THE FORUM NEWSGROUP | MAY 3, 2018

VOL. 17 • NUMBER 18 • MAY 3, 2018

ROAD RAISE

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Patch of Nassau Expressway, between Cross Bay and Farmers Boulevards, among Borough Roads set for Repair via State’s $100M+ Harsh Winter Paving Initiative Photo Courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office

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New State Budget Increases Education, Healthcare Funding—and ‘Backdoor Borrowing’ Deals: DiNapoli

By Forum Staff State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli praised the recently passed State budget for increasing funding for important areas such as education and health care—and blasted it for allowing more borrowing and limiting transparency of government spending, according to an analysis released on Friday by New York’s fiscal watchdog.

DiNapoli’s “Report on the State Fiscal Year 2018-19 Enacted Budget,” indicates that the State’s latest financial plan: • Increases General Support for Public Schools by $863 million, or 3.4 percent, and provides an additional $50 million in competitive grants for prekindergarten, after-school and other programs. Foundation Aid is expected to increase by $618 million.

• Provides more funding to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, including offbudget proceeds from new surcharges on taxi trips and other for-hire transportation in Manhattan, starting in January 2019. The budget also requires New York City to make contributions for capital and operating costs associated with the plan or risk losing state aid.

• Creates the Secure Choice Savings Program, a voluntary, state-administered retirement savings plan for private sector and nonprofit employees.

• Relies on an estimated $186 million in new tax and assessment revenues, including

Photo Courtesy of Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office

Comptroller DiNapoli recently released his Report on the State Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Enacted Budget.

$100 million from opioid manufacturers and distributors and the impact on business taxes of decoupling from the Internal Revenue Code.

It also authorizes the state to use certain health plan reserves of up to $750 million annually for a multi-year period, potentially generating billions of dollars to fund a variety of health and other programs.

• Establishes a new Health Care Transformation Fund to pay for health care programs and other purposes, with authority to transfer moneys to any other state fund at the discretion of the budget director.

• Holds flat most direct aid to local governments. Aid and Incentives to Municipalities, the largest unrestricted aid category for cities, towns and villages, is funded at $715 million, the same level since SFY 2011-12.

• Maintains the appropriation for the Environmental Protection Fund at $300 million.

• Creates a New York State 2020 Complete Count Commission to recommend steps to be undertaken to ensure an accurate count of New Yorkers in the next U.S. Census.

• Includes a revised version of an Executive proposal requiring disclosure of the identities

of entities or individuals making expenditures for certain paid Internet or digital political communications but omits several other Executive proposals related to public campaign financing, other campaign finance reforms, and early voting.

However, the comptroller’s report also identifies actions to bypass provisions that are intended to promote oversight and integrity in state procurement, including eliminating competitive bidding and independent review of contracts in certain cases. In addition, the budget provides new lump-sum appropriations for economic development, but does not include any provisions to improve transparency or accountability related to such spending.

The budget was passed on time, but most budget bills were rushed to passage with “messages of necessity,” leaving very little time for review by legislators and the public, DiNapoli noted.

“On the positive, this year’s enacted state budget tackles the tax changes from Washington and gives private-sector workers more options for saving for retirement,” the comptroller added. “But I am concerned that the budget expands public authority backdoor borrowing and fails to build up rainy day reserves. While revenues are currently strong, it’s important to monitor trends moving forward including the ongoing impact of federal tax and budget actions.”

Council Approves Package of Environmental Protection Bills

By Michael V. Cusenza The City Council recently voted in favor of a package of environmental protection bills aimed at implementing wind power and other energy efficiency measures.

Four of the five bills in the bundle were sponsored by borough legislators.

The first measure would require that City-owned buildings be completely powered by green energy sources by 2050. This bill would also require the commissioner of the Department of Citywide Administrative Services to report on the progress of the implementation every 10 years.

“By doing this, New York City will be the leader for the rest of the country,” said Council Speaker Corey Johnson, who sponsored Introduction 598-A. The next piece of proposed legislation in Photo Courtesy of NY City Council/William Alatriste the five-bill package calls for each long-term Council Environmental Committee Chairman Costa Constantinides sponsored two pieces of legislation dedicated sustainability plan to be required by the City to wind energy.

Charter to contain a wind-resource assessBoth bills were sponsored by Council- and decrease impediments that New Yorkers ment that would identify and map the areas of the city where wind resources are available man Costa Constantinides (D-Astoria), may encounter when trying to install them.”

Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) for the effective utilization of a wind turbine. chairman of the Environmental Committee.

“As we work to meet our goal of reducsaid he’d like to propose City Hall as the site A related measure would authorize the installation of small wind turbines designed ing emissions 80 percent by 2050, we must of the Big Apple’s first small wind turbine. “[L]ots of hot air in here,” he deadto generate electricity along with supporting replace our use of fossil fuels with renewable structures. This would cover design stan- energy sources including wind energy,” Con- panned. “We could generate enough power dards, wind speed, brakes and locks, visual stantinides said. “With new technologies to light the Chrysler Building.”

The next proposed law in the package appearance, signal interference, noise, shad- making wind turbines more practical to use in cities we must work to encourage their use would allow residential cooperatives to file a ow and setbacks.

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single consolidated energy efficiency report where the cooperative covers multiple buildings on different tax block numbers.

“Consolidating energy efficiency reports for residential cooperatives will significantly reduce the administrative burden for those well-intentioned properties looking to comply with Local Law 87,” said Councilman Peter Koo (D-Flushing), the bill’s sponsor.“As residential co-ops are the leading middle class option for home ownership in many parts of the city, especially in northeast Queens, this effort will streamline reporting and simplify paperwork for both the City and property owners.”

The final piece of the package is Resolution 176, which expresses support for Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s commitment to and facilitation of the development of large-scale offshore wind projects by 2030.

“As a city, state and nation, we must get serious in our efforts to combat climate change today as tomorrow is too late. Tapping into wind energy off our shores will not only provide us with sustainable, clean energy, but it will also generate economic activity and create quality jobs for local communities,” said Councilman Donovan Richards (D-Laurelton). “It’s clear that the federal government won’t be answering this call any time soon, so it is imperative that the State makes bold decisions now to facilitate large off-shore wind projects.”

Borough Small Biz Owners Win Big at Casino Contest

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By Forum Staff Three borough small business owners took home large cash prizes on Thursday after earning first-place nods at the Queens Economic Development Corporation’s annual StartUP! Business Plan Competition at Resorts World Casino New York City.

Impact Fashion, Smooth Pops, and Paragon Real Estate Technologies emerged victorious from a pool of nine contestants, with each receiving $10,000 checks to further pursue their winning business plans.

The competition, sponsored by the South Ozone Park casino in coordination with QEDC, equips borough-based small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with business education, mentoring and access to capital and skills development.

According to RWCNYC, Impact Fashion is a fashion line designed to provide outfits for special occasions for Orthodox Jewish women. The clothes adhere to the modesty requirements of the Orthodox Jewish faith, and 10 percent of profits go to charities that provide services to women in the Orthodox Jewish community. Impact Fashion was started in November 2016 by Rebecca Deutsch-Itzkowitz because she said she saw a real need for modest special-occasion wear in the Orthodox community.

Smooth Pops is an ice-pop business that was started by a mother who didn’t want to serve her toddler dye-laden ice treats, so she created an all-natural version blended with actual fruit pieces and packaged in

By Patricia Adams

Photo Courtesy of Imani Murray/RWCNYC

Smooth Pops founderMovitzsa Simmons and son.

old-school freezer pop tubes. Movitzsa Simmons, the company’s founder, indicated that she plans to launch in stores this summer.

And Paragon Real Estate Technologies, according to QEDC, allows building managers to post needed repairs, and receive bids from qualified contractors, online.

Thus far, the company has been able to process $16.1M in bids and award more than $250,000 in contracts.

Please step up to the plate.

That’s what the family of well-known Ozone Howard Little League coach, Guy Losito, is asking from the community he served for nearly 30 years.

At the end of last month, Losito left work and was taken to the emergency room, complaining of a headache. Two days later, he got the tragic news that he had a mass on the right side of his brain.

After undergoing a five hour surgery, the grim findings revealed a Glioblastoma Astrocytoma–a rare form of malignant brain cancer, classified as extremely aggressive, and incurable.

Despite this grave prognosis, Guy and his family have made the commitment to take on the fight to have as much time as possible and a good quality of life.

They are hoping that new treatments, procedures and clinical trials, will give him time with his beloved grandchildren and are

hoping and praying for a miracle.

Because these lofty goals require so much money, Guy’s family has set up a GoFundMe page to help them with this fight.

The loss of wages as well as exorbitant cost for some of the prescribed treatments, presents them with a burden they are unable to manage on their own.

The family is planning a walk-a-thon to raise money as well, and we will keep you informed of the details right here in The Forum.

If you can find it in your hearts and your budget to help out and give back to a man that has given so much to so many kids in our community, please visit GoFundMe. com and enter the name Guy Losito in the search bar. The process is very simple and gives the family access to your generosity immediately.

The family has asked us to say thank you and God Bless You for your support and prayers!

Provisions in FAA Act Seek to Combat Airplane Noise over Queens The Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act, which is wending its way through the Senate after just passing the House of Representatives on Friday by a vote of 393-13, features provisions aimed at reducing excessive airplane noise over Queens, according to U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Flushing), who authored several pieces of the bill.

Meng’s provisions include the Phase II authorization of the FAA’s Continuous Lower Energy, Emissions, and Noise Program, an initiative to develop technologies that reduce aircraft noise. Under the program, the FAA, in partnership with private industry, will work to create new aircraft and engine technologies that are quieter, and produce less noise. The program also seeks to develop alternative jet fuels to reduce fuel emissions and improve fuel efficiency. The goal is to have these improved technologies introduced to commercial aircrafts by 2026.

According to Meng, the FAA will invest $100 million in Phase II of the program and this funding will be matched at least dollarfor-dollar by industry partners that include Boeing, Delta TechOps, GE, Honeywell Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls Royce, and other companies.

Meng also authored a measure in the Reauthorization Act that would require the FAA to set a five-year strategy on ways to research and mitigate aircraft noise.

“The constant barrage of airplane noise over Queens continues to take a toll on residents of the borough and negatively impact the quality of life of my constituents,” Meng said. “Last month’s enactment of our noise metric provision marked important progress in our fight to combat excessive airplane noise, and these three measures would go a long way in helping those efforts as well.”

File Photo Meng and the QSC have been pushing The bill’s provisions include the authorization of the FAA initiative to develop technologies that reduce aircraft for legislation to provide some semblance of noise. relief for borough communities incessantly Additionally, the bill features a provi- the House on Friday would require the bombarded by aircraft noise. In 2016, she insion that sets a deadline for the FAA to de- FAA to complete this evaluation within troduced the Quiet Communities Act in the House in an effort to restore the U.S. Environvelop new methods of measuring aircraft one year. noise. Last month, as part of the massive Presently, measuring the impact of noise mental Protection Agency’s control over airomnibus appropriations bill, Meng and relies heavily on modeling and simulations plane noise matters. The proposed legislation New York members of the Quiet Skies Cau- to determine “annoyance” levels of aircraft would also reestablish a dedicated Office of cus passed legislation into law that directs noise over communities, and rarely takes Noise Abatement and Control in the EPA, and the FAA to continue evaluating alternative into account actual noise on the ground. require it to carry out a study on airport noise, metrics to the Day-Night Average Sound Looking at other methods of examining examining FAA noise-measurement methodLevel 65, the current national standard at noise will provide more accurate readings ologies, the threshold of noise at which health which the agency determines acceptable of those “annoyance” levels caused by air- impacts are felt, and the effectiveness of noisemitigation measures at airports. levels of aircraft noise. The act that passed planes, the congresswoman noted.

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Several Borough Roads to Receive Much-Needed Repairs as Part of State’s $100M+ Harsh Winter Paving Initiative

By Michael V. Cusenza The State has secured more than $100 million to repave and enhance roadways impacted by the coarse weather this past winter, including parts of several borough thoroughfares in need of some DOT TLC, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday.

The new funding, awarded through the Harsh Winter Paving Initiative, will support 84 projects and the renewal of nearly 1,000 lane miles of pavement across New York, according to the governor.

“These investments are critical to our transportation system and essential for community growth and regional economic competitiveness,” Cuomo said. “By infusing more than $100 million in State funds to revitalize our roads, we are enhancing the quality of life for all New Yorkers while ensuring every traveler remains safe throughout the Empire State.”

The City is set to get approximately $2.7 million in projects to pave 42 lane miles of roads across the five boroughs, including:

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According to Gov. Cuomo, $324,000 has been earmarked for concrete repairs on the eastbound side of the Nassau Expressway from Cross Bay Boulevard to Farmers Boulevard.

• $324,000 for concrete repairs on the eastbound side of the Nassau Expressway from Cross Bay Boulevard to Farmers Boulevard.

• $38,000 for concrete repairs on the eastbound side of the Grand Central Parkway from the New York City Transit Authority Bridge to the entrance ramp of Union Turnpike at the Kew Gardens Interchange.

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• $38,000 for concrete repairs on the westbound side of the Grand Central Parkway from the entrance ramp of Union Turnpike to the NYCTA Bridge at the Kew Gardens Interchange.

• $213,000 for concrete repairs on the eastbound Long Island Expressway from Maurice Avenue to the Grand Central Parkway, including the service road from 74th Street to Junction Boulevard.

• $213,000 for concrete repairs on the westbound Long Island Expressway from the Grand Central Parkway to Maurice Avenue, including the service road from 98th Street to 74th Street.

Cuomo noted that the State budget included $65 million in Extreme Weather Recovery funds for locally-owned roadways, and this additional $100 million investment will support the renewal of State-owned roadways. The paving initiative funding is supported through the State Department of Transportation's five-year capital plan and is in addition to the $743 million provided in this fiscal year’s budget in direct State aid to local governments for road and bridge repair and modernization.

The projects will take place throughout the summer and into fall, and will be completed this year, the State has promised.

“The roads we are paving provide important connections within and between communities, linking downtowns to business districts and supporting our agriculture and tourism industries,” State DOT Acting Commissioner Paul Karas added.

Transit Advocate Retires from Day Job Serving the City

While the exact tonnage remains to be tallied, State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) and Assemblyman Mike Miller (D-Woodhaven) touted Sunday’s Spring Recycling Event as another rousing success.

Hundreds of borough residents descended on the Forest Park Bandshell parking lot to recycle their old or unused electronics; donate clothing, toys, and household appliances; and have sensitive documents shredded.

Boy Scouts from Troop 139 in Howard Beach and members Addabbo’s and Miller’s staff helped to run the popular annual event.

Hearty congratulations to 106th Precinct Police Officer Phil McManus who served his last tour of duty on Friday, April 27, after 28 years with the NYPD. Captain Brian Bohannon, the precinct’s commanding officer, called McManus “a great cop, father and husband and all-around good guy.”

Forum readers certainly know McManus from his volunteer gig leading the Queens Public Transit Committee in the fight for more transportation options for South Queens residents.

Thank you for your service, Phil!

Photos Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office

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Bill Calls for Residential Parking Program in NYC

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The proposed legislation calls for the City DOT to develop a program aimed at helping a large majority of local residents secure a parking spot in their community.

By Michael V. Cusenza Parking.

Two syllables responsible for seemingly unending angst across most, if not all, Queens communities.

However, relief might be on the horizon for borough drivers. A bill was introduced during a recent Stated Meeting of the City Council that would require the Department of Transportation to develop a citywide residential parking permit system.

“NYC must have a residential parking permit system in place,” said Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez (D-Manhattan), the measure’s prime sponsor. “Many New Yorkers are tired of competing with out-of-town commuters who do not live where they park. Most New Yorkers would support it; over 50 percent said they’d be willing to pay an annual fee, as per a study done by CUNY.” While the schedule of fees would have to be worked out by DOT, the proposed legisla-

tion calls for the program to “make not less than 20 percent of all spaces within the permit area available to non-residents and provide for short-term parking of not less than 90 minutes in duration in such area,” according to Council documents.

So, under the initiative, roughly 80 percent of the parking spots in a designated area would be available to the residents of said neighborhood.

Rodriguez, who is the chairman of the Transportation Committee, claimed that there are many benefits to such a program, aside from the obvious.

“A residential parking permit system in NYC can help address congestion in our city and discourage commuters from driving into our city to park in our streets and encourage using mass transit,” he added. “Many cities are doing this, including Boston, San Francisco, and Chicago.”

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Last October, State Sen. Jose Peralta (DEast Elmhurst) introduced a bill that would call on the City to create a one-year parking

pilot program zoned for the area covering a two-mile radius of LaGuardia Airport. Senate records show that that measure is currently being reviewed by the Transportation Committee.

De Blasio’s $89B Executive Budget Pushes ‘Fairness’ Doctrine, but Critics Cry Foul

By Michael V. Cusenza As Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday delved into the details of the Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2019 and he reiterated the ultimate goal of his second and final term—to make NYC the fairest big city in America—two observations became clear: said “fairness” apparently comes at a steep price; and someone’s got to pay for it.

Indeed, the $89.06 billion financial plan is $4 billion more than the FY 2018 Executive Budget, and a $7 billion increase from the FY 2017 proposal.

Hizzoner said the escalation is warranted.

“The goal that we bring to this entire second term, the next four years, is to make New York City the fairest big city in America. It is an organizing principle. It’s what we talk about as the idea that has to run through all of our decisions and our investments.

So, you will see as I lay out this budget how that idea has played out,”

Photo Courtesy of Benjamin Kanter/Mayoral Photography Office

In this year’s budget rollout, Mayor de Blasio also touted the current “strong” City economy.

the mayor said. “We ask ourselves a simple question: Is what we’re going to do something that will make New York City fairer? And that’s where we put our energy and our resources.”

According to de Blasio, the FY 2019 spending strategy makes “responsible investments” to fulfill his administration’s pledge to help make the Big Apple the fairest of them all and improve the lives of New Yorkers:

• Increasing the Fair Student Funding floor to 90 percent from 87 percent ($125 million); • Deepening investments in cyber security to ensure the City’s systems are defended ($41 million); • More than 3,000 permanent security barriers ($103 million in capital); • Expanding the Equity and Excellence Universal Literacy programs so that all kids read on grade

level by 3rd grade ($30.5 million); skyrocketed and their incomes have • Creating a new, online stagnated,” City Councilmen Jusparking permit system to enable bet- tin Brannan, Steven Matteo, Joseph ter enforcement and curb placard Borelli, Paul Vallone, Barry Grodenabuse ($2 million); chik, and Mark Gjonaj said in a state• Providing a Mobile Trau- ment. “We are all for making New ma Response Unit in every borough York City more fair and that’s why we to help disrupt violence in real time will continue to forcefully advocate ($1.8 million); for a property tax rebate throughout • Supporting students in the budget negotiation process; hoshelters by hiring more social work- meowners in this city need property ers ($12 million); tax relief in a big way, and they need • Investing in workforce de- it now.” velopment by continuing the Career Transit advocates were disapPathways initiatives to connect New pointed that the budget does not Yorkers with career opportunities allocate funding for the Fair Fares ($7.1 million). program.

However, some critics say de Bla“The mayor is ignoring the needs sio’s fairness focus comes at the ex- of hundreds of thousands of his conpense of many segments of the city’s stituents and the recommendations population. of several dozens of elected officials, “We are extremely disappointed representing hundreds of diverse that in the $89 billion budget Mayor New York City neighborhoods, who de Blasio unveiled Thursday there are united for half-price MetroCards is no property tax relief to help se- for low-income New Yorkers,” the niors, retirees, working and middle Community Service Society and class families who are struggling to Riders Alliance said in a joint statemake ends meet, as their taxes have ment.

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Mayor, Council Speaker Demand Detailed Accountability from MTA in Spending City’s $418M for Subway Plan

By Michael V. Cusenza Mayor Bill de Blasio and City Council Speaker Corey Johnson recently fired off a furious joint letter to Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chairman Joe Lhota seeking detailed accountability from the agency as it spends the City’s contribution to the Subway Action Plan.

In April, following many months of bureaucratic bickering and seemingly petty political pugilism between the City, State, and MTA, de Blasio relented and pledged to allocate $418 million for the massive initiative aimed at revolutionizing an antiquated transit system.

The mayor’s decision came down hours after the State Legislature and de Blasio political sparring partner, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, reached a deal on the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 budget. Hizzoner reportedly was satisfied with several transportation items in the budget, including a $2.75 surcharge south of 96th Street in Manhattan on for-hire vehicles—both yellow and green cabs and rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft—to help ease vehicular congestion in the city.

Now, the City is demanding a comprehensive record of the MTA’s disbursement of the City’s contribution.

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In their letter to MTA Chairman Joe Lhota, Mayor de Blasio and Council Speaker Johnson called on his agency to “provide detailed information about each of the plan elements, including the scope of work being performed, how success is defined, and how progress is measured.”

“It is important that the MTA provide detailed information about each of the plan elements, including the scope of work being performed, how success is defined, and how progress is measured,” de Blasio and Johnson wrote to Lhota.

“City taxpayers deserve to know that they are getting a good return on their investment. The public is skeptical when it comes to work performed by the MTA, especially given recent public reports about

prolonged delays and billions of dollars in cost overruns on MTA projects.”

The missive also included a series of questions and requests to provide the assurances the City seeks: • Increase transparency: The MTA should provide a monthly update on the SAP to the MTA Board, as well as regular briefings to representatives of the mayor and Council speaker. The materials should be

available to the public on the MTA’s website.

• Conduct a midcourse review: Nine months into the plan, the MTA should evaluate the effectiveness of each SAP strategy. Based on this analysis, the MTA should reallocate staff and resources to the most effective strategies.

• Focus on core needs: The MTA should redeploy staff and resources from non-critical efforts, such as station painting and retil-

ing, to core needs, such as signal and track inspection and repair.

• Better measure progress: The MTA needs to measure progress through the reduction of time passengers spend waiting at stations or traveling on trains. It also needs to do a much better job of earning the confidence of the riding public in the accuracy of these delay statistics, de Blasio and Johnson wrote.

An overhaul of how subway delay statistics are recorded and reported should be formally included in the SAP so that progress can be tracked along with the rest of the plan.

• Review operations: A comprehensive review of the use of signal timers and their effect on level of service and service reliability, as well as a review of scheduled service levels (especially at off-peak times), should be formally included in the SAP. • Plan for the future: To ensure the City’s contribution is money well spent, the MTA must have a plan for maintenance and inspection so that any gains achieved by the SAP are maintained over the long-term.

“We are eager for everyone to put politics aside and support the important work of improving the commutes of millions of New Yorkers,” the mayor and speaker concluded.

City Launches Online Bail Payment System

By Forum Staff The City’s online bail payment system will, according to Mayor Bill de Blasio, make it easier for New Yorkers to pay bail – including when a friend or relative cannot get to court or a Department of Correction facility to pay in person, Hizzoner noted on Friday as he announced the launch of the new method.

Among the conveniences of the online bail payment system: • Sureties, or people who are posting bail to secure the release of another person, will no longer need to pay bail in person at a courthouse or DOC facility or wait at a facility.

• There is no geographic limitation. A family member living out of state can now contribute to the bail amount or pay the full bail amount.

• Credit card bail payment is no longer limited to a single card-holder. Multiple people can now pay portions of the total bail amount, as long as the full amount is paid within a few hours of the first transaction.

• The person paying bail will be able to use multiple credit cards unlike the current in-person process where one person must

The administration pointed out that while most of the online system will be funded through fees, the City agreed to subsidize the service. The 2.49-percent fee to sureties will be among the lowest in the nation for a service of its kind and scope, officials claimed.

In the initial rollout, online payment will be available for bail that a judge orders is eligible for credit card payment, pursuant to an existing Office of Court Administration cap of $2,500 on the credit card bail amount. The City and OCA are working to lift the cap before the end of the year in order to expand the service to higher bail amounts, according to the administration.

The City has indicated that it will also install kiosks in all five boroughs, which Courtesy of City Department of Correction will allow people who don’t have access To use the new online bail payment system, visit nyc.gov/doc/lookup. to the internet at home, to go to a kiosk to post bail. Kiosks will be available in courtpay the entire amount in a single transac- speed up the closure of Rikers Island, New houses before the end of the year, de Blasio tion. This will ease the financial burden on York City will do everything in its power to promised. a surety by allowing payments to be spread make the system as efficient and fair as possiTo use the new system customers go to across multiple credit cards without wor- ble,” the mayor added. “People should not be the DOC Inmate Lookup Service at nyc. rying about maxing out one credit card, de in jail based on the size of their bank account gov/doc/lookup and find the person whose Blasio said. and no one should stay in jail because a fam- bail is to be paid. Customers will need the “Until we see the necessary bail reform ily member was unable to get a day off from person’s first and last name, or NYSID, or that will make the system more just and work to go to court or a correctional facility.” Book and Case Number.

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Cops Clear up False Reports of Shooting on Cross Bay

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Police were at the scene conducting an investigation for hours after taking a motorist into custody following the shooting incident which took place in the confines of the 113th precinct on Monday.

By Michael V. Cusenza Police were able to set the Howard Beach community at ease on Monday after several erroneous reports of a major shooting incident on Cross Bay Boulevard were splashed across social media platforms and even major newspaper screens, leading to at least one school lockdown.

“Nobody got shot in Howard Beach, residents were safe the whole time,” 106th Precinct Community Affairs Officer Mark Competello told The Forum.

According to police reports, a man was driving his SUV westbound on the Belt Park-

way within the confines of the 113th Precinct on Monday morning when another vehicle pulled up to him and the driver unloaded three shots at the SUV. The SUV driver then exited the parkway and flagged down the first cop he saw at Cross Bay Boulevard and 156th Avenue to report the incident. The motorist was not injured, cops said. However, he was taken into custody when records revealed an outstanding warrant attached to his name.

Saint Helen Catholic Academy in Rockwood Park was on temporary lockdown as a result of the activity in the area.

CTK High School Honors Class of '22 Scholarship Win-

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Recipients of the Christ the King Scholarship awards for incoming freshman, Class of 2022.

Christ the King High School hosted a dinner in honor of all incoming Class of 2022 freshman scholarship winners last week. Incoming students were joined by their parents last week for the presentation of the awards which were given in honor of several notable individuals who had close associations with the school.

Among the scholarships awarded were the Richard Hartman Scholarship, The Thomas V. Ognibene Scholarship and the Bernard G. Helldorfer Scholarship.

The Class of 2022 Scholarship winners are (in alphabetical order), Meghan Bernardy, Heather Bonilla, Danna Cabrerea, Nicholas Celis, Joseph D'Antoni, Samantha Fernandes, Oscar Figueroa, Sylwia Filonik, Sofia Genao, Milna Haripersuad, Hanna Kurdziel, Kristen McQuaid, Tiffany Muckian, Sheina Peralta, Adolfo Pessagno, Samantha Pizzulli, Charlie Sconiers, Joseph Siguencia, and Cecilia Taravella.

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Replace Social Security Cards Online: Feds

By Forum Staff If you’ve lost your Social Security card, or had it stolen, you can now use the My Social Security online portal to replace it, the Social Security Administration recently announced.

According to SSA, the agency is gradually rolling out the new “major timesaver” service this year, with New York and Washington, D.C., being the only territories in which it is currently available. Federal officials said My Social Security will mean shorter wait times for the public in the more than 1,200 Social Security offices across the country and allows staff more time to work with customers who have extensive service needs.

“We will continue to work on innovative initiatives to provide people with safe, secure and convenient options for doing business with us online or in person,” said Acting SSA Commissioner Nancy Berryhill.

The agency noted that U.S. citizens age 18 or older and who are residents of New York can request a replacement SSN card online

by creating a My Social Security account.

In addition, they must have a U.S. domestic mailing address, not require a change to their record (such as a name change), and have a valid driver license, or state identification card in some participating states.

In addition to New York residents replacing their SSN card through the portal, current Social Security beneficiaries can manage their account—change an address, adjust direct deposit, obtain a benefit verification letter, or request a replacement SSA-1099.

Medicare beneficiaries can request a replacement Medicare card without waiting for a replacement form in the mail. Account holders still in the workforce can verify their earnings history and obtain estimates of future benefits by looking at their Social Security Statement online.

According to the SSA, nearly 36 million people have already created a My Social Security account at socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.

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PROTECTING YOUR SKIN IN SUMMER: After Sun Block...

A few weeks ago, we talked about how to use sunscreen to protect your skin. This week we offer some other hints to saving your skin in summer.

1. SELF TANNER-WHY NOT? Instead of lying for hours in the sun, get that sun kissed glow with a self-tanner. You can purchase an inexpensive self-tanning lotion at your local pharmacy. Just remember to exfoliate before you apply selftanner to remove any dry skin that could lead to an uneven appearance.

mitt or glove and your regular body wash. Gentle exfoliation is essential if you’ve had any area waxed, particularly in the bikini area, as it can help prevent ingrown hairs.

6. BE KIND TO YOUR FACE Chemical peels, creams, scrubs, and other products containing glycolic acids and retinoids should not be used if you spend a lot of time in the sun. Try Mineral Makeup available in your local pharmacy.

2. MOISTURIZE AND NOURISH 7. YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT WITH OILS Your skin needs lots of vitamins Elbows, feet, and ankles can get and minerals to stay healthy-very dry, so try avocado oil to keep summer fruits and vegetables have them healthy and smooth. many beneficial components. Foods rich in antioxidants and protein, such 3. GIVE ’EM LIP SERVICE as fresh produce, fish, and eggs, Use a lip sunscreen with SPF can stimulate collagen growth, which agent even if you’re putting lipstick keeps the skin elastic and helps on, too. prevent wrinkles.

4. REMEMBER HAIR CARE The beating sun will hit your hair 8. DRINK PLENTY OF WATER hard, but there are a number of The sun can dry your skin and sprays containing SPF that you can make you sweat more, so keep put on after you wash your hair. hydrated by drinking plenty of water.

Just be careful you don't drink too 5. EXFOLIATE HEAD TO TOE much.

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Addabbo, City to Host Property Tax Event for Seniors, Disabled

By Forum Staff State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) and the City Department of Finance are set to host a property tax event later this month for seniors and disabled residents in Ozone Park.

According to Addabbo, DOF representatives will be at the Deshi Senior Center, located at 83-10 Rockaway Blvd., from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, to assist certain homeowners and tenants in applying for property tax exemptions and Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption or Disability Rent Increase Exemption programs.

In order to qualify for property tax exemptions, homeowners must be senior citizens, veterans, persons with disabilities, or clergy members. To apply for property tax exemptions, DOF requires you to bring a photo ID; your tax returns, or proof of income for 2016 or 2017 for all Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office owners; DD214 or discharge papers (for “Seniors and individuals with disabilities are often times taken advantage of in the housing and renting markets, so is vitally important for them to know their rights, as well as what exemptions and programs they are entitled to,” veterans); and trust documents (if appli- itSen. Addabbo said. cable).

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According to the City, to qualify for the rent freeze, SCRIE or DRIE programs, tenants must be 62 years old or 18 years old with a qualifying disability; have a household income of $50,000 or less; live in a rent regulated apartment; and spend more than 1/3 of your income on rent.

Addabbo noted that in order to apply for such programs tenants need to bring a photo ID; 2017 tax returns, W2, or 1099 statements; income documents for all household members; copies of your two most recent leases; and Social Security disability award letter (if applicable).

“Seniors and individuals with disabilities are often times taken advantage of in the housing and renting markets, so it is vitally important for them to know their rights, as well as what exemptions and programs they are entitled to,” Addabbo said.“I encourage anyone who has questions about property tax exemptions or the SCRIE and DRIE programs to come out on May 15 to speak with a DOF representative and get answers.”

For more information, call Addabbo’s Howard Beach district office at (718) 738-1111.

Flushing Man Gets 24 Years in Prison for Savage Fatal Stabbing of Ex-Wife

By Forum Staff After viciously stabbing his 68-year-old wife, Josefina Mendoza, to death, NaserAlzein, 55, was sentenced to 24 years in prison last Friday.

The victim’s body was found under a table in the apartment the couple shared in November 2014.

District Attorney Brown said, “This was one of the most violent murder scenes one could imagine.

The victim had a knife plunged into her body more than 300 times -- many of the wounds to the woman’s face. The defendant called 911 and claimed he found the victim dead in the apartment, but evidence showed he brutally killed her and then tried to cover it up. To punish him for this crim- Josefina Mendoza was stabbed more than 300 times in an apartment near Jamaica Avenue and 184th Street.

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inal act an to protect society, the defendant will likely spend the rest of his life incarcerated.”

Alzein, a resident of Flushing, pleadguilty in April to first-degree manslaughter before Queens Supreme Court Justice Kenneth C. Holder.

District Attorney Brown said that, according to the charges, on November 8, 2014, between 7:00 p.m. and 11:45 p.m., Mendoza was stabbed more than 300 times.

There were over 200 wounds just to her face.

The defendant called 911 to report he had found the victim’s dead body in the apartment, but he had a cut on his hand and was seen on video surveillance pacing outside the apartment building before going back inside to call police.

Middle Village Man Convicted in Sex Assault of 11-year-old Girl A 37-year-old Middle Village man has been convicted, in absentia, for sexually abusing and endangering the welfare of a child, after he touched an 11-year-old girl as she walked to school in Elmhurst last June.

District Attorney Brown said, “A child walking to school in broad daylight should never have to worry about a stranger approaching and touching her inappropriately. A jury weighed the evidence and found the de-

fendant guilty of violating this young victim”.

The District Attorney identified the defendant as Jose Para, 37, of 83rd Place in Middle A jury found him guilty of first-degree sexual abuse and endangering the welfare of a child after a week-long trial, but Para fled the Courthouse before the reading of the verdict and remains at large.

A bench warrant has been issued for Para

and authorities are asking anyone with information about his whereabaouts to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-8477.

When sentenced, Para faces up to seven years in prison.

The incident occurred just before 8 a.m. on June 23, 2016, when Para approached the then-11-year-old girl as she walked on Albion Avenue. He began talking to the girl, whom he did not know, as she walked to school

and asked her several questions, including what was her name and age, where she lived and what school she attended. The victim answered providing her age and stating that she attended a nearby middle school. The defendant then began to comment on her shirt and grabbed her right breast. The victim ran away from the defendant and told officials about the stranger touching her as soon as she reached the school.

Drag Racing Bronx Man Pleads Guilty to Role in High-Speed Chase through Springfield Gardens

By Forum Staff After entering a guilty plea for reckless endangerment and other charges for racing, Juan Ramierez, may be speeding off to prison.

The 26-year-old Bronx man was racing on the Nassau Expressway in Queens and then led police on a high speed chase through Springfield Gardens hitting 115 mph and faster in August of 2016.

“Drag racing on city streets - and expressways - is a disaster waiting to happen,” said DA Brown. “Not only did this defendant endanger himself, but everyone else as well. A vehicle weighing in excess of twenty-five hundred pounds and traveling at a high rate of speed is transformed into a potentially deadly missile. A bump in the road, the twitch of a hand or even a sneeze could have resulted in death and destruction. This kind of behavior will not be tolerated in Queens County. The defendant deserves some time Ramirez initially was observed racing with an unapprehended other driver along the Nassau Expressway.

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to cool his need for speed and will get just that when sentenced to jail time in the coming weeks.”

Sentencing is set for June 18, 2018, at which time Ramirez faces six months in jail and five years’ probation.

According to the charges, Ramirez was behind the wheel of an enhanced-1992 red Honda Civic on August 23, 2016, at approximately 2 a.m.

Police tried to stop the car with lights and sirens and angled into Ramierez’ path to cut him off but after slowing down and pulling toward the side of the rpoad he hit the accelerator and took off.

Ramirez drove into a cul-de-sac and crashed into a fence, but still attempted to flee by accelerating in reverse and nearly striking a police officer. The car’s bumper, though, was caught in the fencing. The defendant then jumped from the vehicle and was apprehended following a short foot chase.

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Far Rockaway Man Sentenced to 45 Years to Life in Prison for Murder of Estranged GF, Attempted Murder of her Neighbor

By Forum Staff Queens District AttorneyRichard A. Brown announced last week, that a 31-yearold Far Rockaway man has been sentenced to 45 years to life in prison by Queens Supreme Court Justice John Latella, who presided at trial.A jury convicted Long of murder, attempted murder and other charges in the shooting death of the defendant’s estranged girlfriend and the wounding of a neighbor in January 2016.

The defendant, Tyquan Long, 31, who fled the state to avoid capture, was apprehended a month after the shooting in Sacramento, California, and was extradited to Queens County.

“The was a sad and terrifying case. The victim simply wanted to be left alone and to be free of her entanglement with the defendant. And for this, she was shot and killed in her home by someone who at one time cared for her. This defendant’s brutality did not end there. The senseless violence continued when he bumped into a neighbor and fired several times at her.

She survived the attack. The Court has now rightly sentenced the defendant to spend the rest of his life in prison,” said DA Brown.

Joann Gravette’s Beach 34thStreet apartment on the morning of January 27, 2016, and then exiting several minutes later carrying what appeared to be a gun.

The defendant and Ms. Gravette had been in a relationship, but the victim had an active order of protection against Long from contacting her. Just 10 days before her death, the woman asked the defendant to leave her alone. The defendant’s response was “I’d rather be dead or make peace with God in jail.”

After Long left the victim’s apartment, he was seen on video surveillance confronting a 51-year-old female neighbor in the lobby of the apartment building. He told the neighbor that her son – whom he knew – was “playing games” and then shot at the woman three times. A bullet sliced through her finger, but she was able to run from the lobby and has recovered from her injuries. Someone else in the File Photo building heard sounds coming from Ms. GraTyquan Long was nabbed in February 2016 in Sacramento, Calif., after fleeing his residence (pictured) on Beach vette’s apartment followed by a loud commo32nd Street in Far Rockaway following the Jan. 27, 2016 incident. tion and then a final “boom” at approximately Earlierthis month, a juryfound Long guilty aggravated criminal contempt, second-degree 10:50 a.m. that day. When police responded of second-degreemurder, second-degree at- attempted assault and petit larceny. to the scene, they found Ms. Gravette dead, tempted murder, second-degree criminal posTrial testimony and video surveillance face down on the floor of the apartment with session of a weapon, second-degree assault, showed the defendant going into 36-year-old multiple gunshot wounds.

Woman Ordered to Mental Health Care, 3 Years Probation for Animal Cruelty Elizabeth Grant,a 50-year-old Jackson Heights woman, has been sentenced to three years probation under stringent conditions that she receive mental health counseling and not own any animals for at least 10 years. In addition, she must register with the New York City Department of Health as an animal abuser and consent to unannounced visits to make sure she does not possess any animals. The animal abuser registration will

prevent city shelters, rescue groups and/or pet stores from allowing the defendant to purchase or adopt a pet.

Grant was convicted of 108-counts of animal cruelty and other charges for failing to provide adequate care for 54 cats and dogs she housed in a urine- and feces-filled home. The pets, 67 in all, were rescued in January 2016, and many of the animals had extreme health problems including malnu-

trition and infections. Twelve animals were in such poor health they had to be euthanized.

District Attorney Brown said, “The defendant collected cats and dogs and did little else to provide a safe, loving home for them. Sadly, the animals suffered while living in a home where the floors and furnishings were covered in feces, fur and urine. No one should live in such squalor, including

the furry four-legged residents of Queens County. The sentence imposed by the Court today will ensure the defendant receives mental health counseling and restricts her from having any animals in her possession for many years to come.”

More than 50 of the animals seized from Grant’s home at the time of her arrest have been adopted, and are reported to be thriving in their new homes.

Queens Village Man Charged with Possessing Arsenal of Illegal Weapons

By Forum Staff A 44-year-old Queens Village man has been charged with keeping a large cache of illegal weapons and thousands of rounds of ammunition inside his home.

“The defendant is accused of stockpiling an arsenal of deadly weapons in his home along with an enormous amount of ammunition. Illegal firearms pose an extreme risk to the public and in Queens County creating your own warehouse of lethal shotguns and rifles will not be tolerated,”siad DA Brown.

Keith Harvey was arraigned before Queens Criminal Court Judge Scott Dunn on a complaint charging him with four counts of secondPhoto Courtesy of Primary Arms degree criminal possession of a weapon, 21 Mossberg 12-gauge shotgun similar to the one that allegedly was seized on Thursday. counts of third-degree criminal possession of a 12 MAY 3, 2018 • Number 18 VOL. 17 • THE FORUM NEWSGROUP

weapon, four counts of criminal possession of a firearm, firearms; unlawful possession of pistol or revolver ammunition and 14 counts of possession of rifles and shotguns without a permit.

Bail was set at $150,000 and Harvey was ordered to return to court on May 11. According to the charges, a search warrant was executed on the defendants’ residence on April 26, at approximately 9:30 a.m.

Police recovered multiple weapons including 11 rifles, three shotguns and thousands of rounds of ammunition of multiple calibers. Included in the cache of weapons seized were a Mossberg 12 gauge shotgun, a Crossman GIExtreme Rifle, a banana ammo clip containing 25 caliber rounds and a Ruger Model 30 rifle.

If convicted, Harvey faces up to 25 years in prison.

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Legal Notices 76-40 263rd STREET, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 03/16/18.

Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 252-54 Leeds Road, Little Neck, NY 11362. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

RKP REALTY, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 02/21/18. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it ay be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 217-47 51st Street, Bayside, NY 11364. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Notice of formation of UDOMSUK 47 LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/5/18. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: UDOMSUK 47 LLC, 6294 WETHEROLE ST., REGO PARK, NY 11374. Purpose: any lawful act.

Notice of formation of SUPER AFFORDABLE LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/8/18. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: SUPER AFFORDABLE LLC 11915 14th Ave., College Point, NY 11356. Purpose: any lawful act.

Notice of formation of APEX D & M HOLDING LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/5/18. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 150-2722nd Ave., Whitestone, NY 11357. Purpose: any lawful act.

BRAZEN NYC, LLC Arts of Org filed with NY Sec of State (SSNY) on 1/16/18. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: UNITED STATES CORPORATION AGENTS, INC.,7014 13TH AVENUE, SUITE 202. BROOKLYN, NY 11228. General Purposes.

Notice of Qualification of Thirty-Ninth Street Strategies, LLC. Authority filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on September 21, 2017. Office location: Queens County.

LLC formed in Connecticut (CT) on June 30, 2017. Princ. Office of LLC: 98-01 67th Avenue, Rego Park, NY 11374. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Marc Silverman, 98-01 67th Avenue, Rego Park, NY 11374. Name and address of each general partner are available from SSNY. CT address of LLC: 1579 Straits Turnpike, Middlebury, CT 06762. Arts of Org filed with CT Secy of State: June 30, 2017. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

ACMK Group Property LLC Arts of Org filed with NY Sec of State (SSNY) on 2/1/18. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 93-09 71st Ave, Forest Hills, NY 11375. General Purposes.

76-40 263rd STREET, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 03/16/18.

Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 252-54 Leeds Road, Little Neck, NY 11362. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of MGBB13110 LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/19/18. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 48-02 25th Avenue, Ste. 400, Astoria, NY 11103. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of 41-30 73rd Street, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 2/1/18. Office location: Queens County. Princ. bus. addr.: 51 W. 48th St., Bayonne, NJ 07002. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: Cogency Global Inc., 10 E. 40th St., 10th Fl., NY, NY 10016, regd. agent upon whom process may be served.

Purpose: all lawful purposes.

Rk Williams Jr LLC. Filed 11/8/17.

Office: Queens Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Ave Ste 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228.

Purpose: General.

Notice of Qualification of MINKIN GST LMO 1, LLC Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/06/18. Office location: Queens County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 04/04/18. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o PRICE HOBSON aka DAVID P. HOBSON Corporation Service Co. (CSC), 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. DE addr. of Notice is hereby given that an order enLLC: c/o CSC, 251 Little Falls Dr., Wilm- tered by the civil court, Queens county, on ington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with the 21st day of February 2018, bearing InJeffrey W. Bullock, DE Secy. of State, Div. of dex Number NC-000141-18/QU, a copy of Corps., 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE which may be examined at the office of the 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity. clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Notice of Qualification of MINKIN Jamaica, NY, 11435, grants me the right to GST LMO 6, LLC Appl. for Auth. filed assume the name of (first) ENO (middle) with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on ELIZABETH (last) INIKORI. The city and 04/06/18. Office location: Queens Coun- state of my address is 1315 HEYSON ROAD, ty. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on Far Rockaway, NY 11691. The date of my 04/04/18. SSNY designated as agent of birth is MARCH 05, 1996; place of my birth LLC upon whom process against it may is CALABAR, NIGERIA; my present name be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o is ENOABASI ANIEKAN ETOKIDEM Corporation Service Co. (CSC), 80 State Notice is hereby given that an order enSt., Albany, NY 12207-2543. DE addr. of tered by the civil court, Queens county, on the LLC: c/o CSC, 251 Little Falls Dr., Wilm- 16th day of FEBRUARY 2018, bearing Index ington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with Number NC-000092-18/QU, a copy of which Jeffrey W. Bullock, DE Secy. of State, Div. may be examined at the office of the clerk, loof Corps., 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE cated at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

NY, 11435, grants me the right to assume the name of (first) MATTHEW (middle) JULIAN Notice of Formation of A S D LOGIS- (last) FUENTES-MARTINEZ. The city and TICS LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of state of my address is 13243 114TH Place, 1st State of NY (SSNY) on 1/05/18. Office Floor, South Ozone Park, NY 11420. The date location: Queens County. SSNY desig- of my birth is OCTOBER 7, 2004; place of nated as agent of LLC upon whom pro- my birth is QUEENS, NY; my present name cess against it may be served. SSNY shall is MATTHEW JULIAN FUENTES (infant): grants me the right to assume the name mail process to: AROON DARBY, 11034 of (first) NOAH (middle) EZEQUIEL (last) 158TH STREET, JAMAICA, NY 11433.

FUENTES-MARTINEZ. The city and state Purpose: any lawful activity. of my address is 13243 114TH Place, 1st

Notice of Formation of BAILEY’S LUXURY, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) 3/30/18. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of any process to: BALIEY’S LUXURY, LLC, 117-15 225th JEUNE ET TALENTUEUX, LLC Art. of Street, Cambria Heights, NY 11411, regOrg. Filed Sec. of State of NY 2/27/2018. Off. istered agent upon whom process may be Loc.: Queens Co. United States Corporation served. Purpose: all lawful purposes.

Agents, Inc designated as agent upon whom

Floor, South Ozone Park, NY 11420. The date of my birth is April 28, 2011; place of my birth is NEW YORK, NY; my present name is NOAH EZEKIEL FUENTES (infant)

process against it may be served. SSNY to mail

Notice of Formation of PEDUNCLE, copy of process to The LLC, USCA, INC., 7014 13th Avenue, Ste. 202, Brooklyn, NY LLC Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of 11228. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity.

State on 2/2/18. Office location: Queens County. Princ. bus. addr.: 51 W. 48th St., Notice is hereby given that an order enBayonne, NJ 07002. Sec. of State desigtered by the civil court, Queens county, on nated agent of LLC upon whom process the 5th day of February 2018, bearing Inagainst it may be served and shall mail pro- dex Number NC-001205-17/QU, a copy of cess to: DAVID HOLZMAN, 35-05 72nd which may be examined at the office of the Street, 3B, Queens, NY 11372regd. agent clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, upon whom process may be served. Pur- Jamaica, NY, 11435, grants me the right to pose: all lawful purposes. assume the name of (first) DAISY (last) Base Rock LLC Arts of Org filed with RIVERA. The city and state of my address NY Sec of State (SSNY) on 4/11/18. Of- is 10766 118th Street, SOUTH RICHfice: Queens County. SSNY designated as MOND HILL, NY 11419. The date of my agent of LLC upon whom process may be birth is SEPTEMBER 10, 1957; place of served. SSNY shall mail process to: 42-23 my birth is MANHATTAN, NY; my pres212th St, #1B, Bayside, NY 11361. General ent name is DAISEY VELEZ aka DAISY RIVERA aka DAISY VELEZ RIVERA Purposes.

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