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Study Rikers fixup cost, Holden says Councilman’s first bill would create a commission to investigate price

by Christopher Barca Editor

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ne of the pillars of now-Councilman Bob Holden’s (D-Middle Village) 2017 campaign was renovating the jail facilities on Rikers Island, rather than replacing them with borough-based incarceration sites.

The inaugural piece of legislation put forth by the first-term lawmaker last week would address exactly that.

Introduced last Wednesday, Holden’s bill calls for the creation of a 10-member commission that would be tasked with studying the cost of renovating the jails on Rikers Island.

Of those 10 people — who would not be financially compensated for their time — Mayor de Blasio and City Council Speaker Corey Johnson (D-Manhattan) would each appoint three, while the final four would be joint appointments by the two officials.

According to the legislation, people employed by the city would be barred from serving on the commission — which would elect a chairperson and be mandated to meet at least four times.

Within six months of the final appointment, the group would have to produce a detailed analysis of a renovation’s cost, along with a comparison to the price tag of

Councilman Bob Holden has introduced a bill calling for the creation of a commission to study the cost of renovating the Rikers Island FILE PHOTO jail facilities. building borough-based jails.

In a Tuesday interview, Holden said the goal of the bill is simply to allow lawmakers to make a more informed choice when

it comes to which plan of action they want to support.

“Shouldn’t we know how much more we would save and how much it would cost in total to rebuild Rikers?” Holden said. “I want both sets of numbers and any responsible elected official should want to see both.”

According to published reports, closing Rikers Island and establishing jails in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan and the Bronx could be a multibillion dollar operation.

There would be no jail on Staten Island, while the former Queens House of Detention in Kew Gardens would be reactivated and used again as an incarceration site, like it was until 2002.

Those supportive of the plan to cease operations on Rikers point to its history as a dangerous and poorly managed facility, to its status as a symbol of mass incarceration and the millions of dollars it costs the city each year to transport detainees from the island to various borough courthouses.

But Holden said if the city is serious about saving money, improving safety and properly utilizing space, it’s worth it to see whether that can be done by simply renovating or rebuilding what already exists.

“What a tremendous waste it would be to demolish it all. There are newer struc-

tures there that were built in the 1990s,” he said. “There’s billions of dollars in infrastructure that would essentially be thrown away. Rikers has over 400 acres, why wouldn’t we want to rebuild it?

“If it can be modernized, let’s do it,” he added. “At least study it.”

As of Tuesday night, four other Council members have co-sponsored the bill, Paul Vallone (D-Bayside), Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park), Kalman Yeger (D-Brooklyn) and Mark Gjonaj (D-Bronx).

In a statement issued last week, Ulrich called Holden’s legislation “com mon sense.”

“It’s simple. Hard-working taxpayers deserve to know how their money will be spent if the city moves forward with the plan to close Rikers Island,” he said.

“Moreover, the city must take these costs into account before going ahead with any such plan.”

Holden said he was in the process of speaking to other lawmakers about the bill, including Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz (D-Forest Hills), the chairwoman of the Queens Council delegation.

In a Tuesday interview, Koslowitz told the Chronicle she still supports closing Rikers Island, but that she isn’t opposed to continued on page 13

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Rockaway residents rally together Business owners host a rally on the boardwalk after beach closure

by Anna Sackel Associate Editor

Following the announcement of the closure to part of Rockaway Beach, city officials and residents have rallied together to protest the Parks Departments decision.

City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) tweeted last Friday that he would not be attending the Parks Department’s opening of the beach, saying that it was “his way of protesting their overall lack of transparency, truthfulness, and communication.”

Ulrich joined local business owners and residents on Sunday at a rally to fight back against the decision and call on state and city leaders to help protect the beach and its surrounding communities.

Due to the closure many business owners fear losing signif icant business during what is usually their busiest time of the year.

“We were blindsided by the announcement,” says business owner and Rockaway Business Alliance board member Jim Otton.

“They told us five days before the season started and honestly we’re all just disappointed.”

Otton, who runs the Fat Cardinal Bakery, says he can already see a decline in the amount of business the store is getting but wants people to know that just

because part of the beach is closed doesn’t mean he’s closing up shop.

“There has been a big miscommunication, I think, and people think that when they say the beaches are closed that means the boardwalk and stores are closed but we’re not closed,” Ot ton explained. “People can still come to their favorite stores and still find amazing things to do here.”

Residents are also afraid that if the city does not do anything to fix the erosion problem soon and another Superstorm Sandy were to happen, they will not be safe.

However, the Parks Department says that is one of the reasons it made the decision and that safety is its number one priority.

Closing down the stretch of beach was not the department’s first choice. A spokesperson for Parks, Meghan Lalor, says the closure was a last resort.

“We worked through every conceivable alternative to avoid closure but unfortunately there was no way to mitigate the safety issue,” Lalor said Dozens of business and concession stands line the boardwalk and surrounding streets will remain open for the sum mer season.

Rachel Krieger, CEO and founder of Ladies of Business Rockaway, says she is inspired by the reaction

After the Parks Department announced the closure to part of Rockaway Beach, residents rallied on the boardwalk.

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“It’s the positive attitude even with these circumstances that amazes me,” says Krieger. “The community is so resilient, they make it work.”

The Sunday rally saw dozens of

community leaders and members all there to support the community.

While the closure between 91st and 102nd streets will last all summer, the remaining four and a half miles will stay open, as well as the entire boardwalk.

“We’re going to keep doing what we do best and that’s show up — show up and support our community,” says Krieger. “We’re going to keep getting people out here, we’re open for business. Rain Q or shine.”

Lindenwood triangle getting a makeover DOT shows plans for a new mini roundabout at civic meeting

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Jason Banrey, Queens borough deputy commissioner for the Department of Transportation speaking at the Howard Beach-Lindenwood Civic Association meeting on May 29.

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Construction on the Lindenwood triangle will begin this summer after a yearand-a-half long fight to improve traffic in the area.

The intersection where 153rd and 155th avenues meet 88th Street has been the site of many car accidents, pedestrian injuries and traffic jams. Last month the city Department of Transportation proposed to replace the three-way intersection with a mini roundabout.

“We aim to do this project or complete this project by the end of July or August and certainly before school starts,” said Jason Banrey, the Queens deputy commissioner for the DOT, at the Howard BeachLindenwood Civic’s meeting on Tuesday night.

The project will take approximately a month to complete but the exact time line has not yet been worked out. Community Board 10 Chair woman Betty Braton ensures that safety is a priority during construction.

“The intersection is near a school crossing so it’s going to be done before school starts, that’s a definite,” says Braton.

“Once it’s done it’s going to be much safer, slower traffic and hopefully a lot less accidents.”

Aside from the flow of traffic changing, other safety and convenience measures are being put in as well. Three pedestrian crossings will be newly painted, accompanied by refuge islands between lanes. The sidewalks will also be expanding, making crossing the street safer. continued on page 13

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Over 200 spectators gathered in the Coleman Square area of Howard Beach on Monday to show support for our armed forces while cheering on parade floats, youth groups, marching bands and more.

Starting at the top left corner, a Marine shaking hands with a grand marshal. Girl Scouts Daisies, Brownies and Juniors Madison, Delilah, Skylar, Emily and Kaitlin, from St. Barnabus, patriotically participated in Howard Beach’s Memorial Day celebration.

Below, soldiers march in a flag-raising ceremony held in front of St. Barnabus Church to honor over 40 servicemen from Howard

Beach who died in the service of our nation from the Civil War to Operation Enduring Freedom. Brian McGovern, a U.S. Marine who’s served in Afghanistan, helped lead the march alongside other servicemen.

Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato honored veteran’s groups, and municipal fire and police organizations and to her left, state Sen. Joe Addabo Jr. addressed the crowd. The center photo shows two Boy Scouts saluting the American flag as a third raises it. To the left, ladies from the Howard Beach Assembly of God Church march to honor the fallen.

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P Turnstile jumping is a crime EDITORIAL

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e don’t recall when the good people of New York City voted to essentially legalize turnstile jumping, not as a direct ballot question and not through our elected representatives in the City Council or state Legislature. Do you?

And yet fare beating appears to be the next thing that will no longer result in people being cuffed as they should be. Public drinking. Public urinating. Marijuana smoking. All things that have been illegal for decades, that today are being all but legalized. And now we can add turnstile jumping to the list.

Is it worth debating whether to weaken the laws against these things? Maybe. But that’s not what’s happening. Instead officials are just deciding to ignore the laws on the books by writing new guidelines that somehow supersede them. It’s quite a situation, and not really the form of government our Founders established.

In Manhattan, District Attorney Cy Vance — you know, Harvey Weinstein’s longtime protector — decided he just won’t prosecute most fare-beating cases anymore. Brooklyn’s district attorney is of the same mind.

So if you’re taking the train back to Queens from either

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of those boroughs, give some thought to jumping the turnstile. Chances are you’ll only get a ticket. Times are tight for many; here’s a chance to save some money.

You’d better pay when taking the train in Queens, though. District Attorney Richard Brown is not on board with this tomfoolery, at least not yet. His office gave us some interesting stats this week, too.

From July 2016 to July 2017, 1,890 fare-beating cases were adjudicated in Queens. Of those, 1, 219 were adjourned in contemplation of dismissal — keep your nose clean for six months and we’ll forget all about it.

Six hundred thirty-seven cases saw guilty pleas, most for lesser charges than theft of services, a class A misdemeanor. Four-hundred sixty one were pleas to disorderly conduct, which is just a violation. The remaining cases ended in pleas to other charges or dismissals.

So decriminalizing fare beating may be a solution in search of a problem. Few turnstile jumpers end up with a criminal record as it is. They’re not being railroaded by the system. And don’t forget about the guns cops periodically find on fare beaters they pat down. They’re just one more reason to enforce the law as written.

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I have officially been transferred, effective as of Tuesday, May 29. Attached to this message is my official farewell letter that I wrote bidding farewell to all my officers and to the community. Please read it and know that I mean every word of it.

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ot only should the law authorizing the use of speed cameras around schools be extended, their use should be expanded, just as Mayor de Blasio said Wednesday.

These are lifesaving devices. According to the mayor, who was citing statistics from a school principal, school zones with cameras have seen a 63 percent drop in speeding incidents. He was speaking in the Brooklyn neighborhood that saw a devastating crash in March, when a driver killed a 4-year-old, a 1-year-old and an unborn baby. Along with seeking more cameras, the city is reworking the street where that happened to make it safer.

Those alterations the city can make on its own. Not so camera installation; that has to be approved in Albany. And if it’s not done in this legislative session, the law allowing the use of the cameras will expire. There’s no reason for that.

Queens state Sen. Jose Peralta is pushing a bill to allow the city to increase the number of school-zone speed cameras from 140 to 290, and extend the law authorizing them until 2022. Our state lawmakers should consider this a top-priority bill and not end their session without passing it. We can’t calculate how many lives could be saved with more cameras, but we can count the number lost, and the mayor’s right to want to drive it to zero.

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medical supervision (May 4). What mind-altering substance is our mayor taking?

Why not give druggies free heroin and fentanyl while you’re at it? What’s next, authorized free fire zones for street gangs and legal pickup spots for hookers?

De Blasio needs delusion detox because he gets high on his own ego. Don’t let him return New York to the bad old days of the 1970s, as shown in the movie “Taxi Driver.” That film could be remade today with two changes: Robert De Niro’s character would be an Uber or Lyft driver and the guy saying, “Are you talking to me?” is de Blasio whenever anyone points to his failures.

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Of trees and grass Dear Editor: Kudos for your Solomon solution for the neighbor with the problem tree (“Tear down this

tree!” Editorial, May 24). Good idea. New York City should pay the owner for its removal, a big savings to the city in time and money. It would be beneficial to send the wood chipper around.

On another note, I strongly favor the legalization of marijuana, for three reasons: 1) A safe product can be offered at low cost but a high tax rate. If parking garages in Manhattan can charge a 14 percent tax, why not pot?

2) Get the deadly synthetic form, K2, off the streets by making safe distribution accessible in all neighborhoods.

3) This is a great money stream, coupled with reducing the prison population, to free up needs funding for education, counseling, job training and healthcare.

I am certain that more crimes are caused by alcohol than by pot. Go back a century to see why the Women’s Christian Temperance Union was able to get alcohol banned through the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

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Insulting people seems to be part of her everyday way of life.

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Dems back a turncoat Dear Editor: Last week the Queens County Democratic Party, chaired by Congressman Joseph Crowley, endorsed state Sen. Jose Peralta’s re-election. This decision in effect rewarded the senator for caucusing with Trump Republicans in Albany. Together this coalition blocked progressive legislation that would protect immigrant communities from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, guarantee healthcare coverage to all New Yorkers, and reform our broken criminal justice system.

Protecting turncoat elected officials for no reason other than incumbency and the whimsical desires of a county chair is not democracy, it’s an insult to what the party should aspire to. The Queens Democratic Party is in need of serious structural reform.

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English? Why bother?

Dear Editor: Recently a Midtown lawyer made news for spewing racist remarks at immigrant employees in a restaurant. Though I find his venting unkind, I understand his ire.

Walk along Queens Boulevard in Forest Hills and Rego Park and chances are you will hear English spoken only 10 percent of the time. It is also hurtful to hear adults speaking a foreign language to their children while outdoors. It diminishes the child’s ability to relate to Americans.

Unlike today’s newcomers, immigrants in the early 20th century were eager to assimilate. I remember my maternal grandmother and her siblings telling me that when they

Collusion and Confucius Dear Editor: One old quotation and an old English proverb come to my mind when I watch what is going on with the investigation of the socalled “Russian collusion.” The old quotation belongs to Confucius, who said, “The hardest thing of all is to find a black cat in a dark room, especially if there is no cat.”

And after Robert Mueller’s team obtained the information about the Trump Tower meeting with a Russian lawyer, we can say that “a small fish is better than an empty dish.”

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Dear Editor: In the MTA Service Change announcement covering Jan. 8-May 25, the Long Island Rail Road removed the 5:50 p.m. train on the Port Washington line, as part of the next phase of critical repair work. For five months, we have been taking the crowded 5:56 local, which has extra cars, meaning the train doesn’t fit at most station platforms, causing further delays as people move up or down at each station. Rather than six minutes, I am constantly getting home over 20 minutes later (25 minutes when there’s a Mets game). This has been an extra two hours commuting every week. There hasn’t even been a $1 reduction in our fare.

I expected the work to be completed in these five months. Now, I am very disappointed to see the new timetables for May 21-July 20 still have not restored our train. That’s another two months of delays.

Rather than simply complaining, I strongly urge the MTA to add a Bayside stop to the 5:44 Port Washington express, so it would go to Bayside, then Great Neck, etc. This would greatly remediate the two-hour weekly delays for me and my fellow commuters.

Another extremely frustrated commuter.

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were at home and their mother began speaking to them in Italian they would urge her, “in English, Mama, in English!”

While I believe our country should continue to welcome foreigners, perhaps the reluctance of today’s immigrants to adapt to English is our own country’s fault. Signs, mailings and even phone choice in other languages seem endless. Why learn English if you can sail through American life without it?

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the family destitute. The law would be overturned in 1933 after speakeasies gained popularity with moonshine.

Where are the “studies” comparing the tie between alcohol abuse and violence, a wellknown fact, with the tranquil state of pot abuse? Many professional musicians and very creative composers were well known to use pot and LSD. Willie Nelson and The Beatles come to mind.

If pot impairs driving, as do alcohol and texting, let the law stand for any of these uses where innocent people become victims.

Crashing into buildings, trees and residences would result in the loss of one’s car and driver’s license. Why not?

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ity of them — 1,219 — were adjourned in contemplation of dismissal. In those situations, officials agree to dismiss the charges if the defendant keeps out of trouble for a particular period of time.

Six of the other fare-beating cases were dismissed during the period and charges were dropped in 25 of them.

In the remaining 637 dispositions, the defendants pleaded guilty. Four hundred and sixty-one people pleaded to disorderly conduct, 161 to theft of services and 15 to “various other charges,” the spokesperson for Brown said.

While many advocates have praised Vance, for his new fare evasion policy, it has quite a few critics, including Mayor de Blasio and MTA Chairman Joe Lhota.

According to Councilman Rory Lancman (D-Fresh Meadows), an immigrant’s ongoing deportation case shows the need for the city to start treating fare evasion as only a civil, and not criminal, offense.

Augustin Sajous, a 60-year-old schizophrenic immigrant from Haiti, has lived in America since 1972. A legal permanent resident who’s been caught fare-beating, he’s going through deportation proceedings, and has been detained for eight months.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detained him outside of a city courthouse last September, according to the New York Civil Liberties Union.

Sajous has been convicted twice for beating

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Although Manhattan prosecutors are going easier on fare beaters, Queens District Attorney Richard Brown is sticking to his guns.

After Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance earlier this year decided to stop prosecuting most fare-beating cases, Queens District Attorney Richard Brown evaluated the issue, weighing whether to change policy.

And now, his office said, he isn’t planning on changing course — but also not totally ruling that out for the future.

“The current NYPD policy is sound, logical and fair,” a Brown spokesperson said. “We will monitor the new policy in Manhattan but we will continue to prosecute those cases that the NYPD brings us in Queens until we see a sound reason not to.”

Almost three-quarters of people who cops accost for turnstile jumping get an MTA Transit Adjudication Bureau civil summons, according to the DA’s office. Others are fingerprinted and get a desk appearance ticket.

“Those fare evader cases that enter the criminal justice system are those where the person has already been given at least a second chance or otherwise ignored the civil process,” the spokesperson said. “How many chances is a fare beater entitled to? What message does it send to those who pay their fare?”

Brown’s office said there were 1,890 dispositions in fare evasion cases from July 2016 through July 2017 in Queens. The vast major-

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subway fares in 2015 — technically, theft of services — which are offenses ICE views to be “crimes of moral turpitude,” which can result in someone being deported.

After a March 19 bond hearing was canceled in his case, he sued the federal government. A judge ruled in his favor, arguing the burden of proof was on the authorities to show the Haitian immigrant is too dangerous to be released or would be a flight risk.

“We cannot claim to be ‘the fairest big city in America’ when the Mayor’s fare evasion policy recklessly criminalizes the poor and puts immigrant New Yorkers in ICE’s crosshairs,” Lancman said in a prepared statement.

The councilman is the chairman of the Committee on Criminal Justice. His stance, one many advocates share, is that fare-beating should be treated only as a civil, rather than criminal, offense.

According to the Mayor’s Office, a new NYPD fare evasion policy announced in February dictates that “first-time offenders who can properly identify themselves” are issued an MTA summons.

Recidivists who get caught can be issued a criminal summons and be spared an arrest if they can properly identify themselves. However, offenders who have an open warrant or were committing another offense while turnstile jumping get arrested.

“This policy change has seen a reduction in arrests and an increase is summonses since Feb.,” a City Hall spokesperson said.

Queens District Attorney Richard Brown isn’t planning to stop prosecuting people for fare FILE PHOTO evasion.

The usage of indefinite detention by ICE, the spokesperson added, is “cruel” and opposed by the de Blasio administration, which gives undocumented immigrants free legal assistance “to help keep them in their homes.”

Conservatives have criticized proposals to stop prosecuting fare-beating.

When it comes to Sajous’ case, Queens Village Republican Club President Phil Orenstein has a totally different take than Lancman.

“Let the police do their job,” he told the Q Chronicle.

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Council awaits details on Byford transit plan Questions on funding and just what the city’s share will be need answers

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NYC Transit President Andy Byford’s proposal to modernize the city’s mass transit system is an ambitious one.

Unveiled on May 23, Byford’s plan calls for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to buy thousands of new buses, hundreds of new subway cars, modernize the signaling system on major portions of heavily traveled subway lines and redraw bus routes.

And he wants to spend $37 billion to achieve in 10 years what experts heretofore have said would take 40.

In a borough where many residents in many neighborhoods are dependent on public transportation, members of the City Council who have had a week to digest the proposal, the reviews are decidedly mixed.

“Andy Byford’s plan provides a solid foundation of how New York City can vastly improve our transit system,” Councilman Rory Lancman (D-Fresh Meadows) said in an email to the Chronicle. “While more details are necessary to move ahead, the city needs to be prepared to do its share to help fix our buses and subways.”

Funding, the city’s potential share of the costs and the MTA’s history with delays and cost overruns are what have Councilman Barry Grodenchik (D-Oakland Gardens)

Queens officials appreciate that NYC Transit needs a massive overhaul — but the details and the potential cost have them waiting for more details of President Andy Byford’s 10-year, $37 billion PHOTO BY MICHAEL GANNON proposal. hedging his bets in a telephone interview with the Chronicle on Wednesday.

“A functioning MTA is essential to everybody,” Grodenchik said. “Nothing is cheap in New York City or the metropolitan area, but we have to take a look at projects and their cost increases.”

He started with the Second Avenue Sub-

way project — “The most recent one” — and the east Side Access work.

“It was scheduled to be completed in 2009,” he said. “Now it’s projected for 2023 and it’s over budget by billions.

One project he did not mention is the effort to bring communication-based train control signaling to the entire No. 7 line, an

effort long overdue.

The work, begun in 2011, was originally slated to be completed in 2016. Last year a firm date of “by the end of 2017” was given, until being pushed back to this spring. The MTA is contesting the request.

“I’m concerned about the city getting some bang for its buck. The Council just voted to approve more than $400 million for the MTA, and we haven’t seen a lot of return.”

Cou ncil ma n Da neek Miller (D -St. Albans), a former MTA bus operator and union president, said through a spokesman that he too wants more information,.

“Councilman Miller anticipates on meeting with President Byford in the coming days to hear the substantive details of the plan, particularly with respect to the long deferred Jamaica Bus Depot renovation that he and his fellow Southeast Queens representatives have been advocating the MTA expedite to achieve relevant efficiency and quality of service goals,” the spokesman said in an email to the Chronicle.

He also said Miller, chairman of the Council’s labor and Civil Service Committee, intends to emphasize that any actions undertaken to implement the plan must not come at the expense of the Authority’s Q “partners in organized labor.”

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Capt. Br ia n Boha n non of the 106th Precinct, which serves South Queens, gave a report and update on crime in the neighborhood on Tuesday night during the LindenwoodHoward Beach Civic Associations meeting.

Bohannon, who was accompanied by the newly appointed community affairs officer, Seth Jaffe, and other officers, announced that index crimes are down 6 percent since last year.

Most notably burglaries have gone down almost 50 percent, and overall response time to 911 calls is three minutes faster.

While overall crime has decreased, Bohannon says police have seen a spike in automobile grand larceny.

He said this is mostly due to people leaving keys in their ignitions.

The Police Department urges residents to take their keys with them and keep car doors locked.

Bohannon also wanted to remind residents that with the Fourth of July around the corner, fireworks are illegal. The precinct will announce a reward system for calling in any incidents of illegal firework possession. Q — Anna Sackel

The FDNY Boxing Team will square off against the team from the London Metro Police Service for the 2018 Transatlantic Championship beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 13 under the stars at St. Camillus-St. Virgilius Catholic Church in Rockaway Beach.

The third annual “Thrilla in Camilla” will feature 12 bouts to raise funds for Building Homes for Heroes, an organization that builds mortgage-free accessible houses for members of the military who have been seriously wounded in Iraq or Afghanistan and their families.

Food trucks and vendors will be available on-site.

The FDNY Emerald Society Bagpipers are scheduled to perform in a return engagement. Seating begins at 6 p.m.

Tickets are $25 for general admission and $50 for ringside VIP seats.

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The parish is located at 99-15 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

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Woodhaven honors veterans The annual Woodhaven Small Town Memorial Remembrance Ceremony was held on May 24 by the Greater Woodhaven Development Corp. to honor and thank veterans for their service.

Gathered around the memorial is a group including state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr., Assemblyman Mike Miller, GWDC Executive Director Lisa Komninos and GWDC Board Members Paul Rudolph Jr. and Sr.

They were joined by multiple veterans, the Franklin K. Lane High School ROTC Color Guard accompanied by Sgt. Edward Carr and members of American Legion Post 118.

At the ceremony a new wreath was placed on the war monument in Forest Park Plaza to honor all veterans and the sacrifices they have made for the country. The monument is located on the corner of Forest Parkway and Jamaica Avenue.

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continued from page 2 Holden’s bill on its face.

“If he feels that he wants a commission, let’s see,” Koslowitz said. “It depends on the cost of this study — these studies do cost a lot of money — but I said to him that I was supportive of it. He knows I’m supportive of the borough jails too.

“But if he gets enough support for it, sure. I’m not against it.”

Asked if allowing the commission to be selected entirely by de Blasio and Johnson could give it an idealogical tilt

toward closing Rikers, Holden — who has both slammed that idea and called the city’s incarceration rate of 194 per 100,000 residents too low — said he will cross that bridge if he gets there.

“You want people who don’t have skin in the game here,” the Middle Village councilman said. “Hopefully we can get people to give an accurate study.

“If people are against having information, then I have a problem with that,” Holden added of colleagues who may not support his bill. “But I have more than the ones who have signed on who are at least willing to listen.”

It is unclear how much it would cost to Q establish the commission.

Man arrested for murder Police arrested a man on Tuesday for the murder of 27-year-old South Ozone Park resident Jonathan Polanco.

Polanco was shot in the neck on Memorial Day and died in the hospital from his injuries. Police found him on 104th Street between Liberty Avenue and Rockaway Boulevard.

Denzel Floyd, 21, was arrested and charged for the mu rder as well as attempted murder, assault, reckless endangerment, criminal possession of a weapon and tampering with physical evidence.

Two other men were also hospitalized on Monday morning, both for gunshot wounds. A little before 11:30 a.m., police responded to a call about a car crash on 111th Street and 107th Avenue, where they found a 28-year-old man shot in the hand. He was taken to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center and is in stable condition.

According to police, another 28-yearold man walked himself into Long Island Jewish Medical Center with a gunshot wound in his back. He is also said to be Q in stable condition.

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continued from page 4 Residents voiced their concer n about parking in the area. Banrey ensu red noth i ng too major will change.

“Parking will be effected but the majority won’t be taken away,” Banrey explained. “Park ing will be taken away during the duration of the project but once we’re finished you will have that back.”

Once construction is complete the DOT will be monitoring the area to make sure the roundabout helps the area. Banrey also said there is a possibility of stop lights, but currently the area does not meet the federal guidelines for them. There will be a yield sign at every entrance as well as pedestrian warning sings before all crosswalks.

The push for the project, which was started by Joann Ariola when she became the president of the Howard Beach-Lindenwood Civic Association, has been a community effort and is considered a win for the neighborhood.

“This is a really good thing,” says Braton. “We haven’t heard a lot of concerns about the project which is a good thing, I think people know this will be good for them” Not only is the Lindenwood triangle getting a makeover, but the DOT has also begun to examine 155th Street and the U-shaped intersect i o n s b e t we e n 8 6 t h a n d 8 9 t h avenues.

“So there’s more in store there and I’ll be coming back to talk to you guys more about this because it ain’t over,” said Banrey. “I imagine it will be a little bit of a headache during construction but it is something that will give you guys the results you wanted.”

Barbara McNamara of the civic association says the reason the committee started looking into this project was about safety.

“It might not be the best solution everyone is looking for but it will Q help in the long run.”

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Spring Creek sand coming Dozens of trucks will be making their way through Howard Beach this summer.

About 77,000 cubic yards of sand will be trucked through Cross Bay Boulevard into Spring Creek.

The National Parks Service is working with the Department of Environmental Conservation to continue restoring the beaches and create better storm resilience for the future.

Following Superstorm Sandy much of the barrier was destroyed. That barrier provided protection for residents along the shoreline against storms coming in from Jamaica Bay. Residents of Howard Beach have voiced concern about having numerous dump trucks driving through their community. Patti Rafferty, an NPS representative, says the trucks will not cause any traffic issues in the neighborhood.

“There won’t be any backup onto the street,” Rafferty said at the May 29 Howard Beach-Lindenwood Civic Association meeting. “We ensured that trucks will not park or go through any side streets.”

The trucks will be taking the same route every day on Cross Bay Boulevard and 165th Street. The project will last Q between four to six weeks.

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Teacher gets jail time for sexting teen

Trains kill two in Kew Gardens, Rego Park

by Christopher Barca Editor

Two men were killed by trains in central Queens this week, one in Kew Gardens and the other in Rego Park.

Shortly before noon last Thursday, westbound Long Island Rail Road traffic was snarled when a man was hit and killed by a train at the Kew Gardens station.

It is unclear if the individual — whose name, age and neighborhood of residence were not released by authorities — committed suicide or otherwise fell or was pushed onto the tracks.

For a short time Thursday afternoon, westbound trains bypassed the Kew Gardens, Forest Hills and Woodside stations, forcing commuters to find other ways into Manhattan. But by 4 p.m., full service had resumed.

Early Tuesday morning, another man was killed when he fell underneath an E train as it pulled into the 63rd Drive-Rego Park station.

According to reports, the unidentified individual was riding in the open area between cars around 5:30 a.m. when he somehow lost his balance and tumbled to

A man was hit and killed by a train at the Kew Gardens Long Island Rail Road station FILE PHOTO last week. the track below, where he was run over.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

As a result, there were major delays on the E, F, M and R lines leading into the rush hour commute. E, F and R service was suspended between Forest Hills and Jackson Heights in both directions, while M service from Queens into Manhattan was suspended entirely for part of the morning.

Straphangers were forced to either take the LIRR, which was cross-honoring Q MetroCards, or the Q60 bus.

A former Ridgewood math teacher was sentenced to six months of jail time on Tuesday for having a sexually explicit online relationship with a former student.

According to District Attorney Richard Brown, 35-year-old Bethpage, LI resident Michael Cognato was also given 10 years probation after he pleaded guilty in March to attempted use of a child in a sexual performance and second-degree criminal contempt.

A former teacher at IS 93 in Ridgewood, Cognato reached out to a 15-yearold former student in July 2017 and began sending her sexually graphic messages on Facebook and Skype. The two eventually began exchanging explicit photos and videos of each other on Snapchat.

Cognato also admitted to violating the order of protection by contacting the victim following his arrest last October.

As part of his plea agreement, he resigned from his job and surrendered his state teaching license. Cognato must also complete a sex offender program.

He has been designated a level 2 sex offender, meaning he will be on the Q sex offender registry for life.

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According to the FDNY, none of the residents were hurt, but nine firefighters suffered minor injuries.

A half-dozen apartments on the top floor were destroyed, while between 35 and 40 apartments suffered some sort of smoke or water damage, according to the 110th Precinct.

American Red Cross of Greater New York spokesman Michael de Vulpillieres said in a Wednesday email to the Chronicle that the organization met with all six families displaced after the fire and continues to have a presence at the site.

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Edward Ruggiero allegedly called a fellow passenger a ‘black monkey’

by Christopher Barca Editor

A Long Island man was charged with a hate crime last Wednesday, one month after he was caught on camera allegedly screaming racist epithets at an African-American woman on a Long Island Rail Road train in Queens.

According to District Attorney Richard Brown, 58-year-old Long Beach, LI resident Edward Ruggiero was hit with one count each of third-degree menacing as a hate crime and second-degree aggravated harassment over his alleged tirade. He faces up to one year in prison.

Around 10 p.m. on April 19, Ruggiero was on an eastbound LIRR train between the Jamaica and Forest Hills stations when he allegedly began screaming at 25-year-old Lynbrook, LI resident Soraya Orelien for supposedly talking too loudly on her phone.

A fellow rider, Aneesa Rafeek, captured about one minute of the incident on video and posted it on Facebook.

“You’re a loudmouth monkey motherf--er,” he shouted at her. “I can’t f---ing listen to your black ass no more.”

A second woman — who is also black — eventually intervened on Orelien’s behalf and called Ruggiero’s mother a “loudmouth” just like him, but the Long Island man allegedly continued his racist tirade.

“At least I got a f---ng mother. Do you know who your mother is?” he said. “You don’t know who your mother or your father is because you’re a f---ng monkey.”

That’s when the video ended, but Brown said in a statement the racist rant continued, with Ruggiero allegedly calling Orelein a “black monkey” and telling her to “get off at Jamaica. Get off in the ghetto.”

Brown also stated that Ruggiero allegedly raised his hand at the woman, telling her he

was going to “smack the s--t out of you, you loudmouth monkey motherf---er.”

“The bigotry and hatred the defendant is accused of manifesting and acting upon have no place in a civilized society — especially in Queens County,” Brown said.

Orelien told the New York Post last Thursday that Ruggiero is “deranged” and “hateful.” But Ruggiero told NBC outside the courthouse that “it wasn’t even me” in the video.

However, his lawyer, Joseph Donatelli, told NBC that his client is sorry for his “morally reprehensible” rant and that Ruggiero “lost it” when the second woman made a remark about his mom.

“Some Italian-American males are very sensitive when it comes to their mother,” Donatelli said. “And when you talk about their mother, their gloves come off. I’m not making excuses for his behavior, my quesQ tion is whether it rolls to a crime.”

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Fighting for neighbors during Fleet Week Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard volunteer for Habitat for Humanity NYC

by Michael Gannon Editor

New York City’s annual Fleet Week allows the men and women who serve with the United States Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard an opportunity to visit the Big Apple and take in all of its sights and atmosphere.

But it also allows Habitat for Humanity New York City to help people who need a hand; and to improve some of the city’s neighborhoods.

Nearly two dozen members of the armed forces were up and out early in Jamaica last Thursday morning, framing and decking a formerly abandoned house at 115-46 198 Street that in short order will be sold to a first-time homeowner, all while removing an eyesore from the middle of a residential block.

Inside the house, which had been stripped to its wood frame, Cpl. Jessica Padgett of the Marine Corps was part of a group relaying sheets of plywood to the second floor.

“Half the things we do in the military, we couldn’t do without the support of the public,” Padgett said. “We want to support them when we can.”

Out on the front porch, Ensign Liam Bacon of the Coast Guard was cutting twoby-fours to order at a table saw. The Portland, Ore. native is no stranger to New York City, having attended SUNY-Maritime and being assigned to Staten Island.

And he said he and others don’t look at the project as losing a day off in the big city.

“A lot of us like to do this,” he said. “My family built our house in Oregon.” The table saw, however, is a bit routine for the young officer.

“I like working big equipment, like excavators,” he said.

The group even got a visit from state Sen. Leroy Comrie (D-St. Albans), who had been at the second site earlier.

“I heard you were here too so I decided to come over,” he explained to some volunteers at the front door.

And when there was a bit of a delay in the

formal kickoff at 198th Street, Habitat personnel were not at all surprised when they just heard sounds of saws and hammers emanating from inside the structure.

Kelly Rossiter, director of Volunteer Services for Habitat for Humanity, said this is the third year that the sailors, Marines and Coast Guard members have taken the opportunity to help out — and that they tend to be very result-oriented.

“This our most productive time of year,” Rossiter said. “We’ll get a week’s worth of work done in one day. Ort only difficulty is that they’re always ask i ng for more projects.”

Rossiter said the two properties being worked on last week are among 23 in Habitat’s second phase of a multiyear plan to rehabilitate homes in the city, mostly in Queens.

“Most of them have been abandoned, some for 15 to 20 years or more,” she said.

Each will be sold to a first-time homeowner with a low-interest mortgage. Each homeowner must first put in a given number of hours of sweat equity at other Habitat Q rehabilitation projects.

An old abandoned house someday soon will be a home once again.

Semper fix-it! Marine HM1s David Maldonado and Viviana Garcia and Cpl. Jessica Padgett tackle a stairwell wall as members of the Marine Corps joining members of the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard to renovate a rundown house in Jamaica with Habitat for Humanity New York City. The volunteers PHOTOS BY MICHAEL GANNON are in town for the annual Fleet Week celebration.

Sea-saw: Ensign Liam Bacon of the Coast Guard measures twice and cuts once to keep the lumber moving from pallet to production.

Marine and Navy personnel team up to put the first floor overhead into ship-shape condition.

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State Sen. Jose Peralta on May 9 at a rally at the State Capitol to push for a bill that will expand the use of speed cameras in New York City School zones. The existing authorization to use the PHOTO COURTESY NYS SENATE cameras expires in June.

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De Blasio backs Peralta bill to more than double school zone surveillance

by Michael Gannon Editor

Mayor de Blasio on Wedneasday called on the state Legislature to expand the use of speed cameras near schools while announcing safety changes along the Brooklyn street that saw a triple fatality.

De Blasio was on Ninth Street in Park Slope where Abigail Blumstein, 4, and Joshua Lew, 20 months, were killed on March 5 when a driver with a history of seizures allegedly struck them while they were crossing the street with their mothers.

Abigail’s mother, Ruthie Ann Miles, who was pregnant when she was struck, lost an unborn baby girl named Sophia.

“We will do everything in our power to protect New Yorkers from dangerous drivers,” de Blasio said in a transcript provided by his office. “It’s time that leaders in Albany did the same thing. It’s time that Albany did all in its power to protect New Yorkers from dangerous drivers. And there is more to be done and it must be done quickly.”

Quoting Lenore Berner, the principal of a nearby school, de Blasio said school zones that have speed cameras have seen a 63 percent drop in speeding incidents.

“We know — we know the actions we have taken are working,” he said. “We can’t afford to be set back and that’s why the stakes in Albany are so high. ... But all that hangs in the balance right now because if Albany does not act in the next few weeks, there will no longer be speed cameras in school zones protecting our children. The legislation that allows for these speed cameras expires in June. If Albany doesn’t act,

hundreds of thousands of children will be in danger.

“In fact, what Albany should do is go farther and give us the authority to put in even more cameras, an even broader area, because why wouldn’t we want to protect more people?” de Blasio asked. “It’s as simple as that. We can’t wait any longer. ...

Albany must act.”

State Sen. Jose Peralta (D-East Elmhurst) is co-sponsoring a bill that will do just that.

In an emailed statement on Wednesday Peralta said the legislation would more than double the existing number of school zone cameras from 140 to 290.

“It is vital that we increase, once and for all, the number of speed safety cameras in school areas across the city,” Peralta said.

“The time for excuses is over. There is plenty of evidence that shows that this program has been successful since pedestrian-, cyclist- and motorist-related crashes have been reduced by 15 percent where speed cameras are installed. The program saves lives. My proposal to increase the number of speed cameras has only one goal: Protect schoolchildren and New Yorkers in general.

We must act before the current school zone speed camera program expires this summer, so children will not be at risk when they return to school in September.”

De Blasio spokesman Seth Stein said the mayor is on board with S. 6046, which would extend the use of cameras to 2022.

“The Mayor fully supports Sen. Peralta’s bill to reauthorize and expand the life-saving school zone speed camera program,” he Q said in an email.

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Queens Explorers Magnet School for Global Conservation and Service Learning completed its fourth school-wide service learning project called “It’s a Doggy Dog World.” Based on the students’ love for animals especially dogs, the school community decided to raise money to help stray dogs. Under the supervision of the physical education teacher, Ms. Sheflin, the students in kindergarten through third grade participated in a walk-a–thon in the schoolyard and the prekindergarten students participated in a doggy obstacle course all in efforts to raise awareness. The school thanks the supportive families who sponsored the students, and is pleased to announce it raised $10,000 for an organization called Paws from Paradise. This organization is based out of St. Croix and its mission is to transport stray dogs to partner shelters in the fifty states to be adopted. These critters have a better chance for a loving home that way.

The students more importantly understand the significance of educating their own community. Under the talented music teachers Ms. Micucci and Ms. Zeldin, the kindergarten and first grade preformed in a concert called a Bunch of Animals for the school community. In addition the third-graders worked on a book with an author parent, Sherene Lalla, which will be available to purchase in the Fall on Amazon. Spring brought a lot of love to many critters.

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DOT unveils new Qns. Blvd. phase to CB 6 Bike lanes, longer left-turn bays, a loss of 220 parking spaces on tap

by Christopher Barca Editor

The Department of Transportation has unveiled Phase 4 of its extensive Queens Boulevard redesign plan, but the project has lost one of its biggest original supporters.

Speaking before Community Board 6’s Transportation Committee last week, DOT officials detailed the agency’s proposal for the 1-mile section of Queens Boulevard from Yellowstone Boulevard in Forest Hills to Union Turnpike in Kew Gardens.

This phase of the project is similar to the past three, as it includes bike lanes along the median separating the service road from the main drag.

The stretch of roadway in question will also see the creation of a new crosswalk at 78th Avenue, redesigned slip lanes between the main and service roads, an improved pedestrian island on the north side of the boulevard at 75th Avenue, extended median tips, 200-footlong left-turn bays at Queens Boulevard and Ascan Avenue and 10 new unloading zones for trucks.

To install the bike lane, the DOT will remove the service road’s parking lane along the median, which contains 220 spaces along the one mile stretch of road.

According to the DOT, Queens Boulevard — formerly known as the “Boulevard of

The Department of Transportation has put forth its plan for the next phase of the Queens Boulevard redesign project, this time between Yellowstone Boulevard in Forest Hills and Union TurnRENDERING COURTESY NYC DOT pike in Kew Gardens.

Death” for the many traffic fatalities that have occurred there over the years — has become an incredibly safe street.

No one has been killed on the roadway since the redesign project began in Sunnyside in 2015 and DOT statistics show the total number of crashes has fallen 19 percent, while pedestrian injuries have plummeted by 55 percent.

Between Yellowstone Boulevard and Union Turnpike, 379 people — 287 vehicle occupants, 85 pedestrians and seven cyclists — were hurt in crashes between 2012 and 2016, while 13 people were killed.

“Extending the redesign will bring these lifesaving safety enhancements to more communities and will lay the groundwork for a cap-

ital reconstruction of the corridor,” a DOT spokesperson said Tuesday.

Also on Tuesday, Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz (D-Forest Hills) told the Chronicle that after months of deliberation, she can no longer support the redesign project.

“It just doesn’t work on Queens Boulevard.

If I had to say what the biggest issue in my community was, I would say the bike lanes,” Koslowitz said. “I can’t go anywhere without someone complaining to me about them. Even when I’m eating in a restaurant, people come up to me constantly.”

Originally a supporter of the plan, Koslowitz began to waffle last year, once her office started receiving complaints about the lack of parking and drops in business experienced by entrepreneurs that were blamed on the bike lanes.

The lawmaker said she did not know what kind of compromise could be had between cycling enthusiasts who vehemently defend the bike lanes and area residents who oppose them.

But what she did know, the lawmaker said, is that the boulevard project is both “saving lives” and “killing business.”

“They have to redesign it to where the stores have parking and people have their bike lanes,” she said. “How many people do you see riding bikes down Queens Boulecontinued on page 26

Corona survivor inspires others Human trafficking survivor helps other victims

by Bre’Anna Grant

housing for victims.

“As a survivor of human trafficking and domestic violence, Many people come to the United States in search of new I became an advocate to create changes,” Woworuntu said. opportunities and a better life. Some find safety, happiness “After enduring months of abuse, I escaped from trafficking and even love. When Shandra Woworuntu arrived at JFK in and began reaching out to other survivors, providing them 2001, she hoped to start a new career in the hotel industry. with resources and support to find employment and shelter.”

With her organization, she trains law enforcement, attorInstead, she found herself being sold into sex trafficking, neys, social workers, medical practitioprostitution and fighting for her life. ners and businesses.

For months, Woworuntu’s life consist“So many legislations need to be ed of being driven up and down the East rograms need to be improved. The system needs to be Coast, paying off the $30,000 debt her strengthened,” said Woworuntu. “Victims traffickers told her she had. created to spread are treated as criminals. There needs to Once she found the opportunity to be punishments created for traffickers.” escape in 2001, she went to a police staprevention and Woworuntu testified at a 2015 city budtion and told her story. No help was given empowerment.” get hearing to raise funding for services to her from officers until a young man she and has lobbied for federal and state bills, met in a park called the FBI on her behalf.

— Shandra Woworuntu according to her organization’s website.

Hours later, detectives, armed police and “There needs to be more funding for SWAT members raided the brothel in victim/survivor services. Unwanted sex affects a person’s Brooklyn she had been kept in since coming to the country.

When Woworuntu testified against her traffickers, the body, and when a victim experiences trauma, it causes physiIndonesian native was granted permanent residency and pro- cal and mental problems,” said Woworuntu. “When victims seek medical attention, doctors need to understand how to vided help with shelter and resources to get a job.

Then she created Mentari, a human trafficking survivor identify the signs of trauma.”

In 2017, there were 333 human trafficking cases reported empowerment program that provides direct services, resources, advocacy, education and mentoring initiatives to help vic- in the United States, according to the National Human Trafficking Hotline reached at 1 (888) 373-7888. Eight hundred tims reintegrate into society.

In 2017, Woworuntu was named a L’Oréal Paris Women and seventy calls were made that dealt with trafficking.

“About three million people use MTA everyday. Imagine if of Worth Honoree. This prestigious award honors women who selflessly volunteer their time and serve their commu- the hotline number was posted everywhere in subways or nities. In addition to the award, L’Oréal Paris donated buses,” said Woworuntu. “Programs need to be created to Q $35,000 to Mentari. The money will be used for transitional spread prevention and empowerment.”

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THE ARTS AT PS 63Q

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The students at PS 63Q have been actively engaged this year in the arts, and their work has generated recognition throughout the city. Three fifth-grade students, Maliha Sheikh, Brandi Ventura and Jaclyn Huang, created a collaborative mixed media sculpture titled: “Salvador Dali & Frida Kahlo: A Surreal Couple.”

The sculpture will be featured in the Queens Borough Arts Festival 2018, and was on exhibit at the Queens Museum of Art. The students, along with their families and PS 63Q art teacher Maria Panotopoulou, attended the Queens Arts Festival visual arts opening reception at the Queens Museum of Art on May 15, which constituted a great community celebration of the arts and the Queens public school students.

On May 17-18 two fourth-grade classes performed the “The Lion King Kids” before a sold-out auditorium of parents, teachers and visitors. The play followed 17 weeks of rehearsals by the students, which were made possible through the Disney Musicals in Schools grant program.

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A long list of Bell Boulevard businesses — including Sabor Guarani, Sangarita’s, Uncle Jack’s Steakhouse and Papazzio — will be participating in a music and food festival on the commercial PHOTO BY RYAN BRADY strip Sunday, June 3.

Music and food fest to hit Bell Boulevard Participants can taste 30 different cuisines without leaving the borough

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later in the evening that participants can look forward to,” she added.

Advance tickets are limited; $25 for Summer has finally arrived and that means spending time with friends and adults and $10 for children under 12. Samefamily, heading to the beach and relaxing. day tickets are $35 for adults and $15 for The change of weather is also a sign that children.

Restaurants participating in the festival late-night concerts and all-day festivals include Aperitif Bistro, Avli Kafe, Avli Litare here.

On Sunday, June 3, the Bayside Village tle Greek Taverna, Bayside Dumpling, DonBusiness Improvement District is hosting the ovan’s, Dorawa, Fiamma 41, Fishscale, Bell Boulevard Music and Food Fest from 2 Papazzio, Pizzeria Uno and VIPizza.

“We’re very excited about the festival. It’s to 6 p.m. Festival-goers have the chance to taste from 30 restaurants for the low price of going to be lots of fun,” said Uncle Jack’s $25. Upon entering, guests will receive a Steakhouse manager Robert Smith. “We’re “taste passport” to sample dishes from the doing a giveaway of our famous bacon — served with peanut sauce different vendors, according and a chipotle maple glaze.” to the BID’s executive direcspecial event Expect a wide variety of tor, Christine Silletti. cuisines, including French, “We wanted to create an set for June 3. Korean, Italian, Paraguayan, event where businesses could Indian, Greek, Irish, Ameriparticipate,” said Silletti.

“Everyone has favorites and we want to can and Cajun.

Area restaurateurs are enthusiastic about encourage everyone to try places that they the event. haven’t.”

“We recently changed our menu and In addition to the food tasting, there will be live music performances on every block, we’re excited to show our new options,” said free activities such as story time at 1 p.m. Elena Zeoli, general manager of Donovan’s for families with children, salsa classes at 3 at 214-16 41 Ave. “Most people know who p.m. and volleyball. Free beach balls will be we are and we’re looking forward to introducing ourselves to new people.” given out to the first 100 entrants.

Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite or “We’ve had sport and health festivals in the past that were well attended,” said Sillet- in person at Avli Kafe or Bell Bay Florist.

“It’s our first year and we’re looking forti. “This will be our first Sunday restaurant ward to it,” said Diana Marrero of Press 195. stroll.”

“Bayside is such a great neighborhood,” During the festival, the boulevard will be closed off to vehicular traffic from 38th to said Stephanie Koukounas, manager of Avli Little Greek Tavern. “It’s a great way to 42nd avenues.

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The Red Storm are off to the NCAA Tourney for the second straight year

by Christopher Barca Editor

For the third time in the last seven years, the St. John’s University baseball team can call itself the champion of the Big East Conference.

The Red Storm capped off one of their best campaigns in program history on Sunday, defeating Seton Hall 7-0 in the Big East title game and earning a place in the NCAA Tournament for the second year in a row.

Leading the way this weekend was sophomore starting pitcher Jeff Belge, who dominated the Seton Hall bats to the tune of eight shutout innings and a career-high nine strikeouts.

The left-handed Syracuse native, who took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, allowed just two hits and three walks total.

His performance — which earned him the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player award — came right after Seton Hall crushed St. John’s 19-2 in the first game of the championship series.

“It means a lot, especially after a tough loss,” Belge said. “We’d been playing well, so I trusted my fielders behind me. It’s easy to pitch when you have a team like that behind you and guys that can hit like they can.”

The big blow in the Red Storm’s victory came off the bat of second baseman Josh

The St. John’s University baseball team won the Big East Championship last Sunday, defeating Seton Hall 7-0. They now move on to the NCAA Tournament, which kicks off for the Johnnies on PHOTO COURTESY ST. JOHN’S ATHLETICS Friday with a tilt against Vanderbilt.

Shaw, who cranked a sixth-inning grand slam to give Belge some breathing room on the mound.

One inning earlier, right fielder Anthony Brocato ripped a clutch two-out, two-run double to extend the St. John’s lead to three.

“I have never been a part of a championship situation where you get blasted in the first game and become that resilient, hang in

there, and get a shutout,” head coach Ed Blankmeyer said. “It’s probably the best game I’ve been involved with. I’m just proud of these guys.”

With the win, the Red Storm clinched their ninth Big East Tournament title in school history — no other conference program has more than three — as well as a spot in the NCAA Tournament for the 10th time

in 15 seasons.

The 64-team competition isn’t a singleelimination bracket like the NCAA basketball tournament, however, as baseball’s affair is broken down into 16 separate brackets containing four schools each.

Teams are eliminated after two losses, with the winning squads moving on to the Super Regionals — baseball’s version of the Sweet Sixteen.

That round is a best-of-three series, with the eight winning schools making up the participants of the College World Series.

St. John’s has been tapped as the thirdseed in the Clemson Regional, which also includes the top-seed namesake of the bracket, second-seed Vanderbilt and four-seed Morehead State.

The Red Storm’s first game, which can be seen on the SEC Network, is set for 12 p.m.

Friday against Vanderbilt in South Carolina.

The contest is a rematch of last year’s opening game of the NCAA Tournament, which was won by the Commodores 13-4 — St. John’s was eliminated one game later.

Regardless of what happens down south this week, the 2018 Red Storm season has already been one of the most successful in team history.

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Shamorie Ponds to return to SJU Hoops star flirted with declaring for the NBA Draft

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You can breathe now, St. John’s basketball fans. Shamorie Ponds is coming back.

After flirting with going professional for more than a month, the do-it-all guard announced through his father on Tuesday that he is removing his name from consideration for next month’s NBA Draft and will be returning for his junior year at St. John’s.

“He’s definitely going back to St. John’s,” Ponds’ father, Shawn, told Zagsblog.com.

Fresh off a historic season that saw the 19-year-old lead the Big East in scoring with 21.6 points per game, Shamorie Ponds announced in March that he was declaring for the NBA Draft but that he would not be hiring an agent.

If he were to have secured an agent, he would have forgone his final two years of college basketball eligibility.

While he was not selected to participate in this month’s NBA Draft combine, Ponds did have workouts with a number of NBA teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets.

But according to reports, the Brooklyn native was told by multiple NBA scouts and executives that — while extremely talented — his unremarkable shooting percentage, size and young age would have rendered him a second-round pick at best in this year’s

Shamorie Ponds is returning to St. John’s for FILE PHOTO his junior season. loaded draft class.

Next year’s draft, however, figures to be lighter on talent. Should Ponds enjoy yet another eye-catching season that sees him address his weaknesses, he would potentially be a 2019 first-round pick.

Ponds had until 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, to officially declare his intentions.

Another potential influence on his decision may have been news earlier Tuesday that star Auburn sophomore Mustapha Heron would also be removing his name from draft consideration and transferring in order to be closer to his sick mother in Connecticut.

According to reports, St. John’s is the overwhelming favorite to land Heron — who will apply for, and most likely receive, a medical hardship waiver in order to be immediately eligible to play.

Head coach Chris Mullin has one open scholarship to hand out, as freshman Boubacar Diakite announced last week he would be leaving the school. Should that open scholarship go to Heron — who averaged 16.4 points per game at Auburn last year — his pairing with Ponds should give St. John’s arguably the best backcourt in the Big East.

Last season’s Haggerty Award winner for the best player in the New York metropolitan area, Ponds will likely enter his junior campaign as the conference’s preseason Player of the Year selection.

If Mullin can add Heron to a core of key players that includes Ponds and redshirt juniors Justin Simon and Marvin Clark II, the Red Storm should garner legitimate buzz as a potential NCAA Tournament team next Q season.

Queens Blvd. continued from page 22 vard? Hardly any. I drive all the way into Sunnyside and I can count the cyclists on one hand.”

However, DOT statistics show that average weekday bike lane usage in Rego Park increased by 127 percent from April 2017 to April 2018. CB 6 Transportation Committee member and cycling advocate Peter Beadle said that is proof that the lanes are working.

“Even if they were empty, it’s doing its job and the safety data proves that,” Beadle told the Chronicle Tuesday. “The idea of looking at a brand-new bike lane, seeing no one there and declaring that it’s worthless completely misses the point.”

He added that he agrees with some of his CB 6 colleages when it comes to the dangers of neighborhood overdevelopment. That’s why, in his eyes, the DOT deserves credit for trying to get people out of cars and into using “alternative methods of transportation,” in order to quell future traffic issues.

“That’s exactly the reason why we need this project and future ones. We need a vision for five and 10 years from now,” Beadle said. “We don’t have space for new roads, so we need a new vision.”

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‘Boeing Boeing’ is a real flight of fancy

by Mark Lord

stewardess (the one dressed predominantly in yellow). She makes a most unexpected and highly charged first appearThe set for “Boeing Boeing,” the French farce being ance and her energy never wavers.

Getting an even more aerobic workout is Brett Hunter as performed, in an English translation, for one more weekend by the Parkside Players in Forest Hills, is a dead give- Robert, who, by the end of the performance, was completeaway as to the shenanigans in store for playgoers: With no ly drenched in perspiration. Together, he and Simek earn fewer than seven entranceways, including five doors, a set some of the evening’s biggest laughs, mostly drawn from of swinging ones and an open archway, confusion is bound their ever-changing relationship.

Rich Feldman makes for a total cad as Bernard; Shana to ensue.

And so it does, with a hardworking ensemble cast of six, Aborn is all fussiness as the oft-imposed-upon maid; Lori under the often laugh-inducing direction of William Fren- Feren as American hostess Gloria (the one in shocking red) has fun with an easily recognizable New York accent; zel, doing their darnedest to entertain.

Set in the Paris flat of a lothario named Bernard over and completing Bernard’s international harem is the Italian representative Gabriella (in blue!), the course of a single day, the action played by Isobel Williams, who quickly accelerates as each of his sometimes speaks too quickly for three airline hostess fiancées winds everyone’s good. up in town simultaneously, thanks When: Fri.-Sat., June 1-2, 8 p.m.

Frenzel uses the playing area to a change in their timetables, all Where: Grace Lutheran Church, 103-15 effectively, keeping his actors in a of which had been carefully studied Union Tpke., Forest Hills nearly constant state of motion. And by the man they share. more than one person gets slapped Matters are not helped by the arrival Tickets: $18; $15 seniors. (718) 353-7388, during the course of the events, of Bernard’s old college chum, Robert, parksideplayers.com often with very funny results. nor by the involvement of the host’s This is the kind of lighthearted meddlesome housekeeper, Berthe.

The play, by Marc Camoletti, has a rather farcical histo- romp that seemed to crop up with regularity on Broadway ry all its own. When it premiered in England, it ran for a in the 1960s, providing theatergoers with a couple of hours healthy seven years; its Broadway opening, in 1965, was of mindless entertainment. In these often-trying times, less successful, closing after a three-week run. A new perhaps a resurgence of this genre might be just what the Broadway mounting in 2008 proved much more success- world needs.

As often happens in plays of this sort, things here do ful, earning rave reviews, the Tony Award for Best Revival begin to get repetitious after a while, a fault of the writing, of a Play, and a respectable nine-month run.

At Saturday night’s performance, it was a relatively late not the production. If anything, as performed at Parkside, arrival to the scene who best took advantage of the stage the second act is funnier than the first despite the overly setting: Kimberly Simek, as Gretchen, Bernard’s German long playing time.

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Kimberly Simek as Gretchen and Brett Hunter as Robert share many an emotional moment in their spontaneous roller coaster PHOTO BY MARK LORD relationship in “Boeing Boeing.”

As for that set, designed by Jeff Arnold in sleek white and gray, it serves the show well, as do the costumes by Sue Lynn Yu. A couple of minor technical glitches on Saturday added to the comic appeal, much to the delight of the appreciative audience. Q

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It can take months — sometimes even years — to mount a show on Broadway, but thanks to a program called Summer Showstoppers, new musicals are being written from scratch and put on their feet in front of audiences in just under two weeks. And many of the participants haven’t even reached their doubledigit birthdays.

This Summer Musical Theatre Program for Kids, aimed at youngsters 7 to 11 years of age, takes place at Queens Theatre, with this year’s sessions coming up July 9 to 20 and July 23 to Aug. 3. The deadline for registration is July 1.

“We’ve had wonderful success with our school programs throughout the borough and parents always look for summer programs,” explained the theater’s Executive Director Taryn Sacramone.

Thus, four years ago, the idea was born.

Summer is “a beautiful time for families to come to Flushing Meadows Corona Park,” where the theater is located, said Sacramone, adding that the theater now offers educational programming year-round.

Other summer courses, in art and nature, respectively, are offered by the American Folk Art Museum and Alley Pond Environmental Center [see separate stories].

Since its inception in 2014, the Queens Theatre program has seen a lot of returnees among the participants, including Isabella Toribio, an 11-year-old sixth-grader from Glendale who plans to attend again in July.

“It’s really amazing,” said Isabella. “The best part is creating the show itself over a period of one week.” Under the tutelage of a professional teaching artist and a musical director, the youngsters brainstorm ideas, create a script, invent characters and even write an original song and then rehearse for their culminating performance. They also must audition for specific roles, though every participant is guaranteed stage time.

The last day of each session features an actual performance, complete with scenery and costumes, on the theater’s main stage.

According to Isabella’s mother, Monica Toribio, her daughter “was fortunate that in public school they had an enrichment program that focused on the arts,” sparking an interest in Isabella.

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Cross Island YMCA Cruise for a Cause, aboard the Skyline Princess, with family-friendly entertainment, live music, kids’ activities, lunch and more, to help pay for children to attend summer camp at the Y. Sat., June 2, 12-4:30 p.m., 1 World’s Fair Marina, Flushing. $65; $35 kids under 13. Info: (718) 5519314, jkrauter@ymcanyc.org, ymcanyc.org/cruise.

“Miya Ando: Clouds,” with two site-specific glass sculptures inspired by a Zen phrase. Thru Sun., Aug. 19 (artist and curator talk Sun., June 3, 1 p.m.), Noguchi Museum, 9-01 33 Road, Long Island City. $10; $5 seniors, students; NYC HS students, kids under 12 free. Info: (718) 204-7088, noguchi.org.

World Environment Day, with various events honoring the United Nations’ official day to encourage environmental protection. Sat., June 2. World Wildlife with Animal Embassy, for adults and kids 5 and up, 10-11 a.m., $14; Outragehiss Pets, for kids 7 and up, 1-2 p.m., $14; Guided Walk, for all ages, 3-4 p.m., free; and Concert for the Environment by folk rock band Gathering Time, for those 10 and up, 7:30 p.m., $15. Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. Info/pre-registration (req’d): (718) 229-4000, alleypond.com.

Windmill Community Garden performance art, with Andrea Haenggi’s “Don’t Touch Me: A Participatory Fieldwork Performance,” combining her roles as choreographer, interdisciplinary artist, somatic educator and more; and Richard Garet’s “Ex-er-tion,” a quadraphonic presentation; with dinner too. Sun., June 3, 4:30 p.m. (Haenggi); 5:30 p.m. (Garet), 39-22 29 St., Long Island City. Suggested $5-$10 (Haenggi; RSVP req’d); free (Garet; no RSVP). Info: (347) 669-1406, fluxfactory.org.

“Dutch Masters,” with works by multiple artists in various media exploring marijuana at a time of increasing recreational legalization and the backlash to that. Thru Sat., June 2, Mrs., 60-40 56 Drive, Maspeth. Free. Info: (347) 841-6149, mrsgallery.com.

“Wilder LIC,” with works in various media that highlight wild nature to encourage new ideas about ecological and cultural diversity, plus performances, artist talks and other special events, by the Flux Factory. Thru Sun., June 17 (closing reception 6 p.m.), Windmill Community Garden, 39-22 29 St., Long Island City. Free. Info: (347) 669-1406, fluxfactory.org.

“Dense bodies bend solid ground,” with works by four artists in multiple media examining human, earthly and political bodies, thru evidence of their edges, seen as flexible and porous. Thru Fri., June 29, Radiator Gallery, 10-61 Jackson Ave., Long Island City. Free. Info: (347) 677-3418, radiatorarts.com.

The cast of “The Exonerated,” a play about people wrongfully imprisoned, were thrilled when writer Erik Jensen, center, in blue denim, stopped by The Secret Theatre during a recent rehearsal.

He is flanked by assistant director Krysta Hibbard and producer Richard Mazda. See Theatre.

Global Mashup #4: Balkans meets El Barrio, with music of each style played by separate bands, the Raya Brass Band and Spanglish Fly, and then a jam of both, with open dance floor. Fri., June 1, 8 p.m. (dance lessons 7 p.m.), Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd. $16; $10 students; free teens 13-19 with ID. Info/RSVP: (718) 463-7700, flushingtownhall.org.

Tom do Brasil (Sound of Brazil), with the group led by clarinetist and singer Kristen Mather de Andrade performing in a range of styles. Fri., June 1, 7:30-9 p.m., Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning, 161-04 Jamaica Ave. Free (donations welcome). Info: (718) 658-7400, jcal.org.

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“Holding Space: The Museum Collects,” with more than 40 works of folk art from the 18th to 21st centuries, including paintings, drawings, sculpture and more. Thru Thu., July 5, American Folk Art Museum’s Self-Taught Genius Gallery, 47-29 32 Place, Long Island City. Free. Info: (212) 595-9533, folkartmuseum.org.

“Wake,” with works by six artists in various media, examining water: its power to sustain and destroy life, what’s left in its wake and the changing environment. Thru Sun., July 15, Dorsky Gallery Curatorial Programs, 11-03 45 Ave., Long Island City. Free. Info: (718) 937-6317, dorsky.org.

Forest Hills Symphony Orchestra, performing works by Schubert, Haydn and more. Sun., June 3, 2 p.m., Forest Hills Jewish Center, 106-06 Queens Blvd. (entrance on 69 Road). $5; $3 seniors. Info: (718) 374-1627, fhso.org.

Polish History in Film Masterpieces, with seven of the country’s best, their focus on the struggle for freedom, marking the 100th anniversary of Poland regaining its independence. Fri.-Sun., June 1-3 and Wed., June 13. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35 Ave., Astoria. $15 per film; $11 seniors, students; $9 kids 3-17; includes museum admission. Info: (718) 777-6888, movingimage.us.

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Queens Outdoor Dance Festival 2018, with performances by several troupes, held by Salvatore LaRussa Dance Theatre — The Academy Studio.

Sun., June 3, 5 p.m., 66-85 73 Place, Middle Village.

Free. Info: (347) 263-SLDT (7538), sldt.org.

The New World of the Number 7 Train Tour, with six walks and connecting rides along North Queens’ transit corridor and into Manhattan, with lunch in Flushing, led by with Boro Historian Jack Eichenbaum; different than the original tour.

Sat., June 2, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $49. Info/registration (req’d): (718) 961-8406, jaconet@aol.com, geognyc.com.

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Jorn Swart Jazz Ensemble, with the Dutch pianist and composer, center, joined by Benjamin von Gutzeit, left, on viola and Lucas Pino on bass clarinet. Sun., June 3, 2 p.m., Voelker Orth Museum, 149-19 38 Ave., Flushing. $12; $10 students. Info: (718) 359-6227, vomuseum.org. COURTESY PHOTO

“The Exonerated,” a play that combines first-person narrative with legal records to tell the stories of six wrongfully convicted inmates and their paths to freedom. Thu.-Sun., May 31-June 3; Wed.-Sat., June 6-9, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., June 2 and 9, 3 p.m., The Secret Theatre, 44-02 23 St., Long Island City. $18 advance; $20 at door; $15 students. Info: (718) 392-0722, secrettheatre.com.

“Tango & Flamenco fusion,” a world premiere production blending the “two most important Hispanic manifestations in music, song and dance from Spain and Latin America.” Every Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; every Sun., 4 p.m., thru July 1, Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside. $40 advance; $45 at door; $37 students and seniors; $40 at door. Info: (718) 729-3880, thaliatheatre.org.

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Take Root, with performances by Grant Jacoby & Dancers and Liz Charky. Fri.-Sat., June 1-2, 8 p.m. $15 advance; $20 cash at door; $22 credit card. Fertile Ground, featuring multiple dance troupes and post-performance discussion with wine, moderated by Valerie Green. Sun., June 3, 7 p.m. $13 advance; $13 cash at door; $15 credit card. Both part of monthly series at Green Space, 37-24 24 St., Long Island City. Info: (718) 956-3037, greenspacestudio.org.

SPECIAL EVENTS Queens Green Day, a celebration of local ecological initiatives, food justice, gardening and healthy living, with performances, presentations, art-making and more. Sat., June 2, 12-4 p.m., Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City. Free.

Info: (718) 956-1819, socratessculpturepark.org.

MoMA PS1 Summer Open House, with the chance to see four art exhibits, hear conversations between the artists and curators and see a performance.

Sun., June 3, 12-6 p.m. (certain events at certain times), MoMA PS1, 22-25 Jackson Ave., Long Island City. Free. Info: (718) 784-2084, momaps1.org.

Bird Walk with NYC Audubon, spotting and ID’ing feathered friends and learning about what they need to survive. Sat., June 9, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing. Free with admission: $6; $4 seniors; $4 students, $2 children over 3. Info: (718) 886-3800, queensbotanical.org.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS Defensive driving course, for better skills, insurance and point reduction; and to cut down on accidents. Sat., June 9, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., St. Mel’s Church of Flushing, 26-15 154 St. $45. Info/registration: (631) 360-9720. continued on page 36

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by Victoria Zunitch qboro contributor

Queens high school student Amy Liu used to have a vague sense that folk art encompasses works about people, because of the word “folk.” Or maybe it was art that explains folk tales.

“I thought it was like ‘cave art,’” Liu said.

That was before she participated in last summer’s American Folk Art Museum Youth Art Connection educational program, which completely redefined for her not only “folk art,” but also “museum.” Liu enjoyed viewing, discussing and making art at every session and seeing g where the works are stored,

Youth Art Connection When: Each Wed., July 11-Aug. 22; applications due Wed., June 6 Where: American Folk Art Museum Collections and Education Center, 47-29 32 Place, Long Island City Entry: Free. (917) 651-8024, nbeall@folkartmuseum.org

and especially learned from interactions with staff members serving in a variety of roles at the museum.

“Like a theater, it shows me not only the stage, but also the backstage,” Liu said.

Teens who live or go to school in Queens and want to participate in YAC this summer can apply through Wednesday, June 6. The program is competitive; last year, it accepted half of those who applied for 10 openings.

“The museum benefits because a diverse, young audience is introduced to the field of folk and self-taught art. Students interact with the American Folk Art Museum’s collection with unique perspectives, through inquiry-based discussions and art making,” said Natalie Beall, education specialist with the museum, in an email. Beall leads the program.

“Students also learn about the many careers that are available in museum settings — we hope that many of them will consider pursuing careers in museums after completing the program,” Beall said.

The Collections and Education Center hosts the archives, library and permanent collections of the museum, whose main location is at Lincoln Square in Manhattan.

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Students in a prior Youth Art Connection class take a break from learning all about art PHOTO COURTESY AMERICAN FOLK ART MUSEUM and museums for the camera.

Also on-site is the museum’s Self-Taught Genius Gallery, which mounts exhibits from the permanent collection.

The program meets on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., starting July 11 and end-

ing Aug. 22. Students are chosen based on their application, a telephone interview and ability to commit to the full series. The program is completely free, including art continued on page 37

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Learning can be an adventure at Alley Pond

by Michael Gannon qboro contributor

Learning over the summer doesn’t have to be confined exclusively to school-provided reading lists.

Not with the Alley Pond Environmental Center around.

Several of APEC’s weekly children’s programs are still accepting applications for their summer sessions, where children from 18 months to seventh grade can learn about nature, science, ecology and the environment with hands-on activities.

The group’s spring programs are just about winding down. Irene Scheid, APEC’s executive director, said the summer programs have grown with the organization.

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“We started out with just one program,” she told the Chronicle. “We eventually added more and more activities for different age groups. And one program that we added about three years go, the Alley Pond Pioneers, is for older kids whose parents wanted them to be able to continue.”

The Explorers, Scheid said, take longer walks to more parts of the city’s Alley Pond Park, where the center has set up shop since 1976.

She said at just about any age level, APEC’s animal ambassadors such as rabbits, birds and snakes, are generally very popular.

“For some of these children, it’s the first time they’ve held a snake,” she said. “They learn the difference between a land turtle and a water turtle, learn about their habitats, and what we do that affects them.”

Wee Sprouts is for children from 18 to 23 months, and involves seeing and touching live animals. There are also nature-themed arts and crafts and short nature walks.

Toddler Time, for youngsters ages 23 to 35 months, has all that plus story time.

Sunny Bunnies and the Fledglings, both for children ages 3 and 4, are drop-off classes that add more of a classroom setting to

the standard animals, nature walks and crafts.

Slots for the Summer Nature Club, which focuses on science at the beach and the ocean, for children in grades K through 2, were filled as of this writing.

Think next year.

The APEC Explorers, for grades 3 and 4, learn about ecosystems up close; shelter-building, basic wilderness survival skills, and some basic botany.

And the aforementioned APEC Pioneers, for those entering 5th, 6th or 7th grades, includes hikes and beach cleanups, with hats, suncreen, insect repellent and bottled water recommended for all participants attending each session.

Fees for the programs differ for members and nonmembers.

Scheid said one thing never fails to make her smile.

“The excitement on their faces,” she said. “I also like to see children playing in the mud and getting dirty, and knowing that’s OK. We did that a lot when I was a kid; not Children in APEC’s Sunny Bunnies Program Q so much anymore.”

PHOTO COURTESY APEC learn about fish.

Takai Forde, Licensed Master Social Worker in the state of New York, will give the second seminar on Saturday, June 09, 2018. She will discuss JASA LEAP (LEGAL/ SOCIAL WORK ELDER ABUSE PROGRAM), an elderly abuse prevention and intervention project consisting of attorney and social worker teams.

She has received her Master’s degree in Social Work from New York University. Takai has made it her mission to serve and educate older adults in her professional career.

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Toribio appreciates that the summer program not only prepares the youngsters theatrically, but also for many of life’s challenges. Through the program, she said, Isabella built self-confidence and made connections with other youngsters with shared interests.

Isabella said her participation helped her to “trust people a little more.� She began to overcome “bad stage fright� and learned how to project her voice more, she said.

Whitestone resident Laura Tuffnell is equally enthusiastic about the influence

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the program had on her daughter, Jenna, who, having turned 12, has aged out. “She has grown more confident in her vocal abilities, which I didn’t know she had,� Tuffnell said. “She learned how to act collaboratively� with both her peers and the professionals. “They get to see the fruits of their labors.�

J enna , who s a id she had never appeared in a play before, will cherish the memories she made over the past three summers. “You learn how to take chances and make choices. You get in touch with your inner creativity,� she said. “It’s really fun.�

According to Sacramone, the theater is aiming to extend the program in the future to accommodate older participants, such as Jenna, who would like to further pursue their theatrical interests.

She also hopes the children’s involvement will inspire their families to attend other performances at the venue. “For a lot of families, it’s their first exposure to theater,� Sacramone said.

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boro continued from page 32 Beginner’s Spanish, so you too can say, “Yo hablo el Español.” Each Tue., Fri., 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Kew Gardens Community Center, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road. Free. Info: (718) 268-5960.

Hands on History: Make Your Own Clay Pot!, with kids 3 and up and adults crafting clay pots to take home and hearing the story of a slave, Dave, who inscribed his own poems on the ones he made; with museum tour too. Sat., June 2, 1-4 p.m., King Manor Museum, 150-03 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica.

Free. Info: (718) 206-0545, kingmanor.org.

Your Cell Phone, Your Story: a Videography Workshop, with pro filmmakers from the Queens World Film Festival teaching how to make better videos with phones. Sat., June 2, 12-3 p.m., Hall of Fame Studios, 89-37 164 St., Jamaica. Free.

Info: (347) 505-3018, queenscouncilarts.org.

KIDS/TEENS Toddler Tales: “The Very Busy Bee,” with kids 3-4 and one parent each enjoying the pop-up book about summer insects, making a craft, meeting animals and more. Sun., June 3, 1:30-3 p.m., Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. $21. Info/pre-registration (req’d): (718) 229-4000, alleypond.com.

MARKETS Flea market, with vendor spots available for $35. Sun., June 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Raphael’s Church, 35-20 Greenpoint Ave., Long Island City.

Rain date: Sun., June 10. Info: (718) 729-8957.

St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church outdoor flea market, with 160 vendors. Each Sat.-Sun., 9 a.m.-3 p.m., thru end of November, Union Tpke. and Parsons Blvd., Jamaica. Info: (718) 969-3226.

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

SOCIAL EVENTS Saturday night dances, with a live DJ playing classics, oldies, Italian and Spanish music, food and more. Sat., June 2, and every other Saturday all year, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., Italian Charities of America, 83-20 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst. $12.

Info: (718) 478-3100.

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

Info: (718) 380-4145, hillcrestjc.org.

CLUBS “Hooks & Needles” Crochet & Knit Club, with participants bringing projects, hooks, needles and yarn, or working on charity projects.

Every Thu., 6:30-9 p.m., Big 6 Shopping Center, 60-10 Queens Blvd., Woodside (entrance inside shopping center, up one flight, down hall to left of 99-cent store). Info: Lorraine, (917) 817-4037.

SENIOR ACTIVITIES SNAP of Eastern Queens Innovative Senior Center for adults 60+. 80-45 Winchester Blvd., Queens Village. Classes — Exercise every Mon.: advanced, 11 a.m.; beginners, 1 p.m. Every Tue.: magic and ABC computer class, 10 a.m. Every Wed.: armchair yoga, 9 a.m.; Zumba gold, 10 a.m.

Every Thu.: creative writing, 11 a.m.; painting, 1 p.m. Every Fri.: fall prevention, 10 a.m.; women’s discussion group, 11 a.m. Info: (718) 454-2100.

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

Queens AARP Chorus, which sings at nursing homes and AARP events, seeks retired people to join. Meets each Fri., 11 a.m. (new people asked to come 10 a.m.), Clearview Selfhelp Center, 20811 26 Ave., Bayside. Info: joroosume@verizon.net.

Howard Beach Senior Center, with exercise classes every weekday except Thu., varying times; dances with a DJ and hot lunch every Tue., 12-3 p.m.; art classes every Thu., 9:3011:30 a.m., 12:30-2:30 p.m.; intro to sign language every Fri., 10-11:30 a.m.; karaoke every Wed., 1-3 p.m.; monthly book club; and more, 155-55 Crossbay Blvd. Info: (718) 738-8100.

Woodhaven/Richmond Hill Senior Center, open Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; with lunch at 12 p.m.; strength/stretching exercise class each Mon., 1 p.m.; yoga each Thu., 10 a.m.; Zumba each Fri., 10 a.m.; arts and crafts, knitting, coloring for adults and educational presentations other times. Info: (718) 847-9200.

Rego Park Senior Center, free benefits application assistance for older Queens adults, Lost Battalion Hall, 93-29 Queens Blvd. Tue., Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. LiveOn NY Specialists available to provide information and help with paperwork for SCRIE, SNAP, HEAP and more.

Info: (347) 815-5930, benefits@liveon-ny.org.

SUPPORT GROUPS PTSD for veterans and service members: Reach out to a anonymous support group in your area. Info: 1 (800) 273-TALK. Anxious, nervous, depressed? Recovery International can help. Meetings every Thu., 2:30 p.m., Fri., 3:30 p.m. Forest Hills Library, 108-19 71 Ave. Info: recoveryinternational.org.

BEAT

The Yanks’ winning aura

by Lloyd Carroll Chronicle Contributor

The Yankees have one of the most formidable lineups in modern baseball history, and their pitching is very good as well. Therefore, on any given day, they can beat you with either their offense or pitching.

While this may sound obvious, last Sunday’s 3-1 win over the Angels on a dreary day at Yankee Stadium showed that the 2018 Bronx Bombers can win a game just on reputation.

The Angels starter was 30-year-old Garrett Richards, who the Yankees battered earlier this season in Anaheim. He started the game and was so shaky that his manager, Mike Scioscia, pulled him before the end of the third inning, as he gave up three runs. That stat wasn’t so awful by itself. The issue was the Yanks hitters didn’t even have to take the bats off of their shoulders as a rattled Richards walked and hit batters and threw wild pitches to give the Bombers basically a free path around the bases.

Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka went six solid innings while the bullpen triumvirate of David Robertson, Dellin Betances, and Aroldis Chapman held the Angels scoreless.

The Angels got their leadoff hitter on base for most of the game, which is normally a sign of trouble. In his postgame press conference Yankees manager Aaron Boone agreed that would normally be a recipe for disaster, as Mets

fans know all too well, but that his hurlers made the right pitches when they had to.

I hope Mets general manager Sandy Alderson does a better job with his personal investments than he has done with the millions of dollars he lavished on starting pitcher Jason Vargas and reliever Anthony Swarzak.

Vargas has been pelted by opposing hitters as if he was a softball pitcher in a beer league in nearly every outing that he has had while Swarzak has missed most of the first third of the season because of an injury to his left arm.

In fairness to Alderson, he didn’t make those decisions in a vacuum. He realized the Mets needed more starting pitching depth but didn’t have the budget to get a top-notch hurler like Jake Arrieta, whom the Phillies smartly signed.

Vargas had a good season for the 2017 Royals while Swarzak had the same with the Brewers.

Witty Daily News columnist Peter Botte got off a great tweet about the Stanley Cup Final in which the Washington Capitals are facing the Vegas Golden Knights. “The most sleazy, corrupt, and vice-filled city in America against Las Vegas,” he quipped.

ESPN has hired Keith Olbermann yet again.

In the press release announcing his return, Keith humorously noted that it’ll be his sixth Q stint with the Worldwide Leader in Sports.

See the extended version of Sports Beat every week at qchron.com.

I HAVE OFTEN WALKED

Titanic survivor spent summers in Bayside mansion

by Ron Marzlock Chronicle Contributor

Rober t Clifford Cor nell was born on March 28, 1853. He graduated from Columbia University, Class of 1874 and got married two years later to Malvina Lamson. He became a successful lawyer, and the couple lived at Park Avenue and 73rd Street in Manhattan.

Cornell was active in Democratic politics and was appointed magistrate in 1895. He later was pro- The summer residence of Robert Clifford Cornell moted to judge in the Court of and his wife Malvina, Bayside, summer 1910.

Domestic Relations.

His wealth allowed them to purchase occupy cabin C-101. As the ship was a summer residence in beautiful Bay- sinking she eventually was rescued in side. In 1912 Malvina’s sister, Lady Lifeboat 2 and picked up by the RMS Elizabeth Dr um mond, was ill and Carpathia. Her rescue, along with that passed away in Paris. Malvina, her sis- of her sisters, was noted in the newspaters Charlotte Appleton, also of Bay- pers of the day.

Her husband passed away a few years side, and Caroline Lane Brown of Boslater at their Bayside home in 1918 during ton all paid their respects.

To return home, Malvina boarded the the influenza epidemic. Malvina lived to RMS Titanic in Southampton with a the ripe old age of 84 and passed away in first-class ticket, No. 11710, along with July 1941. She is buried in Woodlawn Q her two sisters. She was assigned to Cemetery in the Bronx.

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Youth art classes continued from page 33 supplies, and each participant will receive a MetroCard to cover transportation to and from each session.

YAC teens will get to go beyond the usual gallery visitor experience, viewing and discussing the work behind the scenes, interacting with museum staff members, and creating their own collection-inspired works of art. Liu said she learned from hearing a variety of interesting views on the works and hearing about the artist’s perspective or purpose with respect to the technique applied to create each work.

“I really like the time I spent here and the people I met,” Liu said.

Participants will also get to visit other galleries, museums and arts organizations with

their group. Along the way, they’ll participate in a variety of activities meant to help them explore the wide variety of careers that exist in the arts.

Beall offered a few pointers for eager applicants.

“I am looking primarily for a commitment to the full session as well as enthusiasm about participating. No prior experience with museums is necessary, although students should have a general interest in visual art,” Beall said.

To learn more or for an application, students should send an email to Beall at nbeall@folkartmuseum.org, or they can fill Q out an online application.

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NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 05-2118, bearing Index Number NC-000437-18/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me (us) the right to: Assume the name of (First) EDNA (Last) BERRIOS. My present name is (First) EDNA (Last) RAMIREZ AKA EDNA BERRIOS. The city and state of my present address are Woodhaven, NY. My place of birth is GUAYAMA, PUERTO RICO. The month and year of my birth are November 1948.

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NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 05-23-18, bearing Index Number NC-00045318/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me (us) the right to: Assume the name of (First) LEMAR (Last) ARGAVAN. My present name is (First) LEMAR (Last) MOHEBI (infant). The city and state of my present address is Fresh Meadows, NY. My place of birth is Queens, NY. The month and year of my birth are June 2014.

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2109 Astoria LLC of Org. filed with the SSNY on 02/14/2018. 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 John Klarevas, 2109 Steinway St. #1, Astoria, Apts. For Rent NY 11105. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 04-11-18, bearing Index Number NC-001229-17/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me (us) the right to: Assume the name of (First) LESLIE ANN (Last) PETERS BROWNE. My present name is (First) LESLIE (Middle) ANN (Last) BROWNE AKA LESLIE ANN PETERS AKA LESLIE A. PETERS AK A LESLIE PETERS. My present address is 250-20 HOOK CREEK BLVD., Rosedale, NY 11422.

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46-11 Broadway LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/19/16. 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, 91-10 Metropolitan Avenue, Rego Park, NY 11374. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 05-22-18, bearing Index Number NC-00041318/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me (us) the right to: Assume the name of (First) MAXIMILIAN (Middle) MARCEL (Last) FIGURA. My present name is (First) MAXIMILIAN (Middle) MARCEL (Last) MUSIAL AKA MAXIMILIAN M. MUSIAL. The city and state of my present address are Middle Village, NY. My place of birth is Manhattan, NY. The month and year of my birth are February 2000.

AVIEL 26 REALTY LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 04/27/18. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, c/o Saman Arasheben, 14423 68th Avenue, Flushing, NY 11367. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 05-23-18, bearing Index Number NC-000429-18/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me (us) the right to: Assume the name of (First) YOHAN (Middle) YOUSUF (Last) KHAN. My present name is (First) ABU (Middle) YOUSUF (Last) KHAN AKA ABU KHAN AKA ABU Y. KHAN The city and state of my present address are Woodhaven, NY. My place of birth is BANGLADESH. The month and year of my birth are December 1993.

CAFE MOXY LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 5/11/2018. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 3520 9th St., Long Island City, NY 11106. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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continued from page 25 39 wins to just 15 losses, including a 17-5 mark at home in Queens.

They also finished first in the Big East in more than a dozen major categories, including batting average (.297), on-base percentage (.371), runs scored (344), hits (548), earned run average (2.95) and opposing batting average (.233).

It was also a big year for St. John’s stars on an individual level, starting with third baseman John Valente.

The New Rochelle native became the first person in the school’s storied baseball history to be named Big East Player of the Year, as the graduate student led the conference with a .356 batting average and 79 hits.

The All-Big East First Team selection also recently became the 23rd member of the school’s 200-hit club.

Joining Valente on the First Team are are Shaw, starting pitcher Sean Mooney, shortstop Luke Stampfl, catcher Wyatt Mascarella and outfielder Jamie Galazin.

Last year’s Big East Pitcher of the Year, Mooney put together another impeccable campaign that saw him win 10 games and strike out a league-high 97 hitters.

Shaw’s big bat was on display not just in the Big East title game, but all season, as he drove in 37 runs in 50 games.

A Fordham transfer, Stampf l also started all 50 games this year, batting

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Mascarella, also a new t ransfer, smoothly transitioned to playing at St. John’s, as he batted .382 against Big East opponents this year.

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