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Speed camera expansion headed to City Council PAGES 2 AND 8

Lawmakers in Albany recently agreed on a bill to expand and renew the city’s school zone speed camera program. If the City Council approves the required home rule message, 750 school speed zones would get cameras, which would be on 24 hours a day.

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Council hesitant on speed cameras Members proceed with caution after state lawmakers make deal

by Sophie Krichevsky

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tate lawmakers came to an agreement on legislation regarding speed cameras in school zones late last week. Though the bill — which would expand the city’s speed camera program to 750 school zones and extend it for three years — is poised to pass, the final decision rests with the City Council. And among its members, the issue is far from settled.

Per two Council sources, the home rule message is set to come before the Council at Thursday’s stated meeting, before the state legislative session ends June 2.

If the resolution passes the Council and the state bill is signed into law by Gov. Hochul, school zone speed cameras would be turned on 24 hours a day, as opposed to 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The state bill also stipulates that drivers be given 9 miles per hour of leeway before they are ticketed. The bill says that camera placement would be based on speed data, crash history and a school zone’s roadway geometry, among other things. School zones — and the presence of speed cameras — would need to be clearly marked.

The bill would not include an earlier version’s calls for increasingly higher fines after several speed camera violations, which, after six, would result in a license suspension.

about the disproportionate effect Still, members of the Council speed cameras would have on are somewhat hesitant in their supQueens’ communities of color, port of the bill, one source familiar such as those in Southeast Queens, with the body’s conversations said. where residents rely on cars due to Councilwoman Joann Ariola inaccessible transit options. Refer(D-Ozone Park), however, has ring to Councilmember Shaun been forthcoming in her opposiAbreu (D-Manhattan), who chairs tion to the legislation. the Council’s Committee on State “The expansion of the use of and Federal Legislation, the same speed cameras is little more than source noted that the discrepancy another tax being levied upon the between who was pushing the legpeople of New York,” she said in a islation in the Council and who it statement. “I understand the calls actually affects was stark. for more safety, but where does it Though the source did not elabend — especially when the vast orate much further on the specific majority of those captured on concerns in Southeast Queens, camera avoid payment through the community organizer and former use of fraudulent paper license Council candidate James Johnson plates and other less-than-legal did. He was adamant that Southmeans? This is the beginning of a slippery slope that financially The proposed speed camera expansion would need approval from the east Queens and other predomioverburdens ordinary New York- City Council.

PHOTO BY MICHAEL SHAIN nantly Black communities would suffer from the legislation. ers and lines the pockets of gov“If they were fairly distributed across the ernment agencies, while allowing scofflaws to the topic, her communications director, Raycity — I understand public safety, but they’re continue driving recklessly without mond Vann, said, “The constituents of District repercussion.”

32 have been very clear in where they stand on more like a poor tax,” he said of the cameras.

“There are more cameras in the Black comAccording to city records initially reported this matter, and that is the basis of the Councilmunities than there are in the white communiby the New York Daily News, Ariola has woman’s position.” received 27 school speed zone violations since Ariola is far from alone, nor is the Council ties. That’s not even a conversation.”

On top of that, he believes they are simply 2014, 19 of them since 2019. divided along partisan lines. One Council continued on page 18 Asked about how that influences her view on source said that many had expressed concerns

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Mental health is top priority of Adams

Education, equity, parks and crime were also on agenda during address

by Naeisha Rose

borhood, was excited that Adams equity,” said the Parks Departmade that a priority in her address. ment via email.

“I commend Speaker Adams for Reducing violence through Health, education, equity and parks were community-based public safety just a few of the areas of investments that her commitment to improving the was also on Adams’ agenda.

C o u n c i l S p e a ke r Ad r ie n n e Ad a m s physical, mental, spiritual health She wants to establish the (D-Jamaica) outlined in her first State of and wellness of people of color,” state’s first trauma recovery centhe City address on Sunday at York College said Lord Marcelle via email.

In her speech, which also was ter with at least one in each borin Jamaica. ough to support the recovery of Throughout her speech, Adams noted broadcast in Spanish, Mandarin and underserved crime victims and several key investments the city needs to Hindi, Adams proposed expanding to stop cycles of violence; conmake to tackle inequalities, particularly in opportunities for all New Yorkers vene a group of stakeholders and Black and Latino communities, which by increasing language access national violence prevention intensified at the height of the coronavirus through community-based initiatives; advancing legislation to experts to develop a citywide pandemic. plan to expand the Crisis Man“New York City is at a pivotal moment, strengthen access to civil service agement System as an equal pilin year three of a global pandemic that dev- careers, including for those returnlar of public safet y; suppor t astated us,” said Adams on May 22. “It has ing from the justice system, emergcommunity-based programs that never been clearer that communities cannot ing from homelessness or living in work alongside precincts and be safe when our health is under attack or foster care; spending $43.2 million local organizations to proactively out of reach. Covid took the lives of over in year-round employment and intervene with youths at risk of 40,000 of our family members, friends and development programs such as violence by supporting precinct neighbors. And it continues to take lives. Work Learn Grow and Advance & E a r n ; a nd suppor t i ng CU N Y leaders committed to the prevenLet us remember all those we have lost.” tative approach; and increase To improve mental and physical health Reconnect.

WLG is a city Department of suppor t for community-based the speaker proposed crisis call centers and h a t e c r i m e p r eve nt io n a n d mobile crisis teams for people experiencing Youth & Community Development response programs with at least severe emotional distress; $3 million to pro- Program that works to strengthen $5 million in the city budget. vide mental health resources for 33 commu- career readiness skills for people 16 The NYPD did not respond for nities hardest hit by Covid-19 within trusted to 19 years old and A&E is a DYCD Health, parks and equity were a few of the topics in Council Speaker neighborhood institutions (i.e., houses of program that helps individuals 16 to Adrienne Adams inaugural State of the City address on Sunday at comment before publication.

“Com munities are traumaworship and community centers); $8.7 mil- 24 with high school equivalency York College.

PHOTO BY WILLIAM ALATRISTE / NYC COUNCIL tized,” said Adams. “Even when lion for mental health clinicians at 108 prep, job training and internships.

CUNY Reconnect encourages people important issue,” Sheryl Leverett, parent our city was touted as the safest in Amerisenior centers; over $100 million for mental health services in schools; government sup- who have dropped out of school to finish coordinator at IS 59, said to the Chronicle ca, and crime headlines were absent from port for diverse mental health professionals their degree at one of the city universities via email. “Using the lessons learned from the news, the same communities that historthe past year or so of the pandemic where ically suffered from disparities and undercatering to minorities, immigrants and throughout the Big Apple.

“Serving the educational needs of work- food was made more accessible by use of investment were experiencing concentrated LGBTQIA+ people; and $250 million in capital funding to establish five new Health ing New Yorkers has been a priority for the sites where there were full satellite meal violence at high levels. Little or no attention + Hospitals neighborhood and ambulatory City University of New York throughout its services provided and noting the numbers was paid to them.”

Adams said that violence is a public care centers in communities with poor 175-year history,” said a CUNY spokesman. who made use of the meals provided, highhealth outcomes that lack sufficient access “With Speaker Adams’ support, CUNY lights the necessity to continue to find new health issue.

Reconnect could significantly impact the methods to address this obligation.”

“Many victims of gun violence in comto healthcare facilities.

The Parks Depar tment also valued munities of color are blamed for their own Her office said one of the proposed prosperity of a large number of our fellow victimization or simply disregarded. Access Health + Hospital locations would most residents, potentially lifting them out of Adams’ desire to tackle green deserts. p ove r t y, w h i l e “We appreciate the Speaker’s support for to victim services is often out-of-reach. No likely be in assisting veterans greenspaces, and we look forward to work- longer will we allow the most harmed by Jamaica. and minorities in ing with her on expanding park access and violence to be the least helped,” she said. Q NYC Health + all five boroughs Hospitals was o longer will we allow the in the process.” happy about the most harmed by violence to Equitable support from access to food and Adams. be the least helped.” parks were other “ We t h a n k Monday, kicking off at The annual Howard i n itiat ives of Spea ker Ad a ms — Council Speaker Adrienne Adams 11 a.m. at Coleman Beach Memorial Day Adams’. for her commitSquare near the Howard Parade is back for the She wa nts to ment to addressBeach subway station. first time since 2019, ing health inequalities and expanding increase funding for the Safe Streets proThere will be a following a hiatus due to access to health care and look forward to gram to $3.1 billion to provide more open Memorial Day Mass the pandemic. collaborating with her,” a Health + Hospi- street opportunities and innovation in the honor i ng t he fallen Attendees will again tals spokeswoman said via email. “We are development of parks in underserved neighbe able to march in Veterans at a past Memorial Day heroes at 9:30 a.m. at grateful to our many partners in govern- borhoods; create microparks and recrehonor of the brave men Parade. ment for their support to make critical ational space through legislation by identiPHOTO COURTESY NYS SENATE O u r Lady of G race Roman Catholic Church. and women of the armed investments in hospitals and health care fying vacant and underutilized lots; and After the parade, there will be a party at services who sacrificed everything in the infrastructure to improve health outcomes expand access to food through the use of The Rail Bar and Grill, located at 2 Colename of freedom. school-based programs and a Council pilot for all New Yorkers.”

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The Rev. Simone Lord Marcelle, a natu- program that would provide food boxes and Foreign Wars Post 2565, will take place on — Deirdre Bardolf ropath in South Jamaica who fights for pantries.

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Flushing transitional housing facility is a go Community calls for additional engagement and affordable homes

by Sophie Krichevsky Associate Editor

After months of near radio silence on the issue, the Flushing community once again voiced its opposition to the proposed transitional housing facility at 39-03 College Point Blvd. this week as Asian Americans for Equality, the nonprofit organization sponsoring the facility, announced that the project is officially moving forward. The city is expected to sign the contract in the fall, and construction would be complete by fall of 2024.

Just days before that announcement, Flushing United, a nonprofit organization that has voiced its concerns about the facility, which will be called Magnolia Gardens, since it was conceived of, announced it would have a press conference on Monday to reiterate its concerns.

At that point, the project had still been on pause, as it had been since Dec. 23.

Community Board 7 heard the proposal for the 90-unit transitional housing facility back in December. Since the project is as of right, it did not require the board’s approval. During that meeting and another one in January, residents widely objected to the idea, though for different reasons. While some were against the project altogether, objecting to the facility’s location and saying that “the shelter system in New York City is broken,” others were concerned that 90 units — many of which would be studios,

despite housing families — would be insufficient. On top of that, many in attendance, including Queens Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tom Grech, were adamant that having temporary housing in Flushing would not address the homelessness crisis: affordable housing would.

Members of Flushing United find themselves in the latter camp.

“AAFE’s proposal fails to guarantee the site would be inhabited by Queens-based families or include the permanent affordable housing that’s sorely needed in Flushing,” a press release from Flushing United says. The office of Councilmember Sandra Ung (D-Flushing) has since said that AAFE agreed to give Community District 7 families priority.

Ung also said that she had been open to affordable housing. AAFE says it considered that option, but ultimately decided against it.

“Permanent affordable housing is not feasible on this site due to zoning limitations and high development costs,” AAFE spokesperson Ed Litvak said in an email to the Chronicle. “At the same time, there is a critical need for transitional housing for unstably housed families with children, with robust supportive services to help them get back on their feet.”

Flushing United has also rejected AAFE’s claim that it has had an “extensive community engagement process,” arguing that “there

has been no open, public meeting of any k i nd.” Some members of Flushi ng Un it ed were present at January’s CB 7 meeting.

Asked about that, a source familiar with Flushing United’s campaign said that AAFE has created the impression that it is merely going through the motions of public engagement.

To that poi nt, when the Chronicle Roughly 60 community members protested Magnolia Gardens at Moncalled CB 7 Chair day’s press conference.

PHOTO COURTESY FLUSHING UNITED Gene Kelty for comment early Wednesday afternoon, he said it was Indeed, Ung said her office had met with the first he was hearing of the project’s AAFE and other stakeholders. She added, advancement. He added that he had not heard “Because this was always an as-of-right projan update since the January meeting. ect that did not need approval from either “They may have talked to the new council- elected officials or Community Board 7, my woman, but they have not talked to the board at focus since inheriting this project from my all,” he said. “We did ask them to do outreach to predecessor has been on ensuring a transparthe community to keep them posted on what ent process and meaningful engagement with was going on. And as you can see, it’s like a the community to address the public’s conQ total blackout.” cerns.”

Panel OKs funding formula

Schools Chancellor Banks assures fixes will be made

by Deirdre Bardolf

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The city Panel for Educational Policy approved the Fair Student Funding model last Wednesday in its monthly meeting after shocking the school system last month by rejecting it.

The funding structure has been a point of controversy and some advocates say it overlooks students with needs such as those in t e mp or a r y hou si ng a nd t hos e w it h disabilities.

Last month, Schools Chancellor David Banks said that the vote against approving FSF would “blow up” the school system.

This time around, he sought to convince parents that changes to the formula would be made and assured that a working group would be formed.

“Passing it tonight does not mean that this is a chancellor who doesn’t give a damn — quite the opposite,” Banks said during the meeting. “I have to keep the system moving.”

He said he would commit to fixing “this mess” as early as this week and said that he inherited the “horrible and ridiculous” situation from previous administrations, adding that he has been putting out figurative fires since “walking in the door.”

“This will take some time to resolve —

with disabilities. it’s not going to take years, but “How can they move it’s going to take some time,” forward? ... Fair Student Banks said.

Funding cost us, it is to “I’m not a bureaucrat. I’m blame,” she stated. not a person who just sits here, The panel voted 12-1 in a nd is goi ng t h roug h t he favor of the funding, with motions. That is not who I am. one additional abstention.

That’s not how I lead.”

Before the meeting and Jenn Choi, a special educavote were held, Mayor tion parent advocate f rom Adams announced his final Woodside, spoke during the appointment to the PEP, public comment portion and Kyle K i mba l l of Pa rk called on members to vote Slope. against the funding.

“New York City families She also called for the Fair Schools Chancellor deserve to be represented Student Funding task force David Banks report done during the de BlaPHOTO COURTESY SCHOLASTIC by a board reflective of the diversity that makes this sio administration to be made public, an issue that was brought to light in city great,” Adams said in a statement regarding the appointment. last month’s meeting.

“Our PEP appointees reflect that diversi“Children were cheated as a result and ty and our administration’s priority for taxpayer money was wasted,” Choi said.

She called attention to figures that show enhancing parent and community engagethat out of 14,600 special education due ment, as we reimagine our schools and process complaints throughout the state for improve education for every child from 2020-2021, 14,200 were from New York every background.”

In his own statement about Kimball, City. Despite being the largest school disBanks said, “As a parent of a public school trict, she called it disproportionate.

Although approving the funding formula student, the husband of a teacher, and a was characterized as urgent, Choi said the deep history serving our city, Mr. Kimball Q real emergency was on helping students brings critical insight to the Panel.”

Off-duty cop carjacked An armed carjacking took place just before 9:30 p.m. on Saturday night in Ozone Park, according to police.

Three individuals in a red Toyota Corolla allegedly rear-ended a white Honda headed north on 78th Street. They got out and approached the victim’s vehicle, one displaying a firearm and stealing the man’s wallet. The perpetrator forced the victim out of his car and fled with the vehicle.

The victim was not injured in the incident, which occurred in the 102nd Precinct.

A police source confirmed that the victim was an off-duty officer. Aviation units reportedly canvassed the area and tracked the suspects down Rockaway Boulevard and through Inwood. The victim’s car was later found unoccupied near Beach 12th Street and Redfin Avenue in Far Rockaway. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing, according to police.

There have been 90 car thefts this year in the 102nd Precinct, an 11 percent increase from this time last year. Robberies are up 137 percent with 79 so far this year compared to 32 this time last year, Q according to NYPD data.

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P Laws to limit the carnage EDITORIAL

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hether you decry them as “assault weapons” that don’t belong in public hands or tout them as “modern sporting rifles” that do, we all can agree that AR-15s and their derivatives are high-quality, efficient, accurate, reliable firearms.

That’s why they were adapted nearly 60 years ago by the U.S. military into the venerable M16, with the automatic fire the AR-15 lacks, and it’s why they’re a prime choice for hunters, target shooters ... and madmen.

As vital as the Second Amendment is to our freedom, it, like the other rights in the Constitution, is not unlimited. States, or the federal government, can ban assault weapons such as the AR-15 and leave Americans still with quite the legal arsenal to bear. And after the massacres in Buffalo on May 14 and Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday, many people are crying out for more gun control, just as they have before.

Short of a ban on all such weapons (highly doubtful), New York can provide a model,

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whether for national legislation (still doubtful) or an ongoing state-by-state effort. Under the law here, rifles like AR-15s that take detachable magazines are still legal but not if they feature at least one “military” characteristic, such as a folding stock or protruding pistol grip. Their magazine capacity is also severely limited; using one that took more bullets is what made the Buffalo shooter’s gun illegal.

New York and other states should also do what Gov. Hochul just proposed and raise the age to buy such weapons to 21. Doing that with alcohol decades ago saved countless lives.

We know most gun crimes are not committed with assault weapons but those that are often bring devastating death tolls, as in Buffalo and Texas. Banning them, or certain features, will not end these events but may limit the carnage. We also know that laws cannot address the evil and insanity that drive such acts. Those areas are for faith and professionals to address. But let laws do what they can.

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ust don’t speed!

That’s our message to all those critics out there of the expanded speed camera program our elected officials may be on the verge of enacting.

Yes, they’re right that the details demonstrate the idea is not only, or even primarily, to protect children, though it was sold that way. The cameras are not just in front of schools, and expanding their operation to all hours of the day and night shows they’re not designed just to keep kids from being mowed down at dismissal time.

But ... so what? You shouldn’t be going more than 10 miles an hour over the limit — the threshold to get a speed camera ticket — anytime. Can’t we agree on that? The old driving enthusiasts’ phrase, meant to describe the attitude of cops on highways, was “nine

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The mayor and the City Council need to meet the growing demand for aging-related serDear Editor: Dear Editor: vices. We need our city to invest more into the I was disheartened after reading about the Housing in this city has always been expenhealth and well-being of our older adults to constant crimes against Sikhs in Richmond sive, but housing costs today have gone through ensure that every older New Yorker can age Hill, NY. the roof. And older people like me struggle to here with dignity.

A 70-year-old Sikh man from India who was keep up with the rent. Now, with inflation, we We invested our lives into making New York visiting family here in the U.S. was attacked on face more financial hardships. I hope we can City the great city that it is. Now we need the April 4, when he was punched unprovoked in count on the mayor and City Council to change city to support us. the nose causing him to fall to the ground. He that.

Kitty Ruderman suffered a broken nose and more visible bruises.

A lack of affordable housing is one of the Forest Hills It is clear that it was a hate crime since the per- most significant challenges facing older New petrator did not steal anything from the elderly Yorkers and, according to an AARP survey, is CUNY Law’s anti-Semitism Sikh man and his intention was only to harm cited as the biggest concern for more than half him. of city voters age 50 or older.

Dear Editor: There have been five to six similar incidents To help older adults age in their own comAs a CUNY alumnus (Queens College, BA, in the span of few months in which elderly munities, the city’s next budget must increase 1962) and a Jew, I’m appalled by the recent Sikhs were attacked in the same neighborhood. the reimbursement rate under the Senior actions of faculty members at CUNY’s Law It’s unnerving to even think about something Affordable Rental Apartments program and School, located in Long Island City. similar happening to my own family members. allocate capital funding to develop 1,000 units The faculty invited Nerdeen Mohsen This is a serious problem and steps need to of affordable senior housing per year.

Kiswani as this year’s commencement speaker. be taken to provide a safer environment. Since it is evident that the area is being targeted with hate crimes against the members of a particular community, the NYPD needs to start patrolling the area more to deter these targeted attacks and safeguard the neighborhood.

Vanshpreet Kaur Manteca, Calif.

The writer is a student at San José State University.

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you’re fine, 10 you’re mine.” And that’s actually what the camera law says, but on city streets where going 10 over the limit can be much more dangerous than it would be on, say, some desolate stretch of the state Thruway.

We also agree that it was absurd for former Mayor de Blasio to lower the speed limit to 25 on all streets, including major thoroughfares. But that limit is just fine on the typical little streets with one lane in each direction and parking on both sides that so many of our schools are on. Save your formerly legal 30 for Woodhaven Boulevard.

It’s just the city sucking up revenue from the people, the critics say. Sure, that’s what it is. Better to get it this way than by increasing taxes or fines on businesses for stupid stuff. If you don’t want to pay, it’s easy. Just don’t speed!

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Not the gun but the gunman Dear Editor: “A gun is a tool, Marian, no better or no worse than any other tool, an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that.”

This quote from the movie “Shane” is worth consideration. With the ease of access and the higher killing capacity of guns, it seems enough Americans have such a flaw in character that they cause this nation to have, by far, the highest number of gun homicides as compared to other wealthy Western nations.

This nation can no longer ignore the red flags of those who publicly flaunt their guns, their hatred and their willingness to kill others for whatever reason.

Glenn Hayes Kew Gardens

Dear Editor: Here in New York City, we’re serving as state leaders in climate-saving electric buildings. New construction will already be fossilfuel free by 2024 for smaller buildings and 2027 for larger ones.

Meanwhile, the state Legislature, which is about to depart on its long vacation, has not yet passed the All-Electric Building Act to apply those same advanced, climate- and energy-saving laws to statewide construction. Even though Gov. Hochul favors the bill, and it has passed its Assembly committee, Assembly Leader Carl Heastie, who often is influenced by the fossil fuels industry, still has the power to block the bill from a floor vote, even though in both economic and environmental terms,

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Blame Biden on formula Dear Editor: Your Associate Editor Sophie Krichevsky wrote a full story detailing the baby formula shortage here in Queens and what’s being done about it (“Baby formula is a hot commodity in Queens,” May 19). I found it interesting that in her article’s few hundred words she only once mentioned the Biden administration, nearly at the end.

It must take some serious creative writing gymnastics to not point out the direct failings of this president and his administration in this crisis. Because you know very well if the previous president were in office while this happened she would’ve name-dropped him at least a half dozen times, holding him directly accountable. I guess this crisis just created itself, right? No finger of blame to point at anyone for negligence and/or gross incompetence.

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Blame Republicans instead Dear Editor: In the midst of a full-blown crisis for parents who need formula to feed their children, 192 out of 208 GOP lawmakers voted against an emergency spending bill meant to address the terrifying situation. Yes, every Democrat voted in favor of the bill. Sorry, babies! Them’s the breaks.

As I’ve said all along, these “pro-life” conservatives only care about the “sanctity” of life up until that life exits the womb, after which it’s on its own. That is unless you’re a future white supremacist. If that’s the case, Republicans will defend you to the death.

That’s why, in the shadow of the racially motivated mass shooting in Buffalo, Congress approved the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act by a vote of 222-203 with only one Republican (Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois) joining Democrats in voting yes. That’s right; just one Republican is against domestic terrorism.

But this time I must defend the Republican approach. After all, if domestic, white-supremacist terrorists are imprisoned, who’s going to vote for those Republicans?

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decarbonization and electrification are the best course for New York’s energy future. Buildings are the largest source of emissions in New York State, disproportionately more so in the city, where they constitute 70 percent of the total.

We already have the technology and willing developers to segue to buildings run on heat pumps, induction stoves and electric, instead of gas, appliances. This alternative is cheaper and healthier than inefficient, costly natural gas.

Fossil fuel companies are flailing to get across their story about renewable gas and green hydrogen saving money and jobs. These fuels themselves barely exist, and we’d all have to replace our gas appliances for them anyway.

Electric homes are safe, cost-effective and necessary in our struggle to meet our greenhouse gas emission goals.

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He is founder and leader of Within Our Lifetime, a group urging the eradication of Israel (New York Post, May 14).

The school’s faculty council also approved a resolution supporting the pro-Palestine Boycott, Divest, Sanctions movement against Israel (Post, May 19). If you remove the D from BDS, you have what it really is, anti-Semitism cloaked in woke rhetoric that condemns the Middle East’s only democracy. The Anti-Defamation League cites BDS as one reason for an increase of attacks on Jews.

The faculty’s actions followed a visit to Israel by CUNY Chancellor Felix Matos Rodriguez and several campus presidents, sponsored by the NY Jewish Community Relations Council. The trip clearly indicates that CUNY’s top brass opposes the BDS movement. Why did the law school professors defy CUNY’s administrators and disregard the feelings of Jewish students at their institution? Why should they be entrusted to train future lawyers? Their actions may also impact the school’s bottom line.

CUNY is partially funded by NY taxpayers.

The state’s Legislature passed three bills imposing sanctions against BDS proponents (Albany Times-Union, April 13, 2017). Gov. Hochul threatened to blacklist Ben & Jerry’s parent company over actions that boycotted Israel (Post, Oct. 12, 2021). I hope other CUNY alums, students and professors share my anger and make their voices heard.

Richard Reif Kew Gardens Hills

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City wins appeal on police diaphragm law Appellate court says wording is not improperly vague; PBA weighs options

by Michael Gannon Senior News Editor

A state appellate court has reinstated the city’s so-called “diaphragm law” that governs certain aspects of physical force that can restrict a suspect’s breathing when police officers are effecting an arrest.

Passed by the City Council and signed by Mayor de Blasio in 2020, the law is intended to hold police officers criminally liable for using banned chokeholds and other holds and maneuvers that apply pressure to the chest, back and neck. It was part of a number of police reform measures passed in the aftermath of the May 2020 death of George Floyd while in Minneapolis police custody.

One former police officer has been convicted of murder and other charges for Floyd’s death.

Three others have been convicted of or pleaded guilty to lesser charges.

Five unions representing NYPD officers, along with 13 other law enforcement unions in New York City and New York State, challenged the law; and in June 2021 Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Laurence Love ruled in favor of police, saying the wording of the city statute was “unconstitutionally vague.”

The city appealed, and a five-page ruling from the State Supreme Court’s Appellate Division, issued May 19, reinstates the law. “[T]he Supreme Court should not have

found the diaphragm compression ban to be unconstitutionally vague,” the Appellate Division found. “The diaphragm compression ban is sufficiently definite to give notice of the prohibited conduct and does not lack objective standards or create the potential for arbitrary or discriminatory enforcement.”

The court wrote that the bill language that was challenged is “in a manner that compresses the diaphragm.”

“But the meaning of this language, even if ‘imprecise’ or ‘open-ended’ is sufficiently definite ‘when measured by common understanding and practices,” the court continued. “...

That it may not be the most accurate word, from a medical standpoint, to describe what happens when someone sits, kneels or stands on it does not mean that it is incapable of being understood.”

The court wrote further that accidental contact could not be used to secure a criminal conviction “since criminal liability always requires a ‘voluntary act.’”

In a press release on its website, the Police Benevolent Association said the ruling was as ill-advised as the law.

“We are reviewing our legal options,” said PBA President Patrick Lynch. “However, our city leaders need to realize that this ruling deals a direct blow to our fight against the violence that is tearing our city apart. This ill-conceived

law makes it virtually impossible for police officers to safely and legally take violent criminals into custody — the very job that New Yorkers are urgently asking us to do.”

Joseph Giacalone, a retired NYPD detective and now a professor at John Jay College in Brooklyn, was far more direct in an interview with the Chronicle last Friday.

“In a host of bad ideas, this is probably the worst one on the part of the City Council that they’ve ever had,” said Giacalone, former commander of the Bronx Cold Case Squad.

He believes the unions will lodge an appeal of their own.

“Even Mayor de Blasio regretted signing it, but he signed it anyway. I guess it just goes to show you that the anti-cop feeling is good for votes in certain aspects. All I can say is good luck, New York City.”

He called the ruling a blow to public safety.

“Cops will continue to answer 911 calls,” Giacalone said. “It’s the proactive policing that’s going to suffer. It comes down to people are more interested in preventing the police from doing police work than anything else. It’s like Chicago putting out a ‘no chase’ policy and New York saying ‘Hold my beer!’

“It’s crazy because the people who will suffer the most are the ones in inner-city communities, and the people who make these decisions don’t live anywhere near them. That’s been the

Mayor’s lifeline to businesses Eliminating, reducing and granting grace periods for fines

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Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the city’s economy has taken a hit and to help it bounce back Mayor Adams issued an executive order on May 15 to grant grace periods, reduce and eliminate 118 fines for small businesses.

Entrepreneurs will save approximately $8.9 million annually with the elimination of 30, reduction of 49 and the cure periods and first-time warnings for 39 violations, according to the Mayor’s Office.

“The reforms we are outlining are a direct result of us listening to nearly 1,000 small business owners and putting in place a plan of action to help fill their needs.

Today, we are cutting red tape, reducing burdensome regulations, and saving our small businesses,” Adams said in a prepared statement about his Executive Order 2, Small Business Forward.

Kevin Kim, the Small Business Services commissioner, said that Adams’ order was a “shining example” of an administration making small businesses a priority.

“These recommendations make the message from City Hall crystal clear: we are here to uplift small businesses, not punish them,” Kim said in a statement.

Jennifer Furioli, executive director of the Jamaica Center Business Improvement District, told the Chronicle via email that small businesses are the lifeblood of commercial corridors and communities.

“We appreciate that their importance and contributions are being recognized by this administration,” said Furioli. “Allowing for warnings and cure periods in cases where health and safety won’t be compromised, as well as eliminating provisions that no longer are practical is a common-sense way to help our economy rebound.”

The city’s recovery is going to be a team effort, added Furioli.

“Our BID will continue encouraging our local business community to meet their end of the bargain in maintaining the integrity of our shopping streets by properly disposing of their waste during allotted hours and keeping their sidewalks clean, responsibilities which have not disappeared under this new program,” she said.

Dian Yu, executive director of the Flushing BID, shared Furioli’s sentiments.

“It’s a great start,” Yu told the Chronicle.

“Some of the fines are just not reasonable ...

We are very grateful that the mayor is taking a serious look into this.”

When an inspector walks into a busi-

ness, entrepreneurs shouldn’t be paralyzed by fear, but feel as though they will have a positive and infor mative interaction, according to Yu. “The current culture is that business owners are very nervous,” added Yu. “We a re def i n it ely goi ng i nt o t he r ig ht direction.”

Small businesses are the backbone in the city’s economy and eliminating inconsistencies with how they are categorized will further help small shops said Yu. “There is a difference between momand-pop shops and businesses making $10 million,” said Yu. “Those are totally two different animals ... I also think the city can help address the illegal vendors on the street ... they are hurting business revenue for people in retail and food industry.”

While the mayor’s plans haven’t been finalized yet, Ted Renz, executive director of the Myrtle Avnue BID, also thinks it is good news.

“Any movement toward eliminating fines or reducing fines or making the process more fair if someone is out of compliance, instead of a fine right away, how about education and information on what we should do,” said Renz. “We look forward to hearQ ing what the final outcome is.”

problem all along.”

He specifically cited former Speaker Corey Johnson, who shepherded the reform bills through and now is no longer in government to face the blowback.

Giacalone said the ruling gives criminals an incentive to resist arrest.

“How unreasonable can you be? This isn’t about chokeholds. This is basically the police can’t arrest anybody. You’re already struggling in the Bronx, Brooklyn North, basically the whole city. Right now you’re telling cops just do what you have to and don’t do anything more.”

He said criminals know the system far better than anyone else.

“And politicians just keep on letting them ride,” he said. “And right now, when the heat of summer is coming. Good move.

“Don’t blame the cops when things go through the roof.”

He added it is a double whammy as a lawsuit over the city law eliminating officers’ qualified immunity from civil litigation works its way through the legal system.

“Think about that for a second. You have neutered every law enforcement agency that comes into New York City besides the federal government,” he said. “You could have the State Police saying, ‘We are no longer going to do functions in New York City.’ And I wouldn’t Q blame them.”

Citi Field biz expo June 28 “Bigger, bolder, better!” That’s the tagline for the Queens Chamber of Commerce’s Business Expo at Citi Field on June 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The event is expected to have 130 exhibitors, panel discussions and speakers, according to QCC’s website. Mets star and St. John’s alum John Franco will also be a special guest at the event and will be on the show f loor all afternoon.

There will be complimentary registration, according to the QCC. Nonprofit tables cost $300, exhibitors who wanted to be listed in the Daily News would have to pay $695 (member price) or $795 (standard price), but if they also want a free standing unit it’s $795 or $895. Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum sponsors will receive prime exhibitor tables, email blasts with the QCC logo, ad displays in the Daily News Expo Guide and luncheon tickets for $1,250, $ 2 , 5 0 0 , $ 5 , 0 0 0 a n d $ 10 , 0 0 0 , respectively.

To register visit queenschamber.glueup.com /event /queens-busi nessexpo-2022-51445/. For more information email jpersad@queenschamber.org or Q call (718) 898-8500.

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At long last, New York district lines are final The months-long controversy that delayed elections is finally over

by Sophie Krichevsky

doctoral fellow at Carnegie Mellon University, was chosen by McAllister to redraw the A mere two weeks ago, Steuben County lines, the first version of which he unveiled Supreme Court Judge Patrick McAllister last Monday.

For the most part, the maps appear largesaid before attorneys representing state lawmakers in Harkenrider v. Hochul, “I think ly the same as the drafts Cervas presented last week, albeit with some exceptions. For we’re chancing having no maps.”

Late last Friday night, court-appointed Queens voters, perhaps the most significant special master Jonathan Cervas proved him change is that Rep. Grace Meng (D-Flushing) has not been drawn out of her diswrong: He shared the final congressional trict, as she was in the first draft. She and state Senate maps for the 2020 had said last week that she had reapportionment cycle. intended to run for NY-6 regardThe maps are the product of a less of whether she lived within complex and drawn-out redisits boundaries. tricting process, one that has Otherwise, the f inal maps changed hands numerous times seem to have solidified several of and has delayed two sets of prithe possibilities raised by the mary elections. In January, the 2 022 drafts. Rep. Carolyn Maloney, for state’s inaugural Independent Redisone, (D-Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens) tricting Commission — the result of a 2014 constitutional amendment — failed to will go head-to-head with her longtime agree on a set of maps, at which point, the House colleag ue, Rep. Jer r y Nad ler state Legislature, which had previously han- (D-Manhattan), who has been drawn into dled redistricting, took it upon itself to create Maloney’s NY-12 and out of his own NY-10, new maps. Those maps were passed by the which now has a crowded field of candiDemocrat-controlled state Legislature in dates, including former Mayor Bill de Blaearly February. Some state Republicans sio. Maloney and Nadler will also face Suraj objected both to the maps that were signed Patel in the primary, who ran against the into law by Gov. Hochul and the process by congresswoman in 2018.

Asked what it would take to win a race which they were created, and filed a lawsuit like the NY-12 primary, political analyst and against them in Steuben County.

That case ultimately went all the way up professor of government at St. John’s Unito the state Court of Appeals, which ruled versity Brian Browne said a candidate that the congressional and state Senate maps would need to gain the support of “triple were unconstitutional. With the deadline for crown voters” — those who have a history absentee ballots to be sent overseas of voting in primary, general and special approaching, the court then opted to push elections — in light of the late August the congressional and state Senate primary balloting.

State Sen. John Liu (D-Bayside) is among elections back to Aug. 23, with all other races remaining on June 28. Cervas, a post- those incumbents who now lives outside of Associate Editor

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the district he represents. He had previously ure in the Senate, and some for even longer filed for re-election in Senate District 11. going back to my days in the City Council 20 However, whether that will remain the case years ago,” Addabbo said in a statement. is an open question; in a redistricting year, “Even though the lines have changed, my state election law only requires candidates mission remains the same, with my office to reside in the county — not the district — team and I looking forward to continuing to represent my constituents’ interests legislathey seek to represent.

Asked for comment, campaign spokes- tively in Albany and to ensure that their concer ns are heard and person Scott Sieber said, addressed locally.”

“J o h n h a s a l o t o f Though she also lives options.” t’s like a game of within the confines of SD One of those options musical chairs: 15, former Councilwoman would be for Liu to run Elizabeth Crowley for the district he has been When the music (D-Middle Village) has drawn into — Senate Disopted to move her state trict 16. That seat is held stops, someone Senate race to the newly b y s t a t e S e n . To b y is going to be left created SD 59 (which Stavisky (D-Flushing), includes Long Island City, who also has been drawn standing on the Astoria, Greenpoint, parts out of the district she of Williamsburg and even represents. side.” p a r t s of M a n h a t t a n ) “You cer tainly have where she will face promore candidates than you — Brian Browne, g ressive Com mu n it y h ave d i s t r i c t s t o g o St. John’s University Board 4 member Kristen around,” Browne said.

“It’s like a game of musical chairs: When Gonzalez, whom she had initially been slatthe music stops, somebody is going to be ed to compete with for SD 17 (that district is no longer in Queens). left standing on the side.”

Asked how Crowley, who lives in GlenStavisky has yet to comment on where she plans to run: SD 16, which she has rep- dale, is justifying a run for the seat, camresented for 23 years, or SD 15, where she paign spokesperson Keith Davies said in a lives now and would square off with her statement, “Elizabeth Crowley has a resiSenate colleague, state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. dence in Long Island City where she spends a significant amount of time and she has (D-Howard Beach).

As for Addabbo, he has since announced lived and worked across the dist r ict that he will continue to run for SD 15, throughout the years. Elizabeth is commitdespite the district losing much of his home ted to representing the district and has the experience to deliver for the district.” base, Howard Beach.

Davies said Crowley has had the LIC resi“I have represented most of the communiQ ties within the 15th District for my entire ten- dence since January 2021.

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Commercial vehicle parking crackdown

Bill targets sale, rental cars on streets

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What some businesses consider free parking, Councilman Bob Holden (D-Maspeth) would like to turn into freed-up parking for city residents.

Holden on May 19 introduced a bill that would prohibit certain businesses — such as car rental companies, repair garages and auto body shops — from parking cars and trucks they own on city streets for lease, rental or sale.

The business-owned vehicles are defined as “inventory vehicles” in Intro. 393, which has been referred to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

The bill, if passed, also would apply in some cases to what are referred to as “shop vehicles,” which are not owned by the businesses, but are in their possession for servicing or repair.

“Right now we have several rental com-

panies in my district that take up residential parking in certain areas of the community,” Holden told the Chronicle. “It could be other companies. But they park them all over the residential streets.”

One area, he said, was along Metropolitan Avenue in Middle Village. He added that some sections of Woodhaven Boulevard are plagued with rental trucks.

“I got complaints from residents and I went out and took a look,” he said. “And they were allowed to do it. I couldn’t believe it. They should park on their own lots. And some of them do have lots, but they have overflow that they park all around residential areas, sometimes for weeks.” He said while a f leet of cars is bad enough, the trucks can be unsightly not only due to their size but because many are covered in graffiti.

A copy of the bill available on the city’s website states that fines would run between

A bill in the City Council would set fines for businesses that park vehicles for sale, rent or repair PHOTO BY MICHAEL GANNON / FILE on city streets. $250 and $400 per incident. To perhaps give greater incentive, each day any single vehicle is parked on the street would be considered a separate violation.

Holden said he has not yet gauged the level of support among his colleagues, but

has no doubt that those with residential communities similar to his own — “with residents who have to park on the street” — would be wiling to sign on.

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by Deirdre Bardolf Associate Editor

The Metropolitan Transit Authority continued its series of bus redesign meetings last week, coming to Community District 10 last Wednesday, which covers Howard Beach, Tudor Village, Lindenwood and portions of Ozone Park, South Ozone Park and Richmond Hill.

Lindenwood could be affected by the loss of service on the Q41 line and changes to the Q21 route.

There is also concern about wanting to have at least one of the express bus routes go to Lower Manhattan instead of just Midtown.

The proposed QM15 would maintain its existing route into Midtown but service to Howard Beach at 102nd Street and 157 Avenue would be limited due to low ridership.

Residents have expressed concern about express bus service. In the case of the QM15, express routes would be spaced farther apart and frequencies would be slightly decreased, the latter of which is also due to lower ridership.

There is also a line that could travel

down Linden Boulevard and pass through Howard Beach and South Ozone Park but make few actual stops in the area. The proposed Q51 line would be a new interborough route con necting Cambr ia Heights to East New York via Linden Boulevard. According to the MTA presentation, the new east-west service would connect over 25 bus routes as well as the A train at Rockaway Boulevard, giving a new option for cross-borough travel.

The proposed Q11 route would be shortened and terminated at Rockaway Boulevard and Liber ty Avenue, avoiding “redundant service” along Woodhaven Boulevard, according to the bus redesign proposal.

A shortened Q10 route through South Ozone Park is intended to improve speed and reliability and avoid congested terminals and the proposed Q9 and Q10 lines could service the area losing service.

Service on the Q21 down Cross Bay Boulevard would be cut and the route would be “straightened” along 84th Street only.

The Q52/53 SBS would still provide service on Cross Bay.

G&T apps open May 31; new sites named

by Deirdre Bardolf Associate Editor

Applications for the Gifted & Talented programs in city public schools will open on Tuesday, May 31, and Queens will be receiving two new program sites for kindergarteners and 12 third-grade entry programs, the city announced on Tuesday.

“By expanding our Gifted & Talented program to all New York City districts, we are giving every young person an opportunity to grow, to learn, to explore their talents and imagination, and we are making sure no child is left behind,” said Mayor Adams in a statement.

“Family and community engagement is critical to the success of our students and of this program,” said Chancellor Banks in his own statement. “Thank you to our superintendents, community leaders, and families for working together with us to ensure there is access to the Gifted & Talented program in every community. We are also grateful to our pre-K teachers for undertaking this enormous effort to ensure that each and every student is screened for this opportunity.”

The Department of Education’s Office

of Student Enrollment is hosting virtual information sessions on May 24, May 26, and June 1 in different languages for families to learn about Gifted & Talented program types, eligibility and how to apply.

Registration for these events can be found online.

For kindergarten nominations, pre-K program leadership and staff were provided guidance in align ment with the National Association for Gifted Children in advance of the nomination process.

The top 10 percent of second-graders at each school will be invited to apply for the third-g rade Gif ted & Talented program.

The Queens locations for kindergarten entry programs will be PS 119, PS 153, PS 229, PS 290, PS 21, PS 32, PS 79, PS 165, PS 209, PS 115, PS 133, PS 188, PS 203, PS 108, PS 042, PS 121, PS 174, PS 220, PS 176, PS 118, PS 85, PS 122, PS 150, PS 166 and The 30th Avenue School (G&T Citywide).

Third-grade entry programs will be at PS 88, PS 7, PS 087, PS 24, PS 376, PS 56, PS 183, PS 86, PS 140, PS 251, PS 92, Q PS 151 and PS 171.

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Corona’s James Edward Heath Way Jazz legend immortalized with street co-naming outside of his former home

by Deirdre Bardolf

more than two decades.

A prolific saxophonist, composer The late jazz master Jimmy Heath, and bandleader, he trained in Dizzy who raised his family in the historic Gillespie’s band and played with Dorie Miller co-ops in Corona, left Miles Davis, Cannonball Adderley an indelible mark on Queens and and Chet Baker.

Heat h received a Lifet i me beyond. His influence will be further ingrained in the community by James Achievement Award from the Jazz Edward Heath Way, at the corner of Foundation of America and the 2003 American Jazz Master Award from 34th Avenue and 114th Street.

“My daddy is smiling down right the National Endowment for the Arts. now,” said Heath’s daughter, Roslyn He was nominated for three GramHeath-Cammorto, at the co-naming mys, received three honorary doctorates and was the first jazz musician to ceremony last Friday in Hinton Park. receive an honorary She expressed doctorate from appreciation for her Juilliard. extended family who “Most people knew traveled from out of him as Jimmy Heath,” town as well as the said his g randson greater jazz family Michael Dock. and PS 143, The Louis “You know Jimmy Armstrong School, t h e s a xo p h o n i s t , which she herself Jimmy the ambassaat t e nde d . He at h’s dor to jazz music, wife, Mona Heath, Jimmy the professor and grandsons were at Queens College. on hand as well.

Jimmy Heath There were perforPHOTO COURTESY FTH B u t I ’d l i k e t o acknowledge the man, mances by Antonio Hart, director of jazz studies at James. My grandfather James was an Queens College, and his students unshakable optimist, even in the from the Aaron Copland School of darkest of times. He believed in the Music, as well as the Patience Hig- good nature of people and the pursuit gins Trio, Jazzmobile and PS 143’s of improvement. He was always heavy with his praise and light with glee club and band.

Speakers included host Council- his criticism. He committed his life man Francisco Moya (D-Corona), wholeheartedly to his passions, his Assembly ma n Jef f r ion Aubr y family his music, his friends.”

Dock continued, “He said he (D-Corona), Flushing Town Hall Deputy Director Sami Abu Shumays, walked with giants and although he Queens College President Frank H. was small in stature, he left us some Wu and Jazzmobile Director and giant footsteps to follow.”

Moya noted that the contributions Executive Producer Robi n of artists such as Heath and ArmBell-Stevens.

“His cultural and educational con- strong pave the way for youth.

“Maybe it opens up an opportunitributions will continue to thrive through the establishment of the ty for the next Jimmy Heath to come Jimmy Heath Scholarship Fund at out of one of these schools right Queens College to help support stu- here,” he said.

Karen Mitchell, a retired teacher, dents in their quest to become a part of the next generation of great musi- lived in the same co-op and recalled Heath playing for the shareholders. cal artists,” said Wu. “That’s history right here in our Heath was a founder of the Queens Q College Jazz Program and taught for neighborhood,” she said.

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A street co-naming in Corona last Friday honored the late jazz legend Jimmy Heath. At top, the big moment. His daughter Roslyn Heath-Cammorto and grandsons Faulu Mtume and Michael Dock, center left, and wife, Mona Heath, center right, were in attendance. The Patience Higgins Trio, above left, performed and the event was hosted by Councilman Francisco Moya, above center. PS PHOTOS BY DEIRDRE BARDOLF EXCEPT BOTTOM RIGHT, BY EMIL COHEN / NYC COUNCIL 143’s school band played, as well.

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A ceremony honoring the nation’s fallen will take place at 11 a.m. in front of the post, located at 107-15 Metropolitan Ave. The parade along Metropolitan will step off at noon.

At 1 p.m. on May 29, the United Veterans & Fraternal Organizations of Maspeth will partner with Maspeth Federal Savings bank to host the 36th annual Maspeth Memorial Day Parade. Participants will start at Grand Avenue and 69th Street. It will conclude with a ceremony at Maspeth Memorial Park, just a short distance from Maspeth Federal’s offices at 58-16 69 St. On Monday, May 30, American Legion Post 1836 in Woodside along with BNY Mellon Veterans Network will host a memorial service at 10 a.m. at Boulevard

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Cook vs. Andrews: Who will take D32?

Experience vs. change at issue in Jamaica Assembly primary

by Naeisha Rose

for energetic and responsive government leadership,” Andrews With a little over a month until said about his run to replace Cook the primary election, the question in an email.

Andrews says that as a coalition some people may be asking before they cast their ballots in Assembly builder, he is ready to work with D i s t r i c t 32 i s c h a n g e o r partners in government to address the housing crisis, quality-of-life experience.

Assemblywoman Vivian Cook issues and investment in longtime (D-Jamaica) believes that with all institutions in the district like the turmoil going on throughout York College and NYC Health + the state and her district, the latter Hospitals/Queens.

“For example, York College has is what her constit uents will never received the type of capital choose come June 28.

“This is a critical point in our investments Medgar Evers College history where experience is going has because no strong governmento make all of the difference — for tal coalition exists to get it done,” the residents of my district, and said Andrews. “You need the local for the people of the State of New leaders on the same page for York,” Cook said via email. “We something like an academic vilare coming out of a pandemic, we lage core conference center to get are facing record inflation, hous- done. I have no interest in disparing issues and health care chal- aging my opponent, but her repulenges, repeating previous times tation on that issue and others in our history when we needed to speaks for itself on building coalitions to deliver for ou r head toward recovery.”

Growing the economy from the community.”

With so much turmoil going on bottom up, ensuring opportunities throughout the city, Cook for educational attainment believes now is not the a nd helpi ng fa m i l ies time for inexperienced build personal wealth leadership. are some of the reasons “O u r c om mu n it y she wants to run for reneeds help now, not to election after serving cha nge cou rse w ith the com mu n it ies of someone who doesn’t Addisleigh Park, Jamaiknow how to pass legislaca, Richmond Hill, Roch2 022 tion, who needs to lear n dale Village, South Jamaica and Springfield Gardens for over which agencies are responsible for which initiatives, and doesn’t have 30 years.

“I am committed to helping my the seniority to move an agenda,” community once again and New said Cook. “This is the exact York State emerge from these wrong time to put someone in challenges with an eye towards the office who will have a steep learnfuture,” said Cook. “I know what ing curve and who will be at a disresources New York has to bring advantage over a more seasoned, to bear, and I want to continue to experienced colleague. Electing work with my colleagues to build Andrews will put our district and on our collective knowledge, and community at the bottom of this our cooperative vision to help list.”

If re-elected, she believes her move the state forward.”

Cook’s challenger, Anthony relationships in Albany will allow Andrews, associate director of her to make sure her district gets leadership and campus programs the resources it needs so parks are at York College, a community clean, there are affordable places organizer and the Assembly Dis- to live and seniors can get the care trict 32 Part B leader, believes it’s they need.

“Someone new coming in withtime for a change in leadership.

“As a District Leader, a volun- out these relationships will not be teer community organizer, in this able to do the same,” added Cook.

Ahead of the election Andrews community for a decade I have long worked with constituents, filed a lawsuit against the incumcivic leaders and business leaders bent that alleged that she submitto get them the support they need ted forged signatures, which was to thrive. After receiving pressure later withdrawn.

“The Andrews lawsuit was a from them to do even more to support them, I have decided to step sham and an attempt to smear,” up because I do not believe this said Cook. “It had to be withcommunity can wait any longer drawn because it was without Associate Editor

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merit. The fact is my campaign tive solutions for several qualityfiled over five times the amount of of-life issues like illegal dumping, signatures needed to qualify for illegal commercial truck parking, the ballot, which was more than noise pollution from vehicles, and that of any opponent. The lawsuit more. I want to push for a pilot is the type of politics that has program in this community that expands usage of cameras to capturned people off.”

Andrews believes he had a right ture the license plates of vehicles to be concerned about the validity creating these qualit y- of-life is s u e s ,” s a id A nd r ews. “A n of the assemblywoman’s petition.

“My election attorney and my 18-wheeler truck parking overcampaign found several irregulari- night, an insanely loud muffler, a ties in the petitions submitted by driver dumping construction waste my opponent, but once we realized on the side of the road — all of this was becoming a spectacle this can be caught on camera and with significant publicity we lis- the vehicle owner can be fined ... with a tened to camera our supticket. This porters,” he also allows said. “They our police wanted us officers to to w i n at b e t t e r the ballot focus on box and not violent in a courtc r i m e s r o o m . instead of Regardless of the mer- Assemblywoman Vivian Cook and Assembly t h e s e issues.” i t s , w e District 32 Part B Leader Anthony Andrews.

When it want to FILE PHOTOS comes to win with the support of the people so we the transit issues in Jamaica, Cook said she has worked to hold people dropped the case.”

Keeping the Fred Wilson Dem- responsible for transpor tation ocratic Club alive, registering hun- infrastructure problems.

“I have supported legislation to dreds of voters, facilitating candidate forums to educate the com- create a Metropolitan Transportamunity about the upcoming elec- tion Authority committee to overtions, coordinating Covid-19 tests see the fares they enact, which and vaccinations and supporting will be even more important as the his neighbors are what Andrews system goes digital,” she said, “so considers some of his top accom- we can build out this infrastructure at fair prices. I will continue plishments as district leader.

Among the assemblywoman’s to push for the MTA to say how top achievements is her involve- much money they are spending on ment in legislation that has passed com munities to make a more the legislative body in the last accessible and fair system.”

Illegal dumping, a shortage of decade. “ W het her it h a s been t he hospital beds and a lack of affordincrease in the minimum wage, able housing have been some expanded educational opportuni- causes of concern for constituents ties through the HEOP program, in the district, and both Cook and investment in economic develop- Andrews say that they have what it ment projects in Downtown Jamai- takes to address the problems.

Andrews believes his camera ca, investment in York College and other local schools, the ‘My Broth- pilot program would help with illeer’s Keeper’ program, SNUG [a gal dumping and he wants an indiviolence prevention program, and gent healthcare pool reform that many other major legislation, I’ve would use a formula that funds safety net hospitals. had a say in it,” said Cook.

“I was on the Governor’s task Other successes that she has reflected on include securing mil- force to get this done, and in Albalions for green spaces, increasing ny I can help push it through,” said the age limit for reverse mortgages Andrews, who served at Queens in co-ops and condos and helping Hospital as an advisory chairman. homeowners in foreclosure pro- “With a reformed formula, our safety net hospitals like Queens ceedings stay in their homes.

W hen asked about the top Hospital Center can get millions issues plaguing the district, Cook more every year to serve the needbelieves they are crime, the mort- iest residents.”

Andrews also wants to create gage crisis and the transit desert in Southeast Queens, while Andrews legislation that redefines the area cited property taxes, affordable median income criteria, he wants banks to push for financial counhousing and quality-of-life issues.

“I believe I can help push proac- seling before seeking foreclosure

and he supports the Good Cause Eviction bill.

“I want to expand protections for tenants; I am a tenant myself in a rent-stabilized building and I know how much power a landlord has over your housing security,” he said.

Cook has sponsored legislation designed to eliminate abusive litigation tactics used by landlords in foreclosure cases and to protect small businesses during Covid-19; she has been working with colleagues in government to increase fines for illegal dumping and for different agencies to make sure garbage cans are robust in her district; and she believes there needs to be an expansion of the Affordable Care Act to help with the hospital bed shortage in Jamaica.

“Rising costs have caused over 20,000 beds to be lost over the past 20 years and I have fought every step of the way to end what the Berger Commission started,” said Cook.

In 2007, the Berger Commission suggested the closure of nine hospitals, the merger of 48 hospitals and the reduction of inpatient beds in the state.

Cook has received endorsements from U.S. Rep Greg Meeks (D-Nassau, Queens), the Queens County Democratic chair man, state Attorney General Tish James and Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. Andrews has support from former state Sen. Shirley Huntley, the NYS Working Families Party, DC37 AFSCME, the NYS Grand Council of Guardians, the Stonewall Democrats of NYC, the Lesbian & Gay Democratic Club of Q ueens, Democrat ic Dist r ict Leader Roslin Spigner and over Q two-dozen faith leaders

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Six-week free certificate program at Jamaica CUNY school starts June 8

by Naeisha Rose Associate Editor

As the gaming industry in New York grows, York College is prepared to provide career options for individuals interested in that job sector.

For approximately two years three Department of Business and Economics professors from the Jamaica-based CUNY school collaborated with a team of executives from Resorts World New York City, the Big Apple’s only casino, during the coronavirus pandemic online to develop a six-week in-person noncredit course that will launch on June 8. An online version of the course will launch July 16.

“The introduction to gaming course will give students an insight into gaming operations,” a spokeswoman for the school’s business department said to the Chronicle via email. “The course will cover different types of operations, including information technology, slot machines and game tables. In addition, a history of gaming operation is provided and an introduction to hospitality management and the gaming industry.”

Upon completion of the free certificate program, students will receive a full tour of the casino, which is at 110-00 Rockaway Blvd. in South Ozone Park, less than a 20-minute drive from the school located at 94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., according to York’s website.

Students who complete York College’s six-week Intro to Gaming Operations course will have the opportunity to tour Resorts World New York City and be on the top of the casino’s hiring list upon receiving a certificate for the program. SCREENSHOT / YORK COLLEGE Students will also have preferred placement in the hiring process at Resorts World, according to the business department’s spokeswoman.

“York College is honored to work with private industry to expand the opportunities available to our students in the entertainment industry,” Marcia Moxam Comrie, a spokeswoman for the school, said via email. “This growing field provides our community with jobs and economic development, and we are proud to

offer our certificate course to further support those looking to enter into this area.”

York College President Berenecea Johnson Eanes is delighted by the collaboration between the institution and the gambling establishment.

“This course will help participants develop the unique skills to take advantage of job and career opportunities available at Resorts World New York City,” Eanes said in a prepared statement. “I thank President [Robert] DeSalvio and

Vice President of community development, Michelle Stoddart, along with the entire Resorts World leadership team for their vision and their faith in York as a partner in this effort.”

Stoddart is a vice president at the casino and DeSalvio is the president of Genting Americas East, the eastern division of Genting Group, the global travel and leisure firm that operates RWNYC. “I am proud of RWNYC’s partnership with York College, one of our city’s finest universities, which is located right in our backyard,” DeSalvio said in a statement. “Giving back to our Queens community is a top priority for RWNYC and this course allows us to fulfill that mission. Participants will gain firsthand multidisciplinary knowledge and experiences that will serve them throughout their careers, whether in the gaming business or another field of their choosing.”

The in-person course will run once a week on Wednesdays until July 13 from 6 to 7 p.m., according to the school’s website. Applicants accepted into the program will receive a notification June 6. The online candidates will get a notice July 11 for their classes, which will run weekly on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. until Aug. 20. The course is open to people 18 and older who are from the city or Long Island.

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Hamilton Beach vet honored for service

Caps off for SJU grads

by Deirdre Bardolf Associate Editor

Staff Sgt. Catalina Gaviria of Hamilton Beach was honored by state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach) last Saturday in Glendale. Addabbo chose Gaviria to induct into the New York State Senate 2022 Veterans Hall of Fame.

Gaviria started her career with the United States Marine Corps in 2000. Her first duty station was with the 6th Communication Battalion and she was mobilized in 2002 for Operation Enduring Freedom.

Later, she was sent to Djibouti, Africa, in support of the Global War on Terror. After her unit’s return, Gaviria performed funeral honors for fallen Marines and volunteered with Toys for Tots. She re-enlisted into the Air Force Reserve in 2012 and she still serves as an instructor for its Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear program.

Gaviria has received many awards, including Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medals, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M Device, the National Defense Service Medal and a Sharpshooter Rifle badge. She earned a gray belt in the Marine

Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. and Staff Sgt. CataliPHOTO BY MICHAEL O’KANE na Gaviria.

Corps Martial Arts Program.

“Staff Sergeant Gaviria has an exemplary military record, and dedicates her time to her community. She has served her country abroad and continues to do so,” Addabbo said in a statement.

She is married to her high school sweetheart and fellow Marine Corps veteran, Sgt. Milton Gaviria. They live in Hamilton Beach with their two daughters.

Gaviria earned her associates from Broward College, and is a senior payroll administrator at Alliance Building Services in Q Manhattan.

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Speed cameras up to Council

St. John’s University celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2022 Sunday morning at the school’s 152nd commencement ceremony.

Donning gowns in the university’s signature red with black caps, 2,343 Johnnies received their diplomas. The university said the newest graduates range in age from 19 to 64, and that more than 50 percent of the Class of 2022 graduated with honors, with 56 students finishing with a perfect 4.0 cumulative grade point average.

Among Sunday’s graduates was Hajarah Dar, right, the ceremony’s student speaker, who encouraged her classmates to keep the lessons learned at St. John’s with them.

“When we do what we believe is right, we move the world forward in a positive direction and we make our own history,” she said.

Graduates also heard from University President the Rev. Brian Shanley, left, and University Vice Provost and Interim Chief Diversity Officer Andrè McKenzie, center, who was the ceremony’s honored speaker. Shanley commended the Class of 2022 for its resiliency in the face of the pandemic.

“One of the marks of intellectual maturity is the ability to change your mind in the face of evidence, data, and dialogue,” he said.

“You have learned how to learn, and that process must continue for the rest of your life.”

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continued from page 2 an ineffective solution.

“How the hell does a speed camera save a life?” he said. Later, he added, “If they want a real solution, they could just put in speed bumps.”

Councilmember Nantasha Williams (D-St. Albans) suggested that money from speeding tickets be invested toward improving infrastructure in areas where speeding is common.

“Essentially I wish they had more remedial programs,” she said in a statement. “I’m also interested in where the money is going from the tickets and would like to see it go back into the communities with a lot of speeding to improve streetscapes and support other traffic mitigators.”

Mayor Adams, however, has praised the legislation showing few if any signs of hesitancy. “Make no mistake about it, this is a major victory for New Yorkers that will save lives and help stem the tide of traffic violence that has taken too many,” he said in a statement last week.

Councilmember Julie Won (D-Sunnyside) agreed. “In the past year, seven people lost their lives and over 1100 more were injured in my district alone,” she said in a statement.

“No mother should lose their child or grieve a parent that was lost too soon in traffic violence. DOT should be doing everything in its power to protect our children and seniors, and that includes street safety cameras that

are proven to reduce deaths and injuries in school zones.”

Still, many members are still approaching the issue cautiously. “We need to enforce our traffic laws and crack down on speeding and reckless driving. I’m considering the camera issue carefully,” Councilman Bob Holden (D-Maspeth) said. “Part of the problem is that many of the worst offenders obscure their license plates and aren’t affected by speed cameras. So either way, there’s no substitute for police enforcement.”

Councilmember Linda Lee (D-Oakland Gardens), however, suggested that the resolution will pass, despite that hesitation.

“Like many of us, I’m sick and tired of seeing racers blasting down our streets at all hours of the night, waking us up and endangering our families. At the same time, it was important to avoid overly punitive measures that would disproportionately impact Eastern Queens and result in people losing their licenses and even going to jail,” she said in a statement to the Chronicle. “Based on these considerations, the agreement reached between the Council and Legislature, which allows for cameras to operate 24/7 while requiring mandatory signage at any camera locations, adequately addresses the most egregious culprits of dangerous speeding without disproportionately impacting Eastern Queens or crimiQ nalizing how we get around.”

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by Deirdre Bardolf

that there is such an array of interesting things to do and see and experience in the borough,” said Ballman, who is also the director of Cultural Affairs and Tourism for the Queens Borough President’s Office.

“You may get people who are visiting Manhattan and they may think about visiting Long Island City, but they may not know that just a few subway stops away in Flushing or Jamaica, there’s a whole other world to be discovered and all kinds of things that you can’t find elsewhere.”

Queens Rising has been in the works since before the pandemic and was founded by A Better Jamaica, the Chocolate Factory Theater, Flushing Town Hall, the Godwin-Ternbach Museum, the Queens Economic Development Corporation, Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning, the Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College, Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., the Queensboro Dance Festival and the Queens Public Library. There are over 60 different programming partners. continued on page 21

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Kick off summer with a celebration of the rich culture that Queens, a haven for more than 2.3 million residents who speak about 170 languages, more than half of whom were born in a foreign country, has to offer.

“All of us in Queens know how great the borough is, and we want to encourage people to come and visit and discover,” said Phil Ballman, a member of the planning committee for Queens Rising, a new cultural marketing initiative aiming to spotlight programs across the World’s Borough.

Queens has long been a breeding ground for actors, musicians and writers. Neighborhoods from Sunnyside to Rockaway to Flushing and everywhere in between are rich with history — and Queens Rising is here to uplift that. The multidisciplinary assortment will run through June and will highlight venues, performance companies, cultural centers and small businesses by promoting events and bringing new audiences to overlooked institutions.

“What we’re trying to do is show people outside of Queens, outside of the city, and even within Queens,

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Dr. Melvin Shulman, a psychologist originally from Baltimore, and RN Claire Kantoff of Brooklyn fell in love at Queens Hospital and were married here in April 1948. They brief ly set up home at a two-family house at 20420 42 Ave. in Bayside.

Then came three children: Lawrence, Ellen and Kim. They bought a sprawling The home of astronaut Ellen Shulman Baker at 215-05 29 Ave. INSET NASA PHOTO / FILE home at 215-05 29 Ave. in in Bayside, as it looked in the 1950s.

Bayside to accommodate She became the 11th female astronaut in their growing family.

Decades later, Claire Shulman became the world, logging over 686 hours in space.

Shulman married Kenneth Baker and the Queens borough president.

Middle child Ellen graduated Bayside they have two children. She retired as High School in 1970. She too decided to chief of the Education/Medical Branch of enter the field of medicine. Specializing in NASA’s Astronaut Office in December internal medicine she went to work for 2011 to pursue other interests.

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James Wong Howe, who came to the United States from China as a child, began working as a cameraman and then cinematographer back in the days of silent movies in 1923.

He continued to innovate and thrive in a career of more than five decades that saw the introduction of sound and color film stock, being nominated for 10 Oscars and winning two for “The Rose Tattoo” (1953) and “Hud” (1963).

He became legendary for his experimentation with lighting, shadows, focus, camera angles and even distorted lenses to get just the right look, the right feeling and emotion. He worked with many of the industry’s great directors and actors.

Nineteen movies that Howe photographed, including one he directed, have been screening at Astoria’s Museum of the Moving Image since May 13 for the festival “How It’s Done: The Cinema of James Wong Howe.” The festival runs through June 26.

“Discovering or revisiting the work of James Wong Howe is to encounter one exquisite choice after another — he always seemed to know just how to light a set, where to place the camera, and when to

James Wong Howe, left, seeks the perfect combinations for telling stories on screen. At right, Brian Donlevy retreats to Howe’s often-present shadows in the 1943 drama PHOTOS COURTESY UNITED ARTISTS / PHOTOFEST, LEFT, AND COHEN MEDIA GROUP “Hangmen Also Die.” move it,” said MoMI Curator of Film Eric Hynes in a press release. “Movies are an amalgam of choices, and Wong Howe always, despite a changing industry and society and a rotating group of collaborators, made the right ones.”

In an email to the Chronicle, Tomoko Kawamoto, director of public information for MoMI, said Hynes and film curator Endo Choi had wanted a tribute for some time.

“But there hasn’t been a retrospective on this scale devoted to his work in New York City in over 20 years. In the early years of Hollywood, in 1920s through 1950s, he was really one of the few Chinese Americans working in the industry, and so the timing worked out for this series to begin in May during Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.”

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classics, such as “The Sweet Smell of Success” (1957), “Hud” (1963), ”The Prisoner of Zen da” (1937 ) a n d “T h e T h i n Man”(1934), balanced with less-known works. “[A]nd with every film we had to consider what was available in 35mm or 16mm in some cases,” Hynes said. “If you’re celebrating a master of light, it’s so important to be able to present the work in its best possible format.”

Also included is a film Wong Howe directed, “Go, Man, Go!” (1954), about the Harlem Globetrotters, starring the players plus a young Sidney Poitier and Ruby Dee. Hynes said “Transatlantic” (1931), “The Power and the Glory” (1932) and “The Prisner of Zenda” are as entertaining as they are photographically innovative.

Tickets for the remaining showings are between $9 and $15. Tickets, as well as schedules for the rest of the festival, can be obtained at movingimage.us. Tickets also can be purchased in person at the museum at 36-01 35 Ave. in Astoria.

Museum hours are Thursday, 2 to 6 p.m.; Friday, 2 to 8 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Visitors are asked to check the website beforehand for the Q museum’s Covid masking regulations.

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Saturday, June 4, at the Queens Lorraine Chambers Lewis, Night Market in Flushing Meadexecutive director of LIJ Forest ows Corona Park. Performances Hills, added that the hospital is will include producer, activist and thrilled to “celebrate the rich tapeducator DJ Rekha; Fanike! Afriestry of arts, culinary and creative can Dance Troupe; Fogo Azul, an communities that make our borall-women Brazilian samba reggae drum line; Balinese gamelan Tours of the Jim Henson Exhibit at the Museum of the Moving ough so unique.”

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pursuant to an order of the Hon. Ulysses B. Leverett, J.S.C., entered on May 11, 2022. The object of this action is to foreclose a tax lien covering the premises located at Block 12204 Lot 122 on the Tax Map of QUEENS County and is also known as 150-44 Foch Boulevard, Jamaica, New York. Dated: May 11, 2022. BRONSTER, LLP, Attorney for Plaintiffs NYCTL 2019-A TRUST, and THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON as Collateral Agent and Custodian for the NYCTL 2019-A Trust, By: Leonid Krechmer, Esq., 156 West 56th Street, Suite 902, New York, NY 10019 (212) 558-9300 Notice of Formation of Divinity Ray LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/02/2021. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: DIVINITY RAY LLC, 6914 41ST AVE., APT 404, WOODSIDE, NY 11377. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of DREAMERS INN LLC Articles of Org. fi led with Sec. of State of Organization were fi led with the Secretary of State of New York NY (SSNY) 4/27/2022. Cty: (SSNY) on 03/29/2022. Offi ce Queens. SSNY desig. as agent location: Queens County. SSNY has upon whom process against been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against may be served & shall mail it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Ray Madraymootoo, a copy of process to: DREAMERS INN LLC, 50-17 108TH STREET, 9003 216th St., Queens Village, QUEENS, NY 11368. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

NY 11428. General Purpose.

H&J Britton, LLC fi led w/ SSNY on 5/5/22.

Offi ce: Queens Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 86-05 Britton Ave., Elmhurst,

NY

11373.

Purpose: any lawful.

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Staff Party LLC fi led Arts. of Org. with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/31/2022.

Offi ce: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: The LLC, 34-18 Northern Blvd., Long Island City, NY, 11101.

Purpose: any lawful act.

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PARTNERS, LLC Articles of Org. fi led NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 5/11/22. Offi ce in Queens Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to William D. Wendt 6260 99th St Apt 825 Rego Park NY 11374.

Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of formation of YUMMYY CAKERYY LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 02/28/2022. Office located in QUEENS. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 6710A 190th Lane, Apt 3A, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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Manea Realty, LLC, Arts of Org. fi led with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 3/24/2022.

Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 106-28 96th St., Ozone Park, NY 11417. General Purpose

Notice of Formation of MODERN VET CARE PLLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/06/22. Office location: Queens County. Princ. office of PLLC: 32-03 Steinway St., #52, Astoria, NY 11103.

SSNY designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the PLLC at the addr. of its princ. office.

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Notice of Formation of RITHO CARE STAFFING SOLUTIONS LLC Articles of Organization were fi led with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/29/2022.

Offi ce location: Queens County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: RITHO CARE STAFFING SOLUTIONS, 225-34 104TH AVENUE, QUEENS VILLAGE, NY 11429.

Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of RS GAMING COLLECTIBLES&CLOTHINGLLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/26/2022. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, 8908 216TH ST., QUEENS VILLAGE, NY 11427 Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

SHAMIM HOLDINGS LLC, Arts. of Org. fi led with the SSNY on 04/13/2022. Offi ce loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Mussarat Jabeen, 85-11 34th Ave, Apt # 2C, Jackson Heights, NY 11372.

Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

Notice of Formation of SKE AESTHETICS LLC Articles of Organization were fi led with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/15/2022. Offi ce location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: SAMANTHA K ENRIQUEZ, 14435 78TH RD, APT 3O, FLUSHING, NY 11367.

Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS INDEX NO. 720623/2019 Mortgaged Premises: 4320 247TH STREET, LITTLE NECK, NY 11363 Block: To Advertise Call 718-205-8000 8112, Lot: 58 Plaintiff designates QUEENS as the place of trial situs of the real property FAREVERSE LLC I/L/T/N FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC, Plaintiff, vs. PETER LADISLAW III AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARILYN LADISLAW; JOHN LADISLAW AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF HEARING NOTICE Notice of formation of HOUSE THE ESTATE OF MARILYN LADISLAW; DONNA MOYSE AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF REPAIR SERVICE, LLC Articles The New York City Board of Standards and Appeals has scheduled a MARILYN LADISLAW; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF MARILYN LADISLAW, of Organization filed with the virtual or hybrid public hearing on the following application on June and any and all persons unknown to Plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or Secretary of State of New York 6th or June 7th, 2022: BSA Cal. No. 233-15-BZ Premises: 45-40 general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being Vernon Boulevard, Queens, Block 26, Lot(s) 4 & 8 Variance (§72-21) (SSNY) 04/25/2022. Office in herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, to permit a mixed-use residential building with retail on the ground Queens Co. SSNY designated fl oor, contrary to use regulations (ZR §42-10), maximum building widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, for service of process. SSNY height (ZR §62-341(c)(2), tower fl oor plate in excess of 7,000 sq. ft. legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons shall mail copy of any process (ZR 62-341(c)(4)), and setback above base height from a shore public served against the LLC to walkway (ZR §62-341(a)(2). M1-4 ZD and waterfront area. Applicant: deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of 108-34 47th Ave, Bsmt, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP An agenda listing the specifi c them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, Corona, NY 11368. Purpose: session (including the fi nal date and time) with call-in details will be executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, Any lawful purpose. posted as an announcement on the front page of the Board’s website all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to Plaintiff; SECRETARY OF HOUSING Notice of Formation of (www.nyc.gov/bsa) the Friday before. The public hearing AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK ILLUMINATION MEDIA AND will be livestreamed on the Board’s website and on YouTube.

STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD; ENTERTAINMENT LLC Articles of Interested persons or associations may watch online and NEW YORK CITY PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU; NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT ADJUDICATION BUREAU; Organization were fi led with the call in to present testimony during the public hearing.

Secretary of State of New York Please see the Board’s Virtual Hearing Guides located at TANYA LADISLAW AS JOHN DOE #1; “JANE DOE” (REFUSED NAME) AS JOHN DOE #2; “JANE DOE” (SSNY) on 02/07/2022. Offi ce https://www1.nyc.gov/site/bsa/public-hearings/public-hearings.page (REFUSED NAME) AS JOHN DOE #3; “JOHN DOE” (REFUSED NAME) AS JOHN DOE #4; “JOHN DOE” location: Queens County. SSNY has However, the Board may determine that it must conduct the public been designated as agent of the (REFUSED NAME) AS JOHN DOE #5; “JOHN DOE #6” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last seven names hearing as a “hybrid,” during which the Commissioners will meet in LLC upon whom process against it person at the Board’s offi ce in Manhattan and also appear virtually being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, may be served. SSNY shall mail a on live-streamed YouTube and on an interactive Zoom Webinar. In persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in copy of process to: THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, 10255 67TH the event of a “hybrid” hearing, applicants and the public may attend the complaint, Defendant(s). To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer RD., APT 1Y,. FOREST HILLS, NY in person or participate remotely by calling into the Zoom Webinar the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney 11375 Purpose: For any lawful and watching the YouTube livestream. Details for the hearing and within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty purpose. whether it will be conducted as a hybrid will be posted on the Board’s (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by Notice of Formation of website the Friday before the hearing. If the hearing is announced personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this as a hybrid, in the interest of accommodating social distancing with LIC 3616, LLC Articles of limited seating capacity and to address ongoing health concerns, action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will Organization were fi led with the members of the public are strongly encouraged to participate in Secretary of State of New York result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that the hearing remotely. You may submit a written statement by using (SSNY) on 05/20/2022. Offi ce loa deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you. NOTICE the “Public Comment form” on the Board’s website located at cation: Queens County. SSNY has https://www1.nyc.gov/site/bsa/contact-bsa/public-comments.page OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose been designated as agent of the For any communication, please include or refer to BSA Calendar a Mortgage to secure the sum of $954,225.00 and interest, recorded on April 17, 2018, in Instrument LLC upon whom process against it No. 233-15-BZ and the property address: 45-40 Vernon Number 2018000128092 and in Liber 2018000128092 at Page , of the Public Records of QUEENS may be served. SSNY shall mail a Boulevard, Queens, Block 26, Lot(s) 4 & 8. To coordinate review County, New York., covering premises known as 4320 247TH STREET, LITTLE NECK, NY 11363. The copy of process to: LIC 3616, LLC, of the application materials, inquire about continued hearing 3635 36TH ST, ASTORIA, NY 11106 dates and/or assistance, please contact the Board offi ce at 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 (212) 386-0009.

Purpose: For any lawful purpose. of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. NOTICE YOU ARE IN of Formation of Notice of Formation of Notice of Formation of MMUSHAROF Notice DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a MandyPansy, LLC Articles of LLC Articles of Organization were RCC/GCCOM - a Joint Venture LLC Organization were fi led with the filed with the Secretary of State of Arts. of Org. fi led with Secy. of copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding Secretary of State of New York New York (SSNY) on 03/30/2022. State of NY (SSNY) on 05/12/22. against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose (SSNY) on 04/20/2022. Offi ce Office location: Queens County. Offi ce location: Queens County. your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on SSNY has been designated as agent Princ. offi ce of LLC: 18-35 130th location: Queens County. SSNY has how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company been designated as agent of the of the LLC upon whom process St., Queens, NY 11356. SSNY against it may be served. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE LLC upon whom process against shall mail a copy of process to: whom process against it may be it may be served. SSNY shall mail ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. MMUSHAROF LLC, 50-46 41ST ST, served. SSNY shall mail process a copy of process to: MANDYPANDated: April 26, 2022 Westbury, NY ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC FLOOR 1, LONG ISLAND CITY, NY to Corporation Service Co., 80 SY, LLC, 176-10 145TH AVE., Attorney for Plaintiff Glenn W. Caulfield, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, NY 11590 11104.

Purpose: For any lawful State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543.

JAMAICA, NY 11434. Purpose: For purpose.

516-280-7675 Purpose: Any lawful activity. any lawful purpose.

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by Lloyd Carroll Chronicle Contributor

When the Mets signed Max Scherzer to a contract that would pay him $43 million for the next three seasons in late November, there was unbridled joy among the Flushing faithful. They were thrilled to have a future Hall of Fame pitcher, who had tortured their team for years, playing for them. It was also an affirmation new Mets owner Steve Cohen was willing to spend money on toptier talent. The old ownership led by Fred Wilpon had been unwilling to commit payroll to free agents ever since Bernie Madoff became a household name a dozen years ago.

I was skeptical about the Mets’ decision to sign Scherzer. I am second to none in my admiration for what he has accomplished on the diamond, and I’ve always enjoyed chatting with him, but he is 37 years old and had pitched over 2,500 innings before coming the Mets. The accounting profession calls the wear and tear assets absorb over the years “accumulated depreciation.”

That is why no one should have been shocked when Scherzer had to remove himself from last Wednesday’s game in the sixth inning because of what he thought was back strain. An MRI the following day revealed the injury to be a mediumto high-grade oblique strain. Scherzer is expected to miss six to eight weeks.

Mets fans were salivating at the thought of a big 1-2 starting rotation punch with Jacob

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deGrom and Scherzer. The cold reality is deGrom has not thrown a pitch in a game that counts since last July and his return is still a mystery. Making matters worse, Tylor Megill, who has been impressive since being called up midseason in 2021, is on the injured list with a biceps strain. He is expected back shortly, however.

The Mets will have to hope Chris Bassitt, Carlos Carrasco and Taijuan Walker can carry them until at least one of the “big two” can return. Bassitt has pitched well. Carrasco was awful when he came off the injured list right after the 2021 AllStar Game. Walker, who was the Mets’ lone representative at the 2021 All-Star Game, was winless after it, and it wasn’t because of bad luck. He was routinely ripped by opposing hitters. Both Carrasco and Walker have pitched far better in 2022 but Mets fans have a right to be wary.

Mets teams in recent years have fallen apart as soon as injuries started mounting. A major difference between this team and its recent forebears, however, is manager Buck Showalter. He is far more capable than his predecessor, Luis Rojas, now the Yankees third-base coach. Rojas was not up to the challenge for the two years he was the Mets skipper.

It would help things considerably if Eduardo Escobar and Francisco Lindor could wake up Q their slumbering bats.

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