already ocfor more than 1,000 Palescurred, which sparked a laugh tinian prisoners held in IsIlan Grapel between Ackerman and rael. Grapel’s mother. “We hope to have an exGrapel, who attended PS 188 in Hollis peditious conclusion of this situation as quickly as humanly possible,” said Hills and is a graduate of Bronx High Ackerman, who has been involved in the School of Science, interned for Ackerman in the summer of 2002 in his Bayside situation from the beginning. Grapel, a Hollis Hills native, was ac- office and the congressman said he has cused of being an agent of the Israeli intel- been in contact with his family in Hollis ligence agency Mossad. The Emory Uni- Hills. He described Grapel as an “Arabist” versity Law Student and graduate of Johns and “very sympathetic to that culture and Hopkins University went to Egypt earlier philosophy.” Grapel’s release is expected to be immithis year on his American passport to work with a non-governmental organization on nent, but Ackerman was not ready to claim a legal aid program dealing with the re- any sort of victory. “I’m feeling hopeful but I’ve been hopesettlement of African refugees. But in the wake of the revolution that ful from the very beginning,” Ackerman overthrew former president Hosni said. “I’m feeling a bit anxious.” Reach Deputy Editor Joseph Orovic at Mubarak earlier this year, Egyptian concern over possible attempts by Israel to jorovic@queenstribune.com or (718) 357influence the country’s post-Mubarak tran- 7400, Ext. 127.
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After 10 years and three chaotic bid processes, the first bets will be taken at the long-awaited casino at Aqueduct Racetrack in just a matter of days. Resorts World Casino New York City announced this week that the casino will open its doors to its first customers on Friday, Oct. 28, at 1p.m. “This project has created more than 1,350 jobs and together we’ve built a truly state-of-the-art entertainment facility for the borough of Queens and beyond,” said Michael Speller, president of Resorts World. “After witnessing many false starts and empty promises to our community, we are finally realizing a credible idea becoming a reality,” said State Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach). The site is not completely finished, and only the casino’s first floor, the Times Square Casino, will open that day, as well as the buffet and food court that will include a Stage Deli, Wolfgang Puck Express and a burger restaurant. The casino’s main
surveillance of the area. Sanders urged neighbors to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity. If witnessing a sex attack, the person should be assertive and try to stop the perpetrator from running. "If you see someone doing some harm to some woman, to some child, to some man, help straighten her up and then straighten him out," Sanders said. Some of the sex attacks that occurred happened in desolate areas plagued by poor lighting and overgrown weeds. Sanders urged residents to call 311 to report broken lights in the neighborhood. In an attempt to deter potential offenders, Sanders has planned a neighborhood cleanup day this Saturday, Oct. 22. Residents are encouraged to bring their lawn equipment to help eliminate out of control weeds and shrubs offenders can hide behind. The group will meet outside of the Springfield Assembly of God, located at 230-41 Edgewood Ave., at 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Reach Reporter Veronica Lewin at vlewin@queenspress.com or (718) 357-7400, Ext. 123.
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section 30 years ago. When Arthur was in kindergarten at PS 179, he attempted to After six years of red tape, a traffic light cross the street by himself. A distracted has been installed at a dangerous Far crossing guard could not catch him before Rockaway intersection dozens of chil- Arthur was struck by a vehicle. dren cross daily. “My family never recovered from that,” Councilman James Sanders (D- Sanders said. “I’m really grateful that I’ve Laurelton), Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder managed to find a way to make sure no (D-Far Rockaway) and members of the other family has that type of pain. No community gathered at Beach 9th Street other family will go through this.” and Hicksville Road Tuesday to celebrate Goldfeder, who is raising two children a safer intersection. Sandnear the intersection, said ers has been pushing for he and other parents can the addition of a traffic “I’m really grateful rest a little easier knowing light for years. their neighborhood is safer. “This is great example that I’ve managed to PS 179 has been petitionof government working for find a way to make ing for the installation of the people,” Goldfeder the traffic light for three said. “When communities sure no other family years now, and parents are get together with their has that type of pain. happy to finally see a safer elected officials, great No other family will intersection. things can happen.” “We’re glad for this light The City Dept. of go through this.” for the simple fact that we Transportation approved —Councilman James were afraid for our children,” the installation of the trafSanders said Johnny Gresham, President of PS 179’s Parents fic light early this year, but Association. construction did not begin Sanders urged his constituents to idenuntil mid-summer. The intersection is often filled with children, as three schools tify other dangerous intersections in the are within a block of the intersection. The area and take actions to make changes. new traffic signal has been up and running “Government may be slow, but if you, the citizens, keep fighting, keep pushing this, for four weeks. The installation of the traffic light is a you will win. Persistence overcomes resispersonal victory for Sanders, who lost his tance,” he said. Installing the traffic signal was a step younger brother Arthur at the same inter-
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Councilman James Sanders and Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder stand with community members at the intersection of Beach 9th Street and Hicksville Road. towards making the area less prone to pedestrian accidents, but community members expressed concerns to the elected officials about a lack of crossing guards at the intersection. Sanders and Goldfeder plan to take more steps to increase safety in an area with a high concentration of schools.
“We’ve fought long and hard to get this far and I think that we’re going to figure out the next way to get it safer because there’s no stop and no end to making sure our children are safe,” the assemblyman said. Reach Reporter Veronica Lewin at vlewin@queenspress.com or (718) 357-7400, Ext. 123.
FD, Disabled Group Unite To Save Lives BY MONICA GANESH The kitchen quickly filled with white smoke and it became difficult to see. A firefighter yelled at the people in the room to drop to their knees and feel their way out by keeping one hand on the wall and the other on the floor. Moving through the room, darkness fell and panic could be heard in peoples' voices. As breaths of air were replaced by gulps of smoke, breathing became difficult and coughing began. The people bumped into each other on the way out, and finally escaped through a door, where another firefighter was waiting to help them get out. These people were not escaping from a real fire, but a simulation provided by the New York City Fire Department of what trying to escape in a fire would be like. As part of fire prevention month and fire prevention week in New York, the FDNY and YAI, a non-profit organization that assists people with disabilities, held a press conference Oct. 14 to highlight the importance of teaching developmentally disabled people and their staff about fire safety. They showcased a DVD that the organizations collaborated on about fire prevention and safety. The event was held in one of YAI's residence homes for the developmentally disabled located in Hollis Hills. Steve Freeman, YAI's COO, Perry Samowitz, YAI's senior director of edu-
Perry Samowitz, Senior Director of Education and Training of the YAI Network (l.), joins FDNY Chief Thomas R. Galvin, Training and Life Safety, during a press conference on fire prevention and safety for people with developmental disabilities and the staff who work with them. cation, and FDNY Chief of Bureau of Training Thomas Galvin made opening remarks and thanked each organization for their efforts. "The DVD, we believe, won't only prevent fires but save a lot of lives and there's nothing more important than that," Freeman said. Two years ago, the FDNY was looking to help special needs communities and YAI was looking for information, so the groups collaborated on the same project to promote fire safety in group home settings. "We had that tragic event in upstate
New York which was the imputes for this and hopefully with this collaboration we can promote fire safety to the facilities that YAI is part of and other organizations and maybe save somebody's life down the road," Galvin said, referring to the fire that killed four mentally ill people living in a group home two years ago. Perry described the collaboration as "Two groups looking for each other found each other at the right time." "[The FDNY] are the fire experts," Perry said. "We are the experts of working with people with disabilities." Perry showed a clip from the DVD titled "Fire Safety for Staff Working with Individuals with Developmental Disabilities," which was partly filmed at the fire academy on Randall's Island so that the fire would appear realistic. "We do a lot of fire drills, but is it really what's going to happen in a fire compared to a fire drill?" Perry said. "Everyone's walking out very calmly, the lights are all on. That's not how fires are, and we learned that very quickly." The DVD, which took two and a half years to complete, is being used in all of YAI's group homes and programs, and many agencies are purchasing the DVD, which is being sold on the YAI Web site. According to Chief Galvin, fires in group homes of developmentally disabled people occur more frequently than fires anywhere else. One of the developmentally disabled
YAI Woodside members, Adrian "A" Lewis, who volunteered to be in the film, was awarded a certificate. "It was hard work," Lewis said. "It was a good experience and I know what to do in case of a fire." After the meeting, guests were urged to visit the smoke house outside. Inside the smoke house, visitors were given basic information on what to do in a fire before being instructed to get on their knees, place one hand on the wall and the other on the floor, use their hands to guide themselves out, keeping doors, if any, closed to contain the fire - and to never return into a fire once they escape. Retired fire safety education fireman from Fort Totten, Tom McKeon, calls the smoke house their teaching tool and assures that the white smoke is made of a soy product and is safe for people with asthma and emphysema. "The whole point [of the smoke house] is you can't see in a real fire and it would be a lot worse," McKeon said. "Your eyes would be burning and tearing." The FDNY uses the smoke house to visit schools and community events in all five boroughs to educate kids and seniors about fire safety. "No one should ever have to die in a fire because they were not properly educated," Perry said. Reach Intern Monica Ganesh at interns@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 124.
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Editorial Use Caution Though the likelihood of being a victim of a sexual assault is low, the recent spate of attacks in Southeast Queens has given area women reason to be concerned – at least one sexual predator is on the loose. There is no reason to panic, but certainly people should exercise caution when walking outdoors late at night. It is best to stay on well-lit streets, to walk on heavily trafficked thoroughfares and to bring a companion. Light, crowds and a partner typically deter even the most persistent predator. When possible, avoid walking alone. If you must, do not wear headphones and keep your cell phone handy to call 911 if you feel threatened. And certainly, if you see something – say something. The best way to return the feeling of safety to our community is to have the man or men responsible locked up.
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Happy Birthday To The Editor: Recently, I received an email invitation to help celebrate Sen. Tony Avella's 60th birthday. The email shouted, "Senator Avella asked me to reach out to you... to help commemorate this once-ina-liftetime birthday party..." When I saw this, I thought this is really nice, he is reaching out to me to share this special birthday with him. Oh wait, now that I opened the invitation I see the invited guests are being charged a fee to attend his birthday party. Oh, I get it, this is not really about a
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tions about "once in a lifetime" birthday events and then charging those that they invite. With no disrespect intended, how about a little truth in advertising? If you're going to have a fundraiser, how about labeling it as such? We all get enough email spam and don't need fundraiser emails addressed as birthday party celebrations. Sen. Avella, when you do decide to have that special birthday celebration with friends you don't charge, I will be glad to attend and help celebrate it with you. I'll be waiting by my mailbox for that invitation. Bob Friedrich Glen Oaks
Community Bank To The Editor: Yesterday morning at 11 a.m., an untold number of employees at New York Community Bank were summoned to various locations throughout the company. They weren't told why, but many of them had guessed correctly the purpose of their trip. A regional manager, flanked by Human Resources stooges, read to one group of no less than 50, "Your positions have been eliminated," with all the warmth and apology of a snake. How many of these scenes took place yesterday, I do not
know. They distributed waiver forms to a group of crying exemployees, that they should not speak of what had been done. Many of them, shaken by the realization of what had just happened to them, their families, and their friends, actually signed this repugnant agreement. A bank that boasts of its "strength and stability" had just cowardly terminated untold hundreds simultaneously, loyal and inept alike, and instructed them not to return to their former branches to retrieve their belongings. Interestingly enough, NYCB is currently advertising job openings; further insult to those who are now applying for unemployment benefits. Please investigate this matter, and hold this community bank accountable for the heinous blow it has just struck to the community it claims to serve. See if their answers satisfy your conscience. J. Carrington, Queens
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birthday celebration, it's a political fundraiser disguised as a birthday celebration. Silly me for thinking the email invitation about a birthday celebration was really about celebrating that very special "once-in-a-lifetime" birthday event. As a civic activist, I have received similar invites by other legislators but I know that Senator Avella likes to position himself as "an outsider" and not just another politician. So I was genuinely excited about this invitation, thinking it was the real thing. The hubris is stunning - politicians sending out email invita-
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Forty-three years after his assassination, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. finally gets a fitting tribute – a memorial on the Washington Mall a la Presidents Jefferson and Lincoln. The idea for this fitting memorial was born more than a decade ago and at long last it has come to fruition with the figure of Dr. King carved in a mighty granite block. It is an amazing feat for a descendant of African slaves to be literally carved in stone on what is one of the most prized pieces of real estate in America. It is also significant that another African American now occupies America’s most prized address: 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue – The White House. Ten years ago, we would not have believed either of these feats were possible and here we are. There is a statue of an African American man on the Mall and an African American president resides in the White House for a season. Does either of these accomplishments put food on our table? Not exactly, but it speaks to the value of fighting for equality and
for what you want. Without Dr. King, Ralph Abernathy, Rosa Parks, Andrew Young, Hosea Williams, John Lewis and the thousands of other people who marched and endured beatings, dog bites, water lashings, imprisonment and even murder, neither of these two accomplishments would have happened. All of us and our children, grandchildren and their decedents will now have a place to “visit Dr. King” in Washington, DC. It is a fitting tribute to the legacy of a man who was willing to and did die, for the rights and dignity of a people denied basic rights for hundreds of years. Due to Hurricane Irene, the official unveiling of the monument was postponed by about a month and interestingly, it opened essentially on the onemonth anniversary of the Occupy Wall Street movement. He would have loved that coincidence. The “Occupy” folks have not yet defined their movement to a few points salient enough to sell across the board, but at least they are trying to make a statement about the state of the job market and what they believe is the root cause (“corporate greed”). At the time of his death, Dr. King was planning The Poor
People’s March, in collaboration with Cesar Chavez of the United Farm Workers movement and numerous others interested in fighting for equality of all sorts. Both Dr. King and the late Mr. Chavez would have seen this new “poor people’s” march as important. Poor people are not just farm workers, dock hands, day laborers and domestic helpers. We now have the educated poor, which is what the Occupy movement is comprised of primarily. Most are young, educated, would-be professionals who cannot find employment to repay student loans and contribute to the economy in a consistent manner. Some are laid off professionals and some are just homeless folks looking for a secure spot with free food. This same lack of professional opportunity was the catalyst for the uprising in Egypt last spring, which eventually led to the ouster of an entrenched president. It caught on across that region. Ours thankfully is a peaceful, organized movement; but a poor people’s march by any other name is still a poor people’s march. No matter what your background, if you can’t find work to support yourself and pay your bills, you are poor.
Dr. King would be absolutely with these young people. In fact, a Civil Rights icon from Dr. King’s circle visited the protestors in Manhattan earlier this week to show solidarity. Jesse Jackson locked arms with them in Zuccotti Park, just as he had done with Dr. King and the others. I hope the significance of that moment was not lost on the protestors. But as far as African Americans are concerned, having a black president and seeing a monument honoring a fallen black leader are nice to see, but those events don’t mean that there isn’t disparity going on in our community. We are not living in a post-racial Utopia. I attended a lecture given by Dr. Ron Daniels at York College earlier this week and he hammered home the point that the cuts in higher education support are literally killing people in our community; the cuts in job training and other support systems are destroying our kids. So yes, we can applaud the shiny new monument to Dr. King and we can pump our fists and say we have a black president. But at the end of the day if we cannot afford a simple dinner then we haven’t reached anywhere.
Power To The People: The Birth Of A Movement By MICHAEL SCHENKLER I’ve read about protests in hundreds of United States cities, Canada, Europe, Asia and Africa. Yes, everywhere, people are “Occupying” parks, streets, squares and circles as a protest against corporate greed and an economic failure which has somehow rewarded those responsible for it and punished the rest of us.
The nascent “Occupy” or “Occupy Wall Street” or “99 percent” movement may be here to stay, and the question – from the political point of view – is which side are you on? Now I’m not asking Pre sidents, Mayors or other elected officials or wannabes to take up residence in Zuccotti Park – however, that’s a possible first step in winning me and a large batch of the 99 percent over. Yes, as I explained last week, the “Occupy Wall St.” movement, which appears to be spreading, is grounded in the same emotional spirit that drove the civil rights movement of the 1960s and the anti-war movement of the 1970s. Each of those movements took to the streets and achieved people’s victorie s. A Quinnipiac Poll earlier this week said that 67 percent of all
New York City residents agree with the views of the “Occupy” protestors; 73 percent want tougher bank regulations; and 87 percent say that it is okay they are protesting. Watch slowly as the percentage continues to rise as it climbs towards what the protestors say they truly represent – 99 percent. “It’s a free country. Let them keep on protesting as long as they obe y the law, Ne w Yorker s say overwhelmingly,” said Maurice Carroll, director of the Quinnipiac Polling. “Critics complain that no one can figure out what the protesters are protesting. But seven out of 10 New Yorkers say they understand and most agree with the anti-Wall Street views of the protesters.” POLITICAL MEANING So what does this all mean in the greater political picture? This may be a seminal moment in American political history. We could be witnessing the birth of a new political movement which will change the direction of this country. The quiet 99 percent are beginning to speak out and this once-silent majority is not the silent majority of years past. They want systemic change to address the income disparity between the wealthy and not wealthy in this nat ion – between the 1 percent and the 99 percent. They want the campaign finance laws changed to prevent a government bought and sold – or unduly influenced – by the almighty dollars of the rich. They want the wealthy to pay their fair share. Revolutionar y? Such words don’t scare me. The concepts make sense and therefore I suppor t them. And
watch carefully as those cautious or conservative politicos run away from the “Occupy” movement. Watch carefully as political stars are born who embrace the people in the streets. I am woefully disappointed that Mayor Mike Bloomberg, a man I have supported for much of his two-plus terms in office, has chosen to lean toward his rich friends instead of hearing the cries of the overwhelming majority of his constituents. So where are the brave, nonextreme politicos identifying with the protestors? SUPPORTING THE PEOPLE An old friend of mine who has declared his candidacy for Mayor of New York Cit y in 2013 has caught my attention. For most of the decade of the 1990s, I served as president of News Communications and Tom Allon was my vice president. Together we had operational oversight of some 23 newspapers from The Hill in Washington, DC to Dan’s Papers in the Hamptons. Tom was bright, a hard worker and a man of passion and compassion. And today Tom Allon is an announced candidate for Mayor of New York City. Last week, Tom differentiated himself from other politicians when he spoke out on the “Occupy Wall St.” protests: “We need to take this movement seriously as symptomatic of the brewing unhappiness of a society — of all ages and classes — that is becoming more and more hopeless about our economic future. “Because the federal government hasn’t been able to generate
Mayoral candidate Tom Allon a real job creation program yet, Mayor Bloomberg and Governor Cuomo need to lead on this issue and creatively put New Yorkers back to work on rebuilding our infrastructure, our transit system and our dilapidated public schools. Perhaps they could create a modern WPA for New York in the 21st century. “And I suggest that the growing group of peaceful protesters on Wall Street should star t a ne w political party and all of the people who suppor t their goals should register to vote. This would give Occupy New York t he polit ical clout to change government policies and advocate for good schools and good jobs in the future.” Tom went on to suggest perhaps they should be named the Coffee Par ty, trying to energize those who viewed our society from the opposite side of the table from the Tea Party. In the two months since announcing for office, Tom Allon’s campaign has received at tention from the media, political groups and the public. He has started assembling an impressive campaign team including Cindy Darrison, who did campaign fundraising for Andrew Cuomo. Coverage in the New York Times, the New York Daily News, Crain’s New York Business, New York Magazine.com, the New
York Observer, among others indicated that Tom was being taken seriously. Appearances on N Y1 with Errol Louis and on WN YC radio with Brian Lehrer helped provide the beginnings of an introduction of Tom to the outer boroughs. As Tom does the campaign thing of meeting with supporters and raising money as he prepares his formal campaign kick-off on Nov. 16 at the Empire State Building’s Empire Room, he may be discovering there is a quicker way to separate himself from a field of typical New York politicians. Tom has an old friend named Mike who is encouraging him to heed the call of a movement “symptomatic of the brewing unhappiness of a society — of all ages and classes — that is becoming more and more hopeless about our economic future.” The movement born in Zuccotti Park is spreading throughout the world – this week there were protests in some 800 American cities and 80-plus countries. Someone will likely rise out of this movement born in Zuccotti Park and capture the imagination of our city. Many who side with the 99 percent movement will, in the next several years, be elected to public office. To my friend Tom Allon, I suggest he go spend a day and night in Zuccotti Park. The experience will change you and your candidacy. You have the compassion, intellect, platform and communication skills to learn from the protestors and teach the politicians. Tom knows the power belongs to the people. Tom, be part of them. Energize them; and embrace their message. Keep your eye on Tom Allon. ---------------------Tom Allon’s campaign can be reached at: (212) 228-5222 or tallon@tomallon2013.com MSchenkler@QueensPress.com
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Occupy Wall Street:
Small Victories Help Unify Cause, But Occupiers Still Need Big Plans
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Looking for solutions, Occupy Wall Street demonstrators believe a vast array of issues have brought much of the nation’s “99 Percenters” to the brink of bankruptcy, hemorrhaging without healthcare, added to a flurry of housing foreclosures, and leading to the deterioration of a democratic process through the cozying of corporate and lobbyist interests hell-bent on wielding political influence with only private profit in mind. Without damaging the organic democratic system being practiced at Zuccotti Park, demonstrators struggle to piece together a narrative which is seemingly difficult to agree upon. Regardless of their fragmented ideas, demonstrators say OWS is not going to budge, not until it finds a collective narrative they believe will incite change. That change, although it may be far from fruition, is slowly coming together.
Photos by Jason Banrey
BY JASON BANREY
Occupy Wall Street’s Working Group Schedule is updated daily and highlights the various activities planned for the week.
The People Unite On Oct. 14, the collective showed its first true glimpse of unity. Banded by the A System Develops possibility of a confrontation with the For more than a month, the “occupa- NYPD after the owners of Zuccotti Park – tion” of New York City’s Financial Dis- Brookfield Properties – stated the space’s trict has galvanized a population of indi- “sanitary conditions have reached unacviduals to speak out. In an effort to stand ceptable levels,” demonstrators feverishly up to economic inequality and social in- worked together. Through a torrential overjustice, the headquarters at Zuccotti Park night downpour, occupants scoured, has become a microcosm of a society scrubbed and swept the park’s surfaces demonstrators hope the country would clean, an effort that proved their ability to someday emulate. work together to avoid being broken apart. At times there are disagreements and In a plastic poncho, broom in hand, individuals do butt heads, but overall, the Steven Sanchez did not question the collective has cohesively remained intact. General Assembly’s decision to deter Inspiring protestors to take to the streets police from disrupting their peaceful proand parks across the nation, OWS’s orga- test by keeping the park clean. For the nized chaos has birthed its own General Flushing resident, holding the park at all Assembly, which has led to the forma- costs – without the use of violence – was tion of a systematically structured soci- a small price to pay in solidarity of a moveety that now yields its own press outlet, ment he hopes “becomes part of somefull service kitchen, improvisational drum thing that leads to change.” group, library, medic station, as well as “Although I haven’t been here since sanitation working group. Day One, my heart’s been here since the Despite their slow trudge toward en- beginning,” said Sanchez, fatigued from acting change, demonstrators see their being up all night. “Occupy Wall Street make-shift society as an example on-look- may not have the solutions yet, but we’re ers can take back to begin a dialog in their working on it.” own communities. While growing up in Central Queens, the LaGuardia Community College sophomore has seen a long list of his peers suffer from not only an education system he believes is not preparing its youth for a productive future but also the violence that has enveloped his neighborhood due to drugs. Standing atop a marble bench, he held his ground, as demonstrators stood in silence waiting for Sanchez to speak. Looking across the 33,000-square-foot space, he took a deep breath before tellThe police presence in the Financial District is heavy yet ing his story, one which began in the borough and protestors have held Zuccotti Park for over a month. touched upon national suffer-
ing. He stood resolute – a young man focused on having a say in the changes he wants to see in Queens, and beyond. “I’m here to have my voice heard, I’m here to make my opinion,” said Sanchez while clutching the historical Gadsden flag, which read ‘DONT TREAD ON ME’ in big bold letters. The banner was draped over the shoulder of the same arm that illustrated a full-sleeve tattoo depicting angels ascending into heaven – a tribute to two of his friends who were shot in high school. Considering himself to be one of the lucky ones to “make it out of the hood,” the 20-year-old is not afraid to call himself a freedom fighter in a battle he hopes to wage within the American economy itself – a skirmish he will fight not with his fists but with the academic expertise he will soon acquire at the collegiate level in two years time. “You can’t save everyone,” Sanchez said of his fallen friends. “But you can definitively start somewhere and by being here I definitely feel like I’m a part of that discussion for a better tomorrow.” About 40 minutes before maintenance crews wielding power washers set upon the public space, victory was declared as the park’s owners postponed the clean up. Set off by their success of deterring an “official clean up,” a victory march ensued up Broadway toward City Hall. An improvised band of brass and beating drums ushered in the morning rush of both blue- and white-collared workers heading toward Wall Street as demonstrators sang out: “Which side are you on? Which side are you on?” From what began on Sept. 17 with only a few hundred has now drawn in thousands from around the city toward playing an active role in the demonstration. The Beginning Of ‘Something’ While working on a transit campaign to revive the Q79 bus route in Eastern Queens, which carried hundreds of borough commuters to and from school and work, Michelle Obando of Bellerose was
let go from her position at a non-profit organization. Sparked by the unforeseen results of losing her job, her medical insurance and the means to pay tuition, Obando sought an outlet to employ her youthful energy. “This is something I’ve been waiting for,” the 21-year-old said of the OWS demonstration. “This is the beginning of something and you can tell because the whole world is watching us.” As a member of OWS’s sustainable working group, Obando has helped maintain the interior of Zuccotti Park. Using the skills she obtained while studying for a degree in urban sustainable development, as well as her Hispanic heritage, Obando looks forward to reaching out to Spanish-speaking immigrant communities in the borough as part of the demonstration’s newly formed OWS En Español committee. As the movement plans to expand, interests in solidifying an endgame grow. In an effort to deter the movement from being co-opted by outside interests, around 30 participants gathered Friday to discuss a list of principles for one narrative and one goal. Through the debate each contributor was allowed a set amount of time to give their opinions. One suggestion that seemed to stand out for some while ignored by others was the establishment of public town hall meetings involving local elected officials. “They’re a part of the problem,” shouted one individual standing on the edge of the collective. “By having them there, we can have a larger conversation about the country we want to be,” replied another demonstrator standing at the center of the discussion. Touching Politicians In Queens, that bridge between OWS and the political establishment has already been recognized. Acknowledged by some local electeds, the “99 Percent” can be seen throughout the borough. “The people in my district are the ‘99 Percent,’” said Donovan Richards, chief of staff for Councilman James Sanders (D-Laurelton) who was present in Zuccotti Park and has been a frequent visitor to the “occupation.” “I know Sanders supports this because the top 1 percent has been getting their fair share for way too long.” Fragmented or not, Richards feels the movement is a wake up call for elected officials not just in New York City, but others throughout the nation. “If [politicians] don’t get it, they should,” Richards said. “OWS’s formula is correct. There is power in numbers and the only way we’re going to create change is by speaking up.” Reach Reporter Jason Banrey at jbanrey@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 128.
Police Blotter Compiled By DOMENICK RAFTER
101st Precinct Shot Outside Hospital On Monday, Oct. 17, at approximately 4 a.m., police responded to a 911 call of a man shot outside of St. John's Hospital, 327 Beach 19th St. in Far Rockaway. Upon arrival, responding officers observed an unknown black man in his 20s with a gunshot wound to the chest, who subsequently succumbed to his injuries upon being treated at the hospital. There were no arrests and the investigation was ongoing. The identity of the deceased was pending proper identification and family notification.
104th Precinct Wrong-Way Crash On Saturday, Oct. 15, at approximately 6:42 a.m., police officers responded to a vehicle accident on the service road of the Long Island Expressway at 58th Road in Maspeth. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the first vehicle, a black 2003 Lincoln livery cab, was traveling east on the service road when it was struck head-on by a second vehicle, a 2002 Chrysler that was traveling in the wrong direction. EMS responded and transported the operator of the cab, a 59-year-old Hispanic man, and passenger, a 37-year-old white man, to Elmhurst Hospital. The op-
erator was listed in stable condition and the passenger was pronounced dead on arrival. The operator of the second vehicle fled the scene and the passenger, a 44-year-old black man was taken to Elmhurst Hospital in stable condition.
to 274637(CRIMES) then entering TIP577.
108th Precinct Groper On Loose
The NYPD is asking the public's assistance in identifying a man wanted for six groping incidents between Sept. 15 and Oct. 7 in Sunnyside and Woodside. The victims, Woman Attacked all women, range in ages from 12 to 38 and The NYPD is asking the public's assis- all but one instance occurred in the morntance in identifying a man wanted for a ing. In all the incidents, the suspect, riding sexual assault in Springfield a black mountain bicycle, Gardens. would ride up to the victim and On Wednesday, Oct. 12, at grabs either the victim's butapproximately 11:25 p.m., the tocks or breasts and then flee. victim, a 23-year-old black The suspect is a Hispanic woman, was walking in the viman between 30 and 40 years cinity of 226th Street and old. Anyone with information South Conduit Avenue in in regards to these incidents Springfield Gardens when she is asked to call the NYPD's was approached by the suspect Crime Stoppers Hotline at who sexually assaulted her and 800-577-TIPS. The public can then fled the scene. also submit their tips by logThe suspect is described as a black man in his 20s, 5-foot-3 ging onto the Crime Stoppers Police are looking for to 5-foot-5, with a medium Web site at this sexual predator. build. He has acne scars on his nypdcrimestoppers.com or face and a thin mustache. texting their tips to Anyone with information in regards to 274637(CRIMES) then entering TIP577. this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS. The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers Web site at Hit By Car nypdcrimestoppers.com or texting their tips On Sunday, Oct. 16, at approximately
105th Precinct
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9:28 p.m., police responded to a 911 call of a pedestrian struck at 127th Avenue and Merrick Boulevard in Locust Manor. Upon arrival, officers observed Toyia Jones, 40, of 179-20 Anderson Rd. in Locust Manor, unconscious and unresponsive, who was apparently struck by an unknown vehicle. EMS also responded to the location, and transported Jones to Queens Hospital Center, where she was later pronounced dead. There were no arrests at this time, and the investigation was ongoing.
115th Precinct Sex Assaults The NYPD is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a male wanted for two sex abuses in Jackson Heights. On Thursday, July 21 and Friday, July 22, two women were grabbed from behind by a Hispanic man who sexually abused them and fled. The suspect is described as 25-30 years old, 5-foot-5, thin build and black hair. Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS. The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers Web site at nypdcrimestoppers.com or texting their tips to 274637(CRIMES) then entering TIP577.
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Southeast Queens Events Edited By Harley Benson
Joining The Fight Against Breast Cancer Thousands gathered Sunday to march with and raise money for the American Cancer Society's fight against breast cancer. Men and women, survivors and families who have lost loved ones all united to bring attention to the killer disease.
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Knowing the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning could save a life.
Carbon monoxide. It’s colorless. Odorless. And deadly. It affects thousands of households each year. How? It forms and accumulates when a heating system lacks proper ventilation, chimneys are clogged with debris, or when fuel-burning appliances aren’t properly installed or maintained. That’s why it’s important to recognize symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure. Take action. Install one or more ANSI/ULapproved carbon monoxide detectors in your home — preferably near bedrooms. Be sure to have your chimney or heating flues checked annually before each heating season. And pay close attention if you’ve had major renovations recently. ©2011 National Grid
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Documenting The DREAM In Queens BY JASON BANREY
the future may bring, Yenny Yanaylle of Jackson Heights is determined to continue her pursuit of a degree in psychology Undocumented youth gathered with Brooklyn Artist Justin Tellian to spark a dialog toward federal legislation for citizenship. at York College. "I am the first one to go to school in my family," said Yanaylle, thoughts of helping humanity," said who had to put this semester on hold to Tellian while standing in the center of find a job and support herself since she the site which twice hosted an internadoes not qualify for financial aid. tional celebration of diversity and tech"Since I've come this far, I would do nological revolution. anything to have our voices heard and "The greatest power we have as human fight for the DREAM Act." beings is to influence," he said. "Hopefully Although Tellian has not yet lined up a these images can create a reality that location for his eventual exhibition, he is these 'dreamers' are looking for. Why confident that when they are revealed his can't we do it again?" images will help foster more awareness Reach Reporter Jason Banrey at within the community. jbanrey@queenstribune.com or (718) 357"The World's Fair encouraged 7400, Ext. 128.
Photos by Jason Barney
Achieving a goal begins with a dream. For some, that dream can be easily obtained with a bit of hard work and determination. But for others there are unforeseen obstacles holding them back from crossing the finish line, deterring aspirations from coming to fruition. On Oct. 1, nearly 50 undocumented immigrant youths from around the city gathered to show the world they were united to achieve one goal: obtain U.S. citizenship. Assembling underneath the Unisphere in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, they gathered to be a part of Brooklyn artist Justin Tellian's globetrotting photo shoot that has captured portraits of ambitious youth from major cities as far off as Berlin and Tokyo. Tellian selected Queens as the site of his final portrait because the borough has become home to many people around the world. "It comes down to the diversity of Queens," Tellian said while setting up his large format 8-by-10 box camera in the shadow of the Unisphere. "With over 167 languages spoken this site is an epic location to have dreamers gather." Tellian's final shot incorporated the city's undocumented immigrant youth, many of whom are college students from Queens, to
highlight the challenges they face on the path toward citizenship. These individuals, also known as "dreamers," have been vocal in the push toward passing federal legislation called the DREAM Act, which would provide a path toward citizenship for illegal immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children. "Today were trying to point out the importance of the bringing the DREAM Act back into a legislative discussion," said Lucia Allain, a Corona "dreamer" who has been active in pushing for the federal legislation that would make her eligible for financial aid and give her the opportunity to pursue a career in journalism after receiving her degree from Queensborough Community College. "Nationally, nothing has happened to address our situation. Hopefully by being a part of this photograph we can get this dialogue going again." While preparing for the photograph, various "dreamers" shared their stories, hoping that one day they would become fully integrated within the only home they have ever known - America. Although she can only hope for what
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Profile
Local Bard Makes SEQ More Lyrical BY VERONICA LEWIN One college elective course helped a South Jamaica man find his life passion. While pursuing a degree in business administration at Nassau Community College, Kevin Livingston enrolled in a poetry class. He was surprised at how much he enjoyed writing, and searched for an open mic night in his area. His first open mic experience was at Jamaica’s Afrikan Poetry Theatre. “I attended one and I fell in love with poetry ever since,” Livingston said. “I just got fascinated about how powerful it is when it is spoken from the soul,” he later added. On Nov. 19, Livingston will be hosting “Why Did I Get Married LIVE Volume 3,” at the Jamaica Center For Arts and Learning. The evening is inspired by the Tyler Perry movie and will use the arts to celebrate marriage. The event will feature a live band, spoken word poetry and a jazz vocalist. There will be limited time for an open mic throughout the evening. He hopes to bring a cultural aspect other boroughs have to the neighborhood and potentially spearhead a movement
Kevin Livingston that will bring more poets and poetry lovers to Southeast Queens. “We’re trying to bring poetry back to South Queens,” Livingston said. In addition to the arts, the night will feature a question-and-answer session with a divorce lawyer. Married couples in the audience can give testimonials about what works and what does not. Livingston said it is important to learn about marriage beforehand because it is a big step that someone has to be mentally and spiri-
tually prepared for. Livingston said he got his inspiration to write shows from life experiences and the movie “Love Jones,” a story of a man who falls in love with a female poet. Livingston has held shows all over the City, and has even performed at the Apollo Theatre four times, where he qualified for the semi finals twice. Livingston said he has written 20 poems in the past nine years and performed his work at more than 100 venues across the East Coast. He mainly writes about love, especially the meaning of love. Next month’s show also puts an emphasis on domestic violence, which Livingston said is a growing problem in Southeast Queens. Livingston will use a portion of the proceeds from next month’s show to donate to a domestic violence charity. He has chosen A Woman With A Cause, an organization that houses women who have left violent households. Each woman will receive a
cell phone after next month’s event. When Livingston is not writing plays or on stage, he strives to help people in his community. On Dec. 12, Livingston is hosting his third annual toy drive at the Sean Elijah Bell Community Center, located at 107-52 Sutphin Blvd. in Jamaica. Livingston hopes to collect enough toys to donate to approximately 30 families. Radio station 107.5 WBLS will be on the red carpet and free professional photography will be available at the Nov. 19 show. Tickets are $20 in advance and the event begins at 6 p.m. For more information, call (347) 472-2519. Reach Reporter Veronica Lewin at vlewin@queenspress.com or (718) 357-7400, Ext. 123.
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Bryant University has admitted the following local students to the Class of 2015: Oussama Boutaleb, a International Business in Finance student, of Astoria; and Carmela Morales, a Applied Mathematics and Statistics student, of Jamaica. Environmental Protection Commissioner Carter Strickland announced that DEP has completed the installation of a green roof at the Jamaica Wastewater Treatment Plant. The green roof has the ability to absorb up to 13,000 gallons of stormwater annually, which will reduce runoff as well as the likelihood and intensity of combined sewer overf low discharges into Jamaica Bay. During heavy storms, the sewer system often reaches capacity and must discharge a mixture of stormwater and waste-
water – called a combined sewer overf low (CSO) – into the city’s surrounding waterways. Green roofs are a component of the NYC Green Infrastructure Plan, which calls for investing $2.4 billion over the next 20 years in green infrastructure to help reduce combined sewer overf lows. The green roof combines an engineered drainage system with natural vegetation that can be seen from the AirTrain at John F. Kennedy International Airport, and was installed as part of DEP’s plan for the facility to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. “Green infrastructure is one of the most effective ways to preserve Jamaica Bay for generations to come,” said Commissioner Strickland. “This green roof will capture thousands of gallons during storms, preventing the same amount of untreated wastewater from flowing into the largest urban wildlife refuge in the country. Along with other recent measures such as wetlands, eelgrass, and oyster bed restoration, as well as investments in nitrogen reduction technology, this green roof will help preserve this national treasure while also beautifying a vital treatment facility that protects the environment from 80 million gallons of wastewater every day.” Green roofs absorb and retain large amounts of rainfall, and are a crucial means of on-site stormwater control. The plantings at the Jamaica Wastewater Treatment Plant are grown in a speciallydesigned soil which sits on a drainage layer, absorbing rainfall and slowing runoff into the sewer system before it discharges into Jamaica Bay. The sedum
plants, a hardy species chosen for its low maintenance needs and ability to withstand drought, include white stonecrop, mountain sedum, tasteless stonecrop, and orange stonecrop. The green roof will also reduce the building’s absorption of ultraviolet light and improve insulation, cooling the interior and increasing energy efficiency. The Jamaica Wastewater Treatment Plant initially went into operation in 1903 and serves more than 700,000 resi-
dents. Located in southern Queens, it treats an average of 80 million gallons of wastewater a day, and up to 200 million gallons during wet weather events. New Yorkers produce, and DEP treats, an average of 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater every day. The wastewater is collected through 7,400 miles of lateral sewers that f low downhill by gravity or pumping into large interceptor sewers, which lead directly to the city’s 14 wastewater treatment plants.
Court Decisions: Photo By Walter Karling
The New York Lottery announced the names of area Lottery players who claimed a winning ticket from one of the Lottery’s live drawings Oct. 9-15. The following winners each received a cash prize valued at $10,000 or more. Patricia Beneduce of Richmond Hill won $10,000 on the Powerball drawing of Oct. 1. Beneduce’s winning ticket was purchased at the Amar Groceries at 11719 101st Ave. in South Richmond Hill. Ruth Garner of Jamaica who $10,000 on the Mega Millions drawing of Oct. 11. Garner’s winning ticket was purchased at the C-Town Supermarket at 142-36 Foch Blvd. in Jamaica. Robert Myers of Whitestone who $33,747 on the Take Five drawing of Oct. 10. Myers’s winning ticket was purchased at the S. Michael & Son at 82-06 Astoria Blvd. in East Elmhurst.
Queens County Bar Association held its Annual Frank Polestrino Memorial Lecture titled “Recent Significant Decisions from Our Highest Appellate Courts,” at the QCBA building in downtown Jamaica Oct 4. Pictured l. to r.: Peter Francis Lane of the Catholic Lawyers Guild; Donna Furey of the Flushing Lawyers Association; Claudia Lanzetta of the Columbian Lawyers Association; Richard Gutierrez of the Queens County Bar Association; J.Gardiner Pieper, featured speaker and President of the Pieper Bar Review; Spiros Tsimbinos, QCBA Program Chair; Hon. Bernice Siegal of the Queens County Women’s Bar Association; Bernard Vishnick of the Brandeis Association; Michael Hartofilis of the Hellenic Lawyers Association; and Sandra Munoz of the Latino Lawyers Association.
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Theatre Orgs Join To Honor Burgie BY VERONICA LEWIN The Afrikan Poetry Theatre has joined the Coalition of Theatres of Color, an effort that could expand the theatre's presence outside of Southeast Queens. The coalition is a non-profit community of renowned multi-cultural arts organizations in the state. Each institution in the coalition has provided at least 25 years of service in their respective communities. The Coalition of Theatres is supported through the City Council Cultural Affairs Committee, the New York Community Trust and the Nathan Cummings Foundation. Members of the coalition welcome the addition of the Jamaica theatre, located at 176-03 Jamaica Ave. The Afrikan Poetry Theatre was founded in 1976 by po-
ets John Watusi Branch and the late Yusef Waliyaya. Decades later, it remains instrumental to the Southeast Queens community. "We're very glad to have Afrikan Poetry Theatre among our ranks and it just lifts us even higher. We plan to do a lot of wonderful things," said Marjorie Moon, executive director of the Billie Holiday Theatre in Brooklyn. Every five years, the theatre hosts a Grand African Ball, where guests are encouraged to wear their best traditional African garb. This year, the theatre will honor five people who have made an impact in the community. One member of the community being recognized is composer Irving Burgie. Afrikan Poetry Theatre hosted a question and answer session with Burgie on Monday morning.
Burgie, known for writing the hits "DayO," and "Island In The Sun," spoke about the influence music has had on his life. Burgie's songs have sold more than 100 million records worldwide. Though Burgie is a talented singer, he spent most of his career writing songs for others. He has written more than 35 songs for singer Harry Belafonte. Burgie wrote all but three songs on Belafonte's 1956 album "Calypso," which was the first record in the country to sell more than one million copies. Burgie, who has lived in Southeast Queens for 55 years with his family, said he has been able to live off of royalties
the entire time. The 87-year-old has received a portion of sales for recent hits, such as Lil Wayne's "6 Foot, 7 Foot," and Jason Derulo's "Don't Wanna Go Home." "Things are poppin'," Burgie said with a smile. Burgie donated 100 copies of his autobiography "Day-O!!!" to the Afrikan Poetry Theatre. The theatre recommends purchasing tickets for the Nov. 5 gala in advance for $85. For more information, call (718) 523-3312. Reach Reporter Veronica Lewin at vlewin@queenspress.com or (718) 357-7400, Ext. 123.
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Composer Irving Burgie speaks about his success at the Afrikan Poetry Theatre.
Wine-Inspired Exhibit Lands At Queens Coll. Inspired by the fractional blending of old and new vintages in solera, a winemaking technique known in Sicily as in perpetuum, or "forever," the Queens College Art Center is applying the concept to the artistic process. The result is In Perpetuum | forever, an innovative show opening Oct. 20, with a site-specific installation by sculptor Will Corwin. Beginning Nov. 9, nine artists, writers, and musicians will get a month to react to themes in Corwin's work, and he will have the chance to respond, in an open-ended dialogue that suggests infinity. IP | forever will culminate Dec. 14 with a display of pieces created during the fall. The cycle will be repeated beginning next February into the spring with a different lead artist and team of participants. Just as vintners use solera to infuse new spirits with the characteristics of older wines, the IP | forever art project seeks to foster creative momentum within
a group. "The curatorial hope for IP | forever is for artists to be empowered as catalysts for growth, experimentation, and evolution towards each other, rather than relying on their own practice or the support of the curator or organization," said QC Art Center curator Tara Mathison, who conceived the multi-exhibition. "The dependency is not on today, but lies within the passing of information surrounding forever." A former architect, Corwin will use wood and plaster, the medium he currently favors, stacking and unstacking different elements to address the theme of utopia/ dystopia-his installations often involve obstructive shelving systems laden with plaster objects and piles of rubble. "My interest lies in the act of creation undone by either a violent destructive impulse, or less often, the inanimate destruction of time and nature," he explains. The exhibition is free and open to the public.
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It has been a couple of years since the death of "Uncle" Jimmy Eng, the legendary proprietor of King Yum Restaurant in Fresh Meadows. In the time that has passed, the restaurant - one of the only classic Cantonese-style left in the City - has undergone an internal transformation, coming to terms with its identity while leaving its classic exterior and dĂŠcor untouched. Today, King Yum's new culinary leader, Uncle Jimmy's son, Robin Eng, has introduced to the menu some of the dishes he perfected in his recent Culinary Institute of America training. Though they may not all be on the printed menu yet, we had a chance to sample some of the new dishes - and King Yum favorites - and walked away thoroughly satisfied. Last Friday night we sat in a corner, peering out at the rest of the diners, as a sampling of appetizers were brought for our enjoyment. The night started with the classic Wonton Soup, filled with richly f lavored broth, meaty wontons and fresh scallions; a short and simple bouche amuse (though certainly not the one-bite variety), the soup set the pace for things to come. This was followed by Spicy Chicken Wings, panko-crusted calamari with a sweet and spicy sauce, classic Cantonese Spare Ribs and a new CIAinspired dish - Pork Turnovers. The ribs and wings are just what you would imagine them to be. The calamari has a look
of onion rings in size but the flavor of a Chinese-Italian fusion dish. And the turnovers, light and flaky, are actually pastry stuffed with a barbecue-style pork. Robin joked that they're not on the menu yet because he's the only chef inhouse who knows how to make them. Time will change that. Speaking of time, King Yum does not rush its customers - they're not looking to turn tables over; they want you to have a good time. Just ask our server, George, who encouraged us to slow down and enjoy. I think he also wanted us to stay for karaoke, which kicks off at 8 p.m. every Friday night (and at 7 p.m. Wednesdays). As we took our time, it seems that the staff was not as laid back - hurriedly putting together a slew of dishes for our shared main courses, which were inspired and creative. Wor Shu Beef, an enormous sirloin on the bone with a barbecued ginger sauce; General Tso's Chicken, light and spicy without too hard of a kick; Polynesian Duck, the breast of which is the best part, with that succulent layer of fat and crisp skin; and the non-menu item surprise that seems simple but is entirely uncomplicated and brilliant - the Chinese Sausage Fried Rice, melding the zesty flavor and chewy texture of the sausage with the user-friendly familiarity of your classic fried rice dishes. Needless to say, there were leftovers - which didn't last 24 hours in our house. Each dish was a perfect execution of that Cantonese style with a flair for presentation and f lavor combinations learned in culinary school. In short, King Yum has emerged from its brief transition as strong a powerhouse as it has ever been, offering a mix of traditional and new cuisine that is sure to delight the most discerning palate. — Brian M. Rafferty
Photo by Veronica Lewin
KING YUM 181-08 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows (718) 380-1918 CUISINE: Cantonese, Polynesian HOURS: 11:30 am to 11 pm, Mon-Thu, 11:30 am to midnight Fri & Sat; noon to 11 pm Sun CREDIT CARDS: All Major PARKING: Street
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Many Hail Greek Church Return By JASON BANREY Queens’ Greek-American politicians are applauding an agreement which will more than double the space of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Lower Manhattan. On Oct. 14, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America announced the agreement making the both parties responsible for construction costs for the expansion of the 95-year-old-structure. “The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese has been ready, willing and able to re-erect its beloved church for some time now and I am pleased that the Port Authority and New York City officials have reached this important and symbolic agreement to reconstruct St. Nicholas Church,” said U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-Astoria), cochair of the Congressional Caucus of Hellenic Issues.
institution was apart of the reconstruction of the entire trade center site. Over the past 10 years, plans for the demolished site have been uncertain as negotiations between the church and The Port Authority and the Archdiocese fell apart in 2009, resulting to litigation this year. Founded in 1916 by Greek immigrants, the Church was originally located at 155 Cedar St. and occupied a 1,200 square foot building. When the Church is rebuilt it will house a nondenominational be-
Under the agreement, the Port Authority will be responsible for below-ground infrastructure costs estimated at $25 million while the Archdiocese will be responsible for all costs related to the aboveground construction of the church. State Sen. Mike Gianaris (D-Astoria) welcomed the revival of the structure, which will bring back a congregation who have been relocated to worship at St. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Brooklyn. “For more than a decade, GreekAmericans have been without our place of worship in one of the most significant locations in this country,” said Gianaris. “This long-awaited deal reminds the world of New York’s emphasis on religious freedom and the value of reconstruction as we continue to remember all we lost on Sept. 11th.” Crushed by the south tower of the World Trade Center during the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, the Greek religious
reavement center and serve as a venue for interfaith dialogue at the east end of Liberty Park, at 130 Liberty St. “I look forward to the opening of the new church, which will once again stand as an inspiring symbol of New York’s commitment to religious freedom,” said Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas (DAstoria). Reach Reporter Jason Banrey at jbanrey@queenstribune.com or (718) 3577400, Ext. 128.
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“Beth could not reason upon or explain the faith that gave her courage and patience to give up life, and cheerfully wait for death. Like a confiding child, she asked no questions, but left everything to God and nature, Father and Mother of us all, feeling sure that they, and they only, could teach and strengthen heart and spirit for this life and the life to come.”
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– Louisa May Alcott
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After years of waiting, one Jamaica elementary school celebrated its grand opening last week. PS 48, located at 108-29 155th St., held a ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 14. Three years after the ground breaking, the five story building now holds a state of the art library, science center and auditorium, in addition to a brand new gym and cafeteria. Some of the district's elected officials came to celebrate the open- l. to r.: Assemblywoman Vivian Cook, Principal ing of the new school. "In order to Patricia Mitchell, State Sen. Shirley Huntley, PS do something like this, we have to 48 Student and Borough President Helen Marshall have a team of people working to- celebrate the school's opening. gether from all walks of life," said Assemblywoman Vivian Cook (D-Ja- President Helen Marshall said when she was first elected, many schools had too maica). State Sen. Shirley Huntley (D-Jamaica) many students. "Queens schools were so overcrowded said she has been fighting to move PS 48 for more than 30 years. "The first initial and in many instances, very old," Marshall committee started in my house, in my fam- said. Deputy Schools Chancellor Kathleen ily room," Huntley said. Before she was a State Senator, Huntley said moving the Grimm said a priority of the new Dept. of school would be one of her priorities if Education administration is to add more seats to City schools, especially in elected to serve her district. "We worked and today I feel great," the Queens. Since Dennis Walcott became senator said. "And it's not about me, it's not Chancellor, the City has added more than 100,000 seats to public schools. about any of us. It's about the children." Reach Reporter Veronica Lewin at Moving the school to a larger building can combat the overcrowding issue that vlewin@queenspress.com or (718) 357-7400, has plagued Queens' schools. Borough Ext. 123.
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What’s Up SATURDAY, OCT. 22 Youth & Tennis
SUNDAY, OCT. 23 Nat Turner Panel
The Youth and Tennis group meets every Saturday morning at Roy Wilkins Park. To learn more, call Bill Briggs at (718) 658-6728.
This panel will present a crucial study of a valiant leader and his “infamous” insurrection, one that brought death to murderous oppressors of black people. Panelists will include Dr. Leonard Jeffries, Nana Camille Yarbrough, Dr. Kamau Kambon and Dr. Umar Abdullah-Johnson. The panel will be moderated by Aya Akofena. This free event will be held at Afrikan Poetry Theatre, 176-03 Jamaica Ave., from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Walkers for Wellness Club Looking for a fun way to improve your health? Join the Walkers for Wellness Club at New Hope Lutheran Church of Jamaica. Under the guidance of a Walking Leader, you will walk two to three times each week at a comfortable pace with others along routes throughout Southeast Queens. The club is open to walkers of all ages and abilities. The walking schedule is Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m., and Saturdays at 8 a.m. Walkers meet at New Hope Lutheran Church, located at 167-24 118th Ave. T-shirts and pedometers will be provided. Contact Thurkessa Brown at (917) 553-1089 for more information.
Black College Expo State Sen. Shirley Huntley welcomes the Black College Expo to New York to help students and their families with the college admission process. Meet with colleges, audition for music scholarships, have application fees waived, apply and get accepted on the spot, and find out about internships. One of the main seminar topics is “The Parent University,” where parents will learn how to get funding for a college education via financial aid. Tickets are $8 online and $10 at the door. For additional information, visit http:// www.thecollegeexpo.org or call 877-4274100. This event will be held at the York College Academic Core Building, 94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fall 2011 Theatre Institute Want to be an actor? Register for the Black Spectrum Theatre’s Fall 2011 Institute. Classes for children, teens and adults are available. Six month class begins Saturday, Nov. 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is your chance to learn acting, singing, dancing, stage make-up and perform at the semester’s end on the world famous Black Spectrum stage. For additional information, call (718) 723-1800. This free event will be held at Black Spectrum Theatre, 177th Street and Baisley Boulevard from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
High School Fair
Route 66: Finding Nat King Cole Black Spectrum Theatre Company is presenting “Route 66: Finding Nat King Cole.” Come out for an evening of theater and fine dining. Written and performed by Jeff Obafemi Carr. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. Tickets for dinner and the show are $45, while tickets for the show are $30. This event will be held at Black Spectrum Theatre, 177th Street and Baisley Boulevard at 8 p.m.
Black Spectrum Theatre Company is presenting “Route 66: Finding Nat King Cole.” Come out for an evening of theater and fine dining. Written and performed by Jeff Obafemi Carr. Dinner will be served at 3 p.m. Tickets for dinner and the show are $45, while tickets for the show are $30. This event will be held at Black Spectrum Theatre, 177th Street and Baisley Boulevard at 4 p.m.
MONDAY, OCT. 24 Fall Breakfast U.S. Rep. Greg Meeks will convene his first 6th Congressional District Clergy and Civic Leaders Breakfast of the fall. The Congressman will use the breakfast to update those gathered on a few matters that will benefit the community. RSVP by calling Ida Smith at (718) 725-6000. This free event will be held at Robert Ross Johnson Family Life Center, 172-17 Linden Blvd., from 8:30 to 11 a.m.
Introduction to Email Learn the basics of email: how to create an email account, how to log on, how to navigate your email account, send and receive email messages and attach documents. To register, please call 718-9905102 or visit the Job Information Center. This free event will be held at Queensborough Public Library’s Central Branch, 89-11 Merrick Blvd., at 10:30 a.m.
Polish Your Resume Bring a copy of your resume on a flash drive and volunteers will guide you through editing and producing a professional quality resume. Must have keyboard and mouse experience. Register in advance at the Job Information Center. This free event will be held at Queensborough Public Library’s Central Branch, 89-11 Merrick Blvd., at 6:30.
TUESDAY, OCT. 25 York College Lecture Series The topic of Professor Kevin Lynch’s lecture will be “The Muon Diaries: One Particle’s View of the Coming Revolution in Physics.” For additional information, contact Holger Henke at hhenke@york.cuny.edu. This free event will be held at York College Academic Core Building, 94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., in the Faculty Dining Room from 2 to 4 p.m.
GJDC 2011 Gala The Greater Jamaica Development Corp. is pleased to present its 2011 Gala “Airport Village: Building the Heart of a Community.” For inquiries, call (718) 2910282, Ext. 126. This event will be held at The Edison Building, 240 W. 47th St., Manhattan, at 6 p.m.
Intro to Social Media This single-session class will answer questions about blogs, social media, smart phones, and more. Must possess basic mouse and keyboarding skills. Class runs from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings. Registration in advance is required in person at the Cyber Center Desk. For details, please call (718) 990-0769. This free event will be held at Queensborough Public Library’s Central Branch, 89-11 Merrick Blvd., from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Own Your Own Business Green Card Lottery Queens Library is making computers available for customers who want to fill out the online application for the Diversity Visa (Green Card) Lottery. Applicants who need help to scan photos can go to the following libraries for assistance. This free event will be held at Queensborough Public Library’s Central Branch, 89-11 Merrick Blvd., from 3 to 8 p.m.
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.
Start Your Job Search Prepare yourself to start a successful job search. Participants will learn about general and career-specific websites, how to safely find and apply for jobs online, how to email a resume and appropriate ways to follow up after applying online. This free event will be held
Learn how to develop an idea into a business plan. Participants will learn how to create a demand for a product or service, set goals and objective, budgeting and timelines and how to identify resources and networks. To register, call (718) 9905102. This free event will be held at Queensborough Public Library’s Central Branch, 89-11 Merrick Blvd., from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 26 Introduction to Email Learn the basics of email: how to create an email account, how to log on, how to navigate your email account, send and receive email messages and email etiquette. To register, please call 718-990-5102 or visit the Job Information Center. This free event will be held at Queensborough Public Library’s Central Branch, 89-11 Merrick Blvd., at 10 a.m.
Social Security This class is for adults at least 55 years old. Topics that will be covered include
social security benefits, financial literacy, Medicare, the retirement estimator and other online tools. This free event will be held at Queensborough Public Library’s Central Branch, 89-11 Merrick Blvd., at 2 p.m.
Pathway to Citizenship Part I: Are you ready to be a US citizen? Part II: What documents do you need to present? Part III: What are the common barriers to naturalization? Part IV: Naturalization interview & beyond. This free event will be held at the Queensborough Public Library’s Central Branch, 89-11 Merrick Blvd., at 6:30 p.m.
Green Card Lottery Queens Library is making computers available for customers who want to fill out the online application for the Diversity Visa (Green Card) Lottery. Applicants who need help to scan photos can go to the following libraries for assistance. This free event will be held at Queensborough Public Library’s Central Branch, 89-11 Merrick Blvd., from 3 to 8 p.m.
Apply for Federal Jobs Participants will learn the nature of federal employment, how to search for a federal job, understand the job advertisement and how to apply. This free event will be held at Queensborough Public Library’s Central Branch, 89-11 Merrick Blvd., at 4 p.m.
Basics of Homeownership The Chhaya Community Development Corp. presents a workshop designed for the first-time homebuyer and covers what you need to know about owning a home. This free event will be held at Queensborough Public Library’s Central Branch, 89-11 Merrick Blvd., at 5:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, OCT. 28 Friday Night Movie Night The movie “Quilombo” that tells the story of the slave insurrection in South America that spawned the independent state of Palmeres that lasted 100 years. This free event will be held at Afrikan Poetry Theatre - 176-03 Jamaica Ave., at 7:30 p.m.
ONGOING HIV Awareness Clergy United for Community Empowerment provides intervention and curriculum-based prevention education sessions on HIV/AIDS, to reduce risk behaviors that lead to HIV transmission. Services are located at 89-31 161st St., Jamaica. Call (718) 297-0720 ask about our presentation to adolescents and men/women of color. Services are available Tue.-Thurs., 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
CPR Class Learn to protect yourself and others at Heron Care with a CPR class that includes a certification from the American Heart Association. Please call (718) 291-8788 for more details. Heron is located at 16830 89th Ave., Jamaica.
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The City Dept. of Education will host its annual Borough Wide High School Fair at Francis Lewis High School with a focus on Queens schools. This free event will be held at Francis Lewis High School, 58-20 Utopia Parkway, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Route 66: Finding Nat King Cole
at Queensborough Public Library’s Central Branch, 89-11 Merrick Blvd., at 6 p.m.
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THEATER CROSSING DELANCEY Through Oc tober 29 at the Douglaston Communit y Theatre. 482-3332 reservations. HARD WALL N ove m b e r 3 - 1 9 “A H a rd Wall at High Speed” will be presented at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. 866-811-4111. TWELFTH NIGHT Saturdays and Sundays, November 5, 6, 12, 13 at St. Luke’s in Forest Hills. Presented by the Gingerbread Players. 268-7772. HAIRSPR AY Saturdays and Sundays, November 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 at the Free Synagogue of Flushing. 229-8547. KILLING KOMPANY The Killing Company performs mystery dinner shows. 1-888-SHOOT-EM for information.
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DIRECT DESCENT S u n d ay, O c to b e r 2 3 th e Forest Hills Gardens Taxpayers Associations will hold a lecture by Justin Martin: Direct Descent: From Olmsted Sr.’s Central Park and Riverside to Olmsted Jr’s Forest Hills Gardens. 3, followed by a wine and cheese reception. The Communit y House, 15 Borage Place, Forest Hills. ADOPTION MEETING T h u r s d a y, O c t o b e r 2 7 Spence-Chapin International Adoption meeting at 6:30 at the Forest Hills library.
YOUTH QUEENS LIBRARIES Many branches of the Queensborough Library offer toddler and pre-school programs. Contact your local branch for dates. TUTORING CLASSES Weekdays after school and on Saturdays Bridgesmart Tutors in LIC. 450-6493. SCIENCE PLAYGROUND Weekends through December 31 10-6 and 2-5 Fridays at the Hall of Science. $4 plus general NYSCI admission. CHEMISTRY DAY Saturday, Oc tober 22 a t the Hall of Science. Free with NYSCI admission. STORY BOOK LADY Saturdays 12:30-1:30 reading enrichment program for 6-9 year olds at Maria Rose International Doll Museum, 187-11 Linden Blvd., St. Albans. $7.50. 276-3454. MATH HELP Saturdays at the Flushing library at 10. HOMEWORK HELP Saturdays 10-noon teen tutors available at the Bayside library. CHESS CLUB Every Saturday at the Flushing library at 2. S TORY TIMES Saturdays at 11 and Tuesdays at 10:30 weekly story times at Barnes & Noble, 1766 0 Un i o n Tu r n p i ke , Fre s h Meadows. BUGS & ANIMALS Monday, Oc tober 24 at the Broadway library at 4. PENGUIN EXPLORERS Monday, Oc tober 24 at the Kew Gardens Hills librar y. Register. 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. HOMEWORK HELP Mondays 3:30-5:00 teen tutors available at the Bayside library. TEEN HOMEWORK HELP Mondays, Oc tober 24, 31 at the Bayside library at 3:30. INFORMATION LITERACY Monday, Oc tober 24 at the Windsor Park library at 6:30. FROGS & BUGS Tuesday, October 25 at 4 at
the Sunnyside library. LIC CHESS CLUB Tuesday, October 25 at the LIC library at 4. S TORY T I M E We d n e s d a y, O c t o b e r 2 6 Happy Happy Story Time at the LIC library at 10:30. CHESS Wednesdays at the Queens Village library at 3:30. KNITTING Every Wednesdays at the Bayside library at 4. TOPS TRUMP CARD Every Wednesday tournament at the LIC library at 4. HALLOWEEN Thursday, Oc tober 27 at the Hillcrest library at 5. CRAFT TIME Every Thursday at 3:30 at the Ozone Park library. BOY SCOUTS Thursdays Boy Scout Troop 138 meets at 7:30 in the basement at 192-15C 64 th Circle, Fresh Meadows. For those 11 and older. 4542391. HALLOWEEN BINGO Friday, Oc tober 28 at the Queens Village library at 3:30. FAMILY STORY TIME Friday, Oc tober 28 at the Queensboro Hill library at 11. GAME DAY Friday, Oc tober 28 at the Bay Terrace library at 2:30. YU-GI-OH Friday, Oc tober 28 at the Queensboro Hill library at 4. BOOK BUDDIES Friday, Oc tober 28 at the Bayside library at 4. GAME TIME Friday, Oc tober 28 at the Windsor Park library at 4. ARTS & CRAFTS Fridays at 2 at the Queens Village library. GAME DAY Fridays at the Queens Village library at 2. FLASH FRIDAYS Every Friday at 3 at the Ozone Park library. GAME PLAYERS Every Friday at the Hillcrest library at 4. CUB SCOUTS 351 Fridays at St. Nicholas of Tolentine school cafeteria, Parsons Blvd. and Union Turnpike. Boys in grades 15. 820-0015.
MEETINGS ITALIANS UNDER 49 Are you interested in starting an Italian Cultural Social Organization for those 49 and under? Call 426-1240. JEWISH VETS Sundays, Oc tober 23, November 27, December 25 Jewish War Veterans of the USA Lipsky/Blum Post meet at the Garden Jewish Center. 463-4742. ST. ALBANS CIVIC Sundays, Oc tober 23, November 27 the St. Albans Civic Improvement Association meets at 1:30 at St.
TEENS BLOOD FEST Saturday, Oc tober 22 Halloween show at noon at the Flushing library. HOMEWORK HELP Saturdays, Oc tober 22, 29 tutors at the Bayside library at 10. CHESS CLUB Every Saturday at the Flushing library at 2. TEEN HOMEWORK HELP Mondays, Oc tober 24, 31 at the Bayside library at 3:30. KNIT & CROCHET Mondays at the Douglaston/ Little Neck library at 4. TEEN CHESS Mondays, Oc tober 24, 31 at 6 at the Bayside library.
Albans Lutheran Church, 200 th Street and 119 th Avenue in the undercroft. HIKING CLUB
SENIORS AARP CHORUS Like to sing? The AARP Queens Chorus holds practice rehearsals for performances at nursing homes, rehab and senior centers. 523-1330. NEW CLASSES Mondays comedy writing and Falun Gong, a spiritual discipline at the Kew Gard e n s C o m m u n i t y C e n te r. 268-5960. CAREGIVERS Ever y Tuesday Caregivers Support group at 3:30-4:30 at the Selfhelp Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26 th Avenue, Bayside. 631-1886. CHAIR EXERCISE Tuesdays low impact chair exercise at 11 at the Flushing-Fresh Meadows Jewish Center. $5. 357-5100. STAY WELL Wednesdays at 10:15 at the East Elmhurst library for exercise and other health related programs. AARP 3654 Tuesday, November 1 AARP chapter 2654 meets in Bayside. 423-4237.
Mondays, Oc tober 24, November 21, December 19 at 7 at Alley Pond Environmental Center. 229-4000. VFW 4787 Mondays, Oc tober 24, November 14, 21, December 12, 26 Whitestone VFW Community Post meets. 7460540. MEN’S CLUB SOCCER Tuesday evenings at the Forest Hills Jewish Center. 2637000. FRESH MEADOW CAMERA Tuesdays the Fresh Meadows Camera Club meets. 917-612-3463. ADVANCED WRITERS Tuesdays Advanced Bayside Writers’ Group meets at 6:30 in the Terrace Diner, 212-97 26th Avenue, upper level. Get feedback on your writing and develop your skills. FH VAC Wednesdays, Oc tober 26, November 23, December 28 Forest Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corp meets. 793-2055. WOMANSPACE Wednesdays Womanspace, a discussion group devoted to issues concerning women, meets 1-3 at the Great Neck Senior Center, 80 Grace Avenue. New members welcome. STAMP CLUB T h u r s d a y, O c t o b e r 2 7 Queens Stamp Club at the Forest Hills library at 5:45.
Queens Today EDUCATION/GAMES/CRAFTS Tuesdays after evening Minyan at 8, knitters, crocheters, needlepointers, and others meet at the Forest Hills Jewish Center. 263-7000, ext. 200. COMPUTER BASICS Wednesday, Oc tober 26 at t h e W i n d s o r Pa r k l i b ra r y. Register. BELLY DANCE Wednesday, Oc tober 26 at the Flushing library t 6. LANGUAGE CLASS Wednesdays Conversational Hebrew 2:30-3:30 and Torah Stories in Yiddish 3:30-4:30 at the Bayside Jewish Center. 352-7900. TANGO CLASS Wednesdays, Oc tober 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, at Buenos Aires Tango in Forest Hills. 347-642-4705. DUPLICATE BRIDGE Wednesdays 10:30-3:00 at the Reform Temple of Forest Hills. $12 session, includes light lunch. 261-2900 INDOOR SOCCER – DADS Wednesday evenings at the Forest Hills Jewish Center. 263-7000. OIL PAINTING CLASS Wednesdays 6-8 adult classes, all levels. Grace Lutheran Church in Forest Hills. 472-4055. WATERCOLOR CL ASS Wednesdays at 9:30 at NAL. Traditional and contemporary, all levels. 969-1128. OUTSIDE THE BOX Thursday, Oc tober 27 variet y of creative employment options at 2 at the LIC library. PREPARE FICTION Thursday, Oc tober 27 preparing your fiction; A Creative Writing Workshop at the Langston Hughes library at 6. QUILTING CLASS Thursdays 10-2 at the Maria Rose Doll Museum in St. Albans. 276-3454 or 917817-8653 to register. BASIC WEB DESIGN Thursday, Oc tober 27 at the Arverne library at 6. QUILTERS Thursdays at the East Elmhurst library at 12:30. CHESS CLUB Thursdays at the East Flushing library. Register. COMPUTER CLASS Every Thursday at the Queensboro Hill library. Register. KNIT & CROCHET Thursdays at the Fresh Meadows library at 6. COMPUTER PRACTICE Friday, Oc tober 28 at the Arverne library at noon. KNITTING CLUB Fridays at the Maspeth library at 10. KNIT & CROCHET Fridays at the Fresh Meadows library at 10:30. COMPUTER COURSE Every Friday at the Ozone Park library. Register. PUBLIC SPEAKING Saturdays, October 29, November 5, 19 Learn to communicate effectively at Elmhurst Hospital. 646-4367940. JOB SEARCH Monday, Oc tober 31 need help with your job search? 4 at the Arverne library.
THOMAS JEFFERSON Sunday, January 15 class of 1961 will meet in Florida. Tjhs1961@aol.com
ENVIRONMENT COMPOSTING Tuesday, Oc tober 25 waste food drop off at the Steinway library at 4.
DINNER IDLEWILD PRESERVE S a t u r d a y, O c t o b e r 2 9 Idlewild Wetland and Wildlife Preserve Benefit and Awards Luncheon at the Inn at New Hyde Park. 347-8242301. GREEN GALA Thursday, November 15 2011 Green Gala at Alley Pond Environmental Center. 229-4000.
DANCE SQUARE DANCE Saturday, November 5 at Alley Pond Environmental Center. 229-4000 for ticket information. COUNTRY WESTERN Saturday, November 12 Neil Scott Johnson. $13. Thanksgiving celebration with heroes served. Glendale Memorial Building, 7202 Myrtle Avenue at 7:30. 763-4328. LINE DANCING Saturdays 2-4 at Holy Family RC Parish Church, Msgr. Mahoney Hall, 175-20 74 th Avenue, Fresh Meadows. Light refreshments. ISRAELI FOLK Mondays 7:15-9:45 at Hillcrest Jewish Center, 18202 Union Turnpike. $10 session. 380-4145. LINE DANCING Mondays 6:30-9:30 at Kowalinski Post 4, 61-57 Maspeth Avenue. $7. Cake and coffee. 565-2259.
EXHIBIT QUEENS COLLEGE ART Oc tober 20 through January 13 “In Perpetuum: The Fall: Will Corwin” exhibition. Queens College Art Center. 997-3770. FLUSHING COUNCIL Through November 14 “Endangered Art/ists: China.” November 19 through January 7 “Korean Painting Exh i b i t i o n : A Wa l k T h ro u g h Nature.” Permanent displays include “Jazz Live!”, “Flushing Town Hall:” Fact or Folklore,” an historical exhibition on Flushing Town Hall and its place in history, “Legends of the Queens Jazz Trail” 463-7700. MOVING IMAGE Through January 16 Jim Henson’s Fantastic World. Museum of the Moving Image, 35 th Avenue and 37 th Street, Astoria. $15 adults. 777-6888.
ENTERTAINMENT AMAZING MAZE Through Oc tober 30 the Amazing Maize Maze 114:30 at the Queens Count y Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway. $9, $5 children. 347-3276. SOUNDS OF COLOMBIA T h r o u g h O c to b e r 3 0 a t Thalia Spanish Theatre in Sunnyside. 729-3880. MOVING IMAGE Through January 16 Jim Henson Screenings and Programs. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35 th Avenue, Astoria. 777-6800. $15. STAR PARTY Saturday, Oc tober 22 star part y astronomy night at Alley Pond Environmental Center. 229-4000. HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL Saturday, Oc tober 22 a t Fort Totten 12-3. Family fun, games, rides, craft, contests, more. 352-4793. COLOMBIAN FESTIVAL Saturday, Oc tober 22 Family Day at Flushing Town Hall. 463-7700. HALLOWEEN SHOW S a t u r d a y, O c t o b e r 2 2 blood fest 2011 at noon at the Flushing library. ITALY UNIFICATION Saturday, Oc tober 22 commemorate 150 years of Italian Unification with food, culture and music and more at 1 at the Greater Astoria Historical Societ y. 278-0700. COMPANIA FLAMENCA S u n d a y, O c t o b e r 2 3 a t Queensborough Communit y College. 631-6311. TALENT SHOW Sunday, Oc tober 23 from 3-7 at the Unit y Church of Flushing, 42-11 155 th Street. $20 tickets. 507-5188. STAMP SHOW Sundays, Oc tober 23, November 20, December 18 Bayside Stamp Show at the Ramada Inn, 220-33 Northern Blvd., Bayside 10-4:30. Free admission. LIVE JAZZ Sundays through December 18 at 180-25 Linden Blvd., St. Albans from 5-9. $5 donation. 347-262-1169. 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 ay s at 7:15 (doors open 6) at the Rego Park Jewish Center, 97-30 Queens Blvd. 459-1000.$3 admission includes 12 games. SCRABBLE Tuesdays at the Fresh Meadows library at 1. OPEN MIC T h u r s d a y, O c t o b e r 2 7 Open Mic at the East Elmhurst library at 6. EARTH MATTERS T h u r s d a y, O c t o b e r 2 7 Church in the Gardens presents “Earth Matters Films on the Environment film series.” “Soylent Green” will be shown at 8 at 50 Ascan Avenue, Forest Hills. 2686704. IDLEWILD PARK T h u r s d a y, O c t o b e r 2 7 “Gasland” will be shown at the Idlewild Park Science
Learning Center, 149-20 Springfield Lane, Springfield Gardens 7:30-9:30. 347-8242301. LIVE JAZZ Fridays through December 13 at 180-25 Linden Blvd.., St. Albans. 347-262-1169 ticket information. BANANAGRAM/SCRABBLE Fridays at the Windsor Park library at 2. GAME PLAYERS CLUB Fridays at 2 at the Hillcrest library. HAUNTED LANTERN TOUR Friday and Saturday, Oc tober 28, 29 at Fort Totten. Mix history with Halloween on a lantern tour of the historic Water Battery at Fort Totten. 352-4793. COSTUME PART Y Saturday, Oc tober 29 Ann u a l H a l l ow e e n p a r t y a t Flushing Town Hall. Adults. 463-7700. FALL FESTIVAL Saturday, Oc tober 29 Fall Festival with rides, games, pumpkin patch, entertainment, karaoke and more. 15 at PS 20 playground, Union Street and Barclay Avenue. HALLOWEEN TOUR Saturday, Oc tober 29 Halloween Walking Tour along the LIC waterfront with the
Greater Astoria Historic Societ y. 278-0700. CHINESE DRAMA Saturday, Oc tober 29 the Journey of Chinese Drama: History and Masterpieces at the Flushing library at 2. HARVEST FEST Saturday, Oc tober 29 harvest fest and Octoberfest at Church on the Hill, 167-07 35th Avenue, Flushing. Food, crafts, bake, gifts, more. OPEN HOUSE Monday, Oc tober 31 109 t h Police Precinct Annual Halloween Open House 3-6 at the precinct, 37-05 Union Street, Flushing. EL DIA DE LOST MUERTOS Monday, Oc tober 31 celebrate the Day of the Dead at 6 at the Jackson Heights library. ASTRONOMY Saturdays, November 12, December 17 at Alley Pond Environmental Center. 2294000 to register. OPEN MIC Mondays, November 14, December 12 evening of poetry at 7:30 at Barnes & Noble, 176-60 Union Turnpike. FULL MOON GAZING Saturday, December 10 at Alley Pond Environmental Center. 229-4000.
HEALTH YOGA CLASSES Saturdays 10-11 and Sundays 9:30-10:30 workshops on Yoga. Other classes include meditation, Ayurvedic, yoga philosophy, Sanskirt language. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in Jackson Heights. 646-912-1885. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS 7 days a week. 962-6244. MARIJUANA ANONYMOUS Sundays 7-8:30 at Zion Episcopal Church, 143-01 Northern Blvd., entrance on 44 th Avenue, room 5, Little Neck. WAITANKUNG Sundays at 2. Waitankung is a great total-body workout. Join these ancient Chinese exercise classes in the Flushing Hospital/Medical Center auditorium on 45 th Avenue between Parsons and Burling. Free. Jimmy 7-10pm 347-2156 information. NICOTINE ANONYMOUS Mondays 6:45-8:00 at the Center for Tobacco Control, 2 2 5 C o m m u n i t y D r i ve , Great Neck. 516-510-7826. TAI CHI Mondays and Thursdays at 11 at the Cardiac Health Center in Fresh Meadows. 670-1695. $5 a class. STRESS LESS Mondays, Oc tober 24, 31 Achieve more and stress less through the power of meditation at the Flushing library at 6. GAM-ANON Tuesdays Free Synagogue of Flushing and Zion Episcopal Church. Wednesdays All Saints Episcopal Church in Bayside, First Presbyterian Church in Forest Hills, Church on the Hill in Flushing and United Methodist Church in Middle Village. Thursdays Free Synagogue
of Flushing and Zion Episcopal Church. Call 1-877-6642469. CAREGIVERS SUPPORT E ve r y Tu e s d a y We ste r n Queens Caregiver Network in Sunnyside. 5:30-6:30. 784-6173, ext. 431. CAREGIVERS SUPPORT Every Tuesday 3:30-4:30 at the Selfhelp Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26 th Avenue, Bayside. 631-1886. ZUMBA Wednesdays the Sisterhood of Bay Terrace Jewish Cent e r , 1 3 - 0 0 2 0 9 th S t r e e t , Bayside, will hold Zumba Fitness classes from 7:30-8:30. $8 members, $10 others. 428-6363. YOGA Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 at the Cardiac Health Center in Fresh Meadows. 6701695. $10 class. OA Thursdays at the Howard Beach library at 10:30. FREE YOGA Thursday, Oc tober 27 at the Queensboro Hill library. Register. OA Fridays 6:30-8:30 at Unit y Center of Flushing, 42-11 1 5 5 th S t r e e t . S a t u r d a y s 10:30-noon at Resurrection Ascension, Feely Hall, 85-18 61 st Road, Rego Park. Beginners meeting except the last Friday of each month, which is a writing meeting. 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. CANCER SUPPORT Monday, November 7 Franklin Hospital’s Cancer Support Group meets 2-4 in the cafeteria. 516-256-6478.
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LANDSCAPE/FLORAL Charcoal and pen and ink classes. 969-1128. JH ART CLUB Classes in all art forms days and evenings for children and adults. 426-9821. SEWING CLASSES Saturdays 11-3 at Maria Rose International Doll Museum in St. Albans. 2763454. SCRABBLE CLUB Saturdays at 10 at Count Basie Jr. HS, 132 nd Street and Guy R. Brewer Blvd. 8865236. PET OWNERS Saturdays (not on holiday weekends) from 1-4 free Doggie Boot Camp at Crocheron Park in Bayside (weather permitting). 4545800. Reservations required. Donations accepted. COLLAGE MAKING Sunday, Oc tober 23 collage making workshop from 2-5 at Flushing Town Hall. Free. 463-7700. WIRED TRAINING Monday, Oc tober 24 get free job training using NY Wired. 4 at the Arverne library. KNITTING CIRCLE Mondays, Oc tober 24, November 7, 21, December 5, 19 Knitting Circle at Alley Pond Environmental Center. 229-4000. FINANCIAL EMPOWER. Mondays, Oc tober 24, 31 Financial Empowerment at the LIC library at 2. SKYPE Mondays, Oc tober 24, 31 Skype Chat at the Queens Village library at 2. BRIDGE CLUB Mondays except holidays 12-4 at Pride of Judea in Douglaston. Lesson & play $10. Partners arranged. 4236200. KNIT & CROCHET Mondays at the Douglaston/ Little Neck library at 4. Register. DRAWING CLASS Mondays at the National Art League in Douglaston. 3610628. LINE DANCE Mondays beginner to intermediate lessons 6-9 in Bayside. 917-886-0519. KNITTING CIRCLE Mondays at Alley Pond Environmental Center. Register 229-4000. ADULT CHESS Mondays and Thursdays at the Queens Village library at 5:30. COMPUTER BOOT CAMP Mondays, Oc tober 24, 31 at the Far Rockaway at 10:30. BASIC COMPUTER Tuesday, October 25 at the Arverne library at 10:30. PRACTICE LAB TIME Tuesday, Oc tober 25 computer practice lab time at the Far Rockaway library at 4. LI CHESS CLUB Tuesday, October 25 at the LIC library at 4. SCRABBLE CLUB Tuesdays at the East Flushing library at 3:30. KNIT & CROCHET Tuesday, October 25 at the Windsor Park library at 2. GET YOUR YARNS OUT!
ALUMNI
Models Of Queens
Jada
It’s been a few years since we last checked in with this saucy Corona native, and things have taken off. Jada Cheng first graced our pages on the cusp of something big – and now, her career as a full-on model has blossomed. “My friend just said ‘You have the look, why not just try out for it,’” she said at the time. Car shows were her starting point, because of the huge number of other models and photographers that attend. She appeared on Dr. 90210 for breast augmentation surgery and since then her career has… well… grown – and dare we say that we’ve been keeping abreast of it. Jada now has her own adultfriendly Web site, featuring some rather adult activities. She has also reached the heights of scantilyclad modeling, for brands such as Sassy Assy. At the time we last spoke, Jada professed an intent to get back to school. Lucky for us, she appears to prefer to be studied.
Jada Cheng
Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. has old fashioned ideas when it comes to the creative arts.
Vallone: Graffiti In The Sky Skywriters beware! If one Queens Councilman had his way, the skies would be free from titillating texts. After a skywriting art project left onlookers in awe of its mystifying messages, Councilman Peter Vallone dubbed the spectacle “just plain stupid – no pun intended.” Recently, Friends of the High Line, a nonprofit affiliated with Manhattan’s popular tourist attraction park, used the skies to script out several precocious phrases in an effort to entertain
and attract attention. One message spelled out “Last Chance,” which sparked some panic from spectators. The project was meant to “change people’s perceptions,” said the organizers, but instead gained an adversary. It seems graffiti’s arch enemy is now taking his cause to new heights, adding skywriting to his list of most disliked art forms. Jeez Vallone, how do you expect artists to even feed themselves if you intend to take away each new canvas they use to amuse?
Hometown: Flushing Age: 24 Height: 5’ 4" Weight: 100 lbs Stats: 32-24-35
Hello, I Love You Men of Queens, get ready for your close-up! Next time you’re on the subway, don’t be offended if someone snaps a photo of you. Take it as a compliment. A new Web site is encouraging riders to snap candid photos of sexy straphangers. Subwaycrush.net lets New Yorkers – and anyone, really – ogle subway cuties and leave racy comments. The site only features “hunks of the underground” for now, but we wouldn’t be surprised if a more allinclusive site pops up soon. Hey, we’re always looking for new Models of Queens.
The legitimate Vallone campaign poster
Vallone Stuck?
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You’re Out – Of Jersey We knew things were going poorly for the Mets, but has it gotten this bad? The Amazin’s have gone to great lengths to make life difficult for that other New York baseball team – off the field. A Yankees’ Class AAA affiliate sought to play next season – one year – in Newark while its stadium in Scranton, Pa. was renovated. But the Mets dashed the
plans by invoking archaic territorial veto rights, nixing over a month of negotiating between the Bombers and City of Newark. Now the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees need to find a new temporary home. Could this really be the best the Mets can do to ruin the Yankees’ day? How about sweeping the Bombers when they play at Citi Field instead?
Swim Star
One Forest Hills girl is a step closer to becoming Sports Illustrated Kids’ SportsKid of the Year. At just 10 years old, Lynne Wang is a champion swimmer whose left arm ends at the elbow due to a congenital defect. Still, this doesn’t stop Lynne from owning the water. She’s already competed in the Junior Olympics and can swim the 50-yard butterfly in 38.57 seconds and the 100-yard butterfly in 1:26.41. Lynne beat out thousands of contestants to enter the top 10 and become the only finalist from New York State. If she wins, Lynne gets bragging rights and the cover of SIKids. Make Queens proud, Lynne!
Lynne Wang
This hunk riding the F train is known only as the Patriot for his Red and Blue duds and Captain America physique.
The fake sticker used by "punks"
Confidentially, New York . . .
Have we mentioned that Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. doesn’t like graffiti? The tough-on-crime legislator H-A-T-E-S, HATES! graffiti. In response to his outspoken position, he has been the target in the past of vandals who have spraypainted images of his likeness on billboards and bridges with a lovely “F*** Vallone” tag. It seems that now they are hitting his campaign. It is against the law to hang campaign posters on public property – and it is certainly illegal to place stickers. Some “punks,” as Vallone refers to them, have put fake Vallone campaign stickers on public property with his name and office phone number on them. A Vallone press release denies association with the stickers, saying that they don’t match the artistry or style of his materials. “Vandals keep coming up with ways to come after me, which means I’m doing something right,” he said. “What’s next? A tweeted photo of me spray-painting over an Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge sign?” Peter, they can come up with ideas on their own. Don't help them.
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