Volume 14 Issue No. 44 Nov. 1-7, 2013
ELECTION GUIDE Bill de Blasio
Melinda Katz
Scott Stringer
Ruben Wills
Sondra Peedan
Scherie Murray
Daneek Miller
Donovan Richards
Mireille Leroy
A look at Tuesday’s important contests... Pages 8 and 10.
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News Briefs Queens Village LIRR Station Gets Facelift
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On Oct. 30, Assemblywoman Barbara Clark (D-Queens Village) joined Long Island Rail Road president Helena Williams at the ribbon cutting marking the completion of the multi-million dollar renovation of the Queens Village Station. The project included the addition of two new heavy-duty elevators and a complete renovation of the waiting room. Workers have also repainted the entire station building and added new signage and a new fire alarm system. A number of other improvements have been made throughout the complex, including replacement of platform railings, a new shelter shed, replacement of platform lighting, bird abatement devices, drainage and erosion control, and security cameras. “This project is part of the LIRR’s overall strategy to improve access to our stations in Southeast Queens,” Williams said in a statement. “The two new elevators will make it much easier for customers to reach the platform level for service East and West, especially those customers with mobility challenges.” “Our infrastructure needs continual reinvestment to stay in a state of good repair and our customers here can attest to how much of an improvement they’ll experience throughout this renewed station,” Williams added. “It is my hope that this renovation will not only allow people with disabilities to now use the railroad but that it will also serve to increase the mass transit options available to the larger public of Eastern Queens,” Clark said in a statement.
Richards Urges City To Extend Build-It-Back
New York City’s Build-It-Back Program was established in order to help homeowners get back on their feet following Superstorm Sandy. The program includes a variety of options that have been created with the understanding that no two issues are exactly the same. Although the deadline for registration was pushed back to Oct. 31, with such a wide range of complicated issues, Councilman Donovan Richards (D-Laurelton) thinks that the deadline needs to be extended until Jan. 1, in order to ensure that everyone is given the opportunity to enroll. “With the thousands of individual complications people find themselves facing, we need a variety of resources,” Richards said in a statement. “There is no one fix for every
situation. This is why I am very happy about the Build-it-Back program. This is also why I believe there needs to be another deadline extension. Many of the issues impacting our constituents are not obvious problems. People still have not yet realized the full extent of the damage that Sandy has done to their property. We need to be there for these citizens.”
LIRR Riders Face Ticket Machine Scam
The MTA Police Department has issued a warning to customers about a potential credit and debit card scam at Long Island Rail Road stations. Four ticket vending machines in Queens and Nassau County have been affected by the scam. In each case, tiny cameras were hidden on the underside of a black metal strip that was placed across the top of the ticket machine. These cameras would face down towards the customer as they went about their purchase, none the wiser that their card information was being recorded. According to MTA spokesman Salvatore Arena, the Bayside Station camera was discovered when it came loose and fell from its perch on Oct. 15. “It had been fastened to the ticket machine with an adhesive of some sort. But it was not immediately clear what it was or that it held a camera. That was confirmed when it was examined by MTA Police the next day,” he said. MTA Police Chief Michael Coan said the strip blended perfectly, looking like a natural part of the machine. So far, the investigation has discovered cameras hidden on seven machines at four LIRR stations, specifically the Bayside and Great Neck stations on the Port Washington Branch, Merillon Avenue on the Huntington/Port Jefferson Branch and Greenvale on the Oyster Bay Branch. While the MTA is not sure how long the Bayside device was up and running, Arena estimated it was only a few days. The Long Island devices appeared less than 24 hours after they were checked, meaning they were only up for less than a day. Coan urged any LIRR customers who purchased a rail ticket from a LIRR ticket machine with a debit or credit card to check their bank or credit card company if there has been any unauthorized activity. When asked if there were any leads, Arena said the investigation is ongoing.
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Chelsea Clinton Helps Rebuild In The Rockaways BY LuIS GRONDA Before celebrating her mother’s birthday, Chelsea Clinton visited the Rockaways last weekend to do work on areas affected by Superstorm Sandy. The family’s non-profit organization, the Clinton Foundation, returned to the Queens peninsula to continue work the foundation did in the storm’s aftermath last year. Aptly named the “Resilient House,” Chelsea broke ground on a home for a competition called “De-
signing Recovery,” which aims to build homes in coastal areas that are more resilient and environmentally friendly in the event another Sandylike storm hits New York. Lintia Lyons and her family will be the first Rockaway residents to move into the house when it is ready, which is expected to be this summer. Lyons’ home was engulfed with six feet of flood water and the home has been unlivable since. She said she is elated to be moving back to her newly renovated home
when it is ready later this year. “We’re disappointed that it didn’t happen a little bit sooner, but we’re happy and looking forward to the new home,” she said. Chelsea said they are excited to be doing this project in conjunction with the St. Bernard Project, another non-profit company that helped rebuild homes in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, and they look forward to bringing new, sustainable homes to those living in storm-ravaged areas like the Rockaways. Earlier on Saturday, Chelsea visited a park near PS 43 in the Rockaways to help clean an area the foundation worked on after the storm last year. Clinton, along with Councilman
Donovan Richards (D-Laurelton), pulled out two trees that did not fully grow in the park. Susan Kilkenny, a volunteer for the foundation that returned after working in the area last year, said a lot of progress has been made in the area since last year and it looks significantly better overall. “It’s just impressive how much reconstructed, everything looks brand new,” Kilkenny said. The foundation had about 100 volunteers working at sites like the one in Far Rockaway and other coastal areas damaged by Sandy. Reach Reporter Luis Gronda at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 127, lgronda@ queenstribune.com, or @luisgronda.
Comrie Honors Rev. Lucile Hill With Street Co-Naming Photo by Luis Gronda
Chelsea Clinton (center) helps dig out a tree during a park clean up in the Rockaways last Saturday.
BY NATALIA KOZIKOWSKA Queens dance teacher Tyshaunna Roberts, who taught at Pathways College Preparatory School in St. Albans, has been arrested on charges that she had a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old female student. According to a statement from the Special Commissioner of Investigation for the New York City School District, Richard Condon, Roberts, 22, who was an instructor at the after-school program, inappropriately touched the young teen between July and August earlier this year. An investigation was launched after the mother of another female student reported an exchange of Facebook messages between her daughter and Roberts. The mother alleged the messages insinuated an inappropriate relationship with the student victim. Roberts, an employee of the community-based organization Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation,
has been charged with committing a criminal sexual act in the second degree, third-degree sexual abuse and endangering the welfare of a child. “The actions of Tyshaunna Roberts are completely disgraceful and unacceptable,” Dept. of Education spokesperson David Pena said in a statement. “The safety and care of our students is our top priority and we won’t allow anyone who puts them in danger to work in our schools. Roberts is barred from working with the Dept. of Education.” The Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation, which runs the City after school programs, fired Roberts after the complaint was lodged. The group did not return request for comment as of press time. Roberts was ordered held on $75,000 bond or $50,000 cash. She is due back in court on Nov. 25. Reach Reporter Natalia Kozikowska at (718)357-7400 Ext. 123 or nkozikowska@queenspress.com or @nkozikowska.
by people who encourage and help them stay on the right path. Hill was one of the contemporary pioneers who introduced Liturgical Dance to the African Methodist First Episcopal District, including the Allen A.M.E. Church of Jamaica, where she formerly served as Director of the Liturgical Dance Choir. “Reverend Lucile C. Hill helped to bring out the best in people,” said Comrie said in a statement. “By combining her passion for dance and the word of God, she helped to keep our youth on the right path and inspired many others to emulate her work.” At the street co-naming ceremony, current students performed at the Lucile Hill Dance Studio, in recognition of all she has done for the community. Hill died in January at the age of 68.
Photo courtesy of Greg Rose
Dance Teacher Arrested For Sex Abuse
On Oct. 26, Councilman Leroy Comrie (D-St. Albans) hosted a street co-naming ceremony on 201st Street and Linden Boulevard in honor of the Rev. Lucile Hill. Hill attended York College where she earned a degree in Elementary Education and then went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Supervision and Administration from St. John’s University. Later, she earned a Masters of Divinity at Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, where she participated and organized many fellowships in the Southeast Queens community. A life-long dancer, Hill founded the Lucile Hill Dance Studio 40 years ago, which has remained a staple in Southeast Queens. Youth who attend classes have an opportunity to perform at events throughout the community, while being surrounded
Last week, Councilman Leroy Comrie was joined by Lucile Hill Dance Studio students in a street co-naming ceremony for the Rev. Lucile Hill.
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Old Warehouse Transformed into Art Space For years, Leonid Turchinsky used an old Jamaica warehouse as a manufacturing space to make furniture. But when Turchinsky, a former classical music connoisseur, was done with the furniture business, he did not have to look far to decide what to do with the space. “I was in this space for a long time and we did manufacturing,” Turchinsky said. “When I stopped doing manufacturing, because of my previous experience of being a classical musician, I decided to make this building a hub-incubator for arts in Queens.” With his artistic roots in mind, Turchinsky decided to turn the 26,000-square-foot space into a film production and artists’ studio. For decades, the NY Ice House Studio, located on Jamaica Avenue and 183rd Street, used to make ice – hence its name. Turchinsky’s inspiration came from an art studio space in Williamsburg, Brooklyn – the 3rd Ward, which recently closed its doors. “It [The 3rd Ward] developed into a culture center,” he said. “They do everything there connected to the arts and the community around the
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“[This space is for] anybody who has something to say,” he said. Turchinsky said it was his goal to keep the rates affordable to help artists and film companies that may not have the financial resources to rent out a studio space. He also hopes that the NY Ice House Studio will help the youth and the economy in Southeast Queens. “Over here, there are very few buildings dedicated to art development. There are a lot of young people and a lot of people in the street and they need a place to at a reasonable price to that,” he said. “I believe in this because, with the experience of New York City, it’s just another way to stimulate An old Jamaica manufacturing warehouse, located at 183-16 Jamaica Ave., has the economy and bring in the art been transformed into an art studio. people,” he said. “Where there is art, the young people come. Where the young people come, businesses building started developing. It’s a in the studio. Most recently, scenes start to grow.” very cool space and it created a lot for the new film “Fidelio,” a movie For more information about the of jobs. It’s a big movement.” about Stanley Kubrick, was also shot NY Ice House Studio, visit www. The NY Ice House Studio has al- there. nyicehousestudio.com. For rates, ready attracted some big names to Turchinsky said that the space you may contact Leonid Turchinsky the Southeast Queens area. Doro- is open to all forms of artistic ex- at (917) 443-4734 or email nyicethea Rockburne, a well-known ab- pression. It can be used for dance housestudio@gmail.com. stract painter, has embraced the rehearsals, painting, concerts and Reach Reporter Natalia Kozikowska new space. CBS’ show, “The Good film. The building currently has two at (718)357-7400 Ext. 123 or nkozikowsWife,” has shot some of its episodes soundproof rooms and three stages. ka@queenspress.com or @nkozikowska.
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Cuomo Checks LaGuardia Post-Sandy BY JOE MARVILLI On the one-year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy’s landfall in New York City, Gov. Andrew Cuomo took a tour of Manhattan and Queens, visiting some storm-damaged sites and talking about the road ahead. Cuomo visited LaGuardia Airport to view progress on the East End Substation. This infrastructure project will help the airport maintain power during extreme weather and flooding.
“The flooding of LaGuardia Airport during Superstorm Sandy represented both the storm’s severity as well as how our existing infrastructure simply was not prepared for the new reality of extreme weather,” Cuomo said. The stop was the one of several on the governor’s trip; he also visited the South Ferry Subway Station and the World Trade Center Memorial in Manhattan. While the tour was a time for re-
membrance from Cuomo, he said it was also meant to look at what has been done and what still needs to be done to recover from Sandy and prepare for future storms. “I believe we’re looking at fundamentally different weather patterns going forward,” he said. “We’re going to have to rethink how we live our lives and how we design and build our society.” The East End Substation, a $106.9 million investment, will have
its vital electrical equipment placed more than 15-feet above sea level, which exceeds the 100-year floodplain. “It would be a mistake if we let our guard down and said it will never happen again. It will happen again,” Cuomo added. “Prepare for the worst, hope for the best. We have a lot more to do to be ready.” Reach Reporter Joe Marvilli at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@ queenstribune.com, or @Joey788.
developers Express Concern Over Rezoning BY LuIS GROndA The latest step in the Ozone Park rezoning process occurred last week, with a few developers at the meeting expressing concern over the proposed zoning in the area surrounding Aqueduct Racetrack. A public hearing regarding the measure was held last Thursday at Queens Borough Hall. A few residents from the affected area attended to hear the presentation and give testimony regarding any questions or concerns they have.
The proposal would change the zoning for residential and business properties of 530 blocks in Ozone Park to promote new types of businesses to open in the area, like on Liberty and 101st Avenues and Rockaway Boulevard. The proposed R3X zoning for areas surrounding the racetrack, and close to Resorts World Casino, drew some concern from area developers. David Dillmanian, the president of Shorehomes Inc. based in Floral Park, said he was planning on building about
five two-family, semi-attached homes in the area on Centreville Street that the company owns. He argued that the project would be affected because it would not allow them to build the houses the way they intended to. “Contrary to your goal, the buildings are not out of character in the existing zoning,” he said. Another developer, Ioan Sita, who also owns property in the area, had similar concerns about his potential project if it was changed to R3X. Community Board 10 Chairper-
son Betty Braton said while there was some initial concern about the R3X zoning surrounding the racetrack, the board has since decided to support that change. “It is the belief of the community that R3X makes a considerable amount of sense,” she said. The Dept. of City Planning will host the next public hearing on Nov. 6 at their office in Manhattan. Reach Reporter Luis Gronda at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 127, lgronda@ queenstribune.com, or @luisgronda.
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Mayor For all of his accomplishments, Mayor Michael Bloomberg leaves this City facing a number of challenges that he created over three terms. While Bloomberg seemed to listen to no one save himself, the next Mayor should have open lines of communication in order to rectify any number of issues. Discussions about the future of education, business growth, development and many other issues facing the City should be paramount on the next Mayor’s agenda. After 20 years of Conservative-minded leaders, we need a progressive thinker to move past the policies that have left our educational system crippled and caught in the middle of a war with the teachers’ union; policies that have created an even larger divide between its citizens and the police, despite a lower crime rate; and policies that have all but eliminated the middle class and caused an even greater separation between the affluent and the underprivileged. As Public Advocate, Bill de Blasio already has experience with a number of these issues. He seems to have heard the voices of those that Bloomberg left behind, and has shown a desire to build upon the positives left behind while not dwelling on the negatives. His work with the City’s less fortunate will provide a background for progressive policies that will produce a renewed sense of vitality in education reform and improvements to the City’s crumbling infrastructure. We believe that Bill de Blasio’s vision will provide a roadmap toward the necessary goals for a stronger economy, a greater educational system and a government more open to the less fortunate. The PRESS of Southeast Queens endorses Bill de Blasio for Mayor of New york City. Borough President Just as the City is looking for a strong leader to be a guide through the challenging times ahead, the Borough needs a strong executive to ensure that our needs are addressed and Queens is given its fair share. We believe that Melinda Katz will continue to be a strong and vocal advocate for Queens as Borough President. Katz has spent time in Albany, in City Hall and in Borough Hall, and her knowledge, both of the issues and the players involved, will no doubt be beneficial as we move forward. Katz should have no problems advancing the Borough’s agenda from Day One, but her mission will only be as strong
as those who join her. We hope that she will install an executive team of experienced, independent thinkers who share her dream of a better Queens. The PRESS of Southeast Queens endorses Melinda Katz for Borough President. Comptroller The chief financial officer for the City needs more than just a financial background to properly handle the job of Comptroller. Understanding the nuances of City government and how they relate to its fiscal policies is even more important than knowing how to grow a portfolio. Between his stint as Manhattan Borough President and as a member of the State Assembly, Scott Stringer has spent the last 20 years in public service, and he has a proven track record as someone dedicated to improving the City. We believe that his experience and dedication will be a perfect fit for the role of Comptroller. The PRESS of Southeast Queens endorses Scott Stringer for Comptroller. District 27 Well-represented by Leroy Comrie for 12 years, the district needs a representative who will continue to take care of its constituents. The next council member will need to know the needs of the district and have the foresight to enact policies to help. With his experience as head of Amalgamated Transit Union, Daneek Miller should be a capable hand within the City Council. He will have big shoes to fill replacing Comrie, we believe he will serve his constituents well. The PRESS of Southeast Queens endorses Daneek Miller. District 31 With so much change coming within City government, the stability of a strong, knowledgeable representative is something voters should never pass up. Since winning a special election for the seat earlier this year, Donovan Richards has proven himself capable of taking over for his former boss, now State Sen. James Sanders. While Richards has yet to serve a full term in the Council, he already has a wealth of experience, as we look forward to his continued service to the district. The PRESS of Southeast Queens endorses Donovan Richards.
Make Our Voices Heard On Election Day A Personal Perspective By MARCIA MOXAM COMRIE In a few days, we will go to the polls to elect a new mayor. It is almost a foregone conclusion that current public advocate, Bill de Blasio, will win. Despite his best efforts, Republican candidate Joe Lhota has not caught on and it seems de Blasio will cruise into office almost unopposed. Should he win, de Blasio will be our first Democratic mayor in 20 years. Lhota would have us believe that de Blasio will spell disaster for our City. He implies crime will run rampant again, reminiscent of a bygone era. The not-so-subtle suggestion
is that crime was highest during the Dinkins era, and maybe it was. This was the early 1990s, when we were still in the grips of the crack epidemic. However, what David Dinkins never got credit for was the influx of new police officers he commissioned and deployed. Rudy Giuliani was the beneficiary of this large class of cops Dinkins brought in. It made Giuliani look good, having inherited them and he enjoyed the press on it without giving any credit to Dinkins. So if Lhota’s argument is viable, then de Blasio could be beating Lhota over the head that police brutality was highest under Giuliani. Neither candidate should be held accountable for what
their predecessors did or didn’t do. Lhota’s commercials show overturned cars and police breaking up fights. I am not calling Joe Lhota a racist, but I am saying he is so desperate he is employing race tinged images to sell his candidacy. It’s a dirty, rotten shame that he feels it necessary to do that. It is understandable that he wants to win, but relying on images that actually seem to be from the 1970s more than the 1990s, to scare people into voting for him is an act of desperation that is not very becoming. It is Lhota’s own fault that he’s not doing well. He’s just not engaging. Between the slight speech impediment, the closing of the eyes and the monotone
delivery in speeches and debates, he just never caught on. This is also not a Republican city even though the last two mayors ran as Republicans. Yes, de Blasio is a very fortunate guy. He entered the race at the bottom of the pack and remained there for a long time until Anthony Weiner once again crashed and burned. Had Weiner not been caught with his fingers on the text button again, he would probably be the one enjoying this ride now. The most important thing for us now is to go to the polls on Tuesday and vote for our candidate of choice like our lives depend on it. There is a lot riding on this election, so let’s make it happen.
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2013 General Election Guide On Tuesday, New Yorkers will go to the polls for City-wide elections, and will decide on a new Mayor, Public Advocate and Comptroller. In addition, a number of local races will introduce new faces to the City Council and Borough Hall. Individuals who registered before the deadline in October will be eligible to vote in this year’s elections. For information on your polling place, call the voter hotline at (866) VOTE-NYC (868-3692) or visit www.vote.nyc.ny.us. Below is the list of candidates for a number of races around Queens.
MAYOR The Chief Executive for the City, the Mayor is responsible for the effectiveness of government operations. Bill de Blasio (D, WF) Joe Lhota (R, C, SF, T2H) Adolfo Carrion Jr. (I) Anthony Gronowicz (G) Randy Credico (TWS) Michael Dilger (FE) Dan Fein (SW) Michael Greys (F) Jack Hidary (CS, JE) Jimmy McMillan (RTH) Joseph Melaragno (AT) Carl Person (REF) Eric Salgado (SC) Michael Sanchez (LBT) Sam Sloan (WV)
PUBLIC ADVOCATE The Public Advocate serves as the City’s ombudsman, investigating and attempting to resolve complaints about City services. Letitia James (D, WF) Robert Maresca (C) James Lane (G) Irene Estrada Rukaj (WV) Mollena Fabricant (SF) Deborah Liatos (SW) Michael Lloyd (F) Alex Merced (LBT)
COMPTROLLER The Comptroller serves as the City’s chief financial officer. Scott Stringer (D, WF) John Burnett (R, C, SC) Julia Willebrand (G) Richard Bozulich (WV) Hesham El-Meligy (LBT) John Studer (SW)
QUEENS BOROUGH PRESIDENT The chief executive of the Borough, the Borough President makes recommendations on budget priorities and capital projects and reviews land-use decisions and proposed sites for City facilities. Melinda Katz (D, WF) Aurelio Antonio Arcabascio (R) Everly Brown (JE)
COUNCIL DISTRICT 27 Represents St. Albans, Hollis, Cambria Heights, Jamaica, Baisley Park, Addisleigh Park, parts of Queens
Village, Rosedale and Springfield Gardens. Daneek Miller (D, WF) Sondra Peeden (I)
COUNCIL DISTRICT 28 Represents Jamaica, South Jamaica, Springfield Gardens, parts of South Ozone Park and Richmond Hill Ruben Wills (D) – incumbent Mireille Leroy (U)
COUNCIL DISTRICT 31 Represents Rosedale, Laurelton, Springfield Gardens and Far Rockaway Donovan Richards (D) – incumbent Scherie Murray (R ) Ricardo Brown (JE)
New York State Ballot Proposals Proposal 1 – Authorizing Casino Gaming The proposed amendment to section 9 of article 1 of the Constitution would allow the Legislature to authorize up to seven casinos in New York State for the legislated purposes of promoting job growth, increasing aid to schools, and permitting local governments to lower property taxes through revenues generated. Shall the proposed amendment be approved?
Proposal 6 – Increasing Age Until Which Certain State Judges Can Serve The proposed amendment to the Constitution, amending sections 2 and 25 of article 6, would increase the maximum age until which certain state judges may serve as follows: (a) a Justice of the Supreme Court would be eligible for five additional two-year terms after the present retirement age of 70, instead of the three such terms currently authorized; and (b) a Judge of the Court of Appeals who reaches the age of 70 while in office would be permitted to remain in service on the Court for up to 10 years beyond the present retirement age of 70 in order to complete the term to which that Judge was appointed. Shall the proposed amendment be approved?
Mayoral candidates Bill de Blasio and Joe Lhota sat down with the PRESS of Southeast Queens editorial board earlier this month to discuss their campaigns. For video of their interviews, visit queenstribune.com/video-gallery.
BALLOT PROPOSALS
Judge Age Limit Leads Six Amendments Besides selecting a Mayor, Comptroller, Queens Borough President and City Council member, Queens voters will also be given a chance to amend the law of the land. There are six proposals on the ballot this year that would add amendments to New York State’s Constitution. One of the biggest proposals on the list is proposal six, which would adjust the standard for how long justices of the State Supreme Court and judges of the Court of Appeals can serve. If the amendment passes, a Justice of the Supreme Court would be eligible for five additional two-year terms after the present retirement age of 70, instead of the currentlyallowed three additional terms. A judge of the Court of Appeals would be permitted to remain on the Court for up to 10 years beyond the present retirement age of 70, in order to complete the term to which that judge was appointed. Proposal one would authorize casino gambling in New York State. The second proposal would give
disabled veterans one additional credit on their civil service certification exam. At the moment, a veteran who becomes disabled after being certified is not able to get the higher credit their disability would have allowed. Proposal three would allow counties, cities and towns to exclude the construction or reconstruction of sewage facilities from their constitutional debt limits. Proposal four would settle century-old disputes between the State and private parties over ownership of certain parcels of land in the forest preserve of Long Lake in Hamilton County, by surrendering the State’s claim to the disputed parcels. Proposal five would give permission for the State to convey approximately 200 forest preserve acres to NYCO Minerals for mining. In exchange, the mineral company would give the State at least the same amount of land of at least the same value, with a minimum assessed value of $1 million. This land would be added to the forest preserve. - Joe Marvilli
The abbreviations following each candidate’s name represents the party that has endorsed him or her. They include: RTH – Rent is 2 Damn High AT – Affordable Tomorrow R – Republican CS – Common Sense SC – School Choice C – Conservative SW – Socialist Worker D – Democratic SF – Students First FE – Flourish TWS – Tax Wall Street F – Freedom T2H – Taxes 2 High G – Green U – Unity I – Independence WV – War Veterans JE – Jobs & Education WF – Working Families LBT – Libertarian REF – Reform
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2013 General Election Guide BY NATALIA KOZIKOWSKA
COUNCIL DISTRICT 27
Daneek Miller, president of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1056, was victorious in the hotly contested Democratic Primary to replace the term-limited Councilman Leroy Comrie (D-St. Albans). The union head beat out five challengers to win the nomination with 24.35 percent of the vote. Miller, who has been with the union for more than 25 years, is focused on finding the voice of the working families in District 27. “While we are an affluent community, that is a perception,” he said earlier this year in an interview with the PRESS. “We are a community of working people who by in large struggle, like working people across the City. It comes back to being the voice for working people and understanding the needs of working people.” Although Miller has likely secured the seat, he must once again face former rival and civic leader, Sondra Peedan, in the General Election. Peedan, who took just slightly over four percent of votes in the Democratic primary, will be running on the Independent Party line. Peedan, a long-time St. Albans resident, is no stranger to the political landscape. She has worked alongside many elected officials, including the late City Councilwoman Juanita Watkins and the late City Councilman Thomas White. Although Peedan said she was satisfied with the way the City Council has been operating in Southeast Queens, she does see room for improvement. “People talk to me every time they see me about how we need to do something about education,” she said in an interview with the PRESS. “We need to do something to reform our broken education system here in New York City, and specifically here in Southeast Queens.” “The second thing, and these go hand-in-hand, is job growth and economic development,” she added. “We need to do something about housing here in Southeast Queens. This is one of the areas in the country hardest hit by the foreclosure crisis.”
Daneek Miller
Donovan Richards
Mireille Leroy
Ruben Wills
Sondra Peedan
Scherie Murray
ballot this year, Leroy, a Haitian immigrant, veteran and community activist, hopes to build her platform on the premise of change. “I am not one to stand by and see things happen without making an attempt to do something about it. Right now, I feel, as a concerned citizen, I should be able to make a difference,” she said in an interview with the PRESS. “I feel my community has not been served as it should be served. There are things that are happening that are unacceptable.”
make sure there’s more protection on the beach and on the bay side – so there’s still a lot of work to do.” “The thing I really want to focus on before I get out of here is to make sure we expand our libraries and give our young people a place to go,” he added. “I also want to make sure we can expand on our senior programs.” Although Richards is the favored candidate in the race, he must still beat out his Republican opponent, Scherie Murray, in the General Election. Murray, a grassroots community activist, said she wants to bridge the social and economic gap between the Rockaway Peninsula and the main land. She would love to have a pool installed at Brookville Park and would like to see a community center in District 31. “The disappointment and disgust with the corruption and selfserving nature of today’s politics have impressed upon me the need for action and active involvement – that’s why I’m running for City Council,” she said in a campaign statement. “Rosedale, Laurelton, Springfield Gardens and Far Rockaway have had the same City Council leadership for the past 12 years. It’s time for new leadership, new ideas and new solutions.” Reach Reporter Natalia Kozikowska at (718)357-7400 Ext. 123 or nkozikowska@queenspress. com or @nkozikowska.
COUNCIL DISTRICT 28
Although it appeared as though incumbent Councilman Ruben Wills (D-Jamaica) would be running unopposed in the General Election, he must still defeat challenger Mireille Leroy, who is running on the Unity Party line. Wills, who has been the subject of multiple investigations, defeated his closest rival attorney Hettie Powell with a strong 48.6 percent of votes in the Democratic Primary. He assumed office in 2011, after the late Thomas White Jr. passed. The highly-favored incumbent said he is looking forward to continue serving his constituents in the 28th Council District. “We’re just going to keep doing what we’re doing,” Wills said in an earlier interview with the PRESS. “We’ve done a lot of great initiatives – we want to make sure we continue to focus on economic development and make sure that communities like ours get the resources they need.” Leroy, a ‘committed Democrat’ running on the Unity line, has garnered enough signatures to make it on the ballot to challenge Wills. This is not the first time Leroy has made a bid for the 28th Council seat. She first threw her hat in the race for the seat four years ago to challenge White, but a technical error knocked her off the ballot. Having finally made the
COUNCIL DISTRICT 31
Earlier this year, incumbent Councilman Donovan Richards (D-Laurelton) won the Democratic Primary for the District 31 Council seat, beating out community activist Michael Duncan and Rosedale Certified Public Accountant Ricardo Brown. Richards, who finished with a strong 51.86 percent of votes, first took office in February after a special election was held to replace his former boss, James Sanders, who was elected to State Senate. “There is still a lot to do,” he said in an earlier interview with the PRESS. “We still have to make sure that our young people’s programs aren’t cut, we want to make sure that we can get our schools moving in a better direction, we still have work to do in the Rockaways in terms of Hurricane Sandy and
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Police Blotter 106th Precinct
City Employee Arrested
At 10:33 p.m. on Oct. 26, police arrested Edward Sanders, 49, an offduty MTA bus driver, and charged him with DWI, operating a motor vehicle without insurance and operator leaves scene of accident.
106th & 107th Precincts
Robbery Pattern
The NYPD is asking the public’s assistance identifying and locating
the following suspect wanted in connection with three bank robberies that occurred on Oct. 19. The first incident took place at 9:14 a.m. The suspect entered a Chase Bank, located at 103-48 Lefferts Blvd., within the confines of the 106th Precinct, and passed a note demanding money. The bank teller did not comply and the suspect fled the location empty-handed. The second incident took place at 9:20 a.m. at a Citi Bank, located at 121-11 Liberty Ave. The suspect again passed a note demanding money. The teller walked away and the suspect fled the location emptyhanded. The third incident took place at 10:22 a.m., at an Astoria Federal Savings Bank, 179-25 Hillside Ave., within the confines of the 107th Precinct, where he passed a note demanding money. The suspect fled the location after the teller handed the suspect $3,300. The suspect is described as a Black male in his 20s or 30s, 6-foot and between 185-200 lbs., with a medium complexion. He was last seen wearing black sunglasses, a tan top and a black lumberjack-style hat, black shoes and blue jeans.
108th Precinct
A sketch of the suspect wanted in connection to an attempted robbery within the 108th Precinct.
Attempted Robbery
The NYPD is asking the public’s assistance identifying and locating the following suspect wanted in con-
nection with an attempted robbery. At 3:45 a.m. on Oct. 20, in the vicinity of 44th Drive and 11th Street, the male suspect approached a 47-year-old female victim, punched her in the face and attempted to remove her purse. He subsequently fled without the purse. Minor injuries were reported at this incident.
A surveillance photo of the suspect in a robbery within the 109th Precinct.
109th Precinct
Robbery
The NYPD is asking the public’s assistance identifying and locating the following suspect, wanted in connection with a robbery. At 9:55 a.m. on Oct. 23, the male suspect entered the GameStop retail store, located at 132-23 14th Ave., displayed a firearm and demanded
cash. The victim complied and the suspect fled with the cash. No injuries were reported at this incident.
114th Precinct
Burglaries
The NYPD is asking the public’s assistance identifying and locating the following suspect wanted in connection with two burglaries. At 7:37 a.m. on Oct. 22, the suspect entered a multi-unit warehouse, located at 37-24 24th St., removed a fire extinguisher off a wall and used it to strike a sheet-rock wall several times, causing it to break. The suspect then entered two warehouse units by extending his hand through the holes in the walls to unlock the doors, and removed various household items from within.
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Borough Beat
City Council Approves Restaurant Grading Changes BY JOE MARVILLI Pressure may soon let up for eatery owners, as the City Council has passed legislation to reform the restaurant inspection system. On Oct. 9, the City Council passed a bill that will allow restaurant owners and operators to request a reviewed, ungraded inspection for informative purposes from the Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene. If it becomes law, this will give restaurants a chance to fix any violations they may have without an immediate penalty. The optional consultations would not result in a fine or notice of violation being issued for any problems that may come up during that review.
The results of the educational inspection also cannot change an establishment’s inspection cycle. The DOH does reserve the right to require public health hazards to be fixed immediately. Once the consultative inspection is done, the inspector will review his findings with the owner and offer advice on how to remedy violations. The DOH will be allowed to charge for this service. The department will also develop a system for newly licensed food establishments, letting them schedule a consultative inspection before their first inspections for a nominal fee. The legislation will also improve performance indicators for inspections, with hopes that they will in-
crease oversight. The reforms are expected to reduce fines collected by about $10 million per year. Last year, the Dept. of Health collected more than $50 million in fines throughout the City. Queens councilmembers who sponsored the legislation were Councilman James Gennaro (D-Fresh Meadows), Councilman Dan Halloran (R-Whitestone), Councilman Peter Koo (D-Flushing), Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. (D-Astoria), Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer (DSunnyside) and Councilman Ruben Wills (D-Jamaica). The bill passed the City Council 46-0, with four councilmembers being excused. The legislation has not yet been
signed into law by Mayor Michael Bloomberg. The Mayor has been reluctant in the past to make any changes to the restaurant inspection system. “We put in grades in restaurants; it was very controversial. The restaurants, they get fined, don’t like it, they rush to elected officials [saying], ‘This is not fair.’ But it is also true [that] when we put in the grading of the restaurants, the cases of salmonella at our hospitals went down like a step function,” Bloomberg said at an awards event last week. The Mayor’s Office did not respond to a request for comment about the reforms by press time. Reach Reporter Joe Marvilli at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@ queenstribune.com, or @Joey788.
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Football Battle Between Queens and Bronx
Elected officials from Queens and the Bronx took to the gridiron at Monsignor McClancy High School in East Elmhurst on Sunday, taking part in the first Battle of the Boroughs touch football game. The friendlyyet-hard-fought competition was organized by Assemblymen Michael DenDekker and Michael Benedetto as a fundraiser for the Wounded Warrior Project. The Bronx team won, 20-19.
Photo by Walter Karling
Bar association Meets
Members of the Queens County Bar Association gather during a recent program. Pictured (from left) are Joseph DeFelice, president of the QCBA; the Hon. Randall Eng, presiding justice of the appellate division, second department; the Hon. Sheila Abdus-Salaam, newly appointed to NY Court of Appeals; Spiros Tsimbinos, program chair; and J. Gardiner Pieper, professor of law.
Fire Prevention Month
In a photo taken from the roof of Queens Borough Hall, two members of Ladder Co. 127 in Jamaica are shown in their tower ladder during Queens Borough President Helen Marshall’s observance of Fire Prevention Month on Tuesday, October 29. The event promoted public awareness about fire safety and prevention, including the importance of having working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
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Seniors Connect Online For Virtual Bowling
Restaurant Week Comes To Sunnyside BY TRIShA SAkhuJA For the first time ever, 17 local Sunnyside restaurants will celebrate art and food by offering lunch and dinner specials, running Nov. 4 until Nov. 8. Four of the restaurants participating in the week-long celebration will display art, titled “Conveying the Invisible,” curated by the contemporary art organization No Longer Empty, a site-specific exhibition that houses contemporary world art with a commitment to widen public engagement for art and artists. The Sunnyside Shines Improvement District and NLE have partnered to offer visitors a memorable experience that combines space, food and art. “Sunnyside Restaurant Week is an exciting opportunity to highlight the neighborhood as a creative district with great restaurants,” Rachel Thieme, executive director of the Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District, said. “We hope to draw new people to the neighborhood as well as inspire Sunnyside residents to discover new art and restaurants they haven’t tried yet.” Seventeen restaurants located on Queens Boulevard and Green-
point Avenue will offer a special three-course dinner menus for $25 and six of them will also offer twocourse lunch menus for $10. The participating restaurants showcase the culinary diversity of Italian, Irish, Turkish, Romanian, Mexican, Paraguayan, Thai, Japanese and Nepalese cuisine. The artwork will be displayed for two consecutive weeks, starting from Nov. 4 until Nov. 16, at PJ Horgan’s Pub, Malingo Restaurant, Venturo Restaurant and Nodus Restaurant. “This collaboration has given exposure for emerging curators and artists and brings the art experience to new audiences,” Naomi HerssonRingskog, executive director of NLE, said. The opening reception will take place on Nov. 4 at 5:30 p.m. at Venturo, located at 44-07 Queens Blvd. The artists will come to each of the restaurants with art installations to present their work to the attendees. Menus for Sunnyside Restaurant Week, as well as details on each art installation are available online at www.sunnysideshines.org, or call (718) 606-1800. Reach Reporter Trisha Sakhuja at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 128, tsakhuja@ queenstribune.com, or @Tsakhuja13.
Officials Celebrate Carousel Landmarking
BY LuIS GROndA The landmark designation of the Forest Park Carousel was celebrated on Monday with a ceremony unveiling a plaque that will tell future generations of its status. The City’s Landmark Preservation Commission approved that designation earlier this year and it joins the Wonder Wheel and the Cyclone Roller Coaster, both in Brooklyn, as the only amusement rides in the City to have that status. On Monday, elected officials and community members gathered outside the merry-go-round to honor its past and what it will mean for future generations. There used to be much uncertainty surrounding the carousel while it was shuttered for two years after the contract with the previous operator expired. After NY Carousel took over in 2012, many in the community are elated that it is open for residents once again. Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (D-Middle Village) was among the host of officials to celebrate the designation. She said landmarking the carousel is a positive for the area. “Designating the Forest Park Carousel was a monumental win for our community, which has been fighting for more than 20 years to landmark the carousel,” said Crowley, who hosted the ceremony.
Photo by Luis Gronda
Seniors in Flushing recently went up against another senior center in Manhattan in a bowling competition. This was not your usual game though. There were no pins, lanes or balls. Instead, the entire tournament took place online. The Selfhelp Benjamin Rosenthal Prince Street Senior Center held New York City’s first online Xbox senior bowling contest on Oct. 24. Members from the Flushing senior center went head-to-head against their counterparts from Manhattan’s SAGE Center. The competition was the result of collaboration between the Dept. for the Aging, the Dept. of Information Technology & Telecommunications and Microsoft. The seniors are using the Xbox 360’s Kinect device, which reads body movements for actions on the screen, rather than a controller. The City worked with Microsoft to create “Exergamers NYC,” a program that
makes use of the Kinect Bernie Abramowitz, a in non-traditional ways. Selfhelp resident and the This is meant to allow virtual bowling team capall participants, includtain, said. ing blind and low-vision The Queens team at seniors, to join in on Selfhelp was victorious the activities. Besides in their first major combowling, seniors have petition, winning two out used the Kinect for othof three games against er exercises like boxing, SAGE. Selfhelp won the baseball and Zumba first game 160 to 124 and dancing. won the second game Selfhelp introduced 153 to 125. SAGE pulled the first Virtual Se- Bowlers at Selfhelp Senior Center took on and beat Manhattan’s ahead in the third game, nior Center in 2010, a SAGE Center in a virtual bowling contest. 135 to 109. space that offers brain According to Minners, them,” Jon Minners, director of Pubfitness exercises for its this is just the launch residents. Technology has been part lic Affairs at the DFTA, said. event for the virtual competitions, The bowling competition has been with more to come in the near future. of the center’s mission statement for the past seven years, with an onsite in- a source of invigoration for seniors, The Selfhelp Benjamin Rosenthal structor teaching seniors how to use a giving them a chance for exercise and Prince Street Senior Center is located social interaction. computer and the Internet. at 45-25 Kissena Blvd. “With technology, the world is “There’s a misconception that Reach Reporter Joe Marvilli at (718) seniors don’t understand technol- open to them. You can see how happy 357-7400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@queenogy, that they’re afraid of technology. they are about playing and winning,” stribune.com, or @Joey788. That’s just not true. You have to show them what technology can do for Photo by Joe Marvilli
BY JOE MARVILLI
Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley helped unveil the landmark plaque at the Forest Park Carousel on Monday. The carousel is located within her district. LPC Chairman Robert Tierney said the carousel created by master woodcarver Daniel Muller in 1903 will now be preserved because of this designation. “It’s taken an enormous amount of well-deserved dedication and work over the past 40 years to save this exquisitely carved carousel,” he said. “It’s an incredible work of American folk art that was manufactured by a firm that was celebrated for its highly realistic work and attention to detail.” In honor of its designation, NY Carousel will extend its season and will be open the weekend of Nov. 2-3. Normally the carousel closes after Halloween due to cold weather. Reach Reporter Luis Gronda at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 127, lgronda@ queenstribune.com, or @luisgronda.
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Profile
Soccer Club Teaches Youth Sports And Life Skills Since 1980, the Kickers Club of Southeast Queens has been offering community children a free soccer program that not only trains them in the sport, but engages them in a number of cultural and educational activities as well. The Kickers Club, which is open to boys and girls ages 4-19, is a yearround program during both the indoor and outdoor seasons. In its more than 30 years of existence, the program has served thousands of community children by giving them the opportunity to do something productive, all at no charge. “Those of us who are getting older and who are benefiting from the culture in America – we have to give back to the young to keep them out of trouble and to keep them busy,” said co-founder Fritz Casimir. “We need to show them how to use their time positively and to become good citizens.” As part of the program, the children are obligated to take part in a number of educational components. For example, the Kickers Club gets its members involved in the Rosedale
Kickers holds intramural Memorial Day Parade. The and traveling team activiclub is also very involved with ties Saturday mornings at the Rosedale Lion’s Club, 11 a.m. at Montbellier Park middle school IS 192 and located at Springfield BouYork College. levard near 139th Avenue in In addition, Kickers is dediSpringfield Gardens. cated in providing innovative Traveling teams games ways to teach kids the benefits are scheduled throughout of leading healthy lives and to the day on Saturdays and channel their natural energy Sundays. In the third week into an environment where of November through midthey can build strong bodies while learning the values of For more than 30 years, the Kickers Club of Southeast March, intramural activiindividual initiative as well as Queens has served thousands of community children by ties and registration will be giving them the opportunity to do something productive, held at Renaissance Middle teamwork. School, located at 109-89 Under the supervision of all at no charge. 204th St., Hollis. the board members, Kickers To register for the program, parder the township name of Cambria has integrated an infrastructure of licensed consultants, parents, men- Heights/Laurelton Soccer Club. ents should bring two passport size tors and other volunteers who enjoy From that point on, they have main- photos and a copy of the young perhelping the community children. tained a great relationship with one son’s birth certificate, or other docuCurrently, Kickers has about 15 vol- of the largest youth soccer leagues in ments as proof of date of birth of the nation, which has been in exis- participant. unteers. For additional information, con“Our reward is to see the kids grow tence for over 45 years. In 2008, Kickers also became part tact at Fritz Casimir (718) 496-5013, up in a positive environment and learning a sport that could help them of the Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer Leslie Bourjolly at (347) 279-4458, throughout their life,” said Casimir. League, which has been in existence Wilfrid Compere at (718)528-0096, “Some of them might get scholar- for more than 75 years. Since then, Neville Barrett at (718) 664-5187, or ships from colleges and it will help they have competed in both leagues Price Olivier at (718) 723-0541. Reach Reporter Natalia Kozikowska with various travel teams in Long them build their leadership skills.” at (718)357-7400 Ext. 123 or nkozikowsIsland, the New York Tri-State Area In 1983, Kickers joined the Long ka@queenspress.com or @nkozikowska. Island Junior Soccer League un- and upstate New York. Photo provided by Fritz Casimir
BY NATALIA KOZIKOWSKA
People
John Aaron Earlier this month, USYCA had the great pleasure to name longtime supporter John Aaron a Patron of Youth Cricket. Aaron becomes the eighth person to be so honored by USYCA. Aaron, who lives in Laurelton/ Rosedale, currently serves as Secretary of Atlantis Cricket Club in New York, where he lives and works. Aaron has been a local, regional and
national officerholder for cricket organizations for much of the past 10 years, serving as Executive Secretary of the United States of America Cricket Association, President of the Eastern American Cricket Association, Director of the New York Cricket Region, and President of the Atlantis Cricket Club. He was also Chairman of the U.S. League Presidents Reconciliation Committee in 2007-2008, which was tasked with negotiating the lifting of ICC’s second suspension of USACA. Inducted into the Cricket Hall of Fame in Hartford, Connecticut in 2012, Aaron now contributes as a member of the Steering Committee of the American Cricket Federation. His continued support for youth cricket, both financial and moral, has been greatly appreciated by USYCA, and we are delighted to welcome him as a Patron of Youth Cricket. Caption John Aaron was honored by United States Youth Cricket Association. The New York Army National Guard has announced the promotion of members in recognition of their
capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Victor Chan of Jamaica, serving with the Operations Company, 42nd Infantry Division, is promoted to sergeant. Devonte Morris of Jamaica, serving with the Operations Company, 42nd Infantry Division, is promoted to private. Daron Harvey of Jamaica, serving with the 1156th Engineer Company, is promoted to sergeant. Christopher Cruz of Rockaway Park, serving with the 719 Transportation Company, is promoted to sergeant. Jorge Guerra of Ozone Park, serving with the Company B, 101st Signal Battalion, is promoted to specialist. Neissandria Perez of Richmond Hill, serving with the 53rd Digital Liaison Detachment, is promoted to sergeant. Rohit Ramoutar of Richmond Hill, serving with the 719 Transportation Company, is promoted to staff sergeant. Anthony Delacruzcortes of Woodhaven, serving with the 107th Military Police Company, is promoted to private.
Jasmin Feliciano of Woodhaven, serving with the 442nd Military Police Company, is promoted to specialist. Christopher Cruz of Rockaway Park, serving with the 719 Transportation Company, is promoted to sergeant. Gina Hatch of Queens Village has been admitted to Carleton College as members of the Class of 2017. Newtown Literary has invited young writers and poets to enter the Queens Young Authors and Poets contest, a borough-wide writing contest for students in grades 3-12. Queens-based writers will review and judge all entries, which will be accepted until Dec. 20. Winners will be announced in March 2014. For information, visit www.newtownliterary.org/qyap or email contest@newtownliterary.org. Mathematics professor Yunping Jiang and history professor Joshua Freeman, members of the Queens College faculty, have been named as CUNY Distinguished Professors.
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Faith
Jamaica Church Hosts ‘A Night of Narratives’ BY NATALIA KOZIKOWSKA Earlier this month, Christ Church International of Jamaica screened the 2013 drama, “Fruitvale Station,” to educate its parishioners and the Southeast Queens community about the correct protocol when pulled over or stopped by a police officer. In an effort to branch out from the theme, the church will hold “A Night of Narratives” – an evening where community residents can share their stories about police encounters. “It’s really a part B to the ‘Fruitvale Station’ movie. We are trying to do a slight discussion after but half an hour is not enough time to let people vent and tell the stories of what happened to them,” said Pastor Kelly Riggins. “‘A Night of Narratives’ is the time where we invite the community to tell their stories of different things that have happened to them – maybe some bad.” For the first part of the evening,
panelists will take questions about the movie. The panelists will include police, clergy and community activists – all of whom are ready to tell their stories. The youth are also encouraged to come and share their stories about racial profiling. Although Riggins said the movie, at first glance, appears to be against the police, she noted that many parishioners felt that the young men in “Fruitvale Station” contributed to the fatal conflict. “Interestingly, you would think the movie was just about police brutality but many of the youth and parents thought that the young men in question, in dealing with the police, were unruly and out of order as well,” she said. “Maybe the police thought this movie was against them, but surprisingly, many people thought that the young men were rambunctious and disrespectful as well.” While a good portion of the storytelling workshop will be used to
discuss the movie and telling stories of racial profiling incidents, Riggins said that the floor will be open to all types of stories. “After we discuss the movie, we will open up the floor to all stories – things that happen in the neighborhood, education, equality, raising children on the minimum wage, affordable housing,” she said. “We want to build a bridge with communication.” Riggins said she hopes that the event will help the community find productive ways to address its issues and problems. “We need events like this for structure. We want to give people a sense of belonging so they don’t just get angry and instead, take away hope,” she said. “It’s power in numbers. When we start gathering the power and we can show we have power here in the community and the church family. People need help, people need jobs and people need education.”
“A Night of Narratives” will be held at Christ Church International on Nov. 4 from 7 to 9 p.m. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. It is free to attend and all are welcome to join. Christ Church International is located at 122-21 Merrill St., Jamaica. For more information about the event, you may call the church office at (718) 276-2799. Reach Reporter Natalia Kozikowska at (718)357-7400 Ext. 123 or nkozikowska@queenspress.com or @ nkozikowska.
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Notebook York College
York Selected For Cuomo’s Start-Up NY Program BY NATALIA KOZIKOWSKA Last week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo designated the area around York College in Jamaica as a tax-free zone as part of the Start-Up NY program, which officials hope will bring new businesses and employment opportunities to Southeast Queens. The initiative aims to bring revenue to communities in need by providing exemptions from all taxes for 10 years – sales, property and State corporate taxes, as well as exemptions from State personal income taxes for employees in newly created jobs and includes designated communities around CUNY and SUNY campuses. York College is the only zone in the Borough selected for the Governor’s Start-Up NY program. In order to qualify, the CUNY college must be in a community with the highest poverty rate compared to other colleges in the Borough. The surrounding York College community has a 20.7 percent poverty rate. “In a tax free environment, no one can match what New York has to offer,” Cuomo said in a statement.
“Businesses that are looking to start- fidence in York’s ability to fulfill the up or expand and most importantly mandates of this important initiative.” create jobs, should look no further.” State Sen. Malcolm Smith (D-JaAs part of the initiative, new and maica), who has long been fighting expanding businesses to bring the initiative must align with the acato York College, said demic mission of the he is excited about sponsoring college in the opportunity for order to be eligible to York, which sits in the reside in the zone area. heart of Downtown JaThe selected businesses maica. should have positive “These are very powcommunity economic erful incentives and if effects. Certain types of properly applied, they businesses are prohibcould be transformaited from participating, tive for York and ecoincluding retail, real nomically re-generative estate and professional for Jamaica,” Smith service-type businesses. said in a statement. “I “We are excited by look forward to workthis tremendous oppor- State Sen. Malcolm Smith ing with the program to tunity provided by Govmaximize job creation ernor Cuomo through Start-Up NY. in Southeast Queens.” We look forward to working with our Under the program, businesses partners to bring emerging or expand- will partner with the higher education ing businesses to Downtown Jamaica, institutions in the CUNY and SUNY Queens,” York College president Mar- systems as well as other universities cia Keizs said in a statement. “We and be able to access industry experts also thank the Governor and the City and advanced research laboratories. University of New York for their con“This is a creative initiative and
in these tough economic times, we should be doing everything we can to foster a climate for job creation, thereby assisting resident and students with post graduation work opportunities,” Smith added. Councilman Leroy Comrie (D-St. Albans), whose district also encompasses York College, echoed similar sentiments. “As Downtown Jamaica continues to grow, having York College selected for the Start-Up NY Program will help to continue the revitalization we have seen take place this past decade,” Comrie said in a statement. “With new businesses and affordable housing units opening around York, creating this tax free zone in the community will help entice tech entrepreneurs to Queens, bringing jobs in this developing industry with them.” Businesses can visit www.startup-ny.com to learn more about the program, find answers to frequently asked questions and search for eligible space. Reach Reporter Natalia Kozikowska at (718)357-7400 Ext. 123 or nkozikowska@queenspress.com or @nkozikowska
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What’s Up NOV. 1 First Fridays in Downtown Jamaica The Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning and the Jamaica Center Business Improvement District will present its First Friday in Downtown Jamaica series. Join other young professionals, 25 and up, who work, shop, live and dine in the neighborhood. Join them for an evening of great music, drinks, networking and art. Dress attire is business casual. No hats or athletic wear. You must RSVP. The event will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $10 or $5 with a business card. The Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning in located at 161-04 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica. For more information, visit www.jcal.org or call (718) 658-7400.
Haunted Halloween Concert at Resorts World Resorts World Casino will host a Haunted Halloween Concert at 9 p.m. The event will feature live performances by Taylor Dayne and Expose, a costume contest and prize giveaway. Tickets are $20. Resorts World is located at 110-00 Rockaway Blvd., Jamaica.
Homecoming: The Story of the Prodigal Son Arts in Christian Theatre and
the York College Performing Arts Center will present their new musical, “Homecoming: The Story of the Prodigal Son.” Homecoming is a contemporary adaptation of the Prodigal Son. This dramatic musical takes you on a journey into the life of a young man who wanted to see the world through his eyes and at his pace. Cashing in his substantial inheritance, he charts his journey into a life of recklessness and ultimately looses everything. This is a contemplative, introspective play that will make you cry, laugh, think and leave the theatre encouraged and uplifted. Tickets are from $20-$30. The show will begin at 8 p.m. The York College Performing Arts Center is located at 94-45 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., Jamaica. For more information, call the Arts in Christian Theatre at (718) 291-5147, or visit www.theactinc.com. There will also be another showing on Nov. 2, from 3 to 5 p.m. and on Nov. 3, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Smell the Power Smell The Power is a contemporary family drama set in Queens that explores generational and social and political problems in many Black families. Korina Davis, 68, a retired educator is preparing for her eldest son Kenneth to come home from
prison where he was a political prisoner for 15 years. Tickets to the show are $30. The show will begin at 8 p.m. at the Black Spectrum Theatre, located at the intersection of Baisley Boulevard and 177th Street. For more information, call the Black Spectrum Theatre at (718) 723-1800 or visit www.blackspectrum.com. There will also be another showing on Nov. 2, from 8 to 10 p.m. and Nov. 3 from 4 to 6 p.m.
NOV. 4 A Night of Narratives Earlier this month, Christ Church International of Jamaica screened the drama, “Fruitvale Station.” In an effort to branch out from the theme of the movie, the church will hold “A Night of Narratives” – an evening where community residents can share their stories about police encounters and other pressing community issues. “A Night of Narratives” will be held at Christ Church International on Nov. 4 from 7 to 9 p.m. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. It is free to attend and all are welcome to join. Christ Church International is located at 122-21 Merrill St., Jamaica. For more information about the event, you may call the church office at (718) 276-2799.
NOV. 6 Know Your Child Support Rights The Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning will hold a free seminar for men who pay child support. Get the facts during this Q and A session. Space is limited to 100 people. Call (212) 875-3123 or email your name and phone number to nwinowsky@ ymcanyc.org to reserve your seat. The event will be sponsored by the Queens Empowerment Coalition in fathers educating and empowering families. The workshop will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at JCAL, located at 161-04 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica.
NOV. 7 Southeast Queens Economic Development Summit Community Board 12 cordially invites you to attend a Southeast Queens Economic Development Summit. The group will initiate a conversation to create an economic development plan for Southeast Queens and need your support in reaching out to business owners, residents, and community organizers whose input will be vital to this process. RSVP with the Community Board 12 office at (718) 658-3308. The meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, at the York College Performing Arts Center located at 94-45 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., Jamaica.
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SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Index No.: 3885/10 D/O/F: 3/8/2010 THE BASIS OF VENUE IS THAT THE PROPERTY IS SITUATED IN SAID COUNTY Block: 10380 Lot: 0026 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS NYCTL 2009-A TRUST AND THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS COLLATERAL AGENT AND CUSTODIAN FOR THE NYCTL 2009-A TRUST, Plaintiffs, -against- BUNDO ASSOCIATES, INC; DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; GRAZE COMPANY, INC.; NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD; NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT ADJUDICATION BUREAU; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; “JOHN DOE No. 1” through “JOHN DOE No. 100” inclusive, the name of the last 100 defendants being fictitious, the true names of said defendants being unknown to plaintiff, it being intended to
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Debate Over a Debate A debate between candidates for Borough President sparked a debate of its own this month. Queens Public Television aired its debate between Melinda Katz and Tony Archabascio several times last week, changing their earlier decision not to air the discussion. Everly Brown, a third party candidate running on the Jobs and Education line, complained that he was not included in the debate, fueling the station's original decision to not air the forum. After criticism for their decision, including from Archabascio, QPTV reversed course and
aired the debate 12 times between Oct. 27 and Oct. 31. Clifford Jacobs, the Programming and Access Services Manager at QPTV, said in a statement that Brown was invited to take part in the debate and chose not to. “Mr. Everly Brown was invited to take part in the debate but failed to participate thereby forfeiting his equal access or equal time to our channel. Once invited, it is incumbent upon the candidate to appear,” he said. We’re glad all the hoopla over the debate is finally over and the people of Queens can see the candidates debate from the comfort of their homes.
When Marshall Went Missing
What happens when the Queens Borough President doesn't show up for a ceremony in her honor? The students and staff at PS 127 in East Elmhurst found out last week, when they held a "Helen Marshall Appreciation Ceremony," but the guest of honor never came. The middle school choir patiently waited to serenade the Borough President, but there was no word about her whereabouts even. The school not only set up
various speeches and words of gratitude, but also refreshments to serve their guests. After waiting for the ceremony to start for an hour, the middle school choir sang two beautiful African folk songs and refreshments were served. The word from Marshall’s team was to reschedule the event because they were not able to locate her whereabouts. Perhaps the school should reschedule for January, once a new Borough President takes office.
The GOP's Uncivil War
Endorsements are a pretty common practice during election season, and the script for these events rarely changes. A group decides on a candidate, they hold an event to announce their endorsement, with plenty of photos and enough press to get the word out. Someone forgot to tell the Queens Republican party and GOP candidate for Mayor Joe Lhota. The Queens GOP, mired in a longstanding Civil War for control, finally endorsed Lhota with a press release last week, no event was scheduled or announced, and the candidate had no com-
ment thanking the group. Lhota, it seems, was still a liitle upset with Phil Ragusa's faction for, as he put it during an editorial board meeting with us, refusing to speak to him during the primary. Ragusa's Queens GOPers back Lhota's rival, John Catsimatidis. Lhota instead went down to Ozone Park for a fundraiser for Councilman Eric Ulrich, who is leading the charge to give control of the county organization to Bob Turner. If Lhota wins next week, could Ragusa's days be numbered?
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Counting Chickens? One City Council candidate is looking beyond next Tuesday's election and has started the process of filling out his staff. Former Assemblyman Rory Lancman, who seeks to fill the seat of the term-limited James Gennaro in Council District 24, posted a job ad for a communications director on Oct. 17, three weeks before the Nov. 5 General Election. "A progressive, Democratic nominee for City Council expects to have an opening," the ad reads. While Lancman is a favorite to win next week over Republican Alexander Blishteyn and Mujib Rahman, running on the Faith and Values line, he does still have to garner more votes than his opponents before he opens up his Council offices. We appreciate Lancman's gusto in wanting to hit the ground running on Jan. 1, but here at QConf, we hope that his search to staff his office doesn't come back to haunt him.
Music has always been an essential part of Arthur Lewis’ life. The Sunnyside musician’s father is a songwriter and his mother is a singer. The members of his extended family are musically-inclined as well. So it should come as no surprise that he got into the family business. “Making music just made sense. When I was 15, learning about famous 20th century composers in music class, I imagined what it would be like to be a famous 21st century composer,” he said. “When I was 16, I became convinced that it was now time for me to learn to play the piano - this was something I had to do to become the person I wanted to be in the future.” Lewis’ music is a jazztinged performance of indie soul, with light-footed instrumentation revolving around his smooth, effortlessly graceful vocals. This expressive style can be heard on his 2008 EP, “If We Were.” Working in the studio is a highlight of his musical process. “There's a fantastic creative space you can get into when there's no audience and no fear of taking risks - just you and the thing you're building,” he said. “I love the process of creating something, listening back, gauging my own visceral reaction to it and making changes.” As he has grown as an artist, Lewis’ sound has
changed alongside him. When he started his career and had a CD release show in 2008, he built up a big, eightpiece soul band to emulate the music he loved. In the subsequent years, he has tailored his sound to make it more personal, eventually cutting down to acoustic solo shows. “All this was only possible because I'd pushed all the other stuff I wanted to do into other projects,” he said. “I play with a bunch of groups now, and occasionally do musical direction for theater, so I get to try out all the different musical things I love doing in those contexts, and focus on a clear direction for my own stuff.” Part of Lewis’ musical identity came from listening to his mother, aunt and cousins play Haitian folk songs on the guitar. While he never learned to speak Kreyol, the melodies and rhythms stuck with him. “I like to imagine that my more rhythmic music is somehow based on what I heard in those songs, but I wouldn't be surprised if it were just in my imagination,” Lewis said. On Nov. 16, Lewis will be playing at Joe’s Pub with Freestyle Love Supreme, an improve comedy freestyle rap group he has been with for the past 10 years. On Nov. 24, he will collaborate with poet Sarah Kay and singer/ songwriter Kayla Ringleheim for a show at the Bowery Poetry Club.
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