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Stringer report: Abuse driving homelessness Comptroller finds domestic violence is especially severe in Southeast Queens

by Ryan Brady Editor

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omestic violence has supplanted evictions as the city’s leading driver of homelessness, a report released by Comptroller Scott Stringer on Monday says.

The study said domestic violence caused 41 percent of the undomiciled family population to enter shelters in fiscal year 2018. Eviction was the second-biggest cause, with 27 percent.

Those numbers starkly contrast with the same statistics from fiscal year 2014, when domestic violence drove 30 percent of the family population to enter shelters and evictions caused 33 percent.

“With this report, we’re turning over a new stone in the fight to tackle the homelessness crisis, by shining a light on the pervasive impact of domestic violence on housing instability,” Stringer said in a prepared statement.

During the five-year period analyzed by Stringer’s office, the number of families going into the Department of Homeless Services shelter system because of domestic violence increased by 44 percent. A total of 12,541 people entered DHS-operated shelters in fiscal year 2018. And more than 6,400 people under special shelters for domestic violence run by the Human Resources Administration.

New York City Anti-Violence Project Director of Legal Services Virginia Goggin

told the Chronicle that the report’s findings weren’t surprising.

“We see a lot of clients who experience homelessness as a result of domestic violence and intimate partner violence,” she said.

Of the 2,097 families that went into the shelter system due to domestic violence during the time period, 4 percent — or 158 — were from Jamaica, Hollis and St. Albans.

More broadly, 14 percent of the families who went to a shelter because of domestic violence were from Queens. Sixty-eight percent were from either the Bronx or Brooklyn.

The vast majority of domestic violence survivors in the shelter system are women of color. Ninety-six percent of the adults going into domestic violence shelters and 83 percent of adults in families going into DHS shelters in fiscal year 2018 were women. The report also noted that 90 percent of adult domestic violence survivors in DHS shelters and 89 percent of adults going into domestic violence shelters in the same time period were black or primarily of Latin American descent.

Strikingly, 923 homeless families entered commercial hotel shelters in fiscal year 2018 for domestic violence, while the same number for fiscal year 2014 was only two.

Stringer’s report contains a number of recommendations to improve housing policy as it affects survivors of domestic violence.

A new report from City Comptroller Scott Stringer says domestic violence has surpassed evictions as the Big Apple’s largest driver of NYC COMPTROLLER’S OFFICE PHOTO homelessness.

The comptroller called for a Survivor Housing Stability Fund. It could be used to provide survivors with funds to pay for medical bills, phone costs, transportation, children’s needs or moving costs.

Among many more policy changes, he also recommends that the city should increase the level of rental assistance provided and change “restrictive” eligibility requirements for it.

Additionally, the comptroller said access to mental health support must be expanded and more supportive housing units should be available to survivors of domestic violence.

Goggin, of the New York City Anti-Violence Project, agreed with the report’s policy recommendations. She highlighted one of the suggested reforms: early lease termination.

Stringer proposed that New York follow in California and Massachusetts’ footsteps by allowing tenants with a documented incident of domestic violence to end their lease early to escape a living situation with an abusive partner. As Empire State law stands now, victims have to get a court order and notify in advance the abusive partner they want to escape.

Goggin also underscored the importance of another measure recommended by Stringer: ensuring that there are enough beds available at domestic violence shelters.

“A lot of our clients are unable to access domestic violence shelters because of the limited amount of beds that are available to survivors and the fact that many of our clients don’t have children,” she said, noting that survivors who stay at domestic violence shelters receive Q additional services.

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Call for protected lanes on Cross Bay Lawmakers push for road barriers after two cyclists die in one week

by Michael Shain Editor

Enough is enough.

The three city and state lawmakers who represent South Queens last week signed a letter to the city demanding protected bike lanes along notoriously dangerous Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach and Broad Channel.

A 65-year-old bicyclist was killed on the avenue by an SUV last Sunday and a second rider, a 66-year-old woman, died of her injuries last Thursday after being struck by a van two weeks before a short distance away.

Ada Martinez became the the fourth cyclist killed in Queens this year, according to st reetsblog.com, and the 26th citywide.

Mar tinez was riding on Rockaway Freeway in the early evening of Sept. 27 when she attempted to make a turn and was struck by a Ford van coming from the opposite direction, police said.

Bogdan Darmetko, a cyclist from Corona, was killed last Sunday afternoon by an SUV on Cross Bay Boulevard in Broad Channel.

The driver and the bike were heading in the same direction, northbound, on Cross Bay when Darmetko was struck.

The drivers in both accidents stayed at the scene and were not ticketed.

A spokeswoman for one of the letter’s sig nator ies, Cou ncilman Er ic Ulr ich (R-Ozone Park), said he “is adamant — DOT must investigate this crash and work

Three city and state lawmakers are calling for a protected bike lane along Cross Bay Boulevard from the Addabbo Bridge to Broad Channel. On Wednesday, a lone rider, above, headed south PHOTO BY MICHAEL SHAIN past the spot where another cyclist was struck and killed Oct. 13. to find solutions to protect cyclists,” said Natalia Kozikowska.

“For years, the community has been calling for safety improvements along Cross Bay Boulevard, between Howard Beach and Broad Channel,” read the

unusual, joint letter to Department of Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg dated Oct. 15, two days after Darmetko’s death.

“This particular area in Broad Channel has long been a hotspot for speeding, and

it is crucial DOT take the appropriate steps to keep cyclists, pedestrians and motorists safe.”

The show of unanimity among the three legislators — Ulrich, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway Park) and state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach) — does not ensure the lanes will be installed.

But it does “start the process,” Addabbo told the Chronicle. “If you do nothing, you get nothing.”

The letter is somewhat vague about where on Cross Bay the lawmakers are asking for protected lanes to be installed.

Last April, the state DOT said it was conducting a study of the bike lanes on the Joseph P. Addabbo Bridge between Howard Beach and Broad Channel to determine if a barrier is needed to protect bike riders from auto and truck traffic on the heavily used bridge.

“That’s the easy one,” Addabbo said.

A cement barrier is already in place to protect pedestrians walking over the bridge.

“All they have to do is move the barrier out 5 feet to protect the bike riders too,” he said.

As well, the lawmakers believe the protected lanes should extend through Gateway National Park into Broad Channel, where Darmetko was killed.

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Downed tree awaits removal Decades of shade, but now it’s leaning on his home

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The London plane tree in front of Patrick Donovan’s house gave his family shade and comfort for the 28 years they have lived in Woodhaven.

Then, last Wednesday, in a high wind of what meteorologists called a bomb cyclone nor’easter, it toppled over onto the house with a blood-curdling boom.

It happened at about 9:30 at night while Donovan was watching TV, he said.

When he went outside, he saw the tree — planted sometime in the 1930s — had uprooted and fallen on the house on 77th Street where the retired sandhog lives with his wife and adult son.

And there it has stayed.

Six days after the 50-foot tree came down, Donovan had called 311 four times to report the damage and ask that

someone from the city come out and take it down.

“My wife is a nervous wreck,” he told the Chronicle this week.

“I keep asking when they are going to come, but they won’t put me through to the Parks Department, which is supposed to handle these things.”

The Donovans are not alone.

In the first 36 hours after the storm, the Parks Department received 1,173 storm-related tree complaints citywide, according to a spokeswoman. More than half of them were in Queens.

There were reports of 236 downed trees in Queens, though it is likely some of the reports are duplicates — more than one homeowner reporting the same tree down — the spokeswoman said.

The Parks Department estimated the Donovans’ tree was 75 to 80 years old.

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FDNY the night of the storm cordons off the sidewalk in front of their house.

Firefighters “went up the attic that first night, but they said there was no water,” Donovan said. “So it looks like it didn’t damage the roof.”

On Monday, the remains of the oncemighty tree still leaned precariously against the overhang and gutters. The roots of the tree still appeared to be holding it back from putting all its weight on the house.

A spokeswoman for the Parks Department said the problem is that the tree is also resting near overhead power wires.

Before taking it down, Con Ed crews have to cut away the branches that threaten the power wires, a job the Parks Department is not authorized to do.

“Con Ed has been informed and we Q are waiting,” she said.

Patrick Donovan, in front of his home in Woodhaven, has been trying PHOTO BY MICHAEL SHAIN to get the storm-damaged tree cut down.

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Celebrating a GOP mentor Pols push to name park garden after Tom Ognibene

by Michael Shain Editor

Tom Ognibene — the former Middle Village city councilman and Don Quixote conservative who spent much of his political career tilting at liberal windmills — deserves to be remembered, his most prominent proteges believe.

Last Tuesday, Councilman Bob Holden (D-Middle Village), staffers f rom Er ic Ulr ich’s (R-Ozone Park) office and Parks Department officials met in Juniper Valley Park to scope out a suitable spot for a garden to be named in honor of Ognibene, who died in 2015.

“Tom was a great friend and he taught me a lot about strategy and never giving up in a fight,” Holden said in a tweet announcing his idea.

“He was always gracious and smart, and he put so many capital projects into our parks that he is truly responsible for the renaissance of Juniper Valley Park.”

At 6-foot-3 and sporting a goatee long before the facial hair craze, Ognibene was a major fig-

Tom Ognibene represented stubbornly conservative Middle Village and FILE PHOTO Maspeth in the City Council for most of the 1990s. ure in Republican politics in Queens during the Rudolph Giuliani and Michael Bloomberg eras of city government.

In a city where Democrats outnumber Republicans 6-to-1, Ognibene tried for higher office several times — including an idealistic campaign against Bloomberg in the 2005 GOP

mayoral primary.

No matter, Ognibene was a role model for conservative politicians who came after him — including Holden, a conservative Democrat who was elected to the City Council on the GOP line in 2017, and Ulrich, the borough’s only remaining Republican in the Council.

“I wouldn’t have this job with-

out h i m,” Holden told the Chronicle.

The councilman approached Ognibene’s wife, Margaret, earlier this year with his idea to name a piece of Juniper Valley Park in Middle Village after her late husband.

“A street co-naming seemed too easy,” said Holden, who contributed $25,000 from his discretionary Council budget to the project.

“We wanted something more special to pay tribute to him,” said Ulrich, who donated an additional $10,000 from his discretionary funds, even though the garden is not in his district.

The garden will be located in a quiet corner of Juniper Valley, away from the ball fields and playgrounds in the center of the park, said Holden.

Parks Department designers are scheduled to come up with plans by June for a permanent fence around the garden and a planting scheme, he said.

“He set the ball rolling on fixing up the park,” said Holden. “He should be honored.” Q

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Find out when and where you can cast your ballot Early voting is here.

Starting on Saturday, Oct. 26, New Yorkers will be able to vote in this year’s general election at select locations for nine days.

Races for public advocate and Queens district attorney will be decided. Voters will also select civil cour t and state Supreme Court judges. Additionally, there are five proposed amendments to the City Charter that will be voted on as ballot proposals.

Early voting will be available on: • Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; • Sunday, Oct. 27: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; • Monday, Oct. 28: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; • Tuesday, Oct. 29: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; • Wednesday, Oct. 30: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; • Thursday, Oct. 31: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; • Friday, Nov. 1: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; • Saturday, Nov. 2: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and • Sunday, Nov. 3: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m..

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• First Baptist Church of East Elmhurst at 100-10 Astoria Blvd. in East Elmhurst; • Helen Marshall Cultural Center at Borough Hall at 120-55 Queens Blvd. in Kew Gardens; • Holy Trinity Parish Church at 2 2 2 - 0 5 116 Ave . i n C a m b r i a Heights; • Korean Community Services at 203-05 32 Ave. in Bayside; • LaGuardia Community College, E Building, at 31-10 Thomson Ave. in Long Island City; • Museum of the Moving Image at 36-01 35 Ave. in Astoria; • New York Hall of Science at New Yorkers don’t have to wait until Nov. 5 to vote in 47-01 111 St. in Corona; FILE PHOTO this year’s general election.

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U.S. Army Corps on flood money that was yanked

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In a breakthrough, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has agreed to explain why a high-profile f loodprevention project was suddenly canceled last month.

In September, the federal government yanked more than $50 million it had promised to build a stormresistant berm through Spring Creek Park and protect Howard Beach and Li n d e nwo o d f r o m t h e d a m a ge caused by another Hurricane Sandy.

Cliff Jones, chief of the Planning Division for the USACE, is slated to appear Saturday at a town hall meeting in Howard Beach, the first time a federal official has agreed to face homeowners since the decision was announced.

The meeting is the third to be called by a number of civic groups, led by the New Hamilton Beach Civic Association, under the banner Protect Our Community, since last fall.

The homeowners group’s aim is to push government agencies for more reliable f lood damage-prevention measures in Howard and Hamilton beaches.

The meeting will be held at 2 p.m.

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Roger Gendron, president of the NHBCA, and a key f igure in the Build it Back efforts after Sandy, will chair the town hall.

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What Koslowitz got for ‘yes’ vote on jail Questions raised about value of promised community improvement

by Michael Shain Editor

Before casting her vote last week in favor of building a new jail in Kew Gardens — a decision she called the “most difficult’ of her career — City Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz (D-Forest Hills) felt she had to explain herself to the people in her central Queens district.

“I know that some of you do not understand my position on this proposal,” she said on the floor of the Council.

Then Koslowitz, who is prevented by term limits from running again, outlined how, early on, she saw “a high likelihood” the mayor’s proposal to close Rikers and construct four smaller borough-based jails to replace it would pass.

So rather than oppose it, she made it her “goal to make a better deal for my community,” the councilwoman said.

What was the deal that swung Koslowitz’s vote in favor of the controversial jail proposal?

First and foremost, the the de Blasio administration reduced the proposed size of the jail by roughly one third, to 290 feet tall and 875 beds.

Shortly before the Council vote, at a meeting of Community Board 6, Koslowitz outlined a series of civic improvements she’d been promised in exchange for a “yes” vote.

The Queens House of Detention, above, would be demolished and replaced by a new jail under the plan it approved last week by the City Council. Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz claimed she PHOTO BY MICHAEL SHAIN couldn’t stop, so she got the best deal possible.

Among them were: • a 25,000-square-foot community space in the detention center; • a new kitchen at Queens Community House’s Kew Gardens senior center; • eight additional officers for the 102nd Precinct, which includes the new jail’s site;

• renovations to PS 99’s gym, auditorium and schoolyard; • security cameras for PS 99 and PS 139; and • lighting in the Austin Street underpass beneath Union Turnpike.

Eventually, the promised improvements

will come out of the mayor’s budget, not money earmarked for Koslowitz district, her spokesman said.

News of the sweeteners came as a surprise to some of the people who would be most affected.

“No one has said a word to me about that,” Deputy Inspector Courtney Nilan, commanding officer of the 102nd Precinct, told the Chronicle in a text this week.

Every year, the precinct gets five to 10 new officers from the Police Academy to replace those who have retired or been transferred, she said.

But, Nilan noted, “the new jail isn’t opening for at least six years.”

Another item on the list, lighting in the Austin Street underpass, was already installed several weeks ago, according to a spokesman for Koslowitz.

Kenichi Wilson, chairman of Community Board 9, which — unlike CB 6, which covers Forest Hills and Rego Park — covers Kew Gardens and the site of the proposed jail, said he was “curious to know why this list wasn’t shared with CB 9.

“I‘m surprised and shocked to find out this way, from the media,” Wilson said this week.

Koslowitz’s spokesman said he could not explain why she’d informed CB 6 and not the Q CB 9.

Homeless issue dominates 112 talk Sgt. speaks about support unit; Hevesi discusses causes, solutions

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Considering the recent news about the homeless, whether it’s area residents’ opposition to a shelter opening in Glendale, homeless men being savagely attacked and beaten to death allegedly by another one with mental issues in Manhattan or a homeless man’s alleged attack on a young boy in Kew Gardens, it’s no wonder that the undomiciled were the main topic at last week’s monthly meeting of the 112th Precinct Community Council, held at Russell Sage Junior High School in Forest Hills.

Sgt. Daniel Burke, one of the supervisors in the NYPD’s Homeless Outreach Unit, said the unit, which consists of approximately 70 to 80 cops throughout the city, directly responds to 311 complaints against the homeless within the hour. Eight cops from the unit assigned to the 112th Precinct were in attendance at the meeting. When responding to homeless encampments, a multiagency response is required, Burke said.

“We cannot force the homeless to do anything unless they are a danger to themselves or others,” he explained.

The Homeless Outreach Unit makes special visits to specific individuals, offering to transport them to a shelter or referring them to social service agencies or nonprofit

groups. One of those groups present at the Community Council meeting was Breaking Ground, which can provide supportive or transitional housing. Breaking Ground is contractually obligated to respond to 311 calls. Supportive housing consists of studios, though there are none in Queens.

Another nonprofit group is Yesodot, Inc. (meaning foundations in Hebrew), a health clinic located in Forest Hills, which “provide[s] the four pillar format of diverse clinical and educational services, and personalized treatment plans,” according to its brochure. Yesodot treats mental health and narcotics issues.

Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi (D-Forest Hills) spoke about the causes of homelessness in the city. After attending a recent raucous town hall meeting in Middle Village, where area residents shouted angry comments about the homeless and one even spoke of the planned Glendale shelter being burned down, Hevesi told the Forest Hills audience he will not stand for such behavior.

Hevesi said the root causes of homelessness are domestic violence, rising rents and the lowering of wages. The solution to homelessness is supportive services he said: housing, mental health counseling and substance abuse treatment.

Hevesi said he and his fellow legislators

have been trying to convince Gov. Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio to build 35,000 units of supportive housing. But Hevesi claimed that “Cuomo intentionally allowed the homeless to grow because homeless shelters are a business ... Governor Cuomo is a shelter hound.”

Cuomo founded a homeless shelter called Housing Enterprise for the Less Privileged in 1986 and his sister, Maria Cuomo Cole, is the chairwoman.

“My goal is to break up the shelter business, not the good ones like Breaking Ground,” said Hevesi, who authorized a bill to establish a program called Home Stability Support, to provide aid designed to keep people in their homes. He has blamed Cuomo for the legislation not being passed.

“Shelters cost three times as much as homes,” Hevesi said.

Capt. Jonathan Cermeli, commanding officer of the 112th Precinct, reported that it is No. 2 in crime reduction citywide. However, grand larceny auto rose from three to six from the previous year’s same 28-day period. The precinct is also seeing break-ins to steal valuables in the last few weeks, mostly near the Rego Center mall.

“Don’t leave valuables like your wallet in the car and don’t leave your car unlocked,” Q Cermeli said.

Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi speaks about homelessness during the 112th Precinct Community Council at Russell Sage Junior High School last Wednesday as Capt. Jonathan Cermeli, the precinct’s commanding PHOTO BY RUTH MONTESA officer, watches on.

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Now, in Howard Beach, NY, one doctor is helping local residents with knee pain live more active, pain-free lives.

Living with knee pain can feel like a crippling experience.

Let’s face it, your knees aren’t as young as you used to be, and playing with the kids or grandkids isn’t any easier either. Maybe your knee pain keeps you from walking short distances or playing golf like you used to.

Nothing’s worse than feeling great mentally, but physically feeling held back from life because your knees hurt and the pain just won’t go away!

My name is Dr. Robert F. Gucciardo, D.C., owner of Gucciardo Specific Chiropractic and Natural Health Center.

Since we opened seventeen years ago, I’ve seen hundreds of people with knee problems leave the office pain free.

If you’re suffering from these conditions, a new breakthrough in medical technology may completely eliminate your pain and help restore normal function to your knees.

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Before the FDA would clear the Class IV laser for human use, they wanted to see proof that it worked.

This lead to two landmark studies.

The first study showed that patients who had laser therapy had 53 percent better improvement than those who had a placebo. The second study showed patients who used the laser therapy had less pain and more range of motion days after treatment. If the Class IV Laser can help these patients, it can help you too.

Could This Noninvasive, Natural Treatment Be the Answer to Your Knee Pain?

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Until November 3rd, you can get everything I’ve listed here for only $37. The normal price for this type of evaluation including X-rays is $250, so you’re saving a considerable amount by taking me up on this offer.

Remember what it was like before you had knee problems – when you were pain free and could enjoy everything life had to offer. It can be that way again.

Don’t neglect your problem any longer – don’t wait until it’s too late.

A new treatment is helping patients with knee pain live a happier, more active lifestyle.

Here’s what to do now: Due to the expected demand for this special offer, I urge you to call our office at once. The phone number is 718-845-2323.

Call today and we can get started with your consultation, exam and X-rays (if necessary) as soon as there’s an opening in the schedule. Our office is called Gucciardo Specific Chiropractic and Natural Health Center and you can find us at 162-07 91st Street in Howard Beach. Tell the receptionist you’d like to come in for the Knee Evaluation before November 3rd.

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New research in a treatment called Class IV Laser Therapy is having a profound effect on patients suffering with knee pain. Unlike the cutting type of laser seen in movies and used in medical procedures, the Class IV therapeutic laser penetrates the surface of the skin with no heating effect or damage.

Laser Therapy has been tested for 40 years, had over 2000 papers published on it, and has been shown to aid in damaged tissue regeneration, decrease inflammation, relieve pain and boost the immune system. This means that there is a good chance cold laser therapy could be your knee pain solution, allowing you to live a more active lifestyle.

Professional athletes like The New York Yankees and team members of the New England Patriots rely upon cold laser therapy to treat their sports-related injuries. These guys use the cold laser for one reason only…

It Promotes Rapid Healing of the Injured Tissues.

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P Don’t wait — vote early EDITORIAL

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lection Day is less than two weeks away — but you don’t have to wait. Election Day for you can be just two days away, and you don’t even need a promo code or to call right now!

All you need is to be a registered voter, and you too can enjoy our newly won right to early voting. Work on weekdays and find it hard to get away? Vote on Saturday. Observe the Jewish sabbath and can’t vote then either? Vote on Sunday.

Face a changing schedule and aren’t sure when you’ll be off? Play it by ear and go when you can.

Early voting will be open for nine days, from Oct. 26 through Nov. 3. There’ll be one day with no ballots cast and then Election Day is Nov. 5.

During early voting, you probably won’t be going to your usual polling place. But there will be 14 sites across Queens, from Astoria to Bellerose, from Arverne to East Elmhurst, that will be ready for business. To find out which one you can use, just go to nyc.pollsitelocator.com.

And whether you go to the polls early or on Election Day, please do vote. Turnout has been

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abysmal. In the June 25 Democratic primary for Queens district attorney, for example, 34,920 people voted for winner Melinda Katz. That’s less than 5 percent of the more than 766,000 registered Democrats here who are considered “active voters.” They don’t seem very active to us. We sure hope to do better in the general election.

There’s plenty at stake. Katz is up against Republican rival Joe Murray. The winner will take a seat with plenty of power and no term limits. Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, a Democrat who won his seat in a special election, is facing a challenge from Republican City Councilman Joe Borelli of Staten Island. A half-dozen state Supreme Court seats and three Civil Court judgeships also are up. And there are five propositions on the ballot — on everything from the fundamentals of how elections are won to budgeting, ethics, land use and police oversight.

Increasing turnout is the very point of early voting. Let’s show that given more opportunity to exercise one of our most basic rights, we’ll take it.

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e’re glad to say it’s been one of those weeks at the Queens Chronicle when we’re reminded of the value of hyperlocal, pothole-style reporting and the difference it can make in people’s lives.

First it was the abandoned SUV that was parked on Woodhaven Boulevard at 64th Road, at the edge of Rego Park and Middle Village, since July.

Markings showed it was supposed to be towed away, but apparently it slipped through the cracks. Its presence inconvenienced the patrons and employees of businesses in the area, and cost the city as much as $1,000 in parking revenue. After a few days of calls and emails from the Queens Chronicle, it finally was towed. Area Councilman Bob Holden is now thinking about legislation that would ensure a faster resolution of such cases.

More quickly resolved was the problem with the MetroCard machines at the bustling 71st-Continental Avenue subway station in Forest Hills. They weren’t taking credit or debit cards. Passengers were told there was nothing that could be done. Faced with questions the Chronicle posed after a day and a half, the MTA parked a MetroCard van outside the station during the next day’s morning commute and deployed personnel to direct riders to it. And by that evening, all but one of the machines were fully functional again.

Not every story is about major legislation, scandal or calamity. Right now we’re working to help get a fallen tree off a house. The ball is in Con Ed’s court. We hope it acts fast so we can move to the next issue. Maybe yours.

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Carranza’s useless at DOE Dear Editor: The latest revelation, via a story in this past Sunday’s New York Post, that high school students who miss a certain number of classes can still receive a diploma is simply outrageous!

How could any student who is consistently absent throughout the school year still be eligible to receive his or her diploma? These students have missed a substantial amount of necessary and required classroom instruction, so being able to graduate while accumulating so many absences during the school year is totally out of the real world. This isn’t the Emerald City, and we are not in Kansas anymore, folks.

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bloated salaries, beginning with the chancellor, who are not doing very much work at all to help our thousands of students, teachers, administrators, social workers, psychologists and other school personnel who are truly dedicated to their jobs and to their students.

Also, why does there continue to be such a large number of teachers who still do not have teaching positions, and yet, the DOE hired nearly 5,000 new teachers, according to that Bozo the Clown chancellor, Richard Carranza. Nine hundred thirty teachers remain unemployed?

Folks, we need the Wizard of Oz, and Toto too. They could run the DOE better than Carranza and his educational cronies who aren’t worth a dime, but who are an absolute abhorrence and a disgrace to the field of pedagogy, and an insult to everyone within our city public school system who are dedicated professionals, who strive every single day in their classrooms and schools to motivate their students to learn

and to believe in themselves. Hopefully, the United Federation of Teachers will weigh in on this worsening fiasco.

Mayor de Blasio, are you listening, or are you continuing to bury your head in the sand like an ostrich?

John Amato Fresh Meadows

LIRR: Step it up in LIC Dear Editor: Re “A new idea for LIC’s waterfront” (Editorial, Oct. 17): There has been incredible residential and commercial growth in Long Island City and nearby neighborhoods, with more to come.

Imagine the benefits to both residents and commuters if the Long Island Rail Road would improve service directly to Long Island City?

This could offer alternatives to the already

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overcrowded 7 Flushing subway.

There are opportunities to increase LIRR capacity and service by running trains more frequently off-peak, midday, evenings, overnight and weekends. There is always equipment used primarily for rush-hour peak service that is available to provide additional service during off-peak hours. It is a question of finding more funding to cover operating costs for additional service.

Extend eight of 14 LIRR trains currently terminating at Hunters Point during the a.m. rush hour to Long Island City. Turn trains around to provide reverse commuter service. In the p.m. rush hour, start seven of 12 trains from Long Island City instead of Hunters Point. Establish new off-peak, midday and evening service between Long Island City and Jamaica.

Larry Penner Great Neck, LI

Healthcare and costs Dear Editor: Re “Beating breast cancer: courageous tales of survival,” Oct. 17: Michael Shain, I want to thank you for writing this beautiful and inspiring article. Breast cancer has been a realistic fear for many women in the United States. Cancer in general is an illness anyone dreads.

Growing up with a grandmother who’s had cancer and beat it multiple times, for it to just continuously emerge again, I can definitely relate with the stories you’ve chosen to share.

But I wish you put more of an emphasis on how the survivors were able to afford the treatment, because healthcare is currently a hot topic in America.

Depending on your healthcare plan, some won’t even choose to cover you. Cancer usually ends up drying families up financially. I think this is inhumane. Why do you have to become broke to survive?

With the fast-approaching election it’s important to think about what we want for healthcare. Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders are both suggesting a universal healthcare plan for all that can possibly save millions of lives. But at the same time, at what cost?

Neither candidate has laid out a legitimate plan that would show us how the government would be able to afford universal healthcare.

Sandra Ibrahim Glendale

Dear Editor: A City Council proposal for Fire Department diversity seeks to have every firehouse reflect its neighborhood’s racial, ethnic and gender demographics (New York Post, Oct. 19).

This is a woke joke that risks public safety. If you’re trapped in a burning building, who do you want on scene to rescue you? The bestqualified firefighter or someone hired to meet a diversity quota?

Diversity is a worthy goal, but only if it’s achieved by merit, not manipulation. Don’t sacrifice New Yorkers’ lives on the altar of political correctness.

Richard Reif Kew Gardens Hills

Worst prez ever: one guess Dear Editor: There is a difference between the Turkish massacre of Armenians and the impending massacre of Kurds. In the latter case, the Turks have the support of Donald Trump, the president of the United States.

Trump is the person who described himself as possessing a “great and unmatched wisdom.” A day does not pass when he displays no wisdom at all, let alone “unmatched,” in my opinion, yet he does possess an “unmatched” incompetence to serve as president of the United States.

Benjamin M. Haber Flushing

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Friends across the aisle Dear Editor: The reaction to a photo of Ellen DeGeneres, in the company of former President George W. Bush, enjoying a recent Dallas Cowboys football game, by the growing lunatic fringe of those who call themselves Democrats is the last straw toward breaking my personal tolerance for insanity.

The only breach of conduct, it seemed, was the company of two friends in a social setting.

As Ms. DeGeneres went on to describe, the event was purely about their sharing of a mutual love, for the sport of football. In this instance, and with all politics aside, both were also rooting for the same team to win.

In discreet fashion, Ms. DeGeneres called out the Hollywood morons, while possibly coming to terms herself with the deepening discrimination factor now cutting into the marrow of innocent relationships.

One could not have found a more hostile conflict environment than the 1992 presidential confrontation between George H.W. Bush and Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton, leading to the election of the latter. As diverse as the philosophies were in the heat of the campaign, the ensuing years saw an unusual mellowing of the two personalities toward one another. A fast friendship developed in the aftermath of their terms, as they united on several projects of interest to both. As top-of-the-chain Americans, their association widened in scope, as did the number of photos depicting them in numerous locales.

At no time did any suggestion arise as to a collusion of principles, nor were there any cries of betrayal from dissidents who may have accused either of a sellout. Both men had a genuine friendship, and respect, for each other for the remainder of Bush 41’s life.

It makes you wonder how Rep. Maxine Waters can call for an in-your-face assault on all those disagreeing with her politics, in a public venue, or having then-White House press Secretary Sarah Sanders and her family being ridiculed while dining on a Sunday afternoon in a DC restaurant. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and his wife were in a similar scenario, subjecting them also to a violation of their privacy.

Cheers then, to Ellen DeGeneres, for a standup defense, live on her television show, of her personal selection of friends, and the right to be photographed publicly, without prejudice, in what was obviously her private domain.

Robert W. Rice Woodhaven

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A glittering parade, a night for the gods

PHOTOS BY MICHAEL SHAIN

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The top prize went to the float by the Sanasani Cultural Association, above and center left; the god with a monkey face, top left, is Hanuman, known for his daring; three kids, bottom left are Lakshmi, Krishna and Vishnu; radio/TV personality Lakshmee Singh, below center with mic, is the parade’s chief organizer; hennaed hand; and the Sanasani dancers, bottom.

Diwali, the Hindu holiday honoring Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, jumps off the calendar for Indo-Caribbean immigrants in New York.

It is a chance to dress up as your favorite deity and walk in one of New York City’s few night parades, the annual Diwali Motorcade down Liberty Avenue in Richmond Hill.

Queens is home to an estimated 240,000 people of Guyanese and Trinidadian origin — the second-largest immigrant group in the borough.

This year’s motorcade, Oct, 19, kicked off at sundown, as is traditional, so that the lavishly

illuminated floats can stand out.

The temples and religious associations of Richmond Hill work for months before the parade building elaborate floats and making costumes for the big night.

Cash prizes are awarded to the best floats.

Miles of Christmas tree lights are repurposed to create sparking scenes from Hindu mythology.

It is a night for kids and teens to play at being gods: Vishnu, depicted with blue skin; Ganesh, half elephant, half man; and especially Lakshmi with her trademark golden crown.

— Michael Shain

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WHY IS MAYOR DE BLASIO DENYING HIM A MIDDLE SCHOOL? Two years ago, Mayor de Blasio promised Success Academy students in southeast Queens a middle school. But 227 kids still don’t have a school for next year. They deserve a great education, but the mayor is denying them the opportunity.

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CB 5 votes against proposed shelter Speakers criticize Arcuri, Giordano; heated public hearing reviewed

by David Russell Associate Editor

Community Board 5 voted unanimously to reject the planned homeless shelter for 200 men at 78-16 Cooper Ave. during its meeting last Wednesday.

Before the nonbinding vote, some of the members and people in the audience offered strong opinions about the long debate over the project.

The heated public hearing that was held on Oct. 7 at Christ the King High School regarding the shelter that saw one critic voice her hope for the building to be burned down was still strongly on people’s minds.

Board member Carmen Santana said she was “very disturbed” by the meeting, adding that “the smell of hate was disgusting.”

“I don’t think I’m going to be a part of this anymore,” Santana said, adding the language was reminiscent of Jim Crow.

Raquel Namuche of the Ridgewood Tenants Union said, “You all showed your ugly face and it’s unfortunate to be associated with this community board.”

She was a member of the board in 2005 but left after two meetings because she “realized that no change can happen within this community board.”

Namuche claimed Councilman Bob Holden (D-Middle Village), who opposed the shelter and was not at the meeting, and the board only want to cater to middle-class homeowners, ignoring the renters in the area. She also said the RTU has been painted as outsiders since its inception in 2014.

“We are not planted rabble-rousers,” she said. “In fact, we have been extremely respectful to you all since the inception of this group.”

Fellow RTU member Joey De Jesus compared the crowd at the public hearing to a “lynch mob.” He also noted that the board previously approved a no-kill animal shelter.

“So we can afford dignity to animals but we can’t afford dignity to our fellow human beings? It’s despicable,” De Jesus said. “It’s disgusting.”

De Jesus said the meeting was “racist.”

Mike Papa, of the Glendale-Middle Village Coalition, took aim at board Chairman Vincent Arcuri Jr. and District Manager Gary Giordano.

“Your style of leadership has become ineffective, unproductive and divisive,” he said. “It is my opinion that the both of you have lost touch with this community. Neither of you gentlemen conduct yourselves any longer as public servants who put forward the voice of this community.”

Papa said the board acts as if it is a governing body and said it’s time for a change, telling the members they can vote Arcuri out. He also told Giordano he should resign.

Giordano responded, saying he chaired the Youth and Health committees for CB 5 before becoming district manager, and was executive director of the Greater Ridgewood Youth Council. He said there was one tutoring program in the district when he started and around the time he left,

Community Board 5 Chairman Vincent Arcuri Jr. speaks at last Wednesday’s meeting, flanked by District Manager Gary Giordano, left, and the board’s Special Committee on Homeless Issues CB 5 QUEENS / YOUTUBE SCREENSHOT Chairman Dmytro Fedkowskyj. there were a dozen.

“I have virtually bathed the feet of homeless people ... so to say that Mr. Arcuri and I are disgusting is — you’re entitled to your opinion, but we have basically worked most of our adult lives, given up family obligations and free time, vacation days to do the best we can by these communities,” he said.

Board member Jerry Drake spoke in support of Giordano.

“The fact that you have to get up here on the microphone and prove you’re not a racist and prove you’re not a bigot, this is disgusting,” Drake said to the district manager.

“You shouldn’t have to do that. Your reputation stands for itself.”

Drake added that critics were acting the same way as those they criticized.

A rcu r i spoke about discr imination against Italians, using his 40-year career in the construction industry as an example.

“I couldn’t get a real job in the beginning because of my Italian heritage,” he said. “I was told to be a concrete laborer.”

Arcuri, speaking two days after Columbus Day, pointed out that President Benjamin Harrison declared the first celebration of the day in 1892, following the lynching of 11 Italian Americans in New Orleans the year before.

Brian Dooley, president of the Glendale Property Owners Association, said, “What went on in that meeting is not representative of the people of this area but at the same time putting a homeless shelter with 200 single men is a bad idea.”

Dooley, who worked at Sacred Heart homeless shelter for about 15 years, defended the speakers.

“I think you have to give the residents a lit tle benef it of the doubt,” he said.

“Because it is their home, it’s their children, it’s their schools. It’s going to impact everybody’s quality of life.”

He added, “You have to expect that when people are talking about their children and

grandchildren and that kind of thing. They will fight like a cornered lion when it comes to protecting their children.”

Dmytro Fedkowskyj, chairman of the board’s Special Committee on Homeless Issues, recommended the members oppose

the proposal because of what he termed the unreasonable number of men in an area of one- and two-family homes, as well as a number of schools and other youth-oriented buildings.

He said shelters in the area serving up to 25 people would be a better solution.

Fedkowskyj also noted that the board voted in favor of 66 units of supportive housing at 80-97 Cypress Ave. “This is a prime example of CB 5 Queens being reasonably open to housing those in need on a smaller scale,” he said.

The advisory board’s vote against the shelter will likely not slow it down.

A spokesman for the Department of Homeless Services said that the administration worked with elected officials to consider additional suggested locations but none were viable for shelter use.

“As a result, we are moving forward with opening these first-of-their-kind high-quality facilities in this community as soon as possible to give individuals and families experiencing homelessness from Queens the opportunity to be closer to their support networks as they get back on their feet,” the spokesman said.

The spokesman added that delays would lead to more commercial hotel use, which Q the city says is being phased out.

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Iron Chef Eric mixes it up At the Farmers Market in Forest Park, Councilman Eric Ulrich, left, joined chef Kymani Runcie of Pa-Nash — the fusion restaurant in Rosedale that combines Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Southern cuisines — for an outdoor kitchen demonstration.

The dish they made — called a farro bowl — combined fresh ingredients from locally

sourced farmers who sell their produce at the market with the ancient grain from Italy.

Ulrich, who admits chopping is his strongest skill in the kitchen, was instrumental in attracting the Farmers Market to Richmond Hill last year. It is open every Saturday through Thanksgiving.

—Michael Shain

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Phase IV of Queens Blvd. has been long-anticipated

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The Kiwanis Club of Howard Beach will host its 31st annual Halloween Parade on Cross Bay Boulevard on Saturday.

The parade will start at 11:30 a.m. at Cross Bay Boulevard and 159th Avenue and make its way to 165th Avenue.

At the end of the route, there will be hot dogs, pizza, soda, rides and more for everyone.

Marchers are heavily encouraged to wear Halloween costumes.

The Kiwanis have selected “Our Heroes in Uniform� as the theme for this year’s parade.

The three honorary grand marshals are Capt. Michael Edmonds of the 106th Precinct, Gen. Pat Alesia (ret.) and Col. Rick Rhodes (ret.).

The marching bands from Beach Channel High School and the Scholars Q Academy are set to perform. — Michael Shain

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The long-awaited Phase IV of the Queens Boulevard bike lanes will be completed in 2020, according to Mayor de Blasio. “It will be completed next year for sure,� he said during an interview with Errol Louis Monday on “Inside City Hall.�

Phase IV will see the roadway’s bi ke la ne s ex t e nde d beyond Yellowstone Boulevard to Union Turnpike. Department of Transpor tation out reach for Phase IV began in October 2017 and the plan was slated to be implemented in 2018.

But cycling activists have been perturbed as Phase IV hasn’t been completed. Bicyclists and activists rallied at MacDonald Park in Forest Hills last Sunday.

Louis noted that activists were urging de Blasio’s administration to move faster. The mayor said Queens Boulevard was one of the first focal points when he began the Vision Zero initiative. That was when it was known as the “Boulevard of Death.� “We got really used to that in

Mayor de Blasio said that Phase IV of the Queens Boulevard bike lanes FILE PHOTO will be completed next year. the city,� de Blasio said. “That’s how bad things were. Thank God, we’ve seen a huge turnaround on Queens Boulevard.

Getting the last piece done really matters. “I’ve said that consistently. It will be f i n ished next year.

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Peter Beadle of Community Board 6 told the Chronicle, “If this is true, then fantastic.�

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On Sunday, the activists called on de Blasio and the Department of Transportation to finish the project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m appreciative that he responded to our latest demonstration,â&#x20AC;? Beadle said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That it took that demonstration to get him to respond is another mark against this whole process, which has been a bit absurd.â&#x20AC;?

Beadle said the lanes make the area safer for pedestrians too, â&#x20AC;&#x153;except we always end up in this polarized conversation about bikes.â&#x20AC;?

A story by Gothamist.com asserted a link between the borough-based jail planned for Kew Gardens and the bike lane delay.

Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz (D-Forest Hills) told the Chronicle in March there was no link between the two.

Koslowitz recently told Community Board 6 that she supported the jail because otherwise de Blasio wouldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done whatever he wanted with it. Instead, she said, the mayor promised incentives for the area, including eight new officers for the 102nd Precinct, renovations to schools and upg rades to the k itchen at Queens Com munity Houseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kew Gardens senior center.

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Sea of pink brightens a gray day in Queens Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk personal for many

by Katherine Donlevy Chronicle Contributor

Cancer has long r un in her father’s family, so Lisa Savitzky of Forest Hills was always conscious that she may one day fall victim to the disease that had claimed her uncle, grandmother and her grandmother’s three sisters, but nothing could have prepared her for the shock she felt when she found a lump in her breast tissue over 10 years ago. A biopsy of the lump returned clear, but a deeper examination found cancer in the clean tissue, a discovery that saved her life.

At the time of her diagnosis, Savitzky had been walking in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk for over 20 years, fondly remembering when it took place on Queens Boulevard prior to 2011.

“It just shows how much people can come together and do something good for a really important cause,” she said at last Sunday’s march, held as it has been for several years in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. “It affects everyone in some way, because either you’re a survivor, you’re unfortunately someone who didn’t survive, or you’re a family member or you’re a friend.”

After a lumpectomy and five years on tamoxifen, Savitzky walked through the park as a proud survivor. Dressed head to toe in pink, complete with a tutu and pom-pom headband, she was accompanied by her dog, Anoush, also wrapped in the breast cancer awareness color. The two were among 3,597 participants in this year’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.

The annual event raises funds for research on the disease and for a cure, for patient services provided by the American Cancer Society, and to raise awareness. With about 271,270 new diagnoses each year, and a death rate of 41,760 every year, breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, excluding skin cancers; each woman in the United States has a 1 in 8 chance of developing breast cancer in her lifetime.

Breast cancer is typically associated with, and mainly suffered by, women, but it is important not to exclude the men who have developed the disease. “Everyone th i n ks breast ca ncer is on ly The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk held last Sunday raised $427,114 toward fighting the disease, which women, but it’s not. And there’s a is newly diagnosed in more than 270,000 people a year.

PHOTOS BY KATHERINE DONLEVY lot of young men here and I think that’s great. It improves aware- first and foremost, but having made by megaphones, whistles fighters. Walking for Renee, she family members and friends who and airhorns, and the gray color of and her team also walk for her ness,” Lisa said.

The Nu Omicron Chapter of the have gone through this ... We just the sky was offset by the sea of Aunt Lucy, Aunt Alma, Aunt Ada, Cousin Debbie and Cousin Lisa.

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity was one want to be a part of the solution, pink shirts, banners and balloons.

After a successful day, the event Letty Quintana’s team embodof such groups present Sunday. A be a part of the cure, and hopefully Queens-based organization known one day be able to say that breast ied this loud and bright exuberant raised $427,114. The total falls for its charity and service work, its cancer no longer exists,” said spirit. Her brother, Wilson Felicia- short of the $750,000 goal, but no, donned a hot pink wig that every dollar will go towards aiding Cooper. members “I think seemed to stand up straight and the American Cancer Society in a noted that it niece, Madison Williams, art- myriad of ways, from research to i s i m p o re just want to be a part igto’so d j u tsot her fully displayed brilliant pink eye- support. Some of the services protant to wa l k , but shadow. Quintana carried a cro- vided include free rides to chemoattend funof the solution, be a t h e r e a r e cheted umbrella made by Renee therapy treatments, free places to draisers for part of the cure ...” some per- Twine, who was unable to attend stay near treatment centers, free s u c h sonal sto - the fundraiser. Diagnosed earlier wigs to those who have expericauses, but — William Cooper of Omega Psi Phi’s ries here,” this year with breast cancer, Twine enced hair loss as a result of treatt hei r ow n Nu Omicron Chapter a d d e d is undergoing chemotherapy treat- ment and a live 24 /7 cancer connecment. Although not there physical- helpline.

Watkins. t io n s a n d For those eager to provide furDespite the dark and chilly ly, she was represented through stories make it a personal endeavor. Omar Dickens, Jeani Watkins, weather, the crowd was exuberant. her beautiful display and by her ther donations for breast cancer Romu a l Je a n -Bapt is t e, Roje The St. John’s University pep band sister, Doris Davis, a member of and other cancers, or who are interested in seeking more inforThomas, Antoine Davis, William and dance team cheered on the Quintana’s team. “ [ T h e wa l k] me a n s mor e mation on the disease before next Cooper, Kazeem Oni and James walkers at the starting line, while Johnson wore matching purple the Queens Campus Cheer squad knowledge, much more aware- year’s Making Strides Against chapter sweatshirts dotted with greeted the walkers just beyond ness,” Quintana said, adding that Breast Cancer Walk in Flushing American Cancer Society stickers. the finish line. The air throughout she hopes her support brings cour- Meadows Corona Park, informaQ “We’re a service organization the park was filled with noise age to past survivors and current tion is posted on cancer.org.

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Letty Quintana, above left, was joined on her team by Sharon McIntosh, Doris Davis, Patricia Feliciano, Bernice McIntosh, Madison Williams, Wilson Feliciano, Willian Marcia and Jessie Shery. Lisa Savitzky, center, with the faithful Anoush, is a cancer survivor. At right are members of the Nu Omicron Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity: Omar Dickens, left, Jeani Watkins, Romual JeanBaptiste, Roje Thomas, Antoine Davis, William Cooper, Kazeem Oni and James Johnson.

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E-waste pick ups can be scheduled through 311 for TVs, monitors, computers and other electronics. Air conditioners, appliances and batteries aren’t included. Due to security and privacy concerns, the department sends the computers to a company that clears out the devices and erases the memory so there is no personal information.

Caruso said that people tearing bags open usually doesn’t result in enforcement.

“Let’s be realistic here,” he said. “It’s not a violent crime and the department is kind of limited when it comes to resources.”

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There is the real threat of a power outage. I have contracted to buy an automatic emergency generator from Laurelton Electric almost a year ago.

(Key words emergency generator), which needs gas to operate.

National Grid refused to run a 30-foot gas line from the street to my home.

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A mattress not being covered is an easy way to get a ticket from the city’s Department of Sanitation.

Steven Caruso, citywide community affairs officer for the department, dispensed the information at Monday’s Forest Hills Community and Civic Association meeting.

A mattress needs to be in a mattress bag, one that can be purchased at a hardware store, as the department would not want to deal with bed bugs.

“A violation for a mattress that is uncovered is probably the easiest violation to write,” said Caruso, a former field officer, adding it would set someone back $100.

Caruso said it’s the responsibility of a homeowner or business to clean the front and side of the building, the sidewalk and 18 inches into the street.

“We do have a mechanical broom that goes around sweeping but that’s just supplemental,” he said.

Enforcement officers check sidewalks and gutters from 8 to 8:59 a.m. and 6 to 6:59 p.m., which are the two hours of the day they can write a ticket to residents for not cleaning their property.

If there is a mixed-use building, the business is supposed to receive the ticket.

“But if the garbage is clearly from the apartments upstairs, then we would write it to the building,” Caruso said.

A business isn’t supposed to put garbage out until either an hour before they close or two hours before scheduled pickup time if they’re open 24 hours.

In the event that there is “spillage” with garbage falling out of a truck, every crew that goes out is assigned a broom and shovel. Caruso said most of the men and women do the right thing.

“The people that don’t kind of give us a

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Abandoned Rego Park car removed Vehicle finally taken away following three-month stay on Woodhaven

by Richard Heaton Chronicle Contributor

After a wait of more than three months and a number of complaints, the SUV situated at the corner of Woodhaven Boulevard and 64th Road in Rego Park has been removed. Its owner has seemingly abandoned the 1998 Subar u Forester, between Queens Star Medical and Primerica Advisors, in July.

Not only was it abandoned, but it was taking up a metered parking spot along Woodhaven Boulevard.

“One car spot is out,” said Pratibha Gupta, regional vice president for Primerica on Oct. 14. “People need to park here but the space is gone.”

That day, at 1:30 p.m., a row of parked cars lined the block. There were no empty spaces and two cars were sitting in the busonly lane waiting for a spot to open up.

Oftentimes, clients and employees of area businesses have to find alternative places to park.

Gupta was not the only one to agree such cars make parking harder.

“Abandoned vehicles are an eyesore and a nuisance to the neighborhood,” Councilman Bob Holden (D-Middle Village) said in an email. “They take up valuable parking spaces from local residents and small businesses.”

The Subaru was first left unattended early in the summer. On the morning of Ju ly 16, D e p a r t me nt of Sa n it at ion employees noticed it during a routine street cleaning.

It was marked in yellow paint and referred to the 104th Precinct to be investigated and removed under the NYPD

This 1998 Subaru Forester was removed earlier this week from Woodhaven Boulevard after three months. The responsibility of removing it fell to the NYPD but the department appeared unaware PHOTO BY RICHARD HEATON that the car had not been previously removed.

Rotation Tow program. Unlike in most incidents when a car is towed, Rotation Tow is reserved for vehicles that have been abandoned or stolen.

According to a Department of Sanitation spokesperson, the responsibility of removing the SUV fell on the NYPD. Howeve r, t he de pa r t me nt app e a r e d unaware that it had not been removed, despite street cleaning happening twice a week on that block.

Information is also posted on the 311 website, where it states that an aban-

doned car that has no license plates and is not considered derelict will be referred to the local precinct.

The site additionally states that officers will respond when they are not handling emergency sit uations. In most cases, cars are removed the same day or after a day or two.

That was not the case with this Subaru.

It remained untouched for six weeks before being tagged and referred to the 104th Precinct again on Aug. 30. Until its removal earlier this week, following

repeated inquiries by the Queens Chronicle, it spent at least 98 days on the street.

Normally, once an unclaimed car is towed, it is offered to the public through a police auction such as Property Room.

The Subar u did not just affect the amount of open parking spaces available.

It also cut the funds brought in from parking meters and any street cleaning tickets.

The vehicle was located in Zone 3.

According to the city Depar tment of Transportation, drivers are charged $1.25 per hour up to 66 hours a week to park.

T hat comes out to $ 82.50 wor th of metered parking each week per spot.

Taking into account how long the car has been sitting there, that one spot alone could have lost the city no less than $1,000 in parking fees.

Street cleaning is another issue.

“There’s a sign outside,” Gupta said.

“Cleaning is on Tuesdays and Fridays but they go around.”

Ever since the SUV was first left, trash has been piling up around it because cleaning vehicles physically could not reach those areas.

Street cleaning happens twice a week, meaning the area has been skipped over 28 times, resulting in leaves, cups, food, bags and other trash piling up between the vehicle and the curb.

There is no official procedure to ensure that towing companies actually remove cars that are referred to them. Holden said he is exploring legislation that would offer incentives to those companies that do.

Until then, Holden has a simpler solution: “People need to stop du mping Q unwanted vehicles on our streets.”

Pols: All quiet on the Western front No rancor despite Boro Prez race

by Michael Gannon

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Several weeks ago a civic leader told the Chronicle of concerns raised by having neighboring —and term-limited — City Councilmen Jimmy Van Bramer (D-Sunnyside) and Costa Constantinides (D-Astoria) both running for the office of Queens borough president.

The resident was concerned that there might be trouble with getting things done when they required cooperation between both councilmen.

Fast forward to last week when Van Bramer introduced a bill that would require food service establishments to provide only reusable eating utensils unless a customer “opts in” by specifically requesting otherwise.

Van Bramer’s aim is to reduce the amount on nonrecyclable plasticware in the city’s waste stream, and the accompanying press release included quotes from eight political and environmental allies — but not one from the chairman of the Council’s Committee on Environmental Protection — who happens to

be Constantinides.

But both councilmen — Constantinides in person and Van Bramer through an email — said any concerns about their camaraderie are groundless.

“Costa and I get along and work together,” Van Bramer said in an email sent Tuesday afternoon. “This bill is in the Consumer Affairs Committee and the Chair of that Committee, Rafael Espinal (D-Manhattan), is the co-sponsor of this legislation. That’s why he is quoted in the release. We welcome all members to cosponsor including CM Constantinides.”

Hours earlier, when asked about the concerns at a function for his campaign in Long Island City, Constantinides started with mention of the bill being introduced through Consumer Affairs.

“Which is Rafael Espinal’s committee,” Constantinides said. “There would be no need to quote me.”

Constantinides said he gets along just fine with Van Bramer, as well as Councilman Dono-

Councilmen Costa Constantinides, ledt, and Jimmy Van Bramer serve neighboring districts in western Queens and both are runnng for the Democratic nomination for Queens borough presiFILE PHOTOS dent. And both tell the Chronicle that they get along just fine, thank you. van Richards (D-Laurelton) and Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman (D-Springfield Gardens), who have announced their candidacies for the Democratic nomination, and former Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley, who is widely expected to announce her own candidacy soon.

“I’m a City Council member,” Constantinides said. “It’s my job to make friends.”

Incumbent Borough President Melinda Katz, facing term limits herself, is considered the prohibitive favorite on Nov. 5 in the race for Queens district attorney. Joe Murray is running on the Republican line.

Should she win, Katz will move down Queens Boulevard to her new office on Jan. 1.

That would trigger a special election for borQ ough president in February.

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AOC backs Sanders at Queensbridge rally Presidential hopeful draws 20K

by Ruth Montesa Chronicle Contributor

As Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-Bronx, Queens) spoke last Saturday before more than 20,000 people in Queensbridge Park, across from the largest public housing complex in the nation, she endorsed U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) for president in 2020.

Introducing Sanders as her “Tio Bernie” (Spanish for “uncle”), Ocasio-Cortez took to the stage on a sunny and warm fall day, as AC/DC’s “Back in Black” blared across the Queensbridge Houses in the shadow of the Queensboro Bridge, not far from the congressional district where she defeated the Democratic Partybacked incumbent to win her seat only a year ago.

Sanders, 78, a Brooklyn-born native New Yorker and an admitted democratic socialist, who suffered a heart attack on Oct. 1 and successfully underwent surgery that placed two stents in an artery, declared “I am back,” as his supporters chanted “Bernie’s back.”

“I am more than ready to assume the office of the president of the United States,” Sanders boldly told the crowd. “I am more than ready to take on the greed and corruption of the corporate elite and its apologists.”

Sanders’ wife, Jane Sanders, kicked off the rally as she stood at the podium to tell the crowd, “He’s healthy and he’s more than ready to continue his lifelong struggle to fight for the working people in America.”

Sanders explained that his “campaign is not about defeating the most dangerous president in the history of this country, it is about transforming this country, it is about creating a country that is all for us and not just the 1 percent.”

He continued, “For the past 45 years, there has been a war waged against the working class of the country by the billionaire class.”

Sanders’ quick recovery allowed him to participate in the Democratic presidential debate the prior week, where, as the oldest candidate seek-

ing to topple President Trump, he was the only one to be questioned about his health. At the rally, he thanked many supporters and friends who sent their well-wishes and prayers for his recovery.

Sanders read off his campaign list of reforms that include making public colleges and universities free for all, canceling all student debt, implementing affordable child care, investing in jobs, protecting the right of a worker to join the union, guaranteeing that anyone who works 40 hours will not live in poverty and guaranteeing jobs through a federal jobs program, providing the right to a safe and decent home, eliminating homelessness, creating a national rent-control program, building 10 A crowd estimated at more than 20,000 jammed Queensbridge Park last Saturday to hear presidential candidate million new affordable housing Sen. Bernie Sanders speak, and receive the endorsement of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Below, the two lawmakunits, reforming jails and incarcera- ers on stage, left, and Sanders greeting supporters in Long Island City, in a photo on which he commented online, tion, and ending the practice of “I’m back — and there are more of us now!”

PHOTOS BY RUTH MONTESA, ABOVE, AND VIA INSTAGRAM / BERNIE SANDERS keeping 400,000 people behind bars healthcare plan that fully covered her else struggles, from paycheck to against those who make $100 million because they can’t afford cash bail.

Patricia Cunningham, 40, and her illness, is still suffering from crush- paycheck to paycheck, if they have a an hour and pay their workers starving wages.” husband, Tim, 45, both teachers from ing financial debt. “She couldn’t paycheck at all.”

Tiffany Caban, 32, who narrowly Pennsylvania in town to see the afford even the rent on her rent-stabiMoore shared with the crowd Broadway show “Hamilton,” took lized, apartment,” said Chang.

Sanders’ explanation that being a lost her bid to become the first queer, time out to attend the rally. “I want Many of the speakers at the rally democratic socialist “means that Latina Queens district attorney earlihim to end corporate corruption, echoed Sanders’ belief that govern- everyone gets a seat at the table and er this year, told the crowd that “I reform criminal justice, promote eco- ment should work for the working everyone gets a slice of the pie, not decided to run for office because I nomic equality and the working class and not the wealthiest 1 percent. just one person taking nine slices and saw that no one else in the DA’s race class,” said Patricia.

The documentary filmmaker letting everybody else fight for would fight for the real justice for working people.”

Sanders promised his administra- Michael Moore, 65, whose father crumbs off the last slice.”

Ocasio-Cortez, 30, the youngest tion would take on the National Rifle worked on a General Motors assemFormer Ohio state Sen. Nina Association, move aggressively to bly line stated, “We need to fix this Turner, 51, railed that she’s “mad person elected to Congress last year, end the epidemrotten corrupt about a system that allows CEOs to credited Sanders’ 2016 presidential ic of gun vioeconomic sys- make money hand over fist while campaign for encouraging her to lence, not nomitem that gave other folks got to grovel for a living, leave her bartending job in Downam more than ready nate anyone to u s D o n a l d mad at the fact that we all have lead- town Manhattan to run a similar t he Su pr e me to assume the office Trump.” Moore ers who quit standing up for the peo- grassroots campaign for Congress.

“It wasn’t until I heard of Bernie Court who is r e c o u n t e d ple, mad for folks living out on the of the president of not 100 percent Sanders’ call streets, mad about people too afraid Sanders that I began to question and suppor tive of for a democrat- to see a doctor because they can’t assert and recognize my inherent the United States.” the Roe v. Wade ic economy in afford it, mad because our babies value as a human being that deserves abortion deciw h i c h “ w e need to be educated and our teachers healthcare, housing, education and a — U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders living wage,” she said. sion, tax the top str ucture our need to be paid.”

Ocasio-Cortez, part of the con1 percent more and rescind new tax economic policies differently, if we Turner passionately praised the breaks for the rich. structure them with democracy, senator from Vermont: “There’s only gressional “Squad” of four freshmen Sanders talked about his decades- instead of a feudal system called one person who stood up to the estab- minority congresswomen who drew long work backed by his belief that capitalism — and it’s not capitalism lishment and his name is Bernard the ire of President Trump — he once healthcare is a human right, not a of their great-grandparents, it’s a Sanders. There’s only one candidate told them to go back to their counprivilege. Nicole Chang, 44, a teach- new form of greed and selfishness in 2016 who told the multimillion- tries, though all but one are nativeer in a city public high school, told of that make sure that just a few people aires and billionaires of this country born Americans — shared with the how her mother, who didn’t have a from the top benefit and everyone to ‘keep your money, I’ll get mine crowd some of her short experience in Congress. from the people’.”

“The halls of Congress are no Turner urged people to “sign up your friends, sign up for helping this joke,” she said. “Every political prescampaign and we are going to make sure is used to get us to abandon the history with Senator Bernard Sanders working class.”

An endorsement from AOC, as sworn into office.”

She added, “We’re gonna use this Ocasio-Cortez is often known, energy and synergy that we have to reportedly was highly sought by help Senator Bernard Sanders get to some Democratic presidential hopefuls, especially Sen. Elizabeth Warthe White House.”

Carmen Yulin Cruz, 56, mayor of ren (D-Mass.).

Queens state Sens. Mike Gianaris San Juan, Puerto Rico also endorsed Sanders, leading chants of “We will (D-Astoria) and Jessica Ramos win” and “Si, se puedes (Yes, we (D-East Elmhurst) had endorsed Q can)” and saying, “We will stand Sanders prior to the rally.

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31st Avenue and 41st Street is now Staff Sergeant Rocco Moretto Way

by Ryan Brady

May 8, 1945, he was in Czechoslovakia.

The French government in 2004 gave him A crowd gathered in Astoria last Friday for a its highest honor, the Legion of Honor Award, ceremony co-naming the corner of 31st Avenue for his bravery as a soldier Af ter leaving the militar y, Moret to and 41st Street “Staff Sergeant Rocco Moretto Way” for the World War II hero. Members of worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. — the nearby Rocco Moretto VFW Post 2348, what’s now Amtrak — for 40 years. He members of the late veteran’s family, residents retired in 1985.

Moretto served on the United War Veterans and City Councilman Costa Constantinides Council of New York and was (D-Astoria) unveiled the sign. post commander of American Moretto, a longtime resiLegion Post 6. dent of the neighborhood, died VFW Post 2348 at 31-35 41 in August 2018 at age 94.

St. was where he spent the Drafted into the U.S. Army most time, though. And on in 1943, he was assigned to June 6, 2013, 69 years after the 1st Infantry Division — an Moretto landed on the beach outfit that saw plenty of comat D -Day, the post was bat against the Nazis. It was renamed in his honor. known as the “Big Red One.” “Staff Sergeant Rocco During a brutal 110-month Moretto put his life on the line tou r in wester n Eu rope, during World War II in the Moretto was one of only two fight for freedom because he soldiers in a 219-man combat unit who was not captured or Rocco Moretto FILE PHOTO always did what was right,” Constantinides said in a prewounded.

He landed at Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944 pared statement last week. “He never stopped as part of the D-Day invasion of Normandy, hearing that call of duty, and continued to serve France. After a series of engagements with the his community from the moment he came Nazis, he went on to lead troops through the home until his passing last year. His legacy will Battle of the Bulge along the border in Bel- live on this corner as a reminder of the sacrifice gium. When the war ended in Europe on so many have made in the name of freedom.”

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Astoria co-naming honors WWII hero

John Moretto, son of the late World War II hero Staff Sgt. Rocco Moretto, holds a sign co-namNYC COUNCIL PHOTO ing an Astoria corner for his father during a ceremony last Friday.

“Rocco Moretto lived every single day of his life with integrity. He strived to live up to his division motto: ‘No mission too difficult. No sacrifice too great. Duty first,’” VFW 2348 Member Katina Tsahalis said in her own statement. “He was our hero, our mentor, and most

importantly our friend.”

In northeast Queens, a street is expected to be co-named for a different member of the Big Red One who fought the Nazis in Europe: John McHugh of Whitestone, who died at age 95 Q earlier this year.

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Energy savings and a better environment Everyone has heard of Earth Day, an annual event celebrated around the world every April 22 to support and focus on environmental protection. But have you heard of Energy Star Day? It’s a nationwide celebration, held on Oct. 22, honoring the collective efforts of the Environmental Protection Agency and its partners, as well as people across the country.

So, what is this all about? It’s about looking for products that have earned the Energy Star label to save energy and protect the climate. And in this age of heightened awareness of climate change, it’s another important way you can do your part.

Energy Star is a program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that helps businesses and individuals save money and protect our climate through superior energy efficiency. The Energy Star label allows consumers to rest easy that the products they’re purchasing are independently certified to be as energy efficient as possible.

Most people are familiar with Energy Star certified appliances, but the program goes well beyond your washer and dryer. From electronics to lighting to office products to heating and cooling systems, the EPA is constantly innovating and pushing the envelope

into other product areas with new partners to make homes and businesses the most energy efficient they can be.

And it’s not about paying more for these products. Energy Star-certified products deliver the same features and functionality but are not typically more expensive than others, and oftentimes will include offers for rebates. In addition, Energy Star partners with discount retailers to provide low-cost Energy Star bulbs, and is also working with utilities nationwide to help low-income customers save energy through income-eligible programs.

Think one household’s energy savings doesn’t matter? Think again.

Here are some fast facts about how, joining together, people have helped to protect our environment: • since its inception in 1992, Energy Star and its partners have helped American families and businesses save nearly 4 trillion kilowatt-hours of electricity and achieve more than 3 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas reductions; • in 2017 alone, Energy Star-certified products helped consumers save 170 kilowatt-hours of electricity, avoid $18 billion in energy costs and achieve 130 million metric tons of greenhouse gas reductions; • a typical household can save 30 percent

Energy Star-certified products help families and businesses save on electricity and can reduce the PHOTO COURTESY BRANDPOINT effect of greenhouse gas emissions. on its energy bills by using Energy Star certified products; and • A typical household equipped with Energy Star products can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 77,000 pounds of CO2 and save about $8,750 on utility bills over the life of these products.

How can you celebrate Energy Star Day every day? It can be as simple as replacing the light bulbs in your home with Energy Star certified LED bulbs, or as big as outfitting your home with new Energy Star certified appliances, including the latest energy-

saving heat-pump technology for water heaters.

Some of the biggest savings you can realize are in your home’s heating and cooling systems. A smart thermostat goes a long way to regulating your home’s environment to make it as energy efficient as possible.

The whole point is to generate excitement about saving energy and educating people on how they can do their part.

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Ten acronyms homebuyers really need to know PMI, APR, LTV — these unfamiliar acronyms don’t need to bewilder or intimidate uninitiated homebuyers.

To help you negotiate the homebuying process like a pro, Freddie Mac is sharing definitions of 10 key acronyms you’ll encounter as you meet with lenders, make a down payment and pay back your loan.

1. APR (Annual Percentage Rate): The APR tells you the annual cost of borrowing money based on the loan amount, interest rate and certain other fees. Use it as the bottomline number to shop and compare rates among lenders.

2. FR M ( Fi xed-Rate Mortgage): The most common type of mortgage, an FRM, has an interest rate that doesn’t change, giving you stability over the life of the loan.

3. A R M (Adjustable -R ate Mortgage): An ARM usually offers lower monthly payments at the outset, but after three, five or seven years, payments change with interest rates and reset periodically.

4. LTV (Loan-to-Value): The LTV ratio equals the amount of money borrowed divided by the home’s appraised value. It shows how much of your home you own versus how much you owe, and lenders use it to help evaluate the risk and terms of your loan.

5. DTI (Debt-to-Income): Calculated by lenders to assess your ability to manage

monthly payments and repay debts, DTI is the percentage of your monthly income that goes toward your monthly debt payments.

6. PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance): For homebuyers making down payments that are less than 20 percent of the home purchase price, PMI is a required insurance that protects lenders from losses if borrowers are unable to pay their mortgage. PMI is typically incorporated into monthly mortgage payments.

7. P&I (Principal and Interest): This is the portion of your monthly mortgage payment that goes toward paying off the money you borrowed to buy your home. For most homeowners, P&I make up the majority of your monthly mortgage payment — but not all of it.

8. PITI (Principal, Interest, Taxes and Insurance): Together, principal, interest, taxes and insurance make up your total monthly mortgage payment.

Calculating your total monthly payment is essential for giving you a more accurate picture of the cost of homeownership than P&I alone.

9. UPB (Unpaid Principal Balance): The amount of principal still owed on a loan is referred to as UPB. On a typical monthly mortgage payment, a portion of your payment is applied to the interest and a portion is applied to the principal. The following month’s interest is based on your UPB. To

It’s easy to feel adrift in a sea of unfamiliar technical acronyms and initialisms. But, expanding your vocabulary now can mean greater confidence when it’s time to make one of the most important purchases of your life.

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Many people believe spring or summer is the best time of year to get your dream kitchen. Not so fast. Those seasons may be the most popular time of year for a project such as this, but when you take a deeper dive into the world of home remodeling, you’ll find October and November are actually the best times to remodel your kitchen. By taking advantage of the fall season, you can get your project done before the holidays and save a ton of money.

Slower season means better values Spr ing and su m mer may seem the ideal time to begin a remodel project, but it’s the busy season for contractors and retailers k now it. High demand can mean higher prices and longer lead times to get things done. More people are recognizing this and getting their kitchen done in the fall. They can find better deals and, just as importantly, get their house ready for the holidays.

Here are some insider tips: • Watch for the sale. Retailers will push great savings in October and November to clean out inventory heading into the new year.

• Find an expert. The internet is great for research, but for a big project such as a

kitchen, find a retailer that offers personal one-on-one design help.

• Remodel the whole kitchen, not just one part. You can get the best deals from retailers that do it all: cabinets, countertops, sinks, faucets — even flooring. And you’ll be able to design the full kitchen without driving to three different stores.

• Plan installation. Ask if they offer installation. This time of year, that can be a real positive. Try to find a store in your area that has experts in every store. These stores usually offer f ree, kitchen design, installation and hundreds of style options for cabinets, countertops, sinks, faucets and flooring. Better yet, they may also offer some of their best deals of the year right now.

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Preparing for those fall home projects Homeowners know that maintaining a home can be a yearround job. No home is immune to wear and tear and homeowners who want to protect their real estate investments should try to stay two steps ahead to ensure their homes do not succumb to the elements or become outdated and unappealing to prospective buyers.

Fall has become a season that’s synonymous with home improvement, but homeowners need not wait until the leaves begin changing colors to start planning their next projects.

The following are a few items homeowners can add to their fall home improvement to-do lists.

• Roof inspection. Less precipitation tends to fall during the warmer months than during the late fall and winter. As a result, homeowners may not be aware of leaky roofs until autumn has come and gone. But waiting until winter to inspect the roof can prove disastrous, as weather conditions will not be conducive to inspection and increased precipitation may result in potentially costly damage. Leaky roofs can be easily identified by looking for water stains on interior ceilings. Once you see a stain, you can climb onto the roof to identify the location of the leak and fix it before winter rains and snowfall turn the problem into something much larger. Inspect your ceilings for signs of leaking after a strong rainfall, and then address any leaks immediately.

• Gutter cleaning. While some homeowners prefer to delay their gutter-cleaning projects until late fall, those whose homes are surrounded by trees may need to schedule two such projects. Gutters clogged with leaves and other debris can cause serious roof damage, and that damage can extend all the way inside a home. In addition, clogged gutters make

great nesting areas for insects or critters. Always stand on a ladder when cleaning gutters, wearing gloves to remove items by hand and dropping leaves and debris into a trash can below. Standing on the roof and leaning over gutters greatly increases your risk of injury. If the gutters are clear when you first examine them in early fall, you can wait until later in the season to give them a complete and thorough cleaning. Once you have finished clearing the gutters, you can use a hose to run water through them and the downspouts to confirm everything is functioning properly.

• Window and doorway inspection. Before temperatures start dropping once again, homeowners will want to inspect their windows and doorways for leaks. Over time, cracks can develop around windows and doorways, and while such cracks are rarely noticeable when the weather outside is warm, they can be quite obvious and very costly if they remain unsealed come the start of winter. Cold air can enter a home through cracks around windows and doorways, and many homeowners who don’t suspect leaks may respond by turning up the thermostats in their homes. That can prove quite expensive over a full winter. Choose a windy autumn day to place a hand by windows and external doorways in your home to see if you can feel drafts. If you can, seal these cracks as soon as possible.

• Patio cleanup. Patios are popular hangouts during spring and summer, and that can result in a lot of wear and tear.

Once you store patio furniture for the winter, inspect your entire patio to determine if it needs any refurbishing. While certain patio projects may be best left for spring, you can still clean any stained areas around the grill and look for cracks in the sidewalk that need to be addressed.

Prepare for fall home improvement projects ahead of time. Gutters clogged with leaves and other debris can cause serious roof damage and a large hit in your budget.

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by Michael Gannon Marty Arominski recommends coming with about five or six friends when you visit “Fear Manor,” the haunted house attraction at The Shops at Atlas Park mall in Glendale.

“We’ll scare the [heck] out of you,” he said. “You’ll scream, and your friends will laugh — until we do it to them.”

Arominski, in the haunted house business for 19 years, had been wanting to set one in Queens for years.

“The logistics worked,” he said.

General admission is $25 with a $40 VIP pass, a $60 no-wait pass or a $100 unlimited pass as options.

Remaining dates are 7:30 to 11 p.m. this Friday, Halloween night and Nov. 1; 7 p.m. to midnight this Friday and Nov. 2; and from 7:30 to 10 p.m. on Oct. 24 and 30. Not-So-Scary Saturday, for children ages 3 to 12, will run from 1 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 26. Tickets for adults and children are both $10. Information is available online at fearmanor.com.

Other Halloween happenings appealing to various ages and entertainment tastes are being scared up across the borough.

The Queens Farm Museum in Floral Park has one more day of the Amazing Maize Maze from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. Tickets are $10 or $5 for children ages 4 to 11.

The museum’s Haunted Farmhouse, recommended for children ages 6 to 12, runs from 1 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 26. Tickets are $4.

Then on Sunday, Oct. 27 the museum hosts its Children’s Halloween Festival, where kids are invited to come in their favorite costumes to partake in the Maize Maze, hay rides and pony rides and a petting zoo. Tickets are $20.

Tickets and information on all the events can be found at queensfarm.org.

The Irish Community Center in Long Island City will host a children’s Halloween party from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25. It is recommended for ages 5 to 8. The cost is $10 and each child is requested to bring a pumpkin.

The center is located at 10-40 Jackson Ave. The event must be booked in advance. Further information is online at events@newyorkirishcenter.org. continued on page 31

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W H AT ’ S H A P P E N I N G EXHIBITS “Marbles in the Valley,” with abstract prints and otherwordly photos portraying nostalgic landscapes reminiscent of the native countries of Queens’ diverse communities, by Corona native Nancy Paredes. Through Sun., Dec. 22, Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing. Free with admission: $6 through Oct. 31; $4 seniors; $4 students, $2 children over 3; entirely free for all starting Nov. 1. Info: (718) 886-3800, queensbotanical.org.

“Painted Alice — The Musical,” an adaptation of “Alice in Wonderland” for adults, about an artist who falls through her canvas into a dark and comical world. Through Sun., Dec. 1, various dates and times, The Plaxall Gallery, 5-25 46 Ave., Long Island City. $25-$45. Info: (347) 848-0030, licartists.org.

“Tartuffe,” a new take on Moliere’s classic 1664 comedy about a falsely pious impostor and the family he targets with his deception, with an all-female cast, by Titan Theatre Co. Thu.-Sat., Oct. 24-26, 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Oct. 27, 4 p.m., Queens Theatre, 14 United Nations Ave. S., Flushing Meadows Corona Park. $20. Info: (718) 760-0064, queenstheatre.org, titantheatrecompany.com.

“It’s Not About You, It’s About Us,” with works in a variety of media produced within the New New Yorkers program, designed to enrich the lives of recent immigrants and give them a safe space for creative expression. Through Sun., Oct. 27, Queens Museum, Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Free with admission: $8 suggested; $4 seniors; free students, children. Info: (718) 592-9700, queensmuseum.org.

“Under the Bonsai Tree,” with sculptures and drawings by Chris Bogia that reflect perfection and reference the home, though sometimes with a darker element. Through Sat., Nov. 2, Mrs., 60-40 56 Drive, Maspeth. Free. Info: (347) 841-6149, mrsgallery.com.

“Historic Hudson River — Artistic Visions,” with scenic views of the river and its surroundings by an artist and several photographers inspired by its geological past. Through Sun., Nov. 3, New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111 St., Corona. Free with admission: $16; $13 seniors, students, kids. Info: (718) 699-0005, nysci.org.

NY Latin American Art Triennial, with works by artists from NYC, the Caribbean and Central and South America on the theme of “progressive transition” and reflecting notions of civilization, culture and more; with related exhibits in Manhattan and the Bronx.

Through Tue., Nov. 5, Queens College Art Center, Rosenthal Library, 6th floor, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing. Free. Info: (718) 997-4803, artdept.qc.cuny.edu.

Paintings by Eric Scott Horn, with works by the artist and archaeologist often relating to ancient myths, gods and goddesses, in a display dedicated to archaeologist Major Charles Cook, interred at Maple Grove Cemetery. Through mid-Nov., The Center at Maple Grove, 127-15 Kew Gardens Road, Kew Gardens.

Free. Info: (347) 878-6614, friendsofmaplegrove.org.

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of “cancel culture,” with attendees encouraged to participate. Thu., Oct. 24, 8 p.m., Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd. $5; free students, teens. Info: (718) 463-7700, flushingtownhall.org.

“Survivance and Sovereignty on Turtle Island: Engaging with Contemporary Native American Art,” with works by 16 artists from across North America, called Turtle Island by some indigenous peoples. Sun., Oct. 20 (opening celebration 1-4 p.m.)-Thu., May 21, 2020, Kupferberg Holocaust Center, Queensborough Community College, 22205 56 Ave., Bayside. Free. Info: (718) 281-5770, khc.qcc.cuny.edu.

“Weather the Weather,” with works by two dozen artists examining the “expression of the true force of nature,” via the SciArt Initiative. Through Fri., Jan. 10, 2020, New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111 St., Corona. Free with admission: $16; $13 seniors, kids, students. Info: (718) 699-0005, nysci.org.

The Rude Grooms theater group is ready to spook up your Halloween season with performances of the 1622 tragicomedy “The Changeling,” a tale of lust, madness and murder. Performing will be Elisabeth Ahrens, left, Deb Radloff, Daniel Kemper, Jack Sochet, Montgomery Sutton, Clio Contogenis, Andrew Garrett, John Roque and, not seen here, Harry Waller and Yael Reich.

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MUSIC Musique Macabre, a concert of creepy and haunting music for solo violin, with music by Johann Sebastian Bach, Georg Philipp Telemann and more, performed by Leah Nelson. Fri., Oct. 25, 7 p.m. (reception 6:30 p.m.), King Manor Museum, 150-03 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica. $15; $10 seniors, students.

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

Let There Be Love — Keith David Celebrates the Music of Nat King Cole, with the Emmy Awardwinning actor and singer leading a joyful, swinging and theatrical journey into Cole’s music and life.

Sun., Nov. 3, 3 p.m., The Little Theater at St. John’s University, 8000 Utopia Pkwy., Jamaica. $42-$48.

Info: (718) 631-6311, visitqpac.org.

DANCE Bongsam Talchum: K o r e a n Mask Dance, with 22 performers from Korea presenting a dynamic traditional performance with live music. Thu., Oct. 31, 8 p.m. (mask-making workshop 6 p.m.; dance lessons 7 p.m.), Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd. $16; $10 students, kids; teens free. Info/RSVP: (718) 463-7700, flushingtownhall.org.

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THEATRE “Seven,” a documentary radio-style play on seven women risking their lives to bring change to their

home countries, from Russia to Cambodia, Nigeria to Guatemala and more, by LA Theatre Works. Sat., Oct. 26, 8 p.m.; Sun., Oct. 27, 3 p.m., Queens Theatre, 14 United Nations Ave. S., Flushing Meadows Corona Park. $20-$40. Info: (718) 760-0064, queenstheatre.org.

“Sassy Mamas,” the story of three older black women who become cougars, going after younger men. Fri.-Sat., Oct. 25-26, 8 p.m.; Sun., Oct. 27, 4 p.m., Black Spectrum Theatre, Roy Wilkins Park, 177 St. and Baisley Blvd., St. Albans. $25.

Info: (718) 723-1800, blackspectrum.com.

FILM “Kinetta,” the 2005 darkly comic drama about three tenuously connected people in a desolate Greek resort town; the first feature by celebrated Greek New Wave filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos. Through Sun., Oct. 27, various dates and times, Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35 Ave., Astoria. $15; $11 seniors, students; $9 kids 3-17; includes museum admission. Info: (718) 777-6888, movingimage.us.

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“Till Death Do Us Party,” a dinner, music and mystery performance by the Josephine Foundation Actors.

Fri.-Sat., Nov. 1-2, 7 p.m., The Center at Maple Grove Cemetery, 127-15 Kew Gardens Road, Kew Gardens. $35. Info: (347) 878-6614, friendsofmaplegrove.org.

“Gloria,” an “eye-opening commentary” about the media’s handling of personal tragedy focused on a group of editorial assistants at an NYC magazine, by the Queens College Dept. of Drama, Theatre and Dance. Thu.-Fri., Oct. 31-Nov. 1 and Nov. 7-8, 7 p.m.; Sat., Nov. 2 and 9, 8 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 3 and 10, 3 p.m., Goldstein Theatre at Queens College, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing. $18; $11 seniors; $5 all Fri., Nov. 1 only. Info: (718) 793-8080, kupferbergcenter.org.

“The Changeling,” the 1662 tragicomedy about a woman who persuades her servant to kill her fiance, and the cascade of horrors that follows, by the Rude Grooms troupe. Thu.-Sat., Oct. 24-26, 7:30 p.m.; and Thu., Oct. 31, 7:30 and 10 p.m., The Astorian, 28-50 31 St.; and Mon.-Wed., Oct. 28-30, 7:30 p.m., The Plaxall Gallery, 5-25 46 Ave., Long Island City. $10$35. Info: (646) 725-8539, rudegrooms.com.

“It Can Happen Here — Stories from ‘Imperfect Allies,’” with performers eliciting and listening to stories addressing race, class, gender and ethnicity through multiethnic collaborations in a climate

“Hotel Transylvania,” the 2012 computer-animated comedy film about Count Dracula’s resort that’s for monsters only, until a human shows up; with costumes encouraged. Sun., Oct. 27, 3 p.m. (preshow party 2 p.m.), LeFrak Concert Hall at Queens College, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing. $9; $6 kids.

Info: (718) 544-2996, kupferbergcenter.org.

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APEC Adventure Time — Scaly Creatures, with kids 18-36 months and a caregiver meeting snakes, turtles and lizards in a program about reptiles, with an art project and more. Sat., Oct. 26, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. $20. Info/pre-registration (required): (718) 229-4000, alleypond.com.

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They’re baaack.

The third annual LIC Fear art exhibition is on display at The Plaxall Gallery through Nov. 3.

“LIC Fear III: Visiting Death” focuses on the subject of death to celebrate the changing of the seasons and the stages of life and death.

Tessa Kennedy and Jason Artiga curated the exhibition. The couple also has some of their own work on display.

Kennedy, who battles sleep paralysis, was inspired by her nightmares. One of the pieces is a mirror with the words, “It said I was next” written backwards.

‘LIC Fear III: Visiting Death’ When: Through Sun., Nov. 3 Where: The Plaxall Gallery, 5-25 46 Ave., Long Island City Entry: Free. (347) 848-0030, licartists.org

“It’s sort of like a mirror from the other side giving me messages,” she said.

Artiga, who reviews horror films on his Cinema Macabro channel on YouTube, has two works of art on display. One was inspired by the scene in “Alien” in which Dallas, played by Tom Skerritt, goes into the air ducts, leading to one of the memorable movie jump scares.

Artiga said Skerritt was a leading man at the time and he was perceived to be in the main role, not Sigourney Weaver, which made the scene all the more shocking.

“Because of this scene, it made me scared to go to the bathroom late at night,” Artiga said. “I literally had to pee out a window.”

The other piece of Artiga’s work on display is of a woman startled by a mysterious figure behind her, causing her to drop her bag of popcorn.

“What they’re basically re-enacting is the old grindhouse cinemas of 42nd Street,” Artiga said.

It’s based on the creeps who would occasionally watch movies during the seedy days of the city in those theaters. For this work, Artiga was inspired by “Tales From the Crypt,” “Creepshow” and the 1983 movie

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Boo! LIC Fear art and horror films return to Plaxall

Jason Artiga and Tessa Kennedy are curating “LIC Fear III: Visiting Death” at The Plaxall PHOTO BY DAVID RUSSELL Gallery in Long Island City through Nov. 3.

“10 to Midnight,” in which Charles Bronson hunts down a killer.

More movie-related artwork was provided by Jason Bryant, who combined his love of cinema and skateboarding.

Next to the entry door at the gallery is an image combining skateboard culture with the final scene from the Alfred Hitchcock classic “North by Northwest.” continued on page 33

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You ain’t afraid of no ghost? We’ll see about that.

by Anthony O’Reilly qboro contributor

In the supernatural community, Queens is sometimes referred to as the “Borough of the Dead” because of the many cemeteries that call it home. The “cemetery belt” that lines the BrooklynQueens border has more than a dozen, and more people are buried in Maspeth’s Calvary Cemetery than are living in Chicago.

Although many souls call Queens their final resting place, there are some that, according to urban legends, are not so restful and continue to walk among the living. That is, if you believe in that kind of stuff.

If you ask Marie Carter, the Queens leader for haunted tour guide company Boroughs of the Dead, she’d say she’s not quite sure what to believe. “I’ve heard stories of people who are skeptical but go somewhere and they just feel something,” she said. “Perhaps we just haven’t quite got the technology or quite figured what some of these phenomena are.”

Carter, a Scotland native, considers herself a skeptic when it comes to the supernatural, but she added that learning about supposed hauntings are an interesting way to learn about history.

It’s part of why she got involved with Boroughs of the Dead, and why she’s so passionate about sharing spooky stories with others.

Here are just some Queens locations where you can get your scare on this Halloween.

Museum of the Moving Image “The Exorcist” or “Carrie” may not be screened here anytime soon, but that doesn’t make this spot any less frightening. Carter said several witnesses have reported hearing a disembodied voice at

the museum (and no, it’s not coming from the screens), and others have spotted an African-American woman wearing a white dress lingering near the security desk.

It’s unclear who the woman might be, or whom the voice belongs to.

Sac’s Place (formerly George’s and the Astor Room) This pizzeria recently moved into the site previously occupied by George’s, a restaurant that also hosted jazz performances. Before George’s, named after George Kaufman, it was the Astor Room.

The Astor Room hosted countless movie stars when Queens was still the epicenter of the film industry. One of its biggest regulars was actor Rudolph Valentino, the 1920s heartthrob. There’s a famous photo of him sipping a martini at the end of the bar, something he “does” at that very spot to this day.

There have been many reports of people spotting Valentino, either with their eyes or in photos, drinking at the bar throughout the years, despite his dying in 1926.

Although he died on Park Avenue in Manhattan, collapsing suddenly at age 31, it’s believed his spirit chooses to stay in Astoria because the Astor Room was one of his favorite haunts, Carter said.

He frequented it many times during the filming of “Monsieur Beaucaire,” which was shot in what is now Kaufman Studios.

Quaker Meeting House Quakers are apparently not the only ones who have used this national landmark, at 137-16 Northern Blvd., as a congregating site over the years.

According to an April 20, 1884 New York Times article, a reporter with “a Flushing newspaper” first spotted a ghost dressed in white

Hell Gate, above, the site of many shipwrecks and the horrific General Slocum disaster in 1904, is one of many Queens locations said to be haunted. Silver screen legend Rudolph Valentino, below left, has reportedly been seen drinking at an Astoria restaurant that ghost expert Marie Carter, below, says was one of his PHOTOS BY MICHAEL GANNON, ABOVE, AND COLIN A.R. PEARCE; PARAMOUNT PICTURES PHOTO, BELOW LEFT favorite haunts. with an old-style sword hanging at its side at 1 a.m. one morning. He reported it to a police chief, saying, “The devil just came out of the Quaker meeting house.”

The chief, and about 10 of his men, decided to investigate, but when they got to the house of worship, they found the door and windows locked. One of the cops looked through the key hole, and almost immediately bolted off in horror.

When the chief and his other men caught up to the cop, the frightened officer said, “My God! Let us go home. After what I saw through that key-hole I never want to go out again after dark.”

What did he see? The Times quoted him as saying, “Well, I saw three big men dressed in white, and with swords hanging to their sides. When I looked first they were close together, and one of them seemed to be explaining something to the other two. Then they commenced to dance, and I ran away. Let us go home.”

Police were stationed near the house for a few nights to see if the spirits would be spotted again, but they were not.

Carter, somewhat laughing at the story, said, “It must have been a really spooky interpretive dance

or something like that to scare him off.”

44th Street between Broadway and 34th Avenue in Astoria On this eastern Astoria stretch, several residents have reported spotting a woman wearing a highcollared dress with her white hair in a bun — she’s known as the White Lady of Astoria. Sometimes, according to those who have spotted her, she appears with a sick child, and witnesses often smell lavender when she’s spotted.

The White Lady, Carter says, is believed to be Elizabeth Hallet.

William Hallet, Hallet’s third husband, purchased land in Astoria after he and Elizabeth fled from Connecticut because she had divorced her second husband due to his being insane. Insanity, though, wasn’t a legal excuse for separation back then so Elizabeth was technically guilty of polygamy, which was punishable by death.

Hallet’s descendants were later killed by slaves who were not allowed to go to church — it’s believed the slayings were Queens’ first capital murders.

Hell Gate A tidal strait in the East River, Hell Gate was one of the most treacherous passages of water.

There were hundreds of shipwrecks

from the 1800s to the early 20th century, the worst of them the General Slocum disaster in 1904.

The steamboat carrying German residents caught fire, killing more than 1,000 people, mostly women and children, in the city’s greatest loss of life until Sept. 11, 2001.

Several people have seen a train stopping in the middle of Hell Gate Bridge, which sits above the strait.

Legend states the train is dropping off the ghosts of people who died in the water over the years.

Machpelah Cemetery The Glendale cemetery is the final resting place of the world’s most famous magician: Harry Houdini. His gravesite is marked with a statue of a weeping woman and the bust of the famous illusionist. Houdini died on Halloween 1926 after he was punched in the stomach by a student testing the myth that he had a steel abdomen.

The blow, combined with untreated appendicitis, killed Houdini.

The Society of American Magicians holds an annual “Broken Wand” ceremony at his grave every year in November. Originally, the ceremony was held every Halloween to mark Houdini’s death but the crowds became too big for the police to handle, so the date Q was moved.

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King Manor Museum in Jamaica presents “Musique Macabre” at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 25. The performance will feature music performed by Leah Nelson on the baroque violin to “set the austere and haunting mood of the season.” Tickets are $15 or $10 for seniors, students or museum members.

King Manor sits at 150-03 Jamaica Ave. More information is available at kingmanor. org or by calling (718) 206-0545.

The Jamaica Center Business Improvement District Boroughs of the Dead will lead a “Frights and Phantoms of Flushing” tour from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26.

The group will gather outside the Flushing Quaker Meeting House at 137-16 Northern Blvd. and venture through the neighborhood to visit the sites tied to Flushing’s “ghoulish and ghostly past.” Tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance at boroughsofthedead.com.

The Kupferberg Center for the Arts on the campus of Queens College will show the 2012 animated movie “Hotel Transylvania” featuring the voices of Adam Sandler and Queens native Fran Drescher among others at 3 p.m. on Oct. 27. Tickets

are $6 and $9. The LeFrak Concert Hall is at 153- 49 Reeves Ave. Ca ll ( 718 ) 793-8080.

QED in Astoria will offer “The Halloween Big Quiz Thing,” a trivia contest following a game show format, from 8 to 10 p.m. on Oct. 29. Tickets are $10 and available online, along with schedules for other Halloween offerings, at QEDAstoria.com.

Flushing Town Hall is offering what it calls a trick-or-treat alternative with “Bongsan Talchum,” a workshop on Korean mask-making and a dance performance, beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31.

Tickets are $16 or $10 for members, students and children. Teens are admitted free. Flushing Town Hall is at 137-35 Northern Blvd. More information is posted at flushingtownhall.org or by calling (718) 463-7700, ext. 222.

The Glendale Kiwanis Club will host its Halloween parade and costume contest beginning at 7 p.m. on Oct. 31. The parade runs along Myrtle Avenue from 68th to 65th streets. There will be free Halloween bag giveaways.

The Friends of Maple Grove Cemetery in Kew Gardens will host a murder mystery

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Fear Manor in Glendale welcomes you if you dare, but also has special less-scary sesCOURTESY PHOTO sions for young children. weekend titled “Till Death Do Us Party,” a dinner, music and mystery performance by the Josephine Foundation Actors. Showtimes are 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2. Seating at Celebration Hall at Maple Grove Cemetery is limited. Parking is

free and the building is handicapped-accessible. Tickets are $35 or $25 for members.

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Glendale Kiwanis Halloween Parade and Costume Contest, with free holiday bag giveaways and costume judging. Thu., Oct. 31, 7 p.m., from Myrtle Ave. and 68 St. to Myrtle and 65 St. Free. Info: Gary, (718) 366-7341.

TOURS/HIKES Audubon Bird Walk, spotting and ID’ing feathered friends and learning how the Queens Botanical Garden provides them with resources like food and shelter. Oct. 26, 9:30-10:30 a.m., at the garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing. Free with admission: $6; $4 seniors; $4 students, $2 children over 3. Info/registration (preferred): (718) 886-3800, queensbotanical.org.

Armchair Ghost Tales from Queens, with Boroughs of the Dead tour guide Marie Carter talking hauntings, buried treasure, tragic film stars and more; best for ages 12 and up. Sun., Oct. 27, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Queens Historical Society, Kingsland Homestead, 143-35 37 Ave., Flushing. $5; $3 seniors, students. Info: (718) 939-0647, queenshistoricalsociety.org.

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An Orthodox Jewish Transgender Woman’s Journey, with author and Yeshiva University professor Joy Ladin discussing her books, religion and transition from being Jay Ladin, a married father of three. Sun., Oct. 27, 3 p.m., Commonpoint Queens, formerly Central Queens Y, 67-09 108 St., Forest Hills. $8 suggested. Info: (718) 268-5011, commonpointqueens.org.

SPECIAL EVENTS Harvest Weekend, a celebration of autumn with apples, cider, pies, mums, pumpkins and more available for sale. Sat. Oct. 26, 11 a.m.4:30 p.m., Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy., Floral Park. Free. Info: (718) 347-3276, queensfarm.org.

“Can we get to know each other?,” a performance work and installation consisting of a small dance studio in public settings “to offer opportunities of exchange for people through dance,” by artist Eleni Theodora Zaharopoulos. Sat., Oct. 26, 12-6 p.m., Powell’s Cove Park, 130 St. by 11 Ave., Whitestone. Free. Info: (347) 505-3018, lady@happyabandon.com, queenscouncilarts.org/calendar.

The Amazing Maize Maze, a labyrinth of corn to make your way through while finding clues and solving puzzles too. Sat., Oct. 26; 11 a.m.4:30 p.m. Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy., Floral Park. $10; $15 at door; $5 kids 4-11; $8 at door; kids under 4 free. Info: (718) 347-3276, queensfarm.org.

Trip to Wind Creek Bethlehem Casino, formerly the Sands, in Bethlehem, Pa., sponsored by the Sisterhood of Forest Park Jewish Center.

Mon., Nov. 4, departing Lindenwood Shopping Center, 84 St. and 153 Ave., 9 a.m.; also Wood-

Birding for Beginners, an introductory nature walk teaching the essentials of birdwatching.

Sat., Oct. 26, 10-11 a.m., Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Center, 175-10 Cross Bay Blvd., Broad Channel. Free. Info: (718) 318-4340, nps.gov/gate/planyourvisit.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS Sashiko Embroidery Workshop, with artist Linda Rettich teaching teens, tweens and adults the basic techniques of the needlecraft first developed in Japan; with materials provided.

Sun., Oct. 27, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Voelker Orth Museum, 149-19 38 Ave., Flushing. $10. Info: (718) 359-6227, vomuseum.org.

Defensive driving courses, for better skills, insurance and point reduction, and to cut down on accidents, by the National Safety Council. Sat., Oct. 26, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., American Martyrs Church of Bayside, 79-43 Bell Blvd.; Sat., Nov. 2, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, 175-20 74 Ave., Flushing. Each $45. Info/registration: (631) 360-9720.

SOCIAL EVENTS Sixties Dance, with The Tercels performing and food, beer, wine and soda included. Sat., Oct. 26, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., St. Adalbert Parish Center, 52-40 84 St., Elmhurst. $60. Info: Fran Gibilaro, (718) 651-7920.

SUPPORT GROUPS Overeaters Anonymous, for anyone with an eating disorder or other problem with food or maintaining a healthy weight, in various neighborhoods. Each Tue., 6:30-8 p.m., Holy Child Jesus Outreach Center, 112-06 86 Ave., Richmond Hill.

Info: (718) 564-7027 (leave message). Each Thu., 12-1:30 p.m., Howard Beach Library, 92-06 156 Ave. Info: Julie, (718) 848-4338. Each Thu., 12:151:40 p.m., Rego Park Library, 91-41 63 Drive. Info: (347) 433-5876 (OA of Greater New York; leave message), (718) 459-5140 (library).

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Several fifth-grade students from PS 63Q in Ozone Park recently visited the nearby Living Word Christian Fellowship to take part in a community service project. The project consisted of planting daffodil bulbs around the church building. Service visits such as this trip enable the students to feel a sense of community. The students will continue to monitor the project and watch as the bulbs bloom into flowers.

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In fact, the art has a barcode on it. Those viewing the painting can hold up their phone to the barcode and read more about the piece on Instagram.

“Sometimes you have to unplug,” Mantinaos said.

More than 70 artists have work on display for the exhibit.

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continued from page 29 “This is an iconic Santa Cruz skateboard graphic mixing with iconic Cary Grant,” said Bryant, who was a skateboarder for 17 years. There is also a setting sun, taken from “Dracula.”

Another piece of Bryant’s work on display is a skateboard with Al Pacino’s portrait from “The Godfather” combined with graphics.

Steve Mantinaos explored the subject of connectivity versus liberty in a painting of a Christ-like figure outside a door.

“Technology at our door. It’s already here,” Mantinaos said. “And what are we

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NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 10-02-19, bearing Index Number NC-000633-19/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me (us) the right to: Assume the name of (First) JOYCE (Last) FREED. My present name is (First) JOSEPHINE (Middle) J. (Last) KAPLAN, AKA JOYCE FREED, AKA JOYCE K FREED, AKA JOYCE J KAPLAN. The city and state of my present address are Floral Park, NY. My place of birth is MANHATTAN, NY. The month and year of my birth are April 1936.

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NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 09-26-19, bearing Index Number NC-000777-19/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me (us) the right to: Assume the name of (First) NICOLE (Middle) ANN (Last) BEGLEY-TORRES. My present name is (First) NICOLE (Middle) ANN (Last) TORRES AKA NICOLE A BEGLEY. The city and state of my present address are Fresh Meadows, NY. My place of birth is QUEENS, NY. The month and year of my birth are November 1979.

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NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 10-18-19, bearing Index Number NC-000935-19/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me (us) the right to: Assume the name of (First) RICHARD (Last) XU. My present name is (First) SHAO (Middle) PENG (Last) XU. The city and state of my present address are Elmhurst, NY. My place of birth is MANHATTAN, NY. The month and year of my birth are May 1987.

Notice of Formation of GORDON INVESTMENTS LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/07/2019. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: THE LLC, 25-21 43RD AVENUE, APT 311, LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

JPA ATLANTIC AVE LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 04/26/19. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 104-65 Atlantic Avenue, Richmond Hill, NY 11418. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on 09-20-19, bearing Index Number NC-000790-19/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me (us) the right to: Assume the name of (First) SJ (Last) SEELAN. My present name is (First) SAKTISWARAN (Last) JEYAGANESH. The city and state of my present address are Queens Village, NY. My place of birth is MALAYSIA. The month and year of my birth are September 1999.

JAB DENTAL SERVICES, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 09/09/19.

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SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to LLC, Jason Bastida 40-14 82nd Street, Elmhurst, NY 11373.

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Notice of Formation of Line Venture Group LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/11/2019. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: KAB Y. BANG, 28-23 208TH STREET, BAYSIDE, NY 11360. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

1113 CYPRESS AVE LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/18/2019. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 1113 Cypress Ave, Ridgewood, NY 11385. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

James 2019 LLC filed w/ SSNY on 8/30/19.

Office: Queens Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 150-26 59th Ave., Flushing, NY 11355. Purpose: any lawful.

Notice of formation of Masterpiece Entertainment LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State Of New York SSNY on 05/01/2019. Office located in Queens County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC 10402 227 Street, Queens Village, NY 11429.

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C M SQ page 38 Y K To Advertise Call 718-205-8000 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS Index No.: 707112/2019 Filed: 04/22/2019 ROUNDPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING CORPORATION, Plaintiff, v. UNKNOWN HEIRS-AT-LAW OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET RUCKER, DECEASED; JACQUELINE RUCKER, HEIR-AT-LAW OF MARGARET RUCKER; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICES; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD; JOHN DOE (said name being fictitious to represent unknown tenants/occupants of the subject property and any other party or entity of any kind, if any, having or claiming an interest or lien upon the mortgaged property), Defendants. SUMMONS AND NOTICE. TO THE ABOVENAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above captioned action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action may answer to appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. 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, 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 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. To the above-named defendants: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Hon. Cheree Buggs, a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of N.Y., dated October 7, 2019 and filed along with the supporting papers in the Queens County Clerk’s Office. This is an action to foreclose a mortgage on the property 239-11 147th Road, Rosedale a/k/a Jamaica, NY 11422 also known as Section: 13738 Lot: 118 Queens County is designated as the place of trial based upon the location of the property being foreclosed. Attorneys for Plaintiff: Stern & Eisenberg, PC, 485 B Route 1 South, Suite 330, Iselin, NJ 08830, T: (516) 630-0288.

Notice of Formation of Try Fat Orange LLC amended to Fat Orange LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/24/19. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 106-18 49th Ave, Corona, NY 11368. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of Wortman 1031 LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/10/19.

Office location: Queens County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 145-05 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Neponsit, NY 11694. Purpose: any lawful activity.

WOODSIDE 32 LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 03/20/19. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 53-19 32nd Avenue, Woodside, NY 11377. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of ZIMPOL LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/16/2019. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: MIGUEL ANGEL SANCHEZ MORALES, 5064 42nd ST., Long Island City, NY 11104.

Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS INDEX NO.: 704677/2018 DATE FILED: 3/28/2018 SUMMONS NYCTL 2017-A TRUST AND THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS COLLATERAL AGENT AND CUSTODIAN FOR NYCTL 2017-A TRUST, Plaintiffs, -against- GEORGE WRIGHT; ROSEMUNDE WRIGHT; EDDIE A. RICHARDS; BRIAN GEORGE WRIGHT; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; CITY OF NEW YORK ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD; CITY OF NEW YORK PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; “JOHN DOE # 1” through “JOHN DOE # 100”, the last 100 names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiffs, the persons or parties intended being the owners, tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, and if any of the aforesaid individual captioned defendants, if any, be dead, their respective heirs-at-law, next of kin, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by, or through any of the aforesaid individual captioned defendants, if any, if they be dead, whether by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, including any right, title or interest in and to the real property described in the complaint herein, all of who and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiffs, Defendants. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action, to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with the summons, to serve notice of appearance, on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the date of service (or within thirty (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 failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Robert J. McDonald, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Queens County, entered Oct. 8, 2019 and filed with the complaint and other papers in the Queens County Clerk’s Office. THE OBJECT OF THE ACTION is to foreclose a Tax Lien as evidenced by a certain Tax Lien Certificate, bearing Number 4A and recorded as CRFN 2017000303430 in the Office of the City Register of Queens County on August 15, 2017, and to recover the original amount of the Tax Lien, to wit: $14,846.23, along with interest, surcharges, penalties, additions, expenses, attorney’s fees, and the costs and disbursements of this action, less any payments made on account to premises k/a Block 10942, Lot 152. Plaintiffs designate Queens County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the subject property. 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 tax lien holder 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 the tax lien holder will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND

BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (TAX LIEN HOLDER) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: March 27, 2018 LEVY & LEVY, Attorneys for Plaintiffs, 12 Tulip Drive, Great Neck, NY 11021. (516) 4876655 BY: JOSHUA LEVY, ESQ. File No.: 901229 #97844

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS Bank of America, N.A. Plaintiff, - against - Francine M. Ricks if living and if any be dead, any and all persons who are spouses, widows, grantees, mortgagees, lienor, heirs, devisees, distributees, or successors in interest of such of the above as may be dead, and their spouses, heirs, devisees, distributees and successors in interest, all of whom and whose names and places of residences are unknown to Plaintiff , Board of Managers of Silverpoint Estates Condominium, New York City Environmental Control Board, New York City Parking Violations Bureau, New York City Transit Adjudication Bureau, United States of America-Internal Revenue Service, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Defendants. Index No. 707161/2019 Filed: 9/26/19 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Plaintiff designates Queens County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the Mortgage premises is situated.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): 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 attorneys for the plaintiff within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within thirty (30) days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). 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 OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $300,000.00 and interest, recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County of QUEENS on April 12, 2007, in Book CRFN 2007000189481, Page, covering premises known as 4-25 129th Street a/k/a 4-25 Schorr Drive, Unit 35D, College Point, NY 11356.

The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

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 (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: Bayshore, New York, September 23, 2019 By: Linda P. Manfredi, Esq. Frenkel, Lambert, Weiss, Weisman & Gordon, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff. 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, New York 11706 (631) 969-3100 Our File No. :01-084750-F00

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC, V. GANIYU AGBOSASA; ET. AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 01, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Queens, wherein OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC is the Plaintiff and GANIYU AGBOSASA; ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the QUEENS COUNTY COURTHOUSE 88-11 SUTPHIN BLVD., COURTROOM #25, JAMAICA, NY 11435, on November 22, 2019 at 10:30 am, premises known as 111-41 147TH STREET, JAMAICA, NY 11435: Block 11964, Lot 285: 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 Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 704087/2018.

NESTOR DIAZ, Esq. - Referee.

RAS Boriskin, LLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF QUEENS POLISH & SLAVIC FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff against KAMA PROPERTY GROUP CORP., et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on March 4, 2019.

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Queens County Supreme Courthouse, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Court Room # 25, Jamaica, N.Y. on the 8th day of November, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Lying and being in the Borough of Queens and State of New York. In the condominium known as “BRIARWOOD AT FOREST PARK CONDOMINIUM.” Together with an undivided 1/48th% interest in the Common Elements. Said premises known as 8474 98th Street, Unit 9, Woodhaven, N.Y. 11421.

(Block: 3907, Lot: 1009).

Approximate amount of lien $320,506.37 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 70933417. Regine P. Severe, Esq., Referee. STEVENS & LEE, P.C. Attorney(s) for Plaintiff, 485 Madison Avenue, 20th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10022, (212) 537-0423

Notice of Formation of NOORAN LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/17/2019. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: OMAR ABEDALRHMAN, 5032 43RD ST, WOODSIDE, NY 11377. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Peace Luke Acupuncture PLLC Arts of Org filed with NY Sec of State (SSNY) on 8/30/19. Office: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 171-13 Northern Blvd., Flushing, NY 11358.

Purpose: Acupuncture.

Notice of Formation of Stay Weird and Fit LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/30/2019. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: Dana Vickers, 220-04 138th Avenue, Laurelton, NY 11413.

Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of Nu Solutions LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/23/2019.

Office location: Queens County.

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

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: Winford Cropper, 137-43 233rd Street, Rosedale, NY 11422.

Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of TIGER’S NEST LOGISTICS LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/08/2019. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: TIGER’S NEST LOGISTICS LLC, 41-14 MAIN STREET, I-16, FLUSHING, NY 11355. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

NYC Concept 2019 LLC Arts. of Org. filed w/ SSNY 9/13/19. Off. in Queens Co. SSNY desig. as agt. of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 10-40 45th Ave, 3rd Fl, LIC, NY 11101. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF QUEENS Index No.: 707260/2019 Filed: 04/24/2019 SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC, Plaintiff, v. UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF ERNEST MURPHY; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICES; NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; JOHN DOE (said name being fictitious to represent unknown tenants/occupants of the subject property and any other party or entity of any kind, if any, having or claiming an interest or lien upon the mortgaged property), Defendants.

SUMMONS AND NOTICE. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above captioned action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action may answer to appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. 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, 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 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. To the above-named defendants: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Hon. Cheree A. Buggs, a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of N.Y., dated October 9, 2019 and filed along with the supporting papers in the Queens County Clerk’s Office. This is an action to foreclose a mortgage on the property 197-14 120th Avenue, St. Albans, NY 11412 also known as Block: 12683 Lot: 4 Queens County is designated as the place of trial based upon the location of the property being foreclosed. Attorneys for Plaintiff: Stern & Eisenberg, PC, 485 B Route 1 South, Suite 330, Iselin, NJ 08830, T: (516) 630-0288.

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SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Index No. 700098/2017 STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF QUEENS HOUSEHOLD FINANCE REALTY CORPORATION OF NEW YORK, Plaintiff, -vs- THE HEIRS AT LARGE OF HILBERT LAYNE, deceased, and all persons who are husbands, widows, grantees, mortgagees, lienors, heirs, devisees, distributees, successors in interest of such of them as may be dead, and their husbands and wives, heirs, devisees, distributees and successors of interest of all of whom and whose names and places are unknown to Plaintiff; DEBORAH A. CHASTEN; SANDRA LAYNE COLE; KEVIN ANTHONY LAYNE; BRYAN M. LAYNE, SEAN MCDONALD LAYNE; CHENELLE GBAJUMO; CITY OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU PAYMENT AND ADJUDICATION CENTER OF QUEENS; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; “JOHN DOE” AND “JANE DOE” said names being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants of premises being foreclosed herein, Defendants. Mortgaged Premises: 122-17 Nellis Street a/k/a 12217 Nellis Street, Springfield Gardens NY 11413.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. Your failure to appear or answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you, unless the Defendant obtained a bankruptcy discharge and such other or further relief as may be just and equitable. 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 to 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 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. These pleadings are being amended to include the Heirs at Large of Hilbert Layne, deceased, Deborah A. Chasten, Sandra Layne Cole, Kevin Anthony Layne, Bryan M. Layne, Sean McDonald Layne and Chenelle Gbajumo, as possible heirs to the Estate of Hilbert Layne, deceased. These pleadings are also being amended to include New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. QUEENS County is designated as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the mortgaged premises. Dated: September 11, 2019, Mark K. Broyles, Esq., FEIN SUCH & CRANE, LLP, Attorneys for Plaintiff, Office and P.O. Address 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, New York 14614, Telephone No. (585) 232-7400, Block: 12702 Lot: 30.

NATURE AND OBJECT OF ACTION The object of the above action is to foreclose a mortgage held by the Plaintiff recorded in the County of QUEENS, State of New York as more particularly described in the Complaint herein. TO THE DEFENDANT, the plaintiff makes no personal claim against you in this action. To the above named defendants: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of HON. DAVID ELLIOT, Justice of the SUPREME Court of the State of New York, dated September 23, 2019 and filed along with the supporting papers in the QUEENS County Clerk’s Office. This is an action to foreclose a Mortgage. 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, bounded and described as follows: 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, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the Easterly side of Nellis Street, distant 153.74 feet Southerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the Easterly side of Neliis Street, with the Southerly side of 122nd Avenue; RUNNING THENCE Easterly, at right angles to Nellis Street, 102.50 feet; THENCE Southerly, parallel with Nellis Street, 31 feet; THENCE Westerly, again at right angles to Nellis Street, 102.50 feet to the Easterly side of Nellis Street; THENCE Northerly, along the Easterly side of Nellis Street, 31 feet to the point or place of BEGINNING. Mortgaged Premises: 122-17 Nellis Street a/k/a 12217 Nellis Street, Springfield Gardens, NY 11413, Tax Map/Parcel ID No.: Block: 12702 Lot: 30 of the BOROUGH of QUEENS, NY 11413

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Lady Tigers take CUNY title

Our Lady of Grace pantry is in need

Queensborough’s volleyball team defeats BMCC

Word went out on social media this week that the food pantry at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church at 100-05 159 Ave. in Old Howard Beach is running low and in need of donations.

Officials are asking for canned goods, pasta, beans, rice, cereal, noodles, coffee, tea, oatmeal, cup of soup and other dry food goods.

Drop off can be made during pantry hours, which are 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday or Thursday.

A shopping cart in the church vestibule can also be used for donations. Q

by David Russell Associate Editor

The Queensborough Lady Tigers captured a fifth straight CUNY volleyball title on Monday with a win over Borough of Manhattan Community College at BMCC. It was the fourth straight year that QCC beat BMCC in the championship match.

The Lady Tigers took this one in straight sets, 25-19, 25-15, 25-14.

“They’re all different,” head coach Jason Demas told the Chronicle Tuesday.

“I think this one is pretty special because we had such a different group.”

The Lady Tigers only had one returning starter from the 2018 CUNY title team.

“I think people, I guess starting to doubt us, gave them a little bit of a chip on their shoulder,” Demas said.

He was confident in the players who had been developing and had come off the bench last year. Demas wondered how long it would take the team to gel. He says it took a couple of weeks but a few injuries forced other players to step up.

Middle hitters Tiffany Garcia-Lawson and Bianca Brierre were very productive, while setter Amira Durkovic led the team in aces and had the responsibility of running the offense. The Lady Tigers went 6-0 in CUNY play during the regular season.

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Head coach Jason Demas, left, and the Queensborough CC Lady Tigers won the CUNY volleyball PHOTO BY DENIS GOSTEV / CUNY ATHLETICS title Monday, the school’s fifth in a row.

Outside hitter Paige Hughes was the MVP of the CUNY tournament.

The coach lauded her on-court communication skills as well as athletic ability.

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SPORTS

I HAVE OFTEN WALKED

Rodney’s roots are here

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by Ron Marzlock

by Lloyd Carroll

Chronicle Contributor

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Neither of his names, first or last, was real. But they were one of the few things about Rodney Dangerfield — born Jacob Cohen and raised in Kew Gardens — that weren’t authentic.

It was Dangerfield’s father, Phillip Cohen, a vaudeville perfor mer, who changed the family name to Roy. Jack Roy was the first name Dangerfield performed under as a comic, selling aluminum siding during the day and working in clubs at night.

Crippled by depression and self-doubt, he eventually shaped his act to fit his real life.

“I get no respect” became his trademark line.

His father was born in Russia in 1892, immigrated to the U.S. as a young boy and married a Hungarian immigrant, Dorothy Teitelbaum, in March 1917.

When they had a son on Nov. 22, 1921, they named him Jacob, after Phillip’s father.

By the early 1930s, the Cohens moved into the Grenfell Apartments at 80-15 Grenfell St., in Kew Gardens. The rent, $50 a month, was big money for the time.

Jacob attended PS 99 and Richmond Hill High School. He had a passion for writing

Last month, Giants fans were giddy when quarterback Daniel Jones, who was anointed to be Eli Manning’s successor and was the team’s first pick in the 2019 draft, rallied Big Blue from an 18-point deficit against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a win and followed that up with a 24-3 victory against the admittedly pitiful Washington Redskins. Reality quickly ensued, however, with a pair of losses to two good teams, the Minnesota Vikings and the New England Patriots.

This past Sunday’s game appeared to be a good litmus test for Jones as he’d be facing a mediocre opposing team at MetLife Stadium, the Arizona Cardinals, who are also led by a rookie QB, 2018 Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray. In addition, Jones would finally have the services of star running back Saquon Barkley, who had missed the last month recovering from an ankle sprain.

Jones’ stats weren’t bad as he completed 22 of 35 pass attempts for 223 yards and developed a nice rapport with tight end Rhett Ellison who kept drives alive with third-down catches.

The downside, however, was he turned the ball over three times with two fumbles and an interception on the first series. In fairness, the offensive line couldn’t protect Jones as he was thrown around like a rag doll by the Cardinals

This is a 1940 photo of the Grenfell Apartments, 80-15 Grenfell St., Kew Gardens, the boyhood home of Rodney Dangerfield, taken at the time he lived there. jokes and wanted to make a living from telling them.

Dangerfield’s big break came in 1967 when he was booked on the “Ed Sullivan Show” and was an instant success.

His vaudevillian father died in June 1971, but lived long enough to see Dangerfield’s success in clubs, on TV and in the movies.

Dangerfield died in October 2004, a Q month shy of his 83rd birthday.

pass rush, getting sacked seven times. He was also hampered by his butterfingered receivers who dropped catchable passes.

Barkley was outplayed by his Cardinals’ running back counterpart, Fordham alum Chase Edmonds. Both teams were seemingly penalized on every other play. The Giants infractions came at more inopportune times, which may have been the key difference in the Cardinals’ 27-21 win.

Since New York Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen appears to be casting a wide net in his search for a new manager, I’d suggest he interview former Mets catcher and 1999 playoff hero Todd Pratt. Pratt has spent the last two years managing in the Miami Marlins minor league system and managed a Georgia college team before that. I’ve known him for over 20 years and have always been impressed with his communication skills with both players and the media. He can handle the big stage.

Mets fans had to chuckle watching both Houston Astros and New York Yankees closers, Roberto Osuna and Aroldis Chapman, surrender gut-wrenching ninth-inning two-run homers in Game 6 of the American League Championship series. Astros and Yankees fans got a taste of what it was like to watch Edwin Diaz trying to protect a lead this past season. Q See the extended version of Sports Beat every week at qchron.com.

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Storefront on Cross Bay Blvd.

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Home Needs TLC, Selling “As Is”, Monthly Maint: $475.27 Includes Heat, Hot Water, Cooking Gas, Security, And RE Taxes. Intercom And Buzzer Vestibule Entrance, Park Benches Thru-Out Grounds. Low Flip Tax Only $5/ Share, 145 Shares. Ideally Located Near Shopping Center!

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Mint AAA Hi-Ranch. 3 BRs/2 full bths. 3 zone radiant heat, porcelain tiles in 1st floor, gas Heat Glo fireplace, quartz countertop, top floor all GE Cafe series kitchen, SS appl., granite counter. All new kitchen and bath, 2 separate electric 220 boxes, tankless water heater, sec . cameras, hi-hats throughout, ductless AC, Pella sliding doors, no Sandy damage.

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Beautiful Townhouse, 2 terraces, 3 BRs, 2 full baths, 2 half baths. Kitchen with SS appl., granite counters and table. Deck, AG pool, tiled floors, all renovated, 2 car driveway, garage, view of water from front balcony.

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HOWARD BEACH ROCKWOOD PARK

HOWARD BEACH ROCKWOOD PARK

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Stunning All Brick Colonial on 80x100. House totally gutted and redone last 3 years, 5,000 sq. ft., 3 level house, 49x45. 5 BRs, 5.5 bths. Oversized 2 car garage (900 sq. ft.). In-ground heated pool, 2 balconies, sunroom, private deck, fireplace.

Mint (all redone Low Ranch), new stoop, 42 x 100 lot, 3 BRs, 2 full baths, newly open kitchen, SS appl., granite counter, vaulted ceiling, skylight, Mitsubishi AC unit, full fin. bsmt., Andersen windows.

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