Queens Chronicle South Edition 10-19-23

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PEDAL PATHWAYS City launches greenway expansion

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The Southern Queens Greenway will span the seven miles from Spring Creek Park to Brookville Park and transform access to JFK Airport, the city said, providing a fast and environmentally friendly mode of transportation connecting the airport, the existing Jamaica Bay Greenway and parks in Southern Queens, providing a bike network expansion.

IMAGINATIVE INNOVATORS Student-created classroom unveiled

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How to provide aid to those in Israel, Gaza Contributions to the American Red Cross, MECA, UJA and more can help

by Naeisha Rose

rescue.org that will go toward items such as EpiPens, trauma kits, bulletproof vests, satellite communication devices, oxygen kits and more. midst the chaos in the Middle East, The United Jewish Appeal-Federation of which has wrought death and bloodJewish Philanthropies of New York has an Israshed in Israel and the Gaza Strip after el Emergency Fund, according to the QJCC. To attacks on the former on Oct. 7, approximately 16,400 people have been injured on both sides, donate, visit ujafedny.org. Emergency cash assistance will go toward victims of terror, trauaccording to media reports.

Nearly 4,900 people have been killed in both ma counseling, care for children in counseling, supplies in hospitals, first responders and countries since the attack from Hamas, a Sunni efforts to relocate people to safer areas.

Islamist and military organization on the strip, The last organization the QJCC mentioned which was followed by airstrikes from Israel in was Magen David Adom, Israel’s national retaliation. emergency, disaster, ambulance and blood bank Caught in the ongoing conflict are more than 9.6 million Israelis and 2 million Palestinians in service. To donate, visit secure.afmda.org.

“Part of what we are seeing is that there is the coastal strip, according to data from the World Bank. Many people here want to provide such a multiplicity of well-intended resources, but as my rabbi has pointed out, ‘You can’t give them with assistance. to everyone and every place,’” Waxman told the Rabbi Mayer Waxman, the executive direcChronicle. “What we did was pool the resourctor of the Queens Jewish Community Council, es and we found the most essential and direct provided the Chronicle with reputable resources [places to donate].” to help people in Israel.

An official from Queens Borough Hall Latet, a nongovermental organization in directed the Queens Chronicle to the Jewish Israel that tackles poverty and food insecurity, is one of the four organizations suggested by Community Relations Council of New York, which also suggested the UJA-Federation New the QJCC. Funds sent to latet.org.il will go toward York, which can also be reached at (212) emergency aid kits containing food and 836-1429.

State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani hygiene products.

Another group suggested by the QJCC, Unit- (D-Astoria) suggested organizations like the United Nations Relief and Works Agency USA ed Hatzalah, is accepting donations at israel

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A vigil for Israel at MacDonald Park in Forest Hills on Oct. 9. PHOTO BY MICHAEL GANNON National Committee, the American Friends Service Committee and the Middle East Children’s Alliance to support people in Gaza.

People who donate to UNRWA, by visiting unrwausa.org, will have their funds go toward providing medical help, shelter and water and food distribution. To donate to the AFSC, visit secure.afsc.org. Funds will go toward clean water, electricity and other basic needs. Funds donated to MECA, via mecaforpeace.org, will

go toward helping people who have lost their homes seek shelter with relatives and procuring emergency medical supplies for hospitals and clinics.

The American Red Cross’ Greater New York regional branch, which serves 12 million people on Long Island and in Rockland and Westchester counties, Greenwich, Conn., and New York City, including the World’s Borough, can be reached at 1 (877) 733-2767 or at 520 W. 49 St. in Manhattan.

The organization is helping people in both Israel and in the Gaza Strip. If people want help getting in touch with a U.S. citizen, the organization said to contact the U.S. Department of State by calling 1 (833) 890-9595 or 1 (606) 641-0131 or visiting il.usembassy.gov. If one wants to make a donation to the ARC, write a check with the memo line: Middle East Humanitarian Crisis, and mail it to one’s local chapter with a donation form, which can be found at rb.gy/cr7rb.

The ARC is not accepting donations of inkind goods such as food, clothing or blankets because those would be difficult to manage on the ground.

The organization does ship blood products outside the United States, but has not received requests for blood donations from Israel or Gaza at this time. continued on page 6

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Students of MS 137 schooled on bullying Community leaders gave speeches on safety, kindness and respect

by Kristen Guglielmo Associate Editor

“Don’t forget how special you are.”

The words from the speech of Community Board 9 Chair Sherry Algredo perfectly summarize the main themes of Oct. 12’s anti-bullying event at MS 137 in Ozone Park, co-sponsored by the Richmond Hill South Ozone Park Lions Club and the 106th Precinct.

The event was scheduled at an opportune time: At CB 9’s October meeting, a Sikh man told the board his grandson had been beaten and bullied due to his identity at MS 137, resulting in a hospital visit, though the incident was not mentioned at the event.

Students from the school gathered in the open park area next to the building for a few hours of food, fun and lessons about kindness and respect from community figures.

Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) and Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (D-Woodhaven) were in attendance.

The event’s primary organizer, community activist and Lions Club member Christine Latchana, told the kids she understands they all have their own insecurities and anxieties, but that they need to remember to

Students at the Oct. 12 anti-bullying event at MS 137 learned about kindness, respect and safety from community PHOTO BY KRISTEN GUGLIELMO leaders. encourage and be kind to one another.

Latchana told the Chronicle that her child attends MS 137 and was assaulted last year, prompting the need for anti-bullying awareness.

She asked the students how many of them had been bullied, and they apprehensively looked around, with only a few raising their hands. After she asked a second time, with more encouragement, hands flew up.

“Stand up for your friend that is

being bullied,” Latchana told them.

“If you don’t do it, the person standing next to you is not going to do it.

You have to be the brave one.”

When Rajkumar was introduced, she started with a quick legislative lesson.

“It seems a lot of you don’t know what an assemblywoman is. Do you know who the president of the United States is?”

When the kids shouted out the president’s name, Rajkumar said,

“There’s some very smart children here in Ozone Park. The assemblywoman can be thought of as like a president for your neighborhood here in Ozone Park.”

After she asked if the students had experienced cyberbullying and many agreed, she told the kids, “... You’re not alone. If you’re experiencing that kind of negative interaction, don’t for a second feel that you are alone.”

She shared that she has also experienced cyberbullying. “The haters

will never win. ... I encourage all of the children here to be proactive, intervene. If you see someone being bullied, stand up. Make your voice heard. Stand for love.”

Jessica Melton, of the Queens District Attorney’s Office, gave the children a lesson on human trafficking.

“If you get into a position where you think someone is trying to get you to do something you don’t want to do, go to a trusted adult,” she told them.

Executive Assistant Distinct Attorney Colleen Babb said in her speech, “Your rule to live by is you treat people the way you want to be treated.”

Officer Terryann Ferguson of the 106’s Community Affairs division had previously worked as a youth coordination officer at the precinct, so she was familiar with the school.

Any students who were distracted snapped their heads up when Ferguson said, “You guys normally chill in the White Castle down the block, so I know how it rolls over here.”

She told them the moment they record a video of an incident and pass it around, it’s evidence, and devices can be confiscated.

“If you guys know something is about to happen, please let us know — that way we can stop it from hapQ pening,” Ferguson said.

Sikh man attacked in South Ozone Park

Perp repeatedly punched the victim before trying to remove his turban

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Police are asking for help identifying a man who committed a hate crime last Sunday in South Ozone Park.

According to authorities, on Oct. 15 at approximately 9 a.m., an unknown male approached a 19-year-old male passenger who was wearing a turban on a shuttle bus at 118th Street and Liberty Avenue.

“We don’t wear that in this country, and take that mask off!” the man stated — then proceeded to punch the victim in the back of the head, face and back multiple times, causing minor lacerations and pain, police said.

The assailant then attempted to remove the victim’s turban from his head before fleeing the bus on foot along Liberty Avenue in an unknown direction.

Authorities said the victim refused further medical treatment at the scene. The NYPD Hate Crimes Unit is investigating the incident.

The suspect is described by police as being

25 to 35 years of age with a dark complexion, slim build and approximately 5 feet, 9 inches tall, with brown eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing a yellow bubble jacket, blue jeans and sneakers.

Queens politicians have spoken out about the incident, and made sure to condemn attacks based on identity.

“This reprehensible attack targeting an innocent individual based on their religious and cultural identity is an appalling display of bigotry and will not be tolerated,” said state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Woodhaven) in a press release.

He continued, “We must stand united against such acts of violence and hatred, and work towards creating a society that respects and embraces diversity. I offer any assistance my office can give in apprehending the criminals of this unacceptable incident.”

Rep. Grace Meng (D-Flushing) said in a statement, “... I was horrified to learn that one of our young residents, who was going about

their day on a MTA bus, was a victim of a verbal and physical assault that left them bleeding. This is unacceptable.

“We will not stand for such vile hate and bigotry here in Queens, nor anywhere in our country. I wish the victim a speedy recovery and hope that the NYPD Hate Crimes Unit is quickly able to find the alleged perpetrator.”

City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams (D-Jamaica) weighed in on X/Twitter, writing, “The diversity of our city is what makes us great. We cannot allow hate to thrive here. I am praying for the victim of this horrific attack. We must continue to combat bigotry and violence everywhere across the city.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 577-TIPS (8477), or, for Spanish, 1 (888) 57-PISTA (74782).

The public can also submit tips by logging onto nypdcrimestoppers.com, or by texting 274637 (CRIMES) and then entering TIP577, or by going to @nypdtips on X/Twitter. All Q tips are strictly confidential.

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Collider classroom debuts at JHS 226 Designed by students, providing a new, unique education experience

by Kristen Guglielmo

storage, a SmartBoard and whiteboards — all from the mind of six groups of students When you picture a usual classroom, it’s at the school.

On the ceiling is a beautiful galaxy disstraightforward: a teacher’s desk and a whiteboard or blackboard at the front of the play, and the walls have speakers for a surroom, and students’ desks evenly distribut- round-sound experience.

One student described the creative proed throughout in neat rows. The lighting is white and fluorescent, and walls are usually cess as open-minded. “We passed around a ball in a circle to share ideas and make sure white.

Collider classrooms are their own special everyone was heard,” he said.

Students will be given time in the classentity, brought about by an initiative launched in partnership with Lincoln Cen- room to do what they wish: whether it’s to ter that invites schools to reimagine the study, read, brainstorm, relax or even nap.

The idea for Collider physic a l s t r uc t u r e a nd classrooms was created by design of classrooms in Dr. Ch r istopher Emdin, ways that reflect the educahis is a very who attended the room’s tional and socio-emotional unveiling on Oct. 12. needs of young people in a special space.”

“What we found through post-pandemic world. our research is that when Co-designed by students, — Schools Chancellor kids are in spaces where and embracing cutting-edge David Banks they feel loved, they are research in neuroscience, design and technology, the Collider class- more likely to learn,” he told the Chronicle. room uses the classroom itself as an “This is not just a project about space and design and beauty. It’s ultimately also a instrument.

NYC has 10 Collider classrooms in total, concept about creating the optimal condibut Queens’ first resides at JHS 226 Virgil tions for learning.”

The name of the classroom comes from I. Grisson, located at 121-10 Rockaway Blvd. in South Ozone Park. The school the CERN particle accelerator, Emdin told the kids, which is also known as a collider received $150,000 to create the classroom.

The room is space-themed, with a sleek because within it, particles crash against black couch, color-changing LED strip each other to create new things.

“So a Collider classroom is a collision of lighting, movable seating, beanbag chairs, stadium seating, 3-D printers, cubbies for ideas and efforts,” he said.

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A view of JHS 226’s new space-themed Collider classroom, left. Dr. Christopher Emdin, right, shows Chancellor Banks the Collider classroom.

Social Security rising 3.2% More than 71 million recipients of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits will receive a 3.2 percent cost of living allowance in the coming year.

In a statement issued Oct. 12, the government said the average retirement benefit payment will increase $69 to $1,907 per month. The average payment for couples with both members receiving benefits will be $3,033, an average increase of $94. The average disabled worker will see an increase of $48 to $1,537.

Average payments to a disabled worker

with a spouse and one or more children will increase $84 to $2,720, while a widowed mother with two children will go up $113 to $3,653.

An elderly widow or widower living alone will receive an average increase of $55 to $1,773.

New Social Security benefits at the new rates will be distributed beginning in January. Benefits for SSI recipients will increase beginning on Dec. 29.

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Schools Chancellor David Banks, in white, talks with students at the unveiling of JHS 226’s ColPHOTOS BY KRISTEN GUGLIELMO lider classroom, a project done in partnership with Lincoln Center.

Schools Chancellor David Banks attended the unveiling, getting a tour from the students and speaking to the kids and Emdin about the creative process and the pros of a classroom designed by students.

“I’m feeling this vibe right now,” Banks said of the room’s dimmed LED lights as he took a seat on a beanbag chair, holding a galaxy-themed pillow close to his chest.

“This is a very special space,” he said. “I love the fact that the whole galaxy is open and you could just sit, and your mind can just go to different places.”

The students took turns telling Banks how much they enjoy the room and how it felt empowering to create it.

Emdin shared that he’s working with artists and musicians to create backdrops of images and music that encourage different mindsets, such as focus, determination and relaxation, to be played in the background while in the room. “[Kids] actually get distracted when it’s too quiet,” Emdin said. “So if you want to

optimize their learning, you’ve got to make it feel like a block and have good energy.”

He also encouraged the students to take photos for the visuals. “We’re gonna send you guys an assignment to create images from your neighborhood, from your block, your community. ... And we’re going to group those photos together around emotions. So you can come in here when you need to feel a certain emotion.”

In addition to waiting for new art, Emdin said the room won’t ever be fully finished.

“A beautiful thing about the Collider concept is that it’s never finished,” he explained. The classroom will change with the new generations who occupy it.

“We ran a professional development for teachers,” Emdin said, explaining how educators were also included in the process.

“Teaching is the ultimate performance art,” he said. “And you cannot be an amazing performance artist if you don’t have a Q beautiful stage.”

Providing aid to Israel, Gaza continued from page 2 “The sudden outbreak of violent armed hostilities in Israel and Gaza is devastating for so many. Our hearts go out to those who have lost loved ones and who are suffering as the devastating violence continues,” said the American Red Cross in a press release.

Councilwoman Lynn Schulman (D-Forest Hills), a member of the City Council’s Jewish Caucus, is working with a Queens delegation of elected officials at different levels of government to send care packages to Israel, according to her chief of staff.

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ple can reach out to her off ice at (718) 544-8800 or email her at district29@ council.nyc.org to learn more.

In the meantime, her office suggested that people can drop off items at the Hewlett Jewish Centre, which is located at 295 Main St. in East Rockaway, LI, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Naloxone training to help fight drug crisis Sen. Addabbo’s constituents, including this reporter, learn to aid an overdose

by Kristen Guglielmo Associate Editor

When state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Woodhaven) sent an email alerting his constituents that on Oct. 17, he would be hosting a naloxone training event in partnership with the Jamaica Community Adolescents Program, also known as the Queens Village Committee for Mental Health for J-CAP, I called his office to RSVP — both as a constituent and as a reporter.

The country is in the midst of an opioid crisis. According to a data brief from NYC Health, 3,026 New Yorkers (469 from Queens) died of an overdose in 2022, the highest number since reporting began in 2000.

Fentanyl, which has often been laced within other substances, was the most common substance involved, present in 81 percent of deaths.

Knowing this data, I felt it important to understand how naloxone, also known by the brand name Narcan, can help save a life.

Tuesday’s training was led by two important figures from Acacia Network, an organization affiliated with J-CAP: Luis Laboy, the senior administrator of residential programs, and Dr. David Collymore, the chief medical officer.

Addabbo introduced the duo before taking a step back to let the demonstration begin. He told the attendees, “You’re the one that can save a life with the information you learn tonight, the kit that you get and the certifica-

State Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr., right, hosted a naloxone training event at The Shops of Atlas Park in PHOTO BY KRISTEN GUGLIELMO partnership with J-CAP. tion you get. You’re the one, as they say, before 911.”

“If you think about the human brain, there are receptors that opioids attach to,” Collymore explained. “I always equate it to a game of musical chairs. When someone takes opioids, the opioids fill those seats. ... Naloxone removes the opioids from those receptors, and restores breathing and the ability to function.”

He added, “The one key point is that it’s a temporary reversal. So after using the Narcan, we always encourage folks to go to the hospital to be evaluated, and then to get into treatment.”

Laboy and Collymore carefully went over how to identify an overdose: Look for loss of consciousness, slow or shallow breathing, pinpoint pupils, pale, blue or cold skin and choking or gurgling. If you notice these, call 911 immediately before putting your naloxone administration skills to the test.

The antidotal drug, which lasts for 30 to 90 minutes, is a simple single-dose nasal spray.

The administration is fairly easy as well: You want the person overdosing to have their head upright, or if lying down, make sure they’re on their back.

Spray the dose, wait two minutes, and if they do not respond to your voice or to rubbing your knuckles on their sternum, administer a second dose. One dose should be enough for a typical opioid overdose, Laboy said, but fentanyl overdoses may require more naloxone.

After administering the spray to someone lying down, ensure they are turned on their side to avoid choking.

If you’re unsure if someone is overdosing, call 911 and administer the drug anyway, Laboy said. “If it’s not an overdose, you will not do any harm to them.”

In addition to naloxone kits, which included two doses of the drug, gloves, a certification and a resuscitation barrier, drug testing strips and informational brochures were distributed.

Collymore shared an anecdote about a woman unknowingly consuming opioids after a visit to a hookah lounge, where the hookah was laced, so the kits and test strips felt especially apt.

By the end of the training, Collymore and Laboy had everyone feeling like experts on aiding overdose patients.

Naloxone is available over-the-counter, and after attending the course, I can confidently say it’s worth learning to use and keeping handy. You never know when you may need it.

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ocal Law 97 is a major effort on the city’s part to reduce carbon emissions from buildings in order to slow global warming and alleviate its effects on humanity. The goal is to cut such greenhouse gas emissions from most buildings larger than 25,000 square feet by 40 percent by 2030 and 80 percent by 2050, compared to what they were putting out in 2005. It’s an important task: Buildings are responsible for more than two-thirds of the greenhouse gases emitted in the city. To achieve the reduction goals, buildings that are not already in compliance must be retrofitted. Depending on where they stand now, that could mean anything from updating window seals to replacing entire heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.

The cost can be high. Take the case of one member of the Queens Chronicle team who lives in a co-op. He’s got four radiators in his apartment. In order to comply with LL 97, the board of directors tentatively plans to replace them all at a cost of $1,500 apiece. That’s a $6,000 bill for him; and some people there with bigger places have five or six radiators. The cost is on them and they will be fined if they don’t comply.

Gradual implementation of the law begins in January.

With its financial burdens looming over the owners of large

buildings across town, especially co-op shareholders and condo owners, the city is now engaged in a rulemaking process to try to ease the pain a little. It’s something the mayor calls “Getting 97 Done” in line with his catchphrase “Get Stuff Done.” What it really amounts to is partially rewriting the law the City Council and then-Mayor Bill de Blasio approved in 2019 now that it’s actually about to take effect.

A hearing on the rules will be held at 11 a.m. Oct. 24 online. To join in, go to tinyurl.com/LL97Art320Meeting.

Before doing that, you’d want to do all your homework on LL 97. Everything about it can be found online, and the proposed rules are posted at tinyurl.com/3y47xsv4.

The change would do things like delay some compliance requirements as long as “good-faith efforts” are being made.

But as Warren Schreiber, a co-op president in Bay Terrace and activist who is among those trying to block implementation of the law, asks, does it really make much difference if one has to spend $5 million to comply in 2024, 2025 or 2026?

The legislation’s supporters are fond of saying that it applies to city-owned buildings too. But one thing you might notice in your research is that LL 97 does not treat the public sector anything like it treats the private sector. In fact, it has a

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Losing a key bus stop Dear Editor: It appears that the Queens bus stop redesign plan will eliminate the Queens Boulevard-63rd Drive stop on the Q60 bus line. Not only is that location at the heart of the shopping area of Rego Park, it is right next to the entrance of the subway. Eliminating the stop will greatly inconvenience both shoppers and commuters. There are stops where few get on and off, but this one is heavily used. I wonder if anyone at MTA ever actually rode the Q60 bus.

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Horse racing realities Dear Editor: I am responding to a letter that was recently sent to the Letters to the Editor column (“End horse racing’s horror,” Oct. 5). It was sent by someone who hates horse racing and told many untruths.

Let’s start with the claim that 2,000 horses routinely die on American tracks each year. If you use those figures, that would mean 40 horses a week are dying on the track. Folks, if those figures were true, don’t you think that the government, the racing associations and racing fans would be up in arms?

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list of “exceptions” to what it calls “covered buildings.”

Exception No. 3 is “a city building” and No. 4 is “a building on land owned by the New York City Housing Authority.”

Yes, the law does say that “city operations” must reduce their emissions by 50 percent by 2030. But that’s across the whole portfolio, not any single structure. So who’s responsible? No individual or board, unlike in the private sector. And while the cost of noncompliance for building owners is a fine, for government officials it’s writing a report. Seriously.

Meanwhile NYCHA buildings “shall make efforts” to cut emissions by 40 percent by 2030, the law says. “Efforts.”

Sure. NYCHA can’t even get the heat to stay on in a lot of its buildings, much less reduce its environmental impact.

As Department of Buildings spokesman Andrew Rudansky explained in an extended email exchange last week, “City owned buildings have a different compliance pathway from privately owned buildings. He valiantly tried to convince us the law applies to city buildings too. Yes, just not in a way that means anything like it does for private buildings.

We look forward to seeing how the new rules ease the pain on building owners while not gutting LL 97. Squaring that circle is one burden that actually does fall on the city. So be it.

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an illegal drug in its system after a race, the horse will be disqualified and the trainer will be suspended.

The next claim, that the horses reside in tight and small stalls, is false. I can personally say that I have taken many pictures through the years at lovely Saratoga Race Course of horses outside their barn grazing on hay. You can look inside the barns and see the stalls with plenty of space for the horses. More and more farms each year are having retired horses come to their places so they can take care of the gentle giants.

Horse racing is a great sport, and as a longtime fan of the sport and its great horses such as Secretariat, who ran at Queens’ own Aqueduct five times, I find the bashing of the sport by anti-horse racing groups and individuals to be just pathetic.

John Lynch Middle Village

Dangerous double-parking Dear Editor: I am writing to express my deep concerns about the recurring issue of double-parking in front of the Starbucks located on Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach. This problem has persisted for far too long, and it not only creates traffic congestion but also poses safety hazards for pedestrians and drivers alike.

Double-parking is not only an inconvenience; it can lead to traffic jams, increase commute times and cause frustration for residents and business owners in the vicinity. Additionally, this practice can make it difficult for emergency vehicles to access an area promptly, potentially jeopardizing the safety of the community.

The Starbucks on Cross Bay Boulevard is a popular gathering place for many residents, and its continued success is essential for our local economy. However, the issue of double-parking

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Dear Editor: Since the barbaric actions by Hamas on Oct. 7, certain individuals and organizations, along with college and university students and professors, have spoken out and demonstrated in favor of Hamas and their acts of murder, torture, dismemberment, rape and hostage-taking against noncombatant civilians. This includes women and children — including babies — and the elderly.

They justify this action by declaring Hamas as victims and the acts as “resistance.”

Would these same people and organizations approve a business owner, who is the repeat victim of looting and theft, taking similar actions of “resistance” against the persons victimizing him? After all, the business owner is just “resisting.”

Joseph Cimino Middle Village

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U.S. bills war evacuees Dear Editor: I realize I may have been overly critical and repetitive in my past communications. I cannot remain silent over this latest development. We are now charging American citizens airfare, possibly in the thousands of dollars, to be evacuated from the ongoing, evolving tragedy in the Middle East. This is unheard of and never has been the demand of any prior government.

We are offering the world free flights to America and free relocation flights once here and then charging our own citizens to be saved and rescued. What a disgrace.

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Wartime aid boosts Biden Dear Editor: The decision of President Biden to call on President Gerald Ford to provide military support to Israel assures his re-election. He ordered our newest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald Ford, to assist Israel in its war with Hamas.

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Dear Editor: Re Kristen Guglielmo’s Oct. 12 report: “Queens shows its support for Israel”: As a Kew Gardens Hills resident and a Jew, I’m proud that so many of my neighbors and our elected officials showed up in force to support Israel on Oct. 9 at the Vleigh Place public library branch. But as a graduate of CUNY (Queens College, BA, 1962), I’m angry that many students at our nation’s largest municipal college system aligned themselves with Hamas.

Pro-Palestine and pro-Israel student demonstrators clashed in heated rallies at Brooklyn, Baruch and Hunter college campuses. Jewish

Great paper, great stance Dear Editor: I praise the Chronicle for standing for Israel though your articles, and you truly are our bright light every week and I look forward to reading your newspaper. You are a chronicle of the truth of joy and bring sunshine to our lives.

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students at Brooklyn College feared violence and asked that classes be suspended, said news media reports, although no violence occurred.

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Their anger toward Israel reflects a poor knowledge of history, probably because they get much of their information from social media. They should heed the words of Israel’s former Prime Minister Golda Meir. During the Yom Kippur War of 1973, she told journalists that peace would only come to the Middle East when Arabs love their children more than they hate Israel. Her words remain true 50 years later. Misguided students should study the past.

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threatens the smooth flow of traffic in front of the establishment.

I urge the local authorities and Starbucks management to take immediate action to address this problem. Potential solutions could include: 1. Increased enforcement of traffic regulations in the area to deter double-parking.

2. Improved signage and traffic management strategies. Encouraging Starbucks customers to utilize alternative parking options, such as the nearby parking lot, to alleviate congestion on Cross Bay Boulevard.

3. Engaging with Starbucks management to collaborate on initiatives to mitigate the issue.

It is essential that we find a solution that respects the interests of local businesses and residents, and the safety of everyone in the community. I believe that by working together, we can alleviate the problems caused by double-parking and ensure the continued success of Starbucks.

I kindly request that your newspaper raise awareness about this issue, as it affects our community as a whole.

Richard McSorley III Howard Beach

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Queens synagogues unite in prayers Jews and non-Jews alike join in mourning lives lost in Israel, Gaza

by Sophie Krichevsky Associate Editor

The Israel Center of Conservative Judaism in Fresh Meadows was packed to the brim Sunday night as nine Queens synagogues joined forces for an emergency vigil, during which community members mourned the Mideast war that began with Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct. 7. In doing so, the congregations hoped to foster a space for introspection, prayer and hope.

While ICCJ’s own Rabbi Hillel LaveryYisraeli presided over the ceremony, prayers were led by Temple Beth Shalom’s Rabbi Sharon Ballan, Rabbi Moshe Birnbaum of the Jewish Center of Kew Gardens Hills, Rabbi Rachel Goldenberg of Malkhut: Progressive Jewish Spirituality in Queens, Forest Hills Jewish Center’s Rabbi Daniel Graber, Rabbis Gary Greene and David Wise of Congregation Etz Hayim at Hollis Hills Bayside, Temple Gates of Prayer’s Rabbi Eytan Hammerman, Rabbi Manes Kogan of Hillcrest Jewish Center and Rabbi Daniel Wolpe of Flushing Fresh Meadows Jewish Center.

The roughly 90-minute service included a number of speeches from rabbis and elected officials, followed by the traditional mourner’s kaddish and a number of other prayers.

The prayers were included in the service program so as to encourage those in atten-

Members of nine different synagogues joined together for a service at the Israel Center of Conservative Judaism Sunday to mourn the war in Israel. NYS LT. GOVERNOR’S OFFICE / X dance to recite them at home as the war continues.

Lavery-Yisraeli reminded the audience that Jews have a history of resiliency. “We have survived for thousands of years while other nations, nations who tried very hard at one point or another to rid the world of us have

come and gone, and we are here,” he said.

“Our Jewish education taught from day one is to use the bitter memories of our slavery and persecution to advocate for all others who are suffering and mistreated,” LaveryYisraeli said later.

“Though we’re here tonight to decry the

atrocities committed to our people, we are never oblivious to the suffering of others.” He went on to say that Jews ought to mourn the deaths of all innocent civilians killed in the line of fire and called for stability in the region.

Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado made the trip from Albany for Sunday night’s service. He spoke at length about the difficulty he faced trying to explain the conflict abroad to his two school-aged sons. Above all, he said, “Hate of any form will not have any place in New York.”

Borough President Donovan Richards spoke of the bonds between the Black and Jewish communities in moments like this one, and the need to educate the public in hopes of eradicating hate.

“This was not a battle of the military versus the military,” Richards said. “This was a battle of terrorists who sought to murder people of Jewish descent, because they are Jewish. This had nothing to do with democracy.”

“We pray today, we pray every day,” Rep. Grace Meng (D-Flushing) said. “We pray for the people of Israel, the families who’ve lost loved ones and the families who continue to await word from their loved ones. We can certainly and should pray for all innocent civilians, from Palestinians, to Israelis to AmeriQ cans.”

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City wants greener trails in Queens

More than 20 miles of recreational, scenic, practical corridors planned

by Michael Gannon Senior News Editor

Queens appears to be the big winner in a four-borough plan to create 60 miles of greenways that will link distant parks and recreation areas. City officials also hope it will encourage new transportation options.

The longest stretch in the borough, called the Queens Waterfront corridor, is slated to run about 16 miles between Little Bay Park in Bay Terrace and Gantry Plaza State Park in Long Island City.

The description and rough map used by Mayor Adams at his Oct. 12 press conference in Brooklyn have it running parallel to the East River and Long Island Sound.

Second, at 7 miles, is the Southern Queens corridor. While the simple description has it running along the Belt Parkway corridor between Spring Creek Park in Lindenwood and Brookville Park in Southeast Queens, it also by extension would offer easier access to the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge to the south and west; the Idlewild Wildlife Refuge to the east; and John F. Kennedy International Airport smack in between them.

Even the 12-mile Historic Brooklyn corridor is planned to run from Coney Island to the Brooklyn-Queens border at an entrance to Highland Park in Glendale.

Two other corridors are planned for the Bronx and Staten Island. Approximately 40 miles of bike lanes will be part of the overall project.

“This historic expansion of our city’s greenways in Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Staten Island will transform the ways New Yorkers live, work and get around,” Adams said in a press release from his

The city is planning more than 20 miles of greenways, including bike lanes, to connect distant PHOTO BY RICK MAIMAN / FILE parks and recreation areas to each other. office. “And with more New Yorkers biking than ever, it will connect every corner of our city with this safer, greener mode of transportation.”

Planning for the Bronx corridor already is underway. Planning for the Queens Waterfront route is scheduled to begin in 2024, with other projects to begin at sixmonth intervals over the next two years.

“Our greenways provide safe, active spaces for New Yorkers to explore the city,

commute to work, reconnect with the great outdoors, and get exercise — without the distraction of car traffic,” Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue said. “This historic expansion will fill important gaps in our citywide greenway network in the outer boroughs, which were previously overlooked, providing access to these vital green spaces for more New Yorkers than ever before.”

The planning process will be paid for with a $7.25 million federal grant. The con-

struction costs, according to the city, will depend on the routes, designs and other considerations. The city will be pursuing federal infrastructure money to offset as much of the cost as possible.

On the map used by the mayor, the Queens Waterfront route hugs the contours of the borough’s north shore. But an examination of Google Maps shows numerous stretches, such as LaGuardia Airport and heavily industrial waterfront areas in places like College Point, Flushing and Astoria, where serious detours would appear necessary.

Those could logically encroach on residential and business-commercial areas. The entire eastern end of the Queens Waterfront route will run through Councilwoman Vickie Paladino’s district. And while Donoghue expressed interest in cyclists not having the distraction of cars, Paladino (R-Whitestone) told the Chronicle that her concerns run 180 degrees in the opposite direction.

“Anything that would impede traffic or sacrifice parking is a virtual nonstarter,” Paladino said in an email.

City officials said community engagement is one of the main points of the planning process, and that anyone who lives or works on or near the North Shore waterfront will be welcome to share their ideas.

The city, in its announcement, said JFK’s workforce of 35,000 will be able to use the Southern Queens project to bike to and from work.

The administration also does not believe that would necessarily be an impediment for those working night or overnight shifts, saying more and more residents are commuting at all hours, including at night when public transportation options are less plentiful. Q

Bogus Jamaica firms received $1.2M: QDA

The ‘entrepreneur’ from East Elmhurst allegedly scammed gov’t of Covid loans

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An East Elmhurst man may face up to 25 years in prison for creating bogus companies in Jamaica to score approximately more than $1.2 million in pandemic relief funds in 2020, which he used to spend on travel and luxury items, according to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz’s Office.

Papa Diakhate, 54, was slapped with three grand larceny, three criminal possession of stolen property and two falsifying business records charges last Wednesday, for allegedly submitting applications for the Federal Paycheck Protection Program for Mansake Corp., an accounting firm, and Mansake Consulting Corp., both located at 162-02 Jamaica Ave. He requested $1,182,000 toward the operation of the businesses and for the payroll of five employees at each company, prosecutors said.

The defendant allegedly asked for a loan of

$324,900 to operate Mansake and cover an average monthly payroll of $129,968. He then requested $858,000 to run the consulting business and $343,000 for payroll for that firm.

The operational loans, which indicated he was the sole owner of the companies, were approved on June 29 and July 14, 2020, and funds were deposited into his Citibank business account, according to the charges.

Before Citibank rescinded the loans, Diakhate allegedly had spent more than $350,000 on personal expenses, including $152,585 on luxury items at Saks Fifth Avenue ($16,461), Bergdorf Goodman ($15,377) and Bloomingdale’s ($13,626), along with $56,247 on travel and $36,874 on Amazon purchases, authorities said. Stipulations for the funds required that they be used exclusively for business operations, paying a mortgage, lease and utility bills and retaining workers via payroll.

Citibank declined to comment about the case.

According to federalpay.org, a nongovernmental information portal for federal employees, which hosts data on PPP loan companies, 12 similar firms in Jamaica, with an average of two employees to Mansake Consulting’s five, received loans on average of $87,478 compared to the $858,000 that was approved by Citibank. Data from the website also depicts that 21 businesses that offer similar accounting services, with an average of four employees, received an average of $54,193.

Nationwide, similar companies received an average PPP loan of $45,000 (95 percent lower) for consulting services and on average $31,751 (90 percent lower) for accounting services, according to the data, which was last updated Sept. 30.

“At the height of the pandemic, the health crisis was exacting a devastating human and economic toll around the world, especially here in New York,” Katz said in a statement.

“Amidst the misery, the unscrupulous saw

opportunities to be exploited. We are charging that the defendant was one such individual, someone who shamelessly schemed to profit from the financial hardship wrought by Q Covid.”

Fall festival comes to Woodhaven, 10/28 Previously postponed due to rain, the fall festival at Victory Field in Woodhaven, organized by Councilwoman Joann Ariola with the Detective Brian Smiles Simonsen Memorial Foundation, will now be held on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 12 to 3 p.m.

The event promises music, rides, games, arts and crafts, pumpkin picking, treats, a rock wall and more. All are welcome to attend.

For more information, contact Ariola’s office Q at (718) 738-1083.

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Prepare for what tomorrow brings: Vanel

Lawmaker shares his views on technology, housing and more

by Naeisha Rose Associate Editor

Pilot, entrepreneur and state legislator. Those are just a few words to describe Assemblyman Clyde Vanel (D-Queens Village), who had a sitdown interview with three members of the Queens Chronicle editorial board on Monday.

A wide range of topics were discussed, from the Space Race’s influence on his love for aviation to transportation issues plaguing the city and nation, artificial intelligence, homeownership, migrants, governance and more.

strong New York State. I want a strong America ... I also believe we should work with the other side. I don’t see them as the opposition. It’s not Republicans or Democrats. We have to work together to figure this stuff out.”

Vanel believes Mayor Adams has a tough job, but he is doing his best to keep the city on its feet.

“Some of the challenges he has I can’t blame him for it,” he said.

“What’s happening with the migrant crisis, we are all trying to figure this out. There are blunders that he made, but I’m really excited about the trip he took to the border and to the countries we have the most challenges from. It provides hope.”

Governance and politics The issue that seemed to plague the elected official the most is his Homeownership fear of the collapse of middle-class The assemblyman said that he was neighborhoods like Cambria Heights where he largely grew up with his one of the many state legislators nine siblings and parents, who are against Gov. Hochul’s plans to upend zoning laws to create more affordable immigrants from Haiti.

“Growing up with so many per- housing in residential neighborhoods.

“We do have a housing crisis and I sonalities I had to figure out how to don’t have all the answers, deal with so many different but there is a couple of things people,” he told the Chronithat have to be done,” Vanel cle. “Everyone is valuable said. “We have to make sure and everyone brings somethat people can live in New thing different to the table.”

York in the first place ... but While every country has the folks who are wealthy or interview when the middle doesn’t have solid ground, you are working class, he said it is the middle class that helps to sustain going to have a big problem.”

People are no longer able to afford nations.

“I’ve traveled and I’ve seen differ- to live in the neighborhoods they ent countries and I’ve seen different grew up in, said the assemblyman, cities, cities that do well and cities whose parents bought a house with that don’t do so well,” Vanel said. their savings as a taxi driver and an “You are always going to have places office cleaner years ago.

“We have places outside of New with rich people. You are always going to have places with poor peo- York City,” he said. “There are other ple, but the strong places have a counties that are not in New York strong working middle. That’s the City. If we invested in our high-speed engine of the whole core. That is the trains we may be able to spread out better and more. We also have to engine of the whole society.”

The middle class does not ask for make sure that we get people from 100 percent subsidized housing, to much, said the assemblyman.

“They want housing that is afford- partial subsidized housing to no subable, they want to be able to work, sidized housing to homeownership.”

Vanel does not support the Good they want to be able to raise their family with respectability, they want Cause Eviction bill, which would good healthcare, they want to retire prevent tenants from being evicted with dignity, and good schools,” he without a reason or displaced due to continued. “If we can focus on that, unreasonable rent increases.

“It’s important to protect the tenwe will have a strong New York, a ants ... but we should also protect strong state and a strong country.”

Vanel said, although he represents landlords too,” he said. “My mother constituents from Floral Park to St. is a landlord and if the lease is up in Albans, he does not look at his role her house, my mother should be able as solely focusing on his district or to get her house back and choose to lease or not.” his party.

He is also concerned about acces“I believe I am a New York State assemblyperson who represents the sory dwelling units.

“For example, my neighborhood is entire state,” Vanel continued. “I have a view of abundance, not scarci- too concerned about it being easy to ty ... We can all win ... I want a turn my garage into a condo,” Vanel

Assemblyman Clyde Vanel was at at sitdown interview with the Chronicle discussing technology, transportation and more. PHOTO BY PETER C. MASTROSIMONE said. “That would change the nature of the neighborhood.”

Vanel’s family initially lived in an apartment complex in Elmhurst.

“We moved because we wanted a quieter place where we have parking and we are not crowded,” he added.

“One of my bills states that the local community should have the ability to weigh in on whether or not that should happen in their community or not.”

ent policies on these different programs,” he said. “We have that issue along several different industries ...

We have technologies that can produce expressive articles in the style of a newspaper. So how do we deal with that? ... We have to wrestle with this and figure out the effect it will have on labor.”

Similar to AI, Vanel wants parameters on blockchain.

“We have to be able to lead in that space, but also lead in a space with regulation,” he said. “It is arguable that we can lead the world in responsible legislation in that space.”

AI and crypto currency As the chairman on the Subcommitee on Internet and New Technology and a member of the Committee Transportation on Banks, Vanel has introduced bills The assemblyman is a big propoA00944, A00954, A02301, A02529 and A06775, which would establish nent of electric vehicles, but he crypto fraud offenses, create a block- believes more needs to be done to chain taskforce, help to prevent make them accessible to the average cyber extortion, establish a cyber American.

“Today, I had to go from Manhatsecurity commission and prohibit the unlawful dissemination or publica- tan to Queens to Brooklyn back to tion of a fabricated image or audio Manhattan,” Vanel said. “One of my concer ns was record using that I did not artificial intelliwant to be stuck gence and other i n M idtow n , t e c h n olo g ie s , e have to wrestle where there are r e s p e c t i v e l y. no chargers.

Those bills, with this ... ” One of the along with oththings that we ers, would help —Assemblyman Clyde Vanel h ave t o d e a l to establish regw it h i n New ulations on AI York, the country and the world is technology and crypto currency.

“It’s been less than a year since when we look at the transportation generative AI has been introduced to industry, all car manufacturers have the mass public,” Vanel said. “We a hybrid or electric option.”

EVs are becoming more affordsee the benefits and dangers of these able and the state should develop the technologies.”

When he started his tenure eight infrastructure to handle a greater years ago, there was no committee number of them, he said.

“That means more chargers, more on technology and he along with other current members had to fight accessibility to chargers and more superchargers,” he said. “How do we to create that group.

“We have to prepare for what make that fair? There was a point tomorrow is going to bring ... over that one company had the advantage the past year our schools have differ- as the first mover and they had a lot

“W

of the infrastructure as the first in the space, but now all these car companies are participating in this space ... How do we make sure they have access to a fast charge?”

For buses, a free fare plan was introduced, which allows straphangers to ride the Q4 at no cost until March 2024. While Assemblyman Zoh ran Ma md ani (D -Astor ia) believes the program may lead to free bus service throughout the MTA, Vanel hopes it will at least highlight the need for a more affordable service.

“I’m excited about the pilot program, but we’ll see how that works,” he said. “If you go to other cities, you’d be surprised. New York is a relatively good deal, but how do we make sure that it is a good service that is safe, faster and more efficient?”

The assemblyman is very concerned about congestion pricing, which will charge people who drive into Manhattan below 61st Street new fees that will go toward funding public transit.

“I don’t know if congestion pricing is going to address the ills that folks say it is going to,” he continued. “I used to own a small restaurant in the East Village. A lot of people that came in were bridge-and-tunnel people. What effect will that have on my business if they had to pay $20 just to come to my business?”

While he thinks that congestion pricing might help build up industries in the outer boroughs, it will also hurt those who have to work in Manhattan.

“What other ways can we help improve and have funds for public transportation?” he asked. “Part of the issue is culture. We have to get people used to t a k i ng public transportation.”

Earlier this year, the assemblyman crash-landed a small plane on Long Island, the result of engine failure.

While he walked away with only a cut on his chin, he was not able to recover the plane due to saltwater damage that occurred later. He got a new plane.

Vanel said that growing up during the Space Race, watching reruns of shows like “The Jetsons” and living near JFK Airport influenced his love for aviation.

“Everybody wanted to be an astronaut, so I always wanted to be in aviation ... I still find a way to make aviation in what I do,” he said.

One bill he introduced was A01053, which would create an aviation task force that would help improve the operation of small planes and bring in tourism. “Part of what the bill does is support general aviation in smaller airports in communities for tourism in Western New York and Q North Country.”

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Most buildings to use FDNY seeks Amazon trash bins come fall ’24 e-mobile assurances

by Sophie Krichevsky Associate Editor

Mayor Adams continued his fight against rats and other vermin last week as he and Department of Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced that the city will require residential buildings with nine units or fewer to containerize their trash for pickup starting in fall 2024.

By the time the rule change goes into effect, official New York City wheelie bins will be available for the public to purchase for a reduced price; the city is taking proposals for designs from potential vendors.

Those NYC bins will be mandatory for buildings with nine or fewer units come fall 2026. According to DSNY spokesperson Vincent Gragnani, buildings of that size account for 95 percent of the city’s dwellings.

“Less than one year ago, we stood in front of City Hall and declared war on the rats, war on the bags and war on the idea that other cities could get their trash off the streets, but New York couldn’t,” Tisch said in a prepared statement. “We’re closer than ever to showing the doubters, the rat-sympathizers and the trash-lovers just how

wrong they were.”

While simply requiring secure containers for trash is intended to keep out rats, standardizing bins is part of a different goal: Their contents will be mechanically dumped into garbage trucks rather than by hand. In order to be compatible with the new “tippers” that will be added to garbage trucks, all the bins must be the same. While some trucks will be retrofitted with tippers, others will need to be replaced, a press release from the Mayor’s Office said. Gragnani told the Chronicle that two sanitation workers will be needed to operate the tipping mechanism, and that the change is not expected to impact headcount.

Earlier this year, the Adams administration mandated that food-related businesses put their trash in secure containers. Given that not all establishments have the space to store garbage bins, the city is allowing them to keep the containers on the sidewalk within 3 feet of the building line.

Though the city’s bins will be available in different sizes to accommodate space constraints, Gragnani said residential buildings without room inside or out back will be Q allowed to do the same.

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The FDNY is pressing the nation’s second-largest retailer to honor a new law that prohibits the sale, lease, rental or distribution of personal electric vehicles that have not been certified for safety, and the uncertified lithium-ion batteries that often are used to power them.

In a letter dated last Friday to David Zapolsky, vice president and general counsel at Amazon, FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh sought confirmation from the online giant that any micromobility devices and lithium-ion batteries that it sells to New Yorkers comply with Local Law 39, which went into effect Sept.

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The law bans the sale, lease, rental or distribution of powered micro-mobility devices unless the electrical systems and batteries have been certified by an accredited testing agency to comply with Underwriters Laboratories standards.

“As the most ubiquitous retailer in the country, Amazon is in a position to save lives by reducing the number of prohibited devices on the streets of New York,”

Kavanagh wrote. “We are aware that batteries that do not met UL standard 2222 are available for sale on Amazon — these batteries are directly contributing to an increase in fire incidents and endangering the lives of New Yorkers.”

The numbers protect Kavanagh against any accusation of engaging in hyperbole.

In 2023 alone the devices are blamed for more than 170 fires. They have killed 14 New Yorkers — already more than double the six killed in all of 2022 — and injured nearly 100 others.

Kavanagh’s letter included mention of a meeting among officials of the company and the Adams administration on June 1; and of a June 26 response from Amazon saying it is in the process of updating its “policy and controls to align with New York City law by September 16.”

“As a global leader in e-commerce, Amazon has a crucial role to play in promoting responsibility when it comes to the sale of e-mobility devices,” Mayor Adams said in an accompanying press release.

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Parking meter rates in Queens will jump 20, 25 or 33 percent, depending on location, on or about Oct. 27, the Department of Transportation has announced. In Manhattan, the higher rates were to take effect Oct. 16.

In Zone 1 areas, which consists of business districts outside Manhattan, such as Downtown Flushing and Downtown Jamaica, the rate will go from $2 for the first hour to $2.50, and from $4 for the second hour to $5. Both mark a 25 percent increase.

In Zone 2, known as neighborhood retail districts, the first hour will go from $1.50 to $2, a 33 percent jump; while the second hour will go from $2.50 to $3, a 20 percent hike.

In Zone 3, “all other metered locations,” the first hour will go from $1.25 to $1.50, a 20 percent increase; and the second from $2 to $2.50, a 25 percent rise.

Manhattan has its own rates.

In Zone M1, the Midtown Core and Lower Manhattan, the first hour is increasing from $4.50 to $5.50 and the second from $7.50 to $9. In Zone M2, Manhattan south of 96th Street (with stretches of three avenues plus Broadway north of that included), the first hour is going from $4 to $5 and the second from $6.75 to $8.25. In Zone M3, from 96th to 110th streets, the first hour is rising from $2.50 to $3 and the second from $4 to $5.

Commercial parking in Manhattan has separate rates in Zones M1 and M2. In the former, the cost for the first hour is going from $6 to $7, for the second from $7 to $10 and for the third (which is only listed for commercial vehicles) from $10 to $13. In the latter, the rate is rising from $5 to $6 for the first hour, $6 to $9 for the second and $7 to $12 for the third.

The third-hour commercial parking rate hikes are the highest of all when compared to the prior cost, an increase of 62.5 percent in Zone M1 and 71.4 percent in Zone M2.

All that information and much more, including the city’s parking meter map, is posted at tinyurl.com/mry2734t.

Zone 3 parking rates, such as along Woodhaven Boulevard in Rego Park, above, will go up PHOTO BY MICHAEL GANNON / FILE 20 percent.

Queens has the honor of being the second borough to bear the rate hikes. Brooklyn will see them Nov. 9, the Bronx Nov. 22 and Staten Island Nov. 28.

“Increases will take effect on a rolling basis,” the DOT notes, advising, “Always check posted signage and meters to confirm regulations and price.”

The new first-hour parking rates remain below the hourly rate in many comparative cities, according to the agency, while the average two-hour rate is on par with them. The increases are higher after the first hour to promote turnover and space availability.

“By aligning meter rates with demand, we’re going to make it easier for drivers to find short-term parking because there will be greater availability,” a DOT spokesman said via email. “These new rates will also reduce congestion and double parking, while Q supporting the local economy.”

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Police are asking for help identifying a man who pulled off an Ozone Park robbery.

On Oct. 11 at about 10:15 p.m., an unknown male entered a smoke shop located on 150-19 Crossbay Blvd., police said.

He displayed a firearm and removed approximately $3,000 from the register, and then struck the victims over the head with the gun, according to authorities. The man fled in a white SUV heading southbound on Crossbay Boulevard.

The man is described as having a light complexion and medium build. He was last seen wearing a black face mask, black hood-

ie, black sweatpants and black sneakers.

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NYBC needs all the blood types Pols tell OCM marijuana shop requests too close to schools Each person who signs up to help quell the region’s blood shortage can help those in need, including surgery and cancer patients, accident victims and new mothers and babies.

Information on how to donate blood or schedule a drive is at nybc. org. Upcoming drives include: • St. Margaret’s Parish, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22, at 66-05 79 Place in Middle Village; • Queens Place mall, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 29; and Sunday, Nov. 26, in the former Outback Steakhouse at 88-01 Queens Blvd. in Elmhurst; • The Shops at Atlas Park, 1 to 7 p.m., on Sunday, Oct. 29; and Friday, Nov. 24; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 5, at 8000 Cooper Ave. in Glendale; • Hyolmo Society of America, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, at 40-45 68 St., in Woodside; • Chitwan Society of America, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Sunday, Nov. 5, at 75-15 Woodside Ave. in Woodside; and • Our Lady of Hope, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 18, at 61-27 71 Q St. in Middle Village.

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adult-use retail dispensary close to our local schools sends a conflicting message to our While the state’s Office of Cannabis Man- youth about the accessibility and normalization of cannabis use. It poses potential risks agement continues its losing streak in the courts, officials in Community District 5 are related to increased exposure and accessibiliexpressing concerns over a handful of new ty for our students, not to mention the increase in traffic and congestion that a retail applications for legal adult-use shops that location would bring to an already busy area have been springing up. during school hours.”

Councilman Bob Holden (D-Maspeth) in The letter continues that while they Monday released two letters to the OCM understand and respect the state’s decision dated Oct. 16 on Council letterhead, asking to legalize adult use, “it remains our duty to that a total of three applications be denied. ensure that the roll-out of this new industry One letter, signed by Holden, Councilhappens in a manner that is consistent with woman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park), state community values, protective of our youth, Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Woodhaven) and and mindful of the character and nature of Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar our neighborhoods. The proposed location (D-Woodhaven), states their objections to a at 70-24 Myrtle Avenue does not meet these license for Fignolecar Inc. and Da Lab Cancriteria.” nabis Corp., both listed in state records at Holden, in a second letter, voiced similar 34-25 12 St. in Astoria, for a proposed store concerns about license applications for 63-09 at 70-24 Myrtle Ave. in Glendale.

Flushing Ave. in Maspeth from Cali Happy The letter also opposes application for the Realty Corp.; and one for 64-01 Grand Ave. same site by Da Vinci Leaf LLC of North in Maspeth by Buoy9 Corp., stating that both Bellmore, LI. would be too close to “key educational cen“One of our chief concerns is the proximity of this location to Forte Prep High School,ters in our district. Both Saint Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Academy and the Mosaic which is less than 500 feet away,” the letter Pre-K Center @ 56-01 61st Street are near states. “In addition, PS 91 and PS/IS 119 these proposed sites.” schools are near the proposed dispensary The Chronicle could not find information location. on the two companies.

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The proliferation of applications also was the subject of discussion at the Oct. 11 meeting of Community Board 5.

“The floodgates have opened since October,” District Manager Gary Giordano told the board. “We’re getting some difficult-tounderstand things.” Among them, he said, were the application for 56-40 Myrtle Ave. by three different people, all with the same name.

“Yeah, we’re trying to figure it out, too,” he said. Giordano also mentioned the three sites that subsequently would come up on the letters from Holden’s office.

In response to a lawsuit from disabled veterans, the state on Oct. 4 opened the licensing process to people other than ”justiceinvolved” applicants who in the past had been convicted of marijuana-related crimes.

In a related matter, the OCM’s Cannabis Control Board voted on Tuesday to extend the window for adult-use licenses by two weeks, from Dec. 4 to Dec. 18.

The deadline for microbusinesses and retail applicants who show proof of control of a site has been moved from Nov. 3 to Nov. 17.

In Tuesday’s press release, the CCB said the extension was granted in a response from a positive response from across the state, including requests for more time for busiQ nesses to get their applications in.

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Summer in the Borough Photo Contest!

The photographer is unknown, but Rosemarie Italico, in black at left, sent in a fine shot of her family releasing balloons in Howard Beach in honor of her late Aunt Teresa. Angelica M. took this cool pic on July 4, also in Howard Beach. See both shots’ backstories at qchron.com.

You people are making this very hard on us!

Check out more SEE Every year the Summer in the Borough Photo Contest draws more and more great entries. This is great Summer in MORE the competition’s 15th year, and our readers sent the Borough Photo in so many fantastic photos we were over- Contest entries at PHOTOS whelmed and humbled. Thank you! Some have qchron.com!

ONLINE great spirit. Some have great beauty. Some are enhanced by the backstories you can find online — because we don’t have room to do them justice here. This year we found the most compelling shot to be one of two families coming together with an alpaca to share some joy at the petting area at the Queens Zoo, taken by Betsy Becker. A member of the Fresh Meadows Camera Club, she’ll receive a $50 gift card as her prize. Be sure to view more great shots online and watch for our Holiday Photo Contest next month! — Peter C. Mastrosimone

There’s such great atmosphere in both Nicole M.’s shot of mist and the Unisphere and Michael McGevna’s photo from the Sunset Paddle at Riis Landing in Rockaway.

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Malgorzata Bartyzel artfully captured her husband, Piotr, after a couple hours of surfing.

Alexandra Chartier shot a lovely rainbow from 108th Street in Forest Hills, while Jim Kakoulis captured the joyful fans at a Tina Turner tribute concert in Forest Park. Neal Kushner, husband of winner Betsy Becker, photographed kids having a ball on the way to an NYCFC soccer game at Citi Field.

Frankie Andrea gives summer two thumbs up in a shot taken by his mother, Belinda Barnett-Andrea; Ary Markowski watched swan parents watch over their nearly grown-up baby; Mary Krowicki photographed her grandchildren enjoying the pool; Joel Schlosberg captured an idyllic Vanderbilt Parkway; and Annmarie Cavaliere caught her grandson Leo and his friend having a good time. Summer fun!

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by Kristen Guglielmo Associate Editor

The flag is flying again atop the Grosjean Factory Clock Tower, located at 92-10 Atlantic Ave. in Ozone Park, state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Woodhaven) announced in a Monday press release.

The pulley system on the flag, which honors those who served in the Vietnam War, was broken and in need of repair, Addabbo’s office said. The flag tower, also known as the MediSys Clock Tower, is at the rooftop of Jamaica Hospital Medical Center’s MediSys annex. It was built at the Lalance-Grosjean kitchenware factory over 150 years ago.

The senator, who started providing the tower’s flags in 2019, led the multi-agency effort to get Old Glory flying again.

He worked with FDNY Foundation Executive Director Jean Oshea and Jamaica Hospital Manager Patrick Rudden to facilitate the repairs.

“The FDNY and the FDNY Foundation thank Sen. Addabbo and his remarkable staff for their continued support and the ongoing efforts to never forget the sacrifices made by our first responders,”

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Oshea said in the press release.

“I am proud to have led the effort to bring individuals together in order to restore the flag atop the ClocktowerMediSys building. ... It is a symbol of our gratitude and remembrance,” Addabbo said in a statement. “...Let us never forget the sacrifices made by our first responders and veterans, honoring them by keepQ ing our flag flying high.”

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Old Glory flies again at OZP’s clock tower

QC honors 9/11 victim Hamdani Queens College recently unveiled a plaque honoring the memory of alumnus Mohammed Salman Hamdani, inset, an EMT with aspirations for medical school who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center.

After Hamdani, who was 23 at the time, did not arrive at work on the morning of 9/11, some speculated that he had been

involved in the attacks. In actuality, Hamdani died trying to save others at Ground Zero, where his remains were found in the spring.

Those in attendance for the plaque’s reveal included William Hersh, left, Hamdani’s former chemistry professor, Zeshan Hamdani, Hamdani’s brother, Talat Hamdani, Hamdani’s mother, and Queens College President Frank Wu.

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Mets owner Steve Cohen spoke at Sportico’s “Invest in Sports” conference in Midtown Manhattan last Wednesday. Sportico is a recent sports trade publication that competes with another newcomer, Front Office Sports, and the more established Sports Business Journal.

When someone in the audience told Cohen how much there is to do at the Mets’ ballpark, he threw cold water on the compliment and started ranting about why a casino would create muchneeded pregame entertainment for his customers.

“There’s nothing going on. The only thing you can do at Citi Field is get your hubcap changed or maybe get back a catalytic converter. The way I would describe it is 50 acres of cement,” Cohen told the audience as a way of mocking how the land surrounding Citi Field is not being utilized optimally.

I understand both the pros and cons of the casino argument. Even if you agree with Cohen’s viewpoint, his flip comment was dumb. People who pay $40 for the privilege to park their cars at Citi Field are not going to be thrilled to learn they run the risk of having their automobiles vandalized. Even if Cohen isn’t trying to make this appear to be a common experience of coming to Citi Field, why would things improve in the parking lots if a casino is built there?

Cohen also told the audience how he found

financial reporters to be much tougher on him than the sporting press. His main source of wealth comes not from the Mets, but rather from his Point72 Asset Management hedge fund.

Cohen should not be surprised by that.

Informing the public on the intricacies of investing and financial reporting is far more difficult and requires far more rigorous and sophisticated journalism than reporting on athletics. That is not a knock on sportswriters.

I am also not sure how much interaction most sportswriters have had with him. I have been at a handful of press conferences Cohen has held at Citi Field. The Mets media relations department was careful to only call on those journalists from the dailies and the team’s cable home, SNY. For a man of incredible wealth, Cohen comes off as a regular guy you would see standing on a concession line at Citi Field. Although he does not wear the hooded sweatshirts favored by Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, he prefers casual clothing instead of a jacket and tie when meeting with the media. This makes him more relatable to both the press and fans.

I have only spoken with Cohen once. He told me he has read my articles and enjoys them. “It’s good stuff!” he said. The kind words were much appreciated, but that will not make him exempt Q from criticism in my column.

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Breast cancer: what you need to know What is breast cancer?

A breast is made up of three main parts: lobules, ducts and connective tissue. The lobules are the glands that produce milk. The ducts are tubes that carry milk to the nipple. The connective tissue (which consists of fibrous and fatty tissue) surrounds and holds everything together.

Breast cancer is a disease in which cells in the breast grow out of control.

There are different kinds of breast cancer.

The kind of breast cancer depends on which cells in the breast turn into cancer.

Most breast cancers begin in the ducts or lobules. Breast cancer can spread outside the breast through blood vessels and lymph vessels. When breast cancer spreads to other parts of the body, it is Q said to have metastasized.

Kinds of breast cancer

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The most common kinds of breast cancer are: • Invasive ductal carcinoma. The cancer cells begin in the ducts and then grow outside the ducts into other parts of the breast tissue. Invasive cancer cells can also spread, or metastasize, to other parts of the body.

• Invasive lobular carcinoma. Cancer cells begin in the lobules and then spread from the lobules to the breast tissues that are close by. These invasive cancer cells can also spread to other parts of the body.

There are several other less common kinds of breast cancer, such as Paget’s disease, medullary, mucinous and inflammatory breast cancer. Ductal carcinoma in situ is a breast disease that may lead to invasive breast cancer. The cancer cells are only in the lining of the ducts and have not Q spread to other tissues in the breast.

What are the symptoms of breast cancer?

Some warning signs of breast cancer are: • new lump in the breast or underarm (armpit); • thickening or swelling of part of the breast; • irritation or dimpling of breast skin; • redness or flaky skin in the nipple area or the breast; • pulling in of the nipple or pain in the nipple area; • nipple discharge other than breast milk, including blood; • any change in the size or the shape of the breast; and • pain in the breast.

Keep in mind that these symptoms can happen with other conditions that are not cancer.

For more on what is a normal breast and what do lumps in a breast mean, go to cdc. gov/cancer/breast/basic_info/symptoms. Q

Who is at high risk for breast cancer?

Cancer is a disease in which cells in the body grow out of control. Except for skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States. Deaths from breast cancer have declined over time, but breast cancer remains the second-leading cause of cancer death among women overall and the leading cause of cancer death among Hispanic women.

Each year in the United States, about 240,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women and about 2,100 in men. About 42,000 women and 500 men in the U.S. die each year from breast cancer. Black women have a higher rate of death from breast cancer than all other women.

Studies have shown that your risk for breast cancer is due to a combination of factors. The main factors that influence your risk include being a woman and getting older. Most breast cancers are found in women who are 50 years old or older.

Some women will get breast cancer even without any other risk factors that they know of. Having a risk factor does not mean you will get the disease, and not all risk factors have the same effect. Most women have some risk factors, but most women do not get breast cancer. Talk with your doctor about ways you can lower your risk and about screening for breast cancer.

Risk factors you CANNOT change Getting older. The risk for breast cancer increases with age. Most breast cancers are diagnosed after age 50.

Genetic mutations. Women who have inherited changes (mutations) to certain genes, such as BRCA1 and BRCA2, are at higher risk of breast and ovarian cancer.

Reproductive history. Starting menstrual periods before age 12 and starting menopause after age 55 expose women to hormones longer, raising their risk of getting breast cancer.

Having dense breasts. Dense breasts have more connective tissue than fatty tissue, which can sometimes make it hard to see tumors on a mammogram. Women with dense breasts are more likely to get breast cancer.

Personal history of breast cancer or certain noncancerous breast diseases. Women who have had breast cancer are more likely to get breast cancer a second time. Some noncancerous breast diseases such as atypical hyper-

plasia or lobular carcinoma in situ are associated with a higher risk of getting breast cancer.

Family history of breast or ovarian cancer. A woman’s risk for breast cancer is higher if she has a mother, sister, or daughter (firstdegree relative) or multiple family members on either her mother’s or father’s side of the family who have had breast or ovarian cancer. Having a first-degree male relative with breast cancer also raises a woman’s risk.

Previous treatment using radiation therapy. Women who had radiation therapy to the chest or breasts (for instance, treatment of Hodgkin’s lymphoma) before age 30 have a higher risk of getting breast cancer later in life.

Exposure to the drug diethylstilbestrol.

DES was given to some pregnant women in the United States between 1940 and 1971 to prevent miscarriage. Women who took DES, or whose mothers took DES while pregnant with them, Q have a higher risk of getting breast cancer.

Risk factors you CAN change Not being physically active. Women who are not physically active have a higher risk of getting breast cancer.

Being overweight or having obesity after menopause. Older women who are overweight or have obesity have a higher risk of getting breast cancer than those at a healthy weight.

Taking hormones. Some forms of hormone replacement therapy (those that include both estrogen and progesterone) taken during menopause can raise the risk for breast cancer when taken for more than five years. Certain oral contraceptives (birth control pills) also have

been found to raise breast cancer risk.

Reproductive history. Having the first pregnancy after age 30, not breastfeeding and never having a full-term pregnancy can raise breast cancer risk.

Drinking alcohol. Studies show that a woman’s risk for breast cancer increases with the more alcohol she drinks.

Research suggests that other factors such as smoking, being exposed to chemicals that can cause cancer and changes in other hormones due to nightshift working also may increase Q breast cancer risk.

For more information, go to: cdc.gov/cancer/breast/ — Info and photos courtesy Centers for Disease Control

If you have a strong family history of breast cancer or inherited changes in your BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, you may have a high risk of getting breast cancer. You may also have a high risk for ovarian cancer.

Talk to your doctor about ways to reduce your risk, such as medicines that block or decrease estrogen in your body, or surgery.

What can I do to reduce my risk of breast cancer?

Many factors over the course of a lifetime can influence your breast cancer risk. You can’t change some factors, such as getting older or your family history, but you can help lower your risk of breast cancer by taking care of your health in the following ways: • Keep a healthy weight.

• Be physically active.

• Choose not to drink alcohol, or drink alcohol in moderation.

• If you are taking, or have been told to take, hormone replacement therapy or oral contraceptives, ask your doctor about the risks and find out if it is right for you.

• Breastfeed your children, if possible.

If you have a family history of breast cancer or inherited changes in your BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, talk to your doctor about other ways to lower your risk.

Staying healthy throughout your life will lower your risk of developing cancer, and improve your chances of survivQ ing cancer if it occurs.

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Breast cancer is treated in several ways. It depends on the kind of breast cancer and how far it has spread. People with breast cancer often get more than one kind of treatment:

Breast cancer is treated in several ways. It depends on the kind of breast cancer and how far it has spread.

Complementary and alternative medicine are medicines and health practices that are not standard cancer treatments. Complementary medicine is used in addition to standard treatments, and alternative medicine is used instead of standard treatments. Meditation, yoga and supplements like vitamins and herbs are some examples.

Many kinds of complementary and alternative medicine have not been tested scientifically and may not be safe. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits before you start any kind of complementary or alternative medicine.

• surgery — includes many kinds of operations by which doctors cut out cancer tissue.

• chemotherapy — uses special medicines to shrink or kill the cancer cells. The drugs can be pills you take or medicines given in your veins, or sometimes both.

• hormonal therapy — blocks cancer cells from getting the hormones they need to grow.

• biological therapy — works with your body’s immune system to help it fight cancer cells or to control side effects from other cancer treatments.

• radiation therapy — uses high-energy rays (similar to X-rays) to kill the cancer cells.

Doctors from different specialties often work together to treat breast cancer. Surgeons are doctors who perform operations.

Medical oncologists are doctors who treat cancer with medicine. Radiation oncologists are doctors who treat cancer with radiation.

For more information, visit the National Cancer Institute’s Breast Cancer Treatment

Complementary and alternative medicine

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How is breast cancer treated?

Which treatment Is right for me?

Option Overview. This site can also help you find health care services.

Clinical trials Clinical trials use new treatment options to see if they are safe and effective. If you have cancer, you may want to take part. Visit the

sites listed below for more information: NIH Clinical Research Trials and You from the National Institutes of Health; learn about clinical trials from the National Cancer Institute; search for clinical trials from the National Cancer Institute and ClinicalTrials.gov from the National Institutes of Health.

Choosing the treatment that is right for you may be hard. Talk to your cancer doctor about the treatment options available for your type and stage of cancer. Your doctor can explain the risks and benefits of each treatment and their side effects. Side effects are how your body reacts to drugs or other treatments.

Sometimes people get an opinion from more than one cancer doctor. This is called a “second opinion.” Getting a second opinion may help you choose the treatment that is Q right for you.

— Centers for Disease Control

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How to support loved ones who have breast cancer Efforts to educate women about breast cancer have helped raise awareness of the disease and just how treatable it is when detected early. Despite that, a diagnosis can still be difficult for women and their families. When someone close to you is affected by breast cancer, priorities suddenly change and you may be wondering what you can do to provide the support needed to help this person navigate any ups and downs that could be on the horizon.

A breast cancer diagnosis does not produce a uniform response.

While one loved one may embrace others wanting to help, another may feel she is a burden and exhibit an unwillingness to accept help. In the latter instance, being a supportive bystander may require walking on eggshells. Even still, there are some universal ways to lend support when a friend or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer.

• Offer practical support. Cancer affects the body in a number of ways. Energy levels may wane and certain symptoms may arise. Side effects from treatments also can make it difficult to continue with

A strong support network can help breast cancer patients navigate their treatments and all of the uncertainty that FILE PHOTO COURTESY AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY can arise after a cancer diagnosis. daily tasks. So an offer to help with tasks associated with daily living, such as cooking meals, gardening, washing clothes or cleaning up around the house, can be practical and much appreciated. Approach the individual and ask questions in pointed ways. Rather than, “What can I do to help?” — which may result in an answer of, “Nothing”

— figure out a way to pitch in and then ask if that would be acceptable. This may be, “Would you like me to run to the supermarket for you today?”

• Offer emotional support.

Someone with breast cancer may just need a person who can be there and listen. A hug, a nod of understanding or even a companion who

can chat and take the person’s mind off the cancer can be immensely helpful. Keep in mind that emotions may change on a dime, and some emotions may be directed at support systems. While it can feel hurtful, remember the real reason for any outburst is the disease.

Patience is needed at all times.

• Learn what you can about

breast cancer. Research the type of cancer your loved one has, which may make it easier to understand what to expect. If the person is amenable, you may consider accompanying her to appointments to hear firsthand about the next steps in her treatment and recovery.

• Maintain a positive attitude.

It’s never easy knowing someone you love is sick. They are going through their own emotional roller coaster, and support systems can lift their spirits by maintaining positive attitudes. Avoid wearing rosecolored glasses, but try to remain as upbeat as possible.

• Find a support group. Professional support groups are great resources for coping with a cancer journey. Supporting a person with cancer takes its own unique toll, particularly when caring for a spouse, child or mother with breast cancer. Support groups for support networks can be helpful.

Individuals diagnosed with breast cancer may need a little extra love and support. It’s up to caregivers and friends to step up and proQ vide what is needed.

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Who is more likely to have dense breasts?

A mammogram shows how dense your breasts are. When you get the results of your mammogram, you may also be told if your breasts have low or high density. Women with dense breasts have a higher risk of getting breast cancer.

The density of your breasts can change over time. Generally, you’re more likely to have dense breasts if you: • are younger; • are pregnant or breastfeeding; • are taking hormone replacement therapy; or • have a lower body weight.

What are the parts of the breast?

A woman’s breast has three kinds of tissue: • Fibrous tissue holds the breast tissue in place.

• Glandular tissue is the part of the breast that makes milk, called the lobes. The tubes that carry milk to the nipple are called ducts. Together, fibrous and glandular tissue are called fibroglandular tissue.

• Fatty tissue fills the space between the fibrous tissue, lobes and ducts. It gives the breasts their size and shape.

What Is breast density?

Breast density reflects the amount of fibrous and glandular tissue in a woman’s breasts compared with the amount of fatty tissue in the breasts, as seen on a mammogram.

On a mammography report, breast density is assigned to one of the following four categories: • The breasts are almost entirely fatty (about 10 percent of women).

• A few areas of dense tissue are scattered through the breasts (about 40 percent of women).

• The breasts are evenly dense throughout (about 40 percent of women).

• The breasts are extremely dense (about 10 percent of women).

Women in the first two categories are said to have lowdensity, nondense or fatty breasts. Women in the second two categories are said to have high density or dense breasts.

What should I do if I have dense breasts?

About half of women who are 40 years old or older have dense breasts.

Why Is breast density important?

Breast cancer risk Women with dense breasts have a higher chance of getting breast cancer. The more dense your breasts are, the higher your risk. Scientists don’t know for sure why this is true.

Breast cancer patients who have dense breasts are not more likely to die from breast cancer than patients with nondense (fatty) breasts.

Mammograms Dense tissue can hide cancers. Fibrous and glandular tissue looks white on a mammogram. So does a possible tumor. Because it’s hard to tell the difference between a tumor and dense breast tissue on a mammogram, a small tumor may be missed.

Talk to your doctor about your personal risk of getting breast cancer. Dense breasts are just one of several risk factors for breast cancer. Your doctor will also think about other factors, like your age and family history of cancer.

Different tests may be able to find some cancers that are missed on a mammogram. But these tests are more likely to have a false positive result (the test is reported as abnormal, but you really don’t have cancer). False positive test results often lead to unnecessary tests, like a biopsy. Also, you may have to pay for these tests.

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What does it mean to have dense breasts?

Your doctor may suggest one of these tests: • breast ultrasound — a machine that uses sound waves to make pictures, called sonograms, of areas inside the breast.

• breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) — a kind of body scan that uses a magnet linked to a computer. The MRI scan makes detailed pictures of areas inside the breast.

Talk with your doctor about how often you should be screened for breast cancer and which tests your doctor recQ ommends.

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What is a mammogram?

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Having a mammogram is uncomfortable for most women. Some women find it painf ul. A mam mog ram t akes on ly a few moments, though, and the discomfort is over soon. What you feel depends on the skill of the technologist, the size of your breasts and how much they need to be pressed. Your breasts may be more sensitive if you are about to get or have your period. A doctor with special training, called a radiologist, will look at the X-ray for early signs of breast cancer or other problems.

When will I get the results of my mammogram?

You will usually get the results within a few weeks, although it depends on the facility. A radiologist reads your mammogram and then reports the results to you and your doctor.

If there is a concern, you will hear from the mammography facility earlier. Contact your healthcare provider or the mammography facility if you do not receive a report of your results within 30 days.

What happens if my mammogram is normal?

Continue to get mammograms according to recommended time intervals. Mammograms work best when they can be compared with previous ones.

This allows the radiologist to compare them to look for changes in your breasts.

What happens if my mammogram is abnormal?

An abnormal mammogram does not always mean that there is cancer.

But you will need to have additional mammograms, tests or exams before the doctor can tell for sure. You may also be referred to a breast specialist or a surgeon. It does not necessarily mean you have cancer or need surgery. These doctors are experts in diagnosing breast problems. Doctors will do follow-up tests to diagnose breast cancer or to find that there is no cancer.

Where can I get a mammogram and whom can I talk to if I have questions?

• If you have a regular doctor, talk to him or her.

• Contact the National Cancer Institute.

• For Medicare information, you can call 1-800 MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) or visit The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

• CDC’s National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program works with health departments and other groups to provide low-cost or free mammograms to women who qualify.

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October 19, 2023

ARTS, CULTURE & LIVING

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What’s it all mean?

LIC Artists’ new exhibit is ‘abstract

by Stephanie G. G. Me M Meditz ed ed diitz itz tz but not too abstract’

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Colors, shapes and patterns come together in thought-provoking, yet accessible works of art open to the Long Island City and greater Queens community this fall.

Long Island City Artists’ “Abstract/Abstraction” exhibition at The Factory LIC, located at 30-30 47 Ave., displays 43 local artists’ abstract works in 2D and 3D media such as paintings, sculptures and photographs, through Nov. 22.

The term “abstract” refers to art that does not represent something in nature and instead relies on artistic techniques to ac hieve a desired effect. However, the exhibition’s subtitle reads “abstract but not too abstract,” meaning some works make limited reference to objective art, though they are abstract in presentation.

“It couldn’t be figurative, it couldn’t be representational, it couldn’t be surreal, it had to be abstract,” curator Marilee Cooper said.

Paul O’Malley’s “Drops of Color” and Mary Teresa Giancoli’s “Through the Looking Glass” are photographs of real objects, but both artists’ photographic techniques obscure them into abstraction. Their subjec ts may not be immediately obvious to the viewer — they may simply appear as droplets on a gradient background or lines on a translucent surface, respectively.

While some works are definitively abstract, others are considered abstractions, meaning they appear to represent real subjects, but in ways they could never exist in three-dimensional space. Jack Howard-Potter’s sculpture “Legared - Mini” is one such abstraction. Human body parts are naturally situated in certain ways, but one would never see an arm and a leg emerging from what appears to be a torso in a spider-like stance.

Robert Lobe’s “Horseplay” could also be considered an abstraction. Though it is abstract for its unique use of color and shap e, the patch of forest green features two white dots resembling a horse’s eye and snout, rendering it an abstraction of a real object. “High-stepping” follows the conventions of abstract art more strictly, though one shape could be interpreted to resemble a leg and foot or a person walking.

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Robert and Anna Meissner, German immigrants who manufactured leather goods, had four children, Anna, Robert, Frances and Albert. Albert, the youngest, born June 2, 1887, had a fascination with architecture and knew early on what his vocation would be.

On June 30, 1909, he married Loretta Von Der Linn. They had one child, Robert, born April 24, 1914.

Meissner has the distinction of designing the most Catholic schools, churches and convents in Queens County — 20 all told, and one in Brooklyn. With the opening of the Southern State Parkway in 1938, he launched Southern State Parkway Homes, a group of 426 houses in Cambria Heights, built of brick and stone in the English Tudor-cape style.

In 1954, the Leo F. Kearns Funeral Parlor was condemned under eminent domain. It stood in the way of the exit ramp to Woodhaven Boulevard on the new Long Island Expressway. With the money Kearns made from the compulsory sale to the city, he hired Meissner, a personal friend who had previously done work for him, to build a new

The home of famous Queens church architect Albert F. Meissner at 90-45 221 St. in Queens GOOGLE MAPS IMAGE Village, as it looks today. funeral parlor a few short blocks away.

Meissner crafted it in the Frank Lloyd Wright “Usonian” style. The design won the 1955 Award for Outstanding Building of the Year from the Queens Chamber of Commerce.

Meissner and his family had two houses at different times in Jamaica, where they were pushed out due to commercial and apartmenthouse development. Their third home was a quaint, simple cape at 90-45 221 St. in Queens Village. The architect passed away on Oct. 22, 1959 at age 72. His wife and son (the latter of whom never married) both conQ tinued to live there until their deaths.

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Osserman began devising dance movements to accompany the music, creating an underwater world in which dancers embody Inspiration for artistic creativity can come everything from kelp to octopuses and even from the most unexpected places. water itself.

Take, for instance, “Laminaria,” described The work’s title, in fact, is Latin for “kelp.” as a new folk horror chamber suite, which will Abbate attended some of the dance be the attraction at the Stone Circle Theatre rehearsals and, she said, “I got inspired and in Ridgewood Oct. 26 through 29. added new music. We came up with stories A collaborative effort between composer to explain unexplainable things.”

Concetta Abbate and choreographer Wendy She was quick to point out that the final Osserman, the innovative piece takes on as product is “more spooky and whimsical than its subject matter the transformation of life horrifying,” adding that it is “definitely kidand death through the metaphor of underappropriate,” making it ideal for the Hallowwater shadow ghosts emerging from the een season. deep sea.

The Sunday matinee performance will be Abbate explained in a phone interview that she has long been fascinated by the way “Laminaria Part 1: The Devil’s Apron” is performed, above right, by Lauren Ferguson, geared more specifically to younger children, Cori Kresge and Emily Vetsch. The work will haunt the Stone Circle Theatre in Ridge- who will be invited up onstage to become “things move cyclically in life.”

Upon watching an old film by Swedish wood Oct. 26 to 29. At left, choreographer and fourth dancer Wendy Osserman, who part of the show for the ultimate interaction with the performers.

PHOTOS BY STEVEN PISANO, LEFT, AND SANYA KANTAROVSKY director Ingmar Bergman, Abbate said, she also will perform a solo show.

The program consists of a 10-piece chamwas taken in by its cyclical story frame, with ber orchestra and four dancers including Osserman, who, at the film starting and ending in the same place. “I wanted to been presented as an instrumental concert twice, she said.

She invited Osserman, with whom she had previously col- the age of 81, says, “I love dancing still. I can’t bear to let go do the same,” she said.

Thus, she began composing the music for what would laborated, to one of the performances, and that was all the of it. It keeps me young.” She will open the program with a solo performance that will serve as an introduction to the inspiration the choreographer needed. evolve into “Laminaria.”

“This would be nice to move to,” Osserman recalled evening.

“My inspiration came during the Covid lockdown,” which Performances will be held in the Stone Circle Theatre in brought with it “a lot of fear and mental health crises,” thinking at the time.

“The music has so much variety in it,” she said. “Concetta the historic Ridgewood Presbyterian Church, at 59-14 70 Abbate said.

The composer, a Glendale resident who is also a violinist is so imaginative and poetic.” Indeed, some of the compos- Ave., on Oct. 26, 27 and 28 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 29 at 3 p.m. and singer, said she came up with the show’s musical con- er’s poems are incorporated into the piece as lyrics that are Tickets are $25; or $18 for children for the Oct. 29 show Q only. For more information, visit stonecircletheatre.org. cept, writing it for a chamber orchestra. The work has already sung by a trio of voices.

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Eerie dance show imagines old ghosts and the sea

Three score works and one abstract art show

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water running through mountains. Her work combines the natural processes of moving around sc apes with human consciousness.

“It’s a fine line of where it’s abstract, abstraction and where it becomes representational or it becomes something else,” curator Michele Bonelli said.

To ensure the exhibition’s cohesiveness, Cooper and Bonelli narrowed their 140 submissions down to 60. They then printed photographs of each work and laid them out on the walls, making further cuts upon seeing which works complement each other in the space.

“You have to have an eye. You have to allow the work not to clash, but there has to be a movement. There has to be something in the work next to it that allows you to feel comfortable to continue,” Cooper said.

Every work of art in the exhibition is truly abstract except for one, she added, motioning to a wall displaying a figurative work by LiC-A President Carol Crawford, who celebrated her birthday on Oct. 12, the show’s opening reception date.

Cooper and Bonelli have run PaintCan Studios in LIC for nearly three decades, and

Nancy Miller’s “Undersea Fan,” above left, and other works get attention at “Abstract/Abstraction.” At right, curators Marilee Cooper, near right, and Michele Bonelli. On the cover: Attendees discussed what various works mean; and artist Kayo Shido stands PHOTOS BY STEPHANIE G. MEDITZ with her work “Evanescence.” both are full-time artists themselves. Bonelli is an abstract painter whose work is rooted in the synthetic cubism of the early 20th century. Cooper is a multi-

media artist whose work is currently on display at Culture Lab LIC’s exhibition entitled “The I n ev i t a b i l i t y of A b s e n c e,” Q through Nov. 19.

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continued from page 31 Others could be interpreted as stepping stones, in alignment with its title.

LIC artist Kayo Shido’s painting entitled “Evanescence” is an abstract work that contemplates how sensory perceptions are stored and processed. “It’s almost like a meditation of sorts,” she said.

Shido is inspired by landscapes and natural phenomena that create different shapes, such as wind blowing sand around and

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Notice of Formation of BAISLEY OASIS LLC Articles of Organization were fi led with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/22/2023. Offi ce location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: PATRICE DAVIS, 161 08 BAISLEY BLVD., JAMAICA, NY 11434. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

35-06 REALTY LLC Articles of Org. fi led NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/22/23. Offi ce in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 2-21 148th St., Whitestone, NY 11357, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of Broelle Media LLC. Art. of Org. fi led Sec’y of State (SSNY) 9/22/23.

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C M SQ page 36 Y K REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF QUEENS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR INDYMAC INDA MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-AR9, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-AR9, Plaintiff - against - MOHIBUL ISLAM, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on November 23, 2022. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the Courthouse steps of the Queens Supreme Court, located at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New York on the 17th day of November, 2023 at 10:45 AM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough of Queens, City and State of New York, Premises known as 8709 150th Street, Jamaica, (City of New York) NY 11432. (BL#: 9707-90) Approximate amount of lien $886,832.90 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fi led judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 716393/2021 FKA 29577/2009.

Helen Eichler, Esq., Referee. Davidson Fink LLP, Attorney(s) for Plaintiff, 400 Meridian Centre Blvd, Ste 200, Rochester, NY 14618 Tel. 585/760-8218 For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832 Dated: August 24, 2023 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including Notice of Formation of but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintainBorn To Share LLC Articles of Organization were fi led with the ing social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the aucSecretary of State of New York tion, while tendering deposit (SSNY) on 07/19/2023. Offi ce and at any subsequent closlocation: Queens County. SSNY has ing. Bidders are also required been designated as agent of the to comply with the ForeLLC upon whom process against closure Auction Rules and it may be served. SSNY shall mail COVID-19 Health Emergency a copy of process to: RASHARD Rules issued by the Supreme MITCHELL, 112-16 197TH STREET, Court of this County in adST ALBANS, NY 11412. Purpose: dition to the conditions set For any lawful purpose. forth in the Terms of Sale.

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT QUEENS COUNTY CHONDRITE REO (6), INC., Plaintiff against IRVING UNIQUE DEVELOPMENT, LLC, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC, 7 Wells Street, Suite 205B, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered August 15, 2023, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at steps of Queens County Supreme Court, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435 on November 17, 2023 at 10:30 AM. Premises known as 11-33 Irving Avenue, Flushing, NY 11385. Block 3725 Lot 33. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Borough and County of Queens, City and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $4,683,232.62 plus interest, fees, and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 702116/2020.

The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 11th Judicial District’s Covid19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. Referee will only accept a certified bank check made payable to the referee. Lois Vitti, Esq., Referee 22-002936-01

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CLEAR PATH PSYCHOLOGICAL of Org. fi led with the SSNY SERVICES, PLLC Articles of Organization were fi led with the on 08/21/2023. Offi ce loc: Secretary of State of New York Queens County. SSNY has been (SSNY) on 07/20/2023. Offi ce lodesignated as agent upon whom cation: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the process against the LLC may LLC upon whom process against be served. SSNY shall mail it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: THE PLLC, process to: Jie Rezaei, 1567 249-30 VAN ZANDT AVE., LITTLE 216th St., Bayside, NY 11360.

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF QUEENS, NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff, vs. MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS A NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 16, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the outside steps of the Queens County Supreme Court, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435 on November 17, 2023 at 11:30 a.m., premises known as 106-07 177th Street, Jamaica, NY 11433. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough and County of Queens, City and State of New York, Block 10334 and Lot 6. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,274,777.57 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #701502/2021.

The Referee shall comply with the Eleventh Judicial District’s COVID-19 policies concerning public auctions of foreclosed properties. These policies, along with the Queens County Foreclosure’s Auction Rules, can be found on the Queens Supreme Court - Civil Term website. Lawrence M. Litwack, Esq., Referee, Vallely Law PLLC, 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 105, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF QUEENS, NYCTL 1998-2 TRUST, AND THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS COLLATERAL AGENT AND CUSTODIAN FOR THE NYCTL 19982 TRUST, Plaintiff, vs.

111 LAND CORP., ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated August 30, 2023 and duly entered on September 6, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the outside steps of the Queens County Supreme Court, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435 on November 17, 2023 at 12:15 p.m., premises known as No# 111th Avenue, South Jamaica, NY 11433 a/k/a 169-13 111th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11433. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough and County of Queens, City and State of New York, Block 10200 and Lot 83.

Approximate amount of judgment is $7,139.39 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 701505/2021. The Referee shall comply with the Eleventh Judicial District’s COVID-19 policies concerning public auctions of foreclosed properties. These policies, along with the Queens County Foreclosure’s Auction Rules, can be found on the Queens Supreme Court - Civil Term website. Mark J. Keller, Esq., Referee, Bronster, LLP, 156 West 56th Street, Suite 703, New York, New York 10019, Attorneys for Plaintiff

Notice of Formation of ELEPHANT ELEMENT LLC Articles of Organization were fi led with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/23/2023. Offi ce location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: MICHELLE D BARRERA TRIVINO, 17811 90TH AVE., JAMAICA, NY 11432. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of formation of Gold Stone Property Holding LLC Articles of Organization fi led with the Secretary of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on September 6, 2023. Offi ce location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Jiemin Shang, 137-81 Northern Blvd., Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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Notice of Formation of PARADIES LAGARDERE NY EE DINING, LLC Organization were fi led with the Sec- Arts. of Org. fi led with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/25/23. Offi ce retary of State of New York (SSNY) on location: Queens County. Princ.

09/08/2023. Offi ce location: Queens offi ce of LLC: 2849 Paces Ferry County. SSNY has been designated as Rd., Ste. 400, Atlanta, GA 30339. agent of the LLC upon whom process SSNY designated as agent of LLC against it may be served. SSNY shall upon whom process against it mail a copy of process to: OROZ PAINTmay be served. SSNY shall mail ING LLC, 91-19 35TH AVE, 1 FLOOR, process to Corporation Service Co., JACKSON HEIGHTS, QUEENS, NY 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207.

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Notice of Formation of IMAGEPERFECTO LLC Articles of Organization were fi led with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/05/2023. Offi ce location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: NORTHWEST REGISTERED AGENT LLC, 418 BROADWAY, STE N, ALBANY, NY 12207. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of HONGDI CONSULTING LLC Articles of Organization were fi led with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/12/2023. Offi ce location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: HONGDI CONSULTING LLC, 5012 SPRINGFIELD BLVD., BAYSIDE, NY 11364.

Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of JUNGLE KINGDOM FLOWER COMPANY, LLC Arts. of Org. fi led with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/11/23. Offi ce location: Queens County. Princ. offi ce of LLC: 8518 124th St., Kew Gardens, NY 11415.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. offi ce. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS INDEX #715012/2019 Original filed with Clerk August 30, 2019 Plaintiff Designates Queens County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject action is situated Queens County. Premises: 48-44 194 Street, Flushing, NY 11365 Nationstar HECM Acquisition Trust 2018-1, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not individually, but solely as trustee, Plaintiff, -against- RAYMOND L.H. MURPHY, JR. AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF JAMES H. MURPHY; T. JEFFERSON MURPHY A/K/A THOMAS JEFFERSON MURPHY AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF JAMES H. MURPHY; ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF JAMES H. MURPHY AND ANY SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; STROBER BUILDING SUPPLY, INC. N/K/A PROBUILD EAST, LLC; STROBER BUILDING SUPPLY, INC.; PROBUILD EAST, LLC; CITY OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU PAYMENT AND ADJUDICATION CENTER OF QUEENS; CITY OF NEW YORK ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD; AND TRANSIT ADJUDICATION BUREAU, Defendants. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); the United States of America may appear or answer within 60 day of service hereof; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. This supplemental summons and amended complaint are being filed pursuant to Court order dated August 24, 2023. THE OBJECT OF THE ACTION is to foreclose a mortgage recorded on Sept. 19, 2011 at CRFN: 2011000330378, covering premises known as 48-44 194 Street, Flushing, NY 11365 a/k/a Block 5628, Lot 47. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this Summons and Complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: Uniondale, New York September 26, 2023 Respectfully submitted, Pincus Law Group, PLLC., By: Jason D. Barringer, Esq., Attorneys for Plaintiff, 425 RXR Plaza Uniondale, NY 11556, 516-699-8902 #100820

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF QUEENS 1900 CAPITAL TRUST III, BY U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS CERTIFICATE TRUSTEE, Plaintiff AGAINST KAZIM MOHAMMED, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 29, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the Courthouse steps of the Queens Supreme Court located at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New York. on November 17, 2023 at 12:15PM premises known as 138-01 107th Avenue, Jamaica, N.Y. 11435 All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough and County of Queens, City and State of New York, Block 10039, Lot 20. Approximate amount of judgment $749,480.92 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #702791/2014. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the QUEENS County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Linda Mule, Esq., Referee Ross Eisenberg Law PLLC 445 Central Ave. Suite 112 Cedarhurst N.Y. 11516 0005

Notice of Formation of MR. IOGGI LLC Art. of Org. for MRLODGI LLC were fi led with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/03/2023. Cerf. Of Amendment for MR. IOGGI LLC was fi led with SSNY on 02/09/2023. Off. loc: Queens County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, P. O. BOX 570009, WHITESTONE, NY 11357. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

NY CLEANING SERVICES GROUP LLC Articles of Org. fi led NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 7/28/23.

Offi ce in Queens Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to Diana Yazmin Lozano Lopez, 7137 68th St., Glendale, NY 11385. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

NY HAMMERS LLC. Arts. of Org. fi led with the SSNY on 09/26/23. Offi ce: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 52-86 73rd Street, Maspeth, NY 11378. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Rise & Shine Social LLC, Arts of Org. fi led with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 9/11/2023. Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against

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Notice of Formation of SAROJ LLC Articles of Organizashall mail process to Jared – tion were fi led with the SecreJean Baptiste, 117-32 222nd tary of State of New York (SSNY) St., Cambria Heights, NY 11411. on 08/17/2023. Offi ce location: Queens County. SSNY has been General Purpose designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may MIRACLE TDSS LLC, Arts. of Org. fi led with the SSNY be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: SAROJ KUMARI, on 05/19/2022. Offi ce loc: 9559 113TH STREET, S. RICHQueens County. SSNY has been MOND HILL, NY, 11419. Purpose: designated as agent upon whom For any lawful purpose.

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GRAN AVE LLC fi led Arts. of Org. with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/22/2019.

Offi ce: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: Jerry Lebedowicz, 52-47 Browvale Ln, Little Neck, NY 11362. Purpose: any lawful act.

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QUEENS - INDEX NO.: 704245/2020 –SUMMONS. Plaintiff designates QUEENS COUNTY as the place of trial based upon the location of the premises herein described having tax map Block 12647, Lot 43, JAMAICA A/K/A SAINT ALBANS, NY, County of QUEENS – CITIMORTGAGE, INC., PLAINTIFF, -against- AVIS JACKSON, TERRENCE BENJAMIN, YVETTE ROBINSON, CACH OF COLORADO, LLC, NEW YORK CITY PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU, “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, DEFENDANTS. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this Summons and Complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered against you and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: Syosset, New York, September 26, 2023. Roach & Lin, P.C., attorney for Plaintiff, 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, NY 11791. Tel: 516-938-3100. To the above-named defendants: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Timothy J. Dufficy, a Justice of the Supreme Court, State of New York, dated June 8, 2023 and filed with the QUEENS County Clerk together with the supporting papers thereon. This is an action to foreclose a mortgage held by Plaintiff on the premises known as Block 12647, Lot 43, JAMAICA A/K/A SAINT ALBANS, NY, County of QUEENS as described in the complaint on file and commonly known as 191-17 120TH AVENUE, JAMAICA A/K/A SAINT ALBANS, NY 11412. 78066

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C M SQ page 38 Y K PUBLIC STATEMENT HEARINGS TO BE HELD IN PSC CASES 23-G-0225, 23¬G-0226 – NATIONAL GRID NY AND NATIONAL GRID FOR GAS SERVICE On April 28, 2023, The Brooklyn Union Gas Company d/b/a National Grid NY (KEDNY) and KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid (KEDLI) (collectively, the Companies) filed amendments to their gas tariff schedules proposing to increase their annual gas delivery revenues effective March 31, 2024. KEDNY proposes to increase its revenues by $414 million (a 28 percent increase in base delivery revenues or a 17 percent increase in total revenues). KEDLI proposes to increase its revenues by $228 million (a 24 percent increase in base delivery revenues or a 14 percent increase in total revenues). Although the actual bill impacts of these proposed changes on any particular customer class will vary based upon revenue allocation and rate design, the Companies state that a typical KEDNY residential heating customer will have a $30.95 average monthly bill increase and a typical KEDLI residential heating customer will have a $28.52 average monthly bill increase.

The Companies state that the rate increases are largely due to the need to invest in critical infrastructure to comply with Federal and State pipeline safety mandates, increased costs to deliver expanded energy efficiency and other demand reduction offerings, and economic factors such as rising cost of material due to inflation, increased contractor costs, and increases in property taxes. The Companies state that their rate filings are focused on delivering safe and reliable service, meeting the needs of customers, and advancing the fossil fuel emission reduction goals of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). The Companies also propose a moderated program to effectively maintain the current pace of leak prone pipe replacements through a more targeted replacement strategy; aggressively repair gas leaks and target the repair of high-emitting leaks through the use of advanced leak detection technology; continue or expand customer oriented initiatives to ensure energy affordability, improve customer experience and maintain customer satisfaction; improve the resiliency of the distribution system by investing in automation, safety valves, and storm hardening projects; and continue or expand many CLCPA-supporting initiatives such as non-pipe alternatives, energy efficiency and demand response programs.

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A more comprehensive notice is available at: https://dps.ny.gov/notices.

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Discover potential in this top-fl oor 1 BR garden co-op. While it needs a little TLC, its spacious layout offers room for customization. 12’x17’ LR & adjacent dining area lead to a sizable 16’x11’ BR w/ample space for large furniture. The $796.96 monthly maintenance covers heat, hot water, electric, real estate taxes & a $50.00 AC fee. Pet-friendly.

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Welcome to this unique studio apt w/ bonus room, currently used as a BR. Comfortably fits a queen-sized bed!!! Mint condition w/beautiful HW flrs, updated kitchen & bath. Plenty of closets & separate dressing room w/ lots of storage space. Historic bldg recently renovated. Offers laundry room, gym, community room, outdoor terrace, gorgeous garden, P/T doorman & live-in super. Pet friendly bldg. True gem!

Welcome to this beautiful and sunny 1 BR Co-op located in the heart of Richmond Hill. The apartment is very spacious with lots of closets and beautiful hardwood fl oors. It’s conveniently located near subway, buses, schools, shopping, & beautiful Forest Park. The building is pet friendly & subletting is allowed. There is no fl ip tax!!!! 320 shares.

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• Lindenwood • Welcome to 84-10 153rd Avenue, Howard Beach. Beautiful L-shaped studio, just bring your clothes! Very spacious & cozy unit, washer & dryer on every fl oor. Maint: Base: $582.27, Security: $20.00, Energy Surcharge: $5.73= $608.00.

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