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Howard Beach Community Gathers at Lindenwood Mural for Sept. 11 Memorial Ceremony See storypageon2
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City Firefighter Jay Frango (Ret.) and NYPD Auxiliary Dep. Chief Lisa Neumann share a moment on Sunday during the moving memorial.
Photo Courtesy of Councilwoman Ariola Frango thanks Eddie Earl for maintaining the mural site.
Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza Retired City Fire ghter Jay Frango
Howard Beach for its commitment to never forget.“Today we remember all of those whose lives were lost and all of those whose lives were changed forever on Sept. 11th, 2001,” City Councilwoman Joann Ariola (ROzone Park) said.
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“When I go to bed at night, I know that this community backs all of us,” added as semblywoman Stacey Phe er Amato (DHowardRetiredBeach).City Fire ghter Jay Frango in formed the crowd that a seedling from the 9/11 Survivor Tree has been donated by the now-shu ered 9/11 Museum, and that the area surrounding the growing sapling is now known as “Never Forget Way.”
“As we move on,” Frango, decked out in his dress blues, requested through tears, “please never forget.”
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Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza Retired City Fire ghter Jay Frango
Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach)
Photo Courtesy of Councilwoman Ariola Councilwoman Ariola delivers remarks on Sunday in ont of the mural.
Community Unity: Howard Beach Unites at 9/11 Mural to Mark 21st Anniversary of Terror Attacks
As Sunday’s incessant drizzle wiped away the tears, community leaders deliv ered rousing remarks in front of the Sept. 11 mural in Lindenwood during the Sept. 11 Memorial Ceremony—and praised
The New Terminal One will be built on the sites of the current undersized and outdated Terminal 1, the aging and obsolete 60-year-old Terminal 2 and the site of the former Terminal 3, which was demolished in 2014.
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Designed to accommodate the grow ing demand for international air travel, the New Terminal One will be more than twice the size of Terminal 1 and Ter minal 2. Bright and airy check-in halls and arrival spaces advanced security technology and a state-of-the-art bag gage handling system will enhance the passenger experience. The new Termi nal One will double the number of gates that currently accommodate wide-body aircraft, with 22 of the 23 new gates de signed for larger aircraft that are key to international travel.
With more than 300,000 square feet of world-class, locally inspired dining and retail concessions, as well as loung es, indoor green-space, inspiring pub lic art, family friendly amenities and revamped roadways, the New Terminal One will provide customers the world class experience expected at a global gateway, and it will compete with some of the highest-rated airport terminals in theInworld.keeping with the Port Authority's commitment to reach net-zero green house gas emissions by 2050, the Ter
The entire cost of the Terminal will be privately financed by the NTO con sortium. The Port Authority will un dertake infrastructure upgrades and improvements including roads, parking and utilities, including a new electrical substation as part of the project. The project will be built in phases, with the arrivals and departures hall and 14 new gates opening in 2026 and completion of the Terminal's final nine gates in 2030
Terminal 1
Initially expected to break ground in 2020, the severe impact of the CO VID-19 pandemic on air travel required that the Port Authority and the New Terminal One (NTO) consortium re structure the previous agreement to build and operate the new Terminal. A revised agreement was approved by the Port Authority Board of Commissioners and announced by Governor Hochul in December 2021, enabling the project to move forward.
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Governor Kathy Hochul on Thursday celebrated a key milestone in the Port Authority's transformation of John F. Kennedy International Airport with the groundbreaking for a $9.5 billion, pri vately financed New Terminal One. The start of construction follows a revised agreement late last year between the Port Authority and the New Terminal One - a consortium of financial spon sors - to build the 2.4 million square foot, state of the art new international terminal that will anchor the south side of John F. Kennedy International Air port and create 10,000 jobs, including 6,000 jobs in construction.
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In June, the Port Authority's Board also voted to approve a new lead inves tor in the project. Ferrovial, a global airport operator with experience build ing world-class terminals, acquired 96 percent of The Carlyle Global Infra structure Fund's 51-percent stake in the New Terminal One. The consortium, which also includes the financial part ners ULLICO and JLC Infrastructure, will design, build and operate the stateof-the-art terminal.
Pols Break Ground on New JFK
O cials broke ground last week on the latest JFK Airport project.
minal will be sustainably designed and future focused, including on-site renew able energy generation, electric ground support equipment and optimized light ing and building controls.
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continue to demand that these resources be used for things such as upgrading outdated sewers and catch basins so that our com munities can be adequately protected from futureQueensstorms.residents cannot continue re building from one disaster to the next, only to wonder how much rain may fall. An im mediate investment of infrastructure fund ing for needed upgrades will help save lives, and spare millions of people the economic burdens they face. is is the right thing to do, and it must be done.”
change, the threat of future oods will con tinue, which is why we need immediate ac tion.We are doing everything we can to make sure that Queens gets the proper funding to help mitigate ooding. is includes ge ing the city and state to use money from the fed eral infrastructure bill that was signed into law late last year. It is crucial that a portion of the funding allocated for New York be used to address this problem here in our borough. Our o ces have been in constant con tact with city and state agencies, and we will
Elected Officials Issue Statement on Borough Flooding
Early Tuesday morning it felt like Hur ricane Ida had returned to e World’s Bor ough with a Torrentialvengeance.downpours, basements ooded, cars le abandoned on thorough fares—it felt like Sept. 1, 2021 all over again.And the a ermath inspired three elected o cials--U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Flush ing), Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi (D-For est Hills) and Councilwoman Lynn Schul
Photo Courtesy City Councilman Bob Holden Vehicles were le abandoned on several borough roads Tuesday.
Forum Photo by Michael V. Cusenza Steady downpours led to more ooded basements in Queens this week.
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man (D-Forest Hills)—to pen the following statement:“Once again, Queens is forced to en dure ooding as a result of heavy rainfall, just nearly two weeks a er the one-year an niversary of Hurricane Ida devastating our borough.Many constituents who were working toward rebuilding their lives now face addi tional setbacks, and many who were not im pacted by Ida must now deal with the dam age caused to their properties. As we deal with the impacts of climate
Police early last Saturday morning responded to a 911 call of a car crash at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Le erts Boulevard in Richmond Hill.
But America has paid the price in blood. e cost is more gun violence on our streets and in our homes. Increased hate crimes, deadlier domestic violence, higher rates of suicide. More fallen o cers. More fearful elders. And more school shootings.
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Media Must Hold Gun IndustryAdamsAccountable:
termined that Santiago was traveling westbound on Atlantic Avenue when he disobeyed a steady red signal and struck a 2016 Subaru Impreza, operated by a 30-year-old woman, which was in the process of turning le from eastbound Atlantic Avenue to northbound Le erts Boulevard.ewoman remained on scene and the investigation is ongoing.
Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday deliv ered the following remarks, as prepared for delivery and edited for space, to the National Press Club on the media’s role in holding the gun industry accountable: I’m Eric Adams, mayor of New York City. I’m also a former police o cer, co-chair of Mayors Against Illegal Guns, and a respon sible gun owner.
• Identify the Source of Your Su ering: Finding out what triggers your symptoms essential.
these sprays can trigger episodes. Be wary of scented candles, scented items includ ing potpourri and wood-burning replac es. Avoid these as best you can
If the law did not protect the gun indus try, we’d be able to learn about how they have decided to market directly to children, resisted common-sense safety technology to preserve pro ts, and knowingly devel oped products that are easier to conceal from law enforcement.
is is a business that will stop at noth ing – not even the door of an elementary school – to keep making money. is isn’t a business model. is is blood sacri ce. And we must ght for our lives and our children not with weapons, but with the erce light of truth. We must expose the lies of the gun industry and their lobbyists at the N the same way we exposed the lies of the to bacco industry and the opioid manufactur ers. eir greed and irresponsible business practices have fueled the gun violence epi demic in this nation.
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people, criminals, abusers. All to generate pro t at any cost.
Like the tobacco industry and the opi oid manufacturers before them, gun com panies took a dangerous product and mar keted it to the masses. ey used aggressive marketing to reach new consumers, in cluding those who have no business own ing a gun: irresponsible people, underage
And they have used the power of their pro ts to shield themselves from account ability at every turn, spending millions to buy in uence and change laws to protect themselves from legal action.
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e blame lies with those in positions of power at gun companies. ey pro t from products that end up in the hands of crimi nals. ey cover up their role in the deaths of innocent victims. ey spend millions to mislead the public, create doubt, and shi blame. And at every turn, they block the industry reforms and legal solutions that could save lives.
And I’m here at the National Press Club to talk about my de ning mission as the mayor of America’s largest city: ending gun violence and stopping the scourge of illegal guns.I have seen the destruction of gun violence up close. Horrific wounds. Shattered lives. Grieving families. The bodies of children in open caskets. The sea of blue outside St. Patrick’s Cathe dral as we say goodbye to fallen officers. I have talked with those families, prayed with them, mourned with them. And every time, it breaks my heart. Not just because it is so tragic, but because it is so common.Gunviolence is not just happening in New York City. It is happening all over America. In our schools, our supermarkets, at our parades. It is a national shame, a na tional crisis. But this crisis did not happen by accident. It started in a meeting, with a memo, a marketing plan.
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Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography O ce “ e blame lies with those in positions of power at gun companies,” Mayor Adams said. “ ey pro t om products that end up in the hands of criminals.”
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• Plan Ahead for Healthy Travel: Traveling can present issues and being properly prepared for the “what if’s” of this situation are crucial. Pack your medi cations in a carry-on bag so they’ll always be there for you at a moment’s notice. Consider bringing your own pillow. Early morning and late evening travel, when air quality is generally be er and tra c is lighter, also may be helpful. If you rent a car, request one in which there has been no smoking.
eir plan succeeded beyond our wild est nightmares. e gun industry rakes in nine billion dollars a year.
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• Deck the Halls… A er a Good Dusting: All of the beautiful decorations your store in a basement or the a ic gather dust and mold and must be cleaned thor oughly when they are removed from stor age to use. Clean each item thoroughly be fore decking the halls, dining room or tree. Pack as much as you can in airtight con tainers when preparing again for storage.
157-02 Cross Bay Blvd. in Howard Beach: Mon-Fri 9am-9pm. Sat-Sun 9am-7pm. or 96-05 101st Ave. in Ozone Park: Mon-Sat 9am-7pm. Sunday: Closed.
We are not trying to rush things but the fall and winter holidays are steadily approaching and for those who su er from allergies and asthma, the season of celebrations can be anything but.
You can nd a variety of preparations here at CBC to help you deal with the suf fering that accompanies reactions to some of the triggers but the best thing to do is consult your pharmacist and an allergist to get to the root of your problem.
Upon arrival, o cers observed Francisco Santiago unconscious and unresponsive with severe trauma to the head. EMS re sponded to the location and transported Santiago, 31, to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where he later died.
• Wash the Tree Before Trim ming: Terpene is a potential allergen found in the oil or sap of live Christmas trees, evergreen wreaths and garlands. Mold also can reside on trees, and pollen is commonly found on junipers and cedar evergreens. Use a leaf blower in a well-ven tilated area to remove some of the pollen from live trees and decorations. Wash the tree, especially the trunk, outdoors with a garden hose and leave in a bucket of wa ter in the garage or on a covered porch to dry. Wear gloves when handling the tree to avoid contact with sap.
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It started with those who ask, ‘we want to sell more guns. How are we going to do it?’
Further investigation by the NYPD Highway District’s Collision Squad de
KEEPING YOUR ALLERGIES OUT OF THE HOLIDAYS
Biker Dies in Richmond Hill Collision
• Chill Out: Stress makes it harder for your immune system to do its job. Take time to decompress and stay on schedule with any allergy and asthma medications to prevent symptoms from interfering with holiday fun.
In other words, it started with greed.
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Se lement A physician who was for merly a liated with New York-Presbyteri an/Queens repeatedly replaced ICD bat teries earlier than was necessary. at is, he repeatedly replaced ICD ba eries before they reached the ERI. Such ba eries were functioning normally. He therefore sub jected his patients to unneeded and risky surgical procedures. New York-Presbyteri an/Queens then submi ed claims for pay ments to federal health care programs for these procedures.
ed, Echeverry faces up to 20 years in prison.
Four illegal rearms found at Echeverry’s apartment.
Utilizing surveillance and undercover buys, the District A orney’s Major Eco nomic Crimes Bureau along with the NYPD’s Queens Violent Crime Squad con ducted a lengthy investigation leading to the arrest of the defendant, as well as the seizure of four illegal rearms found in his place of Echeverry,residence.ofCollege Point Boulevard in Flushing, Queens, was arraigned today before Queens Supreme Court Judge Toni M. Cimino on a 15-count indictment charg ing him with 10 counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the rst, second, and third degrees, two counts of criminal posses sion of a weapon in the second degree, crim inal possession of a rearm, criminal sale of
“ is more than $2.5 million se le ment recti es that New York-Presbyterian/
Procedure Overview An ICD is akin to a pacemaker. It is placed under a patient’s skin and is designed to ensure that the patient’s heart beats on a regular rhythm. ICDs run on batteries. Like all batteries, ICD batteries will eventually fail, which could lead to disastrous consequences, even death. But replacing an ICD bat tery involves a surgical procedure, which carries risk. Physicians closely monitor the functioning of ICD batteries so that they replace the batteries when they are nearing the end of their lives, but no ear lier. That way, physicians can balance the risks associated with a failing ICD battery against the risk of the procedure needed to replace that battery. Put in more techni cal terms, the standard of care is to replace an ICD battery only when it reaches what is called the elective replacement interval (ERI) as determined by device interro gation conducted by specially equipped computerized monitors.
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Queens was paid by the federal govern ment for unnecessary procedures,” stated United States A orney Peace. “ is Of ce is commi ed to comba ing fraud and abuse of our federal health care programs, especially when such conduct potentially puts patients at risk.”
a rearm in the third degree and unlawful possession of pistol ammunition.
District A orney Katz said the investi gation began by looking into the activities of the defendant as an alleged drug sup plier operating out of Queens County. An undercover detective posing as a “buyer” initially met with Echeverry on January 11, 2022, at which time the defendant alleg edly sold ve Percocet pills to the “buyer.”
Judge Cimino ordered the defendant to re turn to Court on October 12, 2022. If convict
Continuing, District A orney Katz said year-to-date numbers for 2022 indi cate 206 suspected fatal overdose cases across Queens County, an estimated 51% increase from the same time last year. An overwhelming majority of these deaths, ap proximately 77%, have been a ributed to fentanyl.OnAugust
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According to the charges, a total of eleven transactions took place between January 11 and June 6, 2022, during which Echeverry sold 99 Percocet and 1,010 Oxy codone pills in cash transactions. During the 11th and nal purchase, the defendant sold a loaded .22 caliber Smith and Wesson rearm to the “buyer.”
As a result of an internal investigation, New York-Presbyterian/Queens learned of the physician’s conduct. It voluntarily self-disclosed that conduct to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, O ce of Inspector General. e se lement here, which requires. New York-Presbyterian/Queens to pay $2,588,882.50 to the United States, re solves claims that the conduct violated the federal False Claims Act.
a se lement agreement with New York-Presbyterian/Queens Hospital. e se lement agreement, which requires a payment of over $2.5 million, addresses allegations that a former physician at New York-Presbyterian/Queens performed ser vices that were not medically necessary and then billed federal health care programs for those services. e services involved the re placement of implantable cardioverter de brillator (ICD) pulse generator ba eries.
Upon laboratory testing of the seized narcotics, law enforcement o cials discov ered that each pill contained fentanyl.
Accused Dealer Indicted for Selling Deadly Narcotics, Guns in Queens
counts of criminal possession of a rearm, and unlawful possession of pistol or revolv er ammunition, stemming from the execu tion of a home search warrant.
Queens District A orney Melinda Katz, joined by New York City Police Commis sioner Keechant L. Sewell, announced to day that Justin Echeverry, 19, has been in dicted by a Queens County grand jury and arraigned in Supreme Court on charges of criminal sale of a controlled substance, criminal possession of a weapon, and other crimes. e defendant is accused of operat ing as a drug dealer and supplying a large amount of narcotics as well as a loaded re arm to an undercover o cer between Janu ary and June 2022. A subsequent Courtauthorized search of the defendant’s home resulted in the recovery of four illegal re arms, including an assault weapon.
New York-Presbyterian/Queens Hospital Settles Allegations of Federal Health Care Fraud for $2.5M+
Breon Peace, United States A orney for the Eastern District of New York, an nouncedWednesday
e defendant was previously arraigned on a criminal complaint charging him with 12 counts of criminal possession of a weap on in the second and third degrees, four
Photo Courtesy of Google New York-Presbyterian/Queens Hospital in Flushing
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31, 2022, police o cers ex ecuted a Court-authorized search warrant for the home of the defendant in Flushing, recovering two 9 mm semi-automatic ghost guns, a .22 caliber revolver, a PA-15 assault weapon, $12,260 in U.S. currency, and an array of ammunition.
City leaders join together to kick-off the launch of the “The People’s Money” — New York City’s first-ever citywide participatory budgeting process. All New Yorkers ages 11 and up will be able to decide how to spend $5 million of mayoral expense funding to address local communityBeginningneeds. with the event on Wednesday at Roberto Clemente Plaza, the Civic
One of the proposals calls for bus stop countdown clocks along Queens Boulevard in Briarwood, Kew Gardens, Forest Hills, Rego Park, and Woodhaven.
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A young man last Saturday boarded a bus at Cross Bay Boulevard and 157th Avenue in Howard Beach—but failed to pay the fare.
Engagement Commission and a group of 86 partner organizations will be organizing idea-generating sessions across the ve boroughs.Residents can submit ideas and nd further idea generation sessions via the CEC’s online platform: participate.nyc.gov.
e City CEC was created by a citywide referendum in November 2018, a er one million New Yorkers voted, resulting in the approval of three ballot initiatives proposed by the 2018 Charter Revision Commission, including a mandate for the CEC to implement citywide Participatory Budgeting. Starting in September 2022, the NYCCEC will be launching NYC’s rstever expense-based, citywide participatory budgeting process called e People’s Money.AllNew Yorkers, regardless of citizenship, status, will have a say in how to spend $5 million of mayoral expense funding to address local community needs. All residents are invited to participate in the rst phase of the process, idea generation, and all residents aged 11 and older will be eligible to vote. e People’s Money builds on the foundation laid by the Civic Engagement Commission’s 2021 local process, which engaged residents of the 33 neighborhoods hardest hit by COVID-19 in a $1.3 million participatory budgeting process.
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When questioned, the man—17 and armed with a handgun—threatened to shoot the employees. Cops responded and arrested the man.
City Launches Citywide Participatory Budgeting Cops Nab Armed Teen on HB Bus
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City Touts Public-Private Partnership for Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship Program
Schumer, who has a long and accom plished history of both advocating and de livering for those impacted by the 9/11 at tacks, said that we owe it to our September 11th heroes to ensure the health program meets its needs. He said this e ort can— and should be—bipartisan. Advocates also spoke.“We have seen the toll a funding cri sis takes on our 9/11 heroes and those
to meet their health needs and do all we can to try and help them get better—and that begins with providing the funds,” Schumer said.
experiences, and support in building personalized college and career plans. FutureReadyNYC also lays the founda tion for expanded Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.
Remedy $3B WTC Health Program Funding Deficit— before it becomes a Crisis: Schumer
“We need the program and the funds to keep pace with treating and moni toring 9/11 responders and survivors. The science is clear: it can take decades for the health consequences of 9/11 to manifest in a person who responded, or worked near Ground Zero. We owe it to all New Yorkers impacted by this attack
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The initiative and its affiliated pro grams are made possible by transforma tive public-private partnerships with busi nesses in collaboration with the New York Jobs CEO Council, which has already se cured more than 1,000 CRMYA appren ticeships, supported by CareerWise New York. Bloomberg Philanthropies is also providing a major investment to the Fund
ration in high-growth fields, including health care, technology, business, and education. This school year alone, more than 30 high schools will participate in the program, reaching approximately 5,000 students. The program gives stu dents access to a reimagined educational experiences with the chance to receive early college credits and industry valued credentials, dive into opportunities for career connected coursework and work
Standing with 9/11 advocates, includ ing John Feal, and with support from lead ers across New York and Long Island, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer on Sunday an nounced a push to remedy a $3 billion gap for the 9/11 rst responders health fund. Schumer said that even 21 years a er the a ack many New Yorkers are still ge ing sick, nding out that they have been diag nosed with a 9/11-related cancer or other healthSchumerproblem(s).saidthat it is widely known that the World Trade Center Health program (WTCHP), which helps pay for those diag nosed with related conditions, will need $3 billion dollars to keep pace with rising need. Schumer detailed his plan to solve the fund ing dilemma before it becomes a crisis and detailed his plan to a ach the funds to the end-of-year federal budget bill.
The CRMYA is one of two key in vestments in Student Pathways. Fu tureReadyNYC — the second of the Pathways pilot programs — gives par ticipating New York City public high school students access to career explo
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made sick by the despicable attack on New York 21 years ago,” said U.S. Sena tor Charles Schumer. “So, I am here, joined in support by so many friends and selfless advocates to say that we must address the World Trade Center Health Program funding issue as soon as possible.”
Pathways is central to our bold vision for the future and sets us toward an ambitious goal: Providing each student with a clear pathway to and preparation for a rewarding career and long-term econom ic security,” said DOE Chancellor Banks. “ is work will give our students access to real world work experience, important pro fessional skills, a strong college and career plan, and early college credits or industry credentials. All our young people should be prepared to set forth on a path that appeals to their passions and supports their aspira tions. is initiative will bene t our stu dents in communities that have historically been denied these opportunities, giving them earlier and expanded access to careerconnected learning. What our children can achieve is unlimited if we help them acti vate their passion and purpose, giving them an onramp into the 21st century economy.”
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Across these two initial programs, Stu dent Pathways will ensure that — over the course of the next three years — students citywide will be able to engage in and benefit from career-readiness and collegereadiness preparation before they leave high“Studentschool.
Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Education (DOE) Chancel lor David C. Banks on Monday announced the Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) program that will connect 3,000 students across more than 50 schools with paid multi-year ap prenticeships. e program will place ap proximately 500 students in apprenticeships at companies focused on New York City nance, technology, and business operations by the end of 2023 and student apprentices will earn between $15 and $25 an hour as an entry level wage. CRMYA is part of Student Pathways, a historic expansion of careerconnected learning opportunities for New York City public school students. e Path ways initiative is focused on pu ing each student on a path to a rewarding, engaging career, as well as nancial independence and long-term economic security — the North Stars of the Adams administration.
“We need the program and the funds to keep pace with treating and monitoring 9/11 responders and survivors,” Schumer said.
for Public Schools to support this initia tive — contributing $8 million to this program and expanding career-connected learning over the next two years, reflecting their work across the country.
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“For years, I have worked side-by-side with first responder unions, the building trades and other worker advocates to se cure the money needed to fully fund the 9/11 health programs, and it has not al ways been easy. Some of the efforts were even painful—to watch former NYPD Det. Louis Alvarez trek to Washington, spending his last days fighting for funds— we must and we can fix this issue before it becomes a crisis, and so I urge the Senate to come together on this issue with bipar tisan support and help us solve this prob lem via the end-of-year budget,” Schumer added.Schumer announced that he will use legislative language that already exists, au thored by his New York colleague, Sena tor Kirsten Gillibrand, to address the $3 billion funding gap in the upcoming om nibus. Gillibrand backs this plan and told the Daily News on Friday that, “Without this funding, more than 118,000 respond ers and survivors currently enrolled in the program could see their access to treat ment affected, and those seeking treat ment in the future may not be able to re ceive it at all.”
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DOE Chancellor David Banks
“As we continue to face stronger and stronger storms as a consequence of climate change, it is imperative that our coastal communities are prepared for when the next big storm hits and have a plan to protect their homes and businesses while ge ing their families to safety. e information provided through the NYC Emergency Management Department during these events will help save lives,” Sen. Addabbo said.
open space at Pomonok Houses to include fitness equipment, sensory play equip ment, seating, and new landscaping.
Mayor Eric Adams, the New York City Department of Parks and Recre ation (NYC Parks), and the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) on Wednesday announced a pilot program to re-imagine and invest in nearly three acres of NYCHA open space — including play grounds — across three developments in Queens, two developments in the Bronx, and one development in Brooklyn. The announcement was held at the ribbon cut ting ceremony for the new open space at Pomonok Houses in Queens, which has been fully reconstructed under this pilot and now includes fitness equipment, sen sory play equipment, seating, and new landscaping.NYCHA and NYC Parks met with the residents at Woodside, Pomonok, Redfern, Watson, Sotomayor, and Kings borough Houses to choose locations and help create the vision for their brand new open spaces. Since receiving community feedback, construction has finished at Po monok Houses, is underway at Woodside and Redfern Houses, is expected to be gin at Watson and Kingsborough Houses by spring 2023, and begin at Sotomayor Houses by summer 2023.
Scope: This project will revitalize two playgrounds at Kingsborough Houses with new play equipment, game tables, benches, water play, and landscaping.
Courtesy of U.S. Department of Homeland Security Visit ready.gov for more information.
is year’s National Preparedness Month’s theme is: “A Lasting Legacy,” the life you’ve built is worth protecting. Pre pare for disasters to create a lasting legacy for you and your family.
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City to Help Build New Open Spaces, Playgrounds
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Watson Houses ($2.5 million)
Size: 50,000 square feet of NYCHA recreation area and Redfern Playground
Scope: This project will revamp a play ground at Sotomayor Houses with new play equipment, water play, game tables, benches, landscaping, and brand-new swings.“Park and recreational space also gives our seniors a place to relax after a life time of hard work. My district is blessed with Forest Park, where everyone experi ences this multitude of benefits. We will now give this same gift to thousands of NYCHA residents by revitalizing 125,000 square feet of open space in our public housing,” said Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (D-Woodhaven).
Size: 9,900 square feet
Pomonok Houses in Flushing
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As part of the partnership, NYC Parks will maintain and operate the renovated open spaces. Revitalizing these spaces
Size: 6,500 square feet
Scope: This project has re-imagined an
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Size: 9,300 square feet
Scope: This project will revamp a pas sive seating and landscaped area at Wood
Size:20,000 and 16,000 square feet
will create new amenities for the NYCHA community and other New Yorkers who currently do not live within walking dis tance of a park. Citywide, 83.6 percent of New Yorkers currently live within walk ing distance of a park. The Walk to a Park initiative focuses on increasing access to parks and open spaces, concentrating on areas of the city that are under-resourced and where residents are living further than a walk to a
in the initial pilot in clude:Redfern Houses ($9.3 million)
September is known as National Pre paredness Month and aims to help raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies, and with his district’s history of facing natural disasters, like Superstorm Sandy and Hurricane Ida, State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. is giving his constituents some important information from the New York City Emergency Manage ment Department on how to prepare and stay safe during emergency situations.
Scope: This project will revamp a playground and seating area at 1471 Wat son Houses to include new play equip ment, game tables, benches, water play, landscaping, and brand new adult fitness equipment.Kingsborough Houses ($5.1 million)
Scope: This project will reconstruct Redfern Playground and the adjacent NYCHA open space to include an upgrad ed ball field, basketball court, and hand ball court, play equipment, fitness equip ment for teens and adults, and a grilling area.Woodside Houses ($1.2 million)
Projectspark.included
Sotomayor Houses ($1.9 million)
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In keeping with this year’s theme, the New York City Emergency Management Department is teaching New Yorkers the necessary tools to prepare their families, pets, businesses, and communities for any emergency through in-person and virtual events all month long. rough partner ships with Community Organizations Ac tive in Disasters (COAD) and Community Emergency Networks, the department will host seminars and panel discussions that can equip individuals with the tools they need to prepare for, respond to, and recover from an Upcomingemergency.events across New York City include:September 13: National Preparedness Month Webinar Series: Creating Com
Size: 13,000 square feet
side Houses with new game tables, bench es, landscaping, and pathways. Pomonok Houses ($3 million)
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M & V Restaurant LLC led w/ SSNY on 8/25/22. O ce: Queens Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 143-23 Barclay Ave., #5A, Flushing, NY 11355. Purpose: any law ful.
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98-12 SPRINGFIELD BLVD LLC. Arts. of Org. led with the SSNY on08/15/22. O ce: 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, 44 Bregman Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY 11040. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
FOOK AN JING RESOURC ES LLC filed Arts. of Org. with the Sect'y of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/18/2022. Office: QueensCounty. SSNY has beendesignated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: The LLC, 3522 Prince St., Flush ing, NY, 11354. Purpose: any lawful act
Notice of Formation of WIL LOUGHBY NY LLC Arts. of Org. led with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/10/22. O ce location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: JOSEPH DEMATO, 36-46 11TH STREET, LONG ISLAND CITY, NY, 11106, USA. Purpose: any lawful activ ity.
Notice of formation of ZIGLEYS LLC. Art. Of Org. led with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/19/22. Of ce in Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 2620 14TH PL APT 1 ASTORIA, NY, 11102. Purpose: Any lawful purpose
ELEVENTH AUTOS LLC, Arts. of Org. led with the SSNY on 06/20/2022. O ce loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: e LLC, 17805 Edgerton Rd, Jamaica, NY 11432. Reg Agent: Yonatan Gazal, 17805 Edg erton Rd, Jamaica, NY 11432. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.
“Notice is hereby given that a license number 1350140 for a liquor, beer, wine and cider license has been applied for by FERJE’S PIZZERIA CORP T to sell li quor, beer, wine and cider at retail in a bar/tavern under the Alcoholic Beverage Control law at 87-82/84 Parsons Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11432 for on premises con sumption.”
Bayview MJ LLC, Arts of Org led with SSNY on 08/12/22. O . Loc.: Queens County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: e LLC, 133-12 84th St, Ozone Park, NY 11417. Pur pose: to engage in any lawful act.
Bare Strong LLC, Arts of Org. led with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 6/16/2020. Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Diver si ed Corporate Services Int’l, Inc., 99 Washington Ave., Ste. 702, Albany, NY 12210. General Purpose.
SAJ8 LLC Arts. of Org. led with the SSNY on 07/21/2022. O ce loc: Queens County. SSNY has been des ignated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: e LLC, 14112 ELBERTSON ST. 3B, ELLMHURST, NY,11373. Purpose: Any Lawful Pur pose.Arts of Org. led with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 09/09/2022. Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to NICHOLAS NIS SIRIOS, 200-20 44TH AVENUE, BAY SIDE, NY 11361. General Purpose.
KONDOR MANAGEMENT LLC Arts. of Org. led with the SSNY on 08/26/2022. O ce loc: Queens Coun ty. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail pro cess to: KONDOR MANAGEMENT LLC, 142-10B ROOSEVELT AVENUE, UNIT P24, FLUSHING, NY, 11354, USA.Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.
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GLOBAL DESIGN HOLDINGS, LLC. Arts. of Org. led with the SSNY on 08/02/22. O ce: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, c/0 La Reddola, Lester & Associates, LLP, 600 Old Country Road, Suite 230 Garden City, NY 11530. Pur pose: Any lawful purpose
O SIS LASER LLC, Arts of Org. led with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 09/09/2022. Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to NICH OLAS NISSIRIOS, 200-20 44TH AV ENUE, BAYSIDE, NY 11361. General Purpose.
SELF CARE SERIES, LLC Arts. of Org. led with the SSNY on 08/14/2022. O ce loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: SELF CARE SERIES, LLC, 22-44 JACKSON AVE APT 2106, LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101, USA. Purpose: Any Lawful Pur pose.
MARQUIS JS LLC Filed 3/14/2022. O ce: Queens Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 128 COLES WAY, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701. Purpose: General.
Notice of Formation of Nomar Re alty, LLC. Arts. of Org. led with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/12/22. O ce location: Queens County. SSNY desig nated as agent of LLC upon whom pro cess against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Katz Realty Group Esq., 45-17 Marathon Pkwy, Li le Neck, NY 11362. Purpose: any lawful activity.
Notice of formation of LAUNDRY BEE WP LLC. Arts of Org led with Secy of State ofNY (SSNY) on 8/12/22. O celocation: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shallmail copy of pro cess against LLC to: 73-16 Bell Blvd., Oakland Gardens, NY 11364. Purpose: any lawful act.
AMITY 64, LLC Arts. of Org. led with the SSNY on 04/25/2022. O ce loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: AMITY 64, LLC, 28-06 21ST STREET, 2FB, LIC, NY, 11102, USA. Purpose: Any Lawful Pur pose.
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Notice of Formation of Courtlandt Manor Views LLC. Arts. of Org. led with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/2/22. O ce location: Queens Coun ty. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o In nite Horizons, LLC, 142-05 Rocka way Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11436. Purpose: any lawful activity.
Notice of Formation of CARMEN RUBIO PHTOG PHY NYC LLC Arts. of Org. led with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/28/22. O ce loca tion: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, 92-35 242ND STREET, BELLROSE, NY,11426, USA. Purpose: any lawful activity.
VMR PROPERTIES LLC Articles of Org. led NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 7/20/22. O ce in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 147-09 88rh Ave., Jamaica, NY 11435. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
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