Press epaper 110813

Volume 14 Issue No. 45 Nov. 8-14, 2013

PRESS Photo by Ira Cohen

PASSING THE TORCH Melinda Katz was elected as the next Queens Borough President, taking over for Helen Marshall, Tuesday night.

By Luis Gronda ‌ Page 3.

Online at www.QueensPress.com

Page 2 PRESS of Southeast Queens Nov. 8-14, 2013

News Briefs Voters Take Chance On Casinos

Voters chose yes for all but one of the six proposals on the ballot Tuesday, opting to bring casinos to New York State, while eschewing a raise in the age limit for judges.

The proposal to authorize casino gambling in the State passed with 57.1 percent of voters supporting the measure. The passage will allow for up to seven casinos throughout the State, although New York City will have to wait before table games will be authorized within City limits.

A spokeswoman for Resorts World New York City Casino, which recently celebrated its second anniversary in Queens, praised the vote.

“We’re pleased voters recognize the important contribution the gaming industry makes to New York’s economy, workforce and education system,” Kerri Lyon said. “The passage of this constitutional amendment will only expand our industry’s ability to create good paying jobs for thousands of New Yorkers and provide crucial funds for schools across the State.”

The only ballot measure voters rejected was one that would give certain state judges the ability to continue to serve on the bench until the age of 80. Currently, the retirement age for judges is 70, with three possible two-year extensions. The failed ballot measure would have given judges two more two-year extensions.

Voters opted no on the proposal, with 60.8 percent of the tally opposing.

The other four ballot measures that passed included an increased civil service credit for vets certified as disabled after starting work, a continued exemption on sewer-related debt toward debt limits and two land proposals upstate.

St. John’s Partners With Zipcar

St. John’s University has partnered with Zipcar to bring self-service car

sharing to the Queens campus on Nov. 7. The partnership provides St. John’s students and employees with an eco-friendly and convenient transportation option,Two Zipcars, a Ford Focus Hatchback and a Honda Civic, will be parked in a campus lot near the ROTC Center and Campus Safety and may be reserved by students and employees ages 18 and over. Membership costs $25 for the first year ($35 each additional year) and includes $35 in driving credit for the first month. Also included in the deal are discounted hourly rates, gas, insurance and maintenance.

“St. John’s University is pleased to partner with Zipcar to make car sharing simple and affordable for our University Community,” Jackie Lochrie, associate dean for student services said in a statement. “Having cars accessible on campus is a perfect amenity particularly for our students who may want the convenience of a car for running errands or stocking up on groceries but don’t want the expense or commitment of owning a car in New York City.”

St. John’s has worked successfully to reduce its carbon footprint and was awarded a gold rating by the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System.

A Transportation Research Board/ National Academy of Sciences study has found that each shared vehicle takes approximately 15 personallyowned cars off the road, helping to alleviate congestion and parking demand. In addition, this study found that a Zipcar membership can help to reduce emissions, as car sharing members typically reduce their overall mileage by about 40 percent after joining.

For more information and to participate in the program, students can visit the “Students with Drive” tab on Zipcar’s University Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ZipcarU.

Nov. 8-14, 2013 PRESS of Southeast Queens Page 3

Presstime

Katz, de Blasio Post overwhelming Wins Melinda Katz will be the 19th Borough President of Queens.

The former councilwoman won the seat in a landslide victory on Tuesday night, dominating her two opponents with just over 80 percent of the vote. Republican candidate Tony Arcabascio came in a distant second, getting 17 percent overall.

It was a short and sweet celebration party for Katz at the Queens Democratic County headquarters in Forest Hills. She was headed to Brooklyn to celebrate what would be Bill de Blasio’s victory for Mayor at his election night party.

Just a few minutes after the polls closed, Katz showed up at her party to give her victory speech. She thanked all of her supporters and the people who worked on the campaign.

Katz said the victory is a culmination of the work her parents did in the past. Her father, David, founded the Queens Symphony Orchestra in 1953 and her mother, Jeanne, was the founder of the Queens Council on the Arts.

“They taught me that this is a Borough worth fighting for, that this is a Borough that you never had to go under a bridge or over a

Photo by Ira Cohen

By LuIs Gronda

Queens Borough President-elect, Melinda Katz (right) with current BP Helen Marshall (left). tunnel, you should be able to get everything you want here,” she said.

“They had opportunities all over the world and they chose to stay here in Queens.”

She added it is her job to work with her colleagues in the City Council, State Assembly and Senate so that more resources and money are brought back to the Borough.

“Because that is what we deserve here,” Katz said.

One of Katz’s first priorities will be to put together her staff that will

work under her when she takes office. She said she is still considering a Deputy Borough President and she would announce a decision “within a few weeks.”

The outgoing Borough President, Helen Marshall, congratulated Katz at the party. She said she was elated for Katz to be taking her position and she is always available for advice if needed.

“I’m glad that Melinda is going to sit in my seat. I’ve got it all fixed up for you. Wait until you see that of-

fice, it’s pretty nice,” she jokingly said to Katz.

In another landslide victory, Bill de Blasio comfortably defeated Republican challenger Joe Lhota.

De Blasio garnered more than 73 percent of the vote. More than 1 million people voted in the mayoral election, with de Blasio getting 752,604 votes.

The crowd at the Brooklyn YMCA Armory in Park Slope erupted in joy multiple times throughout de Blasio’s speech.

“My fellow New Yorkers, today you spoke out loudly and clearly, for a new direction for our City, united by a belief that our City should leave no New Yorker behind,” he said.

De Blasio also said New York has taken a progressive path for its future and their work has only begun.

During his concession speech in Manhattan, Lhota said he called and congratulated de Blasio for his victory, adding that they have as many similarities as much as differences.

“We are five boroughs, but we are one City, one people and we want our City to move forward, not backward,” Lhota said.

Reach Reporter Luis Gronda at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 127, lgronda@ queenstribune.com, or @luisgronda.

Leaders Clash on stop and Frisk ruling By naTaLIa KoZIKoWsKa Last week, a Federal Appeals court blocked a judge’s ruling that found the NYPD’s Stop, Question and Frisk policy wrongfully discriminated against minorities. While some elected officials applauded the appeal, others have been vocal about their objections.

On Thursday, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit said Judge Shira Scheindlin “ran afoul” of requirements that judges avoid.

The panel found that Scheindlin violated the code of conduct and cited comments in at least three media interviews while the decision was pending. As a result, the panel unanimously decided that her comments jeopardized the merit of the case and removed her from the case.

In August, Scheindlin ruled that the Stop and Frisk has been systematically and unfairly targeting minorities, violating their Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable searches and seizures and their 14th

Amendment rights, which guarantee equal protection.

To remedy the issue, Scheindlin planned to install attorney and former Manhattan prosecutor, Peter Zimroth, to ensure the NYPD will comply with the new ruling. But her orders for reform are now placed on hold and the future of the controversial policy hangs in the balance.

“I think the ruling was a travesty,” said State Sen. James Sanders (DJamaica). “It’s a setback. Why the [Mayor Michael] Bloomberg administration wants to go out with a legacy of unconstitutional measures, I don’t know – it’s not the wisest move. You have to know when you’re wrong.”

Laurelton attorney Jacques Leandre, whose law office has seen close to 100 clients who have been searched and not given a summons, said the block is a minor setback but believes that ultimately, justice will prevail.

“Eventually, I believe the higher courts will uphold the decision of Judge Scheindlin because I think that decision was landmark,” Leandre said.

“In the face of statistics and in the face of testimony that was provided, we believe that any jury will determine the decision was Judge Scheindlin was fair and right for New York City.”

But not all leaders are disappointed with the ruling. Bloomberg, who originally blasted Scheindlin’s ruling by claiming she “ignored the real-world realities of crime,” hailed the decision while speaking on his weekly radio show last Friday.

“We were very satisfied with the ruling,” Bloomberg said. “It speaks for itself. It says that, basically, Commissioner Kelly can run the department the way he has been running it with my approval and support for the last 12 years.”

Peter Vallone Jr. (D-Astoria) similarly hailed the block, but expressed concern for the ‘harm’ that has already been caused as a result of the lower court’s ruling. He noted that Scheindlin’s decision weighed heavily on his failed bid for Queens Borough President, giving his opponent ammunition to attack his views on the policy.

“She [Scheindlin] made a very

bad decision which maligned the entire NYPD…and just a few weeks before the Primary, which obviously affected [the outcome of] the election,” Vallone said. “When a judge makes an unsupported claim like she did, it affects the City as a whole, it affects the NYPD and it affects the political landscape.”

Although it is not guaranteed that Stop and Frisk will be axed once Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio takes office in January, while on the campaign trail, he released a statement condemning the block, suggesting he will likely put an end to the City’s appeal.

“I’m extremely disappointed in today’s decision. We shouldn’t have to wait for reforms that both keep our communities safe and obey the Constitution,” de Blasio said in the statement. “We have to end the overuse of Stop and Frisk and any delay only means a continued and unnecessary rift between our police and the people they protect.”

Reach Reporter Natalia Kozikowska at (718)357-7400 Ext. 123 or nkozikowska@queenspress.com or @nkozikowska.

Page 4 PRESS of Southeast Queens Nov. 8-14, 2013

Miller Set To Replace Comrie After Win

BY NATALIA KOZIKOWSKA

Daneek Miller (center) celebrating his victory with Pastor John Boyd (left) and Lady Valerie Boyd (right).

Wills Wins Second Term Councilman Ruben Wills (D-Jamaica) has secured his first full term in office, defeating his challenger Mireille Leroy, who ran on the Unity Party line, with 95.4 percent of the vote.

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.

proach to school co-locations.

“Our children are the pawns in that game and that shouldn’t be,” he said.

The voice of the people has obviously spoken. Hearing after hearing, they are emphatically saying they are opposed to the co-locations yet they do it anyway.”

Miller also said that he will look to introduce the participatory budgeting process in his district when he enters office.

“I am going to start immediately in trying to put together commit-

Richards Wins First Full Term On Election Night, incumbent Councilman Donovan Richards (DLaurelton) secured his first full term in office, beating out Ricardo Brown and Republican challenger Scherie Murray with a strong 92.2 percent of the vote.

Richards first took office in February after a special election was held to replace his former boss, James Sanders, who was elected to State Senate.

Reach Reporter Natalia Kozikowska at (718)357-7400 Ext. 123 or nkozikowska@queenspress.com or @nkozikowska.

Photo by Natalia Kozikowska

On Election Night, Daneek Miller, won the race to replace the term-limited Councilman Leroy Comrie (D-St. Albans). The union head defeated Sondra Peeden, his former rival in the Democratic Primary, with 96.9 percent of the vote.

Miller’s road to victory was not always a smooth one. On Primary night, Miller claimed victory in the hotly contested race, but attorney Clyde Vanel, who trailed Miller by 396 votes, did not immediately concede as he was waiting for paper ballots to be counted.

Ultimately, Miller beat out five challengers to win the Democratic nomination with 24.35 percent of the vote and Vanel garnered 21.79 percent.

Although Miller admits the primaries were ‘brutal,’ he said he never lost sight of his goal and was confident that he would win.

“The primary itself was very brutal and intense,” Miller told the PRESS. Ultimately, we got our message out – we had five forums and knocked on over 4,000 doors and probably made more contact with voters than everybody else. I was confident in that.”

tees so that come Jan. 1, we are going to be able to hit the ground and residents of this district will be able to participate in the budgeting process,” he said.

With the elections behind him, Miller said he is ready to focus on the issues in District 27. The first order of business, Miller said, is getting rid of some of the bad policies set forth by the Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s administration.

“There are so many things that need to be done, but I want to spend some time taking down 12 years of bad policy in order for us to move forward with a progressive agenda,” he said.

One of those bad policies, Miller said, was the administration’s ap-

Being there for Mom once a week is great.

But she needs help every day.

We know what you’re going through. And we can help.

Our Managed Long-Term Care plan provides Mom with the services she needs to live at home – assistance with bathing, dressing, meals, rides to the doctor and much more.

We have years of experience helping people with Medicaid navigate this p roce s s an d a websi te that makes it easy to understand.

Visit us soon!

hea lt hp lus.amerigroup.c o m /m lt c 1-800-950-7679

toll

free,

8AM-6PM

Nov. 8-14, 2013 PRESS of Southeast Queens Page 5

Avella, Community Leaders Tour Jamaica

BY NATALIA KOZIKOWSKA

Photo by Natalia Kozikowska

Last Friday, State Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bayside) joined community leaders for a Jamaica Quality of Life Tour in an effort to bring awareness to the garbage problem that has been plaguing the neighborhood for years.

Residents say that the first stop on the tour, an abandoned park at the intersection of 109th Avenue and Merrick Boulevard, has been a hotspot for illegal dumping for more than two decades.

The property, owned by Brooklyn resident David Landau, served as a playground in the 1970s but can now be seen littered with construction waste, a broken slide, broken benches and more than a half dozen black garbage bags.

“This spot has been in this condition, and even worse, for at least 25 years,” resident Pamela Hazel said.

“They [elected officials] have not taken any action and that’s part of the biggest problem we are having.

The elected officials are not doing anything to hold people accountable and are not trying to enforce quality of life laws.”

Although the privately-owned abandoned park does not fall within

State Sen. Tony Avella speaks with Jamaica resident Pamela Hazel about an abandoned property at 109th Avenue and Merrick Boulevard that has been littered with trash. his senatorial district, Avella said a number of constituents have called his office to complain about the conditions in Jamaica.

“It’s a disaster,” he said. “This is unacceptable and that’s why I’m out here. It’s another part of the City of New York and Queens that has been neglected and you have to wonder why. Is it because it’s a minority community? Nobody should have to live like this.”

“Even though I didn’t represent Jamaica, even in City Council, people called me and I do what I can,” Avella added. “It’s unacceptable the way parts of Jamaica have been neglected – there is no question.”

Sondra Peeden, a long-time St. Albans resident who ran for City Council in the 27th District, echoed Avella’s sentiments.

“I think it’s unconscionable for any landowner in the City of New

York, but especially in Southeast Queens where we have such limited resources, to allow this to happen,” Peeden said. “We can’t allow this to continue.”

Joe Moretti, a vocal leader in Jamaica’s fight against the trash problem, said the Dept. of Sanitation has been putting in some effort but believes that elected officials should do more to enforce the sanitation laws.

“We have seen improvements and small victories – but the thing is they keep happening over and over again and we want a permanent solution to the garbage problem in Jamaica. We don’t just want this Band-Aid over a gaping wound,” Moretti said. “Sanitation does respond but we really need our leaders, here in our community, to step up to the plate and start using their power to make these changes.”

Other stops on Avella’s Quality of Life Tour included an abandoned property at 107-58 164th St., and the corner of 108th Avenue and Merrick Boulevard.

Landau could not be reached for comment as of press time.

Reach Reporter Natalia Kozikowska at (718)357-7400 Ext. 123 or nkozikowska@queenspress.com or @nkozikowska.

Page 6 PRESS of Southeast Queens Nov. 8-14, 2013

Editorial OF SOUTHEAST QUEENS 150-50 14th Road Whitestone, NY 11357 (voice) (718) 357-7400 fax (718) 357-9417 email news@queenspress.com The PRESS of Southeast Queens Editor-in-Chief:

Steven J. Ferrari Contributing Editor:

Marcia Moxam Comrie Production Manager:

Shiek Mohamed Queens Today Editor

Regina Vogel Photo Editor: Ira Cohen

Reporters: Natalia Kozikowska Joe Marvilli Luis Gronda Trisha Sakhuja

Art Dept:

Rhonda Leefoon Lianne Procanyn Barbara Townsend Maureen Coppola Advertising Director Alan Goldsher Director of Marketing Advertising Executives Merlene Carnegie Shari Strongin Wazeer Ali

A Queens Tribune Publication © Copyright 2013 Tribco, LLC

Michael Nussbaum Publisher Ria McPherson Comptroller

A Time To Lead Bill de Blasio and Melinda Katz will surely have their hands full as they acclimate to their new positions and meet the expectations for change they have set over the course of their campaigns.

We wish them the best in their efforts, because the better they do in their new roles, the better we will all be as their constituents.

As our new Mayor, we expect de Blasio to stay true to his word that he will give the Boroughs outside of Manhattan their due, and we hope that he becomes a consistent presence in Queens during his term to give the Borough the chance to grow economically and culturally. Being the most diverse Borough in the world means we face the most diverse problems and require diverse solutions.

We have faith that Mayor de Blasio will work diligently to solve those problems.

We also hope that the City’s financial sector will come to see de Blasio’s progressive agenda as a positive for the future, creating an economic diversity that will eventually enhance the City. We were encouraged by his pledge to continue policies of our previous Mayor that worked, and we believe the City will be in good hands as de Blasio takes over in January.

As for our new Borough President, we believe that Melinda Katz’s experience within City and State government, along with her time spent in the private sector, will no doubt give her the proper context to see what Queens needs and what needs to be done to achieve it. We hope that she puts in place an experienced and energetic team willing to get their hands dirty working for the Borough’s best interests.

Bill de Blasio and Melinda Katz must act as a voice for us all in their roles, just as we will serve as the watchdogs for these new administrations. We look forward to working with both of them over the course of their terms, and we hope they will be regular fixtures at our offices to discuss their plans for the future.

Letters Moving Past Partisan Politics

To The Editor Can we please get past the partisan politics surrounding

the “Affordable Care Act,” more commonly referred to as “Obamacare”? This law... passed by Congress, signed by the President, upheld by the Supreme Court... would pro-

Letters vide health insurance for more than 30 million people.

The news media reports the current House of Representatives’ hearings on the Affordable Care Act website as if it were a newsworthy event with some deep historical meaning rather than another meanspirited attempt by the fanatic fringe of the Republican Party in Congress to sabotage this new law.

This hyper ventilating group worked to shutdown the government for two weeks and brought the country to the brink of economic catastrophe because of their hatred for the Affordable Care Act and any initiative put forth

by President Barack Obama.

If they worked this hard on jobs and the economy, just think of where the country could be.

Jose Tolson, Jackson Heights

Sayonara New york City

To the Editor: In view of the election of Bill de Blasio as Mayor of New York City, I have one suggestion for all the municipal labor unions who endorsed this moribund Liberal: strike on January 1, 2014 on the expired labor contracts, and see what happens? Armed with the Taylor Law, a Leninistinspired totalitarian modus operandi to stifle trade union-

ism, de Blasio will arrest the union leaders, and then grant mediocre salary concessions accompanied with forfeiture of other benefits. The unions will concede in back-room deals with City Hall, thus maintaining the bourgeois hegemony of the government itself in New York City. Upon raising taxes on the private sector of the upper middleclass bourgeoisie (“the rich”) for his scheme to ameliorate a failed Dept. of Education and socio-economic inequality, if ever approved in Albany, the denizens of Wall Street will pack their luggage and move out of New York City. The result will be the denouement of the “Tale of Two Cities,” and a new “Tale of a Poor City,” inhabited only by the unemployed, unemployables, working and lower middle classes, since the upper bourgeois tax base will say “sayonara” to New York City.

In step with Obama and Cuomo, de Blasio won’t create new wealth as Adam Smith’s “The Wealth of Nations” advocates; he just intends to redistribute existing wealth by pilferage of private property.

Joseph N. Manago, Briarwood

WRITE ON: The PRESS of Southeast Queens, 150-40 14th Rd., Whitestone, NY 11357 email editor@queenspress.com

A New Mayor Elected For New york City A Personal Perspective

By MARCIA MOXAM COMRIE Well “Decision 2013” has been made with a resounding victory for Bill de Blasio in the Mayor’s race and a stunning defeat for Joe Lhota.

Like a dedicated marathoner, de Blasio was in it for the long haul. It was a win based on many factors, not the least of which was Anthony Weiner, the gift that keeps on giving.

When Weiner’s second wind of scandal blew across New York, his resurgent viability went south and de Blasio was there to benefit from it.

De Blasio also got by with a little help from his son. Dante de Blasio’s commercials hit

home like nothing else his dad had to say. The kid made people take a more serious look at the lanky candidate from Brooklyn. He seems to be an excellent dad who had no qualms about using his telegenic kids to help sell his candidacy and we obviously bought it up. I suspect de Blasio will be a new kind of mayor for New York.

This is a guy whose life is similar to that of many other New Yorkers. He is not from wealth, he has a modest house with one bathroom, his kids attended public school and as the dad of a Black son, he and his wife also have to worry about some of the police/ community relations issues many other parents deal with.

A lot of us in this community relate to that.

The issues of our City cover much more than Stop and Frisk, obviously. But that has been a vexing one for many years now. It will also be interesting to see his education policies unfold. Mayor Bloomberg has tried to make the school system work better but in the end, it was not as successful as we expected. Sadly, he will be remembered more for closing existing schools to create smaller ones in those edifices, than for any real accomplishments in fixing the system in a lasting way.

De Blasio may also be tad delusional in thinking that “taxing the rich” to pay for early childhood education would work.

These things do not happen in a New York City vacuum. He would have to get such a measure passed through the State Legislature, not the City Council.

It’s not that simple. He, and perhaps more so, we, will soon find out that as former Governor Mario Cuomo once said about politics, “You campaign in poetry and govern in prose. Once you get into office the reality of what’s possible, what’s difficult and what’s impossible become clearer.”

We cannot say for certain that better days are definitely ahead, but we can know that to the extent that they are possible, Mayor de Blasio will make them so.

Congratulations to him and thanks to the outgoing Mayor!

Nov. 8-14, 2013 PRESS of Southeast Queens Page 7

Page 8 PRESS of Southeast Queens Nov. 8-14, 2013

new doctor Heads new oncology Center at Wyckoff

By Luis Gronda Wyckoff Heights Medical Center has appointed a new doctor that will lead the expansion of one of its medical centers.

Dr. Jacqueline Nieto is now the medical director of the hospital’s hematology/oncology and cancer services center, taking the reigns earlier this year.

She will head the expansion of the Hospital’s Cancer Center program.

As director of the division of hematology/oncology, Nieto will work with other officials to give more personalized treatments to their cancer patients and improve the outcomes for people who have hematological and oncological diseases. She will also have a hand in expanding other

dr. jacqueline nieto

areas of her unit, including inpatient cancer care, chemotherapy infusion unit and the outpatient clinical cancer services.

Nieto said the position was a good

career opportunity and her previous work experience has prepared her to take on the responsibilities the job requires. Nieto was an assistant professor of Medicine at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in Manhattan. She is also a registered nurse and worked as a nurse nine years before entering medical school.

Regarding the expansion of the oncology center, Nieto said the volume of patients in their facilities has seen an increase and they need to make changes to meet the needs and demands of people who visit them for help.

“I believe we can, for sure, provide our patients with excellent service,” she said.

Their new center will allow more space to administer treatment like chemotherapy at their hospital in-

stead of sending them out to another health facility for that same treatment. Nieto said there will be two new examination rooms in the center and a bigger waiting room to accommodate more people.

The doctor said these new services will give a more convenient location to residents in the area, instead of traveling to Manhattan.

The cancer-designated center will also allow them to see patients for other types of diseases like leukemia, multiple melanoma and Sickle Cell disease.

If you would like to make an appointment at the center, please call (347) 952-2148.

Reach Reporter Luis Gronda at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 127, lgronda@ queenstribune.com, or @luisgronda.

How To stay Healthy during The Winter season

By TrisHa sakHuja As the long winter days are upon us, it is important to stay healthy to enjoy the holidays and snow.

Kathleen Karsten, director of nursing and health sciences at LaGaurdia Community College, said maintaining good hydration by drinking lots of water, eating an ample amount of good nutrition, regularly washing your hands and sleeping for eight hours a night are the keys to living healthy during the winter.

She said it also a good time to visit doctors for annual checkups.

Since the largest defense mechanism we have is our skin, Dr. Robert Mittman of Family Allergy and Asthma Care of Bayside said dry skin flares up in the winter because we heat up our houses, cars and offices, which removes the moisture from the air.

In order to avoid dry, itchy skin and reduce nasal and chest congestion, Mittman recommends either buying a cool midst humidifier or filling aluminum pans with water and keeping it by the heater, so the water to disperse as moisture in the room.

When it comes to moisturizing dry skin, Mittman suggested using hypoallergenic lotions like Cetaphil and Aveeno, and Bag Balm for your lips.

Even though we are exposed to the sun less during the winter, Karsten said we must continue to use a skin moisturizer with a SPF level of at least 15.

Mittman said another way to prevent dry, itchy skin is to avoid using harsh soaps; instead buy Aveeno, Free and Clear or Cetaphil soaps.

He also stressed the importance of taking vitamin A, E, D with smaller intakes of calcium.

Vitamin A intake through oranges, cantaloupes or carrots will help repair skin and remove signs of aging. By adding vitamin E to your winter diets, through vegetable oil, nuts, seeds, olives, spinach, asparagus, olives, and leafy greens in small amounts, it will act as another antioxidant that will shield your skin from sun damage and work as an immunity enhancer.

Nutritionist Cori Stern-Torres of Flushing said Whole Foods’ vitamin

C is the best choice, which helps to protect the skin from sun damage. Other sources of vitamin C can be found in red bell peppers, citrus fruits, papaya, kiwi, broccoli, greens and brussels sprouts.

Torres said in order to keep children healthy during the winter, “limit the amount of sugar during the winter” because it keeps the flu and cold away.

A food group she said all children must eat during the winter is adequate amounts of protein, which can be found in meats like chicken, fish, turkey, beef, lamb. For vegetarians, she suggested cooking quinoa, an ancient grain, because it contains about eight grams of pro-

tein per cup. It is also a good source of fiber, iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium, vitamin B and more.

Reach Reporter Trisha Sakhuja at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 128, tsakhuja@ queenstribune.com, or @Tsakhuja13.

Prepare For new Winter allergies Returning home for the holidays can be a nostalgic time. But for those with allergies and asthma, celebrating the season with family and friends can be anything but enjoyable.

The ACAAI has put together tips on what can trigger your symptoms when returning home for the holidays. allergies are coming to town Even if you have never before had a problem with your grandma’s cat, you may find yourself suddenly sneezing and wheezing. Allergies can strike at any age, meaning be-

ing a houseguest in a pet’s home can be bothersome. If you notice you are having an allergic reaction, ask the host to keep the pet away from where you will be sleeping.

Pass the sneezy pudding - Festive feasts are a staple of this time of year but they can contain several health hazards if you have a food allergy. Don’t be afraid to ask your loved ones how the meal was prepared. oh Christmas tree, how sappy are your branches - If you find yourself sneezing around the Christmas tree, wreaths and garland, you might be

allergic to terpene. Naturally produced by plants, terpene can be found in oil and sap.

Make a list and check it twice Pack wisely. Be sure you take along allergy medications, an inhaler and allergist-prescribed epinephrine if you are at risk for a severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis.

Allergies and asthma should not put a damper on holiday celebrations. Before you set out to visit with friends and relatives this season, check out smoke and pet-free hotels in the area just in case you need a new place to stay.

Nov. 8-14, 2013 PRESS of Southeast Queens Page 9

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center proudly serves as the hospital of choice for residents of Brooklyn and Queens

The Hospital of Kings and Queens

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center • 374 Stockholm Street • Brooklyn, NY 11237 www.wyckoffhospital.org • (718) 963 7272

Page 10 PRESS of Southeast Queens Nov. 8-14, 2013

EmblemHealth keeps residents Healthy By naTaLia koZikoWska In an effort to help a community in need, the largest New York-based health insurer, EmblemHealth, is offering a variety of health workshops at their health guidance center in Cambria Heights.

“We say we’re bringing care back to healthcare,” Dan Shur, director of strategic planning and administration at EmblemHealth, said earlier this year. “In care, we’ve actually brought in the whole technician of it – it’s not just about the provisioning of healthcare but its concerns, considerations, respect. It’s about being very effective and taking care of people’s needs.”

In addition to giving locals a chance to meet with experts who listen to their health challenges, Queens residents are now able to participate in fitness classes and health education workshops – all at no cost.

“We are very, very proud of what we are doing in Neighborhood Care because what we’re doing is taking away the obstacles that keep our community from taking care of their health,” Patricia McDonald, community liaison for Neighborhood Care said in an earlier interview with the

PRESS. “We’re providing community resources when someone comes in [and] we are developing partnerships with our community, which is our community integration.”

From low-impact Zumba to meditation, to workshops about managing your blood pressure and managing diabetes, EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care is committed in its goal to keep New Yorkers healthy.

In addition to its health workshops, the 2,800-square-foot Cambria Heights facility has a wide variety of special activities that are available for free. Visitors have access to a health and wellness library, education classes and seminars, an Xbox Kinect fitness station, an iPad station and a ‘neighborhood room’ – a room where neighbors can interact.

EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care is located at 206-20 Linden Blvd., and is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

You must RSVP for classes before attending. For more information about the classes available or to RSVP, call (866) 539-0999.

For more information about the facility, including a virtual tour and a full events listing, visit www.emblemhealth.com/ehnc.

Classes For The Month Of November noV. 8 Low-impact Zumba This is a friendly and fun dance-fitness class which uses the Zumba formula, with modified moves for older people and those just starting their journey to live a healthy lifestyle. This class will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Also on Nov. 11. noV. 9 Fall Fitness Workout This class is a cardio workout that can help you improve your overall health and endurance. The class will be held from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. noV. 10 Living Healthy With diabetes Learn how to manage your diabetes. In this workshop, you will learn how to better understand the condition, reduce stress and boost your confidence. The class will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. noV. 11 sitting Exercise This workout can help you improve your stability and balance. The workshop will be held from noon to 1 p.m. naMi Family-to-Family Education Program The National Alliance on Mental Illness invites you to join other family members, caregivers, partners and friends of people with mental illness for a series of weekly classes. Taught by NAMI trained volunteers, you will learn to help and support loved ones struggling with serious mental illness while maintaining your well being. The program will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Photo by ira Cohen

noV. 12 Chair yoga Chair yoga uses slow, gentle movements and deep breathing to help you reduce stress. This workshop will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

EmblemHealth in Cambria Heights celebrates its grand opening.

Managing your Blood Pressure Medications In this workshop, you will learn about the tools you need to monitor and control your blood pressure. The class will be held from noon to 1 p.m.

avoid Hypertension during The Holidays By joE MarViLLi With temperatures dropping and winter around the corner, people should be keeping a closer eye on their health. While hypertension may not seem like it would be affected by the weather, the cold can worsen the condition, particularly in the elderly.

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a medical condition in which blood pressure in the arteries is elevated, causing the heart to work harder than normal to circulate blood through the blood vessels. As such, the winter months where there is snow to

shovel and not as many chances to stay fit, can lead to further complications.

Primary hypertension, the most common version, covers most cases of the condition, and is known to have no discernible cause. It can be due to the aging process of arteries.

But the chances of getting it increase with a non-active lifestyle.

Some of the symptoms of hypertension include breathlessness, chest pains and/or dizziness.

Dr. Chong Park, the chairman of cardiology at New York Hospital Queens, said that hypertension worsens in the winter because the weather

prevents residents, particularly the elderly, from leading healthy lifestyles.

They do not want to go outside as much and medical appointments may go unattended.

“Some of the influences have been that they’re less mobile during the winter months. They seek less medical attention because it’s cold outside,” he said.

For older adults with hypertension, Park said they should not shovel snow at all. The elevated blood pressure puts a strain on the heart and it has to work harder to function properly. As such, shoveling snow can feel like running

a sprint. At NYHQ, he said, heart attacks increase after a heavy snowfall.

If you do not have hypertension and wish to increase your chances of avoiding it, Park recommended an active, healthy lifestyle.

“Lead a good lifestyle of eating well and exercising regularly,” he said.

“Have an annual and routine physical exam. We see many patients who have not been medically followed for many years and they are surprised when they have blood pressure above 200.”

Reach Reporter Joe Marvilli at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@ queenstribune.com, or @Joey788.

Nov. 8-14, 2013 PRESS of Southeast Queens Page 11

Borough Beat

nasty remarks Could oust CB 9 Member

BY Luis Gronda A Community Board 9 member could be kicked off the board for allegedly making anti-Semitic comments towards three other board members.

CB 9 will vote at their next meeting, on Nov. 12, to possibly remove Sam Esposito from the board for cause.

Esposito is accused of making antiSemitic remarks to three other board members, Evelyn Baron, Wally Bock and Jan Fenster, in an email earlier this year. Bock submitted a letter to CB 9 Chairman James Coccovillo, co-signed by Baron and Fenster, asking for Esposito’s removal.

According to the email, which was obtained by the PRESS of Southeast Queens, Esposito said the three board members complained about food that was served before its meeting in June of this year.

Esposito wrote that the trio said the food at the pre-meeting dinner was not “Kosher enough” and complained to the board’s staff that there was nothing to eat for the board members who observe Kosher. He wrote that Fenster called another board member, Rabbi Daniel Pollack, to complain about the food and that Baron blamed the CB 9 office staff for ordering the wrong food that night and accused Esposito of trying to bully the board’s executive committee.

In the email, Esposito used several adjectives to describe their alleged actions including “unthankful,” “insensitive,” and “juvenile” and referenced the Jewish religion multiple times throughout the three-page email.

“But after seeing what I saw at the meeting, if that is what being Jewish is all about, I would rather be atheist because I was raised proper with respect and much different than you three,” he said.

In the letter sent to Coccovillo requesting Esposito’s removal, which was also obtained by the PRESS of Southeast Queens, the board members wrote that his comments in the email were anti-Semitic.

“It is submitted that said email, both with respect to the vicious antiSemitic diatribe against the religion which I practice… which have failed to establish on my part, constitute the impugning or bringing into question my integrity, honesty and character,” Bock wrote in the letter.

When reached by phone, Esposito, although declining to speak specifically about the allegations, said the request for his removal is retaliation from Coccovillo, and the three members he sent the letter to, for supporting District Manager Mary Ann Carey when they wanted to remove her earlier this year. Back in June, the board considered removing Carey as

DM but ultimately decided to let her stay on a probationary period.

He added he is confident that the board will vote to let him stay and three-quarters of the board will speak on his behalf.

When asked about the item on the agenda, Coccovillo said it was brought forth by the three members Esposito directed his emails towards and it has nothing to do with him personally.

According to the CB 9 chair, after trying to reach him several times about their request, Coccovillo personally handed him the letter regarding the motion at last month’s meeting. The letter requesting his removal was sent in June and the item did not make the board’s agenda until this month.

Responding to Esposito’s allega-

tion, the CB 9 chair said this has nothing to do with showing his support for Carey earlier this year.

“That’s absolutely not true, it’s got nothing to do with the past,” he said.

“If you read what’s going on, this is not proper conduct, especially for a board member.”

Multiple board members – including Carey -- declined to comment on the matter for this article because it will be discussed behind closed doors and due to the sensitive nature of the conflict.

The Nov. 12 meeting will take place at the Royal Indian Palace at 118-06 Atlantic Ave. in Richmond Hill. It is scheduled to begin at 7:45 p.m.

Reach Reporter Luis Gronda at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 127, lgronda@ queenstribune.com, or @luisgronda.

James, stringer Win Big City Councilwoman Letitia James added to the historic nature of Tuesday’s election, becoming the first Black woman elected to City-wide office.

James, a Democrat, had no majorparty opposition on the ballot to succeed Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio as Public Advocate. She took more than 83 percent of the vote Tuesday night. James led her closest opposition – Conservative Party candidate

Robert Maresca – by more than 600,000 votes.

In the race to replace John Liu as Comptroller, Scott Stringer took a commanding lead home, as 80.5 percent of voters chose the Manhattan Borough President to be the City’s next chief financial officer. Republican John Burnett took second with 16.6 percent of the vote, a margin of more than 620,000 votes.

Police Blotter tempted burglary.

At about 2 p.m. on Oct. 24, two suspects attempted to gain entry into the victim’s apartment, located in the vicinity of 61st Street and Woodside Avenue, by manipulating the locks to the door with an unknown object, The suspects fled the location after the victim, who was inside the apartment, banged on the door from the inside. The victim caught images of the suspects by recording them on his cell phone through the door’s peephole. a cell phone capture of one of the two suspects wanted in connection with an attempted burglary in the 108th Precinct.

108th Precinct

attempted Burglary

The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance identifying and locating the following three suspects wanted in connection with an at-

109th Precinct

Grand Larceny

The NYPD is asking the public’s assistance in locating one male and one female wanted in connection with a grand larceny that occurred at approximately 5:25 p.m. on Oct. 31 at Sky View Cleaners, 42-14 Main St., Flushing.

The female suspect reached into the bag of a female victim and removed her cell phone as the male

110th Precinct

Homicide arrest

These suspects are wanted for a grand larceny within the confines of the 109th Precinct. blocked the view of the clerk. Both suspects then fled on foot.

The female is described as Hispanic and about 5-foot-4. The male is described as in his 40s and approximately 5-foot-6.

On Oct. 29, police arrested a suspect in connection to an incident that occurred on Oct. 27.

According to reports, police responded to a 911 call of a male shot on Oct. 27 at 96-04 57th Ave., Corona, where they discovered a Black male with a gunshot wound to the torso, identified as Cory Dixon, 27, of Corona. EMS transported the victim to Elmhurst Hospital, where he later died.

Police arrested Anton Harden, 34, of Corona in regards to the incident and charged him with second-degree murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon – firearm.

Got info?

Call Crimestoppers at 1-800-577-tiPS (8477) or text tips to CRiMES (274637) then enter TIPS577

Page 12 PRESS of Southeast Queens Nov. 8-14, 2013

pix Photo by Walter Karling

Dining Talk

The Greater Jamaica Development Corporation met last week in the Harvest Room to discuss bringing fine dining to Jamaica. Pictured during the meeting (from left) are representatives from Applebee’s, General Manager Derek Palmer, Director of Operations Sharon Valzer and Area Director Clifton White.

Photo by Ira Cohen

Running Through Queens

Geoffrey Mutai of Kenya leads the pack as runners in Sunday’s ING New York City Marathon crossed into Queens. Mutai kept his lead throughout the race, finishing with a time of 02:08:24.

Spirit of Service Awards

Recipients of the 2013 Spirit of Service awards gathered during St. John’s University’s 16th annual President’s dinner last month. Pictured (seated, from left) are John Clarke, Bill Montgoris, Peggy Montgoris and Robert Kalenka; (standing) dinner co-chair Bill Collins, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, University President the Rev. Joseph Levesque, Bishop William Murphy and dinner co-chair Leslie Collins. The awards honor individuals whose accomplishments embody the University’s vision.

Nov. 8-14, 2013 PRESS of Southeast Queens Page 13

A&E

Queens Museum Ready To Reopen

BY JOE MARVILLI

JCAL And BID Launch ‘First Fridays’ Dance Parties

BY NATALIA KOZIKOWSKA While Jamaica has undergone a commercial makeover by welcoming development and several new businesses to the thriving area, there still seemed to be one thing missing – nightlife.

“Downtown Jamaica doesn’t really have any nightlife activities for adults and business professionals in the area,” said Akua-Akilah Anokye, of the Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning.

In an effort to fill that void, JCAL, in partnership with the Jamaica Business Improvement District, has organized “First Fridays” – a monthly evening dance party infused with arts and culture.

“We really wanted to do something that spoke to young urban professionals, ages 25 to 50, that wanted a place to just come enjoy music, enjoy drinks, enjoy food and networking with other local professionals in a relaxed setting – and so this is what we created,” Anokye explained.

It has been more than 40 years since Southeast Queens attracted crowds for its nightlife.

“Years ago, there were more and more activities,” Anokye said.

“What we are looking to do is revitalize those opportunities and I think that ‘First Fridays’ will serve as that springboard.”

More than 75 business professionals attended JCAL’s first “First

Fridays” mixer on Nov. 1. There was a food tasting, homemade sangria, music and plenty of art. Anokye said she believed the event was a great success and hopes that it will continue to grow in popularity.

“I foresee it getting very, very big and we are ready to accommodate as the numbers grow,” she said.

“For our next event, we will probably expand into the other gallery and have two rooms.”

Although JCAL’s primary goal was to encourage networking and promote Southeast Queens nightlife, Anokye said “First Fridays” is a great opportunity to embrace the arts and culture in their facility.

“It is extremely important, especially in the Southeast Queens area where we don’t have many outlets where we allow for local artists to display their visual arts and talents,” she said.

“First Fridays” will be held on the first of every month from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning. The Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning is located at 161-04 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica.

There is a suggested donation of $5 for individuals with a business card and $10 for those without a business card. For more information, call JCAL at (718) 658-7400.

Reach Reporter Natalia Kozikowska at (718)357-7400 Ext. 123 or nkozikowska@queenspress.com or @nkozikowska.

Photo by Joe Marvilli

After two years of construction, the new Queens Museum will open its doors this weekend.

The $69 million expansion took over the adjacent ice rink, doubling the size of the museum to 105,000-square-feet, adding a significant amount of performance and exhibit space. The museum took the opportunity of the ice rink moving to expand, as it had reached capacity for school trips or special events. Besides the new galleries and displays, the museum is also cultivating an image of openness.

“We are embracing the history of the site and contemporary multicultural Queens. Our one-word mission statement is openness,” Tom Finkelpearl, executive director of the

Queens Museum, said. “The idea is to really bridge across the different parts of Queens, different languages, different cultures, embracing old Queens and new Queens.”

While there have been two-and-a- half years of construction to put the new museum together, it only had to close for the summer. In those couple of years, the ice rink has been transformed into galleries, classrooms and Peter Schumann’s “The Shatterer” is one of a giant open space that will the exhibits accompanying Queens Museum’s hold exhibits, performances reopening. and activities for patrons to enjoy.

“I believe the place is going to The famous Panorama of the City look open. You’d drive past on the of New York has been given a more vis- Grand Central in the old days and it ible space and will be joined by a long- looked like kind of a relic,” Finkelterm display of the City’s watershed. pearl said. “That’s really not going to be the case now.”

For its opening, the main floor space will display two exhibits of differing viewpoints. Peter Schumann’s “The Shatterer” is his first solo museum exhibition. Schu-

mann’s display will include two large-scale immersive installations that combine painting, drawing, papier-mâché sculpture and handmade books, rendered in black, white and grey. At the same time, Pedro Reyes’ exhibit, “The People’s United Nations (pUN),” will bring together 195 New Yorkers who are immigrants or have roots in the 195 UN member countries. On Nov. 23-24, these creative individuals will try to solve the world’s problems through theater games and social science techniques. Sculptures that address social issues will be on display.

Once the museum opens, there will still be some work to do for phase two, which will include a branch of the Queens Library and educational classrooms. That will take place a year and a half from now.

“People will walk in the door expecting something excellent and not be disappointed,” Finkelpearl said.

Reach Reporter Joe Marvilli at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 125, jmarvilli@ queenstribune.com, or @Joey788.

SJU Hoops Assistant A ‘Rising Star’ As a Cubs fan, Derrick Wrobel describes himself as an “eternal optimist.” The St. John’s men’s basketball assistant to the head coach has reason to feel good about his future when Steve Lavin called him “a rising star in the business.”

Wrobel is entering his fourth season on Steve Lavin’s staff, having known Lavin for more than a decade.

“I used to work his camps at UCLA during the summers when I was at Arizona State,” Wrobel said. “I’d keep in touch with him. We’d exchange emails, phone calls.”

During games, Wrobel charts every offensive possession, writing the play calls, seeing what works and what does not.

“I try to be on point because you never know when coach will turn around and ask ‘How many timeouts do we have?’ or ‘How many fouls does he have?’”

It has been a much-traveled road for the man from Mississippi.

“I knew when I was in high school that would be it for me as a player. I went west to go to school at Arizona State,” he said.

During this time, Wrobel became a team manager.

“Being a manager allowed me to learn the game from the ground up.

It’s up to you to be that sponge soaking everything up,” he said.

He spent one year at Ole Miss before moving out west again. Moving on to the Cal Bears, Wrobel assisted Ben Braun and then Mike Montgomery.

“Mike Montgomery is a mentor and in my opinion a Hall of Famer caliber coach,” Wrobel said of the man with over 650 wins. “I’m fortunate enough to be around Coach Lavin and the experience he’s had.”

Wrobel does a lot of behind the scenes work, including schedule planning.

“Everybody has a role. Every role is important to the success of an organization. It brings value to the organization. A lot of administrative duties, day-to-day logistics, there is a value. I want to make a good representation of Coach Lavin and a good representation of the organization,” he said.

There is also a solid chemistry between the assistant coach and the team, as he said “It’s a very good relationship. We’re fortunate that we have a very, very good group of kids.

I’m excited about the staff I get to interact with, and I’m excited about the players I get to interact with. They’re the ones that make it fun to come to work every day.”

-David Russell

Page 14 PRESS of Southeast Queens Nov. 8-14, 2013

Queens today

FRIDay 11/8

tRUmpEtERs oF QUEEns

Flushing Town Hall will host its inaugural Trumpeters of Queens show at 8 p.m. Josh Deutsch will bring a set of original music for this energetic quintet performance, with special guests Michael Rodriguez and Irving Grossman. Tickets are $10 for members and students and $15 for general admission.

HoLIDAy ARt AnD CRAFts CoURsE

To make your gifts for the holidays, attend an arts and crafts workshop during one of the Fridays in November. The New York Irish Center offers a warm, festive atmosphere with friends to enjoy creating an array of easy to make beautiful seasonal decorations, cards and small gifts to name a few. The workshop is free, no experience is necessary and light refreshments will be served. For bookings, call (718) 482-0909.

saTURDay 11/9

LAWREnCE CEmEtERy pERFoRmAnCE

The Bayside Historical Society invites attendees to visit Lawrence Cemetery, a New York landmark and the final resting place of Cornelius Van Wyck Lawrence, the City’s first popularly elected mayor. Local actors will perform individual stories of some of those buried at the site. The cemetery is located at 216th Street and 42nd Avenue. The free program is supported, in part, by public funds from the Dept. of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

mICkEy CoLEmAn

Mickey Coleman will perform song like “The Bantry Boy,” “My Coalisland Girl,” “The Holylands Belfast” and more at the New York Irish Center, located at 1040 Jackson Ave., Long Island City. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Regular tickets are $22, and for students, seniors and the unemployed, tickets are $11. For more information, visit www. newyorkirishcenter.org/.

Ink AnD BRUsH

Artist Victoria Chang will introduce Chinese ink painting materials and techniques during this workshop at the Noguchi Museum, from 1 to 4 p.m.

For information, call (718) 204 7088, Ext. 203, or email education@noguchi.org.

SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK

saTURDay 11/9

HoW to BUILD A HovERCRAFt Fritz Grobe and Stephen Voltz (known for the YouTube video where they mixed Coke and Mentos) will appear at the New York Hall of Science to demonstrate a series of simple, impressive science experiments.

Attendees can learn how to transform ordinary objects into extreme experiments, such as a hovercraft powered by a leaf blower.

The demonstrations will begin at 1 p.m. in the NYSCI auditorium. They will also sign copies of their new book, “How To Build A Hovercraft,” at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.

For more information, call (718) 699-0005.

Island City. Visit www. laughingdevil.com for information.

TUEsDay 11/12

sUNDay 11/10

Adolf Hitler rejected to overall its science, architecture, medicine and art. It will also cover how Turkish diplomats in France and Rhodes risked their lives to rescue Jews of Turkish origin.

WEDNEsDay 11/13

DoLvEtt QUInCE mARGAREt AtWooD

EmBRACInG mUsICAL DIvERsIty

Queens College’s Aaron Copland School of Music alumni will perform at Flushing Town Hall’s Guerilla Ensemble Concert. The artists will play music spanning the genres of classical, new music, baroque, jazz and pop. Recent alumnus and solo violinist Adrianna Mateo will perform during the concert as well. The show starts at 2 p.m. and costs $5. It is free for members and students.

Author Margaret Atwood will appear at LeFrak Concert Hall at 7 p.m. as part of Queens College’s Evening Readings series. The author of novels such as “The Handmaid’s Tale,” “Cat’s Eye” and “The Blind Assassin” will read from her work and will be interview by Leonard Lopate. It costs $20 to attend.

For more information, call (718) 997-4646.

HoLIDAy sALE

Astoria Center of Israel will host the Trinkets-to-Treasures Holiday Sale from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the center, 27-35 Crescent St., Astoria. Stock up on gifts for the holidays, including jewelry, collectibles, giftware and more.

QUEEns oF QUEEns

Celebrate everything LGBT with an evening of comedy from today’s top LGBT comedians starting at 8 p.m. at the Laughing Devil Comedy Club in Long

“DEspERAtE HoURs”

The Holocaust Resource Center and Archives at Queensborough Community College will present a screening of the documentary, “Desperate Hours.” Starting at 1 p.m., the film tells the story of Turkey’s role during World War II. It looks at how the country recruited the talented men and women

Fitness expert and television star Dolvett Quince will appear at the Barnes and Noble in Fresh Meadows at 7 p.m. to promote his new book, titled “The 3-12-1 Diet: Eat and Cheat Your Way to Weight Loss -- Up to 10 Pounds in 21 Days.”

The book will be available for purchase on Nov. 12. For more information, call (718) 380-4340. Barnes and Noble is located at 176-60 Union Tpke.

JEWIsH HIstoRy tALk

David Fishman, a professor of Modern Jewish History at Jewish Theological Seminary, looks at the lives of Shtel Jews, Eastern European Jews who reside in small towns.

He looks at several different aspects of their lives including Zionism and the Jewish labor movement, the Bund, literature and theater.

Fishman will appear at the Central Queens Y at 1:30 p.m. It is $4 for members and $7 for non-members.

BUFFALo soLDIERs

Come see Buffalo Soldiers, a Bob Marley tribute band, at Resorts World Casino. The group will cover Marley classics such as “Get Up, Stand Up,” “I Shot The Sheriff” and “No Woman, No Cry.” The show is scheduled to start at 8 p.m.

pUBLIC mEEtInG

Friends of the QueensWay will host a public meeting on the proposed bike path on Nov. 13 at Emanuel United Church of Christ at 93-12 91 Ave. in Woodhaven. There will be a presentation of the plan followed by questions from the audience. The meeting will start at 7:30 p.m.

THURsDay 11/14 InvEstoR sEmInAR

Attend this seminar at Forest Hills library to learn about the different types of investments, protecting the investments you make and tips to avoid being a victim of a scam.

The session will begin at 2 p.m.

onGoInG Qns URBAn mkt

Check out the new market inside the historic Standard Motor Parts building in Long Island City. From food, jewelry, arts & crafts, photography, and furniture, the market strives to feature the best of what local New York vendors have to offer. It will operate on Fridays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. within a spacious building next to the COFFEED shop and right below the Brooklyn Grange rooftop farm. The building is located at 37-18 Northern Blvd. For more information, visit http://www.qnsurbanmkt.com.

Got EvEnts?

send all information to editor@queenstribune.com or mail to: 150-50 14th Rd., Whitestone, Ny 11357

Nov. 8-14, 2013 PRESS of Southeast Queens Page 15

Faith

Church Sends Mission Team To Guyana

BY NATALIA KOZIKOWSKA

carpet and not talked about,” Fritch said. “This is something the women just deal with and there is so much abuse in Guyana.”

“It’s the perfect storm of situations there where you have a patriarchal society, you have a lot of unemployment and you have cheap booze,” he added. “You throw that all in the pot and it’s just the right recipe for abuse.”

Fritch, who has been to Guyana “more times than he can count,” said that his congregation has a close relationship with the Lutheran community in Guyana, giving him the idea to focus his efforts on helping battered women.

“We are very connected there and I was looking for something different for us to do,” he said. “I reached out to the president of a Lutheran church in Guyana and asked how we can help and this is what I got back.”

In total, Our Savior Lutheran Church and a sister church raised

Earlier this week, Our Savior Lutheran Church in Jamaica flew out a six-person missionary team to deliver $14,000 in donations to help fund a shelter that will be used to help battered women in Guyana.

Although there are laws that prohibit domestic violence in Guyana, legislation is not frequently enforced, making it a widespread problem in all regions of the country. According to the United States Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, in 2007, one in every three Guyanese women were victims of domestic violence.

And as the largest Guyanese-Lutheran congregation in the United States, Pastor Robert Fritch felt it was important to do something to help out.

“There is such a huge need for something like this because most times this is just brushed under the

$14,000 in donations to help fund the shelter. The money will be used to hire local contractors, who will begin work on the new facility next year.

“We just asked [people to donate] and people gave surprisingly generously,” Fritch said. “This is a familiar project that has been stalled for a while for lack of funds so we are hoping the gift we take will be the kick-start to make this a reality.”

In addition to delivering Our Savior Lutheran’s generous gift, Fritch hopes that the trip will help his team build the relationships they need to continue their missionary work in Guyana.

“Four members of the group are ex-patriot Guyanese who haven’t been back for 30-35 years and so it’s a way to reconnect them to their homeland, as well as get them connected into working for the church in Guyana so that hopefully, they can continue this work in Guyana

for years to come,” he said. “My goal is that they become a self-sufficient team and become leaders of the next team that can continue this project.

There will be an ongoing need – it is not something that we can just take the money down there and say we’re done, it’s a continuing process.”

Although Fritch is almost certain he will not be returning to Guyana after this trip, he already has his eyes set on a new mission for next year.

“I have my eyes set to go to Jamaica next year,” he said. “I met with a Jamaican minister in parliament on Thursday of last week, so we’d like to get those wheels rolling and do something there.”

To learn how you can donate, visit Our Savior Lutheran Church’s website at www.oursaviorjamaica.org or call the church office at (718) 7397452.

Reach Reporter Natalia Kozikowska at (718)357-7400 Ext. 123 or nkozikowska@queenspress.com or @nkozikowska.

Notebook

Hillcrest High School

Hillcrest Senior On Her Way To Success She may only be a senior in high school, but Queens Village resident Belle Long is well on her way to achieving her goal of becoming a pediatrician.

Long, a student at Hillcrest High School, is working diligently to prepare herself for the medical field.

Last year, she volunteered in the Hillcrest High School Lyfe Center – a special nursery school which serves children of students in Hillcrest High School. Once a month, Long also teaches school and worship at her church, Brooklyn Alliance Church, and she also volunteers at the Hillside Manor, which is an Extended Care Center on Hillside Avenue.

Long, senior class president at Hillcrest, is also a member of the Health Occupation Students of America, which is a nationwide organization that encourages students who are interested in healthcare careers to study, develop leadership skills and take part in related conferences and contests. Just this past spring, she went to the HOSA Conference in

Photo by Bob Harris

BY NATALIA KOZIKOWSKA

where her parents are from, Japan, Spain, Portugal, Malaysia and Thailand. Her passion for international affairs has led her to take part in Hillcrest High School’s Model United Nations Class, where she attended an International Conference at the UN headquarters with her fellow peers.

Last year, Long also took a leadership course with Hillcrest’s coordinator of student affairs, Haydee Recinos, who suggested that Hillcrest High School senior, Belle Long, hopes to she would make a good someday find a career where she can combine her candidate for a story. passion for missionary work and medicine.

“Belle is an outstanding student leadSyracuse with school advisor Lor- er, reliable, passionate and compasraine Brink. At the conference, Long sionate,” Recinos said.

In addition to all of her extracurparticipated in a biomedical team dericular activities, Long regularly parbate representing Hillcrest.

Long, a Brooklyn native, has ticipates in Hillcrest’s annual blood done a lot of traveling in her years. drive, Lupus Foundation fundraiser, She has visited countries like China, Leukemia and Lymphoma Light the

Night Walk, breast cancer walk and numerous canned food drives.

Academically, Long has a 4.0 GPA with a 95.86 average. She is a member of Hillcrest’s chapter of the National Honor society. Last year, she took and passed college-level Advanced Placement courses in English and history. As a senior at Hillcrest High School, Long is taking AP Biology, AP U.S. History, AP French and AP Literature.

Long said she is a devoted Christian who was baptized last year. In addition to working in the medical field, she hopes to someday work as a missionary. Her ultimate goal is to find a career where she can combine her passion for missionary work and medicine.

With her sights on the future, Long has applied for a QuestBridge Scholarship, which is meant for students thinking of attending private schools. She has also looked into a number of other New York State colleges.

Reach Reporter Natalia Kozikowska at (718)357-7400 Ext. 123 or nkozikowska@queenspress.com or @nkozikowska.

Page 16 PRESS of Southeast Queens Nov. 8-14, 2013

Profile

Jamaica Group Provides Support For Sickle-Cell

BY NATALIA KOZIKOWSKA For more than seven years, the Sickle-Cell Awareness Foundation Corp., a nonprofit based in Jamaica, has been providing support to children, families and individuals who suffer from sickle cell disease.

Sickle-cell disease is a hereditary blood disorder characterized by red blood cells that assume an abnormal, rigid sickle-shape. The sickling decreases the cells’ flexibility and results in a number of risks and complications.

The nonprofit was founded by Jamaica resident Merlene SmithSotillo, who was born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago West Indies.

Smith-Sotillo always had a special interest in the medical field, but knew little about the disease until two of her four children were diagnosed with it.

“We had two kids – a boy and a girl, who had sickle-cell,” Molino Sotillo, Merlene’s husband and vice chair of the nonprofit, said. “When these kids were born, we had no knowledge of sickle cell. This was the first time we heard of it.”

In their quest for treatment options and information, Merlene decided to volunteer at Queens General Hospital, which gave her a chance to attend seminar on sickle-cell disease.

As the Sotillos continued to develop their knowledge, they noticed that there were not many resources available for those suffering from sicklecell disease.

“After they were born we found out that there was insufficient information and knowledge about how to manage sickle-cell,” Molino said. “So we traveled to New York and by traveling, we began to understand a little bit more.”

Although the couple found more information and treatment options in New York, they still felt that there needed to be more information and support available. So, to bring awareness to the cause, Merelene and her son, Syd, began the Sickle-Cell Awareness Foundation Corp.

“Our goal is to bring awareness to the community. I meet with a lot of people here with sickle-cell and they say there is still not enough information about sickle-cell out there,”

Molino said. “In the hospitals, the knowledge is very blurry.”

The Sickle-Cell Awareness Foundation Corp. hosts a variety of workshops in a friendly environment to encourage greater participation by providing a higher quality of educational workshops. Their mission is to provide information and educate the public about the risk of inheriting sickle cell disease.

“We reach out to churches, we hold seminars, we do blood drives and support groups,” Molino said.

“We do this to bring awareness so that health care providers will be updated – just in case someone with sickle-cell comes into the hospital.

We want them to have better knowledge on how to tend to patients with sickle-cell.”

“Doing this gives me a great feel-

ing when you have kids that have this problem. The young man who started this, my son, Syd Sotillo – we lost him a year ago because of complications of sickle-cell,” Molino said.

“We lost him but it’s important to continue to bring awareness to this community.”

The support groups are held every third Thursday at the Amity Baptist Church at 7p.m. Amity Baptist Church is located at 162-12 108th St., Jamaica.

To learn more about the SickleCell Awareness Foundation Corp. or to learn how you can donate, visit www.scafcorpint.org or call (718) 657-3173.

Reach Reporter Natalia Kozikowska at (718)357-7400 Ext. 123 or nkozikowska@queenspress.com or @ nkozikowska

People Air Force Airman Jonathan Escala graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San AntonioLackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eightweek program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Escala is the son of Raquel Escala of Corona and Enrique Escala of Jamaica. He is a 2009 graduate of John Bowne High School of Flushing.

Resident Gala

Army Pvt. Crystal E. Desselle has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Desselle is the sister of Sherita Desselle of Jamaica.

The New York Army National Guard has announced the reenlistment of members in recognition of their continuing commitment to serve.

Staff Sergeant Atasha Gurahoo of Queens Village has reenlisted to continue service with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 369th Sustainment Brigade.

Specialist Jermaine Waddell of Cambria Heights has reenlisted to continue service with the Company G (Forward Support Company, Field Atrillery) 427th Brigade Support Battalion.

Sergeant Neketa Clarke of Laurelton has reenlisted to continue service with the Company C, 101st Signal Battalion.

Residents at the Margaret Tietz Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jamaica recently celebrated the first-ever residents fundraiser gala.

Many participants were outfitted with scarves, tiaras and jewelry donated by Oh So Dressy in Corona.

Sergeant Clayton Smith of Jamaica has reenlisted to continue service with the Company A, 642d Aviation Support Battalion.

Send notices of graduations, awards, anniversaries, engagements & honors to: PRESS of Southeast Queens 150-50 14th Rd., Whitestone, NY 11357

Nov. 8-14, 2013 PRESS of Southeast Queens Page 17

What’s Up NOV. 8 Salary Negotiations

Smell the Power

Have you been offered a new job?

If so, do you know the best way to conduct salary negotiations? Before you start negotiating with a prospective employer about salaries, find out how much you are worth. Learn how to negotiate salaries in this free workshop at Queens Central Library. For more information, call the Job Information Center at (718) 990-8625.

The workshop will begin at 10 a.m.

Meditation Made Easy As part of its new health series, the EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care Center in Cambria Heights will hold a free workshop about meditation. In this workshop, you will learn how to relieve tension and meditate in a few simple steps. The workshop will be held from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. You must RSVP for classes before attending. For more information about the classes available or to RSVP, call (866) 5390999. EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care is located at 206-20 Linden Blvd.

Forever Free: Lincoln and the Civil War The Queens Central Library will host a free lecture which will explore the legal and political struggle towards the abolition of slavery.

The lecture will be held at the library from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

All are cordially invited to a staged reading of “Smell the Power.” “Smell the Power” is a contemporary family drama set in Queens that explores the inherent generational and social problems in many of today's Black families, that extend to the larger society and affect us all. For tickets and info, visit www.blackspectrum. com or call (718) 723-1800. Tickets are $30. The event will be held at the Black Spectrum Theatre at 8 p.m. The Black Spectrum Theatre is located at 177th Street and Baisley Boulevard.

NOV. 9 Author Talk: May Pang May Pang, a leading manager in the music publishing industry, will discuss her books and career. Pang is the author of “Loving John,” an account of her personal and professional relationship with music icon John Lennon, and “Instamatic Karma,” a collection of personal photographs she took of Lennon. Books will be available for sale and signing. The event is free and will be held at the Queens Central Library from 3 to 5 p.m.

Fall Fitness Workout As part of its new health series, the EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care Center in Cambria Heights will hold a free workout class. This class is a cardio workout that can help you

improve your overall health and endurance. The class will be held from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. You must RSVP for classes before attending. For more information about the classes available or to RSVP, call (866) 539-0999.

EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care is located at 206-20 Linden Blvd.

izes in estate planning and elder law. She will discuss options for long-term care, the advantages and disadvantages of wills and the difference between wills and trusts. The free workshop will be held at the Queens Central Library at 6 p.m.

NOV. 16 GMAT Practice Test

NOV. 10 Open Mic Night Jacqueline Jones LaMon will be at the Queens Central Library. She is the author of the novel “In the Arms of One Who Loves Me” and the poetry collections “Last Seen,” a Felix Pollak Poetry Prize selection and “Gravity, U.S.A.,” which received the Quercus Review Press Poetry Series Book Award. The free event will be held at the Library from 2 to 3 p.m.

The GMAT assesses a person’s analytical, writing, verbal and reading skills in preparation for admission to a graduate management program. Take this practice exam, see how you score and get a head start on getting into the business school of your choice. The practice exam is free to take and will begin at the Queens Central Library at 10 a.m. The test is two hours long.

NOV. 13 Sewing Circle for Women (in Bengali)

NOV. 18 Medicare Enrollment Awareness Event

Learn how to turn sewing skills into a career and earn money working for yourself. Bring your friends.

Space is limited. First come, first serve. Registration is not required.

The free sewing circle will begin at 10 a.m. at the Queens Central Library.

Sponsored by Councilman Leroy Comrie and the Medicare Rights Center, this interactive workshop will explain changes in Medicare to take place in 2014, including Medicare Savings Programs and extra help for the Part D Prescription Drug Benefit, and how Medicare is affected by the Affordable Care Act. The informational session will be held at the Queens Central Library at 11:30 a.m.

NOV. 14 Elder Law Seminar Attorney Juliet Gavriel special-

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

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

designate fee owners, tenants or occupants of the liened premises and/or persons or parties having or claiming an interest in or a lien upon the liened premises, if the aforesaid individual defendants are living, and if any or all of said individual defendants be dead, their heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, committees, devisees, legatees, and assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest of them and generally all persons having or claiming under, by, through, or against the said defendants named as a class, of any right, title, or interest in or lien upon the premises described in the complaint herein, Defendants. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your Answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the Plaintiffs’ Attorneys within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons,

exclusive of the day of service, where service is made by delivery upon you personally within the State, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. The present amount of the debt as of the date of this summons: $33,145.28 consisting of principal balance of $27,851.04 plus interest of $3,969.24, and miscellaneous charges of $ 0.00; attorney fee $775.00 and title search $550.00. Because of interest and other charges that may vary from day to day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. Hence, if you pay the amount shown above, an adjustment may be necessary after we receive the check, in which event we will

inform you. The name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed: NYCTL 2009-A TRUST AND THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS COLLATERAL AGENT AND CUSTODIAN FOR THE NYCTL 2009-A TRUST, Unless you dispute the validity of the debt, or any portion thereof, within thirty (30) days after receipt hereof, the debt will be assumed to be valid by the herein debt collector. If you notify the herein debt collector in writing within thirty (30) days after your receipt hereof that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, we will obtain verification of the debt or a copy of any judgment against you representing the debt and a copy of such verification or judgment will be mailed to you by the herein debt collector.

Upon your written request within 30 days after receipt of this notice, the herein debt collector will provide you with the name and address of the original creditor if different from the current creditor. Note: Your time to respond to the summons and

complaint differs from your time to dispute the validity of the debt or to request the name and address of the original creditor. Although you have as few as 20 days to respond to the summons and complaint, depending on the manner of service, you still have 30 days from receipt of this summons to dispute the validity of the debt and to request the name and address of the original creditor.

TO THE DEFENDANTS: B U N D O A S S O C I AT E S , INC: If you have obtained an order of discharge from the Bankruptcy court, which includes this lien, and you have not reaffirmed your liability for this lien, this law firm is not alleging that you have any personal liability for this lien and does not seek a money judgment against you. Even if a discharge has been obtained, this lawsuit to foreclose the lien will continue and we will seek a judgment authorizing the sale of the premises. Dated: March 4, 2010 Jason Kalmar, Esq. ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys

for Plaintiff Main Office 51 E Bethpage Road Plainview, NY 11803 Phone: 516-741-2585 Help For Homeowners In Foreclosure New York State Law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. Mortgage foreclosure is a complex process.

Some people may approach you about “saving” your home.

You should be extremely careful about any such promises.

The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. There are government agencies, legal aid entities and other non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about foreclosure while you are working with your lender during this process.

To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877-BANKNYS (1-877-226-5697) or visit the Department’s website at www. banking.state.ny.us. The State does not guarantee the advice of these agencies.

Page 18 PRESS of Southeast Queens Nov. 8-14, 2013

Beecher's Fault

Put That In Your Pipe Leave it to the City Council to not see things all the way through.

Last week, City Council members voted to raise the age for buying tobacco and ecigarettes from 18-21 – without bothering to restrict the sale of pipes and bongs.

The irony of the City law is that young adults may not be able to puff away on cigarettes,

but can still purchase smoking pipes, most popularly used for marijuana.

The anti-smoking legislation, part of the City’s ongoing “War on Big Tobacco,” is supposed to keep kids from getting hooked to the bad habit. But according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, more teens smoke pot then cigarettes.

Say Goodbye To Banksy Banksy finished his monthlong street-art escapades in New York City, what some may call vandalism, with one last tag in Long Island City.

Now that Banksy tagged his final farewell graffiti art, we are sure Mayor Michael Bloomberg will sleep happier.

The last piece of street art he sketched was his name in white bubble-letters on the exterior of a building located at 35th Street and Borden Avenue.

On Banksy’s homepage, he titled the art work, “An inflatable throw-up on the Long Island Expressway.”

To end on a thought-provok-

ing note, Banksy left an audio clip on his homepage in which he speaks about cave walls and buildings being the rightful place for art, so it can be seen in a public space to voice concerns, start debates and forge identities.

He thinks we should live in a world made of art, not just decorated by it.

And how can we forget to mention, Banksy finally voices his opinion about the “Graffiti Mecca” at 5Pointz in Long Island City He left a short, but simple message for 5Pointz, “Thanks for your patience. It's been fun.

Save 5pointz. Bye.”

While Beecher’s Fault may write what are traditionally known as “pop songs,” they are not like the hits that you hear on the Top 40 radio. Instead of “over-producing” their tracks, the band said it looks for an earthier element.

“How we craft our music makes us unique,” the band said. “Our songs are pop songs in the fact that they have hooks and memorable lyrics, but behind every song is a thoughtful folk tune.”

Beecher’s Fault started when keyboardist Ken Lamken and guitarist Ben Taylor met in July of 2010. They started recording their first EP that fall and moved to Astoria in early 2011. The neighborhood created a strong background for them to write their music and find shows.

“This neighborhood is

Q

great. The support system within the music community in Astoria has helped us in many ways,” they said. “The Astoria Music and Arts group in particular was very welcoming from day one and we’ve continued to be active within that community.”

Musically, this band is chockfull of hooks, with melodies that are as light as air, but still impactful enough to get lodged in your brain.

It is the sound of people making the music they love and singing about topics they care about deeply. Given that some of their influences are Wilco, The Verve and Jeff Buckley, this level of craft and dedication should come as no surprise.

This graceful music can be found in their latest EP, “Misbehavior,” which was released

at the end of 2012.

The band worked with Jason Kronick of Sonic Architecture and Design Studio for the record.

“A lot of the songs that are featured on Misbehavior were already in our live rotation so we knew the songs very well. The only tough decision was deciding which songs would go on the EP,” Beecher’s Fault said.

2013 has been just as eventful for the group, as they were featured on ESPN in September, performing the theme song for “The Book of Manning” documentary. In 2014, they will tour in support of some new material being worked on now.

To keep up with all of the latest Beecher’s Fault news, visit www.beechersfault. com.

CONFIDENTIAL

Musicians OF QuEEns

Got Talent?

Talented individuals of all kinds should email editor@ queenstribune.com for inclusion in a future edition.

QConf is edited by: Steven J. Ferrari Contributors: Luis Gronda, Natalia Kozikowska, Joe Marvilli, Marcia Moxom Comrie, Michael Nussbaum, Trisha Sakhuja, Michael Schenkler.

Look for us on Twitter: @QueensTrib And Like Us on Facebook Facebook.com/ QueensTrib

'He Vill Break You' While the final mayoral debate last week was a bit tamer than the previous two, it did feature some unique photo shopping by one of the campaigns.

At one point during the final Bill de Blasio - Joe Lhota mayoral debate last Wednesday, Lhota compared his battle with de Blasio to the fight between Rocky and Drago in the 1985 boxing movie, “Rocky IV. ” Lhota compared himself to Drago, saying he was the underdog and he would win his “fight” against de Blasio just like Drago did in the film.

To complement the overly inventive analogy Lhota made, his social media team tweeted

out a photo of de Blasio’s head photo shopped on Drago’s body with the caption “@deblasioNYC is DRAGO #NYC2013.”

Clearly, the two candidates look shockingly like those two fictional characters. How could we have missed this before with their tall, muscular figures and fully-colored hair?

The only thing missing is de Blasio speaking in a Russian accent and Lhota speaking in garbled English like Sylvester Stallone.

Here at QConf, though, we do wonder w®hy no one has 'shopped de Blasio's head onto the body of another larger-thanlife figure - Andre the Giant.

HHAs

CLASSIFIEDS

CNAs

HHAs

CNAs

COME VISIT US AT:

161-10 Jamaica Ave., 5th Fl. Rm 508, Jamaica NY

LUDIE ALLIED INSTITUTE 718-558-4330

CNA HHA TRAINING Placement Assistance Available Easy Payment Vouchers Accepted PCA Upgrade to HHA Advanced CNA/PCT Phlebotomy & EKG/cpr classes CNA Wound Care Certification Email ludieallied@yahoo.com • www.ludiealliedinstitute.com

Help Wanted

The LaGuardia Community College Justice Community Programs are looking for 16-24 year olds with prior justice system involvement. Gain work experience through Community Service Projects.

Earn over $1300!

Call 718-725-3324 TODAY to enroll Research

aCRIa

Life Coach

STUCK IN YOUR CURRENT JOB? Looking to make a change? We can help!

The Road Ahead Coaching is all about “What’s next for you?”

At a crossroads, not happy with how things are?

Give us a call.

Initial consult is FREE.

631-514-9142

www.theroadaheadcoaching.com

Study

HI V Research St udy HIV Positive?

• Are you at least age 18 and under 65 years old?

• Are you currently stable on antiretroviral drugs with a viral load of 1000 or less?

• Is your CD4 count between 200 and 600?

• Willing to attend 9 office visits over 9 weeks?

If so, you may be able to participate in a clinical study of an investigational use of an approved drug combined with your current HIV treatment.

Qualified participants will be compensated for their time and travel.

For more information call: (212) 924-3934, ext. 100

VISIT US ONLINE

QueensPress.com

Funeral

Services

Flea Mrkt/Bake Sale

Want 2 Buy

JAMAICA ESTATES FLEA MARKET & BAKE SALE

Nov. 9 & Nov. 10 Sat 10am-5pm Sun 12-4pm Fill a Bag for Only $10 (clothing).

Something for everyone.

St. Nicholas Albanian Orthodox Church 181-14 Midland Pkwy

718-380-5684

Great Bargains!!!

Awnings

CLASSICAL CUSTOM

AWNINGS ALUMINUM • LEXAN RETRACTABLE

FREE ESTIMATES SINCE 1980

718-528-2401 CLASSICAL-IRON.COM

LIC#1069538

Boiler Service

BOILER MAN

Installations • Water Heaters Repairs • Basement Heat Conversions • Separarte Zones Oil Tanks • Air Conditioners Household Renovations

516-815-8510

♫ Old Records 33s-45s-78s

♪

Nov. 8-14, 2013 PRESS of Southeast Queens Page 19

To Advertise in the Southeast Queens Press Classifieds Call (718) 357-7400 • Fax (718) 357-0076

150-50 14th Road, Whitestone NY 11357 Immigration

Immigration

IMMIGRATION

All your immigration needs Real Estate and Other Legal Matters BROOKLYN LOCATION AVAILABLE Call and inquire about IMMIGRATION REFORM UPDATES

516.374.5467

718.851.4521

Cedarhurst - 575 Chestnut Street, NY 11516 CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

H. ZALCMAN-ATTORNEY AT LAW

Psychic

Psychic

Heating Oil

Heating Oil

Pest Control

Tree Service

Doo-Wop - Rock & Roll - Heavy Metal - Punk Disco - Latin - Blue Grass - Reggae/Calypso Soul - Blues - Jazz - Gospel - Ethnic Music Foreign Film soundtracks No Top Hitmaking Artists or Classical Charlie 516-612-2009

LOOK

Old Clocks & Watches Wanted

By Collector, Regardless of Condition - Highest Prices Paid 917-748-7225

Construction

NUNEZ CONSTRUCTION

We Specialize In Crack Repairs

also Ceiling, Wall Repairs

& Painting

EXPERT WORK ON STOOPS BRICK, BLOCK & CONCRETE

ACE PEST CONTROL

718-219-1257

Over 35 years service to the community Residential/Commercial Call for all your pest problems

Tree Service

Tree Service

7 Days, Lowest Prices Free Estimate Licensed & Insured

nunezforu.com Member of Angie’s List A Rating

718-225-8585 Lic. & Ins.

ARNOLDO’S TREE SERVICE

• Pruning • Stump Grinding • Planting • City Permits Obtained • Prompt Storm Service

149-57 Beech Ave. Flushing NY 11355 Ph: 718-463-7829 Cell: 917-337-4062

Tree Service

The care you need, when and where you need it, to live well at home.

A New York State Authorized Managed Long Term Care Plan      

More than a name, a promise.   

        