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MAKING THEIR CASE State Senate District 15 candidates face off in Howard Beach debate

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Councilman Eric Ulrich, left, and incumbent state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr., held a heated debate last Thursday at Ave Maria Catholic Academy.

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Tight credit stalls real estate market QE3, interest rates lead to low inventory, price increases in 3Q

by Joseph Orovic Chronicle Contributor

he Queens real estate market remained in a seemingly perpetual state of flux in third quarter of 2012. Prices largely stabilized while the number of sales fluctuated based on geography from the same period a year ago, mirroring continued uncertainty in the broader market brought on by a still-tough credit and economic climate, according to a report by Prudential Douglas Elliman.

“It’s a market that is showing stability more or less in terms of pricing,” said the report’s author, Jonathan Miller of Miller Samuel.

“The biggest issue, and this is a growing issue, is the continuing uncertainty among lenders.”

The number of sales in Queens declined 8.5 percent to 2,509 from the same quarter last year, brought down by a substantial drop in southern Queens.

The number of homes put up for sale also declined 12.2 percent to 9,052 units, in comparison to the year-on quarter.

“Inventory continues to fall, and I think that that is a function of credit,” Miller said.

“It is not a function of sales being so robust that they’re burning off inventory.”

But market conditions have created the bizarre contrast of falling sales and inventory but average prices increasing by 4.6 percent from the same quarter last year to $417,231.

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The number of sales in Queens fell overall while prices increased, thanks to a tough climate for CHART COURTESY PRUDENTIAL DOUGLAS ELLIMAN borrowers.

The median sales price, however, fell 3.9 percent to $370,000.

Potential sellers are holding back on selling their current homes and trading up because stricter lending criteria keep them from qualifying for a mortgage, according to Miller, leaving sterling-credited buyers with high equity to fight over a dwindling supply of homes for sale, driving up prices.

“Prices are rising so you assume it’s because the economy is getting better,” he said. “In this case, there’s certainly been a little bit of improvement, but it’s not that the housing market is improving price-wise.”

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tember a third round of quantitative easing, in which the bank buys undesirable bonds from financial institutions in order to loosen the credit market. The move comes on top of rock-bottom interest rates, making borrowing unprecedently cheap.

According to Miller, QE3 had the reverse effect of signaling a rough economy remaining on the horizon, leading most lenders to play it safe.

“Housing is local and credit is national,” he said. “That’s why we’re seeing rising rents, falling inventory across the United States.”

Geographically, southern and western Queens were endemic of the overall mixed bag

in the borough. The median price of homes in southern Queens rose 4.8 percent, but the number of sales fell substantially, down 17.9 percent from the same quarter a year earlier.

Western Queens saw home prices remain relatively unchanged, with the number of sales rising 6.6 percent.

Northwest Queens continued to benefit from its proximity to Manhattan as the median sales price increased 3.6 percent to $510,000 while the number of sales also jumped 7.9 percent from the same quarter a year earlier.

Northeast Queens enjoyed a 6.4 percent bump in the median sales price as well as an increase in the number of sales by 6.6 percent from the same quarter in 2011.

Broken down by property type, the condo and co-op markets continued their perpetual rollercoaster ride. The median sales price of condos rose 44.7 percent to $398,000, while the median price of co-ops was unchanged at $195,000.

Despite rising prices, the condo market in Queens cooled substantially, with the number of sales falling 53.1 percent. Conversely, the number of sales in the co-op market jumped by the same amount.

The one-to-three family home market showed the lowest level of fluctuation, with the median sales price rising 3.3 percent and Q number of sales falling 7.5 percent.

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Racino celebrates first anniversary Resorts World’s first year: 1,750 jobs, $635 million in revenue

by Domenick Rafter Associate Editor

It wasn’t the Oscars, but it sure felt like it.

Hundreds of people — elected officials, members of the media, business leaders, civic leaders — drove up to the front entrance of Resorts World Casino New York City and stepped out into the abnormally frigid October air.

As the cold morning turned into afternoon, the big red ribbon was cut and a new industry arrived in Queens.

That was one year ago. This week the casino will celebrate its first anniversary in business at Aqueduct Racetrack.

Resorts World’s first gaming floor, the Times Square Casino — along with its buffet and food court — opened for business one year ago this Friday. Its Fifth Avenue Casino and RW Prime Steakhouse and Genting Palace restaurant opened two months later, as did the Central Park events floor.

In the year since the casino opened its doors, its presence in the neighborhood has yielded a wide array of reactions; from excitement about a new entertainment venue so close to home, to anger and concern over what the casino could bring to the neighborhood in terms of traffic and crime. However, many of those concerns have been unfounded.

Although traffic tied up surrounding roadways during the casino’s first couple of weekends in business, that problem subsided over time. On the crime issue, Deputy Inspector Thomas Pascale, commanding officer of the 106th Precinct, which includes the casino, said in June that despite a small rise in crime in the precinct’s communities, the casino has not contributed to it and police have worked well with the casino’s security on issues at the site since its opening.

Resorts World won the bragging rights of being the most profitable casino in the country in the last year, outranking Atlantic City and Connecticut casinos.

In its first year, the casino raked in over $653 million in total revenue, with $435 million going to the state in taxes and roughly $279 million of that going to education. Genting has paid over $815 million in taxes to the state, including the $350 million upfront payment it made last year as part of the company’s contract with the Divison of the Lottery to build and operate the casino and other payments.

The casino also expects to serve its 10 millionth customer by the end of the month.

Resorts World spokesman Stefan Friedman said more than 1,750 people are employed at the casino, nearly 1,000 more than the company had originally estimated. Though the casino

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Resorts World Casino New York City is celebrating its first anniversary operating at Aqueduct RaceFILE PHOTO track this week. has been criticized for not meeting its goal of hiring 70 percent of its workforce from Queens — the estimated percentage from Queens is around 60 percent — Resorts World said that in terms of raw numbers, it has hired far more Queens residents than it had planned.

The casino plans to celebrate its f irst anniversary today, Oct. 25, with a guest appearance by Cat Greenleaf, host of NBC’s

Talk Stoop, and a performance from the China Disabled People’s Performing Art Troupe, as well as a performance to unveil Resorts World Casino’s official first year anthem.

At the event, the casino will present a $500,000 check to be split among 37 different local organizations — part of the agreement Genting has with the state to donate 1 percent of its earnings to the community. Q

Neither park nor train for Woodhaven Civic group opposes proposals for abandoned rail line, backs status quo

by Domenick Rafter Associate Editor

The abandoned Rockaway LIRR line over Jamaica Avenue in Woodhaven. The neighborhood’s civic group is opposing plans to bring trains back to the line or turn it into a greenway.

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have backyards that end right at the tracks. A number of residents along the street have expressed staunch opposition to the idea.

“We cannot endorse a plan that would impose such high costs on so many of our fellow Woodhaven residents, and which has engendered so much opposition from our community,” the statement continued.

The group also opposes the QueensWay idea, citing concerns about parking, privacy issues for those who live along the line and security.

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Some want to see trains run along its tracks while others would like the see an overhead park similar to the High Line on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. And some have taken a third opinion on what to do with the long-abandoned Rockaway Beach Long Island Rail Road line that runs from Rego Park to Ozone Park — nothing.

After sitting on the sidelines for a while and examining the proposals, the Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association, representing a neighborhood through which a big portion of the right of way passes, has made a decision where to throw its support.

“After carefully considering a multitude of viewpoints expressed by Woodhaven residents, the WRBA has decided not to support either of the proposals at this time,” the group said in a statement last week.

The WRBA had hosted a forum on Sept. 29, during which proponents of both the so-called QueensWay — the High Line proposal that would turn the abandoned line into an overhead pedestrian path — and the resurrection of the railroad line that ran along the tracks until 1962, both presented their ideas to Woodhaven residents.

But neither won over many supporters in the neighborhood.

The rail line runs along 98th Street and forms Woodhaven’s eastern border with Richmond Hill. The neighborhood had two stations along the line until 1962 — one at Jamaica Avenue called Brooklyn Manor, and another, simply called Woodhaven, located at Atlantic Avenue. The remnants of the station are still visible.

The WRBA officially ruled out supporting a plan that would reopen the line, citing the quality-of-life issues passing trains could cause for those living along 98th Street, many of whom

The WRBA also noted that the neighborhood already has extensive parkland at Forest Park including the greenway along Forest Park Drive, which is accessible to the entire neighborhood.

“In light of the diverse — and sometimes conflicting — opinions we’ve received from our community, we believe that leaving the abandoned rail line alone is the best way to satisfy the needs and desires of as many residents as possible,” the group said.

“Finally, we urge those who are disappointed by our position not to cast aside our neighbors’ concerns as mere selfishness or NIMBYism,” it continued, referring to the “not in my backyard” reaction people often have to nearby projects. “Any change to the rail line, especially reactivating it, could have a considerable negative impact on many residents. The harm they would suffer is as real and significant as any advantage that would be received by the beneficiaries of a revived rail line or QueensWay. To dismiss Woodhaven’s concerns is to ignore half of the equation. Our residents are as important as the residents of other communities. We remind critics that the best way to change Woodhaven’s collective mind is to make a more persuasive case about how our neighborhood would benefit from — or at least not be harmed by — their proposals.”

The idea to restart rail service has been promoted by Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Far Rockaway), who says a rail line there would make commutes for those in Rockaway and Southern Queens quicker. Currently bus and subway rides to Midtown Manhattan can take over an hour. Goldfeder also says a train line running parallel to Woodhaven Boulevard would reduce traffic congestion on the busy thoroughfare.

The WRBA did say the conditions of the rail line were “deplorable” and called on the city to conduct a cleanup of the Q line.

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All eyes on Addabbo, Ulrich in NY 15th SD Outside interests pay close attention as NYS Senate hangs in the balance

by Michael Gannon Editor

S t a t e S e n . J o e A d d a b b o J r. ( D Howard Beach) and Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) are engaged in one of the most closely watched — and most expensive — state legislative races in the country.

When the two men met in a debate last Thursday, they knew the balance of power in the New York State Senate could be greatly affected by the outcome of the vote in the 15th Senate District on Nov. 6.

The debate took place at the Ave Maria Catholic Academy auditorium in Howard Beach sponsored by the Queens Chronicle, the Forum newsgroup and Citizens Union. More than 300 people attended.

The largest rift in their positions comes on the subject of hydraulic fracturing, the process for removing natural gas trapped in rock formations using high-pressure water and chemicals, some of which are known carcinogens.

Addabbo said he never has and never will support the practice upstate out of concern for the reservoirs that provide New York City’s drinking water.

Ulrich says state officials must let the scientists advise the state’s policy makers before a decision can be reached.

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“Hydrofracking is the most serious important environmental issue of our time,” Addabbo said, listing it as No. 1 when asked about his top three priorities

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“We only need to look at Pennsylvania,” he said. “There has been contamination of water. There have been fatalities.

Whenever we have the process of drilling for natural gas using high-speed water and 750 chemicals including formaldehyde, ammonia, sulfates and others ... we’ve got to be concerned ... I can’t go to Gino’s if the pizza is contaminated with dirty water.”

“I’m for clean water too, just in case you were wondering,” Ulrich said. “I don’t want people to have to wonder about whether their drinking water is poisoned. At the same time, we have to let the scientists, the real experts who know about the issue, to study it, determine whether it can be done safely, and advise the people who make the decisions on whether it can be done or should be done.”

Ulrich pointed to the thousands of jobs and millions in tax revenue Pennsylvania has reaped, though Addabbo said the jobs are illusory, as the companies would bring in their own trained technicians to handle the most sophisticated work.

Addabbo’s other top priorities include job creation, for which he listed a number of bills he has written to give incentives to small businesses to hire, and to cut some of their red tape for starting up and accessing capital. He also said the state must become the toughest in the country in terms of common-sense gun legislation.

He particularly noted assault weapons and armor piercing, or so-called “copkiller,” bullets as arms citizens should not have.

“I don’t see why people need an AK-

47 sitting in their closets, or armor-piercing bullets,” he said. “I want people to be able to go to the movies and feel safe.”

Ulrich said the f irst priority that all officials of either party must have going into the January session is jobs, and said taxes and regulations must reflect that.

“I’m for creating jobs. Joe’s for creating jobs. Obama and Romney are for creating jobs,” Ulrich said. “But what about protecting the jobs that people already have? That is just as important.”

That led to Ulrich’s second priority, consisting of tax cuts for the middle class and small businesses. He listed ethics reform as third.

The councilman said the state must end taxpayer settlements for off icials found to have committed misdeeds, and that those convicted of crimes must lose both their jobs and pensions.

Ulrich also differs from Addabbo on gun control issues.

He said the vast number of gun crimes committed in New York State do not involve legally obtained, licensed weapons.

“Most of the illegal guns used in crimes in New York are just that — illegal guns,’ Ulrich said. “They are not used by law-abiding citizens. They’re being used by gang members and drug dealers and they get them from the trunk of a car in the middle of the night.

They don’t buy them from gun shops or pawn shops in Downtown Manhattan.”

He said the problem must be addressed nationally.

Both men said stop and frisk is a legitimate tool for good police work, though Ulrich criticized the senator for a vote in 2010 that restricted the use of information obtained from questioning during such procedures.

Both support full table gaming in the state, and raising the minimum gambling age to 21.

Both also support increasing the state’s minimum wage from its current $7.25 per hour; and campaign finance reform modeled on the city’s regulations.

They also agreed that mayoral control of schools has been an improvement over the old Board of Education, though both would also like to see some tweaking when it comes up for renewal in Albany.

Both also decried the political mailings from groups outside of the two campaigns that have been mostly negative against one candidate or the other.

Addabbo said he has proven capable of serving his district in the minority party, even though he said Republican Leader Dean Skelos (R-Nassau) has made it hard on Democrats to get their bills voted on, much less passed.

Ulrich said his record as an independent Republican has been demonstrated again and again in the Council and even by being forced to run in a primary to Q secure the nomination.

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President Obama deserves re-election he United States remains a country faced with a multitude of problems, but we are much better off than we were four years ago, thanks to the leadership of President Obama. He should be re-elected on Nov. 6.

The president’s opponent, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, has a lot going for him but has not made a compelling case for changing course.

Obama took office at a time of fiscal disaster. The stock market was plummeting, and five weeks into his term the Dow Jones Average stood at 6,500. Today it’s just about double that.

Unemployment was rising and eventually reached 10 percent. Today it’s around 8 percent. Of course we all wish it were 6 percent, but it will take time to get there.

As the housing market improves, the job market should follow suit. At least we’re moving in the right direction.

In this global economy, the United States is recovering much faster than Europe or China. China’s stock market has fallen back to where it was in March 2009.

It is true that the only group much better off than it was four years ago is the top 1 percent, whose assets are mainly held in securities. Ironically, it’s members of the

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But the deficit is dropping and should continue to do so. Figures released last week show a $200 billion reduction in the deficit. We believe the deficit and national debt are the biggest problems facing the country, and that a combination of gradual tax increases, reduced tax breaks for corporations and a cut in government spending is the best way to lower the deficit. This is the kind of prescription Obama supports.

Romney, on the other hand, has talked until very recently of reducing taxes, especially on the wealthiest Americans. During a debate with the president he shifted course to say that he only advocates reduced tax rates, and that under his plan the rich would continue to pay as much as they do now in the end. But we find that hard to believe given what he’s been saying for years and the people who are supporting his campaign.

Romney also takes stands we oppose on many social issues. We agree with the president on issues such as same-sex marriage and reproductive rights. The president also takes a more progressive stand on the environment.

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Parks for the people Dear Editor: The issue is not whether the proposed soccer stadium in Flushing Meadows Corona Park will not result in the loss of fields as claimed by Mark Abbot, the president of Major League Soccer (“No loss of fields,” Letters, Oct. 18). The issue is not, as claimed

by Mr. Abbot, that the MLS will maintain current soccer fields in the park.

The issue is not Mr. Abbot’s purported philanthropy. The issue is yet another prostitution of FMCP by giving — not to a nonprofit organization or one engaged in charitable public works but to a private, for-profit business — up to 13 acres of urban parkland.

Professional soccer, like all other professional sports clubs, is owned by immensely wealthy people, and, like all private for-profit businesses, exists solely to make money, as much money as possible. I find no fault with making money, but I do object to making money by a parkland grab and adding to the ongoing dismantling of FMCP. I do object to the claim it will create jobs (minimal parttime when all is said and done) and I do object to the claim it contributes to the city’s economy, pennies in the context of our gross annual economy. I do object to the claim the stadium will be in an unused part of the park.

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Our elected officials need to figure out a way to work in a bipartisan manner in order to move the country forward. Democrats and Republicans both have good ideas, but the lack of compromise in no way helps to restore the United States’ fiscal strength or rebuild our aging infrastructure, or our schools, or our society so we can solve the myriad problems we face.

We believe electing Romney would only deepen the divide, as evidenced by his reckless comment on the 47 percent of Americans he claimed are dependent on the government but don’t contribute to it. That statement was disturbing in many ways, just one being the fact that many in that 47 percent are paying Social Security taxes.

Combined with their employers’ contributions, they’re probably paying a higher proportion of their earnings than the 14 percent Romney pays on his millions of dollars in income.

Lastly, it’s become clear over the course of the campaign that Romney has few core positions and is willing to say whatever it takes to get elected.

That’s not the case with President Obama. He deserves your vote for four more years in office.

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unused condition so as to then be argued by myopic politicians to not even sell it, but give it away.

In the depths of the Great Depression of the 1930s this city did not sell or barter public parkland. Fields 2, 3 and 5 in FMCP are currently slated for reconstruction and this will occur without the MLS. Just like Central, Prospect, Bronx and Clove Lakes parks, FMCP should be maintained by tax dollars.

Suffice it to say in the case of FMCP, the second most used park in the city — mostly by the underprivileged — the fault lies with far too many city officials, particularly those in Queens who should know better, who consider their constituents to be real estate and private interest groups. They have intentionally shortchanged and ignored FMCP, and the little people be damned.

Not only does MLS wish to construct a 25,000-seat stadium but to have the right without having to seek permission, at anytime in the future, to increase its size to

35,000. MLS Commissioner Don Garber has said this a godsend that will raise a sense of pride in the community and benefit Queens.

Hogwash. It will benefit the rich owner of a private for-profit business. Mr. Garber’s further claim that a soccer stadium will make FMCP better is Madison Avenue nonsense and absurd on its face. The only thing that will make FMCP better is to prevent politicians and private special interest groups from having any say in its management.

The lack of a hue and cry in opposition by elected officials is testament to their intellectual bankruptcy and low caliber.

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The shrinking city GOP Dear Editor: Allow me to add to the insightful thoughts of “An underdog switches to the GOP to run for mayor” (Politics As Usual, by Peter C. Mastrosimone, Oct. 18) by taking a quick trip down memory lane.

Remember in the 1990s under former Mayor Giuliani, Republicans held a record seven New York City Council seats. Queens residents in 1991 and again in 2005 sent three GOPers to the Council: Mike Abel (whose seat Republican Dan Halloran won back in 2009); Alfonse Stabile (Eric Ulrich did likewise, winning both a special and general election in 2009) and Thomas Ognibene (who was unable to stage a successful return in 2009). Those three — Abel, Stabile and Olgibene — were joined by Charles Millard and Andrew Eristoff of Manhattan, Martin Golden of Brooklyn and Fred Cerillo of Staten Island, resulting in a record seven Republican New York City Council members.

You would have to go back 50 years or more to the old NYC Board of Alderman, which preceded the NYC Council, to find that many Republicans holding similar office.

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This lowlife, Darrell Fuller, should not have been out on the street to begin with, since he had a prior arrest record. Why was he freed? He should have been kept behind bars. It is time for the court system to make sure that convicted criminals are kept in jail, and not allowed to ever be back out on the streets. Our politicians need to give their unanimous support to having more stringent laws for criminals to be kept in jail. It is time for everyone to say “We are as mad as hell, and we are not going to take it any more.”

Since Darrell Fuller cannot be given the death penalty in New York, then may he rot in prison for the rest of his life, without ever having a chance at being paroled again.

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has created much controversy over the personal mistreatment of thousands of young men, especially African American and Hispanic young men. Your position is expressed in reasonable and practicable terms with a sensitivity not shown on editorial pages of many other city newspapers.

You acknowledge concerns that some officers have abused this policy with unreasonable force and frequent disrespect. But the most outrageous abuse is the disproportionate targeting of African Americans without cause except for the color of their skin.

We must conclude, therefore, that this is racially motivated as well as a draconian and unconstitutional disregard for the basic rights of thousands of New Yorkers who are subjected to unreasonable searches and seizure. It gives license to arbitrarily harass and intimidate, yes even criminalize, thousands of young men based on their skin color. Federal Court Judge Shira Scheindlin has already ruled that “there is overwhelming evidence” that thousands have been unlawfully stopped. Additionally, a separate lawsuit filed against the NYPD has been given class action status by another federal judge for the gross constitutional violation of citizens’ right to be free from unlawful searches and seizures.

Additionally, the concern you expressed about the financial liability to which the city is exposed is well-founded; and, indeed, I do believe that financial damages should be awarded, in keeping with basic tort law, to the hundreds of thousands of plaintiffs whose constitutional rights have been violated. It appears as if the mayor and his advisors have learned nothing from the recent federal court ruling regarding the racist testing practices of the New York City Fire Department that denied hundreds of African Americans and Latinos the opportunity to become firefighters. The city was held liable for $129 million in damages! This decision also included penalties as well as the costs of a federal monitor for the next 10 years to oversee the hiring and rewriting of the tests.

The mayor and the NYPD continue to ignore the constitutional rights of thousands of young men which are being violated on a daily basis. These “stops and frisks” have not made our communities any safer. And they ignore the potential monetary damages that the city risks by continuing to do them. We cannot let hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers be subjected to this police state mentality, have their basic constitutional rights violated and spend millions of dollars from the city treasury in court settlements.

I have little confidence that the police will police themselves without the intervention of the courts. I also support the appointment of an inspector general to monitor the NYPD. Otherwise there is little likelihood that they will end this practice. They will only continue to violate the rights of countless young African Americans and Latinos; and risk New Yorkers the cost of millions in damages which we can ill afford. I support the City Council bill being proposed for the appointment of an inspector general to oversee the NYPD. Elmer H. Blackburne Laurelton The writer is a Democratic district leader in the 29th Assembly District.

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Ex-Council, Senate candidate indicted Baldeo accused of skirting donor laws

by Domenick Rafter Associate Editor

Al Baldeo, the Democratic district leader in the 38th Assembly District and former candidate for City Council and state Senate, surrendered to the FBI on Wednesday on charges that he spearheaded a scheme to use straw donors to funnel multiple illegal campaign contributions to his City Council campaign.

In 2010, Baldeo, a Richmond Hill lawyer, ran in the special election to fill the 28th Council District seat left vacant by the death of former Councilman Tom White Jr. He lost the race to Councilman Ruben Wills (D-South Jamaica).

According to the indictment released by U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, Baldeo used false donors in order to get matching funds from the city during his 2010 campaign.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office said Baldeo allegedly provided money orders and cash for others to give to him in their names, making it appear that they donated the money themselves.

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asked the fake donors to lie to federal investigators when he learned they were probing the scheme.

He is facing four charges including fraud, conspiracy to commit fraud and obstruction of justice and two counts of conspiracy to do each. If convicted, Baldeo could face up to 20 years in prison on each charge.

Baldeo also ran for the City Council in 2005 and 2009, losing both times to White, and for the state Senate in 2006 when he fell a few hundred voters shy of defeating thenSen. Serphin Maltese. In the latter race, many local Democratic clubs declined to endorse Baldeo and instead backed Maltese.

Since his 2010 loss, Baldeo has remained involved in politics, serving as a Democratic district leader and attending a number of events in the Richmond Hill and Indo-Caribbean community as part of his group, United Communities Alliance.

Baldeo had scheduled a community forum meeting on Tuesday night at La Bella Vita in Ozone Park that was abruptQ ly canceled.

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Even though the southern border of her neighborhood is Linden Boulevard, Margaret Finnerty, president of the Richmond Hill South Civic Association, said her community is affected by what goes on far outside that boundary.

Her focus is now on a section of Lefferts Boulevard in South Ozone Park, a mile or so from her neighborhood, where the Department of Transportation is looking to reduce the number of lanes from two in each direction to one between 149th Avenue and Rockaway Boulevard. Finnerty said the plan, presented to Community Board 10 on Oct. 4, will be detrimental to residents of her neighborhood.

Created in response to a number of accidents along the stretch, some fatal, the plan has been met with a range of reactions from skepticism to rage. Finnerty, a member of CB 10, had a reaction closer to the latter, and now she’s ready to take on the fight, even though the changes are happening outside her neighborhood.

“I can’t just stand still and let it happen,” Finnerty said.

Finnerty will begin circulating a petition to residents and store owners asking them to oppose the DOT’s plan beginning this Thursday at her group’s meeting. She said she had spoken to other civic leaders in South Ozone Park opposed to the plan.

Lefferts Boulevard is a major thoroughfare for Richmond Hill residents heading for the Belt Parkway and JFK Airport, she warned, and it could create problems for these residents and the stores they shop in.

“This is going to affect everybody who wants to leave the community,” she said.

“It’s going to hurt the store owners.”

Finnerty pointed to the DOT’s alteration of Rockaway Boulevard in Ozone Park and South Ozone Park in 2011 where one lane was removed as causing a traffic headache.

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SCO Family of Services, the group operating a new home for youth convicted of crimes in South Ozone Park says Community Board 10 is wrong about SCO’s outreach to the community before the home opened on 128th Street in September.

“We met in August with a representative from Councilman [Ruben] Wills’ office, as well as with representatives from Community Board 10 and the South Ozone Park Civic Association,” the group said in a statement last week. “We subsequently had meetings during the past few weeks with the local police precinct, community board and civic association, and we are currently distributing informational flyers door to door in the neighborhood with 24-hour contact information for our local staff involved with the program.”

The home, which houses adjudicated — convicted — youths, those placed in group homes by the New York Family Court, opened on Sept. 1. It and several other such houses were established as part of the Close to Home program, which aims to keep teenagers detained for crimes close to their families in the city rather than be shipped upstate. The program was signed into law by Gov. Cuomo earlier in the year.

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The board’s angst was aimed mainly toward the city Administration for Children’s Services, charged with implementing the Close to Home program in the five boroughs. The agency held one information session on the new law in Queens, last spring in Far Rockaway.

Braton suggested the location of the meeting was chosen to prevent residents from having input into the city’s implementation of the program. She also said the draft plans released by the ACS never discussed possible sites for the homes, leaving many in the dark as to where they would be located.

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A young Nassau County cop is dead, allegedly gunned down after pulling over a man involved in a hitand-run accident. The shooter is accused of then carjacking and killing an innocent motorist before leading the police on a door-to-door manhunt, which ended after the assailant tried to commit suicide.

Police Officer Arthur Lopez, 29, a member of the county’s Emergency Service Unit, tried to pull over Darrell Fuller, 33, after he got into an accident on Northern Boulevard in Great Neck, LI at around 10:45 a.m., sources said. He allegedly fled the scene and got onto the Cross Island Parkway. At around 11 a.m. Fuller stopped near a Mobil gas station on Jamaica Avenue, where he was approached

by Lopez.

The cop asked for Fuller’s driver’s license and registration, and after a short exchange of words, the assailant sprang from the car and opened fire, according to published reports. Lopez was struck in the chest and transported to North

Shore University Hospital in New Hyde Park, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

Fuller took off south on the Cross Island Parkway to Hempstead Avenue, where he carjacked Raymond Facey at around 11:05 a.m., shot him in the head and fled in his car. Facey died on the highway. His body was discovered in the center lane of the southbound side.

An FDNY source could not explain how the victim ended up there because it is unclear whether traffic was slow enough for Fuller to carjack Facey, 52, of Jamaica while the two were driving or whether he got into the victim’s car and shot him before pushing him out onto the highway.

Published reports said that Facey had pulled over to the side of the road to talk to his daughter on his cell phone when he was confronted

by Fuller.

“I cannot imagine the grief being endured today by the Lopez and Facey families,” City Councilman James Sanders Jr. (D-Laurelton) said in a prepared statement. “The entire Queens community mourns with them, and celebrates the lives

Nassau County cop Arthur Lopez was gunned down Tuesday on the Cross Island Parkway. of two wonderful men, whose families will cherish their memories forever. Queens is a law-abiding place, and horrific acts of violence like this degrade and diminish everyone.”

Facey’s car was found abandoned at 113th Drive and 223rd Street in Cambria Heights a short time later.

A number of schools, including PS 295, which is two blocks from where Lopez died, were on lockdown. A house on 113th Avenue and Colfax Avenue was raided.

Police knocked on at least a dozen doors in Queens Village and Cambria Heights as they tried to apprehend Fuller, a police source said.

Fuller was found around 6:30 p.m. in a car in front of 173-06 111 Ave. in St. Albans after someone called 911 reporting gunshots.

Fuller allegedly shot himself twice — once in the neck and once in the leg — reportedly in an attempt to commit suicide. He was rushed to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where he was arrested.

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Fuller reportedly did five years for attempted murder and was out on parole on a subsequent drug conviction when he allegedly shot the two men.

Lopez, an eight-year veteran on the force, will not soon be forgotten. There is a memorial page honoring him on Facebook, which had 19,623 likes as of Wednesday morning. A post quoted Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano, calling Lopez “an exemplary officer, a real Q heroic officer.”

Delta expansion plan taking shape at JFK Airline offers peak at $1.2 billion project to create international hub

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Delta Airlines last week granted a sneak peak behind the ongoing $1.2 billion construction project aimed at turning John F. Kennedy International Airport into its hub for overseas travel.

Company officials from corporate headquarters in Atlanta as well as leaders of the design and construction effort took media on a guided tour on Oct. 18 to see just how one renovates and expands a modern terminal while the old one still must function to serve millions of passengers a year.

Work on Terminal 4 is scheduled to be completed in 2013. It follows on the heels of a difficult merger with Northwest Airlines that began in 2008.

Ned Walker, senior vice president and chief communications officer for Delta headquarters in Atlanta, said the merger led the company to the next logical step.

“After the merger, Delta said we want to be New York’s airline,” Walker said. And he said Delta brass hand-picked Senior Vice President Gail Grimmett to come to the city and take charge of the effort.

As part of the plan, Delta is simultaneously spending $160 million to renovate and connect Terminals C and D at LaGuardia Airport following a gate and route swap with US Airways that was completed earlier this year.

Thom Lang, center, in charge of the design process for Delta’s Terminal 4 project at Kennedy Airport, discusses the challenges of creating a new, modern terminal while the old one still needs to PHOTO BY MICHAEL GANNON function.

LaGuardia is slated to be the airline’s domestic and business travel hub, though JFK’s Terminal 4 will be catering to the international business traveler.

“We were going after business passengers,” Grimmett said. “We wanted the business passengers flying to Heathrow,” an

airport in London. And she said, following the US Airways deal that traded gate slots in Washington, DC and cash for gates in New York, Delta now serves 47 of the 50 largest business markets in the United States.

While the terminal is fully functioning, passengers can see and walk past barricades,

and construction fences and hear saws, drills and heavy machinery.

Behind those barricades, concrete is being poured, miles of electrical wires are being strung and machinery from moving sidewalks to security scanners await installation or sit wrapped in plastic to protect them from dust and debris.

The finished terminal will have shops and more check-in, security, baggage claim and customs areas for travelers’ convenience, as well as amenities like waiting room seating with chargers for personal electronic devices.

Harry Olsen, the program director for the JFK redevelopment project, oversaw construction of the new Yankee Stadium before joining the airline. He said Delta eventually wants to serve 13 to 15 million passengers per year out of Terminal 4, allowing the airline to tear down the much-maligned Terminal 3, a circular structure that was built for Pan Am in 1960.

But Olsen also said the community already is benefiting from the $26 million per month going into the terminal and supporting work.

“We have approximately 1,000 construction jobs here right now,” Olsen said, a number that will keep up until construction gradually is completed.

Delta officials expect about 1,000 “on-airQ port jobs” to be created by 2013.

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Few birds invoke the idea of class and grace in people’s minds like the swan. The shapely white bird with its signature curving neck has been a model for paintings, photographs and plastic lawn ornaments for as long as all three have existed.

But while the beloved feathered fowl adds a sense of serenity when spotted gliding along the water off Charles Park in Howard Beach, in reality, the swans of Jamaica Bay don’t belong there and pose a threat to other birds, as well as to themselves.

Last weekend, a number of residents living near Charles Park spotted a dozen swans roaming the lawns around the park and in the mouth of Shellbank Basin between the park and Cross Bay Boulevard.

Some appeared sick and one may have had an injured leg.

Among those who spotted the meandering swans were Queens Chronicle employees Lisa LiCausi and Rosemary Ray. The two, joined by a number of neighbors, watched

over the birds for a few days until they realized they were not well and needed help.

The neighbors contacted Animal Control, who referred them to Eileen Jones, a state-licensed wildlife rehabilitator from Brooklyn, who works with swans.

Of the five swans, called mute swans, Jones captured in Howard Beach last weekend, one showed signs of neurological problems and is currently being tested at the Wild Bird Fund in Manhattan. Some of the others have been or will be rereleased after a checkup. The birds are mandated by law to be returned to where they were picked up after treatment to prevent the swans from nesting elsewhere.

Though many mistakenly believe the swans are in their natural habitat inside the bird sanctuary in the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Don Riepe, president of the Northeast Chapter of the American Littoral Society and a resident of Broad Channel, said they are actually a non-native species.

In fact, they are not even native to the country.

The swans are feral animals that appeared in the wildlife refuge after being brought to the area from Europe as pets then set free. They began reproducing so quickly that park management could not control their population.

Mute swans are native to Europe and are especially prominent in England.

Riepe said the swans make a home in the two ponds on either side of Cross Bay Boulevard in the refuge that is a haven for migratory birds. Around this time of year, they leave the ponds.

“At the end of the season, they leave the ponds and go out into the creeks and marshes around Jamaica Bay,” Riepe said, noting that their living in the ponds is problematic because the swans are aggressive and often taunt migrating birds that come to Gateway. Their droppings also make a mess of the ecosystem in and around the ponds.

Attempts to control the swan population go back decades. When Riepe worked at the refuge, he would addle the swan eggs — a process wherein embryos are

removed from eggs in a nest, but not replaced so the mother bird does not lay more eggs, believing the addled eggs to still be viable.

But that has proven difficult.

Riepe said many of the birds have been moved to a spot in Sheepshead Bay away from the sanctuary.

Jones said it was imperative that

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She noted that the neighborhood sits under key flight routes into and out of JFK Airport, not far from where a Delta jet suffered a Q bird strike last spring.

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A night of politics in Howard Beach The Addabbo-Ulrich showdown at Ave Maria

Before the fireworks: Queens Chronicle Publisher Mark Weidler goes over the format with the candidates, joined by Chronicle South Queens Editor Domenick Rafter and Forum Publisher Pat Adams.

It was standing room only as the Oct. 18 debate for state Senate District 15 drew more than 300 people to Ave Maria Catholic Academy PHOTOS BY PETER C. MASTROSIMONE in Howard Beach. The event was held by the Queens Chronicle, the Forum and Citizens Union.

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At left, the balloons matched the flag. At right, par tisans on both sides stuck lawn signs onto the fence outside Ave Maria to greet arrivals.

Watching the debate and meeting with the candidates afterward were several Ave Maria pupils including some on the Student Council: Christian Cirillo, left, Anthony Russo, Andrew Sapia, Leonardo D’Attile, Joanna Di Rosa, Robert Martin, Giovanna Russo, Gianna Petraglia and Christal Taormina.

Meet and greet: Mark Weidler speaks with Ulrich’s wife, Yadira Moran-Ulrich, after the debate, while autism activist Andrew Baumann plants his trademark kiss on Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder.

Two candidates but one nation: reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

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Columbus Day Foundation dinner 7th annual event held at Russo’s On The Bay on Tuesday night

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The Howard Beach Columbus Day Foundation held its 7th annual dinner at Russo’s On The Bay on Tuesday night.

More than 300 people attended the event where a number of honorees were recognized, including state Supreme Court judge Patricia Di Mango as Distinguished Italian-American Woman of the Year; Jake LaSala as Distinguished Italian-American

Christian Sirillo, third from left, receives a $1,000 scholarship for excellence in Italian language skills.

Man of the Year; Louis Grace as Italian-American Enforcement Executive of the Year; Msgr. Ronald Marino as Italian-American Religious Leader and Tony Di Piazza, who was honored as Distinguished Italian-American of the Year.

HBCDF also awarded donations to a number of institutions including the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York Families for Autistic Children and a number of other organizations.

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DOE program to give high school girls free birth control stirs controversy

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The Department of Education has instituted a controversial program that allows girls in 13 city high schools to receive Plan B — a form of emergency contraceptive — free of charge — though it is not given out in class.

For decades unplanned teenage pregnancies have been the nightmare of every parent and a stigma in society.

Though the rate of teenage pregnancies has dropped in the last decade, the problem still has many pondering different ways to combat it.

The suggestions on how to reduce teenage pregnancies run the gamut — abstinence education to teaching kids as young as junior high school safe sex.

The city Department of Education has its own new, and controversial, plan to reduce teenage pregnancies — supply the students themselves with birth control.

The DOE has implemented a policy that will allow schools to give so-called morning after pills, commonly known as Plan B, to girls as young as 14 years old.

The program, called Connecting Adolescents To Comprehensive Health, or the acronym CATCH, aims to reduce the number of teen pregnancies, the DOE said.

Plan B can prevent pregnancies up to 72 hours after conception.

The drug is handed out now to anyone who wants it without parental permission,

although parents can sign a letter that would prevent school nurses from giving their child the drug.

However, very few parents — only about 2 percent — have retuned the optout, according to the Department of Health, although some parents in other boroughs have complained they never received such a letter.

The program is in place at 13 city high schools including four in Queens — John Adams, Newcomers, Queens Vocational and Technical and Voyager Prep.

The DOH said 7,000 teenagers got pregnant in 2011 citywide and nearly two-thirds of those pregnancies ended in an abortion. Around 70 percent of the 2,200 women who became mothers before age 17 dropped out of high school.

Those numbers are down by nearly 25 percent since 2001, however.

Last week, a poll commissioned by the Chiaroscuro Foundation, and conducted by the Smith Johnson Research polling firm, showed that a majority of New York City parents opposed the program.

Fifty-two percent of parents with children under 18 say the DOE should not dispense Plan B, according to the poll. The program is supported by 43

percent of parents. Just under 5 percent are undecided.

The survey also says the program is supported by 42 percent of parents who have teenagers in Queens.

Further, the poll says 36 percent of parents support the idea of an “active opt-in” system, where Plan B would be given to teenagers only after their parents have given written approval to the school.

Nearly 25 percent approve of the current opt-out system.

The DOE dismissed the poll, noting that the Chiaroscuro Foundation is a nonprofit group known for its opposition to abortion and birth control and suggesting the survey was biased.

Nevertheless, the policy is creating controversy even within the walls of high schools. A staff member at a Queens high school who declined to be identif ied because of DOE rules, said she is not necessarily opposed to the idea of giving Plan B to students, but noted that the school is barred from giving students other drugs. “[We] can give them Plan B, but [we] can’t give them something if they have a headache,” the staffer said. “It doesn’t make sense. It just doesn’t Q seem necessary.”

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Alex, center, takes out the indentification card that details his ride home, as Lisa Dawn-Pilgrim PHOTO BY JOSEY BARTLETT with YAI Network stands by.

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State Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. hosted a jobs fair on Friday, Oct. 19 at Resorts World Casino New York City.

The fair brought 165 prospective employers from around Queens to the Central Park events floor of the casino and as many as 4,000 people looking for work came to meet the vendors, representing a wide variety of industries, make connections and hand out resumes, according to

Addabbo’s office.

The event is Addabbo’s sixth public jobs fair since Aug. 2009. In June, he hosted one specifically for veterans and spouses of veterans at The Shops at Atlas Park in Glendale.

Top, job searchers gather to meet the vendors. Above, a client of WorkSource, a placement service for disabled people, left, meets a possible employer, right.

Sex traffickers head to prison Two men each were sentenced to 3 to 9 years in prison for forcing a 14-year-old South Ozone Park girl to work as a prostitute for a week earlier this year and turn over 100 percent of her earnings to them.

Shaquan Gould, 21, of South Ozone Park, and Evan Harrington, 21, of the Bronx, were sentenced Tuesday, a few weeks after they plead guilty to charges of sex trafficking.

According to the charges, Gould and Harrington met the the unidentified 14year-old girl on or around April 19. She was then taken to a residence at 135-38

123 St. in South Ozone Park. There, she was forced to engage in acts of prostitution and give up the money she earned to the two men. The victim asked to leave the home multiple times in the week after she met Gould and Harrington, but was told she could not leave and, in at least one instance, was hit in the face and body

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YAI Network in Astoria teaches individuals to ride public transit

by Josey Bartlett Editor

The travel training program at YAI Network in Astoria helps disabled adults ride public transportation on their own.

Since the program started two years ago, riders are taught how to get from home to YAI via bus and train, and beginning this fall a few participants were guided through going straight from home to their volunteer or job locations, cutting hours from their commute and giving them newly found independence.

The individuals’ challenges range from hearing impairment to developmental disabilities and cerebral palsy.

Mike B.’s travel time from his home in Belle Harbor to Astoria was two and a half hours on Access-a-Ride, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s bus system for the disabled. His commute was halved a year ago after he graduated from the travel program.

He now rides the Q 22 to the Q 53 to the N or R train on his own.

He uses the extra time to help out with the fitness program and fill up water tanks at YAI. Mike also meets his girlfriend for breakfast before they both attend day programs.

“I can be more independent,” Mike, 37, said. “It’s much faster, much quicker.”

Alex, 24, an LIC High School graduate, is just starting the program. He lives less than 30 minutes away from Astoria in Elmhurst and said he likes that he can sleep in instead of ride Access-a-Ride for hours.

“It’s a huge quality-of-life change,” said Stephanie Rozanski, supervisor of the program.

Skipping the MTA service not only gives the riders more flexibility with quicker routes, but a yearly bus pass is several

thousands of dollars less than Access-aRide costs per person, YAI spokeswoman Lynn Berman said.

The training, which averages about 12 days, starts with Lisa Dawn-Pilgrim, the travel trainer with YAI Network, scoping out a student’s route.

“We look for curb cutouts and how long traffic signals blink,” Rozanski said.

After the best route is picked, the individuals are given an identification card that lists their route home. The participants are taught to wait until the green walk sign flashes on — not following the lead of many New Yorkers — and to listen for conductor announcements.

Part of the training includes getting the students lost a few times as well. In those situations the disabled adults are taught to ask the conductor or a police officer for help, not a stranger.

“You don’t know who is safe or not,” Rozanski said. “And not everyone gives the right directions,” Dawn-Pilgrim added.

“I never get lost,” Mike B. said with a smile.

“I watch for landmarks,” Alex said.

The last stage of the training is a mock solo-trip. Dawn-Pilgrim says she has a lastminute appointment and leaves the students to get home by themselves, but unbeknownst to the travelers, a YAI employee shadows them.

Two students have not passed the program, and were asked to work on certain skills in their YAI groups, but 19 have made it through the test and now travel on their own.

“These guys want this more than anything,” Rozanski said. “I can’t imagine never being alone, and now they can access their Q city and be a part of the community.”

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n Thursday, Sept. 20, the 12th grade Construction Trades class from the High School for Construction Trades, Engineering and Architecture, Ozone Park, was invited to spend time on an active construction site at the Catholic Charities Residential Assisted Living building in Howard Beach. The class was able to walk the site and see actual phases of construction and speak with representatives from all trades in the NYC construction industry.

When the students arrived, they were greeted by state Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr., who had arranged the trip, and Monsignor LoPinto, of Catholic Charities, who both spoke with students about the history and future of the building. Mr. Louis Schwartz, the chief project manager of the job site, was our guide throughout the trip. He explained everything in great depth and detail.

The existing building used to be a hospital back in the 1960s, but it is now being built as a senior center. The first place students visited on the site was the basement. There they were met by the job’s Local 3 IBEW electricians. The electricians were working on the main breakers, which they explained were extremely dangerous devices. Mr. Schwartz then went on to explain that extra water-resistant concrete was poured in the basement because there was groundwater just about half an inch below the old floor.

Next students went up to the second floor, where everything was covered with Sheetrock and neatly finished including the bathrooms, which had tubs already installed. The third floor had workers putting in insulation and farther down the hall, other workers were still setting up Sheetrock. The fourth floor had metal studs outlining the hallway and each room. On this floor we got to meet a second year electrician’s apprentice from Local 3. He was putting fire putty on all of the electrical boxes.

A most memorable part of this trip for most students was when students visited the roof. It was explained by Mr. Schwartz that the light-reflecting rocks on the roof were used to prevent the roof from overheating.

At the end of the trip, Lou Schwartz gave the students hard hats from his company, MONADNOCK to take home as presents, for which the students are very grateful. The CTEA students felt fortunate to have the opportunity to visit this site and experience a building being constructed. Others learn about the building construction process through textbooks and videos, but the students had the privilege of being on the job site and experiencing how workers create a specific structure.

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The Transportation Security Administration has determined that Domenick Rafter, an editor with the Queens Chronicle, did not accidentally enter a secure area at Kennedy International Airport on Oct. 1 after all.

Rafter had gone to the airport for a press event at Terminal 5. Following a JetBlue employee’s directions, he walked toward the tarmac in search of the event.

But it turned out the worker had told him to go the wrong way. Seeing planes in front of him with no apparent barrier in between, he turned around. The Chronicle then ran a story and editorial citing the apparent lack of security.

The TSA and Port Authority then conducted investigations, the TSA retracing Rafter’s steps as described in the paper. A TSA official called the Chronicle Monday to say that there was actually a chain link fence, which one might not even see from afar, between Rafter and the planes. The official sent the Chronicle a photo showing the fence, which the paper agreed not to publish out of security concerns. The photo also shows a portable Jersey barrier near the fence, but Rafter is certain that was not there Oct. 1 because he could see Q the nearest plane’s wheels.

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Coast Guard, teens help clean Jamaica Bay A wave of volunteers, above, descended on Jamaica Bay last week and removed over a ton of wood, plastic, bottles and other debris from the shoreline and marshes at several sites around the estuary.

Organized by the American Littoral Society, the groups included the Coast Guard Auxiliary, Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts and students of PS 47 in Broad Channel.

Information about the debris collected will be sent to the Ocean Conservancy in Washington, D.C. to be included in the International Coastal Cleanup data set for 2012.

“This year in New York State we have helped promote and organize over 250 beach and shoreline cleanups throughout the state,” said Don Riepe, the northeast region director

for the Littoral Society. “We started with four beaches in 1986 and the program has grown exponentially each year as more people become concerned about debris impacting their shorelines.”

For more information about beach cleanups and programs of the Littoral Society call (718) 318-9344 or check the website alsnyc.org

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To the great relief and joy of pastrami lovers all across Queens and New York, Sapienza in Howard Beach is open for business.

Although Sapienza opened on Sept. 24, it is only the latest iteration of a restaurant that Angelo Mugnolo, who co-owns the business with Anthony Calore, says has been around for over 100 years.

Although the Italian food bistro’s owners pride themselves on their excellent hot steamed pastramis, corned beef and brisket, their menu offers a wide range of options for all diners. There are soup, salad, sandwich, wrap and seafood options.

“We do a full breakfast. We’re carrying one of the tastiest bagels on the boulevard,” beamed Mugnolo.

They also do catering. Mugnolo explained that one of his most popular catering orders, heroes in a basket, is a traditional, long, catered sub (think a 3-, 6- or 12-foot sandwich) cut into sections and served in a basket.

Sapienza bears the motto “The Pastrami King of Queens,” and this is no joke. I ordered their claim to fame, a pastrami with mustard on a roll, and it just might have been the best I’ve ever had. It was lean but soft, and savory without being too greasy. And they don’t skimp on the meat either. The restaurant itself was pleasant too, with an unimposing and welcoming appearance. All of the customers seemed to be enjoying themselves, from construction workers to neighborhood grandmothers to young families.

The idea for the restaurant, says Mugnolo, came about when people started complaining that there was no place around to get fresh, high-quality pastrami, corned beef or brisket. “We added pastrami, corned beef, brisket, and seating.

That’s what people wanted. That’s what they kept asking for,” explained Mugnolo.

And it would seem that people got what they asked for. “The amount of people coming to me and shaking my hand saying ‘Thanks,’ it’s like I should run for office,” said Mugnolo. And indeed, one customer after another could be heard at the cashier thanking the staff for their delicious work.

“He’s the only pastrami guy around,” said John Amoroso, a regular diner. “The only decent stuff. It’s a nice place, it’s pretty.”

“It’s something you can’t get around here,” said Mugnolo. “We’re very affordable. The same sandwich could cost you 18 dollars in Manhattan. There’s nowhere else like it.”

Mugnolo boasted that, on an average week, they sell about 2,000 pounds of pastrami and 500 pounds combined of corned beef and brisket.

Although the restaurant only opened recently, it has been doing very well, even exceeding Mugnolo’s expectations. “There has been such a great neighborhood response,” he said. “This is something on this boulevard that no one else does.” He also pointed out that the burgeoning restaurant will only do better in the summer, with the hope that the flavorful aromas will entice New Yorkers on their way to the beach.

“This business is for people that enjoy good food. I get to put a smile on their faces, I get to make a lot of friends. That’s why we’re in this business,” said Mugnolo.

“We thank everybody for the business.

We’re happy to serve everybody that we can, and we really appreciate the feedback.”

This is a local restaurant with New York-wide appeal. It’s located at 164-26 Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach.

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Don’t want to discuss the alleged terrorist who lived among them

by AnnMarie Costella Assistant Editor

Residents in the quiet Jamaica neighborhood where alleged terrorist Quazi Nafis lived were unwilling to talk about the foiled bank bomb plot when questioned by the Chronicle late Friday morning.

“I don’t know this guy,” said a man who lived next door, where an American flag is prominently displayed. “I don’t know anything. I don’t have time to comment on this.”

And he closed the door.

Nafis lived on 93rd Avenue in Jamaica.

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A woman who lived upstairs said she had heard reports about Nafis on the news, but didn’t know anything beyond that.

Similarly, two women praying at a Hindu temple located around the block were also silent. After asking the exact address of where the man lived, one of the women replied, “We can’t talk about that now. We are in the middle of a service. It wouldn’t be appropriate.”

The FBI arrested Nafis, 21, on Oct. 17 for allegedly plotting to blow up the New York Federal Reserve Bank in downtown Manhattan. He is being charged with attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction and attempting to provide material support to Al-Qaeda.

A native of Bangladesh, Nafis came to the United States in January with the intent of forming an Al-Qaeda terrorist cell in New York, according to the FBI. But one of the men he tried to recruit was a government informant, which led to the close monitoring of Nafis and his eventual capture by law enforcement.

An FBI agent posing as an Al-Qaeda facilitator supplied Nafis with 20 50-pound bags of nonfunctional explosives. After assembling the inert bomb, Nafis drove it in a van to the Federal Reserve, parked it and walked to a nearby hotel, where he was arrested.

“I applaud the extraordinary work of the NYPD and the FBI in remaining vigilant to keep the city and country safe,” said state Sen. Malcolm Smith (D-Hollis), who represents the area where Nafis lives. “I am confident that this misguided individual will be punished to the fullest extent of the law and a strong message will be sent to all would-be copycats. There is zero tolerance for terrorism in this city.”

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In the month of July alone, more than one million people visited the Queens destination; the first time a New York racetrack casino crossed the seven-figure threshold in one month. In that same month, Resorts World Casino took in almost $60 million and as a result, more than $26 million was sent to the state education fund. It’s important to note as well that Resorts World Casino has one of the highest payouts anywhere for slots, making the odds of winning in Queens more likely than anywhere else in the country.

Since opening its doors on a frigid morning last October, Resorts World Casino has shattered every benchmark and record that was held before them. In only one short year, Resorts World has hosted almost 10 million visitors, sent almost $410 million to the state, which includes more than $260 million to the state education fund. For too long, New York City has forfeited potential revenue to neighboring states like New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut because of its lack of gaming.

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Animal rescue fundraiser Saturday BRAT Animal Rescue and Heavenly Angels Animal Rescue, which save unwanted and abused animals in Queens, are holding a Halloween fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 27 at Gussy’s Bar in Astoria. The $15 per person cost covers an open buffet and soda for all, and children will be admitted free. Halloween costumes are encouraged but optional.

The fun for a cause starts at 7 p.m. and goes on, the groups said, “till the ghouls come out.� The bar is located at 20-14 29 St. For more information, call Heavenly Angels at (347) Q 722-5939 or Gussy’s at (718) 728-9418.

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Missing wheelchair ramps, blocked paths and locked doors at accessible entrances are some of the barriers that have prevented disabled persons from voting, according to one advocacy group, and now a federal court has ordered the Board of Elections to adopt a plan that would eliminate such obstructions.

The BOE must have one Americans with Disabilities Act poll worker at every city voting location in time for the Nov. 6 general election.

The person will be trained on poll-site accessibility by the Center for the Independence of the Disabled in New York.

Over the next four years, the BOE must work with a third party voting access specialist to develop a plan to transition its polling sites to accessible facilities, the court order states.

“I think it’s long overdue,” said Kevin Ryan, a spokesman for City Councilman Dan Halloran (R-Whitestone), who sits on the council’s committee overseeing issues of disabilities. “In a sense, access to voting is one of the most important things handicapped people need to have.”

The decision is the result of a lawsuit filed in July 2010 by the United Spinal Association and Disabled In Action, two advocacy groups that strive to ensure people with disabilities can live independent lives.

The BOE did not respond to an email requesting comment by press time.

On Aug. 8, a federal judge determined that the BOE had violated the rights of people with disabilities by not maintaining accessibility at city polling sites. Three hearings were held to try and come up with a remedy. After the second one, the judge gave the BOE an opportunity to prove that it could improve conditions on its own without the intervention of a third party, according to

Court orders agency to axe barriers Stuart Seaborn, an attorney for the plaintiffs.

“We are pleased with the judge’s decision, which puts an end to massive voter barriers that overwhelmingly exclude tens of thousands of people with disabilities from voting in elections,” Seaborn said.

During last month’s primary election, the agency targeted 40 of its most problematic poll sites. However a report compiled by the plaintiffs showed that nearly 50 percent were still blocked.

“Even with a heads up that we were watch-

ing them, they still didn’t improve the sites on their own,” Seaborn said. “They need a third party to assist them.”

A study compiled by the plaintiffs of voting site accessibility over the last three years found that 121 of the 263 polling places in Queens had some kind of accessibility problem. Those included no handrails on wheelchair ramps, blocked pathways and ramps that were too steep and too long.

Ryan said he wasn’t surprised that so many sites had issues. He noted that Halloran has been

a big advocate for ballot-marking machines, which became available at all polling sites citywide this year.

The ballot-marking machines allow disabled voters to cast their ballots by touching a computer screen, sipping or puffing on a straw, pumping a foot pedal or pressing flat plastic shapes on a keyboard.

“But it doesn’t do much good if people can’t get into the building,” Ryan said.

Julia Pinover, another attorney representing the plaintiffs in the case, said the court’s decision “marks a historic moment” and gives people with disabilities “the dignity and respect Q they deserve.”

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This week the Council of Municipal Retiree Organizations of New York City, which represents more than 250,000 retired city workers, announced that three candidates for off ice in Queens had signed its pledge to oppose any cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and unemployment insurance. The candidates all pledged in fact to spend more on those programs, agreeing to “adjust them to the rising cost of living.”

The three are all Democrats, off ice holders already, one seeking higher office, one defending his seat against a tough challenge and one running for re-election unopposed. They are, respectively, Assemblywoman Grace Meng (D-Flushing), who’s running for the 6th Congressional District seat against City Councilman Dan Halloran (R-Whitestone); state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach), who’s running to retain his seat against Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park); and Assemblyman David Weprin (D-Little Neck), who has no opponent.

CORMO said it was especially happy to “recommend” Meng and Addabbo because they opposed Tier 6, the lower level of benefits for new public employees adopted under the urging of Gov. Cuomo.

But the group made one little mistake in its announcement — misspelling Meng as “Ming.” The assemblywoman was not offended or upset by this, however, said her spokesman, Austin Finan.

Ming of course is the name of an ancient royal Chinese dynasty known to many for its beautiful vases, and to historians for its steady, stable rule.

Meng is of Chinese descent. But there’s no Meng Dynasty in government — just her and her father, Jimmy Meng, who previously held the Assembly seat she now

holds. And while the younger Meng is trying her best to get into the House, her father, under indictment for allegedly taking a bribe, is trying his best to stay out of the big house.

Endorsements in the 15th SD Citizens Union, the good government group that along with the Queens Chronicle and the Forum newsgroup sponsored last Thursday’s great debate in Howard Beach between Ulrich and Addabbo, announced on Wednesday that it is endorsing Addabbo.

Like many facing the choice between the two — including, no doubt, many voters in the 15th Senate District — Citizens Union found the choice to be a tough one.

While touting in a press release its reasons for supporting Addabbo, such as his record of backing reform in Albany, and at the polling place, it devoted just as much space to singing Ulrich’s praises.

Meanwhile Ulrich announced that his latest endorsement comes from the New York City and Vicinity District Council of Carpenters.

Spitzer likes Clinton Ewww. Eliot Spitzer is back. At least the patron of high-end call girls, and onetime governor of New York State, you may recall, this week made his f irst public appearance in Albany since resigning in disgrace in 2008.

Spitzer, who once bragged that he was so powerful he was a “steamroller” (in politics, mind you!), offered some thoughts on the 2016 presidential election, saying Secretary of State Hillary Clinton should make another run. That would mean Cuomo should not. Cuomo, when he was state attorney general, investigated some of Spitzer’s non-sexual wrongdoing Q in office. Hmmm.

‘Boo at the Zoo’ weekend Spine-tingling surprises filled with Halloween fun await at the Queens Zoo’s annual “Boo at the Zoo” weekend set for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 27 and 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Halloween day, from 3 to 5 p.m.

Activities include face painting, live animal presentations and pumpkin treats for some of the zoo’s animals.

“Boo at the Zoo” festivities on Saturday and Sunday include the Haunted Habitat from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — with with spooky animal presentations at 1:30

and 3 p.m., with presentations repeated on Halloween day from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

The first 200 zoo-goers on Saturday and Sunday will pick and decorate their own pumpkins. There will also be face painting from noon to 3 p.m. and crafts from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children 12 and under in costume with an adult will receive free admission.

For more information go online to queenszoo.com or call (718) 271-1500.

The Queens Zoo is located at 53-51 111 St. in Flushing Meadows Park and operated by Q the Wildlife Conservation Society.

Flushing school founders claim red tape confusion caused case

by Zi Heng Lim Chronicle Contributor

To state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, Flushing’s Tinny Beauty has “duped” students who take classes to become licensed manicurists. But the school’s management blames various state agencies and a confounding application process for the entire mess.

Schneiderman announced last week that his office filed a lawsuit against Tinny Beauty, its president and founder Lydia Leung, and secretary Alex Cheung, for using “misleading and deceptive tactics” that promised customers they could obtain their manicurist licenses without completing the required number of hours of course instruction.

The lawsuit seeks full restitution for the hundreds of consumers injured in the alleged scheme, penalties, fees, and an injunction forcing the company to stop its Lydia Leung, president and founder of Tinny Beauty, accused the state attorney general of discrimination “fraudulent practices.”

The 35-year-old Tinny Beauty Interna- and attempting to mine money from small businesses.

PHOTO BY ZI HENG LIM tional School is headquartered in Manhattan. Its branch at 39-07 Prince St. in documents including tax returns.

Flushing is the focus of the case.

“The problem is people can’t get all the The lawsuit contends that ads like “Tinny can help convert foreign licenses to New documents. Many in China don’t file tax York State licenses” placed in Chinese-lan- returns,” Cheung said.

At the same time, the state Department of guage newspapers targeted non-English speaking customers who did not fully com- Education allows people who have been rejectprehend the certification process and had to ed by the licensing division to be evaluated by rely on the school to help them obtain their an approved public or private cosmetology school to determine if additional hours of nail specialty licenses.

However, Leung and Cheung argue that the instruction are required prior to taking the lawsuit overlooks the school’s efforts at recog- State Board exams, Cheung explained.

In other words, the DOE allows the school nizing the previous work experience many stuto administer a shorter course for those applidents gained in their native countries.

“They have already been in this business in cants. Tinny charges around $350 for the 30their home country, and now they just needed to-35 hour seminar, which teaches safety and a license to work here,” Cheung said. “They hygiene requirements, exam skills and more.

At the end of the course, the school helps don’t need to attend the full 250-hour course.”

He said two state agencies — the Educa- the applicants fill out the application form tion and State departments — are involved in issued by the licensing division.

But the form doesn’t give the school space the licensing process, and the lack of coordinato declare that it has offered a shorter-duration tion between them had created the mess.

From around 2005 to at least 2010, Leung course.

“Our argument is that the form is pre-printroutinely affirmed on the nail specialty application forms that the license applicants had ed — we have to affirm that they have comcompleted at least 250 hours of training at pleted 250 hours of training. We can’t change Tinny School when they in fact had not, the the form,” Cheung said. “We did what the suit contends. Up to 700 people were charged Education Department told our school director between $350 and $500 to obtain their licenses to do.”

The attorney general’s office declined to that way, according to court papers.

Department of State regulations require comment.

But court papers counter that applicants applicants go through a 250-hour stateapproved course of study and take both the with five years of experience outside New written and practical exams to obtain a license. York don’t even need to take the licensing The Division of Licensing Services at the exam, and “certainly would not have needed State Department allows individuals with at to pay [Tinny Beauty] $350 for a ‘test least five years of experience to apply for preparation’ seminar.” They further contend licenses without examination or further educa- that Tinny could not prove that the students tion — but they have to submit supporting continued on page 50

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“We need as much food as possible,” Ray said, who has been volunteering at the shelter for about 12 years.

While donations of other items, such as leashes, collars, and blankets, also are needed, the biggest need is for food.

Donations of food must be in unopened containers, whether canned or dry food in sealed bags.

Carpino asks anyone who can to donate money, food, supplies or their time as shelter volunteers.

For those looking to take on an even greater committment, Carpino is looking for experienced foster homes for the animals.

Anyone who wants to volunteer at the shelter must be at least 18 years old. Volunteers are not required to be experienced, but it would be preferred.

They are asked to walk the dogs and to clean up the cages.

“You’ve got to love what you do” to be a volunteer, Ray said.

HAAR currently houses 160 dogs and cats. Its mission is to save animals from “kill shelters” and allow them to have a second chance of living and finding a good home.

Carpino and her volunteers have spent time traveling throughout the state finding animals that are in need of help and returning them back to her shelter.

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Give your kitchen a fresh face this fall As the season changes, many of us will get the itch to tackle any number of home improvement projects before winter. For some, a complete remodel is in the works.

For others, just a few quick fixes are needed to make the home a more enjoyable space during the long winter months or in preparation for holiday entertaining.

With the kitchen at the heart of the home, it’s an obvious place to take time for a few updates this season.

Here are a few ideas to help give your kitchen a fresh look without spoiling the budget.

Overhaul cabinetry without breaking the bank Although replacing kitchen cabinetry can be a very costly home improvement project, it usually makes the biggest impact. With unlimited options to choose from and varying price points, it’s easy to become overwhelmed and discouraged.

Even if your budget is small, don’t give up on the idea of updating your kitchen cabinetry because there are plenty of affordable solutions. For example, QualityCabinets offers its Woodstar series, a line of affordable and stylish cabinets including its newest door styles — Kittery and Brookport — that are on-trend and available in popular finishes

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Add some personality and shine Hardware and faucets are touched every day, and wear and tear are inevitable. Just switching out these pieces can make a dramatic difference by adding a fresh shine, some personality and even greater functionality to the space. If your cabinetry hardware seems a bit dated, opt for one of many modern options for an instant, low-cost update. Replace the kitchen faucet with a sleek, better-functioning style to elevate the kitchen design, but also introduce a newer, water-saving solution.

Don’t underestimate the power of paint With color trends constantly changing, and the focus on color in the home becoming more prominent, a fresh coat of paint can change the look and feel of a space almost instantly. With the changing season, opt for colors that add warmth and comfort or choose a bright color to combat the gray of winter.

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It’s easy to instantly trim your energy consumption and boost the eco-friendliness of your home. The key to easy energy savings is lighting. Though for many homeowners and renters, knowing how and what to do to improve their home’s lighting, energy efficiency can be confusing.

To alleviate that confusion, the American Lighting Association offers eight easy energy-saving steps with back-up quotes provided by Joe Rey-Barreau, education consultant for the ALA and an associate professor at the University of Kentucky’s School of Interior Design.

1. Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescents (CFLs).

To make an immediate impact on your energy consumption — and your utility bill — swap out your most-used incandescent bulbs with CFLs. “It’s the easiest way to start improving your energy efficiency.”

If you have not used any residential CFLs in your home, you might be surprised at their range and versatility. The newest CFLs do not flicker like those of old, and they have much better color quality than even just a few years ago. A close look at the color temperature listed on the bulb package label can help you get the right product.

“What happens is that people buy a color temperature that’s too cool, and they absolutely hate it. Instead, choose a bulb that’s labeled “residential color,” “warm” or “soft white.”

2. Replace dimmable incandescent bulbs with dimmable CFLs. As the color range of CFLs has improved, so has their ability to be dimmed — and dimmable bulbs are a proven way to decrease energy use. However, while the technology has come a long way, CFLs still do not have the dimming range of incandescents. “At about 20 to 30 percent, the CFL will shut off.”

3. Buy name brands. It is frustrating to invest in a longerlasting bulb only to have it burn out quickly. To avoid that, buy recognizable brands for improved quality and color.

4. Revamp outdoor fixtures. Your outdoor lighting fixtures may be beautiful, but they may be energy guzzlers too.

Start outside as you slowly replace fixtures with more energy-efficient versions. Look for those that use either CFLs or light-emitting diodes (LEDs), or those that activate using a motion sensor or photocell.

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“Any time someone buys a product that has the Energy-Star label, they’ll know it has both efficiency and quality verified.”

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“You just take off part of the existing fixture, and the replacement fixture fits into the old housing. LED fixtures have a high initial cost, but the fixture will last literally the lifetime of the project.”

7. Replace your under-cabinet lighting. With long life and super high-efficiency, some LED lighting also offers fairly easy installation, including pucks and strips used as under-cabinet lighting. As an added bonus, LED lights will not give off the undesirable heat of incandescents.

8. Be realistic in your expectations. While upgrading some or all of your lighting is a good way to improve your energy efficiency, it is not a one-stop solution.

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Ways to improve your home’s energy efficiency

“One of the things sometimes misunderstood is that people assume if they replace all of their incandescent lighting with energy-efficient versions, they are going to save this huge amount on their electricity. They will save, of course, but since lighting only accounts for about 10 percent of all electricity consumption, the amount saved will be relative to that.

The most savings comes over the long term with continued lower utility bills and fewer burned-out bulbs,” Rey-Barreau concluded.

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Is your home ready for winter?

With winter approaching, many Americans miss a few small, but crucial, ways to prepare their homes for the colder season.

“Some homeowners occasionally forget to or don’t realize they should winterize their homes,” says Leonard Kady, Principal of Leonard Kady Architecture, Interiors & Planning and chair of the American Institute of Architects Small Projects Practitioners committee. “Prepping your home properly for the season could save you the expense of repairing and painting after a harsh winter.”

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Leaving a damper open is the equivalent of leaving a window open.

Installing glass panels over the fireplace will also help keep drafts to a minimum and ultimately save you money on heating costs.

CLEAN THE GUTTERS During winter, ice can build up in gutters and in order for the ice to melt and drain properly, the drains must be clear. Take time to clean your gutters now to prevent them from clogging or even bursting once colder temperatures set in.

CLEAR OUTDOOR WATERING SYSTEMS Water trapped in an outdoor faucet or irrigation system can cause a pipe to burst if ice settles inside.

Make it part of your winterizing routine to ensure that outdoor plumbing and pipes are clear before the temperatures start to drop. It can be a tricky task, so you may want to bring in a professional to help.

KEEP OFF THE SNOW Keeping your exterior walls clear of snow, especially on homes that have wood siding, could mean the difference between having to do another paint job or replace siding once the snow melts. This water damage can be easily avoided with regular maintenance.

USE PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTATS Installing a programmable thermostat is a great way to prepare for winter. They are reasonably universal to install and allow you to program temperatures that make sense for your home — such as keeping it cooler during the day when no one is home.

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Young fundraiser hard at work again BEHIND THE WHEEL

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QUEENS’ GURU QUEENS’ TRAFFIC GURU

9th-grader helps fight breast cancer

by Dovilas Bukauskas Chronicle Contributor

MARATHON, PARADE TIE-UPS Two big traffic days are coming up — the NYC ING Marathon and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! The marathon will take place Nov. 4, and its route will have rolling closures for these bridges, ranging from midnight the day before to 7 p.m.

Marathon Day: The Verrazano Narrows, Pulaski, Queensboro and Madison Avenue.

The following streets in Queens will have rolling closures from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on race day: 11th Street, 48th Avenue, Vernon Boulevard, 10th Street, 44th Drive, Crescent Street and Queens Boulevard.

For more Marathon Sunday street closures, visit gridlocksam.com.

The Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24. Its balloon inflation will tie up traffic on the Upper West Side with W. 77th and 81st streets between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West closed 10 a.m. Wednesday to 3 p.m. Thursday. Central Park West between 81st and 59th streets will close after 10 p.m. Wednesday to 3 p.m. Thursday.

The parade starts at 9 a.m. on Central Park West and 81st Street and proceeds to Columbus Circle, Seventh Avenue, 42nd Street and Sixth Avenue, and ends outside Macy’s at 34th Street. These streets, along with Seventh Avenue between 33rd and 40th streets, are closed 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday.

Expect traffic at the major bridges to be just as heavy into the city as out of the city on Thanksgiving afternoon and evening.

Roads by the airports will be jammed too; allow 60 to 90 minutes extra travel time.

Unrelated closures include one lane in each direction on the GCP between 82nd and 111th streets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. on weekdays, and on weekends from 10 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Saturday, and 10 p.m. Saturday to 3 p.m. Sunday. Two lanes in each direction are closed from 12:01

to 5 a.m. weeknights, from 1 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturdays and from 1 to 9 a.m. Sunday through the end of December.

Two eastbound lanes are closed on the Belt Parkway at 130th Street from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. weeknights through Oct. 31st.

On the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, two westbound/southbound lanes between Cadman Plaza West and Atlantic Avenue are closed from 1 to 5 a.m. Thursday through Saturday.

FROM THE MAILBAG: Dear Queens’ Traffic Guru, What’s the best way to Queens from Long Island? We live on the North Shore in Roslyn and my wife works at Queens College in Flushing. She varies between the LIE and Northern State Parkway. Any suggestions? She is traveling at peak rush hours, so we are wondering if there is a better, lesstraveled way into Queens?

Chris and Anne, Long Island Dear Chris and Anne, I would be inclined to take the LIE to Exit 28, then follow the service road to 198th Street, which is one block past Francis Lewis Blvd. Turn right onto 198th and go one block to 58th Avenue and turn left. Follow 58th Avenue across Utopia Parkway where it becomes Booth Memorial Avenue. Continue for about two miles on Booth, which crosses Kissena Boulevard where Queens College is located. This traffic tip is in my guide “New York Shortcuts and Traffic Tips,” available on amazon.com.

Queens’ Traffic Guru Have a question about traffic, transit or a ticket you got? Email the Queens Traffic Guru at TrafficGuruSS@qchron.net or write to Queens’ Traffic Guru, 611 Broadway, Suite 415, New York NY, 10012.

Miracle Mets coach Yost dies Eddie Yost, who served as third base coach for the 1969 “Miracle Mets,” died last week at age 86.

The Associated Press quoted a Boston Red Sox statement saying that Yost passed away in Weston, Mass. on Oct. 16. He was born in Brooklyn, grew up in Ozone Park and attended John Adams High School.

The Mets’ press office did not respond to messages seeking comment.

Yost came to the Mets along with manager Gil Hodges in 1968. He had been serving as third base coach for the Washington Senators under Hodges when the

Mets made a trade for Hodges.

He stayed on after Hodges’ death in spring training in 1972, serving through 1976 under managers Yogi Berra, Roy McMillan and Joe Frazier.

Yost played in the major leagues from 1944 to 1962, primarily as a third baseman with the Senators. He also played for the Detroit Tigers and California Angels, and coached for the Red Sox. He was nicknamed “The Walking Man” for his keen eye at the plate. Published sources state his 1,614 career walks still Q ranks as the 11th highest of all time.

Last year, the Queens Chronicle reported on Luisa Belfiore, an extraordinary now-14-yearold who managed to raise about $2,500 for the American Cancer Society to fight breast cancer. After being honored with the ACS’ Pacesetter honor, she is now shooting for the $2,500 mark once again.

Belfiore, who is in the 9th grade at Scholar’s Academy High School in Rockaway Park, explained the Pacesetter honor. “That’s when you raise $2,500,” she said. “You get honored at the breakfast that they have. I felt that it made my aunt very proud.”

Luisa’s “aunt,” AnnMarie Delfini-Bergano, who is actually her mother’s best friend, passed away in December of last year. “My aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer 10 years ago. I really wanted to get involved, and when I started getting older, when I was 12, I started to fundraise within my school,” said Luisa.

“I’m extremely proud,” said Cissy Belfiore, Luisa’s mother. “It started with her, honest to truth. In fifth grade she started up a box with a bake sale at school. It was so much money, a couple hundred dollars.”

Luisa, second from right, raising funds in front of Waldbaum’s with her family.

PHOTO COURTEST CISSY BELFIORE

Luisa has a few different ways of raising her funds. Customers at the Waldbaum’s in Howard Beach may spot her collecting there.

She also sells American Cancer Society postcards and collects money at Lenny’s Clam Bar in Howard Beach, where her mom works.

“We’re extremely grateful to Walbaum’s and to Lenny’s Clam Bar and to their generous customers,” said Cissy.

So far, Luisa is a bit short of her goal this year, which is to raise $2,500 by Dec. 31. “We made a team in memory of my aunt. It’s called AnnMarie’s Wings of Hope,” said Luisa.

“That’s the team name that we walked with at the breast cancer walk this past weekend.” As of publication, their team has raised $1,869. Q

Pols defend their per diem spending

by AnnMarie Costella Assistant Editor

Two Queens lawmakers are firing back after reports in the New York Post claimed they took advantage of per diem compensation they can claim for overnight stays in Albany.

Assemblymembers Vivan Cook (DJamaica) and Bill Scarborough (D-Jamaica) both said they have done nothing wrong and were angered by the accusations.

Cook claimed $2,197 in per diem funds for March 21 through April 1, 2010 while she was in in Albany on legislative business, the Post reported, even though the Assembly was only in session for three of those days and Cook missed all of them.

“I was very ill when I was in Albany,” Cook said. “All I know is that they brought me back in an ambulance and I had to leave all my clothes and everything in Albany.”

Cook added that she didn’t remember applying for the money, but was looking into it. “I don’t have any reason to steal,” she said. “I give people more money than they give me. Why doesn’t anybody write about that? OK.” Scarborough claimed $825 for overnight

Bill Scarborough and Vivian Cook

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stays in Albany from March 13 to 17, 2011, the Post reported, even though on the last night he attended a town meeting at 6 p.m. in Jamaica.

The lawmaker said he spends at least one night a week in Albany whether the legislature is in session or not, just to check on things at his state office and make sure all is going smoothly.

He added that it isn’t unusual for him to travel to his district for an important meeting and then make the three-hour trek back to Albany.

“I know I did nothing wrong,” Scarborough said. “I’m just trying to do my job.” Q

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Ice Jewelry: where the owners can relate to their clients

Macerich branching out to B’klyn, Nassau Buying Kings Plaza, Green Acres

by Michael Gannon Editor

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

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

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

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

by Denis Deck

The owners of the Queens Center mall and The Shops at Atlas Park have reached agreements to purchase a pair of shopping malls in Brooklyn and Nassau County.

Macerich Co., based in Santa Monica, Calif., will spend $751 million to obtain Kings Plaza in Brooklyn from Alexander’s, Inc., according to the Macerich website. It is 95 percent occupied.

The mall includes such anchors as Macy’s, Lowe’s, Sears, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Armani Exchange, Victoria’s Secret, H&M and Forever 21. Published reports said the deal is expected to be completed later this year.

The company also announced its intention to buy Green Acres mall in Valley Stream for $500 million from Vornado Realty Trust. Stores there include Macy’s, Kohl’s, J.C. Penney, Modell’s Sporting Goods and Walmart. It is occupied to 94 percent of capacity.

The deal is expected to be f inal by March 2013.

“This allows us to build on our New York portfolio and will be an excellent complement to Queens Center,” Arthur Coppola, the Macerich chairman and CEO, said in a statement on the website.

The makeup of both malls could face some shakeups after the sale, as Coppola said both properties present “substantial opportunities to replace lower sales-producing tenants with higher productivity tenants, in a manner similar to what we accomplished after we acquired Queens Center.”

Queens Center mall, located in Elmhurst, is considered the premier mall in the borough.

The Shops at Atlas Park has had a troubled history since it opened as an upscale shopping center in 2006.

Macerich purchased the property in federal bankruptcy proceedings in February 2011.

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The landmarked Tifereth Israel in Corona finishes its $1.6M project

by Josey Bartlett Editor

The year-long exterior restoration of Queens’ oldest synagogue has come to an end. Community members gathered at Tifereth Israel on Wednesday to cut a ribbon to signify the completion of the $1.6 million project.

The synagogue, whose name translates to “Splendor of Israel,” was founded by Ashkenazi Jews who had moved to the area from Manhattan’s Lower East Side 101 years ago.

A combination of Gothic and Moorish design, the structure built in 1911 was modeled after the narrow tenement synagogues of their Manhattan neighborhood.

Located at 109-18 54 Ave. in Corona, the two-story wood-frame building, which has retained some of its original windows, decorative wood ornamentation and pressed metal detail, was restored to the way it appeared a century ago.

Today, under Amnun Rabbi Khaimov’s leadership, some 50 families call the synagogue home. According to the rabbi, 70 percent of the worshipers are of Russian or Central Asian descent.

In recognition of its historical and architectural merit, in 1999 the building was given the Queensmark label by the Queens Historical Society.

Tifereth Israel’s facade was peeled of its stucco facade, left — which was rotting the structure — and was resided and painted using historically accurate wood type and colors.

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The synagogue and adjoining rabbi’s residence were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. It was the first synagogue in the borough to be listed. In addition, the building was designated a city landmark in 2008.

A major part of the renovation included peeling the beige stucco coating from the exterior. The stucco, which was installed in 1929, was rotting the building. New wood siding, milled to match the original woodwork, was installed. New, historically

accurate windows and insulation make the structure more energy efficient, Ann Isabel Friedman with the New York Landmarks Conservancy said.

A historian researched the original color palette of the landmark and determined the exterior should be painted a dove grey with cream trim and gold highlights, according to Friedman, not the beige and chocolate colors it had been painted before renovations.

“It’s much more elegant,” Friedman said.

Khaimov’s wife, Esther, started researching the synagogue’s history in 1997. She obtained the original blueprints from the Department of Buildings, which showed that the architect from 101 years ago was from Corona.

“The spirit and the history of this house of God is so compelling,” Esther Khaimov said. “The feeling that you get in a historical synagogue is not what you get in a newer synagogue.”

Once the exterior renovation is finished there are plans to replace the boiler and electrical system.

“After 101 years, this synagogue is about to embark on a new life, serving as a spiritual center for our Jewish brothers and sisters,” Queens Borough President Helen Marshall said. “My hope is that today is just the first of many happy occasions that we will celeQ brate together in this house of peace.”

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Parents want gifted and talented classes District 30 has elementary school program; lacks middle school spots

by Josey Bartlett Editor

Parents with children in District 30’s gifted and talented programs are outraged that a new city proposal would require students to reapply for those special classes when graduating into middle school. Parents and community leaders filled PS 166’s auditorium last Thursday night for Community District Education Council 30’s meeting.

The proposal released by the Department of Education’s Off ice of Enrollment on Oct. 12 says the new system addresses a shortage of seats in the upcoming years and creates equity, but parents say their children deserve the spots.

Shira Loewen has two children in the G&T program at PS 122 in Astoria — one child in first grade and the other in sixth grade. She said that many families chose PS 122, despite being closer to other schools, because it has an attached middle school.

“The climb to middle school is a difficult time and a big transition for students,” Loewen said, adding that staying at one building can alleviate that stress.

Melissa Lee has children in kindergarten and first grade at PS 166 in Astoria. At that school there are no guaranteed middle school seats in the G&T program.

“Students at 166 and 85 don’t have a middle school to go to. We have been advocating for our children and asking for more seats,” Lee said.

Under the DOE’s plan elementary school students in G&T programs at PS 122 and PS 150 in Sunnyside must test into G&T spots in middle school. Students at those two schools currently have an automatic spot at G&T middle school classes at PS 122. Many residents in the audience

Councilman Danny Dromm was one of many officials who spoke at the packed Community District Education Council 30 meeting.

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said the proposal breaks a contract with the parents.

“The DOE is trying to address not having enough middle school seats, but the problem is not solved by breaking a contract,” Councilman Danny Dromm (D-Jackson Heights) said.

“Parents have a right to believe that once their children are in the program they can continue. Requiring a retesting seems unnecessary,” state Sen. Mike Gianaris (DAstoria) said. “In theory the children are being evaluated on an annual basis by passing or failing exams within the program.”

Loewen said there are kids who do not advance into the G&T program in middle school. “Students are evaluated all along the way to make sure this program is the right fit,” she said, adding that if students pass the day to day evaluations she assumes they would pass the retesting, which would not open up any more seats.

When asked why the DOE would like to retest, David Pena, a DOE spokesman, said, “The Department of Education is hoping to make the process more equitable and increase access for truly gifted and talented students who may not have otherwise had this opportunity.”

The proposal aligns those programs with the newer G&T programs at PS 166 and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Coalition program at PS 85, both in Astoria, which do not have automatic transfers into the accelerated programs between fifth and sixth grades.

Part of the proposal to address a lack of middle school G&T seats is to create a 60-seat per grade academically screened program at PS 126. The program would provide a rigorous curriculum, but would not be G&T. “The Office of Enrollment did not propose a G&T program with G&T certified teachers at IS 126,” Gail Cohen, the administrative assistant to CDEC 30, explained in an Q email prior to the CDEC meeting.

LUIS ALBERTO RAMOS, JR. FOR PRESIDENT 2012

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THESE ARE MY SOLUTIONS: INCREASE REVENUE: Lease or buy the Panama Canal.

Increase export and import with other countries.

I will cut my salary of $400,000 to $150,000 to help reduce the federal debt.

If each of the 350 million Americans donates $1 per month, that money would go toward creating jobs, reducing the federal deficit and providing affordable housing for low-income and middle-class families.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Determined by income.

EDUCATION: More pay for teachers. Longer school days to keep up with the 21st century job market.

ENERGY: Open up drilling in Alaska. It will create jobs.

BULLYING: Put an end to bullying in schools and jobs.

FOREIGN POLICY: End the war, waste of military lives, waste of money. Stop piracy.

If China is willing to buy back all bonds to reduce the federal deficit by half or full, then in return the debt owed to us will be forgiven. We could then follow this policy with other countries.

GAS PRICES: Selling a small amount of oil from strategic petroleum reserves will lower prices and also help the economy.

GLOBAL FINANCE: Change the euro back to the old currencies of the participating countries.

Pass a law to prevent countries from manipulating the currency for their selfish gain.

Establish a global structure to monitor all banks.

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I will start a new tax code. On the revenue side, I will cut taxes on individuals and businesses, while ending myriad deductions that cost the Treasury Dept. a trillion dollars a year. I will also implement the Ronald Reagan/Tip O’Neill Economic Package Deal.

This overdue simplification would make it easier for companies to focus on their products rather than on their accountants. This will also boost job creation, it will raise more money and pay down the federal deficit. This will save our economy and our country. The government must live within its means. I will cut spending across the board and recognize that the bulk of the long-term spending programs benefit Medicare and Social Security. This will not undermine growth or competitiveness in business activity. We are on the verge of an economic collapse worldwide unless we act now.

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by Maria A. Thomson Executive Director GWDC

All week long prior to our Wonderful Woodhaven Street Festival, sponsored and run by the Greater Woodhaven Development Corporation, on Sunday, Oct. 14, I was checking the weather forecasts for our day. It was truly a nerve-racking time for rain was a possibility in the forecast but happily it turned out to be a bright, sunny, warm day.

The acrobatics of the Malaysian Lion Dancers were great. Franklin K. Lane High School outdid itself this year with the Drum Corps, the R.O.T.C. Cadets and its great honor guard and rifle drill corps under the leadership of Lt. Col. Bradley Hebing and Master Sergeant Eddie Carr. The Imperial Dragon Hombu Dojo under the leadership of Kyoshi Myron were here for their 31st year.

Our musical groups were great. Among them was Heartbreak Station who has been with us for years now and our two new groups, Solid State Band and Plastic Soul.

Our country western group this year was the Mary Lamont Band and they got us dancing.

The theme of our day again was “Patriotic Red, White and Blue” and American flags were flying proudly along Woodhaven’s Jamaica Avenue — from Dexter Court to 100th Street. The GWDC booth distributed over 300 small American flags and Woodhaven Fire Department decals. There was something for everyone.

The beginning and the end of the festival blocks were marked by bright lights strung across our Jamaica Avenue courtesy of Illuminations by Arnold. Also represented were the 102nd Precinct Auxiliary Police and many more nonprofit groups.

Our police and fire departments were there recruiting future officers. Agencies were distributing information, giveaways and offering free medical testing. Our Jamaica Avenue restaurants welcomed in those who wanted seated service. Participating were Pan Ugo Bakery, Beky Bakery, Avenue Diner, Mistura Pervana, Guadalupana Meat Market, El Puerto Mexicano and Arreola’s. All the restaurants on our avenue were very busy.

Also, the businesses — Karako Suit Warehouse, the DeSano Chiropractic and Vitality Center, the Haven “Hallmark” card store,

Woodhaven Pharmacy, Allstate Insurance, Harry’s Grocery, Dr. Castelli, Mayo Karate, R. & S. Army/Navy, Park Place Florist and Healthmax Pharmacy — were quite busy.

Our formal ceremony was held at 3 p.m. and commenced with the singing of the “StarSpangled Banner” by Woodhavenite David Cronin and reciting of the “Pledge of Allegiance” by little George and Manny Xenakis.

Our elected officials — Sen. Joseph Addabbo, Assemblyman Mike Miller, Council Member Elizabeth Crowley and, Barbara Baruch from Comptroller John Liu’s office were on stage and introduced. Each spoke glowingly of the GWDC and our great Woodhaven.

The GWDC then presented a special award to our own Woodhaven Business Improvement District President Matthew Xenakis in recognition of his dedication, volunteerism and leadership through these many years. He received a plaque and his wife was presented with a bouquet of roses. They were accompanied by his sons George and Manny.

Thanks to our sponsors: Sen. Addabbo; Assemblyman Miller; Councilmembers Eric Ulrich and Crowley; Community Federal Savings Bank; P.C. Richards; New York State Lottery; Woodhaven Business Improvement District; Illuminations by Arnold; Rubie’s Costumes (our long-time sponsor); Logan Bus Company; Queens County Savings Bank; Walker Funeral Home; Ohlert-Ruggiere and our excellent local newspapers — in alphabetical order — The Chronicle; the Forum; The Gazette; The Leader Observer; the Queens Courier; The Times Newsweekly and The Tribune.

Also, thanks to the New York Mets, Health First, and Dee and Dee Stores. The GWDC staff thanks our supportive board of directors, our President Stephen Esposito, our hardworking staff — Maureen, Lisa, and John — who did a great job, coordinating this year.

A big thank you goes to our 102nd Precinct police and Commanding Officer Deputy Inspector Armando DeLeon To all of our Woodhaven’s Jamaica Avenue stores and businesses, organizations, vendors and most of all the wonderful, new, happy homeowners and residents in attendance, a big “thank you.”

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City to honor Ferraro The late Geraldine Ferraro, the Forest Hills congresswoman who became the first woman nominated as the vice presidential candidate for a major party, will be memorialized with a section of Austin Street renamed in her honor at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday.

Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz (DForest Hills) will preside over the ceremony at the intersection of Austin Street and Ascan Avenue. She will be joined by elected officials, community members, and members of Ferraro’s family.

Ferraro, a Democrat who lived in Forest Hills Gardens, was a former prosecutor in

the Queens District Attorney’s Office. She was first elected to Congress in 1979 and served three terms.

During her tenure she gained a reputation as a liberal Democrat and tireless champion of women’s issues.

Former Vice President Walter Mondale selected her as his running mate when he won the Democratic nomination for president in 1984.

President Ronald Reagan trounced Mondale in a 49-state landslide.

Ferraro died in March 2011. She was Q 75 years old.

AG files beauty school suit continued from page 32 actually possessed five or more years of experience, or that they had actually done the evaluations and seminars. An undercover investigator with the State Department was also told she could pay Tinny a lump sum fee but the school made no effort to evaluate her skills, according to the papers.

Leung denies any wrongdoing.

“If we were really doing this for money, we could have made everyone — including those with experience — take the 250-hour course and pay $950 instead of the $350 that we charge for the additional instruction course,” Leung said.

She added that the school is in fact helping many new immigrants get their licenses faster so they can start work sooner.

“But we still follow the proper procedure,” she said. She claimed that the investigation was prompted by complaints filed by a rival beauty school.

Cheung also said that the way New York State administers its exams is unfair. A policy change in 2003 made people who apply on their own based upon experience or education outside of the state take exams in English.

“If you’re Chinese, you won’t be able to pass the English-language exam,” Cheung said.

“This definitely is a very serious case of race discrimination,” Leung added.

Meanwhile, those who completed their

full training in a New York school in a foreign language are still allowed to take their exams in that language.

“So people come and submit their application under our school, so that they can take the exam in Chinese,” Cheung explained.

Leung said she’s not worried about the case.

“I know where I stand. Their accusations are not true,” she said.

“After we win the case, I plan to start a beauty association and educate people in the beauty industry, to strengthen their legal knowledge so they won’t be bullied by government officials,” she said. “A good government helps its citizens, but that’s not the case now.”

A statement by Tinny’s lawyers said the action by the attorney general is “harmful to the thousands of immigrants, primarily Asian women.”

Six Tinny School nail specialists who did not complete the 250 hours of training have had their licenses revoked, according to court documents. Cheung said he’s helping those former students reapply.

Leung and Cheung accused the state not just of discrimination but also attempting to mine money from small businesses.

“They wanted us to pay a $100,000 fine, and they’ll let us go,” Leung said. “If we’re in the wrong, we will. But we’re clearly not, Q so we’re not paying.”

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Plane crash takes two lives Two Queens men were killed when their plane crashed Saturday off Long Island.

Cyril McLavin, 51, of Fresh Meadows and Andrew Messena, 72, of Bayside were found in Moriches Inlet, off the South Shore of eastern central Suffolk County near Fire Island around 3 p.m.

After leaving Spadaro Airport in East Moriches, it crashed with both men trapped inside.

The plane, owned by McLavin, was a 1946 two-seat Globe Swift GC-1A, similar to the one above.

The single-engine plane sank into about 20 to 30 feet of water. A nearby fisherman was one of the first to be at the scene, Suffolk County police officials said. The

fisherman tried to keep the plane afloat by tying ropes to it.

Later on that evening, the bodies of both men were removed from the water. The plane was removed shortly afterward.

Bart Spadaro, owner of Spadaro Airport, said he knew the men but not well.

“They were customers, they kept their plane here,” he said.

Members of either family were not available for comment as of press time.

Friends of McLavin told reporters that purchasing the plane was a dream of his, and that he used his savings to buy it.

Officials are still investigating the cause of the crash.

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Newtown Creek in the late 1800s became a major industrial waterway. The first kerosene refinery was located on the creek’s shores, and by 1880 Standard Oil had more than 100 petroleum distilleries dotting both sides of the waterway. These factories discharged 17 to 30 million gallons of spilled oil into the waters over the decades.

Along with the oil, other manufactures started to pop up around Newtown. There were sugar refineries, glue factories, and fat-rendering and hide-tanning plants, among a host of other not so lovely processors.

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Patrons aboard the event’s 149-person water taxi are encouraged to wear their Halloween garb, and may be fed candy and will for sure be fed ample amounts of spooky folklore.

“I’ll be telling tales of heretic Quakers and a witch panic in colonial Maspeth, filling things in with stories that include serial killer Joel Rifkin [and] a rash of 19th century suicides,” NCA historian Mitch Waxman said. “Mix in some oil, black mayonnaise and manufactured gas

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Senior speed dating with a twist entitled “How Well Do You Know Your Neighbor” will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 30 from 1:15-2:30 p.m. at Central Queens Y, 67-09 108 St., Forest Hills. Cost is $5 for CQY and FFMJC members and $8 for nonmembers. Bring your own Kosher lunch.

Queens Historical Society presents “Permanent Residence: Uncovering the Cemeteries of Queens” through April at the Kingsland Homestead, 143-35 37 Ave. in Flushing. Call (718) 939-0647, ext. 17 or email info@queenshistoricalsociety.org

Ozone Park AARP Chapter 4163 meets the last Tuesday of the month at noon at Christ Lutheran Community Center, 85-15 101 Ave., Ozone Park. Monthly guest speakers and enjoyable trips. The next meeting will be on Oct. 30. New members are welcome.

Dorsky Gallery Curatorial Programs, 11-03 45 Ave., Long Island City, announces the continuation of its program of independently-curated exhibitions: “Contested Territories,” that will remain on view through Jan. 6, 2013. Contested Territories is an exhibition that explores the interaction of the city and society in an age of conflict. Gallery hours are Thursday through Monday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and by appointment.

CLASSES There will be a nature-inspired creative writing workshop on Monday, Nov. 5 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. Cost is $12 for members and $18 for nonmembers. Pre-register by calling (718) 229-4000.

The New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111 St., Flushing Meadows/Corona, presents ReGeneration, opening Saturday, Oct. 27 through Jan 12. Ten artists will present their interpretations of cultural sustainability.

“Three Generations” features the works of three generations of the Aguilera family — artists Raphael, Florencio and Chencho. Their paintings and drawings capture the history of Ayamonte, Spain from 1903 to the present day. The exhibit is on display at the Queensborough Community College Art Gallery, 225-05 56 Ave. in Bayside and will continue through Jan. 5. For more information visit the website at QCCArtGallery@qcc.cuny.edu or call (718) 631-6396.

11, and 18 at 3 p.m. at Bay Terrace Jewish Center, 1300 209 St., Bayside. Tickets cost $20 for adults and $18 for seniors and children 12 and under. For more information or to make reservations visit the website at theatrebythebayny.com or call (718) 428-6363.

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STAR is looking for actors to audition for established senior repertory company. Call (718) 776-0529.

Dance Into Light has completed “Lifefull” which will be shown on Nov. 3 at 8:30 p.m. at Green Entropy, Inc. Green Space, 37-24 24 St., #301 in Long Island City.

Call (718) 956-3037 for more information.

Auditions for Theatre By The Bay’s production of “The Wizard of Oz” will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Bay Terrace Jewish Center, 13-00 209 St., Bayside.

For more information call the Temple office at (718) 428-6363 or visit theatrebythebayny.com The AARP Queens Chorus performs at Queens nursing homes and rehab/senior centers. If interested in joining call (718) 523-1330 for audition dates.

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THEATRE Douglaston Community Theatre presents a heartfelt comedy about friendship, “The Dixie Swim Club,” at 8 p.m. on Fridays Nov. 2, 9; Saturdays Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10 and 2 p.m. on Sunday Oct. 28 and Saturday Nov. 3 at Zion Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 44th Avenue entrance off Douglaston Parkway. Cost is $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and students with ID. Call (718) 482-3332 to reserve.

See “Macbeth Did It” on Friday, Oct. 26 at 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 27 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 28 at 3 p.m. at Colonial Church of Bayside, 54-02 217 St. Entrance on Luke Place. Tickets are $16 or $14 for seniors and students with ID. Call (347) 358-8102 or visit theatretime.org Theatre By The Bay presents “Hello, Dolly!” on Saturdays, Nov. 3, 10 and 17 at 8 p.m. and Sundays, Nov. 4,

Learn how to dance various Armenian folk dances on Nov. 3 at the Armenian Church of the Holy Martyrs.

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Sign up for the Aradzani Dance Workshop and learn how to dance various Armenian folk dances on Nov. 3 form 7-9 p.m. at the Armenian Church of the Holy Martyrs, 209-15 Horace Harding Expressway, Bayside. Cost is $15 if payment is made by Oct. 28 or $20 by the door. For more information contact office@holy-martyrs.org The Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside, presents Colombia de fiesta with Mestizo Dance Company and Harold Gutierrez and his Band on Friday, Nov. 9 through Dec. 9 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m. Tickets are $30, students and seniors are $27. Friday tickets are $25. Call (718) 729-3880.

Fertile Ground, at 37-24 24 St., #301 in Long Island City, will hold its next performance on Sunday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. Cost is $10. It is a new works showcase for emerging and established artists which features six choreographers each evening and includes a post-performance discussion with wine and cheese moderated

by Green Space’s artistic director, Valerie Green.

MUSIC A Queens Jewish community-wide free concert, entitled Shirathon 4, with noted area cantors, choirs and accomplished singers will be held on Sunday,

Oct. 28 at 2 p.m. at Flushing-Fresh Meadows Jewish Center, 193-10 Peck Ave., Fresh Meadows.

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

A flea market will be held at Italian Charities of America, 83-20 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

On Saturday, Nov. 3, PS/IS 113, 87-33 79 Ave., Glendale, hosts a craft/vendor fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

LECTURE The Queens Library will hold lectures on the prevention, detection and treatment of common cancers on Wednesdays, Nov. 7 and 28 at 1:30 p.m. at Queens Library at Queens Village, 94-11 217 St. The lectures are free with pre-registration. Call (718) 464-0084 or (718) 776-6800 to pre-register.

MEETINGS A schizophrenics anonymous self-help support group will be held on Sundays from 10 to 11 a.m. at L.I. Consultation Center, 97-29 64 Rd., Rego Park.

Call (718) 896-3400 for more information. The group is free.

A leisure group meets every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Hillcrest Jewish Center, Prince Room, 183-02 Union Turnpike, Flushing. Cost is $7 for lunch. The program includes yoga instruction, discussion groups, card games, bingo, birthday celebrations, guest speakers and holiday celebrations. For info., call Dr. Roz Gold at (718) 229-7511.

Italian Charities of America, 83-20 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst, will host a dance with instructions every Monday and Friday from 7:15-8 p.m. From 8-11 p.m. there will be a social dance. Call (718) 478-3100 for more information. Cost is $10 per person or you can buy a series card.

On Mondays at 10 a.m. there will be an ongoing discussion titled “In the News” at the Clearview Selfhelp Senior Center, 208-11 26 Ave., Bayside. Other classes held at the center include: QiGong on Monday, Oct. 29 at 10:45 a.m., dance aerobics on Tuesdays at 9 a.m., aerobics at 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Wii Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:45 p.m., Bingo on Wednesdays at 12:45 p.m., Staywell exercises on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m., dance fitness on Fridays at 10:45 a.m. and a Halloween celebration on Oct. 31 at 11:45 a.m. Call (718) 224-7888 for more details.

The Middle Village Adult Center, 69-10 75 St., will hold a beginner’s computer course on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon, and a digital photography/graphics class on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30 t0 2:30 p.m. Each course consists of ten 2-hour sessions running from Nov. 5 thorugh Dec. 12. Call Lori or Richard at (718) 8943441 for more information.

Central YM & YWHA, 67-09 108 St. in Forest Hills is now offering a ballet fitness fusion class which will combine the fundamentals of ballet barre work with traditional fitness training. This Wednesday class is designed to strengthen, tone and shape the lower body. Classes will run through Wednesday, Dec. 19. Free for members of the CQY; nonmembers can purchase a 10-class card at $150. One can start classes anytime.

Take an absolute beginner class in Argentine tango on Saturday Oct. 27 from 5 to 6 p.m. at Group Fitness and Cycling, 10-68 Jackson Ave., Long Island City. Fee is $15. Comfortable shoes (no sneakers).

Call (347) 396-5809 to RSVP. Ongoing watercolor class every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the National Art League, 44-21 Douglaston Pkwy., Douglaston. Instructor is Diane Leiberman. Fee is $25 per class. Call (718) 969-1128.

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recalled some of her very first gigs at the old Knitting Factory on the Lower East Side and the Duplex Carrie Gravenson’s career in comedy started out in Greenwich Village, in addition to several open as a friend’s birthday wish, one that the Sunnyside mikes. native has now made good on. “My friend Eric told “You get good and you make friends. That’s how me he made this special birthday wish for me to do you get booked,” she said, retracing her steps to standup,” she recalled. “So, I thought that was a her current stand-up work. pretty strong indication I should get into comedy.”

Gravenson’s path to the She-Devil Festival was Gravenson, who has none too complex, as she been doing standup explained: “I thought to comedy since 2007, is myself, ‘It’s not too far one of nearly 100 particifrom my apartment, it’s When: Oct. 24 to 28 pants in the upcoming in my borough and I’m Where: 5 locations including Laughing Devil She-Devil Comedy Festithe right gender.’”

47-38 Vernon Blvd., LIC val, an event designed to The phrase, “don’t Tickets: $20, SheDevilFestival.com spotlight female comics quit your day job,” is all that will take place from too applicable in the October 24 to 28 at early stages of standup venues in Long Island City and Manhattan. comedy, and Gravenson, who is a professional Most recently, Gravenson won the 2009 New organizer by day, is not quite ready to cast off her York Underground Comedy Festival’s Emerging Tal- main source of income. She noted that her payent Stand-Up Competition, and was a runner up in ment for gigs has varied greatly, from drink tickets Catch a Rising Star Stand-Up Competition. She cur- to a couple hundred dollars. rently performs comedy all over the country and “People have varying degrees of commitment coproduces “The Tomfoolery Hour,” a popular to comedy,” she said. “When most people start monthly showcase in New York City. out, they have to also have a day job.” She added “I’ve always wanted to do standup but never that even many successful comics keep their day could find the courage to get on stage,” Gravenson jobs, in order to supplement their income. said during a recent phone interview. She also continued on on page page 00 60 continued

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It’s rather perplexing that Pulitzer Prizewinning playwright John Patrick’s littleknown “Macbeth Did It” isn’t performed more frequently, especially on the community theater level.

The play requires no set, making it easy on the budget and the workforce. It revolves around the mounting of a local production, so it has a built-in familiarity factor, and it offers a wide variety of roles — various ages, ethnicities and character types.

As evidenced Saturday night in Theatre Time Productions’ current mounting, it’s also big on the laughs. Despite its title, which might lead one to expect a murder

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mystery, this is a comedy through and through.

The opening image in the play is of a man named Juanito, a theater janitor who is sweeping the stage as auditions for Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” are about to begin.

The audience is taken through the theatrical process, from casting to rehearsals to opening night. It becomes clear from the outset, when Juanito unwittingly locks out the assortment of hapless individuals who have come to audition, that things will not be going smoothly.

The role of Lady Macbeth has been entrusted to an actress named Dolly Dibble — highly temperamental but married to the theater’s owner, and, therefore, a shoo-in.

This, among other issues, causes high anxiety for the play’s director, Larry Rencher, who awaits his crack at the big time.

A particular thorn in his side is the local sheriff’s daughter, Mary Lou Steiner, who not only employs her feminine wiles to come between Rencher and Jill Sears, his production assistant who hopes to marry him some day, but gradually takes over the directorial reins, as well.

Marilyn Welsher, left, Liz Bisciello, Marty Edelstein and Peter Vrankovic earn lots of laughs at Theatre Time Productions’ “Macbeth Did It.” PHOTO COURTESY THEATRE TIME PRODUCTIONS A lost contact lens, mistimed sound cues, and the witches’ cauldron that ends up stuck on someone’s head in the

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continued from page 53 00 Companies and people also abandoned cars and tires in the creek, and during the days of the horse and buggies, dead horses were discarded into the toxic waters.

This muck and yuck has formed a 20foot layer of sludge called black mayonnaise on the bottom of Newtown Creek.

“Nastiest stuff in the world,” Waxman said.

However, the NCA is fighting to return the creek back to its prime, because after all, before industry moved in, animals and plants thrived in the area. In 2010 the creek became a federal Superfund site, wherein the Environmental Protection Agency helps to clean the location — including removing the black mayo.

“We’re serious people doing serious work, but this tour is a little more lighthearted,” said Executive Director Kate

Zidar, who will probably dress up as Rosie the Riveter from the iconic “We Can Do It” World War II posters.

Along with the creepy tales of American industry, there are some ghosts that supposedly made the tributary their home.

According to a New York Times article published in 1884, a small girl haunted Calvary Cemetery, which runs along the creek. She also “floated up Newtown Creek on a little cloud,” Waxman said.

“It has good visuals — a fun bit of lore,” he added.

The cemetery continues to attract believers in the supernatural. In recent years vegetables and coins were found in the cemetery laid out by followers of a syncretic Afro-Cuban religion, Waxman said. Coins and decapitated chickens were also discovered in Maspeth on the Long Island Rail Road.

A very spooky boat tour When: Saturday, Oct. 27, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Where: departs from South Street Seaport, Pier 16 89 South St., Manhattan Tickets: $20, newtowncreekalliance.org

Tour-goers will get a nice view of the Manhattan skyline from Maspeth on the Halloween FILE PHOTO tour of Newtown Creek.

“In a very much U.S. sort of value you look at a decapitated chicken and say, “Oh My God,” but for them they are just trying to allow some spirit to make it to the other side of the tracks,” Waxman said.

So with lots of stories up the NCA’s sleeves, the tour should make for a bone-chilling night.

“It’s fun for the whole family, Zidar

said.”I would never go as far as to say ‘family-friendly event’ because it is a Superfund site, but this is our most family-friendly event because we will be high up and there’s lots of space indoors. Come one, come all.”

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boro CLASSES The Sunnyside Community Senior Center, 43-31 39 St., Sunnyside, offers free classes in Argentine tango every Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. Beginning tai chi classes are Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. with the intermediate level on Thursdays at 11 a.m. Creative writing classes are at 1 p.m. on Thursdays. For more information call (718) 784-6173 ext. 411 or email jmonterroso@scsny.org.

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

SPECIAL EVENTS Our Lady of the Snows R.C. Church, 258-15 80 Ave., Floral Park, will host a presentation at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25. to be given by Father James Martin, S.J., priest, author and editor of America magazine, entitled “Between Heaven and Mirth: Why Joy, Humor and Laughter Are at the Heart of Spiritual Life.” Admission is free. Call (718) 347-6070 for more information.

Italian Charities of America, 83-20 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst, hosts Saturday night dances on Nov. 3 and 17 and Dec. 1 and 15 from 8- p.m. to midnight.

The Womens Club of United Church of Christ, Pilgrim, Union Congregational Church and Fil-Am UCC presents the movie War Horse on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 7-9 p.m. at the United Church of Christ, Fellowship Hall, 102-35 89 Ave., Richmond Hill. The event is free and snacks are available.

The Church of the Resurrection, 85-09 118 St., Kew Gardens, will hold its annual parish fair on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 4 from noon to 3 p.m. For more information call (718) 847-2649.

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There will be a Halloween craft workshop at the Louis Armstrong House Museum, 34-56 107 St., Corona, on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 1-4 p.m. The museum will be open for historic house tours from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is $10, $7 for seniors, students and children, free for members and children under 4. Call (718) 909-5271 for more information.

There will be a fall family Halloween fun event held at the Voelker Orth Museum, 149-19 38 Ave., Flushing, on Friday, Oct. 26 from 5-7 p.m. Admission is $2, infants are free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call (718) 359-6227 for more information.

Oktoberfest will be celebrated at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Queens, 147-57 Ash Ave., Flushing, on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 7-10 p.m. A $10 admission includes beer-tasting, refreshments and snacks as well as dancing, a raffle and an open mic.

Sign up for the open mic by 6:30 p.m. Call (718) 353-3860 or visit uucq.org for more information.

An evening of entertainment will be held on Monday, Oct. 29 from 4-7 p.m. at the Ridgewood Older Adult Center, 59-14 70 Ave., Ridgewood. There will be musical entertainment with Flo Michaels. A raffle will be held at 6 p.m. Multiple baskets of prizes will be raffled off. Tickets for the raffle are three for $1 or

boro 20 for $6. Funds will support the Center’s meal program. Tickets for the program are $8 if purchased in advance, $10 if purchased at the door. Call (718) 456-2000 for more information.

Carnival Parties presents a Halloween bash and free magic show on Sunday, Oct. 28 at 58-15 Fresh Pond Road, Maspeth, from 5 to 7 p.m.

There will be a harvest festival at the Church on the Hill, 167-07 35 Ave., Flushing on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lunch is available from noon-2 p.m.

Boo at the Zoo will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 27 and 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Halloween Day, Oct. 31, to 5 p.m. Activities include face painting, live animal presentations, and pumpkin treats for some of the zoo’s animals.

A children’s fall festival will be held at the Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy., Floral Park, on Sunday, Oct. 28 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission is $5 for all ages. Free with membership plus. A three-acre interactive corn maze will be open at this time. Admission to the maze during the festival is: adults - $9; children ages 4-11 - $5; children 3 and under are free. For more information email info@queenscountyfarmmuseum.org or call (718) 347-3276.

The Samuel Field Y has two weekday programs for preschool children ages 3-5 with developmental disabilities and their families. On Mondays from 3 to 4:30 p.m. there is Monday Magic: Learn and Play at the Bay Terrace Center: 212-00 23 Ave., Bayside. On Wednesdays from 3-4:30 there is Gym and Creative Exploration at the Little Neck Site, 58-20 Little Neck Pkwy. Contact Amanda at (718) 225-6750 ext. 262 or email asmith@sfy.org for more information.

A farmers market will be held every Friday until Nov. 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dalia Avenue off Main Street, near the Queens Botanical Garden.

REUNIONS The Hillcrest HS class of 1987 will host its 25th Year class reunion on Saturday, Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. at Cordon Bleu, 96-01 Jamaica Ave., Woodhaven. Email hillcresthsclassof1987.25years@gmail.com.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES The Flushing Camera Club meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first, third and fifth Wednesdays of the month in the auditorium of Flushing Hospital, 146-01 45 Ave., enter at 45th Avenue and Burling Street. Call (718) 749-0643 or visit flushingcameraclub.org for more information.

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

SUPPORT GROUPS The Foundation of Religion and Mental Health announces a free men’s support group on Thursday, Nov. 8, from 7-8 p.m. at 43-43 Bowne St., Flushing, first floor. This group may involve Flushing and Jackson Heights residents and other nearby communities to deal with developing healthy relationship skills. Call (917) 304-2036.

Comedy festival continued from page 00 56 Coming off the well-known Pink Collar Comedy Tour in June, which featured Gravenson and three other female comics, she explained that if she could tour 12 months out of the year, then she could make a living doing comedy fulltime, but that’s not possible as yet.

Running off her list of comedic influences, from Lucille Ball and Steve Martin to Tina Fey and Louis CK, Gravenson expressed her desire to make a career in comedy no matter what.

Asked about the toughest aspects of standup, Gravenson chalked success up to a state of mind.

“A lot of comedy is confidence. Audiences can smell fear,” she said. “You need to have fun. Everyone who’s been doing comedy long enough will eventually bomb.”

But even “bombing,” said Gravenson, is a good thing: “You really learn when you bomb — you don’t learn all that much when you ‘crush’ all the time.”

Offering up another tip for would-be comics, she said, “Don’t be negative about your own material.” Some comics, she noted, possibly as a defense mechanism, will downgrade their jokes when

they don’t get any positive feedback from the audience.

Her other advice to aspiring comics is simple: do it now!

For Gravenson’s brand of standup, the easy part is thinking of what to say. “The hard part is fine-tuning situations into a tight joke,” she said, comparing writing comedy to being a good editor. “You have to cut out all the extraneous things and just leave in what’s funny.”

In discussing her standup material, Gravenson admits she keeps it very personal, so she has some connection. “I like to do material based on things that happen in the workplace, on family, relationships, humor and just being out in the world,” she said, adding that she stays away from political and topical humor, preferring to leave that for people such as Bill Maher or Jon Stewart.

When it comes to getting new people into comedy, Gravenson acts much like a headhunter. “I’m all about helping people follow their dreams,” she said, admitting that she didn’t think that getting herself into comedy would be as easy as just showing up to an open mike night.

In closing, Gravenson advised, “If you’ve ever thought about doing comedy, just do it and get on stage. If you’re Q funny, people will get onboard.”

I HAVE OFTEN WALKED

The Backus clan, who named Ascan Ave.

by Ron Marzlock Chronicle Contributor

Ascan William Christian Backus (originally Backhaus) was born in Saxe-Gotha, Germany in 1814 and landed in America at the age of 15 in 1829. He and his older brother, Charles, who had arrived a year earlier in New York, farmed the land that later became Old Calvary Cemetery in Woodside.

Whenever he had enough money saved, Backus would buy another farm. He was known as “The King Farmer” of Long Island. His homestead was at the northeast corner of Queens Boulevard and 69th Road, in what was then called Whitepot.

His first son, John E. Backus, born in 1846, was the first deputy bridge commissioner of Queens and was involved in the construction of the Queensboro Bridge linking Queens and Manhattan in 1909.

Ascan’s other son, Frederick, born in 1850, lived his entire life at the big homestead on the boulevard. He switched from farming to real estate in 1897 and soon joined forces with another German, Cord (Cordt) Meyer. Backus and Meyer began development in Whitepot and renamed the

area Forest Hills.

Frederick had a son, Ascan II, born in 1878 and named in honor of his immigrant grandfather. In 1909, when Frederick Backus cut a road from Ascan Backus II in Queens Boulevard 1883. to Metropolitan Avenue, he named it Ascan Avenue, also in memory of his father the farming king.

Frederick Backus died at home at age 86 on Feb. 14, 1937. Viewing services were conducted there. Neither Ascan II nor his sister, Wilhelmina, ever married. Wilhelmina died at age 62 in 1940 and Ascan II in August 1948. They too were laid out at the family home at 104-55 Queens Blvd.

A mysterious fire engulfed the house in 1950 and it was razed, with a shopping center, still there today, quickly taking its place.

Members of the Backus family are buried in Maple Grove Cemetery in Kew Gardens, where their plots are among the highlights of Q the tours of historical figures’ graves.

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Macbeth Did It continued from page 00 58 Kevin Vincent, who, along with his wife, Judy, founded Theatre Time Productions in 1997, has directed the play, the group’s first at its new home in Bayside, with his usual affection for the material.

And the large cast he has assembled — 18 in all — play off each other, unlike the actors in the play within the play, as if they’re actually enjoying themselves.

Their high spirits on Saturday night, the play’s second performance, proved infectious, as many in the audience were laughing out loud.

Peter Vrankovic is ideally suited to the role of Larry Rencher, which he took over on unusually short notice. He makes the character’s growing exasperation palpable and, in one of the play’s highlights, when he finally erupts, it’s unlikely that any onlookers could blame him.

Unfortunately, the two ladies vying for his attention are less successful. Lisa Lawrence as Jill delivers nearly every one of her many lines in the same exaggerated tone. And Jennifer Pappas is simply too young as the femme fatale.

Stage veteran Marilyn Welsher has a grand old time as the ever-demanding Dolly.

Joey Lindicy, making a memorable acting debut as Juanito, employs good

timing, which his 15-year career as a stand-up comedian helped him develop.

He is a natural.

Fran Palazzo earns laughs as one of the t hree w it ches, and Michelle Ross is extremely funny in her opening scene, when a cold hampers her speech during her audition for another one of the witches.

Anyone who has ever been involved in community theater will be able to identify with the all-too-true-to-life goings-on on stage. Everyone else will have the opportunity to catch a glimpse for themselves. Q

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S. Ozone Park, Sat 10/27 & Sun 10/28, 9-3, 120-06 135 Ave. FINAL GARAGE SALE OF THE YEAR! EVERYTHING MUST GO!

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: RETRO GARAGE, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/18/12.

Office location: Queens County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 13-04 Malba Drive, Malba, New York 11357.

Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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Public Notice New York City Department of Transportation Notice of Public Hearing The New York City Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing on Wednesday November 7, 2012 at 2:00 P.M., at 55 Water St., 9th Floor, in Manhattan on the following petitions for revocable consent in the Borough of Queens:

#2. TC Ravenswood, LLC - to continue to maintain and use conduits under and across 36th Ave., west of Vernon Blvd.

Interested parties can obtain copies of proposed agreements or request sign-language interpreters (with at least seven days prior notice) at 55 Water Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10041, or by calling (212) 839-6550.

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Notice of Formation of 4156 Denman Street LLC. Arts. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/30/12. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Constantine Kartsonis, 31-16 30th Ave., Ste. 304, Astoria, NY 11102.

Purpose: any lawful activity.

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1917 Equity, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/3/12.

Office in Queens County.

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

SSNY shall mail process to c/o Raymond Dipaoli, 14003 58th Rd., Flushing, NY 11355. Purpose: General.

Notice of Formation of limited liability company. Name: PopImpressKA Journal LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/27/2012.

Office location is Queens County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to OLGA PAPKOVITCH, 135 Beach 19th Street, Apt. SN, Far Rockaway, NY 11691-3729. The general purpose: For any lawful purpose.

DOUBLE D 36TH STREET LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 06/07/2012.

Office loc: Queens County.

SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Desmond Dillon, 12 Pennsylvania Blvd., Floral Park, NY 11001.

Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

Nima & Velona LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/29/12. Office in Queens County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 35-15 84th St., 2H, Jackson Heights, NY 11372. Purpose: General.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 182nd ST FM REALTY LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/06/12. Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 58-33 182nd Street, Fresh Meadows, New York, 11365.

Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Bansi Consulting LLC. Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 02/08/2012. Office in Queens Co. SSNY design.

Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to The LLC, 9958 66 Avenue, Apt. 6A, Forest Hills, NY 11374.

Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of limited liability company. Name: DONG QING & YAQUIN LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/19/2012. Office location is Queens County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 5515 39th Avenue, Woodside, NY 11377. The general purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of LYNDSAY SKEEGAN DESIGNS LLC. Art. of Org. filed w/Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) 7/23/12.

Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent for service of process. SSNY shall mail process to 30-50 21 St., #4F, Astoria, NY 11102.

Purpose: Any lawful activity.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: BROOKVILLE JFK RESTAURANT LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/10/12.

Office location: Queens County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 420 Great Neck Road, Great Neck, New York 11021.

Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of limited liability company. Name: PADAUK YEIK, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/12/2012. Office location is Queens County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 90-20 63rd Avenue, Rego Park, NY 11374. The general purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of limited liability company. Name: BAO DI 99 LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/28/2012. Office location is Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 51-32 GOLDSMITH ST., ELMHURST, NY 11373. The general purpose: For any lawful purpose.

NAMSI REALTY LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/4/05. Office location: Queens County.

SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 31 Lafayette Ave., Sea Cliff, NY 11579. General Purposes.

Notice of formation of Service Partners of Glendale LLC. Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 10/3/2012. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC, 70-23 73rd Street, Glendale, NY 11385.

Purpose: Investment/Real Estate 718.415.4454

Notice of Formation Piotisoft LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 9/7/12.

Office loc: Queens. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to 14430 Sanford Ave, #6E, Flushing, NY 11355.

Purpose: any lawful activity.

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#1. TC Ravenswood, LLC - to continue to maintain and use a tunnel under and across 36th Ave., west of Vernon Blvd.

Notice of Formation of limited liability company. Name: EQUITY 57 HOLDINGS LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/10/2012. Office location is Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the Jonathan B Rodnon, 166-40 Powells Cove Blvd., Apt. 9-C, Whitestone, NY 11357. The general purpose:

KHANOM DEVELOPMENTS LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 8/29/12. Office location: Queens County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 82-20 210th St., Queens Village, NY 11427. General Purposes.

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Furn. Apt. For Rent Old Howard Beach, 3 rms, 3rd fl, all renov, $1,000/mo. 718-8353896 or 718-845-0486

Rooms For Rent

SAT 10/27, 12-3pm 164-12 92 St.

Houses For Sale

Howard Beach/Lindenwood, 2 BR plus office, bright & sunny w/2 full baths, new windows, sept ent, $1,600/mo, incl heat. Call 917723-0158 Howard Beach/Lindenwood, modern 3 BR, 2 baths, balcony, EIK, LR/DR combo, credit ck & refs.

Owner, 718-738-4013 Howard Beach/Rockwood Park, studio w/OSE, no pets/smoking, $850/mo, incl everything. Owner, 718-843-6447 Ozone Park, 2 BR, no pets/smoking. Near all. Utils not incl. By owner, $1,200/mo. 718-738-3733 Classified Ad Deadline is 12 Noon on Tuesday for Thursday’s paper.

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Save almost $200,000! Gorgeous brand new 2 bed, 2 bath 1,293 sq ft condo! Now only $99,900. (You can’t build for less)! Appliances, granite counters, much more!

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LOVELY HOUSE GREAT VALUE IN NEW HOWARD

2,300 sq ft, Beautiful High Ranch. Renovated, 3 BRs, 2 Baths, Columns, Molding, Roofed Patio, Garage, Move-in Condition. Asking $644K.

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HOWARD BEACH ROCKWOOD PARK Mother/Daughter, 3 BRs, 2 Full Baths, 30x100, Garage, Pvt Dvwy, Backyard, Good condition, Brick & siding structure. Many happy memories shared here.

$525K, By Owner

718-945-4206

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JAMAICA Office and commercial space for rent on 1st floor.

Located at 150-28 Hillside Ave., Jamaica, NY 11432.

16 feet by 18 feet long.

Rent open & negotiable.

High traffic area.

Call 718-657-1562 or 718-526-3626

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163-33 95th Street Asking: $519,000. 3 BRs/3 Baths, BRICK Front, 1 Family Low Ranch w/Finished Bsmt & Large Yard!

98-19 161st Ave. Asking $649K, 3 BRs, 3 Baths, Low Ranch in PRISTINE condition!

More great properties Here: www.CapriJetRealty.com We have a nice selection of apts too: www.CapriJetRealty.com/Apartments or Call Robert 917-225-7584

EASTERN SHORE VA. HOME SITES A serene, laid-back community, 38 miles south of the MD/VA line on the Delmarva Peninsula which is just 7 miles wide with deserted barrier island beaches and the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the bountiful Chesapeake Bay to the west. Beautiful landscaping, paved roads, RV and boat parking permitted on lots, nature trails, bass pond, great climate. Free fishing pier and boat ramps, clamming, and National Seashore beaches nearby. Boat slips available.

Just 45 minutes south of Chincoteague/ Assateague and an hour north of Virginia Beach. Low, low taxes, 1+/- acres.

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Land For Sale FORT PLAIN, NY: 33.4 acres hilltop view $69,000. 9.3 acres panoramic views $22,000. 3.6 acres $13,000. Owner financing.

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Howard Beach/Lindenwood, Mint AAA, Greentree Condo Townhouse, gorgeous double unit, 2 BR, 1 w/jacuzzi, terr overlooking Anna Maria Grillo 917-682-5222 bath yard, new maple & granite kit, lower level, 1 BR, 1 bath, sliding Howard Beach, exclusive agent doors to yard, pvt dvwy, 1 car gar, for studios & 1 BR apts, absentee new boiler & hot water heater, L/L. Call Joe Trotta, Broker @ 718- asking $355/K. Connexion I RE, 843-3333 718-845-1136 Howard Beach, lg 3 BRs, 1 bath, EIK, 2 fl, $1,700/mo, refs req, sec dep. Call Thurs or Sat 11-4. 646423-3130 Howard Beach/Cloverdale, 1 BR walk-in, sliding door to yard, near shopping, express bus, schools, no pets, no broker fee, free W/D, $1,025/mo, heat incl, 917-723-0158

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Transit retiree gives his home a makeover, thanks to Housing Rehabilitation Assistance be finished. Formerly a bit drab, it now features new granite countertops and complementary floor tiles in soft, eye-pleasing earthtones, rich real-wood cabinets, a ceramic brick backsplash and wall treatment, a gleaming stainless steel stove, new lighting, energy-efficient windows and a new door.

“I love these cabinets; they still smell like wood,” Soto said as he made himself dinner one recent night. “These are not the cabinets you buy in your local Home Depot.

And the ceramic brick is beautiful; it’s a beautiful selection.”

It’s not just the parts you see that have been upgraded, though.

The HRA-approved crew removed and replaced all the walls, the floor, the joists below it and the ceiling.

Because the home had settled over the years, when they replaced the rafters they also had to raise the floor. To make up for the difference, they then lifted the ceiling a little, allowing those new wood cabinets to fit as well as they do. Since the kitchen juts out of the rear of the house, and none of the secondfloor rooms are above it, they were able to make the adjustments without causing any other issues.

That’s how it is with the contractors HRA suppor ts — they respond to whatever unique needs a client has.

The only thing Soto decided to change after the kitchen was done was the color of the door, so he was repainting that when he received a visitor recently. Soto just couldn’t resist getting in on the work somehow. “I love projects,” he said.

In the foyer, which looks out over the hilly street, the crew removed the old ceiling, walls and front windows. They replaced any beams that had rotted because of the

Soto’s HRA-approved contractors replaced inefficient windows in the foyer with a beautiful new bay window, adding tremendously to his home’s curb appeal.

Soto enjoys his cozy new kitchen, but decided to repaint the door.

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Rich wood cabinets, granite countertops and ceramic brick make Tito Soto’s kitchen more inviting than it’s ever been. leak and put in a beautiful new bay window that gives the home’s curb appeal a major boost.

Since there’s nothing like a first impression, that window alone will have a big impact on prospective buyers.

“It’s a tremendous, tremendous difference,” he said. “Without a doubt, just seeing it adds value to the house.”

Like many HRA clients, Soto found out about the program through a card that came in the mail. Deciding it was worth checking out, he called and met with HRA representatives, who explained how the program works.

“T hey were ver y amiable,”

he said. “They make you feel comfortable, because it is a big investment.”

He received financial assistance for the window treatments and help with getting the loan that covered most of the project, and has remained in touch with his HRA representative as the work continues.

“I would recommend them to anybody,” Soto said.

To find out if you qualify for the Housing Rehabilitation Assistance program, just call HRA toll-free at 866-791-6302. Tell them you read about the great job they’re doing for Tito Soto, and they’ll be sure to give you the same level of excellent service.

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HRA-approved contractors are done to the homeowner’s satisfaction.”

Soto cer tainly is. “I’m quite pleased with the work and would definitely recommend them to anybody interested in spending a little money to fix up their house,” he said.

Soto’s home, built in 1920 in a hilly section of the Bronx, provides a perfect example of how utilizing HRA can help the homeowner.

Though solid overall, it had a roof that leaked for years, a drafty foyer, some bad floor joists and a small kitchen that needed a modern makeover.

It wasn’t that Soto wanted to upgrade the home he’s lived in for 27 years just for himself. With his daughter and his grandchildren having moved out for a place in the suburbs a few years ago, he’s decided it’s getting near time to sell. So he needed more curb appeal and a more inviting interior, one where the kitchen and foyer matched the quality of other rooms he remodeled himself over the years.

He will miss his home, but Soto has been retired for nearly 23 years and says it’s time to move to an apartment where someone else can take care of the maintenance.

“I’m fixing it up for the next owner,” he said. “It’s cozy and I love it, and if it wasn’t for the snow and the grass and everything else, I’d stay here. But I don’t need a house.

It’s just me; the kids are gone, and it’s time to move on.”

Until he does sell, Soto’s enjoying a new level of comfort and style provided by those HRAapproved workers he’s so glad to be employing.

The first thing they did was replace the roof, taking care of the leaks. On the inside, the kitchen was the first part of the project to

Tito Soto likes to see people working, especially in these difficult times. So when he decided it was time to do major renovations on his house — more than he could do himself, though he’s always working on some project or another — he was glad to hire the crew of construction workers that has been doing the job.

“They’re hardworking guys, very hardworking guys,” said Soto, who learned something about hard work during his 32 years as an electrician for the MTA. “I’m happy to be putting people to work with the way the economy is. I told them every day, ‘I’m glad to see you guys working.’”

Soto didn’t select the crew all on his own, however. The company was prescreened for him by the group that helped make the entire project — and the jobs it created — possible: Housing Rehabilitation Assistance.

HRA is the organization that’s helping homeowners all over the city and on Long Island do the home renovations of their dreams, by not just screening for the best contractors but working with banks to get the loans for major projects, finding extra financial assistance for clients who qualify, explaining the tax breaks that come with energy-efficient door and window treatments and new insulation — and ensuring that the job is always done right by holding contractors’ payments in escrow until clients certify that they’re absolutely satisfied.

“The services offered by the HRA extend beyond just financial assistance for home improvement projects,” an administrator with the program explains. “We have implemented numerous processes to ensure that projects completed by

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SPORTS

BEAT

Good start for Barclays PHOTO BY ANGELICA OTTOMANELLI- KATZ / NYS ASSEMBLY

MS 137 goes gardening Winter may be knocking at the door, but the students at MS 137, America’s School of Heroes, in Ozone Park are already preparing for the spring.

Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder, second from left, joined dozens of students to plant daffodil bulbs last Thursday in the schoolyard’s flower beds near the main entrance.

Daffodils are among the first flowers to bloom in the spring.

The assemblyman, along with Principal Laura Mastrogiovanni and school librarian Laura Schneid, also helped with other beautification projects around the schoolyard on 98th Street. “I was happy to sponsor this worthy event and give our students the opportunity to learn outside of the classroom while enhancing the school community,�

Goldfeder said.

by Lloyd Carroll Chronicle Contributor

It has been a busy first month for the Barclays Center as there have been concerts (JayZ and Barbra Streisand), three preseason Nets games and a Golden Boy Promotions boxing card last Saturday night that featured the lightweight world champion Danny Garcia defending his title by knocking out Erik Morales.

There are certainly enough dining options at the Barclays, from the expected Kings County fare such as Junior’s, Nathan’s and Brooklyn Burger to ethnic options including Paisano’s Meat Market, L&B Spumoni Gardens, Calexico and the glatt kosher Avenue K Deli (which is closed from sundown Fridays to an hour past sundown Saturdays). Levy’s Restaurants is the main food vendor at Barclays. This is the Chicago-headquartered company’s first New York City sports venue, and the food quality is vastly superior to that of Philadelphia-based Aramark, which serves Citi Field and operated at Shea Stadium before that.

Two former Queens PSAL high school hoops stars visited the Barclays last week.

Ernie Grunfeld, who starred at Forest Hills High School in the early ’70s and played nine years in the NBA, as well as serving in the Knicks front office, is now the general manager of the Washington Wizards. The Wizards were the Nets’ opponent Monday night.

Ernie and I reminisced about how the Nets have come a long way from when they played in the barn-like Island Garden in West Hempstead when he was in high school. “I remember playing in a few tournaments in that dump!� he said with a hearty laugh.

Cardozo High School alum Royal Ivey returned as a free agent to the Philadelphia 76ers after playing a couple of seasons for one of the NBA’s new powerhouses, the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Sixers were at the Barclays last Friday night and Ivey was also impressed with what he saw of the Nets’ new home.

Ivey is happy to be back with the Sixers but admitted that neither the Knicks nor Nets indicated any interest in his services. “My parents are thrilled because Philly is only a two-hour car ride from Queens,� he said.

I reminded Royal that two years ago he quipped, “I’ve gone from the city that never sleeps to one that sleeps,� referring to Oklahoma City. I asked if I got him into any hot water when I quoted him in my column. “Nah!� he said with a laugh and then quickly added, “the people there are very nice.�

I was saddened to learn of the passing last week of former Major League third baseman and John Adams High School alum Eddie Yost. Longtime Mets fans will remember him as the third base coach of the 1969 Miracle Q Mets. He was 86.

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OZONE PARK 2 BR Condo, Large Spacious LR, FDR, EIK, Over-Sized Garden Co-op – True 3 BR w/ 2 Den/Office, 2 Full Baths, 2 Terraces, Garage & Small Pets Okay, Nice Quiet Block. full baths, tree-lined block, very quiet, REDUCED $259,000. priced to sell! Asking low 200's

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All brick colonial, 4 BRs & 3.5 Baths, All new LR w/fireplace, 9' ceilings 1st & 2nd fls. Full fin bsmnt, sep ent, pvt dvwy, det 1 car gar, new PVC & wrought iron gate, pavers in yard.

HOWARD BEACH 100% Brick Colonial Style, Corner Property Colonial, completely Renovated, Finished w/water view, 4 BRs, Lg LR, FDR, Large EIK, Pvt Drive, Garage, 1 block away from Charles Bsmt, 3 Full Baths, Detached, Pvt Driveway, Pool, Jacuzzi, Move-in Condition!

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MARLY GURINO

All Brick, Huge Custom Split Colonial 37x35 on 56x100 Lot, 4 BRs, 3.5 Baths, New Oak Fls, 2 Fireplaces, Paved Circular Dvwy, 2 Car Gar, IGP. Asking $999K

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Cape on 60x100, 3 Large BRs, 2 Large legal 2 family in great location! 6 Mint Corner Colonial on 100x40, Totally Baths, Updated Granite Kitchen, over 6, 4 full baths. Each floor has 3 BRs Redone w/New Kit, Granite Countertops & Stainless Steel Appliances, All Tiled & 2 full baths, Top Floor w/Terrace, Open Flr Plan, Finished Basement, Floors, 3 BRs, 2.5 Baths. $599K Inground Heated Pool, Pool House. Full fin bsmnt, Pvt dvwy. Only $599K

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

HOWARD BEACH

HOWARD BEACH/ROCKWOOD PARK Beautiful 3/4 BRs Colonial, Full Fin Bsmnt, Updated Thruout, Pvt Dvwy, Garage. Asking $469K

Beautiful High Ranch, Move in Condition, 2 Large BRs on second floor (used to be 3 BRs), Large jacuzzi bath, Deck off Master BR, Pavers in front, Garage, Pvt Dvwy.

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WOODHAVEN NORTH HOWARD BEACH/ROCKWOOD PARK Charming Brick Victorian on 40x100,

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HOWARD BEACH ROCKWOOD PARK Hi Ranch, 49x100, 10 Rms, Fireplace, 4 BRs, 3 Baths, Sunken LR, Cedar Closets, IGP, Garage, Pvt Dvwy. Many Extras!

HOWARD BEACH 2 BR Garden Co-op, 2 fl, Pet ok, Washer allowed. Asking only $119,900. Call Now!

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Plymouth House Mint condition! Gorgeous!

2 BRs, 2 Full Baths w/18 ft Terrace, Kitchen features bamboo wood cabinets & stainless steel appliances.

Beautiful stone tiled baths, magnificent views.

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Greentree Condo Townhouse. Gorgeous!

Move in! Double unit. 2 BRs/2 Baths w/jacuzzi, Terr onlooking yard, New maple Mint Hi-Ranch, Totally Redone, 6 BRs, 3.5 Baths, Wood Moldings, S/S & Marble fl kit, Granite countertop, 3/4 BRs, New Kit w/SS Appl, New Stainglass Windows, Manicured Yard, & Lower level 1 BR/1Bath Unit w/sliding Brick, Stucco, Windows, Pavers Pocket & French Doors, Pvt Driveway, doors to yard, Pvt dvwy & 1 car gar, New Front & Back! Asking only $699K 2 Car Garage, New Roof. Asking $629K boiler & hot water heater. Asking $355K

HOWARD BEACH/HAMILTON BEACH • Heritage House - 2 BRs, 2 Bath Mint "Waterfront" Ranch on double lot 50x70, All updated, New kitchen & new bath, Deck overlooking bay, dock space.

Only $279K

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3.5 Rms 1 BR, 1 Bath Hi-Rise Co-op with Terrace.

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