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Redistricting panel hears ethnic pleas Residents seek neighborhood unity with new City Council district lines

by Michael Gannon Editor

ew York City’s Districting Commission, which is charged with redrawing City Council district lines, came to the Flushing Library Tuesday night for the latest in a series of hearings to collect public input.

The lines are being redrawn as mandated by the results of the 2010 U.S. Census.

Though created by the city, all lines must be redrawn under certain federal guidelines with an effor t to keep neighborhoods together, and to create contiguous districts of residents and neighborhoods with “common concerns and interests.”

The evening began with a statement from Borough President Helen Marshall, read by her counsel, Hugh Weinberg.

Marshall immediately addressed two of the huge elephants in the room — the myriad problems encountered with new district lines drawn up by the state Legislature earlier this year, and the fact that she and most Queens officials believe the borough was undercounted by at least 100,000 people in 2010.

“I have to admit that after seeing the ordeal that the people of the State of New York went through during the state legislative redistricting process, I am a little concerned about how this process will turn out,” Weinberg read.

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Members of Queens’ south Asian community made impassioned pleas to unite Richmond Hill, Ozone Park and South Ozone Park in a single united City Council district with clearly defined neighborhood and geographic borders Tuesday night at a public hearing of the city’s Districting PHOTO BY MICHAEL GANNON Commission.

Marshall acknowledged that the commission will have a challenge in Queens, whose population is the second-largest and most ethnically diverse of any county in the state.

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communities and protect the voting rights of our minority populations,” she said.

Councilman Dan Halloran (R-Whitestone), speaking later in the evening, said undercounting is believed to have hit Flushing and nearby communities the hardest.

More than three dozen residents spoke before the commission, which includes former state Sen. Frank Padavan and former Councilman Thomas Ognibene of Queens.

The residents pressed for borders that will both preserve neighborhoods and allow for better, more diverse representation in the Council.

More than a dozen people from the South Asian and Indo-Caribbean communities spoke in favor of uniting Richmond Hill, Ozone Park and South Ozone Park into one district. Richmond Hill now is divided between the 28th and 32nd Districts.

“The Indo-Caribbean people have been split into six Assembly districts, and four City Council districts,” said Vishnu Mahadeo of the Richmond Hill Economic Development Council. He said the willful splitting of places like Richmond Hill has diluted the voting clout of the community, leaving it no representation.

James Hong of the Asian American Community Coalition on Redistricting and Democracy concurred. He also said his group considers Bayside to be divided, with most of it in the 19th District but the southern portion in the 23rd.

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Graffiti hits vans on Sutter Avenue Security camera catches vandals striking in the middle of the night

by Domenick Rafter

names, were painted on the doors and on the hood.

“What makes a person think they Tibb’s Interior and Exterior owner Tommy woke up Monday have the right to destroy someone morning preparing for another else’s property?” Tommy asked.

To make matters worse, it was week of work. Instead his week was completely derailed before he even not only his van that was hit, but also his neighbor’s van a few left his office on Sutter Avenue.

His work van, parked right out- houses down.

Tommy immediately called the side Tibb’s office at 88-06 Sutter Ave, had been defaced with graffiti. police, and officers from the 106th Yellow tags, including some Precinct responded and were met with a few leads, thanks to a little modern technology.

Outside the Sutter Avenue office, Tommy had installed security cameras facing the sidewalk. They recorded the entire attack.

At least four men heading east on Sutter Avenue arrived around 3:50 a.m. on Monday A still shot of surveillance video from Tibb’s Interior morning, first striking & Exterior security camera catching the vandals Tommy’s van, then COURTESY PHOTO heading down the shortly before 4 a.m. Monday.

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block, spraying his neighbor’s van about two minutes later.

“They just swarmed around his van,” Tommy said.

After finishing on that vehicle, they walked back west on Sutter Avenue, passed the security cameras in front of Tibb’s main office and vandalized Tommy’s van a second time. The camera catches them up close as they walk past.

The section of sidewalk outside of the office sits under a streetlight.

In one shot, one of the vandals can be seen car r ying a spray can, seemingly looking at the camera.

In another, one of them can be seen squatting down in front of the van’s door, spraying paint on it.

They then walk away, rounding the cor ner down 88th Street just before 4 a.m. One man can be seen coming back to pick up a can he left behind.

The NYPD said it is investigating the incident.

“I grew up right around the block from here,” Tommy said.

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Tags left on one of the vans struck early Monday morning by graffiti vandals PHOTO BY DOMENICK RAFTER on Sutter Avenue in Ozone Park.

“I’ve never seen anything like this.

Times change I guess.”

Southern Queens had been hit with a rash of graff iti vandals recently, leading some to declare war over the quality of life issue.

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Residents’ Block Association went to battle with vandals who tag mailboxes in the neighborhood, seeking to repaint every one and working to identify a pattern for repeat offenses to make it easier to Q catch graffiti vandals.

Ozone Park residents Man faces charges in seek traffic control Atlantic Ave. accident Stop signs requested for 95th Ave.

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by Domenick Rafter Associate Editor

A Richmond Hill man has been charged with vehicular assault and driving while under the influence of alcohol, among other charges, after an accident on Saturday morning in which he hit a motorcycle on Atlantic Avenue, allegedly while driving drunk.

Omesh Moran, 29, of 103-21 135 St. in Richmond Hill was at the wheel of a 2005 Cadillac Escalade SUV shortly after 4 a.m. on the morning of Aug. 18 when the vehicle collided with a motorcycle at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and 124th Street.

In a police statement, Mohan allegedly stated he had stopped at the stop sign while traveling on 124th Street, looked both ways on Atlantic Avenue and proceeded before he hit the motorcycle. The driver of the motorcycle, Naquawn McIntosh, was found semi-unconscious and suffered a neck fracture. He was pinned between the bike and the Escalade. A passenger on the motorcy-

cle, Corey McIntosh, ended up inside the SUV with severe injuries including multiple broken bones and injuries to the brain due to lack of oxygen and is in a medically induced coma.

According to the DA’s office, police allegedly discovered Mohan with bloodshot watery eyes and had the odor of alcohol on his breath. His blood alcohol level at the time of the accident was allegedly .17, well above the legal limit of .05. Mohan allegedly told police that he was at a club before the accident and had only one drink. He supposedly admitted to being the driver of the vehicle.

The insurance on the SUV had expired on Aug. 13.

Mohan was arraigned later that day for f irst- and second-degree vehicular assault, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs and having no insurance. He was released on $100,000 bail and is to return to court on Sept. 5. If convicted, he faces up to seven years in prison. Q

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On Dec. 1, 2005, two cars collided at the intersection of 81st Street and 95th Avenue in Ozone Park. A sedan ran a stop sign on 81st Street, slamming into a van in the intersection, causing a young girl to be ejected from the van — and killed.

The van was traveling west on 95th Avenue. It did not stop at the intersection because it did not have a stop sign.

That situation is common throughout the neighborhood, where avenues running east-west do not have stop signs or traffic lights at many intersections, forcing traffic traveling on side streets to stop and wait for a clearing. Often, parked cars block the view of waiting cars, causing accidents.

The problem, exacerbated by the neighborhood’s growing driving population, led to the installation of new stop signs and traffic lights in various parts of Ozone Park in recent years. In July, for example, a traff ic light was installed at 103rd Avenue and 103rd Street, the scene of a number of serious accidents in the past

decade. Residents had been requesting one for years.

But those who live near 95th Avenue are hoping it does not take that long to get a stop sign. Community Board 9 member Etienne David Adorno, who lives a few blocks north in Woodhaven and is currently mounting a challenge to Assemblyman Mike Miller (D-Woodhaven) in the Democratic primary, is asking the Department of Transportation to put stop signs along 95th Avenue at 81st Street, where the accident occurred in 2005 and at 80th Street. Both streets are busy north-south thoroughfares between Atlantic and Liberty avenues and the intersections are only a few blocks from PS 64.

Acknowledging it is a city issue, despite his candidacy for state office, Adorno said he wrote the DOT in June and again this week asking for a stop sign and is waiting for a response.

A spokesman for the DOT said it would look into the request. A formal request would have to come from CB9, which does not meet again until next month. Q

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Qns. food pantries brace for more cuts Congress eyes multibillion dollar cuts to food stamps and Farm Bill

by Josey Bartlett Associate Editor

Queens food pantries are getting sucked dry in the summer heat, and the fall may not offer any reprieve with proposed cuts to the Farm Bill, an overarching law passed every five years that allocates 80 percent of its funding to anti-hunger programs such as food stamps and the Emergency Food Assistance Program, which provides food to pantries and soup kitchens.

Congress will reconvene on Sept. 10 and must make some sort of decision on the bill

by Sept. 30.

In 2007, Congress took additional time and passed the Farm Bill in 2008. The passed legislation reset the minimum a family could receive in food stamps and the income limit to get the benefits to adjust for inflation, which had not been addressed for decades.

This year the House has proposed a $16 billion slash to food stamps. The Senate has proposed a $4 billion cut to food stamps.

“The goal is to move on from food pantries, and food stamps can really help that,” Long Island City-based Hour Children Food Pantr y coordinator Abigael Burke said. “It’s pretty scary with all the cuts we see. I hope Congress does something.”

Congressman Joe Crowley (D-Queens,

Jacqueline Eradiri, executive director of the Ridgewood Older Adult Center, with cases of cereal they received last Friday. “If you come back this Friday, it will all be gone,” she said.

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Bronx) said he is concerned about cuts to the food stamp program. People who have food stamps can buy their own food instead of relying on a pantry to hand them food; although some food pantries allow people to shop and pick out food, some do not.

Additionally, Crowley said, food stamps allow people to make their own food decisions and in some cases they can pick healthier options.

“This is a moral failure when thousands of Queens residents— New Yorkers in all

boroughs — go hungry each year,” Crowley said. “We should be strengthening programs not weakening them.”

Crowley said he recognizes how a lack of a Farm Bill would be devestating nationwide, and something must be passed. He added that he is against the House’s proposal. The Senate’s bill is a better version, he said, but he is “not thrilled” about it.

Triada Stampas, senior director of government relations for the Food Bank for New York City, called the proposals clawbacks with even deeper slashes coming, adding “cutting food stamps will only bring more people to New York food pantries. It’s absolutely the wrong strategy.”

The last year has already been difficult for city food pantries and soup kitchens without having to deal with Farm Bill cuts.

Pantries lost 11 million meals from federal cuts in The Emergency Food Assistance Program. This is a 40 percent reduction in the amount of free food to lowincome New Yorkers, according to the Food Bank for New York City. The 150 pantries and soup kitchens in Queens have 3,045,759 fewer meals from TEFAP to work with.

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Pack heat, go away for 5 to 8 fforts to combat gun violence shot to the top of the agenda this summer and stayed there, with good reason. Shootings are up 22 percent in southern Queens so far this year compared to last, and homicides are up 29 percent. Many types of crime are up citywide.

There have been the usual denunciations of violence from elected officials and activists, including a march through South Jamaica last Saturday that drew hundreds. Maybe those have some impact, but it’s hard to see how some punk running around with a loaded pistol to defend his turf is going to be much impressed by what the establishment has to say.

There is also a slew of gun control bills worth considering in the state Legislature, but it’s hard to see how the Senate, controlled by the NRA-supportive Republican Party, is going to pass any of them. And while the NRA and its allies exaggerate the idea that gun control has minimal impact on the criminal element, there is some truth to that.

Which is why we’re especially supportive of the latest antigun measure proposed in the Legislature. Authored by state Sen. Malcolm Smith (D-Jamaica), who represents some of the areas hardest hit by the spike in crime, the bill would hike the minimum sentence for possession of an illegal gun from

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one year to five to eight years. It has the support of many of the area’s other elected officials, including Sen. Shirley Huntley (D-Jamaica) and Assemblyman Bill Scarborough (DJamaica), who’ll be carrying it in the lower chamber. (Huntley’s main opponent in this year’s Democratic primary, City Councilman James Sanders Jr., opposes the measure as written because, he said, it would treat first-time offenders and career criminals the same.)

No one can say this bill would violate the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens. It would simply send lawbreakers away for a good long time, and should act as a serious deterrent. Just as defenders of stop and frisk say criminals are less likely to carry weapons when they know they’re subject to a pat-down, we believe gangbangers will be less likely to carry if they know they’ll be going away that long if caught. We hope the Legislature passes this bill and Gov. Cuomo signs it — quickly.

Youth programs, better police-community relations and ads telling people it’s OK to “snitch” when it comes to violent crime are all worthwhile ideas to combat the rise in violence.

But so is the threat of doing hard time. Eight years may be enough to convince some punks to leave their piece at home.

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Pass Avella’s plan Dear Editor: State Sen. Tony Avella has introduced Senate bills S.7276 and S.7335, which would create a new Lottery scratch off game, whose proceeds would be strictly dedicated to a new Community Grant Fund (“Avella seeks more aid for nonprofit groups,” Aug. 9). According to the senator, this fund would benefit community groups administering educational, recreational, cultural, senior or veterans programs, and those groups providing volunteer ambulance services in our state.

This would be a big help to nonprofits all over the state who have suffered over the last three years because of the loss of state funding. In Northeast Queens, vital community organizations like the Alley Pond Environmental Center, the Poppenhusen Institute, the Bayside Historical Society, the Queens Historical Society, the Queens Botanical Garden and the Queens Farm Museum would receive much-needed financial support to continue their important work and educational programs. In addition, our great volunteer community ambulance services would receive financial aid as well.

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There goes $1.4 billion eaving aside the constitutional questions that decided the case, a judge’s ruling against Mayor Bloomberg’s outer borough street hail bill is a tough blow to the entire city.

The mayor, who should have known better than to bypass the City Council on a subject that has always been decided in City Hall, not Albany, was counting on $635 million in revenue this fiscal year and $800 million over the following two years from selling street hail medallions to cab owners.

Now he’s warning that city workers may have to be laid off to keep this year’s budget in balance. And, unless the city’s appeal is successful, a projected budget gap of $2.5 billion next year just grew to $2.9 billion.

As the courts consider the appeal, the mayor should go back to the council and try to hammer out an agreement of some kind. That’s what chief executives are supposed to do with their respective legislatures, not go and find another legislature on another level of government to pass their bills.

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Please call Gov. Cuomo at (518) 474-8390, state Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos at (518) 455-3171, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver at (518) 455-3791 and your local state senator and Assembly member to urge them to support Sen. Avella’s legislation. Call Sen. Avella at (718) 357-3094 to show your support for his legislation as well. Thank you.

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Making rape even worse Dear Editor: (An Open Letter to House Speaker John Boehner) Dinnertime has always been the perfect venue in our household to catch up on our daily affairs as well as discuss world events and politics. Lively exchanges are welcome and everyone’s opinion is respected. When our children were young I always told them, “Just because a person makes it into adulthood, it

does not mean that he/she knows what they are doing, or, for that matter, they might or might not turn out to be a good person or responsible adult.”

Last night Mr. Akin was the topic of conversation at our dinner table. Everyone agreed that he was one of those individuals who made it into adulthood but did not turn out to be a good person, a responsible adult or an informed one. We discussed his comment, “If it’s legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing down,” and we were shocked not only by the insensitivity of his remark but at his lack of compassion or medical knowledge.

His disdain toward women is reprehensible, as is his cavalier and dismissive attitude toward the pain and suffering of a rape victim: “I think there should be some punishment, but the punishment ought to be on the rapist and not attacking the child.”

Although I agree that the rapist should be punished I fail to understand why he and many in the Republican Party believe that the victim should be further victimized by not allowing her to have an abortion if she so chooses.

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Animals good, Ryan bad Dear Editor: Paul Ryan, when he was nominated as the running mate of Mitt Romney, made the unfortunate admittance that he is “an avid hunter.”

By admitting this pastime he alienated animal rights advocates and gun control advocates. These are a very powerful part of the American electorate. Sarah Palin made this mistake when she stated that she shot animals from a helicopter in Alaska, possibly maiming animals that weren’t hunted for food but for sport. She lost many voters by making this unfavorable admission.

When will politicians edit their public statements so not to offend the voters they are trying to attract?

I normally vote Republican, but in the last election I did not, and in the next election I definitely shall not, support a candidate who is in favor of hunting animals and who supports gun possession. I suspect there are many voters who will take the same position.

Nick Pennachio Elmhurst The writer is a member of Community Board 4.

Biden, Ryan and values Dear Editor: There was a telling observation made in a recent Blaze post. For those who are not familiar with the Blaze, it is a conservative website, brainchild of Glenn Beck of Mercury Radio Arts and live-streaming video network GBTV, who present it as “an alternate to the mainstream media outlets who are distorting continued on page 10

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Dear Editor: Recently I have been discussing with Forest Hills residents the efforts to remove the beautiful statue “Civic Virtue” from Kew Gardens and banish it to a cemetery.

Two pals pointed out letters written in another community newspaper by people in favor of the move. One was a female ONLINE lawyer, another the founder of the See Queens Chronicle Publisher Mark Weidler’s Center for the definitive essay on this Women of New issue, “What is appropri- York.

The reason I ate 4 publication?” had not come online at bit.ly/LgIgvB (a shor tened link to a across these letters myself is that qchron.com page).

I refuse to read this particular publication. Why? A brief glance at the ads in the back of the newspaper is enough to shock and nauseate most women. They are fronts for prostitution in the guise of escort services, party girls and massage parlors. Most advertise Asian women, who might be here illegally and against their will, to perform these services.

It is laughable that these two Queens women are outraged about a statue of mythical beings, yet would allow their letters to be published in an anti-woman newspaper.

Talk about the height of hypocrisy.

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'Pro-life' but heartless Dear Editor: How can any candidate for any office be considered “pro-life” if they have no empathy for a rape survivor or an incest survivor by advocating no exception for abortions? This seems to be heartless and hardly embracing “pro-life.”

Stewart J. Frimer Forest Hills Editor’s note: The writer submitted his letter before Rep. Todd Akin (R-Mo.) made his comments about abortion and rape.

trol and Prevention point out that the conditions are right for the spread of West Nile. I would like to praise Liz Rhoades for a most informative article.

According to ABC News, West Nile has spread to 43 states and 26 people have died, with 700 people having become infected. (I was bitten yesterday by a mosquito, and I’m 63, but as of this letter I have no symptoms.)

We all need to take precautions as directed by the CDC, according to which one in five infected people develop flu-like symptoms and less than 1 percent develop a serious neurological illnesses such as encephalitis and meningitis. The best precautions are to use insect repellent, wear long sleeves and long pants when outside, repair screens and empty standing water from pools.

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I am not certain if Mr. Akin has daughters or sisters, but at least I know he has a mother so I suggest that he sit down with her and try to understand from a woman’s perspective what it would be like to be violated and then be forced to give birth to the rapist’ s child against your will.

Shame on Mr. Akin and all who share his belief for attempting to impose their narrowminded, ill-informed views on women. They owe it to their constituents to seek professional help before they start pontificating morality.

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continued from page 9 facts to fit rigid agendas.” Only Beck could say that about a Beck endeavor with a straight face. He calls it a news media site, no doubt deriving the distorted definition of news from Fox News, where he did a stint.

The post is a pictorial comparison of Democratic Vice President Biden and Romney GOP vice presidential selection Paul Ryan. The title was, “Joe Biden Vs. Paul Ryan: Who is More Manly in these 24 Pictures?” First is a picture of Ryan, rifle in hand, proudly kneeling behind a huge turkey he had just killed with a victorious conqueror’s proud grin (on Ryan’s face, not the turkey’s). In the next picture Biden is feigning to run quickly, playing a chasing game while nurturing a bunch of laughing tots on a park lawn.

This is so telling of the priorities between the liberal-leaning Democratic Party and today’s once-proud Grand Old Party, which has morphed into the right-wing, neo-conservative party. “Values” is a term sometimes too loosely tossed about, abused and misused. It would be interesting if the tagline on those two photos was “Who has greater values?” At one time that was an important virtue to both parties.

Nicholas Zizelis Bayside Editor’s note: The Blaze post now has 24 photos, including the ones cited here, which are posted under the caption “Both know how to use a gun.” Biden totes what appears to be a water pistol in the picture with the children.

Dear Editor: I noticed that “Katz running for boro prez”

by Michael Gannon (Aug. 9) made no mention of any potential Republican candidate for Queens borough president in 2013. This could influence the political survival for the last two Queens Republican elected officials — City Council members Dan Halloran and Eric Ulrich (assuming they do not win their respective upcoming contests for Congress and state Senate this November) or any GOP successor running for their vacant offices.

Any local GOP City Council candidate in 2013 will need strong political coat tails provided by real running mates with both name recognition and funding, whose names will appear above them on the ballot for mayor, city comptroller, public advocate and Queens borough president. There are no serious GOP candidates to date who have declared and started raising money, which is critical if they are to be taken seriously in 2013.

As of April 2012 there were 694,353 Democrats; 132,953 Republicans; 203,141 blanks (no declared party affiliation); 26,261 Independence; 5,967 Conservative; 3,114 Working Families and 1,011 Green registered voters in Queens. Any Republican running for Queens borough president in 2013 would need both name recognition and a million dollars.

This is necessary to level the playing field against whomever the Democrats nominate.

No wonder the last Republican Queens borough president was James A. Lundy, who served from 1952 through 1957.

Larry Penner Great Neck, LI

Feds seize $1M in fake money orders at JFK No arrests, investigation continues A routine inspection at Kennedy Air por t recently turned up $1 million in counterfeit money orders.

According to a statement issued by United States Customs and Border Protection on Monday, CBP off icers found the money orders on Aug. 8 after finding a bulky package that originated in the African nation of Ghana in the airport’s mail branch.

Some of the realistic-looking money orders seized by The press release stated that federal authorities at Kennedy Airport during a routine CBP officers and investigators inspection on Aug. 8.

PHOTO COURTESY U.S. CBP from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service were able to disrupt the distribu- dangers,” said Robert Perez, director of tion of the phony money orders, which the agency’s f ield operations in New were printed to look like those from York. “This seizure is a testament to the major banks, chain stores and the United dedication our off icers demonstrate daily in support of CBP’s mission.”

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Vegetables grow big on 91st Street Lenny Bruno has been turning his yard into a farm for 25 years

by Domenick Rafter Associate Editor

Lenny Bruno’s backyard is green, very green. From the pines that stand tall like a natural wall separating the patio from the pool, to the fig trees that tower over the yard like giant umbrellas, to the cool, soft grass that grows all over, Bruno’s yard is the antithesis of the concrete, blacktop or paving stone yards that are becoming a common sight thoroughout the borough.

Part of that greenery is a garden that every year plays host to cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, squash, eggplant, figs and even basil and other herbs.

His garden at 154-27 91 St. has become a staple of Howard Beach. He has been growing the vegetables in his yard for 25 years now.

“It’s a hobby,” he said. “I enjoy it. It’s too bad it’s only for two months.”

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Bruno, a teacher, said the garden keeps him busy while school is out and well fed for most of the rest of the year.

Aside from the fig trees, the plants are all annuals, so Bruno has to plant new ones every April and May. The peak harvesting season is August through October. By midAugust many of the vegetables have started appearing, but the figs in his three fig trees usually don’t ripen until September.

During the peak summer heat, Bruno waters his garden early in the morning and late at night if he needs to. He said the heat this summer has not hurt his garden at all.

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North Conduit site gets a cleaning Unkempt vacant plot of land had some area residents concerned

by Domenick Rafter Associate Editor

The chirping of crickets and clanging of trains are still prominent on the corner of North Conduit Avenue and Cohancy Street, but the plot of land on the northeast corner of the intersection looks somewhat more aesthetically pleasing.

Gone are the overgrown weeds and wildflowers that er upted through unkempt decades-old concrete. No more are the adver tisements — one on a makeshift wooden billboard, another hanging from a century-old brick building with boarded-up windows.

It was just a week ago that Howard Kamph, president of the Ozone Park Civic Association, was trying to rally forces to clean the site, which is actually four lots on a triangular plot of land bordered by North Conduit Avenue, Cohancy Street and the A subway line. By Friday evening, the lot closest to the corner had gotten some much needed attention.

“They got to it really fast, I’m really happy about that,” Kamph said.

Cleaning crews hired by the owner cleared out the brush and removed the signs, as well as some overgrown vines on what used to be an auto body shop.

But some issues remain at the site. The rusty cyclone fence is still there though a section of it is missing Kamph would like to see a new fence put up, one that includes some privacy features that would keep the lot out of view from the street.

“As long as they put up a privacy fence, I’ll be happy,” he said.

The site has been vacant for decades and as recently as 2007 was used to sell furniture off the back of a truck. The “business” disappeared after the Buildings Department issued violations.

Kamph said a newsstand once existed at the site, which sits adjacent to the Aqueduct-North Conduit subway station and is passed by hundreds of commuters every Q day, but it did not stay open for long.

The site on North Conduit Avenue and Cohancy Street last Monday, top, and on Wednesday mornPHOTO BY DOMENICK RAFTER ing, above, after it received a much-awaited cleaning.

Abandoned house is a blight on block Home has been vacant for more than half a decade, neighbors say

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It has been over six years since anyone has lived at 105-44 90 St., next door neighbor Al DiGiacomo said. In that time, the one-family home just south of Liberty Avenue has deteriorated into a prototype of what a typical Ozone Park home may look like in the first decade after the extinction of humans.

The garden in the front of the house is overgrown, with weeds and wildflowers growing in the front yard. DiGiacomo described the backyard as “a forest.” The house itself is beginning to look decripit. In the backyard, a brick stoop is being swallowed by the overgrowth.

“It has been deteriorating and neglected,” said DiGiacomo, who added he has seen mice and rats running around in the yard.

“It’s a safety hazard.”

The home, which sits in the middle of a block of detached one-family houses separated often by just a walkway a couple of feet wide, has become a quality of life issue for DiGiacomo and many of his neighbors.

They do not know who owns the house and DiGiacomo said complaints fall on deaf ears.

“I have complained, but have gotten few results,” he said.

DiGiacomo said he knew the previous

The backyard of 105-44 90 St., which neighbors say has been vacant for at least six years, has COURTESY PHOTO become overgrown with weeds and other brush and is a haven for mice and rats. owner, the last person he believes to have lived in the house. He explained that the previous owner inherited the house from his mother, but he left around 2005. DiGiacomo

said the house has been vacant ever since.

City Department of Finance records show the house was sold in April 2006 to Uzi Ovadia, who received the deed to the house

from the previous owner. DiGiacomo said he considered purchasing the house at the time, but the price was very high. It sold in 2006 for $450,000.

At first, the house was maintained, but over time, it began to deteriorate quickly.

Buildings Department records show a complaint filed in July 2010 to the agency for “open access to public” including unsealed doors and windows and dangerous conditions with debris falling from the roof. That complaint was closed in October 2010 when an inspector said the doors and windows were sealed to DOB regulations and no fines were issued.

DiGiacomo said he and other neighbors have never met the owner of the home.

Buildings Department records show the owner is still Ovadia, who has an address in Bellmore, LI but DiGiacomo said he has not seen anyone living in the house since the previous owner left in 2006.

Calls to Ovadia’s general contracting business in Bellmore were not returned.

DiGiacomo said he hopes the Buildings Department or another city agency comes to the house and forces the owner to clean it up or issues fines.

As of Tuesday, no new complaints had been filed with the city concerning the property, nor are there any listed since the July 2010 complaint. .Q

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From 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Aug. 17, the carousel opened its gates for children and adults. Visitors enjoyed unlimited rides on the century-old carousel for $10 or $3 for individual rides.

The evening also included a magic show for kids, face painting, concessions and a raffle featuring a number of prizes.

The carousel opened in May after being

closed for over two years while thecity searched for a new vendor for it and for the carousel in Flushing Meadows Corona Park.

Top, Ed Wendell, president of the Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association, left, with fellow WRBA member Vance Barbour, Ami Abramson of New York Carousel and Assemblyman Mike Miller. Above left, children enjoy face painting, while Pete, a magician, performs for the children, above right.

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Police search for subway thief A string of robberies has hit passengers on the A train in Brooklyn and Queens and police are looking for a suspect whom they say committed all of them.

The robber has struck at least three times since Aug. 1, taking cell phones, jewelry, a wallet and even a laptop computer.

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29-year-old Samantha Seelall was found by officers responding to a 911 call shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 16 at 89-11 117 St. in Richmond Hill, just a few blocks from the 102nd Precinct. She had been stabbed multiple times in the chest and her body had been stuffed under a bed with a plastic bag wrapped over her head. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

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DOE approves just over half of tenures New policy cited for drop in numbers

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Just over half of New York City teachers who applied for tenure received it, according to Department of Education records. That’s a substantial drop since 2007, when nearly all teachers received their tenure.

Fifty-f ive percent of teachers had tenure approved in the 2010-11 school year while 3 percent were denied; 42 percent had their decisions extended into the 2011-12 school year.

In 2007, 97 percent received tenure and only 2 percent had their decision extended while 1 percent were denied.

Of the 42 percent who saw their decisions go into the 2011-12 school year, 42 percent of them received tenure, while another 35 percent received another extension. Sixteen percent were denied tenure and 7 percent were not included in the review because they may have left their jobs or moved on to other positions within the DOE. Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott

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“Receiving tenure is no longer an automatic right,” he said. “Our new approach ensures that teachers who are granted tenure have earned it.”

Under the new tenure policy, principals are required to provide the DOE with specific evidence to support their tenure recommendations, including teacher practice, evidence of student learning and contribution to the school community.

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Reyes talks jobs and opponents in 15th SD GOP nominee faces Ulrich, primary in effort to challenge Addabbo

by Michael Gannon Editor

Look at Juan Reyes’ resume and one sees what ordinarily would be impeccable credentials for a Republican seeking his first elective office.

The Forest Hills resident is a father of three and a partner at a prestigious Manhattan law firm.

He worked as legal counsel for multiple city departments and agencies from 1997 to 2002 under mayors Giuliani and Bloomberg.

He also worked in Washington, DC for Bob Dole (RKansas), the five-term United States senator and 1996 GOP presidential nominee who was defeated by President Clinton.

In his quest to unseat state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach) in the 15th SD, Reyes has embraced a pro-business platform of lower taxes and a balanced approach to spending and regulation.

And in a recent interview with the editorial board of the Queens Chronicle, Reyes said he disagrees with many of the budget votes Addabbo has cast in Albany.

But it is Republican politics in Queens that has Reyes in a primary against GOP Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park), a race in which some feel Reyes is an underdog despite having the formal endorsement of the Queens County Republican Party.

Ulrich is considered a leader in an insurgent wing of the party that has been vociferously critical of the county leadership. He considers Reyes a spoiler in the race, particularly since the councilman cannot vacate the Independence and Conservative party lines should Reyes defeat him for the GOP line on Sept. 13.

“I think he’s the spoiler,” Reyes said. “He made his

He cited the example of Ulrich supporting a proposed increase to New York State’s minimum wage from $7.25 to $9.80 over three years.

Reyes says an increase, along with measures in the council that would mandate sick days for most companies no matter how small, and a so-called living wage bill, would harm businesses and cost jobs by forcing employers to either reconsider hiring new workers or by outright layoffs.

“And the city has 10.3 percent unemployment,” he said.

Reyes said his first bill would likely be something to address rising property taxes. While the state senate is considered a part-time job, Reyes has not yet decided if he will continue with his law practice should he get elected in November.

He did not directly answer whether or not he thought Addabbo has done a bad job.

“I think Sen. Addabbo goes along with the leadership of the Democratic Party,” he said.

Reyes said campaigning is fun, though hard work, and that he still is getting better acquainted with the issues facing Southern Queens as opposed to his own environs in the northern part Forest Hills attorney Juan Reyes has the GOP endorsement for the of the district.

15th state Senate District, but is facing a Sept. 13 primary from Jobs, he said, are the most oft-mentioned issue he has PHOTO BY MICHAEL GANNON encountered on his door-to-door forays into the district.

Councilman Eric Ulrich.

On the subject of hydrofracking — the controversial process announcement when he knew I had expressed my interest in for extracting natural gas from rock formations that is being getting the nomination. He did not care enough about the voters studied for upstate regions — Reyes said the state must do so if to come before the party leadership and ask for their endorse- it can be done safely.

“It seems to be done safely in Pennsylvania,” Reyes said. He ment.” said environmental concerns for both upstate residents near Reyes said Ulrich should withdraw.

He believes the councilman has been far too accommodating wells and those in New York City who depend on upstate water to Democratic leadership in City Hall. continued on page 32

Briarwood plans rally over Van Wyck project Residents rip state DOT efforts

by Michael Gannon

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Ongoing construction on the Van Wyck Expressway has some residents of Briarwood feeling like collateral damage in the multi-year, $148 million first phase to revamp the Kew Gardens Interchange.

Dissatisfied with community meetings with state Department of Transportation representatives in the last year, residents will be taking a less traditional approach on Saturday, Aug. 25.

The Briarwood Action Network will host a rally at 11 a.m. at the newly opened entrance to the Briarwood-Van Wyck Expressway subway station along the Van Wyck’s service road to protest what members say is a lack of response to their concerns with the DOT. “The New York State DOT and its partner agencies, including NYC Transit, made commitments to this community about safety they haven’t kept,” said BAN president Aida Vernon, in a statement issued by the group.

“Changes in the traffic patterns along

Queens Boulevard because of construction have endangered pedestrians and motorists alike,” she said. “These agencies have been aware since last year of the community’s concern about crossing at the intersection of ‘The Boulevard of Death’ and the Van Wyck, just to catch the subway to get to work.”

She said they are looking for far better communication between the DOT and Briarwood residents.

The subway entrance was opened on Aug. 17. Construction has required the temporary or permanent closure of multiple subway entrances for residents to board the E or F train.

The DOT has made some changes to traffic lanes, crosswalks and other temporary measures during construction at the community’s request.

As for the new subway station, which residents have called inconveniently located, the state has installed a temporary traffic signal and a crosswalk at the Queens Boulevard-Wan Wyck service road, as well as Q temporary lighting.

Flash floods strike Glendale, Middle Village FDNY rescues 3 from Cooper Underpass

by Michael Gannon Editor

A brief but powerful storm brought high winds and dropped more than two inches of rain on Queens in less than two hours on Aug. 15, causing local flooding and knocking out electricity for more than 3,200 customers.

The most dramatic event of the afternoon involved the rescue of Sister Claudia Bradshaw, a nun at St. Margaret’s Parish in Middle Village, and friends Mary and Joseph Laurence, who became trapped in their rapidly filling car in seven to nine feet of water in the Cooper Avenue Underpass in Glendale.

They were pulled out by FDNY EMTs Jimmy Guailacela and Marilyn Arroyo.

Alfonso Quiroz, a spokesman for Con Edison, said about 3,200 customers in and around Middle Village lost power for about 30 minutes due to the wind and rain.

State Assemblyman Mike Miller (DWoodhaven) does not represent that neighborhood directly, but was in Glendale that night.

“We made some inquiries to Community

Board 5 and were told that when the power went out, it was in an area that controlled power to underground pumps,” Miller said.

Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (DMiddle Village) is calling for the city to further investigate whether or not the flooding in the underpass is related to construction work being done by the city to shore up its circa-1935 retaining walls.

Crowley has been a fierce advocate of drainage projects in flood-prone areas of Glendale and Middle Village since taking office.

Quiroz said Con Ed ran into a bit of luck during repair operations.

“The reason we could get it back so fast is that in that area all the wires are overhead,” he said. “We can see exactly where the problem is and fix it.”

Chris Miller, a spokesman for the city’s Office of Emergency Management, said they had no serious city-wide actions.

They did send out electronic notifications for flash flood and severe thunderstorm activity for Queens and Brooklyn at 1:47 Q and 4:24 p.m.

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Queens redistricting hearing continued from page 2 man Danny Dromm (D-Jackson Heights).

He too said breaking up the district much as possible, but conceded that the argument to shift Oakland Gardens could would dilute the LGBT community’s voting power in a council race. be a logical one.

James Trikas of Flushing questioned “If you are going to bring a new community into our district, make sure you whether or not the commission should be try and bring in a whole community if in the business of ethnic or racial gerrymandering, even possible,” Toner with the best of said. intentions.

Dominick Pis“Should we be tone, president of e expect that any segregating people the Kew Gardens into districts?” he Civic Association, proposed new asked. “I thought said he would like legislative districts will we were all Amerall of Kew Gardens in one district. respect the integrity of icans.”

Trikas drew It is now split some applause, between 29 and our communities and though Steve 30, while having protect the voting Chung, who made four Assembly the trip from districts. rights of our minority Brooklyn, said Michael Mallon such consideraof the Lesbian and populations.” tions in political Gay Democratic — Statement of Queens districts would not Club of Queens Borough President Helen Marshall meet his criteria said his g roup for applying the would like the term segregation.

25th District, “We would still get up and meet our composed largely of Jackson Heights, Sunnyside, Astoria and Long Island City, same neighbors,” Chung said. “Our children would still go to the same schools. to remain as is.

Mallon said the neighborhoods have We can eat in any restaurant we want. been hospitable to the LGBT community, The difference is we can vote for the peoQ and pointed to the election of Council- ple we want to represent us.”

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Street named for late pol The late City Councilman Tom White Jr. was honored with a street renaming on Saturday in Jamaica. The corner of 116th Avenue and Sutphin Boulevard will now be known as Thomas White Jr. Boulevard.

White first took office in 1991, serving for over 15 years as councilman, focusing on economic development and substance abuse. He served as chairman of the City Council’s Economic Development Committee and was the founder and executive director of J-CAP, a substance abuse rehab program,

before passing away in 2010 from cancer.

In addition to the elected officials and community leaders in attendance, White’s mother, Marie, center, and son, Bryan, center left, were also on hand.

“Thomas White Jr. was an affable man, but stern when he needed to be. He will always be remembered for his service to the people of Southeast Queens,” his successor, Councilman Ruben Wills, far right, said. “His contributions to helping individuals suffering with substance abuse are unrivaled.”

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Well, soon the children will be heading back to school. The annual “Back to School Sales Days” on Woodhaven’s Jamaica Avenue have begun. Yes, bargains, bargains and more bargains on your award-winning Woodhaven Business Improvement District’s Jamaica Avenue, from Dexter Court to 100th Street — our everything avenue.

You can find everything you need right here on Woodhaven’s Jamaica Avenue, where we’re “Taking Care of Bidness.” Our WBID has great purchases available and great savings, especially on Saturday, Aug. 25 from 1 to 4 p.m.

The WBID-sponsored “Back to School” sales days will have the musical group Plastic Soul performing along with face painters and free giveways — including American flags, all along Jamaica Avenue courtesy of your store and businessowners who care enough to contribute to the WBID which make these activities possible.

Important election information: Thursday, Sept. 13 will be the Democratic and Republican primary. You should be receiving postcards in the mail regarding your polling location and where you should go to vote in this primary and in the November election.

Please vote because voting makes us strong.

The presidential and state elections will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 6. If you cannot get

to the polls to vote due to a handicap or the possibility of bad weather, then plan on securing an absentee ballot now, just in case.

Call 1 (866) 868-3692 to have an absentee ballot application mailed to you, then fill it out and return it to the address noted.

The last day to postmark and return this application is Thursday, Sept. 6. The absentee ballot will have to be mailed back and postmarked by Wednesday, Sept. 12. Please do not lose your opportunity to vote. Remember every vote counts. If you need any additional information call our office at (718) 805-0202.

The GWDC is assisting the New York City Campaign Finance Board with deceminating information on the primary and general elections.

Oak Ridge — with its fantastic view of Queens — will be holding an open house on Tuesday, Aug. 28, Wednesday, Aug. 29 and Thursday, Aug. 30 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Oak Ridge is a great place to hold a private event and can hold up to 120 people. It is a wonderful venue located right here in Woodhaven’s Forest Park.

I hope to see you in the Forest Park Plaza area or on Jamaica Avenue on Aug. 25, at our “WBID Back to School Sales Days.”

Remember to fly your American flag proudly above all others and replace them often. Wear your flag pin too. May God bless our armed forces, our disabled veterans and Q may God bless America.

Library hours shift Sept. 10 The Queens Library is shifting the hours most of its branches are open as of Sept. 10, and adding hours on certain days, with the goal of better serving the public.

While there are several exceptions, most of the system’s 62 libraries will open at 11 a.m. on Mondays, two hours earlier than they have been, and close one hour earlier, at 7 p.m. On Tuesdays, most will open an hour later, at 2 p.m., and stay open an hour later, until 7 p.m. On Wednesdays, most branches that have been open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. will be open from either 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. On Thursdays and Fri-

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If all had gone according to plan, the city in partnership with Citibank would have launched 10,000 bikes for rent in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Long Island City. But, the Department of Transportation now says due to a software issue the bikes won’t launch until March 2013.

In the meantime New York City Bike Share, a subsidiary of the Portland, Ore.based operating company, Alta, will work on fine tuning high-performance software necessary to operate the new system, according to the DOT. “Obviously, like everyone else, I’m disappointed,” Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer (DSunnyside) said. “The reason for the delay is beyond city control and really lies with the provider. I agree with the city that we need to do it right and you can’t launch the program until we know it’s going to work.”

The system uses new solar power arrays and circuit boards. Engineers will continue to test data communications, power management and payment systems.

Software issues stall bike share The new agreement will provide 7,000 bikes in the three boroughs next year. The timeline does not affect the Citi Bike sponsorship, which uses $41 million in private funding from Citi to underwrite the system for five years.

New York City Bike Share will split profits with the city. Following the March launch the program is planned to be expanded to 10,000 bikes.

“New York City demands a world-class

bike share system, and we need to ensure that Citi Bike launches as flawlessly as New Yorkers expect on day one,” said DOT Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan.

Transportation Alternatives Executive Director Paul Steely White agrees that a solid opening is critical: “While we are eager for Citi Bike to begin, it’s more crucial that this ground-breaking transit system be launched correctly, not quickly. In time, the circumstances of Citi Bike’s

launch will be all but forgotten and we’ll all be enjoying a city made safer, healthier and less congested.”

Participants will pay $95 a year to join the program, which will give them unlimited use of the bicycles for rides of up to 45 minutes.

Members using them for a longer time will pay graduated fees to do so.

Daily and weekly memberships will also be available. Participants have to be at least 16 years old. They will borrow the bicycles from and return them to stations that will be installed throughout LIC, Brooklyn and Q Manhattan.

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Pol: City needs to get to root of the problem Residents say tree roots clog pipes, city denies it; Avella wants action

by AnnMarie Costella Assistant Editor

Roots are a good thing when it comes to family, but not when it comes to street trees, according to some Queens residents who complain that they’re busting up sidewalks and clogging pipes.

“This is a serious problem that affects homeowners throughout the city,” state Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bayside) said at a press conference in Jamaica on Friday, outside the home of one property owner who has experienced such damage.

Shah Ahmed, 64, who lives on 108th Street, bought his house in 2000. At first there were no problems, he said, but soon the roots of the enormous tree out front damaged his garden and sewer and water pipes.

At one point, when the tree’s branches began leaning on the house, the city sent pruners to trim them, Ahmed said, but staffers have done nothing about the roots, despite his repeated calls to 311.

“The roots break the pipe and if he goes and complains to the city, as many homeowners have done, the city denies responsibility,” Avella said. “They will actually say, ‘There is no way that tree roots can break a city pipe, unless there is already an existing break or there is water gushing out of the pipe.’ This is absolutely ludicrous.”

The city Parks Department confirmed that

Resident Shah Ahmed, left, says a city tree has been wreaking havoc on his pipes. A girl leaves PHOTOS BY ANNMARIE COSTELLA flowers by the troublesome tree.

Avella stated its position correctly.

The lawmaker said he has spoken to several tree specialists, known as arborists, and he said they told him: “The city’s position is indefensible. Tree roots will invade the pipes because there is water that seeps through the ground to begin with, and plus there is condensation around the pipes themselves.”

Ahmed said he has spent thousands on tree-related repairs to his pipes and sidewalk over the years. And there is no guarantee the roots won’t come back, Avella noted. A lot of homeowners, especially senior citizens who are living on fixed incomes, cannot afford the expense, the lawmaker added.

“Nobody is against trees, but the city has to

step up and take responsibility for the problems they cause, otherwise less and less people are going to require a tree, or ask for a tree in front of their home,” Avella said. “We are here to say enough is enough, and the city has to step forward and do the right thing.”

Avella said he would introduce legislation, if necessary, to ensure better maintenance of city trees and reduce the burden on residents, but did not detail what the bill would mandate.

Larry McClean, the district manager of Community Board 13, said there are thousands of residents in the district with similar problems. In fact, he said, at a joint meeting between CB 13 and the Federated Blocks of Laurelton on May 12, several people complained about the issue. Three individuals said that collectively they had spent $40,000 to fix sewer lines that were damaged by trees.

That problem prompted the board to pass a resolution that same month calling on the city to do one of the following: partially compensate property owners who have been impacted during the last five years; give them a tax credit equal to half the cost incurred in the last five years including any money spent to remove property liens; or credit them the cost of future water and sewer bills up to one-half of the amount spent against any liens. The board has not received a response yet from Q the city.

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Long Island City dogs are wagging their tails in delight.

Unbeknownst to many casual dog walkers and LIC residents, the State Parks Department began allowing the four legged friends on Pier 1 at Gantry Plaza State Park from open to close — 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.— this past spring.

Dog owners were officially notified on Aug. 15 — despite the park’s website still saying it allows leashed dogs from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

“I'm thrilled that we’re allowed now, to bring our dogs,” said Kari Esh, a LIC resident who was walking her dog Alana with her two children on Monday afternoon. “I mean Long Island City is so dog friendly, it’s one of the reasons that I moved here.”

The dog-walking controversy started in 2008 when the state Parks Department expanded the waterfront area and then banned dogs.

“There was an outcry,” said Perrin Salat, an administrator for DOG LIC, a neighborhood organization with 400 members working for more dog friendly spaces.

They worked with area senators, councilmen, the Parks Department and Queens West Development Corp. to try to bring back dog walking to the Gantries. LIC has a big dog community with many of the new condominiums touting pet-friendly amenities.

“Thousands of new people were told about this great dog-friendly neighborhood and we had just been banned from taking our

dogs to the park,” Salat said, adding that it just didn’t make sense.

Then after lots of campaigning, the Parks Department started a trial period last year on Pier 1, where dog owners could use the space in the morning and at night. Salat said there were no incidents and the pier was kept excrement free.

“I am pleased our efforts to make Gantry State Park more pet-friendly, beginning with limited pier access last year, resulted in the decision to make Pier 1 an open-access area all day,” state Sen. Mike Gianaris (D-Astoria) said.

DOG LIC and some LIC officials would like to see the other three piers open to pets.

“I would like to see further access to the piers. The State Park Department has been more and more receptive,” Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer (D-Sunnyside) said. “It’s important to be able to enjoy all the riches of the neighborhood.”

Van Bramer added that he is not pushing for the grass space to be open to dog use. He said he has talked to parents who would be worried about the potential mess dogs could leave in the grass.

LIC dog owner Rajiv Shah is happy about the Pier 1 opening, but would like grass access.

“My only thought is that I wish they would open up some of the grass area. At least at designated times to bring your dogs out on it — just like the other city Parks do, which is before 9 a.m. and after 9 p.m.,” he said.

But after four years of work, dog proponents are happy with their Pier 1 victory. Q

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continued from page 6 deal with increased volume and fewer TEFAP food crates, pantries have chosen different paths from getting grants to supplement packaged foods with produce to reducing hours of operation.

For the summer the Hour Children Food Pantry mandates that families visit once a month instead of twice and that seniors visit twice instead of three times, to make up for a 50 person a month increase.

The pantry receives three different types of vegetables each week directly from an area farm. About 30 families showed up each week for six weeks to learn how to use these veggies in their everyday meals and some nutritional tips.

In Richmond Hill individuals begin lining up at 2:30 a.m. to get into the River Fund food bank at 7 a.m. when it opens, Executive Director Swami Durga Das said.

“All components are adding up to a crisis and we don’t know what will be the outcome,” Das said.

The food bank credits not cutting hours of operation to hustling and being creative with non-TEFAP donors and lots more produce. Two years ago the River Fund received about 80 cases of food from TEFAP a week; now the organization gets about 20 cases of food.

Cynthia Zalisky of the Queens Jewish Community Council in Forest Hills said

budget cuts and increased demand have been a double blow in the last 12 to 18 months, because as a Kosher pantry, it has to be pickier than some other locations. “We can’t just give out cans of Dinty Moore stew,” she said.

The pantry also has seen an uptick in patrons.

“We’re seeing a lot more families in the last year to 18 months, newly unemployed or underemployed people who not long ago would have been considered middle class,” Zalisky said.

The Ridgewood Older Adult Center in Glendale has seen increased need every year since it opened 10 years ago as well. The pantry recently had to put out a sign for a week and a half saying it was out of food and thus had to close its doors for a time, Executive Director Jacqueline Eradiri said.

People come in from once a week to once a month. Ridgewood is closed the first week of the month because people usually are flush for the time being with their new allotment of food stamps.

Eradiri said the center was hit very hard when a food pantry at a nearby senior center and another one at a church closed in recent years.

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A baby, only a few hours old, was found abandoned in the grass of the Woodside Houses on Broadway Sunday night, according to the New York Police Department.

The baby girl was found at 11:27 p.m. swaddled in pillowcases. The police were called and the child was transported to Elmhurst Hospital, where she remains in stable condition.

Her parents’ whereabouts are undetermined.

Under New York’s Safe Haven Law the parents could have left their newborn

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“A parent may anonymously surrender an unwanted newborn infant to personnel in a safe place — such as a hospital, a police station or a fire station — without repercussions,” Queens District Attorney Richard Brown said last year, in reaction to a child being left in a trash can in Elmhurst Hospital.

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Economic development is top issue for Sanders Three-term city councilman hopes to move up to a state Senate seat

by AnnMarie Costella Assistant Editor

He grew up in public housing, got into trouble as a kid, then became a Marine, and after that an elected official — City Councilman James Sanders Jr. (D-Laurelton) has lived a varied life. At one point he even wanted to be a preacher, but he ended up choosing a different path.

Still very much a philosopher and thinker, Sanders sat down for an editorial meeting with the Queens Chronicle on Thursday to discuss his bid for the seat occupied by state Sen. Shirley Huntley (D-Jamaica), and talk about his vision for the 10th Senatorial District in the primary on September 13.

“Somebody needs to go to Albany, roll up their sleeves and shovel out the barn, and I am suggesting that I am that kind of guy, and I have a history of bucking whatever powers that be,” Sanders said firmly. “We are going up to Albany, not to make friends and kiss babies, but to get some stuff done.”

And what he wants to get done includes improvements to economic development and increased job creation as well as crime reduction. He already has legislation planned on the city, and if elected, state levels that will build on his previous work in helping Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises.

Sanders wants to strengthen Local Law 129, which is legislation that he authored and which

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he says is the city’s only “affirmative action” policy. He says it gives everyone a shot at the American dream and doesn’t consider it a leg up, but a helping hand to level the playing field. And he said it would help poor white people too.

“I personally favor a class-based approach to dealing with the problems of America,” Sanders said. “I think affirmative action must go to the next level. It must go to the next step.

We simply can’t look at race alone.”

Right now city contracts for MWBEs are capped at under $1 million, but Sanders’ City Council bill, which he plans to introduce this week with Speaker Christine Quinn, would allow them to exceed $1 million and have no ceiling. On the state level, he would go even further by holding agency chief contracting officers, those who buy the goods and services on behalf of the city, accountable through a transparent tallying system similar to the one used by police to keep track of felony crimes.

“Every three months the different agencies are going to be quizzed on how they are doing, reflecting the diversity of the city in these contracts,” Sanders explained. “This report will go to someone who reports to the mayor, preferably a deputy mayor. God willing, a friendly prod can allow all of New York to share in its wonders and move forward.”

Furthermore, Sanders said it is important to “incentivize not penalize,” and for the ACCOs to see working with MWBEs as part of their goals. And their numbers would be evaluated when they come up for a promotion. Sanders also noted that his plan is good for the city because the more people bid, the lower a price becomes.

Sanders, a three-term councilman, said there is $5 billion in economic development taking place at JFK Airport, and while residents get plenty of noise and traffic, they don’t reap any of the benefits as far as job opportunities — something, he said, that needs to change.

In addition to jobs, crime reduction is another big issue for Sanders. He said he supports the “proper use” of stop and frisk, but feels it is being vastly abused. He believes it would be more effective to start attacking some of the causes of crime and some of them have to do with poverty, the inability to get jobs and a lack of community policing.

With regard to pending technology that would allow officers to detect a gun from a distance, eliminating the need for an invasive pat down, Sanders said at present “safety is trumping privacy,” but added that such a tool should be used only when appropriate and in highcrime areas as revealed by Compstat reports.

Asked if he would support legislation proposed by state Sen. Malcolm Smith (DJamaica) that would significantly increase the penalty for illegal possession of a weapon from a one-year prison sentence to five to eight years, Sanders said it would need to be modified first.

He said while he understands the aim of the bill, he does not agree with its one-sizefits-all approach to justice, meaning that “a continued on page 34

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State Sen. Shirley Huntley (D-Jamaica) says she’s not worried about the primary challenge she’s facing from City Councilman James Sanders Jr. (D-Laurelton), or the fact that her district was redrawn to include much of the area he now represents.

“I go around and speak to people,” Huntley said Monday, during an interview with the Queens Chronicle editorial board. “I’m basically doing the same thing I do all year. If they think I’ve done a good job, then they can vote for me.”

The three-term lawmaker said she will, if reelected, continue focusing on those areas she’s always focused on: education and services for veterans and the mentally ill. She’s also paying more attention to crime lately, because of the increase in violence Southeast Queens is experiencing this year. Homicides are up nearly 30 percent in southern Queens compared to last year, and shootings are up 22 percent.

She backs, for example, the new proposal by fellow Sen. Malcolm Smith (D-Jamaica) to dramatically increase the penalty for carrying an illegal gun [see separate story and editorial].

Even though city statistics say violent crime was much more prevalent in the late 1980s than it is now, Huntley said that today it’s “out of control.” It was easier to talk to young troublemakers in past decades, she said, because “they weren’t so gangsta then.”

Huntley said more police on the streets are not the solution, because there are enough out there already, and admitted that, “Frankly, I don’t know what the answer is.”

But, she added, “A lot of this starts in the home. It’s the job of parents to make sure children are raised properly.”

Another key element, she said, is education, which has long been her focus. Huntley serves on the Senate Education Committee, and before winning her seat, was a member of both Community Education Council 28 and its predecessor, Community School Board 28.

Huntley said one of her biggest accomplishments was getting PS 48 in Jamaica built. And she wants to reform the city school system by involving parents more in decision-making, something she said was lost when the old school board system was ended in favor of mayoral control. She said the regulations should be rewritten so that more parental involvement is required.

And, she added, depending on the results of next year’s mayoral election, she may introduce a bill to make the positions on the city Panel for Educational Policy elected rather than appointed. As it stands now, eight of the 13 members of the PEP, essentially the citywide board of education, are appointed by the mayor, and one each by each of the borough presidents.

Asked who she favors for mayor, Huntley said she hasn’t decided yet: “I have to talk to

them and find out how they are on education.”

The senator said another of her biggest accomplishments in education was passage of her Bully Bill, which required the Department of Education to set up centers in each school that children can visit to speak to someone when they’re being pushed around.

Another achievement Huntley cited was in the healthcare arena — the bill she authored that requires a state Department of Health hearing before any hospital closure. The new law was actually violated this year, when the state ordered Peninsula Hospital in Rockaway to be shut down before a hearing was held, but then one was retroactively.

Huntley added that she is concerned about the future of Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, because it needs more beds since the closure of Mary Immaculate Hospital and has ongoing financial difficulties. But she didn’t offer any concrete ideas on how the state Legislature could aid the hospital.

Huntley is also focused on mental health issues, and is the ranking member on the Senate committee dealing with those.

The senator’s tenure has recently been clouded by several investigations into nonprofit groups she provided with taxpayer grants, including one that led to the indictments of four people, two for allegedly stealing the money for their own purposes, and two for allegedly falsifying records to cover up the theft.

State Sen. Shirley Huntley is seeking a fourth PHOTO BY ANNMARIE COSTELLA term in Albany.

Another case involves a grant that went to Ruben Wills, now a city councilman. Wills lost some of his council privileges after it was revealed that he has not been cooperating with state investigators.

Huntley, however, said she had “done continued on page 35

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Jones will use his prison experience to bring an anti-crime message to youth

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for office. He ran for City Council against City Councilman James Sanders Jr. (D-LauGian Jones may have served five months relton) in 2001, but dropped out of the race in a federal prison for conspiracy to commit in order to continue his education.

He began his political life as a teen workbank fraud, but he says the experience only makes him all the more qualified to mentor ing on the City Council, Assembly and Conyouth and prevent them from going down the gressional campaigns of now-Rep. Gregory wrong path. It is knowledge he takes with Meeks (D-Jamaica). Jones served as the lawmaker’s community him on the campaign liaison, representing trail, running for the seat Rockaway, during his of state Sen. Shirley Huntley (D-Jamaica). t first going to prison first term in the Assembly.

Jones maintains his was scary. But I took Jones has also spent innocence, and says the time helping the comfraud case was his firstlemons and I made munity through civic ever tangle with the law. involvement. He is the He believes the episode lemonade out of it.” immediate past presihumbled him, and he — Gian Jones dent of the 101st called it an “amazing Precinct Community learning experience,” Council, past member but quickly added that he is not trying to glamorize or advocate for of the Queens County District Attorney’s African American Advisory Council and past incarceration.

“I felt I was an innocent victim,” Jones member of Queens Community Board 14.

Jones serves on the Board of Directors of said. “Sometimes the law is not written to the Rockaway Development and Revitalizayour benefit.”

Jones, 34, a graduate of New York Univer- tion Corporation. He is member of the Counsity and a real estate professional by trade, cil of Urban Professionals and the Thurgood has been involved in community politics for Marshall Democratic Club.

While behind bars, Jones, a Democrat, said 20 years, though this is his first serious run he used the time to his advantage, focusing on Assistant Editor

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“Healthcare and education — those are the two big gorillas in the room,” Jones said.

“They have to be addressed in small doses.”

Asked if he is worried about facing off against two well-known politicians, Jones said, “I think I have just as good a chance as they do,” he said. “I have a long history of Q dedication to the community.”

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his health and losing more than fifty pounds.

He also participated in various educational programs, including one facilitated by John Forte, a Grammy-nominated recording artist, composer and activist.

“At first going to prison was scary,” Jones said. “But I took lemons and I made lemonade out of it.”

Now, he has his sights set on his own election and he faces some tough competition from Huntley, who has represented the 10th Senatorial District since 2007, and Sanders, a three-term lawmaker.

“We need new, young and vibrant blood to bring energy into the community,” Jones said, adding, “Community involvement is not new to me.”

In order to create jobs, Jones will focus on the areas of the borough that have experienced “pockets of good economic activity,” like Flushing for example, and spread that model. He would also encourage entrepreneurship efforts. “I am open to solutions from other parts of the district,” he said. “No one person can do it alone.”

Jones would also like to sponsor an area credit union where residents could go to borrow money to cover their mortgage, student loans or other debt. He would advocate for better healthcare including exercise and nutrition classes to help fight obesity and sex

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Basil galore at Riis Settlement Public housing senior center’s garden thrives for its second year

by Josey Bartlett Associate Editor

Lyndell Williams knows her plants. She points to the echinacea, saying that after making a cough syrup from the herb she knows why they say to take it only every four hours. The espazote, an herb from Puerto Rico, tastes great in her cabbage and black-eyed peas and she can’t wait for the sunflowers to mature to try out a homemade hair product.

Williams is one of the 20 senior gardeners at the twoyear-old plots at the Riis Neighborhood Settlement House, a community center in the middle of the Queensbridge and Ravenswood Houses in Long Island City.

“Lyndell has a whole encyclopedia in her head,” said New York Cares volunteer Christine Cousins, as she dries basil for a pesto-making demonstration.

The garden is part of Riis Settlement Senior Center’s goal to keep those over 65 independent, socially integrated and physically active, Director of Senior Services Robert Madison said. The center additionally provides two meals a day and lots of classes ranging from art to exercise and computers — where seniors learn to use the Skype video phone system, among other programs.

Last year the 390-square-foot garden focused on flowers and a small kitchen garden chock full of herbs, but this growing season, starting on May 17, the plot has really bloomed.

“I said that we should kick it up a notch,” Madison said.

So they did, adding about 800 more square feet. The Lyndell Williams tends to the garden at the Riis Neighborhood Housing Authority’s gardening and green program built 16 PHOTO BY JOSEY BARTLETT different raised plots, so seniors don’t have to lean down Settlement House.

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Juan Reyes continued from page 20 supplies must be paramount in any decision by the state.

But he also believes that proper zoning and land use regulations — his specialty at the Reed Smith law firm — can go a long way toward addressing problems with and allaying people’s concerns about the practice.

Ulrich is being supported by the state Republican Party, though Reyes believes that may be largely a function of the elected Republican having the name recognition.

He believes that won’t be an issue with state Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos (R-Long Island) should he beat Ulrich and Addabbo, and join a Senate where Republicans right now hold a razor-thin majority.

“This election is in Queens and I am the endorsed candidate of the Queens Republican Party,” Reyes said. “And Sen. Skelos will still want my vote for majority leader.”

Reyes also believes his professional and personal experience make him far more suited than Ulrich to be an effective advocate for Queens in the state capital.

“I’ve worked 10 years in government and 10 years in the private sector,” he said. “Eric isn’t ready to go up to Albany and start negotiating with those Q lawyers.”

so far, filled with vegetables. NYCHA also added a butterfly garden to beautify the house’s center yard, Community Garden Consultant Ashley Cruce said.

The increased healthy food options help combat the community’s high obesity rate.

“Some of it is cultural, but then you look at the access to healthy options,” Madison said, adding that there is only one supermarket that serves the two large public housing complexes, but many bodegas to grab snacks and fast food places to purchase a quick hamburger.

The seniors with help from volunteers keep their plants watered, beds tended and new specimens springing up.

“I love it,” said Williams. “I can take a pinch of lemongrass and make some tea.”

The seniors have gained a greater sense of where their food comes from, volunteer David Halloran said, adding, “that’s what we have really grown here.”

Last winter Halloran ran into Williams and fellow senior gardener Vera Ogletree in Queensboro Plaza. They each had a big push- cart full of vegetables that they were carting back from a farmers market in Jamaica.

This winter seniors won’t have to go so far to get their produce, Cruce said. Gardeners will cover the beds and grow hearty greens during October and November.

“Plants like collard greens don’t mind the cold,” she added.

And as for the plants being in the gardeners’ backyards, “It’s easier,” participant Marta Rivera said.

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Small business bill pushed Sen. Gillibrand visits Flushing auto repair shop

by Liz Rhoades Managing Editor

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Democratic congressional candidate Grace Meng met at a woman-owned business in Flushing on Tuesday to push for passage of the SUCCESS Act of 2012 designed to help small businesses.

Meng, who now serves as an assemblywoman, will face Councilman Dan Halloran (R-Whitestone) in the November election for the 6th Congressional District.

The two elected female officials discussed the proposed federal bill at Great Bear Auto Repair, located at 164-16 Sanford Ave., which is owned by Audra Fordin. The bill would extend tax breaks for small businesses and investors in them.

“Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and the most powerful job creators we have,” the senator said. “When we provide the tools that small business leaders need, we can help this economic engine take off.”

Meng said that ensuring access to credit and capital and tax credits for hiring plus healthcare through the Affordable Care Act will be her priorities if she’s elected to Congress.

Fordin, who took over the auto care business from her father, said that extending tax breaks “would be a major incentive to help grow my business further.” She said it would allow her to divert resources to staff and equipment upgrades “which are a win for my

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, right, with Assemblywoman Grace Meng, left, and auto repair shop PHOTO BY RICK MAIMAN owner Audra Fordin at her Flushing business on Tuesday. business and the community.”

The legislation would provide tax relief for small businesses, double existing deductions for start-up costs for new small businesses and allow such companies to write off up to $500,000 in machinery, plant equipment or other necessities.

It would also allow businesses who are not profitable to claim credits against years when

they were making money.

Gillibrand noted that in New York, more than 30 percent of small businesses are owned by women, but that on average they start out with eight times less funding than men.

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like it’s a one-shot deal and we don’t do that,” Elias said.

In addition to buying gold, silver, diamonds, Recently, a woman and her boyfriend went watches and coins, Ice Jewelry Buying also into an unassuming gold buying and cash loan offers instant cash loans for jewelry and eBay shop on Queens Boulevard. She had a $35 selling services. offer on her ring from another area shop, but Their cash loans program is straightforward and was looking to get a better deal. In what may simple. “It’s a perfect solution for someone who be viewed as poor business acumen, she told has a bill due and a check on the way,” Goldberg her new prospective buyer what her previous said. “But we make sure they have a game plan to offer was. Still, after examining her piece, he buy their jewelry back before the end of the term. offered her $1,600. He did so, as he says, Sometimes these are people’s heirlooms we’re “...because that’s what it was worth.” talking about and we respect that.”

The plight of the worker who’s hard-up for For those who are less Internet-savvy or cash in today’s economy is something that just don’t have the time, Ice Jewelry Buying Arthur Elias and Edward Goldberg can relate to offers a convenient eBay sales service. If what first-hand, having been laid off from their jobs a customer has isn’t an item that Ice Jewelry in jewelry manufacturing. They understand Buying would purchase, like a handbag or that people get into situations where they just antique furniture, they can help find a buyer need a little cash fast to make the bills and Ice on their eBay store. Elias consults with the Jewelry Buying Service hopes to help out in customer to find a target the most honest way they can. price and let the internet STORE HOURS “For this, I like to think we’re auctioneers handle the rest. doing the community a service,” MON.-FRI. 11am - 7pm For anyone who has Elias said. “We’re in the business SAT. 10am - 5pm ever dealt with the hassle of helping people who are in a SUN. by Appointment of selling and shipping tough spot. They can come to an item on eBay — all the our store and know that we can forms involved in setting up a user and paypal educate them on what they have and we’ll give account, the 10-15 percent fee that Ice them what their items are worth. When that Jewelry Buying charges to do all the work is woman told me her previous offer, it made me really a bargain deal. wonder how many times this happens — how “At the end of the day, I just want people many people who really need that money get to feel comfortable doing business with us. taken advantage of?”

People have this conception of gold buying Elias opened his Rego Park shop with stores as these slimy places with slimy Goldberg less than a year ago, and already people, and they’re typically right. But we they’re seeing a lot of repeat customers and want to be different. I don’t think it’s cool to referrals. This is a sign to them that they’re see someone buy a ring for $200 and put it in doing something right — the pawn business their counter for $800. We don’t do that.” typically deals in one-time transactions but Ice Jewelry Buying Services is located at Elias is determined to break that mold, 98-30 Queens Blvd. in Rego Park. Hours of building a reputation on trust. operation are Monday-Friday from 11am to “Everyone around here is buying gold these 7:00pm and Saturday 10am to 5pm; Sunday days; you can go into the barber shop down private appoinments are available. Call for the road and sell your jewelry. The problem Q more information (718) 830-0030. with all these places is they treat everything

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continued from page 30 first-time offender should not be given the same punishment as a career criminal.”

“By itself, legislation will not be enough to stop this plague,” Sanders said of the violent crime in the district. “We need preventive services for misguided youth.”

Sanders is not only a man with a plan, he also believes he is a candidate with natural advantages, noting how part of his councilmanic turf was recently drawn into the senatorial district and citing what he called Huntley’s “questionable” character, as demonstrated by her ties to three state investigations and poor attendance record in Albany.

“The people’s money should not be used as your private piggy bank,” Sanders said. “This is not a friends and family program. This is money that is supposed to pay for elders to have a better life, and young people, so that they can be mentored. We can’t say the government is not giving us enough money to do things, if we are not using that money wisely.”

Sanders considers himself a part of what he calls “a clean-hands movement,” striving for dedicated, honest government, that “works hard on behalf of hard-working people.”

Due to redistricting, the 10th Senatorial picked up a considerable portion of the Rockaways, an area that Sanders has

already represented as councilman for about 11 years. He went so far as to call himself the incumbent in the race, stating that the area is as much his as it is hers.

“I’m running to make a difference,” Sanders said. “I’m running because we can’t go on this way. Our district is crying out for change.”

Sanders also criticized what he considers Huntley’s lackluster contributions to the community and inability to cite major accomplishments. He also handed the Chronicle a resume-style list citing his achievements.

He has sponsored a gun buyback program, which took 922 f irearms off the streets, is responsible for improvements to Brookville Road and for getting a new traffic light on 149th Street, led the fight opposing the opening of a “hot sheet” motel in Springfield Gardens, co-sponsored a bill requiring the NYPD to report noise complaints quarterly, authored “the toughest predatory lending law in America,” and the list goes on and on.

“My Bible teaches me that we judge a tree by its fruit,” Sanders said. “And I don’t see the fruit. While I’ve given you a list of things that you can touch, feel, kick — that I have done, my opponent is putting out materials that say ‘I fought for, I advocated for’ — things that have no meaning. I can fight to pave the streets with gold. I can fight to make sure the air is perfumed with raspberry scent. I can fight for many worthy things that simply Q won’t happen.”

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Calls for horse-drawn carriage ban

by Liz Rhoades Managing Editor

After yet another accident involving a carriage horse running amok last week in Manhattan, state Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bayside) is again calling for a ban on the popular tourist attraction.

Although no one was seriously injured in last Thursday’s incident, the horse, named Oreo, had to be tranquilized and returned to its stable. Avella says it was the 11th accident involving a carriage horse in the last year.

The two Australian tourists and the driver were taken to hospitals for treatment.

“Enough is enough,” he said. “How many more accidents, injuries and deaths is it going to take before we end this inhumane industry?

The senator has been a longtime opponent of the operation, starting when he was a city councilman, and introduced a bill in 2006 to restrict rides just to Central Park. He noted then that at certain times of the day, the carriages can travel as far as crowded Times Square. The bill was not acted upon.

Last year, Avella introduced a Senate measure to ban the carriages altogether that is now in committee. He is hoping to get more

sponsors, both in the Senate and Assembly.

“Horse-drawn carriages are just too dangerous,” he said, “and cruel to the animals.”

His bill, which is sponsored in the Assembly by Linda Rosenthal (D-Manhattan), would prohibit horse-drawn carriages in the city and mandate the humane relocation of the horses released from service.

“This latest accident serves as a prime example that horses are easily excited by everyday occurrences in city life,” Avella said. “It is absolutely clear that the time has come to ban horse-drawn cabs in the city. We can no longer justify the risk of serious injury or death to these animals or to the public at large.”

He noted that many cities are banning the practice, including London, Paris, Peking and Santa Fe. “And the cities that retain them, like Charleston and New Orleans, have far less cars in the area where they operate.”

Avella said there are about 200 horses and 60 carriages used in Manhattan which are operated by fewer than 200 drivers, many of them part-time.

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“When I fund people, I fund them and that’s it,” Huntley said, adding that oversight “is not my job, it’s the agencies’.”

On other issues, Huntley said: • veterans’ services are another of her priorities, and her community liaison for veterans’ affairs, Lester Muse, has been key in getting many people their benefits; • she opposes the governor’s establishment of a Tier VI for public employee pensions, saying Albany wastes a lot more money than it spends on pensions;

• that she plans to introduce a bill requiring a hearing before a senior center is closed, much like the one she authored for the hospitals; and • that she plans to introduce a bill requiring small flags to be placed on cars in funeral processions magnetically, so people don’t cut into them.

The newly redrawn Senate district contains many areas that Sanders represents and Huntley does not, leading the councilman to claim “I am the incumbent” during his interview with the Chronicle.

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30, 2003 and by the end of 2008 the scheme had collapsed and the business closed, according to Brown.

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Dermatology throughout your lifetime

by Dr. Angela J. Lamb Our skin goes through many changes as we age. Each stage is marked with some specific findings that are more or less common, but it is normal to ask: “What is happening to my (or my child’s) skin and hair?”

Infants: Seborrheic dermatitis, or “cradle cap,” is very common in infants. While the condition will generally pass with use of gentle cleansers, in severe cases a prescription medication may be necessary. It is also important not to confuse run-of-the mill cradle cap with a true fungal infection.

Infants also may have different lesions, like congenital nevi (generally called “birth marks”) that may appear normal, but it is important for a trained dermatologist to evaluate these. While some birth marks need to simply be observed, others may need to be sampled or even removed.

Toddlers: Although eczema can first appear in newborns, it is also common for it to occur around age two.

Parents are usually most concerned about the distressing itch that their children experience as well as how unsightly eczema can look. While thorough moisturization is the most common relief of very mild eczema, it is often prescription medications, including topical steroids, that keep flares under control.

Adolescents: This is a very active time for changes in the skin as hormones are changing rapidly during this time.

Acne is usually the number one skin complaint for teenagers. Often by the time they reach the dermatologist they have already tried many over-the-counter agents and it is time for something stronger. Early treatment of acne with

topical retinoids and sometimes oral antibiotics can help to prevent long-term scarring and pigmentary changes.

Adults: Even after we have passed through teenage hormonal changes, there are still common problems that can occur. Many adults still struggle with adult acne well into their forties. At that point, acne may have transitioned into a different condition known as rosacea which will often require different treatments than for teenage acne. Also, many adults notice new “growths.” These generally fall into a few common categories. First, there are seborrheic keratoses, which are harmless growths that can appear almost anywhere.

These are often referred to as “age spots.” In darker-skinned patients, these growths my be centered on the face and are referred to as dermatosis papulosa nigra. Although harmless, they can be of considerable cosmetic concern for patients.

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Katie Walker and Spencer Ritenour at the opening of “Relationships Undressed.”

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Artist Emily Stedman’s nude watercolor show opens at LIC's M55 Art

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The opening of “Relationships Undressed” in Long Island City was quite the affair.

Dozens of art lovers escaped the deluge outside and filled the M55 Art gallery to gaze at artist Emily Stedman’s watercolor nudes and to not be caught looking at the unclothed waiters — one woman and one man.

A gaggle of women flipping through the artist’s bio folder blushed when they took an appetizer from the waiter’s tray — nude save for a top hat, shoes and a vest.

“We are liberated today,” gallery guest Dimitrios Rigos said as he surveyed the room.

Stedman, based in the South Bronx, mostly paints naked figures. There are self-portraits, a few closeups of her face with piercing green eyes and bright flowers blooming from her hair, but for the most part M55 Art’s space was focused on the human body in its natural form.

Stedman’s process: She hires couples to model and then begins to storyboard about how they react to each other physically and psychologically.

“It’s about love,” Stedman said. “I like to use couples. It’s so much better and they are comfortable with each other.”

She also often brings in her own personal experiences, saying that “in a way they all are about my relationships — always projecting onto the works.” Except for skin and hair color, the models are mostly unrecognizable. Many of Stedman’s subjects milled around the opening undetected.

One such couple — married for 25 years, who had posed in Manhattan’s leopard-carpeted club Madam X — stood next to their finished product undetected until an insider outed their connection.

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children seven years and up, $50 for four sessions.

Membership available. For information, call Geraldine at (718) 446-4709.

The Queens Botanical Garden presents the Jamaica Estates Association Art Show “The Artist Within: The Urge to Create” on view through Sept. 30, Tuesday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Gallery of the Visitor Center and Administration Building, 43-50 Main St., Flushing.

Mindfulness Meditation one-hour class with Rabbi Michael Weisser at Free Synagogue of Flushing, 4160 Kissena Blvd., on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Free. For more information, call (718) 961-0030 or email info@freesynagogue.org.

AUDITIONS

The YWCA of Queens, 42-07 Parsons Blvd., Flushing, has expanded its GED preparation program to include free adult classes. Tracks vary in length from 10 to 20 weeks depending upon entrance test results. Contact the YW and sign up for the next placement examination. Call Stacy McKelvey at (718) 353-4553 for more information or to reserve your placement exam seat.

The AARP Queens Chorus performs at Queens nursing homes and rehab/senior centers. If interested in joining call (718) 523-1330 for audition dates.

The Queens College Choral Society is seeking new members for its 2012-13 concert season. Auditions for new members will take place on the following Wednesdays in Room 246 of the Music Building at Queens College, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing: Aug. 29, Sept. 5 and Sept. 12 from 6-7:15 p.m. Rehearsals are held from 7:30-9:45 p.m. on Wednesdays at Queens College and will begin on Aug. 29. A new member welcome party will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 19. Auditions consist of basic singing skills; no preparation is necessary.

THEATRE A Queens performance for Theater for the New City’s 2012 Street Theater tour, “99% Reduced Fat, or, You Can Bank On Us,” an operetta for the street, will be offered free on Sunday, Aug. 26 at 2 p.m. at Travers Park, 34th Avenue between 77th and 78th streets, Jackson Heights.

MUSIC “A Score of Pop Tunes” will be performed by George Masone (vocals and guitar), Stephen Josephs (flute and keys), Rob Davies (electric bass) and Michael Vaccerella (drums) on Sunday, Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. on the Oak Allee at Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing. Free with garden admission.

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Queens Jewish Community Council presents Jewish Music Under the Stars on Wednesday, Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. featuring Michoel Pruzansky, music for the entire family, at Cunnigham Park on Union Turnpike and 196th Street in Fresh Meadows.

The Latin American Cultural Center of Queens will host its 2012 summer party on Sunday, Aug. 26 from 2:30 to 5 p.m. at El Paraiso Tropical, located at 102-11 42 Ave., Corona, featuring live Latin American music. This event is free. Space is limited. To R SVP call (718) 261-7664 or email laccq@aol.com.

FLEA MARKETS St. Nicholas of Tolentine Parish continues to run its outdoor flea market every Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 25 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is located at the intersection of Parsons Boulevard and Union Turnpike in Jamaica.

Suran Song offers free yoga classes at JH Laundromat in Jackson Heights every Wednesday.

A one-hour auto clinic for women is held the third saturday of every month at 3:30 p.m. at Great Bear Auto Repair Shop, 164-16 Sanford Ave., Flushing.

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LECTURES A demonstration by Nicholai Khan on spicing up your artwork with an urban contemporary look will be held on Friday, Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. at the National Art League, 44-21 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston.

MEETINGS Southeast Queens Camera Club meets at Roy Wilkins Park, 177-01 Baisley Blvd., Jamaica, Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. with Introduction to Digital Photography on Aug. 28. Bring camera and manual.

Free public speaking/effective communication meetings are held on the first, third and fourth Saturdays of the month at 10 a.m. Learn to be comfortable speaking before an audience. Meetings are held at the Elmhurst Hospital Center, Conference room A-1-15, 79-01 Broadway. Contact club vice president membership at (646) 748-8290.

CLASSES The Sisterhood of Bay Terrace Jewish Center, 13-00 209 St., Bayside, presents Zumba Fitness classes on Wednesday evenings from 7:30-8:30 p.m. starting on Sept. 5. Rates are $10 for members and $12 for nonmembers. For more information call Janet Wolf at (718) 631-5468.

A defensive driving course for insurance and point reduction will be given at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, 34-24 203 St. in Bayside on Saturday, Sept. 15 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For information and registration call (631) 360-9720. The cost is $45.

The Voelker Orth Museum, 149-19 38 Ave., Flushing, is offering a jewelry-making workshop on Friday, Aug. 24 from 1-2:30 p.m. Instructor Lynn Hanousek will cover basic jewelry-making techniques for working with memory wire and beads.

Participants will be able to create something to

wear for fall wear or for their gift collection. Workshop fee is $4 and $3 for members. All supplies are provided.

Suran Song offers a free yoga class every Wednesday from 8-9 a.m. at JH Laundromat, 85-15 37 Ave., Jackson Heights.

This summer, members of St. Josaphat Parish’s Women’s Craft Club are offering free instruction in knitting, crochet, needlepoint and holiday crafts for youth. This opportunity is open to children ages seven and up (and their parents/guardians), and all materials will be supplied. The Craft Club meets every Tuesday in August from 1 to 3 p.m. in St. Josaphat’s Parish Hall, next to the church on 35 Avenue off 210 Street in Bayside.

Free English classes will be given every Saturday through Sept. 8 from 10-11 a.m. at New People’s Church of NY, 46-04 162 St., Flushing. To reserve your seat, register online at newpeopleschurch.com /english.php.

The Queens Community House, Pomonok Center, 67-09 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, is offering Zumba with Nando Zee on Thursday nights at 6 p.m. for $10 per person. Participants must wear sneakers and be at least 16 years old. For information call Amy at (718) 591-6060.

Italian Charities of America, 83-20 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst, teaches ballroom dancing every Monday and Friday night from 7:15 to 8 p.m. followed by a social dance. Cost is $10.

The Flushing Camera Club meets at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Flushing Hospital, enter at 45th Avenue and Burling Street on the first, third and fifth Wednesdays of the month. For information, visit flushingcameraclub.org.

The Jackson Heights Art Club offers art classes in all mediums, adults, children, days, evenings. Classes are held at St. Mark’s Church, 82nd Street and 34th Avenue. Costs are: adults, $75 for four sessions;

Ongoing drawing class every Wednesday 1-4 p.m. at the National Art League, 44-21 Douglaston Pkwy, Douglaston. Instructor, Marc Jasloff. Call (516) 2237659. Fee: $25 per class.

REUNION Bayside High School class of 1962; 50th year reunion on Sunday, October 7 to be held at the Courtyard Marriot at Laguardia, from 2-6 p.m. For information contact EileenTorraca@yahoo.com

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES The Wednesday Night Singles Group of the SFY Adult Center, 58-20 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck, invites you to social evenings with special guest speakers on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 7-9 p.m. Fee: $7 Adult Center members, $9 nonmembers.

SPECIAL EVENTS A farmers market will be held every Friday until fall from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dalia Avenue off Main Street, near the Queens Botanical Garden.

The FDNY Bravest Boxing Team will host its first boxing event ever held in a NYC casino on Friday, Sept. 14. They will take on the always tough New England Law Enforcement Team for charities at the new Resorts World Casino in Ozone Park. There are 12 bouts with doors opening at 7 p.m. and the first bout scheduled for 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 for general admission and $50 for VIP ringside. Tickets are on sale now at fdnyboxing.eventbrite.com On Sunday, Aug. 26, the 31st Street Festival, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Astoria, will be held, on 31st Street between Ditmars Boulevard and 21st Avenue, from noon to 6 p.m. Food vendors, craft vendors, games rides, North Shore Animal League mobile pet adoption and general vendors.

Fun for the whole family. Call (718) 444-6028 for more information.

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responsibility of public art.

“We don’t want to impose our view. We want to be sensitive,” Lady Pink said.

So the group talked with the owner of the Greek restaurant Olympia, who owns the project’s wall, and began their Greek-mythology inspired sketching. Lady Pink then took all the students’ ideas and compiled a cohesive image.

Next the group rid the wall of ivy and painted it white in preparation for its makeover. The sketch was then gridded and transferred onto the wall with chalk.

“It’s fun, something different, and we get to work really big,” said student Normandie Syken, adding that keeping continued on page 00 43

Greek gods and goddesses are making Steinway Street in Astoria their permanent home.

For the last 10 years artist Sandra Fabara, known as Lady Pink, has worked with the Frank Sinatra School for the Arts in Astoria to create murals around the neighborhood. The painter started in her high school years as a graffiti artist, but she said she now uses her art “for good, not evil.” Her works can be seen at the Whitney Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Museum and the Groningen Museum of Holland.

This summer’s mural project, located on Steinway Street between Astoria Boulevard and 23rd Avenue, combines “the whole motley crew” of Greek goddesses and gods, Lady Pink said.

A centerpiece of the mural, on a 64-by-16-feet wall, will be the beautiful Medusa. Lady Pink says people don’t realize the serpent seductress is so gorgeous “and if they do, no one lives to tell,” she added.

Before the first paintbrush touches down on the white A segment of a sketch of the proposed mural that will be finished on Thursday. wall, the students discuss the ILLUSTRATION BY LADY PINK

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Students at the Frank Sinatra School work with artist Lady Pink, standing left of ladder, to create a Greek-themed mural on Steinway Street in Astoria. PHOTO BY JOSEY BARTLETT

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Last Friday at the Astoria Performing Arts Center the youths in the Summer Stars program — heavy on the estrogen, 26 girls and four boys — were busily eating lunch when they burst into song. It was as if a radio had suddenly switched to Z100, as the Stars sang poppy favorites with enthusiasm.

In the play “Hullabaloo at Nadalottamoolah,” which the children have been rehearsing for the last two weeks from 10

a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, kids are enrolled in a summer camp against their will.

But in real life it’s clear these campers love summer camp and have no qualms with using their lunch break to practice.The youthful stars-to-be had accompanying hand motions and big smiles as if they were on an episode of “Glee.”

In the musical there are several cliques: the jocks, cheerleaders, nerds, thespians and goths. No one wants to mingle, so the camp counselors devise a plan to defuse the tension. They send all the campers on a hike up a mountain.

On their expedition they sing pop songs such as “Call Me Maybe” by the Canadian pop star Carly Rae Jepsen and “Part of Me” by Katy Perry. Through their hiking and love of top 100 songs, the campers find a commonality.

“It’s really nice. We get to dance and express ourselves,” camper Aerielle Delacruz, 10, said.

The Summer Stars learn acting terms such as upstage and downstage and play fun games as well as learn their parts.

On Aug. 4, 50 Queens residents ages 8 to 13 tried out for the free summer camp spots.

“That was difficult. You don’t want to turn them away,” Executive Director Taryn Sacramone said. However, because of funding and limited space, the group was whittled to 30.

Kelly Vallares, 11, has participated in the

Summer Stars program for three years and says she likes this year’s production the most.

“It feels like real school,” Vallares, who plays a jock, said.

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Relationships undressed in watercolor continued continued from from page page 37 00 wall captures models in a moment. The paint is loose In the work “Circle of Life,” a couple is shown in and the viewer senses the movement. four different entwined embraces in a circular shape, “The white space gives less to focus on — it capfloating in a body of water. Although it depicts a naked tures something,” said Christian Bethevil of LIC, couple it doesn’t feel erotic. adding that the smaller paintings were his favorites of “It’s about helping each other,” she said. the night.

Based on the figures’ faces it seems exactly that.

Also, unlike most watercolorists, she likes to work They look to be pulling each other around in the circle with black paint.

— assisting each other in the water “I suppose I wanted to go or symbolically helping each other where you aren’t supposed to in life. go,” Stedman said. “It’s a chal‘Relationships Undressed’ lenge using black.”

“Symbolically it’s about birth When: through Sept. 1 and death because we all come Her favorite painting of the Wed. to Sat. at 12 to 6 p.m. from water,” Stedman said. series, “Ancient and Timeless The way Stedman paints is just Dream, Crum Creek, SwarthWhere: M55 Art, Long Island City as organic as her subject matter. more,” is of a woman with a cat’s 44-02 23 St. She doesn’t meticulously mix colface standing nude with a nude Tickets: m55art.org ors, but instead throws the paints man in a creek at dusk. The black (718) 729-2988 onto the parchment and allows and purple water, which reminds the colors to mix. For the dark her of Crum Creek from her skin of the male in the painting hometown of Swarthmore, Pa., “Circle of Life,” Stedman threw down yellow and pur- ripples around their ankles. ple and allowed the complementary colors to mingle As for the feline, she got the idea from her house cat and create brown.

Mia, who is quite the seductress in her own right, StedShe rarely goes back and reworks the paint — in an man said. “effort to keep it fresh.” Often bits of pencil show “It just sort of came together,” she added. through the paint, only adding to Stedman’s unrestrained Stedman, an artist for 25 years, holds live nude drawQ style. The small collection of watercolors on the back ing workshops at M55 Art on Wednesday nights.

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boro SUPPORT GROUPS Co-Dependents Anonymous (women only) meetings are held every Friday from 10 to 11:45 a.m. at Resurrection Ascension Pastoral Center, Fr. Freely Hall, 85-18 61 Rd., Rego Park.

The Center for the Women of New York is now accepting registration for a new session of its Women’s Support Group. The group meets at Queensborough Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Room 325, Kew Gardens, every Thursday from 6-7:30 p.m.

To participate no prior group experience is needed and there is no fee. For information and an interview appointment, call the Center for the Women of New York at (718) 793-0672.

A bereavement group will meet this summer at the Bayside Senior Center, 221-15 Horace Harding Expwy. Pre-registration is a must. Call (718) 225-1144.

Nar-Anon is a self-help support group or anyone affected by a loved one’s use/abuse of drugs. The group meets every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the basement lounge at the Church in the Gardens, 50 Ascan Ave., Forest Hills. For information, call 1(800) 984-0066, or go to nar-anon.org.

Drug problem? Call Narcotics Anonymous Helpline at (718) 962-6244 or visit westernqueensna.com.

Meetings are held seven days a week.

Free caregiver support groups at Queens Community House, Kew Gardens Community Center, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road. Call (718) 226-5960 Ext. 226 for details.

Problem with cocaine or other mind-altering substances? For local Cocaine Anonymous meetings call: 1-(212) COCAINE.

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The Queens Counseling services and LISUN of the Foundation of Religion and Mental Health announces a new mourning and bereavement group to be held on Saturdays form 1-2 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, 14-15 Clintonville St., Whitestone. For further information call (718) 461-6393.

The Queens Counseling Services of the Foundation for Relig ion and Mental Health announces a free Women’s Support Group on alternate Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. at the Kissena Jewish Center, 43-43 Bowne St., Flushing. If you are experiencing anxiety, fear or stress and are searching for a venue that can provide understanding, compassion and respect, call to register at (718) 461-6393.

Co-dependents Anonymous (women only) meets every Friday at 10 a.m. at Resurrection Ascension Pastoral Center, 85-18 61st Road, Rego Park.

Schizophrenics Anonymous meets on Sundays at 10 a.m. at L.I. Consultation Center, 97-29 64th Road, Rego Park.

SENIOR ACTIVITIES The Rockaway Boulevard Senior Center, 123-10 143 St., South Ozone Park, offers service programs Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. lunch is at noon with a suggested donation of $1.50. Exercise programs include: tai chi stretch, dance groups, choral group, ceramic, camera class, computer classes, trips, birthday parties and more. For more information, call (718) 657-6752.

SPORTS A leisure group meets every Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Hillcrest Jewish Center, 183-02 Union Turnpike, Flushing, for area seniors.

An exercise class for seniors. meets Saturdays at 9 a.m. at the SNAP of Eastern Queens Senior Center, 80-45 Winchester Blvd., Bldg. 4 on the Creedmoor Community Campus, Queens Village. For more information call Kathleen at (718) 454-2100.

The Woodhaven Senior Center, 78-15 Jamaica Ave., announces free exercise classes at the center. Stay Well on Monday includes stress reduction; yoga on Thursday includes meditation time. The center is open five days a week from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Ridgewood Older Adult Center, 59-14 70 Ave., is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The center offers a variety of activities and exercise classes including Wii sports, billiards, bingo, computer classes and monthly bus trips. For information, call Karen at (718) 456-2000.

Activities at the Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26th Ave., Bayside, are held Monday-Friday. For more information, call (718) 224-7888.

United Hindu Senior Center, 118-09 Sutter Ave., South Ozone Park, offers free vegetarian lunch, health promotion, nutrition education, cards and games, mammograms and blood pressure screenings. In addition, we provide transportation for many seniors via bus. For more information, call (718) 323-8900.

The Peter Cardella Senior Citizen Center, 68-52 Fresh Pond Road, Ridgewood, welcomes all seniors age 60 or above. Enjoy a daily healthy meal at noon. On Fridays there is a free lunch. They offer an array of activities such as bingo, movies, exercise, oil painting, yoga, line dancing classes, dancing to a live band, sing-alongs, health presentations, blood pressure checks, and monthly birthday celebration and theme parties.

Suggested contribution is $1.25. Meals-on-Wheels program is offered also. Call (718) 497-2908.

The Howard Beach Senior Center invites seniors aged 60 and older to become members. The center offers exercise, yoga and tai chi classes, billiards, creative writing, crafts, weekly dances with a DJ, painting and sketching classes, bingo, ballroom and line dancing, Wii bowling and computer classes. The center also takes many trips, including a monthly excursion to Atlantic City. It is located at 156-45 84th St., use the 85th St. entrance, open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Lunch is served at noon. For more information, call (718) 738-8100, or visit their new website at howardbeachseniorcenter.org.

VOLUNTEERS The Louis Armstrong House, the longtime home of the great musician Louis Armstrong, is a national historic landmark located on 107 St. in Corona. It is open to the public as a historic house museum and needs volunteers to assist in the Welcome Center.

For information, contact Deslyn Dyer at (718) 4788274 or on the web: satchmo.net.

The Samuel Field YWHA, 58-20 Little Neck Pkwy., Little Neck, is seeking individuals who would like to volunteer their time to teach a class in the older adult services or computer department. Applicants should have some experience either teaching or working in their field of interest, but those with a specific hobby they would like to share are welcome to apply. To volunteer, call (718) 225-6750, ext. 233.

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The most important things about NFL preseason games are practicing plays teams want to run during the regular season and the avoidance of injury. The final score is virtually unimportant. That was pretty much the standard response given by Jets players and head coach Rex Ryan following the team’s dismal 26-3 drubbing at the hands of the Giants last Saturday evening.

It should be noted that Big Blue did not exactly march the ball down the field themselves. They merely took advantage of the Jets’ four quarters of ineptitude.

In spite of all of the hype, neither of the Jets’ two quarterbacks, Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow, looked sharp, as they constantly either under- or overthrew their receivers. To be fair, the team’s two starting wideouts, Santonio Holmes and Jeremy Kerley, did not play, while their offensive line, which was woeful last year, was in midseason form as it failed to protect either QB. Sanchez was sacked three times in the first half while Tebow got dropped four times in the second.

After the game, Rex said the Jets didn’t come into the game with any thoughts of avenging their Christmas Eve defeat to the Giants that both knocked Gang Green out of the playoffs and propelled Big Blue to their

fourth Super Bowl championship. The Jets’ lackadaisical play confirmed that.

Rex may be bothered a lot more by what he has seen from his troops than he let on at his press conference. As fate would have it, we were both leaving MetLife Stadium at the same time. I tried to brighten his mood by telling him that I enjoyed his performance in the horrible Adam Sandler film, “That’s My Boy,” which did not do much at the box office when it was released earlier this summer. I then asked him if he plans to do any more films. “I don’t have anything lined up right now,” he replied. “Of course, if we don’t start winning games soon, I may have to look into an acting career!”

This is a great time to stop by the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Park to see some of the game’s up-and-coming players compete for the “wild card” slots for the US Open, which gets underway on Monday. There is no admission charge to watch the qualifiers.

The US Open lost some luster when Rafael Nadal was forced to withdraw because of a variety of nagging injuries.

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I HAVE OFTEN WALKED

The story of Sutphin

by Ron Marzlock Chronicle Contributor

Sutphin Boulevard, once a hub of politics, real estate, business schooling and retail shopping, starts at Hillside Avenue and terminates at Rockaway Boulevard in South Jamaica.

John H. Sutphin (1835-1907), of Dutch descent, was a banker active in politics. He served as justice of the peace for what was then the Town of Businesses along Sutphin Boulevard’s east side Jamaica, chaired the Queens County between Jamaica and 91st avenues, July 1960.

Democratic Committee and put in 10 plus items. The catchphrase from the 1930s terms as Queens county clerk.

He also donated land near the planned to the ’60s when one needed anything was Long Island Rail Road station in Jamaica; “Go down to Sutphin Boulevard.” You could get an education, find a job, buy a typewriter hence the boulevard with his name on it.

On the southeast corner of Sutphin and and purchase a new suit all on one block.

By the 1980s nail salons, wig and jewelJamaica Avenue is the Van Horen Building, which housed the Jamaica Democratic Club ry shops, fish markets and social agencies of the 11th Assembly District, along with were dominant — along with, of course, the offices of attorneys Jacob Gruber and Soul City Records. Many still flock to SutHarry Rubin, Whelan’s Drug Store and the phin for work and shopping, ensuring the Drake Business School. The builders were street’s importance to another generation. Q George and Theo Van Horen, who built Clarification much of South Jamaica under the name of Last week’s column on Hamilton Beach The Jamaica South Realty Corp. George focused on the part of Howard Beach lived in Bellerose and Theo in Brooklyn.

Going south toward 91st Avenue you’d known as Ramblersville, but the latter name find hardware, clothing and all kinds of sur- was not used. We regret the omission.

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The students had finished the outline of the mural by Tuesday night.

“It teaches a skill they don’t get in the classroom because they are painting on such a large scale,” Frank Sinatra-founding art teacher Jane Kahn said. “They also learn how to work with each other as a team.”

They began discussing color choices on Wednesday and planned to have the painting wrapped up by Thursday night. Lady Pink usually goes back after the students finish with a spray can to add some highlights and finishing flourishes.

“I get to gain experience for the future and I was opened to a new topic — fantasy,” student Deanna Fedkowskyj said. “It’s also a new medium. I have never worked with chalk.”

The students work six hours a day at a fast and experienced pace. Many have worked on murals before and all have art experience as a student at Frank Sinatra.

“They are just naturals at this. They just flow into it,” Lady Pink said.

During the school year, when students aren’t learning mural techniques from the accomplished painter or working on one of their large-scale projects, they paint canvases

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Other murals can be seen on Ditmars by the last stop on the N train, across the street from the new piece and in the municipal parking lot on Steinway Street.

Frank Sinatra students have created about a dozen murals in total in collaboration with Lady Pink.

The time spent painting counts towards students’ 60 hours of required community Q service hours.

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7116 PENELOPE AVENUE, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/22/2012. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 71-16 Penelope Ave., Middle Village, NY 11379, which is also the principal business location.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

FLYING PANTS STUDIOS, LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 7/9/12. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 89-17 69th Rd., Apt. 2B, Forest Hills, NY 11375. General Purposes.

Notice of Qualification of JMDH REAL ESTATE OF MASPETH PARKING, LLC. Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/30/12. Office location: Queens County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 04/04/12.

Princ. office of LLC: 15-24 132nd St., College Point, NY 11356. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the princ. office of the LLC. DE addr. of LLC: 1220 N. Market St., Ste. 806, Wilmington, DE 19801.

Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of DE, Div. of Corps., State of DE, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Name of Foreign LLC: VJ Designs LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State: 5/10/12. Office loc.: Queens Co. LLC formed in DE: 2/29/12. NY Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o Business Filings Inc., 187 Wolf Rd., Ste. 101, Albany, NY 12205.

DE addr. of LLC: 108 W. 13th St., Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Sec. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful act.

Notice of Formation of limited liability company. Name: 786 K & C LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/25/2012. Office location is Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 170-09 84th Rd., Jamaica, NY 11432. The general purpose: For Any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: LAFLECTION WEDDING LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/15/12. The name was amended to LAFECTION WEDDING LLC on 05/09/12. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 35-56 Main Street, Flushing, New York 11356.

Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

CHENG GOURMET RESTAURANT, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 07/18/2012. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 421 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, NY 11596.

Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

Latest date upon which LLC is to dissolve: 12-31-2060.

Andre Smikle, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/13/12.

Office in Queens County.

SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to 133-24 Laurelton Pkwy, Rosedale, NY 11422. Purpose: General.

Notice of Formation of BIG APPLE DIALYSIS MANAGEMENT LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/12/12. Office location: Queens County. Princ. office of LLC: 23-14 College Point Blvd., College Point, NY 11356. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Attn: Jodumutt G. Bhat at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of limited liability company. Name: A2H LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 7/13/2012.

Office location is Queens County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to UNITED STATES CORPORATION AGENTS INC., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. The general purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Qualification BKS MERGER, LLC. Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/12/12. Office location: Queens County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 6/25/12. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 17-17 Troutman St., 254, Ridgewood, NY 11385, also principal office address. Address to be maintained in DE: c/o National Registered Agents, Inc., 160 Greentree Dr., Ste. 101, Dover, DE 19904. Arts. of Org. filed with the DE Secretary of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activities.

Index No.10591/2012. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. At IAS Part 17 of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, held in and for the County of Queens, in the courthouse located at 88-11 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11435 on the 1st day of August, 2012. Sequence No. 3. Present: HON. ORIN R. KITZES, J.S.C. In the Matter of the Application of STEVEN J. MARANO, as director, officer and holder of shares representing sixty percent (60%) of all outstanding shares of Iron Age Tool Corp., and MATTHEW GROY, as director and officer, Petitioner, for the dissolution of IRON AGE TOOL CORP, a domestic corporation, pursuant to section 1102 of the Business Corporation Law, and STEVEN J. DURANTE, Respondent. UPON the reading and filing of the affidavit of Steven J. Durante, sworn to on the 31st day of July, 2012, the exhibits thereto, the emergency affirmation of Christopher Morik, Esq. dated July 31, 2012, respondent’s memorandum of law, respondent’s answer with counterclaims and cross-petition for dissolution, and all prior proceedings heretofore had herein, LET petitioner and all other interested parties show cause before this court, located at 88-11 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, New York, on the 12th day of September, 2012, in IAS Part 17, at 9:30 am. in the forenoon of that day or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard, why an Order should not be entered as follows: A. Dissolving Iron Age Tool Corp. pursuant to B.C.L. sections 1104 and 1104-a; B. pursuant to B.C.L. Section 1202 appointing a temporary receiver of Iron Age Tool Corp.; and C. Granting such other and further relief as the court may deem just and proper. SUFFICIENT CAUSE APPEARING THEREFOR, it is ORDERED that pending the hearing of this motion that this court’s order dated May 18, 2012 is modified as follows: petitioner shall not disburse any of the income or assets of Iron age Tool Corp except in the ordinary course of business.

It is ORDERED that a copy of this order be published in the Queens Chronicle one time per week for three weeks before the return date as set forth herein above, and that the cost of publication be borne by Iron Age; and it is further ORDERED, that service of a copy of this order to Show cause and supporting papers via overnight delivery service upon the attorneys for the petitioner and upon the Attorney General of the State of New York, on or before the 9th day of August, 2012 shall be deemed sufficient. ENTER: J.S.C.

Notice of Formation of limited liability company. Name: A.S. Wings LLC. Application for Authority was filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/05/2012. Office location is Queens County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 21 Greene Avenue, Amityville, NY 11701. The general purpose: For any lawful purpose.

KOZANI REALTY, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 02/04/2002 Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: 24-14 24th Ave, Astoria, NY 11102. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

Healthy Options 4 Kids LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/3/12. Office in Queens County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 8510 160th St., Jamaica, NY 11432. Purpose: General.

NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 7/10/12, bearing Index Number NC-000384-12/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 8917 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, New York, in Record Room 357, grants me the right to assume the name of Aki Takayama Wolfson. My present name is Akiko Takayama, aka Aki Wolfson, aka Aki Takayama, aka Aki C. Takayama, aka Aki T. Wolfson.

My present address is 22340 56 Rd., Oakland Gardens, NY 11364.

My place of birth is Massachusetts.

My date of birth is May 21, 1967.

Notice of Formation of limited liability company.

Name: MADISON GROUP 66 LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/27/2012.

Office location is Queens County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 120-15 Liberty Avenue, South Richmond, Hill, NY 11419. The general purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of limited liability company. Name: GFORCE BOUNCIES, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 8/21/2012. Office location is Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Mayra Guzman-Ramos, 85-57 87th Street, Woodhaven, New York, NY 11421. The general purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of VALARIE MICHELLE DECOR LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/08/12. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 4035 67 St., Apt. 31, Woodside, NY 11377. The regd. agent of the company upon whom and at which process against the company can be served is Valarie Baser, at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of limited liability company. Name: BISTRO AT THE POINT LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/24/2011. Office location is Queens County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to, William Woo, 511 Old Post Road, Edison, NJ 08817. The general purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Abounding Enterprise, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/28/07. Office in Queens County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 182-30 Wexford Terrace, Ste. #L-12, Jamaica, NY 11432. Purpose: General.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: SYMBIONTS LIVING LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/24/11. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 21-53 42nd Street, Apartment 3, Astoria, New York 11105.

Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of limited liability company. Name: JOYS ADULT SOCIAL DAYCARE CENTER LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/10/2012.

Office location is Queens County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 41-61 Kissena Blvd., C28A, Flushing, NY 11355. The general purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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159-40 100TH STREET LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 4/25/12. Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 86-31 250th St., Bellerose, NY 11426. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Principal business location: 159-40 100th St., Howard Beach, NY 11414.

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Old Howard Beach, 2 BR, DR, EIK, LR w/sun rm, $1,600/mo, incls all util. Owner, 718-848-8039 Old Howard Beach, 2 BRs, 1 & 1/2 baths, by Charles Park w/terr & waterview, use of yard/parking incl, no smoking/pets, $1,500/mo, utils not incl, 718-845-8118 Ozone Park, 1 BR, pvt ent, G&E/cable/Internet incl. No pets/smoking, credit ck/W-2 req. $1,150/mo, 347-249-2635 Ozone Park, 2 & 1/2 BRs, LR, kit & bath on 2 fl, $1,400/mo, incl heat/hot water, 646-226-3897 Ozone Park, 2 BR garden apt in Brownstone house, newly renov, close to all, $1,375/mo, incl heat/hot water, 718-850-1360 leave clear mesg

Co-ops For Sale

Howard Beach, 4 1/2 rooms, 2 Howard Beach, exclusive agent BRs, 1 bath, Hi-Rise JR 4 Co-op. for studios & 1 BR apts, absentee Asking only $89,900K. Howard L/L. Call Joe Trotta, Broker @ 718- Beach Realty, 718-641-6800 843-3333 Howard Beach, Hi-Rise 1 BR coHoward Beach, Old Side, 1 BR, op, all new, asking $99K. Agent EIK, lg LR, G&E, $1,100/mo. Call Maria, 718-570-2972 agent, 347-239-2139 Jamaica Hills Co-op (The Howard Beach, studio apt, pvt ent, Highlander), beautiful doorman $850/mo, G&E/cable incl, call building, 2 lg BRs, LR, FDR, 2 full 718-843-4564 baths, terr, walk to train, $209K. Howard Beach/Cloverdale, 1 BR Connexion I RE, 718-845-1136 walk-in, sliding door to yard, near shopping, express bus, schools, no pets, no broker fee, free W/D, $1,025/mo, heat incl, 917-723-0158

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Howard Beach/Lindenwood, 3 BRs w/terr, 1 1/2 baths, close to all shops & trans, no pets/smoking, credit ck req. Call owner, 917855-7390 Howard Beach/Lindenwood, 3 BR duplex split-level, bright & sunny, 1 & 1/2 baths, new windows, excel cond, $1,750/mo, incl heat, walk to all, by owner, 917-723-0158 Howard Beach/Lindenwood, 3 BRs, 2 full baths, LR, DR w/cathedral ceilings, carpeting, balcony, $1,750/mo, util not incl, no pets, 917-439-3164

Forest Hills Kew Gardens

1 BR, 1 Bath w/Updated EIK, Co-op Apt. for rent, $1,350/mo. w/option to buy $159K. On Austin St. Close to trains, buses & LIRR. CALL OWNER STEVE

917-417-1096

Howard Beach/Ozone Park, 3 1/2 rooms, 1 BR, terr, laundry room on premises and parking. Howard Beach Realty, 718-641-6800 Low Income Studio Apt For Rent.

Close to shopping area, train/buses.

Call 718-739-0520. Avail Oct 2012

205-8000

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Open House OPEN HOUSE OLD HOWARD BEACH SAT 8/25, 2-4pm 99-05 157 Ave. 2 Family $1,220,000

GREENPOINT BROOKLYN 264 Driggs Ave. 6 Family $1,800,000

Call Henry Parciak

516-375-6243 CAPRI JET REALTY www.CapriJetRealty.com

OLD HOWARD BEACH

HOWARD BEACH LINDENWOOD

BEAUTIFUL 1 FAMILY BRICK COLONIAL, XTRA LG LR, LG FORMAL DINING ROOM, HUGE EIK W/ISLAND, GRANITE THROUGHOUT, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, 4 BRS, 3 FULL BATHS, LOTS OF CLOSETS, FULL ATTIC, 3 CAR PVT DVWY, 1½ CAR GAR, BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPING, 1 BLOCK FROM CHARLES PARK.

AGENT ANNA MARIA 917-682-5222 ARIOLA REALTY

OLD HOWARD BEACH Excellent, Newly Renovated Mother/ Daughter, 40x100, 4 BRs, 2 Baths plus alcove Studio on 1st Flr, Garage. A Must See! Asking $649K

Howard Beach, Sat 8/25, 1-3, 163-22 91 St. Beautiful Hi-Ranch, 4 BRs, 2 full baths, 1 car gar, pvt dvwy, $549K or best offer! Jerry Fink RE, 718-766-9175

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Howard Beach/Lindenwood, medical or professional, 1,100 sq ft condo for rent, presently dental office, $2,300/mo. Call FRED @ Keller Williams Landmark Realty, 516-353-1941

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Howard Beach/Old Side, Legal 2 family, 3 BRs, 2 baths, over studio apt, updated kit & bath,$619K. Connexion I RE, 718-845-1136

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Howard Beach/Lindenwood, 2 BRs, full bath, 1 fl, heat/hotwater incl, $1,400/mo, no pets/smoking, 917-854-6477 credit ck req

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OZONE PARK Street level, Off Rockaway Blvd, 700 sq ft, Ideal for Law, CPA, Insurance, Real Estate. $1,800/mo Neg. AGENT MARIA 917-207-4003

Office For Rent Ozone Park, office for rent, fully furn, 350 sq ft, 1 fl, 212-203-1330

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HOWARD BEACH Prime office space Pan Bay Center Cross Bay Blvd, 2nd Fl. w/elevator, 1751 sq ft (will split) Plenty of free parking in private lot.

Call 480-991-7315

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Mineola, established restaurant/ pizza business w/ liquor license, 2nd fl apt rentals, great location near trains & Winthrop Hospital.

Exit Strong Realty, 347-306-6178 or 516-775-7000

156-40 Cross Bay Blvd., 2nd fl walk-up 1,880 sq ft. Will consider splitting. Plenty of free parking in private lot.

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HOWARD BEACH/ROCKWOOD PARK

Beautiful Hi-Ranch, w/4 BRs, 2 Full Baths, LR, DR, 2 Kitchens, CAC, 1 Car Garage, Private Driveway! , Must Sell!

Seller wants to hear all offers.

Lovely Detached Two Family, Six over Six, with a Two Car Garage, Three bedrooms and Two Full Bathrooms on each Flr, Must See! All Offers!

Charming 1 Family Detached Home, Newly Renovated, H/W Flrs, 3 BRs, 2 Full Baths, Foyer, Formal DR, Great Location, Right Near The Park. Must Sell! All Offers!

HOWARD BEACH

OZONE PARK

HOWARD BEACH

All Brick, Huge Custom Split Colonial 37x35 on 56x100 Lot, 4 BRs, 3.5 Baths, New Oak Fls, 2 Fireplaces, Paved Circular Dvwy, 2 Car Gar, IGP.

HOWARD BEACH/ROCKWOOD PARK Cape on 60x100, 3 Large BRs, 2 Baths, Updated Granite Kitchen, Open Floor Plan, Finished Basement, Inground Heated Pool, Pool House.

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HOWARD BEACH/ROCKWOOD PARK HOWARD BEACH/ROCKWOOD PARK Mint Corner Colonial on 100x40, Unique 4 BR, 2.5 Baths, 1 car gar and HOWARD BEACH/ROCKWOOD PARK

Cozy 1 BR Co-op, 1 Bathroom, Living Room/ Dining Area, EFF Kit, Hardwood flrs throughout, Laundry on each flr, Parking space available, $95,000 - A Must See! Call Today!

Beautiful 2 Family Colonial, 6 BRs, 2 Full Ba, Full Finished Basement, Private Driveway! $610K, MUST SEE!

Beautiful Triplex w/Jacuzzi, 3 BRs, 2 Full Baths, w/Terrace, Lg Living Room, Washer & Dryer Available, Hardwood Floors, EFF Kit, $399K, Also The Option To Rent - $2100 Per Month ! Call Today!

Move-in Condition Hi-Ranch 40x100, New Kitchen, Updated Baths, New Carpeting, 5 BRs, 2 Baths, Asking only $659K

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Totally Redone w/New Kit, Granite rare 3 car dvwy, CAC, deck overlooking Countertops & Stainless Steel yard with in-ground pool. Mint Appliances, All Tiled Floors, 3 BRs, walk-in, new kit, granite countertops, 2.5 Baths. $629K spectacular bath. Asking $649K

HOWARD BEACH/OLD SIDE

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Beautiful Mint Legal 2 Family Being Move-in Condition, 1 Family, 3 BRs, used as 1 family, 4 BRs, 2.5 Baths, New Kitchen w/Hardwood Fls, Full Basement, Great Location, Granite. Asking only $629K New Windows & Kitchen. $365K

RICHMOND HILL

FREE MARKET APPRAISALS Thomas J. LaVecchia, Licensed Real Estate Broker 137-05 Cross Bay Blvd.

Ozone Park, NY 11417 www.howardbeachrealty.com

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BROAD CHANNEL Cozy "Waterfront" 1 Family, 25x100, Perfect for docking your boat.

Needs TLC. Asking $299,500

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Houses Wanted - Free To List - Free Credit Check - Call Now! HOWARD BEACH/OLD SIDE Lg Cape on 42x100, Updated Windows, H/W Fls on 1st Fl, Updated EIK w/9' Ceilings and Access to Bkyd, Det 2 Car Gar w/Pvt Dvwy, Full Fin Top Fl & Bsmnt, Pavers in Bkyd. Asking. $629K

OZONE PARK 5 Rms, 2 BRs, 2 Baths, Hi-Rise Co-op. Asking only 115K

Asking Only $389K

Beautiful 3/4 BRs Colonial, Full Fin Bsmnt, Updated Throughout, Private Driveway, Garage. $489K

REDUCED TO $675K

HOWARD BEACH ROCKWOOD PARK Hi Ranch, 49x100, 10 Rms, Fireplace, Many Extras, 4 BRs, 3 Baths, Inground Pool, Garage, Pvt Dvwy. New Lower Price! Call Now!

BEACH/ROCKWOOD PARK HOWARD BEACH/ROCKWOOD PARK HOWARD Lg Hi-Ranch w/Bsmnt, 40x100 Mint Hi-Ranch, Totally Redone, Lot, 5 BRs, 3 Full Baths, All 3/4 BRs, New Kit w/SS Appl, New Hardwood Fls, 1 Car Gar, Brick, Stucco, Windows, Pavers Well Water for Sprinklers, CAC, Front & Back! Asking only $699K New Roof. Asking $675K

HOWARD BEACH

HOWARD BEACH 2 BR Garden Co-op, 2 fl, Pet ok, Washer allowed.

Asking only $130K, Call Now!

HOWARD BEACH 5 Rms, 3 BR Garden Co-op, Pet friendly, 1st Fl., H/W Floors, Updated Kit & Bath, Excel Condition. Call Now!

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HOWARD BEACH/OZONE PARK

Professional Office/Desk Space Available.

Call 718-641-6800, Ask for Tom

Howard Beach, 3.5 Rm 1 BR Apt, Terrace, Laundry Room on Premises, and parking.

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HOWARD BEACH CO-OPS 4 Rms, 1 BR Hi Rise Co-op, All redone, New Granite Kit, New Bath, New Appl. PARKING AVAILABLE! Asking $111K

Legal 2 Family, 3 BRs, 2 Baths over Studio Apt. 2 Car Pvt Dvwy, Updated Kitchen & Baths. $619K

HOWARD BEACH/OLD SIDE

• Studio, Low Maint, Move in! $62K • Hi-Rise, JR/4, Maint incl all utilities ............................ $95K • 2 BR w/DR, (Garden) in Courtyard, Low Maint ....$136K • 2 BR, 2 Baths, Hi-Rise ...$150K

Waterfront Custom Luxury Home OZONE PARK/CENTERVILLE • Park Village Condo, 2 BRs, on 80x100 lot, Center Hall w/5 2 Baths w/Terr, W/D, Low BRs and 5 Full Baths. Master Suite Common Charge, 1 Deeded w/Attached Office. Full Fin Bsmnt Parking Spot.................. $269K w/recreation room & 1 BR Apt.

WOODHAVEN 1 Family, 4 BRs, Formal DR, Indoor Porch, Partial Basement w/Garage, Private Driveway, Needs TLC. Only $285K

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WOODHAVEN NORTH Charming Brick Victorian on 40x100, 6 BRs, 3.5 Baths, Wood Moldings, Stainglass Windows, Manicured Yard, Pocket & French Doors, Private Driveway, 2 Car Garage, New Roof. Asking $699K

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1 Family Det, 6 Rms, 3 BRs, 2 Baths, Fin Bsmnt, Garage, 22x121 Lot, Mint Condition!

HOWARD BEACH

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OLD HOWARD BEACH

OLD HOWARD BEACH

OZONE PARK

Great Investment Location, Low Vacancy Rate & Improved Apartments & Utilities, Short Walking Distance To All Amenities (Post Office, Library, Banks, Subway, Shops, Schools) Attractive Lease On Retail Space.

Beautiful, Spacious Colonial W/Pvt. Dvwy!

On a Great Block In Old Howard Beach, House Has 3 BR, Walk-Up Attic, Fin. Bsmt. A Must See House.

Priced At $429K!!

Income Producing 3 Family 60 X 100 Lot. $729K

Very Nice 2 Family House, Wood Floors, New Kitchen, Big Backyard, Close To Transportation, Schools & Shopping. Ready To Move In!

Contact Theresa 347-531-9060

Call Margie Baraket 718-848-4700

Call Anthony Fernandez 718-848-4700

Contact John Dibs 718-848-4700 For More Info!

OZONE PARK

LITTLE NECK

Beautiful Mint Condition 2 Family Home, New Bathroom, New Kit., New Windows, New Floors, New Carpeting on the Second Floor, Backyard Complete With a Large Porch, and a Beautiful Small Garden.

1 Family Semi Detach Frame, 3 BRs, 2 Full Baths, Full Fin. Basement. Excellent Location In Little Neck! Near Schools and Shopping Area.

For More Info Contact Pedro & Cecilia 718-848-4700

RICHMOND HILL SOUTH Detached 3 BR Colonial, Private Driveway, 30 X 100 Lot.

Offered @ $389,900 Contact Maryann 917-838-2624

Call Nancy 718-938-1298

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JOHN DIBS

Beautiful 1 Family House In Very Good Condition.

3 BRs, 2 Full Baths, 1 Car Gar., Close To Train, Bus, Shopping Center and Much More.

Call Ana Maria for more details 917-309-3408

RIDGEWOOD 2 Fam. Plus Store, Used As a Bar Restaurant Business (Sell As Package With Building) Plus 2 Apartments W/2BR, LR, DR, Kit & Full Bath!

In a Good Area! A Must See!

Call Teddy For More Info 917-513-6621

OZONE PARK

SOUTH OZONE PARK

Mint Condition 1 Family, 3 BRs, 1.5 Baths, New Kitchen, New Bath, Beautiful Fenced In Yard.

Excellent 2 Family Income Property, 4 BRs, 2 Baths, Full Fin. Basement,

For More Info Contact Carolyn DeFalco 917-208-9176

Great For 1st Time Buyers!

Call Paul Deo for more info 718-848-4700

HOWARD BEACH Large 2 Family Hi Ranch, 6 BRs, 5 Baths, Fin. Basement, Pvt. Driveway, Spacious Living Room & Dining Room, Nice Sized Bedrooms, Closet Space.

For More Info Please Contact Carolyn DeFalco 718-848-4700

BROOKLYN LEVITTOWN Excellent Farm Ranch In Nice Levittown, 4 BR, 2 Bath, Family Room, Fireplace, Pvt Driveway, Move-in Condition. Low 300K’s, Subject To 3rd Party Approval.

Call Rene Rose 718-848-4700

OZONE PARK Great Residential Location. Home Is In Good Condition With a Boxed Room Layout. Excellent Recreational Space With Parking In The Rear & Accommodating Outdoor Space For BBQ With Friends.

Call Anthony Fernandez For More Info 718-848-4700.

HOWARD BEACH Huge 3 Br Condo W/2 Full Baths & Lots Of Closets In Excellent Condition, Close To Transportation & Major Highways, JFK Airport & “A” Train. Easy To Show. Call Now And Reserve Your Appointment!!

Paul Deo 718-848-4700

Great Property In Sheepshead Bay!! Selling Business, Building & Merchandise For $1,900,000! Selling Business & Property For $1,750,000! Plumbing Supplies Co. Well Established 9-year-old Bus, 1 Fl, 6,000 Sq. Ft. Office, Warehouse, Gar., 2 Fl, 2,400 Sq. Ft. Showroom. Great Opportunity To Buy & Own Building, Seller Motivated, Can Be Sold Property Only Call Rene or Richard For More Info 718-848-4700