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Memorial Day weekend was not its usual self on Rockaway Beach under Mayor de Blasio’s ban on swimming and Gov. Cuomo’s social distancing rules, but fans of the sands such as Mark and Dorothy of Rockaway Park, who planted a U.S. flag near 106th Street, still got to see the waves roll in. Several members of the City Council, meanwhile, continue to push to permit swimming, which is allowed on beaches outside the five boroughs.

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Weather an ally in beach crowd control

by Michael Shain Chronicle Contributor

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ayor de Blasio has a new best friend.

The weatherman.

The mayor’s unpopular plan to prohibit swimming at city beaches this summer to fight the spread of the coronavirus got off to an unusually calm start over the long Memorial Day weekend, as cold temperatures and clammy, overcast skies kept the COVID-lockdowncrazed crowds away from the Rockaways.

Under the mayor’s most recent executive order, only surfers were allowed in the water.

And they took full advantage of their exceptional status.

“You can’t stop this,” said Adam Cardone, a surfer who lives full-time in Rockaway Beach.

He gestured toward the water, where 15 or 20 people — not all of them young — bobbed on their surfboards waiting for the right wave.

“This is our way of life, our church,” he said before picking up his board off the beach and heading into the surf. “We need this now.”

If the city expected trouble last weekend from visitors hellbent on getting in the water despite the rules, there were more than enough police officers and Parks Department agents to handle it.

Teams of cops patrolled along the boardwalk, in small boats in the waters off the beach and in helicopters that buzzed back and forth along the shoreline.

A lieutenant from the 100th Precinct offered free masks on the boardwalk to those who had no face covering.

Parks enforcement agents rode four-wheelers on the beach, stopping at small groups spread on the blankets and advising them to keep a proper, 6-feet-apart distance.

“We told him it was all right; we all live together,” one young lady said after getting a warning from a Parks agent.

Enforcement of social distancing appeared to be purely advisory.

Police officials at the 100th Precinct reported no arrests or tickets for violation of public gathering orders. At Riis Park, the federally owned beach in western Rockaway, the majority of visitors appeared to be parents with young children.

“They don’t care if it’s cloudy or cold,” said

Parks Department officers told those on Rockaway Beach last weekend not to get too close, while surfers such as Adam Cardone, in hat, above, and at left, lived out their “way of life.” PHOTOS BY MICHAEL SHAIN Brian, a father of two from Woodhaven. “As long as there’s sand and seashells and we’re out of the house, they’re happy.”

The mayor said earlier in the week that, while the beaches would be open for walking and sunbathing, he stood ready to close off access entirely if they became too crowded or people refused to follow his guidelines, which included no games or big-group picnics.

“It’s certainly not something I want to do,” he said. “I know the Parks Department doesn’t want to do it, but we will be ready if we have to.

“So what you’ll see in the coming days is fencing put in place, ready to be implemented,” de Blasio said. “No swimming, no parties, no sports, no gatherings. We’re going to give peoQ ple a chance to get it right.”

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City Council vs. mayor: swimming at beaches Lawmakers urge new safety rules countering de Blasio’s mandates

by Katherine Donlevy Associate Editor

On May 22, Mayor de Blasio made it clear that city beaches would be closed for swimming and would not be staffed with lifeguards.

A 24-year-old man drowned at Rockaway Beach later that day.

Police responded to a 911 call at 3 p.m. Friday and found Fidel Ramirez of Brooklyn floating unconscious and unresponsive in the waters near Rockaway Beach Boulevard and Beach 91st Street. He was transported to St. John’s Episcopal Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.

“Another tragic drowning in Rockaway today — 1st one of the season but may not be the last ... Wake up Mr. [Mayor] and [Department of Parks and Recreation] get the lifeguards trained and on the beach ASAP! You can’t keep people off the sand or out of the water,” City Councilmember Eric Ulrich (D-Ozone Park) tweeted that night. In a following tweet, Ulrich stated, “The Mayor prematurely closed all beaches weeks ago, even though the Governor contradicted that decision. NYC Parks failed to start lifeguard training on-time.”

While Ulrich felt the drowning was a result

of de Blasio’s failure to place lifeguards at the beaches, the mayor said it reinforced the need to listen to city guidelines, which only allow pedestrian use of the shores, ankle-deep wading and surfing, but not swimming or sports.

“I need every New Yorker to heed the warning: there’s NO swimming on our beaches during this crisis. It is NOT safe,” he said in a tweet. “We don’t want to fence off the beaches but we will if we have to. We’ll have extra Parks and NYPD walking the beaches this weekend to keep New Yorkers safe.”

De Blasio stated on May 15 that opening city beaches is “not in the cards,” but altered his decision to allow for pedestrian use following lobbying from elected officials such as Ulrich and as neighboring beaches in Nassau County — which barred city residents from any that it runs — and New Jersey opened for the holiday weekend.

Despite de Blasio’s reversal, Ulrich and other members of the City Council, several of whom represent beachfront regions, fear the restrictions are still too tight, and released “Recommendations for Opening NYC Beaches Safely” the day following Ramirez’s drowning. continued on page 6

Crowds maintained social distancing on the shore seen from 90th Street in Rockaway Beach in accordance with Mayor de Blasio’s guidelines for opening city beaches on Sunday, May 24, two PHOTO BY MICHAEL SHAIN days after a young man drowned just one block away.

The anti-lockdown rally that wasn’t

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The police nearly outnumbered the protesters at an anti-lockdown protest outside New Park Pizza in Howard Beach during Memorial Day weekend.

A group of around 10 women, who organized through the Howard Beach Moms Facebook group, claimed that Gov. Cuomo’s limited definition of essential businesses is hurting small businesses in the area.

“If a nail salon can’t open and have a few people in there but Home Depot can open and have a hundred people in there, how is Home Depot considered essential?” asked protest organizer Priscilla Dolce, who brought her dog to the Sunday rally.

Dolce said she felt like she had to do something to help the small businesses on the boulevard, many of which are family-owned and run by people who live in the neighborhood, because they’ve been missing out on business.

The protesters chose to gather on the sidewalk in front of the famous Howard Beach pizzeria, which had no part in the planning of the rally, because it marks the beginning of the business corridor along Cross Bay Boulevard.

But shortly after its scheduled start time, the organizers expressed disappointment over the low turnout. Thirty minutes later they left.

“This is it? This is all we got?” said a protester as she arrived 20 minutes late to the protest. “Where are the businesses? We’re supporting them and they’re not even here. I left

A rally in favor of reopening the economy drew only 10 people to Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach last Sunday, not counting onlookers who happened to be there, right, and the police, left.

PHOTO BY MAX PARROTT Organizers hope for a better turnout next time. my grandkids for this.”

Although protesters have recently gathered in Manhattan, Albany and Commack, LI to demand that Gov. Cuomo allow the economy to restart, Sunday’s event was one of the first of its kind publicized in Queens, where Howard Beach is an economic outlier.

The neighborhood has a median income of $89,526, nearly $30,000 higher than the median across the entire city. It has 27 reported cases of coronavirus for every 1,000 people,

according to The City’s coronavirus tracker.

“If the curve is flattened and the numbers are down, why can’t the people go out?” said Dolce. “We are wearing our masks, we are being cautious of where we’re going and keeping 6 feet distanced. So why can’t everything just be opened and let people decide?”

But Dolce’s caution was not shared by all the protesters.

“There was never a frickin’ virus,” said Laura Weiser, the only protester to arrive

wearing a Make America Great Again hat in support of President Trump. She later walked her comment back to admit that the virus is real, but not widespread enough to justify the quarantine in her view.

There were just under 200,000 reported cases in New York City as of last Sunday.

The consensus among the protesters was that they would rally at the same spot next week and hope for more people. But though Dolce blamed short notice in part for the lack of turnout, she conceded that her point of view, polarizing to many, may be to blame.

“I think that a lot of people are afraid to voice their opinion,” said Dolce. “I did have a lot of people who were OK with what I was saying on the post, but when push comes to shove ...”

“This was just a flash in the bucket,” said Weiser. “It’s like you drink a lot of beers and need to take a whizz.”

Frank Zangara, who looked on, said that he didn’t see much point to the rally. Zangara has been parking his vintage muscle car outside the pizzeria to hang out and talk with friends during quarantine, but he wouldn’t go so far to say that the economy should open.

“I think they’re wasting their time. Things are going to open up when they’re ready to open up,” he said.

The other onlookers, the six officers from the 106th Precinct, expressed relief when the protesters abruptly ended the rally.

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Candidates talking turnout in 38th AD Reasons for historically low voter participation vary by who one asks

by Max Parrott Editor

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n 2018, the lowest voter turnout of any Assembly district in Queens was in District 38, which straddles Forest Park to encompass Glendale and Ridgewood to the north and Woodhaven, Richmond Hill and Ozone Park in its bottom half.

Neither the suspense of the gubernatorial primary between Cynthia Nixon and Gov. Cuomo, nor the occasion of the midterm election following President Trump’s election brought its voters out. It had the fourth-lowest turnout of all New York City Assembly districts.

Part of the reason that it was lapped in turnout by other historically disenfranchised Queens neighborhoods like Corona and Elmhurst, in which turnout dramatically dropped off during the 2019 general election, was that those districts had competitive primaries.

State Sen. Jessica Ramos (D-East Elmhurst) and Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz (D-Corona) both pulled off dramatic upsets by bringing constituents out to the polls in impressive numbers.

Two years later, Democratic challengers have arrived in the southwestern Queens district, but the question remains: Can fresh blood energize unengaged voters in the time of COVID? On Primary Day, June 23, Assemblyman Michael Miller (D-Woodhaven) will face his first primary challenge in eight years, but under different and more chaotic circumstances than the blue wave of 2018. Two young candidates to his left have emerged.

One — Jenifer Rajkumar — outfundraised him early on in her campaign by a considerable margin.

In conversations with the Chronicle, all three candidates argued that turnout was going to spike, but for different reasons.

Rajk u mar, director of im mig ration affairs for the state and a political science professor at CUNY, and her fellow challenger Joey De Jesus, a Ridgewood resident and adjunct poetry professor, both argued

City beaches continued from page 4 “Access to city beaches isn’t just a summer fun issue. It is an equity issue and a public health issue,” Speaker Corey Johnson (D-Manhattan) said in a statement. “All New Yorkers, not just those wealthy enough to travel out of the city, deserve access to the beach this summer. It’s going to take hard work and thoughtful planning, but we need to find a way to allow people to cool off at city beaches and to get to and from waterfront destinations safely. New Yorkers have done an amazing job coming together to flatten the curve and stop the spread so far. They deserve clear guidelines on how to safely enjoy city beaches as the summer heat approaches.”

Opening beaches for swimming is the first

Democratic Assemblyman Mike Miller, left, has a pair of primary challengers in the 38th District, PHOTO BY MICHAEL GANNON, LEFT, AND COURTESY PHOTOS in Jenifer Rajkumar and Joey De Jesus. that a marginalized electorate, composed predominantly of immigrant groups in the south, is ready for change.

Miller, on the other hand, chalked up his belief that the turnout would increase due to boredom from quarantine.

“I really think a lot of people are going to be coming out this time to vote because they want to get out,” Miller said, adding that the presidential primary would also be a draw.

Miller originally won the seat back in 2009 in a special election in which less than 8 percent of registered voters participated. He ran to replace a disgraced Anthony Seminerio, who resigned after pleading guilty to taking more than $1 million in influence peddling payments, including more than $300,000 from Jamaica Hospital Medical Center.

A year later, after an unopposed primary, Miller won the 2010 general election in a turnout that was the third-lowest of any Assembly district in the whole state.

The one time Miller faced a challenge from a Democrat was during President Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign, and turnout was even lower than in his special election. Just over 2,000 people cast votes between the two

candidates in the primary — a whopping 6 percent of all 32,616 registered Democrats that year. Miller received about 70 percent of the vote.

Asked why he thought participation was so low in his district, Miller surmised it was age.

“There’s a bunch of reasons that could lead to it being low. We have a bunch of seniors and sometimes they can’t make it out to go vote. You have to have a reason to have an absentee ballot. This might change it this time,” Miller said.

The New York City Campaign Finance Board reached different conclusions about the source of the low turnout: socioeconomics and demographics. In its analysis of voter turnout in Queens Community Districts 9 and 10, which overlap with three of the borough’s lowest-voting neighborhoods — Woodhaven, Richmond Hill and Ozone Park — the CFB suggested voter apathy is a symptom of underserved neighborhoods.

Low turnout rates indicate a high percentage of people with a long work commute, lower annual median household income and constituents living in poverty,

recommendation included in the plan, as well as permittance of stationary and sunbathing activities. The Council advises that ropes and flags be utilized to reduce capacity to 50 percent, as mandated by Gov. Cuomo, and that walking lanes be implemented and designated separate entrances be created.

The Council’s other recommendations include: • Opening restaurants on or adjacent to beaches in accordance to Department of Health and Mental Hygiene guidelines.

• Keeping bathrooms open and cleaned frequently as other Parks Department facilities are.

• Supplying bathrooms with soap and sanitizer and installing foot pedal-operated hand washing stations throughout the beach area.

• Requiring masks be used on boardwalks and beaches, and that masks be made available for free to the public daily.

• Supplying lifeguards with masks, gloves and other personal protective equipment.

Additionally, the city should work with the DOH to determine how frequently lifeguards should be tested. They should be permitted to isolate with pay as needed, again under DOH guidelines.

• Using social and health ambassadors to educate the public on social distancing policy and mask requirements rather than relying on NYPD enforcement as well as multilingual signage in accordance to DOH guidelines.

The Parks Department should also utilize its experience in crowd control.

• Increasing receptacles for masks, gloves and other PPE to minimize litter cleanup at end of day.

• Increasing transportation options to increase social distancing ability, such as implementing new bus lanes to ease traffic,

the analysis found. It also found that lower turnout generally coincides with districts with higher percentages of Latino residents and foreign-born citizens.

“The people of AD38 say: ‘All politicians are the same. Why should I vote?’ We are here to change that and provide strong, energetic leadership,” said Rajkumar of why she thought turnout is so low.

De Jesus put even more of the blame on the role of legislator.

“The onus isn’t on the people. It’s on Mike Miller. It’s his responsibility as the assemblyperson to assemble the people,” he said.

Miller said in addition to assembling a voter registration program several times a year, much of the work he’s done has been legislative. He said that he supported pre-registration and early voting legislation that Gov. Cuomo signed into law last year.

De Jesus would go further, supporting a version of the New York is Home Act, a bill introduced by state Sen. Gustavo Rivera (D-Bronx) in 2014 that would extend the right to vote to noncitizens who meet certain criteria.

All three candidates stopped their canvassing efforts as soon as Cuomo made the PAUSE order. Miller and Rajkumar have taken different approaches to mutual aid.

While Miller has worked closely with civic groups like the Ozone Park Residents Block Civic Association to hold food drives, Rajkumar said she created a coronavirus hotline that operated in seven languages, including Bengali, Punjabi, Hindi, Albanian, Polish and Spanish, in addition to providing groceries to families in need.

De Jesus contracted the virus in April which brought him close to his “deathbed,” but has since recovered while his team has continued to make social media posts and work through call sheets.

Absentee ballots for the primary are availa ble fo r a l l w h o r e q u e s t t h e m a t nycabsentee.com/absentee. Early voting will begin June 13. Residents can find early voting Q sites at voteearlyny.org. expanding the number of bike racks at beach entrances and pop-up protected bike la nes or bi ke - on ly st reets on routes approaching beaches.

• Looking for non-beach alternatives and resources for neighborhoods not near shores, such as bringing misting machines into parks or open streets.

“Disallowing swimming at beaches puts New Yorkers at risk. If the City is going to open our beaches, and parks, we need to do so in a comprehensive manner with the necessary resources they need to operate safely,” Councilmember and Chairperson of the Parks Committee Peter Koo (D-Flushing) said in a statement. “We also need to ensure that those without equitable access to parks and beaches have alternative options, so that New Yorkers without access to cooling do not fall victim to Q heat-related illnesses.”

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The PEP also approves District 75 school for same site in 2021-22

by Michael Gannon Editor

It took until early in the morning on May 21, but the city’s Panel for Educational Policy approved temporary co-locations for Success Academy charter middle schools beginning in September at IS 238-Susan B. Anthony Academy in Hollis and Brian Piccolo MS 53 in the Rockaways.

The final vote was cast at 1:01 a.m. after seven hours and scores of speakers including students from existing Success schools in Queens, MS 53 and the Village Academy, which also shares MS 53 with an existing Success elementary school.

The one no vote at the online meeting came from Deborah Dillingham, the Queens borough president’s appointee, who last month convinced the panel to table the vote for a month to allow for more public input.

Several speakers asked for a further postponement, many citing the ongoing COVID19 pandemic.

“If I thought it would make any difference ...” Dillingham said.

The co-location at IS 238 is for one school year; and just prior to voting for it, the PEP voted to establish a District 75 school for students with special needs in the building effective September 2021, meaning Success will be legally required to vacate

the building before then.

The MS 53 co-location is for two school years.

“This is a win for our Queens kids and families, but it is also a larger win for parents’ right to choose a school that’s best for their child,” said Eva Moskowitz, founder and CEO of Success Academy, in a statement sent out later that morning. “Our families are public school parents and they have the right to be educated in under-utilized public buildings. It is a simple matter of social justice.”

Deputy Chancellor for School Planning and Development Karin Goldmark said Success is the only charter group with which the city has such a difficult relationship. But she also said deadlines tied the PEP’s hands.

“We have to think for the children,” she said.

The vote ends — at least temporarily — a dispute stretching back more than two years between the de Blasio administration and Eva Moskowitz.

Goldmark pointed out that with a District 75 school coming in by September 2021, the search for a permanent site for Success hasn’t gone away.

“That has to begin now,” she said.

At issue was the fact that more than 200 students would be graduating from Success

Success Academy will have a middle school at IS 238-Susan B. Anthony Academy in Hollis — FILE PHOTO BY MICHAEL SHAIN for one school year.

Academy schools in places like South Jamaica, Rosedale and Far Rockaway with no guaranteed site to begin middle school this coming September.

Under state law, the city must provide either building space or rent reimbursement for any approved charter school that requests it.

Moskowitz and Success parents accused the administration of dragging out the process. Back in November the city did offer the old Our Lady Catholic Academy in South Ozone Park.

Success officials rejected the site as too small for their needs two years out, and a subsequent investigation found numerous and serious issues with the building, such as a plumbing system in an advanced state of disrepair.

State Sen. Leroy Comrie (D-St. Albans), who opposed the co-location from the start, was unable to participate in the conference, but in a letter to Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza read by one of his staff, the senator expressed his disgust with the entire process, sparing neither Success nor the DOE. “[E]veryone came to the table repeatedly but Success Academy — and also the Department of Education chose to wait out the process and disingenuously force everyone’s hand ... which unilaterally destroyed the ability of the DOE to manage this co-location in a rational and efficient way,” he wrote.

Comrie, later backed by speakers, said the time has come for the charter group to invest in Queens and “create a real campus in Southeast Queens for Success and our students, parents and families to thrive” as it Q has in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

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P Mayor must present his plan to reopen the city now EDITORIAL

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ayor de Blasio has to stop speaking in the future tense when it comes to the plans that need to be on the table for reopening New York City.

“We’re going to be briefing all New Yorkers” on the details, he said Tuesday. “It’ll all be in place ... we’re going to be working with the MTA.” Again on Wednesday the future tense kept appearing: “We’re going to figure out how and when we can reopen bars and restaurants, how much outdoors is going to play a role in that ... That’s not part of phase one but it is something we’ll have more to say on soon.”

Planning for reopening, even beyond phase one, cannot be spoken of in the future tense any more. It just can’t. This has to be done now. The city already meets five of the state’s seven metrics that are required to begin reopening, and is on track to soon hit the remaining two — having enough intensive care hospital beds available and having the contact tracing ability to reduce the further spread of the coronavirus.

The city actually is so close it would be nice if Albany could just issue a waiver on those final two metrics, except that doing so would no doubt induce other regions to seek exemptions as the process goes on, and we don’t want the procedures Gov. Cuomo has laid out to just be jettisoned.

But there’s no time to waste. People are suffering. The economy has been devastated for two and a half months now. Unemployment here is at least 15 percent, probably more like 20, and could easily reach 30 percent if things don’t change very soon. When people claim that those itching to get things open and get back to work are selfish and reckless, they’re wrong. The economy is not just about the exchange of money for goods and services — it’s about society itself. You can’t have a functioning society with everyone stuck at home and getting a stipend. This has to end.

And for it to end, we need a detailed plan — especially here in New York City, where it seems everything needs a detailed plan. We didn’t have one for the beaches — lifeguards weren’t trained on how to perform their tasks in the era of social distancing, for one thing — so Rockaway and the city’s other shoreline parks didn’t truly open while every other one in the region did. Things went fairly smoothly here, but cloudy weather likely played a role in that. It’s only going to get hotter and sunnier; when will the lifeguards be ready?

Now we have to prepare for the resumption of construction and manufacturing previously deemed nonessential (tell that to the workers), curbside retail and wholesale trade.

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DOT incompetence Dear Editor: Community Board 6 suggested that Rego Park have a street open for pedestrians, and apparently someone at the Department of Transportation was listening. Unfortunately, the agency did an incompetent job in following through.

Barriers have been placed at every intersection in the middle of 99th Street in the Rego Park area. Firstly, they still allow traffic to ride both ways on this two-way street. Secondly, one could previously walk inside of the white lines off to the side. Now traffic has to ride inside of the white lines due to the barriers. And thirdly, pedestrians have to go around each barrier and into traffic at each intersection.

The best and safest place to walk in the central area of Rego Park and into Forest Hills is the walkway next to the bike path on Queens Boulevard. That is preferable to what the DOT created on 99th Street, which is both useless and dangerous.

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Those can all open in phase one. Where’s the plan for how these things will be done, and how public transit will accommodate suddenly increased demand? Opening more streets here and there to pedestrians and cyclists won’t do it.

City Council Speaker Corey Johnson, who wants to be the next mayor, is absolutely right when he says, as the New York Post reports, “We should have spent the last two months preparing for this.” As he says, clear guidelines on subway safety are necessary, “and we need it all ASAP.” Since Gov. Cuomo controls the MTA, which runs the subways, is this another case where the enmity between he and de Blasio is getting in the way of good policy? Will we end up with more nonsense like their dual school closure announcements, with each claiming that he made the call?

We can’t afford more of that. Deaths from the virus are way down. The hospitals are handling their new cases. People know and are mostly adhering to the new social distancing and mask-wearing guidelines that help keep us safer. We need to know now what the city’s plan for reopening entails.

It would be unconscionable for City Hall to not be out ahead of things. If there were ever a time when de Blasio needed to be punctual or, dare we think it, ahead of the curve, it’s now.

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out balance of our wonderful governor’s strong leadership — alerting the public to his role in the COVID-19 crisis. Yet, in a mature manner you carefully identified his “deadly mistake.” A job well done.

Anthony G. Pilla Forest Hills

Lancman’s loony logic Dear Editor: As a longtime resident of the New York City Council’s 24th District, I’m disgusted by Rory Lancman’s support for criminals and disdain for his constituents’ safety.

He reflected both attitudes in a May 14 New York Daily News guest piece headlined: “Decarceration is a COVID-19 normal we must stick with.” Lancman says we should “eagerly embrace” the release of over 1,000 offenders from Rikers Island, even though he admits that 100 of those freed during the COVID crisis were later charged with new offenses. Does he

mean that we should “eagerly embrace” the 21 percent spike in shootings, 38 percent rise in burglaries and 63 percent jump in car thefts that soon followed the exodus from Rikers? (New York Post, May 26).

NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea and the commanding officer of the 107th Precinct in Lancman’s district condemned the mass release of repeat offenders. As a failed candidate for Queens district attorney last year, Lancman now panders for ethnic votes to sustain his political career after he’s term-limited out of his current job at the end of 2021. Voters must reject his lunatic logic.

Richard Reif Kew Gardens Hills

The healthy choice is Biden Dear Editor: My wife and I are in the age group considered vulnerable to COVID-19.

It is imperative that we elect Vice President

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Dear Editor: President Trump must not consider me a fellow American.

Although I received the stimulus on April 15, I have not received the letter thanking me for thanking him, even though people receiving the payment in May have gotten the letter.

The IRS is pretty busy so I’ll just wait, for Form 1444.

Ray Hackinson Ozone Park

Whose public good?

Dear Editor: Living in times of COVID-19 means getting comfy with phrases like “social distancing,” “flatten the curve” and ”shelter in place.” If you don’t get familiar with them, you’re going to get left in the dust and possibly end up in jail.

Anxiety has turned into panic and we have become inundated with myriad mandates and restrictions with no basis in science or logic.

Officials released prisoners to prevent them from contracting the virus but sanctioned placing infected patients into nursing homes. Social and religious gatherings are monitored, liquor stores are essential businesses and we are permitted to go to a beach but not allowed to go into the water.

According to officials, the purpose of the mandates is to promote the “public good”; in other words “the greatest good for the greatest number.” What is the definition of “the good”?

Who decides what is good for the greatest number? Who was concerned about the “good” for nursing home patients?

History is replete with examples of actions taken in the name of the “public good.” There are historians who believe Stalin’s liquidation of the Kulaks was justified since it was for the benefit of the masses. FDR during World War II interned American citizens of Japanese ancestry and Hitler slaughtered millions for what he perceived as the “greater good.”

Much depravity has been perpetrated by governments promoting the “public good” while expanding their power and control of their constituents. Let’s examine the purpose and scope of mandates and restrictions. You cannot say that “man has inalienable rights except in an emergency” or “man’s rights cannot be violated except for a good purpose.”

Henry David Thoreau counseled: “If I knew for a certainty that a man was coming to my house with the conscious design of doing me good, I should run for my life.”

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Trump’s war Dear Editor: President Trump said he was the “wartime president” and likes to be known as such. But the problem is, he’s fighting the wrong war. He should be in a war with the coronavirus.

As commander-in-chief, he should have provided presidential leadership, and rallied the nation to the cause. But he didn’t. Instead, he went to campaign rallies, golf outings and parties at Mar-a-Lago while he downplayed the virus as nothing to worry about with only a few isolated cases. President Obama left him a complete pandemic playbook, but he chose to not use it.

His war is with Obama, China, the Democrats, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Sen. Chuck Schumer, the press, reporters who ask him questions he doesn’t like or can’t answer, and anybody in government who doesn’t toe the line, or praise him. Now he’s opened up another front on governors who refuse to open up their

states and the Centers for Disease Control and sidelined Dr. Anthony Fauci, our country’s leading expert on virology.

His war is self-created because he has to have enemies in order to get up in the morning.

Fighting the virus is already old news as he moves on to trying to force the economy back while people are dying.

Tyler Cassell Nokomis, Fla. The writer is a former member of Community Board 7 and longtime civic leader from North Flushing.

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Joe Biden if we are to have any real possibility of making it through this pandemic safely by being guided by science.

We depend upon the health insurance negotiated by my union, the United Federation of Teachers, to keep us healthy. I support Joe because he will protect my right to choose to keep that plan.

Joe’s protection of the Affordable Care Act will keep my son covered by our insurance until he turns 26 — a protection President Trump could end if he succeeds in killing the ACA in the courts or Congress. And Joe’s plan to improve upon the ACA will allow my son to get quality coverage once he turns 26. Trump has no plan but to go back to the bad old days when insurers could deny coverage based upon pre-existing conditions.

Especially during this crisis we depend upon essential services provided by New York. Joe Biden wants to protect the states and our heroes providing those services while Trump wants our state (and others) to go bankrupt. Trump even wants to hold relief funds hostage if we permit voters to vote safely from home — a right Trump has hypocritically availed himself of.

I also am looking forward to collecting the Social Security benefits that I paid into throughout my working life. Joe Biden will protect those benefits I earned. Trump is taking steps that will endanger the fund.

The choice is crystal clear for older (and younger) voters. We need to unite to elect Joe Biden our 46th president on Nov. 3.

David S. Pecoraro Rosedale The writer is a Retired Teachers Chapter Delegate for the United Federation of Teachers and a Democratic National Convention Delegate pledged to Joe Biden.

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Brooklyn Diocese OKs church openings Private prayer and small gatherings permitted under state regs allowed

by Michael Gannon Editor

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn on Tuesday granted its churches in Brooklyn and Queens clearance to open for private prayer, weddings, baptisms and funerals — all under certain restrictions.

In a statement released by the diocese last Friday, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio said masks are required of all who enter a church. Funerals and limited celebrations of baptisms and weddings can have no more that 10 people in at tendance in accordance with state guidelines.

“It has been a challenging few months for Catholics in Brooklyn and Queens,” DiMarzio said. “We know many people have eagerly been awaiting the day our churches would open. While we cannot celebrate Mass just yet, it is so important that we can now enter for prayer. It is my hope that this will give many of our faithful great comfort during this difficult time.”

The dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass is in effect until further notice.

Mass can be streamed online and broadcast on the diocesan cable channel, NET-TV. Beyond the requirement to wear masks, the diocese urges anyone who feels sick in any way not to come to church. All who enter must maintain the 6-foot social distancing

regulation at all times.

People are asked to check with their parishes for specific hours their church will be open for prayer. Ushers or volunteers will be present to assist with social distancing.

The churches have been closed since March 20 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

In Ozone Park, the Rev. Carlos Velasquez, the pastor of St. Mary Gate of Heaven parish, said DiMarzio’s statement allows each pastor to proceed when it is deemed practical — and safe — to do so.

Velasquez said they will not reopen until the proper cleaning supplies that they have ordered arrive. And he has no difficulty with the need for masks and social distancing that will accompany the initial stages.

“It’s going to be necessary to clean and disinfect the entire church,” Velasquez said in a telephone interview with the Chronicle on Tuesday. “The question is how to ensure the safety of our parishioners. Every pastor is burning to reopen the churches. But you have to do so safely.”

The Diocesan Committee on Re-opening Churches is being led by Joseph Esposito, former New York City Emergency Management commissioner, who served 45 years with the NYPD, including as chief of department.

“We are consulting with medical and health professionals to ensure the safety of all

Roman Catholic churches in the Diocese of Brooklyn, such as St. Mary Gate of Heaven in Ozone Park, above, have gotten clearance to begin reopening with capacity and social distancing PHOTO BY MICHAEL SHAIN restrictions, once they are able to do so safely. priests and parishioners who enter Brooklyn and Queens churches,” Esposito said. “In my nearly 50 years of service to the city, this is one of the hardest issues I have had to deal with. The risks are great which is why we

have to get things right the first time.”

DiMarzio said the diocese will not be able to resume church life exactly as before, with a series of changes designed to keep everyone Q healthy and safe.

Food providers get hit hard by COVID Citymeals on Wheels, City Harvest see 20-plus percent hike in demand

by Michael Gannon

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Dedicated to feeding the hungry in even the best of economic times, City Harvest and Citymeals on Wheels knew they would have to up their game to prepare for the coronavirus.

Then it hit New York City.

Then Gov. Cuomo in declared a statewide pause on most activity deemed nonessential.

Then the dam broke.

Citymeals’ mission is to deliver fresh and shelf-stable meals for weekends and holidays to seniors who are shut-ins or who cannot easily shop or cook for themselves, days regular city agencies do not operate.

The demand has increased 20 percent since the start of the pandemic.

“In the last six weeks, we’ve been running two teams six days a week. So if someone on one team gets sick, we have the other team,” said Rachel Sherrow, Citymeals on Wheels’ associate executive director and chief program officer.

“We’ve delivered more than 104,000 meals in Queens alone — both for our regular seniors and newly homebound seniors who now can’t get to the senior centers where they normally receive meals,” Sherrow said.

Always ready to adjust in the event of a lengthy Con Edison power outage, hurricane

A Citymeals on Wheels worker prepares food for some of the more than 18,000 senior citizens PHOTO COURTESY CITYMEALS ON WHEELS who depend on the organization for supplemental food. or other natural disaster, Citymeals has already distributed more than 300,000 of the 500,000 emergency meals it prepares for each year.

“And who knows if we’ll have a second wave?” she asked.

City Harvest, which each night and day collects donations of food and delivers it to food pantries, soup kitchens and social ser-

vice organizations, has seen a 23 percent increase in demand since it began its COVID-19 response, according to a statement emailed to the Chronicle.

All in a city where the organization said there were 2.5 million working-age people struggling to make ends meet before the outbreak.

As of May 15, 72 community food pro-

grams which City Harvest delivered to regularly had shut down, even as the demand increases. It is maintaining its fleet of nine mobile marts, and has partnered to run 21 emergency food distribution sites.

“City Harvest will rescue and deliver nearly 81 million pounds of food by the end of its fiscal year on June 30, 2020 — 16 million more pounds than last year,” the group said.

City Harvest also is worried about a different kind of second wave.

“Additionally, as June approaches, so does the potential expiration of many critical supports, including eviction and rent penalty moratoriums, emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) allotments, and the end to unemployment benefit increases from the CARES Act — threatening additional strain on the lives of countless families already facing adversity.”

Sherrow said Citymeals has been the recipient of extremely good fortune on one front.

“We’ve been inundated with volunteer requests — 4,000 since we began our response.”

Both organizations are appealing for financial donations. Information for City Harvest can be found online at cityharvest. org. Potential donors for Citymeals on Q Wheels can go online at citymeals.org.

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City is moving men because virus, but area lawmaker isn’t optimistic

by David Russell Associate Editor

The Department of Homeless Services anticipates relocating the men at 78-16 Cooper Ave. in Glendale in the coming weeks, the agency told the Chronicle in an email last Wednesday.

The city is moving shelter residents to hotels to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

Single-adult shelters with congregate settings are being targeted.

“Every day, we’re redoubling our efforts and evolving with this situation to ensure we’re supporting our clients in all that we do — and we continue to explore new strategies and policy responses as this situation unfolds,” the DHS said in a statement.

Inside the shelters, beds are being rearranged, residents are being spaced out and meal times are staggered, among some of the social distancing measures, according to the DHS. It could not give a more specific timeline for moving out the men on Cooper Avenue.

Councilman Bob Holden (D-Middle Village), a longtime critic of the shelter, said he’s not optimistic.

“I never have a hope when it comes to DHS,” he told the Chronicle Wednesday. “I think they’re the least transparent agency.

They’ve been caught in so many lies that we can’t tell fact from fiction with DHS.” He added, “The congregate shelter model doesn’t work. [Social Services Commissioner] Steven Banks doesn’t want to admit it.”

Banks told the City Council there had been nearly 1,000 COVID cases in city homeless shelters during a remote hearing on May 18.

Of the 961 recorded cases, 658 were single adults.

At least 76 homeless people have died from the coronavirus in the city, including 52 in single-adult shelters.

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Men at shelter will be relocated: DHS

In these difficult times with COVID-19, you may be facing new and unexpected challenges. Help and support is available, even if you’ve never qualified before.

The Department of Social Services said it anticipates relocating the men at the homeless shelter in Glendale to hotels due to COVID concerns but Councilman Bob Holden FILE PHOTO BY DAVID RUSSELL isn’t optimistic.

Glendale Civic Association President Kathy Masi told the Chronicle she’s not so confident the men will be moved out.

“I’m not encouraged that they’re going to move them out because it’s been nothing but lies,” she told the Chronicle Tuesday. “We have not been told one thing that was truthful. So why would I have any confidence in them saying that they’re moving them out?”

Amanda Nasner, Queens borough director for the DHS, previously had said the capacity would remain at 120 as a result of COVID-19 in an email confirmed by Holden.

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Key Food at 102-02 101 Ave. in Ozone Park has been providing area residents with steady service during the COVID-19 crisis. At the deli counter are Sanjay Nandalall, left, COURTESY PHOTOS and Christian Forster.

Key Food in the pandemic

by Mark Lord Chronicle Contributor

At a time when the world could use a bit of extra comforting, along comes Hasan Zghari to provide some much-needed tender loving care.

And he offers more than a fair share of it as general manager of the Key Food located at 102-02 101 Ave. in Ozone Park.

“We’re always here,” he said in a recent telephone interview.

In fact, during the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic, Zghari said, his store was the only one open in the neighborhood for a period of around three weeks.

“Other stores closed down, canceled deliveries,” he said. What did Zghari do? He hired people who were in need of jobs to help out.

“They walked in with hands up in the air saying they needed to work,” he said.

Zghari was able to offer same-day delivery service to his customers, even making a few of them himself, when the need arose.

It was on March 11, Zghari recalled, that paranoia over the outbreak hit.

“Business doubled in one day,” he said, as often happens during any kind of major disturbance, such as natural disasters.

While most shopkeepers would relish the surge, Zghari sensed something different this time. “It was a scary busy,” he said.

“You didn’t know what to tell people.”

Recently, feelings of anxiety seem to have eased at least somewhat, he said, and now “people are not shopping [to buy enough] for a month.” Customers appear calmer. And, thanks to Zghari, they know the store will be fully stocked to meet whatever their needs might be.

To make that happen, while other supermarkets have been finding themselves running out of many items both edible and otherwise, Zghari said “we went above and beyond to make sure all essential items” would be available without interruption.

“Sometimes we picked them up ourselves” in a truck rented for the occasion, he said.

A resident of Brooklyn, Zghari has been manager of the store for seven years. During that time, he has developed through team effort a system that seems to be working for

both customers and employees.

Many of his full-timers left out of fear when the virus hit, replaced by part-time workers.

But some never gave up. They kept coming to work. Concern over catching the virus didn’t seem to change their minds. “They didn’t know who might have had what, but they just showed up. They were patient. They kept their cool,” Zghari said.

During the early days of the pandemic, “customers were frustrated,” he said, some even hostile. But they quickly learned they were in calm, reassuring hands.

“Everything was unclear,” Zghari said. “It still is.” But one thing is certain: “No senior citizen will ever pay for delivery,” he said, provided the order is for a minimum of $25.

That has become what Zghari calls “a permanent policy as long as I’m here.”

Unlike many competitors, this Key Food has never eliminated its weekly sale circular.

Items continue to be on sale — business continues as usual.

One change was the hike in meat prices.

Zghari sounded truly apologetic for that. “It’s out of our hands,” he said. “We’re selling a lot at cost. We try not to limit items,” though he admits, “we had to at first.”

“A family of seven can’t live on two packs of meat,” Zghari reasoned.

The store “never had that empty look,” he said, even at the height of the buying frenzy.

He made sure to have plenty of toilet paper, sanitizer and paper towels on hand, as well as essentials such as rice, flour, beans and baby milk.

These days, with everyone more or less having adjusted to the new lifestyle, only limited numbers of shoppers are admitted to the store at any one time. During busy hours, customers are asked to line up outside. No one is allowed in without a mask. Social distancing regulations are enforced. And protective shields have been erected at the registers.

“Safety is my priority,” Zghari said.

The store is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week. Seniors only are allowed in from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. each day. To place an order, one may call (718) 849-8200 or send Q an email to keyfood1732@yahoo.com.

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Kiwanis Club honors the fallen Showing “a strong representation of patriotic pride,” the Kiwanis Club of Howard Beach erected more than 80 flags, provided at-cost by ACE Hardware, along Cross Bay Boulevard from 156th to 165th avenues to respect the 152nd Memorial Day in the United States of America.

The effort honored and mourned those military personnel who have survived and

died serving our country. The club also placed a wreath at Coleman Square in Old Howard Beach, top.

“We must always remember who is responsible for keeping us alive and safe, our U.S. Military,” the club said. “We should remember this and every Memorial Day by visiting a Military cemetery to put our life in perspective.”

HB Kiwanis to award scholarships The Kiwanis Club of Howard Beach will be awarding scholarships to students living in the 11414 ZIP code. Its scholarship fund will benefit high school seniors who will be continuing their education in an accredited college or university in the fall of 2020.

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Keller Williams Liberty spends day giving back to those on front lines

by Katherine Donlevy Associate Editor

RED Day has been a longstanding tradition of Keller Williams Liberty Realty, marked by the second Thursday of May, in which the Ozone Park organization gives back to its community. Restrictions caused by the pandemic didn’t slow down this year’s commemoration, but did force the realty group to shift its focus onto serving neighborhood essential workers.

“It was really, really fun. And it’s very satisfying,” said Sakina Pecchillo, director of agent services. “People were wearing masks, but you could tell they were still smiling and appreciative ... It was the best way to show that even though we’re apart we can still be a community.”

With funds raised through donations, Keller Williams partnered with D’Angelo’s Italian Sausage and Pepper Truck to provide meals to seven different essential facilities on May 14: FDNY’s Engine 285/Ladder 142, Engine 331/ Ladder 173 and Engine 286/Ladder 135, West Hamilton Beach Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Corps, NYPD’s 102nd Precinct, Long Island Jewish Forest Hills-Northwell Health and Flushing Hospital Medical Center’s EMS Office.

“We got to Engine 331, we handed off the food, we thanked them and they started applauding us,” said Pecchillo. “So, we stood

Keller Williams Liberty Realty, located at 96-10 101 Ave. in Ozone Park, visited seven essential facilities, including Engine 331/Ladder 173 in Howard Beach, for RED Day, an annual day the PHOTO COURTESY KELLER WILLIAMS LIBERTY REALTY organization spends giving back to the community. on each side applauding each other!”

The leftover funds raised will be donated to area food pantries.

“RED Day was formed in honor of Mo Anderson — The person who came up with the KW culture, so in honor of her birthday we give back to the community,” said Pecchillo, noting the realty company’s value of “God, Family then business,” as well as a

multitude of other ideals. Pecchillo said that the added loss of a team member to COVID19 made this year’s commemoration much more compelling.

“We wanted to make sure we still gave back to the community, but we wanted to honor Subhas Ramroop,” she said. “You could dig deep and not have anything bad to say about him. He was great.”

RED acts as an acronym for renew, energize and donate, as well as the company’s color, and the day is spent giving back to the community. In 2019, Keller Williams visited the Heart Home, where representatives spent the day playing and educating special needs children. The year before, the team hosted a carnival for the special needs children of PS 63. Because of social distancing guidelines, the team knew they wouldn’t be able to gather in the same way as in years past, but gave back in any way they could.

“Some [facilities] were close to the office.

Others were chosen because we knew someone who worked there,” Pecchillo said on choosing which facilities to visit for RED Day, adding that a firefighter of the “Myrtle Turtles,” or Engine 286/Ladder 135, had previously been an agent with the company. “It’s mostly calling around to see who would accept anything, and who had trouble finding food.”

Although RED Day had come and gone, Pecchillo said it is important for the community to know that Keller Williams is still available to everyone.

“We’re here,” she said. “Our office is technically closed, but we’re still here for people. If they want to reach out, they can call our office number and do so.”

Those interested in doing so can reach the Q realty group at (718) 848-7800.

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Bike biz boom leads to shortage worries Sales exploded in early days of the pandemic but what happens next?

by David Russell

their stimulus checks on a new bicycle and parents who want kids to stay active while Arc De Triomphe Bicycles on Jamaica they’re home from school.

The sales have been spread out — kids’ Avenue in Richmond Hill went through roughly two months of inventory in three bikes as they outgrow their old ones, e-bikes and recreational bikes alike. weeks in the early days of the pandemic.

He said he hasn’t seen a problem with Many bike stores have similar stories.

But because of a shortage of parts, those people not having money to spend with many workers furloughed or fired. numbers don’t look like they will last.

“People are more concerned about hav“Essentially it’s going to be a summer without bikes,” said Russell Alonzo, owner ing the bike as fast as possible than what it would cost to repair or order a new one,” of Arc de Triomphe.

Alonzo told the Chronicle it would be Dall’Orso said.

But he wonders if he’ll be out of inventoeasier had parts been made in America but many Asian factories closed in the ry in late June. Dall’Orso said he carries enough brands that he’s not winter and are just now m a r r ied to a ny si ngle reopening. i nventor y sou rce. A nd “I think June we might even if the secondhand see some bikes trickle in hings that are market picks up with sales but then it’s really like just normally readily between friends and on August, late August that social media, many of the industry is going to available are not.” those people come in for recover unless something repairs. u nexpected happened,” — Spokesman Cycles Owner “Maybe you lose 10, 20 Alonzo said.

Max Dall’Orso percent of bike sales but As the owner of Spokesyou’re going to gain it back man Cycles in Ridgewood, Max Dall’Orso said bicycles are usually a on the back end with repairs,” he said.

Bike stores are facing an impeding prob“disposable income industry,” which is why he was predicting a 5 to 10 percent drop in lem with many parts being made in Asia.

The New York Times reported May 18 sales during the pandemic.

“It’s been the opposite,” he told the that nationwide sales of bicycles, equipment and repair services in March nearly Chronicle last Thursday.

Dall’Orso acknowledged that spring is doubled compared with the same period last year. But in the first quarter of this normally a busy time of year to begin with.

“It’s like the ice cream man,” he said. year, imports were down by around 30 per“This is the time of year where it normally cent compared to the same period in 2019.

“After things just tinker away and slow picks up for us. But there’s definitely an down, then we’re going to slow down as increase of the normal pace of business.”

The biggest surprise to Dall’Orso is the well. But right now we’re pumping because “sheer amount” of business. Normally we were able to load up on everything,” there would be 10 to 20 tuneups a day. Now said Edwin Henriquez, owner of BikeLane it’s been about three to four times the Bicycle Store on Jamaica Avenue in amount. The wait for repairs is often two Woodhaven.

He said his store is big enough to have days, maximum. Lately it’s been 10 to 14 loaded up on merchandise but it’s pretty days. much run out.

“It’s insane,” he said.

Henriquez said he hopes to see some Sales exploded. Dall’Orso said there are people who don’t often cycle but want to equipment coming in July and August.

“June is going to be a rough month for get to work without taking public transportation, customers who want to use part of bike shops,” he said.

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Cuomo OKs COVID death benefits Gov. Cuomo announced that families of frontline public employees who died from the coronavirus will be entitled to line-of-duty benefits.

“Today we’re saying we honor that service and we’re going to make sure that every government in the State of New York provides death benefits to those public heroes who died from COVID-19 during this emergency,” Cuomo said Monday at the Intrepid Sea Air and Space Museum.

The governor pointed to transit workers, doctors, nurses, police, firefighters

and EMS workers as some of the frontline heroes.

“And I’m sure many people were afraid to show up, but they showed up anyway, and they deserve not just words of thanks but actions that show the appreciation,” Cuomo said.

Mayor de Blasio had called on state lawmakers to support line-of-duty death benef its for sur vivors of municipal employees who die from the virus. He said more than 270 city employees have Q succumbed to the disease.

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Eric Chun, owner of Twin Bicycle & Sporting Goods in Middle Village, sold out of bikes in two weeks after the coronavirus crisis hit. His focus has shifted to repairs at the shop, while a few PHOTO BY MICHAEL SHAIN used bikes are still available.

What can be done about it? “Nothing.”

Henriquez added, “After that we just have to sit tight and hope for the best.”

Dall’Orso said inventory in July “might be a little tight.”

He’s already seeing a decline in the availability of seats, kick stands, helmets, pedals and other parts.

“Things that are just normally readily available are not,” he said.

And it is the same manufacturers making both new and old parts.

“If there isn’t the part, there isn’t the part,” he said.

Eric Chun, owner of Twin Bicycle & Sporting Goods on Metropolitan Avenue in Middle Village, sold out in the first two weeks of the coronavirus crisis and has been handling repairs at the store with a handful of used bikes still for sale.

“We didn’t think that it would be early like this where everyone all of a sudden — there’s such a huge bicycle boom that everyone wants to get healthier because the

gyms are closed,” he said.

Chun believes the No. 1 boom during the crisis has been either in the bike business or gym equipment.

Tuneups take three to five days and he noted getting regular bike parts is becoming increasingly difficult.

“The companies themselves can’t even meet the demand of the people,” Chun said.

Chun would often have racks with at least 50 new bicycles on display. Now they’re gone. He said elderly people were buying them as they wanted to exercise.

“You’re going to keep your distance riding a bicycle and at the same time you get the exercise, you don’t have to wait for the train,” Chun said.

Dall’Orso said people come in saying they want to bike for a sick member of their family or because a doctor recommended it to relieve anxiety.

“It’s not just a physical release, it’s a psychological release being able to be outQ doors,” he said.

Hotline for payment status Those seeking information about their coronavirus relief payments can now call an Internal Revenue Service telephone hotline for expedited answers.

Established May 19, the phone line is designed to help address many common questions that individuals have about receiving their funds, which are officiall y k n ow n a s E c o n o m i c I m p a c t Payments.

The IRS began sending out relief payments under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act in mid-April.

The payments consist of up to $1,200 per

adult and $500 per child. The funds are intended to help many taxpayers with the financial burden that they are experiencing due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Relief payments are not subject to federal income tax and will not change the refunds that taxpayers normally receive.

The hotline is available at 1 (800) 919-9835.

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Our pharmacy’s participation in this program is a part of Health Mart’s partnership with eTrueNorth. There is no out-of-pocket cost for the test, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Testing is available by appointment only. Appointments can be made online at www.doineedacovid19test.com or over the phone by calling 800-451-7449. We ask that patients please do not show up and request a test. This is to protect you, our customers and our staff. Upon registering on the website, a test voucher will be given to you which must be printed and brought to the appointment.

Testing will be available Monday-Friday from 10 am to 2 pm. Curbside testing allows the patient to self-administer a nasal swab (not nasal-pharyngeal) from the comfort and safety of their personal vehicle, supervised by our trained medical volunteers. Our team consists of pharmacy intern Salvatore Larussa from St. John’s University, nursing student Paulina Vaklinova from Adelphi University and pharmacy technician David Khaimov. They will be supervised by our pharmacists Moisey Zargarov, Brian Staniewicz, Emile Ibragimova, and Weronika Pluszczewicz. Results are delivered within 3-5 business days. Patients will receive an email notification when results are available.

Testing follows CDC Guidelines to determine eligibility. Those who are currently eligible for the test include: healthcare workers, first responders and individuals with or without symptoms in accordance with state and local plans for public health monitoring.

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On Austin, it’s take out, don’t hang out Crowds thinning out after some busy weekends

by Neglah Sharma Chronicle Contributor

Throngs of patrons have been routinely observed crowded around Forest Hills food and drink favorites like Mojo Latin Cuisine, Martha’s Country Bakery and Austin Public.

And not all of them have been following social distancing guidelines. But last weekend saw less crowding than prior ones had.

“There’s a few restaurants that have had large crowds outside, particularly around Cinco de Mayo; we’ve actually reached out to each of them, [and explained] people have to take their order, and can’t hang out on Austin Street,” said Capt. Joseph Cappelmann, commanding officer at the 112th Precinct.

Cappelmann, who’s been top dog at the 112th Precinct since February 2020, added that the State Liquor Authority has extended city restaurants’ ability to sell liquor to-go, and that overall, the NYPD has gotten “a lot of cooperation from both restaurant owners and patrons.”

“We have cameras up and down Austin Street and I can see right now that there aren’t crowds,” he said. “We’ve been sending our steady sector officers, as well.”

Cappelmann has also actively visited restaurant sites himself, such as Mojo Latin Cuisine, to ensure social distancing measures were followed.

With progressively warmer weather, more people are coming out of isolation.

“We were the only ones in northern Queens that were open, and that’s what made our popularity,” said Peter Kambitsis, owner of Mojo Latin Cuisine, whose Austin Street restaurant continues to draw a cult following for its signature frozen alcohol beverages.

“The exotic cars were nice, but the motorcycles we didn’t serve, it ain’t gonna happen,” Kambitsis said, referring to the impromptu car and bike shows that happened on Austin Street on May 16 and prior weekends.

Kambitsis said that those not following per-

Throngs of patrons, exotic cars and motorcycles were observed buzzing around Mojo Latin Cuisine, among upbeat party tunes, evocative of an outdoor nightclub, on May 16 and on weekends prior. Things were much quieter on Austin Street in Forest Hills last weekend. PHOTOS BY NEGLAH SHARMA sonal protective equipment orders are not “We don’t do a lot of alcohol sales like they being served. do, which is a reason that they were busy the “We had the benefit of staying open from way they were,” Morrison said, referring to the get-go, and because we are so popular, we Mojo’s. actually had to hire security guards and extra “I can see from us, my staff and patrons are staff to keep things in order,” Kambitsis said. required to wear masks, quick in and out to “People also come from all over to hang out avoid crowding and people on top of each i n Fo r e s t H i l l s other,” he added. because they feel safe TGI Friday’s now here,” said Alex Tola, sells basic household eople come from all over equipment at wholeow ner of Website Store NYC on Austin sale prices, for custo hang out in Forest Street. tomers’ convenience. “ I love Mojo’s “On the restaurant Hills because they feel food, but I think the business as a whole, backorder of to-go it’s gonna take a long safe here.” food had people waittime to recover, but it — store owner Alex Tola ing in the streets and is what it is,” Morridoing car shows and son said. motorcycle shows, which I thought was kinda Even with steady takeout orders, it’s tough cool, too,” Tola said. to make ends meet, as neighborhood restauFor Kevin Morrison, general manager at rant owners called Forest Hills rents “astroTGI Friday’s in Forest Hills for 12 years, busi- nomical” for Queens. ness has dropped “50 percent” since the “Most restaurants in the area have been pandemic. backed up on rent for three months, like me,”

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Nick, a barista at Martha’s Country Bakery, is seen applying blue floor tape at the sweet shop’s entrance to direct social distancing. Peter Mastoros, owner of Agora Taverna, a Greek eatery, said he faces a challenge in getting employees to return to work.

said Peter Mastoros, owner of Agora Taverna on Austin Street, which has stayed open since Gov. Cuomo’s shutdown of most businesses went into effect. “The numbers don’t make sense — this is Queens, not Manhattan.”

“There were moments where I had 30 or 40 deliveries just by myself; it’s only me and one other guy working,” Mastoros said.

As far as social distancing goes, once the city allows outdoor reopenings, Agora Taverna will impose outside dining restrictions, at 50 percent occupancy, leaving 20 dining seats instead of 40 available.

“But who’s gonna work when they’re getting a thousand dollars a week for unemployment?” he added.

Mastoros explained that some patrons, usually below 25 years old, aren’t following social distancing orders.

“We have the red tape; some of them are pretty good, but younger people don’t,” Mastoros said.

Meanwhile, Cuomo’s executive order of last Friday night, which allows gatherings of up to 10 people, was met with criticism by City Councilman Mark Levine (D-Manhattan), chairman of the Health Committee.

“This shocking order, forced by a lawsuit, changes nothing about the risks associated with group gatherings — especially those held indoors,” Levine said on Twitter.

“We need the public to continue to be smart and use judgement about the risks of this virus, regardless of what the court has forced on us.”

“We’re trying our hardest to maintain social distancing rules, but a lot of people don’t listen,” says Nick, a barista at Martha’s Country Bakery, as he applied floor tape by a crowded front entrance to encourage adherence to the orders.

“I never get sick, and if I get it, I’ll recover, I’m sure. But I wear a mask when I’m outside, as I respect others,” said Anya L., a 38-yearold yoga instructor, as she stood in line outQ side Martha’s.

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City names more open streets around Queens More than three miles of borough roads closing to cars during the day

by Michael Gannon Editor

New York Cit y this past weekend opened up more than three more miles of streets in Queens to cyclists and pedestrians among 13 miles dedicated throughout the five boroughs.

The additions bring the total length of open streets citywide to 43 miles, exceeding the de Blasio administration’s target of 40 miles by the end of March.

Several of the streets closed to vehicles in Queens are adjacent to city parks. The opening hours are generally from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

“New Yorkers deserve space to safely enjoy the outdoors in their own neighborhoods,” Mayor de Blasio said in a statement issued by his office. “Thanks to hard work from a host of city agencies, we’ve beaten our Open Streets goal for this month — and made our city a national leader in expanding public space as we fight COVID-19.”

The 19 designated stretches of road in Queens are sprinkled liberally throughout the borough, including five surrounding Baisley Pond Park in South Jamaica.

“As the beautiful spring weather arrives, we invite New Yorkers to now safely enjoy over 40 miles of Open Streets and new bike lanes in neighborhoods across the

lowstone Boulevard; • Dieterle Crescent near Painter’s Playground in Rego Park between Alderton Street and 65th Drive; and • Barron Street from 116th Avenue to Foch Boulevard, Lakeview Boulevard East between 118th and 122nd avenues, 155th Street between 119th and 126th avenues, Lakeview Lane from 122nd Avenue to Baisley Boulevard and 122nd Avenue between Lakeview Boulevard East and Lakeview Lane adjacent to Baisley Pond Park in Jamaica.

While some of the streets in other boroughs are being managed and supervised by civic groups or business improvement districts, all those in Queens will be monitored by NYPD precincts.

C o u n c i lwo m a n Ad r ie n n e Ad a m s (D-Jamaica) voiced her approval in an email to the Chronicle on Tuesday.

“With the warm weather approaching, the city must continue to explore and A stretch of Dieterle Crescent in Rego Park is among the 3.17 miles of Queens roadways that implement a range of ideas so that residents have been designated as open streets for the purposes of social distancing while getting fresh can feel safe while they exercise,” Adams said. “As we approach the summer months PHOTO BY DAVID RUSSELL air during the COVID-19 shutdown. with uncertainty due to the pandemic, I am city, including Brownsville, Brooklyn, portation. “We have more miles to come happy to see the open streets initiative Jamaica, Queens, and Castle Hill in the and continue to call on other neighbor- expand to areas hardest hit by the pandemBronx ...” said Commissioner Polly Trot- hoods that want an Open Street to let us ic giving outdoor options to the communitenberg of the city’s Department of Trans- know, even if you don’t have a formal ties that need it the most. I encourage residents to continue to maintain health guidecommunity partner.”

The city has set a longer-term goal of lines when utilizing these spaces.”

“Sunnier days have arrived and more of u p t o 10 0 m i le s. I n r e c e nt we e k s announcements of street openings have our New Yorkers will be out seeking recrebeen accompanied by those for new bike ation in our parks and green spaces in the lanes, though none were added in Queens coming weeks,” Councilman Paul Vallone (D-Bayside) said in a statement accompain this round.

The freestanding street sections include: nying de Blasio’s comments. “Creating a • 120th Street between 94th and Liberty temporary Open Street on the road adjacent to Flushing’s Plaut Triangle will proavenues in South Richmond Hill; • 99th Street in Rego Park from the Hor- vide residents more space to safely enjoy warmer weather and facilitate important ace Harding Expressway to 66th Avenue; • 50th Avenue in Sunnyside between social distancing.”

Under the city’s regulations, streets 44th and 48th streets; • 66th Road in Forest Hills between will be closed to motor vehicles 12 hours a day except for 110th Street and local deliveries, the Grand Cenpickups and tral Parkway; ew Yorkers deserve space drop-offs, “nec• 60th Street in Maspeth from to safely enjoy the outdoors essar y cit y serv i c e ve h i c l e s ” Laurel Hill Bouin their own neighborhoods.” a nd e me rge ncy leva r d t o 47t h vehicles. Drivers Avenue; — Mayor de Blasio must not exceed • Ascan Ave5 mph. n u e i n Fo r e s t Caruana, right, president of the ONCA and C o u n c i l S p e a ke r C o r e y Jo h n s o n Hills from Queens Boulevard to Austin the Mary’s Nativity Golden Age Society.

(D-Manhattan) has supported the Ppen Street; Simon said acting Queens Borough Presi• 107th, 108th and 109th avenues in Streets plan from the beginning. dent Sharon Lee obtained the 200 boxes of “Open streets are making a real differJamaica between 159th and 160th streets; food that were given out in response to his • 159th Street in Jamaica between 108th ence in the lives of New Yorkers right now, request. They were provided as part of Freshand we need to keep giving more neighand 109th avenues.

Direct’s Operation 5-Borough Food Drive. borhoods more space to socially distance Roads adjacent to parks include: The ONCA will host another food giveaway • 169th Street by Plaut Triangle in outside,” Johnson said. “It’s clear we need June 14, at which it expects to serve 1,000 Flushing from Northern Boulevard to 43rd to continue expanding this program and people. The event will be held at 3 p.m., that we should consider this initiative a key Avenue; again in front of Nativity Church, at 101-41 • 85th Street at Gorman Playground in part of reimagining how we use our public 91 St. The civic will deliver to those who canEast Elmhurst between 25th and 30th streets during and after the crisis.” not come in person. For more information, Johnson also said the Council is willing avenues; one may call (917) 589-5555.

• 68th Road by Yellowstone Park in For- to work with any community that wants to Q est Hills, running from 108th Street to Yel- request street openings.

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Our Neighbors feed the needy You may not be able to see it, but you can bet these volunteers who made last week’s Our Neighbors Civic Association of Ozone Park food giveaway a success were smiling when they took a brief break from their charitable endeavor to gather together.

Among those doing the work outside Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church were Jeanette Garramone, left, a candidate for Democratic district leader; longtime District Leader Lew Simon, next to her giving a thumb’s up; ONCA Vice President Nadira Indelicato, in wide-brimmed hat; civic activist Mike Scala, with box of food; and Joe

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by Anthony O’Reilly There’s no better way to celebrate the start of social distancing requirements being lifted than a good old-fashioned barbecue. And while there’s always a place for burgers and dogs, this summer might be a good time to go all out with some unique recipes — after all, it’s been quite some time since you’ve seen your family and friends. Try some of these out at your next cookout.

Cheeseburger Crunch Wrap (serves 4) A Tex-Mex fast-food favorite meets an American classic.

Instructions: Take one of your tortillas and spray both sides with cooking spray. Cut into quarters and cook over your grill until crispy, about 1 minute per side.

Place a cast iron skillet or pan without a plastic handle on your grill. Spray pan with cooking spray and cook ground

beef, salt, pepper and onion for about five minutes, or until beef is cooked through and onion is tender.

Spray one side of a tortilla with cooking spray, and place on a plate so the sprayed side is facing down. Spread about a teaspoon of mustard (or more if desired) over the tortilla, then about ½ cup of ground beef (leaving a 1 ½ inch bor-

der from the edge of the tortilla). Top with cheese, lettuce, pickles, lettuce and any other desired burger toppings.

Repeat with remaining tortillas and burger fillings.

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Ingredients: • 5 tortillas (whichever kind you like) • cooking spray • 12 oz. ground beef • ½ cup chopped onion • salt and pepper • your favorite mustard • shredded cheese (at least 4 oz.)

• tomatoes • pickles • lettuce

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I HAVE OFTEN WALKED

King Crossword Puzzle Maharis took ‘Route 66’ from Queens to Hollywood

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William Mahairas was born in Patras, Greece, in January 1892. He arrived in New York with his brother Jerry in 1915 and partnered in opening up a successful restaurant in Long Island City. He and his wife, Demetra, 15 years his junior, married in 1925.

The marriage produced seven children crammed into a house at 19-18 24 Drive in Long Island City. George, born in September 1928, showed interest and promise in a singing career. William opened up his own restaurant in Port Washington, LI, and moved the family in 1939 to a 75-by-101 property at 33-71 155 St. in Flushing.

George joined the Marine Corps after high school and rose to the rank of corporal.

Upon discharge he decided to change from singing to an acting career. He joined the Meisner Acting Studio and shorted his last name to Maharis. He became a sensational star as streetwise drifter Buz Murdock, driving across the United States in a Corvette on TV’s “Route 66” from 1960 to 1963. He also crossed over to motion pictures.

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The childhood home of actor George Maharis as it appears today at 33-71 155 St. in Flushing.

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impressionist painter in his later years.

Longevity is on his side as his dad passed away at age 99 and his mom two months shy of her 97th birthday. He is alive and well in Manhattan and his Flushing home is appraised today at $1,162,000, according to Q city records.

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by Peter C. Mastrosimone editor-in-chief

The stories evoke all aspects of the coronavirus crisis, from paeans to those who have been lost to bewilderment at how radically society was altered in such a short time.

One contributor, Nitin Mukul, wrote of having discovered a bicycle repair shop, the Hospital de Bicicletas, years before, and of what great service its workers provided, even to an outsider, “a gringo like me.”

“I found out a few days ago that one of the mechanics, Juan Valerio, passed away due to Coronavirus,” Mukul wrote, in a post accompanied by a photo of the deceased.

“According to this old article he was a former mechanic for the Mexican Olympic cycling team. This felt like a personal loss not only because it’s a great bike shop but even more because it really represents the ethos of Jackson Heights and so many here at the epicenter who are keeping things

Calendar Special Notice The Queens Chronicle will not be publishing What’s Happening — our Community Calendar for the time being. We look forward to resuming publication as soon as possible.

going. I hope the shop is still monies using a toll-free numaround once the pandemic is ber 1 (855) QNS-LOVE (767behind us.”

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by Queens Memory staff and Marin, submitted photos of volunteers. Details on each an empty Cross Bay Bouleoption are posted on the vard in Howard Beach and website, via links that appear wrote about both finance in eight languages. and family.

The project continues to “Quarantine has been receive stories and testimotough on everyone by not nies and always wants more. being able to enjoy the city “Queens remains the epithat never sleeps,” Marin center of the pandemic in wrote in one of at least two New York City, with many posts he made. “My father residents working on the has been hit hard by quaranfront lines and providing tine as he is in his 70’s and essential services to commuused to going out a lot. I feel nity members,” Natalie Millike us kids have to take care brodt, founding director of of our parents as they tend to be stubborn and I have Alan Kaufman of Forest Hills posted this cartoon about social distancing the Queens Memory Project, said in an announcement. seen other people comment on the COVID-19 Project website.

QUEENS MEMORY PROJECT “The stories they are sharing the same on Facebook. Our corner grocery store that has been open 24 Queens Memory community archiving pro- with us today will be an invaluable resource hrs during winter storms and hurricanes is gram, to which participants are contributing to those in the future trying to understand actually closing at night once or twice a their stories about the pandemic in a variety this turbulent time in world history. We are week. This virus has changed and will of formats. The project is a joint venture of very fortunate to be working with our colchange how we all socialize, let’s all be kind the Queens Library, Queens College and leagues at Queens College and Urban to each other.”

Urban Archive, and its stories are posted at Archive as well as with talented volunteers across the city who are helping us with this Mukul’s and Marin’s posts are both part qplnyc.urbanarchive.me/cities/nyc.

Q Participants also can phone in audio testi- ambitious project.” of the COVID-19 Project, a part of the

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All up in your grill: new recipes for the BBQ continued from page 19 flip over and place gently on the grill. Cook until toasted and crisp on both sides, about two minutes per side. Serve.

Grilled Lemonade (makes 6-8 oz. servings) Don’t knock it until you try it.

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Instructions: Place 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water in a small saucepan, set over medium heat. Allow to come to a boil, mixing every few seconds, until sugar is completely dissolved. Allow to cool. This is your simple syrup.

Halve the lemons and sprinkle every half with a little bit of sugar. Place on a hot grill cut side down for about 2-3 minutes, or until the lemons have developed some nice grill marks. Remove to a plate and allow to cool slightly (just until you can handle them).

While still slightly warm, squeeze the lemons into a container (you should get about 1 cup of juice from them). Add simple syrup, the rest of your water and ice cubes.

Stir, and garnish each glass with grilled lemon slices.

Grilled Fruit Skewers (serves 8) Don’t let this recipe limit you — try this out with your favorite fruits.

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Grilling fruit for the skewer or lemons for the lemonade are among things to try on the barbecue this season. On the cover: As rules are relaxed, it may get easier to have friends over for cookouts. PHOTOS BY SIMON LAW, LEFT, AND SHASHI BELLAMKONDA / FLICKR, AND, COVER, VIA PIQSELS.COM • 8 skewers, soaked in water for at least 20 minutes • olive oil • salt (optional) • honey (optional) Instructions: Skewer the fruit, starting with peach slic-

es, then strawberries, then pineapples. Drizzle with olive oil and salt, if desired (sweet and salty is a classic combination).

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C M SQ page 22 Y K New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Notice of Complete Application Date:

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Project Description: The Department has made a tentative determination to approve this application for a new permit to operate a temporary construction dewatering system with a proposed maximum withdrawal of 3,600,000 gallons per day to facilitate combined sewer and water main replacement and repairs in the Maspeth neighborhood of Queens. Pumped groundwater is to be directed to an existing combined sewer located in 69th Street that discharges to NYCDEP’s Newtown Creek WPCP. Availability of Application Documents: Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection during normal business hours at the address of the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it is recommended that an appointment be made with the contact person.

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by Michael Gannon Editor

In late January backers of the proposed redevelopment of Long Island City’s Anable Basin area were cruising along with a series of meetings aimed at getting public input on such topics as job development; resilience and the environment; and public spaces.

They were even talking about adding an extra fifth meeting to their schedule.

Then the COVID-19 crisis forced the March 9 meeting to be via teleconference.

The fifth meeting has yet to take place.

On May 20, however, Your LIC, made up of landowners and developers Simon Baron Development, L&L MAG, TF Cornerstone and Plaxall, offered its most detailed plan to date in a presentation to the Land Use Committee of Community Board 2.

The group was cobbled together by the city after Amazon pulled out of a $27 billion agreement to expand into Queens due to political opposition in February 2019.

“While our neighborhood workshops had to take a temporary pause, the team continues to work with the community and believes a comprehensive plan for the LIC waterfront presents a generational opportunity for inclusive growth for Queens and a model for economic development in New York City,” a spokesman said in text provided by Your LIC, adding that the project takes on added importance after COVID restrictions.

“It will help expand live-work communities outside of Manhattan and kickstart the creation of tens of thousands of jobs at a time when the city is facing record-high unemployment, with Queens particularly hard hit,” he said.

The group also has been assisting with

COVID-19 relief, such as TF Cornerstone’s delivery of meals to New York City Housing Authority residents in adjacent developments; and Plaxall manufacturing personal protective equipment and using the Plaxall Gallery as a food pantry.

They are hoping for another workshop some time this summer.

The proposal, including mixed-income housing and retail, calls for up to three schools; 500,000 square feet for arts, cultural spaces and workforce development.

The composition and layout of the region would be designed to guard against flooding and tidal surges from storms such as hurricanes Sandy and Irene; and protect inland acreage as well. New storm sewers and green infrastructure would cut the region’s annual combined storm sewage overflow into coastal waters by 17 million gallons.

The May 20 proposal has seven acres of public parks and green infrastructure including active and passive recreation in Anable Basin.

Not everyone is an enthusiastic supporter of the project.

Tenant and housing advocates have expressed concern at the meetings that the redevelopment will further gentrification by driving up property taxes and rents beyond the ability of existing residents and small businesses to keep up.

This also has been the concern of the arts community, and several speakers have requested that space be set aside for artists’ residences and studio space.

Still others believe that the city and state should purchase any private property within the 28-acre area and convert the entire area to Q public green spaces.

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Notice of Formation of The Ninja Base LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/21/2020. 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 NINJA BASE LLC, 33-07 91ST ST., APT 1B, JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY 11372.

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Legal Notice by Publication is further given that the Court has denied Commonwealth’s request for damages, by Order dated April 23, 2020 and entered by the Clerk of the Court on April 27, 2020.

Notice of Formation of PRISON MOVIE PRODUCTIONS CONSULTING, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/06/2020.

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: REGISTERED AGENTS INC, 90 STATE STREET, SUITE 700, OFFICE 40 ALBANY, NY 12207. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

VALKYRIE COMMERCIAL LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 03/05/20. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 467 Woodward Avenue, Office 4, Ridgewood, NY 11385. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 542 51st AVE LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/18/20 Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the Rosemarie Ciavarella, 542 51st Ave., Long Island City, NY 11101.

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Legal Notice 72-47 Realty LLC Articles of Org. filed with NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 03/10/2020. Office location: Queens County. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to c/o Law Offices of C. Fred Weil, 35 Roosevelt Avenue, Syosset, NY 11791. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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Notice of Formation of Faloni Law Group LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/04/2020. 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: DAVID A FALONI ESQ, 165 PASSAIC AVE SUITE 301, FAIRFIELD, NJ 07004. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Legal Notice by Publication is further given that Commonwealth has filed a Notice of Appeal dated May 21, 2020 and appeals from the above referenced Order to the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Second Department.

Copies of all papers are available by contacting the attorneys for Commonwealth: Fidelity National Law Group, 105 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 103, Roseland, New Jersey 07068, (973) 863-7017.

Notice of Formation of Resort Realism, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/16/2020.

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: WILLIAM A. SCOTT III, 2026 Stanhope Street, RIDGEWOOD, NY 11385. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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COVID-19 claimed a longstanding cable sports show when SNY, which has been ravaged by the lack of Mets games and live events, announced it would cancel “Loudmouths,” which debuted when SNY came on the air in 2006. “Loudmouths” was a local knockoff of ESPN’s popular late-afternoon debate show, “Pardon the Interruption,” with Chris Carlin and Adam Schein becoming the New York version of Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon.

Carlin and Schein had chemistry and their takes on sports and pop culture were entertaining and rarely came off as contrived, which is rare for a sports debate show, as anyone who has ever seen ESPN’s “First Take” or Fox Sports 1’s “Undisputed” will attest.

Carlin and Schein moved onto greener media pastures and were replaced by Jon Hein and a rotation of SNY talent including Sal Licata and Marc Malusis. While they weren’t bad there was a drop in quality. Too many debates seemed contrived and of little interest except to the show’s producer who needed to kill 30 minutes.

SNY executives promise “Baseball Night in New York” and the late-evening wrap-up highlights show “Sportsnite” will return when things get back to normal.

Longtime Bayside resident Herb Turetzky has been the official scorer for the Nets through

many games during their 53-year history.

It was reported in March that four Nets players tested positive for the coronavirus, with only Kevin Durant going public. Unfortunately, Turtezky also came down with it and required hospitalization. Happily, he appears to be on the road to a complete recovery, according to the New York Post’s Zach Braziller.

Former Mets manager Art Howe is also mending from a serious bout with COVID-19.

Knicks legend Patrick Ewing announced last week that he had tested positive for the virus, but he is back at home after a stay in the hospital.

Longtime Nets TV voice and Forest Hills native Ian Eagle picked up the Emmy for best local play-by-play announcer in a virtual ceremony held by the local chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences last month. It was his fifth straight Emmy in that category and sixth in the last eight years.

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban goodnaturedly took questions from the animated hosts of CBS All Access’s very clever “Tooning Out the News” series last week.

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany is married to former Mets relief pitcher Sean Gilmartin, who is hoping to catch on with the Tampa Bay Rays if there is a season.

This factoid has not gotten much publicity because Gilmartin has been a typical journeyQ man reliever.

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