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Storm slams millions, but a bust in Queens Sleet and rain, not snow, blankets the boro during Tuesday nor’easter

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uesday’s storm was a record setting and crippling blizzard for tens of millions of people across the Northeast.

Here in Queens, however, it will go down as the epic nor’easter that never was.

The much-hyped winter storm developed into a monster as forecast days ago, but the system ended up tracking a few dozen miles farther west than expected, bringing a blast of sleet and rain to New York City and dumping prodigious amounts of snow just a few dozen miles north and west of the five boroughs.

The nor’easter did produce impressive snowfall totals in the overnight hours before turning into a wintry mix, as Rego Park picked up 9 inches, the most in the borough.

Hollis had a little over 8 inches of snow by the time the storm wrapped up, with Queens Village and Howard Beach each seeing 7 inches.

LaGuardia and Kennedy airports — where thousands of flights were either cancelled or delayed on Tuesday — picked up 7.4 and 5.1 inches, respectively.

The totals are a far cry from the originally anticipated amounts of up to 2 feet of snow in Queens. Those totals were seen a few dozen miles away in the Lower Hudson Valley and Connecticut, while areas near Binghamton,

A snowplow sends slush flying at the intersection of Parsons and Northern boulevards in Flushing during Tuesday’s storm. Over 2 feet of snow fell in areas north and west of the city, but totals PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER BARCA here were far below what was originally forecast.

NY saw 36 inches or more.

In fact, the difference between heavy snow and sleet was less than 20 miles, as Scarsdale, NY picked up 15 inches.

The reason for sleet, not snow, in Queens was the storm’s jog to the west, tracking almost directly over the borough instead of to

the south and east of it.

The counterclockwise rotation of the nor’easter draws in warm air from the south, meaning precipitation falling near the center of the storm, as well as on its east side, is in the form of sleet or rain.

Areas north and west of the city were on

the storm’s left side, where cool air drawn from the north kept the heavy precipitation as all or mostly snow.

One issue south Queens neighborhoods such as Hamilton Beach saw was coastal flooding.

The waters of Jamaica Bay inundated 164th Avenue at 104th Street on Tuesday morning, sending large ice chunks and a river of water flowing along the roadways.

In anticipation of the storm, Mayor de Blasio announced Monday that all city public schools and the three library systems — New York, Queens and Brooklyn — were closed Tuesday.

Above-ground subway service was also suspended across the city for a 12-hour period, while bus service was reduced.

Around 7 a.m., Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park), a possible mayoral candidate, took to Twitter on Tuesday to blast both meteorologists and the mayor for hyping up the storm.

“Somebody wake up the mayor and let him know it’s safe to go to the gym now,” Ulrich said. “You call this a blizzard? This is what happens when you listen to the weathermen who use snow globes to predict snow totals.”

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Agencies promise to help with recovery Residents displaced from Liberty Ave. fire get some answers at town hall

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The town hall was held at Tulsi Mandir, a Hindu temple that has Five days after their homes and served as ground zero for the businesses were destroyed in a recovery effort nearby. The comseven-alarm blaze, Richmond Hill munity has sent clothes, food and tenants and business owners were other supplies there for displaced eager to f ind a way back to residents to use.

Throughout the town hall and normalcy.

And while it may take a while af t e r wa rd s, Pa nd it La k h r a m for that to happen, state Sen. Maharaj — the temple’s leader — James Sanders Jr. (D-South Ozone was lauded for opening his doors Park) and various city agencies to those in need.

“Serving humanity is the greatlast Thursday offered their full support to bring a sense of relief to est love one can serve,” Maharaj said in reply. “It is the greatest the community.

“It’s a trying time for our com- religion.”

Many of the displaced residents munity,” said Sanders at an emergency town hall he organized. wondered how they were going to recover items from the charred “We have our work cut out for us.” buildings — which have retail on the g rou nd f loor a nd residential units on the second.

“When can I go in to get my passport or jewelr y? ” one woman asked.

Unfortunately for many, the moment before they ran out of the buildings late March 4 as the fire spread probably marked the last time they’ll be inside.

Demolition on the buildings began last week.

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State Sen. James Sanders Jr. led a town hall in Richmond Hill last Thursday to provide information to those who were PHOTOS BY ANTHONY O’REILLY displaced by the seven-alarm blaze that ravaged a row of Liberty Avenue buildings.

The blaze, which started at Ace Caribbean Market at 110-14 Liberty Ave. and quickly spread, damaged five of them, from 110-08 to 110-16 Liberty Ave., so severely that they will be demolished — a two-month process that began last Friday.

The demolition will take so long because it’s a “tight space,”

due to the A train being right next to the apartments.

The Department of Buildings and Capt. Brian Bohannon, commanding officer of the 106th Precinct, said both agencies will sift through the rubble and return any fou nd items to their r ightf ul owners.

But that answer raised another question for residents, because to claim the items residents will need to provide proper ID. The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs offered to enroll as many residents as possible for an IDNYC card, with Sanders saying continued on page 19

Displaced resident hailed as a ‘hero’ Savitri Gebodh warned her neighbors of Liberty fire

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Savitri Gebodh, second from right, is being hailed as a hero. She is joined here by Assemblyman David Weprin, left, Pandit Lakhram Maharaj and state PHOTO BY ANTHONY O’REILLY Sen. James Sanders Jr.

Richmond Hill resident Savitri Gebodh smelled something smoky, “as if there were paper burning,” late March 4.

Walking around her apartment, located on the second floor of 11014 Liberty Ave., she saw smoke coming from the floor.

Immediately, she ran to wake up her husband and war n her neighbors.

“The room was filling up with smoke,” she said. “We just ran out in our PJ’s.”

The fire had started underneath her apartment, in Ace Caribbean M a rket , a nd qu ick ly s pr e a d upstairs and to neighboring buildings. The Fire Department has yet to establish a cause for the blaze,

but said it doesn’t look suspicious.

Nobody was killed in the fire — and people are crediting Gebodh’s quick-thinking actions for that.

“We have a hero in our midst,” st ate Sen. James Sanders Jr. (D-South Ozone Park) told his colleagues in government at an emergency town hall a short distance from the scene last Thursday. “I just wouldn’t feel right if we didn’t take the time to thank her.”

Sanders learned of Gebodh’s heroism from another resident, who also called her neighbor a “hero.”

Like others, Gebodh is now without a home and has lost just about everything.

“I wasn’t able to get any of my possessions,” she said.

Not only that, but Gebodh suffered a mild heart attack shortly

after the fire and had to be rushed to Ja maica Hospit al Med ical Center.

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Gebodh was discharged March 6.

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CB 10, CEC 27 at odds once again Most on education panel don’t want Centreville school named after Beroff

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Round three?

Members of Community Board 10 and Community Education Council 27 are once again on different ends of a debate regarding the school under construction in Centreville — this time, over who the building should be named in honor of.

CB 10 has said for years it wants to see the site — on a formerly vacant plot of land bordered by Albert Road, Raleigh Street and North Conduit Avenue — named for its late member Art Beroff and on March 4 voted to send a letter supporting the idea to the Department of Education. The renaming was one of the conditions the board set before it gave the school, which will serve elementary-aged students, a thumbs up.

But in an interview Monday, CEC 27 President Harold Paez said that’s not likely.

“As of right now, a majority of the members are against renaming the school after him,” Paez said.

The CEC president said the members have “several concerns,” one of them being an accusation Beroff faced in 2002 that he violated securities regulations by providing shares of stock to his parents that he paid for — which were later allegedly sold as part of an “illegal unregistered distribution,” according to a com-

The school under construction in Centreville is once again a point of contention between members of Community Board 10 and Community Education Council 27, this time over the naming of FILE PHOTOS the building. Inset, Art Beroff, whom CB 10 wants it named after. plaint from the Securities and Exchange Commissions.

Beroff, without admitting or denying the allegations, paid a $50,000 civil penalty.

Paez said there are some other names in the running for the Centreville school, set to open in September, but declined to elaborate because the CEC is still in the planning process.

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cilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) declined to comment.

Beroff joined CB 19 in 1980 at age 19 and served as a member of School Board 27 under the now-defunct Board of Education — where he pushed for many initiatives, including the citywide implementation of Megan’s Law, which then required schools to send information home with students about convicted sex

offenders in the neighborhood.

The policy was changed in 2003 to require parents to come to schools to pick up fliers.

He was also an investment banker, member of the U.S. Small Business Advisory Council, a published author, financial advisor and member of the South Queens Democratic Club.

Beroff died at 44 of cancer in 2004.

The name of the school is not the first time CB 10 and CEC 27 have differed.

Early last year, the education panel entertained the idea of making it a nonzoned school or a middle school — despite many in the community wanting it for elementary-aged students in the Centreville section of Ozone Park. Braton and others cited U.S. Census statistics that showed the school could be filled on its first day with children from the community.

The CEC agreed to keep it an elementary school but tensions arose when the members voted to extend the borders of it west of Cross Bay Boulevard, which CB 10 and others said requires too many children to cross the thoroughfare — which is what the advisory panel was trying to avoid.

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There’s no reason to believe he might run for elective office, but we’d sure like to see former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, who lost his job last Friday along with 45 of his counterparts across the country, remain in public service.

Bharara has racked up a staggering list of corruption convictions including, in Queens, those of ex-state Sen. Malcolm Smith, ex-City Councilman Dan Halloran and, nearby, ex-state Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos of Long Island and ex-Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver of Manhattan — two of Albany’s three most powerful men when charged.

Last November he secured indictments against eight people, two of them close to Gov. Cuomo, in a wide-ranging case alleging bribery, bid rigging, conspiracy to commit fraud, making false statements to federal officials and more.

Another person connected to the case already pleaded guilty to eight counts and was working with the feds.

And he was pursuing a long-range probe of Mayor de Blasio and more possible pay-to-play schemes in City Hall.

Bharara also was known for making cases against wrongdoing in the financial sector, winning 85 straight convic-

tions for insider trading — “This Man is Busting Wall Street” Time magazine declared in 2012 — and reaching agreements that saw Citibank pay out $7 billion for ignoring warnings about risky loans and JPMorgan Chase forfeit $1.7 billion related to the Bernie Madoff pyramid scheme.

His office also won convictions against more than 1,000 people charged in big drug trafficking cases, the former Soviet arms dealer Viktor Bout and a number of terrorists including the would-be Times Square bomber and a son-inlaw of Osama bin Laden. Just last August, he charged 46 members and associates of the Italian Mafia in a broad racketeering case, hitting four of the city’s five mob families.

It’s an impressive record, and those are only some of the highlights.

But then President Trump’s administration fired Bharara after he, unlike his 45 counterparts, refused to submit his resignation as requested. It’s nothing unusual for a president to replace U.S. attorneys en masse, but that doesn’t mean this firing is anything but bad for New York — and Trump had told Bharara just a few months ago that he wanted him to stay on.

Although it would have been odd to dismiss the other 45

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Dear Editor: (An open letter to Mayor de Blasio) This letter explains why I will campaign and donate against you.

Crowley Playground at 57th Avenue and 83rd Street in Elmhurst has just been closed and, according to the workmen, will be closed for many months — wiping out spring and summer use — and probably fall too. Why? For what the workmen agree is absolutely no reason — except for politicians, like you and the locals you’re paying off, being able to brag to a town meeting that they’ve brought home some goodies.

This playground is half basketball/handball courts and half children’s playground, plentifully equipped. They are going to rip up the asphalt and the benches, almost everything.

Why? For no reason whatsoever.

A naive reader might think that I must be exaggerating. But no, not only does nothing need replacement, even maintenance is fine.

No bench is less than perfect. The asphalt and playing surfaces are fine — in years, I’ve never heard anyone suggest that they need replacement — or even repair.

And, aside from the millions thrown away, who will suffer? The many preschoolers of every adorable ethnicity who daily, even in winter, march in tethered lines to joyous play.

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appointees of President Obama and not Bharara, might Trump have had another motive? Another inquiry he was making, for which a grand jury has been seated, surrounds sex-harassment payouts Fox News made when Roger Ailes, the target of the accusations, was its chairman. Ailes and Trump have a close relationship.

And one candidate talked about to replace Bharara is Marc Mukasey, an attorney and former prosecutor who certainly has the credentials for the job but also has represented Ailes in the past, as well as the family buisiness of Jared Kushner, the husband of Trump’s daughter Ivanka. Mukasey’s father is Michael Mukasey, who was one of President George W. Bush’s attorneys general.

Whether it’s Mukasey or someone else, we should only be so lucky as to have a U.S. attorney nearly as skilled, and independent, as Bharara, who worked for Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer before becoming a prosecutor.

Many in Bharara’s position would go into the private sector now, and there’s no reason to believe he won’t — except for his burning desire to serve the public. Born in India, he could never be president, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some other great jobs we’d enjoy seeing him run for.

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have to navigate a dirt path interspersed with steep steps. The grandmas who bring their toddlers to play together. The older folks who break up long days with a place to sit outdoors.

The boys and girls who use the basketball and handball courts daily and the working guys who for years have enjoyed Sunday morning basketball.

You, Mr. Mayor, make a great show of being compassionate, but your compassion falls short of caring for these people. This work has just started; you could nip it in the bud. But, I’m afraid, to you, your political benefit comes first.

Charles R. Fred Maspeth

No help to the homeless Dear Editor: Warehousing homeless families in hotels and motels is just continuing the problem of homelessness.

The money the city is spending per family to

put them in hotels can be better spent by buying the homes I see for sale in the Chronicle real estate section. You need to put homeless parents and their kids next door to working families; that way the homeless kids can hang out with the working families’ kids and the homeless kids can see what they do and learn from them. Warehousing them doesn’t teach them anything. They especially aren’t gonna learn anything from some politician who doesn’t live next door to them and thinks the answer is to warehouse them.

As far as the people in the neighborhood who are complaining about these kids roaming the streets smoking pot or whatever, I live in the neighborhood and I see their kids roaming the neighborhood smoking pot and cigarettes. I see beer bottles and rolling papers and condoms that have been used in the parks their kids hang out in. So come on, people, we need to end this cycle.

Show these kids what jobs are, let them see you raking the leaves in front of your homes, talk to these kids, encourage them and give

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them hope — the same hope you give your own kids. It can be done. Look at yourselves.

Billy Wiggins South Ozone Park

Forecasters failed Dear Editor: Well, the weather forecasters and the news media have done it again. After predicting for two days that our area would be buried under a huge blizzard, it turned out that all that NYC received was lousy 6 inches of snow.

For this, the city had to close public schools and cancel all overhead subway service and other mass transit, and people had to unnecessarily rush out to the food stores to stock up with supplies. These actions were all based on the original forecasts that said we would see very heavy accumulations. This original prediction was based on those lousy and incorrect computer models that initially showed a huge and dangerous storm coming.

However, as future computer model guidance came in, those dire blizzard predictions went bye bye, because the track of the storm shifted closer to the coastline, which brought in warmer air from off the ocean, changing the heavy snow to mixed precipitation, which is why weather forecasters should never sound the alarm with the worst-case scenario.

All of the local forecasters, as well as Weather Underground, Accuweather and The Weather Channel, really loused this one up, folks. Anything to raise their ratings among the public. Shameful and unprofessional, unnecessary hype!

John Amato Fresh Meadows Editor’s note: The shift in the storm track left some places less than an hour away from the city with 20 or more inches of snow.

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fully funding our schools. Now more than ever we need to make equitable funding a reality.

Email your New York State senator and Assembly member now!

In solidarity, Jasmine Gripper Alliance for Quality Education Albany, NY

Bharara’s firing Dear Editor: I find quite disturbing that Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara has been fired as part of the Trump’s administration housecleaning efforts. He was fired by Attorney General Jeff Sessions on an order that came down from President Donald Trump, which I think was a bad decision. Bharara is a prosecutor who went after wrongdoers on Wall Street, crooked politicians and evil terrorists that hate America.

Bharara is a true crime fighter who worked tirelessly to bring down people who thought they were above the law. His tenacious efforts brought justice for the American people.

These evildoers engaged in nefarious and egregious acts against the American people.

Bharara saw this and was not afraid to stand up against these powerful people, whether they be Republicans or Democrats. For that I applaud this great U.S. prosecutor, who did what had to be done so that justice could triumph.

I hope and pray for Bharara that he achieves great success in whatever he intends to do next. I think maybe he should run for public office. I believe he would bring to that office honesty and loyalty, and be faithful to American ideas and to the American people.

Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Glen Oaks

Trump’s no anti-Semite Fund the schools

Dear Editor: Re: Rory Lancman’s March 2 opinion piece, “Trump fans the flames of anti-Semitism across U.S.� (multiple editions): It is Mr. Lancman’s opinion that the latest acts of anti-Semitism are instigated by our new administration. During his campaign, not once did President Trump utter a racist or antiSemitic remark. His son-in-law is Jewish, and President Trump has shown nothing but loyalty to our ally Israel.

As for President Trump not denouncing these hate crimes, I think Mr. Lancman is only hearing what he wants. The president has on several occasions spoken out against hate crimes and vandalism, stating they must stop now. The rest is up to investigators and law enforcement.

Thank you.

Patricia Guglielmo Howard Beach

Trump’s a friend to Jews Dear Editor: There are many legitimate criticisms one can make of Donald Trump including his remarks about Muslims and Latinos. However, City Councilman Rory Lancman showed sericontinued on next page

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Dear Editor: On March 4 thousands of us took to the streets to let Donald Trump, Betsy DeVos and Gov. Cuomo know that we wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let them undermine the future of our public schools!

When asked about the Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s March for Education Justice, Gov. Cuomo said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;For some people itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never enough, never enough, never enough.â&#x20AC;?

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Email your New York State senator and Assembly member to tell them to join with parents, students and community members standing up to Gov. Cuomo.

New York State legislators are negotiating the details of the state budget over the next three weeks. And they need to hear from us that fully funding our public schools is a top priority.

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ous symptoms of Trump Derangement Syndrome in his March 2 op-ed piece claiming Trump “fanned the flames of anti-Semitism for many months.”

Mr. Lancman backs his remarks by citing an increase in hate crimes since his election, his hiring of Steve Bannon as an advisor and not speaking out against antiSemitism enough.

It is time for another episode of “Fact Checking of Progressives.” I find it very ironic that a day after Mr. Lancman’s op-ed appeared, a Missouri man was arrested for calling in at least eight bomb threats to various Jewish centers in an attempt to discredit his ex-girlfriend. No mention of Trump in the reporting. I wonder if Mr. Lancman can come up with real statistics to show how Trump has influenced any illegal act.

Mr. Lancman seems to have forgotten that another Trump advisor is his Jewish son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and his Jewish daughter, Ivanka, is also a big influence on him. When he was in Washington, Prime Minister Netanyahu stated what a great friend of Israel Trump is.

Trump has spoken out against anti-Semitism numerous times. Just because he does not jump with a response every time liberals demand it does not mean he does not care about what is going on.

Mr. Lancman’s remarks actually help Mr. Trump by making it seem the political opposition is crazed about anything he does.

Mr. Lancman’s time would be better served by writing about the failing New York City school system and other real issues.

Lenny Rodin Forest Hills

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GOP wants you to die Dear Editor: What’s wrong with these people who are opposed to the GOP healthcare replacement to Obamacare? Sean Spicer showed how the whole plan was summed up in a few pages, as compared to the hundreds of pages in Obamacare. But Republicans could have simplified it even further. One page with 3 simple steps (laid out for all to easily understand) would’ve sufficed: Step 1: Get sick.

Step 2: Go bankrupt.

Step 3: Die quickly.

Robert LaRosa Whitestone

Protect pensions Dear Editor: In 1974 President Gerald R. Ford signed the Employee Retirement Income Security Act into law. For the first time ever, it mandated rules to protect the earned pensions of older Americans so they would stop getting fleeced.

In 2017 those protections are being made worthless. Corporations in cahoots with the insurance industry have found a way to gut ERISA by selling off pension plans, leaving retirees vulnerable.

Our U.S. military recently recognized

President Ford, launching a new aircraft carrier named for him. While the ship protects our national security, his great legacy of protecting vulnerable older Americans is being demolished.

As more U.S. companies sell loyal retirees pensions to the insurance industry as group annuities, millions lose their ERISA rights. Only the nonprofit protectseniors.org is leading this fight against this assault on older Americans, a critical battle retirees must wage for our survival.

While insurance and corporate CEO’s laugh all the way to the bank, Congress and our state legislators must take a stand. You either stand with the insurance lobbyists and the masters they serve or the retiree constituents you are supposed to protect.

Bill Viggiano Williston Park, LI

Media vs. America Dear Editor: The cartoon of all the dogs jumping on Bugs Bunny is similar to what is happening now. The rabbit is the God-fearing U.S. citizen, who still believes in the national law.

TV, press, movies, magazines all combine to try and tear down basic truths to further their own desires. The only thing they will accomplish is self-destruction.

Joseph T. Klonowski Middle Village

Greenhouse gas denial Dear Editor: Last week, Scott Pruitt, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency, said he didn’t think carbon dioxide was a major contributor to global warming and that we need to do more review and analysis of the subject. That view, to put it charitably, is ridiculous. Scientists for more than 100 years have conducted thousands of experiments showing the relationship between carbon dioxide and climate change.

Four years ago, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, a group of 2,000 international scientists who assess and summarize climate change data, concurred that more than half the global warming that occurred from 1951 to 2010 was a result of human emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. More recently, in January, a report from NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration concluded that the approximately 2 degree rise in surface temperature on Earth dating from the 19th century has been largely due to increased carbon dioxide and other manmade emissions into the atmosphere.

When asked by reporters to explain his remarks about CO2 not being a major factor in global warming, Pruitt sidestepped the subject and said, “The future ain’t what it used to be at the EPA.” If that future is about denying an overwhelming body of evidence that shows humans are causing the climate to warm by releasing carbon dioxide into the air, we’re better off going back to the past.

Martin H. Levinson Katherine Liepe-Levinson Forest Hills

A playground near John Adams High School, top, and a pedestrian bridge may be renamed in PHOTOS BY ANTHONY O’REILLY / INSETS, FILE PHOTOS honor of two South Queens leaders.

In their honor: CB 10 seeks renamings Board votes to rename playground after Al Stabile, bridge for Joel Miele

by Anthony O’Reilly Associate Editor

Community Board 10 is looking to name two area sites after former members who went on to have big roles in City Hall.

The advisory panel voted at its March 2 meeting to send a letter of support to rename a playground near John Adams High School after ex-Councilman Al Stabile and a pedestrian bridge connecting Old Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach in honor of former board chairman Joel Miele, who also served as commissioner of the Department of Buildings and Environmental Protection.

Betty Braton, chairwoman of Community Board 10, said the playground at the intersection of Centreville Street and Sutter Avenue would be a good pick for Stabile because he attended the nearby high school.

As councilman, serving from 1994 to 2002, Stabile worked to have parks in his district repaired, and he had advocated for them before entering political office.

Stabile, a former Sanitation worker, was

honored in 1991 for helping turn a Bronx parking lot that was used by drug dealers and prostitutes into Devil’s Playground.

He died in September 2015 at age 68 of natural causes.

The pedestrian bridge — located at 163rd Avenue and 99th Street over Hawtree Basin — would be renamed after Miele because he lived near it and his son and widow still do.

Miele was chairman of CB 10 until 1990, at which time he was named a member of the city Planning Commission. In 1994, thenMayor Giuliani named him the DOB commissioner and in 1996 shifted him to the DEP. He was later appointed to serve on the Board of Standards and Appeals until he retired in 2005 and returned to his private practice on Furmanville Avenue in Middle Village with his son, Joel Jr. He died in May 2013 at 78 shortly after becoming seriously ill.

The Parks Department and Department of Transportation, respectively, must approve the Q applications.

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Now, in Howard Beach, NY, one doctor is helping local residents with knee pain live more active, pain-free lives.

Living with knee pain can feel like a crippling experience.

Let’s face it, your knees aren’t as young as you used to be, and playing with the kids or grandkids isn’t any easier either. Maybe your knee pain keeps you from walking short distances or playing golf like you used to.

Nothing’s worse than feeling great mentally, but physically feeling held back from life because your knees hurt and the pain just won’t go away!

My name is Dr. Robert F. Gucciardo, D.C., owner of Gucciardo Specific Chiropractic and Natural Health Center.

Since we opened seventeen years ago, I’ve seen hundreds of people with knee problems leave the office pain free.

If you’re suffering from these conditions, a new breakthrough in medical technology may completely eliminate your pain and help restore normal function to your knees.

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Before the FDA would clear the Class IV laser for human use, they wanted to see proof that it worked.

This lead to two landmark studies.

The first study showed that patients who had laser therapy had 53 percent better improvement than those who had a placebo. The second study showed patients who used the laser therapy had less pain and more range of motion days after treatment. If the Class IV Laser can help these patients, it can help you too.

Could This Noninvasive, Natural Treatment Be the Answer to Your Knee Pain?

For 10 days only, I’m running a very special offer where you can find out if you are a candidate for cold laser therapy.

What does this offer include? Everything I normally do in my “Knee Pain Evaluation.” Just call before March 26, 2017 and here’s what you’ll get…

• An in-depth consultation about your problem where I will listen … really listen … to the details of your case.

• A complete neuromuscular examination.

• A full set of specialized X-rays to determine if arthritis is contributing to your pain (if necessary).

(If you have films please bring them for evaluation).

• A thorough analysis of your exam and X-ray findings so we can start mapping out your plan to being pain free.

• You’ll see everything firsthand and find out if this amazing treatment will be your pain solution, as it has been for so many other patients.

Until March 26th, you can get everything I’ve listed here for only $37. The normal price for this type of evaluation including X-rays is $250, so you’re saving a considerable amount by taking me up on this offer.

Remember what it was like before you had knee problems – when you were pain free and could enjoy everything life had to offer. It can be that way again.

Don’t neglect your problem any longer – don’t wait until it’s too late.

A new treatment is helping patients with knee pain live a happier, more active lifestyle.

Here’s what to do now: Due to the expected demand for this special offer, I urge you to call our office at once. The phone number is 718-845-2323.

Call today and we can get started with your consultation, exam and X-rays (if necessary) as soon as there’s an opening in the schedule. Our office is called Gucciardo Specific Chiropractic and Natural Health Center and you can fi nd us at 162-07 91st Street in Howard Beach. Tell the receptionist you’d like to come in for the Knee Evaluation before March 26th.

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“Is this safe? Are there any side effects or dangers to this?”

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This was after their study found 76 percent improvement in patients with severe pain. Their only warning – don’t shine it in your eyes.

Of course at our office, the laser is never anywhere near your eyes and we’ll give you a comfortable pair of goggles for safety.

Don’t wait and let your knee problems get worse, disabling you for life. Take me up on my offer and call today (718) 845-2323. For more information go to www.drgucciardo.com and click on the laser therapy tab.

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New research in a treatment called Class IV Laser Therapy is having a profound effect on patients suffering with knee pain. Unlike the cutting type of laser seen in movies and used in medical procedures, the Class IV therapeutic laser penetrates the surface of the skin with no heating effect or damage.

Laser Therapy has been tested for 40 years, had over 2000 papers published on it, and has been shown to aid in damaged tissue regeneration, decrease inflammation, relieve pain and boost the immune system. This means that there is a good chance cold laser therapy could be your knee pain solution, allowing you to live a more active lifestyle.

Professional athletes like The New York Yankees and team members of the New England Patriots rely upon cold laser therapy to treat their sports-related injuries. These guys use the cold laser for one reason only…

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Residents [law]suit up against center Complaints claim Breaking Ground’s plan will hurt children, property values

by Anthony O’Reilly Associate Editor

See you in court.

Ozone Park residents and a nearby business owner are preparing to file two lawsuits to prevent the implementation of a homeless drop-in center on Atlantic Avenue that they say will put children at risk and drive down property values.

“The city is not doing enough to keep our children safe,” said Laura Sandora, one of the plaintiffs.

As of press time, the lawsuits were not filed.

The suits, according to Sandora, will seek an injunction against the planned homeless drop-in center at 100-32 Atlantic Ave. — the former site of Dallis Bros. Coffee Inc. — which is scheduled to open in the coming weeks. The site will not be operated by the city, but instead will be run by nonprofit Breaking Ground.

A spokesman for the Department of Homeless Services said in an email, “As we’ve said before, the borough of Queens currently has zero locations to serve street homeless individuals — and this specific community currently has zero shelter sites for homeless New Yorkers.

“This location will be used to bring this borough’s homeless neighbors off of the streets and in from the cold,” he added.

“Homeless New Yorkers come from every community, so we need every community to come together to address homelessness and help community residents get back on their feet.”

A Breaking Ground spokesman said in an email, “New York City is facing a homelessness crisis and our new location will help the homeless in Queens with accessing food, medical care and comprehensive case management. This is a successful model and will be a critical resource to move these

After months of rallies in front of the site, some Ozone Park residents are preparing to go to court to block the implementation of a planned homeless drop-in center at the former site of FILE PHOTO a coffee house on Atlantic Avenue. vulnerable New Yorkers from the streets into permanent supportive housing. Since 1990, Breaking Ground has helped more than 13,000 people escape and avoid homelessness.”

One of the complaints will allege the center will put children at risk.

A top concern is the possibility of sex offenders being cared for at the site — which will be a place for homeless people to get a bite to eat or shower — despite Breaking Ground and the DHS saying such people will be sent to other centers. Registered sex offenders are not allowed within 1,000 feet of a school, according to state law.

The High School for Construction Trades, Engineering and Architecture is located less than 200 feet from the former coffee house.

“We’ve got to protect our children,” said Sandora, president of the nearby high school’s parent-teacher association.

Sandora is suing as a concerned resident and not as the PTA president, because the Department of Education’s legal department would not allow the group to sign onto the suit.

Joe Maldonado, another resident who will be listed as a plaintiff, said on the other suit alleging a predicted drop in property values, “We’re going to get the worse of the worst.

“You already see junkies hanging out around the area,” added Maldonado, a Republican who unsuccessfully challenged Assemblyman Mike Miller last year. “We never had that before.”

The third plaintiff will be Atlantic Realty, a company owned by area realtor Stanley Shuckman, who owns a nearby strip mall.

Residents and government representatives gathered at the high school Monday to discuss their plans to further object to the drop-in center before privately meeting with their attorneys. “[De Blasio] wants to change this system so that he can place a homeless shelter right next to a school,” said Richmond Q Hill Block Association President Wendy Bowne.

FEMA surcharges to fund border wall?

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Flood insurance policyholders could be hit with a surcharge to pay for President Trump’s longest-talked-about promise, the Mexican border wall, according to published reports.

The President has stated multiple times that Mexico will be paying for the wall dividing the two nations, but people, including those in Queens, paying for water damage protections could be the ones doing so.

The White House will decide if part of f lood insurance holders’ money will go towards building the wall that Trump has been urging for to stop illegal immigrants from crossing the border, according to Politico.

Michael Short, a White House spokesman, cautioned last Tuesday that the Trump administration is still quite early in the process of working on the budget, which they plan to send to Congress in late March.

At the same time, FEMA’s budget could be reduced by about 11 percent to $3.6 billion, according to the Washington Post.

The Chronicle reached out to FEMA but they would not comment on the matter.

Following Hurricane Sandy, as of Feb. 29, 2016, in New York and New Jersey combined, $1.4 billion was given to assist disas-

ter survivors, $14.2 billion to state, local and tribal governments and $822 million in Hazard Mitigation grants.

While Hurricane Sandy affected Queens in more ways than one, flooding was one of the biggest problems that hit the borough.

Flood insurance rates rose by an average of about 9 percent in 2016, and are expected to go up an additional 6 percent in 2017, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. That does not include surcharges and fees.

FEMA says the average policyholder will pay about $878 for flood insurance in 2017, with an average increase of 6.3 percent.

When surcharges and fees are included, the average flood insurance policy costs $1,005.

The rate increases were put in place because the National Flood Insurance Program was nearly $25 billion in debt.

Congress must decide whether to reauthorize the f lood insurance program by Sept. 30.

In October 2016, FEMA and Mayor de Blasio teamed up to revise drafted city f lood maps, which would have mapped 35,000 more homes and buildings across the city into the highest flood risk areas.

These flood maps would have required homeowners in those areas to purchase flood insurance to cover the cost of flood

damage, if they have a mortgage.

This revision would bring in more money from the predicted surcharges to be given towards border wall development.

Although skeptical of the news, Queens Republican Chairman Bob Turner doubts that this policy would be welcomed by Queens residents.

“I don’t know where this rumor even started but I’d have to wait until I hear some facts from the banking or finance committee, but it seems very unlikely,” Turner said.

“I’d be a little skeptical this is the approach r e c om me nd e d by t he Hou se or t he president.”

“The 45th president is struggling because his expensive proposals to build a wall, increase defense spending by over 50 billion dollars, and provide tax cuts to the rich need to be paid for somehow,” Congressman Gregory Meeks (D-Queens, Nassau) said.

Meeks said that he wouldn’t put it past the president to place this “expensive burden on vulnerable communities ... including middle class families that face increasing flood risks.”

“Countless times, this President has shown that he is not a man of his word, that he is in fact, a con man. At this point, I am rarely surprised by his proposals. I am, however, extremely disappointed and I believe

Homeowners may have to pay a flood insurance surcharge, which may partially fund FILE PHOTO President Trump’s border wall. working class Americans who voted for Mr. Trump will share in my disappointment,” he added.

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The 29th annual Phagwah Parade made its way through the streets of Richmond Hill Sunday, with thousands coming out to celebrate the Hindu holiday of Holi — which marks the start of spring. Following the parade, many joined in a cultural celebration at Phil Rizzuto Park where colored powder was thrown around.

Clockwise, top left: Humans weren’t the only ones to join in on the fun, parade-goers walk back from the park, the parade makes its way through

the streets and there were some surprise attacks.

Top right: a woman shows off her “battle wounds” at the park.

Above: the NYPD’s Desi Society marches in the parade.

Clockwise, right: people of all ages came to the park, the powder couldn’t hide the smile off some people’s faces, participants got plenty green before St. Patrick’s Day and some took the powder attack willingly.

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106th to focus on quality of life issues Meanwhile, crime continues to fall in the South Queens command: CO

by Anthony O’Reilly Associate Editor

Officers from the 106th Precinct recently spotted a man smoking marijuana in public.

After pulling over and arresting him, the officers discovered he was wanted in another state on suspicion of murder.

That’s just one example of how tackling quality-of-life issues in South Queens can lead to bigger arrests, 106th Precinct Commanding Officer Capt. Brian Bohannon said last Wednesday. The captain, speaking at the precinct’s community council meeting, said he would work with his officers to ensure similar issues are taken care of in the South Queens precinct.

“Quality of life needs to be a major issue that we talk about in this command,” Bohannon said. “Addressing quality of life benefits our overall crime reduction.”

One such way he hopes to work on those issues is by having a dedicated officer look over 311 complaints and report to him on any chronic problems in the area.

“I just think you should handle the complaint that’s in front of you,” he said. “Don’t let it fester.”

Speaking on another quality-of-life concern, Bohannon said his precinct is working with the Taxi & Limousine Commission and other entities to address parking issues near John F. Ken-

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E-recyling and rain barrels Residents looking for a safe way to dispose of old electronic devices can do so from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 1 at a collection being sponsored by the office of state Sen. James Sanders Jr. (D-South Ozone Park) at Calvary Baptist Church in Jamaica.

Those who call Sanders’ office to request one beforehand can receive a rain barrel to collect water from their roofs that later can be used to water lawns and gardens.

The electronic waste recycling event will allow people to rid themselves of working and nonworking computers, monitors, printers, scanners, keyboards, mice, cables televisions, VCRs and DVD players.

Recently enacted city laws prohibit residents from discarding electronics with their regular trash for regular pickup by the Department of Sanitation.

Doing so can result in fines.

Calvary Baptist Church is located at 111-10 Guy R. Brewer Blvd.

Those wishing to reserve a rain barrel must RSVP by calling Sanders’ Q district office at (718) 523-3069.

The 106th Precinct’s commanding officer said last week his officers will focus on quality-of-life issues, such as marijuana smoking, as a means to tackle bigger issues in the command. MeanFILE PHOTO while, most index crimes in the area have fallen. nedy International Airport — specifically near the Conduit and Belt Parkway where vehicles, often taxis, double-park on the service road.

It’s a complaint that has been brought up by residents and area civics for several years.

The captain said an operation near the site will be carried out soon and that one done months ago resulted in 118 summonses

being issued.

On other driving issues, the precinct is down 168 traffic collisions and there have been no fatalities as a result of any car crashes — there had been two at the same point in 2016.

Meanwhile, most index crimes in Ozone Park, South Ozone Park, Richmond Hill and Howard Beach continue to drop this year.

Bohannon reported the precinct is down 19 crimes compared to this point last year, 220 to 239.

Felony assaults have dropped by 15 — 32 year to date compared to 47.

The captain credited this to a reduction in domestic violence complaints and the officers in that unit conducting proper follow-up visits to abused spouses.

Grand larcenies are down, 82 compared to 97, as are rapes, three to one.

There have been two reported murders, compared to one by this time last year, and grand larceny auto is up, 22 compared to 20.

The category with the biggest increase is robbery, which is at 38 compared to 30 at this time in 2016. Many of those have taken place on Liberty Avenue and the victims have been older men who have had their cell phones stolen. Cops at the council meeting had a simple piece of advice for residents to ensure they’re not the victim of a crime: Put their cell phone away until they get home.

Reiterating a statement he made at Community Board 10’s March 2 meeting, Bohannon said there have been no official complaints of illicit activity at the Comfort Inn on Redding Street, which for weeks has been housing homeless people — despite some residents’ reporting drug use and sexual activity Q in the area.

Simple action led to big arrest PO Gonzalez put Chanel Lewis’ name in the system

by Anthony O’Reilly Associate Editor

Were it not for the actions of Police Officer Andres Gonzalez one May evening last year, Karina Vetrano’s alleged killer may still be on the loose.

Gonzalez, an anticrime officer with the 106th Precinct, responded to a 911 call of a suspicious person in Spring Creek Park.

That alleged suspicious person?

East New York resident Chanel Lewis, who on Feb. 4 was arrested and charged with killing Vetrano as she jogged along a path in the federal parkland.

Lewis, according to cops, has received multiple summonses while in Spring Creek — for urination and the others unspecified.

When Gonzalez responded to the call about Lewis in May, he put his name in the system. It was that call, and Gonzalez’s documentation of it, that allowed detectives later to conduct a “deep dive” investigation and finger Lewis as one of the city’s most wanted suspects.

For not ignoring the call and properly documenting it, Gonzalez was awarded the Cop of the Month award at last Wednesday’s 106t h P re ci nct Com mu n it y Cou nci l meeting.

“If it wasn’t for him documenting that, we wouldn’t have had anything to go on,” 106th Precinct Commanding Officer Capt. Brian

Officer Andres Gonzalez, second from left, accepts the Cop of the Month award from the 106th Precinct Community Council. He is joined here by Sgt. Matt Sepe, left, Capt. Brian Bohannon, commanding officer of the 106th Precinct, and 106th Precinct Community Council President PHOTO BY ANTHONY O’REILLY Frank Dardani.

Bohannon said at the meeting. “We wouldn’t have had this person.”

Although his family denies he committed the murder and his defense attorneys have vowed to scrutinize every piece of evidence, police say Lewis’ DNA — obtained voluntarily by cops during an interview they had with the suspect two days before his arrest —

matches that found under the fingernails of Vetrano when she was found dead Aug. 2.

The Howard Beach resident, 30, fought her alleged attacker with her final breaths, police said.

Gonzalez told the precinct council he’s been with the NYPD for 10 years and in that Q time has logged more than 400 arrests.

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Sleet street: Blizzard more ice than snow Nor’easter hit the suburbs harder, but Queens still saw the white stuff

Pedestrians crossing Northern Boulevard in Flushing skip over mounds of slush as a snowplow rumbles by along Parsons Boulevard.

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Snow still covered much of 94th Avenue in Queens Village on Wednesday morning, a day after a powerful nor’easter dumped about 7 inches of snow on the neighborhood.

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uesday’s nor’easter may not have crippled New York City as planned, but that didn’t mean Queens entirely escaped its snowy wrath.

After hours of heavy snowfall, the precipitation turned to sleet, covering roadways from Flushing to Queens Village. With very few cars on the street, pedestrians walked along the roads to avoid unshoveled sidewalks, all while snowplows rumbled by.

By the time all was said and done, Rego Park was the big winner, picking up 9 inches of snow, while surrounding neighborhoods saw more than a half-foot fall.

Areas north and west of the borough were creamed, however, as 15 inches fell in towns just north of the Bronx, western Connecticut locations saw two feet and areas near BingQ hamton, NY picked up over 36 inches.

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The American robin is often called the harbinger of spring, but this beautiful bird, seen lounging around in a snowy bush in Middle Village, must have forgotten to bring some warm weather with him to Queens.

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A woman struggles to shovel her sidewalk in Flushing.

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Cars and pedestrians share Woodside Avenue in Elmhurst during the nor’easter.

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continued from page 4 he’d work to have a signup center established at the temple.

Others had issues with insurance claims, saying their providers have denied them a payout for the damage they sustained from the blaze. Sanders asked those residents to expand on such problems after the town hall. The senator, a member of the Insurance Committee, said he’ll look into possibly remedying such issues with legislative action.

“We have to hear their side of the story because they’re entitled to that,” he said, referring to the insurance companies.

He compared the issue to f lood insurance companies denying claims from policy holders following Superstorm Sandy.

Hettie Powell, a Rochdale Village attorney who has registered to run for the seat held by Councilman Ruben Wills (D-South Jamaica), volunteered to provide pro-bono legal services to any residents who may need them.

The Fire Department said it has yet to determine the cause of the blaze, but added it does not appear to be suspicious at this time.

There were no fatalities though five people were treated for minor injuries. Q

continued from page 12 have concluded will be ineffective, is a total betrayal of those voters who believed this President would put forth policies to better their lives. Instead, he’s chosen to pursue political expediency, and photo-ops, over good policy,” Meeks concluded.

“Donald Trump’s border wall idea is an affront to our nation’s immigrant heritage. During the campaign he pledged Mexico would pay for the wall and now that it is clear that will never happen, he’s suggested taxing the National Flood Insurance Program.

There is absolutely no reason that New Yorkers trying to buy flood insurance should be footing the bill for Trump’s ill-conceived wall plan,” Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez (D-Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens) said.

Velazquez brought up the matter in a hearing to Roy Wright, FEMA’s deputy associate administrator for Insurance and Mitigation.

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The women, honored during a ceremony at the One Stop Richmond Hill Community Center, have advocated for issues ranging from transportation to politics.

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Pols calls for security grant amid high fear Lancman demands $25M to protect community institutions at risk

by Ryan Brady Associate Editor

Owing largely to striking rises in antiSemitic and anti-Muslim incidents, 123 percent more hate crimes were reported in the city between Jan. 1 and March 12 of 2017 compared to the same time period last year, according to the NYPD: 116 compared to 52.

Anti-Semitic incidents were particularly prevalent this year, with 65 compared to last year’s 21.

The state and federal governments fund programs aimed at increasing security for institutions that may be at risk of being the victim of hate crimes. Given the recent uptick in New York City, Councilmen Rory Lancman (D-Fresh Meadows), and Mark Levine (D-Manhattan), the chairman of the Jewish Caucus, and other lawmakers are calling on the city to fund a $25 million grant to protect institutions that might be at risk.

The grant program, Lancman said in a prepared statement, “will be an essential resource to keep New Yorkers safe.” According to Josh Levitt, a spokesman for the lawmaker, the grant funding would pay for “i ncreased secu r it y or a ny secu r it y enhancements.”

The Jewish and Muslim communities’ institutions are major parts of Queens, the borough that some say is the home of religious pluralism in the United States as the birthplace of the Flushing Remonstrance.

Councilmen Donovan Richards (D-Laurelton) and Barry Grodenchik (D-Oakland Gardens), in addition to other lawmakers throughout the city, are both backing the security grant request.

Queens has had no bomb threats to religious institutions this year. But synagogues in Brooklyn and Nassau County have been threatened, with Mayor de Blasio and Gov. Cuomo offering tidy rewards for information that might lead to an arrest and conviction for a hate crime.

The borough has not been totally spared anti-Semitism: a swastika was seen in the snow at Juniper Valley Park in Middle Village last month.

“There’s a great deal of concern in the community,” Queens Jewish Community

Kehilat Sephardim of Ahavat Achim in Kew Gardens Hills. Councilman Rory Lancman and other lawmakers are calling on the city to fund a $25 million security grant to protect cultural instituPHOTO BY RYAN BRADY tions at risk of being hate crime victims.

Council Executive Director Cynthia Zalisky told the Chronicle.

Heightened fears have been widely observed. But their central cause, Zalisky said, is not clear. “I’m not sure if it’s the elevation of the alt right and that type, neo-Nazis that feel that they are empowered,” she said.

But that milieu, she added, has become quite prominent.

Like the Jewish institutions, mosques in Queens have not experienced attacks or bomb t h reat s but t here h a s been not able Islamophobia.

An anti-Muslim tirade was filmed in Astoria last year. Bellerose resident Fariha Nizam reported being victimized on a bus by a woman who harassed her about wearing a hijab and tried to remove the Islamic head scarf.

Council on American-Islamic Relations of New York Executive Director Afaf Nasher said that Queens mosques often lack robust security. Many lack cameras.

“A lot of attacks happen, unfortunately, around mosques,” she said. “Some of the victims have been stepping out of the mosque congregational prayers.”

Nasher pointed to last year’s increase in hate groups. The Southern Poverty Law Center documented a 3 percent rise — from 892 to 917 — in extreme right-wing factions in America last year.

Not only Muslim and Jewish centers, she added, have been in the racist organizations’ crosshairs. White supremacist Dylann Roof killed nine people at a black South Carolina church in 2015.

“All religious institutions need to be safe across the nation,” she said.

CAIR frequently hit President Trump for the “mainstreaming” of Islamophobia during his campaign. Nasher, who supports the $25 million security grant request, noted that while the commander-in-chief rightfully condemned violence towards Jewish centers, he did not do the same for anti-Muslim violence.

Lancman’s district features the Hasidic enclave of Kew Gardens Hills along with other neighborhoods with sizable Jewish populations and sections of Jamaica with large Muslim demographics.

“I represent two communities that have a long experience with hate crimes, the threat of terrorism and discrimination,” he said.

Meeting with the de Blasio administration about the grant proposal, Lancman said, is a “high priority.”

At least partially, some of the Jewish centers have had to pay for their own security costs.

“Almost all of our synagogues, schools in my area expend money and resources to keep their congregants and their students safe,” the councilman said, adding that some have received federal funding to pay for the safety measures, which can include security guards and video cameras.

Usage of the federal funds is less common in the Muslim community, Lancman said, pointing to its relative youth in his district as a possible reason. The Islamic institutions also spend their own funds on security costs, the councilman added.

“They’re expending their own resources to protect themselves,” he said. “And what do we have a government for if not to protect our people?”

A man attacked mosque worshippers in Lancman’s district last year.

The councilman also suspects that the stabbing murder of Nazma Khanam in Jamaica Hills last summer was a hate crime.

Although Queens District Attorney Richard Brown has not prosecuted the incident as one, Lancman pointed to how the man accused of her murder, Yonatan Galvez Marin of Jamaica, is being charged with enough crimes to put him in prison, possibly for life, without any hate component in the case being alleged. He allegedly tried to rob Khanam before killing her.

“Law enforcement decided to not press the hate crime aspect of it but in my judgment, there’s almost no question,” he said. “There was nothing to steal from this woman.

[Marin] was a person who I’m told had expressed harassing remarks previously.” Q

NYPD: Man left his brother for dead Cops are on the hunt for a man who left the scene of a crash in Woodhaven, which caused the death of his older brother.

Police allege Aidan Camacho was driving westbound on Atlantic Avenue with Angel Camacho Jr. in the passenger seat just after 4:15 a.m. March 12.

The 19-year-old Aidan Camacho lost control of the vehicle around 85th Street and struck a parked vehicle and a tree.

He left the scene of the collision in an unknown direction.

Aidan Camacho left scene of crash Emergency person nel discovered Angel Camacho Jr. at the scene and transferred him to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where he died of his injuries the next day.

Angel Camacho Jr. lived in Pottstown, Penn. Cops did not say where his younger brother lives.

A id a n Ca m acho is descr ibed a s 5-foot-8, 130 pounds with black hair and

brown eyes.

A nyone with infor mation on his whereabouts is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1 (888) 57-PISTA (74782).

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The important lessons I learned while in Israel

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SMGH signs its Bill of Rights every year as additions to it are contemplated. The ledger was signed by every student at the school, which will form a Student Council in September.

Before the signing, students heard from their principal, Phillip Heide, left, academy board chairman, Frank Gulluscio, and state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach) about the importance of ensuring every student’s right to a safe school.

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Local artist Tzamerat Zamir has made a mosaic of peace at the border wall and proudly stated, “This is our home and the only life we know,” as she yearns for peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

Our journey brought us to pray at the Great Western Wall, while also reflecting on my faith as we walked the path of Jesus.

My heart sang as we traveled from Bethlehem to the Sea of Galilee and finally to the glorious history contained within the Old City at Jerusalem.

One of the most lasting, yet haunting, memories I will take with me was our visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust Remembrance Center. The history of the atrocities committed upon the Jewish people during the Holocaust must be preserved for future generations, so that it will never be forgotten. As you leave the memorial, there is an undeniable grief and understanding that overwhelms you, yet there is hope for the future as seen in the face and life of every Israeli family.

Our last night together was also my first Shabbat dinner, hosted by our very own Rabbi Michael Miller and his family living in Israel. In this most revered Jewish tradition, family and faith are celebrated and cherished from one generation to the next.

We truly became one in our journey that night and I will forever be thankful to Michael for opening his home and family to all of us. My heart and mind keep going back to the unforgettable people and places we were privileged to meet. Their story, spirit, pride, strength and faith will be with me and my family Q forever. Shalom, Israel.

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Close to 230 years after the U.S. Bill of Rights were adopted, St. Mary Gate of Heaven in Ozone Park adopted its own set of measures to ensure the protection of three inalienable rights: Respect for Others, Respect for Our School and Respect for Myself.

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After leaving Ash Wednesday Mass last week, all of the wonderful and powerful memories of my most recent trip to Israel came flooding back to me.

The New York City Council embarked on a mission to Israel, which was hosted by the Jewish Community Relations Council and the Jewish Federation of North America.

Rabbi Michael Miller, executive vice president and CEO of the JCRC, who has made over ninety missions, was our leader and guide as he continually unites persons of all faiths and occupations with Israel.

Today, we are faced with a hard truth as locally and across the country, our Jewish brothers and sisters, their places of worship, community centers, cemeteries and homes increasingly suffer from some form of anti-Semitic attack. As we learned from every person and elected official we met with, the rise in these attacks weighs heavily on the heart of every Israeli citizen.

We were told, “The unbreakable bond between the Unites States’ and Israel’s past, present and future is paramount in the mind and spirit of every Israeli citizen. Any change in that relationship, whether perceived or real, is perhaps one of the greatest issues for our country.”

This call to action, to reassure that this bond is not only present, but a priority for every one of us, has moved me to summarize our mission and trip to Israel.

Some of the persons and organizations that formed this once in a lifetime experience were Tzipi Livni, prominent member of the Knesset and former Foreign Minister of Israel; Deputy Mayor of Tel Aviv Asaf Zamir; Councilmember Mickey Gitzin of Tel Aviv; the amazing staff and students of the Bialik-Rogozin School, where all children of refugees and residents are welcome; as well as the Hand in Hand school where Jewish, Christian, Arab and Muslim children learn and grow together.

We walked the floor of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange as well as the troubled path between the Gaza Strip and Israel.

Queens lawmakers Paul Vallone and Barry Grodenchik, third and second from right, respectively, went on a trip to Israel with their fellow Council members and the Jewish Community PHOTO COURTESY NYC COUNCIL Relations Council. They’re seen here standing on Mt. Scopus.

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Vallone and other lawmakers take a stand at Samuel Field Y in Little Neck

by Ryan Brady Associate Editor

The heightened hate that the United States has recently experienced is not OK, Councilmen Paul Vallone (D-Bayside) and Barry Grodenchik (D-Oakland Gardens) say.

Joined by northeast Queens state lawmakers, 111th Precinct officers, along with religious and community leaders, the councilmen hosted a press event last Friday at the Samuel Field Y — one of the borough’s most prominent Jewish institutions — to stand against hate and warn those who promulgate it that they will not evade the NYPD. “We wanted to come today and say We stand against hate and discrimination of any kind against any race, but specifically what has been happening with the hate and antiSemitic attacks to our brothers and sisters in the Jewish community,” Vallone, who mentioned the recent uptick in anti-Semitic hate i n c i d e n t s , s a i d . “ I t ’s j u s t s i m p l y unacceptable.”

The councilman discussed his recent trip to Israel with Grodenchik, saying that the nation’s people and their strength amidst threats to the country’s security deeply moved him.

Grodenchik spoke about the recent threats to Jewish community centers and the

Joined by other northeast Queens leaders, Councilman Paul Vallone denounced hate at the Samuel Field Y in Little Neck last Friday. Jewish institutions in the New York City area have been PHOTO BY RYAN BRADY targeted with bomb threats, as have many nationwide. children’s museum in Brooklyn, giving a stern warning to others with similar crimes in mind.

“The message today that I bring is very simple: If you do something bad, they’re gonna get you, OK?” he said. “You might

think you’re gonna get away with it, but the reality is they’re gonna get you.”

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The city lawmakers were joined by state Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky (D-Flushing), Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D-Fresh Meadows) and Assemblymen Ed Braunstein (D-Bayside) and David Weprin (D-Fresh Meadows).

Braunstein said that President Trump has shown deficient leadership when it comes to denouncing attacks on the Jewish community.

“We need the president to step up and let his supporters know that these anti-Semitic attacks are unacceptable,” the assemblyman said. “And quite frankly, I don’t think he’s done enough so far.”

Rozic, who was born in Israel, discussed the shock of millennials dealing with threats against Jews in 2017.

“Never would I have thought that my generation would have to face the same antiSemitism that I read about in books, that I learned about from my grandparents,” she said. “Whatever phone calls and threats we get, we will push back against all of that.”

Samuel Field Y Board of Directors President Lawrence Gottlieb expressed some hope as the northeast Queens leaders united to stand for pluralism.

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Blaz: CB 5 will get a new homeless shelter Mayor tells Brian Lehrer the city is not done with Maspeth quite yet

by Christopher Barca Associate Editor

It’s been more than seven months since plans to convert the Holiday Inn Express on 55th Road in Maspeth into a homeless shelter were announced, sparking a vicious battle between the city and the neighborhood.

Tensions have since cooled some since protesters made their way across four counties to slam the proposal last fall, but that stalemate may soon end.

Mayor de Blasio, seen by many in Maspeth as public enemy number one, told WNYC’s Brian Lehrer last Friday that the city still plans to open a shelter in Community District 5, in addition to housing dozens of single men at the Holiday Inn Express.

“We are going to go back into that community board, find the best possible location, and create a new shelter,” de Blasio said.

“We are happy to work with elected officials and community leaders to determine the best location if people want to work productively with us. Either way that community board needs to have shelter capacity.”

Original plans called for the 110-room hotel to be converted entirely into a homeless shelter for adult families, but intense pressure from the community and a lawsuit filed by the landlord forced hotel owner Harshad Patel to abandon the plan.

Mayor de Blasio said Friday that the city expects to open a homeless shelter in Community District 5 in the near future, in addition to renting out rooms for undomiciled single men at the FILE PHOTO Holiday Inn Express in Maspeth. That plan saw mass protests last year.

Instead, the city rented out individual rooms at the hotel for single men. According to reports, approximately 80 homeless individuals are living there.

“We did not cancel that shelter because we thought it was strategically wrong,” de Blasio said Friday. “The landlord refused to cooperate after the protest.”

The Department of Homeless Services

has said 250 people from the community district were in the city homeless shelter system, a figure community leaders have cast doubt on.

The mayor has said on numerous occassions recently that he would like to see homeless individuals housed in shelters in their own community, leading him to unveil last month a plan to build 90 such facilities

in neighborhoods across the city.

“Two hundred and fifty people from that community board are in our shelter system.

Is it fair to all other communities that those folks would be elsewhere? No,” the mayor told Lehrer, referring to Community Board 5. “It’s literally going to correlate to the reality of where people are coming from.”

De Blasio did acknowledge, however, that hotel shelters are “costly and disruptive to communities,” adding their usage will, hopefully, be systematically wound down in the near future.

“So the whole concept here is to erase the mistakes of the past systematically,” he said. “And if we do it right, we steadily contract the system over years and then a shelter facility — if it is no longer needed — could be converted to things like supportive housing or permanent affordable housing.”

According to DHS statistics, there were 59,851 in the homeless shelter system as of March 13, including 23,032 children.

The former number is down from a high of over 60,000 late last year.

DHS statistics show that, as of February, the number of families with children in the shelter system is at a six-month low.

However, the number of single adults in the system has increased by more than 700 Q in that same time period.

Juniper spray park slated for upgrades Redesign will be completed by ’19, hockey rink still in need of fixing

by Christopher Barca

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The Parks Department is planning a $2 million upgrade to Juniper Valley Park’s spray shower, giving sweltering kids of all ages an improved place to cool off during the sweltering summer months come 2019.

Presenting the details to Community Board 5 last Wednesday was project manager Theresa Dewey, who said alterations include ripping up the site’s rubber mats, building new kinds of sprinklers and installing more seats for parents.

“Our plan is to upgrade the water play and make it more interactive,” Dewey said. “We are going to keep the existing footprint, but we just want to update it and make it more interactive and a little bit more fun for families and children.”

The existing spray park features rubber mats, but they have quickly been worn down by the water in recent years. Dewey said they will be replaced with colored concrete, as is seen in other city spray parks.

“They just don’t hold up,” she said, when asked about their removal. “They deteriorate pretty quickly.”

The area will also be split into two sections, one for young children and one for older, more active youth.

The former will contain smaller, ground fountains and sprays, while the latter will feature water cannons, upright spray elements and a suspended bucket that fills with water before f lipping over and dumping on the children standing underneath.

The grade of the park will also be raised to be even with the ground around it, while new trees will be planted. The fence surrounding the area will also be lowered from four feet to just two and a half feet.

Construction is expected to begin in late summer 2018.

A few CB 5 members posed questions, specifically about safety concerns with a shorter fence, possibly offsetting the two spray park entrances to prevent bicyclists from riding through and adding fence toppers to prevent skatebor-

ders from grinding along it.

One Middle Village resident, Joe Dinisi, used his time during the public forum to inquire about the status of another Juniper Valley Park amenity, the roller hockey rink.

An avid hockey player for most of his life, the Middle Village resident said the “overlooked” facilit y has gone overlooked and become nearly unplayable over the years, as users are forced to improvise by using “garbage bags as nets” at times.

“The rink has become the only part of the park that hasn’t been renovated,” Dinisi said. “It’s become an eyesore.”

CB 5 District Manager Gary Giordano told Dinisi that he believes the Parks Department has allocated money for rink improvements, but its renovation will have to wait until after the Juniper Valley Park running track and the turf soccer f ield are resurfaced first.

“I’m not sure of the amount off hand but I’m pretty sure it’s there,” Giordano said. “I realize the hockey rink is not in good

The Parks Department is planning a $2 million overhaul of the Juniper Valley Park’s spray park in Middle Village to make it more appealing to children of all ages. Construction is expected to begin next summer.

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c o nd it io n a nd ne e d s t o b e improved. But I couldn’t compare that to the need for what needs to

be done at the running track at Juniper or the soccer field at Juniper, which is extensively used.” Q

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Twenty-five people from across Queens have been scooped up by authorities for allegedly running and operating a multimillion dollar identity theft and stolen credit card scheme over the last two years.

According to District Attorney Richard Brown, the Queens-based ring was allegedly run by Jamaica resident Muhammad Rana, with Inderjett Singh, of Ozone Park, serving as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;underboss.â&#x20AC;?

Their â&#x20AC;&#x153;profile supplier,â&#x20AC;? Ranvie Seepersad, of Lynbrook, LI, was allegedly tasked with illegally accessing the financial records of potential buyers at car dealerships where he worked, for which he received a flat fee for each profile he provided to the criminal enterprise.

Hundreds of car dealer customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; financial profiles, according to Brown, were allegedly found at Seepersadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home when police executed a search warrant last week.

Officials said after Seepersad allegedly accessed the profiles, he would provide the information to an â&#x20AC;&#x153;account activator.â&#x20AC;?

As part of their job, activators made inquiries in order to check the viability of the credit line, increase the credit limit and request replacement cards, which they would steal.

The ring also allegedly employed â&#x20AC;&#x153;cell porters,â&#x20AC;? who were tasked with transferring an account holderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s phone number onto another cell phone, enabling the enter prise to intercept any calls from the victimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bank regarding suspicous

financial activity.

The porters, along with the account activators, received a flat fee for each phone number they stole.

Their supervisors, called â&#x20AC;&#x153;crew managers,â&#x20AC;? oversaw the interceptions, while â&#x20AC;&#x153;shoppersâ&#x20AC;? would go on spending sprees at stores like Bloomingdales, Nordstrom and Apple with the victimsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; information.

The goods purchased with the fake credit cards would then allegedly be sold on the black market, with Rana handling the specifics of many sales.

Two dozen search warrants were executed on a number of individualsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; homes across Queens and Nassau counties last week, with authorities recovering $400,000 in cash, numerous gold bars valued at $1,300, five vehicles, three firearms, skimmers, card readers, blank credit cards and illegally purchased items such as handbags and electronics, as well as binders with personal information of hundreds of thousands of people.

Four fake identification mills along Roosevelt Avenue â&#x20AC;&#x201D; no specific locations were noted in the DAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s press release â&#x20AC;&#x201D; were closed down, Brown said, adding the ring resulted in more than $3.5 million in losses since it began in 2015.

Rana, Singh and Seepersad were each charged with more than a dozen grand larceny-related offenses and face up to 25 years in prison.

Queens residents arrested and identified as

alleged shoppers in the scheme include: â&#x20AC;˘ Kamaljot Singh, 24, of Ozone Park; â&#x20AC;˘ Shingara Singh, 28, of Jamaica; â&#x20AC;˘ Tajinder Singh, 25, of Ozone Park; â&#x20AC;˘ Sukhjinder Singh, of Astoria; â&#x20AC;˘ Tamveer Sidhu, 25, of Ozone Park; â&#x20AC;˘ Moshin Khan, 59, of Ozone Park; â&#x20AC;˘ Varinder Singh, 27, of Richmond Hill; â&#x20AC;˘ Shampa Zaman, 46, of Jamaica; and â&#x20AC;˘ Hilda Quadros, 29, of Jamaica.

Two Queens defendents â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 30-year-old Jamaica resident Ranjet Singh and 20-yearold Richmond Hill resident Captain Singh â&#x20AC;&#x201D; were identified as alleged cell porters by authorities.

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Two other Queens defendents â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 36-yearold Richmond Hill resident Balwinder Singh and 29-year-old Elmhurst resident Ankit Chadha â&#x20AC;&#x201D; were identified as crew managers.

Also charged for their alleged role in the scheme were: â&#x20AC;˘ Alejandro Gayosso, 46, of Corona; â&#x20AC;˘ Pradeep Grover, 46, of Richmond Hill; â&#x20AC;˘Saloman Castillo-Miranda, 26, of Astoria; â&#x20AC;˘ Mohammad Hassan, 52, of Briarwood; â&#x20AC;˘ Gurbachan Singh, 55, of Glen Oaks; and â&#x20AC;˘ Jamie Rios, 52, of New Hyde Park.

Two other Queens residents were arrested, Q but their names were not released.

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C M SQ page 26 Y K Another year, another NCAA Tournament bracket St. John’s is not a part of. Only twice in the last 17 years has the Jamaica school added a little Queens flair to March Madness, with 2016-17 being just the latest chapter of postseason-less basketball for the Johnnies.

But if you’ve been paying attention this year, you’ll see a light at the end of that tunnel in the form of an NCAA Tournament berth. And it very well could be just one year away.

With Villanova officially ending the St. John’s season during the Big East Tournament’s second round last Thursday, let’s look ahead to next year and talk Red Storm tourney potential.

The Johnnies ended the 2016-17 campaign on a sour note, dropping five of their final seven games, but the difference in records from just a year ago is remarkable.

Head coach Chris Mullin’s first year on the sidelines was a disaster, as the overmatched and undermanned Red Storm went 8-24, including a putrid 1-17 in conference play.

But with first-year guards Shamorie Ponds and Marcus LoVett in the fold this season, the Johnnies earned 14 hard-fought victories, including seven in the Big East.

A lot of that success was due to the emergence of the two guards, a duo that’s already earning a reputation as one of the best backcourts in the nation.

We know they can score in bunches, but Ponds and LoVett can rebound and pass, respectively, better than most guards, while the former is coming into his own as a true team leader on and off the floor.

With a bit more consistency, the title of the Big East’s best duo should belong to them next year. That’s if LoVett declines to go profes-

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sional, something he’s actively considering, and returns to school, however.

The offense was there for the most part in 2016-17, but it was the Red Storm’s brutally inconsistent defense, especially on the wings and in the paint, that often did them in.

The Johnnies were worst in the Big East in points allowed (78.7) and three-point percentage defense (.375), and ninth in field-goal percentage defense (.461).

Reinforcements are on the way, though, in the form of Michigan State transfer Marvin Clark Jr. and Arizona transfer Justin Simon.

Both will most likely start next year and, most importantly, both are top notch interior defenders.

Their presence could push players like Bashir Ahmed and Tariq Owens into more reserve, rotational roles for which they are probably better suited, giving the Red Storm the deepest bench they’ve had in a long while.

Expect the St. John’s coaching staff to be active in the graduate transfer market as well, a common practice with recent Red Storm regimes, to fill in some of the gaps on the roster.

What St. John’s is lacking — and has lacked for years now — has been a true center, a big man who can clog the lane defensively and contribute on the offensive end, as well.

Simon can rebound better than most, but at only 6 feet, 7 inches tall, he won’t be that dominant interior force. So one can anticipate Mullin and his staff will keep hitting the recruiting trail hard in search for one. Assistant coach Matt Abdelmassih has already been doing so, as he spent last Sunday at Fordham scouting 7-foot Archbishop Molloy junior center Moses Brown, the exact type of player St. John’s needs.

In addition to defensive deficiencies, the Red Storm simply have to start winning on the road.

And not only were they losing, their defeats to conference teams on the road were by an average margin of 18 points.

A lot of that stemmed from painfully slow starts, digging themselves into early holes and trying to shoot their way out of them.

And when you only have two true offensive threats, it’s easy for good Big East teams to key on them and keep St. John’s from coming back.

Bringing Simon and Clark into the fold will

Chris Mullin will look to lead the Red Storm to the NCAA Tournament next year, his third at PHOTO COURTESY ST. JOHN’S ATHLETICS the school. surely help, as will players like Ahmed and guard Federico Mussini playing in more refined reserve roles off the bench.

The cupboard is not bare at St. John’s going forward. In fact, it’s as full as it’s been in a while.

There’s going to be a ton of talent on next year’s team, and it’s entirely realistic, maybe even probable, they contend for an NCAA Tournament berth next year.

So sit tight, Johnnies fans, as the future is Q certainly bright. See you in the fall.

Queens World Film Festival: day one Stella didn’t halt opening night from being a ‘vibrant’ success

by Isabella Bruni

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Although winter storm Stella caused some issues for Queens residents, a little storm wouldn’t stop the Queens World Film Festival from hosting its opening night.

The Tuesday event was originally planned to be held at the Museum of the Moving Image, but at the last minute was moved to Armondo’s Italian Restaurant in Jackson Heights where five films were screened for a crowd of nearly 60 people. Dozens more will be shown over the next several days.

Katha Cato, the executive director of the festival, described the night as, “An incredible, strong, vibrant kickoff— and the heart was beating.”

The five films shown on the bar’s tiny screen included four short narratives and one animation film.

The short narratives were “Tight Pants,” which was seven minutes long, from directors “and / or” from the United States, “The Last Tip,” just five minutes long from director Patrick Chen of the U.S., “The Suitor,” 11 minutes long from director Alvaro Congosto of the U.S. and “Amore Grande,” translated “A Big Love,” 29 minutes, from director Max Chicco of Italy.

The animated film “Chika, Die Hündin im Ghetto,” translated “Chika, the Dog in the

Executive Director Katha Cato, Artistic Director Don Cato, Armondo’s Italian Restaurant owner Jerry Crecci and Lead Projectionist Sam Berland welcomed the crowd. PHOTO COURTESY KATHA CATO Ghetto,” from director Sandra Schießl of Germany, was 17 minutes long.

Chicco and Chan were two of three directors in attendance when their works were showcased opening night.

Cato said Armondo’s was essentially the savior of the night. “They were catering to the museum anyway; it’s where we celebrate every high and low. They graciously stepped

forward,” she said.

“There was wine, cheese, calamari, a beautiful spread and everyone came in and enjoyed it,” she added.

The festival describes itself on its Facebook page as, “A film festival that is dedicated to screening challenging films from around the world and around the corner. A thriving Youth Initiative, public screenings in

alternative spaces, building community by supporting filmmakers and filmlovers. It’s not a good thing unless it’s a good thing for everyone.”

Cato said directors were giving her nothing but compliments about the festival’s atmosphere the entire night.

“They said it was just incredibly welcoming,” she said. “Another filmmaker said there was so much positive energy and what a strong community there is in Queens, that it is incredible and he’s happy to be a part of it.”

“People showed up and wanted to buy tickets,” she said in awe.

Cato had an incredible time at the opening and said nights like it, that come together quickly but still come out “amazing,” are why she believes film is so special.

“You know filmmakers. If you want something done under the worst of situations— we get works from Tibet, Iran, Ireland, Serbia, Croatia— when it comes down to it, if you need something done you call a filmmaker,” she assured.

“Last night was a real testament to all the filmmakers who submitted and you know we didn’t cancel and we feel pretty good,” she added. “The party just keeps going.”

The festival will last until Sunday, March 19. Tickets for showings can be bought on Q queensworldfilmfestival.com.

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• Walk, run or ride to the gym. Many people get the bulk, if not the entirety, of their exercise at a gym. For those who live outside of major cities, that likely involves d r iving to and f rom a g y m before and after workouts. Instead of driving, consider walking, running or riding to the gym. Each option provides great cardiovascular exercise that can reduce or replace the time people spend on treadmills or elliptical machines. And cutting back on driving reduces fuel consumption and auto emissions, greatly benefitting the planet.

• Exercise in the great outdoors. Fitness enthusiasts can reduce their energy consu mption by exercising outdoors

enthusiasts can look for such facilities before purchasing or renewing their gym memberships. Some efforts gym owners make to reduce the carbon footprint of their facilities include using only ecofriendly, biodegradable cleaning products; installing low-f low toilets, faucets and shower heads in facility restrooms and bathing areas; and installing userpowered cardiovascular machinery that consumes considerably less energy than traditional machines. Inquire about a facility’s carbon footprint before purchasing a membership.

• Purchase eco-friendly accessories.

Another way to make a fitness routine more environmentally friendly is to purchase workout accessories that do not have large carbon footprints. Instead of single-use plastic water bottles, purchase a reusable water bottle made of recycled materials. In addition, opt for workout gear made of organic or recycled materials. Such items can be found online or at sporting goods stores or retailers that cater to outdoors enthusiasts.

Fitness enthusiasts can take various steps to make their workout routines more eco-friendly, benefitting themselves Q and the planet along the way.

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When possible, exercise outdoors to reduce energy consumption and green up your workout routine. whenever possible. Replace running in pla ce on a t re a d m i l l w it h r u n n i ng through a park or on a beach outside.

Men and women who work out in their homes can take the free weights outdoors to the backyard on nice days, allowing

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Things you can do today to support your heart health On the path to good health, it pays to follow your heart — literally. A healthy heart is essential to supporting good overall health, yet many people ignore the warning signs that their heart is not as healthy as it could be.

A 2016 survey from the American Academy of Family Physicians, conducted by Harris Poll, found that nearly three in 10 men and women reported they had been diagnosed with high blood pressure. This result mirrors the findings of research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The findings translate to an estimated 75 million people with high blood pressure, and just slightly more than half have the condition under control.

“This finding is concerning because we know that high blood pressure and heart attacks or chronic heart failure are so closely related,” said Dr. John Meigs, Jr., president of the AAFP. “According to the CDC, seven out of 10 people who have a first heart attack have high blood pressure. Seven out of 10 people who develop chronic heart failure have high blood pressure. So it’s important that people know what their blood pressure is.”

To lower your blood pressure and improve your heart health, the American Academy of Family Physicians offers these recommendations.

• Be deliberate with your diet. Fruits and vegetables are essential, but pay special attention to their color too.

Vegetables and fruits of different colors offer different nutrients, so mix them up. At the same time, avoid heavily processed foods and those high in sodium. You should also make sure you’re drinking plenty of water rather than soda or energy drinks. Aim for at least eight 8-ounce glasses every single day.

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• Balance your BMI. If you don’t know your BMI (body mass index), a quick Internet search can lead you to several easy-to-use BMI calculators. And once you do know your BMI, you can start taking steps to reduce it, if necessary. According to the American Heart Association, losing

just 5-10 percent of your body weight can dramatically reduce your risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke.

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• Jump-start your heart with aerobic exercise. Your heart is a muscle, and like other muscles, exercise strengthens it. So put your heart through a workout with activities like walking, biking or hiking to increase your heart rate. Exercise can also lower your risk of developing plaque in your arteries, allowing your heart to be more efficient in delivering blood and nutrients to other parts of your body.

• Stop the stress. Aside from a poor diet, there may be no larger culprit for high blood pressure than stress. Successful stress management has been proven to reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke. So relax, exercise, meditate, breathe deep or just have some fun. Whatever you do to burn off stress, make it an essential part of your day. You and your heart will be better for it.

“Get your blood pressure checked,” says Meigs. “If you have high blood pressure, work with your doctor to t reat it and lower you r r isk factors. That same advice applies to knowing what your blood cholesterol levels are.”

To learn more about how you can reduce your blood pressure and improve your heart health, have a conversation with your family doctor today. Your doctor will be able to give you an accurate assessment of your current health and offer ideas on where and how you can improve. And to find more heart-healthy tips, visit Q familydoctor.org.

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The importance of annual health exams Annual health exams are a key component of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

A person may not see the need to visit the doctor if he or she is feeling well, but not every disease or condition manifests itself in a way that men and women can detect. According the Unity Point Clinic, nearly one-third of the 133 million Americans living with a chronic disease are unaware of the presence of their conditions. Routine physical exams can detect serious illnesses before they do much damage.

No two physical exams will be exactly alike, but many will share some general features.

Health history A crucial element of a physical exam will include a thorough health history if the physician doesn’t already have one on file. The doctor will take time to ask questions about family history of illness, health habits, any unhealthful habits (smoking, drinking alcohol, etc.), exercise schedule and diet. If there is a possible hereditary health condition running through your family, the doctor may suggest certain testing and make note of potential signs to look for in the future.

Current ailments After discussing patients’ history, the

doctor may ask if they are having any problems they cannot explain. These can include changes in eating or sleeping patterns; aches and pains; lumps or bumps and other abnormalities. Again, the presence of symptoms may be indicative of illness or physical changes, but not all diseases produce obvious symptoms.

Vital signs A doctor will check a patient’s vital signs during the physical. Areas the doctor will look at include but are not limited to: • heart rate: This measures the speed at which the heart is pumping. Normal resting heart rate values range from 60 to 100 beats per minute.

• blood pressure: A blood pressure cuff (sphygmomanometer) will measure systolic and diastolic pressures. Systolic pressure measures the force with which the blood is pushing through the arteries.

The diastolic blood pressure is the pressure in the arteries between beats, when the heart rests. The systolic (top number) should be below 120, while the bottom should be less than 80, according to the Mayo Clinic.

• respiration rate: The doctor will measure the number of breaths taken in a minute. WebMD says between 12 and 16 breaths per minute is normal for a healthy

adult. Breathing more than 20 times per minute can suggest heart or lung problems.

• pulse oximetry: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine says pulse oximetry is a test used to measure the oxygen level (oxygen saturation) of the blood. It is a measure of how well oxygen is being sent to the parts of your body farthest from your heart. Normal pulse oximeter readings usually range from 95 to 100 percent. Values under 90 percent are considered low.

Comprehensive testing The examination will also include physical components. The doctor will perform a visual inspection of the skin and body for any abnormalities, such as the presence of skin cancer. The physician may feel the abdomen to check that internal organs are not distended. Females’ physical examinations may include breast and pelvic exams.

In addition to the exam at the office, the physical may include an electrocardiogram, or EKG, to check electrical activity of the heart; blood count and cholesterol checks through bloodwork; body mass index testing; X-rays or MRIs and bonedensity tests.

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civil disobedience.

Both the timing and the photo-mounting style make it easy to take the Belgian resistance personally; the Jewish Children’s Museum threat is par t of a growing trend against American Jewish institutions.

At the reception, an accident of the indoor light at night cast the reflections of the living guests and the resisters’ portraits onto the gallery’s curved windows. It created a collage of faces and bodies, stealthy spies working shoulder-to-shoulder in a proper underground army.

Each resister gets a pair of por traits, one dating to wartime and another closer to now, with an explanatory narrative.

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While Babette Albin was viewing a photographic exhibition about the people of the Belgian World War II resistance at Queens College on a recent Thursday night, the NYPD was investigating a bomb threat against the Jewish Children’s Museum in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.

Albin was moved to talk about European Jewish relatives who had unsuccessfully sought help from their American family and were presumed lost in the Holocaust.

Petra Lischewski, who overheard Albin’s story, decided to introduce herself.

“I’m German. I’m sorry,” Lischewski said.

The two shared a hug and stories. Both were born

just after the war’s end and grew up around people who didn’t talk about it.

Albin later said Lischewski wa s the first German to have apologized to her.

“Both courage and trust were essential” for the resisters, curator Anne Griffin said during the opening reception and tour of the exhibition, “Resistance and Memory in Belgium, 1940-1945: Multiple Narratives.”

The exhibit, which debuted in 2005 and has appeared in other venues, continues at the Queens College Art Center in the Rosenthal Library through May 26.

“Resistance and Memory” displays life-size and larger portraits of the Belgian men and women who defied the Nazis with underground newspapers, escape networks for Jews, sabotage and

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bor o EXHIBITS The Endless and Mobile Beautiful Collapsible Labyrinth, an interactive sculptural installation with works by 40 artists, movable walls allowing viewers to alter the works, video, sound and more. Thru Fri., March 17, Flux Factory, 39-31 29 St., Long Island City. Free. Info: (347) 669-1406, fluxfactory.org.

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“Resistance and Memory in Belgium, 19401945: Multiple Narratives,” with wartime and recent photos and testimonies of those who resisted the Nazi occupation, by professor Anne Griffin of The Cooper Union. Thru Fri., May 26; opening reception with Griffin Thu., March 9, 6-9 p.m., Queens College Art Center, Rosenthal Library, 6th floor, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing. Free. Info: (718) 997-4803, kupferbergcenter.org.

Congolese Plantation Workers Art League (Cercle d’Art des Travailleurs de Plantation Congolaise), with sculptures mostly made of cacao by workers in the African nation, many self-representations, highlighting their low wages. Thru Mon., March 27, SculptureCenter, 44-19 Purves St., Long Island City. $5 suggested; $3 students; free for LIC residents.

Info: (718) 361-1750, sculpture-center.org.

“Chance Encounters: cubism, dada and surrealism,” with 69 works by 23 artists including Georges Braque, Paul Klee, René Magritte and Max Ernst.

Thru Sat., March 18, Godwin-Ternbach Museum, Queens College, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing. Free.

Info: (718) 997-4747, gtmuseum.org.

“The Divine Female,” works expressing “appreciation and love for all women,” dedicated to International Women’s Day (March 8), by Eduardo Anievas and Yelena Tylkina. Thru Sun., March 19; The Local, 13-02 44 Ave., Long Island City. Free. Info: (347) 738-5251, longislandcityqueens.com.

“Science Fiction, Science Future,” on how science-fiction ideas might become science fact tomorrow, with hands-on exhibits incorporating robots, holograms, augmented reality. Thru Sun., April 30, New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111 St., Corona.

Free with admission: $16; $13 seniors, kids, college students with ID. Info: (718) 699-0005, nysci.org.

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Queens World Film Festival, with dozens of movies of all kinds, from shorts to feature-length, thrillers.

Thru Sun., March 19, varying times, Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35 Ave., Astoria; Kaufman Astoria Studios, 34-12 36 St. $15 per event (usually more than one film); and at MoMI, $11 seniors, students.

Info: (718) 429-2579, queensworldfilmfestival.com.

“Dark Forest,” large-scale paintings of woodlands and immersive installation, by Todd Bradford Richmond. Thru Sat., April 1, by appointment, Topaz Arts, 55-03 39 Ave., Woodside. Free. Info: (718) 505-0440, topazarts.org.

“Disarming Geometries,” works using geometric abstraction to address social and political issues and to grapple with the uncertainties of contemporary life. Thru Sun., March 26, Dorsky Gallery Curatorial Programs, 11-03 45 Ave., Long Island City. Free. Info/ RSVP for tour: (718) 937-6317, dorsky.org.

Kelly Franké drawings, with works by the Astoria artist and Long Island native featuring Queens, NYC and LI, on display and for sale. Thru May, QED, 27-16 23 Road, Astoria. Free. Info: (347) 451-3873, qedastoria.com.

Nocturnal hike, to explore nature and possibly see nocturnal animals in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, led by Urban Park Rangers. Sat., March 18, 7-8:30 p.m., meeting at Albert Mauro Playground, Park Drive E. and 73rd Terrace. Free. Info: (718) 352-1769, http://on.nyc.gov/2ng1Pgj.

SPECIAL EVENTS Snow and ice isn’t going to keep the Queens World Film Festival from going strong through March 19 with movies of all kinds including “Adam Green’s Aladdin,” a modern take on the classic Arabian Nights tale with a cast including Macaulay Culkin, center, Benjamin Dubson and Sienna Scarritt. See Film.

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THEATRE “Something’s Afoot,” a murder mystery musical that spoofs Agatha Christie, by Maggie’s Little Theater. Sat., March 18; Fri.-Sat., March 24-25, 8 p.m.; Sun., March 19, 26, 2:30 p.m., St. Margaret Parish Hall, 66-05 79 Place, Middle Village. $20: $15 seniors; $12 kids. Info: (917) 579-5389, maggieslittletheater.org.

“Junie B. Jones: The Musical,” a family show based on the book series about an outspoken, lovable young girl with her “top-secret personal beeswax journal,” by Plaza Theatrical Productions. Sat., March 25, 3 p.m., Queensborough Performing Arts Center, 222-05 56 Ave., Bayside. $12. (516) 599-6870, plazatheatrical.com. PHOTO COURTESY PLAZAPHOTOS “Wine, Women and Song,” an original revue of works from the Great American Songbook, by Theatre By The Bay. Sat., March 18, 25, 8:30 p.m.; Sun., March 19, 26, 3 p.m., Bay Terrace Garden Jewish Center, 1300 209 St., Bayside. $22; $20 seniors, kids under 13. Info: (718) 428-6363.

DANCE Boda Mexicana, celebrating Mexican and Mexican-American cultural heritage and the union of two people, by Calpulli Mexican Dance Co., with live music. Sat., March 18, 8 p.m.; Sun., March 19, 3 p.m., Queens Theatre, 14 United Nations Ave. S.,

Flushing Meadows Corona Park. $25. Info: (718) 760-0064, queenstheatre.org.

Fertile Ground, a new works showcase for both emerging and established artists, with several groups performing, post-performance discussion with wine and cheese. Sun., March 19, 7 p.m., Green Space, 37-24 24 St., Long Island City. $14. Info/tickets: (718) 956-3037, greenspacestudio.org.

“Swan Lake,” the classical ballet with music

by Tchaikovsky about a prince working to free a beautiful swan maiden from an evil spell. Sun., March 26, 3 p.m., Queensborough Performing Arts Center, 222-05 56 Ave., Bayside. $39-$42. Info: (718) 631-6311, visitqpac.org.

MUSIC Billy Porter, the “Kinky Boots” Tony Award winner and Broadway powerhouse performing show tunes and more. Sun., March 19, 3 p.m., Queensborough Performing Arts Center, 222-05 56 Ave., Bayside. $39-$42. Info: (718) 631-6311, visitqpac.org.

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St. Patrick’s Day celebration, with dinner and live comedy from an “America’s Got Talent” entertainer who got a standing ovation; name not disclosed. Sat., March 18, 6 p.m., St. Raphael’s Church, 35-20 Greenpoint Ave., Long Island City. $30. Info: (718) 729-8957.

Movies R Dumb: “Leprechaun in the Hood,” the 2000 black comedy about a murderous leprechaun: “arguably the worst St. Patty’s Day movie of all time,” with live riffing by Frank Conniff of MST3K and more. Fri., March 17, 11 p.m.-1 a.m., QED, 27-16 23 Road, Astoria. $10. Other St. Pat’s comedy events Thu.-Fri., March 16-17. Info: (347) 451-3873, qedastoria.com.

1950s Tea Social, with tea, sandwiches, desserts, historical beauty products exhibit, short lecture and concert; ’50s attire encouraged with prize for best costume. Sat., March 25, 3:30 p.m., The Center at Maple Grove Cemetery, 127-15 Kew Gardens Road, Kew Gardens. $25. Info/RSVP (by Sat., March 18): (347) 878-6614, friendsofmaplegrove.org.

UN Earth Day celebration, with panel discussions on environmental issues, live poetry and songs, networking and more, led by the United Nations Association-Queens. Sun., March 19, 1-4 p.m., Queens Museum, Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Free. Info: (718) 592-9700, queensmuseum.org, info@unaqueens.org.

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“Monsieur Verdoux,” the 1947 Charlie Chaplin black comedy about a man who marries and kills rich women for their money. Sat., March 18, 1 p.m., Greater Astoria Historical Society, 35-20 Broadway, Long Island City. Free. Info: (718) 2780700, astorialic.org.

Defensive driving, for better skills, insurance and point reduction, by the National Safety Council. Sat., March 25, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Holy Family Church, 175-20 74 Ave., Flushing. $45. Info/registration: (631) 360-9720. continued on page 36

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One day not enough to celebrate Greek independence

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The annual Greek Independence Day parade heads down Fifth Avenue in Manhattan on March 26, but Greek Americans in the Astoria area already have gotten a head start on celebrating the nation’s 196th anniversary.

An indoor ceremony on March 5 at the Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York was hosted by borough President Melinda Katz, state Sen. Michael Gianaris (D-Astoria), Assemblywomen Aravella Simotas (D-Astoria) and City Councilman Costa Constantinides (D-Astoria). The evening saw community leaders of Greek heritage recognized for their commitment to their culture, which will be celebrated with a string of upcoming events in the area.

The event featured traditional Greek song and dance, and a proclamation to commemorate Greek Independence day was presented to the Hellenic Society.

The Greek Independence Day Parade has been a tradition in NYC that has been celebrated since 1938. The parade commemorates the Declaration of Greek Independence from the Ottoman Empire on March

25, 1821. The event will have some paradegoers dressed up in traditional clothing, along with performances, music and floats to celebrate the long culture the Greeks have had.

Gianaris, who was born to Greek parents, said Astoria is the perfect place to celebrate Greek independence.

“There is no better place than here in Astoria, the heart of Greek-American culture, to remember our heritage and celebrate the spirit of freedom and the desire for the independence that has for so long linked America with the country of our ancestors,” he said.

Simotas, the first Greek-American woman elected to the Assembly, stressed the importance of the parade and what it represents for Greeks in the city.

“It is very important to have this annual parade and the federation of Hellenic societies does so much to make this an annual tradition,” she said. “Raising my four-and-ahalf-year-old daughter, I can’t tell you how I’m happy and what a privilege it is to bring her to Fifth Avenue so she can also celebrate of what it means to be a Greek American.”

Katz, who is not of Greek origin, touted

Children in traditional costumes serenade visitors at the Federation of Hellenic Societies PHOTO BY ANDREW BENJAMIN of Greater New York in celebration of Greek independence.

Queens diversity and the diversity of Greek Americans who add to the borough.

“Tonight is an opportunity for me to recognize in the Greek Americans the people who have for generations have given their heart and soul to this great borough, Queens,” she said. “They have

educated their children, who worked, and allowed their parents to age gracefully here.”

The Hellenic Foundation will also be hosting many other events this month to he lp ce lebrate Gre ek c ulture a nd independence. continued on page 37

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The 2000 movie “Leprechaun in the Hood” could possibly be one of the worst ways to spend St. Patrick’s Day — unless, of course, you happen to be hanging out at QED in Astoria, where the cafe’s regular “Movies R Dumb” program will once again feature comedians practicing the fine art of riffing, or mocking, some of the worst pictures ever committed to film.

Joining Colin Fitzgerald of Cosmic Castoff, Chrissie Mayr of Laughs on Fox and NPR’s FreddyG in the live performance will be Frank Conniff, a veteran comedian and writer who rose to fame playing TV’s Frank on “Mystery Science Theater 3000,” the show that invented and popularized hurling wisecracks and scathing insults at the screen while being subjected to the dregs of the Hollywood film industry.

“Leprechaun in the Hood” was the fifth installment of the franchise that launched the career of Jennifer Aniston. This one has Warwick Davis of Harry Potter fame reprising his role as the evil elf while taking on Ice-T, who portrays a rap impresario.

Chris Gersbeck, who produces “Movies R Dumb” with FreddyG, told the Chronicle via email that he enjoys bad movies better than good ones, and grew up watching MST3K. “Every month FreddyG and I balance picking a terrible movie that also has some sort of topical appeal to it,” Gersbeck said.

“For example, a new Star Wars movie came out in December, so we chose to screen the train wreck that is the Star

Wars Holiday Special. And when we realized our March show fell on St. Patrick’s Day, it was a no-brainer to show “Leprechaun.” But then I was like ... let’s make this even dumber and show ‘Leprechaun in the Hood’ because the Leprechaun actually raps in that one.”

Conniff is a regular performer at QED. His favorite MST3K target is “Manos: The Hands of Fate.” And he said, per request, that he and the others will be ad-libbing.

“I haven’t seen it yet,” he said of the film. “But I’m guessing it’s pretty bad.”

“Watching Frank Conniff riff on a movie he’s never seen before is truly magical,” Gersbeck wrote.

Conniff’s character on MST3K was the henchman of the mad scientist Dr. Clayton Forrester, portrayed by Trace Beaulieu. The two still riff on movies together in their “The Mads Are Back” tour, which is scheduled to come to The Creek & Cave in Long Island City on March 30. Conniff said meeting with fans in an informal setting is fun.

“I think science fiction fans are really nice people,” he said. “There’s the cliche that they are weird, but I find the opposite Q is true.”

‘Movies R Dumb’: ‘Leprechaun in the Hood’ When: Fri., March 17, 11 p.m.-1 a.m.

Where: QED, 27-16 23 Ave., Astoria Tickets: $10, (347) 451-3873, qedastoria.com

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Andrée Geulen-Herscovici, who is still alive, is depicted striding purposefully down the street, brows knit, with a German officer coincidentally strutting 10 paces behind.

“What you see on her face is anger. You don’t see a shred of fear,” Griffin said.

A street photographer took the photo as Geulen-Herscovici headed to rescue two Jewish children with their names on a paper hidden inside her shoe, Griffin said.

“She told her boss, who said, ‘You must get that picture. And get the negative.’ She went back, knowing if she was captured, she could be tortured and killed,” Griffin said.

The narrative describes the pain of oblig-

‘Resistance and Memory in Belgium, 1940-1945’ When: Through May 26 Where: Queens College Art Center, Rosenthal Library, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing Entry: Free. (718) 997-4803, amanda.nocera@qc.cuny.edu

ing parents’ desire to send their children away for a false non-Jewish identity and a chance at life, which also freed the parents to run. After the war, Geulen-Herscovici worked to reunite the families and stayed in touch with “her children.”

Griffin said Jews played a significant, little-known role in setting up resistance and escape efforts. But Albin reflected on intergenerational regrets and wondered if we can learn from the past.

“Those second-generation Jews whose grandparents came to America at the beginning of the 1900s were reluctant to look back at ‘the Old Country,’ which represented poverty and persecution,” Albin said.

“Who had time to think about those left behind, whose very lives were disappearing? When we asked what became of those relatives who didn’t migrate to America, there was an uncomfortable silence. The only thing they offered was that our cousins had ‘disappeared.’”

The recent portraits of many resisters reveal the cares of those times etched into their faces. They also display the wisdom and an unmistakable triumphalism carved

Curator Anne Griffin speaks at the exhibit’s opening, while at right, Babette Albin, left, and Petra Lischewski had an emotional meeting there. On the cover: Albert DeConinck, 1925-2006, foreground, and other resisters’ photographs reflected in PHOTOS BY VICTORIA ZUNITCH his portrait. into their bones and muscles.

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C M SQ page 36 Y K SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS, INDEX NO. 702407/2016. Plaintiff designates QUEENS as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 135-08 82ND AVENUE, UNIT 201, BRIARWOOD, NY 11435, Block: 9668 Lot: 1002, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ABFC 2007-WMC1 TRUST ASSET BACKED FUNDING CORPORATION ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-WMC1, Plaintiff, vs. BREDMAN JON; JAIME GONZALEZ if living, and if she/he be deceased, the heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming, under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; SYNCHRONY BANK FKA GE CAPITAL RETAIL BANK FKA GE MONEY BANK; NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD; NEW YORK CITY PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU; NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT ADJUDICATION BUREAU; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; ST. CLARE’S HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CENTER; CRIMINAL COURT OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; BOARD OF MANAGERS OF BRIARWOOD GARDENS CONDOMINIUM; BANK OF AMERICA, NA; AUDREY I. PHEFFER, QUEENS COUNTY CLERK; THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants. To the above named Defendants: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until (60) days after service of the summons; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $230,720.00 and interest, recorded on March 19, 2007, in Official Record CRFN 2007000144925, in the office of the City Register of the City of New York in the County of QUEENS, covering premises known as 135-08 82ND AVENUE, UNIT 201, BRIARWOOD, NY 11435. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. QUEENS County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: December 16, 2016, RAS BORISKIN, LLC, Attorney for Plaintiff, JAMES P. MURPHY, ESQ., 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 106 Westbury, NY 11590, 516-280-7675.

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Princ. bus. addr.: 1560 Sherman Ave., Suite 1200, Evanston, IL 60201. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave., NY, NY 10011, regd. agent upon whom process may be served.

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Notice of formation of Prosperitas Group, LLC, a limited liability company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 11/09/2016. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 41-25 Kissena Blvd., Suite 106, Flushing, NY 11355. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on April 18, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Queens County Courthouse, Courtroom 25, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY on April 14, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., premises known as 83-84 Dana Court, Middle Village, NY, 11379. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough of Queens, County of Queens, City and State of New York, Block 3000 and Lot 14. Approximate amount of judgment is $253,291.71 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 6246/2012. Donald L. Clarke Sr., Esq., Referee, Schiller, Knapp, Lefkowitz & Hertzel, LLP, 1412 Sweet Home Road, Suite 12, Amherst, New York 14228, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

RIZZA & CO., LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 10/18/16. Off. Loc.: Queens Co. SSNY desig. as agt. upon whom process may be served.

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boro continued from page 32 Stargazing Wonders — Astronomy Night, led by a seasoned professor, with Q-and-A, info packet and viewing session, for adults and kids 9 and older. Attendees may bring telescope or binoculars. Sat., March 18, 7-9 p.m., Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston (rain date Sat., March 25). $15.

Info/pre-registration (req’d): (718) 229-4000, alleypond.com.

English and civics, offered by the Flushing Jewish Community Council. English/civics: Each Thu. thru June, 6-8 p.m., Temple Beth Sholom, 171-39 Northern Blvd. Intermediate English: Each Mon. thru June, 1-3 p.m., Korean Community Services Center, 42-15 166 St. Both free. Info: (718) 4630434, flushingjcc.net.

LECTURES The Devil in New York: The Witchcraft Trial of Goody Garlick, with scholar Tara Rider discussing witchcraft hysteria in 17th-century New York. Sun., March 19, 2 p.m., King Manor Museum, 150-03 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica. Free.

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SOCIAL EVENTS Israeli folk dancing, with instruction for beginners, in a fun, welcoming atmosphere. Each Mon., 7:30 p.m. (beginners’ instruction); 8:3010 p.m. (intermediate dances), Hillcrest Jewish Center, 183-02 Union Tpke, Fresh Meadows. $10. Info: (718) 380-4145, hillcrestjc.org.

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Richmond Hill, 117-09 Hillside Ave., every Sun., 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Largest flea market in Queens. Info: (347) 709-7661, richmondhillfleamarket.com.

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Al-anon, self-help group for anyone affected by another’s drinking: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 82 St. and 34 Ave., parish house, 1st floor, Jackson Heights, every Tue. Contact: jacksonheightsalanonon@gmail.com. Resurrection Ascension Pastoral Center basement, 85-18 61 Road, Rego Park, every Sun. 12 p.m.

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Overeaters Anonymous, for people who want to lose weight or have any eating disorder. Every Tue., 7:30-9 p.m., Holy Child Jesus Outreach Center, 112-06 86 Ave., Richmond Hill; every Thu., 12:15-1:40 p.m., Rego Park Library, 91-41 63 Ave. Info: (718) 564-7027 (Richmond Hill); (718) 8964756, (718) 459-5140 (Rego Park).

SENIOR ACTIVITIES Knitting and crocheting class, to learn a new skill or share an idea for a craft project, by Jamaica Senior Program for Older Adults. Each Thu., 10:30-11:30 a.m., T. Jackson Adult Center, 92-47 165 St. Info: (718) 657-6500, jspoa.org.

Howard Beach Senior Center, with exercise classes every weekday except Thu., varying times; dances with a DJ and hot lunch every Tue., 12-3 p.m.; art classes every Thu., 9:30-11:30 a.m., 12:30-2:30 p.m.; intro to sign language every Fri., 10-11:30 a.m.; karaoke every Fri., 1-3 p.m.; monthly book club; and more, 155-55 Crossbay Blvd. Info: (718) 738-8100.

Queens AARP chorus, seeking retired people to sing at nursing homes and for AARP chapters. Meet each Fri., 1 p.m. Clearview SelfHelp Center, 208-11 26 Ave., Bayside. Info: joroosume@verizon.net.

EPIC drug program seminar, for all seniors, on new eligibility requirements for the Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage program. Thu., Jan. 12, 10:30 a.m., Howard Beach Senior Center, 155-55 Crossbay Blvd. Free. Info: (718) 738-8100.

Services Now for Adult Persons, Inc., a social service agency providing for the needs of senior citizens in Queens, is seeking volunteers for its programs geared toward helping seniors living independently in their homes. Further information may be obtained by calling SNAP of Eastern Queens Innovative Senior Center at (718) 4542100, or SNAP Brookville Neighborhood Senor Center at (718) 525-8899.

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Later that day at 2 p.m. at the Cretan House at 32-33 31 St. there will be a traditional dance exhibition.

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For Aris Kourkoumelis, vice president of the Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York, it shows the unity between Greece and America.

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continued from page 33 Philip Christopher, the co-chair of the Greek Independence Day Parade, said Americans can learn that their history is steeped in the oldest democracy in the world.

“The purpose of this evening is to remind Americans that the birthplace of democracy is Greece,” he said. “We always say that as Americans we are proud that the birthplace of democracy is Greece.”

Christopher also said America’s founding fathers and Greek independence were closely tied with one another.

He said people like Thomas Jefferson and John Quincy Adams urged the Greeks to fight for democratic values.

Numerous events are being held in Queens this month.

The Greek Independence Day Parade Gala will take place at 7 p.m. on March 18 at Terrace on the Park.

On March 25 at noon the Hellenic Foundation will be having the Greek flag-raising ceremony at Athens Square in Astoria.

“The symbolic importance is that the revolution started with the raising of the Greek flag. Raising that flag was a symbol the time has come to get our independence,” Christopher said. “It honors those who gave up their lives in 1821. Anyone who had a Greek flag in 1821 was killed immediately.”

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Harry Jobes’ bet on Little Neck nearly paid off

by Ron Marzlock Chronicle Contributor

Harry S. Jobes was born in March 1876 on Staten Island.

He was the son of a river worker, who himself became a waterman. His mother was an Irish immigrant housewife.

He knew at age 21 his true passion was real estate. He married early in life. He and his wife, Nellie, left Staten Island and moved to Jamaica to pursue their fortune. They eventually had a daughter, Helen, and Harry S. Jobes Real Estate office, Little Neck Parkway at bought a house on Union Park Northern Boulevard, Little Neck, winter 1927.

Avenue (now 86th Avenue).

He not only sold real estate but invest- $20,000 home in the low-profile hamlet ed in it. He felt the next big thing was a of Greenlawn in Huntington township in sleepy area called Little Neck. He opened Suffolk County.

He still traveled to work at his Jamaica an office there in 1927 but couldn’t sell any homes once the Great Depression hit. office each day until his death in the In 1931, he closed down the Little Neck 1940s. Sadly, he didn’t live long enough operation and concentrated fully on his to see he was correct about his faith in Little Neck real estate. It is now common161st Street office in Jamaica.

By 1934, he had done so well with place for homes there to bring $750,000 Q Jamaica real estate that he bought a to $900,000, or more, each.

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New York City tourism has long benefitted from the men’s college basketball tournaments that kick off what has become commonly known around the country as March Madness. The Big East Tournament just celebrated its 35th anniversary at Madison Square Garden while Barclays Center had hosted the second-tier Atlantic-10 Conference since its opening five years ago.

This year, however, Barclays got a taste of the big time as it hosted the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament better known to sports fans as simply “The ACC.” Unlike the Big East, which likes to stay in MSG, the ACC rotates the site of its championship tournament. It will take place in Brooklyn again next year. The A-10 returns to Barclays in 2019.

Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim used to own Madison Square Garden whenever his Orangemen played there, which was quite often when Syracuse was in the Big East. The trips to New York became fewer when Syracuse switched to the ACC a few years ago.

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Of course the highlight of the tournament was the Duke-University of North Carolina showdown in the semi-finals. The rivalry ranks right up there with Alabama-Auburn, UCLA-USC and Harvard-Yale as college sports’ fiercest.

While I enjoyed the 2009 HBO Sports documentary “The Battle for Tobacco Road,” it is impossible to understand the intensity of this rivalry unless you see a game between these two neighboring institutions of higher education.

Duke was down by as many as 13 in the second half before Grayson Allen and Luke Kennard stepped up and led a comeback for which UNC had no answer as the Blue Devils beat the Tar Heels going away, 93-83.

The noise and excitement of the DukeUNC game was a far cry from what I have experienced covering Brooklyn Nets games, where fans seem more excited when in-game host Ally Love announces a T-shirt launch into the stands than by the game. Nonetheless it sends a message to Nets brass that if they can become competitive and develop a fan base (these two things do go together) then a game at Barclays Center can be a happening.

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HOWARD BEACH ROCKWOOD PARK Extra large Hi-Ranch, 4 BRs, 3 Full baths, 40x109, in-ground pool.

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HOWARD BEACH Co-ops & Condos For Sale HOWARD BEACH/LINDENWOOD • Garden Co-op – 2 BRs, 1 bath, top floor, kit & bath updated (pets OK under 30 lbs.) . . .$199K • Garden Co-op – 3 BRs, 1 bath (freshly painted), new refinished wood flooring, party room (fee) . . . . . . . . . . .$215K • Garden Co-op – 2 BRs, 1 bath, gorgeous open kit/DR concept, wood cabinets, porcelain floors, granite, SS appl., washer/dryer. . . $259K • Garden Co-op – 3 BRs, 1 bath, 1st floor, needs TLC . . . . . . . . . . .$169K • HI-Rise Co-op – All new 2 BRs, 2 baths, with 19" terrace. Pack bags/ move in . . . . . . . $269K • Condo - Greentree – 3 BRs, 2 baths, 2nd floor, totally renovated, garage. . . . . . . . $409K

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Large Brookfield style Hi-ranch, 4 BRs, 3 full baths, sunken living room, in-ground saltwater pool.

Brand new mint, 3 BR/2 bath, 2 stories, detached, granite countertop w/stainless steel appliances.

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LIBERTY R E A L T Y

96-10 101st Ave., Ozone Park, NY 11416

718-848-4700 Fax: 718-848-4865 kwrliberty@gmail.com

RICHMOND HILL 2 Family Home On Quiet Block Complete With 2 Kitchens, 2 Dens, 3 Living Rms/ Dining Rms, 4 Baths, 6 BRs, Study, Laundry & Full Fin. Bsmnt!

Contact Fardeen Hamid For More Information 347-218-2168

JOHN DIBS Broker⁄owner

WOODHAVEN Mint Condition 2nd Floor Apartment For Rent. 3 BRs/ 2 Baths With Jacuzzi.

A True Gem In A Popular Section Of Woodhaven Near Transportation & Forest Park!

RIDGEWOOD

HOWARD BEACH

Completely Renovated Det. 1 Family On Quiet Block Charming 1 Family Colonial In Move-In-Condition. Wood With 2 BRs & Pvt. Dvwy. New Everything: Kitchen, Floors In L.R. & D.R., Porcelain Floors & Granite Counters In Bath, Boiler, Wood Floors, Appliances & Water Main! Kitchen. 4 BRs, 1.5 Baths, Partially Fin Bsmnt, & Pvt Dvwy.

Contact John Dibs For More Infornation 718-848-4700

Contact Carolyn DeFalco For More Information 917-208-9176

Contact Chris Snyder For More Information 347-698-6763

OZONE PARK Excellent 2 Family Brick Sitting On 20X47 and Additional 20X59 Lot In Back, Close To All Transportation, Shopping, Schools, Etc.

KEW GARDENS HILLS

HOWARD BEACH

Big 1 BR/1 Bath Corner Condo In Excellent Condition, Every Room Has Large Windows Giving The Apartment A Fresh Bright Look & Feel!

Excellent Condition Hi-Ranch Semi-Det Waterfront Property.

Completely Renovated 1 BR First Floor With Florida Rm & Access To Yard. Second Floor Is 2 BR With Skylight & Florida Rm. A Must See! Contact Carolyn DeFalco For More Information 917-208-9176

Contact Nancy Yen For More Information 718-938-1298

RICHMOND HILL Excellent Move-InCondition 1 Family With Full Fin. Bsmnt In Prime Richmond Hill Location Near All Transportation, Shopping, Schools & Minutes From JFK Airport.

OZONE PARK For the latest news visit qchron.com

Totally Renovated 1 BR Apartment On Quiet Block. Won’t Last Long!

Contact Subhas Ramroop For More Information 347-581-5596

Contact Pedro Duarte For More Information 646-552-4422

OPEN HOUSE Sunday, March 19 - 3-5 pm 85-09 151 Ave. Unit #1H

LINDENWOOD Magnificent & Modern 2 BR/2 Bath Condo, Large Bedrooms, Closets Throughout, Open Format L.R. & D.R. Perfect For Hosting Guests & Terrace.

OPEN HOUSE

Contact Carolyn DeFalco For More Information 917-208-9176

2 Family Brick In Very Desirable Area, 5 BRs, 2 Baths, 2 Living Rooms, 2 Kitchens, Close To All Transportation!

Contact Teddy Navarrete For More Information 917-513-6621

OZONE PARK

99-73 163 Drive

HOWARD BEACH

RIDGEWOOD

Contact Chris Snyder For More Information 347-698-6763

Saturday, March 18 - 1-3 pm

Brand New Diamond Condition Det. 2 Family Large Lot, Pvt. Dvwy, Beautiful New Kitchens & Baths, Hardwood Flooring Throughout. Each Floor Has Own Heating Unit And Washer & Dryer.

MIDDLE VILLAGE Large Mint Condition Newly Ren. 6 BR Property With Highlights Such As Pvt. Dvwy. With 2 Car Gar., CAC, Granite Baths & Flooring, High-Hat Lighting & Fully Equipped With Alarms & Security Cameras!

Contact Anthony Reardon 917-209-5686 or Mark Reardon 347-749-8500 For More Information

Excellent 1 Family Home With 5 BRs, 2 Full Baths (Jacuzzi Tub) New Boiler & New Roof, Close To “A” Train.

WOODMERE

BROOKLYN

Diamond Condition 1 Family With 2 Car Att. Garage.

Excellent Condition 3 Family With Full 2 BR Bsmnt In Master BR With Full Bath, 1.5 Other Baths, Formal Desirable Bushwick Location With Backyard. One Of The Dining Room, Walk-In-Kitchen, L.R., Only Homes In The Neighborhood With Pvt. Dvwy, Near Laundry Room & Massive In Ground Pool!

M/L Train, Schools, Restaurants, Bars And Shopping!

Contact Valerie Shalomoff For More Information 646-533-8142

Contact Anthony Fernandez For More Information 646-881-4165

Contact Paul Deo For More Information 347-581-9863

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