Bayside Times 6.2.11 by CNG community Newspaper Group: A News Corporation company

Jun. 2-8, 2011

75 cents

® Your Neighborhood - Your News

THE NEWSPAPER OF BAYSIDE

Auburndale man saved from pinning by Bravest QGuide, Page 31

Page 6

Parents oppose program for gifted students

Stars align for Little Neck parade Politicians from city, state and federal ofﬁces attend boro’s Memorial Day jewel

BY RICH BOCKMANN The city Department of Education is kicking around the idea of installing a citywide gifted and talented program at an Oakland Gardens grade school and that has some parents throwing their arms up in protest. Amanda Cahn, from the DOE’s Division of Portfolio Planning, discussed the department’s proposal to implement a citywide G&T program at PS 188 for the 2012 school year during the Community District Education Council 26 monthly meeting last week. The school currently has a district program, for which a student has to test at or above the 90th percentile to qualify. For a citywide program, of which there are currently three, a student must test at or above the 97th percentile to qualify. Cahn said 50 students in District 26 tested at or above the 97th percentile this year. The number of students testing at the same level throughout the city has not been made available by the DOE yet, but a representative said it was most likely above 1,000. “That means 1,000 or more students fighting for 32 seats,” said Michelle Cespedes, whose first-grade daughter is in the G&T program at PS 188. “I bought my property based on the schools. It’s Continued on Page 18

World War II Army veteran Barnet Shulman (l.) of Bayside and retired U.S. Navy Captain Sam Greenberg of Douglaston wave from their ride during the Little NeckPhoto by Christina Santucci Douglaston Memorial Day Parade. See more photos on Page 24.

BY RICH BOCKMANN Black SUVs challenged fire trucks for space and the star power shined nearly as bright as the radiant sun at the Little NeckDouglaston Memorial Day Parade Monday. Gov. Andrew Cuomo, U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Mayor Michael Bloomberg all

A CNG Publication • Vol. 77, No. 22

marched down Northern Boulevard in the borough’s final and most spectacular parade of the weekend. Bloomberg wore a longsleeved, yellow shirt and khakis as he walked at a leisurely pace alongside City Councilman Dan Halloran (R-Whitestone) and Council Speaker Christine Quinn (D-Manhattan).

State Sen. Tony Avella (DBayside) and state Assemblyman Ed Braunstein (D-Bayside), along with their contingent, waited on a side street for Cuomo, a former Douglas Manor denizen, to join the parade. Assemblyman David Weprin (D-Little Neck) and his brother, Councilman Mark Weprin (DOakland Gardens), both walked

and waved. Assemblywoman Grace Meng (D-Flushing), state Sen. Toby Stavisky (D-Whitestone), city Comptroller John Liu, Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (D-Middle Village), city Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott and Borough President Helen Marshall all made a showing for the day’s grandiose event. Continued on Page 20

60 total pages

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

PS 159 showcases art savvy Work from school year on display for the Celebration of Learning

New sewer to cut Alley Creek waste BY RICH BOCKMANN

BY RICH BOCKMANN The gymnasium at PS 159 in Bayside was transformed last week: Brick walls were blanketed with lyrical works and mini Monets for the school’s annual Celebration of Learning. Students in grades pre-K through fifth selected some of their work from the year to display for their classmates, family and guests. “We have a great school community and this event is a great way to end the year,” said Principal Marlene Zucker. “The students take parents and guests to show them not only what they’ve done, but also to show off their friends’ work. It really gives parents the opportunity to see great work children have been doing all year.” For two days last week, students were taken into the gymnasium — one grade at a time — during the day and had the chance to see their work alongside that of their schoolmates. Teacher Hannah Garson, who coordinated the celebration, said that each one of the school’s 550 or so students is represented. “The lower grades can see what the upper grades are doing and what they’ll be doing,” she said. On May 25, the school opened its doors to parents and guests to see the students’ work represented. Students in Angela Kirsner’s fifth-grade social studies class took part in a

Fourth-grader Dylan Fromm (r.) shows off his project entitled “The Ultimate Marble Maze of the Photo by Rich Bockmann Future.” project called “The Life of a Slave” in which they wrote first-person narratives about being a slave. “I realized the kids didn’t know much about slavery. The textbook has all but two paragraphs,” Kirsner said. “ I wanted them to talk in the first person — to put themselves in the role of a slave. It wound up being a very internal experience, very emotional and profound. Nothing the textbook could have done.” Fifth-grader Megan Reid showed her mother, Eileen, her illustrated project. “I learned a lot about

slaves — stuff I actually never knew before,” Megan said. “We learned about the slave trade and the underground railroad. It was very interesting because I never heard of it.” Megan’s mother enjoyed the opportunity to mingle with her daughter. “It’s amazing that at this age they learned so much already,” she said. “I’m learning all over again through her.” From his science enrichment class, fourthgrader Dylan Fromm chose to display his project entitled “The Ultimate Marble Maze of the Future,” a

IN THIS ISSUE Police Blotter ........................................................ 8 Editorials & Letters....................................... 10-11 Dishing with Dee .................................................12 QGuide ............................................................ 31-36

Business................................................................38 Focus on Queens ............................................... 40 Sports ............................................................ 45-48 Classified ...................................................... 49-56

cardboard contraption that he rolled a marble through. “I learned you can make a lot of things out of cardboard and tape,” he said. “I made a marble maze in third-grade but not as big.” “We don’t get to see what he’s doing in science enrichment,” said his mother, Juany Jardinez. “We can look forward to what he’ll be doing in the fifth-grade.” Reach reporter Rich Bockmann by e-mail at rbockmann@ cnglocal.com or by phone at 718-260-4574.

A newly completed sewer facility in Bayside will keep the water in northeast Queens cleaner and its streets dryer. Last week, the commissioner of the city Department of Environmental Protection announced the completion of the Alley Creek Combined Sewer Overflow Facility, which will reduce the amount of pollutants discharged into Alley Creek and Little Neck Bay. “The completion of the Alley Creek CSO Facility is a major step forward in our efforts to improve harbor water quality, especially in northeast Queens,” DEP Commissioner Cas Holloway wrote in a statement. The city’s waste and stormwater systems are integrated with one another, and when heavy rains push the system beyond capacity,

it has to discharge the mix, which can be detrimental to the flora and fauna that populate the waterways. When the two concrete barrels of the new retention facility overflow during large storm events, the adjacent storage tanks have the capacity to store up to 5 million gallons. According to the DEP, this decreases the overall volume of combined overflows discharged into Alley Creek by about 54 percent each year. The DEP also rehabilitated the Old Douglaston Pump Station, which now has the capacity to pump more than 80 million gallons of wastewater a day from the Alley Creek CSO to the Tallman Island Wastewater Treatment Plant for treatment and disinfection. State Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bayside) and City Councilmen Mark Weprin (D-

Continued on Page 18

Officials from the Department of Environmental Protection believe that the Alley Creek Combined Sewer Overflow Facility (pictured in the early stages of the project) will reduce pollutants discharged Photo courtesy DEP into Alley Creek and Little Neck Bay.

HOW TO REACH US MAIL: 41-02 Bell Boulevard, Bayside, NY 11361 PHONE: Display Advertising: (718)260-4521 — Editorial: (718) 260-4545 Classified: (718) 260-2555 FAX: General: (718) 225-7117 — Editorial (718) 224-2934 Display: (718) 224-5821 — Classified: (718) 260-2549 E-MAIL: Editorial: timesledgernews@cnglocal.com Display Advertising: lkarp@cnglocal.com Classified: classified@cnglocal.com TO SUBSCRIBE: Call (718) 260-4590 Copyright©2011 Queens Publishing Corp.

BAYSIDE TIMES (USPS#025088) is published weekly by News Community Newspaper Holdings Inc.., 41-02 Bell Boulevard, Bayside, NY.11361, (718) 229-0300. The entire contents of this publication are copyright 2011. All rights reserved. The newspaper will not be liable for errors appearing in any advertising beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. Periodicals postage paid at Flushing, N.Y. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Bayside Times C/O News Community Newspaper Holdings Inc. 41-02 Bell Boulevard, Bayside, N.Y. 11361.

Author speaks about art of storytelling to Bayside HS students

3 BT

Novelist and playwright Adriana Trigiani tells pupils to write daily, travel and read whatever they can Read. That was the first piece of advice author Adriana Trigiani offered to prospective writers at Bayside High School. Trigiani is a playwright and the author of nine novels, and her television-writing credits include “The Cosby Show” and “A Different World.” “Read everything,” she told a library full of 10th- and 11th-graders last Thursday morning. “No. 2, travel. And by travel I mean to Brooklyn, Hoboken, Philadelphia, D.C. Leave your neighborhood and go look at other neighborhoods.” The author is on a publicity tour for her new novel, “Big Stone Gap,” and had been invited by English teacher Vanessa Valente to speak about the craft of writing. A number of the students in the crowd had read her youngadult title, “Viola in Reel Life,” and they discussed the 14-yearold filmmaker protagonist.

was struggling to support her ailing mother while attending pharmacy school. Characters and their stories, she said, develop over decades until she becomes inspired to write about them. “These books gestate for a long time,” she said. She advised students that their lives and interests would have a profound impact on their narratives. William, a 16-year-old junior who said he was a classic rock fan, would more than likely compose stories with nostalgic or historic characteristics, she said. The students didn’t pass on the opportunity to ask a professional writer about the publishing process. Trigiani explained how an author writes a book, then gets an agent and is eventually assigned an editor. The editor “becomes commensurate to a coach who tears down your ability and builds you back up again,” she said. The author, who said she was

Author Adriana Trigiani speaks about the craft of writing to students in the liPhoto by Rich Bockmann brary at Bayside High School. “Get in the habit of writing every day,” was Trigiani’s third rule. In general, the author’s advice was to write what you know. “Look where you are right now,” she said, standing among the library’s stacks. “Look at the

details around you. It’s all right here.” Trigiani said she grew up in a poverty-stricken part of Indiana. Ave Maria Mulligan, the pharmacist protagonist of “Big Stone Gap,” is based on a girl she knew in college 20 years ago who

DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM At Queensborough Community College

Summer 2011

never an over-achieving student, explained that when she arrived in Hollywood she was surrounded by Harvard-educated writers. “There are many smart people who didn’t go to Harvard,” she said. When she reached the upper echelons of her industry, she made it a point to hire employees or take on interns who didn’t come from elite institutions. “I try to champion writers that are good writers, but who don’t necessarily have an in,” she said. John, a junior who wants to be a teacher, said Trigiani’s advice seemed very practical. “She talked about how criticism is a positive — how it builds character,” he said. Being a writer, she said, was the highest calling in the world. “I never was the star of my family, but the writers never are,” she said. “The writers are the ones who are watching.”

SPECIAL #1

BUY ONE PAIR GLASSES at reg. price GET 2nd PAIR

50% OFF w/coupon, exp. 06-09-11 SPECIAL #2

2 PAIRS OF CONTACTS OR GLASSES

Starts July 5th • MV 285 • Completion Certiﬁcate • Insurance Reduction

w/coupon, exp. 06-09-11

222-05 56th Avenue, Bayside, NY 11364 Call 718-631-6343 or 718-423-1200

$99

Exam Extra

SPECIAL #3

NO-LINE BIFOCALS Progressive Lenses with Metal Frames * Exam

$99

Extra

w/coupon, exp. 06-09-11

Ready For Spring?

SPECIAL #4

VARILUX PROGRESSIVE LENSES

On the web @ eyesupplyofbayside.com

39-25 Bell Blvd., Bayside 279-2020

$16999* w/coupon, exp. 06-09-11

718

We are a GVS Provider

of Bayside

Se Habla Español

• Accepting Most Insurance Plans SPECIAL #5

• Full Service Lab • On-The-Spot Eyeglass Repair

DISPOSABLE CONTACTS *

• Largest Selection Of Children’s Eyewear In The Area

$99

°Ê 9 Ê 8 ÊUÊÓÊ "8 -Ê" Ê - w/coupon, exp. 06-09-11

• Glasses & Contact Lenses Expertly Fitted • Optometrist & Ophthalmologist On Premises Doctor In: Mon., Wed., Fri. 1030-530, Tues. & Thurs. 1130-730, Sat. 1030-430 * Some Restrictions Apply: May not be combined with any other offers, promotions, specials, union or insurance plans... Coupon must be presented at time of sale. Thanks.

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

BY RICH BOCKMANN

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

Forest Hills parade grows Annual Memorial Day march honors veterans both young and old

Stavisky bill provides more benefits for vets BY CONNOR ADAMS SHEETS

BY RICH BOCKMANN The patriotic mood on Metropolitan Avenue Sunday was as palpable as the noon-time sun as people donned their sunglasses and lined the streets in recognition of the nation’s veterans for the Forest Hills Memorial Day Parade. Standing near the beginning of the procession at 74th Avenue, Sgt. Maj. Carl Green and Lance Cpl. Jake Turner from Camp Lejeune in North Carolina saluted their fellow Marines as they marched by. “I’m just here to support the Marines and the sailors — all branches, really,” said Green. Marines and sailors marched by as a band played “When the Saints Go Marching In.” It wasn’t just professional service members, though, who came out to show their appreciation. Arvien Siswanto and Steven Chen of the Francis Lewis High School Junior ROTC Patriot Battalion were dressed in their uni-

U.S. Marines (front) march in their dress blues along Metropolitan Avenue. Photo by Christina Santucci

forms as they headed for their marching positions. “It’s an amazing experience,” said Siswanto. “It makes you feel like you’re part of something much bigger.” The 16-year old said it was possible that he may choose to enter the armed services when he graduates from high school. “It feels like an honor being able to march with people who have done such big things in their lives,”

added Chen. The parade had been organized by the members of American Legion Centennial Post No. 1424, and emcee Tom Long said he thought it was larger than last year’s on account of more troops coming home. “I hope so,” said Vietnam veteran Michael Velaz. “I hate short parades!” The parade marched down Metropolitan Avenue to Remsen Cemetery, where

Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Robert O’Malley laid a wreath in remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-Forest Hills), City Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz (D-Forest Hills), state Sen. Joseph Addabbo (D-Howard Beach) and Borough President Helen Marshall all participated in a Continued on Page 42

Boro synagogues seek extra security BY JOE ANUTA Forest Hills synagogues and schools want federal grant money to make their facilities more secure, but a Kew Gardens rabbi thinks none of them should get a dime. Representatives from various 501(c)(3) nonprofits gathered Friday to seek guidance on how to apply for funds from the federal government in an information session hosted by U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-Forest Hills). “We have seen — unfortunately, you don’t have to go far back — where religious institutions have been targeted by potential terrorists,” Weiner said, referring to a recent incident involving a plot to attack a synagogue in Manhattan. “There are some things the Police Department can do, and there are some things we need to rely

Steve Tierney explains the application process for grants from the state Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services to a roomful of hopeful recipiPhoto by Joe Anuta ents. on these religious institutions to do themselves.” The idea is that nonprofits can apply for a grant for up to $78,000 to spend on security hardware like closed-circuit televisions and locks or fencing to prevent against terror at-

tacks or burglaries. But the feds are flushing away their money, according to Rabbi Gary Moskowitz, who trains synagogue leaders on how to prevent and deal with attacks. “It’s an incredible waste of money,” he said. “It’s a cosmetic effect on security.” Security cameras, for instance, are only useful after an accident or break-in has occurred, he said, although they might provide the illusion of security. “Cameras cannot stop anybody when they attack, they are only good to investigate after people are dead,” Moskowitz said. Instead, the program should focus on prevention and training, he said. In the case of a synagogue, leadContinued on Page 42

Just in time for Memorial Day, the state Senate approved a legislative package supported by Sen. Toby Stavisky (D-Whitestone) that would help the nation’s veterans and soldiers. The nine bills would expand or launch new benefits programs for New York’s servicemen and women, both past and present, with provisions targeted at assisting disabled veterans, active-duty military members, veterans with families and others. “As we approached Memorial Day, we passed a package of bills to assist veterans,” Stavisky said. “It’s our attempt not to repeat what happened when service members returned from Vietnam. They were treated so abysmally that we don’t want to repeat the mistakes of the past, especially for returning veterans who have been disabled.” Two other bills will help soldiers’ families by creating a program to provide short-term military guardians and keep courts from using deployment status against parents in custody fights. “Military status

should not be used in child custody issues,” Stavisky said. “A child should not be penalized because they have a parent overseas in the military.” One bill would provide for documents to inform veterans about real property tax exemptions they may qualify for and would allow for otherwise eligible service members not yet discharged from current combat duty status to benefit from an additional veteran real property owner exemption. The bills would also provide a lifetime sportsman license for honorably discharged disabled veterans, develop a permit system to give disabled veterans access to certain restricted bodies of water through the use of float planes and authorize the state Department of Environmental Conservation to designate fishing events as rehabilitation for veterans and active service members. The package has been sent to the state Assembly for consideration. Reach reporter Connor Adams Sheets by e-mail at csheets@cnglocal.com or by phone at 718-260-4538.

State Sen. Toby Stavisky (r.) marches in the Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade with city Comptroller John Liu (l.) and City Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (c.) Photo by Christina Santucci

Potential buyer eyes third of Mets team BY HOWARD KOPLOWITZ The financially strapped owners of the New York Mets have selected hedge fund manager David Einhorn as their preferred partner to sell a minority stake in the club worth $200 million, the team said last Thursday. The agreement comes as Mets co-owners Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz, who lost $500 million in the Bernard Madoff Ponzi scheme, are fighting a $1 billion lawsuit from the trustee of the Madoff bankruptcy. The $200 million stake is worth roughly 33 percent of the team, which means Wilpon and Katz will remain majority owners of the Flushing franchise. The Mets need cash to cover operating expenses and pay off a $30 million

emergency loan from Major League Baseball. If they wind up losing the lawsuit, the owners may be forced to sell off their remaining stake in the team. Meanwhile, U.S. Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-Bayside) introduced legislation to provide assistance and expand protections to Madoff victims. “If enacted, this legislation will go a long way towards finally providing the relief that the innocent victims of Bernard Madoff and other Ponzi scheme swindlers deserve,” Ackerman said. “More than 2 1/2 years since the Madoff fraud was uncovered, too many victims are still hanging in limbo. Prohibiting claw backs, extending insurance to indirect investors and defining net equity in a fundamentally

New York Mets prospective minority owner David Einhorn (r.) waves before the start of the MetsPhillies game at Citi Field. If Einhorn’s ownership is approved by Major League Baseball, his stake AP Photo/Bill Kostroun would be worth about 33 percent of the team.

fairer manner will finally allow victims to receive some much-needed justice. Congress has a responsibility to come to the aid of those defrauded by these unconscionable scams, and that is what this legislation does.” Wilpon and Katz have insisted they are victims of the Madoff scheme, while Madoff trustee Irving Picard is alleging the owners knew their gains were ill-gotten. In an article appearing in The New Yorker, Madoff said Wilpon was not stock market savvy and that he could not have known Madoff was duping investors. “We are very excited about David joining our ownership groups for several reasons. David’s investment immediately Continued on Page 42

Autistic professor shares view Horrors of Slocum disaster of how animals perceive world detailed in historical novel BY REBECCA HENELY To Dr. Temple Grandin, a Colorado State University professor wellknown for her expertise in both animal science and autism, the way a cow and an autistic person think are not very different. They both think in pictures, not words, Grandin said. “You want to understand an animal, any animal, you have to get away from language,” she said. Grandin spoke about her unique understanding of animals May 25 at LaGuardia Community College, at 31-10 Thomson Ave. in Long Island City. The 63-year-old professor, who was diagnosed with autism at 3 and whose life was the subject of a TV movie starring Claire Danes, signed

copies of the books she had written and hosted two talks to members of the student body, “Food and Animal Welfare Perspectives” and “Animal Behavior.” “She’s such an outstanding expert in animal welfare,” said Sue Kopp, professor of the Veterinary Technology Program at LaGuardia. Kopp said she had long wanted Grandin to visit the school since she had met her two years ago in Nebraska. She said Grandin’s expertise will help students across multiple disciplines deal with problems that affect the world. The work Grandin does in animal welfare, Kopp said, is linked not only to veterinary issues but environmental and health issues. “It’s important for us

here at LaGuardia to try to do that,” Kopp said. As an autistic person, Grandin said she thinks in pictures and categorizes new experiences based on past ones. She said animals do the same thing, and to understand an animal it is best to try to see things from its point of view. “What is the animal looking at? What is it doing?” Grandin said as an example. To illustrate how animals categorize previous experiences, Grandin explained how a “fear memory,” a traumatic experience in the animal’s past, can inform the animal’s present experiences. An animal that was hit by a switch, for example, can also be frightened by any object that is Continued on Page 42

BY JOE ANUTA

ed the giant steamboat hoping for a relaxing More than 1,000 day at a picnic in Long people died when the Island as it pulled away General Slocum steamfrom a Third Street ship burned in 1904, but pier. borough residents got a But the near-abpeek into the minds of sence of safety regulathose who lived at a lections, a poorly trained ture last Thursday. crew and a spark sent Author Stefanie the ship into flames. It Pintoff used the disaseventually sank into ter as a focal point in the East River, leaving her new historical fic- Stefanie Pintoff talks with history buffs about 1,000 dead betion novel “The Secret of at the Queens Historical Society about hind. Those who were the White Rose” and dis- how the sinking of the General Slocum not identified were cussed how she thought affected the characters in three of her buried at a memorial the incident might have novels. Photo by Joe Anuta site in All Faiths Cemaffected the Lower East etery in Middle Village, Side community called Little Germany at where a memorial will be held June 11 to the turn of the 20th century. commemorate the 106th anniversary of the “It was something that resonated with tragedy. me,” Pintoff said before the talk. “Nobody The incident was documented extenhad to die that day, and it just decimated sively, but the characters in Pintoff’s book the community.” paint a picture — which cannot be found Continued on Page 42 Some 1,300 women and children board-

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

Wilpon and Katz pick hedge fund honcho as minority stakeholder yet keep control over Amazin’s

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

Firefighters get award for saving Schneiderman files federal suit Auburndale man pinned by car over poor hydrofracking review BY JOE ANUTA A few of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bravest will be receiving an award after their quick thinking saved an Auburndale manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life Monday. Memorial Day took a turn for the worse for Nicholas Diamantis, 54, after he became pinned by a car at his home on 196th St. The FDNY received a call at about 3:40 p.m. of a man trapped underneath his car. Luckily, the firefighters from Engine 320, at 36-18 Francis Lewis Blvd., were already out on a call, according to Firefighter Kevin Hurley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We got there in a minute,â&#x20AC;? Hurley said, who is from Ladder 167, located in the same house as Engine 320. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was very lucky.â&#x20AC;? The cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bravest â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

which also included Lt. Thomas Van Wallendael and Firefighters Robert Dawson, Thomas Swan and Peter Hidalgo â&#x20AC;&#x201D; arrived to find Diamantis stuck between his car and a wall, according to Hurley. All five will receive a unit citation for helping Diamantis survive, which is an award given to a unit that has performed above and beyond the call of duty. Diamantis and his son had been trying to push a Ford Explorer into the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basement garage, the FDNY said. But when the car started to roll down the incline toward the house, Diamantis attempted to jump into the driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seat and hit the brakes. But he did not quite make it and the car ran up against the wall, trapping Diamantis between

the roof of the car and the door, which was pressed up against the wall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was turning blue,â&#x20AC;? Hurley said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t breathe when we got there.â&#x20AC;? Usually, the FDNY would inflate airbags between the car and the wall to allow Diamantis to free himself, but the Engine 320 did not have them on hand. Luckily, a little crossorganization cooperation saved the day when two NYPD officers arrived on the scene and everyone shoved the car back up the incline by using muscle power. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were dispatched there, and we said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Guys, give us a hand,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Hurley said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With those two extra guys, we had enough manpower to push the vehicle off.â&#x20AC;?

BY HOWARD KOPLOWITZ

it to do so. The welfare of those living near the Delaware River Basin, as well as the millions of New Yorkers who rely on its pure drinking water each day, will not be ignored.â&#x20AC;? The attorney general said a method of horizontal drilling combined with hydraulic fracturing â&#x20AC;&#x201D; hydrofracking â&#x20AC;&#x201D; poses risks to the environment, citing an April incident in Pennsylvania where a blowout in a natural gas drill site caused gallons of chemical-laced water to spill over neighboring land and into a stream.

State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said he was filing a lawsuit Tuesday against the federal government for what he said was a failure to commit to an environmental review of proposed regulations that would allow natural gas drilling â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including a technique known as hydrofracking â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in the Delaware River Basin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Before any decisions on drilling are made, it is our responsiERIC SCHNEIDERMAN bility to follow the facts Photo courtesy state attorney generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office and understand the public health and safety effects posed by potential natural gas develReach reporter Howard Koplowitz by opment,â&#x20AC;? Schneiderman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The federal government has an obligation to under- e-mail at hkoplowitz@cnglocal.com or by take the necessary studies, and as I made phone at 718-260-4573. clear last month, this office will compel

! " # $ % &

' ( ) * (

(+,-'%./ '0,- - )

! "

#$%% &

! ' ' ' ( )

* ) ' " # $ % & ' () *"+

, -

! "

* .

" # + , '

) ! , * )

' / ! 0112 %% #$%% ' ' )

-* # / 3 )' ' )' ' & . / )

( + /

) * * 0 )' ' 1& *

* )

" / ! ! ' )' # /

# ! "

! ) ,

* . ) )

+ '

' / -- , &' ) / , ! ! %2 #$%% ' ) ,

' ' ) .

3 * )

) '

)' ' ) ' ) ' * * ' )' )

! " ! ! !# $ % & ' ( ) ! ) * ( + , --

7 NE

Closing FDNY Companies Threatens Your Life believes your family is not entitled to fire or emergency medical protections in a timely manner. All New Yorkers lives are being jeopardized by Mike Bloomberg abdicating his responsibility to keep New Yorkers safe.

STOP MIKE BLOOMBERGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FIREHOUSE CLOSINGS TODAY! Friday, June 3 at Noon Mass Rally at City Hall Park to Protest Fire Company Closures Uniformed Firefighters Association Stephen J. Cassidy, President

204 East 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010

212.683.4832

www.ufanyc.org

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

Mike Bloomberg

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

The Administration, Faculty, and Staff of HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL

POLICE

Blotter

Congratulate the Class of 2011 and especially Edward Flanigan Valedictorian Robert Scagnelli Salutatorian Best wishes for a bright and successful future! Father Walter Jenkins, C.S.C. President

Mr. Joseph Giannuzzi Principal

Educating the hearts and minds of young men for 56 years! 26-20 Francis Lewis Blvd Flushing, NY 11358 (718) 886-7250 www.holycrosshs.org

5IFSF JT B %JGGFSFODF I_dW_ 9^Wf[bi h[if[Yji Wbb @[m_i^ jhWZ_j_edi WdZ Ykijeci" ^Wi W YecfWii_edWj[ ijW\\ j^Wj _i i[YedZ je ded[" WdZ ^Wi j^h[[ ][d[hWj_edi e\ [nf[h_[dY[ i[hl_d] D[m Oeha¼i @[m_i^ \Wc_b_[i$ • Dignified and comfortable chapel, located in Fresh Meadows, Queens • Funeral services at locations throughout the New York Metro area • Costs are reasonable and all family budgets are accommodated • DVD and real-time webcast of chapel services, at no additional cost • Our staff Rabbi is available to answer your questions • Experts to guide monument selection or FDIC insured pre-planning

Funeral Directors & Planners 162-05 Horace Harding Expressway Fres h Mea do ws, NY 11365 7 1 8 -445-0300 o r 800- 446- 0406 We are here 24 hours, to serve your family We offer FDIC insured pre-planning

Emergency responders examine the scene of an accident at 57-10 Junction Blvd. in Corona Tuesday. A car collided with a vestibule and was removed from the door. Officials at the scene said there were no serious injuries. Photo by Ellis Kaplan

Flushing man drives bus 15-yr.-old vandalizes in accident that kills four bench with graffiti: Cops FLUSHING — A bus crash left four women dead and dozens of passengers injured early Tuesday when a Flushing driver rolled a bus over on I-95 in Caroline County, Virginia, according to the New York Post. Kin Yiu Cheng, 37, the driver of the Sky Express Bus Co. bus — which was en route to Chinatown in Manhattan — was charged with reckless driving and ordered held on $3,000 bail after the accident, the Post said. Investigators “ruled out any mechanical errors or malfunctions as a causative factor in the crash,” state police told the Post, and the National Transportation Safety Board is also looking into what went wrong. The Virginia State and Caroline County police departments declined to comment Tuesday evening. No one answered the phone at Sky Express Tuesday evening. The bus left Greensboro, N.C., at about 10:30 p.m. Monday and crashed about 4:55 a.m. on a rural road about 30 miles north of Richmond, the Post reported. It ran off the right side of the road and rolled, coming to a rest on its roof, the Post said. There were 58 passengers on the Cheung’s bus, and the 54 surviving passengers were taken to 11 hospitals for injuries minor to life-threatening, the Post reported, and Virginia medical examiners were trying to determine the identities of the dead women Tuesday.

BAYSIDE — A 15-year-old boy has been caught creating graffiti in Bayside. The boy, whose name is not being released because he is a minor, was observed writing the tag “SP1” on a park bench near the intersection of 215th Place and 33rd Avenue at 6 p.m. May 28, according to police. When he was picked up, the youth also had a box-cutter in his pocket, police said. The boy was charged with criminal mischief and weapons possession, police said.

Teen threatens woman with knife, robs her: Cops BAYSIDE — A 16-year-old was arrested for allegedly robbing someone at knifepoint in Bayside, police said. At about 5 p.m. May 28, Timothy Hahn allegedly approached a woman at the corner of Utopia Parkway and Crocheron Avenue, police said. He allegedly drew a knife and told her to give him all her money, according to police. The stick-up was interrupted, however, when the woman’s boyfriend drove up to the intersection and Hahn allegedly fled the scene, police said. He was arrested shortly thereafter and charged with weapons possession and robbery, police said.

www.jewishfunerals.com

City Council, mayor to mend co-op taxes The City Council and the Bloomberg administration reached an agreement Saturday to temporarily limit increases in the taxable values of co-ops and condos after borough developments received higherthan-expected property tax assessments with some facing a jump of more than 150 percent over last year. The city had already agreed to a one-year property tax cap of 10 percent but has now agreed to come up with a proposal that will fix the disparity that co-ops and condos have lived under, Councilman Mark Weprin (D-Oakland Gardens) said. Currently, co-ops and condos are treated separately from homes, which in part caused the mistake that saw co-op and condo tax assessments soar earlier this year. Weprin, founder of the Council Co-op and Condo Caucus, said the city Finance Department agreed to come back next year or in 2013 to push a plan in Albany that would prevent the out of whack assessments. The assessments affected co-ops and condos throughout the borough, including Glen Oaks Village, Le Havre in Whitestone and Bay Terrace. “This fixes the problem,” Weprin said. “Co-ops

are finally going to be treated fairly.” The city has no authority to set assessments, so it needs approval from the state Legislature and Gov. Andrew Cuomo to fix the assessment system. State Sen. Toby Stavisky (D-Whitestone), a resident of Cryder Point, which saw its assessment increase by 147 percent under the old tabulation, said the agreement was a “tremendous victory. “The shareholders and the elected officials fought the Department of Finance and we won,” she said. “The middle-class tax revolt was successful. If we hadn’t come together and fought the assessment increases, people would’ve been forced out of their homes.” Stavisky has legislation pending along with Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bayside) and state Assemblyman Ed Braunstein (D-Bayside) that she said would resolve the problem by putting co-ops and condos into their own category for assessments. She said the agreement is “a temporary fix because long term, we’ve got to continue the fight,” she said. “We look for a long-term solution.”

Reach reporter Howard Koplowitz by e-mail at hkoplowitz@cnglocal.com or by phone at 718-260-4573.

City Councilman Mark Weprin says an agreement on co-op and condo property tax assessments will give more equal treatment to those properties.

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

BY HOWARD KOPLOWITZ

U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner says a hacker commandeered his Twitter account and was responsible for sending a lewd photo to a 21-yearold student in Seattle.

Weiner says Twitter hacked Congressman calls lawyer after lewd photo sent from his account BY JOE ANUTA Someone took the Weiner jokes a little too literally. U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-Forest Hills) said a hacker broke into his Twitter account and sent a photo of a man’s groin to a Seattle college student Friday. The lewd photo, which depicts a male crotch clad in gray underwear, was sent to 21-year-old Gennette Nicole Cordova — although it was visible to all of Weiner’s roughly 45,000 followers until it was removed shortly afterward. Weiner has used the social networking site in the past to deliver witty barbs at his political opponents — like his May 18 tweet which read “RT @CapitalTonight: AP: Pete King is considering a presidential run in 2012. #DamnThoseEndof TheWorldPredic-

tionsMayBeRight” — and said that both his Facebook and Twitter accounts were recently hacked. Weiner played off the incident with lighthearted tweets the next day that read: “Touche Prof Moriarity. More Weiner Jokes for all my guests! #Hacked!” and “Tivo shot. FB hacked. Is my blender gonna attack me next? #TheToasterIsVeryLoyal.” But Dave Arnold, a spokesman for Weiner said they are seeking legal advice while trying not to blow the issue out of proportion. “We’ve retained counsel to explore the proper next steps and to advise us on what civil or criminal actions should be taken,” Arnold said in a statement. “This was a prank. We are loath to treat it as more, but we are relying on professional advice.” Weiner released a

This was a prank, and a silly one. U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-Forest Hills)

statement Monday which said he was focusing on the bipartisan battles in Washington instead of the tawdry tweet. “At a time when the GOP is playing games with the debt limit, a member of the Supreme Court is refusing to recuse himself from matters he has a financial interest in and middleclass incomes are stagnant, many want to change the subject. I don’t,” the statement said. “This was a prank, and a silly one. I’m

focused on my work.” Cordova issued a statement Sunday to the New York Daily News, which said another user alerted her to the illicit tweet and that this user had harassed her before with regard to the congressman. The harassment began, she said, after she mentioned “my boyfriend @Rep-Weiner” as a joke in one of her tweets. But Cordova said in her statement that she believed Weiner was not responsible. Conservative writers like Dan Riehl disagreed and offered meticulous dissections of Weiner’s tweeting habits and of Weinergate itself to suggest that the married congressman was behind the photo. Reach reporter Joe Anuta by e-mail at januta@ cnglocal.com or by phone at 718-260-4566.

EDITORIALS

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

LET THE HEALING BEGIN The family and friends of Sean Bell have succeeded in turning a terrible tragedy into an opportunity to build something of lasting value in southeast Queens. On a Sunday morning, they marched from the place where Bell died in a hail of bullets to the site of a community center that was built to honor his memory. It would have been easy for this same group to be consumed in anger and bitterness. Bell was shot and killed by police who fired 50 bullets at Bell and his unarmed friends. Plainclothes police were investigating the sale of drugs at the Kalua Cabaret where the friends had taken Bell for a bachelor party. Bell was to be married later that day. The shooting was a mistake that never should have happened. The pain turned to outrage when a judge acquitted the police officers of any crime related to the shooting. The shooting and subsequent trial threatened to seriously divide the local police from the people they had sworn to serve. That would have been a double tragedy for a community that has lost so many young lives to gangs, drugs and gun violence. Instead his fiancée, Nicole Paultre-Bell, her family and Bell’s family have demonstrated courage and strength of character. They worked with the community to create the Sean Elijah Bell Community Center blocks from where the shooting occurred. Because of her, in particular, the healing has begun. Bell’s father said his family “always wanted to help the community, regardless of what happened to my son, but that gave us more drive to do it. He was a good man, determined and very direct. He was a good young man, for the most part.” Shawn Williams, a crime victims’ advocate, said the Bell family is “trying to bridge the community with love.” Joseph Guzman, also injured in the same shooting, called the community center “a beautiful thing.” Experts can argue about whether the shooting was an understandable mistake or an act of recklessness. It was probably both. But no one can deny that Nicole has demonstrated remarkable grace since that fateful morning. We hope Nicole, her children and the Bell family will take comfort and pride in the opening of the community center.

ROZ LISTON Editor COLIN DEVRIES Managing Editor RALPH D’ONOFRIO V.P. of Advertising LOUIS KARP Sales Manager

TIMESLEDGERNewspapers ASTORIA TIMES ■ BAYSIDE TIMES FLUSHING TIMES ■ FOREST HILLS LEDGER FRESH MEADOWS TIMES ■ JACKSON HEIGHTS TIMES ■ JAMAICA TIMES LAURELTON TIMES ■ LITTLE NECK LEDGER QUEENS VILLAGE TIMES ■ RIDGEWOOD LEDGER WHITESTONE TIMES 41-02 Bell Boulevard Bayside, New York 11361 (718) 260-4537

■

OTHER VOICES

Ackerman must speak out on ’67 borders

.S. Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-Bayside), a self-proclaimed supporter of Israel, failed to criticize President Barack Obama for urging that Israel begin the negotiating process with the 1967 borders. I wrote Ackerman about this and I received a two-page letter gushing with unconditional support and praise of Obama. Unbridled party loyalty should not silence a congressman from speaking out, even against members

EDITORIAL STAFF Copy Editor: Joseph Gargiulo Photo Editor: Christina Santucci Reporters: Howard Koplowitz, Ivan Pereira, Rebecca Henely, Connor Adams Sheets, Joe Anuta, Rich Bockmann Editorial Designer: Diana Rios Layout: Rod Ivey Photographers: Nat Valentine, Ellis Kaplan, Norm Harris, Maria Lopez, P.J. Smith, Ken Maldonado

of his own party, as others have done. Ackerman understands the importance of diplomatic nuance. It is in this context that we saw Obama’s support of Israel, lukewarm at best. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had to lecture the president about the realities on the ground and the 1967 borders during that unprecedented and uncomfortable White House exchange during the prime minister’s visit.

Only afterward did the administration begin to do some backpedaling. But Ackerman writes a two-page letter, unabashedly praising the president’s policy and position. My congressman was not elected to be the president’s apologist. I find this lack of independent thought on his

part and blind support of party politics troubling. I am a lifelong Democrat but willing to criticize party members when appropriate because moral clarity must always trump party loyalty.

Bob Friedrich Glen Oaks Village

Contact the newsroom: 718-260-4545 • timesledgernews@cnglocal.com

Cartoonist: Tip Sempliner Contributing Writers/Columnists: Alex Berger, Joan Brown Wettingfeld, Bob Harris, Dee Richard, Kenneth Kowald, Suzanne Parker, Ronald B. Hellman, William Lewis ART & PRODUCTION Layout Manager: Lorens Morris Senior Production Artist: Patty Coughlan

ADVERTISING Senior Account Manager: Muriel Puder Senior Account Executives: Kathy Wenk Account Executives: David Strauss, Stefanie Howe, Beth-Ann Burzon Dominick Pellegrino OFFICE MANAGER Mary Leary

CLASSIFIED Classified Director: Amanda Tarley Classified Sales Manager: Thyais Grant

CIRCULATION Roberto Palacios

PROUD MEMBER OF NEW YORK PRESS ASSOCIATION, NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION, SUBURBAN NEWSPAPERS OF AMERICA AND INLAND PRESS ASSOCIATION

READERS WRITE

Obama wrong in wanting 1967 borders of Israel to return supply route to Asia and amassed troops on its borders with the Sinai. Syria attacked from the Golan Heights. Jordan started shelling Jerusalem. Arab terrorist attacks grew more frequent, with 37 attacks in just the first four months of 1967. For anyone to discuss the ’67 borders without mentioning this is like discussing our war with Japan without mentioning Pearl Harbor. We saw how the ill-fated U.S. demand for a total “settlement” freeze wound up grinding peace talks to a halt when the Palestinians then demanded nothing less before they would even sit at the bargaining table. The call for a 100 percent stop to all building activity did not take into account ongo-

ing construction of buildings in naturally growing areas, as well as several areas like Gilo that are certainly not settlements. Soon even Israel’s capital was called a settlement. The Obama administration eventually withdrew this condition, but not before the damage was done. The Palestinians have refused to even start talking unless this impossible and unreasonable condition is met. The president has now repeated the mistake by giving the Palestinians yet another American-created precondition: 1967 borders. We will now certainly hear a new refrain from them — that they will not talk about any “swaps” until the ’67 borders are returned.

The president expressed many important sentiments in the speech that reflected our values as a nation. For example, he rightly called Hamas a terrorist organization, but how is that fact compatible with the demand that Israel make concessions? The sad truth is that it is no longer possible to pretend that there is a “good” and “bad” Palestinian entity. As Hamas and Fatah move closer to formalizing their reconciliation through a power-sharing agreement, the more moderate elements in Fatah are being pushed out. Furthermore, Hamas has still yet to make any progress in moving away from its militant stand against Israel. Even the European Union calls its members

terrorists, and United States law makes this clear. The merger of Hamas and Fatah must put an end to the myth that the Palestinian Authority seeks peace in the region. A “negotiated settlement” is what we all want, but it is unrealistic and unfair to demand it of Israel until Hamas is gone. I honor the president for his desire for peace. The Israelis have demonstrated they share the same aspiration. But being correct in our history and realistic in our description of today is vital to that goal.

Anthony Weiner U.S. Representative (D-Forest Hills)

Stop Whitestone street conversions Tell city not to close Engine 306 An open letter to Whitestone residents: here is a planned, one-way conversion of 11th and 12th avenues between 152nd and 154th streets. A request was made to Community Board 7 on behalf of the Greater Whitestone Taxpayers Association to convert these streets to one-way streets to alleviate traffic problems — which only occur one hour in the morning and one hour in the afternoon on school days. Is this going to change the amount of parents who feel the need to drive their children to school or change their driving habits? Is this going to make it safer for the children, which they claim? One-ways make people drive faster. Children being dropped off on 12th Avenue on the lefthand side, anxious to see their friends, will swing open the passenger-side door and get hit. Joe Franco is planning a huge catering hall on 154th Street between 11th and 12th avenues. This will take up half a block. Does anyone really believe he will have his deliveries made by small, box-type trucks? What about the catering trucks? These trucks will have to pass the school on both streets to get back onto a truck route like 154th Street. And let’s not forget about the luncheon affairs for up to 300 people. How can this be safer for the children, especially during the summer when they

visit the park? CB 7 put fliers on the homes on 11th and 12th avenues Oct. 22 after 4 p.m. for the Oct. 25 Monday meeting. People were not given enough notice. CB 7 held the meeting anyway and voted 17-15 for the conversion. The city Department of Transportation said the board Transportation Committee chairwoman visited each of the homes on the affected blocks, yet no one can remember. Petitions were circulated on 11th and 12th avenues and 12th Road. All but a handful were against the conversion. In the immediate area, 125, including the businesses, are opposed. These signatures should have been given special consideration since they are the ones most affected. We are in possession of at least 100 more, but the DOT does not care. We need to take a stand before it becomes another College Point. Many believe this is harmful to the safety of our children and the community. Gene Kelty of CB 7 and the DOT do not want our voices heard. As taxpayers and homeowners, we deserve to be heard. Please contact your local officials before it is too late.

Audrey Neilan Whitestone

CORRECTIONS In TimesLedger Newspapers’ May 26-June 1 edition, we neglected to mention that the Queens Jewish War Veterans host the yearly Haym Salomon memorial at Haym Salomon Square in Flushing. In the May 26-June 1 edition, the state Department of Transportation was erroneously portrayed as already committed to building a park at the St. Saviour’s site.

n May 22, I attended a rally protesting Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s plan to close 20 firehouses throughout New York City. The demonstration took place outside Engine 306, a firehouse at 40-18 214th Place in Bayside. Engine 306 is one of the 20 houses the Bloomberg administration deems unnecessary to protect the members of our community. At the rally, several elected officials, members of the Uniformed Fire Officers Association and community leaders spoke out against the proposed closing. Speakers included state Assemblyman Edward Braunstein (D-Bayside), state Sen. Tony Avella (DBayside), UFOA President Al Hagan and Community Board 11 Chairman Jerry Iannece. I want to thank the speakers for their dedication and support on this issue, but preventing the closure of Engine 306 and the other 19 firehouses will require increased pressure from local residents and strong representation from elected officials at the city level.

The city must not compromise our safety. There is no denying that the city is facing financial difficulties, but most New Yorkers would consider the safety of the city’s residents the highest priority. Unfortunately, the Bloomberg administration is more concerned with balancing the budget than protecting the most vulnerable members of our community. Generally, senior citizens and children are those most affected by dangerous fires. Personally, I am not willing to balance the budget on the backs of those who have served our community for the longest or those who are too young to understand the repercussions of a mayor who is out of touch with the residents he is supposed to serve. The fight to keep firehouses open and protect the residents of our community has already begun, but it is

up to us to make sure our voices are heard. One of the best ways to reach out to city elected officials is a phone banking operation targeting City Council members’ district offices. Phone banking enables concerned residents to put pressure on elected officials throughout the city. I will be spearheading a phone banking effort in the first week of June. Hopefully, the mayor will receive the message from our community loud and clear: We will lie down in front of our fire trucks before we allow the city to compromise our safety. If the mayor does not heed our call the first time, we will continue until he does. The power of democracy rests with numbers. Together, let’s show the mayor where the masses he is supposed to represent stand on this issue. If you are interested in receiving more information on the phone banking operation, please e-mail me at tmeara27@gmail.com.

Tom Meara Member Community Board 11 Little Neck

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

hen the president spoke recently of the opportunities presented by the Arab Spring, he got a lot right. His calling out of the Arab states was long overdue and deadon. But he got some big things wrong. When the president said Israel should withdraw to the 1967 lines with mutually agreed-upon swaps, he missed an opportunity to put the issue of borders in an important historical context for the world. The borders of Israel changed because then, like today, the Jewish state came under attack from all sides. The Arabs rejected the ’67 borders with Israel by waging war. Egypt cut off Israel’s only

QTP’s gala comes back strong after an absence of one year

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

Dee Richard

Dishing with Dee

his past week was one that would make Attila the Hun cry out for mercy. It was nonstop, go-go ad infinitum! You know, it’s nice to be retired since it entitles you to work 24/7 instead of 9/5 five days a week. How lucky can you get? The Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade took up quite a bit of time and space this week. It started off last Friday with the children’s art and essay contests at the Ernie Pyle Building in Fort Tot-

ten. On May 25, there was a cocktail party to celebrate the honorees on Il Bacco’s new rooftop garden. What a great place to have that type of party, as it is just lovely. It is like being in your own private garden. You can enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres, but it is not yet equipped for regular meals. Have a drink up there first, then take the elevator downstairs for dinner. It’s a wining combination. On Sunday, the Little Neck-Douglaston Parade held its annual honoree reception at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, L.I. This is a lovely place to hold a great party. U.S. Rep. Gary Ackerman hosts his annual holiday party there and that is one party everyone looks forward to.

One honoree was Maj. Gen. William D. Waff, the commanding general of the U.S. Army Reserve 99 RSC at Fort Dix, N.J. The other honoree was Michael A. “Tony” Vaccaro, who is credited with generating the greatest single collection of World War II photographs taken by a single person. There are more than 8,000 images. Tony is also the recipient of a Purple Heart as well as numerous other medals. Some of his photos are on display in the War College in Carlisle, Pa., as well as many other collections. A most fascinating man in his 90s. Monday, of course, was the big day. The day of the parade itself, despite the fact the weatherman had predicted rain, turned out to be a hot, sunny day — just what you need for a

parade. After the parade, some of the ladies and I held an impromptu party of our own at Il Bacco. It was great to get out of that heat. The cold drinks and pizza hit the spot and those ladies are always lots of fun. The entire week was not totally dedicated to the LNDP, even though it may seem so. Tuesday night was the annual May Queens Theatre in the Park Gala, which is always its biggest fund-raiser of the year. This year the main honoree was Farrell Fritz and special honoree former QTIP Executive Director Jeff Rosenstock. The gala always starts with a cocktail party prior to the main event, entertainment of one form or another. Then there is a coffee and dessert extravaganza to wind up the evening. The

night was bittersweet in a way because if it hadn’t been for Jeff’s talent plus Claire Shulman’s financial support, there would no QTIP. The new executive director, Ray Cullom, seems personable and capable. He has big shoes to fill, as Jeff began QTIP in 1989 and raised its budget from an annual $89,000 to its present $3.5 million. We will miss you, Jeff. The entertainment this year was Sandy Hackett’s “Rat Pack Show.” It turned out to be one of my favorite May gala productions so far. My absolute favorite QTIP event has always been the “Legislative Review.” For some reason, QTP canceled the last one with no satisfactory explanation. I do hope it plans to continue it.

Divorce Caribbean Style For a growing number of New Yorkers, tired of the delays and expense of convetional local divorces, fast, inexpensive Caribbean and offshore US divorces have been the answer. A leader in the fast divorce business has been Divorcefast.com of Massachusetts, a company that has been providing speedy, low-cost foreign divorces for 50 years. The company provides divorces that can be completed in as little as one day in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and the US offshore island of Guam. According to Alan Alford,

proprietor of Divorce.com, some of the divorces offered require travel to the court, while some can be done without any travel or court appearance. Some require both parties to sign the court petition for divorce, while others can be achieved with only one party signing. All of the divorces happen very quickly and with a minimum amount of paperwork. The divorces are valid and recognized everywhere, and Alford reports that he processes several thousand of them every year, particularly for New Yorkers. The total cost for fast divorces starts

www.divorcefast.com

at $895, with other options raising the price to as high as $1,500. All of the divorces, Alford says, are completed within a few days and the clients are then free to remarry or otherwise continue with their lives as single persons. Anyone interested in more details about the Divorcefast offerings should access the company website: www.divorcefast.com The forms and instructions are printed out from there and submitted to the company. For those lacking Internet access Alford and his staff are prepared to discuss foreign divorces on the phone, or by mail.

Last Thursday evening, the Catholic Lawyers Guild held its annual dinner at the Immaculate Conception in Douglaston. The honorees were Joe Mattone Sr. and Kay Glover. It was a great event and I will have to fill you in on the details next week, as I have again run out of space. Congratulations to Peter Lane for a job well done. That’s it for this week. I look forward to hearing from you with information on people, parties and politics or gossip. I like receiving your voice mails at 718-767-6484, faxes at 718-746-0066 and e-mails at deerrichard@aol.com. Don’t forget to check out the Focus on Queens page. Till next week, Dee.

WE ARE HERE TO HELP! Visit us online or

CALL NOW Serving the community for 50 years. OBTAIN A

FAST DIVORCE IN AS LITTLE AS 24 HOURS THE PROCESS IS QUICK, EASY, LEGAL AND AFFORDABLE Phone: 978-443-8387 or by Mail directed to: Divorcefast.com 363 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776

CALL NOW: 978-443-8387

13 NE

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

BUY DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURER Spruce up for Spring Nobody Beats Our Prices!! FREE SHOP AT HOME SERVICE

"Ă&#x203A;iĂ&#x20AC;Ă&#x160;xĂ¤Ă&#x160;9i>Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160; Ă?ÂŤiĂ&#x20AC;Â&#x2C6;iÂ&#x2DC;Vi UĂ&#x160; ",Ă&#x160;/ Ă&#x160; / -/Ă&#x160;/, -Ă&#x160; Ă&#x160; / Â°Â°Â° UĂ&#x160; " , / 9Ă&#x160;*, Ă&#x160;/"Ă&#x160; Ă&#x160;

UP TO

70%OFF LIST PRICE

Free Interior Design Consultation

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve Gone Green! Energy Star ÂŠ QualiďŹ ed Lighting

10% OFF ANY PURCHASE

7i`Â° 7i`Â° -iÂ&#x2DC;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC; -iÂ&#x2DC;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;

Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x152;Â&#x2C6;Ă˘iÂ&#x2DC;

Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x152;Â&#x2C6;Ă˘iÂ&#x2DC; 10% 10%

Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x192;VÂ&#x153;Ă&#x2022;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x192;

Â?i>Ă&#x20AC;>Â&#x2DC;ViĂ&#x160;->Â?i UP TO

50% OFF yel low tagged select ed item s

Up To$150 OFF 7Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x152;Â&#x2026;Ă&#x160; Â&#x153;Ă&#x2022;ÂŤÂ&#x153;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; Ă?ÂŤÂ&#x2C6;Ă&#x20AC;iĂ&#x192;Ă&#x160;Ă&#x2C6;Ă&#x2030;Ă&#x17D;Ă¤Ă&#x2030;ÂŁÂŁ Â&#x2DC;Â&#x153;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x160;VÂ&#x153;Â&#x201C;LÂ&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;>LÂ?iĂ&#x160;UĂ&#x160;Â&#x2DC;iĂ&#x153;Ă&#x160;Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;`iĂ&#x20AC;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;Â?Ă&#x17E; UĂ&#x160; Â&#x2C6;Â&#x201C;Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x160;"Â&#x2DC;iĂ&#x160;*iĂ&#x20AC;Ă&#x160;VĂ&#x2022;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x152;Â&#x153;Â&#x201C;iĂ&#x20AC;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;iĂ?VÂ?Ă&#x2022;`iĂ&#x192;Ă&#x160;Ă&#x20AC;iÂŤ>Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x192;] Ă&#x20AC;iwÂ&#x2DC;Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x192;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;}Ă&#x160;ÂłĂ&#x160;Ă&#x20AC;iĂ&#x153;Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;}

, * ,-Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;, - Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;, 7 ,

" * / Ă&#x160; Ă&#x160;" Ă&#x160; *Ă&#x160;- , /Ă&#x160; Ă&#x160;ÂŁĂ&#x201C;Ă¤Ă&#x160; Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x152;Â&#x2026;iĂ&#x20AC;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x160; Â?Ă&#x203A;`Â°Ă&#x160;ÂxÂŁĂ&#x2C6;ÂŽĂ&#x160;{nĂ&#x201C;Â&#x2021;ÂŁÂ&#x2122;ÂŁÂ&#x2122; 9 ,"" Ă&#x160;nÂŁĂ&#x2021;Ă&#x160;-Ă&#x2022;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x192;iĂ&#x160; Â&#x2C6;}Â&#x2026;Ă&#x153;>Ă&#x17E;Ă&#x160;ÂxÂŁĂ&#x2C6;ÂŽĂ&#x160;nnĂ&#x2021;Â&#x2021;ÂŁĂ&#x17D;Ă¤Ă¤ Â&#x153;Ă&#x2022;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x192;\Ă&#x160; Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;q->Ă&#x152;Ă&#x160;ÂŁĂ¤>Â&#x201C;qĂ&#x2C6;ÂŤÂ&#x201C;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;-Ă&#x2022;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x160;ÂŁĂ&#x201C;Ă&#x160;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x153;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;qxÂŤÂ&#x201C;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;Ă&#x153;Ă&#x153;Ă&#x153;Â°VĂ&#x2022;Ă&#x152;Â?iĂ&#x20AC;Ă&#x192;Â?Â&#x2C6;}Â&#x2026;Ă&#x152;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;}Â°VÂ&#x153;Â&#x201C;

FREE Measuring & Installation

with purchase of $100, wi/this ad

UĂ&#x160; Ă&#x20AC;>ÂŤiĂ&#x20AC;Â&#x2C6;iĂ&#x192; UĂ&#x160;6iĂ&#x20AC;Ă&#x152;Â&#x2C6;V>Â?Ă&#x160; Â?Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;`Ă&#x192; UĂ&#x160; Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;iĂ&#x17E;VÂ&#x153;Â&#x201C;L -Â&#x2026;>`iĂ&#x192; UĂ&#x160; Ă&#x2022;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x152;Â&#x153;Â&#x201C;Ă&#x160;7Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;`Â&#x153;Ă&#x153; -Â&#x2026;>`iĂ&#x192; UĂ&#x160; Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x160; Â?Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;`Ă&#x192;

NOW AVAILABLE 0% Financing See store for details

UĂ&#x160;,Â&#x153;Â&#x201C;>Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x160;-Â&#x2026;>`iĂ&#x192; UĂ&#x160; >Â?Â?Â&#x153;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x160;-Â&#x2026;>`iĂ&#x192; UĂ&#x160;-Ă&#x153;>}Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160;EĂ&#x160; >LÂ&#x153;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x192; UĂ&#x160;-Â&#x2026;Ă&#x2022;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x152;iĂ&#x20AC;Ă&#x192; UĂ&#x160;1ÂŤÂ&#x2026;Â&#x153;Â?Ă&#x192;Ă&#x152;iĂ&#x20AC;Ă&#x17E; UĂ&#x160;,>`Â&#x2C6;>Ă&#x152;Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x160; Â&#x153;Ă&#x203A;iĂ&#x20AC;Ă&#x192; UĂ&#x160;/>LÂ?iĂ&#x160;*>`Ă&#x192;

GOMERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Window Treatments Factory Showroom

20 OFF 00

WITH PURCHASE OF $200 or more Not to be combined with any other offer. Coupon expires 9/20/11

$5000 OFF WITH PURCHASE OF $500 or more Not to be combined with any other offer. Coupon expires 9/20/11

$10000 OFF WITH PURCHASE OF $1000 or more Not to be combined with any other offer. Coupon expires 9/20/11

268th St. & Hillside Ave., Floral Park 1/4 mi. W. of Lakeville Rd.

1-800-522-0120 www.gomersdecorators.com

14 NE

Do you know a Student of Distinction?

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

TimesLedger Newspaper and CNG invite your school to participate in “Students of Distinction” by nominating your outstanding students. Nomination requirements are:

A) That the student excel in academics in addition to participation in extra-curricular school activities. B) A nominating letter from your school’s guidance counselor and instructors describing the student’s abilities and why they would be worthy of this recognition. C) Please make sure that the student’s bio and a recent photo are included with the nomination. D) There will be three categories: 1) Middle School 2)High School 3) College

Please send nominations and information to: mpuder@cnglocal.com, or mailed to: M. Puder – 41-02 Bell Blvd. 2nd Floor, Bayside NY 11361.

If you have any questions, you may contact me at: 718-260-4527

DANCE AND FITNESS CENTER VOTED STUDIO OF THE YEAR

er t s i g Re ! No2w and up Ages

All Sty l All Lev es, e All Ag ls, es. Call to Audition fo r our Award win ning companies

Summer Classes

AWESOME BIRTHDAY PARTIES

375 GREAT NECK RD. GREAT NECK, NY 11021

516 466-5647

St. Francis Prep Summer Camps & Programs 6100 Francis Lewis Blvd. Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 Director: Mr. Patrick McLaughlin Ages: 8-14 July 11-29 St. Francis Prep offers sports camps such as Basketball, Volleyball, Cheerleading and Baseball as well as an Academic Enrichment Program which includes English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science Research, and Dance. For more information please call 718-423-8810 ext. 310 or visit our website at www.sfponline.org and click on Summer at SFP. Kids College Summer Academy Queensborough Community College 222-05 56th Ave. Bayside, NY 11364 718-631-6343 Program dates: June 29-August 19 For children in grades 1-8 QCC Kids College Summer Academy will provide students with the opportunity to play, create, evaluate and understand the world around them. With the theme based program called Our City -The Borough of QueensOur Community, your child will be enriched through art, math, reading, tennis, soccer, and enjoy the summer days on our beautiful campus! Program is from 9am-5pm, with early drop-off and late pick-up available for additional fee. Lunch & 2 t-shirts included. www.qcc.cuny.edu/conted Community Day Camp 718-475-6345 Programs for Ages 4-15 Swimming, Mini Golf, Ice Skating, Martial Arts, Computers, Athletics & Much More American Red Cross Swim Instruction Tween Program Combining Day Camp and Pre-Teen Travel LIT Pragram for Campers Ages 14 & 15 Run by NYS Certiﬁed Teachers and Administrators Door to Door Transportation on an Air Conditioned bus Included! Lunch & Snack Included Sign up now to Save more than $400 Free Payment Plan Available

For More Information & Discounts, Visit us Online at www.community-

...Where Fun & Smiles GREAT NECK

CAMP DIRECTORY

DIX HILLS

Are Unlimited! BELLMORE

15 E. DEER PARK RD. DIX HILLS, NY 11746

227 BEDFORD AVE. BELLMORE, NY 11710

631 462-2444

516 781-5090

WWW.JAMDANCEANDFITNESS.COM

daycamp.com Lawrence Eisman Center for Preparatory Studies in Music (CPSM) Located at The New Music Building at Queens College

Phone: 718-997-3888 Email: cpsm@qc.cuny.edu Ages: vary by class and workshop. Some programs are by audition. Summer music program includes jazz camp, musical theater workshop, chamber music workshop, guitar and percussion workshops, Suzuki Piano Masterclass, and private instruction for brass, wind, string, piano and voice for all levels.

ChaRosa Foundation Corporation Summer Day Camp Children ages 6-12, Monday through Friday 9:00AM to 6:00PM. The children travel via public transportation to various educational and recreational spots throughout N.Y.C. For More information please contact Lisa Shambley, Camp Director C/O ChaRosa Foundation at (718) 7231400 for more information.

Samuel Field Y Tween/ Teen Camp Director - Robert Schwendel 718-225-6750 x206 Rschwendel@sfy.org Our Day Camp offers a unique outdoor setting where children are empowered to play and learn in a safe, supervised environment. With customizable camp options, the Samuel Field Y offers something for everyone including trips, extended hours and an optional lunch program. Programs are available for children with Special Needs. For more information please visit www.sfysummercamps.org.

New York Softball Academy New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury (516) 404-5052 Director: Jamie Apicella Ages 7 - 17 June 27 - July 8 Finest Softball instruction for girls ages 7 - 14 one or two weeks. College Prospect Program for players ages 15 - 18 July 6th. Excellent College Coaching staff and facilities. Door to Door transportation, hot lunch and swimming daily. For more information please call or visit our website www. nysoftballacademy.com

Oasis Queens in Astoria 3140 33rd Street, Astoria, NY 11106 1.800.317.1392 Director: Dustin Suri Ages 4-14 July 05 - August 26, 2011 Give your child a summer full of fun with Oasis Summer Camps! We offer enriching programs, from sports and swimming to creative writing and performing arts—activities that extend beyond the traditional day camp experience. For more information please visit our website at www.oasischildren.com or call us at 1.800.317.1392.

Once Upon A Time, Inc. Summer Growth Program 87-61 111th Street, Richmond Hill, NY June 29-Sept. 6, Mon.-Fri., 8 AM-7PM Registration: $50, Weekly Fee: $150 ACS/ACD/HRA/Union Vouchers Welcomed Math & Reading Enrichment, Field Trips, Dance Classes, Arts & Crafts NYS Certiﬁed Teachers, Small Environment Multi-Cultural, Diverse Atmosphere Once Upon a Time, Inc. will be offering its 25th annual Summer Growth Program. The program accommodates 6-12 year olds. Additionally, there is an on premise pre-school for younger (3-5) siblings. The site is conveniently located with direct access from the J train and Q37 or Q56 buses. For additional information contact us at 718-846-9182 or 849-6594, oncetime@aol.com

Jack Curran Camps Director: Jack Curran Basketball - Baseball Ages 6-15 Basketball @ Archbishop Molloy H.S. 83-53 Manton St. Briarwood, NY 11435 Week One 7/11-15 Week Two 7/18-22 Girls Week 6/27-30 Baseball @ H.B.Q.V.B. 236-02 Hillside Ave. Bellerose, NY 11426 Week One 8/1-5 Week Two 8/8-12 For More Information call (718) 9433155 or visit us at www.jackcurrancamps.com or on Facebook Central Queens YM & YWHA Day Camps 67-09 108th Street, Forest Hills, NY 11375 718-268-5011, x202 Camp Directors Mitch Karpp, Dale Stark, Robin Kaufman, Jonathan Shevin, Melissa Algranati Ages: 2 to 15 years old June 30 to August 19, 2011 Our summer programs support each camper’s ability to learn and grow while having the most fun imaginable. Central Queens Y Summer Programs foster values such as mutual respect, team building and sportsmanship. Your camper will embark on new adventures, making friends, laughing and learning all at the same time. For more information please call or visit our website at www.centralqueensy.org.

DOT set to repave Bell Boulevard over the summer

15 BT

Stagnant water, ﬁssures and potholes will become a thing of the past from 35th Ave. to Northern Blvd. Bell Boulevard will have a brand new look and feel to it this summer after the roadway gets milled and repaved some time in August. Greg Sullivan, executive director of the Bayside Village Business Improvement District, has been working with Community Board 11 and elected officials on the state and city levels to put pressure on the city Department of Transportation to resurface the ragged road. The DOT originally planned to repave the boulevard in fiscal year 2013, but at the urging of City Councilman Dan Halloran (R-Whitestone), state Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bayside) and state Assemblyman Ed Braunstein (DBayside), Queens DOT Commissioner Maura McCarthy agreed to address the section of the road between 35th Avenue and Northern Boulevard this summer. Standing in front of Okinawa

Poor surface conditions on Bell Boulevard, such as in front of the Okinawa restaurant, have prompted the DOT to mill and repave the road this summer. Photo by Rich Bockmann

Restaurant on the west side of the street between 39th and 41st avenues last week, Sullivan pointed to where pools of stagnant water and trash had collected in the fissures and holes of the street’s surface. In the middle of the road, the

surface is so bumpy from patched potholes that cars bounce up and down incessantly as they drive by. “It’s been bad like this for about a year now. This winter just tore us open,” he said. “Some kind

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

BY RICH BOCKMANN

of bag or something has gotten in there and now there’s this white stuff all over the place. It smells and it’s dirty and you can’t get rid of it. A pungent smell emanated from the puddle, and on the warm day many of the nearby shops had their doors and windows open. “The other day I saw a woman coming out of the eye supply store and she almost tripped,” Sullivan said. The road work will take place during evening hours. “Repaving Bell Boulevard will make the street smoother and, most importantly, safer,” Halloran said in a written statement. “And it will be done without disrupting the small businesses that call Bell Boulevard home.” Reach reporter Rich Bockmann by e-mail at rbockmann@ cnglocal.com or by phone at 718260-4574.

Executive director of the Bayside Village Improvement District Gregg Sullivan says potholes such as these collect water and trash, and are bad for businesses. Photo by Rich Bockmann

ARTHRITIS? LUPUS? OR JOINT PAIN? Individual treatment options are designed by Dr. Victoria Katz and her associates to ensure positive outcomes. Your good health is the key to our success. Specializing in Treatment of Joint & Rheumatic Diseases & Painful conditions of the joints.

s Latest Joint Diagnostics s Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation s On Premises Lab & Diagnostic Services s Ultrasound Guided Injections s Nutrition Counselling s IV Chelation Therapy

NY ARTHRITIS CLINIC

718-375-2300 1664 East 14th St, Suite 401 Brooklyn, NY 11229

71-36 110TH St., Suite IJ Forest Hills, NY 11375

51 East 42nd St., Suite 1808 New York, NY 10017

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

SUMMER ACTING CAMP

FREE

Boys & Girls ages 11–16 years old Must be a Whitestone Resident living in the 11357 Zip Code

BY HOWARD KOPLOWITZ

ACT OUT NY

Children’s Acting & Stage Performance School Classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am–3pm

For more information, please call Act Out NY at 718.452.8447 Free Summer Program Sponsored By: 7ELCOME4O7HITESTONE #OMMERCIAL AND 2ESIDENTIAL #IVIC !SSOCIATION

LITTLE NECK CAR WASH & DETAIL CENTER 232-04 Northern Blvd. Douglaston, NY "* ÊÇÊ 9-ÊUÊÇ> Ê Ê ` } Ì

718-281-0780 1 0 ÜÜÜ° ÌÌ i iV >À7>Ã °V

, 9Ê ,

À ÊÇ> > Ê Õ« Ê ii`i`]Ê SUV’s, 4X4, Vans, /ÀÕV ÃÊ ` Ì > Ê >À}iÃ° *À ViÃÊ >ÞÊ6>ÀÞÊ ÕiÊÌ Ê

` Ì Ê vÊ6i V i°

Paralyzed Belmont jockey turns to training horses

AS SEEN IN GROUPON/ $20.00 FOR FULL SERVICE WASH & Simoniz Spray Body Gloss 6 1 Êf{ÓÊUÊ - "1 /ÊxÓ¯

Ever since jockey Andrew Lakeman became paralyzed from the chest down after his 78-1 longshot Our Montana Dream lost her footing during a race at Belmont Park four years ago, the Floral Park, L.I., resident has not given up. “I don’t remember much of the race, but I do remember my horse was climbing and I was going to win the race,” Lakeman, 36, said during a news conference last Thursday at North Shore University Hospital, where he was treated for injuries in the 2007 accident. Lakeman said the horse in front of his stopped and the next thing he remembered was waking up in North Shore, where he was also treated for five broken ribs, two punctured lungs and two cracks to his sternum. “I really didn’t know what had happened, but I couldn’t speak because I paralyzed my vocal chords,” said Lakeman, who is originally from Sunderland, England. Lakeman said his path to becoming a jockey was a tough one because at 5-foot8 he was exceptionally tall by jockey standards and ran 3 miles a day with plastic wrapped around him to reduce his weight.

" * / Ê 1/"Ê /

³ÊÌ>ÝÊUÊ " Ê ÓäÈ 7 Ì ÊV Õ« Ê Þ°Ê Õ« ÃÊ >ÞÊ ÌÊ LiÊV L i`°Ê Ý« ÀiÃÊÈ Îä ££

,i}°Êf£Ó{ÊÊUÊ³ÊÌ>ÝÊUÊ " Ê Óä 7 Ì ÊV Õ« Ê Þ°Ê Õ« ÃÊ >ÞÊ ÌÊ LiÊV L i`°Ê Ý« ÀiÃÊÈ Îä ££

,i}°ÊfÈnÊUÊ³ÊÌ>ÝÊUÊ " Ê Ó£ä 7 Ì ÊV Õ« Ê Þ°Ê Õ« ÃÊ >Þ ÌÊ LiÊV L i`°Ê Ý« ÀiÃÊÈ Îä ££

FULL SERVICE CAR WASH

" * / Ê 1/"Ê /

EXTERIOR CAR WASH

³ÊÌ>ÝÊUÊ " Ê ÓäÈ 7 Ì ÊV Õ« Ê Þ°Ê Õ« ÃÊ >ÞÊ ÌÊ LiÊV L i`°Ê Ý« ÀiÃÊÈ Îä ££

Reg. $34ÊUÊ³ÊÌ>ÝÊUÊ " Ê Óän 7 Ì ÊV Õ« Ê Þ°Ê Õ« ÃÊ >ÞÊ ÌÊ LiÊV L i`°Ê Ý« ÀiÃÊÈ Îä ££

$ 2.00 OFF

/ "

Õ Ê-iÀÛ ViÊ7>Ã ]Ê ÌiÀ ÀÊ- > « ]

« Õ `Ê* Ã ÊEÊ > `Ê7>Ý

$ 99.99

Full Service Wash, Hand Wax or >ÌÃÊEÊ >À«iÌÊ- > «

$ 26.99

Ê Ê " * / /",-Ê "1*"

Ê , Ê ",Ê-16]Ê

Ê6

-]Ê6

Õ Ê-iÀÛ ViÊ >ÀÊ7>Ã ]Ê > `Ê7>ÝÊEÊ >À«iÌÊ- > «

$ 54.99

$10 OFF

$ 1.00 OFF

for new customers

³ÊÌ>ÝÊUÊ " Ê ÓäÇ 7 Ì ÊV Õ« Ê Þ°Ê Õ« ÃÊ >ÞÊ ÌÊ LiÊV L i`°Ê Ý« ÀiÃÊÈ Îä ££

-ÊEÊ* Ê1*Ê/,1 -

had ridden in the past. “I wanted to stay here because ... in the back of my mind I wanted to train race horses and everybody thought I was crazy,” he said. Lakeman called a friend in Florida who had a farm in Ocala — about 1 1/2 hours from Orlando — and bought a horse named Thisskysabeauty for $40,000. “At the beginning, I knew this horse was special,” he said, noting that other horses flared their nostrils at his motorized wheelchair, “but when he came, he put his head in my lap.” In Thisskysabeauty’s first race, he finished third at Belmont Park.

Body work $40/hour Facials $40/hour Reﬂexology $30/hour Hot stone massage $40/hour

8*, --Ê / Ê " "

-Ê" Ê7>Ã Ê" Þ®

Photo by Christina Santucci

His height stopped him from getting the best horses to ride, but Lakeman was determined, starting his career in England before moving on to France and Germany and settling in Floral Park in 1997. “I could say that I proved them wrong,” Lakeman said of the critics who doubted he could be an effective jockey. Lakeman has won races at the state’s three tracks — Aqueduct Race Track, Belmont and Saratoga Race Course — but his injuries have not stopped his involvement in horse racing. After his accident, Lakeman rented a house in Floral Park after recovering at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Manhattan, and visited Saratoga to see horses he

Anna Nature Spa

EXPIRES 6-30-11

FULL SERVICE CAR WASH

Former jockey Andrew Lakeman, whose racing career ended after he became paralyzed in an accident during a race at Belmont Park, is still active in the horse racing industry as a trainer.

Open 7 days 10-8:30

12-49 150thStreet Street Whitestone 12-49 150th Whitestone 718-767-1877 718-767-1877

17 BT

We offer interior design consultations. CALL OR STOP IN FOR DETAILS.

ARCHIVES OF THE HOME, A RETAIL SHOP AT: Now offering interior design services- from a single room consultation through an entire residential design plan. We can help you create the home you’ve been dreaming of.

161-05 29th Ave, Flushing, NY

STORE HOURS: Tuesday-Friday 10-6 Saturday 10-6 Closed Sunday & Monday

Phone: (347)732-4850

www.archivesofthehome.com

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

Decorate any way you fancy with our eclectic selection of home décor, accessories and gift items.

18 BT

Dist. 26

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

Continued from Page 1 a tough pill for me to swallow as a property owner and as a parent of a student at PS 188.â&#x20AC;? Under the plan, students already enrolled in the G&T program at PS 188 at 218-12 Hartland Ave., would remain until completing the fifth-grade. District 26 is the highest performing school district in the city. CDEC President Rob Caloras said the response to the program in past meetings had been relatively positive. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My sense is that a parent who has a child in the system feels different

Sewers Continued from Page 2 Oakland Gardens) and Dan Halloran (R-Whitestone) all released statements praising the project and its ef-

School District 26 Family Advocate Lori Butera (l.) and Superintendent Anita Saunders at last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Photo by Rich Bockmann Community District Education Council meeting. than a parent who has a child who hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t taken the test,â&#x20AC;? he said.

The DOE recently opened a citywide program at PS 85 in Astoria, and

Cahn said PS 188 has many of the attributes the department looks for when imple-

fects on the environment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is great news that the retention facility project, which started when I was the area councilman, is completed,â&#x20AC;? wrote Avella. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to congratulate DEP for their hard work in conducting this massive

project that will certainly eliminate wastewater runoff, enhance the experience of Alley Pond Park for residents of northeast Queens and will help to relieve the reoccurring flooding problems that have plagued the area for years.â&#x20AC;?

As part of the project, the DEP installed several storm drains that reduce the flooding issues along the Cross Island Parkway at the Northern Boulevard interchange.

What if you LIVE ALONE and have an EMERGENCY? Just One Push of a Button can Protect ct You from Emergencies: Mobile Alert â&#x153;&#x201D; Falls â&#x153;&#x201D; Medical Button Available iillabbllee ila â&#x153;&#x201D; Fire â&#x153;&#x201D; Burglary

menting such a program, including an established G&T program with parent interest and a central location. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because the citywide gifted and talented program is so new, there is no defined process [for establishing a program],â&#x20AC;? said Cahn. She said after the Astoria program opened, the department began discussing one for PS 188 and heard mostly positive feedback with some resistance, which she considered to be a vocal minority. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We heard both sides and hit on the breaks. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re talking about a program for 2012 or not,â&#x20AC;? she said. PS 18, at 86-35 235th Court, is getting a firstgrade gifted and talented

program next year, but Cahn said there was not enough demand to consider the school for the citywide program. Earlier in the evening, the council adopted a resolution renouncing the DOEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plans to create new standardized tests for students to evaluate teachers. The tests are the departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s response to an evaluation requirement for the Race to the Top grant, for which New York state received $700 million. The resolution calls these tests ineffective and inconsequential to studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; education. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Federal law allows for ways other than standardized test, such as setting academic goals for teachers,â&#x20AC;? Caloras said.

[ Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/timesledger ]

Get your Queens news on Facebook: facebook.com/timesledger

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m never alone with LIFEWatch.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Dick Van Patten LIMITED TIME OFFER! SW WITTCCH CHOVEERS

WELCOME!

$19.95

FOR FIRST 3 MONTHS after introductory offer expires, $24.95/month will be billed quarterly.

With LIFEWatch W t h You Y get: t t 5IF 0OMZ EMT-Certified .FEJDBM .POJUPSJOH JO UIF 6 4 t 5IF .PTU "Ă˛PSEBCMF 4FSWJDF "WBJMBCMF t /P $POUSBDU o Try it RISK FREE!

No Landline? No Problem! Senior Cell Phones Now Available!

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re never alone with Lifewatch!

f mind... nt.â&#x20AC;? o e c a e p e v a h I â&#x20AC;&#x153; depende Mom remains in

Visit us on facebook

Serving Metro NY

800-716-1433 www.lifewatch-usa.com

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s t he Magic Touc h You Ca n Seeâ&#x20AC;? MAGIC TOUCH ORTHODONTIST AFFORDABLE MONTHLY PAYMENT PLANS! With minimal Down Payments Most Insurances Accepted

â&#x20AC;˘ Digital X-Rays â&#x20AC;˘ Clear Braces â&#x20AC;˘ Non-extraction Emphasized â&#x20AC;˘ Insurance & Union Plans Welcome â&#x20AC;˘ Evening, Saturday & Sunday Hours Available â&#x20AC;˘ Habit Breakers â&#x20AC;˘ Holistic Philosophy Respected

â&#x20AC;˘ Bracket Free Orthodontics, Removable Appliances & Invisible Aligners â&#x20AC;˘ Growth Guidance & TMJ â&#x20AC;˘ We treat Latex Allergic & Nickel Sensitive Patients â&#x20AC;˘ Budget Plans â&#x20AC;˘ Sleep Apnea Devices â&#x20AC;˘ Patient Friendly Environment

Get A

718.229.5924

SCAN HERE

www.magictouchorthodontist.com

Allergy Season is Here! Do you cry from itchy, tearing, red swollen eyes, stuffy nose, and sore throat? Do you have sinus problems, shortness of breath or asthma?

Adult & Pediatric Allergy & Asthma Care Specialist

BETTER MEDICAL CARE, PC 7ARREN 7 (SU - $ s "OARD #ERTIlED !LLERGIST 5NION 4URNPIKE s "AYSIDE .9

FREE $100 55-15 Little Neck Parkway Consultation

Exit 32 (One Block North of LIE LOCATED IN THE SAVOY MEDICAL BUILDING AT BRANDYWINEâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;SUITE L05 â&#x20AC;˘ Ample Parking

VOTED BEST PEDIATRIC PRACTICE*

At 11:15 pm, she needs to be treated like a princess, not just a patient.

718-217-8600

FREE 0!2+).'

UĂ&#x160; >Ă&#x192;>Â?Ă&#x160; Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;}iĂ&#x192;Ă&#x152;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x160;EĂ&#x160; Â&#x2DC;y>Â&#x201C;Â&#x201C;>Ă&#x152;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC; UĂ&#x160;-Â&#x2DC;iiĂ˘Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;} UĂ&#x160; Ă&#x152;VÂ&#x2026;Ă&#x17E;Ă&#x160;7>Ă&#x152;iĂ&#x20AC;Ă&#x17E;Ă&#x160; Ă&#x17E;iĂ&#x192; UĂ&#x160;,Ă&#x2022;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x17E;Ă&#x160;Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x160;-Ă&#x152;Ă&#x2022;vvi`Ă&#x160;1ÂŤĂ&#x160; Â&#x153;Ă&#x192;i 2AGWEED 3EASON UĂ&#x160;-Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;iĂ&#x160;/Â&#x2026;Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x153;>Ă&#x152; UĂ&#x160; Â&#x153;Ă&#x153;Ă&#x160; Ă&#x20AC;>`iĂ&#x160; iĂ&#x203A;iĂ&#x20AC; Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;q7i`q Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x2C6;q->Ă&#x152;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;ÂŁĂ¤>Â&#x201C;qĂ&#x2021;ÂŤÂ&#x201C; -Ă&#x2022;Â&#x2DC;`>Ă&#x17E;Ă&#x160;LĂ&#x17E;Ă&#x160; ÂŤÂŤÂ&#x153;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x152;Â&#x201C;iÂ&#x2DC;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x160;

.O $IAGNOSTIC Co-Pay

0OLLEN 3EASON

Heyfever 3EASON

On Your First Visit Only. 7Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x152;Â&#x2026;Ă&#x160;/Â&#x2026;Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160; Â&#x153;Ă&#x2022;ÂŤÂ&#x153;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x160;"Â&#x2DC;Â?Ă&#x17E;Â°

Most Insurance Plans Accepted

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

Robert L. Shpuntoff, D.M.D

Care when you need us.TM

Open 365 days a year, Monday - Friday: 5PM to Midnight Weekends & Holidays: Noon to Midnight NOW OPEN IN BAYSIDE!

210-31 26th Avenue (Bay Terrace Shopping Center) Bayside, NY 11360 FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL:

718-747-KIDS (5437) www.pmpediatrics.com BSTIMES JUN 2011 *2011 Award for Long Island locations according to Long Island Press Readers Poll

Parade

20 BT

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

Continued from Page 1 Schumer said he thought back to the days after 9/11 and called the killing of Osama bin Laden a “turning point” in the war on terrorism. “On a day like today, we remember it’s the bravery of our soldiers that makes us prevail,” he said. Nathan Abel, a midshipman from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Great Neck, L.I., said the part that registered with him most was seeing the parade’s grand marshal, Maj. Gen. William Waff. Waff is the commanding general of the 99th Regional Support Command of the U.S. Army Reserve, which includes the New England and mid-Atlantic states. “I listened to his speech yesterday,” said the midshipman from Arizona, who was visiting the parade with his sponsor family. “He’s an excellent man who really cares about what he does.”

World War II veteran Joe Miceli said he offered a prayer at the interfaith reception at St. Anastasia’s Church earlier in the day. “I hope and pray that all of our troops come home soon,” he said. “That’s my wish and I think it’s everyone else’s wish.” Both New York City and Nassau County were well-represented with groups ranging from the Girl Scouts to Emerald Society police marching bands to volunteer ambulance corps. Charlie Lercara, an 84-year-old lieutenant colonel, stood to salute the flag as it passed the spot he was sitting on with his wife. “You have to respect the flag and respect those who died,” he said. Lercara said he normally attends the parade in Manhattan, but this year he came out to watch his granddaughter Sharinne, who was marching with the Flushing High School Honor Guard. Under the day’s glaring sun, the 7-11 on the corner of Northern Boulevard and

Willow Street was awash with the green uniforms of the honor guard, as the youths refreshed themselves with cold drinks. Manvere Singh said the parade was his second of the weekend. The ninthgrader said that over the course of two days the honor Guard was split into various battalions, depending on where its members lived — but for the Little NeckDouglaston parade, the entire group came together to march as one battalion. “It feels great to be marching here together,” he said. This was Singh’s first year in the guard. “Be prepared for the heat” was the advice fellow members gave him. Tom Focigna stood at the end of the route of the parade, which was looked on by thousands, in his Army uniform. The World War II veteran said his military training had helped him deal with the day’s heat. Pointing up the boulevard he said, “It’s all downhill anyway!”

The Grand Opening Celebration Continues at

Community National Bank! High-Yielding Statement Savings

1.40

APY*

Enter our BETTER THAN EVER Sweepstakes! Complete rules and regulations available May 21st. HDTV model shown for illustrative purposes only.

Grand Prize: 42” HDTV 2nd Prize: Apple iPad 3rd Prize: Amazon Kindle

Exclusive Grand Opening Rates!

Minimum deposit, $100 • Guaranteed through June 30th!

1.05 % 15-Month CD 1.25 % 21-Month CD 1.70

Annual Percentage Yield (APY) effective as of date of publication and subject to change without notice; available for new accounts only; not available for transfer of funds within the bank. This offer may be withdrawn at any time.

9-Month CD

Get the edge.

APY

43-01 Bell Blvd., Bayside, NY 11361 • (347) 457-3000 Equal Housing Lender Equal Opportunity Lender

Member FDIC

www.cnbny.com

Download a QR code reader to your mobile phone and scan for more information.

$500 minimum deposit • Other rates and terms available. Early withdrawal penalties may apply. Fees can reduce earnings.

21 NE

THE GREEN TEAM HELPED A BUSINESS IN QUEENS

“Saving money is always good business.” —Rhonda, Owner, Feinman Custom Frames, Long Island City, NY See how I’m saving at conEd.com/Rhonda

Rhonda’s lighting upgrades

$3,600

ESTIMATED MONTHLY SAVINGS:

$215

GREEN TEAM COVERED:

$2,524 (70%)

PROJECTED PAYBACK PERIOD:

5 months

COST TO RHONDA:

$1,076

TOTAL VALUE:

Scan to see Rhonda’s story.

WE’LL HELP YOU SAVE CONNECT WITH THE GREEN TEAM AT CONED.COM/GREENTEAM

OR CALL 1-877-870-6118 ACT NOW. LIMITED TIME OFFER.* *Based on eligibility

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

WITH MONEY-SAVING PROGRAMS ON LIGHTING UPGRADES.

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

EXPERTS RK ALL WO ED NTE GUARA

#1 in Customer Satisfaction

“BRING YOUR CAR TO US, WE’LL DO THE JOB RIGHT THE FIRST TIME…GUARANTEED!” ALL YOUR AUTO BODY NEEDS UNDER ONE ROOF Ask About Our Same Day Bumper Replacement Service Golden Auto Body Goes Green With PPG waterborne paint. The facility repairs and paints all vehicle makes and models To learn more about our State of the Art green initiative and PPG waterborne paint contact us at 718.939.2006 Company

Computerized Professional Color Match Frame Equipment on Premises Towing Available

Computerized Itemized Estimates All Work Guaranteed from Dents & Dings to Heavy Collision Work!

Complete Glass Service New York State Registered Repair Shop All Makes & Models of Cars, SUV’s

Recognized by All Insurance Companies

SERVING THE COMMUNITY FOR OVER 30 YEARS COMPLETE AUTO BODY SHOP

GOLDEN AUTO BODY, Inc. £Î£ ä Ê£{Ì Ê Ûi°]Ê i}iÊ* ÌÊUÊ718-939-2006

CHARLIE RIZZO, Owner of Golden Auto Body MON.-FRI. 8am-5:30pm SATURDAYS 7:30am-11:30am Closed Sunday

State-of-the-Art Spray Booth Carco Picture Inspection for your Insurance

23 NE

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

A LARGER NETWORK MAKES A SMALLER WORLD. Size alone isn’t the only measure of an airline (or even the best one), but when it makes the world easier to access, we believe it’s a sign of progress. Delta is the number one U.S. airline to Europe, Asia, and Africa. We have nine hubs and seventeen international gateways – the most of any airline. And we ﬂy to over 350 destinations across six continents, including new nonstop service from JFK to Reykjavik.

DELTA .COM

New York to Reykjavik starting June 1

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

Memorial Day Parades Photos by Christina Santucci

Hundreds of people paid tribute to those who served during Memorial Day parades in northeastern Queens. (Clockwise from top l.): Poppy Queen Kristen Holloran waves to spectators during the College Point parade; Maximus Watt, 10 1/2 months, and his mother Jennifer watch as participants in the College Point parade pass by. Maximusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; father is currently serving in the Army in Afghanistan; Rolf Dieckmann, a U.S. Navy veteran from College Point, dresses as George Washington; Mayor Michael Bloomberg greets members of the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department at the Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade; AJ Roman (l.) and Sal Cannizzo from Dwarf Giraffe Athletic League carry flags in Whitestone; city Comptroller John Liu (back c.) rides in a vehicle with veterans, including Army veteran Ed Michalec (front) of Whitestone; and hundreds of people march on Northern Boulevard during the Little NeckDouglaston Memorial Day Parade.

25 NE

New expansion plans approved for The Sanctuary at Mount Lebanon a Jewish Community Mausoleum For a limited time only

Special Pre-Construction Pricing Single & Companion Gravesites Family Plots Niche Space for Cremated Remains Affordable Payment Plans Credit Cards Accepted

MOUNT LEBANON A Not-For-ProďŹ t Cemetery serving the Jewish Community since 1914 7800 Myrtle Ave Glendale, Queens, NY 11385 718-821-0200 www.MountLebanonCemetery.com

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

Remember Your Loved Ones

“Every day at Calvary I bring a spiritual peace and comfort to all of my patients and their families.”

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

“My calling from God has been two-fold. First, He has given me a heart that has been filled with compassion and care, so that I may bring spiritual comfort to patients and their families. Secondly, He has directed me to do His work at Calvary, for patients and family members with very special needs. My job is to relieve the spiritual pain that comes with internal end-of-life struggles with abandonment, fear and anxiety. My experience in dealing with these unique issues has helped me to successfully tap into peoples’ inner strengths, and provide them with comfort and consolation. And because I speak both English and Spanish, I serve as an advocate for Latinos who are here. I am truly blessed to bring this needed relief and comfort to those who need it most. I am truly blessed to be here at Calvary.” – Yovani Santiago, Chaplain

For more information call 718-518-2300 or visit www.calvaryhospital.org.

1740 Eastchester Road • Bronx, NY 10461 • (718) 518-2300 • Calvary Hospital Inpatient Service • Outpatient Services Calvary@Home (Home Care/Hospice) • Center for Curative and Palliative Wound Care • Satellite Services at Lutheran Medical Center, Brooklyn NY 11220 (Calvary@Home programs are Medicare-certified and contract with most major insurances.)

Five Towns College

Open House Saturday, June 11 at 1 pm • Learn about our Degree & Internship Programs • Meet with Admissions & Financial Aid Representatives • Scholarship Opportunities Available • Presentations & Demonstrations in our Professional Studios Graduate Summer Institute For Teachers Of Music & Childhood Education July 5 - August 12 • One Week Classes • Affordable Tuition & Housing

305 N. Service Road Dix Hills, New York 11746

631.656.2110 www.ftc.edu

www.facebook.com/fivetownscollege

• A U D I O R E C O R D I N G T E C H N O LO G Y • B R O A D C A S T I N G • B U S I N E S S • E L E M E N TA R Y T E A C H E R E D U C AT I O N • F I L M / V I D E O • JOURNALISM• MASS COMMUNICATION • MUSIC TEACHER EDUCATION • MUSIC BUSINESS • MUSIC PERFORMANCE • THEATRE ARTS

Goldman CEO salutes grads of LGA’s small biz program Eight months have passed since the first graduates of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses initiative received their diplomas at Long Island City’s LaGuardia Community College, but much has changed. What began as a pilot program born between the partnership of the Wall Street powerhouse and the college at 31-10 Thomson Ave. that gave 23 small business owners throughout the city an education in growing their business, networking and mentorship has become a national program held not only in New York but also in Los Angeles; Long Beach, Calif.; New Orleans; and Houston.

LaGuardia’s second class has also increased, with 30 local business owners having graduated from the program this year. “All of the graduates embody the ambition, diversity and sense of community that is the American Dream,” said Lloyd Blankfein, chairman and chief executive officer of Goldman Sachs, at the graduation held May 25. The investment banking giant’s program is designed to help 10,000 small businesses in underserved areas grow throughout the next five years. Blankfein said so far 300 businesses have gone through the program. Speakers at the graduation included Mayor Michael Bloomberg and MSNBC “Morning Joe” hosts

Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinksi. “I do know what it’s like to be in charge of your own business, so I know how proud you all must feel today,” Bloomberg said. The mayor said he would try to reduce bureaucracy and increase public safety and affordable housing to make the city a more attractive place for businesses to set up shop. “I hope you make a lot of money and pay a lot of taxes,” Bloomberg said. Scarborough said his father was a small business owner and taught him the importance of following a dream and saving money. “You will have the thrill everyday of knowing that you have control of your own destiny,” Scarborough told the graduates.

Do You Suffer From Gout? Winthrop-University Hospital Clinical Trials Center is seeking volunteers for a clinical research study to evaluate an investigational medication for individuals with gout and a history of cardiovascular disease, such as stroke or heart attack.

NE REGISTERED NURSES PHYSICAL THERAPISTS MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKERS CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDES

Your husband is ready to leave the hospital. The tubes in his chest are coming with him. Now what? He’ll need help getting around, bathing and taking care of his wounds. Post-surgical care from VNSNY makes the transition home a lot easier. With comprehensive services to help the recovery process, the Visiting Nurse Service of New York is the right care now.

CALL NOW FOR A FREE BROCHURE ABOUT VNSNY SERVICES FOR YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS. 1-855-VNSNY-NOW • VNSNY.ORG/INFO

To qualify for the study, participants must: be at least 50 years of age (females must be postmenopausal) have experienced a gout flare have a history of cardiovascular disease, such as stroke or heart attack Eligible participants will receive study-related medical exams, research medication and laboratory tests at no cost to them while participating in the research study. Compensation may also be provided for time and travel. For more information, call 516-663-9582 or e-mail clinicaltrials@winthrop.org Visit us online at: www.winthrop.org/departments/clinical/ctn Conveniently located 1/2 block from the LIRR in Mineola facebook.com/vnsny

@vnsny_news

Our services are usually covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most insurers.

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

BY REBECCA HENELY

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

Can’t possibly leave work again to take your mom to the doctor?

WE HAVE A PLAN. A health plan that will arrange Mom’s transportation to the doctor – or even send a doctor to her home. And it’s FREE when she’s eligible for a nursing home level of care on Medicaid.* For New Yorkers with Medicare and Medicaid

CALL NOW FOR OUR FREE BROCHURE FOR NEW YORKERS WITH MEDICARE OR MEDICAID.

1-855-AT-CHOICE (1-855-282-4642) THIS IS WHERE YOU BELONG: In the home you love. In the neighborhood you know. In the health plans created to keep you there.

TDD/TTY: 1-888-844-5530 9 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday Or visit www.vnsnychoice.org

*If you are responsible for paying a monthly Medicaid surplus or other costs, you must continue these payments to remain eligible. ©VNSNY CHOICE 2011

De Blasio lobbies against Bloomy’s teacher layoffs BY REBECCA HENELY AND IVAN PEREIRA Public Advocate Bill de Blasio and City Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras (D-East Elmhurst) visited Corona’s PS 19 last week and collected about 100 signatures from parents and students within an hour imploring Mayor Michael Bloomberg not to fire 4,100 teachers from city schools. He then took his call for action to the borough streets last Thursday. “The issue here is to get parents engaged and make sure parents’ voices are heard,” de Blasio said. The May 24 visit was part of a campaign de Blasio has been waging to prevent Bloomberg from laying off 4,100 teachers as proposed in his city budget. Wylie Norvell, a spokesman for de Blasio, said the public advocate has been collecting signatures, testimony and videos of parents who do not want teachers laid off. As part of the campaign, de Blasio has also been going to schools throughout the city, and Norvell said last week he planned to visit one in each of the five boroughs. PS 19, at 98-02 Roosevelt Ave. in Corona, one of the most crowded schools in the city, was where de Blasio decided to appear in Queens. The public advocate said the layoffs would create an “unprecedented danger” to the city school system and would constitute the largest number of teachers lost at one time since the 1970s. “We’re going to make a bad situation worse in those schools that are overcrowded,” de Blasio said. Ferreras, who went to PS 19 as a child, said she remembers the school bursting at the seams as a student there. She said that as the school is now, special

Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras (l.) and Public Advocate Bill de Blasio (r.) speak to PS 16 PTA president Maria Quiroz at a signature drive at the school against teacher layoffs. Photo by Rebecca Henely

education is taught in the hallways and lunch periods begin at 10:30 a.m. “This is not a new issue. The problem is that we haven’t applied new solutions,” Ferreras said. Yoselin Genao, Ferreras’ chief of staff, said PS 19 has the capacity for 1,305 students but there are 2,012 students currently enrolled. “In the average class there’s 30 students,” said Maria Quiroz, president of the PTA who has two children at the school. “Where would all these students go?” Eddie Paez, a fifthgrade student at the school who lives the Corona, said he signed the petition to help his teachers. “They teach us a lot and they show us how to improve in life and what to do,” Eddie said. De Blasio and state Sen. Shirley Huntley (D-Jamaica) gathered more signatures and support with a series of rallies in Queens last Thursday. The public advocate’s supporters met at the Parsons BoulevardArcher Avenue subway station, PS 40 and PS 30 in Jamaica, the Queens Plaza subway station and the Roosevelt Avenue subway station to voice their disdain against the city. “That is 4,100 less

teachers that our children will have to educate them, 4,100 less teachers our children can go to for help and guidance and 4,100 less teachers to make our schools tolerant, safe and productive,” Huntley said in a statement. At the PS 19 drive, Ferreras said now that Dennis Walcott has become city schools chancellor, the lines of communication have been better. She said previous Schools Chancellor Cathie Black never returned her calls, but Ferreras was one of the first electeds to meet with Walcott. “For me personally, it’s been day and night,” she said. But the public advocate said Walcott needs to demonstrate that policy has changed among the administration. “He has to show people there’s a change in direction at the Department of Education,” de Blasio said. Visit parentsforteachers.com for the petition. Reach reporter Rebecca Henely by e-mail rhenely@ cnglocal.com or by phone at 718-260-4564.

29 NE

Tom Prendergast, president of the New York City Transit Authority, which operates subways and buses, leaves the MTA’s monthly meeting last week. Photo by Philip Newman

Increases in late trains blamed on MTA work BY PHILIP NEWMAN Straphangers endured longer waits in March compared with a year ago due, in part, to MTA track and signal work on the numbered lines, including the No. 7. Some lettered lines, meanwhile, reported improved on-time records over 2010 such as the F, R and G. Overall, the number of late trains increased by 10 percent citywide over March 2010, the New York City Transit Authority reported. Metropolitan Transportation Authority spokesman Kevin Ortiz said, “Delays on the numbered lines are largely attributable to track and signal work done during that time.” NYC Transit Authority statistics showed that the No. 7 on-time record was down by 1.2 percent from 2010 and the N down by 7.6 percent. Other trains with worse late records than in 2010 included the Q by 4.8 percent, the J/Z at 3.4 percent, the M by 7.5 percent, the Rockaway shuttle at 0.4 percent, the No. 1 at 2.3 percent, the No. 2 at 4.5

percent, the No. 3 at 2.8 percent, the D at 0.6 percent, the B at 0.7 percent, the No. 4 at 2.3 percent and the No. 5 at 1.2 percent. Among lines that improved, the R was up by 1.4 percent, the F was up 3.8 percent, the G by 2.6 percent, the No. 6 at 2.3 percent, the L at 2.4 percent, the 42nd Street shuttle by 4.8 percent, the Franklin Avenue shuttle at 0.5 percent, the A at 2.5 percent, and the C at 2.1 percent. The E was unchanged from 2010. NYC Transit President Tom Prendergast told the MTA Transit Committee, “We’re still bound by the principle that evenness of service is by far the most important thing rather than just late, although we’d like to do both. But evenness of service is more important because that way you’re having less impact on customers.” Prendergast also said the measurement system for lateness might need fixing, since a train is graded as late no matter whether it is five seconds late or five minutes late. In other transit news: • The MTA said it had

bought 700 new buses at a cost of more than $400 million, with some scheduled to go into service in late summer. • MTA Chairman Jay Walder said major repairs and renovations are under way to restore 53 dilapidated subway stations and plans are to begin work soon on fixing up more than 170 others. • The MTA Board has approved the purchase of 328 low-floor, articulated buses to be manufactured in Plattsburgh, N.Y., protecting 220 jobs and contributing to the New York state economy. • The MTA has refurbished its website, mta.info, to provide easier access to key travel information and add new features, including a new Trip Planner and App Center. It was the first redesign of the site since January 2010. The agency said the site had gained 65 percent more visitors since then. Reach contributing writer Philip Newman by email at timesledgernews@ cnglocal.com or phone at 718-260-4536.

social worker, driver, nutritionist, physical therapist, dresser, translator, companion and medication manager…

WE HAVE A PLAN. A health plan with a whole team of health professionals to manage Mom’s care at home – even if she needs a nursing home’s level of care. And it’s FREE when she’s on Medicaid.* For New Yorkers with Medicare and Medicaid

CALL NOW FOR OUR FREE BROCHURE FOR NEW YORKERS WITH MEDICARE OR MEDICAID.

1-855-AT-CHOICE (1-855-282-4642) THIS IS WHERE YOU BELONG: In the home you love. In the neighborhood you know. In the health plans created to keep you there.

TDD/TTY: 1-888-844-5530 9 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday Or visit www.vnsnychoice.org

*If you are responsible for paying a monthly Medicaid surplus or other costs, you must continue these payments to remain eligible. ©VNSNY CHOICE 2011

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

If you are your mother’s 24-hour nurse,

30 NE

â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE ONLY STOP FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDSâ&#x20AC;?

718-279-4800

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

RESERVATIONS

S RD

SE M OU 5:00P H EN M-

SCAN HERE FOR DETAILED INFORMATION

OP 3:00 . N

STATION REALTY of DOUGLASTON

3BR, 2.5 BTHS, LR/DR, Renovated EIK, Deck, house faces South School District #25 REDUCED $838,888

4BR, 3.5 BTH Home in North Flushing Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Screened In Porch, Finished Basement, Fireplace, 60 x 90 with great curb appeal $938,888

BEECHHURST COLONIAL

DOUGLASTON CO-OP WELLESLEY GARDENS

DOROTHY MATINALE - BROKER/OWNER SERVING THE COMMUNITY FOR OVER 15 YEARS

WOODHAVEN CO-OP 83-05 98 ST.

ESCORTED SHOWINGS, MEET AT OFFICE

SE M OU -7:00P H M N

P E OP . 5:00 S

E US PM M HO 6:30 1-4P N E 0 N OP 4:3 SU RS M & U TH 2-2P T1 SA

UNDER CONTACT NEW LISTING!

Spacious 2BR. Parkview. Move-In Condition. Freshly Painted. Close to Transportation. Low Maintenance, Gas&Electric Includedâ&#x20AC;Ś. $198,000

CORONA CO-OP 55-30 99 ST. SE M OU 2:00P H EN MP

OP 12:00 AT.

4BR, 2.5 BTH, 13 Rooms total. Massive Great Room & Eat In Kitchen, Master BR Suite w/ Built-Ins, Jacuzzi Tub & Stall Shower.

LITTLE NECK CO-OP 40-01 LITTLE NECK PKWY. E US PM HO 4:00

EN MOP 2:00P . N

Gym, Laundry & 1 Block to LIRR REDUCED 2BR updated kitchen.. $249k REDUCED 2BR overlooking park â&#x20AC;Ś.$279,500 Large Renovated 1BR w/Terrace And New Kitchen ... $308,000 NEW LISTING 1BR, beautiful Parkview â&#x20AC;Ś. $286K NEW LISTING 2BR overlooking parkâ&#x20AC;Ś 299K

DOUGLASTON TOWNHOUSE ESCORTED SHOWINGS, MEET AT OFFICE SE M OU :30P -4PM H EN 0-6 N 1 OP 4:3 SU S & UR M TH 2-2P T1 SA

NEW LISTING!

3BR, 2 Full BTH, Bright&Spacious, Plenty Of Closet Space. Hardwood Floors. Updated Kitchen & BTHs. Convenient To All Transportation. â&#x20AC;Ś. $244,400

FLUSHING TUDOR 149-01 32 AVE.

WHITESTONE HOME

One Block To LIRR. DOG FRIENDLY!! 1 BR Upper with Balcony and Washer/Dryer in Unitâ&#x20AC;Ś. $209,000 NEW LISTING! 3BR Lower in Excellent Condition â&#x20AC;Ś $289,000

1BR with Renovated Kit/BTH and All New Appliances. Access To The Backyard From Bedroomâ&#x20AC;Ś $239,000

Station Realty proudly supports the Douglaston Village Chamber of Commerce WWW STATIONREALTY COM s TH 3T $OUGLASTON .9 s

TimesLedger

Jun. 2-8, 2011 NE

Sudoku 32 QStage 33 Arts & Entertainment 33, 36 Crossword Puzzle 34

TO THE ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND DINING

Photo by Ariel Flores BY ARLENE MCKANIC Tom Zlabinger is a professional bass player, the director of the York College Big Band, the York College Blue Notes and the Summer Jazz Program, the artistic director of Jazz at the Chapel at the Illinois Jacquet Performance Space and the faculty adviser of the York College Music Club. Where does one find the time to do all this? “I don’t have time, but I make time,” he says. “‘Cause I believe in all that I do — and I want to do what I’m doing — I’ve always loved music and I’ve tried to leave things

The York College Summer Jazz Program brings music to life in Queens and encourages high school talent better than I find them. I’m fortunate to have a lot of different things going on. It’s like a train on the tracks, so I really believe we need to keep things going, keep things happening, keep on keeping on.” The big band is a product of the jazz

workshop at York College and is part of the college’s jazz forum. They rehearse on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Jazz at the Chapel features local jazz performers, while the York College Summer Jazz Program ‘11 will have an audition

Saturday, June 4, from 9 a.m. to noon at the York College Performing Arts Center. The Summer Jazz Program ‘11 is a tuition-free, college-credit program for students from New York City public high schools. The students study jazz performance for six weeks (July 5 to Aug. 11, Mondays - Thursdays) in a big band setting with professional jazz musicians. The students have to bring their own instrument and be able to read music, though no jazz experience is necessary. The Blue Notes are alumni from summer jazz programs. Continued on Page 35

32 NE

Mekong East: Vietnamese fusion welcome in Bayside

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

BY SUZANNE PARKER You come home from work too tired to cook. You don’t want to get dressed up or spend a fortune, but you do want to relax while someone else brings your food and cleans up after you. Not too much to ask. At one time, the solution would have been the neighborhood Chinese restaurant, but increasingly they have given way to take-out joints where you don’t want to spend a nanosecond more than necessary. If you’re looking for a little atmosphere, and food that is exotic without being too challenging, Mekong East on Bell Boulevard in Bayside could just fit the bill. Vietnamese food is a rare example of a fusion cuisine that comes across honestly. As a French colony, both sides of the equation benefited, if not from

colonialism at least from the cross pollination of the two exceptional culinary traditions. Pho, the national dish of Vietnam is a hot pot rooted firmly in the Asian cooking style. The country’s second most famous dish, banh mi, is a hero sandwich on a baguette that combines ham, pate, and mayo with more Asian ingredients. In Vietnamese cooking, you will find dishes flavored with lemongrass, but sautéed in butter. Definitely order some appetizers at Mekong East. Fried calamari au beurre is an irresistible Indochine marriage of batter-fried squid served over vegetables sautéed in butter. The chicken salad would also make a fabulous lunch dish. Shredded chicken is blended with red and green cabbage and roasted peanuts in a chili lime dressing. It is redolent of lemongrass,

with bean sprouts and lime to balance the flavors and textures to taste. The broth should have been hotter in temperature. In fact, at some Vietnamese restaurants you add raw beef that cooks quickly in the scalding broth. The tepidness could be accounted for by the fact that the pho was shared, and the restaurant couldn’t scrounge up a ladle for serving the soup. We had to use our ceramic tablespoons for apportioning the broth. Iron-pot lemongrass curry was the frontrunner of the entrees. It came in an iron pot, as advertised, and exuding the aromas of lemongrass and curry. It is not as spicy as its Thai counterpart, but satisfyingly rich and flavorful. We asked for “seafood,” which turned out to be a combo of shrimp and squid, but Continued on Page 34

DINING OUT

Mekong East, 43-13 Bell Boulevard in Bayside, offers a genuine Vietnam cuisine, capturing the culinary fusion expected of the forPhoto by Suzanne Parker mer French colony. basil and other less easily identifiable herbs. Crispy shrimp rolls are a nice variant of deep-fried crunchy things, filled with whole shrimp, pork, carrots, glass noodles and cloud ear fun-

gus. Of course, we had to try the pho, a meal in itself if ordered by only one diner. The fragrant broth was beefy and herbal as it should be. Asian basil leaves were served on the side along

Mekong East 43-13 Bell Blvd, Bayside, NY 11361 (718) 357-6860 Price Range: Apps $6$8, Mains $10-$14 Cuisine: Vietnamese Setting: Small, simply decorated but inviting. Service: Accommodating but unpolished Hours: Lunch & Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. Closed Monday. Reservations: No. Alcohol: BYOB Parking: Street Dress: Casual Children: Welcome Music: No Takeout: Yes Credit cards: Yes Noise level: Acceptable. Handicap accessible: Yes

Answers in Sports

STAGE

6th Taste of LIC — Welcoming remarks by Jimmy Van Bramer and with special guest Borough President Helen Marshall. When: June 7, 5:30 p.m. Where: The Chocolate Factory,

549 49th Ave., Long Island City Contact: tasteoﬂic@ chocolatefactorytheater.org 718-482-7069 Le Villi — Come see the Puccini opera that failed ... almost! Featuring the Pax Opera Co. Cost: Bella Italia Mia members, $15; non-members, $17 When: June 12, 1:30 p.m. Where: Christ the King High School, 68-02 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village Contact: 718-426-1240

MEETINGS

THE ARTS CONCERTS Future Music @ York College — York College Big Band at commencement reception. When: June 3, noon Where: York College Academic Core Plaza Contact: Tom Zlabinger, tzlabinger@york.cuny.edu St. Luke’s Chamber Ensemble — St. Luke’s Chamber Ensemble performs a free one-hour chamber music concert at Flushing Town Hall. The concert will feature American-inspired favorites for strings, including Gershwin’s Lullaby, Barber’s Adagio for Strings, and the Dvorak “American” Quartet. When: June 4, 7 p.m. Where: Flushing Town Hall, 13735 Northern Blvd., Flushing Contact: 718-463-7700 x. 222 Laura Leon - Piano Works of Steven Rosenhaus — This special concert celebrates the piano music of NY composer Steven Rosenhaus, who was a 2010 Flushing Town Hall Composer-in-Residence. When: June 5, 2 p.m. Where: Flushing Town Hall, 13735 Northern Blvd., Flushing Contact: 718-463-7700 x. 222 Future Music @ York College — York College Blue Notes at Union Hall Block Party When: June 23, 6 p.m. Where: York College, 94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., #1A12, Jamaica Contact: Tom Zlabinger tzlabinger@york.cuny.edu Thursday Open Mic Music Nights — Regularly presented from the stage of the RAA’s T-7 Gallery, this year-round

North Shore Playwrights Circle Meeting — Formerly known as the Playwrights Circle of Great Neck, this open group features discussion, workshopping and writing exercises for playwrights in Queens and Nassau counties. When: Every other Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Where: Sterling Glen of Great Neck, 96 Cutter Mill Rd., Great Neck Cost: Free membership Contact: Robin Gorman Newman - robin@lovecoach. com 516-732-0911

ENTERTAINMENT

weekly event gives performers of all kinds the spotlight to be seen and heard on Thursdays. Musicians, singers, poetry and prose readers, stand up comics and more have played to welcoming audiences there. When: Thursdays, 7 p.m.; signup starts generally at 7:30 p.m. Where: Rockaway Center for the Arts, Fort Tilden, Gateway National Recreation Area, Rockaway Contact: Dominique Roberts info@raa116.org 718-474-0861 Website: www. rockawayartistsalliance.org

KIDS & FAMILY Big Apple Circus — The spectacular Big Apple Circus leaps into its 33rd Season with a thrilling All-New Show, Dance On! The World’s Greatest Circus artists swing into action in the spotlight under our intimate Big Top, where no seat is more than 50 feet from the ring! Where: Cunningham Park, 196-22 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows When: June 2 - June 5, Tues Fri, 10 a.m. - 8p.m.; Sat - Mon, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Cost: Tickets start at $15 Contact: To purchase tickets call 888-541-3750 or visit bigapplecircus.org. Web site: bigapplecircus.org Hot Peas’ N Butter — Firstcome, ﬁrst-served. Interactive children’s musical group that melds elements of traditional Latin and Afro-Caribbean music with jazz, folk, and rock, inspiring creativity in all ages! The McGraw-Hill Companies CarnegieKids is a program

of Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute. When: June 4, 1 p.m. Where: Flushing Town Hall, 13735 Northern Blvd., Flushing Contact: 718-463-7700 x. 222 Circus! Science Under the Big Top — Walk a tightrope, practice elastic acrobatics, learn how to juggle, and explore the science behind the circus in this special exhibition. Free with general NYSCI admission. When: June 4 -Sept. 4 Where: New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St., Flushing Contact: Mary Record mrecord@nyscience.org

The kitchen is open!

stop in Thursday- Sunday for great burgers and pub grub

Don’t ﬁght the crowd at Belmont on June 11th – enjoy the Stakes with us!

and watch the Mets and Yanks all summer long Every Thursday Night is

Ladies Night

ÛiÀÞÊ-Õ `>ÞÊ>vÌiÀÊn« i ÞÊ ÕÀÊÓÊ ÕÀÊÃ«iV > ] > ÊÌ iÊ Õ`]Ê ÀÃÊ> ` iÀÊLiiÀÃÊÞ ÕÊV> Ê`À

EVENTS

20!

Óx{ ÓxÊ ",/ , Ê 6 °]Ê // Ê ÊUÊÇ£n {ÓÎ £{ää

Join us for our 2011 Season

Waterside Restaurant Weekly Storytimes — Foster the love of reading with weekly children’s storytimes and a cookie break. Event may change. Please call ahead to conﬁrm. When: Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.; Thursdays, 7 p.m. Where: Barnes & Noble, 176-60 Union Tpke., Fresh Meadows Cost: Free Contact: 718-380-7077

for just...

Live Music Friday Nights

Every Table has a Marina side View of Manhasset Bay

OPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER 7 DAYS A WEEK Serving a mix of modern American cuisine with global influences.

Queens Pride — Parade ends at 7th Street with festival on 37th Road from 74th to 77th streets. When: June 5, noon Where: 85th Street and 37th Avenue, Jackson Heights Contact: info@queenspride. com 718-228-7599 Victorian Tea — The Richmond Hill Historical Society is holding a Victorian Tea, sponsored by the Friends of Maple Grove in the Celebration Hall at the Center Continued on Page 36

“La Motta’s…it’s as seaside as they come…with its open-air decks, umbrellas, ships wheel and lanterns, and spiffy servers in nautical uniforms…serving generous portions of dishes created with high quality ingredients.” — New York Times

OUTDOOR TIKI BAR OVERLOOKING A BEAUTIFUL BOAT MARINA !, &2%3#/ $).).' s ).$//2 /54$//2 3%!4).' 2%3%26!4)/.3 !##%04%$ s #!35!, %,%'!.#% s #!4%2).' !6!),!",%

10 Matinecock Ave. Port Washington, NY Waterside Restaurant At the Manhasset Bay Marina

516-944-7900 www.lamottas.net

Directions: From Main Street in Port Washington, turn north on Shore Road. Make first left onto Manhasset Ave. (across from King Kullen Shopping Center). Make first let onto Sintsink Drive. La Motta’s is at the end, on the left.

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

Graduation to Murder! — A comedy murder mystery dinner show. Cost: $45 When: June 3, 8 p.m. Where: Riccardo’s, 21-01 24th Ave., Astoria Contact: killingkompany@ killingkompany.com 718-7217777 Web site: killingkompany.com

34 NE

Sushi Bar • Special Rolls • Teriyaki Bento Box • Noodle Selection • Hot Sake FRESH & Exotic Fare

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

featuring sushi and so much more

254-04 Northern Blvd. Little Neck

718-225-3311

GRAND OPENING SPECIAL

Dining Out Continued from Page 32 it would work equally well with any of the choices. Water spinach sautéed with basil sauce ordered with beef was indistinguishable from Shanghaicabbage or baby bok choi. It is a seemingly healthy dish, long on the vegetable component and short on the grease. Fried bean curd sautéed with mixed vegetables was the least distinguished

dish of the meal, bland and indifferently seasoned. We followed our meal with iced Vietnamese coffee, a traditional concoction of very strong coffee and sweetened condensed milk, and banana tart, a very sweet meeting between East and West. Suzanne Parker is the TimeLedger’s restaurant critic and author of “Eating Like Queens: A Guide to Ethnic Dining in America’s

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

TimesLedger Newspapers Jun. 2-8, 2011

By Pete Canty (Pete@gfrpuzzles.com)

(Little Neck Location Only)

Eat-In DINNER

Fun With Fractions

FREE HOT SAKE or Chef’s Special Appetizer

Melting Pot, Queens, N.Y.” She can be reached by qnsfood@aol.com.

The Bottom Line Mekong East is a good neighborhood resource for casual dining. The flavors are both exotic and simpatico with the average Western palate. The prices are modest and the service is well-intentioned if not polished. It’s definitely worth a try when you don’t feel like cooking.

LAST WEEK'S ANSWER

PALINDROMICALLY SPEAKING

Across

LUNCH SPECIAL Tues.–Sun 12–3:30 PM Choice of Noodle • Bento Box • Teriyaki • Sushi Bar • Served with miso soup

Tues. – Thurs. 12–10:30PM Fri.–Sat. 12–11:00PM Sun. 12–10:00PM Closed Monday Eat-In Or Take Out

Queens’ Oldest Chinese–Polynesian Restaurant

Established 1953

MONDAY & TUESDAY

Lobster Special $1595 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– TRY OUR:

s .EW -ENU 3ELECTIONS s (OR D OEUVERS AND $ELICACIES s 4ROPICAL )SLAND $RINKS AT OUR #OCKTAIL ,OUNGE –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

+ARAOKE

Every Friday. Non-Karaoke dining room available –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Take out available (MVUFO 'SFF .FOV "WBJMBCMF t )BOEJDBQQFE 3FTUSPPN "WBJMBCMF 4PPO

5NION 4URNPIKE &LUSHING s (OURS -ON 4HURS AMn PM s &RI AMn-IDNIGHT 3AT AMn AM s 3UNDAY .OONn PM

1. Fix firmly 6. Ice-cream unit 11. OED entries 14. Christopher of “Superman” 15. Mea ___ 16. Trendy 17. Pot starters 18. More competent 19. Madrid gold 20. 1/4 posterior 22. Allow 23. Questionable 24. DVD player button 26. Squirrel, e.g. 30. Cunning 31. Common literary device 32. Hot sauce brand 35. Precedes store or trade 36. Tycoon 37. Bryant of the NBA 40. Turns into 42. Pitcher Martinez 43. Fruit ____ (kid’s snack) 45. Jeopardy computer 46. Make ___ of 47. Mounted on 49. Rally type 50. 1/2 with a cardiac organ 57. Not well 58. Roman prefix 59. “____ fired!” 60. Narc’s org. 61. Black and white mammals 62. “You’re ___ one, Mister Grinch” 63. Pigs digs 64. Maria Shriver, to JFK 65. Flippant

5. Fate 6. Winter accessory 7. Chicago mascot, informally 8. Earthenware pot 9. Oil grp. 10. Sarah Jessica and Charlie 11. 1/1 consumables 12. Call the shots on set 13. In and out, as reception 21. Young newt 25. Album cover 26. Clear (of) 27. Bruin Bobby 28. 2/1 stage production 29. Marx partner 30. Berkeley school, informally 32. QB Brady 33. Get older 34. Urban transport 36. Unkempt hair 38. Sis’s sib Down 39. Long, long time 1. Desert Storm site 41. Seat pillow 2. Restaurant posting 42. Tropical fruits 3. Prefix in outdated media 43. Colorado soccer club 4. Eternally

44. Brunch staple 45. Hardship 47. Company with a spokes 48. “___ Were the Days” 51. Longfellow bell town 52. Sneaker part 53. Italia’s capital 54. Election day: Abbr. 55. Pitcher stats 56. Refuse

Quotable Quote In mathematics you don’t understand things. You just get used to them. • Johan von Neumann

By GFR Associates • • • Visit our web site at www.gfrpuzzles.com

Jazzin’ up Summer Continued from Page 31

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

On May 12, the York College Big Band performed at the CUNY Jazz Festival at Aaron Davis Hall on the City College campus with guest saxophonist Chris Potter. “The big band did great,” Zlabinger says. “They threw down! It’s nice because it’s a chance to get off campus. The classroom shouldn’t be an island, especially in music.” The band is also developing a relationship with University of the Streets, an institution on 7th Street and Avenue A that advocates for known and unknown artists and has been around since the 1960s. The band performed there in March and will be returning on June 4. Jazz at the Chapel is a series of concerts that take place in a renovated chapel near the campus, the Illinois Jacquet Performance Space, 94-15 159th St., Jamaica. “We’ve produced concerts over there for three years,” says Zlabinger. “We have musicians from all over the world, jazz musicians from Australia and Korea.”

The space, named after jazz great Illinois Jacquet, is small and seats about 50 to 70 people. “It feels like a jazz club,” Zlabinger adds. “You walk in and the world disappears. All the walls are covered with curtains. So there’s no echo and it’s very well insulated. The only thing you might hear is the train passing by, if that.” Other programs scheduled for this summer and into the fall are the Union Hall Block Party by the Blue Notes on June 23, a concert by the York College Summer Jazz Program at the Louis Armstrong House on Aug. 6, and their graduation concert at the college on Aug. 11. Zlabinger, a Leo, was born in 1971. “According to my mom, I was into music before I was born,” he says. “When she was pregnant with me she went to a concert and she could feel me kicking to the beat!” He started piano training at age 3, progressed to the trombone, then punk rock guitar, then finally found the bass. He started performing professionally and after a peripatetic life he and his wife moved to New York. He went

Program Director Tom Zlabinger conducts the York College Summer Jazz Program at the Louis Armstrong House in Corona during the 2010 concert sePhoto by Ariel Flores ries. to Queens College, got his master’s degree in jazz performance and a degree in ethnomusicology at the CUNY graduate center. He began teaching at York College in 2003. “It was my goal to play and teach and I’m doing both,” he says. “This music has been powerful for me. I can say it saved my life and put me on the path, and focused my vision. We need jazz.” Zlabinger takes a holistic approach to music making, and believes the ultimate experience is hearing musicians perform live.

/Ê1-Ê / ,Ê9"1,Ê 8/Ê* ,/9Ê

"1-Ê " Ê / Ê ""

CHOICE A $13.95 per person Choice of 5 items

UÊ-ÌÕvvi`Ê- i ÃÊ UÊ/ ÀÌi Ê i>ÌÊ->ÕVi UÊ,>Û Ê Ê > i`Ê< Ì }}« > ÌÊ*>À } > > UÊ->ÕÃ>}iÊEÊ*i««iÀÃÊ UÊ À i`Ê V i UÊ- > Ê i>ÌL> Ã UÊ }Õ ÊÜÉ,i`Ê ÀÊ7 ÌiÊ > ÃÊ UÊ*>ÃÌ>ÊÜÉ À VV ]Ê >À VÊEÊ"

UÊ V i Ê*>À } > > ÊUÊ V i Ê À> V> Ãi UÊ V i Ê >ÀÃ> > U V i Ê* ââ> > UÊ6i> Ê ÕÌ iÌÊ*>À } > > ÊUÊ*i iÊ6 ` > UÊ/ ÀÌi Ê vÀi`

CHOICE B $15.95 per person Any 3 Choices from A Any 2 Choices from B

Above served with either Antipasto, Garden Salad or Caesar Salad, Stands, Sterno, Napkins, Plates, Cups, Forks, Knives & Italian Bread. Delivered to your home or office. (Min. 15 people)

9"1,Ê* ,/9Ê / , Ê /Ê"1,Ê, -/ 1, / CHOICE A 95

CHOICE B

$23.

Any 5 Items Stuffed Shells Tortellini w/Meat Sauce Ravioli Baked Ziti Eggplant Parmigiana Sausage & Peppers Broiled Chicken Small Meatballs Linguini, w/Clam Sauce Pasta w/Broccoli, Garlic & Oil

$25.

Chicken Pizzaiola Chicken Francaise Chicken Marsala Veal Cutlet Parmigiana Veal Marsala Tortellini Alfredo Penne Vodka ASK ABOUT OUR INDIVIDUAL TRAYS

PRIVATE PARTY ROOM

>ÀÃ> >]Ê* V>ÌÌ>Ê*>À } > >

CHICKEN >ÀÃ> >]Ê*>À } > > Francaise

FISH Filet of Sole À i`]Ê*>À } > > / >« >Ê"Ài}> >Ì>

* -/ Ê "1,- / >Ì ]Ê >À >À>]Ê6 ` > Õ Ê vÊÓxÊ*i « iÊUÊ L ÛiÊÃiÀÛi`ÊÜ Ì Êi Ì iÀÊ Antipasto, Garden Salad or Caesar Salad, Unlimited Wine, iiÀ]ÊÜ Ì Ê- `>]Ê vviiÊEÊ/i>Ê«Ài Õ ÊÜ iÃÊfÓ°xäÊiÝÌÀ>®

Good Food At A Price You Can Afford

DINNER

718-225-4700

46-19 Marathon Pkwy., Little Neck 2 blocks South of Northern Boulevard

Photo by Ariel Flores

Let Us Cater Your Next Affair Two Private Party Rooms Available Seating up to 60pp For All Occasions s Communions s Conﬁrmations s Birthday Parties sGraduations s Bridal Showers s Rehearsal Dinners and more

Sit Down Dinner - 1 of 3 Choices 6 Ê 1/ /

WITH THIS COUPON RECEIVE

Open 7 Days Noon to 11pm www.AuntBellasRestaurant.com

Cover photo: Trombonists Denzel McKenzie and Jafari Wade, rear from left, perform with saxophonists Cleveland Dixon, from left, Jaedon Alvira, Queenette Anokam, Jenn Lin, Justin Harris and Rachel Bickley during the York College Summer Jazz Program at the Louis Armstrong House in Corona last summer.

$26.95

Aunt Bella’s Restaurant ITALIAN RESTAURANT

“I think music is just as much a part of your life as anything else. If you go back to the Greeks, one of the biggest liberal arts was music. Right up there with astronomy and mathematics. Our logo is a microphone because it symbolizes the live event. Headphones are beautiful but let’s talk about live music. “Dizzy Gillespie is my greatest example, or Cab Calloway. They put on a show. The music let’s you feel stronger, better, makes you stomp a foot or two. It needs to be hot and push you for-

CHOICE C

Any 3 Choices From A Any 2 Choices From B

ward. The tradition of the New Orleans funeral, and the rent party, if you’ve ever been to one or the NE other, they got your foot stomping. I watch Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie — even Jimi Hendrix — not just jazz guys. This guy, who walks on stage, you gravitate toward him. He makes your brain go ‘What the…?!’” Zlabinger wants to inspire such passion in his students in the Summer Jazz Program. “If you set the bar high enough the students will jump over it. It’s important to keep the bar high. I think if you expect the world from your students, your students will give you the world.”

1ä¯Ê" Valid only for 5 or less people per table, Not Good on Holidays. UÊ ÌÊÌ ÊLiÊV L i`ÊÜ Ì Ê> ÞÊ Ì iÀÊ vviÀ°

We have 3 Packages to Choose from Starting at $2700pp

Full Restaurant Also Available for Private Parties, Anytime Morning, afternoon or night. Offering multiple Party Discounts Inquire Today

Castel’ Mare Ristorante Fine Northern & Southern Italian Cuisine

21-64 Utopia Pkwy., Whitestone 718-352-6738

36 NE

THE ARTS

ENTERTAINMENT

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

Continued from Page 33

in Maple Grove. Victorian attire optional. See updates on the web site: richmondhillhistory.org or call 718-704-9317 after May 15. Email richmond.hill.historical@ gmail.com for ticket prices and reservations. When: Sunday, June 12, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Where: The Center at Maple Grove, 127-15 Kew Gardens Road, Kew Gardens (between 127-129 Sts) Contact: The Richmond Hill Historical Society richmond. hill.historical@gmail.com 718704-9317 Web site: richmondhillhistory. org Dragon Boat Science — Learn the science behind dragon boats in this one-day event. Test your strength and race on rowing machines, and experience a Lion Dance, a form of traditional Chinese dance. Forty-foot-long dragon boats will be on display. These dragon boats will be participating in the boat races of the annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival of New York in

Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Presented by NYSCI and the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival of New York. When: July 16 Where: New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St., Flushing Contact: Mary Record mrecord@nyscience.org Makers Market — An open air marketplace featuring a curated selection of skillfully crafted products presented in a series of large tents within Socrates Sculpture Park. Be among the ﬁrst to shop. Cost: $50 When: June 24-25, 11 a.m . to 7 p.m., June 26 11 a.m. to5 p.m. Where: Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City Contact: es@ socratessculpturepark.org World Maker Faire — Through Sept. 18. A family fun festival to MAKE, create, learn, invent, craft, recycle, build, think, play and be inspired by celebrating arts, crafts, engineering, food, music, science and technology. Admission requires purchase of a World Maker Faire ticket.

When: Through Sept. 18 Where: New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St., Flushing Contact: Mary Record mrecord@nyscience.org Astoria Comedy All Stars — Ben Rosenfeld hosts ﬁve different comics each week. Comics range from underground NYC acts to nationally touring headliners. The show is absolutely free, no cover charge and no drink minimum. When: Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Where: Gleason’s Pub, 33-08 Broadway, Astoria Contact: Ben Rosenfeld ben@ bigbencomedy.com Website: http://www. bigbencomedy.com/blog/ archives/astoria_comedy_all_ stars/ Greek Night at Cavo — Cavo announces Greek night every Wednesday. There will be a live musical performance by Aphrodite Daniel and Panos Chrysovergis, plus guest singers, along with Greek specials on the menu. Dinner reservations are recommended. When: Wednesdays, 8:30 p.m. Where: Cavo, 42-18 31 Ave., Astoria Cost: Free Contact: 718-721-1001

First Sundays for Families — The Queens Museum of Art and MetLife Foundation invite families of all ages to an exciting array of interactive dance, art and music workshops. When: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Where: Queens Museum of Art, New York City Building, Flushing Meadows Corona Park Cost: Free Contact: 718-592-9700

GALLERIES & EXHIBITS Mixed Messages: Visual AIDS will open their new exhibit called Mixed Messages. Over 40 artists including internally renowned works from Yoko Ono, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, John Giorno, Glenn Ligon, Deborah Kass, Yoko Ono, Jack Pierson, Kay Rosen, David Wojnarowicz, and Rob Wynne will be included. When: June 2 thru July 3, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Where: La MaMa La Galleria, 6 E. 1st Street between Bowery and Second Avenue Contact: 212-505-2476

Exhibition Commemorates 96th Anniversary of Armenian Genocide — Between 1915 and 1922, 1.5 million Armenians were massacred on orders of the Ottoman Turkish Government – the first genocide of the 20th century. An exhibition commemorating the 96th anniversary of this tragic period in world history is now on view in the Barham Rotunda on the 3rd (main) floor of the Queens College Rosenthal Library. When: Through June 30 Where: Queens College, 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, Barham Rotunda on the 3rd (main) floor of the Queens College Rosenthal Library Where: Queens College, 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing Contact: Phyllis C. Stevens phyllis.cohen-stevens@qc.cuny. edu 718-997-5597 Web site: www.qc.cuny.edu Color Theory as a Composition Tool in Still Life Painting — A demonstration at National Art League by artist, Mary Nagin. When: June 3, 8:00pm. Where: National Art League, 44-21 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston. Cost: Free

Where: 44-21 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston Contact: Nat Bukar, publicity chair nbsculpl@earthlink.net 718-428-1859 Web site: www. nationalartleague.org NAL Children’s Art Exhibition — National Art League exhibition of children’s art. When: June 6-30, Monday thru Thursday, Saturday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Where: National Art League, 44-21 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston Cost: Free Trace-Able: HOMOGENIUS — It celebrates and starts June Pride Month in Queens and NYC. The event observes the accomplishments of Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender peoples whose contributions to society have helped move forward the Queer liberation movement. Dressed in pink outﬁts the artists will perform, engage the public, and leave pink footprints on the canvas. When: June 4, 4 p.m. Where: Manuel de Dios Unanue Triangle Park, 83rd Street at Roosevelt Avenue, Jackson Heights Contact: communications@ qmad.org

Fresh and Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine Fresh Ingredients for a Healthy Lifestyle. ning e p O d n a 10% Gr

OFF Mon-Fri

(Must bring ad) s 0RIVATE 0ARTIES A family owned and operated Restaurant in the heart of Bayside, Maria’s is a fine dining experience at an affordable price. Serving the highest quality in seafood and meats, Maria’s although authentic in its Greek specialties, is influenced behind the grill by the gaúchos of Southern Brazil. We intend to fuse the Greek barbecue with that of the Brazilian to provide you with an exquisite meat loving experience, while focusing on providing you with exceptionally fresh and well prepared seafood.

Lunch & Dinner Specials Catering for All Occasions Valet Parking 38-11 Bell Blvd. Bayside Reservations - 718-279-1606 Takeout - 718-279-1497 Open Mon–Sat 11–11 • Sun 12–11 www.mariasonbell.com

s #ATERING !VAILABLE s &REE $ELIVERY -ONn&RI n PM 3AT 3UN n PM s #ALL FOR RESERVATIONS

Mon-Fri 11:30am-10pm Sat-Sun 1pm-10pm

Mekong East Vietnamese Restaurant 43-13 Bell Blvd. Bayside, NY 11361

718-357-6860

100 OFF Eyeglasses

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

plus FREE 2nd Pair Includes EYE EXAM

Buy now pay later, 0% interest free ﬁnancing. See store for details.

We Are GVS Providers. Most Union and Vision Plans Accepted. $200 minimum purchase on ﬁrst pair. Second pair frame from select group with clear plastic, single vision lenses +/- 4 sph., 2 cyl. Not valid with any other offers, sales, vision plans or packages. Must present prior to purchase. Offer ends: 06-30-11 4/30/10.

06-30-11

Bay Terrace Shopping Center 211-51 26th Ave. - Bayside s Business Hours: Mon.-Wed. 10am-7pm; Thurs. 10am-8pm; Fri. 10am-6pm; Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun. 11am-6pm

DOCTORS AVAILABLE 7 DAYS

Clearsoft® brand brandclear clearspherical spherical lenses. Clearsoft® lenses. NotNot validvalid withwith any any otherother offers, offers,vision sales,plans vision or packages. ends: 4/30/10 sales, or plans packages. Offer ends:Offer 06-30-11 BT

Business

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

Astoria bar serves only one way to drink beer Sports bar Canz offers patrons more than 150 varieties and incorporates containers into its decorations BY IVAN PEREIRA Tim Lorito, who opened Canz in Astoria last year, said the secret to his bar’s success is not the roadhouse decor or the 32 plasma televisions that play a variety of sports, but the way it serves customers their drinks. As the name of the bar indicates, there are more than 150 varieties of beer sold only in cans and Lorito said that makes a huge difference in the taste of the beer. “Canned beer is better because it is better protected,” the 32-year-old Astoria resident said. “Any beer geek would tell you there are a lot of varieties of canned beer out there.” Lorito took this idea and used it to create a unique bar that he said

stands out from the other beer joints in the area. Not only are the cans lined up for display behind the bar counter, they also adorn the overhead lamps and the tables as stylized architecture. One of the parts of the bar that will become a hot spot during the spring and summer is Canz’s open area. The space can seat 60, the walls are lined with beer barrels and televisions and the roof is retractable. Lorito said he wanted to give customers a fun feel where they can have a beer and a good time while catching a game. “A lot of people come in and enjoy it,” he said. The first Canz store opened on Long Island more than 18 months ago and, when deciding where to branch out within the

Tim Lorito shows off his bar’s roadhouse-style decor.

FUND-RAISERS The LaGuardia Community College Foundation honors former Mayor Edward I. Koch and White Castle Executive John Vogt — Edward I. Koch, the 105th mayor of New York City who served three terms, and John Vogt, Regional Director of Restaurant Operations for White Castle, will be honored at the LaGuardia Community College Foundation’s 2011 Innovative Leadership Award reception for their signiﬁcant contributions to higher education. The mission of the LaGuardia Community College Foundation is to raise private funds to support and enhance education of LaGuardia students, most of whom have annual family incomes of less than $25,000. All proceeds from the reception will provide scholarship support for LaGuardia students for the 2011-2012 academic year. When: Tuesday, June 7, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers, 61 Chelsea Piers # 300, Manhattan Contact: Randy Fader-Smith Randyfs@ lagcc.cuny.edu 718-482-5610 Web site: www.lagcc.cuny.edu/ lagfoundation/innovative.aspx

Photo by Ivan Pereira

five boroughs, Lorito said he went with Astoria because it was a diverse area. More and more customers come into the bar every day to check out a new flavor of beer that they were used to in their native countries, such as the Czech Republic and other Eastern European nations. Lorito said the Queens patrons also enable for the bar to stand out. The owner said he always listens to the customer’s needs and changes the menu, alcohol list and even sports selections to fit their tastes. A lot of customers come in to watch international sports broadcasts and UFC fights. “Here there are a lot of people who like soccer. [On Long Island,] they prefer football,” he said. And Lorito is no

stranger to sports himself. The University of Delaware graduate played for a Detroit Tigers minor league baseball team before an injury ended his career. He eventually got into the promotional marketing business and a few years ago he and business partner Matt Dill decided to open up their own restaurant. Using money they saved, they opened up Canz and it was a quick and fast success. “We shot way past our expectations,” he said. Lorito said he hopes he can create a similar success in Queens. Reach reporter Ivan Pereira by e-mail at ipereira@cnglocal.com or by phone at 718-260-4546.

BUSINESS CALENDAR Elder Law Seminars — As in previous years, Flushing House will hold three “Elder Law Seminars” for Spring 2011. Once again, Flushing House opens its doors to the community, and uses their large dining room as a great hall to hear from the experts on the critical issues of our times. This spring their seminars focus on Medicare changes arising from the recently passed “Obama Care” (it’s actually called the Affordable Care Act [ACA]), with a particular emphasis on changes that will occur in 2011. RSVP. When: June 4, 11 and 18, 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Where: Flushing House, 38-20 Bowne St., Flushing Contact: 347-532-3025, rsalant@ uam.org Jamaica Business Resource Center 15th Anniversary Celebration — Honoring city Comptroller John Liu, state Sen. Ruth Hassell-Thompson

and Cheryl McKissack. When: June 9, 6 p.m. Where: Ritz Carlton, Battery Park, Manhattan Contact: tmarshall@queensmbec. org 888-629-4930 Powerful You! Women’s Network — A new Queens chapter of the national organization that empowers and supports women in their business, personal and spiritual lives. When: Third Tuesday each month, noon to 2 p.m. Cost: Members and ﬁrst-time attendees $30, nonmembers $40; includes lunch Where: Giardino, 44-37 Douglaston Pkwy., Douglaston Contact: Gayle Naftaly, gnaftaly@ accessofﬁce.net, 718-217-0009 Website: www.powerfulyou.com Power Networking Group — Led by Harvey G. Beringer When: Every Wednesday, 7 a.m.

Cost: $10 for breakfast Where: Jackson Hole Diner, 35-01 Bell Blvd., Bayside Contact: Harvey G. Beringer at HGBCPA@aol.com or 718-423-0427 BNI T.N.T. (The Networking Titans) Weekly Meeting — BNI is a business and professional networking organization that allows only one person per professional classiﬁcation or specialty to join a chapter. BNI provides positive, supportive and structured environment to further business through word of mouth marketing. Contact chapter president Martin Koos to arrange a visit. When: Thursdays, 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Where: Clearview Park Golf Course, 202-12 Willets Point Blvd., Bayside

Contact: Martin Koos 516-488-8877, Ext. 15 BNI Peak Professionals Chapter — BNI is a business and professional networking organization that allows only one person per professional classiﬁcation or specialty to join a chapter. BNI Provides positive, supportive and structured environment to further business through word of mouth marketing. Contact Lydie Pellissier, chapter president, to arrange a visit. When: Wednesdays, 7-8:30 a.m. Where: Fame Diner, 176-19 Union Tnpk., Fresh Meadows Contact: Lydie Pellissier, 718-2768986 Website: www.bniouterboros.com

Gay pride to shine in Queens Annual parade in Jackson Heights to give out awards like best drag

Memorials to

39 NE

Honor a Lifetime TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

s &OOTSTONES s )NSCRIPTIONS s -ONUMENTS

s 2ESTORATIONS s -AUSOLEUMS s 0RE PLANNING

A monument is the opportunity to perpetuate your memories of an especially loved and revered family member or friend. Memorial art is our way of helping you to express that memory. The monument you select will be a personalized illustration of your tribute.

SHOWROOMS: Laura Martinez marches in last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pride Parade in Jackson Heights as crowds cheer.

BY JOE ANUTA One of the most colorful and flamboyant parades in the city is set to return to Jackson Heights next week, and this might be one of the most important years yet. The 19th-annual Pride Parade will be making its way down 37th Avenue at 11 a.m. Sunday, showcasing the diverse population that makes up the boroughâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Invisibility is our biggest enemy,â&#x20AC;? said openly gay City Councilman Daniel Dromm (D-Jackson Heights), the founder of the parade. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know who gay people are that it is easy to discriminate against them.â&#x20AC;? But invisibility should not be an issue Sunday. Music will blare from elaborately decorated floats as different groups and drag queens will march and wave to the crowd. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People love the flamboyance of the parade,â&#x20AC;? Dromm said. And extravagance is encouraged by five prizes that will be awarded

98-60 Queens Boulevard Forest Hills, New York 11374 for superlatives like best drag or best sound system. It is also encouraged by the large number of residents of all colors and sexual orientations who come out to watch the event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When the Colombian gay group comes down, all the Colombians cheer them on,â&#x20AC;? Dromm said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has that real community feel to it.â&#x20AC;? But there is a serious side to the parade as well. One of the grand marshals in the parade will be state Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bayside), who Dromm said was an early supporter of LGBT rights. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The reason why we have Sen. Avella is because he was one of the first who jumped on the bandwagon for LGBT marriage,â&#x20AC;? said Hank Krumholz, who co-chairs the parade. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He has always voted for this issue.â&#x20AC;? Avella said he was honored to be part of the parade. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a vibrant event,â&#x20AC;? Avella said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important because there are still cases of discrimination against the LGBT community, and marriage equality is on the forefront of discussion in Albany.â&#x20AC;?

Last month, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that marriage equality is one of his top priorities, and on May 26 Mayor Michael Bloomberg advocated in Albany for the same issue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I still think we still have a bit of a struggle ahead of us,â&#x20AC;? Dromm said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important in Queens that we finally have marriage equality.â&#x20AC;? The parade will begin at 85th Street and travel down a lavender line painted on 37th Avenue to 75th Street. The end of the parade is also where the yearly festival will take place until 5 p.m. Two stages will provide music and entertainment, with one stage entirely devoted to Hispanic performers from Columbia, Ecuador and the various nationalities that call Jackson Heights home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We cater to our audience,â&#x20AC;? Krumholz said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jackson Heights is probably 60 percent Hispanic.â&#x20AC;? The other grand marshals for the event will be Miss New York Claire Buffie and the South Asian Lesbian and Gay Association.

2576 Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11234 For Information or to Make an Appointment Call

718-896-9100 /UR -ONUMENT #ONSULTANTS WANT TO LEARN ABOUT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY 7ITH THEIR VAST EXPERIENCE HELPING FAMILIES THEY WILL CREATE A HIGHLY PERSONALIZED MEMORIAL OR HEADSTONE THAT IS A TRUE REmECTION OF A LIFE WELL LIVED 5NDERSTANDING YOUR FAMILY WILL HELP US ASSIST YOU IN DESIGNING A LASTING AND UNIQUE TRIBUTE TO YOUR LOVED ONE 7HEN YOU WORK WITH PARKSIDE TO CREATE YOUR FAMILY MEMORIAL YOU CAN EXPECT THE HIGHEST QUALITY GRANITE AND SUPERIOR CRAFTSMANSHIP 7E STAND BEHIND OUR MEMORIALS WITH A PERPETUAL WARRANTY THAT GUARANTEES THAT YOUR FAMILY S MEMORIAL WILL LAST INTO THE FUTURE 4HERE IS BOTH SORROW AND JOY EXPERIENCED WHILE SELECTING A MONUMENT 9OU WILL EXPERIENCE SADNESS AS FOND MEMORIES EMERGE AND HAPPINESS IN BEING ABLE TO COMMEMORATE A LIFE OF BLESSING AND HOPE

FOCUS ON QUEENS

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

Photos by Dee Richard

LITTLE NECK DOUGLASTON ART & ESSAY CONTEST AT FT. TOTTEN

1 The children who won the Art & Essay Contest with Jim Rodgers (far left) & Barbara Barba (far right)

2 Vietnam veteran Rabbi Morton Pomerantz blesses the children

92-YEAR-OLD FUND-RAISER FOR LITTLE NECK DOUGLASTON PARADE

1 Barbara Barba with Mary Breden

2 92-year-old Mary with her 94-year-old husband. He still does the cooking

IL BACCO ROOFTOP COCKTAIL PARTY FOR HONOREES

1 Carol Gresser, Mark Weprin, Fred Fu and honoree John Duane

2 Honoree John Duane, Jim Rodgers & Joe Oppedisano

3 Kay Glover (r.) with her sister Jean

4 The honorees with Dan Halloran (l.) & Mark Weprin (r.) along with Army and U.S. Marine servicemen

KINGS POINT MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY BRUNCH FOR HONOREES

1 Honorees Tony Vaccaro & Major General William D. Waff

2 Jim & Maura Wrynn

3 Col. James Darmos (Ret.) & honoree Tony Vaccaro

4 Terry Grey former candidate and community activist

LITTLE NECK DOUGLASTON MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

1 Marchers behind Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Grace Meng & son, Tony Avella, Jim Wrynn, Debbie Markel & Mary Conatty

2 Honoree Joe Oppedisano & wife (back) Roland & Grace (front)

3 The children of PS 94 strutting their stuff

4 Cooling off in Il Bacco is a great way to end a very hot day day. Linda Guarino, Barbar Leonardi, Margie Venezia, Marisio Oppedisano, Nora Marino, honoree Joe Oppedisano & Dee Richard

Ulrich demands more cops as Aqueduct plans to open City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) called on the NYPD to assign more officers to the 106th Precinct to prepare for the planned September opening of Resorts World at Aqueduct Race Track. Ulrich said the new project, which will include 4,500 video lottery terminals when it is completed, is expected to draw more than 8 million visitors a year. The councilman said Community Board 10, whose boundaries include Aqueduct, has expressed concerns about the current staffing levels at the 106th Precinct, which covers Ozone Park, South Ozone Park, Howard Beach, Lindenwood and Richmond

Hill. “In order to keep our streets safe, we are going to need more cops at the 106th Precinct,” Ulrich said in a statement. “My constituents should not have to worry about any rise in crime that might emanate from Aqueduct. We need to do everything we can to guarantee a good quality of life for the neighborhoods surrounding the track. This request is more than reasonable.” Ulrich said he spoke to Police Commissioner Ray Kelly and wrote to him, requesting that the new officers be assigned to the 106th Precinct in the beginning of the fiscal year — which starts July 1 — so they will have time to acclimate themselves to the area before the racino opens.

“While the new racino is scheduled to open later this summer, many of my constituents are still concerned about the level of police protection the community will receive from the NYPD. Despite the fact that vehicular and foot traffic will increase, it still remains unclear if and when the local precinct will receive additional police personnel,” Ulrich wrote. “Undoubtedly, more police officers will be needed to patrol the residential neighborhoods surrounding the facility .… I believe this request is warranted given the size and scope of the new venue and the necessary planning that will go into maintaining a good quality of life for area residents,” he said.

Treating Your Pet Like Family For Over 3 Generations

NORTH SHORE ANIMAL HOSPITAL

We’ve Moved! 42-02 215th St. Bayside, NY 11361 Afﬁliated With “The South Bellmore Veterinary Group” 2506 Merrick Rd. Bellmore......516-783-9100

s SINCE s

Full Service Hospital Providing Exceptional Care to Companion Animals UÊ7i iÃÃÊ Ý> ÃÊUÊ Õ> Ê Ý> ÊEÊ6>VV >Ì ÊUÊ-«>Þ }ÊEÊ iÕÌiÀ }Ê UÊ*i` >ÌÀ VÊEÊ iÀ >ÌÀ VÊ >ÀiÊUÊ- vÌÊ/ ÃÃÕiÊEÊ"ÀÌ «i` VÊ-ÕÀ}iÀÞÊ UÊ,>` }ÞÊUÊ1 ÌÀ>Ã }À>« ÞÊUÊ iVÌÀ V>À` }À>« ÞÊUÊ ` ÃV «ÞÊ UÊ i Ì> Ê >ÀiÊUÊ >} ÃÌ VÊ >L À>Ì ÀÞÊUÊ iÀ >Ì }ÞÊEÊ iÀ}ÞÊ/iÃÌ }Ê UÊ ÕÌÀ Ì ÊEÊ i >Û À> Ê Õ Ãi }ÊUÊ ÌiÀ > Ê i` V iÊUÊ > ViÀÊ >ÀiÊ UÊ ÌiÀ >Ì ÛiÊ i` V iÊUÊ >À` }ÊEÊ >Ì } Ronald Rosen, D.V.M. Michael Ferber, D.V.M. Rob Foley, D.V.M. Megan Kelleher, D.V.M. Senior Citizen & Multi-Pet Discount

We now offer physical therapy & underwater treadmill

"«i ÊÇÊ`>ÞÃÊUÊ > Ê ÀÊ ÕÀÃÊ (Evening & Weekend Appointments Available)

718-423-9600 , Ê* , ÊÊÊwww.nsah.biz Large enough to serve you… Small enough to care!! Over 35 years of service to the community

www.brycerea.com /

ROD O’CONNELL / NINA KOWALSKY / CAROLYN MEENAN / HEDIYE AKPINAR / SANDY HART / PATTIE RIFINO / LINDA AKERS / MARLENE GUERRA-BOROVINOV / JEANETTE LICITRA

DOUGLASTON HILLS

Charming Farm House

Detached charming unique Single Fam, Antique/Hist House is by the Lirr 8 rooms, 3 Br , 1 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath Lot Size: 100 X 90Irr Year Built: 1865 Det 2 Car Garage Excellent School District 26 $945,000

DOUGLASTON HILLS-42-20 243 ST E US M HO PM-8P N E 6:30 P O 2/1 06/0 FRI

Exceptional Center Hall ColoniaL

Reduced by $200,000 Short distance to LIRR, Village & Douglas Manor. Circa 2001 Lot size: 66x100 Architecturally Balanced! Fuel: Gas Heat: Ha (3 Heating Zones) C/A (2 Zones) 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, LRm. FDR, EiK, Den, Home office. Hardwood Flrs, Stand up attic . Spacious wraparound Deck, Inground sprinkler, alarm Bsmtt with Large. exercise Rm, Br & Bath Det 1 car gar, walk to LIRR $1,295,000 MLS#2350475

Óxä äÓÊ

",/ ,

DOUGLAS MANOR NEW LISTING!

Elegant Tudor

Magnificently Cared Corner Tudor, Lot Size: 106 X 100 Manucured Large Lawn. Three Finished Floors Lr W/ Fpl;Lg. Fdr; Den Plus 4 Season Sun Rm. Private Patio. 3 Bedrooms , 2 Full Baths , 1 Half Bath Approx Int Sq Ft: 1060. Excellent School District 26. Detached 2 car garage Beach & Docking Rights Walk To Lirr (just 28 Min To NYC $1,450,000

WILLISTON PARK 11596 Lovely Colonial in very good condition. Lot size 40x100 Taxes: $8,032 Block 169 Lot 63 Finished Basement w/ updated heating system Updated windows 3Br, updated 1.5 Baths Lrm/Dn, updated EiK with sliding doors to deck and yard Finished attic. 2 Det car Gar PRICED TO SELL!

REDUCED! $429,000

Ê 6 °Ê // Ê

SCAN HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

ÊUÊÇ£n ÓÓx äää

DOUGLAS MANOR

Lovely English Tudor

Hansel & Gretel English Tudor Loaded with Charm Circa 1924. Stucco & Frame with Stone Veneer. Intersecting Gables w/prominent stone chimney. House sits high w/concrete steps Lot size 80x100. Arched doorways, large rooms. Parquet Flrs, Near the Park. 4Br, 4Baths Excellent school Dist 26 $1,575,000 MLS# 2375636

DOUG BAY EXCELLENT HI-RANCH Premier Showing! Lovely Det Hi-Ranch, enjoy wonderful sunsets. 8 rooms, 3 Br, 2 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath. Att 1 Car garage. Year Built: 1973 Lot Size: 50 X 100 Conveniently located near shops, PS 98, Lirr, Village. Facing South. School District 26 $790,000 MLS#2377630

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

BY HOWARD KOPLOWITZ

42 NE

Memorial Day

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

Continued from Page 4 somber ceremony in the ambient shade of the cemetery’s tall trees. “We know Queens is a very patriotic borough,” said Marshall, who urged those in attendance to pay a visit to veterans in hospitals. “Because of our military, we are protected.” Kew Gardens resident Zoltan Szollosy served two years of active duty in Germany during the Vietnam War and 27 years in the Army Reserves, including time at Fort Totten in Bay Terrace. For the past 32 years he has been marching

with his fellow members of the American Legion post. “I like to march with this group. We pay our respects in the cemetery for service men who served this country going back to the Revolutionary War,” said the 71-year-old, who credited his spry step to serving in the infantry. “A couple of years ago they let me ride in the float because I’m a senior citizen. This year I told them I’m marching. I’m not that senior!” Reach reporter Rich Bockmann by e-mail at rbockmann@ cnglocal.com or by phone at 718-260-4574.

Slocum disaster Continued from Page 5 in any textbook — of how the tragedy might have affected individuals like her protagonist Simon Ziele, a detective in lower Manhattan who has been the focus of the two previous books in her three-part series. In the first book, Ziele boards a rescue boat immediately after the fire breaks out and frantically searches for his fiancée amid the burning wreckage. But he does not find her. In truth, nearly every household in Little Germany lost at least one relative aboard the General Slocum. The immigrants left in droves for Astoria, Yorkville and the Bronx to escape reminders of the General Slocum, and Ziele moves to Westchester County in the novel, Pintoff said. But Ziele is haunted by the sinking wherever he goes, after he injured his arm searching for his wife, Pintoff said. Every change in the weather or slight inconvenience brings back the anger and resentment over the fire. And the subject of Pintoff’s latest novel is the

anarchists in the Lower East Side, who tap into that shared anger over the lack of safety regulations on the boat and spread anti-capitalist messages, often with violence. Ziele did not exist, but Pintoff said she takes great care in her fiction to write about what could have feasibly happened. And she is accurate right down to the clothes, attitudes and technology. “I’m very secure that the things I describe could be true, but are not,” she said. “That’s usually the line for all historical fiction. I like everything I read to be so invested in the time period the things ring true even though they are imagined.” Pintoff said she plans to take a break in the series, but hopes Ziele will return in subsequent installments. The talk was hosted by the Queens County Historical Society at 143-35 37th Ave. Reach reporter Joe Anuta by e-mail at januta@ cnglocal.com or by phone at 718-260-4566.

timesledgernews@cnglocal.com

Weiner meet Continued from Page 4 ers who are there every week should be trained to watch out for suspicious activity, not the NYPD. “Anybody could put on a skull cap and blow the place up,” he said. “Only the people who go there can possibly stop intruders ... the response time needs to be zero.” That is why Moskowitz visits synagogues around the borough and trains worshipers how to defend their turf from attackers.

Mets Continued from Page 5 improves the franchise’s financial position,” said Mets principal owner Fred Wilpon. “Equally important, David’s intelligence, integrity and success in both business and civic affairs provide us with another prospective in evaluating what is best for this organization and our fans, and we welcome his input,” Wilpon said. “In partnership with David, we look forward to achieving our ultimate goal of again becoming World Series champions.” The sale of the minority stake is subject to approval from MLB and

Grandin Continued from Page 5 tall and thin. She also explained that livestock see a human on foot and a human on a horse as two different things, and an animal that has been trained to behave a certain way by a human riding on a horse may not act the same way when the human is standing on the ground. Animals are also detail-oriented, and when they are sent into a slaughterhouse they may be scared by things such as chains hanging from walls. “I’m into details,” she said. “I notice details.”

But a stipulation of the grant is that no money can be used to pay personnel because it only covers hardware. Even training on how to use the hardware would be beneficial, he said. “A training base is needed,” Moskowitz said. “You shouldn’t get a dime unless you do training.” But Moscowitz was not the only one dissatisfied with the grants. Many of the nonprofit’s representatives who attended the information ses-

sion complained that there were only 17 days to get their applications into the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. “It’s ludicrous,” said Stuart Warsawsky, who is applying for closed-circuit cameras and other security improvements for a girls’ school he runs. To make matters worse, the Jewish holiday of Shvous falls within the 17-day application period, even though last year roughly two-thirds of the roughly 300 applicants from New York were synagogues. But he will do his best

to compete with the other organizations in the five boroughs along with Suffolk, Nassau and Westchester counties, which are the only areas that can apply for the roughly $18 million in funds allocated for New York state. “We have an opportunity of putting ourselves in a better position,” he said. “Why wouldn’t you?”

Einhorn would have no decision-making authority on the team’s operations or transactions. “Having an opportunity to become part of the Mets franchise is exciting beyond my wildest childhood dreams,” said Einhorn, president of the private investment firm Greenlight Capital Inc. “I spent my first seven years living in New Jersey and rooting for the Mets. In 1975, I even dressed in a homemade jersey as a Met for Halloween. I have been a baseball fan for my entire life and have enjoyed teaching the game as the coach of my daughter’s Little League team. “I look forward to partnering with the Wilpon and Katz families through the good seasons, the tough

seasons and especially the championship seasons,” Einhorn said. The announcement came after Wilpon shot himself in the foot in the same New Yorker story that quoted Madoff when Wilpon called the Mets “a s----- team.” Wilpon also took shots at Mets stars David Wright, Carlos Beltran and Jose Reyes. He said Wright was “a very good player” but “not a superstar.” Wilpon said Beltran, who has one year left on a seven-year, $119 million contract with the Mets, is “65 to 70 percent of what he was” and criticized himself for signing the outfielder to such a lofty deal based on the 2004 playoffs, when Beltran hit eight home runs

with the Houston Astros. “We had some schmuck in New York who paid him based on that one series,” Wilpon said. Wilpon said Reyes “thinks he’s going to get Carl Crawford money” in free agency, referring to the seven-year, $142 million contract Crawford signed with the Boston Red Sox. “He’s had everything wrong with him,” Wilpon said, referring to Reyes’ injury woes. “He won’t get it.” Of the players brought up in the article, only second-year first baseman Ike Davis received praise from Wilpon, yet he still took a swipe at the team. “Good hitter,” Wilpon said. “S----- team, good hitter.”

Grandin said animals have emotions, and the main ones include fear, rage, panic, seeking, lust, caring and play. Mood-altering drugs such as Prozac and neurotransmitters also work on dogs. She described the “seeking” and “fear” emotions as two sides of the same coin. Animals become interested in something new but are frightened if a new thing makes a sudden movement. Erica Harmon, a veterinary technology student at LaGuardia, called Grandin a role model in making a difference in how animals are treated. “There are people out there who are making life

Reach reporter Joe Anuta by e-mail at januta@ cnglocal.com or by phone at 718-260-4566.

Bestselling author and animal welfare activist Temple Grandin (l.) spoke with Mary Cotter from the Veterinary Technology Department during lunch when she visited LaGuardia Community Photo by Christina Santucci College. for animals as humane as possible,” Harmon said. Reach

reporter

Re-

becca Henely by e-mail at rhenely@cnglocal.com or by phone at 718260-4564.

43 NE

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

$&-&#3"5& 5)& 3&8"3%4 0' #"/,*/( "5 3*%(&800% */ #":4*%& $SPTT *TMBOE 1BSLXBZ t Super Statement Savings Account

Power Flex Money Market Account

% % APY*

$5,000 or more Rate Guaranteed thru Dec. 31, 2011

APY**

$25,000 or more Rate Guaranteed thru Dec. 31, 2011 Maximum Deposit is $250,000

Free Checking is more rewarding than ever with up to

500

Ridgewood Rewards Points!

Special $5 Coupon to Join the Kids Savings Club! (Ages 17 and under) (All offers available only in Bayside and end June 25, 2011.)

Enter our Ridgewood Rewards Sweepstakes June 4th thru June 25th | You May Win one of these Fabulous Prizes: Grand Prize: 32â&#x20AC;? LCD HDTV First Prize: Family Four-Pack Tickets to a New York Mets Game Second Prize: $200 MasterCardÂŽ Gift Card Third Prize: $100 Gift CertiďŹ cate to Valentinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on the Green Restaurant Sweepstakes rules available at branch. Drawing date and end date is June 25, 2011.

Join Us at Family Fun Saturdays June 4th Free Family Photo for Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Ballon Sculptures/Magician Free Cotton Candy June 11th Meet Former New York Met Doc Gooden Free Kosher Hot Dogs & Soda WCBS-FM Radio Remote with Sue Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neal

11am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2pm 11am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2pm 12pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2pm

11am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1pm 12pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2pm

June 18th Doc Butler & JC Cob Acoustical Guitars Free Popcorn Spin Ridgewoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prize Wheel June 25th KidCare Day/Fingerprints Italian Ices Face Painter

11am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2pm 12pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2pm 1pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2pm 11am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2pm 12pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2pm 11am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2pm

12pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2pm

Enjoy the BeneďŹ ts of Being Treated Like Family with the Ridgewood Rewards Programâ&#x20AC;Ą Earn valuable points when you use your Ridgewood Debit MasterCardÂŽ UP SFEFFN GPS FYDJUJOH HJGUT MJLF UIFTF

Get Started Now â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and Earn up to 500 Ridgewood Rewards Points! Reward Points t 0QFO B 'SFF $IFDLJOH "DDPVOU with $100 or more

100

t "DUJWBUF VTF ZPVS Free Debit MasterCardÂŽâ&#x20AC;

100 â&#x20AC; â&#x20AC;

t 4JHO VQ GPS %JSFDU %FQPTJU

t 4JHO VQ GPS F4UBUFNFOUTâ&#x20AC; â&#x20AC; â&#x20AC; t 4JHO VQ GPS 'SFF 0OMJOF #BOLJOH #JMM 1BZâ&#x20AC; â&#x20AC; â&#x20AC; â&#x20AC;

Garmin GPS

iPod Dock

Oreck Hand Vacuum

Cooler Mate

Fondue Set

Slow Cooker

100 100 100 Total 500

For more information, visit www.RidgewoodRewards.com

208-22 Cross Island Parkway, Bayside, NY 11360 www.ridgewoodbank.com

Banking Hours Special Saturday Hours thru June 25th: 9am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2pm .PO UP 8FE 'SJ BN o QN 5IVST BN o QN 8BML 6Q .PO UP 4BU BN o BN .PO UP 8FE 'SJ QN o QN 4BU QN o QN )PVS 8BML 6Q "5.

Except for those offers available until June 25, 2011, all Annual Percentage Yields (APYs) are subject to change without notice. *Super Statement Savings rate of 1.50% APY is guaranteed thru December 31, 2011 and will revert to the bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prevailing Savings Account variable rate on January 1, 2012. Minimum deposit is $5,000. **This is a tiered account and APYs will vary with balance. The minimum to open a Power Flex Money Market Account is $1,000. If your daily balance is below $10,000 the APY is .25%. If your daily balance is between $10,000 - $24,999, the APY is .75%. If your daily balance is $25,000 or more, the promotional APY is 1.75% and is guaranteed thru December 31, 2011. The guaranteed rates for the Super Statement Savings Account and the Power Flex Money Market Account only apply to new accounts opened through June 25, 2011 at the Bayside branch. Subject to the rate guarantee, the APYs may change after the account is opened. Fees could reduce earnings. FDIC regulations apply. â&#x20AC;ĄVisit www.RidgewoodRewards.com or branch for speciďŹ c program terms. ÂŠ 2011 Velocity Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved. All points earned will be issued by mail, e-mail or in-branch no later than August 31, 2011. â&#x20AC; Debit MasterCardÂŽ must be activated within the ďŹ rst 60 days of the account opening to earn the 100 points. â&#x20AC; â&#x20AC; An ACH Direct Deposit must be received within the ďŹ rst 60 days of the account opening. â&#x20AC; â&#x20AC; â&#x20AC; Checking Account must be enrolled in eStatements within the ďŹ rst 60 days of the account opening. â&#x20AC; â&#x20AC; â&#x20AC; â&#x20AC; Three Online Bills must be paid within the ďŹ rst 60 days of the account opening. Offers for new deposits only and may be discontinued at any time. In-bank transfers ineligible. The bank is not responsible for typographical errors. Member FDIC

Sports BY JOSEPH STASZEWSKI Mary Louis’ first trip to a girls’ lacrosse final showed just how far the program has come and gave it a new goal to strive for. The Hilltoppers didn’t play their crispest game of the season in an 18-8 defeat to unbeaten St. Dominic in the CHSAA Class A girls’ lacrosse championship game May 24 at C.W. Post, but Allison Moloney scored four times and Anna McGovern found the back of the net twice. Regina Paskoff and Sara Ecklas each added scores. “It’s a big step up for the program,” first-year Mary Louis Coach Keri La Magna said of reaching the final. “They definitely have improved. Girls who weren’t starting at the beginning of the season because they didn’t have the skills improved their skills and they played in the final.” TMLA had the best season in the program’s seven-year history after becoming the first CHSAA girls’ lacrosse team in Queens in 2005 and joining the Nassau/Suffolk league in 2006. A year ago, the Hilltoppers were 1-9 and this season finished 7-6-2 overall and 4-3-1 in league play, which including a win over rival St. Francis Prep. They won their semifinal game 6-5 over St. Mary’s after it was called with 12:00 remaining because of lightning. The two teams split two one-goal contests during the regular season. “We went into the game knowing that we had

Molloy wins softball title Shutdown pitching leads to ﬁrst city championship since 2007

to keep ahead because after halftime at any moment the game was going to end,” La Magna said. McGovern, who was named the league’s most valuable player, was TMLA’s offensive star out of the midfield all season. She got goal-scoring help from Moloney, Kristina DiRe and Lindsey Spangel. Ellen Peiser, Ariana Galluscio and Paskoff excelled at midfield and Nicole Bongiovi and Ecklas led a solid

It’s a big step up for the program. Keri La Magna Mary Louis coach

defense. “Some of the girls who play have never picked up a stick before,” said La Magna, who previously coached at Cold Spring Harbor. “This is their first year. They acquired the skills really fast and picked it up. A lot of them haven’t seen lacrosse aside from what they got at school.” She is hoping the run to the title game will help change the perception of the program both in the school and in the league. Mary Louis is known for its basketball, soccer and softball teams and she hopes to attract more of the school’s athletes to the sport, along with incoming freshmen.

Jen DeMaria (r.) goes to hug Victoria Goldbach after the win.

BY JOSEPH STASZEWSKI Maria Palmeri let Moore Catholic know early that her Archbishop Molloy team had different plans for this year’s city title game. The junior drilled a Kelly Graham pitch more than 200 feet over the left centerfield fence for a tworun homer during a threerun first inning. Those were all the runs the Stanners needed, despite scoring five times in the seventh, for an 8-1 win over host Moore Catholic for the CHSAA softball city championship last Thursday. It is Molloy’s first crown since 2007, after losing the last two seasons

to St. Joseph by the Sea. “I really didn’t think it was that far,” Palmeri said. “Even when it went out I didn’t think so. It was great because we did get a jump ahead.” Starter Victoria Goldbach allowed a run in the fifth on a ground out, four hits and struck out four. Dana Moss went 4-for4 with an RBI and a run scored and younger sister Taylor had three hits and two RBIs for Molloy (16-0). The Stanners pounded out 10 hits. Kristen Ponticelli, Dana Moss and Taylor Moss each drove in runs in the seventh after their team didn’t score in the sixth de-

Photo by Joseph Staszewski

spite two on with no outs. “Today we were hot again,” Molloy Coach Maureen Rosenbaum said. “The middle of our order is really doing their job.” It was Goldbach’s third time in the circle in the last three days. She started Game 1 against St. Francis Prep in the CHSAA Brooklyn/Queens championship and came on in relief in Game 2 and threw 42 pitches. Against Moore her screw ball was working early and she mixed in her change late to keep hitters off balance. She caught Krissa Sagona looking at it to end the game and spark a celebration pile in front of

the rubber. “I was a little sore, but I was so determined to win I did not want to come out of the game,” Goldbach said. After a four-error game against the Terriers May 25, the Stanners’ defense was pristine. Left fielder Jackie Perillo ran a long way, stuck her glove out and made a diving grab in the gap in the fourth to rob Taylor Krupa of a sure double and Moore (14-4) of a run. Heading back to the dugout, she was told it was the catch of the year and heard the jokes thanking God she was tall enough to reach it.

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

Mary Louis girls end best lax season

46 NE

Bergtraum’s Coleman takes talents to Cleveland

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

BY MARC RAIMONDI

Murry Bergtraum’s Cori Coleman committed to Cleveland State.

Cori Coleman had junior college on her radar. Or prep school. The Murry Bergtraum senior guard didn’t think she had a shot to qualify to play Division I or II basketball until the middle of the season. When she found out there was a glimmer of hope, Coleman threw herself into academics. She worked harder in the classroom, spent time in the library before practice and took the SAT again as well as the ACT. “I did more than what the teacher asked for, so they wouldn’t have an excuse to give me a bad grade,” Coleman said. “I always put effort in, but I put in way more effort. I gave 150 percent. I think my hard work paid off a lot.” In early April, she found out she would be a qualifier. And, after the recruiting process began

anew, Coleman committed to Cleveland State May 23, choosing the Vikings over Stony Brook, Iona and Canisius. East Carolina and Colorado State had also shown preliminary interest. Bergtraum Coach Ed Grezinsky says she has to continue taking care of business, but she’ll be signing with Cleveland State soon. “I’m proud of her,” he said. “She works hard in the classroom. She works hard with basketball. It was a pleasure to deal with her.” Coleman, who led Bergtraum to a 13th-straight PSAL city championship in March, visited Cleveland State, Stony Brook and Iona in recent weeks. She decided on Cleveland State before visiting Canisius, citing the school’s presence in a city area, her relationship with the coaching staff and players and that it had her prospective major: mar-

keting. Coleman also hoped to leave New York. “I realized that I wanted to get away and go somewhere new, like a new adventure, see things I’ve never seen,” she said. “New challenges. New chapter in my life.” Grezinsky joked that she was the “anti-LeBron” after choosing the city LeBron James left for Miami. Coleman found out that the bitterness toward the former Cavaliers star runs deep. “I was speaking about LeBron and the people out there really hate him,” she said. “I’m a LeBron fan. I had a LeBron shirt in my bag and thank God I didn’t wear it. I probably wouldn’t have made it back to New York if I did.” Coleman, who was the new York Post’s AllManhattan Player of the Year and a first team AllCity selection, might also be the anti-LeBron in an-

other way: She’s extremely adept at closing out games. The 5-foot-7 sharpshooter hit huge three-pointers in the fourth quarter in Bergtraum victories this season John F. Kennedy, Manhattan Center and H.D. Woodson (D.C.). The biggest might have been the buzzer-beater that sent a game against St. Peter’s into overtime, where the Lady Blazers eventually won. There was not a more clutch player in the city. “Any time we needed a big shot, it seemed like she made it for us,” Grezinsky said. Coleman also had a challenging season. The Springfield Gardens native played with severe asthma after an already-present condition worsened last spring. She also had to deal with the pressure of being Bergtraum’s lone returning starter. She handled

Continued on Page 48

Photo by Denis Gostev

Lallave, Lewis stops Wagner surge in quarterfinals BY MARC RAIMONDI Samantha Lallave remembers a few years ago when her sister Priscilla fainted and had to be rushed to the hospital. Priscilla Lallave was playing softball all day in hot weather and became dehydrated. Samantha had a flashback to that Tuesday. “I thought that was gonna happen again,” the Francis Lewis sophomore shortstop said. Priscilla Lallave, the Lewis pitcher, cruised through the first four innings. But the sun came out and the temperature was climbing toward the 80-degree mark. The wilting junior ace, who pitched a complete game a day earlier, gave up four runs in the fifth, two more in the seventh and suddenly the tying run was on second base with one out.

“All I kept saying to myself was, ‘I can do it, I can do it,’” Priscilla Lallave said. “I’m not gonna let myself down. I kept pushing myself. I wasn’t putting any negative energy into me. I just kept pitching.” Breathing heavy and with sweat glazing her face, the righthander got Susan Wagner’s Dayna Williams to ground out to Samantha at shortstop and, with the tying run on third, calmly induced Halle Siegel into a foul popup to catcher Theodora Alexandrou. No. 4 Lewis would hold on for a heart-stopping, 7-6 win over No. 5 Wagner in the PSAL Class A softball quarterfinals in Fresh Meadows. “I’m very proud of Priscilla, because she was able to fight,” Lewis Coach Bryan Brown said. “The heat all of a sudden starts draining you and she pitched yesterday. She was

Lewis catcher Theodora Alexandrou receives a bear hug from Coach Bryan Brown after winning in the Photo by Robert Cole PSAL quarterfinals. also batting today and she ran.” It’ll be the first appear-

ance for the Patriots (15-1) in the semifinals since 2004 and the Falcons (16-4) had

stood in their way in two of the previous four seasons. Brown was not the coach

the last time Lewis advanced to the final four. He has guided the squad to the quarterfinals in each of his six seasons, though. “Not a monkey, a gorilla — it feels like a gorilla off my back,” Brown said. “And every year it seems that Wagner is the one that takes us out.” Lewis got things started with its best hitting performance of the season. The typically offensively challenged Patriots rapped out seven runs on seven singles in the second and third innings. Neileni Esmeral, one of the heroes in the second round May 24, had two RBI hits and two runs scored to lead the charge. “I was like, ‘Who is this team?’” Brown said. “‘Who are these girls?’ We have not hit all year and all of a sudden now we’re hitting.” Continued on Page 48

IS8 commish: Sean Bell title ‘tainted’ BY ZACH BRAZILLER

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

IS8, the renowned biyearly, Nike-sponsored AAU 19-and-under tournament played in a tiny junior high school gym in Jamaica which draws teams from several states and high-caliber talent nationwide, may be changing its motto from “bring your game, not your name” to simply “bring your birth certificate.” That’s at least one change iS8 Commissioner Pete Edwards said he will implement when it was revealed this year’s champion, the Sean Bell All-Stars, used two ineligible players — Louisville signee Angel Nunez out of Notre Dame Prep (Mass.) and Kansas recruit Naadir Tharpe from Brewster Academy (Mass.) — during pool play and through the quarterfinals. “It’s a tainted victory because illegal players were used to achieve it,”

Edwards said. “He’s not the first one to get away with it, but he’s the first one I know of that got to a championship.” The two, who turned 20 this year, which breaks an iS8 rule, didn’t play over the weekend in the semifinals or the final. In Tharpe’s place, Arizonabound point guard Josiah Turner led Sean Bell to a 7160 victory over Real Scout, composed of St. John’s recruits Maurice Harkless, D’Angelo Harrison and Jakarr Sampson. “I don’t think [Coach Raheem Wiggans] meant to do it, but he could’ve also tried to police his team a little better,” Real Scout Coach Nate Blue said. “It’s sad and unfair to the coach that kids knew they were too old to play in the tournament and didn’t tell their coach. But congrats to Rah for winning the championship and I hope we meet again next year.”

IS8 Commissioner Pete Edwards said the Sean Bell AllStars’ title is “tainted” because they used overage players. Photo by Erin Edwards

Edwards said he is considering suspending Sean Bell and Wiggans from the fall league, though he isn’t convinced Wiggans knew either one was too old to play. “He probably will be suspended,” Edwards said. Wiggans denied being aware of Nunez’s age until recently, a notion which

was backed up by Eric Martinez, Nunez’s adviser. Edwards said future coaches who break the rule will be suspended at least one year and second-time offenders will be banned for life. “I’m not worried about that,” said Wiggans, an MRI operator from South Jamaica. “I’m not an AAU coach, I’m a streetball coach. I’m

IS8’s Sean Bell All-Stars won the Nike AAU 19-and-under tournament this year, though iS8 Commissioner Pete Edwards is calling the victory into question. Pictured is Sean Bell All-Stars’ Sir’Dominic Pointer, who led the team to victory this year. Pointer’s eligibility for the team has not been questioned. Photo by Denis Gostev

doing this for the community. If he wants to suspend me, that’s fine.” “Nunez played for all these AAU coaches [with teams in the tournament],” he added. “If they knew his age, they should’ve spoken up and said something.”

While it has been reported opposing coaches told Edwards about the infractions, he said he became aware of it while reading a story about Tharpe online prior to the semifinals and

Continued on Page 48

ST. FRANCIS PREP CLASS OF 2011

It’s More than Just a “Job” Well Done! Before we congratulate the Class of 2011, we must pause and give thanks to our faculty, staﬀ, administrators, moderators and coaches who have nurtured and cared for our students over the past four years. For them, it’s not merely a job. They enable St. Francis Prep students to achieve in Science, Music, the Arts, Math, English, Languages, Religion, History and Athletics. They care as if these students were their own children. And it’s not just about great individual achievements or team championships either. It’s about ALL of the “victories,” both large and small. It’s about those who

go the extra mile for students whether they are succeeding, or slipping behind. It’s about the students that go the extra mile for other students, whether it’s someone in their homeroom, in a peer mentoring group, or halfway across the world at our “sister” Franciscan school in Kenya. We are ALL part of an 800-year-old Franciscan tradition. It’s not a job, it’s a mission! And to all of you we say, “well done!”

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

Lallave

two-RBI single. Down three runs, Jeri Gennaro led off the top of the seventh with a single and Samantha Lallave robbed Locke of a line-drive hit with a full-extension dive to her right, which ended up being a massive out. Kristine Ciurcina reached on an error that pushed Gennaro to third and Sarcone drove both of them home with a single. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was a little bit nervous, but I think our whole

Continued from Page 46 Esmeral said all the hitting practice Lewis had done finally started to pay off. But then Wagner starter Taylor Sarcone settled down, allowing just three hits the rest of the way. The Falcons batted around in the fifth and scored four runs, including star center fielder Danielle Lockeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

perspective and our whole mentality was we got this,â&#x20AC;? Esmeral said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is ours. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve worked hard for this, this is ours.â&#x20AC;? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when Priscilla Lallave bore down. She got Williams to bounce out and, with no margin for error because of the runner on third, induced the Siegel pop-up. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She knows what she has to do â&#x20AC;&#x201D; just breathe in, breathe out, just relax,â&#x20AC;? Samantha Lallave said.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;If she thinks about being tired and she feels like sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gonna faint, all she has to do is put her mind to it, because you know the mind controls everything.â&#x20AC;? When the game ended, the Lewis players mobbed each other around home plate. Priscilla Lallave had just enough energy left to celebrate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m tired, but pumped up and excited,â&#x20AC;? she said with a bright smile. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to the semis.â&#x20AC;?

Is8 Continued from Page 47 later found out about Nunez on his own. Martinez,

Coleman both things with aplomb. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was harder, because before the season started people said it was my team, but at the end of the day itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really Mr. Gâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team,â&#x20AC;? Coleman said. Coleman wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a heralded player coming into

high school and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see significant minutes until her junior year, when she became a star. She worked hard and got better under Grezinsky and Coach Rock Rosa of the New Heights travel program, the same way she worked hard to achieve her dream of playing Division I basketball. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m shocked still,â&#x20AC;? Coleman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think I would make it this far at all.â&#x20AC;?

Nunezâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adviser, thinks the rule should be changed to allow all players technically in high school to play in the tournament, but Edwards said he wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t budge on the age limit.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want 20-yearolds in the tournament,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I was 20, if I played against high school kids, I wouldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve hit 50. This is not unlimited, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high school.â&#x20AC;?

Continued from Page 46

Get your Queens news on Facebook: facebook.com/timesledger

The class of 2011 received scholarships and grants totaling more than $30 million. â&#x2014;&#x160; *â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; *â&#x2014;&#x160; *â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; *â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; *â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; *â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160;

Zoe Abbott Boyd Donna Akerele Jessie Elizabeth Alberici Leilani Joelle Aldridge Ariana Ashley Ali Mayah Alana Alli Mariana S. Altman Lauren Ines Alvarez Rachel A. Anderson Kristine Arellano Ashley Asfazadour Nicole Marie Assabgui Djedda Kate Augustin Leighann Marie Aureli Katherina Barguil Gomezcasseres Tessie-Anne Nicole Beaubrun Emily Bellas Lisa Adrian Bellizzi Tricia Camille Bentinck Cecilia C. Berrouet Nyasha I. A. Brown Dana K. Budhoo Lauren Victoria Bustamante Ashleigh Olivia Cabrera Sherina Simone Caldwell Sabrina M. Cammock Maria Luisa C. Capobianco Daniela Capolongo Alexandria Josephine Cavallo Julie M. Chandy Bryhanna Christine Charles Jasmine Elizabeth-Nicole Charles Darian RenĂŠe Cherry Nicole M. Chin Alexis Kayla Ariel Chocianowski Kenya D. Clarke Anieka Lenore Clayton

100% EARNED NYS REGENTS DIPLOMAS!

â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; *â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; *â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; *â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; *â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; *â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160;

THE MARY LOUIS ACADEMY Excellence in Education for Young Women Since 1936

VALEDICTORIAN - Katherina Barguil Gomezcasseres SALUTATORIAN - Jessica Nanda Von Tresckow

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2011 â&#x20AC; National Honor Society - Gold Honor Cord

Jaclyn Marena Cline ThĂŠrĂ¨se Marie Codd Kathleen Elizabeth Cole Alessandra Coltelli Caterina Como Grace K. Conway Catherine E. Coogan Sabrina Jean Corbett Christina Rose Cordes Sophia Chime Cosom Taylor Coy Gabriella M. Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Agostino Courtney Blaire Dawson Simone B. Dawson Leah Marie DeEgidio Giselle Deiros Jenessa De La Cruz Shannon Elizabeth Delfini Samantha Marie Dengate Carine Pascale Derisse Vanessa-Marie Despeignes Natalie Karly Diaz Kristina Marie DiRe Donna Ann Donahue Natasha Monique Dunbar Khadijah E. Duncan Alexandra Escobar Jennifer Rose Falcone Erica B. Feige Jennifer Alexandra Fiallos Samantha Lynn Filosa Renee Allison Fuchs Gina Loren Funaro Camille Marie Galanis Victoria Gallego Ariana Angelique Galluscio Kimberly Lori Garcia Carla Alejandra Gavilanes Dahyanelle Germain Paloma Gonzalez Martyna Maria Gugala Angela Guiliani Samantha E. Hamidan Allison Marie Hanover

â&#x2014;&#x160; *â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; *â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; *â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; *â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; *â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; *

â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160;

Kristin Michele Hargrove Brianna S. Harris JadontĂŠ Oshai Harvey Taylor Amabile Heedles Melissa Henao SadĂŠ A. Henry Christin Lynn Hu Rebecca A. Hublall Karen Huezo Christina M. Hussey Amanda IbaĂąez-Arias Amanda Rose Innace Nicole Jackson Kristen Jacoby Kara Cecilia Jagdeo Lisa-Ann Jean-Pierre Jacqueline N. Jordan Thushara Joseph Rebecca Victoria Kania Giovanna Rose Karlovic Neelam Kaur Parmjit Kaur Shubhneet Kaur Lauren J. Kelly Katie M. Kerrigan Fleurette Eusheena Khandaker Kaitlin M. Kiernan Jennifer Nicole Kleemann Ansue Koshy Claudia Kostich Abriana M. LaMonaca Nathalie Francois Lebrun Alexa K. Lee Leny T. Leonardo Mahalia Lerebours Stephanie N. Lerner Rhiannon A. Leto Meghan Leverock Ashley Payton Lewis Sally Lim Asha Liverpool Claribel Lizardo Erica G. Llewellyn

â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160;

* CLS Award - Blue Honor Cord Lindsay B. LoCosa â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; Catalina Lopez â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; Isabella Lopez Sarah Josephine Lopez Alexa Marie Losito Monique Faith Louis Sasha Andrea Low Elizabeth Natasha Lukasiewicz Nicole M. Lydon Ginamarie Machin Jennifer Lindsey Madara Kelli Taylor Madtes Stacy Angela Magallon Mariah Janel Mahabeer Eleeza M. Mantone Evelyn V. Marca Samantha Ann Maresca Olivia Denise Marrano Jazmine Michele Marte Maria Therese Martori Veneesa Nicole Maxwell Blessing U. Mbamalu Meagan Kathrine McCabe Elizabeth Margaret McDonagh Christina Nicole McGarry Jennifer McGreevey Trisha McLernon Tiffany Marie Mendez Gina Maria Mieses Danielle Nicole Monopoli Carmela J. Morales Krystal B. Moreno Vanessa Cheyenne Kemunto Mosoti Gabriela Elena Mostarac Talhat Mubarik Lynn Andenyi Mugodo Sheena Catherine Mullan Brittany N. MuĂąoz Melanie MuĂąoz Nicole Anna MuĂąoz Farzana Zahra Naorin Rebecca Paige Napoletano

â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; *â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; * â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; *â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; *â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x2014;&#x160; *â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x2014;&#x160; Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation Jessica Navas Brittany L. Nieves Andrea Obando Katharine Margaret Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien Julia Spears Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor Deirdre E. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Kane Aisling Marie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan Kayla Anne Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan Danielle C. Ovelheira Michelle Juliet Palio Georgia Rania Panagi Monica Gayatri Panhani Emma Dolores Pastori Christine Nicole Patti Kiana MonĂŠt Payne Ellen R. Peiser Hephzibah N. J. Penumaka Ellyshia Christina Pereira Shanice Barbara Perry Ungelli Danielle Picardal Jessica Piccolino Nelza Berline Pierre-Louis Netanya H. Pierrot Ashley Andrea Pinilla Raquel Tiffany Pinto Marileyni Poche Annamaria Faith Primiani Liliann Ramirez Raveena Singh Ramotar Brittany Sunita Reid Nicole Rios Katherine A. Rivas Amanda Lauren Rivinius Karin J. Robinson Sarah Celestina Rodriguez Jessica RoldĂĄn Vanessa M. Ronan Janelle A. Rubin Allison Rose Ruiz Anita Rani Sagar Lyana Salcedo Kiara Denise Salgado Lea Salzano Elizabeth T. Sam

â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; * â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; * â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; * â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; * â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160;

Bria Kennan Sander Alexandra E. Scarlato Devyn J. Schaefer Taylor Rose Schiavi Kristen Elizabeth Schmidt Erica C. Schuler Jacqueline Marie Senesi Samantha Nicole Shevach Dana N. Singh Alison Patricia Sito Kelly-Sheena Katrina Smith Shanice Shanel Smith Daniella A. Smolanick Shameka Ashley Snagg Ashley Nicole Soomai Morgan Spatola Kendall Julia Sullivan Samantha Joanne Syldort Iga Szymanska Stephanie Jean Taibe Tiffanny Anne Terceros Nadia Monique Thomas Danielle Marie Thompson Rickie Li Tice Nia Ama Tilghman Areeka Tavina Tiwari Tracey Lorraine Tong Savita Devi Toolsee Fatimah Toppa Jenesis Lynn Torres Sara Trapani Kristina Marie Tricomi Courtney Lauren Tyson Talin Vakilian Maria Stefanny Vanegas Ashley Rose Velasquez Danielle Velez Jessica Nanda von Tresckow Jenny Johanna Wada Lauren Kathleen Walker Meagan Muriel Walls Rebecca Bridget Warne Julia Warner

7EXFORD 4ERRACE *AMAICA %STATES .9 s 0HONE s &AX WWW TMLA ORG

â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x2014;&#x160;

â&#x20AC; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160; â&#x2014;&#x160;

Antonia F. Wemyss Shadia Evanner Weston Melissa Francine Monica Whiteman Brenda Lynn Wierzbowski Karolina Wnuk Camille Wong Bi Jessica Wu Victoria Ann Zacharuk Arham Zia

KATHERINA BARGUIL GOMEZCASSERES VALEDICTORIAN Accepted into the following colleges and universities: Arizona State Boston University Columbia University CUNY Macaulay Honors College at City College Harvey Mudd Iowa State University Northeastern University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute SUNY Binghamton SUNY Buffalo SUNY Stony Brook Syracuse University University of New Mexico University of Maryland University of Rochester Wentworth Institute of Technology

JESSICA NANDA VON TRESCKOW SALUTATORIAN Accepted into the following colleges and universities: Case Western Reserve University CUNY Macaulay Honors College at Hunter Fordham University New York University St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University

Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph Brentwood, N.Y.

Vis

ulo it u ne s re Our xt sta do ur or! an

Stammtisch Pork Store is long overdue and a true jewel to the Glendale area of Queens. Immaculately clean and decorated in traditional German design Stammtisch features an impressive array of German specialties. The butcher shop offers a wide variety of German classics including wursts, meats, cheese, soups, salads, dumplings and sauces just to name a few.

Stammtisch caters to all your needs. Their shelves are stocked with fresh breads, pretzel rolls, spaetzle, dairy and canned goods, chocolates and personal items. The staff is friendly and helpful so don’t hesitate to ask them any questions you may have.

SCAN HERE

69-40 Myrtle Ave Glendale, NY 11385 (next door to Zum Stammtisch Restaurant)

"«i ÊÈÊ >ÞÃÊ Ê Ãi`Ê `>ÞÃ

Ç£n®ÊÎnÈ ÇÓääÊUÊÃÌ> Ì ÃV « À ÃÌ Ài°V

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

Here comes the sun...

Summer Entertaining Season is About to Heat Up. Make Stammtisch Pork Store your ﬁrst stop. Full line of butcher meats, sausage and party salads!

fab

58 40 Years of Experience and Reliability

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

WINDOW TREATMENTS CUSTOM DRAPERIES, UPHOLSTERY & MORE WE NOW CARRY

s #USTOM 6ERTICAL "LINDS s Verticals by Hunter Douglas BY (UNTER $OUGLAS Somner Collection® Somner® Custom Vertical Blinds Cadence® The New Dimension in Verticals Crosswinds® Wood Verticals

by Hunter Douglas

BEAUTIFUL WINDOW TREATMENTS THAT MAKE A HOUSE A HOME

s Wood Blinds by Hunter Douglas Provenance® Woven WovenWood Woods Provenance™ Shades EverWood® Everwood® Country Woods® Exposé™ Shaperies™ Country Woods Exposé™

s Shadings by Hunter Douglas Silhouette® Window shadings Silhouette® with PowerRise® Vignette® Window shadings Vignette® Accents by the Yard™

s Shutters by Hunter Douglas Heritance® Palm Beach™

s Honeycomb Shades by Hunter Douglas

s Privacy Sheers Luminette® with Power Glide

Duette® Classic Duette® with Simplicity™ Duette® with EasyRise™ Duette® with Vertaglide™ Duette® Opalessence™ Applause® Honeycomb Shades Applause® with EasyRise™ Applause® with Simplicity™ Applause® with Vertiglide™

LiteRise® s Literise®

Duette® with LiteRise® Literise® Country Woods® with LiteRise® Literise® Decor® with LiteRise® Literise® Brillance® Pleated shades with LiteRise®

s Custom Draperies Balloon Shades, Roman shades, Austrian Shades, Cornices Custom Valances Custom Reupholstery Custom Bedspreads Custom Slipcovers Foam Rubber Foam Cushion Replacement Plastic Slipcovers

s Horizontal Blinds by Hunter Douglas PreciousPrecious Metals®Metals® Celebrity® Modern Celebrity® Precious Metals® 2”Aluminum Blinds Modern Precious Metals® 2” Aluminum Shades

s Window Shades by Hunter Douglas Brilliance® Pleated shades

FREE S R SHADEatment E P A P

indow Tre With All W s (if needed) Order

Free All ring With u s a e M s r rde Custom O

OTE e FREE RERrM PuPrucrchhaasse e® e is er e w w o o P P h AAnnyy uglas

Convenient Complimen tary Shop-At-Ho me

s Do With W m Hunterr Dougla frFroom Hunte

Custom Radiator Covers

Visit us on our website: Karlindecorators.com

We Carry All Name Brands Receive A Free Estimate. Please Use Our Convenient

FREE

Wide Variety of Slipcovers & Reupholste ry Fabrics

Shop-At-Home Service 718-445-9393

and Ask for Ben, or Inez for all your needs Why Go Out...Our Shop-At-Home Service is Only A Phone Call Away

For Your Added Convenience We Provide Dry Cleaning, Washing & Rehanging of your Draperies A Hunter Douglas Centurion Dealer

17-18 154th St., Whitestone, NY 11357 Monday Saturday 10am 9:30 to Monday -- Saturday to5pm 5pm

718-445-9393

2006 Honda Civic LX Sedan

Buy For

12,452 Plus tax & Tags

Plus Tax BUY $ , & Tags FOR Automatic, 4 dr, abs, p/s/b, am/fm/cd, silver, 47k miles. Stk #U1212

Buy For

12,536 Plus tax & Tags Buy For

13,367 Plus tax & Tags Buy For

13,846 Plus tax & Tags Buy For

13,876 Plus tax & Tags Buy For

13,968 Plus tax & Tags Buy For

14,721 Plus tax & Tags Buy For

14,736 Plus tax & Tags Buy For

15,483 Plus tax & Tags Buy For

15,973 Plus tax & Tags

9863

Buy For 2008 Honda Civic EX Navi Auto, 4 cyl, 4 dr, p/s/ABS/winds/lks, cd, moonroof, $ Plus tax & Tags alloys, navigation, Silver, Stk #U1219, 15K mi Buy For 2008 Honda Accord LX $ 4 DR, blue 11K mi., Plus tax & Tags Stk # U1255. Buy For 2008 Honda Accord LX-P $ Auto, 4 cyl, 4 dr, p/s/ABS/winds/lks, Plus tax & Tags cd, alloys, Black, Stk #U1117, 30K mi 2008 Honda Accord LX-S Coupe Buy For $ Auto, 4 cyl, 2 dr, p/s/ABS/winds/lks, Plus tax & Tags cd, alloys, Stk #U1186, 33K mi Buy For 2009 Honda Accord LX-P $ Auto, 4 cyl, 4 dr, p/s/ABS/winds/lks, Plus tax & Tags cd, Grey, Stk #U1181, 23K mi Buy For 2008 Honda Accord EX-L $ Auto, 4 cyl, 4 dr, p/s/ABS/winds/lks, Plus tax & Tags cd, leather, Silver, Stk #U1134, 34K mi Buy For 2007 Acura TL $ 4 DR, black, 44K mi., Plus tax & Tags Stk #U1264. Buy For 2008 Honda CR-V LX 4WD $ 4 DR, green 16K mi., Plus tax & Tags Stk #U1248. Buy For 2008 Honda Odyssey LX $ Auto, 6 cyl, 4 dr, p/s/ABS/winds/lks, Plus tax & Tags cd, Silver Stk #U251141, 25K mi Buy For 2009 Honda CR-V LX 4WD $ 4 DR, silver 38K mi., Plus tax & Tags Stk #U1257.

15,986 15,994 16,344 16,679

16,994 17,941 17,946 17,994

18,436 18,886

Get A Pre-Owned Honda!

2007 Toyota Prius

Plus Tax BUY$ & Tags FOR Automatic, 4 cyl, 4 dr, p/s/ABS/winds/lks, cd, Grey, 82K miles. Stk #U1211

2007 Honda Civic LX 4 DR, black 48K mi., Stk #U1232. 2006 Honda Civic LX Auto, 4 cyl, 4 dr, p/s/ABS/winds/lks, cd, Grey, Stk #U1237, 13K mi 2007 Honda Civic LX 4 DR, red 43K mi., Stk #U1267. 2008 Honda Civic LX 4 DR, red 33K mi., Stk #U1231. 2008 Honda Civic LX Auto, 4 cyl, 4 dr, p/s/ABS/winds/lks, cd, Silver, Stk #U1113, 32K mi 2008 Honda Fit Sport MANUAL 4 DR, orange, 10K mi., Stk #U1243. 2009 Honda Civic LX 4 DR, silver 25K mi., Stk #U1199. 2009 Honda Civic LX Auto, 4 cyl, 4 dr, p/s/ABS/winds/lks, cd, Grey, Stk #U1205, 27K mi 2008 Honda Civic EX Auto, 4 cyl, 4 dr, p/s/ABS/winds/lks, cd, moonroof, alloys, Black, Stk #U1223, 15K mi 2008 Honda Accord EX-L Auto, 4 cyl, 4 dr, p/s/ABS/winds/lks, cd, leather, Grey, Stk #U1038, 58K mi

Best Cars, Price & Service

2008 Honda Accord EX-L NAVI Auto, 4 cyl, 4 dr, p/s/ABS/winds/lks, cd, Grey, 4dr, Stk #U1158, 41K mi 2008 Honda CR-V EX 4WD Auto, 4 cyl, 4 dr, p/s/ABS/winds/lks, cd, Black, Stk #U1086, 35K mi 2008 Honda Accord EX-L V6 Auto, V6, 4 dr, p/s/ABS/winds/lks, cd, sunroof, leather, White, Stk #U1137, 32K mi 2008 Honda Accord EX-L NAVI 4 DR, navigation, black 36K mi., Stk #U1250. 2008 Honda Pilot VP 4WD 4 DR, gray 25K mi., Stk #U1070. 2008 Honda Accord EX-L NAVI Auto, 4 cyl, 4 dr, p/s/ABS/winds/lks, cd, sunroof, Silver, Stk #U1112, 36K mi 2009 Honda CR-V EX 4WD Auto, 4 cyl, 4 dr, p/s/ABS/winds/lks/moonroof, cd, alloys, Silver, Stk #U1213, 16K mi 2010 Honda Accord EX 4 DR, gray 14K mi., Stk #U1228. 2008 Honda Accord EX-L NAVI Auto, 4 cyl, 4 dr, p/s/ABS/winds/lks/moonroof, cd, alloys, leather, White, Stk #U1235, 29K mi 2009 Honda Accord EX-L Auto, 4 cyl, 4 dr, p/s/ABS/winds/lks, cd, leather, moonroof, Black, Stk #U1234, 19K mi

16 924

Buy For

18,961 Plus tax & Tags Buy For

18,993 Plus tax & Tags Buy For

19,788 Plus tax & Tags Buy For

19,867 Plus tax & Tags Buy For

19,869 Plus tax & Tags Buy For

19,884 Plus tax & Tags Buy For

19,943 Plus tax & Tags Buy For

19,963 Plus tax & Tags Buy For

19,983 Plus tax & Tags Buy For

19,989 Plus tax & Tags

2008 Honda Accord EX-L V6 CoupeCALL FOR Auto, V6, 2 dr, p/s/ABS/winds/lks, cd, leather, Black, Stk #U1160, 20K mi PRICING CALL 2009 Honda Accord EX-L V6 FOR Auto, V6, 4 dr, p/s/ABS/winds/lks, cd, leather, Silver, Stk #U1125, 29K mi PRICING 2008 Honda Pilot EX-L Navi 4WD CALL FOR Auto, 6 cyl, 4 dr, p/s/ABS/winds/lks, cd, Grey, Stk #U1239, 57K mi PRICING CALL 2008 Honda Pilot EX-L 4WD FOR Auto, 6 cyl, 4 dr, p/s/ABS/winds/lks, cd, leather, moonroof, alloys, Red, Stk #U1071, 35K mi PRICING 2010 Honda Odyssey EX-L NAVI/DVD CALL FOR Auto, 6 cyl, 4 dr, p/s/ABS/winds/lks, cd, leather, dvd, navigation, Silver, Stk #U1197, 27K mi PRICING CALL 2008 Honda Odyssey EX-L FOR Stk #U1153, 4 DR, Silver 37K mi. PRICING CALL 2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 4WD FOR Stk #U1172, 4 DR, red 23K mi. PRICING CALL 2009 Honda CR-V EX-L 4WD FOR Stk #U1230, 4 DR, silver 26K mi. PRICING 2007 Honda CR-V EX-L NAVI 4WD CALL FOR Stk #U1259, 4 DR, navigation, red 16K mi. PRICING CALL 2009 Honda Pilot EX 4WD FOR Stk #U1266, 4 DR, silver 25K mi. PRICING

144-19 Hillside Ave • Queens, NY 888-551-6911 SALE HOURS: Mon-Thurs: 9AM-9PM • Fri-Sat: 9AM-6PM • Sun: 12PM-6PM

Train to SUTPHIN BLVD, 1 Block

Prices exclude tax & dmv, fees. DAC Lic# 1310609, DMV# 7107583

Se Habla Espanol

6 Blocks East Of The Van Wyck Expwy.

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

It’s The Right Time!

60 total pages

TIMESLEDGER, JUN. 2-8, 2011

When you do the right thing for 35 years, clients say, “Thank you, David.”

People continue to tell us they are unhappy with the income they’re receiving from their other investments. We are confident we can help. Come join us at our next sensible “Middle Ground of Investing” seminar and hear why so many have said, “Thank you.”

You are Invited to Our Next Free Investment Seminar: Muscat-Dairy Kosher Restaurant 178-07 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365

The seminar is free; the advice could be priceless.

Tuesday, June 14th Registration/Dinner*: 6:30pm • Seminar: 7:30pm Call today to reserve your seat:

(516) 465-5067 Complimentary dinner* 477 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset, NY 11791 www.davidlerner.com

* for prospective clients only

These are current clients of David Lerner Associates, and their testimonials may not be representative of the experiences of other clients and are no guarantee of future performance or success. Our clients are not paid for their opinions. There are risks inherent in investing. Certain investments are offered by prospectus. Investors should read the prospectuses carefully and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses and other information before investing. The prospectuses may be obtained from David Lerner Associates, Inc. by calling 1-800-367-3000. Member FINRA & SIPC.